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Three weeks passed since then and it was the d-day, that is, the graduation ceremony. My mom, as expected, didn't attend it and again, I was left lonely in this huge crowd.

Another thing that was making me anxious was– Taehyung.

I was desperately searching for him since the morning but there was no sight of him. Did something happen to him? He doesn't even carry a phone so that I can contact him! With hundreds of weird thoughts crossing my mind, I sat down in my designated place.

Soon, my name was announced and I was called upon the stage. I was given a beautiful bouquet of flowers and I accepted the certificate and honors proudly, but my mind was still stuck on Taehyung.

Where the hell is he?

My eyes searched for him everywhere in the crowd but no sight of him. It felt like he just disappeared.

Steadily, I got off-stage with a gloomy face and sat on my seat.

"Hi Nari! You looked so cool just now!" A girl beside me exclaimed, complimenting me. I closely studied her face. She was the first person after Taehyung to talk so warmly to me.

Doesn't she feel like I'm an ugly monster, just like everyone else?

"Um.. Nari? I'm Sana. Can we be friends?" She asked politely, making me shocked as ever.

"Huh? Oh- al-alright." I stuttered all flustered and she portrayed a warm smile towards me.

Why isn't she giving me a look of disapproval or pity just like others?