The morning sun lit up and Himeko groaned slightly as she was awoken by her alarm. Pucchi barked and jumped on Himeko licking her face
"H-hey Pucchi. I'm up already okay?" Himeko said as she sat up. She yawned stretching her arms out. She petted Pucchi softly and got out of bed. She walked to the bathroom and started to get ready for school
Hopefully today that stupid delinquent doesn't get into trouble again. Oh well at least I get to be with Meimei!
Himeko smiled thinking about Mei and walked out of the bathroom. She grabbed her outfit and started putting her outfit on. She walked out of the room with Pucchi and headed downstairs
"Morning mother" Himeko said as she walked pass her in the kitchen
"Morning Himeko" Celeste said as she prepared her bento. Himeko grabbed the dog food for Pucchi and filled the bowl up with food
"There you go Pucchi" Himeko said as she smiled and petted Pucchi's head softly. Pucchi barked happily and licked her hand then started eating
"I heard there is a new student transfering. Is that true?" Celeste asked
"Heh yeah. I just hope this one doesn't give us trouble" Himeko said
"Well I hope everything turns out well for you today. Have a good day" Celeste said and handed her bento
"Thanks mother" Himeko said and took the bento. She walked to the couch taking her bag that was already prepared and walked out of the house. She headed to the spot where she usually waited for Mei but this time Mei didn't come along. Yuzu was walking down the sidewalk while Mei ended up going with Sara to hang with her for a while. Yuzu seemed slightly upset but tried to smile
"Oh morning Momokino-san" Yuzu said and smiled
"E-eh?! You!? Where's Meimei?" Himeko asked and looked around
"With her girlfriend..." Yuzu mumbled as she looked down
"Huh? G-girlfriend?" Himeko asked
"Yes..." Yuzu said a bit harshly and walked pass Himeko. Himeko just looked down for a moment and followed Yuzu
"Hey! Wait up! We still need to talk about Mei" Himeko said
"There is no need to talk about her. Mei has a girlfriend and that's it okay?" Yuzu said
"U-uhm...well how did this happen though? Was it after the trip the girl she was hanging out with?" Himeko asked
"Yes..." Yuzu said
"I-I see..." Himeko said as she looked down for a moment then looked back at Yuzu
"And...how do you feel about that?" Himeko asked
"...how I feel? Well...I guess I'm happy for her. She has finally found someone who can make her happy and take care of her..." Yuzu said
"You say you're happy but...you don't look like it" Himeko said
"Just shut up. I'm not in the mood for talking about this..." Yuzu said. Himeko looked at her and sighed
She's definitely not happy about that...what is up with her?
Himeko was about go speak not until they arrived and people started surrounding the entrance for the Academy
"Huh? What's going on?" Yuzu asked
"I don't know either" Himeko said
"Hey Yuzucchi!" Harumin said and walked up to her
"Hey Harumin. Do you know what's going on?" Yuzu asked
"Not at all and where's the Prez? Isn't she suppose to be here?" Harumin asked
"She's with someone right now" Yuzu said a bit harshly and walked to the Academy. Himeko and Harumin looked at each other and shrugged not knowing what was wrong with Yuzu
"What on earth is going on here?" Mei asked as she walked up to them
"Oh h-hey Prez" Harumin said
"Meimei! Morning!" Himeko said
"Morning Himeko and Taniguchi-san. Where's Yuzu?" Mei asked
"Oh Yuzu aent inside I think" Harumin said
"And what's up with the crowd?" Mei asked
"I have no clue" Himeko said. Mei and the others walked up to the crowd trying to find out what was going on. Mei saw her grandfather speaking with an older woman and beside her stood a white haired girl with crystal blue eyes
Is this girl...the girl Yuzu was so excited to see? She doesn't look even that good...wait why am I thinking like that?
"Shai!" Yuzu exclaimed and pushed the girls aside. Shai lifted her head up and soothed a blonde hair girl with bright emerald eyes
Yuzu! That's her!
"Y-yuzu!" Shai said and ran up to her. Yuzu wrapped her arms around Shai and Shai hugged her back
"Haha! It's so great to see you again!" Shai said
"Yeah! It's been so long! You've grown so much" Yuzu said and patted her head softly. Shai just smiled and looked at her hair
"Hehe you look just like your father" Shai said
"Heh you look like your father as well" Yuzu said
"Hm? Mind showing me around?" Shai asked
"Of course. Follow me" Yuzu said and held Shai's hand taking her inside the Academy. All the girls gasped and started mumbling a few things not believing that someone like Yuzu had that close friendship with a Higashi. Even Mei was stunned and surprised
"Hehe it seems Yuzucchi is quite popular" Harumin said
"How can that delinquent actually know a Higashi?" Himeko asked
"I have no clue. I guess I'll find out. See ya Prez and Vice Prez" Harumin said and walked to the Academy. Himeko sighed and looked at Mei noticing her expression
"President? Is everything okay?" Himeko asked
"Huh? O-oh yes. I am. Sorry about that" Mei said and walked to the Academy. All the students walked inside the Academy while whispering a few things that Mei overheard
"How does Aihara-san know her?"
"I have no clue"
"Can you believe it? They're friends"
"They must know each other when they were little"
"I think they're secretly dating"
"No way. Are you serious?"
"Could they be dating?"
"How?"
Mei just gritted her teeth and clenched her fists tightly
Dating? No way...they are not dating

Yuzu showed Shai around the Academy and took her to her class
"Wow this is amazing! Hehe it's pretty big too" Shai said
"Yeah and if there is anything you need you can just look for me. Hopefully we can hang out during school" Yuzu said
"Sure" Shai said
"Oh also if you don't mind...uhm I want to go to your place for a bit and maybe invite Matsuri" Yuzu said
"Of course. I really can't wait to see Matsuri. She was so little" Shai said
"Hehe she still is" Yuzu giggled
"Awww I can't wait to hug her" Shai said
"Yeah and I can't wait to have fun. We should really catch up" Yuzu said
"Hehe of course. We'll play and have fun together like the old times" Shai said and smiled. Yuzu looked at her and giggled
"You know Shai you've changed a bit. You're usually shy and timid around people or a new place" Yuzu said
"Well yeah. I mean...I'm sorta nervous about this new place, school, and people so yeah but I'm not that nervous anymore" Shai said
"That's great" Yuzu said and looked at the clock
"Anyways I think I should get to class. See ya later Shai' Yuzu said
"See ya" Shai said waving goodbye at her. Yuzu smiled and walked out of the class then went to her class. She walked to her class and all the girls turned around to look at her
"Hey Yuzucchi" Harumin said
"Hi Harumin" Yuzu said and sat down on her desk then put her bag down
"Hey Yuzucchi what is up with you and that new girl?" Harumin asked
"Hm? You mean Shai?" Yuzu asked
"Yeah I mean everyone has been talking about you. They're so surprised that you know a Higashi and that you have her as a close friend. Almost looked like you two were dating" Harumin said
"What? Ew" Yuzu said
"Huh? Don't you find her attractive?" Harumin asked
"Uhm first of all she's my cousin and secondly yeah Shai is pretty hot and amazing but we're only cousins. That's how we know each other. We were together when we were little" Yuzu said
"Ohhhhh I see. Sorry for the misunderstanding" Harumin said nervously
"Nah it's fine" Yuzu said
"But you know I'm still surprised. The other students are shocked as well" Harumin said
"Pfft surprised because I know her? That's stupid..." Yuzu said
"Now everyone settle down. Let's begin with our lesson" The professor said as he started the class. Meanwhile in Shai's class, every student were mumbling a few things about her. Shai just ignored them and tried to focus on the lesson while Himeko tried remaining calm since she was sitting next to her
Oh why on earth did I have to sit next to her!? And why did she got put in my class!? I can't believe this! Ugh stupid professor! Can't this get any worse?
"Today we will be working on a project and yes there will be partners but you won't get to choose your partner. I will choose them for you" The professor said. Everyone started whining and groaning. Shai was just calm and relaxed
What the hell? I just got here and now I have to work on a stupid project? Ugh...I don't want to work with these slutty girls that I don't know...they might judge me or something. But...there is someone who I can work with
Shai turned around looking at Himeko and raised her hand
"Yes Higashi-san?" The professor asked
"Sir I know you said that we won't get to choose our partners but I just got here and...well mind if I get to choose a partner?" Shai asked
"I'm sorry Higashi but you will work with the person I pick for you" The professor said
"That's not fair..." Shai mumbled as her eye glowed a bit
"What was that?" The professor asked
"Not fair...I have no idea who these girls are and I can tell that none of them would want me as a partner except for one person so...can I work with that person?" Shai asked
"And who is that person you want to work with?" The professor asked
"Himeko" Shai said pointing at her. Himeko's eyes widen and trembled
M-me!? What?! No way! Why did this Higashi chose me!?
"Sure" The professor said. The rest of the girls let out a sigh of relief while Himeko was trembling. Shai sighed and leaned back in her chair
"Forgive me Momokino-san. I just couldn't stand working with these bitches...and the reason I chose you was because we both sorta know each other. I mean we've met at those meetings so yeah... " Shai said
"I-it's fine" Himeko said and gulped. The professor started talking and passed out the instructions for the project. Himeko and Shai had to put their desk together so they could talk about the project
"Hm? This seems easy. I've sorta done this type of project before..." Shai said
"Really?" Himeko asked
"Yeah. Don't worry we'll get an A on this" Shai said
"Huh? Do you always get good grades?" Himeko asked
"Yeah and besides everything is so easy. I find it easy..." Shai said
"Yeah...easy" Himeko mumbled
"Hm? Don't you get all A's?" Shai asked
"Not really..." Himeko said
"Well you know if you need any help on something I'm always here to help" Shai said
"Y-yeah thanks..." Himeko said and blushed a bit. Shai just kept her focus on the paper and read through the instructions
"Your parents must be proud of having a daughter like you..." Himeko said. Shai's eyes widen for a moment and sighed deeply
"Hehe...I wish..." Shai said
"Huh? Aren't your parents proud to have a daughter who behaves and gets good grades?" Himeko asked
"Yeah but...I wish I still had parents..." Shai said. Himeko's eyes widen and looked down
"I-I'm sorry I didn't-"
"It's fine. This happens a lot so...I'm used to it" Shai said
"B-but I'm still sorry..." Himeko said
"Relax...it's fine" Shai said and stood up
"W-where are you going?" Himeko asked
"To the restroom" Shai said and walked to her professor asking permission to go to the restroom. She walked out of the classroom and headed to the bathrooms. She walked inside and went to the sink. She trembled as she started to see things again. She pulled out her pills and started to swallow them hoping it could calm her down but no matter how much she swallowed or how many times she went to therapy...it only got worse for Shai
Nothing is working...this is bullshit...