Prologue

Disclaimer: I don't own Beyblade.

Some things in life are hard to figure out.

I'm not talking about that stupid trigonometry problem. You know, that one that's been on your mind since you left school today? That one that you've attempted an infinite number of times, to no avail? The only question keeping you from getting perfect on your trigonometry assignment? That damn problem that you just want to shred into pieces, and then burn its remains?

…Well, that's not what I'm talking about.

And no, I'm not talking about your quirky neighbour Bev, the one who trims her bushes in the shapes of fruits and keeps her Christmas lights on all year. Bev always seems to come up with these new and fantastically weird rituals. There was the time when she declared her own national holiday. Apparently it was supposed to be the celebration of the colour green or something. She furthermore decided that children should get green candy on that "joyous" day. Of course, all the parents wouldn't allow their kids to eat these emerald-coloured chocolates; Bev is what you'd call…one foot shy of a mile.

But no, Bev and her sanity issues are not what I'm talking about either.

Of course, the answers to these problems are important. And I'm absolutely positive that, if I apply myself a little bit more, I could totally figure those out. But…there's just one other thing on my list of issues I have to figure out first. Probably the hardest, most complicated issue I'll have to address in my whole life.

Even though I want to say that I'll be able to figure it out, that I won't even break a sweat, that it'll be a walk in the park, I can't guarantee that. Delving deep into this issue requires guts. Not to mention some inner strength, brains, and courage. All of which, I currently possess; I didn't get to be the class president five years in a row for nothing.

However, this mission requires more than just some leadership qualities. You need wit, charm, and the ability to weave your way into peoples' lives. You need knowledge of the teenage psyche. You need to know your stuff about the opposite sex.

Most importantly, you need to familiarize yourself with the world of spinning tops.

I've spent years preparing for this moment, and it's finally here. I'm on the brink of cracking this mysterious, mischievous, marvellous code. It'll be tough. And if I know anything about this issue, it's that it'll be one wild ride. But I promise, for the sake of our world, I will get to the bottom of this. After all, Hilary Tachibana is no quitter!

I only have two words left for you:

Tyson Granger.

Oh, god. This is going to be one hell of a ride.