Chapter 07: Tokiwadai

My first day of school in the prestigious Tokiwadai!


Still intimidated about the aura that Tokiwadai gives even if I'm now a student of Tokiwadai is getting me nowhere. I'm wearing the Tokiwadai uniform and was approached by the teacher who gave me my entrance exams

"Come with me" She walked ahead of me as I followed her

"Y-yes!" I still felt the intimidating aura that she gives

We passed hallways until we reached a classroom 8-A. My teacher brought me inside as we interrupted the class.

"This is the new transfer student, she's an honor student in her previous school she attended. Get along." She said those as she left the room, leaving me here in front of the class

"U-um... I'm Shizuka Suzu, hope we get along" I bowed

"Alright your seat is over there" The teacher pointed at the chair located at the back and near the door.

I walked over there and sat down, settling myself in the Tokiwadai school. The class resumed but the lessons being taught to us was something I already knew through advanced studies with my teachers in Peripheral Academy. I didn't really bother much with the class and just write notes as usual.

But the intimidating aura never left and I felt the stares of some of my classmates here. They really are in a different league! I felt out of place that I'm a fresh student in Tokiwadai. But! I'll get used to this atmosphere eventually... I hope...

I left the classroom as soon as my first period was done. I took a long breather in the bathroom to whip myself back into shape

"I can do this. I'll get through this." I left the bathroom and got my game face on for the upcoming classes to come.

"Ding-Dong-Ding-Dong" The school bell sounded

The indication of ended classes came and I rested on my table as if I just ran a marathon

"This place is unreal... But I just have to push through this barrier" I sighed thinking about how hard it would be.

I proceeded to the library and I could only stare in awe of how big their library was and how it was designed too. I walked around until I found a book I wanted to read. I sat down to read my book and just enjoy the quiet ambiance that I love in any library. But I realized some of the students here are looking at me.

I didn't exactly understand but I felt awkward being here, why must they look at me like that? I can't get any peace even in the library! I tried to ignore their gazes but it was hard. I tried to lose myself in reading the book but it didn't help at all. I couldn't handle it anymore! I returned the book and left the library. I walked through the hallways and went to the back of the building just to ease myself from the intimidating atmosphere.

"Hey, you're the girl that took the exam yesterday." The same student from yesterday went to me.

"Ah, yes. That's me." I remembered her superior and intimidating aura.

"I'm Mio Takamura. This might be sudden. But I want you to join our faction" Her sudden words shocked me and I couldn't answer her

"Are you full of happiness that you get an opportunity to be in a faction so quickly. That must be it" It sounded like she was treating me that I'm inferior to her. I grit my teeth and looked at her straight in the eyes which got her to flinch a bit

"If that's how you'll treat me. I don't want to join your faction." I said with determination but she quickly retaliates

"You don't seem to know your place, you upstart! I'll just show you how superior Tokiwadai is than how Peripheral Academy is!"

She was about to use her power on me until a bright flash of light blinded us. I regained my senses quickly while I saw my opponent who's still affected by the flash. I took this opportunity to leave the premises so that I wouldn't have to result in violence.

"Are you okay?" a girl asked me.

"Y-yes I am. Thanks for asking" I was only able to muster that much because I'm a girl of few words when comes to dealing with society in my private life.

"Thank goodness" she said with a smile.

I looked at her and noticed that she was slightly taller than me.

'Um... Are you the one who blinded us by any chance?" I felt curious for why she would do that. It could be a scheme so I have to keep my guard up.

"That? Ah, yes I did that." she replied

I knew it! I'll to keep my guard up just in case

"Well, thank you... I'll leave now" I tried to leave ASAP because I didn't want to deal with these anymore, at least only for today.

"You're welcome! I just didn't really like what that other person was saying to you though. That isn't how you treat a new student here." She said

I stopped in my tracks and looked at the girl. Clearly there's a motive right? I don't want to believe one bit that she's being nice to me because it's in her nature, she's got to have an ulterior motive.

"Thank you..." Was all I could muster

"Allow me to introduce myself, I'm Sable... Hamasaki Sable. I'm an Eighth grader." She said with a smile. I took this moment to take a good look at her. Medium length dark blonde hair and hazel eyes. She definitely looked pretty, so pretty that could make boys drool over her.

"I'm Shizuka Suzu, also an Eighth grader" I replied in kind

"What are class are you in Shizuka-san?"

"I'm in class 8-A"

Her eyes brighten and she held both of my hands and rejoiced. "We're in the same class then!"

My attention was on her hands... Holding my hands! I didn't feel like this before since I didn't have any friends.

"I-I see... L-let's get along then..." I didn't know that she was in my class though, I was still battling the intimidating aura that I still feel when I'm in the school.

She nodded her head and lets go of my hands.

"Oh yeah!, I know this is sudden but do you like curry?" She asked.

"I-I certainly don't hate it. It's just not my preferred food to eat" What trickery is this? Is she going to try to get in my good side with food? Is this a scheme to get me to join her faction?

"I see... The thing is tonight is curry night!"

"Is that a Tokiwadai thing in the dorm?"

"Um.. I'm not sure cuz I don't stay at a dorm"

"Don't all students in Tokiwadai live in dorms? Though I think it's allowable that one choose to live outside the dorms."

"Um... I don't really know..."

I think this girl never lived in dorms. So I probably know how to respond here

"So you live in an apartment then?"

"Not quite" as she played with her thumbs

So I'm close? "A house then?"

"Yeah! I live with my brother and sister! Every day is so fun!" She said with sparkling eyes

"I-I see..." I couldn't properly respond because I don't know what it's like to have a sibling

"And tonight is curry night! Oh... Shizuka-san do you want to have delicious curry?"

This particular girl is definitely weird. I don't know why she'd invite me, a stranger, to her house! But the sound of free food definitely caught my ears, I already used up enough money for paying for my Tokiwadai uniform, 3 sets of that uniform to say! So at least I don't have to worry about using up all my money! "Um... I'm free to go..."

"Oh... But if you're staying in a dorm doesn't that mean you have a curfew?"

Shit! She got me there. What am I going to do now? I normally don't buy food from school or dorms. I like food from restaurants because they tastes so much better. Sigh... such misfortune...

"Hold on a second" She said as she got her phone out. "Hi Dad! Can I ask you a favour..."

I'll probably live with dorm food or eat nothing at all for tonight. I'm practically crying right now.

"Thanks Dad!" She put her phone back in her pocket

"I think I'll return to the dorm... I don't want any form of punishment..." I shivered at the thought of the dorm supervisor's intimidating and scary aura

"It's okay, you can stay over my place for tonight. My Dad will take care of everything" She guaranteed.

I looked at her, unsure and didn't want to take the chance "Um... I don't think I want to cross my dorm supervisor... Thanks for the offer though..."

"No for real, my Dad will really take care of everything"

"Um... I don't think anyone is that powerful to even cross my supervisor"

"My Dad is um... A man of power so I believe he will be able to pass your supervisor"

You serious?! I don't think I heard anyone that powerful! Unless... He's the owner of Tokiwadai?!

"So... Um... Does he own Tokiwadai? I think that's the only way he can pass my supervisor"

"Uh... Not quite, My Dad never tells me anything but when I ask something from him. He always pulls through" She said in a disconsolate manner

When I look at her, it seems that her dad is a bit detached from them. I feel the same way about how I feel without having my parents around. But her words sound sketchy still "I don't really believe you... I'm sorry... I don't think anyone can cross my supervisor..."

"Okay" She seemed really sad after I turned her down. It's like she lost all the energy within her.

"I'm... Just... Cautious... And I don't want to receive punishment..." I could only respond that way, if we continue with this mood, I might really just leave her.

"Well, I guess it can't be helped then. I'll be going ahead then." She started walk away

I could only stand there as she walked away. I looked down on the floor and started to tear up. Is this how I'm going to treat people? Is this because I'm too shy to do things? Why? In Judgment I can be confident. Why can't I do it here? I just felt a blow to myself knowing that I hurt someone's feelings. I walked back to my dorm so that I can go to my room and lament on my actions.

"What are you doing here? I thought you were going somewhere" I was stopped by my dorm supervisor but when I heard her words, I was shocked hearing those words "Wh-what...?"

"You got special permission didn't you? Why are you here?" My eyes widened even more looking at her "But... I didn't want to break rules..." A knock on the door was heard

"That must be for you. I'll give you special permission to leave for now." She left the main lobby and I proceeded to open the door. I saw a 5'8, blonde haired, yellow eyed guy standing in front of the entrance.

"There you are, Come on or you're gonna miss the curry" He said.

I could only keep quiet looking at him.

"Come on!" He said as he extended his hand towards me.

"I-I guess..." I joined him because I got permission straight from my dorm supervisor which I don't have to worry about breaking rules. I also have to apologize to Sable for my behavior towards her.

Maybe... Just maybe... I might be able to make my first genuine friend...


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