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Stray Clouds

Shiori Inabi, a young girl fresh into highschool, has a hard time making friends or even tolerating people in the first place. She feels everyone around her isn't worth the time because they are all toxic and evil anyway. But before the school year even starts she is thrown into a situation far crazier than anything she has ever experienced. Now she has to figure out how to deal with the flood of new emotions and events going on in her life. Will she be convinced to change her ways or only be solidified in her belief that people are bad?

SCandleStudios · Teen
Not enough ratings
161 Chs

Consequences For Your Actions. End Of The Year Party!

Ichika "Amy?.."

They turn to find Ichika and Hina approaching them. Amy looks surprised as Shiori smiles.

Shiori "Speaking of friends."

Amy "Guys, what're you doing here?"

Hina "W-well, ya know, we were in the area…"

Ichika "Shiori called us. She said you were in trouble so we…"

She says softly as Amy's eyes begin to tear up.

Amy "You guys were gonna come help me..?"

They both look down shyly before Hina speaks up.

Hina "We couldn't just let you get hurt! You're our friend!"

She says as tears roll down her face. Ichika also begins crying out.

Ichika "We missed you man! It hasn't been the same without you!"

Amy "You guys!"

They all start crying and jump into a hug together.

Hina "I'm sorry I didn't back you up back then!"

Ichika "Yeah! We should've said something!"

Amy shakes her head.

Amy "No way! I was totally in the wrong, not you guys!"

They hold each other on the ground while crying overdramatically as Shiori smiles a bit before letting out a sigh.

Shiori "Finally got that off my conscience too. Today's been pretty productive, I'd say."

She says with an accomplished look as we zoom out into the night sky. A little ways away, Drake and Hashigara walk together with soft smiles on their faces when suddenly someone steps in front of them. They stop with surprised looks as a small group of people begin to surround them. They sweat with nervous looks as a familiar face approaches them.

Tom "Between trying to get revenge on Shiori and recruiting people into your little gang to do it, you've certainly made quite the ruckus."

His face looks quite upset as the group makes sure to cut off any exits they had.

Drake "What's going on?"

He asks with a nervous look while looking at the others who all look just as upset as Tom. Tom looks down while pulling a toothpick from his pocket.

Tom "Funny enough, I just had a run in with one of those unlucky few who turned down your offer of companionship. You remember what you did to those who turned you down?"

He says while sticking the toothpick between his teeth and looking Drake in the eyes, an intensity in them. Drake is taken aback from his comment before sweating and looking down, remembering what he and his group would do. Kicking and beating fellow students while on the ground for simply turning them down. Drake's face shows that he knows what Tom is talking about. Tom stares at him with an intensely disapproving look.

Tom "Unfortunately that unlucky kid was my little brother."

Drake looks up with shock in his eyes as does Hashigara while covering her mouth. 

Tom "So, let's do this. Tonight, we're going to show you the same kindness you showed him."

He says with a dark tone. Drake steps back as the group slowly steps closer towards them both. They freak out as it fades to black. 

Soon a new day comes… 

The school bell rings as the group collects each other and exits school together. Chizuru smiles while tightening up before jumping with joy, a wide smile on her face and her fists in the air.

Chizuru "Yay! Last day of school is officially over! Here comes summer vacation!"

Lucy "It's kinda hard to believe we're gonna be fourth years when we get back."

Hisana "Time really does fly, huh?"

She says softly with a smile as Lucy nods. Chizuru turns around with an excited look and stops before the group.

Chizuru "This vacation is gonna be the best!"

Hikigaya "What makes you say that?"

Chizuru "Becaaauuse this is our last one! We gotta make it count!"

She pulls out her phone and starts scrolling through her notes.

Chizuru "I have so many adventures planned for us! It's gonna be a blast!"

Touma "A-all of us?.."

He asks with an embarrassed look.

Hikigaya "Of course! How are we gonna have fun without you, you big dummy?"

He asks with a smile and an elbow to his arm. He smiles shyly a bit before nodding. Mormo then pops out of Suiyoubi's backpack.

Mormo "I don't know 'bout yall but I'm looking to see some hot summer babes."

He says casually while imagining a few in his head. He thinks for a moment before looking at Chizuru.

Mormo "Speaking of which, now that you're all fourth years and whatnot, why don't you go ahead and show me a lil something something, eh?"

He asks while wiggling his eyebrows at her. Lucy gets angry before choking him with her hands.

Lucy "Yeah right, you perverted stuffed animal! I should gut you just for asking such a thing!"

Mormo "No..! Please don't..!"

He begs between breaths as the others giggle or sigh.

Chizuru "Anyway, I figured we'd start off light. Like a little party or something?"

Sugawara "I could host like we usually do?"

Chizuru "Perfect!"

Suiyoubi "And maybe we could all bring themed snacks?"

Chizuru and Hisana light up with excitement.

Chizuru/Hisana "That's a great idea!"

Kitaro leans over to Ryuji.

Kitaro "There they go again. It's all about the snacks."

Ryuji nods with a soft smile on his face. 

Riley "I would like to attend."

The group stops and turns around in a bit of surprise as they see a small hand raised in the air. They see Riley standing behind them with a reserved look on her face.

Haru "Yeah well sorry buddy but this party is for close friends only."

He says while sticking his tongue out at her and pulling Sugawara away from her.

Riley "If it is going to be hosted at Sugawara's residence, I would appreciate to be in attendance."

Hikigaya "I don't see the harm in having her tag along, do you?"

Ryuji "Not at all."

They say with smirks as Haru looks at them in shock.

Haru "Guuuuys…"

He groans as Shiori sweats.

Shiori "You guys can be real jerks sometimes."

Hikigaya "Thank you."

Riley smiles a bit before bowing.

Riley "I truly do appreciate it."

Alice "You really don't have to be so formal, main…"

She says with a sweat as Riley stands back up. 

Chizuru "Well, that's settled. Now come on! Let's get to planning!"

She says as the group begins to walk away. Haru stares at Riley with a silly glare as Riley walks past him before sticking her tongue out at him for a moment. Haru is stunned.

Haru "Did you see that?? She's totally mocking me!"

He says out loud as Sugawara has a surprised look on his face.

Sugawara "I think she's starting to like you."

Haru "No way! She just wants to get closer to you!"

Sugawara "I don't know. I've known her for a long time and I've never once seen her tongue leave her mouth like that."

He says with a smile as Haru pouts.

Haru "I still don't like her.."

Sugawara smiles a bit and takes his hand.

Sugawara "Come on."

He says before pulling Haru along. 

Some days later, the group has decided their plans and all meet at Sugawara's house. They party and hangout for a while as the night goes great. 

Haru "Ahh~ nothing beats convenience store snacks when shared by friends, am I right?"

He says while leaning back on a couch to Hikigaya and Ryuji who are sitting on both sides of him. Ryuji nods approvingly as Hikigaya speaks.

Hikigaya "It don't get better than this."

He says happily before the three of them lean back on the couch as well. The others mingle as Kitaro, Touma, Alice and Lucy play a video game, Alice putting in much more effort than the others. She sticks her tongue out with a highly frustrated look on her face as Lucy and Touma sweat staring at her. Kitaro casually crushes the opposition as Alice yells in frustration.

Alice "Gah! There's no way you've beaten me eight times in a row! You've got to be cheating!"

She points her finger at him as he smugly looks at her.

Kitaro "It's not a hard win when your moves are so predictable."

Alice's eyebrow twitches.

Alice "Predictible huh?.."

Alice gets up with a huff before turning her back to him.

Alice "Whatever gamerboy. I'm gonna go talk to someone of a much higher level of intellect."

She looks around before coming to Shiori sipping her drink. Her face lights up.

Alice "Ah Shiori! She seems to know plenty about superheroes!"

She steps away as Kitaro sweats a bit.

Kitaro "That's a higher intellect conversation?.."

He sighs before looking at Touma and Lucy.

Kitaro "Looks like we lost our fourth player guys."

Hisana "I could play."

She says softly as Kitaro looks at her, surprised at her offer. She smiles softly at him. He smiles back before lifting the controller to her.

Kitaro "Then step right up."

She smiles while taking the controller and sitting down next to him. Alice takes a seat next to Shiori while letting out a soft sigh.

Alice "What are you up to? Not talking with anyone?"

Shiori "Nope. Feeling pretty good by myself right now."

She says casually before taking another sip of her drink.

Alice "Right, right. I feel that. … So wanna talk about superheroes?"

Shiori sighs before putting her drink down.

Shiori "Sure."

Alice "Great!"

She says with a smile and giggle as Shiori just smiles softly back.