Diamond Is Not Cheap

Fabulous, stylish, elegant, ladylike, bored. These were all words that currently described Rarity. The first day of a new week at Canterlot High and she was bored out of her skull. She tried to like History, she really did, but White Lightning was such a uninspiring teacher even if she meant well. Why go on about all the awful wars and their drab uniforms when they could be working on the Renaissance ? All the wonderful ruffles and masks flew through her mind in a kaleidoscope of color and she immediately begun doodling some basic outlines for a new outfit for herself, something retro yet modern, perhaps with one of those garishly beaked masks ? They were a tad intimidating but had a certain forcefulness about them she liked.

She wished she could design more and had in fact intended to yesterday but Fluttershy had called for an emergency meeting via text for them all. Upon arriving the shy girl had regaled them with a unnerving story of how her pet Rabbit Angel (whom had been trying to nibble on her $100 shoes at the time) had been knocked down by a motorcycle only to be miraculously cured by the rider a 'handsome stranger'. It sounded awfully romantic to her but then she realized not everyone had her taste, the glares they gave her more then indicative of that when she expressed her admiration for the act. The idea had been thrown around that this was another traveller from 'Equestria' (Sunsets homeland wherein both she and their errant friend Twilight were magical ponies) but their newest friend shut that down instantly. Apparently the portal wouldn't be opening for a very long time.

They then floated the ideas that he was some kind of 'monster' (Rainbow Dash), a Wizard (Pinkie Pie) or even some kind of 'Gosh darned miracle worker' (Applejack). Fluttershy however seemed to think he was neither a base creature or the second coming so that had only left a human magic user. Their bout with Sunset at the Fall Formal HAD caused some kind of magic effect through 'The Magic of Friendship' so who was to say there wasn't someone else who could access that kind of power ? Sunset was unconvinced but then no one really knew what to make of it. The only plan of action they could come up with was to look out for any 'weird stuff' as Rainbow put it. Nothing had come up yet so far.

Midway through designing the petticoat she felt an elbow slam into her ribs, grimacing the purple haired teen glared at her desk-neighbour. "What IS it Rainbow Dash I’m making magic here" she whispered.

The rainbow haired girl had a cocky smile on her face and pointed at the glowering teacher. "If your quite done with your doodling Miss Rarity I have an announcement to make !"

Feeling her cheeks burn she sunk into her seat aware of Rainbows hearty chuckling at her misfortune. "You can be quiet as well Miss Dash, unless you want your latest paper 'Why the Spartans were awesome' to have a twenty percent lower grade hmmm ?". Satisfied that the entire class were now silent and paying attention White Lightning began.

"Now as you know class Canterlot High isn't exactly the biggest or most esteemed of schools out there, unlike say Crystal Prep" at the sound of the schools name a hearty booing began only to be silenced by the teachers raised hand. "As I was saying, we aren't exactly the biggest and best school, in some ways the same could be said of our little town, everyone knows everyone else  and its all a little bit mundane" Rarity would personally disagree but then again not many remembered the exact details of the Fall Formal. "However injecting a bit of new blood and hopefully some new and exciting times into our school are three students all the way from Japan, Morioh Town  so please give them all a big welcome !"

Rarities interest piqued at the word Japan. Whilst she was aware of the phrase 'Our Culture Is Not A Costume' she had to admit the costumes WERE very pretty and she'd pilfered the odd design idea here and there, nothing religious thankfully  she hated all those tacky Bindis some of the girls would wear on festival outings. She expected perhaps some girls wearing a sailor outfit or young men wearing leathers. What she got blew her out of the water.

Filing in with a lackadaisical air about him was a tall teen with a rather roguish looking hairstyle alternately shaved and dyed in areas. He had a kindly looking face with a wide smile and two peculiar birthmarks across his face forming a curved X. Complimenting this was a simple dark uniform with wide legged trousers that had been modified multiple times covered in several medallions and symbols as well as the words 'Trillion' and 'Billion' on the arms. He waved politely before giving a thumbs up.

"Hey there, names Okayasu Nijjimura, nice to meet you" the teen said in perfect accent-less English.

Following in next was the shortest Sixteen year old guy she'd ever seen. Unlike the prior student his outfit was completely unmodified, being simple and efficient. He had a boyish face that seemed to radiate honesty, other then his height his only other unusual feature was his rather spiky blonde hair which had been combed back into some semblance of order.

"Good morning everyone. I'm Koichi Hirose" he punctuated his statement with a more traditional Bow compared to his friends simple wave.

"So these were the first two wheres the las-" began Rarity before her vision suddenly went pink.

Entering the room was the most handsome guy she'd ever seen. If she had a Chaise Longue she'd have swooned. Her heart beat sped up and sweat formed on her palms. His face (Gorgoeus!) was open and inviting, complimented by somewhat feminine lips (So Kissable!), his uniform was --like his countrymen-- dark and simple albeit modified extensively with even more medallions then Okayasu including a golden heart (So Cute !) and an Anchor as well as partially unzipped revealing his broad tall form. There was also something strangely appealing about the most unusual thing in his appearance, his hair. It had been worked into a well groomed pompadour (So Retro!) with a lot of love and attention if the amount of product she spied was correct.

In short Rarity was in love.

"Hello everyone, I'm Josuke Higashikata but if you have any trouble with it just call me Jojo, all my friends do" he let off a cheesy smile followed by wrapping his arms around both Koichi and Okayasu.

"Me and my buddies here are looking forward to our time in America and Canterlot. We hope to learn alot and make alot of new friends"

"You and me both" thought Rarity.