Chapter Four
It Begins
"So all ready?" Mitsuru asked, watching his two children having breakfast at the table. They were both dressed casually, and looked ready for University. Mitsuru didn't show it, but it was a proud moment for him. He knew not anyone could get into Todai, the University of Tokyo, and he was quite pleased that both of his children got accepted.
Fay was munching her toast quietly, and had a slight frown on herself. Excited, but nervous as well. this won't be as easy as school. I have to work even harder.
Atobe was drinking his hot chocolate, and reading the newspaper at the same time. It was a habit he had picked up from his father so he could be well aware of the upcoming events and headlines.
Mitsuru looked at Fay, "looking forward to orientation?" he asked.
Fay looked at him, and felt a blush. "I am actually. It should be interesting."
Mitsuru looked at her, "what I'm finding interesting is that the two of you have taken the same major," he admitted. "You know once you both graduate from University, then you'll have to do a one year post graduate program in the states."
Atobe paused reading his newspaper, "You're rushing us father, and we haven't even started yet." Why is he always thinking of the future? He should relax once, and think of the present.
Fay didn't comment.
Mitsuru raised his eyebrow, and then looked at Fay again. "so are we finally acknowledging that you're an Atobe at university?"
Fay nodded, "I just need to make sure that I don't see any of Keigo's psychopath fans, God forbid I don't need a lot of friends at University."
Atobe placed the newspaper down. "You cannot compare university to school. There are hundreds of students there. It will be too big and busy, so no one will care who you are."
Fay bit her lip, then raised an eyebrow at him. "Shouldn't that frighten you? You won't be popular."
He smirked. "I'll still be popular," he confirmed. Like I need her to tell me to be frightened. I am Atobe Keigo afterall.
Fay rolled her eyes, and stood up. "Yeah well, then I'm leaving for the day. I don't want to be late for orientation, and I want to make sure I get good classes."
Mitsuru stood up with her, and kissed her cheek. "Good luck."
'Thank you," she said, walking out of the door.
Mitsuru looked at his son who was still reading the newspaper. "And why aren't you in a rush? Didn't you two vow to beat each other at university?"
"I'm not worried," Atobe answered. My advantage is that I don't need to kill myself studying. I'm naturally smart, he thought arrogantly.
Mitsuru patted his head that made Atobe look at him, and walked away. "I'm going to the office. Behave yourself."
Atobe finished drinking his coffee, and stood up. He walked out of the house, and found the driver waiting for him. He was going to get into the car and looked around. Did she walk to university? He thought surprised, and then shrugged. Who cares?
The driver drove out of the long path and headed towards the university. It took about 15 minutes, but they finally reached. Atobe got out and grinned. The university's Graduate School of Science has been designated as a historic site and place of scenic beauty. He admired the scenery in front of him – Koishikawa Botanical Gardens (1). Looks interesting. Lots of people. This will be my new shrine, he thought whistling.
He walked to the main building when he felt his S3 ring. He pulled it out of his pocket and found a familiar name flashing. He read Oshitari Yuushi.
"I'm assuming that you're already on campus," he heard Oshitari's silky smooth voice over the phone.
Atobe frowned, he really hated when Oshitari acts like that, "and why is that?"
Oshitari chuckled, "across from me I see a younger and more beautiful Atobe registering for her classes," he said with an amused voice. "I never thought I'd live the day to see you two at the same university."
Atobe hung up. He really wasn't in the mood to be teased. He walked across the campus to the main building, and decided that nothing was going to bother him. I really don't want to hear her name… I'm going to concentrate on ME for now.