Just because I'm a girl

New club

Authors note

Hey, guys! It's the author, Lainy.
First of all, thank you to everyone who got me here. This book has just reached 100 reads, and honestly I would be hard pressed to find cause for more celebration. For those of you familiar with the anime 'Yuri!!! On Ice,' there are a few surprises coming up.😁
The girl in the picture above is what i imagine Aki to look like, just imagine green eyes and smaller chest cos Hey, she's only 14.
I'm continuing this book from the manga, because I recently had to move away from home for my new job(I am 18), so yeah. And the chapters will be a little shorter, because I'm staying with friends and they are big on family time.

So, without further ado, let's get into this chapter!

I'm in the girls changing room after morning practice, when i feel Kiyoko watching me. Normally, I wouldn't mind. Because normally I'm not half-naked.

She turns away and clears her throat when she realizes I've noticed her.
"Your family name is Tanaka, right?"
I nod my head slowly, not sure what made her bring it up.
"My Dad has a new girlfriend," she continues. "You look a lot like her." An image of my mother flashes through my mind and I grip Kiyoko's arm.

"Is her name Akiara?"
She turns to me surprised, and nods her head.
"Yes, how did You-"
"Is she about Suga-san's height? Always dying her hair different colours? Soccer coach?" My stomach is churning.
Yes, for this school. Do you know her?" This cannot be happening. The bile rises in my throat, burning my tongue. I run for the door, and barely make it to one of the bushes right outside before my stomach empties itself.

How could I have missed her? Oh wait. Soccer is a field sport. Of course. And we've been in the gym.

Kiyoko rubs my back as I continue vomiting. Just the mention of my mother makes me sick, literally.
"Kia!" I hear Nisha run over, and he throws his jacket over me. I suddenly remember I'm only in my bra and school skirt.
"What happened?" Asahi's voice.
I look up at Nisha.
"The Wicked Witch is back," I say as I wipe my mouth.

Lunchtime

After What Kiyoko said this morning, I guess now i need to avoid the main field. Not like that'll be hard, I don't even go there. I'm sitting alone just outside the gym, just me and some leftovers from last night. My two empty milk boxes lay crumpled at my feet.

I usually eat quickly, leaving half the break to just think. Suddenly, I hear a voice behind me.

"Looklooklook, it's the Ice Queen!" The voice shrieked. "She's actually here! She's at Karasuno! I'm gonna go say hi."

'Ice Queen' is my stage name, I earned it when I became the youngest to win the Junior Girls series in Japan. One of the best young skaters, I was considered the one to watch, until a few months ago when Dad said we had to move for high school. I left the show scene, throwing myself into my studies.

Then I realize why the voice sounded familiar. I stand up and turn around just in time to stop myself being knocked to the ground by my old rinkmate.

"Akiiiiii!" The short skater threw himself at me, much like Nisha does to Kiyoko.
"Kenjiro!" I catch him, stumbling back a bit but not falling.

"Minami Kenjiro, how have you been?" I laugh as we separate. He's still the same. Messy blonde hair, shining eyes, lively energy. The red streak is new. It wasn't there this time last year.

"I'm doing great!" His smile nearly blinds me. "I joined the school skate club and  skated against your cousin, Yuri, last season and won!" If he had a tail, it would be wagging so hard he'd be flying.