• “Beep…beeps!” The alarm rang. Ai got up, feeling really sleepy. She looked at the clock. “Huh? Still 5.30AM?” Ai got messed up, but just got up anyway. She washed her face and wore her uniform. She leaved the building as soon as she finished her morning routine. She then walked to the Education Building. It is still closed, so Ai went to the forest instead. Not knowing where she was going, she walked and walked and walked until she reached the stream. She felt a bit scared, as it is still dark. “I wish I’m not here…” She thought. Then, she found a tree with lots of branches. She climbed the tree and sat on the highest one. “Well, at least…its pretty fun…I think…” She was enjoying herself. She sang happily and knew that school is going to be fun.

    “Hey! Little Girl!” A voice that belonged to a young man shouted. Ai got surprised and fell from the tree. She closed her eyes tightly, knowing she would die. A few seconds later, she opened her eyes and saw a young man’s face. She got surprised and jumped out. “WH-where is this place?!?” She looked around and saw nothing but trees. “You’re in the forest, mind you.” The young man said. Ai looked at the young man. Red hair and black eye color. The man’s leg was very long. As if he danced a lot. “Sorry!!” Ai apologized and bowed as much as she can. “Don’t worry. What are you doing here anyway?” The man asked. Ai stopped bowing and replied, “Err…just day dreaming sir!” She said and felt she is in trouble. “Heh, there is no need to be formal. Besides, I’m just a couple years older than you.” The man said showing a friendly smile on his face. Ai felt a bit relieve. “Hmm, you like it in the forest?” The man asked, looking around the surroundings. “Umm, yes, but scared of…mad and...Wild monkeys…” She replied. Feeling a little embarrassed. “Well, me too! If you’re scared, I’ll accompany you.” The man said, forcing her to accept. “B-but…I only come here during night time…when it’s really dark and late…” Ai said. “Don’t worry, I don’t sleep much anyway.” The man said its okay. So the decision is made. “What’s your name mister?” She asked. “I’M NOT A MISTER AND NOT THAT OLD!!!” He shouted. Feeling really pissed. “S-Sorry!” She felt like crying. It’s her first time being yelled at people and do not know how it feels. “Sorry!!” She kept on repeating as she cries. “S-sorry! I didn’t mean to be that harsh!” He said, pleading her to stop crying as it would attract attention. It is still 6.06AM. “Please? I’ll buy you an ice-cream! A bar of chocolate? Anything but please stop!” The young man pleaded. Ai slowly stopped crying. “Sigh, thank goodness…” The young man breathe a sign of relieve. “Not yet!” Ai said, with a shimmering eye and a smirk. “Remember what you said earlier?” Ai was being childish again. The young man who looked alive earlier now looked half-dead. “Well, meet me in front of class-room 1B after school.” Ai said and ran away.

    After Classes--

    “I wonder if that man really cares about it…”she thought. Just as she was seating in her seat at the back of the class, some really annoying girls showed up. “Aye, what are you doing…Aye?” They said, making fun of her name. Ai ignored them, knowing it would make things worst. As for the other reason, she doesn’t know how to deal with them. “Aye! Where’s Captain Hook? Aye!” They made fun of her again. Ai got really annoyed but did nothing. She just stared at the blackboard, waiting for the man. “Will he come?” Ai said what’s in her thought. The girls were shocked but used that to make fun of her. “Your Prince Charming? Ahahaha!” The girls laughed really loud. “Sorry I’m late, little girl!” A young man’s voice shouted. He stepped in to the class and carried Ai. Ai’s face showed a confused face. The girls were shocked, seeing their idol carrying Ai. “S-Senpai!!!” The girls shouted in jealousy. “Let’s go shall we?” The young man said and ran away.

    They ran to the place where they first met. “So, what’s your command?” The young man said. Ai smiled and replied, “Well, nothing really. Just accompany me to Rozlen Town!” She looked at the young man. “What’s your name?” She asked. “Oh, sorry. My name is Seichi Matsuhiro.” He answered, handing his hand. Ai got confused and replied, “My name is Ai Ichihara. And, what are you doing?” She asked. Seichi got very shocked, but seems to know why. “Well, you reach your hands out like mine!” He said while reaching for her’s and placed them together. “Oh, does this mean “Nice to Meet You?” She asked. “Yeah, you don’t know?” He asked. “Nope.” She replied and hugged Seichi’s hand tightly with a cheerful smile. “Heh, let’s go.” Seichi said while blushing. Ai noticed that and asked, “Why is your face red?” Seichi can’t reply it, but tries to answer her. “Well, when someone embarrass you…or you feel kind of shy.” Ai understands him and kept on walking while hugging his hand. “Does this mean I’m making you uncomfortable?” She asked. Seichi smiled and shook his head, “No.” And they kept on walking.