Chapter 1:Disorder

The date was January 2nd, 2006 straight after new year’s day, and my life has now taken a massive turn as I find myself at Tokyo station wearing my father’s khaki stone island coat he left behind for me that matched my eyes above a jumper due to the weather being sunny but cold at the same time as it went well with my short grey skin fade alongside my two ‘brothers’, Nathan Davies who was more mature than me and always wants the best of me despite disagreeing with any stupid remarks and Kyle Crawford who is very immature at his big age, he was considered the dumbass of the trio but always one to look out for you when the going gets tough and has his qualities, Nathan and Kyle are like fire and ice when together, polar opposites to one another but that’s what makes them unique and special to me as friends, we were viewed as just three lost people bonding together to achieve something and after being taken in, achieving good grades and even joining the cadets to protect ourselves until we were 18, we were ready for a new challenge, an adventure of a lifetime.

I’ll be honest, I was shitting myself at the reality of being in a new continent without my parents with me hoping that everything I do doesn’t turn out terribly, but I had faith even if it was a tiny glimpse of faith. We found ourselves with bags and suitcases full at a station to drop off our luggage at an apartment we rented in the city and in true fashion all 3 of us decide to get pissed at the closest bar as the night was still young. How we got here was a sheer roll of the dice but we saw this as an opportunity for great experience and travel but it still didn’t fit right that I would now be known as ‘White Sensei’ to a group of students, can you believe it?!, our first impressions of this gorgeous place was that the land of the rising sun had a very elegant and beautiful atmosphere with flowers scattered around that bloomed and locals chatting with smiles everywhere you looked giving us all goosebumps and makes us want to see what it has to offer, as the sun started to set, we took our seat at the bar.

“Yours is the Corona Kyle” says Nathan as he returns from the bar with his round of pints. He was the calmest and most collected person a man could meet with long black hair and blue eyes, muscular body and casual fashion sense not to stand out to others, he was the glue that keeps the group together when things go wrong.

“Why thank you my good man” says a cheerful Kyle just happy to finally have a drink as he launches a beer mat at Nathan’s head, narrowly missing with a loud glass smash heard from miles away. He was the complete opposite to Nathan being giddy and cheerful with longer brown hair slicked back that matched his eyes, slim build but built legs and a more retro look so he can catch the eyes of others.

“So Isaac, how does it feel to be a teacher now, I mean it’s something I never would’ve expected but here we are anyway, I’ll admit when you told me everything I thought you were pulling my leg”. I finish my pint in quick fashion and respond; “Honestly it’s a shock but I’m just happy you two will be my assistants, I would’ve probably shit my pants had I been on my own with those lot” as we laugh in honesty.

After necking pint after pint, we decided to properly prepare ourselves for this new challenge as I offer to go to the store for the boys as Nathan asks for a 20 pack of Cigarettes due to his constant bickering and looking after Kyle as he states that he would like some milk. After a trip to the local not far from their apartment, I start to look up at the starry sky and smile as this could be the turnaround in my life that I wished for long but as I came across this dark and ominous alleyway, noises which appear to be a woman’s scream along with the sound of grown men chuckling filled the air as I wait in cover to assess the situation at hand.

I could see a young and beautiful lady on the floor who looked around the same age as me with her skirt ripped, helpless with two men in black standing over her in a dominant way, it was clear what the men’s intensions were but I wanted to make sure I knew what I was getting myself into poking my head round the corner keeping myself hidden as they reach to her hand whilst chuckling and attempt to grab her until I make the reckless choice to rush them and barge one into a bin with the other reacting pulling a blade threatening me to get lost if I knew what was good for me, this is where my training in the cadets came in handy as at first thought the thugs looked menacing but soon turned out to be mere pushovers, flying past him with ease as I swing his head into the bin and bash his head into it as I call him every slur under the sun in a fit of rage causing the helpless woman to wonder who this mysterious saviour was as I boot the two to a curb and offer my hand helping her up to her feet.

“Can you stand? I hope you aren’t seriously hurt” genuinely worrying for the woman’s safety I ask her in front of him but taking one look into her gorgeous blue eyes that shine so well with her long wavy black hair with a fringe over her forehead along with her beautiful fashion sense wearing a brown skirt and white blazer captivated with a black sweater which doesn’t stand out in a rich manor but enough to catch attention along with a pair of white trainers to complete her look, not to mention her white teeth as she smiles back in my direction. Radiant, glamorous, divine, stunning, just the few words I would use to describe the woman stood before me in the night. A light that shines in the dark for all to see her beauty.

“I’m fine now thanks to you” the woman replies. I immediately catch track of how dark and late it is and I make the brash decision to offer to walk the woman home to avoid any reoccurring scenes as she exclaims that her place is around 10 minutes away, because of all the rushing out of line I got warmer and a little sweaty, so I lent her my jacket. I got the impression she was petrified but then again who wouldn’t after being rushed by strangers out for trouble as she clutches my jacket with a bit of force. As we walk through the streets of Tokyo, we begin to chat, so the trip isn’t awkward, I also made sure to familiarize myself with the streets to ensure I don’t get lost in this big city if I was going to be living here for the foreseeable future.

“So what is your name?” I start the conversation with. “It’s Sara, Sara Okamato, may I know the name of my sudden hero?” she responds with. “Isaac White, the pleasure is all mine” as I kiss her hand like any gentlemen would making her blush. “Oh my, I love your accent, are you European” says Sara.

“I’m from England, Manchester to be exact, I am here on work duties, I’ve just become an English teacher at Tokyo university, and I begin in 2 days” I tell Sara who’s face had just lit up after telling him my next line of work.

“Seriously?!, I’m a student there now, there’s a really big chance I’m going to be in your class, but you look so young to be a teacher”, says Sara as she is caught off guard knowing her hero is going to be teaching her.

“I may only be 19 years old and it’ll be a big task ahead but I’m really excited to get started even if it all does goes wrong” I reply whilst laughing off the statement praying that won’t be the case as I merely catch glimpse of her smiling at my sentence. “Well, it’s nice to know we are the same age at least and I hope I can learn a lot from you” says Sara. The moon in the sky beams brightly on the two walking home making them appear as a standout couple despite having only just met.

“Can I ask what a stunning woman such as yourself is doing by yourself at this time of night” I curiously ask her. “I was merely walking home past the bridge, and I seemed to have taken a wrong turn, next thing you know I’m in an alleyway about to be robbed for all that I own, you see I do enjoy doing stuff on my own as I struggle with large crowds and strangers approaching me constantly due to my status and I’m growing quite tiresome of it to be honest, I wish it would all stop but I don’t have that courage to open up about it” Sara confidently tells me even though I can tell it’s really effecting her in a way.

“Your status?!, are you well known in the area?” I say as she nods whilst mentioning we have arrived at her house as I now stand at the gate of a beautiful and shining mansion. “HOLY SHIT is this your house, its massive!!”.

“EEK, please keep your voice down but yes this is where I live, I am the daughter of the privileged Okamoto family so like I said my presence is well known to many” Sara says. I am in complete awe over the size of her house, it looked like something out of a fairytail with a modernized twist to it completely standing out to the neighbouring houses. This house or should I say mansion I had my eyes glazed on would be considered a dream house to many, so it still didn’t feel real that this girl has admitted she lives here despite looking like she was made for a place of luxury. “I had no idea” I lie to her as she expresses her gratitude towards me for walking her home before entering her house not without giving me a surprise cheek kiss, catching me off guard making me blush like a strawberry as I quickly ask her “Will I see you again outside of university?!, I’d love to hang out properly instead of playing bloody superhero to get your attention if you wish”. “I would love that, I’m sure we’ll see each other again, I know we’ve just met but I felt safe and calm with you, do take care” as she enters her house allowing me to expose the big smile I kept hidden still blushing but it is interrupted by a phone call from Nathan asking where I am as I have to tell him another lie and mention the shop was busy and will be back soon hanging up and rushing back to the apartment with a cheesy grin on my face from my newly formed friendship with Sara.

As Sara enters the glamorous mansion doors with only the noise of the owls at night echoing through the halls of the standout house, she happily sighs telling herself how handsome, tall and charming the man was who saved her where all of a sudden, a father-like figure appears at the top of the stairs with arms folded and asks Sara of her whereabouts.

“Do you know what time it is young lady?!” the man’s name was Hozumi Okamato and was the head of the family meaning his presence was known to all of Tokyo’s residents for his hard work and riches at the age of 43.

“My apologies Father, I lost track of time, I will be heading off to bed now, goodnight” as she runs up to her room. Hozumi’s focus is not directed on his daughter’s arrival time but the man she was with as he makes his way towards the window. “Just who was that man who escorted my daughter home, this could spell bad news if not dealt with properly, I’ll have to look into it soon, but this is the last thing we needed right now”.

I barge into the apartment after running at full pace to tell the boys about my recent encounter with Sara. “FOR FUCK’S SAKE, you useless twat, get your fingers out your arse and play the game!” screams Kyle as I enter the room. “Oh, I forgot we were on, what’s the score?” I ask completely forgetting. “United just nearly conceded to Arsenal, 0-0 still with 15 left” says Nathan forgetting the fact I’ve been gone so long for a moment as I take my seat in the centre of the couch. Our love for football especially Manchester United was massive which was no surprise due to the area we grew up in and the people we were surrounded by.

“Actually, lets address the elephant in the room, where the fuck have you been, you were gone for over an hour, I felt like a mother worried sick” as Nathan worryingly asks. “I know, I had a little bit of trouble” allowing Kyle to turn the TV down to listen. “You see I rescued this young girl from some trampy thugs and turns out she took a liking to me, she mentioned she’s going to be in our English class when I walked her home and that’s not the end of it, she lives in a mansion and is rich!” as Kyle spits his drink out in shock. “OOOOO, you’ve entered the big time now Isaac baby, I bet she was stunning!” excitingly says Kyle. “Oh believe me she was” I respond as Nathan buts in responding to mine and Kyle’s delight. “Keep you heads on boys, I’m glad you met somebody but don’t rush it, you’ve still not even started the job yet so no use mixing two into one just yet”, “Yeah man, let’s see what happens when we begin, oh man I can’t wait to start now” I say whilst watching the game awaiting our first day at the university.