Yuki Hayashi's Story

Yuki opened her eyes slightly and closed them again quickly when she realized her curtains were open and the blinding light of the sun was shining directly at her face. She sat up with her eyes still closed and stretched her arms. She got up and felt her way around to the curtains. She shut them quickly then finally opened her eyes, rubbing them. "Well, according to my blindness, it's going to be a beautiful day." Yuki quietly chuckled to herself and looked at her alarm clock. It's 7 'o' clock already? I was hoping to wake up earlier... Yuki sighed and shrugged. "Yay for the first day of high school! She shouted to herself while beaming. "...I think." Yuki ran out of her room and into the bathroom. She put toothpaste on her toothbrush as she undressed. She hopped in the shower and brushed her teeth at the same time and thought about how fun school would be... She thinks.

Yuki decided to blow dry her hair today, no matter how unhealthy it was for her hair. Today was a special day and she wanted it to be a new experience. She walked back into her room, wearing a towel. She got her uniform on and it was already 7:40. At least I have enough time to make food for father. Yuki hopped down the stairs jumping from one foot to the other as she struggled to slide her thigh high socks on however, her father had already prepared breakfast for her. He had a big smile on her face and Yuki looked disappointed. "Daaaad! I wanted to make breakfast!" Yuki's father shivered at the thought of having Yuki cook and she got the hint and frowned. "Fine, I get it. You don't want my gross cooking." Her father and her shared a nice breakfast together and Yuki had enough free time to slowly walk and arrive before 8:30.



Akane woke up a bit late, because of her brothers. When she sat up and looked at the clock it was already 7:56 exactly. Her jaw dropped as she ran towards her closet and practically threw her school uniform on. She was so angry. Her two older brothers had promised to wake her up bright and early, and that was a promise they obviously broke. Akane furiously brushed her hair and marched into the bathroom and brushed her teeth. Those lazy asses! They promised they would wake me up! I bet those idiots are still sleeping... Damn them! She spit and rinsed her toothbrush off. She marched downstairs and walked into the dining room and seen her grandfather, grandmother, uncle, aunt, and all three of her brothers. She clutched onto her bag really hard and glared at her two immature brothers. They scratched their heads and laughed nervously. They both said 'sorry' in harmony.

Akane left the house by 8:10 and her brothers were left in the dining room with big bumps on their heads. Akane was so furious with them, that she walked right past the limousine that was waiting for her. The driver got out and asked her if she was going to get a ride. Akane turned around and shouted, "I'm walking!".

But miss... You don't know where the school is..!

"I'll find it!" Akane shouted and ran down the street and took a right as fast as she could. After a few minutes of running, she seen a girl with silver hair walking down the street and she was wearing the same uniform as Akane. Bingo! Akane thought to herself as she followed her down the street.

Yuki finally arrived at the school gates, as she looked around at all the students. I'm so nervous... What if I'm not accepted by the students again? Yuki shook that thought from her head. I'll make friends. I'm sure of it! Yuki walked around watching kids socialize. She pulled out her locker combination from her bag and head inside towards small little lockers that could fit only a pair of shoes. She entered the lock combination but couldn't get it open. Yuki's jaw dropped and she just stared at it. She tried again multiple times but the locker wouldn't open. Eh?? Why isn't this working?! Yuki thought to herself in frustration then covered her face with her palm and looked around, at the people staring at her. Yuki just nervously laughed and scratched the back of her head. Then the students just shrugged and kept walking. Yuki sweatdropped and kept trying to get it open.



Akane followed the girl secretly until she finally arrived at the school. Akane looked amazed. This is... Actually really nice... Akane walked right inside the school and went to her assigned locker. She opened up her locker, using the combination on her sheet and put her extra change of shoes inside and shut it once more. She took out her schedule and on it said what class she was in. Class 2A? Akane wandered around the school, and couldn't find her way. Damn it... Akane sighed and asked one group of students for directions, but they didn't hear her and started walking away. "U-Uh, ex-excuse me..?" Akane said in a desperate but quiet voice then she had a very annoyed look on her face. Why would they just walk away like that?! Akane exhaled, frustrated and then she heard some announcements.

Hello students, and welcome to Fukushima High School! We hope you all had a great summer! For first period today, we are having a welcoming ceremony outside the school! And for second period, we are going to let you sign up for clubs, study or just explore! So if you will, please head outside to the right side of the school and we will get started with the ceremony. It starts in 5 minutes, so don't be late! Thank you and have a great day.

And then it stopped. Well, no point in finding my class now. Akane thought to herself angrier that she was roaming around for no reason. She started heading outside, still holding onto her bag.

Kiku arrived at the front gates to her new school, with a deep breath she looked up at the main building, a smile forming on her lips as she stepped forward into her new life. Despite arriving a bit early there were plenty of students already bustling about the campus. Suppose it makes sense that many people would want to arrive early on their first day... Well, the first order of business is to get to my locker. With a bit of a spring in her step, Kiku made way to the area where the shoe lockers were, referencing a small slip of paper that indicated her locker number and combination. Without much effort the locker opened, however an announcement over the loudspeakers caught her attention. Ah, of course, if it's outside though I suppose I should wait until that's finished to put my shoes away... The metallic door on the locker made a slight racket as she closed it, turning towards the exit before her attention was caught away again.

A girl, seemingly stressed and embarrassed in front of a locker, trying to get it open. She looks young... Maybe she's even in my year... This... This could be a chance to make a friend! I'll ask her if she needs help... Kiku gave a small and confident nod, approaching the girl, "Um... Excuse me, but do you need some help or something?... Uh, I know these things can be stubborn sometimes, heh... She reached back to rub the back of her neck, seemingly a little nervous but still wearing a genuine smile.

Yuki was so frustrated and annoyed with her locker but she didn't want to bang on it or anything. She had almost given up when a tall girl with short hair and glasses came up to her.

Um... Excuse me, but do you need some help or something?... Uh, I know these things can be stubborn sometimes, heh...

Yuki smiled from ear to ear as she blushed. "That would um, be appreciated..! Thank you!" She clapped her hands together and chuckled nervously. "I was honestly just about to go to that opening ceremony and do this later... But you came to my rescue." Yuki bowed her head down and shot it back up to introduce herself. "My name is Yuki Hayashi. I'm a first year." She held her hand out nervously. "It's a pleasure to meet you." Yuki then thought to herself, Why am I being so talkative all of a sudden? I don't even know this girl... She seems nice enough but I don't want high school to be the same as my years in middle school and elementary... Yuki decided to just go along with it.



Akane still had a furious look on her face until,

Hi, mind if I walk with you? I'm Yukimura.

Akane looked over and seen a boy with spiky dark red hair. Her angry expression went away, but it didn't mean she wasn't still mad. Akane blinked a couple times and exhaled. "Sure. My name is Ya--" Akane didn't want to say her last name because her family owned a very big, successful electronics company. Akane sighed and scratched the back of her head. "My name is Akane Yamada." Akane looked a bit nervous at this point. I sure hope this guy isn't into electronics...

Kiku's smile grew a bit at the friendly reaction from the girl, some of her nerves melting away. "I'm Kiku Satomi... I'm a first year too, pleasure to meet you Hayashi-san." She took the offered hand in a small handshake before turning to look at the defiant locker. "Waiting 'til after the ceremony might actually be the better plan really, they said that we'd be free to check out clubs afterwards so it's not like you'll have to worry about being on time to a class or anything. She tapped her chin in thought for a moment before resuming, "And hey, if we can't manage to get this open I can share my locker with you until you get this resolved with the staff if you'd like." She rounded off her offer with another smile.

Now that she had been up close and speaking to Yuki for a little while, she began to take in her appearance. Wow... Her hair is really pretty... These frilly uniforms really do look better on girls with longer hair than mine. Kiku quickly glanced away, just now realizing she had been starting at Yuki's hair for more than a few moments. She let out a mental sigh. I ought to be more careful... First impressions are important in these kinds of situations.

Yuki nodded. "It's a good idea to make it to that ceremony on time."

And hey, if we can't manage to get this open I can share my locker with you until you get this resolved with the staff if you'd like.

Yuki laughed nervously and scratched her head. "I really wouldn't want to be a bother, Satomi-San." Yuki noticed that Kiku had been looking at her for a while and she smiled. "Is something wrong?" And then Kiku suddenly looked the other way. Did I do something? I hope I didn't do something... Oh, Yuki! You idiot! Yuki stopped thinking about her foolishness for a few seconds and looked at her new friend. Satomi-san is very cute. She has enough traits to make her seem older than a first year.. But she also looks like she could still be a middle school student at times. Yuki snapped out of her thoughts and sweatdropped. Stop daydreaming about peoples appearances, you idiot! Yuki mentally hit herself in the forehead and cleared her throat. "We should probably get going now, Satomi-san." Yuki walked outside of the school, expecting Kiku to follow, when she seen a crowd. Yuki turned to Kiku. "I'm going to check that out, okay?" Yuki squeezed in through the crowd of mostly boys, and the occasional screaming girl. When Yuki finally got to the front of the crowd, she seen 4 people sparring. It must be okay if the teachers aren't doing anything about it... That looks like a lot of fun! When Yuki received a flyer from a girl with pigtails, she smiled brightly and said, "Thank you! You're an amazing fighter." Yuki quickly waved without a response from the girl and ran back to Kiku. "Sorry about that."

Kisa

I helped my brother hand out flyers. I tried my best to smile and talk to the people, but socializing isn't my thing. One girl I gave one to smiled at me, "Thank you! You're an amazing fighter." she said. She waved and walked away before I could say anything. I gave a small wave back but I don't think she saw it. I returned to handing out flyers, hopefully this will bring some people into the club.

Touya

I gave out flyers, smiling and answering any questions people had until the flyers were gone. The two third years from the club had left to go get some drinks from a vending machine. There was still a few minutes left before the ceremony was suppose to start so it was okay. They came back with four iced teas. Me, Kisa, and them all drank them quickly, while sitting under a big tree. Then we decided to talk until the ceremony started. Well Kisa was reading, but the rest of us were talking.

Kiku nodded, "We should get going, you're right. And really it's no problem! Uh... I mean, I'm the one who offered so the only one could be bothering me is myself right? Heh... She gave a reassuring nod before looking over towards the exit.

"Is something wrong?"

She blinked in response and shook her quickly. "No no! Not at all." Bah... Stupid Kiku, she probably thinks I'm a weirdo now or something... It seemed that both of them were in thought for a few moments before Yuki's reminder of the ceremony snapped her out of her small reverie. Kiku followed behind Yuki, taking a deep breath to try and calm herself down and banish the self-deprecating thoughts from her mind.

"I'm going to check that out, okay?"

Kiku looked up to see Yuki pushing her way into a large crowd. She opened her mouth to ask her to wait but she cut herself off, giving a small frown. Wonder if she'll even come back... A crowd like that would be an easy way to lose someone... Kiku sighed but stayed put, hoping Yuki would return from the crowd. A rather relieved smile appeared on her face as the silver haired girl emerged from the crowd, some sort of flyer in hand.

"Sorry about that."

"Oh uh... No problem at all." Kiku seemed to blush a bit, embarrassed that she had been so worried over whether or not Yuki would return. "Well uh, let's keep moving, don't want to be late..." She began to resume their walk towards opening ceremony. "Hm... Oh, do you have any idea what clubs you'll be joining? All I know is I'll be avoiding the athletic clubs, heh."Hayashi-san doesn't look too athletic but... Anything's possible... Oh! I never even asked what class she was in... I hope we're in the same one. "Oh! Also, I'm class A, which one are you in?"

Oh uh... No problem at all.

Yuki had wondered why she blushed but shrugged it off, not wanting to interfere in her business. When Kiku had mentioned that they should continue towards the opening ceremony, Yuki nodded and followed her.

Hm... Oh, do you have any idea what clubs you'll be joining? All I know is I'll be avoiding the athletic clubs, heh.

Yuki blushed a bit and realized she was holding a martial arts club flyer. Yuki stuffed it down her shirt and replied, "Not sure." There really wasn't any reason for Yuki to be embarrassed, she just didn't want to make a bad impression or seem different than her new friend. She was feeling very insecure because of her past school experiences.

Oh! Also, I'm class A, which one are you in?

Yuki smiled and clapped her hands together. "I'm in class A as well! I'm so glad. I'll be seeing a familiar face from now on!"

Kiku tilted her head a bit at Yuki's terse response. Is she embarrassed about it or something?... Guess we did just meet after all. She gave a small shrug and a smile, letting the subject drop.

"I'm in class A as well! I'm so glad. I'll be seeing a familiar face from now on!"

She spun on her heel to turn towards Yuki, a beaming smile on her face. "That's great! I'm really glad I decided to talk to you then... I was really nervous I'd show up the first day in class not knowing anyone and everyone else would've already met or something..." Kiku rubs the back of her neck, Hope it doesn't look I'm overreacting or something.... "I uh... Didn't really have many friends back in Jr. High." She turns away towards the direction of the opening ceremonies. My first high school friend... Her head turns, looking over her shoulder back at Yuki with a warm smile. "I'm... Looking forward to our time together, I... Hope we can become good friends."

It seemed they had now arrived at the location of the ceremony. Though it had yet to start, it seemed like many of the students had already arrived.

That's great! I'm really glad I decided to talk to you then... I was really nervous I'd show up the first day in class not knowing anyone and everyone else would've already met or something...

Yuki giggled and nodded in agreement. Yuki stopped smiling when she said she hadn't had much friends in Jr. High. I knew Satomi-san didn't look too social, but she doesn't seem like the type of person to not have many friends... Yuki stayed silent.

I'm... Looking forward to our time together, I... Hope we can become good friends.

Yuki's smile came back. "Yes. Me too!" Yuki looked into Kiku's eyes. "My past school experiences weren't the greatest either." And yet again, her smile faded away once again just at the thought of went on in her school years. For the first time that she's ever been around Kiku, she didn't have a smile on her face.

Kiku's happy smile faded some as her new friend's face became more somber. I guess... She's had some tough times in the past too... She thought for a few moments with a pensive expression before trying her best to put a reassuring smile and a placing a hand on her new friend's shoulder. "Well, all that stuff is behind us now... All that's left now is to create a good school experience for us here and now, right?." She gave a small nod, her words not only trying to convince Yuki, but also trying to convince herself. "And I'd say we've made a good start." She began to look around at all the gathered students. Maybe it'd be good to find a change of subject...

"So... What do you think of these uniforms? They're... Kinda strange I think." She looks down at herself for a few moments."Doesn't really fit my style much... You look pretty cute in it though, they definitely look better on girls with longer hair." She chuckled a bit as she adjusted her own short hair some.

Yuki was happy that she'd found someone who could relate to her problems. She's right. This is a good start. I've already met a new friend. Why should I sulk about the past? All that matters is that I am here now. That's all that counts!

So... What do you think of these uniforms? They're... Kinda strange I think.

Yuki looked down at her uniform. "They are much different from my old school. These uniforms cost a fortune though.. I'm pretty sure they're designed for private schools. Or so I've heard." Yuki smiled. "But I still think they're pretty."

Doesn't really fit my style much... You look pretty cute in it though, they definitely look better on girls with longer hair.

Yuki blushed at this then just smiled. "What are you talking about? They look cute on you as well, Satomi-san. And I personally like your hair very much. It's pretty!" Yuki beamed at Kiku and realized that the opening ceremony was just starting. "Come on, let's get closer!" Yuki grabbed onto Kiku's hand and pulled her gently towards the crowd.

Yuki smiled and looked around her. "Wow, there are so many students here!" She stopped looking around when an older looking boy with long purple hair came towards her and Kiku. Yuki smiled a bit and said, "Oh, hello--" but was cut off when he held onto her chin.

You both are just so adorable~

Yuki's cheeks flushed tomato red and all she could spit out was, "I.. Uh, you uh... I..." as she nervously tried speaking. Nobody has ever called me adorable before! Well, except for mom and dad used to call me adorable... Yuki was lost in thought until she noticed he was looking at her strangely.

If only your skirts were shorter.

Yuki only got more embarrassed by the second. Why would he say that?! Yuki could've sworn she had smoke blowing out of her ears. This is so embarrassing! Satomi-san! Heeeeeeeeelp! Yuki screamed at herself in her own mind, then another thought popped in her head. I hope he doesn't try anything. Or I might have to... No, violence isn't the answer in this situation... Well, maybe if someone else does... Ugh, Yuki! Don't think like that... But maybe... No! I feel uneasy... Yuki began feeling dizzy. How did this even happen? Why would he go after a freshman like me?!

OOC: Yuki is kind of an over reactor when it comes to situations like this, in case you haven't noticed. Lol.

Kiku followed Yuki into the crowd, glad that her friend's spirits had been raised once again, and perhaps also glad that she had taken her hand.

"Wow, there are so many students here!"

Kiku nodded in response, opening her mouth to speak before being interrupted by a ... Man? An older looking guy with long purple hair. Before she knew it, the man had placed his hand on Yuki's chin. It... Doesn't look like she knows this guy... So... What the hell does he think he's doing?! You can't just run up to girls and start touching them! His comment about the length of their skirts convinced her, This guy's a pervert! Kiku gritted her teeth angrily as she reached forward to push the man's hand away and step in between Yuki and the strange man. "W-What do you think you're doing?! You can't just go around and touch people as you please, n-now look, you better leave Yuki alone or I'll go get a teacher, th-this is your only warning!" Her stuttering made her words sound a lot less confident than she had hoped, but regardless she stood firm between the two.

Though Kiku didn't quite notice yet, her yelling had gathered the attention of many of the students that were crowded around the area. Hushed conversations and whispers spreading quickly through the crowd.

Oya~ It looks like the cute little firefly is changing colors.

Those words caused Yuki to blush even harder. Yuki didn't answer Kyoya when he asked her what his name was, she was too busy being embarrassed. Yuki closed her eyes nervously when Kyoya started to eye her up and down once more, as if she wasn't even in that situation. This is so embarrassing! I just wanna go dig a hole and die in it. Yuki looked over at Kiku and seen her marching towards Kyoya's hand and widened her eyes when she got in between them.

W-What do you think you're doing?! You can't just go around and touch people as you please, n-now look, you better leave Yuki alone or I'll go get a teacher, th-this is your only warning!

Yuki wanted to hug Kiku for stopping her torture. She held her hands together, nervously as everyone started gathering around. Eek! This is not happening! Satomi-san, thank you so much!

Hmmm. So Yuki's your name~

Oh no..! Yuki proceeded to covering her embarrassed face with her hands.

Hmm... I think it'd fit you better if the bust of your outfit was lowered some. It'd make those lovelies pop!

Yuki took her hands away from her face and her mouth was wide open. This guy is way over the top! How could he say something like that! Yuki looked around her and everyone was staring. She just wanted to disappear.

Kiku's hands clenched into fists, her anger rising quickly. Not only was this man harassing them, but no one else was stepping in or saying anything about it, some of them were even laughing. I've caused too much of a scene already... At this point I'm just going to embarrass Yuki and myself even more... I'll just have to figure out what this guy's name is and report him to the teachers later... "Don't you think it's rude to be asking other's their names without first giving you own?" Kiku crosses her arms before continuing, "And are you blind or just stupid? Can't you tell neither of us want to be talking to you, or even near you?" Her voice had lowered to more reasonable level now, but she was still quite serious.

Yuki felt annoyed, embarrassed and she didn't know what to do.

Dude, give her a break seriously.

YES! Stranger, thank you! I love you! Well, no I don't but... Yuki mentally slapped herself across the face. Yuki's red face started to turn into a slight pink and she smiled. "My name is Yuki Hayashi." Yuki started actually feeling angry.. Which was surprising. Yuki wasn't the type to get mad very easily, and even now it wasn't serious rage. Fun?! This was not fun! When he introduced himself, Yuki completely ignored him and grabbed onto Kiku's hand. "Come on, we're leaving!" Yuki pushed her way through the crowd while holding on to Kiku's hand and marched towards the school, instead of the opening ceremony. As soon as she got inside, she let go of Kiku's hand and shoved her own hand down her shirt to get the martial arts flyer she had hid from Kiku. "I think I'm going to go find the people in charge of this." Yuki then realized how angry she was acting and felt a little embarrassed. "I'm sorry, Satomi-chan."

With the appearance of another stranger, the event soon fizzled out, much to Kiku's relief. With a quick thanks given to the girl named Miyako, Kiku found herself being pulled away from the crowd and back towards the school. She quickened her pace to catch up with Yuki, she seemed a bit angry but that was understandable considering what had just transpired. Just a few moments later they arrived inside the school building, Yuki pulled out a sheet of paper from her shirt, a flyer for the martial arts club.

"I'm sorry, Satomi-chan."

Kiku frowned a bit and looked down at the ground dejectedly. "No... I should be the one apologizing... I started yelling like that in front of everyone... I must have embarrassed you... Not only that but I called you Yuki, it uh... Just kinda slipped out... I had a friend I called Yuki before so... I guess it's just a habit. I'm really sorry..." She sighed and shook her head. We just met and I'm already causing her trouble... Why did I overreact like that?