Dance at Okayama
Category: Tenchi Muyo!
Type: Fantasy/Romance
Pairings: Mihoshi/OC, a bit of Tenchi/Ayeka
Disclaimer: I do not own Tenchi Muyo. Any character you have not heard of is mine.
Summary: In an alternate reality Koichi Seiyama is a new student at Okayama High School. On his way to the school on his first day, he crosses paths with a certain blond-haired girl...
Key:
Narration
Speech
Thought
Author Note
Chapter 1: Being Accepted
Koichi was 7 minutes late because of that little "encounter", but he didn't let it bother him, and simply went to his first class in Room 102. Well, here it is...
Knocking on the door, a girl with violet hair answered. Koichi gulps as he steadily walks through the door, his stiff hands down at his sides.
It was completely silent as Koichi walked in. The teacher, Mr. Katsuhito, was the first to break the silence. Hello. Can we help you?
Koichi doesn't say anything but simply hands Mr. Katsuhito his schedule.
Hmm... I see... Well, we're happy to have you with us, Koichi! Class, we have a new student today, so be sure to make him feel welcome! Koichi, there's a free seat over there, next to Mihoshi. Mr. Katsuhito points to a seat next to the same girl Koichi had bumped into before.
Oh, terrific... I mean, what are the odds!, Koichi thinks as he takes his seat.
After about 6 more minutes into the class period, there's another knock at the door. Another girl, this one with green hair, answers, and yet another girl with spiky blue hair waltzes in, listening to music on a Walkman.
Mr. Katsuhito, his sight not diverting from the rest of the class, speaks. So nice of you to finally join us, miss Ryoko... I presume you have a Late Pass this time?
Ryoko removes her right earphone. Come again?
A now annoyed Mr. Katsuhito reiterates. Your Late Pass?
Oh., Ryoko replies, and places her earphone back in. Nope. Sorry.
Mr. Katsuhito refuses to let Ryoko get to him, and continues the lesson. Now, class, let's break up into our groups and answer the questions on the worksheet I've handed out earlier.
Ryoko and the violet-haired girl, her name being Ayeka, once again fought over who gets to be a young man named Tenchi's partner. The green-haired girl, Kiyone, partnered up with a redhead named Washu. Seeing everyone break into groups, Koichi sees that Mihoshi was the only one without a partner.
Hmm... Um... Hi., Koichi nervously greets.
When Mihoshi looks over at him, she simply responds, Oh, hello.
Uh... You dropped this when we bumped into each other. Koichi timidly hands Mihoshi her lost notebook.
Huh? Oh, thanks so much. I was looking for this. Mihoshi politely takes the notebook from him.
Your name's Mihoshi, right?
Uh-huh.
I didn't properly introduce myself before. I'm Koichi. Koichi Seiyama.
Mihoshi smiles at his greeting. Nice to meet you.
Across the room, Tenchi, Ryoko, and Ayeka talk among themselves. Tenchi speaks first. Looks like Mihoshi has a new friend.
Ayeka writes on her paper before speaking. We should introduce ourselves as well.
Ryoko leans back in her chair. Eh... Why not...? I'm in a good mood.
After class, Koichi meets Mihoshi's friends in the hallway.
I'm Tenchi. This is Ryoko, Ayeka, Sasami, Washu, and Kiyone.
Ryoko had her hands in her pockets. What's up?
Ayeka had a bright smile on her. Pleased to meet you.
The girl named Sasami was the youngest, but her spunkiness was still very noticeable. How do you do?
Washu walks alongside Ryoko. Hey.
Kiyone casually walks with the group. Hello.
It's nice to meet all of you., Koichi says, addressing everyone at once.
So, how do you know Mihoshi?, Tenchi asks curiously.
Koichi scratches his head in embarrassment. Well, you see... Uh...
Mihoshi cuts him off. ...We bumped into each other this morning. It's actually a pretty funny story.
Ryoko only pretends to be interested. Uh-huh...
Tenchi apologizes for Ryoko's rudeness. You'll have to excuse Ryoko. She's actually pretty nice one you get to know her.
Ryoko wraps her arms around Tenchi's neck. Aww... You're just saying that 'cause, deep down, you really like me!
Ayeka gives a skeptical look away from Tenchi. Ryoko, nice? Yeah, right...
Koichi takes a look at his schedule and suddenly feels a rush of discomfort. Oy... My worst subject... Algebra...
Just before Ryoko sticks a piece of gum in her mouth, she states, Mine too.
Every subject is your worst subject, Ryoko..., Ayeka jokes, but actually states a fact.
Ryoko simply responds by shaking a fist.
Mihoshi is surprised to hear Koichi. You have Algebra?
Koichi's stomach lurches for a moment. Yeah... I hate that subject...
Mihoshi's vision diverts to the ceiling. I know... I'll admit it's not exactly MY favorite class either, but I manage...
You're lucky, then...
Thanks, but I wouldn't consider myself really lucky...
Sasami looks at the hallway clock. Hey, guys! The bell's gonna ring any minute. We'd better go.
Kiyone looks at the clock as well. Hey, she's right! Let's go!
Everyone bids a temporary farewell, and meet again at lunch hour.
Sasami skips happily next to Koichi. You're gonna love the curly fries, Koichi!
Koichi chuckles at Sasami's liveliness. Well, I sure do love curly fries!
Ryoko makes her way to the front of the line. One side! Pardon me! Comin' through! Hey, watch it!
Koichi gives Ryoko's forcefulness a blank stare. Is she ALWAYS that polite?, he asks sarcastically.
Washu laughs loudly. That's my sis for ya! Always discreet!
Koichi's vision shifts rapidly between Ryoko & Washu. You're sisters! You look nothing alike!
Yeah... We get that a lot...
Taking a seat with the group, Koichi begins to chow down on his pizza. Wow! Tokyo High pizza was NEVER this good!
Mihoshi giggles. Good, huh?
Tenchi gulps down a bit of his soda before talking. So, you guys hear about the school dance the Okayama High faculty is throwing 2 weeks from now?
Koichi turns his attention to Tenchi. Hmm?
Kiyone joins in the conversation. Yeah. I hear it's to commemorate the 100th anniversary that Okayama High opened up as a school.
Koichi thinks to himself between bites. A whole century... Whoa...
Ryoko wraps her arms around Tenchi again. Well, I don't care what it commemorates! One common thing about all dances: dates are mandatory! What do you say, Tenchi?
Ayeka's eyes flare up with fire. You unhand Tenchi right now, Ryoko!
Ryoko's eyes do the same. And if I don't? Are you gonna make me? Don't make me laugh!
Tenchi sulks into his seat. Here we go again...
Kiyone attempts to tease Sasami. Well, I know who Sasami would want to go to the dance with: Shinji from Chemistry class!
Sasami suddenly hears Kiyone's remark and her face glows red. W-What? Kiyone!
Washu muffles her loud laughing. Sasami's got a boyfriend! How sweet!
Sasami's face glows a darker shade of red. Washu! It's not like that! Really!
Koichi gulps down his punch... Hey! Knock it off, you guys! Give Sasami a break... ...then continues to drink.
Sasami's face brightens up when Koichi sticks up for her. Thanks, Koichi...
Koichi, of course, smiles back. Heh. Don't mention it.
For the rest of the day, things have been going great for Koichi. His best subject was Biology, and at PE period, he even tries out for the track team since he was a good runner. After the final bell, he meets Tenchi and the others at the front entrance. Hey, guys. What's up?
Tenchi holds up a small homemade gem. Just accepting our new friend as one of us. That's all. Upon handing it to Koichi, everyone smiles.
Koichi confusingly holds the gem in his palm. I...don't get it. What's this for?
It's kinda like a tradition., Washu says, speaking up. It was Tenchi's idea in the first place. Whenever we meet a cool new friend, we give them one of these at the end of their first day. It's a little like a BFF thing, but much cooler. I designed the wrist gems myself. Try it on.
Koichi slips the gem wristlet around his wrist. A perfect fit. Cool.
Sasami happily jumps for joy. Yeah! A new friend!
Ryoko slips one arm around Koichi. Looks like you're sticking with us, kid! Welcome to the group!
Koichi turns his attention to Ryoko... Thanks, Ryoko. ...then to everyone else. Thanks, all of you. This means a lot to me.
Think of it as doing what Mr. Katsuhito told us to do!, Ayeka states before laughing.
Everyone else joins the laughter before Tenchi speaks again. So, see you guys tomorrow?
Ryoko's attention shifts from Koichi to Tenchi in half a second. Oh, Tenchi! Can I walk home with you?
Ayeka is suddenly startled and acts quickly. No, Tenchi! Let me walk home with you!
Ryoko was obviously getting annoyed. Listen, girly! Don't you have better stuff to do than come on to MY man!
YOUR man? You're only kidding yourself, Ryoko! Now, let go of Tenchi!
Why don't you make me?
Tenchi simply lets out a sigh. Not again... Girls, why don't you BOTH walk home with me!
Ryoko and Ayeka agree to this but their angry expressions don't deviate from each other as they walk.
Sasami and Washu sigh as well. We'd better catch up with them, Washu. See you tomorrow, Koichi!
Yeah, see ya!
That leaves only Koichi, Mihoshi, and Kiyone in silence, that Kiyone breaks just a few seconds later. I'd better go too. Later, Mihoshi. Bye, Koichi.
Koichi waves goodbye to Kiyone. Bye. See you tomorrow.
...Mihoshi walks alongside Koichi for about five minutes before they both stop. My house is in that direction., she says, pointing left of the corner they stopped.
And my house is in that direction., Koichi says, pointing right of the corner.
What happened this morning... That was...kinda funny, huh?
Uh, yeah... Hehe... Um, say, Mihoshi?
Yeah?
Koichi's face becomes unnoticeably red. Would it be okay if... y'know, I meet you in front of the school tomorrow and we could... walk to class together?
Mihoshi was slightly surprised to hear this. But also somewhat flattered. Um, sure. I guess that'd be okay.
Koichi's blush quickly vanishes. Oh. Great. I'll see you then, okay?
Okay. Bye... The two walk off in different directions, but for a brief moment, Mihoshi looks back at Koichi...
...and smiles...
TBC...