Chapter 1: “Every day is the same but a new day”

My name is Yui Suzuki, I’m 15 years old and a Sophmore in High School.

“Yui!”

That’s my best friend, Isabella Miyazaki. I’ve known her since elementary school. We always do things together and we were always there for each other. But this year we didn’t have any classes together so we were apart most of the times except lunch break.

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“Are you coming to the dance club today?” Isabella said. Yui thought for a bit as they entered the school building. “I don’t know. Are you?” Said Yui.

“Yea me and the girls are going to go support the boys.”

“The girls?” Yui looked down at the floor as they walked to their lockers.

“What’s wrong?” Asked Isabella,

“N-nothing..I’m gonna go to class early I’ll see you at lunch.” Yui rushed up the stairs leaving clueless Isabella behind

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The girls? Oh right...she has other friends. I keep thinking I’m her only friend..unlike me, Isabella is popular and well-known like every person we pass by they would always greet her or wave at her and I’m just walking next to her or should I say I’m just a shadow next to her. Sometimes I admire her because of her smartness, confidence, and her beauty. If I was a guy I’d probably hit her up cause who wouldn’t? She’s a whole package. God took the time to create her but for me God went ZOOM!

I just wish I wasn’t always so shy and quiet. I would’ve made so many friends like Isabella.

*bell rings*

“Okay class as you guys probably heard from last week that this week we will be having a short schedule because of parents meeting. I hope you guys are coming cause we LOVE to meet your parents and tell them how you are doing.”

“Today we are going to review our next chapter in Math so no homework today.”

Oh and did I forget to mention? I’m one of the dumbest people on earth.

As the teacher (Mrs. B) starts teaching the class I leaned back on my chair and fiddled with my pencil in my hand. Through out the lesson I mostly zoned out like how I always do.

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Time went on and class was about to end in five minutes. While Yui was getting her stuff ready the teacher calls her up to her desk.

“Yes Mrs. B?”

“Hi Yui. You’re not in trouble I just wanted to see how you are doing and if you are having any difficulties in my class or other classes.”

Yui sighs as she already expected this question.

Yui smiled slightly. “I’m doing alright for now. Nothing really has changed.”

Mrs. B smiled. “Great I’m glad to hear that.”

*bell rings*

“Well that’s the bell. Have a good day.”

“You too.” Yui grabbed her stuff and left the class.

After 2-3 classes it was finally lunch break. And as planned this morning, Yui met up with Isabella and her other friends.

“Hi what’s your name?” One of Isabella’s friend asked.

Yui smiled awkwardly. “I-I’m Yui..Yui Suzuki.”

“I’m Connie! Nice to meet you.” She smiled.

“Hey guys c’mon let’s sit at the front.” All the girls rushed to the front and sat down while Yui who came last looked for a seat but there was none.

“Uh..Isabella..” Yui tapped her shoulder.

“What?”

“There’s no more seat for me.”

Isabella looked around then back at her. “Just go find one.”

“But-” before Yui could finish Isabella turned back to her other friends.

“Ok..”

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I went to the back of the room and looked for a chair. There I spotted an empty seat but when I got there a boy took it.

“Oops sorry were you gonna take this?” He giggled.

I nodded.

He made a weird looking face. “Why don’t you talk?”

I felt taken aback by his question. I hated these type of questions...

My face immediately turned red. “I..”

He starts laughing. “Are you ok? Your face is turning red.” Still laughing, pointing at my face.

I felt so embarrassed I could feel everyone’s eye were looking my way. I wanted to leave, I wanted to rush out of the room....I felt like crying honestly.

Suddenly I felt someone’s hand on my right shoulder I thought It was Isabella coming to save me but turns out to be someone else.

I looked at him and he looked at me. This was the first time I’ve seen this guy, I didn’t even know he went to my school.

“Hey now it’s not nice to laugh at a girl.” He said.

The guy stopped to wipe his tears from laughing. “What? It’s funny. The way her face-”

“Dude shut up, we came here to watch the dance not make fun of someone.”

“Okay okay I got.” He walked away giggling.

I took a deep breath. “Th-” right when I was going to thank him he just walked away.

“Well....okay then..” I mumbled.

I grabbed the chair and went back to the front.

“I’m back.” I said but none of them answered or looked my way.

Five minutes into the dance Isabella whispered. “Hey im kinda hungry can you go buy us snacks at the snack machine there’s one on the left.” She handed me money.

I couldn’t say no so I went. When I got there I saw the same guy again. The one who helped me.

I hesitated. “Um excuse me.” He turned and looked at me then moved.

While I getting the snacks I felt like he was staring at me which made me feel uncomfortable.

“Don’t you think your friends are just making you do stuff.”

My eyes widen a little. “Huh?”

He cleared his throat. “I’m just saying.”

I ignored him and took the snacks and left.

“Hey I brought the snacks.” I put it in front of them.

“Eww I don’t like peanut m&m! Can you go get me one that just has chocolate.” She handed me money.

“Uh...sure.” I took the money went back and got the m&m and back to the dance club.

“Hey can you go buy me a drink I’m feeling thirsty.”

“Yea me too.”

“Same.”

“Me too! Pls.”

“Me too Yui. Hurry up the dance is about to end.” Isabella said.

I sighed.

“Don’t you think your friends are just making you do stuff?”

His words popped in my head again.

I went back to the machine, got their drinks but I couldn’t hold all of them. My hands were already full and as I tried getting the rest I dropped all of them.

I gasped. “Ah.”

I let out a frustrated sigh.

“Maybe I am.” I mumbled.

“Do you need help?”

“Oh.” It’s been so long. “Aki?”

“Here let me help you.” He took the drinks from my hand into his.

“I’m guessing you are heading to the dance club?” He said.

I nodded. “Mm.”

We both walked side by side and headed back to the room.

“How you been?”

I blinked multiple times. “Uh...mmm...I’m ok.”

He giggled softly. “You haven’t changed.”

I glanced over at him. That smile.

“And so have you.” I smiled.

Aki is an old friend of mine back in middle school we weren’t that close but I considered him as a friend for helping me a lot but as we entered high school we stopped talking...till now.

Once we got there I thanked him.

“You really didn’t have to help me.” I said.

He frowned cutely. “No no as a gentleman I should.”

We both laughed.

“Hey lil cousin!”

“Oh! Hey big cousin!”

My jaws dropped to the floor.

HES COUSINS WITH HIM!?

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