Obligatory COTE One-shots & Reactions

Twice In A Lifetime

Timeline : After Y1V5

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Sae's Point Of View

I woke up, got out of bed, and stretched my arms while yawning, ready to start my ordinary day.

What? Where am I? This isn't my room...

After I opened my eyes, I looked around, unfamiliar with my environment. Realizing something was off, I walked around my room, examining its contents.

So many books... it looks like a prestigious students room... reminds me of my dorm room when I was a student...

While walking around, I stopped in front of a mirror due to my shock after my realization.

Sae: What?! Why is Horikita in that mirror?!

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(I'll call Sae Suzune from now on to avoid confusion)

After finishing up, I started walking to school, imitating an ordinary student.

Sudo: Su- Oh, Horikita-san! How was your morning?

Sudo approached me from behind, startling my already racing mind.

I slightly shook before turning to him, finding Sudo and Ayanokoji, who was slightly behind Sudo, giving me an acknowledging nod.

Suzune: It was alright, Sudo-kun.

I responded stoically, putting on my best act possible.

I'll have to keep my identity a secret, for now... I'm sure nobody would believe me, but everyone will notice a sudden change in our Ice Queens demeanour... and I'd rather not ruin her social life... if she even has one...

Sudo looked surprised by my normal response while Ayanokoji's face didn't move a muscle.

Sudo: No insults...? I-i mean- Mine was alright as well! So, what did you do during our break?

So she's more aggressive usually, huh...

Suzune: It's none of your business.

I ended my sentence with a 'hmph' before walking ahead to class.

After a few moments, I looked back and didn't find Sudo or Ayanokoji coming after me, probably being used to this already. Despite this, I sensed a glint of suspicion in Ayanokoji's eyes.

Of course he would've noticed something wrong... or I'm just overthinking it...

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Walking into the classroom, I started to wonder about where the owner of this bodies mind wandered too after I abruptly possessed it, instantly realizing a very terrible theory.

What if I didn't just possess Horikita's body... but she possessed mine too...

My mind started panicking, unintentionally imagining multiple scenarios of how a mere high schooler could ruin my morning routine and accidentally ruin my entire life while I sat down in my seat.

I've already had experience with being a high schooler before, so mimicking one isn't hard... but Horikita is just a kid... suddenly having to mimick an adult, nevertheless, a teacher could go terribly in so many ways...

My anxiety started to flair up to the surface, sweat rolling down my face and arms.

Ayanokoji: Hey, Horikita, you alright? Don't tell me your cold has come back for round two.