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-Flashback-

"Nee, Tokiya, Haruka?" Shi called out the two kids who laid in the shade of a tree.

Tokiya and Haruka looked up. "Yes?"

"I was thinking, since we all like music, why don't we try to become idols when we grow up?" Shi stood up as she said this, her long blue skirt blowing in the wind.

"B-But I don't think I can sing in front of people, Shi-chan. Plus I'm sickly..." Haruka said, fiddling with fingers.

"Then you can be someone who makes music. A composer!" Shi said putting her fists on her hips as she turned to face the two.

Tokiya sat up. "It does make sense. But how do we make that happen?"

"I've heard of a school, Saotome Academy. It's a school meant for uprising idols and composers! Isn't it perfect?"

"That sound great, Shi-chan!" Haruka exclaimed in awe.

"See, Tokiya? Don't you agree?"

Tokiya thought for a second. "I agree, I do like to sing."

"Ok then let's promise!" Shi held out her pinkie. Haruka and Tokiya looped theirs with hers.

"We promise to become famous and make great music for people to enjoy! If you break this promise, then you have to swallow 1,000 needles! It's a promise!" they sang.

...

"That's what we promised anyways. I hope fate will let us meet again through that promise..." I spoke indirectly to the little white kitten who ate its food happily. I found it abandoned in a small box on the side of the road and bought it some food from a near by convenience store.

'Especially Toki-No!' I shook my head to rid of my thoughts.

"Nya~?" the white kitten meowed in slight concern. I smiled softly and pet its soft fur.

"I wish I could take you where I'm going. Gomen…" the kitten rubbed its head into my palm and licked it.

I realized I didn't have all the time in the world. Even though it was snowing, I decided to leave my umbrella for the kitty. It needed it more than I would and besides, I liked the snow.

"According to most legends, white cats are mostly seen as good luck." I smiled to myself. "Now if some of that 'good luck' would rub off on me today. I'll need about as much as I'll get," I said looking up at the cloudy sky. And with that, I continued on my way.


A little later...

"Great! Now I'm freaking late!" I screeched as ran through the snow covered town.

Today is the day of entrance exam at Saotome Academy. My dream school. Ever since I found my love for performing arts, I've been wanting to apply for this exact school. But that's not the only reason! I remember making a promise with my two childhood friends to become well known in the music industry and see each other at this school! Then again, that was just a childish promise. No way that would actually hap-

"Please! You have to let me in!" a shrill voice shook me out of my thoughts.

"That voice sounds familiar…"

A girl with short, coral colored hair stood in front of the gates of Saotome Academy as I turned the corner. Two strong looking guards were standing tall, keeping the girl out.

"You're late, no excuses. We don't accept last minute participants."

"Please! I…I...have to take that exam!" the girl gripped the coat of one of the guards.

"Stop being such a pest about it!" the guard pushed the girl back, sending her tumbling into the snow on her butt.

"O-Ow…"

"Just give up and go home," the guard said, not caring about his earlier actions.

That was the final straw for me. I rushed to the girl's aid.

"Are you…alright...?" My eyes widened as I got a clear view of the girls' face. It had to be. "Ha…Haruka?"

Her eyes widened as they flashed with recognition. "Eh? How did? Are you-"

"Excuse me, but what are you doing here?" the guard interrupted.

I turned to him with sarcastic and sassy look. "I'm an examinee, Shizuka Shi. And we plan to take that exam."

"I knew it! Shi-chan, it's you isn't it!?" My ear twitched at the familiar call of my name. Now I'm certain; This girl was in fact, the Haruka, my childhood friends well as one of the two I made the promise with 9 years ago.

"Just give up and go home, both of you." I began to feel my anger rise more and more.

"Now wait just a-!"

"Whoa, what's going on?" All eyes went to the owner of the voice. It was a boy with bright red hair that was styled messily. His eyes were the same color and was about 5'9 (175 cm). He helped Haruka up shielded her from the snow with his umbrella.

"And just who are you?" the guard asked, again. I could tell they were both getting irritated at the continuation of this.

"An examinee," he said. "Oi, you can tell how bad they wanna take the test, why not let them in? Sure, they're late but there's still 30 minutes before the exam, so why not?" I was amazed by cheerful demeanor his and kindness. Not a lot of guys are like that nowadays.

"That's not how things work!" one of the guards barked, making the three of us flinch.

"No matter the reason, late is late. That just proves they don't belong at Saotome Academy. I won't allow them on the premisses no matter what," the second guard finished.

The redhead and Haruka had faces of defeat. I could feel my blood boil as I clenched my fist. How could these guards be so rude!? Why I outta-!

"That depends on the reason, doesn't it?" a baritone voice bellied out smoothly, interrupting what was about to be me lashing out at the guards.

A young man with orange hair and of tall height emerged from a black limousine that pulled into the entrance of the school. His attire consisted of a fine, expensive looking coat.

'I smell rich kid,' I thought.

"Both of these ladies have a reasons for being late, being-" he paused to refuse an umbrella the driver offered. "-one of these lovely ladies stopped to help a lost child. And the other lady, went out of her way to feed a starving kitten." He finished with a dramatic pause as he began to walk towards. Haruka and I looked at him with surprise in our eyes.

"If I had known these little lambs would be taking the entrance exam for the academy today, I would have given them a lift." He stopped in front of the of us.

"You see, the little girl lost her umbrella when you helped her, right?" he said directed to Haruka. The orange haired man handed over a light pink umbrella that seemed to belong to her.

"And you gave that kitten your umbrella as well, right?" He held out a my purple umbrella. I was in shock and blinked, not being able to form words.

"Not to worry, though. I bought a new one for that little girl and sent for the kitten to be taken care of," he said.

"In my opinion, students who help lost children and care after those in need when it's snowing is exactly the type of students Saotome Academy needs."

"Exactly!" the redhead exclaimed in agreement. "So let them take the test!"

"Please!" Haruka bowed, keeping her manners.

I did the same. "We're begging you!"

"How many times do we have to say "no"?! We cannot let you in!" one of the guards proceeded to push us out. Suddenly, the phone of the other guard rang while we were still plead for entrance.

"H-Hello…? Yes…?" After a couple of glances passed around, we stared intently at the guard. "…Of, course…understood…!"

The guard shut his phone and turned to us. "It's okay…you two can go in."

"Then…" Haruka said.

"They're making exception. You can take the exam," the guard said. Haruka and I turned to each other almost in disbelief. Our surprised faces quickly switched to happy ones. Yes! I would have a second chance! Now we could keep the promise we made with Tokiya!

"Thank you so much!" Haruka and I exclaimed as we bowed deeply.

"Yay! We did it!" I cheered as I grabbed Haruka's hands and waved them up and down.

"Hai!" She exclaimed happily. We both realized that it was thanks to the kind redhead and the flirtatious rich guy that this was possible. We turned to them and bowed.

"Thank you very much for your help!" Haruka exclaimed.

"Yeah, we really owe you both," I said bowing slightly.

"What are you guys talking about? It was all because of your effort," the smiling redhead said. The redhead then put his hand on the orange haired man.

"You've got quite the way with words," he said, aiming to compliment the man. However, he's compliment was ignored as the orange haired man turned his full attention on us.

"Good luck to the both of you on your entrance exams. Let's all meet again in April, okay?" he dropped a flirtatious wink. Haruka and I just stared at him. I looked to Haruka then the redhead, reading their minds. We all thought the same thing at the same time:

'This dude's a complete flirt!'

"Well, let's hurry, Haruka! Our promise relies on this exam!"

"Shi-chan…of course!" I was relived she remembered our promise.

"Let's all do our best!" the redhead shouted, raising a peace sign with a charming grin.

"Hai!" Haruka answered. I raised a thumbs up.

"You too!"

And with that, we parted ways.


Ok, I'll end the chapter here for reasons. one of them being, that'll I'll introduce the other OCs and I want their introductions in the limelight of next chapter. I have the roommate thing situated already so all you guys need to do is:

Read, enjoy, review your thoughts, constructive criticism, etc, and overall just support me and be patient. I'll do my best for next chapter!

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