Memoirs of a Fashionista - Chronicles of a Soldier (MakotoxJunkuro)

Feelings of a Soldier and Fashionista (Recap Part 1)

Note: This is a recap chapter that reveals new details from Junkuro perspective and delves into the thoughts and feelings of our favourite fashionista and soldier.

"His tender smile and the warmth of his hand intertwined with mine makes me forget my troubled past if only for a moment, and gives me hope to face whatever the future holds by his side..."

It all started from the day I met him at the entrance ceremony to Hope's Peak Academy, although I could have sworn I knew him before that...

His name was Makoto Naegi, a short boy with spiky light brown hair and emerald eyes. He was standing near some beautiful cherry blossom trees, somewhat apart from the rest of the students who were impatiently awaiting for a rather peculiar red-eyed boy with big shaggy eyebrows wearing a white uniform to finish giving a pasionate long speech as the new President of the Public Morals Committe to enforce the school rules for the good of the student community or somethin' like that.

In the meantime, I had just given an interview to unwelcome journalists about my future expectations as the Ultimate Fashionista at the academy.

After observing the luckster on his way to the entrance of the main building, I noticed his face showed that he was a bit nervous about my presence, which I obviously thought it was because of being approached by a celebrity like me, but after greeting him, the boy who for some strange reason seemed to know me from before and vice versa, although we both thought it was pure coincidence. In a shy and respectful way he told me that he hoped we would be good friends at Hope's Peak Academy, to which I replied that I hoped the same with my iconic grin from ear to ear.

The first weeks went by and due to my busy schedule as a top model during that period I practically couldn't get along with him and the rest of my new classmates, most of whom were "weirdos", but well... my reputation as a beautiful supermodel made them initially label me as the stereotypical dumb blonde with a diva attitude, although they were partly right.

Anyways, one day the class teacher asked me to catch up with my studies or else I would lose the year, so I went to the huge library of the academy very stressed and when I was walking in a hurry through the corridors we ran into each other by accident colliding and ending on top of him causing our gazes to met and getting captivated by his expressive emerald green eyes after which we both quickly got up and apologized to each other blushing.

After asking for his help with class notes and homework, he accepted with his characteristic kindness and even offered to study with me for the exams.

Contrary to what I thought, the study hours with Makoto were far from boring, as the poor boy was supportive even though I was either not interested or was putting on my make-up during the study session to his comical frustration.

The conversations we had inside the library were quite entertaining I must say, as he was knowledgeable about current trends as well as telling me how his talent caused him bizarre incidents which I found fascinating. He was also very interested when I told him about my past as an orphan.

As the months went by, my constant flirting and teasing elicited all sorts of adorable reactions from him, much to my delight. However, I didn't really realise that I was falling head over heels with him because of his kindness, innocence and big heart, and unlike most boys he was not interested in being my friend out of mere interest because of my fame or my beauty.

Every time I was by his side it caused my heart to beat thousand miles per hour, my cheeks to feel warm and to suspire for him like a true schoolgirl in love, even going so far as to use my stealth skills as the Ultimate Soldier to follow him whenever I could, even if it may seem I was a stalker...

All of this was quite frustrating for me as I was constantly wondering how it was possible that I, being the beautiful and charismatic Junko Enoshima, loved by millions of people, was not only in love with a guy with nothing special at first sight, but lacking the courage to confess my feelings fearing rejection, as he was in love with another girl, as well as my past as a ruthless mercenary had made me doubt if I even deserved love...

Because of this, I decided to be his cupid and give him advice to help him confess his love to the Ultimate Pop Idol Sayaka Maizono, who also became my best friend in class 78, even though it was painful for me... On one of the dates I arranged for both of them, seeing how Makoto was enjoying being able to be by her side without getting too nervous as was the case before I encouraged him, which caused me to be quite happy for him, but after a moment I couldn't help but shed tears and regret that I wasn't able to at least tell him how I felt about him.

The following weeks were very difficult for me as I felt quite depressed having to hide it from everyone with fake smiles and saying that I was fine.

One day a motivated Makoto finally got up the courage to confess, but to his disappointment and my surprise, Sayaka told him that she appreciated his feelings for her but that she was already in a relationship with Leon Kuwata. After his failed confession, the poor boy went into depression so I decided not to take advantage of his emotional situation and instead decided to encourage him as his friend in order to overcome his rejection by inviting him out on dates as friends. We shared fun and special moments on visits to the amusement park and military museums where I bragged about my extensive knowledge and experience as a former soldier to his great surprise. Nonetheless, I told him it was just a simple hobby.

I would be lying if I would say that I stopped wanting to be his girl, since I still wanted to hold his hand, kiss and more, but I was sure he only saw me as a good friend.... However, one day after everyone had left the classroom, without expecting it, he asked me to be his girlfriend a little nervous but with determination to which I reacted a little confused at first but I agreed to go out with him.

I can't describe how happy I was to know that he had fallen in love with me although I was scared because of relevant details of my dark past that I decided to hide from him, which made me hesitate for a second before starting a romantic relationship with him but I was sure that I would tell him in due time without knowing that a person with whom I shared much of said past would return to my new life...