Overshadowed || Han Jisung

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  Ryu Yuriko. The star of the biggest school of arts around. She is undoubtedly admired by many for her intelligence, kindness, and beauty.

  Singing, dancing, rapping, composing and producing, she was multi-talented. As far as the other students were concerned, there was nothing that the eighteen year old girl couldn't do.

  She was of course admired even more by her parents and family. They gave her anything and everything she so desired. 'Our Yuriko will rise to the top!' The parents would always cheer.

  Her parents were well known by her peers as well. The mother is a Japanese CEO for a clothing company. Just as impressive, her father owns a big Korean car company. It isn't a surprise they expect a lot from their children.

  That leans on to introduce me, Yurikos twin sister. Unfortunately, we aren't identical twins; she's been dubbed 'the prettier one'.

  My name is Ryu Moriko. I am also known as.. Yurikos twin sister. It's upsetting, yes. However I can only blame myself.

  Compared to her, I am not much to brag about. My grades aren't great, I'm often late to events, and have been labeled as irresponsible or 'scatter brained'.

  I admit, those claims aren't very wrong. I struggle to do things I dislike, so I don't.

  One thing my sister and I have in common is our mental health issues. We are very close and communicate well, both suffering from depression and ADHD.

  We both have high functioning autism as well. In some ways, its effects on us are the same, in others it's different.

  In anyway, I've been in my sister's shadow for some time now. She's aware of this as well, trying anything she can to change it. Thankfully enough, I always have her when I'm feeling down and she has my back.

Just out of high school, neither of us knew what we wanted to do so we were sent to a school of Arts college. In addition to that, Yuriko takes online college courses in home design.

  When we attend the school, she aces everything without much effort. I don't put much effort but it definitely doesn't measure up to Yuriko, I just don't care enough to try.

  Yuriko is really social and popular, that isn't much surprise. I stay in the corner of the room with my hood up as I prefer it that way. I don't get along with people well, they are annoying.

  I have severe anxiety as well. God really picked favorites.

The only class I don't hate is dance. I still don't try very hard but I can't deny it's fun and stress relieving. Yuriko is in the same dance period as me so, there isn't much point in trying.

There was a group of ten that was as close to the top as there was. Including Yuriko, these people were multi-talented, gorgeous, and so incredibly hard-working.

Not in any specific order, these individuals names are Ryu Yuriko, Kim Seungmin, Bang Bangchan, Ahn Sanghee, Lee Yongbok, Seo Changbin, Hwang Hyunjin, Lee Minho, Han Jisung, and Yang Jeongin.

Due to the two being friends, I was able to meet Bangchan once or twice. He seemed really kind and sweet. The only other person from that list is Sanghee. I accidentally ran into her in the bathroom and she turned out to be extremely bitchy and hot tempered.

  As for the rest of them, they are mysteries to me. The names are common knowledge, so the only face I know is Jisung. He is also in my dance class, so I can vouch for his skills.

  As far as I've heard, Yuriko is the first freshman to become as popular as she has.

  Anyway, there's a peak into my life. Get ready for this crazy, unhinged and plot twist of a story. Good luck! ;)

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  Hello!

  I just want to give you the extra warning that there is self harm and self destructive topics and scenes in this book.

  If you are struggling, please reach out. Someone will listen, I promise.

-Author