My New Life

Chapter 4: Making a Friend

Technically today was the first day of classes, as it was the second day of school.

That didn't seem to matter to the teachers however, as most of the day so far has been spent teaching us more of the rules around the school.

It seems the red-haired kid, who I learned through some gossip around me is named Sudo, was dead asleep through the classes, something which the teachers noticed but did nothing about.

It's seriously surprising how lenient the teachers are, if it was me I'd have booted him out of class already.

After all, someone who gets away with sleeping one day will sleep each day after that.

Lunchtime seemed to get here faster than I realized, and students all stood up to head out with their friends.

I had quickly come to the realization I've yet to make any friends, and kind of looked around nervously as more and more people stood up to go eat lunch.

It hadn't even been a minute, and half the class was already gone.

"I was thinking of going to eat, does anyone want to come with me?"

Bless you Hirata, your presence is a godsend.

He was quickly joined by many of the girls still in class, quickly being huddled around by them.

"I'm going too!" "Me too me too!"

Damn you Hirata, darn Ikemen.

Hirata looked around to see if anybody else was willing to join, but it seems his eyes didn't meet mine, and instead locked with another person.

He opened his mouth and mumbled something, but the girls were all too excited to eat with him, and he was whisked away.

I looked back, in the direction that Hirata had looked in, and noticed Ayanokoji watching Hirata be taken away with an outstretched arm.

Embarrassment seemed to take over, and he moved his hand to make it seem like he'd only outstretched his arm to scratch his head.

"How pitiful."

The voice entered my ears easily thanks to the quietness of the classroom.

I looked to see the emotionless girl that sat next to Ayanokoji send him a pitiful look, before standing up and walking off alone.

Ayanokoji sighed, and stood up, mumbling something to himself.

This was my chance!

As he walked towards the door, likely to eat lunch alone, I quickly stood up, moving forward to tap him on the shoulder.

He stopped, turning to look back at me.

I flinched under his gaze, and he seemed to notice, relaxing himself.

Perhaps he doesn't like people being behind him?

"U-Um, I noticed, it didn't look like, I mean."

I took a deep breath, calming myself as he continued to stare at me.

"I-It didn't look like you were going with anyone, s-so would you like to eat together?" I asked.

I pumped a fist to myself in my head.

Nice one Tensai!

"Uh, sure." He responded, seeming a bit confused.

I held my hand out.

"It's n-nice to meet you, officially, I mean. My name is Shizukana T-Tensai, feel free to c-call me whatever you'd like."

He clasped his hand in mine, forming a soft handshake.