Impending Devotion

Chapter One

"Hanazawa-san~! Wanna go on a date with me after class?" – guy one.

"No way! He's a loser! Let's see a movie together!" – guy two.

"Don't mind them. Here! I prepared lunch for you today too!" – girl one.

"Thanks so much you guys! I'm so happy, but you don't have to go through all this just for little 'ol me..." I say as I give them a playful wink and stick my tongue out.

Ahh... It's so great to be born cute...

The name's Hanazawa Yuiko, and I'm a second year, high school student. I've been really popular in my school since my first year days, mostly for my looks and because my father is the CEO of one of Japan's famous businesses. But I also have a sweet personality, so, no worries, I'm not evil. I really am a sweet person! Some just love to spoil me by giving me gifts and plainly hang out with me.

I'm not just popular with the guys; I'm also well-liked by the girls too!

We're still on the second term, but things have stayed this way for as long as I can remember that I've gotten used to it.

Sure, I've told them not to keep on spoiling me like this, but they're all just too persistent that I just go with it. It's really fun though. I don't like to brag, but I love the attention everyone's giving me.

"But we want to!" – guy two.

"Yeah! Don't mind us..." – guy one.

"Alright... Thanks guys..." I say as I wave them a goodbye and go on my way to the classroom. Then suddenly, I hear two familiar voices shout out my name from behind me.

"Yui-chi~!"

"Yui-chan~!"

"Oh hi Ricchan~! Kasumi-chan~!"

Nanase Rika and Ueno Kasumi are the two girls whom I've been the closest to ever since freshman year. We've also been classmates for up till now, and I'm very thankful that the both of them have remain by my side truthfully ever since.

"Another sweet gift today, huh?" scoffs Rika.

"You're so lucky you have all these admirers Yui-chan!" complements Kasumi.

"But you know girls, it doesn't feel gratifying... Because these are all just ways to be close with me, and not just because I'm me, but because of what my dad is..." I say with a bit of depression in my tone.

Although, I also tend to think that the friends I have now are fake too and just putting up a nice facade so they can take advantage of me... But, I try not to get too negative, as it may damage my spiritual wellness gravely.

"Yeah... The Hanazawa corporation is just a great status that no one can ignore! Especially because you're the CEO's daughter!" pointed out Kasumi.

"But don't worry Yui-chi, we'll always be here for you..." Rika assures me.

Would you really?

"Oh my God! He's coming this way~!" Rika squeals silently, making me and Kasumi freak out.

"What?! Who is?!"

"Hey there Hanazawa-san! Can I meet with you later after school?" says Oshiro as soon as he was close enough to us.

Oshiro Ryota, one of my bestest male friends since I entered this school. It's a miracle that we've remained classmates even until now, because I'm not really a smart person, so I have fears of being transferred to other sections and losing my friends. But sometimes, I wonder if me being in the first section is just because of my father's influence again...