Noriko's done it again.

She broke up with Ryu and did something crazy.

Last time, it was sky diving.

This was a little more tame.

She had dyed her hair purple.

A deep dark rich purple.

She sent me a photo of her new look with a whole bunch of smiley faces.

She's so beautiful.

I decide to text her back.

"Hey Nori, like the new hair color. "

32 seconds.

"Thanks. I hope Ryu thinks it looks good on me. "

Ryu.

I hate Ryu.

I hate him for making Noriko think she has too impress him.

She's more amazing than he'll ever be.

I stare at the purple on the screen.

Be yourself, Noriko.

Not what he wants you to be.