So chapters 10-12 will be a bit dark and dramatic, especially chapter 12, so I will make sure to put up a warning for that chapter in particular. The future chapters, on the other hand, are most likely going to be pretty lighthearted.

"I value freedom over my life." - Nina

I hope you enjoy reading this story as much as I enjoyed writing it.

Peace out~~!

Disclaimer: I do not own Diamond no Ace.


"I'm going to take this call, so go on ahead, Ai-chan." I glanced at the phone screen, recognizing the name with sudden dread. I only hoped it would be a call about good news. Ai-chan nodded as she walked on ahead. I tapped on the screen, accepting the call. "Hello...?"

"You finally picked up the phone, you insolent girl!" The rough irritating voice answered. It was a voice that was not the caller. That man used the caller's phone to contact me. I stood very still - paralyzed by apprehension. "Ignoring my calls now, eh? Trying to be smart about it?! Well now you can't ignore me! Get back here immediately, you stupid girl! I will not accept your decision to become one of those stupid sports trainers! I did not send you to school for you to betray me like this! You are to come back here and let yourself be groomed into becoming the perfect heiress for my company!"

"They..." I seethed through my teeth. "They are not stupid. And I will never go back and become the stupid girl that you expect me to be! So.. Leave. Me. Alone." I ended the call, taking out the battery of the phone and placing it in my pocket. I took a few deep breaths and rubbed my eyes before walking back to the field and joining Ai-chan.