Kaede Can't Communicate

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A communication disorder.......

It's a condition where a person has problems communicating with others.......

An important thing to remember is.......just because the person has problems communicating, doesn't mean that they don't want to communicate with others.

Shuichi's POV

Hope's Peak Academy is a well known high school in the prefecture. 

I can't believe I got myself accepted into this school. I mean, the only thing is, I'll try my best at making sure my life here runs smoothly. And I won't make any change of plans. As an apprentice detective, (mainly because I help my uncle out a lot) I am able to read the atmosphere, and try to keep away from as much trouble as possible.

By the way, that has nothing to do with my history of being overly expressive of my individuality. Nope, definitely didn't keep a hat on my head throughout the entire junior high, applying eyeliner, or grew out my hair.

I was minding my own business, checking the position of my locker when I heard footsteps coming my way. Greetings are important in order to not start conflict, so.......

"Oh, is your shoe locker there? We must be in the same class. Nice to meet-"

The girl was blonde with a strand of hair sticking out from her head, while her eyes are purplish-pink in colour. She wore a pink shirt and a purple skirt with music notes on it. I can't help to think this but.......she just looks so pretty.....

"....You."

".........." The girl just stared in complete silence. For a whole minute she just stared. Then she walked past me. What just happened?

Curious, I went to her locker. In bold words, her name was on it. Kaede-san, huh? Well, but I'm normal, so we'll never have anything to do with each other.

I entered my classroom. My high school life is going to be peaceful. Or so I thought. Until I realised I was sitting right next to Kaede-san. Everyone seems to be staring at her. Forget about the Ultimate Princess Sonia Nevermind, Kaede is probably the next one to take that title.

I'm happy with that, but.......I'm picking up a murderous vibe. Everyone's jealous that I got the seat next to her.

Soon after, the teacher came in and asked everyone to introduce themselves. A purple haired girl came first. "M-M-My n-name is Mikan! It's n-n-nice to meet y-y-you!" The girl behind her made a remark on her introduction, and almost bursting into tears, she sat down again.

Kaede-san went next. She walked to the front of the class, and then started to write something on the blackboard. 

'Kaede Akamatsu'

She then walked back and sat down again. By now the whole class was going crazy. Even the teacher.

It was my turn next. "I'm Shuichi Saihara. I'm looking forward to this year......and um, I'm good at reading the atmosphere?" I felt death glares stabbing me in the back like daggers. This year of high school isn't going to be great, is it?