"Chapter 9: First Day, First Love"

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After going to George Howard High School in Central City, we were surprised to find out that Hayato liked the school and Principal Wataru was right about the tuition being cheaper.

Once Hanako had established Mine and My Little Brother's education, she would then proceed to take us shopping for school supplies; I got myself a nice black leather book bag and Hayato got a decent-sized black and brown leather backpack.

It was now the 12th of August and I had just got on the bus to Mihoko Academy, everyone was wearing their uniforms while I was the only one who didn't have one which made everyone glare at me.

I then walked down the bus's aisle and watched as everyone blocked their seats when I walked by until I saw Mei Shen-Lee near the back and she gestured to me to sit next to her, and so I did.

After sitting next to her, I said, "It's good to know that I'll have at least one person I know with me." Mei replied, "I'm happy we're going to school together too, but Kohane..."

I was confused and Mei told me, "American High School is totally different from Japanese High School. In this country, you gotta watch your back and have someone TO watch your back. Plus, in American Schools, you have to join a Clique if you want the students to like you and not mess with you; but it has to be the right Cliques, because if you join the wrong one, you're not gonna last very long in this school."

I then asked, "Well what Cliques do people respect?" and Mei answered, "The Cliques that the school does not mess with are the Jocks, the Honor Students, the Glamour Girls, the Goths, and the Punks. But the Cliques you need to absolutely avoid joining are the Weeb Otakus, the Matheletes, and the Emos."

I then asked, "Well, what Clique are you part of? I wanna join it." Mei answered, "I'm an Honor Student, but they don't just let anybody be an Honor Student, Kohane; you need to have Straight A's, have Perfect Attendance; which means absolutely no Tardies, and you must attend every Study Group Event in the school."

I then looked around before I whispered in Mei's ear, "I need to join that group, Mei. You see, when I came here a couple days ago to be interviewed by the Principal, I offered to help investigate the rumors surrounding the school. That's why I need to become an Honor Student so I can be able to ask questions, which is why I'm gonna have Principal Kasen make me an Honor Student and you're gonna vouch for me."

Mei was shocked and whispered back in concern, "Are you crazy?! No one's been able to figure out where those rumors are coming from and who started them! And you're asking ME to vouch for you?! I have a lot of respect in that group Kohane, if I vouch for you, I'll be at risk of losing everything I have there."

I then got upset and said, "Please, Mei." and she started getting annoyed and replied, "Ugh! Grow up, Kohane! I'm not gonna risk Mine and the Honor Students' reputation just so you could play Detective. Look Kohane, if I vouch for you and you fuck up, not only will it reflect badly on Me, it'll reflect badly on the Honor Students too."

I then said, "Look Mei, I promise I won't fuck up and once I solve this mystery, I'll grow up and be an adult from there on."

The Bus then arrived at the school and I followed the crowd of students as they got off the bus and headed inside the building.

I then stopped at the main office with Mei and Vice Principal Mihoko greeted, "Hi, Kohane! Your uniform is ready!"

She then handed me a plastic bag containing my new uniform and I said, "Thank you Himaki-sensei, but I need to speak with Kasen-sensei." VP Mihoko replied, "Ok, well come right in!"

I then went behind the desk and went into Principal Wataru's office and he greeted, "Kohane! Glad to see you came!" and I said, "I'm sorry Kasen-Sensei, but I gotta make this quick. I want you to make me an Honor Student."

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