FRAGILE [Prequel]

Chapter 5 : Testing Grounds - Part 1

''Senpai!" A loud call brought Utahime back from the thoughts.
She averted her eyes towards Shoko, who was waving a hand and smiling at her.

''Thanks for the Suggestion". Shoko said.

Utahime had concern over Shoko 's smoking habits. It's illegal to smoke in the public institutions (schools, hospitals, municipal corporations).
Talking Shoko out of it is a pretty hard job. So Utahime had suggested a smoking area near Shinjuku Railway Station, designated for smoking.

Shoko, while on her route to the classes, spent some time at the area.
Being late would not have been a problem unless the boys had aimed to misbehave.

Meanwhile, Gojo and Geto were deciding on whether to apologise or not.
Geto was forcing Gojo to apologise while Gojo tried his way out of it.

''Me? Accomplice?" Gojo questioned.

Geto nodded in agreement. ''You should apologise."

''Fine, I'll do it". Gojo agreed, while wearing his sunglasses. They both got from their seats. Geto led to the door

Gojo noticed two girls, one shorter than him, in a Miko outfit and another wearing the same uniform as his.

Utahime and Shoko were already spectating the boys. Utahime straightened her posture seeing the boys approaching them.

''We're classmates rite?", Geto halted besides the girls.

Shoko nodded while Utahime said,'' I'm a second year".

''Uh? Senior? You?", Gojo voiced from behind Geto.

''Right", Shoko stood up ,'' Utahime senpai is the only second year"

''I see." Geto said greeting Utahime, '' I'm Geto Suguru".

''What's with your Miko outfit?", Gojo asked Utahime. ''You from the Imperial family?"

''No", Utahime waved her hands in support.

''Where are you both heading to?", Shoko asked, trying to change the subject.