Not much time had passed before that karaoke session and school starting. I could just tell that this year was going to be stressful indeed… Especially with Nyx around. Well, I guess I'll just have to suck it up and go for it. This is my last year of high school after all. Especially if I somehow fail in persuading Nyx.
Once out of the dorm, I led Nyx in her new school uniform to the station. I have to admit, she does look a little cute in that uniform… I slapped myself mentally. Now was not the time to be thinking about how nice Nyx looked.
"Anyways Nyx…" I began, grabbing her attention. "At school, it is best that you listen to what the teachers say, maybe take some notes. Nearing the end of the semester, we are going to be tested to see if what we learned sticks in our heads."
"…What is a semester?" she asked with a flat tone.
I would cue the facepalm but… "A semester is twenty weeks. It is made up of two terms, which are ten weeks."
"Ah, I see…" she nodded. "Anyways, why do I need to listen in class? Is there anything in particular that is important?"
Well… huh. I haven't thought about that. I honestly don't know why we need to listen in class and get good grades and everything… oh right. After a long pause I replied, "If you don't listen, you're more at risk to earning yourself a punishment from the teachers. Which could mean things like, staying back after school and whatever… it's just in your best interest if you want more time on your hands."
"I suppose that works," Nyx nodded to herself. "I would rather have more time on my hands to see if you have a convincing argument yet. I am trying to be as patient as possible. I am still holding you to that promise."
And back to smack me in the face again. Love and friendship is hard to define and show. She really needs to be in a friendship for herself to see the point; see the happiness between friends, lovers or… whatever kind of relationship that I might be missing. Like I did when I hung out with all of my friends.
"Yeah. I know," I sighed.
"Good thing is I heard from Yukari that Mitsuru's pulled a few strings so that you'll end up in most of the classes that I have. Because of that, I'll be able to give you some advice about school and stuff," I explained. "Don't want ya getting into some trouble or whatever, yeah?"
Nyx looked back at me with a raised eyebrow before nodding slowly. "That would be detrimental to our already strained position," she replied sagely.
"Yeah," I replied.
By now, Nyx grew familiar to the old, yet impressive view of the ocean and the island. However, she kept on looking out the window.
Minato looked around, finding a majority of students staring at the two of them. If not him, then it was just going to be Nyx. Especially with how pretty she was. He knew that her beauty was very attractive…
Well, first day of school and she's already building herself a following. For some reason, I couldn't really help but feel that this was going to bite someone back, right in the ass if the situation wasn't handled properly. Bad thing is? Nyx doesn't know how to handle a fan club. I never thought that I would have to teach her that kind of thing either.
"Nyx, I think we might have to be doubly careful. You seem to be drawing a lot of attention to yourself," I warned her quietly.
"Is that so? What about it?" she asked.
"Well… for your sake I'd rather that you don't get swarmed by fan boys every day for the rest of the year," I sighed, trying to suppress my shivers that came about as I started thinking about my fan girls. Damned crazy women made a shrine of me somewhere, I swear.
"…I'll crush them with one strike," Nyx replied simply with a resolute tone.
…I can only guess where that statement is going to land her later. But then again, that is partly why I'm here. My life, ladies and gentlemen.
"Just be careful Nyx," I sighed.
After finally being able to file out of the train station and get ourselves over to the school, I was stopped by Yukari and Junpei who seemed to be able to come here a bit earlier. Well, I suppose that they were able to get ahead since they didn't have to help Nyx with preparations as much.
"Hey guys," I smiled slightly.
"Yo man, and hey Nyx-chan," Junpei greeted cordially.
Nyx merely sighed and rubbed her temple at that greeting before stiffly replying, "Hello Junpei. Yukari." Junpei had kept on calling her that after a while, so now she just tried to ignore it.
"Hey Nyx. You ready for school?" Yukari asked.
"As ready as I'll ever be…" Nyx sighed.
"I'll see ya guys later then?" I asked.
"Yup! Maybe we'll end up in the same homeroom again if we're lucky," Yukari giggled before skipping off towards the school.
Junpei merely smiled that trademark grin of his before walking ahead with Yukari. I wonder when Fuuka and Aigis are going to get here…
"Oh hello Minato-kun! Hello Nyx-san," I heard a small voice say. Fuuka.
"Hey Fuuka. Ready for the year?" I asked with a slight smile.
"I think so. I can only hope that things will become interesting later on," she replied. "How about you Nyx?"
"Well, I have not actually had any experience with this kind of activity before, but I have a feeling it will be interesting," Nyx said. You say interesting, but you still have a blank expression, almost like mine.
"Mmhm, I hope so too," Fuuka agreed. "Well, I have to get going. I'll see you both a bit later then!"
"You too Fuuka," I replied before turning to Nyx.
"We should get going inside," I said. Nyx nodded and followed along with me while I checked the bulletin board for the class assignments.
…why are we all in the same homeroom? Mysterious.
"Well Nyx, I should take you to the faculty office. Maybe you can meet our homeroom teacher," I smiled.
"Alright," Nyx sighed.
I could practically feel the stares that were being shot at the two of us as we walked. Some of them hateful, some of them sickeningly adoring, and the last… curious. Curious looks. I somehow became one of the most popular students in Gekkoukan, and not to mention the new transfer student that was Nyx. It was particularly eye catching since I didn't really go after anyone and wasn't looking for a girlfriend last year, as stupid as that may sound. Well… let the rumours start.
"Here it is," I told Nyx, indicating the sign atop the sliding doors that read 'faculty office.' "Okay… when you go in there, best to go along with whatever backstory that Mitsuru's cooked up so it doesn't get so suspicious or anything. Also, remember to listen and go along with what the teacher says, yeah?"
"Yes, yes…" Nyx nodded with an unamused expression. Without delay, she entered the office.
Hm… I hope nothing happens.
I walked off to join up with a certain android that I spotted.
"Hey Aigis," I said cordially.
"Oh, Minato-kun…" Aigis turned to face me. "Hello. Has everything been okay?" she asked.
"Yeah, I've been fine. Just… showing Nyx around, hoping she doesn't get into trouble and stuff," I replied, rubbing the back of my head.
"I see," Aigis said stiffly.
"You know Aigis, I've been wondering something," I began, Aigis' face having a curious expression. "How come you're so… well, jumpy around Nyx? It's not like she's going to hurt anyone…"
Aigis once curious face turned into a slight frown, but she stayed silent for a while. Probably cogitating over her answer. "Well… I'm just worried about you, Minato-kun. You don't know what she could do, she could bring the Fall with a snap of her fingers…"
"…I see. Is there anything else besides that? You know that I can handle myself," I looked on with a stern expression.
A lengthy silence permeated between the two of us as she searched for her answer. "I know that you can, I'm just… I'm scared."
Scared? Aigis, scared?
"I wanted to keep my promise to you but… I don't know if I have the strength necessary to protect you… and you know how I feel about you…" Aigis whispered.
That promise… huh? I smiled inwardly. I don't believe that Aigis has any inherent hate for Nyx, but she definitely still doesn't like her, I think I can be sure of that. And she'd do anything to protect me and the sacrifice that I made. Well, once made. Hm… geez. I sighed.
Not only that, but after the time that Aigis showed me to her room, she finally admitted something to me that became one of my best kept secrets.
"Aigis, you don't need to worry about that. If I can show what humanity is all about, then none of us will have anything to worry about, right?" I smiled slightly.
"…I suppose so," Aigis trailed off.
"Anyways, we better get to the auditorium. Wouldn't want to be late for our dear principal's speech now, would we?" I chuckled.
"Yes," Aigis smiled a little.
AN: Well, the ending was a lot heavier than the rest of the chapter, but then again there wasn't as much humour in this one anyways. That being said, yes, all of the girls that you can romance in the game do still like Minato. But just imagine this time that Minato was curt enough to say that he wasn't looking for a girlfriend. Wonder how he got out of THAT unscathed? XD
Anyways, yes, Aigis does still love Minato, and this will probably be the only romance that will play a part in this story aside from another that I need.
Kanashi's gonna show up again in the next chapter. This was mostly introductions to the school.
Afan: Kanashi? That's just a small part of his personality. He'll get better later, I haven't quite polished his personality yet, and the meat of it is being saved for another chapter.
OrpheusBladedge: Sonata Arctica is freaking awesome. I might make more references later. Hehehe. Thanks!
Protogonus: Aw, thanks! Maybe more references will come up later!
Nights: I think we all know that Nyx is just epic sometimes. She takes no shit and snaps back with twice the power. Nyx is also a pretty controlling character, subtle, or not. That is part of her god complex. (well, she IS a god.) That... that would be a huge surprise. But I know nothing about God Of War except for the fact Kratos and the gods are in it.
By the way, the title is a reference to an anime series I heard about. Funnily enough, the main character is named Makoto AND he gets all the girls. Except Minato doesn't get stabbed in the end after gathering his harem. XD
Anyways, hope you like the chapter! Please review, I'd appreciate it! Sayoonara for now!