Chapter 1: The First Day of School

Scene 0: The School Presentation

2 years ago

The scene opens with a young girl setting up a camera in a room where a sofa is visible. She steps back and sits down next to three other young women:

—Hi, my name is Asuka Shimizu, daughter of Ai and Takashi. These are my sisters: Himari, Suki, and Natsuki.

Regarding my likes, I love ice cream and pizza. I hate matcha; I know it’s part of our culture, but I just don't like it. Currently, I’m a student aspiring to study in the healthcare field. I enjoy reading light novels and manga.

—Hello, my name is Himari Shimizu. You could say I’m the calmest sister, the second quadruplet. I love being able to help people, which is why I’ve taken courses like CPR.

What I love is chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream. I also love Taiyaki. What I hate is the taste of papaya, and I even hate the smell. I enjoy drawing.

—Hello, my name is Natsuki Shimizu, I’m the third of the four sisters. What I love is listening to music; I watch romance and thriller movies and series.

What I like are hamburgers and chocolate ice cream. I love flan, though I detest dark chocolate. My guilty pleasure is listening to and watching Idol music.

—Well, I’m the last one, Suki Shimizu. I admit I’m a bit of a rebellious girl, but that's because I love justice at all times. I’ve practiced Karate since I was little, and in a few months, I’m due to receive my last belt before the black one.

What I like are fruit-flavored candies. I love pears, although I admit if someone gave me an ice cream, I’d be delighted.

—Well, we are the Shimizu quadruplets, we hope you enjoyed our presentation. —On the other hand, at the other school, the Yoshida brothers had been assigned the same task. A young man stepped back and, standing up, began to speak:

—Hi, I’m Ren, son of Akari and Kenji. What I like is chess and studying mathematics. Regarding love, well, there’s not much to say. What I hate is people who do fitness but don't change their diet.

—Hello, I’m Kouta Yoshida, the second quadruplet. I like chocolate cake and I like trying new things. Regarding love, I previously had a girlfriend, but due to life circumstances, we grew apart. What I hate is Hibiscus tea; some say I’m crazy for that decision, but I just don't like it.

—Hello, I’m Daichi Yoshida. I’m an expert in programming; I can write code, just like my brother Sora. Regarding my tastes, I like Idols and listening to music. What I hate is matcha; I don't like it, but I tolerate it.

—Hi, I’m Sora Yoshida. As my brother said, I also know how to program. Also, as brothers, we play video games, though I admit I like music. I’m also a manga artist; for two of the published ones like My Love is Only for You, I am the illustrator for Volumes 4 and 5.

Well, we hope you get to know us and can tell us apart as the Yoshida quadruplets.

Scene 1: The Future in a Church

The scent of flowers filled the church. A cool breeze blew at sunset, sending rays of sunlight down the center aisle. At the front, two beautiful girls dressed as brides began to walk down the path. They were two of the Shimizu sisters. Their faces were completely identical, and their fresh happiness, combined with their unique beauty, left the congregation in awe.

—Who are those two?— whispered a young man sitting in the back.
—Is that one Shimizu or the other?— whispered a relative, full of joy.
—They are identical!— a couple said.
—Who are those lovely women?— some young people in the middle of the church asked.
—Who are the lucky guys?— a young girl in the back said with a look of amazement.

Scene 2: Asuka Shimizu’s Room

In a clean room decorated with pink walls and a five-tier brown bookshelf, Asuka was fast asleep. Suddenly, her cat-sound alarm went off. Struggling to get up, she stretched out her arm, turned off the alarm, and muttered: —Five more minutes!

Half an hour later, the alarm rang again. Opening her eyes, she looked at the time and screamed, terrified by the hour: —Half an hour?! No way!

She rushed out of her room to wake up her sisters. Desperate because of the time, she told them in a loud voice: —Get up, it’s late! We’re going to be late for school!

Natsuki was wrapped in her sheets. With a yawn and a bored expression as she spoke, she told Asuka: —Let's just not go to school, problem solved, and we could sleep longer.

Suki and Himari approached and pulled her out of bed. Himari, yawning with messy hair and a face that could barely keep its eyes open, replied: —Even if we don't want to go, we have to, Natsuki. Don't you want to be a vet?

Natsuki got annoyed and snapped back: —Ugh! I do want to be a vet, but nothing happens if I skip just one day. Fine, since you’re all insisting, I’ll get ready.

It usually takes them about an hour to get ready, but surprisingly, they finished in twenty minutes, leaving the room a total mess. Asuka, annoyed by the clutter since she had already tidied her own space, asked them: —Aren't you going to clean up?

Himari was rushing around, searching for her backpack with a look of desperation: —When we get back! There’s no time!

Scene 3: On the Way to School and Encounter with a Yoshida

On one of the streets leading to school, the quadruplets were running, hurrying to arrive on time. As they reached a crossing, the traffic light turned red just as they tried to beat it.

Asuka was annoyed and they were all in a rush: —It had to be you, traffic light, slowing us down! It’s like you hate us; every time we’re in a hurry, you won't let us cross.

Natsuki hugged her calmly. Then she replied, looking her in the face with a sweet expression: —Take it easy, sister. There’s no need to get upset; it’s not even alive to hear you.

Asuka, now calmer but still carrying a load of anger: —I know, but it always happens. —Himari, cheerful despite the situation, commented: —It's just programmed that way. We were the ones who left late, and besides...