
[Ichiji Sei Point of View]
Being devoted to the parents is an obligation for a child. Because of that, I always wanted to be a good kid and be able to make them proud.
I was never fussy and always obedient. From those of us who are still living simply to with the weight of wealth, my nature has never changed.
But there is no ivory that does not crack. My parents who looked so good actually also had a dark side. Even as a submissive child, I could not close my eyes to what they had done.
I remember when I was a kid my parents once invited me to meet a family called 'Shunsaku'. They are in the same business as us, only they are much more successful. They also have one son, and the boy's name is 'Shunsaku Tomo'.
He is a bright and bright child. She has a sweet face and a pair of dimples on both sides that will appear when she smiles.
Honey, reality is turning so evil. I who had felt that I would be good friends with him had to bury that thought deeply. I don't know what, nobody wants to tell me.. For sure, I never saw my Shuns again.
"Dad told you, don't mention that family name anymore!"
That's the answer I got when I tried to ask about the Shunsaku family. It was also the first time I saw my father really angry. He who had always been gentle and spoiled me suddenly raised his voice and had a creepy face.
I don't understand what's really going on. But I chose to side with my parents and assumed that it was the Shunsaku family who had done bad things to my father.
I did not dare to ask him again and secretly searched for the answer myself. Then one night while sneaking in accidentally overheard my parents' conversation about what had happened in the past.
That's when I found out the truth. It was a sad reality that the Shunsaku family had been destroyed. Then the reality that broke my heart even more was the Ichiji family.. Yes, my family is the mastermind behind Shunsaku's destruction.
Suddenly I felt like I was losing strength in both knees. My stomach also felt nauseous due to a strange feeling that was so shocking. I rushed to my room and hid under the covers. All that night I cried, letting my tears tell me the cruel truth.
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Life will go on even if we don't like it. Living life with such feelings is certainly not fun. It feels like a zombie.. He was said to be dead, but still alive.
Today I will take the entrance examination of Golden Star Academy. It was a top elite school, a gathering place for talented people in various fields.
The school not only spoils its students with super-complete facilities. He said those who graduated from there are also sure to get a job with more than decent income. It sounds great, but it's not my main reason for coming there.
I became interested in this school after learning that it had a unique set of rules. The rules require students to live in school dormitories. The dormitory will be divided into male and female, as well as her generation. Only students are allowed to enter the dormitory and are prohibited from bringing families and parties from outside.
'This is the reason I came here.'
Really, my main purpose for wanting to go to school here is because of this rule. I began to be able to imagine the feeling of living alone and forget about the pretense I had been doing at home. You have to keep pretending to smile and feel happy like that at home.. Really, I'm not strong!
Ever since I learned the hidden truth, my views on my parents have changed. There was a fear I had never felt before.. A feeling of unease that makes me feel threatened at times. Thinking about it made me feel even more weak.. Oh, my God, I want to be in the school dorm.
As I walked closer to the school gate, the wind suddenly blew fiercely, making my beloved hair tie come off and fly away in the wind.
"Ah.. Tie my hair!"
Fortunately a man who was also nearby caught him. He had straight brownish hair and his thick eyebrows curled neatly. It was then that my heart was beating fast.
My feelings were mixed right away. What if he finds out about my identity? Will he hate me right away? Avoiding it or pretending to be unfamiliar may be the best option. I know that, but strangely my body won't do it. My body just started to step and then ran towards him who was there.
"Thank God, profit is not far away."
This time I could see it was right in front of me clearly. A lot of things seem to have changed from him. His once sweet expression had now turned cold. In fact, from how he now looks at me was already very different.
In his eyes that were once filled with joy and warmth it now seemed empty. Even so, to me he still remains the Shunsaku Tomo I know. I'm sure there's a part inside him that hasn't changed.. Yeah, like how he put my hair back on.
'Could..'
Could this be an opportunity given by God? If yes.. If we can both be in this school, I don't care even if I have to do anything, this time I promise to fix everything.
That afternoon in front of the gates of Golden Star Academy, I made an appointment.
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[Amasawa Yuki's Point of View]
A genius named Einstein once said, 'The genius is one percent talent and ninety-nine percent hard work'. If that is true, then why can't everyone be a genius? Could they be lacking in hard work or maybe they don't have it, one percent of the talent itself.
My name is Amasawa Yuki, I have a weak physique even for a girl though because since childhood I have a heart defect. That's what makes me spend my days at home.
But I don't hate all that. I never get bored because my parents always give me books. Every day I read a different book. Whether it's a hard book or a novel doesn't matter. Like an unrelenting hunger, I always feel like I want to find new things that can arouse my interest.
"Good, your condition is now much improved."
One time the doctor said that my heart condition had improved. My age, which is getting older and followed by the growth of my body, is one of the supporting factors. I'm certainly glad to hear that. Although this cannot be said to be completely healed, the good news again is that I have been allowed to go outside especially to school.
'School-do?'
A place I haven't seen in a long time. If it's not wrong that last time I was in the third grade of elementary school.
Attractively. That's what happened when I imagined it. The place was like a story book complete with characters in it. So what makes this book interesting? The obvious answer is conflict.
I don't want a peaceful school atmosphere. If there is only peace and monotonous activity, the story in the book will certainly not be interesting.
Conflict is necessary. But if there is no such thing. Don't worry, we just make it.
"Yuki, we've arrived."
Dad stopped his car in front of the school gate I was heading to. From this front I can see the main building towering and standing majestically. Finally, I arrived at the largest elite school in the country.. Golden Star Academy.
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