Last time on How a Sword changed my Life: Taeko's wounds aren't getting any better his decisions are limited, choose a painful slow torturous way, that would make a living hell of his life or fight for his life.

Katashi stepped towards Yumi to whisper: "I can feel something's different, what is it that you find attractive at him?" "He's a nice, heroic boy, why wouldn't I like him?" "You seem uneasy when saying that, I can feel that in your voice, there's no way that's the truth, you don't scream at someone and then just love them like some kind of a Romeo and Juliet play is happening in your life." "He needs to focus. If I were to reject him, he wouldn't pay attention to anything, like this I'll make him enjoy his last days!"

Taeko smiled and walked into the room: "Cmon, there's no way I'm not surviving, thanks for everything but just act casual, anyway, I brought you a bag of ice in case you head hurt, I managed to find my way around the house I guess."

Katashi and Yumi's expressions went blank, as soon as Taeko walked out of the room they looked at each other uneased "Did he just hear it all?" "I hope not."

"What was up with them, they didn't seem happy, right now we need to be positive, no matter what!"

A few hours passed by, the awkwardness was intense, no one would speak to each other, it was a house so silent, it was like it felt like living in an abandoned home, Taeko felt like he was in a prison where he was the only prisoner.

"Goodnight, Katashi!" "Yeah, you too..." "Are you dead inside or something?" "Just sleep."

Taeko started resting and forgot about all of his current problems. His nose smelled something sweet, something very soft pressed on his face. He opened his eyes to see Yumi near him and a flower field. The flowers tingled his hands, their smell, and their beauty created a paradise-like situation. "Yumi you're hiding something behind your back I can tell!" she smiled and slowly got something from her back, it was the enchanted knife. She pointed towards his stomach and stabbed him.

Taeko jumped from his bed. Sweat was all over his face. He felt anxious like he never did. His bad time ended. Katashi interrupted him: "A bad dream, I guess, isn't it?" "Your assumptions aren't wrong, why are you up so early, isn't it like 6 or 5 am?" "It sure is, but I need to manage my school, it's pretty hard, how about you'd come with me?"

They got ready and then got in Katashi's car, an old Jeep. "I thought that someone who is a principal of a school would own something better." "Shut up already! I don't have a reason to own a car since I mostly use my powers to transport myself. "

After they arrived, they went to Katashi's office. "So, what are we doing here, Mister Principal?" "I'll start some paper-work, you can chill on the sofa." "Your wish is my command" A few minutes later Taeko's snoring was covering any sound. As Katashi didn't want to wake him up, he just tried to get used to the snoring. "That brat..."

The bell rang for the first class. Taeko was still sleeping. Katashi tried to be as gentle as possible. He started screaming and shaking him: "Get up, you idiot, it's time for school!" "Yeah ok, chill. One more minute!". Taeko's words got him even madder. "I'll show you one more minute!" There was one more sound coming from the office, a slap and then a door slam as Taeko and Katashi were in the hallway. "Katashi, where's my sword? Maybe Yumi will think I'm cooler if I have it on me." "Don't worry about it because it's safe. A sword won't make a girl consider you hotter, you idiot." "Did you know I dreamt about unicorns?" "That is the last thing I want to know. Cmon, wake up already, in 2 minutes you'll be in class."

The door of the class opened. "Good morning mister Principal!". "Wooah, they syncronized, hahaha!" "Taeko, this smiley boy, is your new classmate, be nice to him, have a good..." "Where's his uniform." "Who is this old geezer asking about my uniform, Katashi?" "He is your teacher, say sorry already." "Alright, sorry." "What's with that attitude, young man?" "Get yourself together, old man, as your student I am the one you should teach, don't pick on me, as simple as that."

The whole class went silent. Taeko noticed Yumi in the back row and ran towards her "Yumiiii, want to sit together?" "I'm sorry, but I have a friend here. Maybe next class, ok?" "I won't let this girl ruin our day. Hello, my name is Taeko, as her fellow best friend or maybe even closer since yesterday I'd advise you to sit somewhere else." "My name is Ami. I am sorry if I disturbed you, I'll let you sit here.". When she wanted to get up, Yumi pulled her shirt. "You're acting weird, Taeko, what happened?" "I only slept for a few hours." "A bad dream?" "Yep" "What was it about?" "Yep" "Are you ok?" "Yep" "You won't tell me what the dream was about, won't you?" "Yep" "SILENCE!" "What are you on about, old man?" "Sit down where the seat is empty!" "Alright. One last question, why are we like 70?" "Most hours are group activities. We tend to group different classes up, even though there is an age gap." "Ahaaaa..."

He sat near a girl, a quiet one. She had black hair. Her eyes were as big as some pearls. She was also short. She looked very young for a high-schooler. Taeko was looking at her like he discovered something new "Are you going to tell me I'm short and too young already?" "What? No, I think looking young shows that you're gifted." "Thanks." "Why are you suddenly so happy?" "You reminded me of someone."

TO BE CONTINUED

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This girl is pretty weird, maybe we could be friends. COMING SOON Chapter 7: New Friends