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the disappointment offeeling unwelcome in a place meant to celebrate love and
connection.

As the party unfolds, Mizu excitedly presents her carefully crafted gifts to Kyle-
a simple cake and a fabric cloth adorned with her artistic touch. However, as
she unveils her heartfelt offerings, Kyle's parents respond with cutting remarks
that send a wave of humiliation through her.

Her cake, a creation made with love, is dismissed as basic. "Even our servants
eat better than that , we don't feed that to our dog." they sneer. The words sting,
echoing a cruel judgment that leaves Mizu feeling small and insignificant.
The fabric cloth, meant to be a symbol of her creativity and care, faces similar
scorn.

Kyle's parents mock its quality, deeming it cheap and unworthy of their
son. They question whether Kyle would ever wear sucha garment, adding insult
to injury.
As their words ring in her ears, Mizu finds herself standing alone ina room
filled with people.

The celebration, meant to be ajoyous occasion, becomes a
stage for humiliation and exclusion. Mizu's efforts to contribute to Kyle's
happiness are met with disdain, leaving her wounded and questioning whether
she truly belongs in Kyle's world.
Mizu grapples with the harsh reality that love and sincerity are often
overshadowed by societal expectations andjudgment. The shadows of rejection
loom large as the party, meant to be a day ofjoy, turns intoa painful reminder
of the differences that threaten to drive a wedge between Mizu and the world
Kyle belongs to.

But for Kyle's happiness she becomes silent.
This conversation reached Kyle's ear.
With determination in his eyes, Kyle held Mizu's hand and led her towards his
parents. Inaroom filled with anticipation, he declared, "Mom, Dad, this is

Mizu, the girl I love. I won't compromise on my feelings, and if you can't accept
that thon T'm uilina to logno this h0uco Mu louo for hor
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