Hakuho elementary school. It was a private school of the best kind seeing as how all kids that went there ended up being very successful in life. One major flaw in it though was that you were required to pay a hefty amount just to get in, allowing only rich families to be able to enroll their kids.
[Name]'s family was in no way rich at all seeing as the only person working in their small family was his mother. Sure she had a decent job and made enough money, but he knew it was definitely not enough to get him enrolled in such a prestigious school.
"Mom, is this really my new school?" [Name] asked wearily as he eyed the giant building from behind his mother's figure. While he wasn't technically scared of transferring to a new school, he couldn't help but feel a bit nervous for his mom.
"Of course it is!" His mother cheered without a care in the world, a bright grin showing on her face. "Only the best school for my amazing son." She spoke before giving him a peck on the cheek.
[Name] touched the spot his mother kissed him with a gentle hand as he looked up at his mother with a determined smile. "Thank you, mom." He spoke gratefully as he gave her a small knowing smile.
"Thank you for what?" His mother responded with a cracked smile once she saw the gaze her son had sent her. Taking a deep breath, she ruffled his hair gently with a face filled with so much love and warmth. "Do your best, my little star."
The kid felt a determined grin form on his face as he nodded happily. "I will!" He cheered confidently, his tone filled with so much promise as he looked at his mother. She was still young and she should be living her life to the fullest but she couldn't.
Don't get him wrong, he knew his mother didn't regret giving birth to him one bit but he couldn't help but feel guilty for restricting her from doing so many things. That's why, instead of moping around, he swore to do his best and be successful just so he could treat her to all the offers she couldn't accept from life.
"Goodbye, my dear. Stay safe" And with those final parting words, [Name] was left all alone in this new school.
For some reason, the place felt a lot more quieter and lonely now that his mother was gone. He couldn't help but hug himself in insecurity at the unfamiliarity of this school's halls.
"Hello, dear." A gentle voice called out to him as he quickly turned around. Kind eyes met his own as the female teacher crouched down to his height carefully. "Are you lost?"
[Name] blinked at the question before answering. "A bit..." He spoke shyly as he looked at the ground. "It's my first day here and I don't know where my room is."
The teacher seemed to smile in understanding as she stood to her full height and held out a hand for him to grab. "I'm Ms. Natsume," The teacher spoke carefully as they started walking slowly along the school halls. "What's your name, dear?"
"{Last name] [Name], I'm 10." [Name] spoke much more timidly than his usual behavior.
"Nice to meet you, [last name]-kun," Natsume spoke as she looked at the shy kid holding her hand fondly. "Can you hand me your schedule so I can direct you to your class?"
[Name] took a deep breath as he looked up at the teacher bashfully, a shy blush on his face due to his current situation. "I'm new here so I still have to visit the head office to get it... can you help me, sensei?"
A small giggle left the teacher's lips as she nodded quite happily. "Of course!"
And without further delay, they started walking again with [Name] following like a lost baby chick on the teacher's side.
It was an amusing sight, truly
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"Hm, It seems that you're in class 5." The teacher spoke with an impressed voice as she turned to look at the kid clutching her long skirt tightly. "That's quite an impressive feat. Not many students are able to go to the top class, most especially when it's their first year here."
An embarrassed blush formed on [Name]'s cheeks as he looked to the ground quietly. A proud feeling wafted over his chest as his heart welled up from the compliment. "Thank you, Miss."
Despite how much he hated to admit it, he was a sucker for compliments. While he didn't actively ask for them or sought them out, it was still a nice feeling when someone recognizes his hard work without him saying anything.
The teacher blinked at the child beside her before crying internally, god she loved children. Without [Name] knowing, Natsume had been resisting the urge to pat the adorable child's head ever since she saw him standing shyly at the front desk.
She really tried her best to resist all urges but it seemed like her desires had won as she placed a gentle hand on the kid's hair and patted it carefully.
"Huh...?" [Name] asked softly as he looked up at Natsume with those innocent doe eyes of his and she quite literally almost died. She might just have to retire from her job early if this kid doesn't stop killing her heart from cuteness.
"W-we're here." The teacher coughed as she pointed at the door in front of her with the same label as the one on [Name]'s schedule. "This will be your class for the rest of the school year."
[Name] gave a nod at that as he let go of the teacher's skirt and took a few steps forward to the door. Before he could knock, shyness immediately filled him as he looked at Natsume with unsure eyes.
"Can you come in with me?" He asked softly as he fiddled with his fingers and looked down.
"Of course." Natsume wanted to scream but she chose to remain calm and professional, lest she scared the kid. With a confident step, she knocked on the door and opened it enough so they would both fit.
"Mitsuki-san?" Natsume spoke gently to the homeroom teacher as she waved her over and pointed at [Name] doing his best in hiding behind her.
"Yes?" Mitsuki asked with a gentle smile before looking and seeing the bashful kid behind her colleague. "Oh!" Recognition filled her eyes as she gratefully looked at Natsume. "Thank you so much for bringing him here!"
"It was no problem at all." Natsume waved the gratitude off with a flick of her hand. "He's been a good kid. I'm sure you'll enjoy having him in your class." Gently, Natsume directed [Name] to walk in front of her.
"[Last name]-kun, this is your homeroom teacher, Mitsuki-san. Be nice to her, okay?" [Name] gave a nod as he looked up at his blonde-haired teacher. "I'll be going now. I'll see you later at lunch, Suki!"
"Bye!" Mitsuki waved her friend off before offering a hand to [Name] with a kind smile. "Hello there, dear. Would you be so kind as to introduce yourself to the class?"
[Name] gave a muted nod as he was placed in front while the teacher clapped your hands. "Everyone settle down!" She spoke sternly causing all the rambunctious students to stop their playing.
[Name] shuffled awkwardly from where he stood as he saw all the students looking at him with interest in their eyes. While a normal kid would be nervous from all the stares, [Name] simply watched the room in fascination as the familiar red string he could see manifested itself slowly and entangled themselves among each other.
It was a sight to behold as the vibrant red floated around the room while everyone remained ignorant to it. Multiple pieces of threads scattered itself on the ground as each kid had their own tied around in different places.
"Are you okay?" The sudden call of his teacher had [Name] snapping out of his daze.
"Ah, I'm sorry." He spoke quickly before turning to his classmates and bowing. "My name is [Last name] [Name] but you can just call me [Name]. " His voice was even as he fiddled with his fingers behind his back.
A few students stiffened at his name as they recognized it. Instinctively, those that recognized it all gave certain glances to one particular student in the room.
"I just transferred here so I'm not really familiar with the school yet. Please take care of me."
Mitsuki gave a kind smile in [Name]'s direction. "Thank you so much for your introduction. Please, sit down."
[Name] nodded before blinking once he wondered just where he was supposed to seat. "Can I ask where a vacant seat is?"
Immediately, a hand shot up causing [Name] to blink. He watched as a purple-haired kid stood up with a kind smile on his face when talking to the teacher. "Miss, I have a free seat beside me."
"Perfect, Reo-kun!" The teacher grinned before looking at [Name] and nodding her head in that direction.
[Name] nodded back in understanding as he walked over to where this 'Reo' sat. A few eyes followed his figure as he walked but he paid it no mind as he placed his bag down and sat on his seat.
Making himself comfortable, a hand immediately placed itself in front of him.
"Nice to meet you, I'm Mikage Reo." The voice that greeted him was very boyish and had a playful hint to it. While he would immediately turn to look up in order to observe the other's face properly, he couldn't seem to take his eyes away from the hand Reo extended towards him.
Blinking in confusion, he looked up at Reo's expectant face before immediately turning to his other hand that laid on the desk comfortably.
There was no red string on either of his arms.
"How weird." He blurted out suddenly.
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First chapter done hehe~