Akio: I drop my hand and I know my face does too. "R-really?" I ask him. "That's horrible. . . " I stare at him. "If everyone's has an Iris, then what's yours?" I'm doomed, doomed, doomed, doomed. But with the way he bit his lip after saying that, tells me something he said isn't true. Kaede: I smile and shake her hand. "Well it's a pleasure to meet you Penny." I say, and glance around the rest of the class, people have sat down and I can get a good look at everyone. My eyes rest on two who are talking. 'Iris Zero' floats above each of their heads. Wonder if they know. I chuckle and look back at her, as I mumble "Zeros." Kaede has officially busted them. xDD

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Penny: I look at the boy. "Zeros?" I ask, not bothering for his name. Zeros? Where? Aster: Panic mode. I look around, trying to think of one. I can't lie, she'll ask for proof and i won't have anything to say. This girl is new. She looks strange, but she wouldn't be rude, would she? "Zero." I mutter. And go back to looking out the window.

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He told her his name. In my first post. Kaede: I look back at her and gesture towards the window. "Those two, they're sitting by each other." I say, it's the new girl, the one who stands out, and the other who I guess I've never noticed. Akio: Inner me takes a sigh of relief. I fake a frown. "You lied to me! You said no one was." But I can't hold the mock anger for too long and I smile. "Oh goody, that means I'm not the only one."

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(Blond moment) Eh heheh, sorreh. Penny: I lean more to see them. "They're zeros?" I ask him. I didn't know either of them, the boy was going to die in two years, the girl in 20. I bite my lip. Aster: I give her a surprised look. "Seriously? You're a zero?" I ask her, not believing her for a moment. Thinking she was playing a cruel trick on me. I could feel a spark of excitement, as the thought of having a friend ran through my mind.

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Akio: I nod. "Yeah. So it's just as bad here eh?" I ask with a sigh. "That's totally uncool." Kaede: "Yep." I say and lean back in my chair. "Both of 'em. How weird." I look around the rest of the class. "We probably shouldn't tell anyone else though. They might end up like the last guy." I'm bumping it to 10, 36 is too late, she dies at 26. How does Aster die?

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I don't know~~ Has to be tragic though. Suicide maybe? Depends on what happens. Aster: I look at her skeptically. "Uncool? What were people like in your old school? Any better?" I ask her. Penny: Weird? "I wouldn't think so. Just unlucky I guess." They couldn't help it. They were born with a bad gene. "Your Iris? What is it? How did you know?" I ask him.

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Kaede: I look back at her. "Just weird they're both in this class." I tell her. "Since it's not very usual there's even one zero." I explain. "My iris? I can see anyone's secrets. Like for example, you know you're parents are dying soon." I tell her. "That have to do with your iris?" Akio: I shake my head. "I'd still be there if it was anywhere near decent. Would've convinced mom not to move." I tell him. "They dressed cooler though. And the uniforms weren't so tight." I say, referring to the fact that my b~~~bs are asking for space.

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Penny: I let my mouth stay open, unable to believe he just said that. "Well then. And yes. I can see when people are going to die and how. So. . ." I say trailing. Thanks for the lovely reminder. Aster: I laugh. "Yeah. . " mumble. Thankfully I'm not bullied. The person killing themselves wasn't a lie, and when I think of that, i can't help but picture myself. "So, your name?"  I ask her.

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Akio: I smile. "Akio Kato, but you can call me Aki if you want. And you?" I ask, glad to find someone I could be friends with, rather than have to avoid everyone all year. Kaede: I give her an apologetic look. "Sorry. That too far? I'm no good with that, probably as a result of knowing all of it."

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Aster: I smile. "Aster." I hold out my hand for her shake. Making friends is easier then I thought. It'll be nice to have someone to talk to this year. Penny: I shrug. "I'm reminded of it every time I get home. Thats a cool Iris. Is it a habit for you to mumble the secrets?" I ask him.

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