Since I met my temporary family as an exchange student, I've never been so happy. The bullies back are home, I can be who I want to be, I don't need to think about that anymore, especially my parents, who are just out of touch greaseballs and I don't want to talk to them again.

My temporary parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fujita have been so patient and in touch with me that I think I'd prefer them over my own. And Yui? She's so cute, but I have a feeling she's taken already by either a guy or a girl.

I haven't had any luck with women back home. They were boring, bland and they'd prefer men or they're a lesbian. It's just ridiculous. It's just the way the world works now and there's nothing we can do about it.

I've accepted it and I just know for a fact that there are no girls that would want to go out with a guy like me.

I appreciated everything that the Fujitas are doing for me, but there are times where I think that I need to be my own person.

My parents always wanted me to write to them but why should I? They never had an idea on how the world works now. They're so in touch with their own lives and why are they out of touch with the world and me?

Listen, I'm not a bad kid, bad things just happen to me, but my parents didn't care.

On the walk to the first day of school with Yui, she and her have been conversing in English the most, but I have to say, her English is slightly better than her parents, not judging of course. They've been so nice to me and never had a problem with me.

My Japanese speaking classes were a bit hard for me, but I found myself pretty good at speaking the language, even if I hate how hard it can be.

At the school, Yui was helping me find the first class. I was a bit nervous about the fact that I have to introduce myself to the my fellow classmates, but Yui has been calming me down from my nervousness, which I'm grateful for.

Yui: Do you know your Japanese, Peter?

Me: Let's see...

I started speaking in Japanese to practice before the bell rings, but I was so stupid. I said something, but after I said it, Yui was giggling about it.

Me: What?

Yui: You said, "I am a jelly donut"!

I smacked myself on the head, but she knew I meant "My name is Peter De Luca."

Yui: Listen, it gets pass, and luckily for you...

She reached into her backpack and pulled out an index card with all this weird writing. I guess it's how to speak Japanese.

Yui: It brief summary of yourself. Translation is on back.

?????: Yui!

Then we saw some girls smiling at her, gesturing her to come over to them. I bet they're wondering about who I am and what's my deal.

Yui: I have to go to friends, but promise me you will study card.

Me: Hey, don't worry about it. I will.

Yui: Okay. See you in class, Peter.

Me: Yeah yeah yeah.

She patted my shoulder as she went to her friends and I went into the classroom to get ready for my first class.

Most of these people don't know who the fuck I am and I'm nervous as all hell. I sat down at a desk and waited until some guys were staring at me.

They're bullies, I bet. Why am I not surprised? Seems like everywhere I go there'd be a bully or two.

On the bright side, I see some girls staring at me too, but not like the death stares that I'm getting from the guys, I'm talking about smiles and giggling from the girls.

I had to overhear what they were saying. I understood some of it and, just as I suspected, they were talking about me.

Girl 1: 彼はちょっとかわいいですよね？ (He's kinda cute, isn't he?)

Girl 2: うん！ 真剣に、彼はアメリカ人であっても、あなたにとって完璧な男です！ (Yeah! Seriously, he's the perfect guy for you, even if he's American!)

I can see that, but I'm still not into being in a relationship with girls. She can ask someone else out for all I care.

After a while, the bell rang and everyone was seated while Yui was seated next to me.

When the teacher walked in, I was prepared to introduce myself.

Teacher: Good morning everyone.

All: Good morning Mrs. Urai.

(A/N: Yes, as in WWE's Asuka. I heard she's the sweetest human being and Kanako Urai is her real name, so don't judge me for being a wrestling fan and all.)

Mrs. Urai: Oh, it seem like we have foreign exchange student. Young man, would you mind coming up and introduce yourself to class?

I was a bit nervous, but I got up and did what I have to do.

I read the card Yui gave me and I started reading it the best I could.

Me: 私の名前はピーター・デ・ルカです。ニューヨークのブルックリン出身です。新しいことを学ぶためにここにいます。 私を悩ませているいじめっ子と戦った後、両親は私をこれに備えさせました、そして私は自分自身を守らなければなりませんでした。 私はある種の罰としてここに行くことを余儀なくされました、しかし冗談はそれらの人にあります、私は彼らから離れることができてうれしいです。 とにかく、私は良い友達を作りたいと思っています、そしてうまくいけば私たちは皆仲良くなります。 ありがとう。 (My name is Peter De Luca, I am from Brooklyn, New York, and I am here to learn new things. My parents set me up for this after fighting some bullies who were bothering me and I had to defend myself. I was forced to go here as some sort of punishment, but the joke is on those guys, I'm happy to be away from them. Anyway, I hope to make good friends and hopefully we all get along. Thank you.)

I went back to my desk as the class applauded and Yui was impressed.

Mrs. Urai: Very good, Peter-san.

After introducing myself to the class, we got started in our first class. It was hard for me to learn the Japanese language, but thanks to Yui translating for me, I managed to understand what the fuck this teacher is saying.

Still, there were girls that were crushing on me. They thought I was cute or something, but here's the thing, I don't think I'm cute. Seriously, who would want to go out with me? They're Japanese and I'm not, I can't be with them.

Plus I hate relationships because I don't know if they're a lesbian or they're taken by a guy. I bet Yui is in a relationship and that just proves my point: every girl is taken and I'm not.

Much later, we had our lunch and while I wasn't used to Japanese food, but the sushi? It's so delicious. I could eat this every day of the fucking week.

During our lunch break, Yui and I ate our food as there were some girls wanting me to take a selfie with them. I didn't mind though so I did the peace sign with them and carried on my day.

Yui: You seem to be very popular.

Me: No kidding. I haven't had this kind of attention since I've seen "The Peanuts Movie".

Yui giggled as I did too. I really think of her as like a sister I've never had, although she's Japanese.

Yui: Are you always funny?

Me: I try to be, but at the same time, none of my jokes are supposed to be funny.

Yui: Well, you should try. We have comedy club here at school. You should try.

Me: I don't think so.

Yui: Why not?

Me: I just know there will be some girls crushing on me like the ones over there. They're just begging me to go out with them.

Yui: No relationship?

Me: No. I've never had that much luck with girls back home. They're either with a guy or they're a lesbian. The dating game is rigged, basically.

Yui: Hey, do not think you alone in this. I knew people who have same philosophy that you have, Peter. At least try it here in Japan because I know someone who likes you.

Me: And who's that?

Yui: Mariko. My childhood friend. She been looking for someone to be with and when she saw you before class, you pierce her heart.

Me: Maybe some other time, but I'm still standing by what I said, Yui.

Yui: I cannot blame you.

We kept eating our lunch until it was time to go back to class.

~6 Hours Later~

School was over and Yui and I walked home. It was a great first day despite all the girls crushing on me and Yui was so helpful throughout the day.

I'm looking forward to more of it, but little did I know, there were some guys that would try to get me in trouble.