How did I become a male IS pilot in the world? That's the question Souta Takahashi keep asking himself as he enrolls to the IS academy boarding school for girls
Souta remembers how it all began he was in Akihabara to a see an event there. While he was there they were showing off an IS to encourage females to become IS pilots and attend at the IS academy a PR thing. He was in awe at the IS staring at it he accidentally tripped and touched it by mistake and after that his life completely changed
(This…...is...very...nerve..racking) Souta said in his mind, Sitting in his classroom alongside Ichika Orimura feeling the same way the other male IS pilot along with him and his brother. Souta's not related by blood to him but they've known each since they were kids and we're practically brothers to each other especially to his older sister
Souta's a little glad to have Ichika here with him at the IS academy. He has a bit of a fear….in girls in particular. In his childhood, he was picked on by a certain girl and was the cause of his gynophobia but with the help of Ichika older sister he knew all girls weren't all bad but he's still nervous and cations around them and given the situation he's in he doesn't know how long can he last.
Feeling all the curious stares behind them. Souta felt one of them was kinda hostile to him and he knows who it is. Sitting behind Souta is Ichika and to his left side is their childhood friend Houki..well mostly to Ichika glaring at him
(Ichika here...and Souta too...he a little grown up.) Houki thoughted blushing red she shakes her head the thought of her childhoods being here in the same class with her making her nervous mostly Souta she glared at him once more making him shiver
(EHHH! Houki is looking at me!) Souta thoughted as he didn't notice someone is in front of his desk
"Takahashi." A glasses green-haired teacher with a large bust calling him
"Ah! Y-yes!"
"Oh F-forgive me for startling you but can you introduce yourself to your classmates"
"U-um yes o-of course and y-you don't have to be sorry I can do it"
Souta rose up from his seat still trying to maintain calm he cleared his throat. "M-my name is Souta Takahashi I'm 16 years old and I like to read manga! I-it's nice to meet you all!" He said in a shy tone before quickly sitting down
"Ooo he likes manga"
"Awww he's shy that's cute"
Souta sighed in relief he got that over with and luckily not one of them were disgusted when he said he likes to read manga and like that Ichika behind him couldn't help but smile at him glad he was able to do it and now it's his turn
After Ichika introduction he didn't really mention much about himself only saying his name and that's all. The girls are a little disappointed at that, they really wanted to know more about him.
Suddenly the door to the classroom opens walking is a tall long black haired lady wearing a suit. Souta and Ichika eyes widen at who it is
(Chifuyu-nee!?)
"Ah, Orimura-sensei. Does that mean the meeting is finally over? "The green-haired teacher asks
"Yes Yamada sorry for making you welcoming the class for me." Chifuyu said before standing behind her desk and looks at her students. "Alright, class, I'm Chifuyu Orimura. It's my job to see you rookies be able to pilot the IS once the year is over. Listen and take what I say to heart. I'll teach each and every one of you to be able to do it. I'll be the one who trains you, youngsters. I don't care if you like me or not but always take heed to my words. Do you understand!?"
"KYAAA!"
"It's really is you Chifuyu-sama!"
"I've always been your fan!"
Almost every girl began screaming in awe as both Souta and Ichika sat dumbfound at these girls are they really fans of her?
"Great more nutjobs came here this year." Chifuyu said waving her head before she glared at Ichika. "Hey is that you've got to say about yourself why didn't you add anything like he did? She said pointing at Souta
Ichkia began to sweat in fear "Well Chifuyu-nee I was just- *BONK!*"
Chifuyu smacked his head with a binder "You will call me 'Orimura sensei' here at school."
"Y-yes...Orimura-Sensei.""
The classroom began to murmur they're surprised that Ichkika is related to her
"The next 6 months you'll first learn the basics of an IS." Chifuyu explains "After that you'll do kinesthetic training to fully understand what you have learned. So have you got that? Answer me if you do even if you don't answer"
Souta and Ichikai blankly stared her as expected from them Chifuyu is a ruthless drill sergeant teacher even when she isn't working as one.
"Any problems you two?" She asks glaring at them
"N-no! Everything is fine!"
And with that class had ended and had a little short break. Ichika was dragged off by Houki leaving Souta all alone in the class. The girls in the class stared at Souta they still can't believe it they have a male pilot as there classmate and as an added bonus for them, he had such a cute innocent face that they wanted to pitch his cheeks and rustle his hair up.
(Mmm...I don't want to be here) Souta sulking his head down on his desk wishing this is just a dream but it's not. Just being in a room filled with girls is really stressing him out he was then suddenly approached by a long blonde girl with blue eyes.
"May I have a moment?"
"Hmmm?" Souta raised his head
"Oh my." The blond was surprised at his reaction to her. "What sort of response is that? You should be honored I am speaking to you, so you should respond in an appropriate manner."
"Ummm Sorry? But I don't know who you are?"
"You don't know of me!?" She slammed her hand on his desk frightening him
"Not...a clue. "He said backing his seat away
"I'm Cecilia Alcott!" She shouted "National Representative Candidate from England and top scorer in the entrance exam!"
Souta blankly stared at her he doesn't know why she's upset at him "Ummm okay? Good for you... I suppose?"
Cecilia glared at him "You don't know what is a National representative is, do you?
"I-I'm afraid I don't"
Cecilia grits her teeth at him "Unbelievable!" she points at him "How can you not know!? Do all Japanese males lack in knowledge to his extent?"
Souta scratched his head "Umm In my defense, I didn't follow much about the IS because you know they're about females piloting them". He points out making her fall back
"F-fair point then allow me to inform you. It's an Elite Candidate chosen to be the Is pilot representing her country. Can you guess what I am?"
"Umm..you're an Elite Candidate?"
"Correct I am!" She proudly said "Setting aside all else, it's a miracle to be a classmate of mine. It's a blessing hope you understand that"
Souta doesn't know how he should feel now about that now she seems so stuck up "Right...I'm lucky I guess?
Cecilia didn't like his answer "Are you mocking me?
"Wha-What no I'm greatly honored to have you as my classmates!"
She stared at his face "Pushing that aside, I'm amazed you were allowed into this school. I heard you and the other male is able to pilot an IS, I bet he's more knowledgeable about this than you are. Cecilia added making him frown
(You'll be disappointed Miss Alcott) Souta thoughted
"But since I'm exceptional, I'll be nice to people such as you." Cecilia said with a smug look. "If you have a thing you don't understand, I could teach you if you beg tearfully. After all I'm the elite amongst elites for being the only one to defeat the drill instructor during the exam."
"Umm I did too."
"Huh?!" Cecilia went up to him again shock "You...you did?!"
"Well not exactly she charged right at me and I just simply got out of the way and she slammed into a wall hard and didn't move." He explains
"I-I heard I was the only one!"
"Maybe 'amongst the girls'?"
Cecilia doesn't believe it "You're telling you defeated the drill instructor, too!?
"H-hey why are you getting upset about it?" Souta asks raising his hands this is really getting out of hand for him can't him girl leave me alone.
"How ca- *BONK*!"
"Miss Alcott can't you see you are disturbing one of my students." Chifuyu said annoyed at her after hitting her on the head with her binder " And class is about to start taking your seat."
"Y-yes Orimura Sensei." She nodded before she went to her desk she glared at Souta "This isn't over you hear!?"
Souta sighed in relief Chifuyu saved him but it looks like Cecilia isn't just gonna walk away from this. Everyone came back to the room and took their seats and with that class resumed again
"Okay class two weeks from now you will be asked to choose your representative for the interclass Tournament and be Class rep as well. Chifuyu explains. You can nominate yourself or someone else you think is capable"
"I vote for Orimura!" A girl suggested
"I vote for Takahashi!" So did an another on
"What?!" Both Souta and Ichika rose from their seat "W-wait hold on i think both of us don't want part of this!"
"You're the only two who were nominated and can't refuse but we can only pick one of you. "Chifuyu said "So We'll decide with a vote of which of you will be it.
"For those who favor Ichika Orimura raise your hands "A large number hands raised up as Chifuyu counted them "Okay for those who favor Souta Takahashi raise your hands" Another large number of hands raised almost the same as for Ichika and he had his hand as well to vote for Souta
(You traitor!)
Finishing counting Chifuyu has the results "Alright the votes are counted for it was close but the winner…... is Souta Takahashi"
"Are you kidding me!?" Souta shouted
"Now just wait a minute! I do not approve of this!" Cecilia shouted in disbelief "This type of selection is utterly unacceptable"
(Great her again.) Souta thought she gonna boast at how great she is again, wait she can maybe be representative instead of him!
Chifuyu raised a brow at her " Hmm we can have another election and if you win you ca-
"I don't want another election." "Cecilia interrupted
"Oh then what suggestion you have then?"
Cecilia already had something on mind she smirked and looks at Souta "A duel!"
"A duel?" Souta said as tilted his head (I'm hoping she means the card game)
"Yes." She nodded her head "A duel between our IS skills and we'll see who's better to be representative!
Souta immediately y didn't like that idea his skills with an IS is mediocre, he thinks Ichikia is better than he is and with her being an Elite Candidate she can easily beat him or even worse kill him!
"Can't we just flip a coin." He suggested
"Ohh backing away from a duel aren't you. Not very manly of you." She said mocking him "Are you really a man with a face like that!?"
"Hey now Souta is a man!" Ichika raising his voice defending his friend
"Um Ichika you don't-"
"Ooo think he can hold up against me should I as well give him a handicap?" Cecilia asks him
"No he doesn't need a handicap. He said surprising everyone in the classroom
"Umm Orimura are you sure?"
"Takahashi can use an IS but that's a bit too much for him."
Ichika hates to admit but they're right but he has faith in his brother he can beat her! "I'm certain he doesn't need it."
"Ooo having confidence in your friend are you?" Cecilia asks with a smug look "Very well...let's make it interesting if I were to lose which is highly unlikely I'll apologize to him for being rude but when I win you two will do my bidding!"
(Bidding?!) Souta didn't like the sound of that Ichikia is making things worse for him he doesn't want to be this English girl slave he has to say something!
"Ichika sto-"
"Deal. 5 minutes should be enough."
Souta mind just broke down at what he just heard it's over for him
"Hmm it looks like it's settled we'll have the duel next Monday. Chifuyu said ignoring the look on Souta face ". Takahashi, Alcott I expect you both to be ready by then."
"Don't worry Souta...you can…. w-what with that look?!"
Ichika freakout when he saw Souta has a dark look on his face staring at him with the sense of hostility
"Sometimes I wanna punch you in the face."
Classes were finally over Chifuyu called Souta to the teacher lounge who is now sitting in front of her just dead
"Well you had an interesting first day." Chifuyu said sounding amused as she's sipping her coffee "Facing off England Representative Orimura must have faith in you to face her"
"already I want to transfer somewhere else, "He said sulking his head down
Chifuyu stared at his sad face she placed her hand on his head rubbing it "Souta." She called his first name which surprised him "I know this is hard for you because of your….phobia and all but since you can operate an IS you being here at this academy will keep you safe then you being at a normal high school"
Souta didn't want to admit but it she's right being the only two males to operate an IS in the whole world will attract some shady people to Ichika and him. Who knows what they'll do to them.
"Still, I think you should be proud that you can operate an IS. "She said with a smile " Your parents would be happy for you" He didn't reply but smiled a little she's right about that
"Now here's your room key and it's 1025." She hands him his room key "And make sure that dumb little brother of mine doesn't get you into more trouble or something"
With a nod, Souta left the teacher lounge
"Orimura-Sensei." Yamada calling her as he left "Are you sure he'll be fine i check his medical file and he has a fear of ...well girls"
Chifuyu just sighed "I owe his parents for everything they've done when it was just me and my dumb little brother and with them gone I have to take care of him now and besides I think this is a good thing for him"
Souta made it to his room 1025 as Chifuyu said. The room was quite spacious 2 single beds and 2 desk a small kitchen and bathroom too.
He fell down dead on the bed exhausted mentally after surviving his first day of hell but it's gonna get more worst for him later on. He has to face of Cecilia in a duel next week who is England Represivite who without a doubt has better IS piloting skills than he is! He doesn't want to lose otherwise he'll be a slave to that evil stuck up girl but if he wins he'll be class representative! There's no win for him! Shaking his head he just wants to sleep it off
"Is someone there? Oh right, you must be my roommate." Souta got a shiver to his spine he knows that voice!
Out from the bathroom is one of the persons he fears Houki Shinonono! She was just wearing a towel covering the essentials he hadn't noticed him yet as she is drying her hair
I'm sorry that you have to see me like this. Houki said I was using the shower before you came she turns around My name is…. S-S-Souta!?
Oh um H-Houki…..h-hi? (Oh I'm so dead)
(Author Note)
And Done!
Poor Souta haha
I had this story for a while now but never had the time to finish the first chapter it so I did!
I hope you find this story interesting and see ya!