COTE one-shots

Prologue: A delinquent's beautiful sight

My name is Akito Miyake.

I'm not your regular goody two shoes kind of guy. It's sort of a bullshittery wumbo jumbo when it comes to yours truly, especially when putting aside my past life of delinquency. It's no secret that back in middle school, besting the living shit out of someone is completely normal to me.

Well yes, I've gotten to multiple fights but this and that are all different matters now. I tried to forget that by living as a completely normal high school student but that doesn't mean I can't keep some of my old personality.

So I told myself to forget about all that shit and start a new life. What did I do to repent, you may ask? Well, I enroll myself at the Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School, one of the most prestigious schools in all of Tokyo. Honestly, I don't know how or why I got enrolled here in the first place but hey, some luck I got, huh.

During my first year here, I used to be a complete loner in which I really didn't mind. Besides, who even wants to be friends with the three idiots? I don't think I'll fit in with Hirata and his group of girls as well so living that loner life was all I need. Well, I do need someone to talk to once in a while or I'll go insane so that's where my good and my first friend, Haruka Hasebe comes in. 

The two of us have gotten to get along quite nicely, maybe because she's a loner as well. I've seen her hang out with Kushida once in a while but most of the time, she enjoys her personal space. For the past four to six months, it's only been me and Hasebe just having casual small talk that we've gotten so close that she started calling me "Miyatchii" in which while it is a weird nickname, I didn't really mind.

So far, my school life here has been quite alright but everything changed once a specific exam has been announced; the paper shuffle exam. Im not gonna get into too much details about it I do have a reason why this exam was special to me. 

I might sound like a dork because of this but I couldn't really give a shit. 

This was special to me because this is where we formed the Ayanokouji Group, which consist of Keisei Yukimura, Haruka Hasebe, Airi Sakura, and Kiyotaka Ayanokouji. It started out as a  study session then it turn into new shape of friendship. Maybe the best part of this was that besides me and Hase--Haruka, the other three were loners as well so I guess that's how we "clicked" to each other? It's hard to describe it but who cares? All that matters is that thanks to this exam, I've met people that I could actually get close to and hangout with.

So the course of the second half of your first school year, all of us began to hangout and go do some weird crazy bullshit that we could do. I never knew that having these kind of friends with distinct personalities are fun to hang out with. It's actually nice getting to know Keisei despite being a strict tutor, Airi despite being extremely shy, Haruka despite the beginning of her motherly figure on us, and ofcourse how could I ever forget the best friend I've ever had, my boy Kiyotaka.

Sure he doesn't show any facial expressions and can be a bit gloomy but he's actually a fun person to hang around with. This goes to show that you should never judge a book by it's cover. 

I sound so cheesy right now but who fucking cares?! Atleast I got friends that accept each other despite having some secrets that we could never reveal. We do respect each other's privacy but one of us will have to reveal them one day. 

Now I'm currently a second year student, and there were some things that almost went downhill. Well, the first one is Kiyotaka getting a perfect score in math in which like, the fuck? And then there's Airi's expulsion. That's the event when our group almost got dissolved. We did manage to resolve that issue though, especially with Haruka's depression so everything is normal again. 

We also made new friends as well and surprisingly, Keisei is actually fine with it with letting them in. Those people are Yosuke Hirata, Satsuki Shinohara, Masumi Kamuro, Tsubasa Nanase, and Mako Amikura.

They're actually cool to hang out with too, especially Yosuke and Satsuki once you get to know them better.

Tsubasa may be formal most of the time but that's part of her Kouhai charm in which it made Keisei have an obvious thing for her. She's really cute, to be honest. Kind like a little puppy.

Masumi is a unique fellow, who started out as Kiyotaka's servant? It's really weird but she has such a boyish personality that she went to the onsen with us boys one time! She's actually nice has a special trust on each of us, especially with Kiyotaka and Mako. Well, Kiyotaka is her boyfriend after all.

Mako is…how should I describe this…I don't even know…how could I describe someone who…damn. This isn't like me at all but sll I'm going to say is that she has a bubbly personality and is such a beautiful girl.

I'm no stranger when it comes to this kind of things. I've dated a lot of girls in the past, and most of the time it's hot and cold. I never cheated but it just never works out well, you know. Hell, I don't think I've even had a single girlfriend. I've only ask them out on a date because they look hot and that's it. 

I've never had an actual crush, even last year. They don't really fit my style but it all change when I met Mako. Damn, I never thought I'd fall for such a inconsiderate girl that gets overly excited from time to time.

I wonder if she'll even take a liking to a former delinquent like me…

"Akito!" 

"Wha-Wha--huh? Where am I?" 

I'm so lost in my thoughts that I didn't realize the quality of time and space and the person in front me.

"We're at school, dummy. Class ended just now." 

My vision is a bit blurry so I rub my eyes a bit. I do recognize the voice though. 

My sight started to get clear, and I see none other than her.

"Ohh, I see. Then what are you still doing here, Mako?" 

"Have you forgotten already? We planned to go at that new haunted house, remember? Wait a minute…were you sleeping during class?!" Why does she freak out over the little things sometimes?

"What? No! I'm not that stupid to lose class points, you know?" 

She's such a klutz sometimes. Well, the same goes for me too, I guess.

"It's such a talent that you could sleep with your eyes open. You're just like an Oni." She said.

"Shut it. Come on, let's get going. Did the others already went ahead?" 

"Yeah but everyone noticed that you were so out of this world so Masumi-chan told me to deal with your high ass." She replied with another insult. She can also be extra sometimes. 

"Awwww, that's so sweet of you. Continue to do this everyday and you might fall for me." 

"Pshh, as if. That was the worst line I've ever heard." 

I forgot that we had this side that the two of us usually do. We mostly give each other insults for absolutely no reason. 

"Let's hurry up before we get scolded by either Haruka-chan or Masumi-chan." She starts to walk away.

"Or even worse, both." I followed.

Haha…the more we talk and insult each other, I just kept falling for her more. It's like she's a second version of me, but even worse…yet beautiful at the same time. 

Maybe it's time for me to step up my game and show her what I can give.

Watch out for me, Mako. This former delinquent is about to steal your difficult heart.

What do you guys think about this? A new story where Kiyo isn't the protagonist this time. A new love story as well. I want to know your opinion on this. I hope you enjoy this one so thanks for reading!