Emergence Delight

Coincidence or Fate

I woke up like I would every morning. I would head towards the bathroom, brush my teeth, shower, and finally put on my school uniform. Despite the normal routine things just didn't feel the same, and that is simple because I was in a home still unfamiliar to me. I headed to the dining room table being greeted by Sophia, Izuki, and an amazing breakfast. I looked at all of the selections of dishes placed in front of me. From pancakes to muffins, eggs to bacon, the choices felt endless. I grabbed a bit of everything and a cup of orange juice. Izuki was staring at me from across the table firm, a bit different from his usual stare. It seem like he was.....

" Hey hurry up, we're going to be late to school if you keep spacing out, " said Izuki.

" Relax Izuki, don't antagonize her or you won't get any surprises today, "

Izuki face changed as he blushed to the comment.

" Fine whatever, j- just hurry, " with that statement, Izuki left the table and headed out the door.

Both Sophia and I started to giggle as we saw him leave. I quickly finished up and headed towards the door. As I put my shoes and approached the doorknob, Sophia quickly hugged me and gave me a kiss on the cheek.

" Have a fun first day at school, "

As Sophia said that I teared at the thought. I responded with the usual thank you and headed out. As I was in the elevator I wiped the tears off and head towards the car where both Izuki and Ken.

This morning seemed normal as usual, but as I see this girl in my home I feel like my decisions have been forced on her from the start. She's not a bad girl at all I can at least tell and is not like I should be intruding in her life, but I think she...... I was lost in thought about this person as if I was doubting her very being. Saki, blossom hope... maybe that's why I feel like she needs this kind of help. As I keep to my thoughts, she enter the car and we headed to school.

" Welcome to Keio high, school of the rich and famous, " I said as we starred at the overly large building.

Her eyes lit up like fireflies in the night sky. Every fiber in my being tensed up at the sensation of her lovely gaze her long beautiful black hair, her soft skin. I was lost in thought think of her figure and her presence. I couldn't stop staring and then.....

" Yu....," I stopped midway realized I was inches away from touching her back.

As I got myself composed she looked at me with a smile and asked,

" Am I really going here, at this place!?!, "

I responded and said yes of course and explained to her that her info was already transferred via Ken's expense. He butted in and mentioned that her principal was his senior and owed him some favors. As he finished, he stepped out the vehicle opening that passenger doors for us. The girl looked rather nervous in this situation and for someone in her shoes like some would say I understood. I patted her shoulder lightly and gave her a reassuring smile. As I did this she said,

" This is the first time I see you smile, you look cute this way, "

I blushed and scoffed at her reply as I walked ahead of her. I could hear her giggling as she followed. Ken waved at us as he stepped into the car and sped off. We headed inside and I showed her off to her locker which was conveniently next to mine as well as her classroom. She was shocked that she'd be in the same class as me, but from her point of view I can tell she felt reassured.

" Don't try to get along with the girls here they're all preppy and conceited, well most of them at least are," I said to her as I felt a familiar gaze.

A girl with dirty blonde short hair approached us,
" You're damn right Yamada, I almost thought you'd lost your damn marbles lumping me up with those whores,"

Nishki Naomi age 16 and part of the Nishki family. Difference is that her family and mine go way back before the yakuza as far back as World War II. The Nishki family got out and became legit, but never changed their ties with us.

" You should be more careful knowing that I can clearly hear you, " she said as she hit my arm

As usual I told her to stop sneaking up behind me and she gave her usual answer, " I can't help but stare at that tight ass you got Yamada," As our banter continued,

" You're the Nishki Naomi, the owner of Sky industries..., " before Saki could finish Naomi finished the sentence for her,

"...known for it's high tech equipment and military weaponry, you got a smart one Yamada," she said as she smiled.

Still in shock, Saki asked her questions about her tech and of course as usual Naomi showed off her latest gadgets. While both girls spoke among themselves, my best friend approached, Kishinuma Shin also known as Ki-kun, most famous for his novels and manga. As the Nishki family, the Kishinuma family go way back and also as the Nishki, they went legit and kept ties with my family. As usual, Shin seizes the opportunity and made his entrance to show off against Naomi.

" You're... you're... you're, "

Giggling at the normal reaction, Shin introduces himself despite Naomi's cold stare at him. Saki began to ask questions and signings. Seeing Naomi usual pouting, he couldn't help, but kiss her cheek and apologize as usual making Naomi blush. He quickly laughed and said,

" I can't help it sometimes, being the boyfriend of an amazing girl like this can make me jealous,"

Saki nodded in agreement making  Naomi blush even more as she began hitting him in a fury of soft like punches. Saki laughed and they both got lost in her presence. As Shin was about to say something, Naomi grabbed Saki arm and showed her off to a seat next to hers. Shin approached me and we went to our seats.

" She reminds me of Yumi, I see why you saved her. " said Shin.

I looked at him and sigh deeply,

" She does have a resemblance, but despite that she can not know what I did or who I really am," I responded.

Shin nodded and looked towards the girls. He looked towards my direction telling me that there was nothing I could've done that day. Aoki Yumi was in an abusive relationship with her father who would drug her. She was my first love and despite it all, she always had a smile on her face. Her father became my first kill when the yakuza found out he was stealing. I was with my father on the usual meetings on that day. I volunteered and seized the opportunity at the age of 14. I completed my father's dream that very day. Despite getting my revenge I cried knowing she wouldn't come back. Had I told her to stay with me that night she would have lived. That's what I thought when I slit the bastard's throat. In the end with tears and all I apologized to the shrine in the living room, to Yumi for not saving her. As I looked back at this act Shin reassured me that I didn't make a mistake. Whether it was coincidence or fate, my destiny was made.