A/N : This was shorter than I anticipated. I only type while checking against how many pages these take up. Apparently it was 3, sorry.


He yawned as he slung his bag over his shoulder. Minato was tired – it was a long time since he had dealt with the Dark Hour. He felt a tap on his shoulder and turned his head. "Hey," the student from behind said. "You're Minato Arisato, right?" Glancing at the school gates, he nodded. "Yeah, why?" The student, whose name was Kenji, placed his hand behind his neck. "Man, I knew it. I heard from Junpei that you're pretty close with Yukari-san." He looked at him awkwardly. The rumor still hangs, huh. "What's up with that?"

It's just a ru- "Well I guess it doesn't matter. I'm looking for someone with a little more experience anyway." Minato looked at him confusingly. His friend seemed to fool around like Junpei, or from his point of view he was. At least he thinks about his future a lot more than Junpei does.. I think. "By the way," he continued with an outstretched hand. "I'm Kenji Tomochika." Minato shook his hand and continued into the building. "There's a morning assembly today, right?" Kenji nodded. "Come on, we have to hurry."


"That concludes the main portion of today's assembly. Next, we'll hear a word from the Studen Council." Minato yawned tiredly. His sister nudged him with her elbow, but the boy only murmured softly and blinked sleepily at the stage. "Please welcome the new President, Mitsuru Kirijo, from Class 3-D." The audience started applauding, while Minato only clapped tiredly. "So she did get elected.." Yukari folded her arms. "Well, I guess she is the most popular girl in school." Junpei nodded as he adjusted his cap. "You can say that again, there's like some kinda aura around her!"

"Isn't this school owned by the Kirijo Group too?" The leader nodded tiredly at Minako. "You've learned much about the school since you first came here." The archer then turned to the stage. "As I began my term as Student Council President," Mitsuru started. "I'd like to share with you my vision for this coming year." Minato bobbed his head sleepily. "It is my firm belief that each of us must accept the responsibility of betting out school. However, change cannot occur without sustained effort and an unprecedented level of commitment."

"That is why we must restructure our daily lives to accommodate this lofty goal. I'd like each of you to dig deeply into your well of motivation, and re-evaluate your convictions." The Messiah was sleeping at this point, a lock of hair fell down to cover an eye. "To imagine a bold new future, without losing sight of the realities around you, that is the key. I am certain that many of you have your own visions of the future." Mitsuru paused. "For us to reap the full benefits of our education, your participation, ideas and enthusiasm are essential. Thank you." The Student Council President left the stage as the applauding started up again. Minato jumped as the loud noise flooded his mind.

"Dang, that was freaking amazing! So.." Junpei sighed. "Do any of you have any idea what she just said?" Minako nodded slightly. "I sorta got the gist of it. Something about thinking of the future yet holding on to logic.. I guess." Minato was poked in the ribs by her sister. "Huh? Oh.." He rubbed his eyes tiredly. "I wasn't listening.." His friend blinked, seeming shocked. "Dude, you're such a rebel." He shook his head. "No, last night took it out of me.."


"Alright class, today we'll be going over Meiji-era literature." Miss Toriumi held the textbook and patrolled around the desks. "Open your textbooks to page 12.. Oh." She stopped as she reached the front of the class. "Hmm, I don't really like this author. Okay, never mind." Some groans could be heard from the back of the class. "Now now, I've got a great poem we can cover instead. Close your textbooks everyone, and listen." She placed the textbook down on the front desk. "Beyond the seas, high above in the skies.." The teacher started gesturing while reciting the poem. Minato was already sleeping and Minako started to put her head down. As she did, Miss Toriumi yelled out, "Okay Kenji, you'd better not be sleeping back there!"

She knocked the back of Kenji's head with a fist. The boy woke up in shock. "You should be ashamed of yourself, taking a nap while I pour heart into reading this poem!" The student sighed. "Aww man.." She folded her arms angrily. "For that, you get another essay along with your regular assignment tonight! I'll expect a slice of cake when you turn it in too!" Minako's eye twitched. How could she get any sleep with this lecture? She smacked her forehead down on the table, annoyed.


"Oh.. Big bro.." Minako placed a palm at her forehead. "I'm tired.." Her brother gave her an awkward look."You might wanna go see the nurse." She blinked at him. "Isn't the nurse a guy?" Minato sighed. "You've got a point. I think I'll get you some medicine from the Pharmacy. Come on." He picked up his bag and slung it over his shoulder, then shoved the sleepy girl out of the classroom.

"Look! It's Akihiko-senpai!"

"Where? Oh, there he is!"

Akihiko sighed and seemed annoyed. He looked away as the fan girls crowded around him, his coat still slung over his shoulder. Minato blinked sleepily at them. He felt a tap on his shoulder. "Hey!" Oh, it's only Junpei, he thought as he turned around. "Have you noticed how popular Akihiko-san is with the ladies?" He adjusted his cap. "Man, take a look at that." Minako looked over from her brother. "Whoa! It's like he's a chick magnet. You don't even see girls flock like that on TV!" He frowned. Since when do girls say that again?

"Heh, Minako, you sound like a dude!"

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"H-Hey! Don't get mad! But ya know, when I think about it.. He is the captain of the boxing team." Minako yawned. "Well now you can go to him for advice. I mean you've got a good reason, don't you?" Junpei nodded energetically. "I wonder where they're going though.." Minato's eyes darted towards the boxer, who began to head towards the trio. His fans cried for him as he approached them.

"Hey, you guys free this afternoon?" The slacker nodded. "Hell yeah! Whatcha got in mind?" Akihiko checked his watch. "I want the two of you to meet me at Paulownia Mall. I'll be at the police station." Minato's eyes widened. "Police station?" Junpei looked at him, dumbfounded. "You mean we're not hanging out with your friends?" Akihiko looked over his shoulder, where his fans stood a few feet away from him. "Those girls? I don't even know their names.." He sighed and put a palm to his face. "They talk so much they give me a headache." He shook his head. "Ah, I'm gonna head out. Don't keep me waiting. See ya."

The boxer left the scene quickly. "Why can't he be more friendly?" The trio glanced at the two fan girls. "But that's what makes him so cool! Now come on!" The duo quickly chased after their idol, leaving the group feeling awkward. Junpei stared at them. "How can he not know their names? I mean, just look at them!" The leader responded, "Maybe he's just not interested. Come on, lets go."


"Thank you, sir." Minato stood at the entrance as the doors slid open. "Oh, these are the guys I was talking about earlier." Akihiko gestured to the trio that arrived. The officer behind the counter merely glared at them from under his cap silently. The boxer turned to the group, who just stepped inside the station. "I was waiting for you guys." He pointed towards the officer. "This is Officer Kurosawa. He helps keep our squad well-equipped." He then reached for his pockets. "And, this is from Ikutsuki-san.."

Junpei seemed excited. "Really? Sweet!" He pulled out 15,000 yen and passed a third to each member. "You can't fight something empty-handed," he added as he handed out the cash. "So find something you like. Officer Kurosawa has connections. These things still cost money." The silent adult then spoke, "Of course they do. Nothing in life is free." Akihiko slung the coat over his shoulder once more. "I realize that. Well, I'll see you later." He waved at him. "Thanks again."

The door gently closed, and Kurosawa began. "I've been informed about you three. My job is to maintain peace in this city, regardless of the circumstances." He placed a fist on his chest. "I'm just an ordinary police officer, but it doesn't take a genius to know something strange is going on here. I'm only doing what I think is right." Minako nodded. "We understand." Junpei grabbed Minato's arm. "Well, if you don't mind us, we'll just be leaving now." He dragged his friend out of the police station, then stopped at the entrance.

He sighed. "Only 5,000 yen.. I'm gonna take off, I'm in a bad mood now. Later." He left Minato feeling odd, and when his friend was out of sight, he went to the Pharmacy and bought some medicine. Only then did he notice that he had the money from before, and restocked his supply of healing items from before. The boy then decided to head back to the dorm.


A/N : Oh, and review if you want to. By the way, did you know the most interesting thing I've seen by far today is drunk British people? Pretty funny.