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(Rima's P.O.V)

Entry 1: The trials and terrors of high school

In every high school there are the haves and the have-nots, but at Seiyo high it's taken to the extreme. The haves literally have EVERYTHING! Money, power, influence, respect…and they have a damn good time with it too, so the rest of us can't even have the satisfaction of saying that they're miserable on the inside. By the majority o the student body, these select 'popular' students are almost regarded as royalty. No don't laugh, I'm being serious! The 'king' and 'queen' of Seiyo high are none other than the Tsukiyomi siblings.

Tsukiyomi Ikuto, the so called king is a 'mysterious black cat' as my best friend Amu so quaintly puts it. He's in the twelfth grade and has midnight blue hair and eyes. He's tall, and seems surprisingly infatuated with Amu (much to his fan club's despair). I'll have to keep an eye on them in the future. Oh, and did I forget to mention that he's a prodigy on the violin.

The 'queen' is Tsukiyomi-Hoshina Utau. Not only is she a tall strong willed blonde with lavender eyes, but she also happens to be Japan's pop idol sensation. In school though, she's mostly mobbed for her good looks and bad attitude not her talent. She's in the eleventh grade.

The 'lord' and 'lady' of Seiyo are the Fujisaki twins. I despise them even more than the Tsukiyomi's. Not only do they think and act like they're better than everyone else, they are also posers. NO ONE and I mean NO ONE can be THAT perfect ALL THE TIME!

Fujisaki Nadeshiko the 'lady' is the only popular who actually lives up to her nickname. The Fujisaki's are an extremely rich traditional Japanese family who may possibly have connections to the great Yamato clan (well that's the rumor at least, I personally don't believe it). She has pin straight purple hair that falls well past her waist and hazel eyes. She's a professional dancer who has toured with her family's company and performed all over Europe. I don't like her because she and Utau are stealing Amu away from me and AMU IS MY BEST FRIEND…anyway, her fan club now has 46 members and counting.

Fujisaki Nagihiko the 'lord' is the most deplorable of them all. He looks just like Nadeshiko only…more boyish (in theory at least) and he's captain of the basketball team. Besides that he's a great break dancer and according to every girl in the school (except me) he's extremely good looking. The twins are both in the tenth grade like me. The reasons that I don't like Nagihiko are numerous and well detailed but I will try to make it brief.

1) He's a playboy! Every girl he's ever pursued has walked away broken hearted. But the stupid girls just keep coming. Why don't people ever learn?

2) He's arrogant, extremely so! He probably thinks he's smarter, better looking and more athletic than everyone in the school, scratch that…THE WORLD

3) His arrogance is justifiable! He actually is smarter, better looking, and more athletic than anyone in the school.

4) He's part of the reason two of my closest friends are miserable

5) This reason is top secret. I'll tell you about it AFTER you've gained my trust. (yes I know this is a computerized journal but someone might read it someday)

Anyway, the fifth and final popular is Souma Kukai, the Jack. No quotation marks on this one because I don't really dislike him all that much. Kukai is captain of the soccer team and the best at every sport except basketball. He's popular because he's a cool person, a leader, and he's best friends with Ikuto and Nagihiko. Utau and Nadeshiko have been fighting over him since they were in middle school, it's pathetic really. Kukai is in the eleventh grade with Utau.

End

I smiled and twirled a lock of my blonde hair. I needed that. I always feel great after a journal entry. By the way, my name is Mashiro Rima. I go to Seiyo, obviously and my passions are comedy and journalism. If anyone finds a way to combine them, you should definitely let me know then I'll escape this hellhole school and start my career but until then I'm stuck here.

"Nee nee Rima-tan what are you typing?" my friend Yaya asked while cramming her head into my personal space. She's always hyper and has an addiction to candy.

"Yuiki-san it's rude to look over people's shoulders while they're doing something", Kairi scolded. He and Yaya were both in grade nine; though I think Kairi has the maturity of a senior…in college. Besides those two, Hotori Tadase and Lulu de Morcerf Yamamoto sat with me at my lunch table. We've all been friends since middle school and have banded together because we don't give a crap about the populars…well at least some of us don't.

"Rima-tan, where did Amu-chi go?" Yaya asked in her annoyingly childish tone.

"She's with them…again" I said bitterly. Amu has been spending more and more time with them lately, especially Ikuto. I frowned. It won't be long until she defects completely.

"NO FAIR! Amu-chi said she would take Yaya with her next time! How is Yaya supposed to get Kukai if Yaya never see's Kukai? Kukai is gonna and up with Utau or Nadeshiko and Yaya's gonna get old and die alone with sixteen cats and it's gonna be all Amu-chi's fault!" Wow. I'm surprised she said that all without passing out from lack of oxygen.

"Are you done?" I asked. Yaya could never run out of things to complain about.

"No! Yaya wants candy…and Kukai!" she shouted. See what I mean? Kairi fidgeted uncomfortably and pushed his glasses further up on his face.

"Um I just remembered. I left my notebook in history class. Excuse me", he said before leaving the cafeteria. I shook my head, feeling sorry for the boy. It must be rough for him to listen to Yaya go on and on and ON about Kukai. Why couldn't he be in love with someone less…well less stupid? That's something we'll never know.

Yaya pouted. "Aww, now Yaya has to walk Yaya to math class, this sucks", the immature girl smirked evilly. "Tadase's staring again".

The blonde boy seemed to snap back into reality. He had been staring longingly at their table for the entire lunch period. "I-I wasn't s-staring at anyone!" he stammered, his face turning a bright pink. Back when Amu liked him I would have bribed her into buying me manga with a picture of him like this. Ah last year, those were the days.

"Tadase!" Yaya whined "If you love Nade-chi so much why don't you just ask her out already?"

"I can't", he said hanging his head in resignation. It has gotten to a point where he couldn't even deny it.

"Why?"

"Because she doesn't want him!" Lulu snapped. "She never has and the she never will the whole dang thing is just stupid! I'll see y'all later!" she shouted in a thick Nagoya accent before grabbing her pale blue book bag and storming out. I sighed; we were back down to three. Yes, this happens every day. Note to self: find less dramatic friends. I miss Amu!

Just in case the situations isn't painfully obvious enough I'll sum it up for you. Kairi wants Yaya who wants Kukai who wants Utau…or Nadeshiko, nobody knows with him. Lulu likes Tadase…a lot but he's IN LOVE with Fujisaki Nadeshiko and is scared out of his mind to utter a sentence around her for God knows what reason and she likes Kukai too. Amu and Ikuto are…dating? Engaged? Married with three kids? Ok I'm exaggerating, but they need to go out alright. Me you ask? I'm proud to say I'm not in love nor will I be in the near or distant future. It all falls apart eventually, I should know. But I wish everyone else luck and will enjoy watching their hopes crash and burn.

(Amu's P.O.V)

I bit into a slice of pepperoni pizza from the best pizzeria in Tokyo. Normally students weren't allowed to order food from off campus, but Utau's manager pulled some strings to get it to us. I closed my eyes, savoring the perfect balance of meat and cheese. "It's better because you're not supposed to have it", Ikuto noted. "The strawberry is so simple minded".

I blushed. "N-no that's not it!" I stammered. I hate how he always gets that reaction out of me. Utau shrugged nonchalantly.

"It's better than what everyone else is having", she said.

"What are they having anyway?" I asked out of pure curiosity. I feel like I've been out of touch with the world lately.

"Something nasty on a bun…or a stick, at least they're getting some variety in this place", Kukai said while reaching for his third slice. I would say he ate a lot if Utau wasn't on her fourth. That's a line I'm never gonna cross.

"Nade…what are you doing?" Nagihiko questioned. Nadeshiko was patting her slice with a napkin repeatedly.

"I'm getting the oil out", she said calmly. Nadeshiko didn't really like fast food, but she endured it for the rest of our sakes.

"How could you!" Utau said "The oil is the best part!" I laughed. She had a point.

"I hope you know you're clogging your arteries", Ikuto said lazily. "You could die; those fans of yours would be crushed". Utau shrugged.

"Well I'll die having eaten that last slice of pizza. My fans will understand, but back to Nade. What's a little oil going to do to you, huh?" she asked.

"It's just that I'm a dancer, so I have to watch what I eat", she explained. I heaved a sigh of relief. At least I'm not the only one who cares about calories…at least to some extent.

Kukai shook his head. "Utau's right. If it tastes good eat it! That's how I go through life", he said. A light smirk graced Utau's features. So far she was winning the friendly competition. Nadeshiko looked down. Kukai folded his half eaten slice Brooklyn style and held it close to the dancer's face.

"C'mon take a bite, it tastes better this way", he said with a wink. She took a tiny bite and her face lit up.

"You're right! This is better. Arigato Souma-kun", she said sweetly. An envious aura encased Utau. She did not see this one coming. Ikuto smirked broadly.

"An indirect kiss, I'll win this bet in no time", he said to Nagi. Let me explain Ikuto is betting that Kukai will get with Nadeshiko and Nagi-kun is betting he'll get with Utau. They claim it's about the money, but they're both rich. Honestly, I just think that neither of them trust their little sister's with Kukai. It's kind of sweet.

"Amu", Ikuto whispered. "Why are you smiling at a pizza?" he asked slyly.

"I was NOT!" I retorted. Not too clever, I know but give me some credit. Most girls can't form a sentence around him.

"You know", he said. "The pizza is good, but I'd much prefer something…sweeter". He got close to me that I could feel his breath on my neck. "Like a strawberry, maybe". My face is probably redder than a Christmas light by now. Why must he tease me like this?

Suddenly, a brunette girl came over to our table…I mean their table. I think Rima's right; I'm getting a bit too comfortable here. She turned to Nagihiko with a nervous expression on her face. Oh no, this won't end well for her.

"N-Nagihiko-sama, m-my name is Manami…I'm in your history class and I really think I l-love you", the girl stammered through her confession while blushing. This one really had guts to do it here in front of everyone. I feel for her. Nagi turned to her with a kind smile which made the girl's knees go weak to the point she almost fell over. He kissed her hand.

"Arigato Manami-chan for telling me that. Unfortunately I can't date anyone right now because its basketball season. I hope we can be friends", he said these words in a way that sounded so sincere and they probably were when he first started saying them in sixth grade. Now they were uttered so often it sounded like a script. Manami walked away squealing happily ready to report to her nosy friends stationed at the other side of the room.

Nadeshiko sighed in exasperation. "What was wrong with that one? She's pretty and she seemed nice". The girl was tired of her brother being single.

Nagihiko shrugged. "There was nothing wrong with her. I just don't like her", he explained just as he had yesterday and the day before that.

"You don't like anyone" Ikuto pointed out. "You barely even like us".

"That's a point", he said nonchalantly. Wow, I thought he was joking…guess not.

"But still, man", Kukai said "you have been single way too long. Don't you think so Hinamori?" he asked. I shrugged.

"Manami-san seemed nice, but you can't force yourself to like someone".

"Are you waiting for Ms. Perfect? If you are don't hold your breath…we're related", Nadeshiko joked. We all laughed. Nadeshiko…perfect…now THAT'S funny. She was far from it, though most of the school believed that wasn't the case.

"Yea, I heard the last angel/princess/supermodel/motivational speaker left town yesterday. You're gonna have to pick someone normal", Utau said.

"I don't think anyone around here qualifies as normal", Ikuto said dryly "especially not you". The pop star smiled maliciously.

"He can go out with Amu-chan then…she's kinda normal, right nii-chan", she said. I think Ikuto's face fell for about a tenth of a second, and then all eyes were on me…wait a second. Why are they staring at- Oh, I get it.

"M-me no I'm not normal, well I'm not especially abnormal either b-but-"

"Its okay, Amu-chan", Nagi said. He just saved me. "Some people just can't stop meddling in other people's lives. But for everyone's information, I'll date someone when I actually have feelings for someone. Until then, I'm not doing it", he explained. Aw, So Nagi's a romantic.

"Not this again!" Kukai said. "There is no such thing as love at first sight. You just find a girl who's not too ugly, you get to know her, if you can stand her proceed with the relationship. If not, dump her…but make sure she puts out first".

I made a face. "That's disgusting!" I said.

"That's life", Kukai said.

Nagihiko sighed sadly. "Well if that's life I want no part of it", he said before leaving.

"Nade, you know you're brother's going emo, right?" Utau asked. Nadeshiko nodded "trust me I know". They went into deep conversation, leaving me to contemplate Nagihiko's argument. About five minutes later something hit me.

"H-he's not gonna kill himself is he?" I asked nervously.

"If he does, I get his bedroom", Nadeshiko said. Ok, I know she's playing, but that's still really harsh. I looked around the table for confirmation.

"No, he won't kill himself, he's just dramatic", Ikuto explained. I sighed. They all reminded me of my other group of friends; All of them walking around half empty. If I could just get them to meet, to talk, I think everyone would benefit from it. I sighed and leaned back in my chair, just knowing that this mission would be anything but easy.

A/N: New fic! Parings will be Amuto Rimahiko and the rest are a secret, I think it's more fun that way. Review please, and I'll try to update next week. Bye for now 3