Author's Note: I'm alive, lol! XD Sorry for the very long absence. As the title implies, a little more background on story. Been looking through New Dawn for a while, though progress has been really slow, but I am still going through the edits. For now, it's not enough for an update, please bear with me. (So many painful mistakes, so little time. :( )
"…We just need to fix here…grab your hat…and done."
"Ah…"
Lifting my arms up, I twisted around to have a better of my new attire.
"Shoukaku-nee, you look so cute!"
Squealing, Zuikaku was jumping up and down in excitement. Seeing Zuikaku's reaction, I tagged along with a bright smile.
"Thank you very much Houshou-san!"
Replying to our joy, Houshou quickly smiled.
"It'll be your turn next year, Zuikaku."
"Really?! Yay! I want to look cute like Shoukaku-nee!"
"My, be careful you two! The day barely started."
Starting from today, I'll be officially going to a local private school along with Ryuujou, Akagi, and Kaga.
By the door, I could see Akagi and Kaga who just finished their morning routines. Walking slowly behind them was Ryuujou, who seems to have just woken up.
Excited to show them my new uniform, I've called them over.
"Akagi-senpai! Kaga-senpai! Ryuujou! Look!"
Turning around, I wore my hat as well to show my full attire.
Seeing me in my uniform, the very first thing Akagi did was rushing over to my side. The snap reaction was quickly followed by Kaga's reply.
"A-ah, Akagi-san!"
Grabbing me softly on my shoulders, Akagi turned around to Kaga.
"Uwa…look, Kaga-san! Shoukaku-chan looks so adorable!"
Akagi's sweet smile have Kaga left speechless.
"Let me hug you!"
"W-wait, Akagi-senpai?"
Though I was caught completely unaware, it doesn't matter since the embrace was very warm.
Startled by Akagi's response, Zuikaku had quickly became frustrated.
"W-what are you doing to Shoukaku-nee, Akagi-senpai!? No fair!"
"Hehe…Zuikaku-chan has such an adorable nee-chan!"
I quickly blushed at the comment.
"Aw…Shoukaku-chan!"
By now, both Akagi and I were sitting down on the matted floor.
Looking at Kaga, I could tell she had a very jealous expression.
"Tch…Akagi-san was way cuter when she wore her first uniform."
Noticing Kaga's reaction, Akagi teased her as she rubbed her soft face on mine.
"Oh was I now? Oh Kaga-san, you can't say that in front of Shoukaku-chan…hehehe."
Hearing Akagi's statement, Zuikaku burst into anger and rushed at Kaga with swinging arms.
"Gr…! Are you saying Shoukaku-nee is not cute, Kaga-senpai!?"
Holding Zuikaku at arm's length, Kaga replied.
"Did you not hear what I say, you 5th Division brat? I said nothing of the sort!"
Seeming awaken now from all the commotion, Ryuujou have interjected.
"There's no need to fight you guys. Sure is Shoukaku's cute right now, I was even cuter when I first worn my uniform!"
"No one asked for your opinion flat-top!"
"No one asked for your opinion chest-less!"
"Hey! I haven't even reached puberty yet!"
Seeing the scene unravel in front of her, Houshou laughed as she comforted Ryuujou in her arms.
"It's turning out to be quite a lively morning. Now, now Kaga. You're suppose to be a big sister too, right?"
Lowering her arms, Kaga let Zuikaku lightly pound away at her legs.
"Ugh…Sorry Houshou-san…"
"Kaga didn't say Shoukaku isn't cute, Zuikaku."
Listening to Houshou, Zuikaku stopped and crossed her arms with a pout.
As if Kaga and Zuikaku seemingly forgotten about what they said to Ryuujou earlier, she cried out.
"What about me?!"
In a very flat tone, the two replied.
"…Sorry Ryuujou…"
"…Sorry Ryuujou…"
"What's with the insincere tone!"
Turning towards Akagi, Houshou responded.
"Akagi, what did I said before?"
"Oh, I think I'm getting a bit carried away now. Sorry Houshou-san, Shoukaku-chan."
"Ho ho! What's with all the commotion I'm hearing?"
"Arf arf!"
Hearing that bark, Ryuujou hid behind Houshou.
"Ah, it's Tamon-maru!"
"Ryuujou, how long has it been now? You're still scared of him?"
"I'm sure he'll bite someone one of these days!"
Ryuujou had a face towards Hiryuu.
"Jeez…"
Peeking around the front door against a familiar face appeared. Sitting on top of the girl's shoulder was Tamon-maru barking in excitement.
"Arf!"
Standing beside the girl was another girl that was slightly older.
"Shoukaku-chan's at that age now, isn't she? Hehe, Shoukaku-chan good morning!"
From the door side, the two girls waved and smiled at me.
Smiling, I waved back.
"Hiryuu-senpai, Souryuu-senpai! Look at my uniform!"
Letting Tamon-maru down from her shoulder, Hiryuu stood up and replied with a thumbs up.
"Oh, looking good Shoukaku-chan!"
Running inside, the little dog jumped onto my lap.
"Arf arf!"
Ryuujou immediately responded by shifting her body around behind Houshou.
Seeing two girls be the door, Houshou waved them in. But Souryuu shook her head.
"We have to head out early today, sorry Houshou-san."
Curious, I asked.
"Hm…? Hiryuu-senpai and Souryuu-senpai are heading out already?"
Compared to the others, Hiryuu and Souryuu are currently attending public school which is much further from the private school. But today, they were heading out much
earlier than usual.
Noticing they're already preparing to leave, Houshou asked them.
"But everyone hasn't eaten breakfast yet right?"
With a smirk, Hiryuu revealed a bentou box behind her.
"Heehee, we got everything under control."
Speaking after Hiryuu, Souryuu answered to Houshou.
"Actually we knew you were busy today helping Shoukaku with her first day of school, so we made a little extra for dinner yesterday. Besides we are on morning duty
today. Sorry for not telling you earlier Houshou-san."
With a sigh and a smile, Houshou replied.
"Hm…I was wondering where all the food went after dinner yesterday. Everyone is growing up so quickly now. Well, be careful you two."
Hurrying out the house, the two responded.
"We'll be back!"
"That means no running in the halls!"
"Sorry Houshou-san!"
With that, the two girls left the house.
Suddenly, there was a monster like growl echoing throughout the room. Curious, I asked.
"What was that?"
Scratching her head, Akagi nervously laughed as she rubbed her belly.
"Ahaha...haha...huh..."
In stark contrast to before when she doted after me, she suddenly looks so miserable.
Now knowing where the growl was coming from, everyone laughed when the growl appeared again.
"No you too Kaga-san!"
Just smiling at the embarrassed Akagi, Kaga answered.
"...What?"
Houshou stood up with a clap.
"I guess it's breakfast time. Now that Shoukaku is all dressedwhy don't we go eat? I'm sure all of you are starving."
"Yay! Let's go!"
"Shoukaku, don't let go of Tamon-maru! Uwa…! Stay away!"
"Tamon-maru. Don't scare Ryuujou now or no afternoon snacks for you."
"Arf!"
"I call seconds!"
"What?! We haven't even started yet Akagi-senpai!"
