...

*RING RING*

*BAM*

...

" ... Fuck. "

A voice said softly, as the owner of the voice sat on his bed and rubs his left eye. He groans and got off the bed, walking outside his room to the bathroom like a drunk man.

The teen, took a shower, dump, and brushes his teeth as he looked at the mirror reflecting him, showing his face in full glory.

The teen, just like any other normal boy, has black messy hair, and black pupils. Some bags underneath his eyes could be seen too.

The teen stares at the mirror---who knows why---in silence, before he cupped his hands together and drank the water from the faucet, before spitting it out.

He walks to his room and took a uniform that's hanged and wears it, as he then sigh.

He took his backpack and took his phone, as he took an earphone and plug it in to the hole of his phone.

He wore his black jacket, left unzip and took his phone, as he played a song.

Okay, he may look edgy and all, but on the inside, he is a soft boy. Just decide to look edgy on the outside though. Why he's still on his edgy days, left him himself wondering.

The boy walks out of the room and walks pass the living room, with his parents visibly eating there.

" Hey mom, dad, I'm going. "

The boy said, not even bother halting onto a stop as he walks away.

" Goodbye Kuro! "

His mom shout out, as she continue on eating while watching the TV. While his dad laid down on the sofa, not even bothering to give a respond, any respond.

" Mom? Don't forget to go to the school early! You already have some card reports! "

Kuro said, remembering when he see a mail and reading the content inside said mail.

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...

" To Mrs. Rokaku, as you are always being late, and sleeping on the class when you were supposed to be teaching. I am giving you one last chance, to whip up yourself and be a better teacher. Or I will be firing you from work. "

- Sincerely, Mr. Kira

Reading this, Kuro sigh and scratch his head.

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Kuro is not foolish and ignorant over his conditions, unlike the spoiled rich boys. He is aware of his family's troubles and economical problems.

From the outside, it looks like Kuro's family is a normal family---although only he and his mom go outside---not that rich, but not poor either.

But in reality, Kuro's family is actually having a hard time recently.

Ever since his father's health began to decline with the cause of alcohols and smoking. He had been admitted to the hospital for a few times and because of it, it soak up all of the savings Kuro and his family had manage to gather.

Kuro, is the bone of his family now, being old enough and capable of working on a part-time job.

Even though his payment is only 5.000¥, it's still a good pay per month.

A/n : " For USD it's 46.91$ "

Kuro, sigh once more as he continues on walking to the school, before stopping over a supermarket. Walking inside the supermarket, he took an instant noodle and pays for it, as he made it there.

Finishing the noodle after a few minutes, he stood up from the seat and put the instant noodle's empty cup to the trash can. Before continuing his walk to the school.

He reach the school in a few minute walk, as he enter the school grounds through the gates.

Kuro always arrive early, seeing that he doesn't have anything else to do at home in the morning.

The cycle of his life is like any other students, but his is a bit more complicated and busy.

Waking up - Take a shower - Go to the supermarket - School - Go to his part-time job - Supermarket to buy ingredients - Cook for his family - Do the laundry, cleaning dishes, clean his house - Do homeworks ( If there is one ) - Sleep

The cycle continues on, like a robot following an order, you may be wondering, isn't that too extreme?

" Welcome to Japan bitch. "

...

A/n : " Oi, don't break the fourth wall that casually. "

...

Continuing on.

Since there is a test today, Kuro decided to take out his books and eye glasses, before opening the book.

He continues on reading, memorizing every last bit of the important things.

Kuro, is somehow able to memorize things easily, for example, one look and he's able to copy it or remembering it in an instant for a long period of time.

He don't know why or how, but hey, it's a good thing at least, he's able to copy those foods culinary and how to cook it in a simple watching one time method.

He doesn't have any complications with school, as he is always on the number one spot for study.

Though, he have some complications regarding his health, such as every time he pull an all nighter or work too hard.

His body obviously became weaker, but he still pushes on anyway.

Kuro, stopped for a second and closes his eyes before signing, as he lean his head back and covered his face with his hands and sigh once more.

Sighing, has become a usual thing for him to do.

There is one more problem he also have to face.

Bullies.

Well, he is not bullied, he could fight back, but the constant nagging and bullies cussing at him makes him bore a deep anger and hatred over the bullies.

He buried those feelings deep down, he still have other things to worry and do rather than lashing out on them.

Lashing out and getting sensitive over those bullies aren't productive and it'll only take up his time.

Kuro, sighed and looked back at his book.

( ... Why am I even born in this world..? )

Kuro thought as he sighed and shakes his head.

( Focus. )

Kuro said on his mind as he looked back to his back and continue on reading.

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*RIIIIIIIIIIIINGGGG*

" Alright class! The time is over! Please submit your test work! "

The teacher called out, as students stood up and began chattering while submitting their paperwork.

Kuro, submit his paperwork while blending in the crowd, before heading back to his chair and took his wallet from his backpack.

He walks out of the room, as it is time for recess.

Loud chatters pinged his ears along the way to the canteen as he does his best to ignore them. Soon enough, he arrives inside the canteen and he looked around, searching for something.

His gaze then falls to a Fried Chicken stand, he noticed a girl who's seemingly trying to buy a food. But it seems that she didn't have enough money.

' It's their own life, their own problem. '

Kuro thought, as he ignores the girl and orders a pack of food.

Bringing his tray of food, Kuro, search for an empty seat, as he spots one, as he then walks to the empty seat and puts down his tray.

*Thud* *Thud*

Kuro, straightened his body and is met with a girl, she has a long white hair, with blue pupils.

Her white hair is let down to fall.

The two of them stares at each other for a few second, as Kuro decide to open the conversation. " I'm already here first. "

Kuro said as the girl shyly replies back.

" I-I'm here first too! " she replies back, as Kuro, sighed and sat down on the seat.

" Just... take a seat, this table is not for one person only. "

Kuro said, as the girl nodded shyly.

Kuro, minding his own business took a chopsticks and unwrapped it.

While the girl unwrapped a burger.

" Itadakimasu. "

Kuro and the girl said under their breath, as they began eating.

The girl's face lighten up as she bit onto the burger, while Kuro smiles in satisfaction as he ate the fried chicken.

It's been a while since he has eaten a fried chicken.

Kuro, bit down on the chicken again satisfyingly, as soon, footsteps could be heard.

Kuro ignores it and continue on eating, thinking it's just people walking pass by.

Well, they did pass by.

Kuro, was about to take another bite, but---

*BAM*

A hand slammed Kuro's head to his food tray, as the sound rang throughout the canteen.

All activities ceased to work, as they all looked at the source of the sound while the girl flinched with a yelp and stopped eating.

Laughter erupted, followed with clapping could be heard.

" Oi! Ryujin! AHAHAHAHAHAHA! THAT WAS FUNNY! "

One of the lackeys said to the one who smashes Kuro's head to his food.

In Japan, the ones who gains attention or shine,

Is the one who is usually bullied.

" HAHAHAHAHA! DID YOU SEE HIS FACE WHEN HE WAS ABOUT TO EAT HIS CHICKEN! "

One of the lackeys said, as they all nodded and began laughing.

Some took sympathy at Kuro, but some decide to giggle or snicker at the scene going on.

" That's what he deserves. "

" Nerd. "

" Edgy. "

" Weak. "

Some of the students began whispering out as Kuro straightened his body and stood up. He took his tray and walks away, still with his stoic face, although a small scowl is present.

" Wohoho! I guess he chickened out! "

Ryujin said with a pun, as his friends laugh.

" Just like your mother who comes to school lately and can't even teach properly! "

Ryujin taunt, and at this moment, Kuro clench his fist.

" Oh yeah! How's your father by the way?! I heard he's on hospital for taking drugs! "

Ryujin said.

*Halt*

Kuro, stops on his track, as he siphoned air from his nose, and he gripped the tray tightly as hard as he can.

Ryujin and others still continues on laughing, not noticing Kuro's anger.

" Fucking bastards... "

Kuro snapped around---

*Slap*

A slap echoes out, as someone slapped Ryujin on the cheek, Ryujin's head jerked to the right, his face shocked.

He looked down and saw it was the girl from before.

" ... Oi, what the fuck do you think you're doing..? Fubuki. "

Ryujin asked, as Fubuki looked at him with anger and fury.

" H-He's just trying to eat! Leave him alone! " Fubuki stuttered in the beginning, even though she's shaking because of fear and shyness.

Ryujin sighed, and crack his neck to left and right.

" Boys. " Ryujin calls out, as Kuro's eyes widened and he quickly ran past Ryujin and his companies to Fubuki and take a hold of her arm.

" Eh?!- " Kuro, ran away, while holding Fubuki's arm as she yelped.

Kuro, take a sharp left, as he ran and climb up the stairs, but a thud caught his attention.

Kuro, looked back and saw Fubuki down on the floor.

" I-I'm okay! " Fubuki said as she hurriedly straightened her body with a small tear running down her eyes.

Kuro hurriedly crouches down, motioning for Fubuki to climb up on his back. " Hurry up! "

" Oi! There he is! "

Fubuki, shyly climb up onto Kuro's back as he gave Fubuki a piggyback ride and continue running up to the stairs.

Kuro, climbs up to the third floor, as he is met with doors to the classroom. Kuro, scanned the area while running through the empty hallway. Soon, he found a three-way junction, he frantically looked for any hiding spot, as his eyes stopped on the left.

Spotting a window with curtains blocking the window, Kuro, quickly slide the curtain and climbs in, as he closes the curtain.

Kuro, held his pant in, before hearing Ryujin's voice and his lackeys.

" Oi! Did you see where he go?! "

" I think I saw him going to the left! "

...

After a few seconds of waiting, he heard no more sounds, he let out a sigh of relief and pant out his held pants.

" A-Ano... "

He heard a voice, as he look to his right and...

Well.

This is awkward.

Fubuki is next to Kuro, with just a few centimetres away, and currently, she is blushing, while sweating badly. Well, since the day is hot today it sure will be sweaty.

Kuro, sighed as he noticed Fubuki looking away with a blush.

" C-Could you please... move..? "

Fubuki asked shyly, as Kuro nodded and slide the curtain away, he looked to his left and right trying to make sure that there aren't any of Ryujin lackeys or him himself.

Kuro, sighed in relief as he got off and sighed, as he stretched his body, before letting out a groan.

He looked back to Fubuki who's still blushing. " Recess is about to be over... if you want to stay here and not get to the classroom is up to you. " Kuro said, as Fubuki nod shyly.

Kuro, walks away, leaving Fubuki as he walks back to his classroom.

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*RIIIIIIIIIIIINGGGG*

" That's all for today class! You may go home. "

The teacher said, as Kuro and the other students stood up and pack their things.

Kuro, plug in his earphone and played a song, as Kuro plays it Kuro swiftly blends in the crowd. To avoid the bullies earlier, in case they're still desperate in tying to find me.

As he walks outside the school and enters the school grounds, he walks to the gate.

*Tap*

Kuro, feeling a tap on his shoulder looks back and is surprised to see the girl from before, Fubuki.

" ... Shirakami-san? "

Kuro calls her out, as Fubuki looked at Kuro in respond, making an eye contact.

" T-Thanks for before... " Fubuki said as Kuro confusingly nod in silence.

" ... If that's all then I'm going. " Kuro said as Fubuki opened her mouth, but no words escapes out of her mouth.

She nodded shyly, as Kuro walks away to his part-time job.

His part-time job, is working on a café.

Kuro, walks in from a backdoor, as he is met with one of his co-workers.

" Good afternoon Yori-senpai. " Kuro greeted his senpai, as Yori, his senpai looked back and nodded with a smile.

" Good afternoon Kuro. " Kuro, walks to a changing room, as he opened his locker and change his clothes.

He change it to a white uniform, with him still wearing a black long pants. He changed his shoes with a boot one, as he took an brown apron and wears it.

Kuro, took his bag and phone and placed it inside his locker.

He went out and walks to the counter, where he will be serving.

Soon, a person with a black suit and white shirt came in.

" Starbuck ni irasshai. " Kuro greeted his first customer of the day with a smile.

" I'll have... Ice Coffee please. With one Butter Croissant. "

" Kashikomarimashita, what is your name sir? "

" Motoaki Tanigo. "

The man said as Kuro nodded and he pays for the coffee and the croissant. Kuro, after checking the payment, nod, as he began making Ice Coffee and taking a Butter Croissant.

" Motoaki Tanigo! "

Kuro shouted, after a few minutes, as Motoaki Tanago walks up to the counter, and Kuro gave him his Ice Coffee and Butter Croissant.

" One Ice Coffee and Butter Croissant! "

" Thank you. " Motoaki Tanigo said, as he left the counter, soon, a familiar face came towards the counter.

" Irasshai. " Kuro said, as he faces Fubuki.

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Kuro, walks to the supermarket to buy some ingredients, inside, he opened his mouth to talk.

" So, what are you doing Shirakami-san? " Kuro asked, as he looked back to see Fubuki standing behind him.

" N-Nothing! I'm just heading home... "

" Is your home at the supermarket? " Kuro asked jokingly, but with his stoic face still intact.

" What?! No! "

Fubuki replies with a small pout, as Kuro let out a small chuckle.

" So, what are you doing following me? "

" ... My home is... next to you Rokaku-san. "

" Oh, okay then... "

Kuro respond, still not getting as to why she's following him, but he let it be, as he continues on shopping.

Timeskip brought to you by Kuro shopping and picking up ingredients with a sweat dropping. While Fubuki looks at Kuro intensely.

Kuro and Fubuki reached their destination, as Fubuki speaks up, " W-Well, I guess this is goodbye then! "

Fubuki said, as Kuro nodded.

" K-Konbanwa, Rokaku-san! "

" Konbanwa, Shirakami-san. "

They said to each other, as they walks in their respective house.

To be continued