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Ryuji Sakamoto is your normal highschool kid, or so he liked to think. He woke up super late that morning due to staying up late and watching anime. Of course when his mom woke him up that morning he was freaking out, having already missed track practice that morning. On top of that, it was raining.
His mom yelled at him to take an umbrella before she went to work but of course he forgot. Ryuji ran out of the house and towards the school, attempting to shove all his books and papers into his back pack when it started to pour, "Effing hell!" He grumbled. Zipping up his bag. He untied the 777 jacket wrapped around his waist and held it above his head. Hoping to shield himself from the rain.
As he approached the school he spotted his friend Ann standing next to a kid, he went to run up to them but was too late, Ann had gotten into one of the coaches cars, "Damn it!" He groaned as he came to a stop, panting some. Rubbing the back of his neck he turned to the kid Ann had been standing next to.
"What are you staring at new kid?" He scoffed some.
"I-oh nothing!" The kid with glasses put up his hands like he was pleading for Ryuji to not hit him.
"What's your name? And how do you know Ann?" He nearly demanded. Not the best with tone.
"Oh- um my name is Akira-Ren Kusuru but everyone calls me Akiren." He smiled some. "I don't know who she is, she just- shielded herself from the rain like me. Then that teacher drove up and she went with him."
"Ugh- Kamoshida?"
"Kamoshida?" Akiren asked confused.
"He's that asshole teacher, the track and volleyball coach, he's a pervert-" he responded. "Don't get involved with him. So you're new here? What class or year are you in?" He asked as the rain started to die down.
"Oh um- Class 2-D I think"
Ryuji stared at him, "I'm Class 2-D too and so is Ann. Do you need help getting to the school?" He asked.
"Please? That would be great." He nodded.
Ryuji watched him before giving him a thumbs up, "of course bro! Just follow me." And with that the blonde started to lead Akiren to the school. Once at the school Ryuji saw Kamoshida waiting for him. No doubt going to yell at him about being late for track practice.
Ryuji walked up the steps. And Kamoshida spoke, "your other coach told me you were late Mister Sakamoto- do you want to be off the team? You seem to be late all the time lately, and also-" Kamoshida eyed Akiren, shaking his head, "you're track performances are dropping. Unless you want to be off the team I suggest you pick up your feet Sakamoto."
"Sorry- I overslept today but I'll do better at practice after school today."
"You better, you earned yourself 10 laps at practice today."
"For real?! Seriously?"
"Do you want to make it 20?" Ryuji shook his head, "Then- Sakamoto I suggest you get to class."
Ryuji nodded and walked into the school building groaning, "effin hell man-"
"What was that about?" Akiren asked. Ryuji shook his head.
"I don't wanna talk bout it-" To which Akira nodded and followed Ryuji to their classroom. Ann was already in class waiting for Ryuji.
"I'm so sorry Ryuji! If I had seen you running towards me I wouldn't have gotten into Kamoshida's car!" Ann pleaded as she jumped off of her desk. Running over to him, "oh! It's the new kid!" She waved.
Ryuji shook his head, "it's okay Ann! This is Akiren! He's pretty quiet but seems nice." He smiled, "Kamoshida yelled at me as soon as I arrived. How are you and Shiho doing?"
"We are okay!" She lied gently. Not wanting to worry her friend. "Well Akiren, welcome! Hopefully Ryuji doesn't bully you too much!" She chuckled some. Ryuji huffed, "I'm joking, Ryuji is the sweetest." She held out her hand. "I'm Ann Takamaki, but you can just call me Ann! You can sit behind me, there's an empty seat there."
Akiren nodded, "thank you" he shook her hand, "it's nice to meet you two. I look forward to being friends."
"Of course!" Ryuji patted Akiren's back a little too hard. "Well let's go sit down before Miss Kawakami gets onto us."
And with that the three of them sat down, Akiren was excited, so far this school seemed nice, besides Kamoshida, and he already made two friends. Perhaps probation wouldn't be so bad. He watched Ryuji and Ann bicker before class started. Smiling softly. This would be great.