Chapter 6
It's been a few days since my last encounter with Hanabi.
Everything feels so peaceful, and I'm having lots of fun. Honestly, it's exhilarating. Well, after school, I've been seeing Hanabi here and there. It's not like I've been making eye contact with her, but I feel her presence. Her ability to flutter in and out of existence really makes her feel like a background character. Well, having said that, it feels kind of weird. Her actions feels so mysterious and I can't place my finger on it.
Before I cut ties with her, she would always wait by my house for 30 minutes every morning. I'd always make excuses whenever Hanabi asks why I was late, like I too busy fixing my hair or I was distracted by the news.
Ever since I've freed myself from the chains of Hanabi, I now have an extra 30 minutes to my schedule. I now get to cla.s.s half an hour earlier. And yet, I get to cla.s.s before Hanabi does. Is it possible that she got up early because of me and nothing else? Did she find pleasure in waiting like a dog for me? This is Hanabi we're talking about here. Oh well, not my problem anymore.
Sponsored Content
Lately, Hanabi has been coming to school with another guy, the ace of the track team. Now that she has someone else to distract herself with, seems like I'm a thing of the past. I sure as h.e.l.l am relieved.
Though, she always makes a show of flirting with him, seemingly oblivious to the people watching her. This is something she's never done before, so it's weird always seeing her go out of her way doing this. The day after that, I left my house 45 minutes early, and I didn't see them on the train at
However, the next day, I saw her on the early train anyways. What the f.u.c.k? And she insists on following me... It's like she's mocking me, "I made another boyfriend already, loser". It's like she think trying to make me jealous will work, her mind is messed up. I turn my back towards her. I don't want to deal with her s.h.i.+t anymore.
___________________
Phys. Ed first thing in the morning is a nice change of pace, let's me take a break from things on my mind.
Sponsored Content
"Alright, today we're going to be deciding the who's going to be part of the roster for the relay for the athletic festival. First, we'll decide the anchor and then the top. Then you'll be able to woo the ladies afterwards if you get a good team together!"
With his words, the PE teacher seems to have gotten the guys fired up, As for me, I'm fine with being on an average team. I'm not a good runner anyways.
In kindergarten, I won the first place sticker for the athletic festival. Of course a young girl, who goes by the name Hanabi, ripped off my sticker. I remember words clearly. "I hate your running. You look like a horse and it looks ugly. Run slower instead. " I was in utter and complete shock back then and burst into tears. Ever since then, I've always kept that in mind, a custom I've kept for the longest time. Every single year before the athletic festival starts, Hanabi would remind me of that and I would foolishly obey her command and forced myself to run even more slowly.
Looking back, she probably didn't want me getting any sort of attention, so she can keep me all to herself. "I'll never forgive you if I'm not the one you love the most" is something she always said. What a wicked witch.
I don't want to be the center of attention, but it would be nice breaking out of my dark prison, stepping out into the sunlight and letting myself be known. I just want to live a normal life for a change. I have rejected Hanabi's shackles and will choose how I want to live. So for once, I'll go at a normal pace today.
Sponsored Content
"Alright, next group get into position. "
We head towards the starting line and I crouch down into position.
"Ready, Set, GOOOOO!!!!"
My feet jump into action as soon as I hear the resounding noise of the pistol firing. I check the speeds of the people running with me, seems like I'm about even. It's refres.h.i.+ng that I can be myself for once. Letting myself free like this is exhilarating. I see the goal line ahead and continue to race towards. I wonder how I did...
I'm still trying to catch my breath as I see my Phys. Ed teacher looking at me in shock, his mouth agape. Even the other students are in shock. The h.e.l.l?
"Ichinose-kun, when the h.e.l.l did you get so fast? You even broke the prefecture record!"
"Holy s.h.i.+t, the prefecture record? He's amazing!"
"If you run for us, I'm sure we'll win the relay!"
"Yeah, let Ichinose be the anchor. "
My teacher and cla.s.smates are causing an uproar. Welp, I didn't want to cause a scene. I just wanted to be normal for a change. I guess when I was always insignificant, any positive change would stick out. ______ Translator's Notes: Nice seeing MC having success for a change. Still worried about what Hanabi will do though
Note: Please download the sponsor's game to support us!