Walking into the classroom was like swimming from a pond to a sea. There were so many students. Each Student had a single seat with their names carved on it. I searched for my name on the seats and thankfully, I got one of the best seats. The seat beside the window and in the last column. I was glad. Still, my seatmate didn't reach yet. I was yet to have a proper conversation with anyone from this school. I was lowkey worried about whether I could make any friends or not. I don't even understand how DO people make friends? It's just so complicated and stuffs. Anyway, not long after glancing here and there I heard shuffling and clanking sounds which made me turn towards the origin of the sound.
"This is one unappreciated encounter, I suppose?" that one cold-hearted girl appeared before me and spatted out those hurtful words. I don't really care, because the feeling is mutual.
" No, this IS an unappreciated encounter " I attacked back her words. BACK. Yes, I tried to be a little cold here, rather sassy but I didn't have a choice, did I?
She didn't reply. Surprising. And she sat down with a book in her hand, reading those lined up words.
Then I noticed the real deal. I saw that scarlet haired girl sitting in front of that cold-hearted girl. I don't know her name. Never thought that she would be a First year. Well even if it was like that, didn't even occur in my mind, that she would be in the same class as me, CLASS-D. I wanted to know her name.
No, not because I was interested in her or anything. It just seems she might be, a little different from others.
Well, the girl beside me is definitely very different. She is the type to speak her mind. Also rude to be honest.
When Self- introduction started, which was led by a guy named Hirata Yousuke. A guy most likely to be the leader of the class along with being popular within some time. Girls started first. Another coincidental situation, the cute girl who helped on the bus, happens to be a classmate of mine.
"Hello everyone, the name is Kushida Kikyou. I want to be friends with everyone in school. Nice to meet you." she said with a cheerful smile and clasped her hands together.
"This is time waste..." the girl beside me, whose name I learned after crossing a huge mountain was Horikita Suzune. Also, that self eccentric guy from the bus was in this class. Guess...coincidence really happens! His name was Koenji Rokusuke.
After many students, it was finally time for the Scarlet haired girl. I was curious. I kept my hand under my chin while had support on the table as my eyes wandered around her figure.
She quietly stood up. Trust me or not but upon her standing, the whole class started to get quiet. What an aura. Interesting. Once the classroom was silent she started speaking. Listening to her is good for the ears. She must've been in the Broadcast Club.
"Hi everyone, I am Erza Wistaria, I am half-Japanese. I do speak English but a little bit of Japanese. I came from Germany. I hope to get along with everyone. And please call me Erza. With that, I'll end my Introduction. Thank you."
With that, she sat down. She introduced herself in full English. Was she trying to impress others? But she did say she was half-Japanese, well that explains. So its Erza Wistaria, huh? That's a cool name for a girl. Not girly, not too manly. Impressive.
Suddenly Hirata called me to do my Introductory speech. I was so caught up in my own thoughts that I didn't even prepare what to say. I hesitated but I noticed those emerald eyes on me. I calmed myself down. To be honest, she didn't exactly turn a whole towards me. I would say she tilted her head towards my direction with her eyes on the edge to look at me. She kept her guard on.
"I am Ayanokouji Kiyotaka, um...well-- nice to meet you all...um...I don't have any particular hobbies or interests....uh...but I am looking forward to getting along with you?"
I said it. I am done. A high school life with no friends. Great. And what's with me 'looking forward to getting along with you?' whats with the question mark!? I was tensed. But my expressionless face wouldn't even show that. Perhaps I am glad I am UNIQUE. Damn but That was embarrassing at least in front of her.
I suddenly went out of my dreamland and saw that everyone in the class started clapping.
"Hey! Erza! Your voice is fab!!! "
"Damn...I love your attitude?"
"Man you are cool!!"
Different types of comments were reaching out to her. Especially from Boys. I didn't really comment on anything. Though I did like her voice. Weird. Do I have a voice fetish or something? Neither she hyped about her compliments nor acted anything unnecessary. She just sat there quietly while nodding her head as a Thank You to the compliments. Guess she was already popular. Not to mention, no one noticed me. Of course, with an introduction like mine, who would even try to say anything back? If it was me, I would surely do the same thing to 'Me'.
I saw the girl whose name I learned was to be Erza, turn towards my direction?
"So, your name is Kiyotaka, right?" She asked. Well, before I could even answer her question, everyone started to clap. For Me.
"Hey, Ayanokouji, lets get along with each other.", Hirata spoke.
"Yes, I look forward to being acquaintances with you! I'll be happy to be your friend!!" Kushida exclaimed.
"Uh...Yea same here..." I spoke out not too timidly, of course. Did she turn everyone's attention to me? Purposely? While I glanced in her direction, I saw her looking at her mobile.
"Well, I guess it wasn't anything like that..." I thought. I wasn't disappointed or glad about it either. Guess I was neutral. Yes. Neutral.
But why then she asked me the question? Maybe she doesn't like attention? Looking at her, it could be the case. She liked to be alone.
Long after that, everyone was in their usual self. Horikita along with another troubled student named Sudou Ken. He is having a thing for Basketball and is trying to aim for becoming a pro. That is impressive for a First-Year student like us.
Most of us don't even know what to do in future or what we want to become at last. But for the case of Sudou, it is not like that. He knows what he needs to do and is trying to get hold of it.
I wonder what Horikita and Erza's ambition is. Well, not like I am interested, but yea, knowing about it won't do any harm, right? But for me, its nothing ambitious, it's pretty normal or so. So would not even talk about it.
Erza was also reading a novel I guess? She definitely is beautiful without a doubt. But is a little distant. She keeps her guard up. Of course in a competitive school like this, we all should. But looking at our class it looks just like any other class. And Horikita who was beside me was, as usual wearing a cold face, as if everyone is dirt and doesn't deserve her time.
I definitely not looking forward to being co-operative with her, but who cares. As long as I am in this school till I graduate, I need to be friendly with the classmates. Not to mention, this Horikita, if she doesn't say anything unnecessary that is. Also, I would like to be acquaintances with Erza too. If she is interested that is.
A pinkish haired girl, definitely dyed, went to Erza. She noticed her and gave her a slight smile. SLIGHT. But not a fake one. Her expression was warm. Does she know that girl? As long as I remember...That pink-haired girl's name is Sakura...Sakura...Yea Sakura Airi. Not that I remember everyone's names though only some of them.
Suddenly the teacher came Chabashira Sae. She told us about this school and stuffs and also how it regulates and all. She gave us our StudentID Cards, which can also be used as Credit cards. Upon giving 100,000 points as credits where 1 point equals 1 Yen, the whole class got mixed emotions. Some were overwhelmed, some were confused, some can't believe it.
As for me, I had a neutral expression, yes I am expressionless. Cant help. I was shocked though, of course, for high school student it was too much, above all its gonna renew periodically. There must be some kind of criterion for them to spend such an interest in these points 'free' to the students. Anyway, I am gonna check my expenditure for the better. Don' wanna take any chances.
I kind of wanted what reaction Erza and Horikita gave. To my surprise. Rather than faking that 'surprise' Horikita was all good with the way it was but I think she had a doubt of WHY?
On the contrary, Erza had a smirk on her face. Was she amused by this point System? Or did she knew what we need to do for getting such a favour? And Wow. She has expressions unlike me. How did I even think she might be like me? Yea. I thought somewhere, maybe she was like me. Guess its not that. Well, I don't know for now, YET.
Lets see what the future holds for us anyway.