The Road We Walk On

21 | New Friends

As the orientation was underway, Rona and Yoo Jung soon became fast friends. Yoo Jung reminded her a bit of Stephaine, she was bubbly and energetic. Rona was really happy that she found another friend in the same major as her, this would definitely make her less frightened when the first day of school actually began.

After a welcome message from the Dean of the school, they were given a tour around campus. Each group was handled by a 3rd year student of Juilliard. They were shown around the different buildings, where each faculty was, the cafeteria, library and practice rooms. The groups departed in batches, Rona's group was one of the first to leave the auditorium to begin the tour. She tried to see if she could wave to Seokhoon goodbye but the sea of people blocked her vision. Yoo Jung, already feeling a friendliness towards Rona, hooked their arms together and ushered her along.

Seokhoon on the other hand was craning his neck to try to see Rona. At this rate, you are going to end up with a stiff neck. Seokhoon turned to the voice and saw a handsome looking Asian man looking at him. Unlike Rona who was more friendly at the start, Seokhoon just had a cold stare with the man.

If you keep staring at me like that, I would think you have feelings for me. But seeing how you escorted your girlfriend to her seat before coming here, I assume you are not someone who swings that way, or are you?

Seokhoon didn't know quite how to interact with such a character. He was sort of aloof but Seokhoon could tell he was more intelligent and observant than what he appeared to me.

Relax, I am just playing with you. It is nice to meet you, let me introduce myself first. My name is Yoshizawa Ryo. You can call me Ryo. As you can tell by the name, I am from Japan. My major is Voice, what about you? But before Seokhoon could reply, he was interrupted. My guess, looking at your hands and fingers especially, you are probably a musician. What is it? Violin or piano?

Urm, Piano. My name is Shim Seokhoon, I am from Korea.

Ehhh, nice to meet you.

Wait, you said you are from Voice?

Yeah, what about it?

Oh, urm well my girlfriend is also in Voice.

Oh the one you escorted. That is nice, I am looking forward to meeting her.

She is off-limits you know that right?

Relax tiger, hahah I am not someone who steals people's girlfriends. As much as I can see you don't trust me, I am not that shallow of a man. I have worked hard to be here, so doing well in my studies is first and foremost important to me.

Seokhoon suddenly felt embarrassed, he was often very quick to assume that everyone he met was bad or had an evil intention. His dad had really shaped his view of people rather narrowly.

Oh sorry about that. I often assume the worst in people when I first meet them.

Don't worry, believe it or not. I am like that too, it is a difficult habit to change. Hopefully today you will understand a little bit of who I am and same for me. Ryo stuck out his hand and Seokhoon, feeling a slight affirmity from Ryo, shook his hand back. Soon their group was to begin their campus tour.

The first day of orientation was rather simple, it was more just letting the students be familiar with the campus. The second day was more specific with each of the students heading to their respective faculty and majors to meet their professors and be brief of how the 1st year of studies would look like.

Rona's group, because they started off the campus tour first, finished their day earlier than some others. Yoo Jung bid farewell to Rona. I can't wait to see you tomorrow Rona. Oh wait before I go, let's exchange contact numbers first. Rona and Yoo Jung exchanged contact numbers before she left.

As Rona was standing around in the courtyard waiting for Seokhoon, So Hyun spotted her, she had just finished her first day of orientation. Hey Rona, you are waiting for Seokhoon?

Oh So Hyun, yes I am. My group started the tour first, I am guessing his group was one of the later groups so I am early. How was your's? I manage to make a friend who is in the same major as me.

That's great Rona. My group was okay. I did meet this weird guy in my group though, for some reason he kept staring at me all the time. Gave me a little bit of the creeps if I am honest, hopefully we are not in the same major.

Oh you didn't speak to him.

Well he tried but you know me, I don't often initiate unless I am clear of who the person is.

So Hyun out of the three friends of Rona's was always the most cautious and mature one. She had a lot more life experiences due to her family circumstances, oftentimes this one was one of the reasons why Rona considered So Hyun her role model (even though she knew if So Hyun found it, she would not be pleased). So Hyun spent another 10 minutes waiting with Rona, when she looked at the time she realised she had to go.

I have to go, Rona, I will see you tomorrow.

Where are you going?

I have a part time job nearby, even if I did get a scholarship, I want to at least be able to cover my daily expenses myself without asking my parents for money. See you!

So Hyun ran off, and not long after Seokhoon arrived. Was that So Hyun? Why did she run off?

She said she had work so she took off.

Work?

Yeah, So Hyun doesn't not come from a rich family like either of us. Even during our high school, she was on scholarship so she often studied hard but also did multiple part time jobs to make ends meet. It is really amazing how she was able or still is able to actually juggling work, dance and school at the same time.

That is an incredibly impressive lady.

Yeah, she truly is. That's why I look up to her.

Since their first day had ended, Rona and Seokhoon decided to head back home, and rest for the remaining day.

Note: I couldn't resist putting in one of my favourite Japanese actors. You all should be thankful I didnt stick my fandom into this story haha! No one would be able to understand? Can I hear any Arashians?? *silence*..... probably figured so...