We Know What's Best For You (Haruka + Angie FTE)

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Haruka had learned how to keep calm in less than ideal situations - and this was one of them. She didn't cringe when she saw the obviously childlike girl came into the student council room with a scowl on her face and a frustrated demeanor. She didn't roll her eyes when the girl mentioned she was from the brash, barbaric country of Russia. She didn't scowl when the girl mentioned that she wasn't a liscensed practitioner - and that it was the official title that Hope's Peak had bestowed on her. And Haruka didn't grimace when the girl, Ms. Artemievna, addressed Haruka Kobayashi, the soon-to-be Student Council President of Hope's Peak Academy, with an air of indifference and absolute introversion. All Haruka did was smoothly straighten the papers that she was just lazily flipping through, place them in the corner of the desk like she had already earned it and she had been using it for a year, faced the little girl, making sure that the burned, scarred side of her face that the little Russian was so obviously interested in was on full display, and fold her arms in a professional manner.
"Well, Ms. Artemievna, I was informed that you were not transitioning well to this new environment," Honestly, what Haruka really wanted to do was to show how important she was and how being disrespectful in any way would not be tolerated, but...she needed to get on this girl's side. If Haruka was the way she really was, especially so early in the school year...it might cost her the position that she so desperately desired. "First, I'd like to say that the Student Council of Hope's Peak Academy is willing to extend it's fullest generosity to help you acquaint to this new lifestyle - and, I'm sure that the Foreign Student Committee would assist in some manner as well.
"I would first like to say that the first step to becoming a successful student in a new school environment would be to adjust your attitude and your demeanor. Coming into this situation pessimistic will do you no favors. I have been in your situation countless times, and even faking that you're elated will help. And, please, show some small respect towards you superiors."
Haruka noticed that she had almost immediately go against what she said she wouldn't do only minutes before - and, frankly, she didn't care.
"Now, may I ask what exactly you're having difficulties with nowadays? I will do everything in my power to make sure you're comfortable."

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"I apologize - I am Kobayashi Haruka, member of the Hope's Peak Student Council - or, if you wish to use the Western version, 'Haruka Kobayashi'." Oh, how she wished she could address herself as "president" once again! That would all come soon enough, but...she had to wait. In any case, hadn't this little Matryoshka heard of her? Weren't her scars proof enough of who she was? Haruka had remembered that her story had made quite a few news websites once she was admitted to Hope's Peak...but it appeared that sort of local news didn't travel far to Russia.
Haruka scanned the unsightly form before her - the one that had no care of how it presented itself, the way it obviously had no care. "Please, sit up straight. I may be blind in one eye, but I am still aware of my surroundings." she commanded, snapping her finger until the Russian corrected it's posture.
"In any case, I can understand your viewpoint - as wrong as it is - but I must say, we have no 'time'. Before you know it, you'll have graduated Hope's Peak with little recognition of what you've accomplished, no friends, and little proof that you've actually attended this academy besides photographs that you're barely in or your poor grades. You must adjust quickly, or else this school will chew you up and spit you out. Do you have any friends yet? Any acquaintances? Anyone you've shared more than a few curt words with, as difficult as that seems for you? Have you given any thought to extracurricular activities? Someone with your frame would be good for swimming or track and field," Haruka quickly found and examined Artemievna's sheet - it was in the bottom of the stack, and she hadn't gotten to it. Haruka was astonished by the girl's diminutive weight and height - weren't Russian people supposed to be big and hardy? Oh well, maybe a sport wouldn't be good - she'd get broken fairly easily. "Perhaps the culture or tea ceremony club would also be good for you. It would help you get acquainted with Japan, though it is orientated towards people who've actually spent the majority of their lives here. Stay away from the anime or manga clubs, however - those are nothing more than a sham for perverts and juveniles. And, of course, there are quite a few clubs for Western 'culture' - the film society shows quite a few foreign films, I believe, the poetry and literature club have their fair share of foreign media, and I think someone is trying to start up a world music club. Do any of those appeal to you? I could get you an official list, if you'd like." Most of what she had just said was routine - she was used to helping newcomers to her old school and antisocial members of the student body, though the task usually depended on another school society that she couldn't name. Even if it wasn't her official duty, she still enjoyed it - it helped her gain support, and it helped her learn about other people, just in case they ever came in handy. And this girl - it might be helpful having a medical professional, even if she was unlicensed and probably did more harm than good.

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Haruka nodded, got out of her desk chair, and walked over to one of the metal filing cabinets at the Russian girl's request, searching the relatively small record collection, then retrieving the club list that was possibly kept from last year and handing it to Artemievna. It was hard not to feel...powerful when the 144-centimeter girl was sitting down - Haruka was towering over her, and she barely had to move her arm from it's neutral position by her waist when she passed the sheet down.

Oh, God, she's starting a sob story. Like Haruka could care. She might as well know that nobody else will, either.
"As terrible as that is, I should inform you that dwelling on your past will get you no favors here. It seems that everyone in this academy has some sort of 'interesting' or 'terrible' story about what happened before they came to this school. Don't look backwards while you're here - you're not going that way, in any case.
"Who are these two people you are speaking of? I cannot play 'matchmaker', but I might be able to assist in getting you an acquaintance."

Haruka scoffed as she returned to her soon-to-be rightful place at the head desk. "I find that hard to believe. The faculty here has been scouted from all over the country, much like the students. They're all the best in their field. Have you tried talking to the guidance counselor yet? They have multiple degrees in child psychology from the best medical school in Switzerland, and they're more than capable of assisting in any troubles that you may have. Not that I've had to see them since I've been here."

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