Alice In Borderland The First Cycle [Part I]

[00] Exposition

Akihiro Hiroko
20 Years Old
Media Student

Tired from his work the entire night, Hiroko had finally succumbed to rest on his chair. His digital artwork was finally finished. Even though he thought that his art was a little bit of an oddball, he still manages to make money out of it.

"It has been a difficult time for me today, especially now that I am finally able to review for my exams." He thought.

As his hands turned off his PC he was annoyed to see the clock's hands moving in for 10:00 AM.

"I haven't got enough sleep, and rest. Now It's time for school." He sighed.

He grabbed his lunch, packed everything in his bag, immediately changed his clothes, and opened his way through the front door.

The skies were clear that day, only his mind was hazy. He was a minute or so late from his stop and so he approached when the bus had already left.

"Shit... looks like I'm walking my way to school." He muttered as he continued his journey to his school.

Yotsuha Daigaku
College University
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Nakano Ward

Hiroko yawned as he looked at his watch. He was thirty minutes late from his first period.

"Thirty minutes." He sighed, "Even if I get there right now It wouldn't even matter cuz' I won't be excused no matter what." He reckoned.

"I guess waiting for the next period would be the best thing to do." He thought.

He walked toward a bench and sat on it just as a familiar figure walked by to greet him.

Kotoko Mairu
20 Years Old
Business Student

"Heya Hiroko. Aren't you supposed to be on your first period?" She asked.

Hiroko's face turned into a smile.

"Well I should be if I don't have a job that needs to be done." He said while Mairu chuckled. "Well... now that I'm late and it's your break, mind if we take a walk?"

"Sure, so how's your day?"

"It's fine, I haven't eaten my breakfast yet. All I have in my bento are fried eggs and noodles."

"I didn't have my breakfast today too, I could share if you don't mind." She generously offered.

Hiroko stood up as they walked along the path, finding a table to sit through.

"So... How's your big career?" I asked.

"Well you do know that I've been dreaming of becoming a Business professor ever since high school is it?" She said, "Well I have finally got an internship on tutoring!" She added.

"Oh, wow! I'm glad that you're able to fulfill your dreams as a professor. I'm still not close to fulfilling my dreams; but to be honest, It's been difficult for me to single-handedly raise myself now that both of my parents are gone." Hiroko phrased.

"Well, it's true that it has been a very difficult situation. I understand your troubles, Hiroko."

"Thanks for understanding." Hiroko replied.

"Hey, to cheer you up, you should know I've got your favorite from my mom's cook!" She said while smiling.

"Shrimp Onigiri! I would kill for two." Hiroko mentioned.