Seito-kai Star
By TheBlackKid
Chapter 1 – 3rd Year Worries
Kagami's POV
"Let's see…schoolbag, school supplies, uniform's back from the cleaners…looks like I got everything ready. I'm all set for tomorrow."
I was currently in my room going over a self-checklist of my stuff for school. Mainly because tomorrow was April 5th…the first day of the new school year. And in my case, the first day of my senior year in high school.
It's been two weeks since my junior year ended and even now, I'm still in shock. The past two years went by so fast…it was hard to believe that I'm already a third-year. One more year and I'll be in college. A full-grown adult out on my own in this world.
…
And the more I think about it…it's actually pretty scary.
"*sigh* Aw, geez…" I said as a laid flat on my bed. Lost in my own worried thoughts.
*KNOCK* *KNOCK* *KNOCK*
"Yeah? Come in."
"Kagami. Mom said dinner's ready." Inori said as she opened my bedroom door.
"Oh. Okay." That didn't get much of a reaction from me. I'm not that much of a foodie. But even then, Inori noticed that something was up with me. Case in point, she came over to my bed and sat next to me.
"You feeling okay? Stressed out about tomorrow?"
"Well…kinda. It's not the day itself I'm worried about. It's more like…I'm already done with 2 years of high school. Time just went so fast that I didn't even notice until now. It's actually…"
"Terrifying? Yeah…I can relate to you there."
"You can?" I asked in shock. Knowing Inori and her carefree demeanor, her being stressed about something is rather unheard of.
"Believe it or not, I was in the same shoes as you. Realizing that adulthood is only one year away…told by teachers and parents to enjoy your third year while you can…because once you graduate from high school, you're on your own. It could bring stress to any third-year student. No matter how calm they're known to be."
"Wow…I had no idea." I went silent for a bit. "So…what did you do to overcome it all?"
"Well, I had Matsuri to talk to about it. Since she was nearly in the same boat as me. Maybe if you talk to Mom and Dad about it, you'll feel the same way."
"I…guess." I went silent again. "But honestly…the only person I would want to talk to about it is…"
"Tsukasa, right? *giggle* I figured so."
In case you didn't know, Tsukasa doesn't attend Ryōō anymore. Because of a student exchange program that she signed up for last year, she now attends a school in Takaoka named Shinohara.
At first, I thought it was just her being easily tricked again due to her gullibility. But when she finally admitted that she did this on her own…with a sense of mind, no less…it took all of us by surprise.
As of right now, it's been 7 months since she transferred. 3 months since we last saw each other for winter break. We haven't been able to talk much. By phone or email. Either because we were both too busy to call…
…or that Tsukasa's having too much fun to even bother.
And the possibility of the latter being true…hurts like absolute hell.
"Girls. Your dinner's getting cold." We heard Dad's voice from the kitchen."
"Coming." Inori called out. "Well…maybe we can continue this topic later. If you feel like it, of course."
"Yeah, sure. Thanks for the talk, Inori."
With a simple quick hug, the conversation had ended there. Though, as we headed over to eat dinner, the thought was still in my mind. And the depressed stress continued to build up inside me.
*sigh* It…It hurts. Really really bad.
Everyone noticed how sad I was during dinner. But due to Inori (secretly) telling them to just leave me be, nobody spoke up about it. Which was okay, I guess. I didn't make me more upset…but it didn't make me feel any better, either.
Once I took a bath, I stayed in my room until it was time for bed. Looking up at the ceiling as I was once again lost deep within my thoughts.
The final year…the final year of my time as a simple kid. I should take this moment to mature enough so that I'll be ready…but…I'm too scared to do so.
But why, though? When I think about it, it's just a regular year at school. It's basically like when I was a third-year in middle school.
…
But…there are differences between then and now. HUGE differences. For one, I'm not just moving up a grade. I'm actually going into the real world. They didn't prepare you for that in middle school. Not like they had to.
But the main difference is…I'm basically going at this alone. Tsukasa's at a different school with new friends and such. Probably enjoying every minute of it. Meanwhile, the only person I'm close with to even consider to be a friend is an otaku who sometimes annoys me to no end.
At this rate…I'm not even sure if I want to go to…
*RINGTONE CHIME*
"Huh? Who can that be this late at night? Probably Konata. Must want to mess with me again before school tomorrow. That idiot…"
I was so certain that it was Konata that I didn't even bother looking at the caller ID. I just pressed the button, said hello, and waited for her voice to show up.
Well, a voice did show up. But it wasn't Konata's…
"Hey, Onee-chan."
"Ts-Tsukasa?! Waaaa!"
*THUD*
"Ow…" I winced in pain after I fell off the bed.
"What was that? You okay, Onee-chan?"
"Y-Yeah, I'm fine. N-No big deal, really."
"I see…"
"A-Anyway…what's going on? Any reason you're calling this late?"
"Well, nothing big. I just…wanted to talk to you."
"Really? About what?"
"You know…school being tomorrow…and it's our third and final year…that kind of stuff."
"Oh. I see…"
Could she be…
"Are you…feeling stressed about it?"
"You really do know me well huh, Onee-chan?"
"Dummy. I'm your twin sister. Of course, I would know you well. Better than anyone, really."
"*giggle* Yeah, that's true…"
So, she's feeling the same way, too. Maybe I can tell her the truth, then…
"A-Actually, Tsukasa…the only reason why I knew is because…I'm in the same boat as you."
"Really? You too?"
"Yep. Everything's the same. It's our final year…once it's over, we're off to college and on our own…and most of all, I'm going after this alone."
"Alone? But what about Kona-chan and Yuki-chan? You still have them, right?"
"Well, for starters, Konata is just…Konata…and Miyuki was more-so your friend than my friend. Even though we all would often hang-out together. I just…don't feel that same friendship bond with her like you did. You know?"
"Oh…" Tsukasa went silent for a bit. "…well, yeah. I can relate to you on that. I'm not really close with much of the third-years over here. Well…maybe Chizuru."
"Chizuru?"
"Yeah, you know. Chizuru Ikeda."
"Ikeda…wait a minute! Are you going to school with THOSE girls?!"
"It's Takaoka, Onee-chan. Who else would I be going to school with?"
"Y-Yeah, but…I didn't think the coincidences would line up like that."
"*giggle* Well, if you think that was a coincidence, then hear this. Kei also attends school here."
"Kei?" I honestly had to think on that name for a bit. But it did hit me…though, not in a good way. "You mean Kei Otoguro? That lazy boy who would sleep at any chance he got?"
"Yep, that's him. Y-You sound annoyed though, Onee-chan."
"Well, I had to wake the damn bastard up every time a class period was over. And then there were times where I just gave up and us girls had to change for gym class with him still there. To this day, it still baffles me how he didn't even wake up for THAT."
"Yeah…Kei's not a normal boy."
Ain't that the truth…
"Well, despite all of that…it seems like you got yourself at least some people to tackle this third year with, Tsukasa."
"Yeah, true." Tsukasa went silent again. "But…"
"But what?"
"Well…even with everyone here…and I'm having a great time and all…but I still miss going to school with you, Onee-chan."
It was at this moment that my heart skipped a few beats.
"Y-You do, huh? B-But you seemed so happy when you got selected for the program and all…"
"Yeah, I was. And like I said, I'm having a great time over here. But…realizing that it's our senior year and we're at different schools in different cities…kinda got me depressingly stressed. If that's even a thing."
"I see…"
To be feeling the same way at the same time…we truly are twin sisters…
"Well…think of it this way, Tsukasa. We can call each other every night or so…and we can visit each other during breaks. I mean…it's not like we're strained from each other or anything."
"*giggle* Yeah, that is true. You made a good point even with your tsundere personality, Onee-chan."
"Don't call me a tsundere, damnit." I retorted in an annoyed tone. To which, made Tsukasa laugh even more.
"Thanks, Onee-chan. This chat made me feel a lot better. Now I can't wait for school tomorrow."
"Yeah, me too."
*KNOCK* *KNOCK* *KNOCK*
"Kagami. Time for bed." I heard Mom's voice.
"Okay, Mom." I said before going back to the phone. "Hey, I gotta go. It's time for bed over here."
"Oh, right. It is getting kinda late."
"You know…it was nice talking to you again, Tsukasa. A-And, uh…I-I…I miss you."
"I miss you too, Onee-chan. Let's talk again sometime."
"Yeah. Let's. Well…bye now."
"Goodnight, Onee-chan."
We both hung up the phone and I turned off the lights afterward. Now sitting in a partially lit room (thanks to the window) thinking of the unsuspecting conversation I had just now.
They were no doubt peaceful thoughts. So peaceful, in fact…that I easily went to sleep without any problems at all.
*sigh* Thanks, Sis. You really helped a lot.
*THE NEXT DAY…*
"Aw, what?! You spoke with Tsukasa last night?! Why didn't you say anything?!"
"Well, geez. Sorry, Matsuri." I said to her over breakfast the next morning. "But it was pretty sudden. Even for me. I didn't have the chance to tell you guys."
"*whine*That just blows…"
"If you want to speak with Tsukasa so badly, why don't you call her yourself?" Inori asked.
"I would if I knew her freaking phone number!"
"You don't know your own sister's phone number?" Both Inori and I asked with deadpanned looks on our faces.
"Matsuri, honey…you're really starting to concern me." Mom said with a sweatdrop.
"Huh? With what?"
Our deadpanned looks and sweatdrops only grew from there…
How the hell did she make it to college?
"A-Anyway…" Dad took over the conversation. "…today's your first day of your senior year right, Kagami?"
"Yeah, it is. At first, I wasn't looking forward to it. Knowing how it's only one more year before I'm out on my own. But after talking with Tsukasa about it, I'm feeling more confident about it. I feel like I could tackle ANYTHING that hits me! Hahahaha!"
"Well, someone's prideful…" Matsuri said.
"I see. That's nice to hear, Sweetie."
*ALARM CHIME*
"Aw, crap! I gotta get to the opening ceremony!" I snarfed down whatever food I could swallow and grabbed my schoolbag in a huge hurry. "I'm off! Love you! Bye!"
"Goodbye, Kagami." Mom and Dad said.
"Later, Sis." Inori and Matsui said.
It was all I heard as I sprinted out of the door. Not wanting to miss the only train that would take me to school on time. I was no doubt excited to start my third and final year of high school.
But little did I know…my final year would become the craziest year I've EVER experienced. And it would because of only one girl.
…
…Who is surprisingly NOT Konata.
Author's Note: Here it is! The new Lucky Star story that I promised! In which Kagami will experience a VERY eventful 3rd year of high school. Mostly thanks to a VERY special girl (who is not Konata).
This story is also within the same time period as The New Band Mate, the Inner Struggles series, and a Love Live! story that I plan to write in the future. So expect the same type of writing from those stories in this one, too (references, 4th wall breaks, guest characters, etc.).
This is part 1 of the 3-part introduction. As I normally do the first three chapters in a row then stop and wait for any feedback. It's how I decide if a story is worth continuing or not. Part 2 is one scroll (or click) away.
Thanks for reading. Later.
