Class started here in the Philippines and I don't get much time to choose to update my stories. Specifically, I wanted to focus on my main story: God's Best Friend since I wanted to do a reconstruction of the story after years of working on it and I got stumped because I learned that while I am working on it ideas keep popping up on my head. I wanted to do some extra chapters on the story but I couldn't do it cleanly because there are already other chapters before it. Also, I don't want readers to confuse it as an update.

So, my final choice in the matter is to scrap all of the previous chapters to make room for development and progress. Originally, I just follow whatever setting there is in the chapters I read and just write them down. I noticed little by little that as I go along it made little to no sense and the character development and plot all sucked.

Anyways, I decided to leave that story behind for the time being and focus on making this chapter. I also want all of you to know that I am not scrapping this story. I'm just lazy and sometimes ideas don't pop on my head because I was originally a member of the Onigiri faction.

In fact, I only took this idea in because Oathkeeper24 offered in 'her' story to make one. I was so moved that I wanted to take the opportunity to do so. However, my biggest obstacle is that the manga is already finished and it has been so long. I feel like I betrayed the anime I loved since I was in High School.

But we have ideas on how to further the story. It's just that I keep failing at the character development that I always end up in a stump. And the only things to take note about Harima is that he is a muscled idiot who loves Tenma only while Sarah only plays a minor role as Yakumo's friend. Also, the two barely even have a conversation.

However, I can only move forward with the story. Hopefully, I can get some ideas on how to move it forward like I wanted.

Now on with the story,

Yagami High School; a few minutes before class starts, Sarah's POV

It has already been three days since I had that dream. Thank the lord that it was the weekend the next day or I wouldn't be able to face the two with my thoughts lingering to- Stop! Don't think about him! Not now when you finally managed to forget about the events that transpired in it!

I gave a sigh as I walked up the hill heading towards the school I'm attending in. It was a good school with good students and friends. They accepted me warmly even though I am from another country and I return that kindness in kind. Really, it's only been a few years yet I already feel so attached to this country.

Along ahead I noticed Yakumo walking alone which was strange because I always saw her with her sister. I ran up to her and greeted her which she did as well. We talked for a bit until I noticed someone from the corner of my eye.

"Good morning, Sarah." I turned and saw Karasuma-san riding his bike up to our school which was strange because it was a difficult track. However, he didn't show any sign of stress as he steadily came towards us.

"Ah! Good morning, Sempai-!?" And as suddenly as he came he went. He was so fast that I didn't even got the chance to finish my greeting. However, all of that changed as I saw a small figure on a bike making their way towards school.

"Hey, Yakumo, isn't that you're Nee-san?" I asked as Yakumo turned around and saw her. However, I saw that her sister was gaining speed as she peddled with all her might. She peddled so much that she didn't notice Yakumo greet her and instead left a gust of wind in her trail which rustled over our bodies.

"What was that…?" I asked as from the corner of my eye. I saw Harima-san gaining speed and going after the two that just passed us. Though I felt compelled to go ahead and greet him I felt this sudden sense of fear deep at the back of my head. If the ominous indication that Harima was giving wasn't enough to prove it then the killing intent as he peddled up the hill was a clear sign that we should get out-of-the-way.

"Yakumo, let's get out of his way. Before something bad happens," I told her as Yakumo looked at me a bit confused but nodded regardless. I gestured for us to move a few feet away from the street's pavement but that wasn't enough to get out of Harima's powerful hurricane which sent most of my belongings and the pins of my hair flying.

"WHAT THE BLOODY HELL WAS THAT!?" I heard someone yell in English a few feet away as I turned and saw the carnage that Harima-san left behind. After a few minutes of fixing my hair back to normal and gathering my belongings, both Yakumo and I walked on ahead towards school.

Class 2-C, Tenma's POV

So tired… so hungry… I feel like I could die… I think I lost 5 pounds with just that morning run alone than anything that I ever went through to lose weight. Ugh… I think I'm going to be sick.

"Class, be seated," I heard as the door to our room opened as I heard Sensei's voice. I looked up with what little strength I had to excuse myself and rest at the Nurse's office but my concern turned towards my teacher instead.

"Sensei, what happened to you!?"

"You look like a mess!"

"And you are seriously bruised!" Were our cries as Haibara-sensei nonchalantly scratched the back of his head and laughed nervously.

"Hahaha, how can I explain this? Well, actually, I was on my way to school when two wind demons came past me and sent me flying towards the school's yard. Got me just on time but I got stuck removing the groves that got me tangled a bit." He laughed as if it was natural; my face turned a tad bit paler.

"How could a wind demon do that? You looked like you pick a fight with some delinquents or something…" One of them pointed out as I planted my face on the table.

"Hahaha, a few delinquents probably won't even come close to the pain I went through when I was a few meters above the school's roof while falling. Anyways, time to take attendance. I don't want to hear anyone complaining today because I'll be giving out a test!" He declared as some of the students whined but ended up doing it anyway.

It was tough, staying up for sensei's class. He was a good teacher and I can really understand the lessons he was giving me. However, the fatigue got into me and I accidentally fell asleep. When I finally woke up, I found myself on the Nurse's office with a blanket over my shoulders.

"What!? What time is it?" I asked as I turned and found Haibara-sensei eating on a few Pocky.

"It's lunchtime. You were out cold so I had someone carry you here." Haibara-sensei nonchalantly explained as he offered me his box of Pocky. I shamelessly took one before remembering that I fell asleep in class. When I turned to look at him and whimper he gave me a grin.

"You're in luck! You see, when you fainted during class, I had Karasuma-kun carry over here. HE was even kind enough to tuck you in like a good mother~" Sensei teased as I instantly turned into a shade of tomato.

"K-Karasuma-kun… he-?!" I barely managed to speak out as sensei nodded as I nearly passed out. But Haibara-sensei stopped me from doing that as he changed the subject.

"Anyways, Miss Tsukamoto, you should really take care of yourself more. I don't want it to become a trend that only my students' end up going to the Nurse's office." He scolded as I looked down to my lap as I nodded.

"I can understand that physical check-up is in a few days but-" What!?

"Physical check-up is in a few days!? When?!" I demanded as I leaped and grabbed sensei's collar as he looked both confused and surprised.

"This Wednesday-" I quickly got out bed and ran for the door.

"Thank you sensei! I'll be going now!" I yelled as I headed to my classroom. What should I do? I've gained weight after eating a few sweets last week. What should I do!?

Regardless, going after Karasuma-kun will come later. For now, I'll have to lose weight!

Class 1-D; Haibara's POV

What happened with Miss Tsukamoto left me very confused as I fixed my collar and walked towards the second bunch of students that I am handling. I'll have to be honest, it isn't easy to cycle between two classes since I am forced to take on the role as their homeroom teacher. It was even more so than my University days where I only had a handful of students to teach.

Along the way I saw Itoko-sensei and greeted her as she merely nodded as acknowledgement of my presence. It wasn't really surprising since the two of us went way back. I used to be her friend during High School, along with Youko-chan, but that was all in the past. Now, the three of us are just civil servants working to get our pay.

I'll talk more about our past for another time. For now, I have to focus on how I will handle my class when school events will come. I don't think I will be able to do much with my limited interaction with Class 1-D. I really hope the teacher whose going to take charge of this class will come back soon.

"Good afternoon class, please be seated as I take attendance," And the way I order around my students sounds harsh as the class greeted me in return. The first thing I noticed after they seated is that Harima was sleeping.

"What the…?" I felt ticked off that Harima had the nerve to fall asleep at the beginning of our class. So, I picked up a piece of chalk and sent it flying towards Harima in one quick motion which collided onto he's forehead.

"What the hell!?" He screamed as puts a hand on his forehead.

"It's time for class you big lump of muscle mass, if you don't feel like taking my class then can you please stand outside and carry these till I tell you to come inside?" I asked as I lifted the buckets that I retrieved from a convenient packet of space.

"Where the hell did you pull that out from?" He asked as I just shoved it on his hands.

"Hammerspace(lol), also, it's not important so go outside." Harima gave me a grunt before walking outside carrying the buckets of cement on his hands. He actually struggled to lift his hands to try to open the door.

"Put the bucket down and just open it." I said as I gave a sigh and turn back to my desk and began my class. After about ten minutes, I asked for Harima to join class as I explained the formulas used in their algebra lesson.

It didn't take long for the first bell to ring as I walked outside to meet the next teacher. I nodded to him as I went back to Class 2-C and teach them about Algebra next. But before I did, I made a bee-line towards the Nurse's office as I took down an aspirin and went straight for class.

Sarah's POV

"What was his problem?" Harima asked after the teacher left and gave us self-study. Apparently, he had to go to the Principal's office and it sounded urgent so he left and told us to do some self-studying. I decided to have a group study with Yakumo and invited Harima along which is according to plan.

"Huh?" Yakumo asked a bit confused as she looked up from her textbook. Harima was twirling his mechanical pencil around as he repeated his question.

"What is Haibara-sensei's problem? It always ends up being me who takes punishments." He said bored as he looked down on his notes.

"It probably has to do with the fact that he is managing our class, while managing his own, since our homeroom teacher suddenly left. Also, he is new on his job and the responsibility was pushed to him because of it." I pointed out as Harima gave a look as he finally nodded.

"Now that you brought it up, he did look stressed about it. Word on the street is that he leaves to take the last train. Though I am not sure where he goes, it leaves me with the impression that he lives on another town nearby." He pointed out as his sunglasses gleamed from the light on the ceiling.

"That's the first that I have heard about it. Are you sure that sensei takes the last train?" I asked as curiosity got the best of me.

"One time, I saw him riding a train while I was on my way to a convenience store to buy the new release of Jump. I didn't see his face, but I am sure it was him. What bothered me is that train he was boarding on," He said as he twirled with his pencil again and leaned back.

"Which train station is he taking anyway?" I asked as there are only a few trains that lead outside of our district.

"He takes the train that leads to Tokyo and somewhere around Osaka. Though I doubt he has any business in Osaka since it is far away." He said as I nodded and returned to my notes at hand.

"Man… I can't understand any of these. I am starting to regret causing problems to Haibara-sensei now," Harima whined as I giggled. It was true, our teacher in science is difficult to understand but Yakumo and I manage to understand a bit of his lectures.

"Which parts don't you understand?" Yakumo started as I felt a sting go through my heart. I placed my hand over it as I felt confused.

"All of it…" Harima cried as both Yakumo and I sweatdrop at that statement.

"That can't be!" I exclaimed and pointed out that these questions are easy.

"Well, I did have to repeat a year after all. I spent what time I had mostly on the streets beating up people and lazing around without any motivation of going to school." He said as he puts his elbow on the table and his hand on his chin.

"Do you want me to help you, Harima-san?" Yakumo asked as Harima smiled as he gladly accepted her help. Well, things are going exactly as how I planned it but… what is this feeling I get on my chest every time I see them so close together? Wait a minute… why did Harima-san come to school now when he was sent back to repeat a year?

"Ano,,, Harima-san, can you tell us why you decided to attend school now?" I asked curiously as Harima raise his eye brow as his new sunglasses shine from the florescent light.

"Ano…" Harima sweated bullets as his voice strained with uncertainty. I immediately caught up to that and apologized.

"I'm sorry; I didn't mean to pry on you." I said as Harima shook his hands in front of me.

"Ah! No, no, no, no, no! I-it's alright, I know it's strange that a delinquent like me suddenly became interested in studying. You don't have to apologize!" Harima affirmed as I put a hand on my chin and gave a slight nod.

"Hai…" However, that left a very awkward silence between the three of us. The only sounds you could hear were the sounds of video games, music, and or talking between other students. It was painfully awkward… what should I do to change the mood?

"It… is because someone I admired brought me straight back to the right road." Harima started as Yakumo and I looked up from our notes as Harima looked down a bit embarrassed.

"Someone…" I started.

"You admired?" Yakumo finished as Harima nodded.

"Back then, I didn't really care what other people thought about me. I would always fight and cause trouble for others. They pick fights with me and I do the same to them. However, I had values as well. I couldn't let others be harmed; it always brought a bitter taste in my mouth every time someone compares me to them." He said with a sharp tone on his voice as I saw his right hand grip into a fist.

"I am not like them. I would never let someone not involve get in my fights or be dragged in because of me. That's why, I never allowed myself to have any friends." He said these words so nonchalantly that it saddened me. To think a soul like him was suffering so much without anyone looking after him.

"But then, I met "that" person." The moment those words left his mouth I sense affection come out of it. That's when something uncharacteristic of him to do happened. He smiled. Not just any smile, it was a warm smile that felt happiness and comfort.

"This person brought a shine into the world I only knew threw fighting and getting beat up. It was like this person was there to drag me out of the hole I had dug myself into and bring me into the world I barely knew." To think that such a person brought change to Harima-san was amazing. Whoever this person was, there is no doubt that this person earned Harima's respect.

"However, that was the only time we met. I later found out that this person was entering here. I didn't think twice in applying myself for transfer but in the end… I got held back," But still, it is amazing to think that he would come all this way just to follow the person you admired. It shows how much you've changed… and I find that part exciting but frightening at the same time.

"And what do you plan to do once you finally meet with this person, Harima-san?" I asked out of curiosity and interest as both Yakumo and I got closer.

"Eh?" Of course, Harima wasn't expecting this and pretty much scratched the back of his head.

"Well~ Are you going to tell us~?" I sang as I leaned in more. Harima, out of nervousness, raised his left hand in an apologetic manner.

"Sorry, as of this moment, I don't know what I am going to do or how I am going to approach her… all I know is that I have to build up the courage to tell about my feelings and receive them. I couldn't ask for anything else in the world… other than that." His words sounded completely sincere that I was caught in the vast warmth of happiness he was radiating. I turned and found Yakumo look at Harima in awe and later lowered her head a bit and smiled.

"Hmm? You look happy, Imouto-san. Did something make your day?" Harima asked a bit oblivious at what he just did as I couldn't help but giggle at his simplicity.

"Harima-kun, the reason why most girls smile is because they get to know their friends better by just conversing with them. And right now, the both of us are happy that you showed a little bit about yourself even though you didn't have to." I said with a smile on my face as I chuckled. Harima looked at us both felt stumped until he came to realize it.

"Ah! Now I get it. Hahaha. Yeah, this feeling… it's nice! It gives me happiness and joy and sharing this experience with the two of you made me more… soft than what I used to be. Thank you," He said with a chuckle and smiled.

After that, the three of us got back to studying. Unexpectedly, Harima's performance in learning improved albeit a little. But it was proof that it was there, that he was able to do these things even though it is difficult for him. I'm really glad that I had met such a person.

Haibara's POV

'I always seem to find a way to get myself into troublesome things.'

These were my thoughts when I first found myself working at a University at America and got myself the worst class ever. Though I managed to stick by them till they graduated… things weren't the same again after that.

"Class, I want you to copy this formula. It will appear on your exams by the end of the semester," I ended up leaving what I have built for the past 3 years. I was never the same again.

"…" And now in front of me are not college students aiming for higher education but High School students who barely know what they want in the future.

'I was aiming so high that I didn't realize how much I had fallen by then.'

I had enemies, people who didn't want me to be on the top. I try to ignore them for the most part as they were just childish crimes. But then, the blames falls to me. I was so arrogant and prideful of my achievements. Every challenge that came to me, I took on like a fool.

"Sensei, I want to ask something." Miss Tsukamoto asked as she raised her hand.

"Sure, I'll be there in just a sec." But I was a proud fool.

"What is it that you wanted to ask?" I asked as I arrived in front of Miss Tsukamoto's seat.

"The formula, I don't really get it. Can you explain it to me?" I smiled and proceeded to explain to her how to use the formula. However, my student didn't understand it yet so I borrowed a question on the textbook and showed her how to solve it. It took me five questions before she finally understood how to use the formula.

"If you have trouble remembering, you can try to leave a few hints or pointers in your notebook to help you remember the formula better. Little reminders helped me pass and enter Kyoto University after I graduated," I explained which caught the attention of the students.

"Sensei, you entered Kyoto University?" One of my students asked as I nodded.

"I even graduated there, I believe I was in the batch of '9X." I told them as I remembered the time I studied there. They were really good times.

"Wow!"

"You're awesome, sensei!"

"I hope you'll help us get into the University we want to go in!"

I take it back; I guess some of my students at least know where they want to go with their future. The kids of this generation sure are different. Though, I see that there is no shortage of delinquents since I've returned.

"All right everyone, as long as you guys learn what I teach you, then there is no school good enough for you!" I declared as the students gave a small cheer. Looks like I'll have to keep my promise.

Now don't get me wrong, I'm one who knows potential when I see it. And right in front of me are students who are worthy of the knowledge I have gained. If it isn't them, then I wouldn't make such a foolish promise.

*Ding dong ding dong. Ding dong ding dong*

"Ah, the school bell. All right everyone, class is officially over." I told my students as the class president, who is a bespectacled young man, told his classmates to stand and bow as I walk outside.

And with that finally done, the day was over. Though I say this, it isn't particularly true. There are still some students who are members of the clubs they joined in while others just want to stay longer to either catch up with friends or cause trouble.

As I think about this, I remembered what happened yesterday as I dug into my bag. I brought out Harima's glasses which he forgot to take with him. Surprisingly, he had a spare but I plan to return this to him either way.

"I hope Harima-kun is still in class," I said out loud as I made it into Class 1-D… what I saw in front of me wasn't quite a sight to behold.

"How can Tsukamoto-kun sleep here?" I asked myself as I looked for Harima but to no avail. Well, it looks like I'll have to hold onto his sun glasses for the time being.

But then my next concern is the little sister of the Tsukamoto family. How am I going to go about this situation? My only concern is getting myself to be called a pervert again and I wouldn't want that. But if I leave her here, then there would be no one to wake her up. But if I did and someone misunderstood what I was doing… I'm screwed either way aren't I?

"F*ck it, I'll go and wake her up." I told no one in particular as I walked over to the girl and began to shook her.

"Wake up Tsukamoto, Yakumo. School's already over," I told her as I gently shook her. It took a minute but I finally managed to wake her up.

"Good afternoon sleepy head," I greeted nonchalantly as the girl in front of me nodded her head.

"Morning… Otou-san…" The girl said albeit still half-asleep. And someone out there, there is one happy pedophile.

"I'm not your father, silly girl. I'm your teacher," I scolded her a bit as she shook her head and look at me intently.

"If I look closely, you do kind of look like my father. Though the resemblance is only sublime at best," Thanks for the heads up little sister.

"You should go home now. Oh, and before you do, can you tell me Harima that I have his spare sun glasses if you manage to catch up to him today?" I asked as the girl nodded. I turned to head for the door as I bumped into the foreign sister.

"Ah, good day sister. How was my class today?" I asked in a friendly tone as this made the nun confused. It didn't take a minute later for her to understand what I said earlier.

"Ah, you're class was very refreshing sensei. Though I would like it if you don't attack Harima-kun from time to time," The nun scolded me as I put up my hands defensively.

"You couldn't blame me after I saw him snoring on his seat now would you?" I asked as she cannot give an answer to that.

"Also, it would be interesting. If he manages to actually do well in his studies, then, I might actually consider making him take the test early." I informed her as she gave a confused look in return.

"What do you mean, Haibara-sensei?" I guess that idiot didn't tell them then… it is best that I don't say a thing here.

"This is something that only Harima-san can tell you. I am sorry, but I have to respect the privacy that my student wishes to partake." I told her as she gives me a silent stare before nodding. Tsukamoto on the other hand seemed silent but approached Sarah nonetheless.

"I understand sensei." I sense a bit of disappointment in that tone of yours, Tsukamoto-kun.

"Were you trying to perceive* me earlier?" I asked as this caught her by surprise. She then got flustered and shifted her eyes… it was easy to tell that she was trying to hide her embarrassment. (Perceive = Esp)

"I'm sorry, Haibara-sensei. I didn't mean to re-" I stopped her there as I spoke.

"I don't mind, Tsukamoto-kun. If you have this gift to perceive, then it is by your right to use it. Do not be ashamed or embarrassed, though it may be a curse at times, it is best that you make use of it as best as you can." I told her as I turned to leave. This is nothing new to me.

'Because I am like that too…'

"Looks like you are doing well," I turned around and found Sasakura-sensei standing in front of me while looking at me with eyes that give off the sense of a scolding mother.

"Are you here to ridicule me, Sasakura-sensei?" I asked with a scoff as I look outside the window.

"Yes and no," Of course I couldn't help but felt my legs weaken at such a statement.

"Joking aside, can you please tell me the reason why you are here? If I remember correctly, the staff went into a meeting without telling me." I pointed out as this was really cruel of them.

"Ah yes, we recognize that while you are looking after the Infirmary you are also handling two different classes on your own. However, we have yet to find neither a replacement nurse nor a replacement teacher." Sasakura-sensei said as this left me confused.

"Wait, isn't the board of education the ones who are responsible to find suitable replacements for these teachers?" Of course, Sasakura simply shrugged as I rolled my eyes. It was typical of them to ignore their duties.

"So, what do I get in all of this? You all just dumped the responsibilities on me. I am also burdened by the fact that I am far away from my residence." I complained as Sasakura just continued to smile at me.

"Then… what do you want us to do, Haibara-sensei?" She asked as she puts a finger on her left cheek. I know I shouldn't be feeling this about my co-workers but I think that was actually cute.

"The least you guys can do for me is help me find an apartment I can rent. I really need a place to stay so that I don't have to go home by train late at the night." I requested as Sasakura remained silent for a few minutes as we walked back to the teacher's lounge.

"Then why don't you live at Itoko-sensei's apartment?"

"Ignoring the double entendre aside, are there any openings at her apartment building?" I asked as Sasakura-sensei shook her head. I merely sighed as I opened the door to the Teacher's lounge,

"You seem stressed, Haibara-sensei." And found myself being greeted by Itoko-sensei.

"Thanks for the heads up, Itoki-sensei. But really, you two really like to pick on the new guy." I pointed out as Itoko merely smiled as the teacher behind me giggled.

"That's not true, Haibara-sensei. We just like teasing you." Sasakura-sensei said as she walks right pass me.

"And I bet you two enjoy it all the way." I raised my hands in mock surrender as I headed to my desk and began filling out my work for the day. It was easy considering I managed to finish half of it during my train travels.

Though I am stressed out and feeling irate I feel that this school is worth the investment and time it will take to teach and guide them. I am no hero but I feel that these students are worth my attention and each and every one of them will be proof of my prowess as a teacher.

Though at times I feel just out of place to see high school students for a change from the university students I've guided for the last three years. But, it is a refreshing feeling. I've stayed in America for too long now and I feel like an alien to my own country. This time, I feel that everything will be alright.

At that time, I felt that I did what I can. And a week had passed. Now is probably the third week of my time teaching these students. But I didn't expect a hurdle to appear in front of me in such a small package…

To be continued.