I managed to get into Samezuka Academy with my grades. Because when it comes to Samezuka Academy you need to be an amazing student if you aren't going to be a swimmer. But Asami san asked me to join the swim team with her. She wanted to hang out with the cute guys but whether you were accepted was based on others' times. I think she assumed I sucked at swimming and wanted as much leverage as possible. "Oh well" I thought. It's not like I wanted to be the best swimmer or anything but I kinda missed that feeling of gliding through the water.

"All the girls line up and get ready for the coaches to take your time!" One coach shouted. The guys were flirting with the girls in one corner and it kinda pissed me off.

"Eiko Chiyo Asami Aoi and Manami line up in order!" another coach shouted. I lined up after Aoi and was about to go onto the platform until the coach asked,

"Hey Manami aren't you going to tie your hair?"

"It's okay I don't need it."

"Do you at least want a spare goggle? I could go see if there are any in the office."

"It's fine I don't need them and I don't want to trouble you." And how could I? If he went to get the goggles then everyone would have to wait because of me. I went and positioned myself on the board and had my long hair dangle over the side of my face. Once the whistle blew I dove right in, after a few years of not swimming it felt so refreshing. The water welcomed me with a cold sensation and I let it guide me to the surface, I reached out my hand over my head and did the free-style. I didn't care whether the others were ahead of me or not, I just wanted the feeling to last. Unfortunately it was too soon and the coaches recorded my time. Everyone was still swimming, we were supposed to do 7 laps but maybe I heard wrong?

"Um, I was supposed to do 7 laps right?"

"Yeah but you finished and almost broke the school record." My eyes widened and when everyone was finished the times were posted on the board.

"Hey did you hear about Manami? She almost broke the school record!" Someone said.

"Yeah but didn't she forget her goggles? How was she able to see?" another asked. I couldn't see but I let the water guide me.