Hayami-sensei: alright,I will be starting the lesson shortly but, before we begin the student council president would like to have a word with all of you
Hitomi: good morning everyone, I am here today not only to talk about the welfare of the students of Toshigawa academy but also to Inform you of the positions that are open in the student council. The former student council president, along with the vice president and also our secretary graduated, so now we have these vacant spots in the council. My reason for being here is to inspect each first years to see if they qualify to join the student council. For those who are interested please, write your name here
???: A chance to become a student council member I'll definitely sign up
Naomi: Sachiko why don't you sign up to become a student council member, you definitely have the brain and dedication for it. Sachi?
Sachiko: oh I'm sorry, I zoned out for a bit, what were you saying?
Naomi: are you alright? Ever since we starting attending this school you are always dozing off and that only happens when you have a crush
Sachiko: no I don't
Naomi: are you sure? You have been looking at Kawaguchi for a while now, actually ever since we started school yesterday
Naomi: to be honest, he is cute and he is also intelligent and let's not forget about his talent for basketball
Naomi: I mean even my heart skipped a beat for a second when he was playing
Sachiko: cut it out Naomi (blushes), it's not like that
Naomi: you're actually blushing, you're so cute
Sachiko: Naomi!!
Naomi: I'm just messing with you, calm down
Naomi: so then, are you going to sign up to become a student council member?
Sachiko: it's not like I'm in a club or do sports like you so why not
(Sachiko walks up to the front of the class to write her name)
Yoshida: your name is Takahashi Sachiko right? The girl who ranked second in the entrance exam
Sachiko: yes
Yoshida: I would like to speak with you after school today, meet me in the student council room
Sachiko: okay
Yoshida: thank you all for your time, goodbye
Hayami-sensei: okay, let's get back to the lesson
(School bell rings)
(Wind blows)
(Tetsuo): the breeze up here is quite nice
(Tetsuo): it's been a year since I've played basketball, yet still I was able to score three pointers
(Tetsuo): playing basketball wasn't as fun back then as it was today. It was the only thing that kept me sane through all that darkness , other than my sister
???: Well done assassin number nine , you definitely have potential, I look forward to our dealings with you in the future
(Tetsuo Gasps)
(Tetsuo sees blood on his hands)
(Tetsuo): that's right, I don't deserve this type of life or this freedom, not after what I've done
Nanaho: I see that someone has already found my spot on the roof
Tetsuo: huh?
Nanaho: why are you so surprised? The roof belongs to everyone doesn't it?
Tetsuo: I guess
Nanaho: you're a first year, Tetsuo Kawaguchi am I right?
Tetsuo: yes
Nanaho: to be honest I was really impressed by how you played in that match earlier this morning, you really can play basketball well. You're a talented three point shooter-
Tetsuo: get to the point
Nanaho: (clears throat) , I'm humbly asking you to please join the basketball team, the team needs a player of your caliber to make it to the inter high
Nanaho: it has been the Captain's dream to get there
Tetsuo: sorry but I can't , I have a lot of responsibilities at home
Nanaho: oh I see
Nanaho: how rude of me I didn't introduced myself did i?
Nanaho: my name is Nanaho Fukazawa, I am the coach and manager of the Toshigawa academy's basketball team.
Nanaho: here lets exchange numbers , if you ever change your mind , please contact me
Tetsuo: okay
Nanaho: thank you, see you later
(Tetsuo) : (sighs) well that was awkward
(School bell rings)
(Tetsuo): well it's time for class
Tetsuo: huh?
Yukio: hello, your name is Tetsuo Kawaguchi right? Can I talk to you for a bit
Tetsuo: what do you want?
Yukio: I would like for you to…
Tetsuo: join the basketball team? Your coach and manager came to me like two minutes ago and I already told her that I can't play because I have responsibilities. So could you move out of the way I have a class to get to.
Yukio: wait, before you go I want to ask you something
Tetsuo: and what might that be?
Yukio: which junior high school did you play for?
Tetsuo: I didn't play basketball in junior high
Yukio: oh, I see
Tetsuo: if that's all please excuse me
(Yukio): this guy is quite mysterious, how intriguing
Hamada-sensei: good afternoon class, my name is Shunpei Hamada and I'll be teaching everyone mathematics for the rest of your first years
Hamada-sensei: since it's the second day and I'm a generous teacher, I will not be teaching today
???: let's go!!!
Hamada-sensei: however, I would like to be acquainted with all of you but since you all have introduced yourselves yesterday already you can just stand and tell me your names, so that I can match them with your faces. I would prefer if we started here.
Makoto: My name is Makoto Kurai
Naomi: Naomi Nakamura
Shino: Shino Katsuragi
Noboru: the name is Noboru Takemoto nice to meet you sir
Kiyoe: My name is Kiyoe Ikegami
Rie: Ri..Rie Morioka , it's a pleasure to be acquainted
Ayumi: my name is Ayumi Nishioka , I hope that we can have a spectacular semester this year
Sachiko: My name is Sachiko Takahashi
Tetsuo: Tetsuo Kawaguchi
Asato: Asato Kajiwara
Aoki: Naohiro Aoki
Miyu: my name is Miu Sugiyama
Hamada-sensei: okay that's everyone, I hope that we have a productive semester this time around. Now anyone have any suggestions on what we should do for this session?
Sachiko: we could discuss how you would teach the syllabus and arrange it in an appropriate manner for us to learn efficiently and quickly.
Hamada-sensei: okay, shall we begin the arrangements
Everyone: yes sensei
(School bell rings)
(Makoto): (sigh) he hasn't even started teaching and I was so bored
Shino: hey Makoto
(Makoto): and here comes the other pain
Shino: um, Makoto
Makoto: what do you want this time?
Shino: well, you see, I was wondering if you wanted to join the basketball team with me. I mean you're really talented you would definitely add to the team's strength
Makoto: no thanks, I don't think you have heard from your upperclassmen but I quitted basketball for over a year now and I'm not going to play again, I swore an oath to myself.
Shino: b..but you played with us today and you seemed happy while playing
Makoto: I only played today as a favor to you, not for myself
Shino: couldn't you please reconsider
Makoto: no, I'm leaving now
(Shino): I don't know what to do to get him to join , what will it take?
???: Thanks again , we hope that you come shopping here again soon
Tetsuo: that's everything on the list , it's time to go home
Tetsuo: I'm home
Usagi: welcome home big brother
Usagi: I prepared a bath for you and I'm currently making our dinner, you can go ahead and take a bath
Tetsuo: thank you, Usagi
(Tetsuo): well then I think it's about time I got out
Usagi: oh you're done, please sit down
Tetsuo: yes
Usagi: so how was school today?
Tetsuo: it went well
Usagi: big brother, couldn't you give me more details
Tetsuo: well, I met a lot of my peers who were enthusiastic about attending Toshigawa academy for sports and club activities
Tetsuo: and I also played basketball in gym session today
Usagi: that's great ,wait on that topic, did you signed up for the basketball team
Tetsuo: I was asked to join by my seniors, but I turned them down
Usagi: why?
Tetsuo: I have a lot of responsibilities and you are my top priority. So as long as you're happy , I don't need basketball
Usagi: you don't understand do you, my happiness came from the smile you use to display when we were kids, you use to love playing basketball with our father and I would stand there and watch you laugh, smile and sometimes cry when you played with him. So you see , it's the same for me, your happiness is my happiness, so please join the basketball team for your own sake.
Tetsuo: but-
Usagi: didn't we came here to change, we are not here to dwell on the past, we are here to become better versions of ourselves. I want you to be happy like back then, so please just join
Tetsuo: I understand, I'll give it some thought
Usagi: good
Tetsuo: so how was your day? Did everything went well
Usagi: well technically yes, I made three friends today , however a girl in my class seem to have a problem with me and it's only the second day
Tetsuo: oh, I see , the best course of action is for you to avoid her so things don't escalate between both of you
Usagi: yes
Tetsuo: thanks for the meal
Tetsuo: I'm going to clean up now
Usagi: no, leave it to me , go ahead and rest Tetsuo
Tetsuo: okay
(Sachiko knocks)
Hitomi: come in
Hitomi: oh Takahashi, I'm glad to see that you came, so you are interested in becoming a student council member right?
Sachiko: yes
Hitomi: I ran some background checks on all the first years and I figured that you are the most suitable candidate to become the next vice president.
Sachiko: huh!
Hitomi: you come from a wealthy background, you were the student council president at your junior high school, you're beautiful, you're intelligent, people will actually listen to you and you're a critical thinker. There is no one else more suitable for this position.
Sachiko: I see
Hitomi: however, it comes with a lot of responsibilities so if you're willing to put in the hard work and time that would be ideal. So then will you become the vice president
Sachiko: yes
Hitomi: good
Hitomi: now then , there is a matter I would like for you to handle for me, think of it as your first task as the vice president
Sachiko: what do you want me to do?
Hitomi: out of all the students in their first year of high school there is this one guy that stands out, Tetsuo Kawaguchi, there is no background information on him but as we know he got a perfect score on the entrance exams. Since both of you are in the same class I want you to find out more about him and also to convince him to join the student council. His input would definitely help this school correct any issues that may arise. So will you take up this task
(Sachiko): how am I going to convince him to join the student council when I can't even hold a simple conversation with him . But, I have to do this .
Sachiko: I will do my best to convince him to join the student council
Hitomi: okay, I'm counting on you
Sachiko: yes