Second Chances

Chapter 1

***A day of clear blue skies***

First day of classes. When I was still normal, I usually love this kind of day because I can meet new friends. It's not like I'm abnormal right now at all. It's really...uh, unbelievable that I'm starting high school now. 

"Mari-chan, we should break up." 

"Ugh. Gosh. No. Stop it." I muttered to myself as I slap both side of my cheeks just to keep me occupied to prevent any hidden thoughts in the corner of my mind from opening up. 

It felt a relief that today and the rest onward will all be a busy day for me. It will keep me lively and normal so I won't have to remember..."that worst moment of all times".

I sighed as I look at my reflection in the mirror. Why did he broke up with me? Because I'm too ugly? Too weak? Ugh, Kuro-

But before I can complete the awful name who broke my heart, my phone rang. I mentally thanks whoever the one who texted me for simply disturbing. 

From: Kise-kun

Mari-cchi! It's the first day of school! Are you excited?! What school are you going to attend!? Are you joining the basketball club again? I hope we can meet in the court! 

 "Basketball, eh?" I whispered to myself after reading Kise's text. Seriously, I don't have any plans on becoming a manager again in a basketball team because it really...makes me remember all those fun times we had on Teiko. 

I shrugged. Wake up, Mari! This is now high school! At least now you're going to have a lot of friends again! And maybe...another crush! Yep, I heard Seirin's got a cute boys, so who cares about that heartbreaker blunette? You don't need him in your life! 

And maybe...today, will be the last day you're going to think of him. He will never be in your mind, and in your heart, never ever again. 

All those encouraging words from my head keeps me motivated today. I brush my white skirt and grab off my bag and went towards my new school. 

And we're talking about new life here!

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Cherry blossom leaves were swaying as I finally reach Seirin. I stop in front of it and whistle, admiring the view. Whoa, I never knew it is so pristine and new!

As I entered the school, it felt so unreal and at the same time wonderful that it's really a new life. Students gathering around to choose their clubs, the wonderful sight of spring, everything is really beautiful and I thought to myself: This could be the start of something big, baby. 

"Hey miss!" 

"Hmm?" I turn around to see a boy smiling at me. 

"Do you like reading books? Then I should suggest you should join us!" 

"Ah, no thanks. I kinda have a club in my mind. Thanks for the offer, though."

"Swimming! Join the swimming club!" 

"Er, no thanks?" 

I mentally wish that I could be invisible right now because of the many freaking students suggesting their clubs. As I walk a little farther away from them, three guys caught my attention. 

"Basketball! Basketball club! How'd you like to join the basketball club?" 

A faint smile was shown on my lips, force is driving me to go to that guy and get a flier. Seriously, it will not hurt to continue loving basketball, right? Besides, I'm done. I moved on. Maybe I should act normally right now. This is high school, alright.