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Chapter 2-Before the Bell
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I woke up stirred from my sleep by my alarm clock.
"Damn it…Why did you have to go off? Why can't you not work so well? Why can't you let me sleep more?!" at this point it was obvious I was pissed at having to wake up so early.
After I showered and got cleaned up I got dressed…for those wondering I was wearing a light blue kimono with red and white stripes. Most people think these things are uncomfortable but in all honesty I love wearing them, although these days they are mostly used for festivities and now casual wear.
I started walking to the school when I spotted someone walking up the hill across the street from me. He had a "why the hell do I do this everyday?" kinda look on his face. He stood at an average height and had brown eyes and hair. Then someone else ran up beside him and they started chatting. Even though most of the conversation was inaudible I did learn their names…the one that ran off was Taniguchi and somehow I got the feeling he wasn't eager to get to class for an obvious reason that school started in about half an hour. He obviously was gonna hide in a bush or something…oh well it's not my problem. I decided to approach Kyon but being as observant as I am I realized that having a stranger walk up to you using your name to call out to you is a good way to have them think you're stalking them.
"Hello there," I called out to Kyon "could you help me?"
He turned to look at me with that same expression he wore earlier "With what exactly?" He had a flat tone of voice that told me that he was serious all the time or really tired. My guess was that he was serious.
"Ah, well first let me introduce myself, I am Kotaro," I said with a slight smile "I'm the new transfer student at your school and in your class. I was wondering if you could help me find my way around? You know show me the school?"
"Sure why not…but showing you around would have to wait till after school lets out," he didn't sound to excited "Oh and call me Kyon, everyone else does so I don't see why you shouldn't too."
"Alright, thank you Kyon," something in my gut told me that I would be hurting later…it's probably nothing "By the way, are you in any clubs? You know like sports, computer, art?"
"I am." His expression darkened "but it's not something you willingly join…the leader is eccentric and a complete tyrant."
"It actually sounds interesting," I replied "who exactly is the leader of this club?"
"She is known as Haruhi Suzumiya, she refers to her self as the brigade chief. The club is known as the S.O.S. Brigade, and if I remembered what that meant I'd tell you, we meet whenever she gathers us and at the end of every school day." Kyon explained "By the way, why aren't you in uniform? I'm pretty sure we don't allow katanas as well."
"I was actually wondering when you would ask that." I replied "I am technically a samurai and I consider it dishonorable to not dress like this. I brought it up with the school and they allowed me to wear them as long as it matched the colors I'm supposed to wear. The katana is just a prop to show people that I am one, although, I do have a real one but I'm not supposed to carry it for obvious reasons."
Kyon looked at me for a second thinking about what I had just said…his eyes were a little wider. "Samurai? If Haruhi found out about that she might force you to join the brigade," his voice was full of concern "although it would be nice to have someone else to talk to other then Haruhi, but Mikuru is nice to talk to…but she usually keeps to herself most of the time." He was smiling now lost in his own thoughts, oh how I hated to bring him back to reality but I kinda needed him to not get hit by the car that was coming.
"So you're telling me if Haruhi decides to have me join, I will have no choice in the matter whatsoever?" I asked
"Pretty much, but she would have to take interest first, but she has a way of finding unusual people other then me of course…" he trailed off
"Why would you say that? Is it really that bad?
"If she pulls you in you'll see," his voice sounded serious almost to a point where I was worried "but I wouldn't try to resist her you'll only make your life worse."
At this point we had arrived at the school, we walked in and hurried off to class one thing I noticed though was the note in Kyon's hand, while enough to make me wonder I didn't ask about it after all I barely knew him. As we stepped into the classroom all eyes were fixed on me or rather my sword. I walked up to the teacher to explain my being here.
"Good morning Sensei," I said with a smile "I'm the new transfer student. My name is Kotaro, pleasure to meet you."
Ah good morning. Yes we were expecting you," he said returning my smile "You will be sitting by the class rep, her name is Ryoko Asakura." he gestured at the empty seat near the front of the class. Next to it I noticed the rep. She had long flowing blue hair with loving eyes to match, just the sight of her was almost enough to cause my breath to leave. "Ah yes before you sit down I would like you to remain up here and tell the class about yourself."
"Yes Sensei," I replied "It would be my honor." And that is how my first day started off, it was enough to leave me wondering, what will happen next?
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