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Chapter II The Pranksters?“Haruna, wake up. It’s time for school.” Mrs. Kojima shakes the shoulder of a sleeping Haruna. It was Monday and it has been three days since they move in. “You’re gonna be late for your first day”
Slowly, Haruna shrug off her mother’s hand away and lazily flops down back to bed.
“Just five more minutes.” Haruna gave a low grunt.
The beautiful mother took a deep sigh and waves her hand as a sign of defeat and took a minute to watch over Haruna’s sleeping figure.
“Okay but if you’re not down in five, your father will eat your favorite pancakes.” Mrs. Kojima head towards the window and opens the curtains beside the bed, letting the sun rays hit Haruna’s face. Then she exits Haruna’s room.
Blinded by the sun, Haruna quickly covers her face with the blanket and tries to go back to sleep. After a few minutes, she opens her eyes and gradually sat up, then she let out a subtle yawn and stretches her arms.
“First day, huh.” Haruna said with a pessimistic tone.
Then, Haruna rose from her bed wearing a baggy gray sweat pants and a plain pink shirt and stands inside her room.
Her bed is at the middle of the room with a white nightstand at both sides. At the left side, there is wooden closet and beside it is a study table with books at the shelves. At the right side, there is a glass door that leads to a balcony. The walls have beige color wallpaper that compliments the red and white pattern of the bed sheet.
Haruna took some clothes from the closet and left her room. Afterwards, she continues walking until she reaches the end of the hallway and enters the bathroom.
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After Haruna is done getting ready for school, she went down to the kitchen to join her mother. The kitchen is filled with the scent of cooked bacon and sausage. The coffee maker also brings out an aroma of freshly brewed ground coffee. Mrs. Kojima stands behind the stove as she pours the pancake batter into the buttered pan.
“Good morning Haruna” The housewife gave a bright smile. “Can you get the maple syrup in the top cabinet while I cook these?”
“Hai” Haruna response with a small smile and proceed to take the maple syrup afterward, she sat down and puts it in the table.
“Darn those kids.” Mr. Kojima suddenly entered the kitchen angrily and sat in across Haruna.
“What’s wrong dear?” Mrs. Kojima said worriedly towards the irritated father.
“Those kids are at it again.” He said in disgust. Early in the morning, he went out to get the mails in the mailbox in front of the house and as he opens it, a firecracker set off which made him jump in surprise. The sudden blast almost gave him a heart attack and froze for a minute, trying to think who would set this ridiculous trap and he remembers what happen the morning after they move in. He was going to fetch the morning paper when he saw countless of newspaper lying in their yard. The newspapers almost cover the whole grass. In front of the door, a single newspaper with a note caught his attention.
The note says;
“Welcome to the neighborhood. And as a house warming present, enjoy these past news that you missed
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He was frustrated as he looks at the mess and it took him an hour to clean up it. The piles of paper can’t even fit in the garbage bin so he has to drive all the way to the recycling plant to get rid of it.
“This time they booby trap the mailbox with firecrackers.” The angry father said and his wife glances at him.
“These pranks are going to ruin your morning. Brush it off or else you’re going to get wrinkles.” The housewife said, teasing his husband.
“Well, maybe you’re right. I can’t let it get through me and I’ll just ignore it.” He said as he calms down.
He took a sip of the coffee and turns to the slightly amused Haruna. Haruna can’t stop smiling seeing her father gets affected by some pranks.
“Nee, Haru. If ever you come across these kinds of people, pay no attention to them, okay? I just don’t want you to get in trouble.” He said to his young daughter.
“Okay, dad” Haruna still finds it amusing. “Don’t worry about them, they are just kids fooling around.”
“Hey finally you smiled. This is the first time you smiled since we have move.” Mr. Kojima gave a pleasant smile to his daughter. “It’s nice to see that beautiful smile of yours.”
“Well, I did promise that I will try to be happy here so that I can show to you that I support your decision. It might take me some time to adjust here though.” Haruna said to her father.
“That’s fine. I know it’s difficult to adjust, so take your time. Me and your mother don’t mind but, just so you know, we are always here if you need any help. If you are having a hard time, tell us, we are right here ready to talk.” He said with those calming eyes and a positive grin.
“Your father’s right Haruna. You can tell us.” The housewife approaches them with stacks of hot pancakes. “Here, eat your breakfast. You don’t wanna be late for school”
“After you’re done eating, let me drive to school on my way to work.” Mr. Kojima said as he indulges the delicious pancakes.
“Thanks dad.” Haruna gave a small nod in reply.
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“Class, this is Kojima Haruna. She’s going to be your new classmate. She came here all the way from Saitama.” A tall tanned woman with a short black hair said as she cheerfully introduces Haruna in front of class. The woman looks boyish as she wears a navy blue blazer with a white long sleeves shirt underneath and matching slack. “Even though she’s a week late, I want you to nice to Miss Kojima here, okay?”
“Hai, Miyazawa-sensei.” The class said in chorus.
Due to a lot paper works needed to be done back at Saitama, the Kojima family arrive a week late for school session. They decided to enroll Haruna at the local Akimoto Yasushi High School yesterday and the enrollment process was quick so that she can join the class of 3-B by Monday.
“Yoroshiku onegaishimasu” Haruna bowed in front while wearing a small smile.
A lot of whispers came from the class as they curiously stare at their new classmates. Some of them are amaze at Haruna’s beautiful appearance and they continue to stare with admiration.
“Miss Kojima, you can sit in the vacant chair beside the window.” The tall woman motions towards the seat.
“H-Hai.” Haruna said nervously as she can feel that everyone is looking at her. She is not really comfortable by the full attention everyone is giving her as she prefers to be at someone in the background and blend.
Haruna walks anxiously towards the seat. Her seat is located at the fifth row of the last column right beside a window with the view of the front gate. She sat down quietly and places her bag beside her chair.
“Okay everyone, let’s start our lesson by opening your Geometry book to page 14.” The energetic teacher said in high spirits while the class just gave a small yes, not wanting to start another painful and hard lesson.
“Oh come on guys, Geometry can be fun.” The energetic teacher said trying to cheer her passive class.
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After Geometry period is over, soon came History period. A young girl with shoulder length straight black hair wearing a white knitted cardigan, an office black skirt and a black high heels enters the room of 3-B.
She puts her things in the teacher’s table and then she stands in front.
“Good morning class.” She said professionally.
The class immediately stood up and bows to show respect to the young teacher. Haruna can sense that this teacher has a strict reputation as the tension of the room suddenly rises when the teacher arrives.
The young teacher nods at them as a sign that they can now sit down.
“I have been informed that we have a new transferee student here.” She said and reads a name in her folder. “Miss Kojima Haruna, could you please stand up.”
“H-Hai” Haruna instantly stand up.
“Miss Kojima, I’m going to be your History teacher. My name is Watanabe Mayu, yoroshiku onegaishimasu” The young teacher gave a small smile and bows to Haruna.
“Yoroshiku onegaishimasu.” Haruna bows in return, feeling a bit nervous towards the young teacher.
“After this class, you can copy the notes of your classmates and I’ll also give a brief background on today’s lesson so you can catch up.” The young teacher said with a straight face.
“Hai” Haruna said.
“You may now take your seat.” The young teacher said as she took a chalk starts writing on the board. “Class, take down notes because some of this part is not on the book.”
Thirty minutes had passed and Watanabe-sensei is now discussing the American’s Apollo mission on the moon. Haruna is listening fully and is jotting down notes when she saw the person in front of her is sleeping. The face of the girl is covered by her wavy brown hair and her head is buried in her arms. The young teacher saw the sleeping girl and called her.
“Oshima-san, could you please answer this question?” The young teacher firmly said.
Hearing her name being called by the teacher, the sleeping girl suddenly rose up.
“HAI” The sleeping girl said in a loud voice.
“Okay, what did Neil Armstrong first said when he landed on the moon?” The young teacher said.
“Umm, let me see…” The now awake girl taps her head with her finger as she tries to come up with an answer.
She places her left hand on her waist and her right fist up in the air and said “To infinity and beyond.”
A burst of laughter erupted from the class as they heard her answer and even Haruna gave a small chuckle. The class is trying to contain their laughter as they can see Oshima still imitating Buzz Lightyear.
Oshima continues to pose for a few seconds and smiles in triumph as she sees her class is enjoying her little joke.
“Nice try Oshima-san. It was a close” Watanabe-sensei gave a small smile. “But next time, don’t sleep in my class.”
“Hai~” Oshima said gleefully.
Another thirty minutes had passed and 2nd period is now over. 3rd period came in a breeze and it is now time for their twenty-five minute break.
Haruna held her lunch tray in the cafeteria and spots an empty table, and then she places her tray at the table and sat down. The cafeteria is a bit loud from the numerous students chatting and eating that didn’t notice a girl stand in front of her.
“Hey, your Haruna right?” A small girl with a big ribbon said. Beside her is a tall slim girl with a slightly pale face.
“Yes” Haruna is a bit shock from the sudden voice.
“We’re in the same class together, my name is Takahashi Minami but you can call me Takamina.” The girl with the big ribbon said.
“I’m Matsui Rena and you can also call me Rena.” The tall girl shyly said.
“Can we sit here?” Takamina said.
“S-Sure” Haruna gave them a small smile.
“How’s the school treating you so far?” Takamina said as she sat across Haruna while Rena sat beside her.
“Um, it’s fine” Haruna said as she shyly took a small bite from her melon pan. When it come to meeting strangers, she feels awkward around them. She doesn’t know what to say and what to do. Back in her old school, when her friends are talking to someone she doesn’t know, she’ll just smile and listen quietly to her them talk and that is why she has some difficulty making new friends.
“By the way, you are seating beside me in class just so you know and if you need anything, don’t hesitate.” Takamina said, cozying up to Haruna.
“And you can borrow Rena’s notes if you like. I would offer mine but some parts are missing” The small girl scratch the back of her head in embarrassment. “Rena here is sort of the class honor student.”
“That’s not entirely true, but you can borrow my notes. I’ll give it to you after class.” The tall girl gave a modest smile.
“Thank you so much” Haruna bowed deeply to the two girls, showing gratitude.
“Don’t need to be casual, we’re all friends here. The short girl said.
“Attention students” A voice in the intercom can be heard clearly inside of the school.
“It has come to my attention that SOME students are pulling various pranks in this school. But THESE students had also pulled a stunt outside, for example, MY house. These students had thrown rotten eggs at my house, and I would like to know who they are. Your punishment will be taken lightly if you confess your crime and if any student has information about this matter, please step forward. That is all” The man in the intercom said in frustration as he ended the broadcast.“Probably the Pranksters” Takamina said as she chew on her sandwich.
“The Pranksters?” Haruna curiously asked Takamina.
“Um, The Pranksters has a status in the school. They have been called that because they pull lame pranks around the school.” The small girl said in disgust. Then suddenly a young girl wearing a sweet smile sat beside Takamina.
“Don’t be like that Takamina” the young girl said as she places her tray at the table.
“Whatever Acchan, they’re still lame to me.” Takamina angrily bit her sandwich.
“You’re just mad cause of what happen last year.” Acchan said as she pokes the angry girl in the cheeks.
Haruna look at the new comer with confusion as the short girl brush Acchan’s hand away.
“They pulled a prank at Takamina last year during PE.” Acchan turns to the silent Haruna.
“They took her clothes when she was showering at the gym’s washroom and they replace it with kiddie clothes; a blue jean jumpsuit, a red Snoopy T-shirt and green crocs. All of those are in kiddie size and surprisingly, it fit her well.” Acchan happily tells the short girl’s misfortune to Haruna.
“I remember that, Takamina wore those the whole day.” Rena laughs a bit as she recalls the event and Acchan joins in with a burst of laughter. “I think I have a picture of it at my computer.”
“It’s not funny.” The short girl said as she covers Acchan’s mouth with her hands. She can still remember that unlucky day and she has been regularly been teased by it. She have to admit that she lack at the height department but still, she doesn’t want to reminded.
“And you still wore your ribbon, you really look like a kid.” Acchan can’t stop her laughter and tries to push Takamina away.
“Stop it you two.” Takamina growled, unpleased by the constant teasing by her two friends.
“But you are so cuuute.” Acchan giggled, pinching the short girl’s cheek.
Haruna quietly looks at the three girls laughing as the short girl screams in pain, she can’t help but grin as she eats her melon pan. Acchan taking notice of the girl across her smiling at them, let go of the screaming Takamina and face her.
“Hi, sorry to intrude. I’m Maeda Atsuko from 3-A. Rena, Takamina and I used to classmates last year. Yoroshiku” Acchan beamed a bright smile towards Haruna and place her right hand for her to shake.
“I’m Kojima Haruna. Please to meet you.” Haruna shook the young girl’s hand firmly with a slightly friendly smile.
Seeing how the three girls approached her, Haruna was a bit happy, but as soon she remembers her friends back at Saitama, she puts her head down and slightly frowns. Thinking how her friends would constantly tease and laugh with each other, she suddenly feels homesick.
Taking notice of the Haruna’s mood change, Acchan feels bad and tries to lift her spirits.
“Hey Haruna, cheer up. I’m sure you would like here, especially the Pranksters are around.”
Haruna tilts her hear in confusion, not really knowing what young woman means.
“The Pranksters are kinda cool, they give the people a reason to laugh even in hard times. I know that the adults are really annoyed by them but still, they make the school a good place to be.” The young woman said as she sips her juice.
“Well, I disagree.” Takamina let out and crosses her arms. She always thought they are a bunch of trouble makers and disrupter of peace.
“Now, let me tell me more about them.” Acchan ignores the short girl as Takamina groaned in disgust.
“Let’s start with the youngest, Matsui Jurina. She is the only first year student out of the group, and she is currently dating Rena.” Acchan said and glance at Rena. Upon hearing the word ‘dating Rena’, her face turns red.
“No I’m not.” Rena quickly denied it. “I’m only her tutor.”
“Why would Jurina need a tutor?”Takamina added. “Jurina is the smartest out of the first year. Both of just needed an excuse so you can see each other.”
“It’s not like that.” Rena waves her hands as she denied the accusation but the tip of ears turn pink.
“Moving on, we have Minegishi Minami but everyone calls her Miichan. We have the same class and if you can see a red double-door pickup truck in the parking lot, that’s her’s”. Acchan said as she points towards the parking lot. “She’s a car enthusiast and usually drives around town with them. She is also the one I’m closest to. ”
“But Miichan has the same personality as Yuko” Takamina pointed out. “They both chase around the girls here and normally hit on every girl they see.”
“And that brings us to Oshima Yuko.” Acchan said and turns back to Haruna. “You have met her, right? She’s in the same class as you.”
Haruna just nod to Acchan, remembering the sleeping girl in class.
“Yuko is like the second in command of the group. Making weird faces and imitations are her forte.” Acchan plays with her food as she talks about Yuko. ”During the school talent show, she imitates how body builders pose. The whole auditorium was bursting in laughter because of that.”
Haruna laugh a bit as she imagines Yuko doing funny faces just like in History class. She has to admit, Yuko is indeed a funny person.
“And last but not the least, Shinoda Mariko of 3-C. “Acchan said confidently. Just as she said that, Rena and Takamina turn their attention to Acchan.
“A fool leader among the fools for she never take anything seriously. She can turn the simplest thing into something fun, sort of an easy-going type of person.”
“Which just means, she’s trouble” Takamina added as she glances at both Acchan and Haruna. “Haruna, if ever you saw them, ignore them.”
“Come on, Takamina. I’m friends with Miichan and she’s a good friend.”Acchan said.
“I’m okay with Miichan, Jurina and even Yuko but Mariko is the one you should watch out.” Takamina lean back at her seat. “She is nothing but trouble.”
Takamina has a bit of a rivalry with Mariko. She knows she’s the one who took her cloths as she saw Mariko dashing out of the washroom with a childish laugh. After that incident, Mariko always calls Takamina ‘midget’ and this is the start of their ‘battle’. Acchan thinks their rivalry is rather silly.
“Let it go, it’s a thing of the past. Let bygones be bygones.” Acchan puts an arm around the short girl.
“No way” Takamina removes Acchan’s arm. “Could we change the topic? I don’t want to waste time talking about that Mariko.”
“Don’t mind Takamina here, she’s still bitter about it.”Acchan turns to Haruna.
“Hey, do you want to hang out after school?”Acchan asked eagerly.
Haruna really feels grateful about their offer and kindness but remembers something. She can see the eager eyes of Acchan, Rena and Takamina as they wait for her answer.
“Um, I can’t. My dad will pick me up after school.” Haruna mumbled out.
“Oh, maybe some other time. We can show you around here, do some shopping, eat at cafes or hang around at my house.” Acchan offered. She wanted Haruna to feel welcome, the feeling of being all alone was something no one has to feel. Takamina sense what Acchan is doing, wrote their number on a napkin and place it at the table.
“Here, so we can schedule it or you just want to talk, give us a call.” Takamina gave a bright smile.
Haruna is thankful for the offer even though she just move here, they are making her feel accepted. She is starting to warm up to them and look forward to it.
“Thank you.” Haruna beamed a smile towards the three girls across her.
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Meanwhile, laughter filled the empty football field as a group of friends spend their break.
“Did you see the look at his face?” A girl with a bento filled with gyoza said. She picks up a piece and happily eats it in one bite.
“Jurina is pretty amazing setting the firecracker, how did you do that?” Another girl said as she tries to secretly take a gyoza from the other girl. The other girl seems to notice it, quickly moves away.
“It was simple enough, but I won’t tell you.” Jurina said as she cheerfully smiles at Yuko. Yuko a bit gloom for being denied a gyoza, remembers something interesting about the house they prank on.
“Oh, that reminds me. The owner of that house just move here right, the Kojima residence?” Yuko said.
“A new transferee student showed up at my classroom. Her name is Kojima Haruna. She might be the daughter of that man.” Yuko informed them.
“Man, she’s so sexy. If you could see her figure, and those two rou-.“ Yuko move her hands as she tries to shape a body.
“Get your mind out of the gutter, Yuko.” A girl stops Yuko’s though. Yuko paused as the girl who stop her eats her curry.
“Nee Mariko, I’ve been meaning to ask you this, when we’re going to the principal’s house, have you had been looking at that girl?” Yuko said as she points her spoon at Mariko. “Care to explain it.”
“Huh, definitely NO. “ Mariko scoffed at Yuko. But the truth is, she has been thinking about that girl ever seen she saw her stand in the pavement. She was actually happy to know her name and to know that she is around the school.
“Oooo…” Jurina and Miichan chorus as they stare at Mariko. Mariko just rolled her eyes grumpily.
“Anyways,” Yuko averts the topic away as she can see that Mariko is not going to admit it any time soon. “How’s detention going for you?”
“The annoying principal is being a pain, he’s making me mop the gym’s floor, send out paper work around school and clean his office.” Mariko complained as she tells her what she was doing the whole morning.
“That’s tough.” Miichan pats Mariko’s back as she comforts her friend. While Miichan was busy, Yuko has successfully taken a handful of gyoza from Miichan’s bento. Yuko silently celebrates her victory as she pumps her fist in the air. Jurina watches the scene in front of her, smiled quietly.
“Maybe, I’ll sneak off later and sleep on the rooftop. I’m exhausted.” Mariko puts her arms at her friend’s shoulder.
“Are you sure you’re going to sneak to go to the rooftop or to my classroom?” Yuko tease Mariko.
“S-S-Shut up.” Mariko took a chopstick and threw it at the laughing Yuko who dodge Mariko’s attack.
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Class has resume and everyone went back to their respective class room. After 10 minutes in class, the intercom went up.
“Kojima Haruna from Class 3-B, please proceed to the Guidance Counselor’s office. Thank you” Haruna stands up from her seat and glance at Takamina beside her.
“It’s on the 3rd floor.” Takamina informed her. “Don’t worry about it, they’re just going to evaluate you or something.”
Takamina smiled and Haruna gave a small nod in return before walking towards the door.
Haruna went up the stairs and looked at every door but she can’t find it, she has been walking around aimlessly around the corridors seemingly lost. She let out a deep sign as she walks from door to door and had reached the end of the hall. At the end, there is another stair. Haruna was beginning to be frustrated, climb towards the stair. Reaching the end, she opened the door and revealed the blue sky. It seems she had reached the rooftop. She looks around the huge space and was surprise to see a figure standing at the edge. It appears to be a tall girl with short brown hair.
“Um, excuse me.” Haruna called out but the girl doesn’t seem to hear her. Haruna walks closer so and called out again.
“E-Excuse me.” The tall girl notices someone calling and turns towards the voice.
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Hahahah finally they've met. What would happen now?
Thanks for reading hope you like it.
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