CHAPTER 1 ENCOUNTER

You are born in this unstable world, and you've been given a chance to grant any of your wishes, would it be?

To become wealthy?

Or do you wish for freedom?

Maybe you are satisfied with spending your youth in a simple life and forget the cruelty of this world had to offer.

Hi, Yuko Mizuki is my name, loner and an outcast at our school. I can't get along with my classmates.

When I'm approaching them, it feels like they are keeping their distance from me.

It's hard to be alone in this world, no friends, no lovers, but day by day I kinda adopt the situation, and I'm getting used to it.

But if I only got one wish that can be granted, I would wish for my...

*ring* *ring* *ring*

The clock at Sakurai high struck at five in the afternoon. The yellowish color in the room is fading away and turns to gray.

"It's time..." the professor said while fixing his papers and ready to leave the room. "Everyone, the class is over, pack your things and go home, and don't forget to do your homework, for tomorrow Friday we have a quiz so review okay.?" said the professor.

"Okay, Professor, Thanks for the day." Students replied happily and very excited.

"Good, go home safely. bye everyone class dismissed"

The class ended, students are walking in the hallway, a few are planning to play. Some are going to the library to finish their task. But there is a girl that every student knows. As she walks into the center, All the scary eyes and all the sinister smiles frightening her.

"Hey, look at that girl, creepy right haha,"

"Did you hear about the girl from Class two-room three? they said she didn't even talk to anyone"

"What an outcast"

"scary"

"Tsk, that chick is a good-for-nothing."

"What a waste."

Yuko was walking in the hallway, looking at the ground, and not bothered by the noise of the other student.

Then there is a group of female students Walking in front of her without noticing. She accidentally bumps her shoulder into one of them.

Yuko is hugging her diary very tight, looking at the girl with a frightened face. Yuko wants to apologize, and yet she can't say it.

"Oops, my bad, are you okay?"

"I wasn't looking at the way, so I bump into you," the female student said in a joyfully toned.

Yuko was so shy she tilts her head and then run away faster than she can.

She looked at Yuko while she's running, wondering why is she didn't say anything.

"Ohh, you are new here right?"

"That girl, she is Mizuki, Yuko stay away from her."

"Yes, rumors say she's a weirdo."

"She even does some cursed to the students who try to come close to her."

"Maybe she will lift a curse or magic on you now" Her friends are laughing hysterically, excepts for Her.

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A month later

eight-day of June twenty-sixteen, there is news that a new transfer student will be assigned. On room number three class of the second year.

The whole class was noiseless while he enters the room.

"I can easily spot his gorgeous eyes."

"He's face it almost looks like a girl" "kyahhh" The girl in a shivered toned.

"Where did he come from?"

"Let me guess his height, six feet tall?"

"Wow, he's handsome."

"I wish we could get along." Students mumbled, elevated.

"Hi, I'm Himari, Akari!"He bows his head. "Nice to meet you all. Let us have a wonderful school year together." with a grin from ear to ear on him.

After The girls saw his smile, they were surprised and screaming inside their heads.

"Okay, Mr. Himari, you may take your seat next to..." the professor said while looking at the surroundings finding a vacant seat.

"Ohh, there." he points at the vacant chair. "sit next to Ms. Mizuki."

"Thanks, professor," Akari agreed with a smile and cheerful face in him.

Then the whole class started the chaos

"that's bad news for him."

"I wish he seats beside me." Student, in a jealous voice.

"unlucky guy."

"I hope that Mizuki won't do anything to him."

"I like the new guy."

"He is so handsome."

"Hello there, Ms. Mizuki. I'm Akari nice to meet you." Akari waves his hand and a cheerful-toned. He wanted to change the atmosphere still Yuko is completely quiet. Yuko took her pen and started writing in her diary. It did not bother Akari but his curios about what Yuko is writing.

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Students are starting to stand up, looking, and packing things. They are bringing out their lunch. Others are placing cardboard on the floor and sleep, making their self comfortable. On the other hand, a group of boys and girls is forming their desks like picnic tables. The room becomes a peaceful place. Because it is the right time for them to recharge and build their strength as the next subject will come after a short one-hour break.

Akari saw Yuko leave the room, walking with her lunch box."Hey, I'll go to the restroom, wait a sec.," Akari said to his friends

"Just hurry," His friend replied.

"Okay hehe," Then Akari immediately leaves the room.

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"What is she doing here?" Akari followed Yuko and wondering why Yuko is heading on the rooftop. "This is the place where she eats lunch?" He was so confused he started touching his forehead.

Akari saw Yuko was standing in front of the fence while watching the view suddenly the wind blows up. Akari was astonished when Yuko's hair uncovered the left side of her face.

"She's beautiful," Akari whispered.

When Yuko turned around, they got both eyes in contact. Yuko's glance had passed through Akari's eyes down to his heart.

"Oops" Akari immediately covered his lips with his hand. And hide at the back of the door. He could still feel the burning trail it had left behind. When he looks back, Yuko is already gone.

"Huh? Where is she? Where did she go?" "I think I scared her." That glimpse Akari felt, imprinted to his mind and heart, And there it glittered like a mysterious crystal. And in a strange and lovely way it hurts. Akari knew that he had never in his life seen anything so beautiful as Yuko's face.

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Akari went back to his room, and his friends started asking him:

"Why taking you so long," Worried voice

" Nothing, come let's eat," Akari replied

" You seemed very happy," His friend said.

"I am?" Akari feels like burning, and he started turning red from ears to cheeks.

"Your face is red. are you okay?" his friend was confused

"it's nothing haha," Akari is so shy and in denial. "Next time, I want to hear your voice." Akari loudly said to his mind, He cannot contain himself but to think of Yuko. Like a spear that bound to his heart.

The clock at Sakurai highschool struck one.

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Few weeks have passed Akari gets along with his classmates. He was so popular even other sections know his name. Akari was kind, cheerful, a good listener, and optimistic. Those traits of Akari earn the respect of everyone.

In room three, students are enjoying the day.

"Akari, let's walk together after class and help me buy some stuff. I need to restock my ref," Maki said.

"Okay, once we are done shopping. Let me play games at your house too hahaha," Akari replied in a jolly tone.

"Okay, then see you later," Maki said, and he returns to his seat.

"Where is she?" Akari notices that Yuko is not around. "The class would be started soon," Akari in a worried voice.

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The class ended, and Maki approaches Akari.

"Oiiii" Maki was calling for Akari. "Akari, let's go. what are you looking for..." Maki with a confused expression. He saw Akari that he's down that time.

"Akari, are you okay? let's go home now the class ended." Maki in a Worried tone.

"H-huh" Akari was shaking his head, wondering what is happening in his surroundings. "Sorry, Maki, I was just thinking about something." Akari laughs unwillingly. "Let's go."

"You sure you okay?" Maki said in an anxious tone.

"Yeah, let us go buy stuff and play at your house!" Hyper mode Akari.

"Okay, let's buy some midnight snacks too" Maki was smiling.

"Yehey!" Akari in an overjoyed tone. They leave the room and went to the supermarket buying food and drinks Akari was guffing around while Maki was acted like a mother who's watching out for their kid.

They went to Maki's room to play video games, reading books, doing homework, and cooking dinner. Once they were done eating Maki washed the dishes while Akari was listening to pieces of music.

"I saw you looking at Mizuki's desk" Maki seats next to Akari."Do you know her?" Maki asked.

Akari removes his earphones but he didn't answer Maki's question. He started to roll both of his index fingers. Akari's cheek is turning into the color red.

"Are you serious?" Maki was shocked.

Then the room has gone quiet, but Akari changes the topic and opened the console. Akari handed the remote controller to Maki both of them play.

It's already midnight, they finished the game, and it's time for Akari to go home but before he leaves the place. "Maybe sometimes let us talk about Mizuki. okay?" Maki smiled at him.

"Are you serious? do you know her?" He's so thrilled about what he heard. In his mind, he wants to hug Maki.

"A little haha," Maki cried with laughter.

"Sure! let's do that sometimes hahaha," Akari replied

"See you soon bye-bye Maki, and thank you for the food hahaha bye!" Akari in a Joyful voice.

"Ohh, be careful on your way home" Maki was so happy that he saw Akari was so cheerful again.

While Akari was walking his way home and kept thinking about what Maki said about Yuko, Suddenly Yuko's face appeared in his mind that gives him a very joyous feeling.