*TAKEHIKO'S P.O.V*
*MEANWHILE*
*CLASSROOM - HANAMARU BOYS' ACADEMY - AOYAMA - TOKYO*
TEACHER: "Yes, Suzuki!"
TAKEHIKO: "The silver ratio."
TEACHER: "Correct."
Yes! That's ten correct answers in a row!
Watch out world, Takehiko Suzuki is heading for the honor roll!
Hm?
Perhaps I should have started with an introduction. My apologies.
My name is Takehiko Suzuki, I'm a third-year student at Hanamaru Boy's Academy in Tokyo.
From what you can gather, you should know that I'm an honor student, and I take pride in it. It's why I'm the Student Council President around here.
The heir to the Suzuki legacy cannot afford to hesitate, and cannot afford to fail.
He must be strong, and willing to go for broke.
We are a noble family who have lived across many generations. From talented musicians, to doctors, to war heroes like my father, the Suzuki family legacy is sacred.
After the collapse of the Japanese Empire in 1945, my father Masehiko Suzuki who was previously enlisted in the 442nd regiment of the United States army, was part of the task force that rebuilt this nation into what it is today.
My old man is getting older each and every day. Soon, it will be my responsibility to lead our family to greatness.
And I pray that day will stay away...
Because, just look at me. I'm just some nerdy four-eyed kid. I'm not a strong war hero like my father...
How can you entrust a precious legacy like that, onto someone like me?
All I do is study, and manage the schedule I have for studying!
If you looked up the word 'boring' in the dictionary, you would see my portrait.
I'm Takehiko Suzuki, an American of Japanese decent, and the most boring high school boy on Earth.
I just wish that there was more to life than studying...
???: "Sorry, I'm late."
Hm? Who's this?
TEACHER: "Class, pay attention! This young man is a new student that will be transferring into your class starting tomorrow.
Please, introduce yourself."
GEORGE: "H-Hello, I-I mean, hello! My name's George, uh... Doesn't the last name come first over here? Uh... Then I'm Taylor, George!
Wait, that doesn't sound right at all!"
Oh brother... Geez, you're doing just fine sweetie.
GEORGE: "I'm transferring here from America. I look forward to joining your class."
American, huh?
Never expected to see another one here.
Then again, this school is going downhill... We've only got half a classroom right now. Guess we have to rely on foreigners to fill the bill.
TEACHER: "Then I'm sure you will need some help with settling in."
Oh no... Don't tell me I'm going to be stuck with this guy...
TEACHER: "Perhaps Suzuki can help you?"
Damn it...
TAKEHIKO: "Y-Yes, sure! I can help."
Leave it to the teacher's pet to be stuck as an errand boy for all eternity...
...
*AFTER CLASS*
Let's see... If I'm cornered in a debate, the correct term to counter their argument is a rebuttal. Right?
GEORGE: "George Taylor, nice to meet you."
TAKEHIKO: "..."
GEORGE: "Uh, hello?"
TAKEHIKO: "Hm? Oh, you were talking to me?"
GEORGE: "Yes. Um... I'm George Taylor, I just transferred from-"
TAKEHIKO: "Save your breath, the teacher said it all."
GEORGE: "Oh, right. My apologies."
TAKEHIKO: "Don't feel sorry. Ugh, okay I was rude. My name is Takehiko Suzuki, it's nice to meet you."
GEORGE: "Suzuki, as in the Suzuki dynasty?"
TAKEHIKO: "Wha-? Well, it's a pretty common name. But I didn't expect you to guess that."
GEORGE: "The Japanese-American Suzuki family! So you are part of it!"
TAKEHIKO: "Eh? Not so loud."
GEORGE: "Sorry. It's just that... Masahiko Suzuki is a war hero! His courage in battle inspires me to push forward!"
TAKEHIKO: "My old man? Yeah, part of the 442nd regiment. Helped turn this country back on the righteous path, away from dictatorship."
GEORGE: "Even if it took two-?"
TAKEHIKO: "Y-Yes, yes, I know. B-But everything is fine now! Look around and you'll see culture as far as the eye can see!"
So, my father's name does carry weight in America. Especially after he was part of the team that rebuilt this country into what it is today.
I can see why he wants me to be like him.
But you know what?
Even through studying International Politics, and Human Psychology... I'm not sure if I really want to follow in his footsteps.
Am I good at politics?
Yes.
Do I love it?
No.
Because my heart is already taken by something else. The world of music production and management.
From greats such as Colonel Tom Parker, and Brian Epstein. It's the brilliance of a manager behind the scenes that fuels each talented musician.
I've studied just about every trick in the book used by them, and what makes them so successful.
Knowing is half the battle, what I truly need is a band to manage and take to the moon.