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"Speaking of cute... have you seen this one boy? Kenji Tsurimi?" Hikari smiled dreamily, "I saw him this morning and he's so freaking cute! Now I have a massive crush on him... heh..." She made the eyes of the caricature watery and with lumpy looking lashes on wrinkly lids. Then she began working on the lopsided grin. "Do you think I should leave this anonymously in the teacher's desk? He doesn't know I can draw yet..."

She sat at her dressing table in no real rush to race to the school. She had first period free, as usual. With the amount of money her fatehr iinvested into her schools, she was almost guaranteed her classes to be to her liking. Of course, it hardly seemed fair to the more "under priveleged" students but there were times she did not care.

She sat a little longer, just staring at her reflection in her mirror. She was only sixteen but already she was a stunning young woman. She had incredibly long lavender coloured hair and round, expressive amber orbs for eyes. Because of her parents, her entire wardrobe consisted exclusively of desinger labels and the latest fashions. Mostly, she was envied by the female body. She was also disliked by people she deemed lesser.

However, despite her wealth and good looks, Tori Ichiro was relatively miserable. She had hoped that the school she was currently enrolled at would be different but it was like all the rest. She had already been there for one year.

"Alas... life is cruel to someone such as I!" she sighed, resting her chin on her open palm. She sat and looked rather contemplative for a few moments more. It was after that that she decided to dress and arrive at the school early to see her friends and some of the new arrivals.



Twenty minutes later, Tori had reached the main gates of the school building and headed inside at a leisurely pace. She wanted to take in some sunshine before she was cooped up in the school for the entire day. She ahd chosen the perfect outfit for the day and for the weather: a rather simple looking sundress that accentuated her slender form and her curves. It was snug around her waist and chest but flowed out at the waist. The upper portion of the dress was fashioned like a halter top and was held up by a tight bow hidden behind Tori's long hair. On her feet she wore a pair a five inch high heels, making her taller than she actually was.

On her way into the building she caught a few stares and smiled adorably; Tori adored attention from anyone and everyone. She took after her mother quite a bit in that respect. "Good morning!" she called in a sing-song voice as she waved slightly to a few random people, trying her best not to snub them.

"Smart? He's here on a scholarship! I applied for the same one and I never got it..." Hikari shook her head, "His IQ must be off the charts by now... I mean, I study like hell and all, but he studies so much better... And he's so cute!" Her eyes seemed to mist off into dream land for a few moments, but it quickly faded off. "He doesn't even notice me though, and he's older than me by two years. Do you think I stand a chance against all the other girls?"

"You have as good a chance as any other girl. You're pretty, and how young or old a girl would have to be for him to date is his own preference." She shook her head. "Besides, most girls in the higher grades are so...selfish and snobbish. He'd definitely go for you." She smiled. "That is, if he doesn't already have a girlfriend."

"Hey Tori! C'mere!" called out one of Tori's "close" friends, Ritsuko. The lavender haired beauty turned on one of her expensive heels and waved to her friend before joining the cluster of girls that were just as wealthy and priveleged as Tori.

"Good morning," Tori said happily and received similar greetings in response.

"Wanna ehad to the gym with us? I heard that the boys are playing soccer outside today," Ritsuko said, grinning.

"Sounds fun," Tori nodded, consenting to the activity. Watching the guys, especially the older ones, was a hobby for Tori and her friends. They were the types of girls who could have whatever guy they wanted when they wanted him. Of course, that life style was starting to grow boring for Tori. She wanted to find someone who wanted her for who she was. 'Fat chance,' she thought, frowning lightly.

While the other girls talked about what they had done before school had started, Tori walked in silence, just letting her mind wander. She barely noticed when they pushed through the gym doors and headed towards the field. She stopped just outside the doors and leaned back against the wall of the building while her group of loud friends headed for the bleachers. Of course there was a first period gym class and it always proved to be entertaining but Tori just wanted to hang back and watch from a distance for once.

Sachi had left Kiyoshi at the archery range, seeing as he was intently working on his aim. She said aloud to the puppy beside her, "Wanna run for it? Otherwise we'll be late," She giggled then dashed off in a sprint watching her puppy gain on her. Arriving at her classroom panting, she walked in and plopped on her seat, looking beside her to see the seat still empty. "Aww," She complained softly to the puppy that was panting as well. "Maybe he'll be late on the first day?" She shrugged half-heartedly.

Juri sweatdropped. "Don't worry about it," she said quietly as the teacher went back to lecturing. "It doesn't really matter. As long as you get a good grade in the class. Which will be easy for you." She laughed softly as she took notes on the lecture. "Still thinking about Kenji?" she whispered. "Why not talk to him during lunch?"

"You have to keep trying." Juri smiled at her, then shook her head at the girl's funny face. "You have the potential of making more friends. You're just too shy." Juri went back to scribbling in her notebook, making a mini cartoon of Hikari following Kenji whereever he went. She laughed softly. "You also have the potential of getting a boyfriend. You're too shy for that too."