Ciotadelpcia was a city of economics and royalty. It was one of the most advanced countries in the world—a city of money. Now, in the corner of this little money land was a city called Hokadowa under Sector 4's-Point E. It was a standardized city filled with buildings upon buildings.
On its upper corner was Natsume High School. A school for the academic gymnasts. It wasn't the brightest school but it wasn't the worst either. It stayed top 8 in the overall ranking of schools so it still carried some fame.
Most students that goes here was smart of the smartest. They wore pink skirts and white blouse for girls and a blue gakuran for boys. It was a co-education institution that promotes the equality between men and women. As an academic school this school entirely supports all academic advances that each student makes so they really lack the manpower and spotlight that a sports oriented school has. Through the past years this school had lost its spark. Unless they are the cream of the top, dual-ace school like Lutherium Science University that holds the top position, they could only continue to pray more.
The number 1 reason why Natsume became 8th in their ranking was because of the students they had for the past years. Most students under Natsume high School couldn't be bothered by anything else that does not meet their eyes.
It was a school for smart and genius students who knew every subject at the back of their hand but the expected competition between pears is nonexistent. The energy for competition has dwindled down in the last 14 years that the fearsome Natsume High School of before cannot be found but instead has become an old lazy cat with claws hidden.
Today was an unusual day for Natsume high school students, it was far from their lazy day in school because today was their school sports day so each student and clubs were busy and aside from that there was a special visit from the number 1 rank school—Lutherium Science Academy due to the school exchange program.
The school exchange program was passed by the Board of Education to help each school develop efficiently. It was a project that aims to guide students in becoming sufficient and active in regards to their own school, and of course other schools as well, and society as a whole.
The Dean could only hope that with this visit an exchange of ideas would occur, and a spark of might could inspire his dear students to start thriving. It was a hard task being the Dean for the past years and watching his dear school become what it was now. So he will really do his best and make the most out of this visit.
Moxxi turned around. His light blond hair flutters in each move. The construction of Natsume High School was plain and boring. It was outdated and some facilities were lacking equipment as well. Not like their well equipped and high-end classrooms in Lutherium Science University. It feels as though he was visiting a third rate school.
Both Deans were still sharing their ideas, and laughter would echo behind him. The rest of his group had their own world with their phones.
"I'm currently in Natsume High everyone! I'm sorry I didn't tell you guys yesterday. It's a school activity and Dean forbade us from saying anything." Lochu said while waving at his fans from his live stream. It was full of hearts and he look really pitiful. Lochu was a famous game streamer he had thousands of fans. He started introducing everyone.
Then came Moxxi's turn—
"This is Moxxi! You sure will be familiar to him! His the youngest Sahara heir! Moxxi! Say 'hello'. We're friends so its fine!" Lochu jumped a little bit and hook his arm on Moxxi's neck forcing Moxxi to crouch down to Lochu's height then awkwardly wave at the camera that was too close to his liking.
"Ah? Should I move the camera? Ok. Ok. Wait." Lochu asked his fans who said 'yes'. He extended his camera stick and asked everyone to say their 'hellos' everyone lightly did so.
Moxxi on the other hand moved away that he was right in front of the Deans. There was a loud voice coming from somewhere. So when he asked the question: "Say.. what event is happening right now?" He look back as the Dean of Natsume High School answered him.
"Ah. Student Sahara, I'm sure it's the debate. Today we are celebrating our school's sports day so this day is for the students. Let's go this way. I'll guide you to the venue."
Everyone followed.
Natsume High School was smaller in comparison to Lutherium Science University. From afar Moxxi could see a single outdoor court where the debate is currently being held, it was so different from their two indoor courts.
"Bringing back the death penalty is crime against the royalty. It was the leniency of King Leo the seventh that we are able walk freely. Death penalty is against the morality of humans. Many issues would arise if we raise back death penalty. For one, what if the someone is wrongly accused and was sentenced to death, would their deaths even have meaning? The legislative is...."
The debate went on. The Dean of Natsume High School arranged everyone to their chairs. There were a total of 8 visitors, including Moxxi, Lochu and the Dean of Lutherium Science University.
Many of the students had divided attention due to the new faces that they were seeing. Each fawned over as they look at the familiar and unfamiliar face, especially Lochu's fans who didn't expect he would be here.
All of the students of Lutherium were tall and athletic. Even though Lutherium has 'Science' in it and sounded like a thorough academic school, it was most famous for their sports division. Most of the current visitors were from the said division. They were here to observe and propose an intellectual exchange.
The intellectual exchange was a yearly school activity where students of each school are sent to another school for exchange. It benefits both schools since it will point out what they lack and need to improve individually.
There were servings of cookies on the table that Moxxi couldn't help getting a piece. It was crunchy and delicious. He gazes below the podium. The topic for the debate was about 'Death penalty harmful to the society or not,' it was currently the affirmative side. He didn't really want to be bothered by this issue at all. He had enough from his brother's musing about it. Gazing around made him understand Natsume High School better. The ambiance was calming and full of nature. It was evident with thier forrest style landscape. He could see a lush garden from afar.
"Ah, we really cultivated that garden so that the students could rest if they ever need too. We take pride in the minds of well rested students. As they say, 'the mind that slumbers, is fresh with ideas.'""
Moxxi glanced at the Dean of Natsume when he heard him say that. Then he noticed a dark haired youth walk towards the Dean. He was wearing a neat blue gakuran uniform with a red arm band, written in bold letters was 'council'. So, Moxxi thought: he must be part of the student council.
"Tycen, what do you need?" There was a hint of pampering on Natsume Dean's voice. As if he was looking at a grandson rather than a student. His eyes were twinkling in delight as he gazed at Tycen.
Moxxi couldn't help picking up on this and took a double look at the student. He had a dainty face and a small pointed nose. He was slender with a scholarly air around him. There was also a very eye catching beauty mark near his mouth. With his neat uniform, he looked very pleasing to the eyes.
"After the chess club's game will be the awarding. Dean, you'll be in charge for the closing ceremony." The Dean of Natsume laughed.
"I see. Mm. How about Sir Rome doing the honor since you are here?" Lutherium's Dean named Gilbert shook his head.
"Won't it be a bother? I haven't prepared anything at all, Jose." He spoke to Natsume's Dean named Jose while stroking his van dyke moustache.
Tycen smiled. "There's no worries Dean, we already prepared a speech, if you want you can read it and see if its good." Tycen gave a folded paper to Sir Gilbert.
"Mmm. This writing is good. Who made this?"
"Our secretary made the speech." Tycen replied promptly.
"I see. With this, then I wont mind doing the speech. It's okay, Mr. Tycen." Tycen nodded.
Moxxi watched this take place. He stared so much that Tycen seemed to notice his gaze and thus met his gaze. Moxxi's eyes constricted. Those dark blue eyes that glowed like sapphire gems seemed to ignite something in his heart. A pain squeezed from his head and he couldn't help but frown painfully. Tycen had also went away.
"Are you alright?" Lochu who saw the pain etched on Moxxi's face couldn't help but ask. By this time he had placed his phone on the table facing the venue. So that his fans could also participate and watch the debate.
Moxxi nodded and excused himself from the group. He asked one of the students where could be the comfort room and headed straight to it. He sighed as he washed his face with water. The pain in his head was throbbing, his lips paled from the sudden migraine he was having. It was such a curious incident that made him remember Tycen's striking blue eyes. He was confident that he had not met this person before but the strange familiarity he was feeling couldn't be denied. Those sapphire eyes seemed to scream at him that he was entirely missing on... Then the exact person entered.
The youth was watching his hand diligently. His gaze must have been too piercing for Tycen to look at him through the mirror and meet his gaze the second time. His heart beat pounded with a thump! Then the strange headache was back again.
Moxxi frowned but said, "Hi..I'm... I'm Moxxi from Lutherium."
Tycen looked up from his hand washing and smiled. His canine teeth fully showing. "Hello. I'm Tycen. Natsume's student council President." His voice was soft and calm. As if he was singing from his diaphragm.
The two shook hands. Then Tycen's eyes flashed with amusement.
"It's a bit awkward to stand here and exchange pleasantries. Are you going back? Let's go back together?" Moxxi nodded.
The two walked in silence. Shoulder to shoulder. Moxxi noticed that Tycen was a head smaller than him, with a small shoulder width and thin arms. He couldn't believe that a man could be so...small—at all. It was such a big contrast to what he normally sees because men in Lutherium are athletes, so most of them had builds, they were even those from muscle club that were bigger than him.
When they rounded the corner they heard voices fighting.