Upon having a closer inspection of this guy, he is indeed Sora from No Game No Life. The reason why I couldn't recognize him is that his hairstyle is different from his iconic one, not to mention he's clean and has different clothes.
However, the most major difference why I couldn't recognize is that…where the hell is his sister?
If I remember correctly they have some separation issues, they can't function normally without the other one.
So where is Shiro-
"Nii…"
I heard a voice behind Sora and saw that it was Shiro, who looks different yet the same, to say that she is cute was understatement.
'What in the world is this adorable creature..?' To think such cuteness exists? This should be illegal!
Quickly snapping out of it, as I realized I got the answer to my question, so his sister is indeed here.
Good to know, either way, she was looking at me with such caution, if her face wasn't obvious, her body definitely is, she was tense and so is Sora, however he was better at hiding then his sister.
Knowing their identities, their actions suddenly made sense to me. After all, if I recall correctly, they were victims of bullying.
I wasn't really clear about the bullying Sora and Shiro went through, but it's clear to me that it isn't just normal bullying as they're scared to even go outside traumatized and end up becoming shut-ins.
However, if it's the case, then why are they here? Perhaps they finally find the will to go outside and try studying once more.
But that's very unlikely, the only possible scenario why they're here in this very school is that they're threatened.
Most threats aren't effective and the only one I can think of is that, if they won't go to school, they will be separated as they don't have a guardian.
Either way, knowing all of that doesn't really change my desire for friendship with Sora, in fact I only wanted him to be my friend more.
"It's fine imouto-chan, it's going to be different this time I'm sure of it.." He wasn't trying to hide the fact that he's a bully victim, also his voice may sound confident but beneath it is filled with unconcealed concern about everything.
Shiro wasn't an idiot and immediately saw through Sora's facade, she knew that her brother was only trying to put up a strong image for her, in some way it was comforting.
If I didn't say anything, I feel like I would be left out, so I spoke. "Oh? I didn't realize there's someone behind you, who is this? Your sister perhaps? She called you nii, after all."
Hearing that, it's like he did a complete 180 degree increase from his earlier actions, he proudly answered. "That's right! I'm her awesome nii-san! And she's my super duper adorable imouto-chan!"
Then proudly showing off his sister, with a smile, unlike his earlier act, this one wasn't filled with caution, but instead genuine feelings of pride toward his sister.
To which Shiro becomes a bit embarrassed at her brother's antics.
Either way, I'm inclined to agree that she's adorable, but…..my children are more adorable period!
I'm not based at all, totally.
"She is cute, you have an adorable sister Sora." I replied with an amused smile.
"I know right?!" Sora immediately agrees with my statement.
"Nii…" Shiro became more embarrassed at her brother's shameless actions.
Before they could continue their conversation, the announcement started gaining the trio's attention.
"Well, it seems that it started, either way it was nice meeting you, and I hope we're going to be assigned in the same class, because I want to be your friend, I truly do, well then see you later." After that I left and went toward a more crowded place in front, so that I could probably hear the announcement.
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-Sora-
What a weird person, it was quite obvious that he isn't japanese and the reason why Sora could properly communicate with him, as he had a bad experience with japanese students in general.
"Nii, what do you think about what he said?" His sister asked.
Sora heard her and replied. "I'm not sure imouto-chan, after experiencing bullying multiple times, I'm not sure if I could trust anyone to be our friends anymore…"
Then he thought for a moment and continued. "But..if he's truly different from those guys, then…I wouldn't mind.."
He too wanted a friend, however a true friend that won't betray and backstab you is something hard to find nowadays, as everyone is plastic.
Everyone judges people based on 3 things, your background, your appearance and lastly your social standing.
And Sora just happened to get all of them below-average.
While his sister has 2, since her appearance is different, not below-average by all means.
"Either way, we shall see imouto-chan."
Shiro looks at her brother and decides to follow what he feels is best for them, as his sister it is only natural that they support each other.
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In the end the announcement wasn't anything important, it was just one of those boring speeches. The most important part of the announcement is pointing out which classroom we were assigned.
It was in the massive announcement board outside the gym, after the speech I didn't wait anymore and went directly to the announcement board and started looking for my name and which classroom I was assigned.
I found it and I'm assigned to Class 3-A, to which I have to go toward the teacher who had a 3-A sign cardboard.
It wasn't hard to find, and quickly went there, as I arrived, I realized that I was first.
My adviser for this semester noticed me, and asked. "Did you find your name in my class, young man?"
A woman in her late 40's asked.
I nodded and answered. "That's right ma'am."
Then she smiled and said, "Good, then let's wait for the others to come, you're a foreigner right?"
I mean, it's quite obvious already, but regardless I nodded. "Yes."
"Your japanese is good, it's like you're a local rather than a foreigner."
"I'll take that a compliment ma'am." I replied with a cheeky smile.
My newest adviser, smiles showing some of her wrinkles due to age. "Cheeky brat, and oh that's probably the rest."
I nodded and starred in the same direction as her and saw something that made me smile. "It looks like we're going to be classmates after all."
It was Sora and Shiro, who looked surprised by this unexpected meeting. True, they probably expected to meet me again, they never thought it would be this soon.
"Yeah…this is a surprise…" Sora muttered unsure about this.
While Shiro stayed silent, closely watching me, as if studying me closely, I didn't mind.
Since they're going to be my classmates, I'm happy because at least I know that they're smart.
Sora is a genius, but Shiro? She's an entirely different creature, she's the epitome 'talent' her eidetic memory is on a whole new level, basically she's the perfect human being in most people's minds.
Because computer AI could never beat her, as she could run more simulations scenarios on her head than any modern AI.
If she were a magus, there's no doubt she would be at the top, her genius is frightening honestly, however as off-chart her intelligence is, she's not the wisest.
That's where Sora comes, he completes her flaws and therefore ( ) or 'Blank' was born the perfect duo in the world and possibly in existence.
But that's only the case in games or intelligence based things, but in physical activities?
Almost everyone could beat them, quite easily.
That's why, I'd like to change one major flaw of theirs, so that they can become perfect.
There's nothing more entertaining in my eyes than witnessing the birth of the perfect human being.
Ayakoji can fuck off, he's artificial. But these two are natural.
Either way, all these thoughts are making me more and more like Gilgamesh, starving for entertainment.
"Let's get all along, if someone tries to bully you guys, just tell me and I'll take care of it." I winked knowingly at them, making the two of them become tense.
Oops, maybe it's still too early, but regardless they'd understand that I won't do them any harm and I swear to protect them as I subconsciously think of them as my 'people' and no one messes with what's mine.
After a few minutes of waiting, my new advisor said. "I think it's just you 3, it's time for us to leave-hm?"
"Wait for me!" A familiar voice shouted at our director, as soon as I heard that my back started sweating and I looked at the familiar 'someone' and saw that it was D.
Who was waving in my direction.
Fuck me, I knew this bitch would follow me like a parasite, damn it. Here I thought I could have a temporary peace without her, but it's just wishful thinking.
My new advisor, Sora, Shiro was stunned at her appearance, not surprising really, compared to her appearance in our previous school, this time D didn't hide how beautiful she truly is.
"Did you miss me?" D asked with a teasing smile.
Yep, she's definitely aware and replied with a deadpan expression. "No."
I realized at that moment that I can never escape from this devil in the shape of this attractive woman.
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A/N: When he thought he could get away from D, I don't think so!