I don't see myself as an amazing writer, so i shall be open to all criticism, don't worry i won't cry too hard.
Well, here, and by the way, the premise was a story in first person that was detailed enough to imagine what would be going on there, i premised the characters before the story to save a bit of space in the story itself, i might fix that but meh, soo. here goes. The first couple parts.
Its Autumn, Leaves are falling all around, dying gracefully on the branches of now dead looking trees, such a vast contrast to the lively atmosphere of summer during the festival and happier times there is a light snowfall on the ground, reminding me of a time almost a year ago now, a time I would not wish to remember, the reason I am here… However, the serene scene ahead of me is calming, there is a very light snowfall at the campus, making it an almost muted beauty, so quiet, no one is there to disturb the scenery… Maybe that’s what is wrong, why is there no one outside? Oh… right becau-
“Nakai,”
Muto… Class, that’s why it’s so empty, oh well, time to pretend to pay attention again.
“Yes?” I respond as unenergetically as he called my name.
“Are you daydreaming again? I don’t think the window has the answers to the upcoming exam on it.”
“No, you are right, I was just distracted, sorry sir.”
… He had already gone back to his mono-toned soliloquy about something related to science, I had little idea, however, on paying attention, after all, why bother when he is doing nothing but reading directly out of a book, except the small print and non moving images make the lesson more exciting than muto ever could. He keeps drolling on, I start to daze again, but am interrupted again, but this time by someone else.
“PSST! Hicchan!” Misha, as quiet as usual I see, since the entire left half of the class noticed, and most of the right half too it seems. Her beaming face is over my shoulder looking at me, one of her pink curls resting on my shoulder, now that we are friends she is always up front and in my personal bubble, which isn’t a bad thing, if it wasn’t for the fact that she could be 20 yards away and still hold an audible conversation… At a concert.
“What’s up? I am in class, so I am sorta busy, didn’t know if you noticed, but you are in class too, the same on as luck would have it.” As if my attempts to brush her aside would help, she smiles and I know from that alone that she is going to use that as something in her rebuttle.
“Of course I am! It’s how I can talk to you!” Of course! Why didn’t I realize that in the first place? How silly of me, I turn to face her, my face coming within inches of her, this at least, makes her back up in order to not bump noses if either of us move, no need for awkward moments it seems.
“…” I can see shizune signing something to misha out of the corner of my eye, I haven’t taken enough sign language lessons with Misha to make out anything other than “Hicchan” and “Food” two very important words of course.
“Shicchan wants to know what you are planning for lunch? If you aren’t busy, would you like to come into town with us to the Shanghai?” the tea shop, usually that means there will be work in my future, I could however try to find a way to get away, maybe I’ll use emi, rin, or Lilly as an excuse, no scratch Lilly, that won’t go over well with Shizune…
“Hmm, let me think about it for a bit.”
“…!”
“WAHAHAHA!~ Good! Then it’s all settled! Alrighty, after class we are going!” No tact, now the class is looking at us out of the corner of their eyes, and muto has taken notice, which is tough to do.
“Wait, I didn’t say… oh nevermind, fine.” I just want to end this to stop the looks, its odd enough being friends with them, since they turn out to be disliked by anyone who ever does volunteer work for the school, between Misha’s way of talking and Shizune’s orders and competitive spirit, I can see why, but their liveliness is what helps me enjoy a brighter side of life that I hadn’t had for a while when I first got here.
The rest of the class passes normally, with only a few minor snickers from Misha, who is trying her hardest not to shake the earth with her laugh when not needed. The snowfall has increased outside, starting to cover the barren leaf litter with a white blanket, it is as if the snow is covering the death and pain, much as the students in the school cover it up and are all considered normal… absolutely no one really takes major notice to the problems of each other, I am starting to learn how to do the same, especially when people have external problems, such as Rin, Emi, or-
“..U-umm….H-hi Hiaso…” Hanako. Surprised that she is talking to me during a class, I smile at her to try and confort her, she is covering her eye to try and hide her scars, she is also wearing a glove on her right hand, using the colder weather as an excuse, she reminds me of myself, which is a sad thought, she is so afraid to show herself… she doesn’t believe she is truly beautiful, even if she was completely scarred, she is a wonderful person, she should learn to be more confident, but her shyness is what makes her so intriguing.
“Hey Hanako! What’s up?” I strain to hear her next words as she barely speaks above a whisper, Misha and Shizune are not even paying attention to me, as they are busy talking in sign language, which is good, or else Hankako would have long fled.
“ W-well Lilly wanted to know… if you wanted know if you wanted to stop by today… if you aren’t busy” I smile, Lilly must not have liked the fact that I haven’t shown up for about a week now, all things considered, with running in the morning, and dealing with the student council, I like to think I make good attendance during lunch.
“Well, I kind of got roped into something for lunch, but how about dinner or later in the night?” Hanako gives a furtive glance towards Misha and Shizune, understanding what I meant and nods quickly.
“S-sure, I’ll talk to her.” And with that she scuffled back off. Surprising that she would even talk around Misha and Shizune since that festival and many other face-offs between Lilly and Shizune. By this time the two are staring at her, wondering most likely, about what they just missed. I use this distraction and make a half hearted attempt to pack up and prepare to leave quickly, I’d rather eat on the roof, as at least there I am not assigned to work, which I don’t feel in the mood for truth be told.
“WAHAHA, were you that excited to go with us Hicchan? Or…. Were you trying to leave without us?” And with that, Shizune puts on a face of legitimate hurt, once again making me feel guilty. Sometimes I wonder why I’m friends with so many girls when they can do that so easily. Even I know Shizune is not truly sad, it’s just that I can’t deny it makes me feel bad, much as Emi does to me if I ever start to stray from our running plan.
Outside the classroom is brisk and quiet even with the slight lunch rush, the entrance is still rather uninhabited, as most people do not bother to leave campus, why would they? The towns people thinks that most of them are freaks or odd, I realize how lucky we three are with no outward signs of disability, if we were to remove our uniforms we would blend in almost perfectly with the “normal” people, just a typical kid with two girls, one who is rather loud, and the other who is unnaturally quiet. The snow crunches underneath our feet, and I realize that it has been surprisingly quiet, why has Misha not laughed?
I turn around and look, to see that I am alone, I look ahead and the road is empty too, a slight fog from the snow has settled up ahead on the road to town, leaving an eerie feeling. I start to turn back when-
“Oomph!” I get hit in the face with a snowball. Figures, there is just enough snow to make one, and I get hit with the first one made.
“Wahahahaha! Weren’t paying attention were you Hicchan? That’ll show you!” She puts her hands on her hips and gives me a wide smile. Determined not to get caught up in this, I turn and continue towards town, after all, its cold, there is tea or coffee to be had, and it is free.
With me walking, I realize that the fog is much thicker than I originally thought, which might actually be a boon and a harm at the same time, I wander slightly off the path, and finally hear Misha’s voice fade away into the silence, however, I am not lost in the wooded area outside the school, which isn’t a bad thing, I know the way back, roughly, so I’ll be fine. It is then that I see an open pasture… with one tree in it alone…
The tree is without leaves, the snowfall is delicate, the weather is calm otherwise. I get a major sense of deja’ vu, I know the place that my arrhythmia originally manifested itself was much further away from here, but it seems so similar, all that needs to happen now is someone needs to walk up behind and call my name.
And as a heads up, if you guys actually think it might be going somewhere, pick two groups of girls, either Shizune+ Misha, Emi+ Rin, or hanako+Lilly, and i will emphasize their parts, i don't want to do all 3 couplets, as that would just make Hiaso die
Thanks for the help guys! Lemme know whatcha think!
