Set in a Philippine high school in the early 2000s, the story is voiced by the introverted, socially awkward, and mystery-loving Irene Sebastian. The story starts on her first day in high school and looking back, she had no idea she would be meeting a girl who was going to change her world unexpectedly.

Day by day, Irene was finding herself getting drawn to her classmate, Yana. Slowly, consumingly, where would these feelings take her?

From solving mysteries to beating bad guys, from making friends to falling in love, Irene had no choice but to face her fears. She was discovering new things the only way she knew how. Especially now that a girl had captured her heart.

The Way I Remember You

Principal Clarion’s office was still the same when I first saw it two years ago. The black and blue school logo metallically embossed on the white wall was indeed something to look at once you stepped inside. Sitting on each side was the school flag and the Philippine flag in their wooden stands. 


Certificates and photos hung on the wall, most of which were portraits of the school board, and the campus in polished wooden frames. Below them was a low-rise wooden rack cabinet to keep books, magazines, and additional smaller picture frames. I was already familiar with some of those images, for they were used in a video greeting for the Principals’ birthday one time. 


MEMORY: Rubies and Mermaids (Part 3)