Chapter 2: New Year, New Beginning, Huh?

𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁. 𝟯, 𝟲:𝟮𝟰 𝗮.𝗺.

I didn't get much sleep since I was worrying about my introduction and what to say if I ran into someone from my old school before my phone alarm rang.

𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴

I was unable to move a single inch because my body was immobilized. Was that fatigue? Or perhaps it's just being lazy? "Kyouka, wake up. It's morning. We're going to be late" Kiyone barged into my chamber and tried to rouse me by acting incredibly energizing. However, I can obviously see her yawning. Are you really that bad at disguising it, Kiyone? Kiyone, my sister, has black eyes and white hair with a little black on top, likely inherited from my mother. a dynamic individual. But occasionally, strange. Either she takes things too seriously or she only makes jokes. I still have trouble comprehending her actions and way of thinking. "You need not worry; I am already awake. Did you wake Kyouko?" A yawn escaped without me being aware of it."By the time I left my room, he was already up." "That is to be expected." She let out a sigh. "Anyhow, get ready. I'm going to make breakfast." She walked out of my room after I nodded in agreement. I got out of bed and went to the bathroom, only to run into my brother, Kyouko. "Lazy as ever, huh?" He slightly smirked I said, staring into his eyes, a sneer forming on my lips, "still sticking to that smug personality of yours, huh? " He smirked, "hehe~ a piece of advice, this school despises the lazy, remember my words. The final decision is yours. " He gave me a shoulder pat and laughed at my response. He told me to "go get ready" and walked away. I went to the bathroom and did my thing without bothering to glance back. I then returned to my room to put on the red school outfit I had chosen the day before. I then went downstairs, namely to the kitchen, where I noticed Kiyone putting breakfast on the table while Kyouko was waiting patiently in front of the table. We ate our meal, then strolled away from home and toward the bus stop. We remained there until the bus eventually arrived. Then we all went in. Two different seat kinds caught my attention. two-person seats and wall-mounted seats. The bus was already completely full, and I can hardly make out any open seats. However, kiyone seated Kyouko at a seat for two after taking Kyouko by hand. They grinned while turning to face me. Maybe as I was getting ready, this was planned in advance, I suppose. I looked around me for any empty seats and i only managed to find two left. She was a lovely girl with brown hair in a ponytail. She was dressed casually, but there was a lot of red in her outfit, so I assume she attends the same school. She appeared to be a cool-headed young woman. She placed her school bag on the seat next to her, which was vacant. I can request a seat next to her. The second female was as stunning but much more refined. She was on her phone while wearing a fantastic dress. But she wore a serious expression on her face. I'm not sure which one to pick—should I go with the elegant-san? Brown hair-san, perhaps? The empty seat next to Elegant-san, who is sitting closest to me, is significantly larger than the one next to brown hair-san. As I got closer to her seat, she looked up at me and started glaring at me even more. Had I done something to annoy her? Elegant-san is maybe too elegant for me. I'll choose the other. Help me, brown hair-san, please. When I got close to her, she didn't seem to notice me. I think I need to chat, shit... "Um.. hey. May i sit next to you." Have I spoken it correctly? Was miss the right word to use? The fact that we are of the same age means that I shouldn't use as many titles. She turned to face me with her eyes up."oh, yea sure. Go ahead" She took her bag off. I then took a seat close to her. Thank goodness she is friendlier than Elegant-san, sigh.Do I need to ask her if she attends the same school as me? Must I ask her name? No, it's probably best to keep quiet. I'll just remain silent until-"Are you enrolled at the Millennium Secondary High School as well?" She broke the silence and talked?! "Yes i am, are you?" "Yes, I do. It's a pleasure to meet you. Can you tell me your name?" This young lady speaks calmly and with a relaxed look. "Kyouka, Kyouka Itsumi. It's nice to meet you too. You...?" "Mawasaki, Mawasaki Morine" Then she took out her phone and began writing something. I caught a peek of her writing something along the lines of 'plan #1'. What does she intend to do? Should I approach her? No, I shouldn't intrude on her private life. It makes no difference to me. But I do have a question for her. "Mawasaki-san.. May i ask you a question?" "Sure, go ahead", she said as she faced me. "Drop the honorifics as well; we are of the same age. Just call me Mawasaki", she said with a small smile.Yes, I had already predicted that she would say something along those lines. "Do you recognize someone from your previous school on this bus?" She turned back to me after taking a turn scanning the bus. She said, "Yep, there is," pointing at a group of students, among them elegant-san and kiyone. "Hold on a second.." She seems slightly puzzled. "Kiyone and you share the same.." "Last name? That's because we're siblings. She's my sister." Even more astonished than before, she gradually regained composure."Mawasaki, have you talked to that girl before." I pointed at elegant-san "Ume-san? We are close. We occasionally converse. I guess she hadn't noticed me yet." "Your friend isn't very nice" just as I was saying that, Ume frowned at me while looking up from her phone. How on earth could she even hear me?! She groaned and waved to Mawasaki. Mawasaki also waved in return. Each of them were smiling. She continues to glare at me. Does she really despise me so much? Guess I can't do anything about it.Around 8:00 a.m. has come. Finally, the bus arrived at the school's front door. I got off the bus and waited outside for Kyouko and Kiyone. Kiyone emerged first, and since she was stretching, I assume she dozed off on the bus. "What purpose did that serve?" My voice had a definite seriousness about it. Kyouko came afterwards and said "On the bright side, you've made a friend before you've even gone to your first lesson, Be a little appreciative. " "I'm not done with you two, We'll continue this conversation later". I turned around to face the school's entrance."let's go"