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My name is Caelus Yang, and I just moved in this spacious apartment three months ago. Huh? Why Yang you say? I just got adopted by a nice man when I woke up from a coma. Pretty wild isnt it? Apparently, I dont have any records from the IPC database nor do I remember anything when I woke up besides my first name so Wel- Ahem, Uncle Yang covered the hospital bills, arranged the paperworks and took me in, now I'm living here with my best buds.
Caelus! Who are you talking to!?
Just practicing my introduction.
Hey isn't your introduction a bit too personal!?
Sigh. Caelus, March please hurry, we wouldn't want to arrive late in our first day of school.
Right right!
That pink girl right there is March, oh she doesnt like it when you call her by her full name, just a disclaimer. If she ever gets upset just tell her she's cute, always works.
And that gloomy looking boy right there is Dan Heng, he's like a mom to us hehe, he cooks breakfast, always scolds March, and always reminds us to keep the room neat and clean, after all this apartment isn't really ours.
You're wondering where Uncle Yang is? A month ago, he went to another planet to work in an Animation Studio. Cool right? He's also a concept artist who loves robots and mecha design, he even let me use his pc in his mini studio if I ever needed to, *sob* such a nice man. I use it for gaming though.
What do I do in this household? Are you saying I'm a burden? Just kidding. I’m in charge of dinner, though the only thing I can cook is eggs. Me and Dan Heng take turns for shopping, yes only me and Dan Heng, "Don't ever let March touch our finances. " Dan Heng told me. I once made that mistake and we were stuck eating scrambled eggs and cup noodles for an entire week. Oh, and I also do the laundry by the way.
Starting today, things will be different, I just enrolled as an irregular in this academy called....
What is it called again Dan Heng?
What are you talking about Caelus?
Uhhh, the Campus.
Oh, it's miHoyUniversity.
Right, thanks bro.
Don't worry about it.
Look March's drooling on your shoulder again. Let me take a pic, for blackmail purposes.
Sigh, do what you want. She must've been too excited and couldn't sleep last night.
Figures.
Try not to stand for too long, it’s your first time riding a train, you might hurt yourself or other passengers. Also please don’t include me in the frame.
Just a little bit of an angle right there, *Click* hehe, have faith in me Dan Heng, we’ve been together for three months you know!
For your information, that’s not too long.
Boo~ *He finally sat*
Yeah, that’s pretty much how I interact with Dan Heng, it’s only been three months but I'm already this close to them. Oh right... There you have it, miHoyUniversity. That's the School I'm currently enrolled at. I don’t really have a particular path I want to pursue so I ended up choosing Engineering cuz it seems cool. I do like baseball though but I’m too lazy I might not be able to catch up with the others if I choose a sport related course. Hehe you can relate right, right?
March, were at our stop.
Oiiii~ March, wakey wakey.
Huh... Huh!? Oh my gosh! Im sorry Dan Heng!
Sigh, It's fine...
It's not fine, I do the laundry you know.
Oh no, I messed up my make up!
That's what you're concerned about...
Can we stop by the restroom for a sec! Pleaaaase?
Sigh, just 5 minutes.
Oki!
*15 minutes later*
Phew, I managed to fix my make up how do I look? Do I look cute?
Yes.
Your eye liner is a bit crooked.
Caelus you liar! Dan Heng said yes so Im ready to go! Let's go guys were about to get late!
*Whispers* you dont have to validate her everytime you know.
It's necessary, we can’t afford to waste another 15 minutes perfecting her make up. (Plus, it wasnt a lie)
Fair... Huh? Did you say something else?
No.
Alright.
*Approximately 230 steps later*
Dan Heng! Caelus! Look! I can already see the building from here! Plus the uniform is so cute! Im definitely going to spend my allowance for the uniform!
Oh right, I forgot to mention, since it’s the first day, were allowed to wear anything we want, as long as it's appropriate.
You're washing it yourself alright?
Boooo~ Fine!
Oh, Right my camera! Caelus, Dan Heng! Say cheese!
*Click*
March did her usual Wink-tongue out- hand on her cheek pose, while Dan Heng did a peace sign with his poker face, then Caelus...
Uhh, Caelus... Don't do that pose again... Also where did you get that?
What? Isn't my Hanu pose cool?
IT DOESNT SUIT YOU! 😭
Where and... When did you get that fedora Caelus?
Oh, an old man with white hair gave it to me when I went out to the convenience store a few weeks ago, gave me a thumbs up and said no more. I've always kept it with me since then.
Don't just take things from strangers!
The hat looked cool you know! Plus the guy seemed chill!
Sigh, you have the survival instinct of a raccoon Caelus.
Anyway, I'm sending this to Uncle Welt.
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Hmm... West wing, Building 4, General Education department, Room 2-C... This campus is massive. Too bad, I’m not in the same classroom as Dan Heng and March...
Ah! Found it.
*Knock Knock*
Oh, it opened on its own...
I’m kinda excited for this new school life, I hope I don’t meet any eccentric people though...
Chatters here and there, girls giggling, boys doing some kind of ritual, mechanical parts clanking, wait, did something just explode? Why is there a smell of incense? A tea party…In a classroom? A guy with an alabaster head... Huh? Why is that girl holding a huge scythe, is that even allowed? A boxing bag!? A kid? Did he get lost here? That vlogger looks familiar… Also, isn’t that hat too big…Cosplay?
Npc: Oh? Gray hair.... Gold eyes? Is he new here?
Npc: I’ve never seen him before.
Uhm hi.
I probably should just ignore them for now... Oh, a vacant seat near a window! The red head guy sitting next to it seems chill.
*Thud*
Eek!
The Scythe almost hit me!
Excuse me but that seat is mine.
O-okay... My bad.
Geez calm down Seele, you should’ve just placed your bag on your chair.
I don't have one Jockhead.
I should just leave them be. Oh, there's another one... I should probably ask the girl sitting next to it.
Uhm... Excuse me...
Woah, her ears are huge, and her tail looks really fluffy... So, this is what a Foxian looks like from what Dan Heng told me. Wait, what's with the neck support thingy though, is she fine?
Hmm? What is it mister? ~
Is this seat taken?
Not yet, feel free to use it~
Good, she seems normal...
Isn't it a bit too noisy?
Hmm? Oh, It's normal~
*Gasp* the cosplayer girl is behind me
Did you just call me "The Cosplayer Girl"?
Wha-how did you read my internal monologue!?
The air fluctuations in your vicinity are giving, I was able to translate micro vibrations radiating from you into words, seems like my hypothesis was right. Now apologize.
HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE!? Also, I'm sorry.
Apology accepted, FYI I loooove this big hat, it makes me happy, also Call me "The Herta", Human, Young, Beautiful, and Attractive "The Herta".
As in "The Herta"?
"The Herta".
With the apostrophe?
Correction: It's a quotation mark. Now sit properly and wait for Professor Murata, Caelus Yang.
Aye. wait Murata? That sounds familiar, also how do you know my name.
Fufu~ that's "The Herta" for you. ~
Seriously, with the apostrophe?
Fufu~ she's our student council president you know, also our Campus' rank first. ~
Wait what... First?
Yes~ first of firsts. She's probably expecting you already, afterall she has access to our student records. ~
Oh... Makes sense.
Anyway, Nice to meet you Mr. Caelus Yang. My name is Tingyun.~ haha, sorry I can’t face you properly in my current circumstance. ~
Nice to meet you too... Are you okay? Did you break your neck somehow?
Yes~ don't worry about me. ~
That's still concerning...
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The mystery professor finally entered the room.
Good morning, everyone.
The noise instantly dissipated...
Red Hair... A wedding-like dress... Murata... Wait... LANDLADY HIMEKO!?
Fufu- nice to see you too Caelus, but kindly turn down your voice, were not at home.
Right... Himeko, the one who owns the apartment were living at, so this is why she left so early today. Our Landlady turned out to be my class advisor.
Since we have new faces in this classroom, shall we start another class introduction? Let’s start from you miss Seele.
Seele Babochka.
Can you elaborate a bit more?
Do I really have to? Seele Babochka, From Jarilo-VI Belobog... Member of track and field club... I guess...
*clap clap clap*
NPC whispering: Hey... You probably should clap, or she might kill you...
*Clap clap*
Seems like we have a delinquent tsundere here. Still, that scythe looks scary...
I'm Luka! Luka Armstrong! Also, from Belobog! I'm Pursuing Physical Education! I love boxing and I aspire to be a boxer someday! Also, I joined the baseball club since last semester! I'm Looking forward to study with you guys!
*Clap clap clap clap*
I like this guy's energy, though let's not hope to spar with him, his mechanical arm looks lethal... Also, a baseball club? I should probably ask him about that.
Irrelevant npc introducing himself
another npc
another one
M-m-my name is S-Ste-... I can't do it after all Professor Murata!
Fufu-it's okay. Class, meet Stephen Lloyd, he's a bit shy but he's still one of our Campus' rank 2nd, impressive right? Give him a round of applause.
*Clap clap clap clap clap*
T-thank you.
THIS KID IS RANK 2ND!? He's kinda cute though, also just how many rank 2nds do we have?
Ahem.
Oh, it's that alabaster head's turn, woah his voice is deep, wait... MUSCLES!?
You may refer to me as Veritas Ratio, Proceeding in General Education as my 7th Degree. I believe ignorance is an Illness no clinical medicine can cure; however, a shift in lifestyle is sufficient to achieve such enlightenment. Should anyone be interested in joining my course on the appropriate lifestyle for balancing well-being and academic endeavors, simply click the link I provided in our class group chat. Worry not, it is free of charge. I look forward to studying with you. That is all, thank you.
7TH DEGREE!? 7TH RIGHT? LIKE MARCH SEVENTH!?
*CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP-WHISTLE❤*
Impressive Mr. Ratio, thank you.
Swooning NPC girls: SQUEEEEE~ Veritas Ratiooooo❤!
Fufu, quiet down people.
Sheesh, he's quite popular alright. Also does this guy even need an advisor?
Alright, Next. You don't have to stand up miss Tingyun.
I appreciate the concern benefactor, my name is Tingyun~ Pursuing Business Management and Entrepreneurship, also a native of Xianzhou Loufu, I don’t have many hobbies besides keeping my tail neat and clean. That is all, may this class be free of bad omens.
*clap clap clap clap*
I'm still kinda curious how she broke her neck. Right, it’s my turn, inhale-exhale, posture check, chest out, wide smile, channel energy, aaaaand-
Good morning, everyone. My name is "YANG" Caelus, and my uncle is a famous animator at Arahato BOLT V. My hobbies are gaming, baseball, and taking a nap. Uhhhh... What else, right, nice to meet you all.
Totally normal introduction.
Girl NPC #1 whispering: He's kinda mid.
Girl NPC #2 whispering: hihi, yeah~
I can hear you, you know! Also, that kinda hurt!
Stephen Whispering: g-gaming?
Luka: Bolt V is still ongoing? I used to love it as a kid!
Tingyun: *Lightly claps*
Thanks for the attention you three *Sobs*
Fufu- Caelus just moved in this city a few months ago, he's also one of my tenants, don't worry he's nice, please get along with him class.
Crowd: Ooooooooh.
Nice save Himeko *Sobs*
Girl Npc #1: Oh my gosh, he probably knows Dan Heng!
Girl Npc #2: You mean that cool handsome?
So Dan Heng is popular too huh.
Another Irrelevant NPC Introducing
Top of the mornin'! It's Guinevere here but just call me Guinaifen! “Gui’ means wood, “Nai” means to exist, and “Fen” means fragrant! I just reached 150k subscribers at ThouTube this week, thank you all for the support!
Such friendly aura. Oh, I remember now, she's that one ghost investigator in ThouTube.
*CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP*
NPC: Can I have a selfie with you Lil' Gui!?
Guinaifen: Oh sure!
*Click*
Fufu- Congratulations on your milestone Guinaifen, Now Miss Herta, it's your turn.
...
It's me.
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*WHOOOOOOOOOOOO❤❤!*
*HUHUHU STEP ON ME MADAM HERTA!*
*WE LOVE YOU MADAM HERTAAAA!*
*"THE HERTA"!, "THE HERTA"!, "THE HERTA"!, "THE HERTA"!*
*YOU'RE SO BEAUTIFUL MADAM HERTA!*
*Herta Flips her hair*
So, a bunch of simps yeah?
Fufu- Now now, Quiet down. Since everyone introduced themselves already, shall we start then?
*Knock knock, door slides open*
A paper umbrella and a Kimono? What is it this time, Izumo Edo Period reenactment?
NPC: Gasp* that long silky purple hair.
NPC: Oh my she's tall, and her make up is perfect.
NPC: She must be...
Sorry I'm late Professor uhm...
Fufu-It's Miss Murata.
Sorry, I'm late Professor Murata. I got lost in the corridors...
It's okay dear. You're just on time, now that you're here, why don't you introduce yourself.
My name is Raiden B. Mei, but you may call me Acheron, my memory is a bit-
Buzz-
My memory is-
Buzzzzz-
*SHING! - sheathe*
My memory is not the best, I hope we can still get along with each other. *She elegantly bowed*
Uhh, what just happened!? did that fly just got sliced in half in a flash?
Alright class, Let’s start our Orientation!
Story of my life. There you have it, my totally normal classmates. I guess I can get used to this, they all seem fun. But I miss Dan Heng and March already.
*End of Gen Ed Orientation*
It's finally break time; I should chat Dan Heng and March.
Yang Family Group Chat:
Welt: How's your first day of school?
March❤: Great! I'm hanging out with some of my classmates already!
Dan Heng: I’m in the school library, waiting for the next session.
March❤: Awww wanna join us Dan Heng?
Dan Heng: I'm fine.
xXGalacticBaseballerXx: Himeko is my advisor
March❤: Really!? Lucky youuu my advisor's way too passionate it’s almost scary. What about you Dan Heng?
xXGalacticBaseballerXx: He's offline
Welt: Haha, he's probably savoring his books already, you two know where to find him. Take care everyone and enjoy your school life. Also please don't depend too much on Miss Himeko, okay?
March❤: Alright! Take care Uncle Welt!
xXGalacticBaseballerXx: Love you Uncle Yang!
Dan Heng: Please don't push yourself too hard Mr. Yang.
Welt Yang reacted ❤ emoji to March❤'s message.
Welt Yang reacted ❤ emoji to xXGalacticBaseballerXx's message.
Welt Yang reacted ❤ emoji to Dan Heng's message.
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Now, where should I spend the rest of my free time at... Maybe I can wander a bit.
*School Cafeteria*
Hm... Not many students here, considering the size of this campus... Woah, the food is expensive! Heh—IPC you greedy bastards.
Alright, Bring packed meals from now on.
*School Library*
So, I can see the library from this window... Oh! There's Dan Heng... Wait... Are those the same girls from my previous class? Goodluck Dan Heng...
*School track and field*
Oh... The baseball club... right, I'll ask Luka how to join tomorrow...
Are they saluting? Is this some kind of military drill or something? This ain't even baseball anymore 😭. So that tall blonde guy is their coach. More like Sergeant, haha!
*School Garden. *
Ah finally... some moment of peace.
Woah, it smells nice in here.
Hmm... Off-limits, authorized personnel only, wouldn't hurt to take a peek, right?
...
EEK!
W-w-w-what are those! are those man-eating plants or something!? I-I probably should get out before someone sees me.
*Thud*
Ah!
Sorry! I didn't mean to!
who's she?
Please spare me! I'm new here! I just got lost and!
Judging from her clothes, she must be a professor.
I-I-I promise I won't tell a thing about those l-living things inside-
Oh, she just bowed and said no more. Does that mean I'm safe?
R-right I should get out of here...
Weird...
She smells kinda... sweet and organic?
Like an oven... A brick oven... is that how women are supposed to smell?