Mukou was stunned speechless the next morning with Aya's transformation. Aya had a wig on and the uniform of her new school. Nevertheless, the fact that she was stunning was another reason why Mukou's breath was taken away. Mukou still didn't like the fact that she was going to school alone, but Aya after explaining more than hundred times finally relented.
As Aya got out of the door, she coincided just as Tsukushi was leaving to go to school. Aya greeted Tsukushi warmly and explained that Tsukushi had meet with her brother and that the siblings would be going to same school as well. Makino only shrugged her shoulders and agreed to walk with Aya to school.
'So do you hate this school or do you enjoy it?' asked Aya.
'In the beginning, I disliked the school but meeting my boyfriend changed my way of thoughts in that regard,' answered Tsukushi, Makino.
'So does your boyfriend go to same school as well?' asked Aya, trying to sound casual with her questions. Aya, while staying in Nishikado's house, figured out that Domyoji must be Makino's boyfriend.
'No he lives in New York, U.S.A. His friends, the F4, are still in the school but in the college section,' replied Makino. Makino was a little bit ahead of Aya so she didn't see Aya stop for a second to show a face of puzzlement.
As Aya got nearer to the school, she noticed that many cars with important/flashy names were being driven to the school. As they entered the school, girls and boys greeted Makino but with fear on their faces. Aya was even more puzzled by this, but was hesitated to ask her for fear of asking too many questions in so little time. Aya separated from Makino saying that she had to go the office to register and left her.
At the main office, an office head seemed to be puzzled by the fact that there was no record of a transfer in their hands. However, Aya had an acceptance letter plus a good reference by the Japanese prime minister himself, stating how Aya's family was in good standing politically. Aya left the office and tried to bit back a grin thinking that the present given by her father was worth the look of astonishment on people's faces. Thinking of Aya's parents brought tears in her eyes, but she quickly squashed her feelings. She entered her room 3-D and quickly sat down in a seat.
'Your seating in my seat,' said a girl, which looked rather familiar.
Aya was about to give her a set down, when she remembered that she was playing a part. 'Oh, I'm sorry. Here you go.' Aya got up and moved to another seat closest to the window.
'I cant believe what happened to me last night. Some guys with guns came into our karaoke room. Nishikado of course saved me, but I kept my cool and helped him in times of crises.' Said the familiar looking girl.
Aya hearing this conversation, turned to look at the girl and realized that she was the girl who was with Nishikado yesterday.
'I hope he also gives me a new present. I would prefer something like diamonds,' said the girl.
Aya couldn't help but grin and started to chuckle. She couldn't believe the actual exaggerations this girl was telling her friends. Moreover, the worst was that her friends believed them! Just as class was about to start, Makino entered the room and suddenly there was silence. Tsukushi, Makino ignored the silence enteredand sat behind Aya. Didn't I tell the office head not to place me with her? It's going to look like I'm stalking her! Oh well. Cant be help, thought Aya. Aya took a chance, looked behind her and Makino just grinned at her.
Aya opened her textbook, how odd no computers, and opened to the desired page. Aya started to grin. Aya had never been a good student, but seeing how easy, the lessons were made her want to sing with joy. They were like elementary school education! She actually felt like a genius for the first time in her high school career. At lunch break a guy and a pretty girl came to see Makino and they started chatting away like magpies. Aya was about to go to the school cafeteria when Makino asked if she would like to go to the college cafeteria with them, Aya agreed. As they were walking toward the college cafeteria, Makino made the introductions.
'Don't put your clammy claws on the F4,' said Sakurako.
'Why would I want to?' asked Aya, bemused.
Groaning, Makino explained a little about how the F4 were considered the upper crust idols of the school. She further explained that they were waiting for them at the college cafeteria.
Aya had to ask, 'Why are they called the F4?'
'Don't you know anything? They are the F4 for flowery foursome in which they are gorgeous and rich!' said Sakurako.
Flowery foursome? Thought Aya, how cheesy! Aya bit back a grin and continued following the group until they reached the cafeteria. Aya stopped in her tracks when she saw who was waiting for them.
'Poor girl Makino. We were waiting for you! What took you so long?!' asked Nishikado. Nishikado took a glance at Aya and grinned. Makino made the introductions again and they all sat at a table.
'So Aya's family are staying at your apartment complex as well?' asked Rui Hanazawa, while yawning.
'Its amazing how much you and Ayas look alike. So where is Ayas? Didn't he come today?' grinned Nishikado.
'We are identical twins. And Ayas is sick,' replied Aya, while drinking her miso soup.
'Anyway, we should concentrate on the upcoming holidays and the Japan Teen/Chic Contest,' said Mimasaka.
'Will Domyoji be visiting us?' asked Nishikado, to Makino.
'No, when he called he said we should visit him in Canada for the winter holidays,' replied Makino.
While Aya heard this comment, she felt rather disappointed. It seemed to her that it would take her longer to find her brother and Kiko. Morever, she had to find some way to be invited to Canada.
Out of nowhere, a hand hit the face of Rui Hanazawa and went flying. A guy came up to him and said, 'bastard! I've always hated you and your stupid group. Die!' And with that, comment was about to strike Rui with a knife. Aya, with her good reflexes stopped the knife and gave the guy a punch to knock him out. However, the guy withstood the punch and went after again to attack Nishikado this time. Aya again stopped his advances and this time with a bit more force stopped him for good.
There was a lot of confusion after this incident. The guy who was knocked out was tied and was dragged to the school's office. The group followed to report the incident and the attacker was brought to the police. Aya began to ask questions to people who witnessed the incident. They said that it was rather strange for the attacker because he was the shyest of the bunch and wouldn't hurt a fly. Aya's cellular rang and she answered. It was of course Mukou to ask how she was doing (one of the ways for her bodyguard to protect her). She explained the incident and for a while, there was silence at the other end.
'What's wrong?' asked Aya.
'This seems familiar. There was a war, before you were born, that involved a drug that would brainwash people and change their personality. Your parents controlled the problem, but it could be just a coincidence,' replied Mukou.
Aya remembered the incident between her and Aiki. Aya replied, 'It could, but I highly doubt it. Didn't Aiki say something about a drug to us when we were kidnapped?'
'Shit. Yeah, if they brought the drug from our time to this time it could cause serious damage,' said Mukou.
'Then we have to find Aiki and kick his ass. I'll go to the karaoke bar to see if he is still there,' said Aya.
'Not without me,' said Mukou, and hung up before Aya could protest.
'What drug?' said Nishikado, who was right behind her listening the entire time. Aya froze for a second but turned around with a stupid expression on her face.
'Drug? I meant Durga. I get those words mixed up. Ho, Ho,' said Aya, while trying to fake a laugh.
'The legendary Indian goddess? Very chic for Aya to remember interesting tidbits,' said Nishikado, with a serious expression.
Hmm. Aya thought to herself, that face isn't just for show. What do you mean, just for show? Does this mean, I find him attractive? Aya instinctively blushed while her thoughts were in turmoil. She glanced up at Nishikado and started to lose her composure again.
Aya decided to back away, before her thoughts led to somewhere that she didn't want to go. 'Well anyway, I think its time for my next class. Bye.' Aya this time ran, before Nishikado could speak to her.
Mimasaka was walking to Nishikado and saw Nishikado serious expression on his face. 'What's wrong? Is it that girl?' asked Mimasaka. Nishikado, shook his head, sighed, and walked with Mimasaka. They were to go take a nap and talk about women, their usual discourse.
Location: island off the coast of Fiji.
'This stinks! Why, of all people I am stuck with the person who I so distaste?!' yelled Kiko, to whomever could hear her. Which incidentally, the person who could hear her was the person who she distasted with a passion.
'Likewise, I'm sure. However, we are stuck here. And how ever many times you wish to say that to us, the fact remains is that you, I, and Shigraki are stranded,' said Kudo, while taking a tan and sipping a coconut.
It looked like as if Kudo and Shigraki were enjoying their unexpected vacation as they lounged away by the beach taking tans and sipping coconuts since their unexpected arrival. However, from Kiko's eyes it looked like they were forcing her to worry and do all the work! It was Kiko who went to fish, cause she was getting sick of drinking coconuts. In addition, Kiko made a shelter for them to sleep at night. Moreover, Kiko now was trying to figure out a way to get off the island.
'Grrrr!' said Kiko, and stormed off to sit by her self to cool off.
'It seems that you got Kiko upset again,' said Shigraki. 'Are you going to tell her that we could leave the island, whenever we chose to?'
'I could. Buuut, its rather fun to see her working away and she looks cute. However, if I know my sister, she will be searching for us. Moreover, it would make sense to stay put for a while until she finds us,' said Kudo, with a grin.
'I'm getting sick of drinking coconuts though,' said Shigraki.
'Me too,' replied Kudo, while looking at his back- pack with a mournful sigh.