When I woke up it was almost 7 am. Like always I prepared my breakfast and lunch. For breakfast I had milk and cookies. My lunch was the same rice and curry. I got ready for school.

Shit!! I forgot to do my homework. I’ll have to go to school and complete it before the teacher comes. So I start to hurry out of the house and get on the street.

“Good morning Suya!” Someone shouted from behind me. She jumped on me and gave me a tight hug from behind.

“Good morning Chiaki. Can you get off my back.” I say. Chiaki is my next door neighbor. She is the daughter of aunt Masako. We go to the same high school. I’m a second year while she is a first year student. We have been close friends since our childhood.

“I heard from mother that you hurt yourself the day before yesterday. You should be more careful.” She says with a concerned voice.

“It was a small accident. It’s not a big deal. I’m totally fine now.” I assure her. I can’t tell her the fact that I actually died and met GOD. She’ll start crying and organize my funeral.

“Don’t make me worry so much about you. Your mother told me to take care of you. What will I tell her if something happens to you??” She is still mad about that.

“I’m sorry. It won’t happen again.” I apologize.

I wonder what Chiaki’s stats are.

‘Status Check’

Name: Masako Chiaki

Race: Human

Level: 8

Strength: 30

Defense: 18

Speed: 32

Stamina: 35

Magic: 0

Luck: 25

Skill: Swimming (3), Archery (4), Running(3)

Special Ability: None

Title: “Childhood friend of Suya”

Wow! Her stats are amazing for that level. She is almost equal to that old man Doran who was a level higher than her. And because she is in different clubs in school she has great skills as well. As expected of Chiaki.

But what the hell is that title?? Since when is being my childhood friend a great thing to be considered a title??

While talking with Chiaki and observing her stats, we arrive at our school.

“Suya, I’m going ahead coz I have some work in class. See you later.” She leaves ahead of me.

“Ok see you later.” I continue in my pace.

I reach my class and I see that my spot is left for me. Most of the people have already arrived in class. Then I noticed, Miya was sitting on the seat beside me, again. Why does she like that seat so much ?

“Good morning Suya. You arrived early today.” She chimed.

“Good morning Miya. I just happened to be early today.” I was surprised when she suddenly spoke to me but I managed to reply without breaking a word. I noticed the class was getting greener.

I was making small talk with her when the teacher entered the class. Mr. Takedo teaches English. I never was that good at English, almost nobody in my class is. There are always some exceptions, Miya being one.

The teacher took the attendance and started to collect our homework. Crap!! I forgot to do my homework. I was so busy making enemies out of my male friends that I totally forgot about my homework.

When it was my turn to submit my homework I confess to him that I forgot to do my homework. He was clearly angry with me.

“Suya, why didn’t you do your homework? It wasn’t that hard. All of your friends have done their work honestly. Your marks in English isn’t that good and you are ignoring the homework. For your punishment you are going to read the whole chapter 3 out loud in front of the class.” He was very angry and he shouted at me in front of the whole class. I wonder what Miya might think about me now?

I bring my book and stand in front of the class. I could see some guys were happy coz I got punished. It’s too embarrassing. But I start to read the chapter anyway.

When I started reading, everyone’s jaw drops open including my own. The reason, I was reading in perfect English that might even embarrass an American. It took me a while but I realized that it is the effect of my special ability ‘Multilingual’. I didn’t know I could use it like this. Soon the period was over.

In the recess, Miya approaches me. “I didn’t know Suya was so good in English. I was shocked.”

“I didn’t know myself. I was surprised as well.” I say.

“I’m sure you are not the type of guy to skip his homework. Was it because you hurt your head?” She was concerned.

“Don’t worry, it wasn’t because of my injury. I just forgot to do my homework.” I assure her.

“Suya!! Would you mind having lunch with me today??” She said while blushing.

Where did that come from??? Did I hear her right?? I can feel people staring daggers at me so I probably heard her right. I’ve got used to being given the cold shoulder in the past couple days.

“Of course I don’t. I’ll be looking forward to it.” Her eyes light up as soon I say this.

My heart can’t handle this cute look!!!

“Me too! I’ll be waiting for the lunch time.” She says as she goes back to her seat.

The classes resume. The next two hours feel like years in anticipation of the lunch break. Again I paid no attention in class. But because of my “Genius Wizard” special ability it is easy for me to learn anything. So I can learn just by sitting in class. If I didn’t go to Magica when I sleep perhaps it would be possible to learn even by sleeping in class.

Finally the long awaited lunch break arrives. I can’t believe I get to have lunch with Miya.

“Miya. Let’s go have our lunch.” I excitedly call her.

“Ok let’s go. I know a perfect place where no one will disturb us.” She said.

“Where are we going?”

“You’ll know when we reach there.” She says with a smile.

Now I’m more excited about it. I wonder where she will take me. For now I can only wonder so I follow her.

Soon we reach the roof top. No one comes here during lunch time so we can be alone.

“What do you think of this place? One of my friends suggested me to come here.”

“It’s a great place. We can get fresh air and sunlight. Also we can see the whole school from here. And on top of that it’s empty so no one will bother us.”

“I’m glad you liked this place.” She was still slightly blushing.

We sit down in a corner and take out our lunch boxes. My lunch was rice and curry as usual. Miya’s lunch was amazing. She had rice with fish, salad, and some juice.

“My mother made this. Would you like to try some?” She might have noticed me looking at her lunch box so she offered me some.

“Is it ok for me to take some?” I hesitantly ask.

“Of course. Food tastes better when it is shared.” She is so kind.

“Then I’ll help my self. Please take some of my curry too.” I take a fish from her box and give her some curry.

“My mother made that fish. Do you like it?”

“Yeah. It’s tasty.” I say while munching on the fish.

“I’m glad you like it. If you want then I can ask her to make it for you tomorrow.”

“Are you sure?? Then please do. I haven’t eaten good food for a while now”

“Why is that?”

“Actually my parents are working away from home so I have to do the cooking. I can’t cook that good so my food is not that good.” I say.

“You’re kidding right? This curry is really tasty. Don’t sell yourself short.” She praises my food.

“It’s not that good though. But if you like it then I’ll bring some for you tomorrow.”

While we were busy eating and talking a small group of first year girls also come on the roof to have lunch. They might have seen us coming up here and figured that this is a good and quiet place to have lunch.

After lunch we go back to class. There are still some gazes in my direction. But I ignore them. The rest of the classes go smoothly. I bet this is the first time in my life that I’ve understood so easily in class. I can’t wait to see how I do on the exam.

“Suya, it was fun hanging out with you today. See you tomorrow.” Miya says.

“Yeah it was fun. I can’t wait to hang out with you tomorrow.” Even though I say tomorrow, for me it will be like the day after tomorrow coz I have to spend about 12 hours in Magica. It’s so tiresome. But since it’s only my consciousness that travels, both my brain and body get enough rest. So there is no mental or physical fatigue.

I wave Miya goodbye and go my way. A little ahead is Chiaki leaning against a wall. Shouldn’t she be in her club right now?

“Hey Chiaki! Are you waiting for someone?”

“Yeah, I was waiting for you. Since you are injured I thought I will walk you home.” Aww she’s so sweet.

“But what about your clubs? Did you skip them?” I ask as we walk home together.

“Don’t worry about that. It won’t matter if I don’t go for today. It’s not that important. And I told the club leaders about it so they gave me permission for today.” She says

“Ok then. But don’t skip your club from tomorrow just for me coz my injury is very minor. It’s not a big deal.” I reassure her.

“By the way, I heard from my friends that you were having lunch on the roof top with that Miya girl. It’s not like I’m concerned or something, just asking.” She suddenly brings that out of nowhere while tightly hugging my arm from the side. Her cheeks were puffed and she looked kinda disappointed. If you hug me suddenly like that I can’t stop my heart from skipping a beat!!

“Miya was taking care of me in class because she noticed my injury. She is very helpful and friendly. She asked me to have lunch together so I couldn’t deny.” I explain.

“Are you sure there is nothing more to it?”she still suspects me.

“Why would I lie to you?” I reply.

“Ok I believe you. You wouldn’t lie to me.” She says.

Well I can’t tell her that I kinda like Miya. But I didn’t tell her a lie as I didn’t say that I don’t like her. It totally seems like Chiaki is jealous of Miya. Maybe she thinks that she will lose her friend to Miya. Don’t worry Chiaki, I’ll always be your friend and no one can change that. But I cant say that to her directly coz it’s embarrassing.

We reached our home while talking. She was still hugging my arm. Please let go of my arm now, it’s getting numb.

“Bye Suya, see you later. Take care of your self.” She lets go of my arm.

“Bye. Don’t worry about me. I’ll be fine.” We both went in our own homes.

I quickly finish my homework. I can’t go to school without doing it again. The teacher might put me in detention next time.

I quickly prepare my dinner, eat it and prepare to sleep. It’s around 7 pm already. I have to go on an adventure with Jesse. If I get late, she might scold me. I told her that I’ll wake up myself after the sixth bell but it’s already the seventh bell over in Magica.

I go to sleep here in Scientifica and wake up in Magica.