A/N: Greetings! Fi here. This is my my first installment in the Angel Beats! fandom. Angel Beats! will always have a place in my heart, it's still my favorite anime ever which makes me cry like a baby—no matter how many times I rewatch it. Oh, and forgive me for my English and grammar. English is not my native language, so please bear with me. So, on with the story!
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Hatsukoi
(First Love)
An Angel Beats! fanfiction by FiDhysta
Disclaimer: I do not own Angel Beats!
Genre: Romance, Friendship, Drama
Rated: T
Chara: Tachibana Kanade, Nakamura Yuri, Otonashi Yuzuru
Pairing: OtoKana eventually
Warning: Real Life AU, OOC, Cliche, Typo(s)
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Happy reading
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Summary: Tachibana Kanade is known as the emotionless, cold Angel that notoriously never stays long in a relationship. But does she really deserve all the rumors? All that she needs is a friend. A friend that will unravel her deepest feelings.
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Chapter 1: The Cruel Angel
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Study Block B, Class 2-B
Nakamura Yuri was looking around her class, already feeling bored even though it was only on the break after the second period. This was the third day after she was back to school. Beforehand, she was forced to be homeschooled for six months due to her health problem, and she was recently back to the boarding school this semester. But she wasn't really the serious-type student to begin with, so she often got bored easily during lessons.
The light footsteps followed by the sound of sliding door diverted Yuri's attention. She caught a glimpse of a long-haired girl right before she closed the door from the outside. She recognized the girl as the quiet, straight-faced classmate. But that was it, little was known about that girl.
"Looks like she did it again... Did you know?"
"Really?! How do you know?"
The suspicious chat perked Yuri's sensitive ears. She then realized she wasn't the only one looking at the girl just exited the class, and now they undoubtedly talking about her.
"I saw Kyousuke-kun alone this morning. You know they usually stick together, right? I was curious and asked him, and he said that they broke up yesterday."
"Geez, even the kind Kyousuke-kun as well... What's inside that cold heart of hers, really?"
Okay, that was enough to make Yuri wanted to join the conversation. Finally something that can distract me from this boredom.
"Hey... By 'she', did you mean the girl who went out of the room just now? Who is she...?" she asked hesitantly.
The girls looked at her, seemingly not even a bit annoyed at Yuri's sudden interference. "Ah, right. Yuri is just back to school recently so maybe you don't know. Yeah, she's Angel (Tenshi). The new elected student council president since about three months ago," one of them told her.
"Angel...?" Yuri repeated. Is she an incarnation of god or something? She immediately shook away that stupid thought.
"People call her that because of her looks and vibes. Her name is Tachibana Kanade," a girl explained.
"I kind of admire her, though. Despite the rumors, she has all the beauty, brains, and that mysterious aura. Too bad she's too cold it intimidates me," other girl added sheepishly.
Here was the button to start the particular topic. "What kind of rumors, exactly?" Yuri asked curiously.
One of the girls leaned closer and now spoke in a whisper, "Angel is known as the notorious heartbreaker. She keeps changing partners, but the relationships never last long enough. She always breaks up with them and gets a new one shortly after."
Yuri's eyes widen, she never thought such a seemingly said perfect girl was really a player. She couldn't help but thought it was really an interesting matter.
"Oh, is that so? I didn't go in the same class as her last year, so I didn't know her at all. Looks like I missed a lot of things happened here during my absence, right? What a shame," she laughed awkwardly.
"You sure did. But that's all about her, I think. Aside from the bad rumors, she is really a good student. Always gets good grades, manages time between studying and doing her job as student council president, obeys school's regulations... She's almost the nerd type. Not to mention her cold and stoic demeanor makes people want to keep a good distance from her."
"Wait, do you mean she doesn't have many friends...?"
The girls thought for a second, then one of them answered, "well... You can say that. I think the only people I've seen being around her were the student council members, or the guy she's in relationship with—when they're still dating, of course."
Yuri couldn't help but felt a little bad for her. A cruel Angel aside, she was still a normal teenage girl. It must be lonely when you have no friends to hang out with. Satisfied with the informations, Yuri excused herself from the girls and headed to the restroom.
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Study Block B Second Floor, Corridor
Angel, huh... A suitable nickname for someone as perfect as what people said about her. But a lonely angel with no friends...? That's too sad, with such a profile she could have many friends. Ah, wait... But she's a player and she broke the hearts of countless guys into pieces like they are nothing. That surely is the reason why. Hmm, maybe serves her right...
Yuri walked slowly, her gaze glued to the floor that she didn't see someone was walking in her direction. It was after she lifted her head when she noticed a guy was about to pass her. He looked like he just recognized her that moment, as well.
She knew that guy. Natsume Kyousuke, her classmate in first grade before she took her absence.
"You... Natsume-kun, right? Long time no see," she greeted him.
The slightest of glum in his eyes was soon replaced by a friendly smile. "Ah, Nakamura. I see you're back to school, did you get better?" he greeted back.
She ignored the ghost of sadness in his face she thought was present a second ago and replied cheerfully. "Yeah, I feel amazing! Still easily get bored in class though," she joked.
The guy chuckled. "Well, I'm glad. Take care, I'm going back to my class," he waved.
"Yeah, see you around," she waved back, and he walked pass her. Just then she remembered that previous talk the girls in her class was having. She spun her head, to see that he already disappeared around the corner.
Wait... He's the one the girls talked about recently. So... Angel broke up with him? Now that slight sadness on his face makes sense... That Cruel Angel! Who does she think she is to play with the hearts of her victims? Having a pretty face doesn't mean she has the right to make fun of others, for Heaven's sake!
She continued to grumble silently until she reached the female restroom, but then something caught her attention before she was able to push the door open. At the far corner of the corridor was the very girl she's been silently cursing in her mind. She could simply ignore her and went inside the restroom, but she could tell that something wasn't right.
Veiled by the shadows of the corner, the girl stood still, her head hung slightly. Slowly, her hands gripped the hem of her skirt, and Yuri could swear she saw her shoulders trembled a little. And when she looked at her pale face, what were not fully covered by her silver bangs were a pair of downcast golden eyes.
With one last look at the frail girl, Yuri pushed the door open and stepped inside to find that the toilet was empty. But instead of entering one of the stalls, she leaned her back onto the door, a pang of guilt entered her heart when the sad figure engraved in her mind.
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Study Block B, Class 2-B
When Yuri got back to her class, Angel hadn't returned yet. She only got back shortly after the bell rang, her face back to the usual emotionless one. Soon after that, the teacher entered the class and started the lesson.
Yuri rested her chin on her palm, not really listening to her teacher. Instead, she continuously took glances at the student council president seated on the desk two rows ahead, one row to the right from her. Her face straight, listening to the lesson seriously. There was no trace of the gloomy expression she saw earlier, as if she was only seeing things that time.
But she knew she wasn't, and now she was even more curious about this mysterious girl. She knitted her eyebrows.
I really want to know what's inside her mind. I got a feeling that something isn't right with her.
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When class was over and the teacher had left, the room was immediately filled with chatters of the students. They began packing up their things.
"Thank God it's finally over! Now I can relax a bit and refresh at the cheers club."
"Oh, yeah, Yuri! You haven't joined any club yet, have you? Do you mind visiting the karate club's practice? We have an open recruitment for new members now, you could join us if you like. You're really good at sports, aren't you?"
Yuri paused tossing her things into her bag and turned to the girl asking her. She thought for a moment, looking at the ceiling with a finger on her chin.
"Hmmm... Thanks for the offer, but I'm afraid I have to decline. I think I have decided what club I want to join," she smiled at the girl.
"Oh, it's fine, really. What club is it, anyway?" the girl asked.
She winked and answered simply, "I'm going to assign at the student council."
Her friends gaped at her, not believing what they just heard.
"Student council? But it's not even a club activity, right? They're always loaded with tons of works—besides, there are many other fun clubs you could join," she commented, but Yuri just waved her hand lightly.
"I know, I know, but I've decided and I think it wouldn't hurt to give it a try. Maybe I can be a good student for once, don't you think?" she chuckled. She grabbed her bag then walked outside. "See you guys tomorrow!"
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Study Block A, Student Council Office
The stoic student council president stared blankly at the girl in front of her, while the latter just grinned innocently, handing her application form.
"Nakamura Yuri, class 2-B. I would like to be a member of the student council. We're happened to be in the same class by the way, Pres. Did you notice?" she introduced herself casually.
The long-haired girl nodded, then silently examined her application form.
Yuri was a little surprised that the quiet girl recognized her as her classmate, although she had been only in the class for days.
Maybe she is the type who silently observes people around her without getting in touch with them. As a student council president it's convenient to know a lot of students, but without being friends... Hmm, she really is an unusual one.
Being nosy was truly Yuri's nature, but she knew there was something different with this girl that was enough to push her into joining this committee so she could get to know her better. She didn't know why, but she almost felt that this girl needed her help in a way or another.
Her thoughts were cut by soft, monotone voice of the said girl.
"Very well. Your application is approved. Welcome to the student council. My name is Tachibana Kanade, the student council president. There are other members that will be introduced later. Nice to meet you," her voice was lacking any emotion, but when Yuri met her gaze, the glint of sincerity told her that she was grateful at her new member.
So Yuri gave her another cheerful grin. "Right, thanks! I'll do my best!"
Step one, check. Still a long way to go, but at least I'm on the right track now. Yosh!
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To be Continued
A/N: Yes, I put Natsume Kyousuke from Little Busters as a cameo here. I like him XD. Please leave a review! Thanks and see you guys later. XD