I Can't Speak Japanese!

Chapter 1: Chibi—Childish

Hello, my name is Sumina Suisha and I don't know a word of Japanese. Even worse, I'm in a ninja school in Kohona Village where EVERYONE knows it! Heck, I'm Asian, but I don't know Japanese! So, they—the stupid kids at this school—make fun of me. The teachers are nice enough and they're teaching me and everything, but I still don't know what in the WORLD they're talking about. I've decided to write down everything that happen! Yeah, then I'll be superior! No one can read my English writing anyway, so I can write ANYTHING I want!

Anyway, I have to tell you more about myself. I'm 12, about 5'3", and 98 lbs. I have black hair to about my shoulders with a red streak. And I'm going to write down in this journal.

Much good THAT did for me. I never wrote anything down! Curse my superior procrastination skills!

"Suisha-san!"

I looked at Iruka-sensei and nodded. He motioned for me to come down. Uhh, what were we talking about again? Oh PLEASE, let's not have me be a test subject. Being at the top row where no one would talk to me, I had to jump. If I walked, it'd take too long. Taking a few steps back, I ran ahead and jumped off my desk and landed soundly on the ground next to Iruka-sensei. I heard a few surprised gasps, but it didn't matter.

"Yes, Iruka-sensei?" I replied quietly. Usually, I never say what I think aloud. People tend to say I'm shy like Hyuuga-san—though, I think she's like that on the inside too.

"Can you demonstrate what I just explained?" he asked. Err, NO. I don't remember what we were talking about. My fingers fumbled with themselves and I nodded slightly. Now, BRAINSTORM! OH, I remember, we're talking about transformation.

"Sensei… what should I transform into?" I asked. Iruka-sensei thought about it for a moment.

"I suppose you could change into a bird."

"Umm, bird, got it," I replied. Making the hand signs, I thought of the phoenix—bright and radiant, beautiful and strong. "CHANGE!"

Umm… it didn't turn out well. I could tell by the laughter. Iruka-sensei smiled softly at me as I returned to my usual self. Patting me on the back, he said, "Suisha-san, that wasn't perfect, but it was very good for a beginner. I'm proud."

Outside, I expressed happiness, but inside, I was pretty upset. I didn't see what I'd done, but it must've been horrible. Hurrying back to my desk, I noticed that someone was sitting by my stuff. It was Uzumaki-san.

"Hey, Sumina-chan!" he whispered. "That was a pretty funny image of a phoenix. It took me awhile to even figure out what it was, but it was really…"

"…hideous, I know," I replied. Uzumaki-san shook his head.

"It was really… chibi-like, ya know," he replied. I cocked my head to the side. Chibi? Uzumaki-san took a thought at my confused look and chuckled.

"It kinda means… cute and baby-ish," he replied. I nodded, trying to take note. I'd probably forget later. Iruka-sensei stated that class was over after the lecture and Uzumaki-san got up to leave. I grabbed onto his orange jumpsuit by instinct. When he looked back, I smiled brightly.

"Arigato gozaimasu… Uzumaki-san," I said softly.

"Dou itashimashite—but, you can just call me Naruto-kun. Uzumaki-san is really formal," he replied, winking cutely. Nodding slowly, I smiled again. He seemed a little out-of-it, but he was really nice. Maybe everyone isn't a jerk after all.

End of Chapter 1: Chibi—Childish

Author's Notes: This is the first Naruto story I've written that ISN'T a oneshot. Yeah, it's with Na-chan. SQUEE! NA-CHAN! Anyway, I'm not entirely sure of couples yet, but I'm thinking NarutoxSumina or GaaraxSumina. I'll add it in once I find out.

Ramen-one of life's perks,

Sammy