Metanoia

Ilunga

(n.) a person who will forgive anything the first time, tolerate it the second time, but never a third time.

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I look at Sero and Denki. "We're going to the café and may be wandering around there," Arisa replied. "Can we join, ladies?" asked Denki. Arisa looks at me and I nodded. They looked like an interesting person. When we're switching our shoes, Arisa runs to Izuku who's just arrived. "So... you're single, rite, Kumiko?" ask Denki. "Not interested," I denied. Sero immediately laughs hears my answer. Denki was just shocked hearing that.

"B-but... can I give a shot?" he asked. I'm staring at him then just shrug. I see his expression switched to a good mood. "We have new company here," beamed Arisa. I see Izuku who has a red face like a tomato. "Midoriya, if you're forced by this child, you can go home," I demanded. "N-no, It's okay. I want to hear more of your stories," he replied. Cute.

Before wasting our time at the café, we're wondering around. "Look, Yama-chan, I think it suits you," Arisa offered me an outer. The outer has a Sakura pattern with black colored based. The outer is waist-length. It's cute and I don't have many outer. I tried in front of the mirror since I always take off my cardigan school uniform. Sometimes Iida reminds me to use the uniform properly. So, in the end, I used the cardigan only when we're at school.

"It suits you, Kumiko," Denki admired. "Thank you," I replied. So, I buy the outer and Arisa buy the same as mine but in different colors. We continued our walking and Denki still tried to flirt with me. Until he accidentally bumped into someone, that person falls. "Oh, I'm sorry," said Denki help that person. When I see that person's face, I was shocked. The most person I try my best to avoid. I mean, I always tried to avoid people but this one is the worse.

"It's okay," she said. I gulped my saliva waiting for her to recognize me. She was stunned to see me. "Ariana, long time no see," she hissed at me. "Devi," I whispered. "Do you guys know each other?" asked Denki. We're just silent. Thinking next movement. "Yeah, we're classmates when Junior High School. Why you don't tell me, you're moving to Japan, Ariana?" she asked. I'm still silent and observed her. What is she doing here?

"Ariana? It's that you're real name, Kumiko?" Sero asked me. "Kumiko? You're change your name? Is it because of your past?" Devi wondered. "I'm sorry. Maybe it's triggered you. But who cares, it looks like you have handsome friends here. Like this one," she suggested. I have a bad feeling. I stare at Denki being awkward and flustered. Arisa just looks at me, make sure I'm okay.

Just like what I said. I see her hands crawling to Denki's bag. I grip her hand firmly and staring intently. She's struggled at my grip. "Oi! Kumiko, what are you doing?" asked Denki. Denki is ready to defend Devi but gets held by Sero. "Let me go!" yelled Devi. "Stop what you're doing before it's getting worse" I warned her with my hometown language. After she understands my warning, I let go of her hand and she ran away. I just sighed look at her running away. Not my business, after all.

Finally, our last destination, café. I ordered a cappuccino and croissant. "Kumiko, is she really your friend?" asked Sero to make sure. I shake my head and drink my cappuccino. "Just like what she said. We're just classmates. No less, no more," I replied. "Plus I don't have any friends back there," I added and eat my croissant. "What happened?" Izuku muttered. "Not everyone has a good past, you know," I replied. Everyone begins to be silent. Welp, I make a bad mood here. "But, who cares, at least we here before you guys intern, rite?" I sighed.

"It's tomorrow isn't it?".

"Yeah, tomorrow. After remember who's I choose, I want to go back to the past".