Chapter 2

My alarm rings. Hesitantly, I reach for the alarm clock to turn it off. I count from one to ten before opening my eyes. I sit at the edge of my bed and stretches my arm. It's morning! Today is the first day of my second year in high school.

After contemplating my life decisions I get up to make my bed. Then I make my breakfast and take a bath. after that I dry my hair and put on some make-up, I am naturally pretty because of my mom and the Haitani blood in me so all I need to do is enhance them.

I put on some blush and curl my [hair length] hair. I put a little tint for a pop of color and spray my favorite perfume.

This is my second life, The perfect daughter.

To get my father's attention I did my best at school. He praises me when I have high grades. He also said that I need to be presentable all the time because he promised me that maybe in the future he will introduce me to their world.

So here I am, doing my best to be, well... Perfect.

I learn to play the violin, ballet, martial arts, piano everything. I am also popular at school because of my achievements, they call me... The flower on a high peak; something out of no one's reach. Some things are beautiful to look at, but there is no way you can get them.

For me it's fine, I really don't care about what they say as long as it will not ruin my reputation because all I want is to be acknowledged by my family... To be part of them so I will do whatever it takes.

I went to my mother's urn that was placed on a beautiful altar.

"Mom, It's my first day of school I hope you'll be proud of me," I said as I kiss my palm and touch her urn. After a couple of seconds of silence, I bow at her and put on my shoes.

I went to school by train, there is no way they will know that I can drive a motorbike, it will ruin my reputation at school.

Everyone is whispering while I'm walking.

"y/n is really pretty! I want to be her."

"She's top 1 and the most popular girl at school. She's easy to approach! Everyone will fall for her."

"One time, I don't have lunch, she gave me her lunchbox! She's so nice.

I badly want to shake my head. This is not me! They thought that I'm this perfect sweet little girl but inside I'm a mess. I sigh. I just continue to walk to my class. everybody went quiet as I enter the room. They just look at me as I sit at a vacant desk.

Mitsuya

"Lucky! y/n is in our class this year!." My friend said as I continue to sketch some designs on my sketchbook

"What?" I said I didn't hear him clearly. I erase the wrong line that I made.

"y/n" My peripheral vision caught him pointing. I look up and shift my head to where he was pointing.

"She's okay," I replied.

"Dude? You need to get your eyes checked! Look at her! A literal goddess." He said but I ignored him, I just observe that girl, she is surrounded by a lot of our classmates, She's talking and smiling at them but her eyes look sad. I shake it off and went back to sketching.

After class, a teacher called me to discuss something.

"Mitsuya, you have been selected to compete against ten different schools in dressmaking. The winner in this said competition will win 50,000 yen and a full scholarship to your university of choice, this is a great opportunity for you... I know your situation so I really grab this one for you."

"Thank you, Ma'am Suzuki!" That's the only words I managed to say, I was so shocked at the news that I can't process them all, I really need the money to help my mother with my sister's school fees. I also need the scholarship for me to pursue the fashion design that I dreamed of.

"I suggest you get the perfect muse so she can highlight how beautiful your designs are. Luckily Ms. l/n is in our class you can ask her."

"l/n?" I repeated.

"Yes, the top 1 and the most popular student here."

I remembered what Toby told me earlier, I gently nods my head. "I will try to ask her tomorrow Ma'am."

"Good! I have faith in you Mitsuya. Bring pride to this school and also win for your future." The teacher gives me a gentle smile.

y/n

"Shit, Shit, Shit!" I said as I hurriedly bind my chest. I got caught up in the club meeting that I forgot that I am the second division captain's errand girl err- boy!

I removed my make up and put on some loose shirt and some pants, I then put on some sneakers and drive my way to the place where we were supposed to meet.

"You're late Akio!" Mitsuya said as I run towards him.

"I'm sorry, sir," I said as I stop in front of him.

"Being in a gang needs discipline! Give me 100 push-ups as punishment," he said and I oblige. 100 push-ups are easy for me, I trained for this.

After this he really treats me as an errand boy! he made me buy this... make that... everything. He also made me carry things for him. This is not what I signed up for! I signed up for fighting not buying ice cream and meat.

after all that errand we went to a small apartment. "Thank you," Mitsuya said as he get the groceries from my hand. I look around, it's a small apartment that I think only fits two to three people.

"Is this your house?" I asked.

"Yes, You can eat dinner with us if you want."

"Onii-chan!" A girl suddenly opens the door. "It's you! I heard your voice." She added. Mitsuya kneels to match her level.

"What did I tell you, Luna?"

the girl bows her head. "Don't easily open the door, wait for onii-chan to come inside." She said in a sad tone. Mitsuya messes with her hair.

"Next time don't open the door."

The girl nods. suddenly there's another girl that came running.

"Onii-chan!" She cried. "Hungry Mana hungry!"

"Okay okay," Mitsuya chuckled. "I bought meat for us today and some ice cream." The girls jump from delight

but I only bought one-fourth of the meat, is that enough for them?

Mitsuya looked at me "Sorry for the commotion, this is Luna and Mana my sisters, Luna, Mana say hello to Akio-kun my friend."

"Hello Onii-chan's friend." They said in chorus. I just smile at them.

"Hi, nice to meet you." I said leaning forward.

"You look like a girl." Mana said, I just scratch the back of my head.

"I get that a lot." I chuckled.

"Come inside, eat with us." Mitsuya said with a smile, I look at him and stand straight.

"Oh, it's fine, my parents are probably looking for me, I have to go,"

"Oh... Okay! Same time tomorrow." he said and I just nod.

After I went home, I prepare my meal and eat at the dining table alone. It feels so empty without mom. I try my best not to cry, I don't want to feel sad today. I want to be strong! I need them to acknowledge me and accept me.

lay on my bed after I take a bath, I look at the ceiling. He really gave me a hard time today but He's nice, I think? Inviting me for dinner even if there's a little food makes him look like a good guy.

I shake my head. But still, he gave me a hard time! But I will not give up!

The next day...

Mitsuya approaches me while I was talking to our classmate, I forgot that he's one of my classmates!

"y/n-chan can I talk to you for a sec?" He asked. hesitant, I agree because everyone is looking at us. I heard whispers as we walk outside of class.

"Mitsuya-kun is asking y/n out?"

"But she's The flower on a high peak he will get rejected."

"But he's handsome! It's a waste if she didn't date him."

We stop when there are fewer students around.

"What do you want Mitsuya-kun?" I suddenly froze and my heart beats fast. Oh my god! did he recognize me? They don't have to know that I'm a girl. What will I do?

deny everything? act dumb? Act weak? Shoot! I can't think straight!

"I won't take long of your time so I'll go straight to the point..." He said in a serious tone.

I unconsciously shut my eyes tightly. This is it, I'm busted.

"y/n-chan, I want you to be my muse." He said. I open my eyes so quick and he's staring at me dead serious. I then stop panicking.

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