Turquoise heard the sound of (big Metal Shoe) go off from her alarm clock and hit the snooze button before waking up. She grabbed her uniform and went to the vacant shower. After showering and changing into her uniform she went back to her room to brush her hair and slip her black knee socks and mary janes on. After she was dressed she suddenly picked up the smell of something cooking and went into the kitchen to see Haruka cooking.

“ Morning love,” Haruka said.

“ Hi love whatcha cooking its smells delicious?” Turquoise asked.

“ Apple Risotto best way to perk the body up in the morning,” Haruka said. As soon as she mentioned it Lemon came out looking sleep-deprived before picking up the sweet scent of the risotto. After Haruka finished making it she set out three plates on the table. After finishing breakfast the girls all went to their first classes of the day. As soon as Turquoise made it to her class which was tech design 101 the professor introduced himself.

“ Greeting Students welcome to your first day of Tech Design 101 I’m Professor Apollo Dyson and as of this moment your guide into the world of advanced tech creation so to start the class off can anyone explain to me what the main components are in most pieces of technology,” Professor Dyson asked prompting Turquoise to raise her hand. Girl with the red hair your up.

“ The main components found in technology are Wires, Processors, Speakers, and Microchips,” Turquoise said getting an approving nod from Professor Dyson.

“ Correct and now on to my lesson plan for this class, I will assign all of you a project you must build by the end of each month using the skills we go over. These projects count for fifty percent of your grade so I suggest you pay very close attention to the lessons. As I am sure some of you like Miss Dusk here have some experience in this field now is your chance to prove it so for my first lesson we shall be going over the proper technique for sodering.

In Haruka’s class, everyone was busy working on making a traditional French dish. Despite a few students trying desperately to sabotage her Haruka managed to present her dish for tasting on time. The professor pressed her fork down on it and was surprised to see how perfectly tender it was.

“ Why this is so perfectly tender miss Goldenburn you looked like you were having a bit of trouble how were you able to recover so quickly?” The professor asked.

“ Simple I used some honey to break down the protein I read you can use Pineapple Juice to tenderize protein faster when I was a kid but since Pineapples don,t grow where I’m from I experimented with some other stuff until I reach this,” Haruka said while pulling out a jar of honey.

“ Miss Goldenburn you get an A, however, my only regret is I don,t have the authority to grant you a higher grade since this dish is perfection,” The professor said to the shock of the students who not only failed to ruin Haruka but also failed to notice their dishes were burning and in the struggle accidentally poured a heavy amount of salt into their sauce. After they presented their dishes in the awful looking state it was in the professor didn’t even bother tasting it and not only failed them but also suspended them from her class for trying to sabotage another student. You boys better hope Dean Glenda feels merciful because as soon as I bring this incident up I will see to it you never cook in this kitchen or any kitchen ever again.

Meanwhile, in Lemon’s Class, she was having a hard time with the instrument she was assigned.

“ Miss Zest I told you to play an E Sharp, not an E Flat,” The professor said.

“ Sorry Professor Mozarta I’m not used to playing the cello,” Lemon apologized.

“ I know you’re more used to that foreign assault on everyone’s ears you call music but we are Americans and American music is more refined and pure not loud and obnoxious,” Mozarta said hurting Lemon’s feelings a bit. After practicing more for the whole class it finally ended and Lemon lost some of her joy. After reuniting with Turquoise and Haruka at the Cafeteria they sensed something was wrong with her.

“ How have your classes been?” Lemon asked in a sad tone.

“ Pretty good not only did my pork roast get an A but the boys who tried to sabotage me got what’s coming to them,” Haruka said with joy.

“ Mine is also going great so far I have a head start on my whole class. what we covered so far is stuff I already know,” Turquoise said with joy.

“ Good for you two,” Lemon said.

“ I take it your class did not go so well?” Turquoise asked sensing Lemon’s sadness.

“ Correct I’m not into classical and Professor Mozarta dissing my kind of music is not helping,” Lemon said.

“ I know the feeling back in Elementary School my math teacher always came down on me when I failed. Even though math was not my greatest subject I kept going since it is a part of programming,” Turquoise said.

“ You’re not the only one when I started Middle School here after we moved to the US my English teacher came down on me harder since he hated Japanese people for what the Japanese army did to his father in World War II,” Haruka said.

“ Wow compared to learning to play the Cello those sound far scarier,” Lemon said.

“ They are but we never gave up just keep going and you will do just fine,” Turquoise said.

“You’re right no matter what happens I will master it, “Lemon said with renewed spirit. After they finished lunch they went back to their classes. After classes were done for the day the girls were on their way back to the dorm when Haruka noticed a flyer for something.

“ Hey girls check this out,” Haruka said before showing them the flyer.

“ The New York City Comic-Con?” Lemon asked.

“ It has been a while since we last been to one,” Turquoise said.

“ Sounds fun when is it?” Lemon asked.

“ This Winter in January,” Haruka said.

“ Good thing these cons always take place indoors,” Turquoise said.

“ Do you know which characters you want to be?” Lemon asked.

“ No need to rush Lemon it’s only the middle of August we have time to decide,” Haruka said.

“ Besides we need to learn how to manage our time wisely since soon our professors will be assigning homework and other assignments we are required to do if we want to pass,” Turquoise said.

After returning to their dorm they each went into their separate rooms to change out of their uniforms. Minutes later Turquoise comes out wearing a blue dress with slanted light blue stripes parallel to each other on both sides and some matching strappy heels and her favorite necklace that she bought when she met Lemon. Lemon came out wearing a skull crunch tee shirt and cut off shorts with simple lime green sneakers. As for Haruka, she came out wearing jeans and a simple black shirt with boots.

“ This is more like it, have I ever mentioned how much I hate wearing skirts,” Haruka said.

“ We know,” Turquoise said.

“ Any way where do you girls want to go first?” Haruka asked.

“ There is this place I wanted to go to ever since I was a kid but mom and dad were always too busy to take me. It’s this store that specializes in Pokemon stuff and I heard it’s very popular,” Turquoise said.

“ Than let’s go there first we might find more stuff if we do,” Lemon said. After getting their purses Turquoise and the girls went to Turquoise’s car and drove off to Rockafella Plaza. After arriving and parking in a nearby Garage the girls noticed a two-story building with a Pokeball over the entrance.

“ What is this place?” Haruka asked.

“ This is the New York City Pokemon Center it’s the place most pokemon fans flock to when on vacation,” Turquoise said. Turquoise opened the door and as soon as she entered the sound of party poppers went off and confetti rained down as a banner with the words one-millionth customer on it unrolled.

“ Congratulations miss you are our one-millionth customer and as a special reward you and your party get ninety percent off everything in the store,” The lady said with joy.

“ You hear that love this must be our lucky day,” Haruka said.

“ Sure is I finally get to go to the one place I wanted to see when I was little and save a ton of money,” Turquoise said. After looking around Turquoise noticed they had the Z-Ring from Sun and Moon along with every Z Crystal ever made and decided to get them. Lemon looked around and noticed they also had a section for other Nintendo stuff as well and looked around.

“ Hey girls check this out,” Lemon said getting Turquoise and Haruka’s attention. Lemon showed them the same Xenoblade Chronicles 2 figurines Turquoise bought last year but with a few Turquoise didn’t have yet. Turquoise took one of each of what she didn’t have which was Rex, Nia, Dromach, Morag, Bridgid, Zeke, Pandoria, Jin, Malos, Shulk, Fiora, Elma, and the characters from the golden country. Lemon just bought Rex because it reminded her of her boyfriend who was currently attending a college in Florida to become an astronaut.

“ You seemed to be clutching that Rex Figurine close to your chest Lemon,” Haruka said.

“ Sorry it’s just my rex is miles away from me and in four years he will be 100,000 feet in the air orbiting the stratosphere,” Lemon said.

“ Don,t worry I’m sure he will still be there when we come back to California for Thanksgiving,” Turquoise said.

“ You’re right we still have four years and who knows maybe we can have our wedding before he leaves for the Space station,” Lemon said.

“ That’s the spirit now let’s buy our stuff and continue exploring New York City,” Turquoise said. After waiting in line Turquoise and Lemon bought their stuff and asked Haruka where she wanted to go next.

“ That place seems good,” Haruka said referring to a pizzeria with a sign of a gangster holding a pizza cutter instead of a gun.

“ Well it is getting close to dinner time so sure we could go for a slice,” Turquoise said. As soon as they went inside they were shown to a table and took a moment to look at the menu. After ordering their drinks and a large pizza to share Lemon figured now would be a good time to talk.

“ Do you girls think Rex is still thinking of me?” Lemon asked.

“ Of course we do, He seems to like you not just as a cosplayer but as his lover,” Turquoise said.

Meanwhile, at Cape Canaveral University Rex was busy with some homework when he suddenly felt the urge to sneeze which he did so while covering his mouth.

“ Bless you,” Rex’s Roommate said.

“ Thank you, Sol I think I might have spent too long inside that frigid classroom,” Rex said still feeling like the temperature was still at sixty-two degrees.

“ Maybe or maybe someone is talking about you,” Sol said.

“ What do you mean?” Rex asked.

“ You ever heard of the old saying when you sneeze it means someone precious to you is talking about you?” Sol asked.

“ I have now and I think I know who it must be,” Rex said while thinking about Lemon.

Back at the Pizzeria, The girls were eating while discussing what they should do next. Lemon wanted to see a broadway play since it was part of the New York City experience. Turquoise pulled out her phone and looked up what was playing today and saw that they were doing a production of Mulan. Lemon thought it was a good idea and so did Haruka. After paying the bill the girls left for the theater. Luckily for them, there were a few seats left since these shows are usually sold out at this time of day. After taking their seats the band began to play an orchestrated version of classic Chinese music as the scene where the Huns attack the great wall was enacted. After the scene ended the next one was of a woman in a bathtub recited what the qualities of a good wife are while painting them on her arm. Soon the scene changed to Mulan’s mom and grandmother getting her ready to see the matchmaker and the first song was being performed. Lemon closed her eyes and tuned her expertly tuned ears to the instruments being used. As the show went on Lemon was enjoying it especially the orchestrated version of Make A Man Out Of You. Turquoise, on the other hand, felt a bit self-conscious about herself after giving up her old life which did not go unnoticed by Haruka.

“ Relax love you no longer have to be any of those things we like you for who you are,” Haruka said. An hour later the play ended and everyone was on their way out. Lemon looked like she just found something she was looking for.

“ Girls I think I finally get the cello now,” Lemon said.

“ That’s great news,” Turquoise said.

“ How did you get it from just watching a play?” Haruka asked.

“ Not everyone learns stuff the traditional way we all learn in different ways like for instance, I noticed Lemon has good ears and can easily pick up on notes and rhythm so if Professor Mozarta played the cello Lemon could have easily picked it up,” Turquoise said.

“ Exactly’ Music is something you can,t explain, only feel,” Lemon said.

The next day in Lemon’s class Lemon was playing her cello a lot better than she was yesterday and Professor Mozarta was pleased to hear such improvement.

“ Miss Zest that was almost perfect how were you able to make such a massive improvement?” Mozarta asked.

“ From watching a Broadway play. After hearing the cello part of the percussion I managed to learn the notes. I have good ears which is why I was able to learn the notes so quickly,” Lemon said.

“ So basically you can learn how to play an instrument after hearing it once?” Mozarta asked.

“ Exactly, I believe music is something you can,t explain only feel,” Lemon said. After class ended Lemon met with Turquoise and Haruka to tell them the good news.

“ That’s great to hear Lemon,” Turquoise said.

Author's Note

sorry for the wait I have never been to college before so I needed to do a bit of research.