new school
Waking up on the comfortable bed, Hana quickly realized that today marked the beginning of a new chapter—her first day in high school, filled with the excitement of a fresh academic environment.
"Ren, hurry up! We're almost late!"
Getting up early, Hana efficiently dressed, organized her things, and eagerly headed to Ren's house to start their school journey together.
"Wait for me a moment."
Ren emerged five minutes later, dressed in a crisp uniform and carrying a new backpack. The two friends exchanged a quick high-five and made their way to the school together.
On the way, Hana unintentionally locked eyes with an old black cat perched on a tree, its glowing yellow eyes fixed on her with a hint of animosity. Undeterred, Hana continued her journey. Suddenly, the cat leaped from the tree into the busy street, darting recklessly through traffic, courting danger. A truck approached, resulting in a calamity—bloody remnants scattered across the road, creating a disturbed atmosphere among onlookers. Hana and Ren, on their way to school, came to a halt, witnessing the tragic event. Amid the gruesome scene, a small, overlooked hand, resembling a puppet's little finger, lay inconspicuously. Only Hana seemed to notice its presence.
After a brief moment, the two friends distanced themselves from the disconcerting spectacle. Hana, addressing Ren, remarked:
"I've never seen anything so repulsive. Today doesn't seem to be an auspicious day."
"Encountering this on the first day of school feels rather unfortunate, doesn't it?" Ren responded.
While the familiarity of the puppet's hand struck a chord with Hana, she chose to dismiss it. Stepping into the classroom, Hana found herself surrounded by peers, as she had become a "beauty queen" during junior high.
"Hey, I'm Mahiro. You remember me, right?"
In the midst of the crowd, a student with brown hair and red eyes tried to make Hana's acquaintance.
"And I'm Kai. You remember me too, right?"
Another student, Kai, joined the conversation, known for his captivating purple eyes and persistent attempts to gain Hana's attention.
"Why can't I remember you two? You're always together like a 'couple.'"
Hana rejoined, accompanied by laughter.
Later, the teacher entered the room.
"Attention, I'm Erries. Nice to meet you all."
"GREETINGS, TEACHER!"
"Hello, everyone. Am I still your class president this year?"
At the back of the room, a winsome and friendly girl stood up, addressing the class. It was Yummeko, the former class president from the preceding year, esteemed and trusted by all. With confidence, she inquired about her continued role as class president, and the resounding consensus affirmed her position.
At this point, the classroom atmosphere radiated joy and anticipation for the first day of high school. However, the endurance of those smiles in the face of future circumstances remained uncertain.
During the lesson, as Hana gazed out the window, she noticed an enigmatic girl traversing from the courtyard towards the rear of the school. Obscured by the hidden corner, Hana only observed her moving towards the wall before vanishing from sight. Intrigued by her destination, Hana and Ren decided to investigate the mystery. Initially planning to follow Ren, Hana suddenly remembered a crucial detail and returned to the classroom to invite an additional five individuals. (These five individuals included Mahiro, Yummeko, Kai, Keiko, and Yaky)
"Why bring along Yaky, Kai?" Hana queried.
"I believe he'll be fine." Kai reassured.
"But we've never spoken, and besides, he tends to be reserved in class. How can we establish rapport?" Hana contended.
"No worries, he seems perceptive." Kai reassured.
"As for Ren, why accompany Keiko?"
Posing this inquiry to Kai, Hana directed an inquisitive gaze towards Ren.
"We share a close bond." Ren affirmed.
Previously, both Hana and Kana harbored reservations towards Keiko, leading to minimal interaction and a gradual estrangement between the parties involved.
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