Ch. 10:

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I walked into the dining hall, completely carefree.
And, as soon as I walked in... I was met with glares. About nine of them.
Two of them looked at me sadly, and Tsubasa looked down.
The senpais looked at me with empathy.
I fidgeted from all the attention. As I took a step toward the serve yourself buffet.
Their eyes followed my footstep.
I sweatdropped. "O-Ohayo gozaimasu!" I said, trying to break the tension.
"Ohayo." They answered in a robot-like tone.
I walked toward the buffet quicky, feeling their eyes on me. Not really feeling hungry, I grabbed a bowl of (your fav. cereal).
I looked back at the crowd, they were still staring at me. I searched for a seat.
I took a step forward, and someone started to laugh. Apparently, I wasn't the only one who was uncomfortable with the situation.
I searched the crowd, and so did everyone else. A man with brown hair and gray eyes wiped his eyes.
"Gomen ne, _________-chan." He said. "It's just that.... We're all looking at you like you're an outsider or a lab rat or something."
I searched the room for Ai. I met his gaze half way across the room. He made a gesture to sit next to him.
I nodded discreetly, and made my way towards him.
"So I guess Saotome told them, huh?" I asked him, scooting a bit closer to him.
He nodded. "I'm guessing you forgot what their names are, huh?" Ai asked.
"Hai," I said, feeling frustrated.
"The one who talked to you is Kotobuki Reiji," he started as I took a spoonful of my cereal. He named everyone in the room.
I looked around the room, and the Kohais stared at me. I smiled at them.
Ai nudged my shoulder. "Just... Be careful around them."
I should've heeded his advice... But they seemed so nice... (Lol, from 'Into the Woods') At first.

***

I sat at a desk, doodling. When, suddenly Kuroi approached me, Yui, Nao, and Kei at his heels. They surrounded my desk.
Yui handed me a paper, full of chores and assignments.
"Etttoooo.... Nani kore?" I asked them.
"They're punishment." They said.
I was still smiling, but I was confused. "Excuse me?"
"It's your punishment," they said. "For being mean to us."
"I... was mean, to you guys?" I asked, my brow wrinkling.
"Of course you were!" Yui said. "And... Blaming whatever you did... On us!"
My eyes widened. "Gomen! I'll do whatever it takes to make it up to you all!"
"That's what we want to hear." Kuroi said.
"Demo," I said. "Most of these things interfere with my schedule-"
"Make room to do them, then!" Nao snapped at me.
"Hai," I said. "I understand."
They walked away.
I turned my attention back to the schedule. It was from right now (Nao's report for Camus, due) to 10 a.m. tomorrow (Yui's composition due for Hyuga).
'I better get started!' I thought.

*Time skip: 11 a.m. the next day*

I was nearly half asleep in Masato's class.
"________-san!" Masato said. "___________-san!"
"Hai!!" I cried, standing.
"I've been calling you for the last 5 minutes! Can you please play the piece that's on the my desk."
I was taken aback... PLAY AN INSTRUMENT?!
"Hai, Masato-senpai..." I said.
I stood, taking the piece off his desk.
I walked toward the (instrument of ur choice).
I positioned myself and the instruments.... And my hands froze. They refused to move, refused to play.
"__________-San, doushita?" Masato asked.
"I... I.... can't, gomen nasai, Masato-senpai!" I cried.
He nodded. "I understand."
I stood, embarrassed. Arata and Fuuto looked at me with sympathetic eyes.
I collapsed into my seat. My back ached, and so did my head. I had to do everything on the list that was given to me. From cleaning, to assignments. I just wanted to sleep. Which, I did... Oops.

***

I stood in front of everyone once more. QUARTET NIGHT was judging us on how well we would sing a duet with them.
Ai was at my side. We were going to sing "Tsuki Arai no Dearest" (A/N: sorry if the title is wrong!).
"RU-JU ni kakushita Real lip," Ai sang.
I opened my mouth... But no words came.
"Kotoba ni dekinai Secret na HA-TO," Ai continued for me.
"HONTO no jibun wa doko ni aru? Tasogareta kokoro," I croaked.
The music stopped suddenly. Everyone stared at me in shocked.
I grabbed at my throat. My memories, my ability to play, my ability to sing... All gone?!
"_________?" Ai asked me.
"I... I can't..." I said. "Ai-senpai, why am I here?"
"Yeah, why are you here?!" Daichi cried. "You can't play and you can't sing anymore!"
The reality hit me hard. I needed the memories back... Now!
I ran from the room, bumping into Yui as soon as I turned a corner.
"__________." She cried in dismay.
"Gomen," I said.
"You're suppose to be in class." She snapped.
"I know... But.... I can't sing, I need my memories back." I said.
She smiled evilly, but I was unsure if she really did because it only last for a second. "I can help you with that." She said.
"You can?" I cried, desperate.
"Yes," she said. "Just as long as you do whatever I say."
"I'll do it!" I agreed.
And I didn't know what I had just signed up for.

Hello, there! I'm back! I'm kinda running out of ideas for this! God, help me, cause I'm tempted to discontinue. And, make sure to read those other stories I posted! Did I make your heart go Doki~Doki~?

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