chapter 2: elite one

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Chapter 2: Elite One

❝ One sees clearly only with the heart. Anything essential is invisible to the eyes. ❞

–  Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince

Year: 3720

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A long time ago,  somebody had told her about 'love.'

True love, it is when two people are in a relationship bound by affection, compassion, and adoration. It is something that could last a lifetime.

Everybody is supposed to have their own soulmate.

When Cupid shoots her arrows, the two are destined to see each other in a new light, as lovers, and soulmates. Without a doubt, when she selects the candidates for her match-making, she has never failed.

Isn't that what you said, mother?

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As usual, Hikari headed back to her massive penthouse to pick up the files for her weekly-meeting. She didn't need to see it, to know it. She could sense the lust and salacity that was radiating from her so-called fiancé's room. It was probably another Rank 2: Beauty member as usual.

Picking up the files from her desk, she was ready to leave, however a feminine voice coming from her fiancé's room stopped her dead in her tracks.

"Tadao!~ Why won't you cancel your marriage with her already? She's probably just another Rank 20 who's trying to leech off you!"

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Rank 20: The Misfits

This is the lowest ranking you can obtain. This ranking is given out to those who have failed to fit into any of the categories. A Rank 20 is not considered 'lower-class', this ranking is considered to be beneath lower-class. Once a person gains this ranking, they are most likely to be stuck with this rank forever, unless one of the Major-League Three's changes their ranking.

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"Kitsu, you do know that I'll be stuck with her until I die right? I would absolutely marry you if I could."

Not wanting to hear the rest of their conversation, Hikari bolted out the door, slamming it shut right behind her. Holding the files close to her chest, she let out a shaky breath.

"I-It'll be alright, focus on your job, that's a-all you need to do," Hikari whispered to herself as she reached for her holophone that was in her pocket.

Holophone (Object)

This is an invention created by Rank 3: Intelligence. This device is only available to ranks 1-10. This device is similar to an iPhone, except it has many more functions. This complex device allows the user to transport themselves to any place that they have a full 3D image of. Similar to the name, this device allows the user to have holographic video-call.

The Accessary(s) needed: Holowatch (Object)

Immediately, her holophone lit up with a 3D message from her assistant.

"Madam, you have 3 minutes before the meeting starts. The Earl of The UK has been looking for you, please arrive before the meeting starts."

Closing the message, Hikari turned on her holowatch that was wrapped around her wrist.

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Holowatch (Item)

This item MUST be paired with the Holophone for it to work. This invention was also created by the Rank 3: Intelligence. This item scans the user's body, so it can properly teleport the user to their destination.

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User: Shimizu Hikari

Destination Selected: Wisteria Garden

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transporting in 4...

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Hikari's eyes fluttered open as she took in the intense scent of wisteria. The scenery was lovely, as if it came out of a painting. If it weren't for the fact that everybody had their eyes on her, she would of alre—

"Welcome, welcome! Daughter of Shimizu Rekishi: Elite Two, and Shimizu Mirai: Elite Three! Or should I say..."

"Shimizu Hikari: Elite One, the Arc of Time?"