Class B

V1: Honami's SS

In middle school, I tried.

I tried so hard to be and do so many different things.

I tried to be the daughter that could be turned to when needed.

I tried to be the best older sister I could possibly be.

I tried to make everyone smile and rely on me.

I tried to have the weight of multiple part-time jobs, my school work and my student council work on me just to take some stress off of my mother's shoulders.

I tried so hard to ensure everyone's happiness.

I tried so hard that I didn't have time to care about my own.

My whole life, we grew up poor. It's not something that affected me as a person but it did affect my family.

My mother was always stressed and my little sister complained constantly.

I was used to it.

When my father left, it took a hit on my mother's health and she struggled.

I saw the struggle.

So I took some of the struggle. I did everything in my power to make sure she was alright.

I couldn't bear the thought of not having any of my parents with me.

Yes, she disciplined me for the things I did wrong but she always cared for me like a mother would.

And then came another problem.

My sister's birthday.

She wanted something... and I stole it.

My mother, for the first time, slapped me. Across the face. I didn't expect it. I was forced to return the stolen item and word got out.

I then was bullied, neglected, ignored and called names that I can't even fathom currently.

I left school and was homeschooled until I learned about this high school.

Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School.

There was a 100% acceptance rate to any job or college once graduating from it and it was all government-paid so there was no tuition. It was perfect for me.

So I applied.

A benefit is that I wouldn't be able to see or speak to anyone outside the school because of the no outside interference policy.

It meant that I could have a fresh, new start.

Except, I missed the bus. I thought my life was over, already making a bad impression on the first day of school by coming in late.

But then- a miracle happened. A boy, my age, with brown hair and golden eyes in the same uniform as me saw me. He gave me a ride. We had a nice conversation during the ride but he was on the opposite end of the spectrum for me.

He was rich, and I was poor. And he had this constant apathetic look on his face, I tried to be as happy as possible to see if he would crack a smile.

I found out he was in my class and then the first day passed.

There were so many weird things about this school. The rules confused me because I felt like there was a deeper meaning behind them.

He noticed it too.

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka.

He was a boy that... was different. He didn't look it, but he was far smarter than he showed.

He guided me to the correct answer behind the school as if he already knew everything to do with it.

His athletic skills were also on the highest end of the spectrum. He nearly beat the world record for swimming and he was really strong.

It was almost as if he was inhumane.

He saved me on the first day and then proceeded to guide me to save our class from misfortune.

He was the golden light to shine in my life.

And then... I fell in love with him.

He always clouded my thoughts and was always the first person I thought of when I needed something.

He made me happy.

The happiness that I didn't have before, he managed to give it to me.

But... he didn't love me.

I don't even know if he feels happy with me.

But even so, I feel safe around him.

I want him to experience the happiness that he gives me.

Albeit through my presence or if it means me leaving him, if he's happy, then so am I.

Am I crazy for that?

Probably, but... he's given me something that no one else has been able to so, even if it is crazy, I don't particularly mind.

My mother used to tell me, 'Find your Prince Charming'.

And yeah, I know, he's the only boy I've fallen in love with in my whole life but, I really do think he's my Prince Charming.

He embraced me in my moment of need and he takes care of me. So, I love him.

With my whole heart.

My only goal now is one thing.

And no, it's not reaching Class A.

It's to make Ayanokoji Kiyotaka fall in love,

With me.

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