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Part 1
A Regular Teen
With insistent rejection and denial, Kuon was finally convinced by his parents to enroll to a school, provided that they comply to his own terms.
One; it must be a private school for his own comfort and privacy. Kuon was the type to value his private life and his own business away from prying eyes of ill indented people. Second; he still wants to continue his career and love for acting; And lastly, it must be close to his home.
However, he failed to anticipate that his father and mother would relocate to another country- not for work, but for their comfort and advantage. Not that Kuon complained, but he was cool with it since he doesn't have friends back in the country he grew up in, rather he just masked decent front for everyone.
Currently he is with his godfather and mother in a student's uniform boutique in the wealthy part of Tokyo commercial street, he was miraculously being measured while his mother argued with his godfather who happens to be the present president of his new agency, "You okay, kid? " Asked by his long time friend and his father's head security.
Kuon shrugged, "I'm fine, aside from shivering." The air conditioner was in full blast despite the spring cold breeze.
Rick chuckled, "You'll be fine, kid. By the way, are you excited?" he asked.
"Of what? " Kuon Wondered.
Rick being obvious, "Being a regular kid for once. Going to school for education and maybe if you get lucky, get yourself a genuine girlfriend." He winked and Kuon rolled his eyes being sarcastic.
With a groan, he allowed the middle aged man in a nice tailor made suit and mustache draw up his measurements and breif him of his new academy. Kuon was pleased thatbthe school allowed him to be able to afford time for his career since the academy prioritizes celebrities and their schedules. "Hizuri-sama, we'll head to meet the Academy chairman next." Ruto, Kuon's godfather's aide and bodyguard informed while Lory made some calls and Julie occupied on dealing with the cut designs of his uniform.
With a short drive around the Metropolis, Kuon was amazed seeing the busy streets of Tokyo; from the bustling roads full of people crossing, vehicles zooming in a reasonable speed limit to the flashing lights of the road signals.
Once they arrived at the huge and fancy building, they walked passed the busy classrooms full of dignified students in the same elegant uniforms and diligently taking notes or listening to their serious professors.
"This way, please." The secretary of the Chairman came to greet and lead them to the main office.
Once they entered the office, they took their place to a comfortable leather sofa and waited for the man, when shortly he arrived with a polite apology for being a bit late he then proceeded to interview Kuon on the spot, and once he was satisfied, "I hope your stay here will give you a feel in normalcy and regularity, everyone here are very much like you-" he explained.
"And let me introduce myself." He smiled, "My name is Houjou Tsukasa and welcome to Ousei Academy." Kuon stood and took the man's hand.
Lory cleared his throat, "Kuon, Tsukasa-kun is my good friend and the Chairman of this institute. Tsukasa-kun." He introduced.
Julie with a bright smile, "Please take care of my son." She bowed her head a bit with respect and the Chairman returned the gesture.
Kuon slightly happy, "Thank you." Kuon with a respectful slight head bow.
Tsukasa then, "Since you are here, I'll call Kyoko-chan to take you around while me and your mother and president settle some things." he smiled and Kuon stood waiting for the person.
When a raven haired short girl in an adorable uniform appeared Kuon was caught dead staring at her, "Pst... oi..." Rick in amusement playfully elbowed his charge who then in retaliation roughly punched his sides and shot Rick a glare.
Scrambling to greet the girl, "Hi!" Kuon who has always been smooth with the ladies, for the first time felt flustered.
Kyoko gave a polite head bow and introduced herself, "Hello, I'm Mogami Kyoko, it is nice to meet you." she responded.
Kuon straightened, "Hi again... By the way I'm Kuon!" Grinning ear-to-ear, quickly offering his hand. Kyoko understood that Kuon is a foreigner so she politely took his hand for a shake.
Lory and his mother looked at him with amusement as he was clearly smitten with the girl close to his age. It was adorable on how Kyoko also flustered when their hands touched and held for quite a while, "You might want to let go of Kyoko-chan's hand." Lory teased and Kyoko immediately pulled her hand with a bright red blush. Kuon pouted a little which made his mother's bodyguard chuckle.
The chairman with the same amusement, "Mogami-chan here is actually the vice president of the student council and in-charge of the general and external affairs. She will take you around the campus and introduce you to our facilities. I hope you'll enjoy your stay in the academy!" Tsukasa allowed Kyoko to take Kuon out the office leaving the adults to do some business.
Their walk was silent, for Kyoko that is, however Kuon mad the first move which later broke the awkwardness and Kyoko comfortably showed him around the courtyard and even the classrooms, "You'll be assigned to a section soon. Have you taken the entrance exam yet?" She asked.
Kuon chuckled bashfully rubbing his nape, "About that... yes I did... though... I barely passed." Kyoko giggled.
To comfort him, "That's alright, this is no ordinary school. the standards for the students are quite high despite being a full-time celebrities or known personalities." She explained.
Now that Kuon realized, "So you're an actress too?" He asked.
It was Kyoko's turn to look sheepish, "I'm just a starting actress, minor roles... and my major ones where I played as a villains, I guess that's it..." Kuon whistled and pulled her to sit to one of the bench.
He wanted to talk to her more, "Can you tell me what drama or movie?" He asked in interest.
"Dark moon- it was a remake of a drama called Tsukigomori and another is Box R." She happily replied and felt proud of it.
These was familiar to Kuon as one of it was his father's original drama and his parents would fuss over watching both drama whenever they can binge its episodes, Kuon was impressed as he never noticed that the sweet girl was the feared villains from both dramas. Kuon wanted their conversation to continue, "Was your director the same as my father's years ago?"
They somehow forgot that they need to return to the office and continued their talk to the empty rooftop sharing a vending machine beverage, when suddenly Kuon received a message from his mother that they need to go. He felt sad that he and Kyoko would have to see each other the next day, "Can I ask for your number?" He boldly asked and "If possible a picture with you? It's just for an update on my SNS account." he added. With a bit of hesitation, Kyoko sat beside him and Kuon comfortably yet in a respectful manner scooted close to take a quick selfie.
Kyoko blushed and then gave her contact information which elated the young man, Kuon secretly entered a heart emoji and shoed his phone in his pocket, "I'll take you back, Ousei Academy's halls are quite confusing for the new comers." She explained.
Kuon did his best to walk slowly as possible to spend more time with her. But they managed to quickly came back, "I'll call you later then?" He grinned and Kyoko blushed.
Julie was quite amused at her son's boldness while Rick playfully elbowed Kuon, "And here I thought you're just enrolling for further educational attainment, not finding a girlfriend?" Lory jest.
Kuon groaned, "What did I say about finding yourself a nice girl?" Rick rubbed some jokes as well.
Julie on the other hand was excited since she somehow knows the girl and quite ecstatic that Kuon took a liking to her, "Don't worry, dear you'll meet her often." She winked and this cased the two teens to blush, the Chairman on the other hand heartily laughed loving the scene.
True to Julie's words, indeed Kuon will see his crush often. After leaving the Academy with his mother, Kuon was accompanied by Rick to a mall to get some few supplies for his school things he listed after Kyoko's recommendation. And once he got home, his father with a mountain of food on a plating dish pulled him to greet their neighbor only to find Kyoko and her family lived there.
He knew living like a regular teen would be very interesting with his new lady friend.
~Chapter End~
Extra: The Rizzler
After Kuon made an update on his official social media, many of his fans recognized the girl and immediately tagged her tot he post, she was quite loved by the Japanese people and being called the sweet heart. However Kuon phone was shortly flooded by his father's Hollywood colleagues and friends.
"And here I thought Kuon failed to get Kuu's rizzling prowess!" One famous actor wrote.
And another even responded, "He was just there for about a few days and he's already making himself a girlfriend!" With a laughing emoji.
Kuu who seemed very amused and excited that Kuon actually picked the girl he was about to introduce to him, "What can I say, Johnny. He's my boy after all! Please don't let my wife see this comment." And in Kuon's retaliation tagged his mother on the replies. It's safe to say, Kuu was sent to the yard to sleep that day and Kuon happily took his father's embarrassing state sleeping on a tent in their yard.
-See you guys next month!-
Crossover Content:
Ousei Academy is a prestigious school from the anime: I got a Cheat Ability in Another World
Trivia: The Academy only allowed to transfer students from different schools who are kindhearted, selfless, courage and generous. Kuon actually failed the entrance exam but since he had a good personality and clean record in the entertainment industry never showing any arrogance, the Chairman allowed him to be enrolled.
The chairman, Tsukasa Houjou: He is the father of one of the FML of the anime/manga/light novel.
Disclaimer: The characters and the Academy are all property of Fujimi Shoubo, but was written by Miku and illustrated by Rein Kuwashima.
Extra Challenge: Include an actor in the story you write for this month.
The celebrity: Johnny Depp
A/N: Well hello there! I apologize if last year I failed the challenge as I have many engagement that I forgot I planned. Now since the rules for this year's challenge is a bit lax, I might be able to manage and upload during my rest days.
As always, I thank everyone for reading my work, and I hope this time I manage to upload regularly within the given challenge month.
With love,
M.A.X