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"Don't you dream impossible things?"

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February 14, age 13

It's been a year since Tooru and Iwa graduated from our elementary school and before I knew it, I was about to do the same as well in one and a half months' time.

A few weeks before they graduated, I had to smack some sense into them, mostly to Tooru. They both kept on asking me if I was okay if they leave me for a year, if I can handle myself, if I can manage, etc. etc. It went on for days until I had enough and pushed both of their heads together. It was getting annoying even though they knew I would always give them the same answer.

"How many times do I have to tell you both that I'll be fine?! It's only for a year for Christ's sake! And we literally live next to each other Tooru, it's not like you'll never see me again!"

"B-But, N/N-chan—"

"Nope! No buts!"

But of course, they still didn't stop. Lessened, sure, but stop?

I got tired of it and just began ignoring them until they got scared of me never talking to them again.

On the day of their graduation, I was there along with their parents to watch them go up the stage and have medals around their necks. Turns out, the two still became one of the top students in their classes. They also received a certificate for being on the school's volleyball team and for winning the prefectural tournament.

After the ceremony, Tooru ran to me with the smuggest grin I have ever seen as he boasted his medals and certificates with his big-ass pride.

"You see this, N/N-chan? I'm a top student and the best volleyball player! Can ya top that huh, smartass?"

Of course, I once again slapped the back of his head to wake him up from his daydream. Iwa and their parents simply laughed at us, already used to how often we bicker.

They held a celebration at a fancy restaurant near the school and my family arrived as well, even my grandparents. They all, except for my brother, apologized for not attending the ceremony itself but bought gifts for the two as a congratulatory gift. For some reason, I could only look at them with a churn in my stomach as I watched it unfold right before my eyes. I was confused on why I felt such, but I decided to pay it no mind and just smiled all throughout the night.

And as quick as the spring breeze, it was the first day of school again. My last first day of school in elementary.

A school day without the two was...Unsettling?

Quiet?

Weird?

Something between those lines.

It was quiet, for once. No Tooru that would annoy me every chance he gets, no Iwa who would argue with him and to call him with funny nicknames, no fangirls to surround us every free time.

It was both relaxing and unnerving.

Not that I'm complaining though.

Anyway, the whole year, I remained the quiet but smart girl I was. I was still at the top of my grade and a few fans still approach me to give gifts to Tooru or Iwa, but I didn't make friends with anyone. I didn't socialize nor interact with anyone unless it was necessary like for schoolwork or something the teachers wanted me to relay. But still, I felt a tad bit...