Some Light Medical Mishap [Tsumioda/Bandaid]

A-a friend?

'Today is the day' Mikan thought to herself as she got up from her bed earlier than usual, today was her first day at Hopes Peak Academy. On one hand Mikan thought it would be good because some of her old bullies wouldn't be there, and having a guaranteed successful career was good news, but at the same time she was scared that she'll be the outcast of her high school, and would be made fun of by others. Even though she tried her best to shrug off these thoughts they wouldn't go away.

As Mikan was walking towards her newfound school she thought about her classmates, and how they'll surely see her as an object of ridicule. With her unevenly cut hair, her voice that stuttered, her demeanor, and finally with all the bruises & bandages all over her body Mikan only saw herself as a laughing stock of what a young woman was supposed to be at her age.

When she got to the gates of Hopes Peak she then just realized something, she was an hour early, but it seemed like she wasn't the only person there. Right in front of her was another female student that seemed to be around her age, this said student had multi coloured hair with the main colour being black, bright pink eyes, a uniform that somehow got pass the schools strict clothing policy, and what seemed to be two uni horns on her head made up from her spiky hair. This girl then waved at Mikan, trying to grab her attention "Heeeyyyyyyyy!" The loud girl blurted out "How are you?"

"Ummm... F-fine" Mikan quickly stammered, covering her face with her hands, making a lil' peep hole for her left eye. "A-and you??"

"Ibuki Mioda is living the dream!" Ibuki loudly said as she childishly observed the other girl "Are you okay? Ibuki won't bite."

"I-i'mf fine" Mikan said as she moved her arms down, trying her best to not look like a fool in front of the other girl named 'Ibuki Mioda' "I'm so-sorry if I look like an i-idiot.."

"Ibuki thinks you look cute!" Ibuki said with a smile on her face, which made Mikan jump a little. "Don't we have an hour until school starts?"

"Y-yeah."

"How about we go to Ibuki's favorite café? Ibuki will pay for all of it, and we'll get to know each other!" Ibuki said as she was about to grab Mikan's bruised arm.

"S-sure, but please don't gra-" Mikan was cut off as Ibuki grabbed her bruised arm and ran to the cafe, basically dragging her there as onlookers looked upon the two girls.

When the two of them got to the cafe Ibuki let go of Mikan's arm, and held the door for her. "H-hey, my a-arm is bruised" Mikan awkwardly said.

"Oh my god, Ibuki is so sorry! I'll try to make it up for you!" Ibuki quickly said as she tried to comfort Mikan.

As the two girls ordered their drinks & took their seat Mikan dozed off, and looked around the cafe. It had a quaint feeling about it that she loved, with a tinge of a fruity smell in the air, and with plants near the windows Mikan wished she could live in a place like this. This cafe seemed like the opposite of what Mikan would've expected Ibuki to like, with the little interactions they've had together. "Hellooo~ are you there?" Ibuki playfully said as she waved her arm right in front of Mikan's eyes, snapping her back to reality.

"Aaa, s-sorry.." Mikan almost fell out of her chair, but she caught herself.

"It's fine. So, Ibuki wonders what's your name?" Ibuki asked her while she tilted her head, which made Mikan realize she hadn't given Ibuki her name.

"M-my name is Mikan Tsumiki." Mikan said as she saw a waiter bringing their drinks over, and placed them on the wooden table; Mikan bought herself some tea, while Ibuki bought herself a large cup of black coffee. "And I'm th-the ultimate nurse."

"Oh, you're also an ultimate! Ibuki is 'The Ultimate Light Music Player!'" Ibuki's eyes seemed to widen with glee as she got up from her chair, and leaned over the table, almost knocking over her cup of joe. "Ibuki wants to know what class you're in?"

"Uhh, I'm in the seventy-seventh class." Mikan answered without a stutter, which honestly surprised her; but it seemed that response surprised Ibuki even more.

"Yoooo!!!! Ibuki is also in the seventy-seventh class as well!" She joyfully said, making Mikan smile a little.

As Mikan was smiling she finished off her tea, the tea was probably the best drink she had ever had in her entire life, and it was only for ¥238.50 ($2.24 / €2.07)? 'This is the biggest steal of my life' Mikan thought to herself right before placing the cup in the trash bin nearby, making plans in her head to come back here more often. That's when Mikan saw the square clock above the entrance, they only had ten minutes before school would start. "I-ibuki we only have ten minutes before sch-school starts.." She nervously said as she pointed at the clock.

"Oh my god we do! Ibuki doesn't want to be late!" Ibuki yelped as she effortlessly picked up Mikan like a baby, and ran out the door.

As Ibuki ran down the street and onlookers looked at them Mikan was a little embarrassed, but at the same time she for some bizarre feeling loved this feeling of intimacy, which was a feeling she hadn't really felt before. For Mikan even though it's been an hour since she met Ibuki she felt comfortable around her, maybe it was the positive aura she gave off, maybe it was her energetic personality, or maybe it was even her cheerful voice but Mikan felt safe near her. Mikan felt like she had made a friend.

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(Sorry for the abrupt ending of this chapter, it's 2am and I've been writing this for four hours straight, and all I want to due is collapse on my bed right now, lol. Also yeah, this is my first actual 'serious' fanfic, so I'm sorry if this is bad.)

Criticism is appreciated!