Life is very difficult, and when you are alone, it becomes even harder.
Huhh… I am Shin Sasaki, from a famous city in Japan, Osaka.
Everyone calls me weird because I like staying alone. I don't interact with anyone because I don't trust anyone. Humans show fake emotions and betray you.
[Classroom Noise: High]
Good morning! Hahaha, did you see yesterday's episode? It was so amazing. Yeah, I can't wait to see what happens next.
[Shin's Internal Monologue: Low/Deep]
Huhh, this noise is giving me a headache.
Can't they sit quietly? I wish I were sitting in a peaceful place… no noise, no worries.
Sometimes I wonder why I even exist in this world where no one understands anyone. Huhh… what a terrible life.
[Ambient Noise: Girls' Chatter]
Yoshida… can you explain this question to me? I don't understand anything. Yoshida, you look so beautiful.
Oh, she always looks beautiful. Hehe.
[Shin's Internal Monologue: Low/Deep]
Ai Yoshida… the perfection. The most beautiful and famous girl in our school. Everyone is her fan. Everyone wants to date her.
Teacher:
Students, sit in your respective seats.
[Shin's Internal Monologue: Low/Deep]
Alright, it's time to study now. This Yoshida and all that, I don't care about it. My world only goes from my room to my school desk, and the songs playing in my headphones.
[Ambient Noise: Soft Whispering]
But today felt different… like something was about to change.
Teacher: Yoshida-san, have you completed the assignment?
Ai Yoshida: (with a soft smile)
Yes sir, I have completed it. Here it is.
[Shin's Internal Monologue: Low/Deep]
How is there so much calm and comfort in her voice? This feeling is like a cool breeze under an open sky, with small cherry blossom petals flying in the air.
Ai Yoshida: Hey Sasaki, do you have an eraser?
[Ambient Noise: Soft Whispering]
She spoke to me for the first time. Hearing her voice felt like hearing your favorite line in a song.
Shin Sasaki: Yes, I have. Here.
Ai Yoshida: (smiling) Thank you, Sasaki.
Shin Sasaki: Welcome. By the way, you don't need to say thank you.
Ai Yoshida: (making a small face) Why not? If someone helps you, you should say thanks.
[Ambient Noise: Soft Whispering]
I didn't reply to her and just started reading my book.
Ai Yoshida: (with a sad face) Are you ignoring me? Fine, forget it. You don't talk to anyone… at least talk to me a little. (she said with a smile)
[Sound Effect: School Bell]
It was evening now and all the classes were over. Students were leaving the classroom while talking to each other.
[Shin's Internal Monologue: Low/Deep]
Huhh, today was exhausting. But I still have to shift to the new apartment and arrange everything. Mom and Dad will come tomorrow.
[Weather of Osaka]
The sun was setting, and the sky was completely clear. The wind was getting colder because winter was about to arrive.
[Shin's Internal Monologue: Low/Deep]
This is my new apartment. I came far from my city Tokyo and now live alone in Osaka. Good thing I know how to cook, otherwise I would have survived only on instant food…
[Ambient Noise: Soft Whispering]
Wow, this apartment is much bigger than the previous one and it's quieter too. Let me arrange the room first. Shit, I forgot to buy vegetables. Now I have to go to the supermarket. Huh, this life.
[Sound Effect: SLAM! – BANG]
Oh man, I closed the door too hard (Shin said while making a face). I should have paid attention before leaving.
[Sound Effect: Sudden Voice from Behind]
Sasaki, how are you here?
To be continued ...