They heard the news days ago from the director, another student will be joining S.A. Reluctant at first, it was Ryuu who convinced the others that it's fine. Hikari was excited about the arrival of another potential competitor. They heard she transferred from Paris, the daughter of a steel manufacturing tycoon. Today she'll make her grand entrance in Hakusenkan.
"Shall we go welcome our new classmate? It's about time she arrives," Kei asked casually, rising from his seat. Hikari bounced up from her seat excitedly and pulled Akira along, "Of course! C'mon everybody". The rest followed behind them as they approach the door to the greenhouse.
"By the way, Tadashi, did your mother happen to mention her name?" Kei asked.
"Huh? I think so - " he replied between mouthful of fairy cakes. A kettle flew towards him and hit him in the forehead. "Swallow before you answer, Tadashi!" Akira scolded. A disoriented Tadashi picked himself up, rubbing his sore head. "Ok ok, hmm... i don't remember her first name but her last name is Tsukino".
"Eh? Tsukino? As in Tsukino Steels?" Akira asked, eyes wide. Kei was taken aback, Tsukino group was on par with Takishima group. It's logic that they would send their own child to Kokusen Academy, founded by Masahito Tsukino himself. Why would they send their dear princess to Hakusen?
Ryuu's expression changed upon hearing the name, his eyes darted towards Tadashi in shock. With trembling fingers, he drew his per sloth closer. "Sorry guys, you go ahead and greet her. I've got something to do".
"What? Why?" Jun asked, concerned by Ryuu's sudden change of mind. Megumi, clearly thinking the same as her brother held up her sketchpad with the words "What's wrong?" written on it.
"Ah, it's nothing. This fella doesn't look good, " Ryuu pointed to the sloth. The other's stared at the animal. "He looks fine to me," Akira pointed out.
"No he dooesn't. Anyway, hurry up and go, you don't want our new classmate to get lost don't you? I'll be here if you need me". He turned away and walked back into the greenhouse. Six pairs of eyes watching at his departing figure.
"Well, can't force him if he has something to do right?" Hikari winked.
"Yes, let's go then, "Kei replied affectionately.
The white limo rolled up in front of the gates just in time when the S.A group arrived. Everyone stared curiously at the unfamiliar car while whispering to each other. The door opened slowly and a pair of long legs emerged.
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