The moment I stepped off the bus.
The moment I looked around.
The moment my eyes met hers.
The only thing I was, was captivated. Captivated by her sheer beauty.
She was the prettiest thing I'd seen in my 16 years of life. Even if I was a subject of that place and was trapped for all 16 years, I don't believe that I could find something prettier.
My breath was taken away by the sight of her.
Her pure eyes alone stole my heart. It was as if they cured my whole self.
"Kiyotaka Ayanokoji, pleasure to meet you."
Her voice. It made me feel human again. It washed away the despised thoughts and cleared my mind.
Her scent. The scent of strawberries filled my nose. Pure delight.
"Honami Ichinose, the pleasures all mine!"
Was she the one? Is this the feeling that Matsuo told me about?
Is this the feeling of love?
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Not too long had passed. Ichinose and I had been placed in the same class, somehow in the seats next to each other.
The universe truly loves me.
"Hiya Ayanokoji-kun!"
Was her voice always this soothing?
And her smile, she was always just so nice, loving to those around her.
"Wanna hang out later with me?"
Hang out?
"Sure, I'd love to."
I didn't have time before I spoke, the need to respond quickly just came to me.
"Come pick me up then at around 6pm?"
We were going to be alone? That's nice.
"Sure."
She waved bye to me and went back to her friends.
Had I been too dry? Was my monotone voice boring to her?
I glanced over.
Her face was slightly red as she was mouthing the words,
'I did it, I did it'
to her friends. They teased her about it but I ignored as my eyes just stared at her beauty.
She looked over but I looked away quickly.
What occasion was this hang out going to be?
Do I wear casual? Formal?
Is this nervousness I'm feeling?
