Volume 1: Chapter 1

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Chapter 1: the unexpected visitor

Hurry up Naozumi, before she wakes up. Said Naoki to his ten year old twin brother

carefully placing the worm on the tip of Yuries nose while she fell asleep under the tree while

waiting for the fish to eat the bait, Yuries younger brother had always put a small prank on her;

Naozumi and Naoki were both secretly giggling and imagining how their eldest sister

would react when she finds out as soon as she opened her eyes that the worm that she put as bait

for the fish has already been placed on top of her nose. As soon as the two heard their mother

asked their sleepy head sister to catch a fish that they have evaded doing, it was once again a

perfect timing to make fun of her, since she easily get all crazy. And a day wouldnt be fun

without pestering her.

Yes! Naoki and Naozumi made a high-five and slowly crawled back to hide in one of

the trees just in case their eldest sister screams. But what these two didnt know was that their

mother, Noami noticed on the window that the twins were giggling and she had a feeling that

something was up.

Meanwhile, Yurie was in deep sleep, dreaming of herself on a stage dancing gracefully at

Tschaikovskys Swan Lake. Yurie saw herself dressed in a most beautiful white color swan

dress and was being surrounded by other dancers just like the ballet performance of Swan Lake

that she first saw when she was ten years old. And since then, she had asked her father to let her

study ballet because she had never seen anyone who could look so graceful and so light on stage

as if they have no gravity at all. And then in her dream, she saw herself dancing with her

handsome prince. He was dashing, looking at her with his loving eyes and lifting her up in the air


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like a leaf. And when the prince in her dreams slowly puts her down, she made her turn to look

up at his prince and what she saw was the face of her twin brother smiling mischievously at her,

YAhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!! Yurie woke up and open her eyes unaware that a

small worm was starting to move on the tip of her nose, suddenly her nose started to twitch and

when her vision cleared up, she realized that a small worm was moving on the tip of her nose,

she began to screamed so loud, AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gotcha!!!! said the twins Noaki and Naozumi, laughing their brains out. Unfortunately,

what they didnt know was that their mother was already standing behind them, watching their

devious plan become successful.

Hurry, get a picture! insisted Naoki to Noazumi, The other twin, Noazumi turn around

and saw that their mother was gazing down at them, her eyes and nose were flaring up, Noazumi

gulped at the sight of their very angry mother as he turned pale and lost his voice to tell his other

twin brother that theyve been caught red handed by their own mother.

Naozumi, I said take a picture of Onii---he turn around and his face turned white and

before they knew it, both of their ears were pinched up very hard back to their house to face the

full wrath of their mothers anger and Oniisan.

And the twins were both right.

I dont know what else to do with the two of you. Said their mother with a steel note in

her voice as both Naoki and Naozumi were kneeling in front of their mother who was sitting on a

chair in the living room. While Yurie was fuming with madness at her two naughty brothers who

had a gash on her left brow that she immediately placed a band aid and her pants were half wet


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because she fell on the water when she panicked at the sight of the worm sliding slowly on her

nose.

I should have strangled the two of your when you were still a baby. Threatened Yurie

to her twin brothers who always seem to manage to make a worse day out of her,

No wonder I couldnt catch any fish at all. You stole the bait! Yurie screamed.

Eh, Oniisan wasnt fishing at all; you dont even know how to catch a fish. Said Naoki,

then the other twin added.

Thats right. You were sleeping instead of fishing. Said Naoki, who was the one who

first saw her lazy sister not properly placing the bait worm on the fish hook and when he saw that

the worm was crawling out of the hook and saw that Yurie was sleeping with her mouth open, he

suddenly has the urge to put a practical joke on her once more.

I wasnt sleeping you ungrateful kids! Yurie shouted angrily as he poked the heads of

each one of her twin brothers.

Thats enough! intervened by their mother, Naomi. Who stood up and shouted at the

three of them, just them when she was about to ask Yurie why was she sleeping at the time that

she asked her to go fishing for their food that night.

And what about you Yurie, How many times do I have to tell you not to sleep when

youre fishing?This time Noami turned her anger towards Yurie who was strangling the two

with her right arms. Arrrrgh. Are you sure you wanted to be a ballet dancerarrrghhh

losing breath from Yuries tight hold.


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Stop it! Stop it! If only your father were still alive! their mother wailed at frustration

while the twins continued to escape the tight hold of Yurie, Thats not a dancers leg, but

octopus tentacles!

What did you say? Is that so- then this what a beautiful octopus legs can do. Naoki was

about to escape but Yuries flexible dancers leg caught up with him fast and tripped him over

while Naozumi continued to get trap on Yuries right arm grip.

Suddenly there was a knock on the door, but Yurie and the twins didnt bother to get the

door, it was their mother who was still caught up with the chaos inside their house carelessly

opened the door and was said,

Who the---

But stopped upon the sight of the person standing outside their door, she was tall, slender

and very beautiful. Her blue eyes were like stars that sparkle in the night. Her black corporate

suit with her blue silk shirt cautioned a dignified look. Her long blond hair was neatly tied into a

French knot. All of them, including Yurie stopped upon hearing the voice of the lady with the

pale white silky seen as if they were looking at a movie star. And all of their mouths gaped at the

beautiful sight thats beholding them at that moment.

Good evening. Is this the Hories residence? The beautiful woman asked kindly, her

voice seems like a whiff of air that sends a musical tone in ones ear.

It was Mrs. Hories who first cleared her throat, Yes it is.


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The woman smiled, Good. Im sorry to bother you at this time of the night, but I am

looking for Yurie Horie? a sudden thug was heard and when their mother looked back, it was

Noaki and Naozumi gasping for air, while Yurie stood up and said, I am Yurie.

The beautiful woman suddenly bowed at her, and the twins wondered what made that

woman give her respect towards their Oniisan. Good Evening,Yurie-sama.

Eh- who are you? shocked at the womans gesture.

My apologies for being so late in coming here

Yurie and the rest of her family were speechless. But Yuries curiosity was nonetheless

rising at the amount of respect given to her.

Young miss, but who are you? Noami interrupted

I am very sorry. She smiled apologetically, she opened her bag and took something

inside and then handed down a small card with a name printed in the middle. Quickly Yurie and

the rest of her brothers came to look at the card that seems to feel like it was printed in an

expensive paper.

My name is Erika Kojima and I am here as a representative of Ms. Yurie Hories

Grandfather. Quickly Yurie turned to look at her mother who suddenly turned pale and almost

shake but quickly recovered.

Mama, I thought you said that Grandfather has already passed away? Yurie asked

puzzling over the fact that she doesnt know if its still true or not. Her mother moved away a bit

and didnt speak; facing her back at Yurie, when she looked at Erika Kojima there was

something in her eyes that reveals a message. A feeling that Yurie couldnt point out properly, as


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if her mother was hiding something from her, her mother turn around and faced Erika but this

time the worried look on her face disappeared. Please do tell Miss Kojima to come inside the

house.

Uh, oh-sorry, would you please come inside. Yurie went near the entryway and

gestured the visitor to enter the house. Erika slightly bowed at her and smiled warmly and all

proceeded to the living room. Her mother was facing Erika on the other side while she was

sitting in the middle of the sofa.

Miss Kojima, you are here to see my daughter, am I right? Noami asked formally at

their visitor.

Yes. That is right. Ive heard your circumstance. My condolences to your family and

because of that, we were able to find out Ms. Hories whereabouts. Glancing at Yurie then

looked again towards her mother.

First my client wishes to extend his condolences to your family. And because of the

circumstance that your family is undergoing, he wishes nothing more than to extend his

assistance. Erika paused, waiting for Yurie who was listening quietly and her mother to react.

But they were silent, so she continued. My client has been wishing more to let her grandchild

know that if theres anything he could do in his power to help is give this help to his beloved

granddaughter,

Me! Why only me?- Yurie asked in confusion mixed with surprise while looking both

ways at Erika and her mother.


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Be quiet! Yurie. Let us hear what Ms.Kojima will have to say to us and to you Yurie.

Yurie was surprise by the sudden snap from her mother. And wondered quietly was really going

on.

Yurie-sama, your grandfather wishes to help you by sending you to school. This time

Erika was looking seriously at Yurie who was still in state of puzzlement over what was

happening to her.

But, Im already going to school. I dont need to change school. Yurie reasoned out.

But Erika shook her head gently in disapproval, as if telling her that she wasnt getting what she

needed to understand.

We know. Your grandfather knows. But my client, your grandfather wishes nothing

more than to give you the best. And when we say the best, going to the most prestigious school

in this place- the Cross Academy; have you heard of that school, Yurie-sama?

Eh! WHAT! Cross Academy!!!! Yurie stood up and couldnt believe what she heard.

That is correct! Yurie-sama. Youre grandfather wishes for you to attend school at Cross

Academy. And you all know that it is not easy to get in at Cross Academy, all the important

young people in our society today wishes nothing more than to enter that school, for that school

give the best education that one could ever have. And that is the dream of your grandfather,

Yurieto give you the best of this world. Erika said seriously.

But- why now? And what about my brothers, how come Im the only one to be given

this chance; what about my brothers, arent they his grandchildren? Yurie told Erika.


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I am sorry, Yurie. But the will only states only you other than that; I am not at liberty to

say more for I do not hold the decisions of your grandfather. The twins upon hearing this

wondered aloud, Yes thats right, why cant we also get in Cross Academy?

Erika looked at the twins kindly and to their mother, as if wanting to assure them, I am

sorry. But this concerns only Yurie. Noami continued to be silent while Yurie was in deep

shocked.

But I dont know him.- Yurie told.

Ah, yes. I knew youd be curious about my clients identity. Your grandfathers name is

Sojirou Nakayama. Erika said. As she saw how Naomi flinched at the sound of his name but for

Yurie it was totally blank. He is one of the most important people that this society has ever had.

He holds hundreds of corporation that our society looked up to. The respects that he has gotten

from them were due to the fact that he has been revered due to his great contribution both of the

political and the elite members of this society.

What are you saying-? That my grandfather is rich. It was more like a statement rather

than a question.

If you want to put it that way that is how you ordinary people would say. There was a

smeared confidence that was undeniable in his tone of voice; meanwhile Noami was trying to

conceal her loath over the fact that Erika was revealing towards Yurie.

But why only now that he has given his notice to us. He wasnt bothering to help me and

my family at all. Yurie stated which surprises her because Erika looked directly at her mother

and chuckled. When she saw her mother she turned pale again.


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True. He wasnt bothering you at all with all this kind of help that I am now offering

you, but you see- there was some circumstances that was unavoidable. And at that time, he was

unable to give you that attention. Her voice trailed off and still looking towards her mother, who

was eying Erika with a dagger look; which confuses Yurie even more.

What circumstance are you talking about? I dont understand what youre saying.

Yurie admitted with great confusion. Then she looked at Naomi, mother, do you know

anything about this? asked Yurie. But instead of getting a calm response from Naomi, Yuries

mother stood up and said with a steel voice, Its late! Ms. Kojima. Yurie was stunned by the

sudden reaction of her mother. Yurie thought that this wasnt like her mother at all and to see her

act this way made her think more if there was something she wasnt telling her about. But Erika

wasnt even flinching by the display of anger that she was showing.

Fixing her eye glasses, Erika took something inside her bag and lay down on the table

clipped papers with bold letters that says AGREEMENT.

Noami upon seeing the paper turned white, Erika spoke, I see- Mr. Nakayama has

prepared for this moment. He was right after all. We know that eventually resistance from you

will be normal. But you must understand, Yurie has a future that she must face, she cannot fulfill

if she remain the way she is now. Her future is already set, you know that dont you but you act

as if you want to deny her of that future that she must take.

Yurie saw how her mother turned defenseless, it was shown all over her face, as if she

was made to feel guilty. Yurie couldnt stand any longer, confusions and curiosity was building

up stood up to face Erika, I dont want to be rude, but this is our house. I dont know if I should

believe you or not. I dont know the person whom claimed to be my grandfather because


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apparently he has ignored me for sixteen years. To be honest, Im not so sure if I wanted to know

him at all.

Yurie! Her mother spoke but she was interrupted by Erika, who appeared not to lose

into this argumentation.

Yurie-sama, you have no idea what you are talking about. If your grandfather could hear

you speak about him this way, he would definitely be disappointed in you.

I am so sorry, but he is a stranger to me.

That is because you were lost to him. And he was looking for you. It is true that it took

him years to find you. It was a difficult time for the family. Please, Yurie-sama, dont waste this

opportunity. He has high hopes for you. And if you wanted to help your family now- this is the

time to do that. Erika went to the table and took the papers and gave it to her.

Everything has been written there, Read it and ask all the questions that you wish to be

clarified at because this is your life as we speak. Yurie-sama, think of your grandfather, this is

the time that you will be renewed to your real family. And upon hearing that, Yurie quickly

looked at her stunned mother. There was a sly smile that Erika showed on her face, and Yuries

heart began to beat in doubt and fear.

Erika took her bag and was preparing to leave but looked back at them with an

accomplished air on her back, I think what you need to learn more isnt just your grandfather

Yurie sama but Naomi Horie has some explaining to do as well. She slowly walked to the door

and turned around again, Please read it well and think about it hard. Not many people are given


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Two days ago, Yurie during their ballet practice, their ballet teacher, Madam Mitchiko

spoke that there will be an annual grand competition for the junior and senior level for all the ten

ballet schools in the region. And if they wanted to compete they have to have their own

competition as well. The one chosen will be the representative of their ballet school towards the

regional. Aside from that the award of cash prize and some ballet items that Yurie had been

dreaming of having was so enticing.

That is a problem indeed Yurie. Ruka spoke. As Yurie went to another state of

daydreaming again, she was wearing her prized item in the competition set by their ballet teacher

and she would be receiving admiration from all people.

This is the third time that youve been scolded and held detention for our homeroom

adviser, Yurie. I dont think you will be off the hook this easily. Since the last time you had

detention with him, you mistakenly left the floor wet during our cleaning period. Dont you

remember that he was hospitalized for a fracture spine because of that injury?

Yurie suddenly had a flashback of that incident a few moths ago. And since then, their

homeroom adviser dare not give her any more cleaning assignment.

Oh, what should I do then, huh? Yurie asked Ruka worriedly.

The only thing, you can do is to apologize. Ruka suggested.

But do you think he will accept it after what had happened today? Yurie said helplessly

as she look up to the heavens for mercy.

No, I dont it if he will accept you apology. Yurie felt like a lightning bolt suddenly hit

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Ruka stood up, CROSS ACADEMY?!!! Yurie almost fell into the ground when Ruka

stood up quickly and lost the balance of their rickety wooden bench.

Yurie, you got to be joking. Seriously, are you sure its Cross Academy that youre

talking about?

Yeah Why-? Yurie answered dryly, Unmindful of the twinkling reaction that her friend

started showing. Whats with the Cross Academy anyway? Ruka grabbed Yuries collar

unknowingly she was already blocking the air passage and Yurie losing breath.

Arghcant breath, air. Pounding her friends face, who still has a dreamy face,

Jezz. What was that about? still gasping for air while looking at her friends reaction.

I dont think you understand Yurie, to be able to enter Cross Academy is like entering a

school only for the royal people. Ruka said dazedly as she imagining herself walking towards

the threshold of the Cross Academy like a princess with her beautiful gown and lines of

handsome prince waiting for her.

Snap out it! Focus pleaseits me that were both worried about. Yurie reminding her

friend with a little bit of irritation,

Oh, yeah, right. Sorry. Yurie could still see the guilty pleasure all over her friends

face.

So youre saying that, your grandfather didnt know where to find you? But thats odd.

Unless Rukas voice trailed off, as she begins to wonder in her thoughts this sudden

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What are you thinking about, tell me, I really have to know, Im doomed for the next

couple of hours. If I dont arrive early at the dance studio they are going to kick me out. Yurie

wailed. But before they could continue over their discussion the bell for the afternoon session of

their class began. And still Yurie havent figure out what to do, while Ruka on the otherhand,

began investigating in her mind Yuries story about her real grandfather.

That afternoon, at the faculty while Yurie was almost sweaty as she took one more step

towards the faculty where she awaits her death. But much to her surprise the Principal

Yamaguchi was inside the room saw her peering through the side door.

Yurie-chan, what are you doing. Students arent allowed at this time. Your classes are

already over, what are you still doing here? His big figure surprised Yurie as she was too

stunned at the sight of the head of their school.

I-uh, ah.. suddenly, Mr. Toshiro appeared next in front of her, then she quickly

bowed at the sight of her teacher and the Principal.

Sensei, Im here to report for my detention. Deep inside, Yurie was wishing that some

miracle might happen. If the Principal Yamaguchi learned of her detention, they might send her

mother again, and hell would break lose if that happens again.

Detention ..? Mr. Toshiro, please explain.

Horie-chan was once again caught sleeping in my class. That is why I asked her to serve

her detention today. Mr. Toshiro confidently answered.

Is that true Ms. Horie? asked Principal Yamaguchi.

Yes. She answered in a weak voice, while sweating profusely.


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Miss Yurie-chan, may I remind you that schools are not your sleeping quarters. We are

here to learn. But it seems you have a pretty good reason why you were sleeping during Toshiro

Senseis time, have you? Principal Yamaguchi inquired kindly at her.

Principal, shes a repeat offender; students like her shouldnt be given chances at all.

But Principal Yamaguchi brushed him off. It is in our obligation to disciple our students but

more so, it is our power as teachers that we also encourage them to learn Sensei-Upon hearing

this Toshiro Sensei looked ashamed, almost somewhat guilty of something. And with that,

Principal Yamaguchi looked at Yurie kindly, almost fatherly like.

Miss Horie, the teachers and I have an emergency faculty meeting today, and we need to

deliberate on something. So if this is an issue that can be dealt with a simple Im sorry then

please do accept the apology and let us go about our business today, what do you say Toshiro

Sensei? asked Principal Yamaguchi.

Uh, eh, eh. He looked awkward and bowed at Principal and accepted defeat over the

ready punishment that shell be receiving from them.

Please, sensei- I am really sorry. I promise you that it wont ever happen again. Yurie

pleaded with bowing.

From the look that Toshiro Sensei was giving that he has no other choice but to accept

the apologies of Yurie. Aright, but may I remind you that this is the last time Horie chan. There

will be no mercy next time.

Upon hearing this, Yurie jumped up for joy after knowing that she was pardoned and

wont be suffering much on this issue. When Yurie was about to say thank you to Toshiro


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