Konbanwa, everyone. It's Nanashikun with a brand new story.
Before I begin, I would like to give my appreciation toward all the light novels such as Re:Monster, Overlord, Kyuuketsu Hime Wa Barairo No Yume O Miru, Tensei Slime Datta Ken, and many others. I had trouble what to do for the status screen until I read The Gamer and gained insights on the stat names.
I also like to show my thanks to the readers who took the trouble to read my first attempt and gave me advices about what I should do to improve it.
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-In a common middle school, in the state of Georgia, Second day of school, Year 2000-
~P.o.V: Matthew Evans~
It's only second day of school, and it's already boring. Hahhh, I just want to go home right now,I could really go for a PC games like Diablo right now. School is just way too boring.
Most of this school’s home room is a little less than 15 meters long and 20 meters wide. A decent sized class with around 28 seats evenly spaced. The rooms aren't exactly the same, but it's size and use of space is pretty much similar. Hey, what can you expect from a small school in a Small town in Georgia?
Our home room teacher, Mr. Smith, teaches 8th grade English and English composition. Well, who cares? It's not like you learn anything in middle school, why do I have to attend this place of “learning” where only thing I actually learn how to do is waste time.
The classroom was obnoxiously noisy, since Mr. Smith took off only God knows where. Where is that teacher anyways? A figure walked into the classroom, speaking of the devil, here he is.
Mr. Smith is an old man. When I say old, I meant he appeared to be around late seventies or early eighties. His antique grey hairs and wrinkled face did not help much. How long did he say he taught English for? He probably said fifty years or something. Well that's what I remember, maybe it was less?
“Quiet down everyone!” Dude, chill. You are louder than the whole class combined.
With the teacher’s loud entrance, everyone quieted down. A girl about our age came along from behind. I only got a glimpse of her before Mr. Smith started to speak again. What was she carrying in her arms?
“We have a transfer student today from New York, her name is Leah Stones. Since she moved from a different state, can someone show her around?”
“I will!” Shouted the girl behind me.
Who was she again? Oh, I think I remember her from sixth grade. Now, what was her name… It's something like Lily? Or was it Libby? Can't remember.
“Thank you for volunteering Liz, be sure to show her around our school.” Mr. Smith grinned and started speaking to the new girl.
So Liz was her name.
Shifting my attention from Liz to the new girl, I observed her carefully. What came to my eyesight was a stunningly beautiful girl. Her auburn colored hair ran down to her shoulders, with natural waves. The girl’s eyes were almond shaped and her pupils were chocolate brown. Smoothly curved nose, and small adorable lips. If it weren't for Mr. Smith’s introduction, I would have surely mistaken her for a model or an idol. It's not just her face that was stunning, but her delicate curves, pale soft looking hands and fair white skin made her out to be a perfect beautiful.
The girl, Leah, stood in place as if wanting to speak to everyone. What was she doing?
“Oh my, I must be getting quiet old, I almost forgot to mention about Leah's current medical condition. You may not notice it yet, but well she is a…. She is…” Having trouble finishing his sentence, Mr. Smith looked toward Leah silently asking for help.
She opened the object she was carrying with both arms and started writing on it. So that's what the object was. So, what is she doing, is she drawing?
My question was answered when she finished writing and rotated around for all the students to read.
’Hello everyone, my name is Leah Stone. I am using this notebook right now because I am a mute. Ever since I was born I wasn't able to talk. As a baby, there was a problem in my trachea, preventing me from breathing so I had an operation near where my vocal chord was. The trauma from the operation stopped my voice from working. I might not be able to speak but please get along with me!’
Huh?! She's a mute, so she can't speak at all… That's quiet a surprise.
Mr. Smith pointed toward the empty seat next to me
“You may take your seat now. I have to report to the dean’s office since a student was found doing… Um… illegal activities. I'll be back soon so talk quietly amongst yourselves”
I'm pretty sure the one that got in trouble is the delinquent in our class. His seat was actually next to mine, but I guess he got expelled today. So that's why the seat was empty today. Wow, already getting expelled on the second day of school, that's a new record.
Leah walked up to her seat and turned toward my direction.
‘Hi! I'm Leah, please get along with me!’
Huh? She is talking to me! How do I react? What do I do? I have always been unsocial toward my peer group. I'm what they call a lone wolf, I never started a conversation with any of my classmate nor have any friends.
“Tch, whatever, just seat down”
Eh? Why did I just say that. Was it because I felt agitated toward her? I'm so confused, what did I just say to her!? Am I so unsocial that I can't even talk friendly?
~Leah’s P.o.V~
Oh no! They are about to fight each other and it's my fault! When I walked into the class, and saw the boy who was to be seated next to me and thought it would be great to be friends with him.
Without realizing that I could be a nuisance toward him, I tried to talked to the boy, who now I know is Matt. Matt has a bright enchanting blue eyes, silver-blond hair, and feminine face. He had an appearance of a kind person so without thinking I tried to start a conversation with him.
Stolen from Royal Road, this story should be reported if encountered on Amazon.
I stepped over the line. I shouldn't have bothered him and now Matt hates me…
While I was lost in my useless thoughts, the girl named Liz stepped in and scolded Matt.
“Hey, Matt! Don't be so mean to her, she's just trying to be friends with you!” Liz interjected. Matt suddenly turned and looked toward the direction where Liz was standing and glared at her.
“Why should I befriend a mute girl? Butt out of my business, Liz!”
So Matt doesn't like to be friends with girls like me… I started feel depressed. But why? Why do I feel so disappointed that Matt doesn't want to be my friend?
“This is why you will never find a true friend who will always be there for you!”
“Shut up and stop stick your nose into other people's business! I don't need any friends!” Matt yelled out toward Liz and the classroom quiet down as they continued to argue.
What do I do? What do I do? They are arguing because of me!
While my mind spun looking for a solution to stop their fighting, the two students stopped yelling at each other. However, the mood between them clearly wasn't peachy. They are still glaring at each other, for a moment I though there was a spark between the two. It's just my imagination, right?
Thankfully, Mr. Smith came back from the Dean’s office and started the English class promptly.
~Liz’s P.o.V~
Stupid Matt! I was fuming with anger because of the idiot in front of my seat. He shouldn't treat Leah like that, it's pretty easy to tell that he is interested in her. Is all boys idiots? He should have realized that the sweet beautiful Leah wanted be friend with him. HIM! Out of all the outgoing cordial students, Leah wanted to befriend him, but the jerk made her feel unwelcome.
I once saw Matt helping an elder lady with her grocery when she couldn't get across the road during seventh grade year. I had a good impression of him, but he just ruined it! Uuu… I regret giving my respect toward him. I knew even though he has a sour mouth, he is actually very soft hearted guy. It's just, he is so… What's the word I'm looking for.. Oh yeah! STUPID!!!
After class ended, I got up from my seat and walked toward Leah and introduced myself. Since I'll be showing her around, I can't have her scare of me, so I put on my most kindest smile and spoke to her.
“Hi, sorry for the late introduction, I am Elizabeth Jones, but you can just call me Liz.”
‘Nice to meet you Liz, You already know but I'm Leah, let's get along with each other from now on!” She showed me a wide smile while holding her sketchbook for me to read. Her smile flashed brightly, wha?! She's so cute! It's like her smile is bringing out older sisterly(?) desire to protect her!
“Do you have to ride the school bus home?” I inquired.
Leah just shook her head side to side. So she walks home as well, her house must be close by. Maybe she might even be in my neighborhood. I wouldn't be surprised since there aren't many neighborhood in a walking distance from school. Maybe two or three?
“Alright! Let's show you around the school so you won't get lost walking around by yourself.” I grabbed her dainty arm and dragged her out of the classroom. We spent around an hour touring the school.
It was quite enjoyable to go around the school with Leah by my side. She was home-schooled until this year, so her eyes sparkled while we went through majority of the building. I found out that she indeed moved to my neighborhood. So we can always walk to and from school together!
“So, do you like Matt? You seem to take only interest in him, am I right?” I voiced my question while walking back home.
Leah’s eyes widened and her face blushed furiously. Ho, so she has feelings toward him as well, fufufu, so this is what they call mutual love. Or is it mutual like?
‘I don't really know why, I just wanted to be close to him? I really don't know’
Right on the mark! I knew it was strange that she tried to start a conversation with him. If she was just trying to make friends, she might have started with the girl seating on the other side of her, Mia, instead of talk to a boy. After all, it is easier to start with making friend with same gender first. And Mia is a very docile girl, anybody can tell by just taking a glance at her.
Matt is trying not to show it, but he is pretty much being mean to her because he is interested in her. Matthew Evans, you can fool Leah and you can fool even yourself, but there is no way you can fool me, Elizabeth Jones!
Leah might be too good for an idiot like Matt, but… if they like each other, they should be together right? It's not like I have any ulterior motivation like satisfying my desire to help my friend do to my self righteousness. I'm doing this not for myself but for Leah.
I guess I'll play the role of Cupid and help these two clueless thick heads. They might not be aware of their own feelings, I especially know Matt is not smart enough to connect two and two together. This might be a bit of challenge, but it's worth it.
I dropped off Leah at her house. Her house is actually few doors down from mine, what a coincidence.
I walk up to my own house and open the door when a computer screen appears in front of me! Wow that's creepy, it's in mid air…
Congratulation! You have been chosen to be the next God of this world after the last God retired from his position! Transferring the new God to Celestria….
Huh?! Wait what?
Yay, prologue is finally rewritten, figuring out how to make a table took me a long time, hah~