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Chapter 6. Enrollment II. New friends

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When the teacher left, there was a general excitement in the classroom.

- Guys, can I talk to you all for a minute? - A guy with the aura of a grown man raised his hand and spoke. It was the brown-haired guy who had backed me up.

- Starting today, you and I will have to spend three whole years together in the same class. So it would be a good idea to introduce ourselves to each other and become friends. We still have time before the ceremony starts, so how about it?

Oh... he said something amazing. Most of the students didn't know what to answer.

- I agree! We don't even know each other's names, let alone the rest.

As soon as one of them supported the idea, the others began to agree one by one.

- My name is Hirata Yosuke. In high school, everyone just called me Yosuke, so you can too. I like all sports, but I like football the most, so I'd like to play football in high school too. Nice to meet you! - the guy who invited everyone to introduce himself easily and impeccably told us about himself.

And he's clearly strong in spirit, he didn't even forget about his interests. After such an inspired story about football, his popularity increased two, no, four times. Look, all the girls are hanging around Hirata with hearts in their eyes.

Thus Hirata became the central figure in the class, and would attract everyone's attention until graduation. Then he'll start dating the prettiest girl in the class. That's probably what will happen.

- Well, if you don't mind... can you start introducing yourselves one at a time? - Hirata suggested with enviable tact.

- M-My name is S-Sakura Airi. I'm into f-photography, and I'm not very good at sports. P-It's nice to meet you.

A lot of people clapped for her. And I, in turn, was very surprised at the drastic change in the character of the Sakura I knew before.

Her hair colour and manner of speech made me widen my eyes in surprise. She, in turn, looked at me in confusion.

(A/N If you don't get the point, re-read Chapter "City bustle. Socialisation Lessons II")

- I'm Yamauchi Haruki. In junior high school, I played table tennis and competed at the national level. In middle school, I was considered the best player in the basketball club - I was number four. But due to an injury during the high school cup, I am now staying in rehab. Nice to meet you!

I don't know what the significance of number four is... Besides, the High School Cup is only for high school students. As far as I know, middle schoolers don't participate.

Or was he just trying to make a joke?

In the end, I decided he's a giddy chump with a loose tongue.

We have the next one:

- My name is Kushida Kikyo. None of my friends from high school are here, so I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone and making new friends! - The others talked about themselves quickly and briefly, however Kushida decided to continue:

- First, I'd like to make friends with all of you. When you're done talking about yourselves, please let's exchange contacts!

She stated this for a reason. I realised Kushida was the kind of person who was quick to open up to others

- ...During the holidays and after class, I would like to create as many memories together as possible, so I would be very happy to be invited to spend some free time with all of you. I've been talking for a long time, so I'll end it there.