I've been waiting my whole life for this academy. 

I've put my past behind and worked my way up.

I've cut contact with those who harmed me and who I've harmed.

It's my first year.

it's a brand new start.

No obstacles will ever get in my way now.

...

 hello!

who's calling?

welcome to the Astral ada- uh- hey you listening?

...

hello?

...

"Hello!!!!" A hand waved before my eyes. I quickly snap out. Finally acknowledging who was calling out my name. "sorry.. I spaced out"

"Its quite alright, say are you a first year?" I nod my head "Perfect! My name is Sushang, a 3rd year and my job is to be tour guide to the 1st years."

"Nice to meet you Sushang. Shall we start the tour?"

Dan Heng followed Sushang as she showed his all the classrooms and clubs on the main floor and the upper floor. Dan Heng wasn't interested in clubs, he needed to maintain his academics if he wants to live a proper future. They passed by a ecosystems club, A artistry club, and a photography club. Though when Sushang entered the room it definitely did not look like any photography was happening. Instead the members of the club were playing board games and eating snacks.

"AH SUSHANG THERE YOU ARE" A blonde haired man stood up and approached her. "Loucha what in the world is going on??" 

"Club activities~" He smiled "This looks like anything but club activities.."

"why don't you join us?" 

"Can't, showing this new comer around!"

"ahh what a shame, see you later then!"

Sushang regained herself and proceeded with the tour, when she was halfway finished Dan heng spoke up "Are you friends with that guy?"

"who? loucha.. were close but hes a bit..uh.. his heads is in the clouds most of the time"

"I see, I suppose you keep him down-to-earth" Dan heng chuckled 

"heh most of the time"

...

The tour finally concluded and Dan heng was finally able to rest for a bit before his class started. He only had one class today. He was waiting to check out his new dorm room, he checked before hand to see if there was going to be anyone with him. Fortunately Dan Heng ended up alone.

Dan heng rested in the plaza sitting on a bench. The plaza was just in the middle of the academy,  it felt like a majestical garden. With a large fountain spraying water, Cherry blossoms trees planted around the yard, It was peaceful and quiet. Dan heng decided to listen to some stories on his phone to pass the time. He plugged in his earphones and opened his phone. Playing an audio book. He was at peace...

Until a loud laughs disturbed him. He turned to the direction of the voices and saw two women standing near the fountain taking pictures- well one was taking pictures of... trash cans?, the other one was just watching. Dan heng decided to ignore them.. but they were too loud to ignore..

"Stelle! you can't just take photos of trash cans."

"Why not? they're very beautiful to me"

"whatever" the girl sighed. Her pink hair reminded Dan Heng of the cherry blossom trees. Dan Heng assumed that they were part of the photography club, even though he didn't see them in the room while Sushang was giving the tour. Both girls walked past Dan Heng was they exited the plaza.

...

Class was okay to say the least. He had Biology today and ended up with a weird teacher who didn't even bother to teach the class instead she just handed out work booklets, Most of the students complained that she was like this very year. Dan Heng took note her name 'Ruan Mei' he was definitely complain to the head of the biology department. 

After his class ended he headed out to his house to say goodbye to his parents one last time and brought all his suitcases to the dorm. He got handed his keycard and made his way up to the 2nd floor. He reached his room and unlocked it. Inside looked like what could be a luxury hotel. Dan Heng admired it all. The fireplace, the kitchen countertops, the window view, the suitcase bags and boxes in the front of the living room...wait.

Dang Heng stared at the bags and boxes. He could've sworn he got this room all to himself-

"Howdy, you must be my new roommate." His thoughts were interrupted by a man with southern accent. He turned to the direction of the man. He was dressed like a cowboy, His white and black hair tied in a low pony tail.  The man reached his hand out. Dan heng took it. "Hello, My name is Dan Heng and yours?

"Names Boothill" He gave a toothy grin.

"If you don't mind me asking, I checked a day before and I was secured to have this room all to myself.."

"Ah, they added a few last minute changes as I just got accepted into the Astral Academy  yesterday."

"Oh, you also attend the academy? west or south side?"

"Ah west side, you?"

"South.."

"Ah I see, you're a nerd"

"e-excuse me?" Dan Heng was confused

"Rumours say that the Students on the south campus are more privileged because their teachers value them more because of their grades, as for the west side.. well its known to have.. Interesting students"

"oh I see..uhm im gonna head to my bedroom- um which is my bedroom?"

"Pick which ever one you want. Im not that picky"

"hm, okay"

...

Dan Heng picked the smaller bedroom, which just had a air mattress, a work desk, a closet and a wardrobe. It was already getting late and Dan Heng decided to head to bed, He stood up from the living room which he was reading his books.

"Head'in to bed?" Boothill asked from the kitchen, Dan Heng nodded his head.

"G'night partner." Boothill popped a chocolate-covered strawberry in his mouth. Dan heng smiled and bid goodnight as well. "Night Boothill"