Kumokawa Seria
Kumokawa Seria, that is her name. A 'regular student from a Certain High School that wasn't really anything special. Just a normal school that one could find anywhere in both Academy City and outside of it to. The only difference being the teachings and 'interesting' students it had. But over all just a normal high school.
'Now then, Touma's dad should be out of that building in a few more minutes.' But Seria herself is far from being a normal student like the many that went to classes. Sure on the surface she certainly seemed liked one.
Shoulder-length black hair, fringe tied back, and a fine body with an exceedingly ample bosom. Wearing a school-issued sailor uniform with its standard skirt changed for a "defensive" long one. Her navel is readily observable in the gap between her blouse and skirt. She is smart and athletic, and looks so accordingly. Having a mature look that made one think that she can act as an adult at times.
Yes, she may be a high school student, that was true. Overall though she was beyond the regular students as she new things much higher than them. And as of recent, she now knew something else as well. How one Touma Kamijou, father of Touma Kamijou, was in the city.
'Have to admit, I never expected this.' Seria admitted since she knew most parents never really bothered coming to Academy City due to regulations the city placed. Only allowed for one of three things: business, festivities, or some special pass. It was a way to keep the parents from intervening in their students studies.
Though really, it was so parents wouldn't realize what was going on with their children and sometimes told their child were 'tested' to the point of 'accidental' death. A pathetic excuse to hide the real darkness Academy City had. Luckily, not every student here was cruelly targeted for some experiment.
Touma Kamijou being one of them(sorta).
In any case, Seria had but one goal in mind. Meet Touma's dad and give off a nice and kind image. One she did, Seria betted he would love and approve of her. A plan she began making the second she heard Touya had been staying in this city.
'Best of all, that blonde bee doesn't even know yet.' Of course, she had nothing to do with that. Just a simple coincidence that certain Level 5 didn't know. It happened sometimes.
'Now then. Time to figure out how to 'accidentally' meet with him.' Shouldn't be to much of a problem since Seria had a rather high IQ. If she had so desired, she could have gone to a much better school than the one she was in now. Her only reasons for staying being for a more..personal matter.
Either way, she would make certain Touya knew she is the best girl for a certain boy she knew.
"Thank you for meeting us Mr. Kamijou. It was a pleasure." A kind man said to the formerly dressed Touya, who shook the man's hand.
"No, no. Thank you." Touya said with a smile. "I have to admit, I never expected that Academy City would actually want to sponsor the company I work in."
"Please, you give yourself too little credit." The man replied. "Your group has potential, potential this city doesn't want to go to waste. Of course we'll still need to talk a bit more on the finances and equipment. Not to mention possible staff exchange and new deals, but this is still a good start."
"I believe in that all right." Touya chuckled honestly. "Well, thanks again. Until next time."
"Likewise sir. Have a good day." A good day indeed. Touya was already walking out of the office and slowly making his way to the exit. Thinking about the grand deal he just made a few minutes prior. How it ended with such a great reward. Oh he was so telling Shina when he got back to his apartment. She will be so proud of him, and he was to.
'To think, Academy City wants to help sponsor SECMG (Securities Exchange Counter Measure Group). This is awesome.' Touya has only ever heard a few places throughout the world that actually became sponsored by the city of science itself. It wasn't easy either to be picked. But it seems fate decided to pick him on this occasion.
With Academy City now giving a good hand, the company will now not only gain mass funds, but also some new equipment from the city. Sure it wouldn't be to advanced like what the city has, but they'll still get some sweet computers, drives, a spanking new vehicle, and a few other things. Once he told the boys this they would flip. Probably celebrate to with a party.
"This is going to be awesome." He said as he finally got out of the building. Already calculating ways to make the company's coffers go up. By the end of the year, if they played their cards right, those in the SECMG will be drowning in cash.
"Oh, excuse me." Such daydreams and thoughts though will have to wait. Interrupting his fantasy was the voice of a woman, actually, make that a young but mature looking girl that appeared to be Touma's age. If only a bit older than him.
"Um, are you speaking to me?" Touya asked pointing at himself with the girl nodding.
"Of course. You are the father of my kouhai after all. Mr. Kamijou." Oh boy. There must be a reason she knew his name, not to mention he recognized that school uniform. He prayed Touma didn't get into trouble, because this has been happening a bit to much lately.
"Do not worry sir, your son isn't in any trouble." Touya sighed. Seemed this girl knew what he was thinking and calmed his nerves. If Touma wasn't in trouble, then maybe it was something else. Hopefully nothing bad. As if reading his mind, the girl continued.
"Excuse my manners, my name is Kumokawa Seria, your son's senpai." She said having already memorized what to say. "I am here on behalf of the school. As your undoubtedly aware, your son has been….failing a bit in his education."
"Uh, please don't remind me." Touya said still remembering the talk he had with Touma's teacher and his lowered grades. "I already know he'll be repeating a year."
"Yes, he will." Seria said also knowing that while Touma did good on his little adventures, because of this he will likely repeat a year again. Something she will not have happened, as while it would be funny, she also yearned for him to move up a grade. "However, I have a solution to it." Just by using her way.
"Really!" Touya said more than a little excitedly. "Because if you do, that will be perfect!"
Seria had to resist the urge to smirk. Having already knew Touya would react like this. Why wouldn't he, the father just heard his son may have a way to avoid the horror of repeating a year. Glad that his son will not fail his classes, which Seria had to admit, really was failing at. She understood Touma had a tough time dealing with his situations, but whenever she saw him not on a adventure, he was just lazing around or fighting with his friends.
It was considerably just as much as his fault for at least not trying just a bit. But she can forgive him for that.
"So," Touya continued. "How can you help him?"
"Heh, walk with me." Sera told him as he obeyed. The girl loving how Touya was already liking her. If she kept this up, then his approval when she 'captured' Touma will be hers. The two continued on as Seria explained how she would aid in Touma's curriculum in not failing.
"See Mr. Kamijou, as your sons senpai, I see it as my responsibility to help him. And like you, I to was upset how he has been...skipping classes. But do not worry, your son actually has his reasons for doing so." She told him, giving him a small smile to calm him, while also giving him news that his son wasn't playing hooky just to skip class.
"R-really? Then what has he been doing? Not hanging out with thugs I hope." Seria just gave a cute giggle, to appeal herself to him.
"Do not fear Mr. Kamijou," She says to him. "If anything, it's rather the opposite. For while your son is quick to skip class, he makes up for it by helping others in need."
"I see," Touya said smiling at the news. "Can't say I like how he's not attending, but at least he still helps people."
"Indeed." Seria said in agreement. "Which is why in return for his kindness, I will be helping him to pass his classes."
"But how?" Touya asked the girl. "I already spoke to Ms. Komoe before, and she told me there was nothing she could actually do." Yes she said she would try her best, but admitted she could not guarantee anything at all.
"Let's just say I have my own ways." Seria calmly said taking out her phone. "I made a call to some of the teachers and a few advisers, asking them for help. Help they provided ever graciously."
More like subtle blackmail, but hey, it was for the good of one person.
"Really?" Touya had a questionable look, not sure if he entirely believed it. Seria felt confident however as she placed her phone back.
"Really indeed. I may not look it, but I actually have one of the highest grades in the school, which allows me certain connections to the higher staff." Technically not a lie. Though her connections weren't so high to be merely placed in teacher level. More like Board of Director level. "Thus I was able to get permission to allow my sweet kouhi to be selected to be part of a special program for students that are rather 'troublesome' like him."
"A program huh, what kind?" Best to learn what this program is.
Seria happily explained. "It's simple really. On the weekends for at least one hour, your son will be part of a special teaching group learning."
"One hour. But doesn't that seem a bit short." Sounded like those cram schools, but those usually last hours. This one didn't seem to last much at all if it as only for an hour. What could Toume even learn in a hour?
"Don't worry sir, this program may be an hour, but actually takes the teaching rather seriously." Seria further went on. "Despite it being only an hour, the students, if they truly pay attention, actually learn quite a bit. Those who join the program and pass it will find themselves having higher grades as it teaches the current subjects their learning and a bit more. All above their grade levels to."
A program that was considerably made to students who may find themselves wanting to skip grades. Making a rather impressive score and mark on their files. If Touma joined this program and passed, he will find himself being capable of passing all-excluding his esper corse-his classes.
'Though it does usually leave the students mentally drained, the teachers being very strict, and taken seriously exceedingly to the max.' Plus because of all his tardiness, Touma could pass it but still be unable to secure his repeat. No, instead it will just give him a rather big chance to avoid it and nothing more. While Seria didn't mind helping him, in truth the rest would be up to Touma.
She doesn't mind giving him a hand or two along with pushing him in the right direction. But she will not carry his hand and walk alongside him in the path she was putting him on. Not that she would be worried. While Touma is a bit of a idiot, she felt for certain he will pass the program. Because while he did bad in esper related courses, in all the other classes he did rather fine. Only failing because his adventures usually began during days of quizzes and tests. Touma is a quick learner.
He'll just be extremely exhausted-mentally-once he began those courses.
"If you still do not believe me, then would you like to check my phone?" Touya nodded with Seria giving him her phone which was already set up to the website detailing the program. Touya reading it carefully to see if everything this girl said was true. And it was.
"This does seem like it can help." The details listed how many students who entered and passed all got an excellent G.P.A. score. This just might be the thing Touma needed after all if he didn't wish to flunk out.
"Indeed it does." Seria said now ready to deliver the finishing blow. "But if it makes you feel at ease, I also aid in special tutoring. I can help your son in a special session. I just need your permission."
From her pocket Seria then produced a permission slip detailing what may have been a tutoring class, with her being part of it. All it needed now was a signiture.
"...Perhaps this will help." Touya finally relented, not seeing any problems at all. Seria giving a bigger smile as she handed him the sheet along with a pen. Touya signing it off without a care not realizing he had been manipulated the entire way. He then handed the paper back to her as she clung onto it a bit tightly.
"I have to admit, I've never seen a senpai go this far before. I hope you take care of my son and give him a chance to pass." Touya replied earnestly, giving Seria a rather warm feeling. She had to admit, Touya was defenitly like his son, if not only more mature and taller.
"I will do my best." She said. 'Not to mention you now see me in a good light. That'll boost my image quite a bit to him and even Touma.'
Such a shame the mother wasn't here as well, but the father is just as fine. Plus she could tell this man will tell Touma's mother about how Touma has a chance to suceed in school, while also mentioning her. Even if her beloved kouihi was failing, he now had a helping hand of such a kind and sweet senpai. That's the image the mother will get when she hears the news.
"Until next time Mr. Kamijou." Seria said as she began walking away with a lighter step. "I'll try to keep in tuch with you every now and then. Bye."
"Bye." Before long, the girl was gone with the paper. Touya must say, that girl was very sweet. He was glad Touma had such a reliable senpai to help him out during his days at school. Ah. If only he had such a reliable person back during his days in school. How nice that would have been.
"Then again, if I did have a senpai, I probably wouldn't have met Shina." Right, she had been the one to be by his side during those times when he had trouble with his homework. Such nostagalic feelings he was remembering. That girl actually reminded him a bit like Shina. Though he had to admit, the girl did give off a strange feeling when speaking, like she knew everything already. Probably his imagination.
"Well, better call the boys. Their going to be so excited." Touya said taking out his phone while continuing his way to a small restaurant to celebrate. Unaware a pair of eyes were watching him from multiple angles. The most distinct thing about them how they all has stars in their eyes.
And so ends the meeting with Seria. The girl having had complete control over the conversation, and just got into Touya's good grace by reminding him of his own past just a bit. She certainty has taken the lead. However competition will soon be around the corner. Another girl making her move. Oh who ever could it be? Until next time.