COTE: Reaction

Chap 2: Entrance ceremony

A/N

I have decided not to do the bus scene, cause it's pretty common and i don't feel like writing it :D

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"Now, everyone, return to your seats. It's time for the next video!" Bob said.

As everyone returned to their seats, the video started.

Context: April, the school entrance ceremony.

I don't like the entrance ceremony. A lot of first years think the same way.

"True. If i remember correctly, I was practically sleeping throughout the whole event," Haruka commented.

The principal and the students are all thanking each other annoyingly, there's way too much standing, and it's a pain in the butt because there are too many troublesome things.

But that's not all I want to say.

The entrance ceremony for the elementary, middle, and high school marks the start of one major trial for students.

For the first few days after the entrance ceremony, students must make friends in order to enjoy the rest of their school life.

If someone fails at this task, it is said that a miserable three years awaits them.

"Don't need to be so dramatic, Ayanokoji," Ike said.

"It is true, though," I muttered under my breath.

Following my principle of avoiding trouble, I think it would be best to make some friends and establish decent human relationships.

The day before, I tried to practice making friends because I was inexperienced.

"Inexperienced in making friends? Haven't you had at least a few friends in middle school?" Hiyori asked me, looking worried.

"Well, I was homeschooled, so I didn't get the chance to make many friends," I lied through my teeth.

"At least you have friends now, Kiyotaka," Akito said.

First scenario was bursting into the classroom and then talking excitedly.

"Kukuku, that would surely be a sight to behold," Ryuuen laughed.

Second scenario was secretly passing a note with my email address on it. then becoming friends afterwards.

In my case, I had to practice because this is a completely different environment than I had been used for my whole life. I am completely alone. I entered the fierce battleground all by myself.

Overlooking the classroom, I walked over to the seat with my nameplate on it.

A seat towards the back of the room and near the window. Generally a good spot to get.

The classroom was only about half full.

Students were either looking at their class materials by themselves or were talking to acquaintances and friends.

Now, what should I do? Should I get to know people during this free time? Sitting a few seats in front of me, a chubby boy seemed lonely all by himself (my selfish imagination).

He gave off an aura of that screamed, "Someone talk to me and be my friend!" (again, my selfish imagination)

However... if you suddenly walked up to someone and talked to them they would probably feel bothered.