"Buzz…Buzz…Buzz…Buzz," rang an alarm clock on a May Friday morning.

The alarm rang, demanding the awakening of the room's occupants.

"Ugh…Dammit, I guess it's time to get up," a young man groaned in Japanese.

The young man threw off his sheets and got out of bed before glancing around the room. The room was about 200 square feet (18.5 square meters) and had the distinct presence of being clean, yet well lived in. There were 2 desks next to each-other, in front of two beds, with a 48 inch flat screen TV resting on a stand between them. A Game-station 5 was still on, with Immortal Combat 11 playing in the background. There were two nightstands between both the beds as well as a window between them. One thing's for sure, this is the room of a pair of college students. There was another full sized bed next to the young man's as well as the distinct presence of a snoring buffoon of a roommate.

"Hey man, wake up. It's like 10 in the morning, we don't wanna be late!" yelled the youth in Japanese as he turned off the alarm.

"Hmm…Hmm," snored the idiotic childhood friend.

"Ugh. Alright then I'll just tell Miko that you didn't want to see her today," the youth said loudly, switching to fluent English, with a smirk.

"Wha…What. I'm up, I'm up!" said the dork, in American English, as he rose from his slumber.

The youth that rose from the bed was impressive to say the least. He had white skin and curly blonde hair that looked well kept even after just getting out of bed. He had kind blue eyes that seemed to be gazing into a brighter future. He was 19 years old. He had well sculpted features as well as a slim but fit build visible to anyone who saw him. However, the young man's impressive aura was utterly ruined by the disappointing goofy look on his face. This was Alex Grayson, the second occupant of this room.

"Damn, Shiro what time is it?" asked the handsome yet disappointing youth as he got out of bed. He stood 180 cm tall (5'11).

"10:05. We've got 45 minutes before we have to meet the girls. I'm gonna go hit the shower," stated the youth as he walked to the bathroom connected to the suite. There were two sinks, two showers, and two toilets separated by a divider in this bathroom.

After the young man entered the bathroom he splashed water on his face before looking at his reflection in the mirror.

There stood a young Japanese man, 19 years old, 172 cm tall (5'7) with black hair flowing down to the nape of his neck. He had deep dark brown eyes that seemed to be looking far away. He had a slim build with slightly toned muscles. His facial features were average, maybe a bit above average, and he had no signs of facial hair. This was Toshiro Ryumori.

Toshiro sighed after gazing at his reflection in the mirror and then proceeded to brush his teeth.

"Man, It's already the end of 2nd year. I wonder how Kaa-san, Tou-san, and Yui are doing. I haven't called in a few days," he mused as he spat into the sink.

"I'll call later today, hopefully I can get home for the summer to see them. Alex and Miko will probably be going home too. Maybe our families can have a group vacation," Thoughts like these continued until Toshiro left the shower.

Just as Toshiro exited the shower Alex came out of the opposite shower.

"That was a quick shower. Aren't you afraid of Miko hating you if you smell bad," Toshiro quipped good-naturedly.

"I definitely don't wanna hear advice about women from you, smartass,"

Alex clapped back.

Toshiro's expression visibly darkened at that statement.

"Sorry man, I guess it was too early in the morning for that," Alex apologized with an embarrassed look on his face.

"Nah, just forget about it," Toshiro said as he waved off the comment.

The two students proceeded to get dressed on their sides of the bathroom before leaving the dorm suite.

Toshiro wore a navy blue sweatshirt with gray 10 inch shorts and a pair of flip flops. Alex wore a green t-shirt with black skinny jeans and a pair of green sneakers.

The two friends exited the honors dorm hall and proceeded towards the university bus station, making jabs at each other all the while.

As the two neared the bus stop, Alex asked, "So are you still on the medical track?"

"Yup. Everything else just seems kinda boring," Toshiro replied lazily.

"Haha. Why'd I even ask? You've wanted to be a doctor since we were kids. That tunnel vision is probably why women hate you" Alex joked.

"Screw you! What about you! You're still going for Optical Physics so you can take over your dad's Co., right? Or are you looking at another field, again? That indecisiveness is why Miko walks all over you!" Toshiro growled back with a smirk.

"Pfft...haha" the two laughed at each other as they approached the bus stop.

They had made it just in time. The University shuttle bus screeched as it came to a stop around the curb.

There was a distinct university logo on the side of the bus. It said, the International University of Science, Technology, and Arts.

The International University is an institution based in Switzerland, founded by the United Nations as a way of fostering international cooperation among future leaders. Only the best and brightest were given the opportunity to attend this university. Toshiro and Alex are two such people. In fact they are the number 3 and 7th ranked students of the 2nd year class of 500 students.

The two buddies climbed onto the bus while grinning like idiots.

Two other people were sitting at the back of the bus looking at Toshiro and Alex with exasperated expressions.

It was Fumiko Kizaki and Yi Choon Hee. The 1st and 5th ranked students.

Fumiko was a gentle looking girl with a small build. She stood 167 cm (5'6) with long ebony hair that flowed down her back. She had hazel eyes with soft Japanese facial features. She wore a dark green spring parka with a black t-shirt underneath. She also had on a pair of blue skinny jeans that accentuated her slight curves.

Next to her was Choon Hee, an energetic South Korean girl with an athletic body. She stood 175 cm tall (5'8) with muscular thighs and a slim, well balanced figure. She had cute black shoulder length hair and smokey grey eyes. She wore a white sweater tucked into a pair of blue short shorts.

They were both 19 years old.

"Morning, you guys," Choon Hee said in impeccable english.

"Yo"

"Sup," said the two dudes.

"So, what's the name of this cafe again," asked Toshiro as he and Alex sat down.

"It's called Boreal Cafe. It's supposed to be one of the best cafes here in Switzerland," Fumiko said excitedly.

"I'm just glad to get a bite to eat before class. What the hell is the point of that extra Modern Physics lecture!" quipped Alex exaggeratedly.

"Pfft…Haha," the girls giggle reflexively.

"I guess they just want to give us hell as the 10 top dogs. But, at least it's interesting," Toshiro replied nonchalantly.

"Interesting for you, maybe. You damn masochist!!!" Alex yelled loudly.

"Fuck you dude!"

They continued like this until they arrived at the cafe.

Upon reaching Cafe Boreal the group proceeded to sit down, order food, and talk.

Choon Hee, who sat next to Toshiro, brought up a topic.

"Hey, Shiro you started the first episode of Kyoto Avengers like I said, right. It was great, right. Big sis Choon Hee has great taste in anime, right," Choon Hee said with a smug tone.

"Yeah I'll admit it wasn't bad. But I'll never trust you with manga recommendations ever again! Seriously, who the hell recommends BL manga to a guy!" Toshiro said while sipping his coffee and shuddering.

"You'll never be able to understand it if you don't experience it for yourself. The majesty of BL is unmatched by any other genre," Choon He said majestically as if it were fact.

Toshiro stared at her as if he were looking at a strange creature, then asked, "Anyways, what are you two love birds doing for summer break?" desperately trying to change the topic.

"Yeah, what kind of scandalous schemes do you have in store for each other? A debauchery-filled trip to Nude Beach. A sexy slow-life in the mountains? Or maybe, a lustful laze around in a resort hotel?" Choon Hee blurted out in an exaggerated manner.

"Shut it perv," Toshiro snapped.

Fumiko ignored their nonsense and said, "We were both planning on just returning to Tokyo to see our parents,"

"Yeah, we can't let you waste away all your break like a loser," Alex said jokingly, with a friendly grin.

Fumiko elbowed him in the stomach in response.

"Kah…What I meant was, maybe our families could go on a group getaway. It'll help take your mind off stuff," Alex corrected while catching his breath.

"Huh…You guys are a couple of busybodies," Toshiro sighed with a slightly regretful smile.

At that moment, the bell on the door to the cafe rang, causing the group to look towards the source of the noise.

Then two women that could only be described as a perfect Yin and Yang walked into the cafe.

It was Irina Orlov and Daksha Anand. The 6th and 8th ranked students of the university.

Irina was a tall Russian beauty, standing 178 cm (5'10). She was 20 years old. She had shoulder length platinum blonde hair tied back with a dark blue ribbon. She had a slim figure akin to a ballerina but didn't lack attractive curves. She wore a dark blue sweater with a pair of black leggings that complimented her perfect figure. Her crystal blue eyes stopped at Toshiro. Her cool expression slightly wavered and was replaced by a look of surprise.

Next to her was Daksha, an enchanting Israeli girl standing 172 cm (5'7). She was 18 years old. She had wheat colored tanned skin and a pair of large adorable smokey blue eyes you couldn't help but gaze into. She had a slim frame but an undeniably voluptuous body. She had coconut brown hair tied back in a messy ponytail, but this only added to her cuteness. She wore a white polo shirt, it looked as though the chest buttons would burst any second. She also wore a 6 inch black skirt that allowed you to peak at her soft thighs. She stared at Irina, who had stopped talking, with a confused and innocent expression.

"Wha..Wha..What's the matter?" Daksha stuttered confusedly.

Then she followed Irina's gaze. When her eyes stopped on the group of 4 she had an epiphany, "Oh," Daksha said in an enlightened tone.

"Nothing is the matter. We should move; we're getting in people's way," Irina sighed as if she were exhausted.

The cafe was extremely crowded and there were only two tables open. One table for two next to the window and another table for three next to Toshiro and Co.

Irina sighed again as she and Daksha walked towards the table for 3.

Toshiro's expression visibly paled at this action.

Irina sat down gracefully alongside Daksha who hastily plopped down.

From their positions Irina and Toshiro were right next to each other.

Without looking into Toshiro's swimming gaze Irina asked in english with a gentle tone and a slight accent, "Toshi, how have you been?"

There was no disgust, no disdain, only a gentle curiosity that seemed nostalgic.

"I've been doing fine. What about you?" he managed to squeeze out in an ashamed tone as if he were afraid to look into her eyes.

"I've been better," Irina shrugged.

"So…What are the two of you doing here? I don't mean the cafe; I mean the table next to us?" Toshiro questioned cautiously.

"Olli wanted to meet Daksha here and she's afraid of meeting a boy alone," Irina said without any pretense.

"Eek" sounded Daksha in an embarrassed squeak.

"I'm not trying to torture you here. Honestly, if I'm over it at this point, you should be too," Irina said slightly annoyed at Toshiro's sheepish demeanor.

Everyone's mood visibly darkened at the awkward, sorry excuse for a conversation.

Then as if to say this atmosphere was a total lie, a refreshing looking young man entered the cafe.

He had loose, curly, dirty blonde hair with confident green eyes. He stood 180 cm tall (5'11) with a slim build. He had white skin with the well sculpted features of a Brit. He wore a red long sleeved shirt with a pair of 10 inch black shorts and flip flops.

This was Oliver Williams, the 10th rank student.

"Oi, what's this atmosphere," Oliver said oblivious of the previous conversation.

"Nuh…Nothing. Come sit," Daksha said hastily with reddening cheeks.

"Oh…Okay" Oliver said blankly.

When Oliver sat down he put his arm around her shoulder. This caused Daksha to cover her burning face in embarrassment.

"Hey man, what's up?" Toshiro hastily spat out to change the topic.

"Not much, I just wanted to grab a bite with Daksha before the lecture," Oliver stated as he rubbed Daksha's shoulder.

"Oh my, when did this start. Dakky, you vixen, snatching away that pure British boy with your womanly wiles," Choon Hee teased.

"Wha…Wha…What are you talking about? Choon Hee you bully," Daksha squealed with a red face.

"It started about a week ago. This fool confessed in the middle of a lecture hall," Irina said as she glared at Oliver.

"Well…Dakky is like a small animal, if you don't corner her she'll just run away," Fumiko said sagely.

"True,"

"That's a fact,"

"Yup Yup,"

"Fair enough,"

"That was kinda the idea," everyone responded smiling wryly.

"Wha…Wha…Wha…" Daksha mumbled. Her face was so red that you could see the steam coming off her.

This atmosphere persisted up until the end of the meal.

2 hours later at about 2:15…

"Well I guess we better get going," said Toshiro as he sat up.

"Yup, we have 3 hours of torture awaiting us," quipped Alex as he helped Fumiko out of her seat.

The group of 7 was walking relaxedly toward the university bus station when a group of two people exited a nearby breakfast restaurant.

One was tall and one was short. Aside from their brown hair and eyes they shared few visual similarities.

One was a young girl who barely looked to be in her teens. She was about 163 cm tall (5'4) with straight, dark brown, shoulder length hair. She had large, animal-like, dark brown eyes with childish facial features along with a petite body. She wore a yellow sweat shirt that looked too big on her. In fact, it went until just above her knees, which were covered by a pair of black leggings, amplifying the cuteness by a factor of 10.

The other was a tall young man with a muscular build. He had dark brown eyes that seemed to be glaring at the world and dark brown hair in a neat crew cut. He was 182 cm tall (6'1) and had mature facial features. He wore a brown hoodie with slim fit, knee length cargo pants that looked oddly stylish. He had a bored expression that seemed to be permanently stuck on his face.

They were both 19 years old.

These are the Meyer twins. Leni Meyer, the extra lovable, mega genius, super cute, legal loli adored by everyone, and her brother, Leonardo Meyer, AKA, stone-faced Leon, the gentle giant. They're two German students as well as the 2nd and 9th ranked respectively.

Leni's eyes immediately brightened as she rushed over to Toshiro. Leni tackled Toshiro with all her strength, pushing him to the ground. She rubbed her cheeks against his chest and refused to let go.

"Big brother Toshi!" Leni said excitedly.

"Hey Leni, what the fuck is wrong with you!" Toshiro shouted in a daze after being tackled to the ground.

"You haven't come to PLAY with Leni in 2 weeks! I thought that you abandoned Leni!" Leni said in an obviously childish manner.

"What are you, 5!? And don't say things people will misunderstand! Get off me before I throw you off! You damn loli!" Toshiro shouted hurriedly.

"But big brother. Your little brother seems happy. I don't think he wants Leni to leave. I think he wants to play with Leni," Leni said in a mischievous tone with the expression of a little devil.

Suddenly, everyone turned and looked at Toshiro as if they were staring at a dangerous criminal.

Irina's gaze was particularly icy and painful.

"Wha…Wha…guys don't believe her. I haven't done anything to her. She meant videogames. I go to their room to play X-Sphere games!," Toshiro pleaded with a pale face.

Leni covered her face in an act of feigned shyness. "Oh no. Big brother, after all those things you did to me in bed. How could you say that nothing happened? Now I can't get married," Leni said in a fake crying tone.

"Oi, oi. You're not even speaking in the 3rd person anymore. What the hell! Don't touch me there," Toshiro protested.

It was then that Leon approached and grabbed Leni by the scruff of her neck, lifting her off of Toshiro, whose shorts had been halfway pulled down by Leni.

"Sorry bud," Leon said sympathetically with a heavy German accent.

"Hehe. But see, big brother's little brother was happy to see Leni," Leni giggled as she pointed to the slight bulge in Toshiro's crotch.

"Tch. Pervert," Irina clicked her tongue while glaring daggers at her ex-boyfriend.

"Wow, Shiro you were a loli-con the whole time. No wonder you and Irina never did it…OUCH Ah!" yelled Choon Hee as Fumiko gave her a splendid right straight to her solar plexus.

"Anyways, Shiro-kun, pull up your shorts and hurry up. I don't wanna be late," said Fumiko with an icy cold smile.

"Yes ma'am," Toshiro said with slightly teary eyes.

"And Leon…control your horn dog bitch of a sister please," Fumiko said gently while smiling.

Leon broke into a cold sweat and then nodded.

Both men stared at Alex, the boyfriend of such a monster, as if they were staring at a victim.

"Alex, are you a hero?" they both said in unison.

"Hmm, babe did you hear something," asked Fumiko as she hugged Alex's arm with a terrifying smile.

"No, nothing. Just the buzzing of a couple of flies," Alex said stiffly as he was drowning in cold sweat.

The newly formed group of 9 walked to the bus station.

During that time Leni said, "Now that I think about it, the only one we're missing is four-eyes,"

"What are you, 10? You sound like an elementary school bully," Alex quipped.

"No, but she is right. That annoying guy is probably already in the lecture hall," Toshiro said.

"Well, we don't wanna keep your husband waiting," Choon Hee joked mischievously.

"Shut it, pervert," Yelled Alex, Toshiro, Oliver, and Leon as their souls synchronized.

END OF CHAPTER

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Something Extraordinary Happened