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SpainSun Laugh it off, everybody from Somewhere Beyond Here Since: Jan, 2010
Laugh it off, everybody
#1: Jun 24th 2011 at 5:03:52 PM

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It is your first day of high school. The building looms before you much like the new year you're about to ring in, with all the opportunities to make friends and enemies that that entails. The sky is a crystal blue, and aside from one or two cotton-spun clouds, it's a perfectly clear day.

As you enter your classroom by your preferred method, the jaunty stroll, the dejected shamble, whatever it be, you see your teacher for the first time. She has blond, curly hair that reaches just past her shoulders, and her eyes are the same blue color that the sky is.

You are a varied bunch. One girl, with long, black and....somehow almost dark green hair energetically bounces into the classroom, another, moodily shuffles in, his dark hair covering his face, yet another, a tall, brown-haired boy cooly scans the room around him, and one other, tall, and solid, strolling in and taking in the atmosphere.

These, are; Morisato Midori, Minato Keinhall, Kuroki Katsukore, and Jouichirou Takamine, alias "Jou". And one of them, is you.

edited 24th Jun '11 6:28:01 PM by SpainSun

I spread my wings and I learn how to fly....
Wolffang Burn Baby Burn from Over the Rainbow Since: Jun, 2011
Burn Baby Burn
#2: Jun 24th 2011 at 5:41:23 PM

Minato: *looks over at the other kids* They seem like an interesting bunch. *Walks over to the back of the room and takes a seat next to the window* "Time to listen to some tunes." *puts headphones on*

"What the hell are you doing?" "I'm playing a role, sir, what are you doing?"
daltar (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#3: Jun 24th 2011 at 5:46:16 PM

Morisato Midori entered the classroom well enough, with confidence in her steps and more than enough anticipation for what her high school life would bring her.

The teenager got a nice surprise when she noticed the person who would apparently become their homeroom teacher. Wow... is she a foreigner? Lucky! I bet no other class has someone like her

Another thing that drew her attention was how many tall guys there were... being just a little short herself sure made it easier for her to notice. She better get used to looking up to people when talking.

After her cursory inspection of the classroom and everyone in it, Midori went to sit on a seat right in the middle of the room.

MisterAwesome Since: Feb, 2011
#4: Jun 24th 2011 at 5:47:08 PM

By the time Jou had reached his seat, leaning back with a cheery smile, he'd made a full appraisal of the class. He adjusted his glasses. He'd only been wearing them a year or so, he figured it was inevitable that he'd wind up with them eventually, being a nerd. He went over the information in his head.

Teacher's not bad-looking, let's hope she knows how to teach. Had enough lame teachers last year to last 'til graduation.

Morisato's here. Awesome. Let's hope I can finally man up and talk to her.

Jou was actually madly in love with Morisato. She was attractive and composed herself well. While she wasn't quite on his level, intellectually, she showed a drive to learn that was much more endearing than raw intelligence. A lazy mind is as good as no mind at all, Jou would say. Sadly for him, his characteristic confidence would head for the hills whenever he thought about making his feelings known to her.

Kuroki. He's always where I am, isn't he? Well, he's a fair sight better than most of these idiots, I can actually talk to him without dumbing down the conversation. I won't let him show me up, even if he is my equal, intellectually.

Jou would never say it aloud, but he liked Kuroki a lot, considered him a kind of kindred spirit. Of roughly equal intelligence, Kuroki had earned Jou's respect. However, as being the smartest kid in class was always Jou's claim to fame, he had also earned a fair degree of rivalry. The two would be great friends, if only Jou would swallow his pride a little and admit that the role of smartest student was not his sole bailiwick.

Oh, it's that guy with the creepy hair.

Jou never had much of an opinion on that guy, whose name eluded him for the time being. He at least didn't hate him, which was distinguishing enough to make him stand out.

And there's the rest of them. I see at least a few of my former bullies survived the Summer. I guess wishing on shooting stars doesn't really work, after all. Hopefully one or two got hit by cars or died of cancer or got kidnapped by slavers or something.

Jou was not fond of the people in the class. Those that hadn't bullied him, Jou considered complicit for doing nothing to help. He's just glad his imposing frame kept him from being beaten up. Though, on the other hand, what they did do was probably worse. Regardless, in his eyes, they were all guilty, deserving of retribution. But he'd learned years ago that he was powerless to deliver it. So he just sat there, hating them behind a smile. With luck, none of them will speak to him.

Let's get this over with.

edited 24th Jun '11 5:48:36 PM by MisterAwesome

Wolffang Burn Baby Burn from Over the Rainbow Since: Jun, 2011
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#5: Jun 24th 2011 at 6:18:46 PM

Looking over at the other students, from his desk, Minato notices a tall man wearing glasses.

He seems like the nerdy type, must have been bullied a lot as a child, probably still is. He doesn't seem like a bad guy though, I think his name is Jou or something.

As Minato continues to scan the room, he notices a smaller girl sitting in the middle of the classroom.

Ah, there's Morisato, it's good to see her again. The girl I like is in the same class as me, nice. Although a girl, like her, will never like a guy like me, it doesn't hurt to dream.

Looking over the other students, he begins to wonder where a certain someone is at.

I wonder where Kuroki is at, he's usually always messing with me when I least need it. Even though he treats me badly, I still have my hopes that we can somehow become friends.

After looking over the other students, he finally notices the teacher.

Oo.. teacher seems kinda cute, I wonder if she's any good at teaching, however, she might be the type that focuses on pointless things.

Minato lays his head down on the desk, cranks up the volume on his mp3 player, and mumbles something to himself.

"This outta be a fun year..."

edited 24th Jun '11 6:23:31 PM by Wolffang

"What the hell are you doing?" "I'm playing a role, sir, what are you doing?"
daltar (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#6: Jun 24th 2011 at 6:23:34 PM

So... Jou is in this class... Midori thought noticing the tall guy on his seat. It was strange how things were with him... The times were the two them interacted they got along great... She never had to worry about the guy not knowing about any subject she brought up and his opinions were always quite insightful and interesting... There was hardly anybody better to talk about anything...

And yet...

Midori so wanted to shoot some juice up his nose! Something deep within her just screamed for nasty things like him getting confused with the menu and ending up getting milk instead of the cola he wanted!

Midori hit her forehead against the surface of her desk... It was an irrational feeling and he was such a nice guy... Did Midori's mom raise such a twisted child to feel like that about somebody that had done her no harm?

Trying to get distracted Midori scanned the rest of the room for soemthing else to take her mind off Jou.

Ah, there's Minato! There he goes to isolate himself on his little world... Seriously, that guy would do so much better with everyone if he didn't feel the need to go to a corner every time he gets the chance

Taking from her skirt pocket a small hair tie and from her back a piece of paper. Doodling quickly an angry face sticking her tongue out she wrote "It's the start of the new year! You could at least try to talk with your seat neighbors!''

Her message clearly written she folded the little piece of paper and quickly as to not be noticed she launched her projectile with her hair tie towards the isolationist!

Wolffang Burn Baby Burn from Over the Rainbow Since: Jun, 2011
Burn Baby Burn
#7: Jun 24th 2011 at 6:33:10 PM

A small little ploink comes from the top of Minato's head. Raising his head, Minato notices a small piece of paper at the corner of his desk.

What the heck is this...

Opening the little piece of paper, Minato quickly realizes who's it is from. Morisato.

This is definitely her handwriting... and horrible drawing skills... I bet one of her friends put her up to this.

Giving off a small sigh, Minato writes "If I wanted to get along with anybody, I would have some friends. Now bug off, you're annoying."

But before throwing the piece of paper back, Minato secretly slides the hair tie into his back pocket.

"What the hell are you doing?" "I'm playing a role, sir, what are you doing?"
ReDead Mechanoid Soldier Since: Apr, 2010
Mechanoid Soldier
#8: Jun 24th 2011 at 6:38:26 PM

Kuroki Katsukore walked into the room, analyzing his surroundings.

Let's see... Oh, Jou's here. Great!

Jou was an okay guy, in Kuroki's book. If it weren't for him being so competitive, they might have actually been friends. But there was one complication with that. They were in love with the same girl.

Morisato.

She was beautiful. He might go far as to say stunning. However, she was also way out of his league.

Wow, that's a depressing thought. Speaking of depressing, where's Minato- ah, there he is. Quiet as usual. Guess it was too much to hope he and I would be in different classes this year.

Kuroki didn't like Minato at all. The two of them just didn't get along. Kuroki had to be given some credit, though. He managed to restrain himself when it came to letting the full extent of his disdain show.

Kuroki sat down at a desk next to Jou's and gave his rival a small wave.

edited 24th Jun '11 6:39:54 PM by ReDead

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MisterAwesome Since: Feb, 2011
#9: Jun 24th 2011 at 6:44:32 PM

Jou noticed his rival sitting next to him, and tried to maintain a neutral facade. It wouldn't do to act too threatened, and there was no way he'd act friendly.

"Mornin'. Try to keep up this year, Kuroki. I'd hate to see some other guy come up and snatch second place away from you."

ReDead Mechanoid Soldier Since: Apr, 2010
Mechanoid Soldier
#10: Jun 24th 2011 at 6:50:16 PM

Kuroki chuckled.

"Good morning to you, too, Jou. How was your summer?"

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SpainSun Laugh it off, everybody from Somewhere Beyond Here Since: Jan, 2010
Laugh it off, everybody
#11: Jun 24th 2011 at 6:51:04 PM

"Alright, everyone! Seats please!"

The teacher finally attempted to get the class under control.

"I am Ms. Hoshi, and I will be your homeroom teacher for this year. We'll be going around the class now to introduce ourselves, alright? Let's start on the corner, here...."

One by one, snaking down the rows from the front to back, each student stands up to introduce themselves.

I spread my wings and I learn how to fly....
daltar (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#12: Jun 24th 2011 at 7:00:54 PM

Message delivered and Midori feeling quite good about it she scans the classroom once again... her eyes this time fixing on Kuroki. Another one of the tall brigade.

The guy just bugged Morisato a little. He seemed to be always stuck on his studies, so there was never a good time to talk with the guy. Gave you the feeling that you were interrupting or something. Hmmp, not that it mattered to her, she just thought it would be nice to have a chat everyone in a while and not being able to was just a little disappointing.

It was then that her train of thought was interrupted by a small thing hitting the back of her head.

Huh...? Midori noticed the note and opened up to see the reply... which she didn't take well at all.

What's up with that!? Midori turned around to face the ungrateful guy and then pulled down on her eyelid as she stuck her tongue out at him. It was for stuff like this that she couldn't stand him! What's the superior 'I don't have friends cause I don't want them? Huf Huf!' I'm definitely cutting in front of him when he goes to buy lunch... I'll wait until he heads to the line and before he reaches it I'll run to get the place just in front of him!''

Fortunately for her emotional state, just as she was fuming about her turn for introductions came, taking her by surprise.

"Ah!" Midori stood up in a hurry, trying to compose give a nice first impression "I'm Morisato Midori... I like athletics though my grades aren't that bad either... I'm also looking for a club to join this year... Please to meet you all" She finished with a bow of her head.

Alright that was pretty bad, but not the worst presentation ever... at least she hoped nobody would remember it.

MisterAwesome Since: Feb, 2011
#13: Jun 24th 2011 at 7:21:51 PM

Jou noticed he was expected to introduce himself. He found it hard to muster up much joviality with so many people he despised in the room. But he tried his best to look friendly.

"I'm Jouichirou Takamine. I don't have any clubs. That's all, really."

Jou had learned the hard way not to bring up his incredible intelligence in class, at least not where the majority of his classmates can hear him from. Something about him just drew the ire of everyone around him. One of the reasons he liked Morisato so much is that she wasn't like that, she actually liked him, and that alone was worth the world to a lonely guy like him.

Wolffang Burn Baby Burn from Over the Rainbow Since: Jun, 2011
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#14: Jun 24th 2011 at 7:35:50 PM

While trying to fall asleep, Minato feels a sudden tap on his shoulder. Looking up, he realizes it's his turn to introduce himself.

Minato removes his headphones, stands up, and puts his hands in his pockets.

"I'm Minato Keinhall, I hate sports, and I'm not that fond of clubs. If you see me around, leave me alone, I'd prefer it that way."

And with that Minato takes his seat, and places his headphones back on.

Even though wishing he had some friends, he knows that having them, will only prove to be a hindrance. Deep down, he believes that there are no friends, that if someone says that they are your friend, then they only want something from you.

And Minato found out the hard way... that friendships only lead to betrayal.

edited 24th Jun '11 7:40:42 PM by Wolffang

"What the hell are you doing?" "I'm playing a role, sir, what are you doing?"
ReDead Mechanoid Soldier Since: Apr, 2010
Mechanoid Soldier
#15: Jun 24th 2011 at 7:41:45 PM

Kuroki decided to make his introduction brief.

"I'm Kuroki Katsukore. I'm not in any clubs."

With that, he sat back down.

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SpainSun Laugh it off, everybody from Somewhere Beyond Here Since: Jan, 2010
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#16: Jun 24th 2011 at 7:51:37 PM

A girl at the very back of the class stood up.

"Tara....Yamamoto." she said nothing else, and promptly sat back down.

I spread my wings and I learn how to fly....
MisterAwesome Since: Feb, 2011
#17: Jun 24th 2011 at 8:02:58 PM

Hey, she's new. I like her already.

Jou immediately decided the new girl couldn't be all bad, since she wasn't one of the other people in the class. His unreasonable and largely undeserved hatred of his classmates was at least fair, remaining limited to just those classmates who had been present to witness his torment.

Wolffang Burn Baby Burn from Over the Rainbow Since: Jun, 2011
Burn Baby Burn
#18: Jun 24th 2011 at 8:09:11 PM

Heh, seems tall and nerdy has his sights on the new girl, good for him. She doesn't seem all that bad though, awfully shy though. Eh, still, like the saying goes 'if they are shy, then they are deadly'.

Minato thinks to himself as he observes the red haired student, but quickly throws it away as he rests his head.

edited 24th Jun '11 8:11:57 PM by Wolffang

"What the hell are you doing?" "I'm playing a role, sir, what are you doing?"
daltar (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#19: Jun 24th 2011 at 8:09:16 PM

Wah, red hair! And it doesn't look like she dyed it either... the teacher would be making a fuss if that was the case Midori thought as she looked at the last girl in the class I'll have to try and talk to her later

With that Midori smiled at the girl and then waved with her hand.

edited 24th Jun '11 8:09:54 PM by daltar

ReDead Mechanoid Soldier Since: Apr, 2010
Mechanoid Soldier
#20: Jun 24th 2011 at 8:09:48 PM

Kuroki thought to himself.

Hmm. A new girl. I wonder if we'll be friends?

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SpainSun Laugh it off, everybody from Somewhere Beyond Here Since: Jan, 2010
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#21: Jun 24th 2011 at 8:10:50 PM

Tara blinked at the wave, and after a moment, casually flicked her hand in a half-wave back.

I spread my wings and I learn how to fly....
daltar (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#22: Jun 24th 2011 at 8:33:58 PM

Midori's smile only grew a little wider when she saw the girl answering her greeting. Yup, she would definitely try to make friends with her.

SpainSun Laugh it off, everybody from Somewhere Beyond Here Since: Jan, 2010
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#23: Jun 24th 2011 at 8:36:00 PM

Tara scanned the classroom.

Such a diverse set of people! So many to make friends with.

She grinned to herself.

I spread my wings and I learn how to fly....
SpainSun Laugh it off, everybody from Somewhere Beyond Here Since: Jan, 2010
Laugh it off, everybody
#24: Jun 24th 2011 at 8:54:46 PM

It is night now, the crystal clear blue skies of earlier in the day have faded to an unearthly black. There is not a cloud in the night sky, and the moon shines bright, casting a pale yellow glow on everything below.

On any other night, you would be asleep right now, but, you, and unbeknownst to you, your three other classmates, have awoken out of a sound sleep by a dull, ringing tone coming from outside.

Normally. You would know, so much better than this, but you feel compelled to investigate.

I spread my wings and I learn how to fly....
MisterAwesome Since: Feb, 2011
#25: Jun 24th 2011 at 9:00:13 PM

Ugh, this is so stupid. Why am I not in bed? I swear, when I find what's making this noise...

Jou walked slowly towards the source of the sound, irritated at having been drawn out of bed to silence it.


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