This day, wasn't one of my normal days. This day was a special day to me. I was going to inform my parents that I'm leaving. How did it get to this you ask? Well, I should probably introduce myself first. My name is Ayaka Suguro, and I am 15 years old. I live with my mother, father and two brothers - however, I ended up being the only child that stayed home. About a year ago, our village got attacked by satan himself. Yes I know you're probably thinking "Ohhh but satan doesn't exist!" but trust me, I know what I saw. There were blue flames everywhere, clasping the ground and the houses all around. Not only that, it also entered people's bodies. Strangly, it was males only- and I'm not sure why exactly but I'll never forget that day. Sadly, my oldest brother was one of the victims - the scene was unbelievable, like it came out of a horror movie. Blue flames covering his entire body, coming out of his nose and ears, and even eyes. My second brother, Ryuji Suguro was traumatized by what happened; I was too of course, but Ryuji felt it more for some reason. He wouldn't come out of his room for days, maybe weeks. A couple of months after the incident, Ryuji decided on something - he decided to leave and go to cram school. "I'm going to kill satan and anyone who is related to him!" That was the only thing I heard from him before he left. He left, without saying goodbye to me, his own sister! I didn't understand; I didn't understand at all. So I decided to follow my brother. I wasn't just going to stay at home like some kind of scared little girl. I was going to cram school aswell! I just knew I couldn't stand around doing nothing, and watching the rest of my family get killed! So now I am here, sitting infront of my confused parents already wearing my school uniform. I knew the school was far away, so far that I had to move schools. Of course I didn't tell any of this to my parents as they would probably not let me go, too bad they don't know I am an independent woman now. Of course, I had everything sorted, a train ticket, a placement at a normal school and a placement at the cram school. I knew it was going to be hard, but I had to try.
Both of my parents had a very confused looks on their faces, not really sure why I brought them to the living room so urgently. I said it was something serious, so they came in rushing in. I looked at them both with a very serious expression which was rare for me. I tried to sort out my swimming thoughts, slowly opening my mouth choosing my words carefully.
"Mum, dad. I have, something important to say. You might not like it, but I won't take no for an answer."
They both looked at each other, having a worried look on their faces. Then they faced me, giving a light nod.
"Well go ahead Aya, we'll listen." My mum said lightly touching my hand, rubbing it gently trying to comfort me.
I took another deep breath in, starting to talk. " I'm going to cram school, just like nii-san did. I'm going to live there, and find nii-san!"
"What? Hun you can't go! Absolutely not! Do you know how dangerous that is?!" My dad shook his head repeatedly as he spoke.
I let out a sigh, standing up as I feel my legs hurt from sitting down for a while. I grabbed my packed bag and looked over to the clock which showed 2 pm. I slowly made my way to the exit, of course my parents followed me quickly.
"Like I said, I'm here to INFORM you, not to ask for your permission. I knew you wouldn't let me go so I got everything sorted beforehand."
In shock, my parents stood there frozen in place, just like they were super glued to the ground. I simply gave them a big smile, grabbing the knob of the door twisting it. I faced my parents once more, before opening the door.
"Don't worry, I'll be back soon. But with nii-san." I finished my final sentence, and headed out without looking back. I heard the door behind me shut, but I kept looking forward. I felt a sharp pain in my chest, and I guess it was sadness? Yeah, it was that. I definetly knew it wasn't going to be easy, but nii-san is important too!
It's gonna be okay, you're a strong, independent woman now!
These words repeated in my mind like a video, as I finally arrived at the train station just in time for my train.
Okay! you got this! Perfectly under control..
I took deep breaths in and out, trying not to panic. I was completely alone, by myself; but not for long. I slowly made my way to the train, grapping the bag in my hand tightly.
I guess, this is where my adventure starts...
