NOGIZAKA

 

Spring arrived.

 

The cherry blossoms have bloomed. The streets are pink and shining. The breeze also greets the trees and bark.

 

The students still haven't entered for school. However, the existing classrooms are used to prepare and welcome new students.

 

The student council and colleagues on duty are doing the tasks that have been prepared a few days ago. The teachers have also entered to prepare for the new school year.

 

"Still the same as last year, Kei 1st and Gin 2nd  test scores huh?" Andrew asked.

 

“School idols should be like that, how about you? yourself are still far from ranking.” joked Nari.

 

"Hey! I'm still fourth! Not bad, so you should get out of the way from above.”

 

“If I'm below your rank, it means I'm dumber than you. You thought I would!”

 

“Hey, finish this! I don't want to be stuck with you two acting like lovers," Gin ordered.

 

"Hah! Who wants to be his girlfriend? Even a dog wouldn't fall in love with him." replied Nari.

 

"You . . . you'll always be a spinster and you won't have a boyfriend," shouted Andrew in a stuttering voice.

 

Gin was getting irritated at their argument.

A flying broom hit Andrew.

 

"Hey, what are you doing?" Andrew asked, clutching his aching head.

 

"You guys are noisy," Gin replied.

 

“Why was I the only one being hit?” Andrew asked again.

 

"Gin is the ideal man, he will not hit a woman" replied Nari.

 

The corridor door opened. Kei entered carrying a cardboard and plastic bag.

Kei saw those sitting on the middle floor decorating a white banner that read "Welcome to Nogizaka High School".

 

"Your voices are heard from outside, isn't it embarrassing enough for people to hear?" said Kei who was entering and placing the luggage on the table.

 

“What about the banner? Is it done?" asked Kei.

 

“I found some items, maybe still usable. Hideo's teacher gave it," Kei continued.

 

Nari stood up and approached Kei to look at the things, there were colorful tassels, small pompoms and a retractable pinata.

 

“What about flowers and accessories?” asked Kei again.

 

"I have ordered according to the list and tomorrow will arrive at dawn" replied Nari.

 

"Should we still pack it ourselves?" Andrew asked.

 

"Already included. We just have to give it to the new students, "said Nari.

 

"Accessories are already in my dormitory, I'll bring them tomorrow." replied Gin.

 

"I thought you brought it, I want to see orchid accessories," said Nari.

 

They were busy preparing for tomorrow's opening, from decorating the grounds for the ceremony, the meeting hall and the introduction tour of Nogizaka High School.

 

Aided by several other students who wanted extra grades.

 

Twilight is already seen with an orange color. Everyone who was there did a great job.

 

"Thank you for a good job," Hideo's teacher said to the students there.

 

"Let's welcome them to school properly." he continued.

 

"Okay..." they said at the same time.

 

Everyone disbanded after Hideo's teacher left them in the school building, the building was to be used as a new student acceptance ceremony.

 

Kei, Gin and Andrew went back to the dormitory. The spacious dormitory grounds were like their school, and their rooms were as complete as apartments.

 

Each of them had their own room, after entering the dormitory floor they took the elevator. Andrew is still mocking and insulting Nari.

 

"How can she say *that dogs won't want to date me*,"

 

"It's just how great of him to say that to me." he continued.

 

"I've often seen Nari always accept expressions of feelings from seniors before, but she always refuses..." said Gin.

 

"Is that true?" asked Andrew in a surprised cutting Gin's words.

 

“You, stop spreading charms on other students. It's natural for Nari to be angry, she is a sweet and beautiful child," Gin continued.

 

"It's true what Gin said, tomorrow is our last welcome as student council. Don't make trouble." added Kei.

 

"Luckily Hideo's teacher is still helping us, you act cool in front of the students and wet the principal with water," Kei said again.

 

"What a shame," said Gin.

 

"Hey...hey...hey I really didn't mean to that time," Andrew said defensively and stood up before getting out of the elevator.

 

Kei and Gin had exited the elevator into the corridor to enter their room. Other students were busy chatting outside the balcony.

 

Some are still wearing school clothes, club clothes or casual clothes.

 

The sun disappeared, replaced with stars that appeared in the sky.

 

The dormitory has complete facilities like a 5-star hotel, except for bars and gambling.

 

Pools for swimming, basketball courts, archery, horse riding, soccer and more. All are from the sponsors of the Nogizaka school.

 

"Please don't bring it up again, I promise I won't do anything that ruins my final grades when I graduate from here," said Andrew.

 

"My father might as well killed me." he added again.

 

"You deserve it," Gin replied as he opened the bedroom door and closed it hard aimed at Andrew.

 

"Fight Andrew!" added Kei.

 

Kei left Andrew who was still speechless watching them leave. The elevator then closed again. Andrew's room was above their level.  

 

The cool morning makes one still want to hug sleep, different from what happened in the dormitory. They will wake up before the sun shines brightly.

 

Their habit of getting up early to prepare breakfast and delivered to each dorm room. Preparing for school, some are still out for practice.

 

Kei took out some clothes to wash in the washing machine.

Prepared schoolbooks then went to take a shower.

After taking a shower, there was a knock on the door which was in charge of delivering breakfast.

 

A tray of sandwiches filled with bacon, -boiled eggs, avocado, onions and lettuce covered with a rectangular bun. Baked dry and crispy.

 

The sandwich is split into two half, a glass of milk and a bottle of fruit juice that can be brought to school.

Kei ate the sandwich in his hand, confirming the schedule for today's reception.

 

Making sure everything was finished, the students had also started scattering out of the dormitory.

 

Many students have already arrived at school. You can see the difference between the new students and their seniors.

 

"Welcome to Nogizaka High School." said Nari while giving orchid accessories in the form of hairpins to the student standing in front of her.

 

Nari and several other students were distributing hair clips that looked like luxury items.

 

"Is this a real gem?" asked a student to Nari.

 

"I think so," replied Nari as she handed another hairpin to the new student.

 

All the students who were there listening to Nari's conversation immediately wore the tongs. Purplish pink in color. It is suitable for long or short hair.

 

Gin gave a school amulet with a picture of a tall building, at the bottom there were two eagle wings that lifted the building. The size of the amulet is not much different from a coin.

 

Andrew is also distributing flowers to male students.

 

"Good morning everyone," said Kei.

 

"Sorry I'm late, Hideo's teacher told me to buy ribbons for the teacher who will teach the new class later." he added again.

 

"It's okay chief, it's almost finished soon." Reply to Gin.

 

"Surely Hideo's teacher is waiting for the chairman inside," continued Nari.

 

"Okay, thank you very much," said Kei leaving them.