Chapter 0.5: Theme Song- Kibouteki Refrain by AKB48
"Acchan, you'll be transferring to AKB. It's a school with only girls."
Atsuko blankly stared at her mother, who was sitting across from her on the dinner table. She dropped her fork on her plate and glanced at her father who remained silent.
"M-mom, why?"
This time, her father spoke up, "Acchan, you know exactly why. Your grades have been dropping ever since you met that transfer student. We overheard you talking to him on the phone instead of doing your homework."
"D-dad! He's not the reason my grades have been dropping! It's just that.. what we're learning is too hard." She panicked, trying to convince her father. She was at a loss right now. How could she live without him?
"He's a distraction. In 2 years, you'll be taking over our business. I want you to be mature."
Acchan sighed, "B-but.. I'll try harder! You don't have to take me to another school.."
Despite her trying to convince her parents, they still stood firmly on their decision to enroll her to another school.
Present:Atsuko's POV:I'm here. My new school. This is my first time being in an all-girls school and I was very nervous. Most of my friends were boys and I already miss them a lot.
"Ma'am, we're here." My driver spoke. I smiled and nodded, "Thank you. Have a good day."
I hesitantly opened the door and left my limo. Many girls were staring at me. I realized how formal I dressed compared to the students here. My hair was in a braided bun, and my uniform was completely ironed.
I didn't know what to do. Should I smile at them? Yes, sure.
And I did. What happened next was completely unexpected.
"Kawaii!" "She's so cute! Is she a transfer?" "Wa~ her eyes are pretty!"
I blushed from the comments and made my way to the entrance. As I walked up the stairs, I met more students and recieved the same reaction. I entered the principal's office and he happily welcomed me, "Ah, Maeda Atsuko, right?"
I nodded.
"Good! So, you have to meet Takahashi Minami. She's in the same grade as you are, so she will accompany you throughout the day. You two are also in the same homeroom, so you'll just find her there."
I nodded again and bowed, "Thank you."
"No problem!"
I smiled again and left. I suddenly stiffened at the amount of people outside. Why were so many people crowding here?
"There she is!"
Suddenly alarmed by the group of girls, I ran as fast as I could to the opposite direction. As I turned to the corner, I was welcomed by two girls making out. I gulped at the sight, but I still ran towards them, still oblivious to my existence.
When they finally saw me, they stopped making out and they raised an eyebrow at my fleeing state.
I charged upstairs and tried to shake off the thought of the lesbian couple.
To my greatest luck, I saw a sign on the wall.
23 B - 30 A"Yes!" I exclaimed and searched for my homeroom which was 25 B.
As I caught the sight of it, I immediately entered the room. All the girls were out of their seats; some were gossiping, others were playing games.
I started to wonder where Takahashi Minami is. Is she pretty? Would she be here right now? I stared at the clock. 7:20 AM. I'm 10 minutes early, however there were already a lot of students in my homeroom.
A short girl suddenly approached me. She had masculine features. She even walked like a man.
"Excuse me, but who are you?"
I gulped, "U-uh, Maeda Atsuko."
"Hm.. wait, you're.. Maeda Atsuko?"
I nodded hesitantly, "H-hai.."
"Oh, I'm Takahashi Minami. I'll be taking care of you today."
Ah! So she's Minami.. "Nice to meet you, Takamina!" I grinned and put out my hand to her.
She stared at my hand, then back to my face.
I heard her mumble some words before she slowly accepted my handshake.
"What was that, Takamina?"
"Takamina? How did you know about my nickname?"
"Oh, it is? I just guessed." I giggled.
I noticed her face turn red. She diverted her eyes away from me, causing me to smile.
"Do you have your schedule?" She asked, trying to avoid the awkward silence. I nodded and gave her my schedule.
She studied it carefully before nodding, "You're in all of my classes except for algebra and English."
For some reason, my eyes were glued onto her face. I didn't know why but my eyes didn't feel like moving away. I realized that I had been staring at her for too long when she raised a curious eyebrow at me.
"Something on my face?"
I shook my head with a smile,
"No, it's perfect."
She raised her eyebrow again but this time, her face was red. The corners of my lips couldn't help but to rise again, seeing her reaction.
"Perfectly clean, I meant."
She smiled and rolled her eyes, "Whatever. You can sit next to me by the way. Here, follow me."
And so, my first day at AKB High started like that.
Author's Note: Konichiwa! How was the first chapter? Please leave your comments below! I would love some feedback!
Also, who would you prefer for Acchan? Takamina, Kojiharu, Or someone else?
I'll update the 2nd chapter soon! Please be patient~
Arigato!
Topic: She's Different (25/02/2015) (Read 5750 times)