Ekoro's POV

In this world, your state in society is based on the brightness your eye shines. The brighter the glow, the better your future is promised to be. But, I don't think my future will be all that bright. My entire eye is black with a dim glow. Everyone else at school has eyes as bright as the sun. They say a good future is hard work, but no matter how much I study, my eyes won't glow. They remain a dark void, but I see just fine. In fact, I see just as well as anyone with blinding, beautiful eyes. I'm only an outcast, The single one who stands out. I hate the present, and I'm probably going to hate the future even more. I snap out of my thoughts, still holding a pen in my hand with an open workbook. Right. I spaced out for.. 3 hours?! I checked the clock, now frantically writing down answers in the darkness of my bedroom. I didn't have time to turn on my book light. It was 3:00 and school started at 7:00. I had 5 hours to complete a whole workbook. I'm usually late for school, and I'll most likely be tomorrow. Especially because of one girl. Kitsune Kayou. She always picks on me, no matter what I say or do. It's always justified, too. She's always the victim, and I'm the one who gets detention for it! It's stupid, especially—

Ah, I got carried away, didn't I? Anyways, She is of course the one with the most brightest, beautiful eyes anyone had laid theirs on. Her eyes are nearly blinding, purple as a blacklight. Her hair is skin-colored, and she always has the most beautiful makeup. But, her heart is ugly. Every time I try to talk to anyone, she spreads a rumor that I have a crush on them or something other. I look down at my finished workbook, the time is now 7:00 AM. Just about the time I wake up. I sigh, knowing that I'll probably be late once again. I go downstairs, where my mom is already calling me. "Eko! Come downstairs!"

Hesitantly I stood up, I was comfortable in my position. "I'm coming!" I yell, still half-asleep even though I was wide awake doing my work. I guess it was the adrenaline from stress. I walk downstairs, Meeting with my mom's bright smile and eyes.

"Good morning!" She says, I'm surprised she's not tired. Well, it makes sense. She probably slept all night.

"Mornin'." I reply, You can tell I'm tired by the sound of my voice. I walk toward the table with my breakfast, sitting down facing the living room to the left and using my fist to prop up my head. I look down at my plate of pancakes and bacon– isn't this much? My mom checks the time, worry fills her face. "Eko, we're late again." I drop my fist on the table in disappointment and sigh. "Alright, I'll be making my way out of the door. I stand up, leaving my chair and breakfast untouched as I grab my bag and wave to my mom as I walk out the door. I glance at how the Sakura trees line up with the brick wall behind as petals fall slowly. I cup my hands in front of me, catching petals as they fall into my hands and onto my head. I walk forward along the path, seeing all of my neighbors' houses as I watch them pass by. I face forward, seeing I'm not far from school. I speed up until I hear a familiar voice, Kitsune Kayou. "Hey, dim-eyed brat!" She leans forward as I turn around, placing her hand on her hip and letting her other arm hang from her side. "Oh, shut up fox girl. You're not any better." I scoff, putting my guard up. "Fat chance you'll get with Kage?" She stood up straight, still not losing the rest of her signature stance. I couldn't believe her. Calling me a brat and now mentioning my crush? I hear a high-pitched laugh, knowing whom it must be. "Kitsune– How's the date plan going? Y'know.. With Kage?" Kanako. Her little partner in crime. What's a mean girl without a friend group? I clench my fists and jaw as I hang my head. I hadn't been this angry at Kitsune in a while. She's notorious for doing things like this, She's played so many people and Kanako's the same exact way.