Prologue: The Girl Named Jen Genesis

I’m Jenivive Genesis. Well, everyone calls me “Jen”. I’m 14 years old and I’m a third year high school student of Lightning Mirage Academy. That’s a really high-level for a school, I tell you. The academy has a very advanced necessity; that’s why I chose to be a scholar of the school. You see, the academy is basically for rich kids. They have vast cafeteria, well-conditioned music rooms, swimming pools for P.E. subjects, and others. Everything is there. To enter the academy, I became a scholar; that is why, I am very much conscious with my grades and performances. Though I may seem not very athletic, I excel academically. Originally, I came from an orphanage. I don’t have any parents, siblings or any family. I was raised together with the orphan children who I considered my own family. I also love books, and I’m probably obsessed with them. I’m actually selfish. I don’t give a care to anything but myself. I don’t even know the names and faces of my first and second year classmates. I’m so dedicated with my studies that I don’t even know what’s happening in the world. When I’m doing something, I usually make myself work at my best. I don’t have time to worry about other people. I don’t need to smile but sometimes, I find myself staring at the blue sky and start wondering “Maybe, I’ll live like this in my entire life”. I don’t know why I seemed unhappy and not contented during that time. Maybe, because I just lack something that even I couldn’t grasp.I don’t have friends. I’m always alone. In everything I do, I’m always on my own. I totally suck at teamwork. I don’t know if it’s what you call “solitude”, but I’m perfectly fine with that. But one day, my perspective turned upside down. 

“Hey, my name is Shaila. You can call me ‘Shy’.

”Ah? she’s so persistent. I didn’t even ask her name but she said it herself. At first, my mind’s like “Stupidity is contagious.”

“Ms. Genesis, you need to improve your Math grades this term.”

I was totally dumbstruck! Need improvement? First time in my Math history!

“Ms. Miklannia, would you please tutor Ms. Genesis?”

Actually, I could do it even on my own. 

“Sure. My name is Zenace. My friends call me ‘Ace’.”

She’s our top 2 student. I have to admit that she’s exemplary. I accepted her offer of tutoring.

“Hey, Ace! You kept us waiting! I was about to explode!”

She’s already exploding. What a hooligan.

“Oh, you’re tutoring someone? Wait! Is that Genesis?”

“Yes?”

“Holy cr*p!”

Yeah, she’s being too rude.

“I’m Kensheila. Ken for short.”

Well, as for me, I did forget their names. 

That was the start of the hurricane in my life. I improved my Math grades this time and I swear I will never go through that again! (lowering her pride and asking someone to help her) That embarrassment!

“Hey, Jen!” Shaila called me with that name. All I did was avoid her. Prevention mode.

“I saw from the bulletin board. You improved your grades, Jen.”

Zenace also saw me and said that. 

“As expected to our academy’s scholar. Nice one, Jen!” Kensheila reacted. She was always with Zenace. I heard they’re cousins.

Why does everyone keep calling me “Jen” as if we’re close?
“Oh, you two are here!”

Shaila shouted at Zenace and Kensheila and my mind’s like “There’s no need to shout.” I don’t even know why they became attached to me and guess what? Normally, the academy wouldn’t permit so many transferees at once. But this time, it was overlooked. My class has four transferees in total. Oh, let me rephrase. My class has four boy transferees in total.At first, I didn’t even care. Although it’s so mysterious to have so many transferees, it didn’t even bother me, not a bit but after that, it really did.

“Sorry, I bumped at you.”

Said the bastard who dropped my favorite book in a pond.

“My name’s Jairo. 15 years old. I am living nearby. I chose this academy for a very special reason. That is the academy is walking distance from the orphanage.”

That was the one who bumped on me and because of that, I dropped my book. I will never forgive him! Why did he even bother to say that? I didn’t even ask him!

“I’m Nitsuji. Nice to meet you.”

A very polite guy said.

“Hi, I’m Nee-chee. I’m Nitsuji’s twin brother. Please treat me well.”

He winked. Yeah, he did wink! Something wrong with your eye, dude?

"Shinsui here! I love seafoods and stuff. I love color red. I love fruits too like grapes and apples. I love playing basketball. I love exercising. I love animals such as kittens. I love miniskirts. I love dating girls especially those who are pretty. Can I have your numbers later, girls?”

In other words, he loves everything he sees. Everybody in the class went crazy every time that four boys stepped inside the classroom. And I was like “Dangerous. These guys are totally nuts. I mustn’t deal with these kinds of people. Better bring insect repellent, I’ll get affected too.”

On my way to the library, something happened. As I was about to take a step when the ground floor flipped. I fell tremendously. It’s a very tragic experience. It was so dark and deep. I didn’t know if I’ll die if I reach the surface. After I landed, nothing happened. Luckily, I fell on a soft bed. 

“Where am I?”

I asked myself a question that even I couldn’t answer. I was only going to the library but I ended up in this kind of situation. What will happen to me? I’m really scared of dark places and I was about to close my eyes when the lights suddenly blinded my eyes.An old man appeared before me.

“Who! Who are you?”

I ask him.

“As of today, you’re going to be an undercover agent.”

“Huh?” What did he say? Agent? Who? Me? Is he crazy?

“Ouch, what was that? The vending machine sucked us in?”

“Is that even possible?”

“Where are we anyway?”

I heard familiar voices; that means I’m not alone. I looked around.

“Eh?” I saw those girls. 

“Jen? Is that you?”

“It’s really her!”

“Did the vending machine get you too?” 

How come?

“You girls will going to be my agents. I’m Hashimaru. The undercover agent’s boss. Nice to meet you.”

He smiled at us.

“What nonsense are you talking about? You kidnapped us just now!”

I yelled at him. 

“Now, calm down. It won’t take long. I’ll return you to the academy later.”

He said. 

“What agents?”

“You, old geezer! Let us go!”

Kensheila said.

“You can come in now.”

He called someone in. I was shocked to see them there too. The four boys entered.

“Stop whining. It’s not like we had a choice.” The bastard who bumped on me said. 

“Hi!” The one who loves everything said.

“Explain everything in a very understandable way, Hashimaru!”

The playboy said.

“He just looks like that but what he said a while ago is true. He’s an undercover agent’s boss. We’re also pro agents from different places.”

Said the polite guy.I didn’t know how to react on this situation. I was just a simple girl who just wanted to read books in the library because I was too bored and now this? They’re going to make me an agent? Me? An agent? Impossible!

“Oh, it’s great! Ok, I’m on it! I wanna join!”

Said Shaila.I felt like I was about to fall down when I heard her say that.

“A... Are you stupid? Did you really think they’re telling the truth?”

“Why are you so mad, Jenny?”

You really did ask me, huh!

“Jen’s right, Shy. We don’t know if what they’re talking about is true? Maybe we’re just being deceived.”

Zenace understood me.

“Give us some proof that you’re an undercover agent’s boss and you boys are agents!”

Kensheila demanded.He showed us his basement and all the gadgets that they’ve using. It was so advanced that I couldn’t even compare it to normal things that I see in my everyday living. What they’ve said was true. All of us were stunned to see those moving robots and talking machineries. The world of professional agents.

“Why did you choose us to be your agents?”

Zenace asked.

“No special reason...”

Huh?

“It’s just that the former agents used to have your seating arrangement before, so I decided to use the same method.”

Are you kidding me? I was in this mess because of my seating arrangement? You’re joking, right? Just how unlucky I am?

“Shut the hell! You’re treating us like idiots!”

Kensheila got mad.

“Could you give something more reasonable for a reason?”

Zenace was already seething in anger.

“Oh, calm down. Relax, girls.”

He seemed like a happy-go-lucky guy to me. Can I kill him? 

“Especially you, Ms. Genesis. You’ve been letting your hateful aura overflow. Am I that annoying to you?”

Tsk, he’s making fun of me. Everyone’s gazes had been shifted towards me.

“I don’t have time for jokes and I really hate being called for nothing. Return me to the academy now!”

“My, my. We shouldn’t let anger get better of us.” Although I said that, he didn’t budge at all. He gave us communication earrings to contact us if ever we changed our minds. But as of now, I came back to the academy with them.

“Are you alright, Jen?”

Shaila asked.

“I’m fine! I just need some time to think!”I left them. I didn’t have to dwell with other people. They will only cause you trouble. One thing that I carved in my mind is that I shouldn’t trust other people.On my way to the classroom, I saw my fellow scholarship grantee being punched and kicked all over by the other students.

“Is that the school’s another scholar?”

You’re all rich enough to buy the school. Why even bother us, poor, when you have everything? 

“Are you really that smart? Hey, you’re a little bit cute. Come, join us!”

They were laughing like crazy. I didn’t know animals are allowed to roam and study here in this academy. I looked at the poor guy that they’ve been kicking. He has no strength left, yet these scoundrels still abuse him.

“Your unnecessary laughs bring unacceptable noises to my ears. Please avoid increasing the noise pollution any longer.”

I usually snubbed bullies but this time, I fought back to protect someone from hurting. This is why I didn’t want to mingle with other people.

“What! You wanna fight?!”

I always do this because this is my nature. I always help someone in need. 

“I’m not asking for it.”

He grabbed by necktie like it was nothing. He could almost carry me with just the tie.

“So you’re fighting girls now? Since when did you become trash?”

“Why you—!”

I really thought I was done for but suddenly, the bastard, who made me dropped my favourite book, stopped the hand of the one grabbing me from totally punching me.

“Let it go, bro.”

They looked at each other as if there’s already a cold war.

“Stick your nose out of my business! Get out of here!”

I said.

“Girls like you should be quiet!”

The bastard said. It was then Zenace and others came to the rescue.

“What’s happening here?”

“You don’t want this to reach the head’s office, right?”

Zenace said. After that, they left.

“Jairo, what are you doing? Picking a fight is not your thing, so why did you—!” The one who loves everything said.

“Are you alright?” I helped my fellow scholarship grantee.

“T... Thank you for helping me.” Poor guy. He couldn’t even stand anymore. 

“I’ll bring you to the clinic.” I said as I offer to give him a shoulder support.

After that stressful confrontation, they began following me.“Everything is fine so why the hell are you following me!” I exclaimed. Shaila and others kept following me wherever I go. 

“See? I told you Jen’s not cold-hearted as you think she is.”

Shaila said.

“What are you talking about?”

“Jen, let’s become an agent!” Zenace offered.

“Huh? I said I won’t do it! Stop being so persistent and leave me alone!”

I continued walking as if they weren’t there.

“Ah, we forgot to tell you. You cannot decline the offer.”

Said the polite guy.

“Since…”

Then all of the sudden, a big flower from the garden swallowed all of us.

“Not again!” This time, it’s awful.

“I, Hashimaru, will be the new school head of the Lightning Mirage Academy!”

Hashimaru appeared before us and said those damn words!

“Since he’s someone you cannot argue with.” He added.

That’s why even though it’s against my will, I became an agent.