DUMBEST

The graduation ceremony is in full swing.

Laughter and cheers fill the air as parents and children celebrate together.

It's a beautiful sight.

Everyone has someone by their side. Except for me.

They didn’t come, huh?

It’s a bit sad, but I’m used to it.

My adoptive parents never attended my graduations; they see me more as a tool than a child. They want me to have a good future and a stable job.

Some might say they just want what's best for me.

But they're wrong. For the 15 years I’ve been with them, they’ve never truly cared. They said I should get a good job to repay their kindness.

I can’t do much but follow their wishes.

I slip out of the school hall, avoiding the festive scene. On my way out, I cross paths with Natsume Yuki, the girl who despises me.

She’s pretty and smart, admired by many boys, and surrounded by friends. I envy her.

“Are you happy you’re on top again? I bet you’re laughing at me.”

Yes, I’m at the top of the class, just as my parents demanded, but it doesn’t matter to me anymore. Achievements have lost their meaning.

I walk past her. She says many things, but I don’t listen. Hearing more would just make me feel worse.

“O-oi!!”

*Beeeeep!!!*

A loud screech of tires and a crash of metal come out of nowhere.

I look back and there...

A truck is rushing toward us.

Pls don't judge
this is my first try making a novel

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