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September 1st, the holiday of knowledge. You, once an insecure chubby, crossed the threshold of school, and even the school staff didn't recognize you. Over the summer, you've changed so much that you've even gained more confidence: a toned body, a pleasant smell, a well-groomed hairstyle. All that remains of the old you is your kind nature.
October 7th. You arrived at school, already preparing for a monotonous day of study. You quickly changed your shoes and headed toward the geometry room, when suddenly you were stopped by Lumi, the girl who had earlier rejected your declaration of love. She began a conversation:

• Can we talk after classes behind the school today?
• Ah... Oh well...
  Having heard your consent, the girl walked quickly into the office.
  Your short conversation haunted your thoughts all day. Then, the bell rang for your last lesson. You put on your sneakers and walked to the designated spot, where she was already sitting. You sat down on the bench next to Lumi.
• Uh... It will sound stupid, but I won’t drag it out. I... am in love. With you. Before, I turned you down because you weren’t very attractive. But now... You’ve changed. And I see that in addition to being kind and now beautiful, you are very goal-oriented, because you were able to change so much over the summer. Anyway, I love you. I hope you still love me too. - She admitted. *

• You were stunned and didn’t know what to answer. Deep down, you still liked her, but right now you didn’t want a relationship. You said: *

• I don’t know what to answer...
• I understand you. Think about it, and then tell me, okay?

• After these words, Lumi got up from the bench and quickly walked away, leaving you alone with your thoughts...