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I hate it. Someone, please save me!!! I don't want any of this anymore. I'm not in the mood. I hate it
I glared at them, with deep, burning hatred.
It was so unfair, incredibly unfair, as if someone was committing injustice right before my eyes while my hands were tied.
I gritted my teeth in anger.
I sat in my parents' room, in the traditional old Japanese house. As usual, we sat on the floor. They were both in front of me.
My father looked at me sternly, "How many times do I have to tell you?"
To be honest, I wanted to strangle him.
I looked at him seriously, "And father, how many times do I have to tell YOU?"
His grip on his tea cup, containing green tea, tightened dangerously.
He warned me with my name, "Kanna...."
My mother's eyes shifted from him to me, filled with concern.
Our gazes met, and she gave me a pleading look, "Do as he says."
My grip on my dress tightened, and I had to swallow down the frustration.
I looked at her accusingly and shouted, "YEAH, KEEP HIDING BEHIND HIM AND LET HIM MAKE ALL THE DECISIONS!"
They both startled at my sudden outburst, and my mother covered her mouth with her hand, looking at me with pain. I stood up angrily and stormed out of the room. As I walked down the hallway, seething with anger, I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror. Everything was traditional, as expected of the Moris.
Old Japanese clothing, hair neatly tied up, and subtle makeup. I cursed and ripped the hairpin out of my hair, letting it fall loosely. I went into my room, threw my slippers around, took off the dress, and put on everyday clothes.
I went to the window, opened it, and sneaked out quietly. I couldn't bear it anymore; I needed space from them. As my feet touched the other side, I ran off like a chicken released from its coop onto the field.
I headed towards the park and sat on a bench, staring at the people.
So many free people...
I bit my lip as tears of despair welled up.
Girls going out with their friends, partying, studying, traveling, or even becoming independent... everything I couldn't have.
My hands clenched into fists, and I stared at my lap as a tear rolled down. I was bound by the conditions of this family.
I, Kanna Mori, just wanted to go to college... to a university... to finally make friends for the first time in my life!
