4Synopsis of Chapter 1: There's a new girl in Rukawa's school. She would be the first girl he would notice. And he doesn't understand his exact feelings for her! (I assure you, it's not love.) Don't be disappointed if you wanted romance, we'll get to that eventually
One more semester and the school year will finally end. In Tomigaoka Jr. High School Rukawa's class:
"Good morning class!" The teacher greeted them with enthusiasm. "Ok, before we begin our discussions, I would like to introduce to you a new student. She's a Japanese girl, who studied in America, now she has returned to her homeland. Give a warm Tomigaoka Jr. High welcome to Tanima Shinobi."
Then a girl came in. She was average in height, has golden brown hair that's up to the middle of her back, has attractive and charming dark blue (almost black) eyes and very white complexion. She looks so naïve and innocent not to mention very lovely too.
"A girl eh? Why do I even bother?" Rukawa thought almost sleepily.
To everyone's surprise, without saying a single word, she goes to an empty seat at the almost corner of the room. Everyone was silent.
"So... let's start the lessons, shall we?" Their teacher said, and they began their day of learning.
Many girls in their class tried to become friends with the new girl and talked to her during break time. But she preferred to be by herself all the time. The week passed and she hasn't made a single friend. Rukawa on the other hand gets more and more popular because of his basketball career. One afternoon after basketball practice, Rukawa was headed home. Then when he turned to a street,
"Come on Tanima, a little coffee or two won't hurt anyone." A creepy looking guy said.
"No thanks. I don't go out on dates." She replied.
"Now, now, it's not a date, let's just call it a welcome treat."
"That's cute and all, but still no!"
Rukawa just ignored them and continued walking. Suddenly, someone pulled him and when he looked down, it was the girl.
"Kaede, they're forcing me to go out with them!" the girl said.
Rukawa was shocked. "What's with this girl? Who gave her the right to call me Kaede?" he thought while looking at the girl.
"So, this pathetic basketball player is your boyfriend?" The creepy guy said. "I can't believe you would choose a guy like him over someone like me."
"Boyfriend? Who, me?" Rukawa thought still unable to speak.
"Yeah, he is! What are you going to do about it?" the girl said with all confidence.
"I'm gonna beat him up, that's what I'll do!" the guy replied.
"Boyfriend or not, I'm not gonna let anyone beat me up. And this girl would pay for what she said." Rukawa thought.
"Beat me up? I just don't see that happening," Rukawa said.
"Then let me open your eyes!" the guy replied.
The guy was about to punch Rukawa when the girl knocked him down unconscious. "Sorry for what I've said. And don't worry, he won't remember a thing that happened today," The girl said.
"Who are you?" he asked. The girl looked kind of shocked, for what she's heard; he doesn't talk to girls.
"Ta... Ta... Tanima Shinobi." She said then left. Rukawa stood there silent.
"Tanima Shinobi eh? The transfer student and the first girl I've ever noticed."
The next day at school...
"Have you heard that someone beat up Takayashi yesterday?" a voice said. Takayashi is the creepy guy!(he's a minor)
"Really, who was the hero?"
"Don't know, news is, he was found lying in the ground unconscious and he doesn't remember anything that happened that day."
"Hmp, gossipers... I hate them." Rukawa thought to himself as he passes the corridors of the first year building.
"But, she was right! He didn't remember a thing. How did she do that? Was it because of the shot she gave him? Oh, I think too much." Then he gave all his thoughts a rest.
And concluded, "She's just a girl. Not worthy to think about."
That afternoon, Rukawa was headed for the gym; he passed a room and saw the transfer student, Tanima Shinobi.
"Why won't you let me in this club?" she asked angrily.
"Sorry, but we don't accept female recruits." The captain of the Judo club answered.
"But I've already mastered an ancient Kung Fu. It won't be hard for me to cope up."
"I'm really sorry, but that's the rule. We don't care if you've studied all kinds of martial arts, as long as you're a female, you can't join. This discussion is over."
"Girls, you really can't predict them, one moment they're cold and expressionless. Then they say that's you're their boyfriend to a guy asking them out, and the next minute, they're so talkative and moody. Sigh " Rukawa said to himself.
Weeks passed, Rukawa just did his own stuff. But still, every time he sees Tanima, he would observe her behavior and conclude, "She's not worth wasting time." But still a place in him says that he should try to talk to her. But due to his pride, he just ignores that small voice and continues whatever he does.
AN: Hey to the first reviewer of All in His Dreams thank you so much I forgot the name, cause I deleted it without remembering the name! . Sorry if I deleted it, but I just can't continue the story anymore I ran out of ideas... Hope you guys like this one better.
AN: I'm also sorry for grammatical and spelling errors. I'm not fluent in speaking or writing English!