Gina's POV
"You are in trouble."
"So?"
"You are supposed to go to the principal's office."
"And?"
Geez! This guy is seriously annoying me! But I need to be calm. I mean it's just my first day here in this school and I don't want to have any offense. But Kiru, he doesn't even care if he gets one. Tch, him and his attitude.
I sat beside him. I think I saw Kiru moving a bit farther from me or was it just my imagination?
"W-what is it?" he asked me. I noticed that he is blushing a little too.
"Can I sit here?" I asked him.
"You are already sitting there." He sarcastically replied.
I ignored his sarcastic reply and told him "You know, you should really face your problem instead of running away from it. So, why don't you just go to the office and face your problem there? Maybe the principal would let you off since it's just the first day of school." I gave him a reassuring smile.
Then he looked at me. I think I convinced him so I relaxed a bit. Maybe he is not as stubborn as I thought he would be.
"I'll go home." He stood up and walked towards the door.
Ehhh!? I didn't expect that! I mean, he looked convinced and that he would just go to the principal's office!
I grabbed his wrist and shouted "JUST GO TO THE TO THE OFFICE! DARN IT!"
"You might be the most popular guy in school but you still have to face your problem, you know." I said.
"HEY! MY PROBLEMS ARE NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS! DON'T MEDDLE WITH IT!" Then he removed my hand from his wrist.
"It's because-"
"Shut up." He said, then he quickly left the rooftop.
"You are a jerk!" I shouted even though I knew that he wouldn't hear it.
I'll report that jerk to the principal!
Finally it's our dismissal time. This first day of school is so tiring...why? Because we introduced ourselves to the class in every subject. But before going home, I have to report Kiru first.
I knocked on the principal's office door.
"Ah principal, Kiru-"
"The principal is not present. He is in a meeting right now so I'm the one in charge as of now." Kaito-san, our vice principal said.
"Oh. I just came to report my classmate." I simply said.
"Hm? What seems to be the problem and what is the name of the student?" He asked me.
"Kiru. He skipped classes and went home early."
"I see. I'll just tell this to the principal when he returns from his meeting."
"Thank you very much. If you'll excuse me." I bowed politely then walked towards the door.
"Wait."
"Ermm what is it Kaito-san?"
"Let's play a game." Then I saw his lips slowly forming a smile.
"A game? What kind of game?" I questioned him.
A game? I wonder, what kind of game does the vice principal want me to play…
"A game where you can gain something."
"Like what?"
"Information, knowledge and most of all, experience."
"…Eh?"
I am so confused. What is the vice principal talking about? Information? Knowledge? Experience? Do I even need those?
"Gina, I want you to make Kiru PROPERLY attend classes and have passing grades for every subject. But of course, you will gain something if you succeed. However if you fail… you and Kiru will be suspended for one week." The vice principal said.
Ehhhh!? Suspended for 1 week!? I bet Kiru wouldn't even care if he had been suspended for 1 week, but why will I be suspended too?
"…But why me? I mean, there are other students out there…"
"It's because you have already involved yourself with Kiru and not many students dare to oppose him. On the other hand, if you succeed, I will give you perfect scores in all of your exams."
"But Kaito-san, that would be unfair to other students."
"How about… I give you valuable information about your father? Will that be sufficient?"
"My dad?...Wait, you know about him?"
The vice principal…. He knows about my dad…..but how?
"I will answer all of your questions concerning that subject if you win the game." He replied.
"…"
Should I really do this? I mean what if this was just a lie? I should ask this.
"Anymore questions?"
"Vice principal, you are not lying about this right?" I nervously asked him.
"Of course not, if you want we can make a contract about this. I will give you a copy of it tomorrow. You are now dismissed."
I left the principal's office after that.
I made the right decision right? Because if I succeed in this, Kaito-san will tell me information about my father.
I woke up at the sound of my alarm clock ringing.
I have a feeling that this day will be more eventful than yesterday.
"Yosh! I'll convince Kiru to go to class no matter what!"
"Gina! Breakfast is ready~!"
"But preparing for school and eating breakfast first heehee."
I left our house as soon as I finished eating my breakfast. I am at the train station now after walking a bit. I already see the train that I'm supposed to ride.
When I got inside, I saw someone wearing our school's uniform. Wait, is that a guy? I saw that he sat on the seat in front of me….why is he wearing a skirt? Don tell me…
"Yes?" he asked me. He probably noticed that I was staring at him.
"Um, do you also go to Kaisei Academy?" I asked him.
"Yes." He replied.
"Not to be rude but… is crossdressing allowed in our school?"
"Eh? Crossdressing? What are you talking about?"
"Aren't you crossdressing right now?" When I said that, I noticed that he had a shocked expression then his expression shifted into a much calmer one.
"…I'm a girl."
"EEEEHHH!? Y-You are a girl!? I'M SO SORRY!" then I bowed apologetically.
"A-ah! It's okay since I'm often mistaken as a guy…"
"Eh… By the way, My name is Gina and I am an eight-grader. Nice to meet you senpai!"
"I'm Kura and I am a tenth-grader. Nice to meet you too, Gina."
Hmm…. In order to start the game, I think I should collect information first.
By the time Kura-senpai finished her introduction, I see that we had arrived at the train station near our school.
"Kura-senpai? Do you know Kiru?" I asked her.
"Kiru? Hmm… that popular eight-grader?"
So he really is popular huh…
"Why did you ask? Do you like him?"
"No! He's so stubborn and annoying!"
"Hmm… puppy love…" Then she smirked.
I blushed a little at her statement then I said: "It's not puppy love!"
"Then why are you blushing?" She noticed that I blushed? How?
"I'm not! I-I mean it's hot right? Since it's just April ahaha…"
"Speaking of the devil. There he is." Then I see Kura-senpai point at Kiru.
"Oii! Kiru!"
Then I see Kiru in front of us. How fast can this guy even walk?
"Yo Kura-kun." He greeted Kura-senpai. Wait, they know each other?
"Good Morning Kiru!" I greeted him.
He totally ignored me and continued to talk with Kura-senpai. Tch, that guy's attitude really gets in my nerves.
"Oi Kiru, don't call me that. Just Kura okay?"
"Yeah. I know. Well, See ya" Then he left.
"Hey Gina, is it just me or…the two of you are in a rocky relationship?" I glared at Kura-senpai.
"Calm down I was just kidding hahaha. So did you already confess to him?"
"What!? Are you kidding me!? Why would I confess to that jerk huh? I don't even like him!"
"I see. You are still in denial." Senpai won't listen to me. And if I continue this conversation, it will lead to nowhere.
"Tch, whatever." Then I heard the bell rang.
"Gotta go! Bye Gina!" Then she waved at me.
Classroom
I looked around our classroom. Kiru isn't here. So I approached the Kiruers to ask them if they saw him. And I heard they were talking about something.
"Hey Char, Can we show Gina those pictures?" Yumi asked Charlotte.
"…If she promises to keep it a secret." I heard Charlotte say.
"What pictures?" I asked them.
"KiruGina pictures!" They both said.
"W-what!? K…Kiru what?"
"KiruGina! Your name and Kiru's name combined!"
"Ehhh!? Why would you even do that?"
"Hey Gina, tell us the truth. Do you like Kiru?" Yumi asked me.
"I-" Before I can even finish my sentence, Bisky-sensei suddenly entered our classroom.
"Good morning class!" Bisky-sensei greeted us.
"Good Morning sensei!"
"Settle down everyone. Go back to your seats. Putting that aside, I see that someone is not present."
"Sensei, Kiru is not absent. I saw him earlier. Probably just cutting classes." I said.
"Oh… I see. Due to some disturbance, I was absent yesterday. So I want everyone to re-introduce yourselves in front."
Then my classmates introduced themselves. After a bit, I see that it's my turn already. Good luck to me.
"My name is Gina. Nice to meet you all." Well, that ended quickly.
"I'm Yumi. Nice to meet you all."
"Good morning everyone! My name is Charlotte, the proud vice president of 'Kiruers'! If you want someone to be stalked, just call me and I will have the pleasure to do it for you. But my service is not free. Nice to meet you~!" After Charlotte introduced herself, I saw Yumi and my other classmates facepalm.
"Now that our introduction is finished, let's do another activity. It's-" Then I heard the bell rang indicating that it's the end of the period.
Bisky-sensei sighed then said: "Time sure does fly fast. Okay class, see you all tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow sensei!"
"Our next subject is Physical Education right?" Charlotte asked.
"Yes." I replied.
"Oh no. Not PE please." Yumi said.
"Why?"
"Hisoka-sensei really creeps me out." Yumi replied.
"Ah, I think he was staring at me yesterday. I'm not sure though…" After I said that, Hisoka-sensei suddenly appeared.
"Gina, Do you have a minute?"
"Ermmm, see you guys."
Then we walked to a corner.
"What happened yesterday? Heh. You know, you and Kiru…outside the classroom."
Does he know about the game? I hope he doesn't. And why is he even asking? He already saw it with his own two eyes.
"Tsk tsk, Public Display of Affection." He said.
"Ehh!? Sensei, I think you misinterpreted the situation." I said.
"But I'll forgive you. Why? Because you're my favorite student."
"Ermm, thank you? But please don't jump into conclusions. Okay sensei?"
"Sure. Just don't be late for my class."
PE Class
"I'm sorry I'm late! Uh… sensei? What is our activity?"
"Our activity for today is sit ups. But first, you need to find a partner." Hisoka-sensei said while staring at me.
I looked around and noticed that everyone already have their partners. So… am I the only one who doesn't have a partner? Geez it's Kiru's fault! Oh, speaking of the devil, I saw him approaching.
"Oi perverted teacher. Stop staring at your students." He said.
After saying that, I dragged him then trapped him in the wall. Our position is like the awkward position yesterday. The only difference is that we are not lying down on the floor.
"I need you to be my partner." I said to him using my scary voice.
"For what!?"
"The PE activity!" I shouted back at him.
"No."
"Yes you will."
"How can you say that? I already said no."
"Do you really want me to force you?" Then I smirked.
"Heh. Try forcing me then." I see that he also smirked.
"Oi the two of you, stop your lovey-dovey scene and just start with the activity."
Wait, how did Hisoka-sensei find us? Nevermind that.
"You heard him. Come on." I told Kiru.
"Oh hey perverted teacher."
"20 sit up's for you!"
"But you know, I'm still wearing my school uniform."
"I don't care! Just do it now!"
"Tch, why are you ordering me huh!?"
"You have no choice. I'm you teacher and I'm the one in charge."
"Don't be whiney. It might damage your reputation, heh." He really does like annoying Hisoka-sensei.
"Why? Do you care about my reputation?"
"I don't."
"I'll go change." Then he ran off.
After a few minutes, he still hasn't returned. Darn he tricked me.
"Sensei…what should I do?"
"Why not look for Kiru hm?" Hisoka-sensei suggested.
"Is it okay sensei?"
"Yes."
"Thank you." Then I ran off to follow Kiru.
Where should I find him? Hmm… according to the Kiruers yesterday, he loves to stay at the rooftop.
Rooftop
"Kiru!" I called him.
"Why are you following me? Are you my stalker? How annoying."
"First, if anyone is a stalker, it would be Charlotte. Second, I am asked to follow you and third, I'm not annoying!"
"You sure are obedient. I'm impressed"
Then I mumbled to myself. "That's not the only reason you idiot. ….It's the game…"
"What game?" What!? He heard it?
"Ah! Erm…Monopoly? …It's nothing. You won't probably understand…"
"Liar. You think I can't understand it? What is it anyways?"
No choice but to explain the game of the vice principal to him.
"Hey Kiru, can I sit beside you." I waited for his reply but he just ignored me.
"Silence means yes. You see… after your epic walkout yesterday, I went to the principal's office to report you because you're cutting of classes. The vice principal offered..well, more like forced me to play a game with him…he said that I should make you go to classes and have a passing grade in each subject. If I lose, the two of us will be suspended for at least 1 week. And if I win, I will earn something very valuable." I explained.
"Why did you even decide to play along with the vice principal's game?"
"For the prize."
"For the prize only!?"
"Yes. The prize is really important. Stupid." Then tears suddenly fell out from my eyes.
"H-how important is the prize anyways? Hey! Don't cry!"
"The prize is…information."
"Fine! I'll help you. Just stop crying!"
I looked at Kiru then asked him: "R-really?"
"Yeah."
I wiped the tears from my eyes. "Thank you very much!"
"But…"
"But…?"
"I need something in return." Kiru said.
"What is it?"
"Gina, join our band."
