Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock.
It was the only sound reverberating through Kiyoko's room as she stared up at the ceiling. Spots of white and gray were covering her vision as she tried to adjust it. Mornings were not exactly a good time for Kiyoko. She liked sleeping, and waking up early had it's drawbacks. Nonetheless, she pushed herself to her feet and dragged them across the wooden floors of her bedroom. The soft thudding could be heard as she began her morning routine. She had woken a few hours earlier than normal due to a certain responsibility laid at her hands. As Martial Arts Club Leader, she was required to be at the school bright and early for the new students and possibly recruit new members. There was only one problem with that.
Her.
She wasn't exactly the most people friendly, and she really didn't particularly care. With a sigh, she pulled her scarlet hair into a ponytail and made off for the school. The walk was slow and boring, the sky still dark with stars littering the sky. Usually, she would have had her father drop her off however; the last few days before school began, saw an increase in early morning shifts for him. Kiyoko didn't mind it much since they only lived about two miles away from the school. The walk was a welcomed burden and she could use the time to shift through what needed to be done for the day. She reached the school with time to spare and immediately began setting up her booth.
Before she knew it, the sun was hanging brightly in the sky and the students were pouring into the compounds of the school. People were chirping loudly, something that caused Kiyoko to wince slightly at the tone. People by themselves were annoying to her, but get them into a group, and they were irritating pests. Most wondered how she became the leader of the Martial Arts Club to begin with, and to this day still remains a mystery. Shoving the thoughts to the back of her mind, she focused her attention on trying to bring new recruits to her club. Patiently, she sat at her booth, hands folded underneath her chin as she used her elbows to keep herself propped up.
A yawn escaped her lips before the first sign of life echoed through the school. A scowl marred her face as the announcement echoed, causing Kiyoko to pull her face tighter as the added effect drummed along. "That kid," she muttered through clenched teeth as she tried to shake off the echo still ringing in her ears. She couldn't tell what was more irritating. Groups of people or the one responsible for the announcements and broadcasting. Nevertheless, she resumed her position and sighed.
"This is going to be a long day."