Chapter: 1
Welcome to Morioh Cho
April, 1999
It a lovely day in Morioh, the birds are singing, and the winds are calm, as a large van with the Speedwagon Foundation symbol on the doors is making its way to town. In the driver's seat sits a woman in her late 30's with long black hair, and wears a black suit, as well as a pair of sunglasses. She mostly goes by the name of Smith.
?: "Ooooohh!"
Smith: "Pretty excited are we Miia?"
The Person she was talking to is a girl sitting in the back of the van. Even though only her head and torso can be seen, it is quite apparent that she is in her late teen years. She has long red hair, golden eyes, wears a scarlet dress, and has two D-shaped hair clip that mirror each other. Her face was in astonishment seeing the pure beauty of Morioh.
Miia: "I have read many books about Morioh but I never expected it to be this beautiful."
Smith: "Well it is a peaceful town, far away from any noisy city I have ever been in. Many tourists say that Tokyo is the best place to be, but Morioh is more my cup of tea personally."
Miia: "I can't wait to meet my future hus- "
She stopped herself realizing what she was about to say while Smith was eyeing her.
Miia: "Host, Host what I meant!"
Smith then smirked and chuckled a bit.
Smith: "So I guess you got that photo of your host then?"
Miia: "yes I did."
She looks down at a printed picture of her host. Her face begins to blush as she daydreaming about doing romance thing with him.
Miia: "But there one problem."
Smith: "And what would be the problem?"
Miia: "What if he doesn't like me for what I am?"
She shows her other half of her body, revealing a huge snake tail covered with red scales matching her hair. She isn't human at all, and is fact a Lamia, a human-snake like creature. Five years ago, the Speedwagon Foundation reveal that they have been hiding these humanoid creatures for years, now they want to bring the two worlds together. Two year later, the (Cultural Exchange Between Species Bill) has signed, and now creatures from all shapes and sizes have been transferred all across the globe to learn about different cultures. Which brings us to today, where Miia is being transferred to a host family in Morioh. For Smith, she works for the Speedwagon Foundation as the Cultural Exchange Coordinator for Morioh.
Smith: "I know what you mean, but I'm pretty sure he wouldn't judge you for what you are."
Miia: "{I hope your right}."
The moment that she looked out the window she saw something bizarre. For a split second, she thought she saw a man put what look like a woman's hand into the back of his coat pocket.
Miia: "What the?!"
Smith: "Is something wrong?"
Miia: "Oh... nothing, {must have been my Imagination}."
Later
The two have arrived to their destination in a peaceful neighborhood. Smith then parked the van on the driveway.
Smith: "We're here, just give me a moment to open the back for you."
Miia slithers out the back of the van and is amazed by the beauty of the rustic looking house.
Miia: "Wow, is this where you live? It's beautiful!"
Smith: "Why yes it is, Follow me I have set up an appointment where you can meet your host in my living room."
Miia did just that, she followed Smith through her house amazed how big it is on the inside. Eventually they arrive to the living room.
Smith: "Please wait here, your host will be arrive momentarily."
Smith then left the room, leaving Miia to sit at the living room table waiting for her host. Half and hour has passed and she began to think that he's never going to show up. Before she can feel down, the living room door opened surprising Miia. A tall, handsome young man enters the living room catching her attention. He wears a white button-up shirt, black slacks, and a pair of really expensive bally shoes. What really caught her eyes was his well-maintained pompadour. He walked passed her not knowing that she was there, looking for something for something.
?: "Where is that bleeding thing, I could have sworn that I left it around…"
Just when he turns around to check somewhere else, he noticed Miia staring at him.
Miia: "..."
?: "...Oh sorry, I didn't know we have visitors, I'll just leave."
Miia: "No wait, I don't mind having company."
?: "...Let me guess, you were brought here to meet your host but they haven't shown up yet."
Miia: "Well yes, I have been waiting here for a while."
The young man then sits down with her on the other end of the table.
?: "Well I have nothing better to do."
Time has passed as the two been talking about each other nonstop. Miia has so much fun chatting with the young man.
Miia: "You know, you are the nicest person I have met ever since I got here."
The young man rubs the back of his head in embarrassment by Miia's complement.
?: "Well, mom always said that I'm Morioh Cho kindest."
Miia: "Oh, speaking of which, is Mrs. Smith?
?: "My Mother? Yes, she introduced me to the world of humanoid creature such as yourself when I was ten."
Miia: "Oh really! How much do you know about my species?"
?: "Quite a lot actually. I know that your a Lamia which is a race only comprise of females. And since your race is part snake, your people like to hangout in places where it's hot all the time like the Middle East or the Sahara."
Miia was impressed by his knowledge and wants to know more about him.
?: "I'm curious, what brings you to Morioh?"
She hesitated for a second before answering the question.
Miia: "Well… ever since I became thirteen, I dreamed of leaving my home and find myself a husband."
?: "And that husband be your host am I correct? Even though you haven't met him yet."
Miia: "Yes, but I'm sure he'll be as kind as you."
At that moment Smith enters the room with disappointment on her face.
?: "Mother, what wrong?"
Smith: "Miia, I hate to say this but you won't be meeting you host like, ever."
Miia: "WHAAAT!"
Smith: "I had a word with the head of the Speedwagon Foundation about your host on the phone, and he seemed to have disappeared."
In an instant her dreams were shattered, leaving her in a state of confusion.
?: "This is the third time this month! Why do they even bother signing up for Cultural Exchange Program if they're just going to disappear like that!"
Miia: "You mean all the months I spent learning Japanese are all for nothing!"
Smith: "I believe so, the three host families that failed to show up were never heard from again. And we had no choice but to send the exchange creatures back."
Miia began tearing up as her dreams were shattered and has to go back home. Just when everything seems hopeless for her, the young man spoke up.
?: "If that is the case then I'll be her host."
Miia: "huh?"
Smith: "You want to be Miia's host, even though you haven't signed up?"
?: "Her last host didn't bother showing up even though he went through all the paperwork. I'm pretty sure I'll do a way better job than him."
Smith smirked at her son.
Smith: "Your just like your father. Alright, Miia good news we're not sending you home."
Miia: "THANK YOU!"
Miia jumped up and hugged both Smith and the kind teen.
Smith: "Don't mention it. sweety can you give Miia a tour around the house, I'm going to call the Foundation to remodel the house to suit Miia needs. in the meantime, she'll be living in the guestroom until then.
?: "Okay mom, right this way."
Miia "Wait!"
The young man stop and turn to Miia.
Miia: "I keep on forgetting, what's your name?"
?: "Josuke… Josuke Higashikata."
To Be Continued
A/N: This is the first story I have ever made, to be honest I didn't want to post it. But the idea brewing in my head and the passion of becoming a writer in burning in my heart said otherwise. If you think the intro suck I don't blame you, it took me three attempts to make this introduction. I was about to give up before I remember Dragon Balls Z abridged by TeamFourStar where their first few Episodes weren't that good, but as the series goes on the Episodes and joke got better, and better. So by that logic, even though this chapter is not that good, my writing skills will get better and better as the series goes on. Until then Comment what you think and what I should improve on as I write the next chapter.