A/N: I know I said I would be updating this on a weekly basis. This is part two for the "Begin Again" chapter. Hope you enjoy it. I'm also adding titles to certain paragraphs, to be sure that we're clear on where the setting is.

Oorai Girl's Academy - Main Building

Morning dawned on a new day. The beginning of the school year. Students have received their timetables in the mail so each person knew where they were going. Actual classes today, however, were just meet and greet. Meet the teacher; greet the students and the like. All the periods were squished in for half the day. The real highlight of the day was the general assembly that happened after all the classes were done.

Oorai Girl's Academy - Gym

As the girls piled in and began to sit neatly in nice rows, Miho and her friends sat together. They were fortunate enough to be put in the same homeroom class, save for Yukari who was in the second year. This made Miho happy that she would be able to see her friends not only in homeroom but during Sensha-do practice.

Miho observed the girls chatting, sitting down, and jumping excitedly. She knew who the freshmen were as they sat looking around and who the seniors were by their excited behaviors.

Miho was amazed, "Hana, you were right. There are a lot of freshmen this year."

Hana giggled at the remark, "and it's all because of Sensha-do."

"We wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you, Miho," Mako added.

Miho was flustered. "Remember, it was a team effort. I just guided everyone."

"Yeah!" Saori said with a smile, "You guided us and gave us the winning shot!"

"You praise me too much." Miho was then silent. Although Saori assumed that Miho was being honest as usual, it was, in fact, causing some thoughts to race in her mind.

"I didn't do anything much. I just did what had to be done. For everyone's sake."

The room was soon filled with whispers of shushing. Soon, the student council, led by Anzu, appeared on the stage."Hello, Oorai! Welcome back!" although small, Anzu had a huge voice. "Give me a shout if you're happy to be here!"

The entire room erupted with claps and cheers from the girls. Anglerfish joined in on the fun. Miho gave a fair effort.

"There are a lot of things that need to be discussed," Momo began. "First, a welcome to our freshmen. Everyone here will be supporting you as you get used to your surroundings."

Applause broke out.

"Secondly, I am pleased to report that through generous donations made by private sponsors, major improvements will be done to both the school's infrastructure and the school grounds. So the school will look better than the last few years."

Students were happy about these developments. "Awesome! It won't look like actual crap."

"Shh…You can't say that in front of everyone."

"Third, we have a new school student counselor coming from overseas that will be starting tomorrow."

At the sound of this, there were a lot of whispers in the air. Anglerfish team didn't know what to think of it.

Saori pondered, "A new faculty member? We haven't had one of those in a while."

"Wonder who she is?" asked Hana.

"And why a counselor?" Yukari added.

Momo hushed the crowd to stop the murmurings. "He'll be introducing himself as the week progresses. So be sure to greet him with respect and mind your manners."

"HE?" The crowd erupted with a lot of chatter.

Yukari was wide-eyed. "It's a he?"

"What's the problem?" Miho asked.

Saori explained, "Well, carrier ships don't see many male staff members. This is actually the second time a male staff came onboard."

"What happened to the first?"

"His term was up," Saori replied. "He was part of an international exchange program. It's probably the same as this guy."

"Oh…" Miho was genuinely confused. What's the problem of having a male staff member? Men could do a good as any job as women and vice versa.

"QUIET YOU GUYS!" The crowd died down as Momo yelled, albeit in a comical fashion. "Yes, the staff member is a "he" and once again I trust you girls will be on your best behavior, right!?"

Various voices of "Hai" echoed the halls.

"Good. Now I know a lot of people are excited for Sensha-do this year…"

The crowd cheered with applause once again.

"AND THAT BEING SAID," Momo said as she raised her voice, "we will show you a short presentation about Sensha-do! This is mainly for our freshmen but I'm sure you seniors will enjoy it too."

The lights dimmed, the council went off-stage and the screen lit up. On the projector, it showed footage from last year's matches. St. Glorianna, Pravda, Saunders, Kuromorimine. The end of the presentation was met with loud cheers and applause.

"Miho Nishizumi, where are you? Can you stand up?" Momo asked the crowd.

Miho looked at her friends with pleading eyes. Obviously, she didn't want to go up there. She had been put in the spotlight. But her friends' faces were full of smiles and happiness. How could she say no to that? With a small smile, she stood and timidly waved to the crowd.

"The key person that Oorai needed to keep our school open. On behalf of everyone here...we wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you. So...thank you." The student council bowed from the stage. The crowd roared with applause. Miho was met with smiles and cheers.

She immediately sat back down. Her face went bleak and she felt weak. It looked like she was hit by a truck. For a moment, she was very quiet.

"Are you already miporin?" asked Saori.

"Hmm?"

Yukari chimed in. "Miss Nishizumi, you don't look so well."

"Well….I didn't expect the student council to do that… I wished…"

Inside, Miho wanted to leave. "I wish the student council told me what they were going to do. To be in front of everyone like that."

"Miporin?"

"It's nothing," Miho said with a smile. Let's just enjoy the rest of the assembly.

"Oh…okay…"

The rest of the assembly was a continuation of the Sensha-do presentation. The student council introduced new incentives to joining the Sensha-do club such as a 10% increase in the previous awards. Mako was excited about that. She could sleep all she wanted this year and not be overly punished.

At the end of the presentation, Yuzu addressed the crowd.

"We hope that you all enjoyed the presentation. Tomorrow classes begin early so make sure you get plenty of rest. The last thing we want is for you to get in trouble with the Public Morals Committee."

Everyone shuttered as Sadoko and her staff smirked. The enforcement of the school policies was on the move.

"Everyone is dismissed for today!" Anzu announced. "All team captains for the Sensha-do club, meet in the Student Council room in fifteen minutes for a brief meeting."

Oorai Girl's Academy - Main Building Entrance

As the crowd began to disperse, Miho and the other girls walk towards the gym entrance.

"Miporin! We'll wait for you here! We'll walk home together." The four friends smiled at her and it was so infectious that she couldn't help but smile back.

"Oh, okay!" Miho walked through the west corridors and up the flight of stairs towards the student council room. As she was reaching the room, a thought rang in her head.

"You don't deserve this. You don't deserve to be happy." Miho stopped in front of the door. And for a brief moment, she thought of turning around and leaving.

"Are you okay?" Miho turned around to see Caesar standing right next to her. Her trademark red sagum draped on her shoulder; she wore a worried expression on her face for her friend.

"Oh, Ceasar, I didn't see you there."

"Umm… yeah. You okay?"

"Just fine. Wait, where's Erwin?"

"She said I could go in her stead. Said something about me being able to contribute more to a strategy meeting than her. You going in?"

"Yes…I'll be right in."

"Alright, if you say so. The meeting gonna start soon." Caesar went inside with Miho waving slightly with a smile.

She sighed heavily and went inside.

And so we begin, finally. Tell me what you think about the titles, were they helpful, or nah? Reviews and favorites are always appreciated. Let me know if you guys have any ideas and I'll consider them. Thanks.