Chapter 4
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"A new student? Just fill this out." The secretary handed Kurapika a form and a pencil. "Oh, and give this to your parent or guardian."
Name, birthdate, age... Nothing about being a Hunter, Kurapika thought. I wonder how Leorio's doing? He handed the form back to the secretary. "Thank you."
"You uniforn will be mailed to you. It should be there by Monday."
Kurapika nodded. He got out of his chair and left the office. Walking through the hallways, he made a mental image of the floorplan. Making sure no one was watching, he quickly dialed a number on his cell. "Hello?"
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"Okay, Leorio, I think we're kind of desperate now, because we don't know when these crazy kids are going to break their neks. So I guess you're hired. If you can do the job right this week, you can stay." The principal pushed his glasses back on the bridge of his nose. "I expect you to be here, exactly on time, Monday. Is that clear?"
"Yes, sir." Leorio almost felt like giving a cheer.
"You may go now."
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*OW!!!*
Kurapika held the phone away from his ear. "Sorry, is this a bad time to call?"
*No, no, it was just a book.*
"Kurapika?" Leorio poked his head around the corner. Kurapika turned and saw Leorio give him the thumbs up.
*Hello? Are you still there?*
"Oh, it was Leorio."
*Did he get the job?*
"Yup."
*Tell him to call Duo then.*
"Okay."
*Kurapika, I have to leave now.*
"Bye." +Bip+ Kurapika looked back at Leorio. "Call Duo."
They walked out of the building. "Hello? Is Duo there?"
*Hi Leorio! Did you get that job?!*
"Yeah."
*That's great! I have to go somewhere now, see you Monday!*
+Beep+ Leorio draped his arm around Kurapika's shoulders. "That was easy. Do we still have to act like brothers"
"Yeah, bro." Kurapika heaved a sigh. "I can't wait 'til Monday."
"Why?"
Kurapika suddenly turned red. "No...Noth...Nothing..."
"You like her, don't you?"
"...Well, she's really smart, and..."
"Oooooooooooooh... You do like her!!!"
"What about you and Duo?!" Kurapika hastily changed the subject.
It was Leorio's turn to blush.
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Somebody says that schools in small places are uniform. Or is that just for private schools?