Shadow

My first mission was to keep an eye on a high school student who was not far from our apartment. I've looked through all the documents, but nothing says that she's a Gen-X, there's a chance she's a normal human, or maybe she's a criminal target by people who have Gen-X.

Yesterday Tree said that the number of Gen-X users who were released from the lab was 200 people and in the whole world there were only 7 Gen-X users per city, and he also said that we were not counted in the 200 people, because before the disbandment of the laboratory we ran away from there.

If you think about it in district C, there are Nightmare and Tree, and a few days ago Night also managed to catch one Gen-X user known as Scare, meaning that now there are 3 Gen-X users, meaning that there are 4 more people left. Moreover, we members of Infinite don't know that the remaining 4 people are good people like Night and Tree or villains like Scare, this is really tough work for a beginner like me. What should I do?

"Brother, hurry out of the room or you will be late."

"Late?"

Damn it's already 07.50, class starts in 10 minutes and I haven't showered or had breakfast. Ah! The important thing is to take a shower first.

"Sorry Lilith, I promise to eat my food after school, I want to take a shower first."

"Hey wait for a minute brother!"

Shit! my shower took 12 minutes, and this made me 2 minutes late. Although the distance is close and I don't have a bicycle so I have to run. When I'm running I can spend approximately 15 minutes. Shit!

If only I could use my Gen-X right now! Unfortunately, Night has forbidden me to use Gen-X in public regardless of the circumstances. But because of the ban on my power, this will make my first day of school will mess up.

Because I don't pay attention while I'm running, I reached the intersection and I bumped into someone, our heads bumped into each other making a very loud sound.

"Ouch, it hurts!"

"Sorry, I'm in a hurry, sorry for my carelessness all your groceries fell."

"Uh, yeah that's fine."

"Let me help with the groceries."

"N...no need, I can do it myself."

As we stood our faces met each other and we were petrified for a moment. I noticed, she is a very beautiful woman, her height is about a little taller than Lilith, we also seem to be the same age, which makes me even more interested because of her very cute shy face and nature, this is the first time I am fascinated by the beauty of women other than my sister alone.

"E... Excuse me?"

"Sorry I was daydreaming of your beauty."

"Eh! T... thanks for the compliment."

Her panicked expression made my heart race even more.

"May I know your name?"

"Eh, why all of a sudden?"

"So that I can be more polite to you, I feel bad for calling you by your name all the time."

"W... well, just call me Tania."

She was looking at my clothes.

"You're a high school student huh?"

"Ah Yes, I just moved to this city a few days ago."

"Oh, sorry I have to go home soon, I'm afraid my father is looking for me. If there is a chance, let's chat again."

She smiled at me, so cute!

"In that case, my name is..."

"See you later."

"Hey wait my name..."

Before I could tell her my name she ran away, even though it was a once in a lifetime opportunity. But because of what happened earlier my heart couldn't stop beating fast, it felt very comfortable chatting with her.

If I had another chance, I would love to have another chat with her. Yes, I can think about it later, the important thing now is that I have to leave immediately, it's already too late!

***

I was really late, it was clear that there was no one in front of the closed gate, so I had to jump over the 2.5 meter high school fence. I ran boisterously down the hall to my class, and surprisingly when I opened the classroom door I found the class was in progress, there was a teacher teaching and classmates staring at me.

"Hah... hah... sorry I'm late my... name... is Snow, I'm... the new transfer student here huh... hah... nice to meet you."

Damn, I'm having a hard time catching my breath. It's all because I ran too fast.

"Y... yes, please have a seat."

Judging from his expression, it seems that my teacher is scared. It can't be helped, it's only natural that she's scared, my appearance when I first met them was all very messy, the top 3 buttons of my uniform were open so that the necklace that Lilith gave me was clearly visible, and my tired face that looked scary, and my open back hair tie, maybe that's all that made me nervous. The whole class gave me scared looks.

Actually, my goal here is not to make many friends, but at least I have to have one, which is Netral. There is one more thing that makes my bad luck today even more complete, it is my seat. There is only one seat left, which is in the back corner of the classroom and its position is very far from my target seat.

Soon the class was back to normal, but I could feel that when the teacher was teaching, the whole class was whispering and there was no doubt that they were talking about me.

"Hey... he's pretty handsome isn't he."

"Yeah, but it's a bit scary."

Please, don't talk about me right in front of me, it makes me uncomfortable. This mission was getting more and more difficult, a very strong mental pressure filled this classroom, especially the pressure from the male students who looked at me with jealous eyes. Well, it doesn't matter, after all, I'm only going to school here temporarily.

"Okay kids, that's all I can say, thank you all."

"Thank you, ma'am."

"In addition, Snow will you come after school, please? I have something to talk about."

"Okay, ma'am."

At least later I just want to be scolded for being late.

"Now you all can rest."

This is my chance, I must dare to take him to the cafeteria. But when I stepped closer to him, I felt the whole class looking at me with sharp eyes. Just ignore them, now all that matters is Netral. Yes only him.

"Sorry to interrupt, but do you want to go to the cafeteria with me?"

He looked at me with a straight face, but suddenly he smiled happily.

"Sure, come on! It'll be crowded for a long time."

He immediately stood up holding my hand, and he casually took my hand out of the classroom. Immediately the whole class shouted in surprise, judging by their expressions it seemed they were surprised.

"Sorry I didn't get to ask your name."

"Don't worry, my name is Jasmine. Nice to meet you."

"Uh, Jasmine?"

"Why? Is my name weird?"

"Ah no, your name is nice."

"Thank you, oh yeah what was your name?"

"My name is Snow."

"Odd name, but I like it."

Why is the name different from the information I got, This is so suspicious, I'm starting to think I'm the wrong person. If it was really someone's fault, I could faint from embarrassment.

"We've arrived, what do you want to order?"

"I'm still new to this town, I'd be happy if I could eat something the same as you."

"Okay, ma'am, the package is usually, and make it double!"

It seems that he is very familiar with the cafeteria lady while waiting for their orders to chat together. Maybe he's not a bad person.

"Everything is 12$."

"Gosh, I left my wallet in class. How's it going?"

"Jasmine, just use my money first."

"Sorry, I'll change it later in class."

"It doesn't matter." 

We chose an empty seat, and all that was left was a sofa seat in the corner of this spacious cafeteria.

We spent our breaks eating, chatting, and joking. Honestly, this is a lot of fun. Maybe this is what it feels like to have real friends later.

"You like football, Jasmine?"

"Hm... I don't like it."

"Eh! Why? Even though teenage boys like us should like it."

"Wait, you think I'm a boy huh?"

"Eh?"

"Sorry, maybe you don't know, but I'm not a boy, I'm a girl. It's just that my tomboyish appearance makes me like a boy."

"Eh what?! B... but why are you wearing trousers?"

"Because I don't want to wear a skirt, I'm afraid of being bullied by boys at school, I've asked the principal for permission, and the whole school already knows that I'm a girl. Is this not suitable for me?"

"At first I thought it was weird, but now that I think about it, you're pretty in it."

"Thank you."

But I'm still in shock after knowing it was a girl, I was deceived by her appearance. Was there something wrong with the headmaster's brain to allow her to wear pants? Has the world gotten this bad?

Suddenly my cell phone rings, could it be a work office call?

"Sorry, Jasmine, there's a call."

"It's okay, just pick it up."

And sure enough, the one calling me was my own boss. I just happened to have a lot I wanted to ask him.

***

"Hello Snow, how was your mission?"

"While smooth, Night why should I spy on Netral? And why isn't her name Netral but Jasmine? and she's a girl, not a boy."

"Who said she was a boy?"

"But you didn't tell me anything other than to keep an eye on him!!"

"Don't forget the report, see you later."

"Oi wait!"

***

A very annoying boss, but I'm trying to be patient because without him I probably wouldn't be here now.

"Snow, who was that?"

"Ah, he's my boss."

"Boss?"

Damn, I was let slip.

"I mean he's the boss of my part-time job."

"Oh, I thought something, it turns out to be just the boss of your part-time job."

"Haha, yup sorry."

After that, the bell that signaled the next lesson rang, Jasmine and I rushed back to class, but there was still something stuck in my mind. I have to ask about it.

"Sorry if all of a sudden, I noticed you were always seen alone in class, even after the break bell rang you were still alone, and the surprised expressions of your friends when I took you to the cafeteria earlier, did something happen before?"

She just smiled then took my hand and whispered something to me.

"This is not something good to hear, later you will know it, Snow."

A mysterious girl, I became more and more curious about her. After all, it was my mission to keep an eye on her. For now, maybe I'll just let it all flow.

***

It's been 3 weeks since I became friends with Netral, I went to her house and accompanied her to the bookstore, and went out on the weekends. But there was nothing suspicious about her. I'm getting more and more curious why someone as good as her is the target of my mission, even Night doesn't tell me why, is it netral as well as Gen-X users? or not? Maybe I'll ask for an extension of the mission to the general tomorrow.

***

My phone rings, it must be her again.

"Good night Snow, what are you doing?"

"I was just daydreaming before bed, how about you?"

"Me too, hey there's a new cake shop near the school. Want to accompany me there?"

"Of course."

"Yes! Thank you, you are the best. Good night, sweet dream Snow."

"You too, good night."

***

Looks like I really have to ask for an extension time.

***

"Snow Flower"