Chapter Five: Star-Crossed

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Anya stood before the full-length mirror, examining her outfit with a critical eye. She wore a short-sleeved white statement collared shirt, crisp and neatly pressed, peeking out from beneath a cozy beige sweater vest. The vest added a touch of warmth and sophistication to her ensemble, contrasting beautifully against the simplicity of the shirt.

Her lower half was adorned with a brown pleated skater skirt, the soft fabric cascading gently around her thighs as she moved. Off-white chunky leg warmer socks adorned her legs, offering both style and practicality, while a pair of brown loafers completed the look, adding a touch of casual elegance to her attire.

Satisfied with her appearance, Anya flashed a confident smile at her reflection before heading out to meet Becky.

She picked up her phone, and it lit up with a text from Kokei.

"Hey, what's up Sakura?" they messaged.

"Hey Kokei, I'm heading to the movies with my friend ≧◠‿◠≦," she replied, her fingers tapping swiftly on the screen.

"Cool, what are you watching?" they asked.

"Star-crossed scholars, some romance manga that got a live action," she replied, multitasking as she walked to the front door, excitement bubbling within her.

"Didn't think you were into that kind of stuff," they replied.

"Ah, no, not really, but she wants to watch it so I thought I might as well tag along, maybe broaden my horizons," Anya typed, her fingers tapping swiftly on the screen.

Slipping her phone into her pocket, Anya quickly slid into her shoes. "I'm off to hang out with Becky, bye," she announced as she headed towards the door.

"Have fun, make sure you're back before curfew," Loid called out to her from the kitchen.

"Of course, Papa," Anya replied with a warm smile before stepping out of the house, ready for her movie outing with Becky.

Becky stood outside her family car, looking adorable in her outfit. She wore a beautiful white collared shirt with a black bow tied neatly at the collar. The sleeves flounced delicately at her wrists, adding a touch of elegance to her ensemble. Her attire was further enhanced by a black overall dress adorned with adorable heart accents, the playful design adding a youthful charm to her look.

Completing her outfit, Becky wore white lacy detail socks that peeked out from her black loafers, each adorned with tiny heart-shaped buckles. The combination of black and white with subtle hints of romantic details perfectly suited her style, giving her a fashionable yet sweet appearance.

Becky waved excitedly as Anya approached, a bright smile lighting up her face. Anya returned the gesture with a grin of her own before joining her friend in the car, anticipation bubbling within her as they embarked on their movie outing.

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"That was so sweet, he realized in the end that he truly loved her more than anything," Becky said, tears glistening in her eyes as she wiped them away.

"Let's get something to eat, I'm so hungry" Anya suggested, rubbing her stomach.

"So, that movie got me thinking... didn't Hotaru in the beginning of the movie kind of remind you of Damian?" Becky said.

Anya paused for a moment, considering Becky's observation. "Yeah, he was really rude, but what happened after Damian would never do. Damian is a self-centered, egotistical moron," she ranted.

"Suit yourself," Becky muttered, her excitement palpable as she imagined the events of the story unfolding before her very eyes. The thought of real-life drama mirroring the romance and rivalry depicted in the movie thrilled her.

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