【Jimi-Kare】

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Right after school, I got home earlier than I had expected. As a result, I had some free time to go for an evening's jog in the nearby park. 

I am really a sporty type of girl, and paired with a strong personality, there are some who call me a tomboy, but that does not matter for me. I just love jogs; getting outdoors and having the autumn breeze caress your flowing hair... 

Oh, my. 

I must have got carried away by fantasising about my evening dream.

As quickly as I can, I take a worthwhile shower and change into my sports attire. 

I am now ready to tackle outdoor's challenges. 

After locking the front door, I start my jog. Immediately, fresh, refreshing air blows upon me. It really tickles!

It is such a serene time for me to reflect on today's happenings. 

The first thing that comes to my mind is Nao. He really hasn't changed much since he was young, has he? Well, he is making progress down the right path thanks to this beauty contest. 

Sawane's words echo in my mind, just as she had said them the other day, 

Trust me, you won't regret it!

Now that I think of it, I should be glad that Nao and I were the ones elected. 

Hah. It's been a really long time to talk with him like that...

If we were not elected, our relationship as friends would have been a complete standstill. 

He can talk with me casually when we are alone... If I had realised this before, I could have spoken to him much ealier. I wasted nearly three quarters of a year of a chance to converse with him just like this.

But, at least he promised me to join the beauty contest training everyday!

I had reached a green traffic light. If I was quicker, I could have avoided all these cars...

Oh well, the park is just two more blocks from this section, so I can have a little break. After all, my main point for coming out is just for the jogging, not the destination. 

From a vending machine, I bought a can of hot chocolate in response to the slightly chilly winds at the time. Then, I found an unoccupied bench along the sidewalk and sat on it, taking the chance to get on my phone.

Phones were very stylish these days. My first ever phone had been a flip phone, though that was just an interactive model bought from a famous toy store. I'm presently using a flexible touch-screen smartphone which had been recently introduced in this era of advancing technology.

Though the phone offers countless of options for me to look at, I choose to open the in-built messaging app. 

Why? 

Well, I just wanted to reread my earlier discussion with Nao in the chat. Getting his phone number was really a big help.

While looking at the cute speech bubbles, I wish, 

"I hope we can get along again, little by little!"

Deep inside, I wonder if we can be like how we used to be... Like old times.

I scroll through the messages. Our online conversation was about the beauty contest, and some plans for tomorrow.

The beauty contest...

Hmm. I am not really a Miss type... since I am a 'tomboy who lacks elegance.' Anyway, as long as Nao's doing his best, I have to be my best too!

"We are going to win! I'll make it!"

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