Scratches on My Heart and Skin

Tak Usui

     Yo, I'm Takumi Usui, but just call me Tak. I'm a thirteen year old dude, um I mean boy, and I attend Seika high. I am apparently awfully hot, or kawaii, a fangirling term (no idea what that is). The proof of my hot features is the drooling crowd of girls that surround me everyday. I pay no attention, they're all the same. I'm looking for a girl who loves me more than just my killer looks. Sure, I know I'm to kill for but puh-lease... I get it, I'm hot, but there's more to me than that.

     There's a few girls that mind to their own business. I respect them. Not always spazz-attacking over the cute guys, but actually dedicated to her studies and boys come later. Those are admirable girls. Yeah, I know I'm not the typical guy, but I told you, there more to me than looks.

     One girl really leaps out to me. Misaki Ayuzawa, or Misa, as she prefers. I've only spoken to her a few times, and she clams up. Adorable right? She's the smart, nerdy type, and whenever I see her she's got a book in hand. Yeah, she's got friends, alright, she's not antisocial, but she's definitely shy.

     I can tell she's not into the looks that much. Yet, I might intimidate her a bit, but she never is drooling over me, a relief.

     Something seems amiss about that Misa. She's actually really pretty, but she's so different from last year. Last year, she was cheerful and laughing, but now.... She's hidden away. She was on the acting team but she quit suddenly. Misa was really good, I've been to some of the plays before.  I heard her mom had died in a tragic car crash, but I'm not too sure if that's why. She never wears short-sleeved shirts or shorts anymore. It's like she's hiding something she doesn't want anyone to see... And I want to find out what it is.