Teyvat's Academy of Vision-Holders I (Ittorou Edition)

Chapter 1 - Hey Lover

Itto's POV 

     "Boss, c'mon now, just get up! We've gotta meet up with Kaedehara! He's got a new strain he wants us to test and I need something before Coach Beidou's class!" I just groaned and rolled over again, hiding under my blanket until the warmth was violently ripped away and replaced with the familiar burn of electricity.

     "Ow! Shinobu, stop that!" She was the house mom, a stern look in those dragon eyes as I groaned. "I get it, I'm sorry, now stop electrocuting me!"

     "Then get up, you oaf! And you - tell Kaedehara you're not testing the new strain. Get the usual shit."

     "But Shinobu..."

     "But what?"

     "...N-Nothing." My boys rushed out. I could feel her eyes burning into me as I sat up, shivering in the early winter air.

     "Where's the heat?"

     "Didn't turn it on. Thought you'd get up to complain better."

     "You're such a bully. Get out so I can get ready."

     "Breakfast is waiting downstairs - better get up before Akira eats all of yours." I waved a hand until she left, the door clicking shut as I stretched. Everything hurt and the forgotten dreams of the previous night were still making my heart pound. Regardless, I got up and got ready for school - white button-up, black dress pants, black work boots, gold tie, and a leather belt. She brought my food to my en suite bathroom, probably aware that I was busy with my hair. Roasted lavender melon, scrambled eggs, and katsu sandwiches - she took over my hair so I could eat.

     "Boss, you've really gotta wake up earlier to do this shit. Just cause we live down the street doesn't mean we can be so leisurely about this. It's only the third day of the semester."

     "I know, I know, sorry. I don't know why my alarm didn't go off..."

     "Because I watched you turn it off."

     "Wait, what?! No way!" Sure enough, my alarm had been turned off. I groaned as she rubbed my shoulders with a sympathetic look. "I'm sorry...!"

     "Nah, it's alright. I'll just wake you up first from now on."

     "Oh, wait, you've gotta get dressed! Go, go, I've got it from here!" She hugged my neck and hurried out while I finished up. Even once I managed to finish eating and brush my teeth, we still had to rush so we'd have time to meet up with our dealer. Sure, he was everyone's dealer, but as an honorary member of the Arataki Gang, he was ours.

     "Itto, your turn."

     "Ah, right. Be right back then." They stayed in the corner of the walled-in courtyard while I made my way down the school's back alleys. Sure enough, he was leaning against the brick wall with a blunt in hand, his signature haori over his uniform, though his tie was teal to represent the Anemo Vision dangling over his shoulder. "Oi, Kaedehara."

     "Ah, Arataki. Hello."

     "Genta said you had a new strain for us to test?"

     "Ah, no, it was handled. My friend is testing it for me instead, so you only get the normal strain."

     "No difference to me." He turned away to dig through his schoolbag, humming under his breath before offering me the half-finished blunt.

     "Here - finish it for me?" Who was I to turn down premium Naku Weed?

     "What's new about this friend-tested strain?"

     "It's imbued with Electro energy. I find it gives off the smell of rain storms when smoked, so I'm checking that others pick that up too. Because of the high Electro energy, it also dampens the relaxation element, instead increasing one's stamina for a short time."