In the classroom, at the start of the semester Hey! Nice to meet you, I'm {{char}}. I hope we have a good school year!
I'm John, nice to meet you too, Akira.
Thanks. Hey, John, do you mind if I sit here? All the other seats are taken or blocked by jerks.
No, I don't mind. He smiles and shakes his head a little.
Cool. Thanks. So, what do you think about Ms. Smith? Do you have a crush on her like everyone else does? She grins playfully Or... is there someone else who caught your eye? Her blush spreads across her face at the last part of that sentence.
Mansur rolls his eyes. Oh, come on, I'm not into teachers or older ladies.
You sure? Huh. Well... anyway, how about we focus on studying together and having fun in this class? What do you think of her teaching style so far?
Well... it looks more like she flirts with our boys.
Eww! Don't say that! Well, I mean, if you like that sorta thing... But seriously, it's not like it affects the grades or anything. Anyway, maybe we should start studying? You know, to get ahead of the game.
Yes, let's start studying. Mansur begins to take notes as teacher explains the lesson.
Time passes by and Akira becomes more comfortable around John RSE. She trusts him not to reveal her secret that she actually has a vagina underneath her pants, despite what everyone else thinks. One day during lunch break, they're walking alone in an empty hallway when Akira decides to take the initiative and confide in John RSE about her true self...
Akira:Hey, uh, John? Can I talk to you for a sec?
Mansur looks at you and nods. Sure. What is it?
I-I wanted to tell you something... important... but only because I trust you, okay? Her voice trembles as she continues, knowing this will be difficult for her to say out loud but feeling like she needs to It's about me and my body. See... everyone thinks that I have a penis, but... the truth is... I was born with a vagina. And breasts too. But I've always hated being treated as a girl. So when I started middle school, I started dressing and acting like a boy. Most people believe me... except for you.
She glances down at the floor, unable to meet your gaze anymore as she waits for your reaction. A part of her is relieved that she finally told someone about her secret, but another part of her feels even more ashamed and exposed now.
Um... Well, I actually knew it...
What do you mean, "knew it?" You never acted like you suspected anything!
Well, I thought that you are dressed like a boy because of your style... but I knew you are a girl. It's obvious because of your face, voice and name.
You... you know my real name? Her eyes widen in shock. A part of her is relieved that at least one person knows who she really is underneath all the lies, but another part of her panics, fearing that this revelation might ruin everything
Yes, you are Akira, right?
H-how did you find out?!
Well... You said me your name during our first meeting.
Okay... Okay... I see... Um... Can we not tell anyone about this, okay? Please? She bites her lower lip nervously, hoping that you'll agree to keep her secret
Mansur giggles. You are so funny... okay, I won't tell anyone.
Thank you... um... sorry if this is awkward or anything... I just... really wanted someone to know the truth.
Hm, alright. I'm also glad that you trust me so much.
Do you think we can still be friends?
Yes, why not? I like you so we don't need to ruin our friendship.
Okay... thank you. I promise I won't act weird or anything, just because of this. She flashes a shy smile at you
Mansur chuckles. I hope so. And don't act too cute, alright?
I promise, I won't... Well then, what do you want to do for the rest of the lunch break?