201X Semester I Week 10 Friday “Yuki, hey!” someone called my name. I blinked, seeing Ichizen peering into my face. This again, huh? Strange how these situations no longer fazed me. A classroom again? I could never start off in the comforts of home. “What class is it right now?” I asked, gathering information first. “It‘s government, but it’s a …

“Is that a book for one of your classes?” Jacque asked. “No, it’s something I had for awhile. Brought it with me since I don’t have anything else to do on the bus ride,” I replied. “Almost no one ever reads for fun anymore. I definitely don’t, cuz you know,” Jacque complimented. “I’m kind of the same way. Your descriptions …

“How many times have you partnered with Kisai?” I inquired. “Not a lot. He usually works alone. Not like he needs any backup though, Jin is too OP. He can destroy most enemies with his ridiculous magic,” Shan responded. “I’m guessing you’re with Ichaival mainly?” I followed up with another question. “We did get our powers from the same dimension. …

Winter Quarter 2016 Week 5 Monday “Jacque, the hell?” Zhuyu remarked, looking over at the man. Jacque looked up from his laptop, an orange in his mouth. He shrugged his shoulders and finished eating the slice. “Bro, what do you expect? I already finished my homework, so this is all I got to do,” Jacque replied. I sat on the …

“What will the punishment be, Gatekeeper?” Champ asked, a crooked smile on his face, after Kyoi punched him. “That rests with your leader. I would restrict your powers, but you need them to face the Traveler. If you attempt this again, all of us will be here not just the top two,” Tess admonished, swiping her key across in the …

The window glass shattered and someone leaped in. It took you long enough! Kyoi, wearing glasses, brushed off the glass shards from her black fur lined coat, a phoenix insignia on its right sleeve. She looked around the room, locking eyes with Champ. “Tomo, you seem comfortable. Should I let him whisk you away like in fairy tales?” Kyoi asked …

He stood up and a loud whirring sound filled the space. I couldn’t pinpoint the origin, as it seemingly came from all directions. Ichaival reached for his phone, but Champ rushed over. Yuka’s boyfriend delivered a swift kick, launching Ichaival’s phone toward the front of the room. Felicity and Yuka rested their heads down on the table. What the….? Oh …

Winter Quarter 2016 Week 2 Friday “Yuki!” Yuka nudged me, as I stared out the bus window. “Sorry, what were you saying again?” I apologized, looking over her. “Shinji wants to make up for how he came over so suddenly. I suggested he treat us out for lunch sometime,” Yuka answered. That sounded terrible for me. Who knew what kind …

“Yukie, did Mom ask you to bring this?” I asked, taking the tray. “Yes. She was busy making something so she could not leave the kitchen unattended. I apologize if the food on the tray is not aligned to perfection. I tripped on one of the steps,” Yukie replied, pointing at the food. “Thank you for taking the trouble of …

Someone rang the doorbell twenty minutes later. Mom already opened the door, revealing an annoyed Zhuyu. “Oh, it’s you again. Have you finally taken an interest in my daughter?” Mom asked. “No, I’m here because of Tess,” Zhuyu responded, pointing at the Gatekeeper. “Too bad. Yuki, how can you let your friend beat you? I’m ashamed my daughter has failed …