As the end of summer approaches, golden leaves slowly drift down like coins falling from the sky. On the bustling streets of the modern city, people hurry along, while young students eagerly anticipate the arrival of the new school term.
In a corner of the city, Souta stands at the door, gazing up at the vast sky. A streak of purple and gold dawn light crosses, causing him to squint his eyes involuntarily.
And in his home, there is an Ancient Shrine with a Bone-Eater's Well inside, which serves as the entrance to another world from 500 years ago.
However, only his sister Kagome can pass through the Bone-Eater's Well. She has been living there for over a year, and whenever their grandfather, mother, and Souta miss Kagome, they feel helpless.
Because Kagome chose to stay in a world with Inuyasha and depend on him, this also led to her connection with this world being severed.
"I really wish I could go there and take a look..." Souta muttered to himself, with a hint of envy in his eyes.
At this moment, a familiar voice broke the silence, " Souta, are you ready? The new semester at Ninth Grade is about to start." It was the warm and caring voice of his mother.
Souta turned around, nodded with a smile, and responded, "Mom, I understand." Then he looked back at the well and murmured, "Sister... she won't come back to go to college."
The mother walked to Souta's side, gently stroked his head, and said, "Your sister Kagome has chosen her own life. All we can do is support her and wish her well. And you, you have your own life to live."
That day, the lingering sunset bathed the entire village in golden light, as if laying down a golden carpet for the new school term.
Souta walked into the campus with a backpack, where classmates were greeting each other and chatting about their summer adventures. But for Souta, summer was not joyful, as thoughts of his sister always filled his heart with sorrow.
" Souta! Why are you so lost in thought?" a bright voice interrupted Souta's reverie.
He turned his head and saw his good friend Xiazhimaru, a slight smile appearing on his face. "It's nothing, just spaced out for a moment."
The spring is getting stronger, and the cherry trees in the school are in full bloom, as if giving the students endless vitality. Early in the morning, the school gate is bustling, like a small lively market.
Souta As soon as I entered the classroom, I noticed a different atmosphere. The air in the classroom seemed thicker than before, filled with a sense of anticipation and freshness.
Before long, the bell rang, and the entire class's attention instantly focused on the homeroom teacher walking into the classroom.
"Welcome to the new semester! I hope everyone can work even harder and make progress in their studies this semester!" the homeroom teacher said with an expectant tone.
"By the way, I have some good news to share with everyone. Today, we have a new student joining our class." Before the homeroom teacher, Teacher Chen, could finish speaking, the classroom was already filled with a surprised discussion.
A new student always sparks lively discussions at the beginning of the semester. Teacher Chen smiled slightly and then gestured for the person at the door to come in.
At the entrance, there was a faint sound of footsteps, and a young man slowly walked into the classroom. His gaze was calm and deep, his features were well-defined, and his tall figure concealed a unique charm that was not easily noticed.
"Hello everyone, I am Bosaku Sei. Starting today, please guide me along the way," he said with a clear voice, exuding confidence and composure. When he smiled slightly, the entire classroom seemed to be shaken by his presence, falling silent for a moment.
A girl sitting in the front row couldn't help but say, "The features of this transfer student are so beautiful, even more beautiful than a girl's." Her words were filled with surprise and envy.
Many female classmates kept looking at Bosaku Sei, while the male classmates looked on with a sense of self-deprecation.
"Bosaku Sei, please take a seat at the empty spot over there," said Teacher Chen kindly, pointing to the back row of the classroom.
Bosaku Sei nodded slightly, his gaze not lingering on any student for long. He carried an inexplicable air as he walked to the designated spot. Once seated, he didn't look around or engage in conversation like the other students. Instead, he quietly organized his backpack, adding a sense of mystery and allure to the entire classroom.
The class started quickly, and Teacher Chen began explaining today's lesson. However, the girls in the classroom still found it difficult to shift their attention away from Bosaku Sei, whose appearance was truly outstanding.
Souta secretly glanced back at Bosaku Sei from the front seat, and he couldn't help but admit that Bosaku Sei was really good-looking.
At this moment, Bosaku Sei seemed unaffected by the surrounding gazes. His eyes were deep, as if hiding endless stories, making people unable to resist the urge to explore more.
As the class progressed, everyone slowly returned to the state of learning, but the appearance of Bosaku Sei undoubtedly marked a different and unusual beginning in their lives.
"Hmm, he does have a unique aura, but this feeling, it's like I've seen it somewhere before...?" Souta thought to himself, unconsciously observing Bosaku Sei. He didn't know why he had this feeling.
After class, Souta decided to walk over to Bosaku Sei's seat, slightly breaking the silence.
"Hi, Bosaku Sei, I'm Souta. Nice to meet you," Souta said with a smile as he reached out his hand.
Bosaku Sei glanced at him, slowly extended his hand, and shook hands with him.
"I'm also very happy to meet you, Souta," Bosaku Sei said with a slight smile.
Souta asked curiously, "Your surname is really unique, is it passed down from ancient times?" He knew that in the Warring States period, ordinary commoners could not have surnames, only nobles had this privilege, and the surnames of nobles were usually quite special.
Bosaku Sei's voice carried a hint of pride: "Yes, indeed, the surname of my family was used by ancient nobility."
Souta eagerly asked: "That sounds really interesting. Your family must have a lot of untold stories and legends, right?"
"Indeed," Bosaku Sei smiled slightly, "each generation has its own story. Of course, some are secrets unknown to outsiders."
Souta's eyes sparkled with anticipation. "I really hope to hear these stories one day."
Bosaku Sei nodded, indicating the possibility: "Perhaps one day, I will share it with you."
And so, at the beginning of the new semester, the two formed a new friendship. Souta couldn't help but feel strange. Although Bosaku Sei seemed difficult to get close to, he always felt a strange sense of closeness.
Three months passed quickly, and Bosaku Sei was like a leaf drifting in the autumn breeze, quiet and lonely.
His figure is tall and slender, with a hint of unruliness in his eyes. Although not very talkative, whenever he looks up, it seems to momentarily stop the surrounding world. Especially those infatuated female classmates, many have confessed their feelings, but Bosaku Sei remains unmoved.
As the new semester begins, the school corridors are bustling. Students gather around the grade board, Xiazhimaru tightly gripping Souta's arm, with a furrowed brow. He complains about not studying harder earlier, as if foreseeing a major battle at home.
Souta had a wry smile on his face. He used to be the type of student who only wanted to have fun, but since his last poor grades, he was determined to change and start working hard. Although the results of this exam were not top-notch, they were considered passing.
At this moment, Bosaku Sei was already standing in front of the grade board. His black hair was swaying in the wind as he quietly observed the surprising report card - he ranked third in the entire school. Bosaku Sei, the transfer student, had never publicly displayed his academic talent, always being inconspicuous, but his ranking showed his undeniable ability.
Xiazhimaru looked at the grade list in astonishment, walked to Bosaku Sei's side, eyes full of envy and surprise. "Bosaku Sei, didn't you say you were just here to play around? How did you do so well?"
Bosaku Sei turned his head calmly and replied lightly, "Some things don't need to be publicized."
Xiazhimaru still wanted to say something, but was stopped by Souta. He understood that Bosaku Sei didn't like to talk about himself.
Souta whispered to Xiazhimaru: "You don't know, Bosaku Sei is actually a very talented person. He has delved into the sea of knowledge since he was young, able to integrate various knowledge, but he never likes to show off."
Xiazhimaru asked in surprise, "Really? Then why did he choose to come to our school?"
Souta pondered for a moment and then said, "I guess he might have chosen to come to our school because of his parents' work arrangements."
Xiazhimaru blinked mischievously and said, "Shouldn't we make friends with him? We'll be preparing for the high school entrance exam next year when we enter Ninth Grade."
Souta looked surprised and Xiazhimaru continued, "Since he only interacts with you in class, why not invite him to study together at your house during the summer vacation?"
Souta asked in confusion, "Why not at your house, but choose to be at my house?"
Xiazhimaru smugly replied, "Your house has a large space, suitable for studying, and my little sister is at home. If she sees that kid, I guarantee she will be as infatuated with him as those silly girls in other classes. Besides, your sister is already married and moved out, so wouldn't it be more comfortable for us to study at your house?"
Souta could only smile bitterly and nod in agreement after listening. Bosaku Sei is not the type to easily socialize with others, but Xiazhimaru's words are not without reason. They both need to enter a good high school, and Bosaku Sei's joining will be of great help to them.
"Are you sure Bosaku Sei will agree?" Souta asked.
Xiazhimaru smiled proudly: "Just tell him that your family has a centuries-old ancient shrine, almost classified as a historical site. I believe he will definitely be interested."
Souta frowned, feeling somewhat uneasy, but thinking about the upcoming high school entrance exam, he decided to give it a try.
So, after school, Souta walked up to Bosaku Sei's seat and said, "Bosaku Sei, do you have time during the summer vacation? Come to my house to study together, and we can also visit a centuries-old ancient shrine near my house to pray for good luck in our exams."
Bosaku Sei looked up with a hint of surprise and interest in his eyes, "Centuries-old shrine? Which shrine is that?"
"I'm not too sure either, but it's an ancient shrine that has been passed down in my family for 500 years. It's said to be quite powerful for prayers," Souta explained nervously.
Bosaku Sei fell silent for a moment, then nodded. "Alright, I have time during summer vacation."
Souta and Xiazhimaru exchanged a successful glance, but they didn't know that Bosaku Sei actually had his own plans in mind.
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