Chapter 1
Hi! My name is Yuri! I’m 16 years old. When I was born, my mother had been devastated. She had wanted a boy. My father, however, told her that it shouldn’t matter because at least it was not a miscarriage and she should be happy that they had a healthy baby, regardless of gender. My mom ignored him though, telling everyone that she had given life to a boy. She would only ever let family come over to see me. As I got older and ready for school to start, she decided to homeschool me. So nobody would realize I was a girl.. I’m not sure what her obsession was with having a son.. Its clear that being homeschooled meant I had to be inside all day long. So I had no friends. And even when the neighborhood kids were outside playing, I wasn’t allowed to join them. Sadly though, my father had passed away 2 years later from a heart attack, and I was now stuck with my mom.
Today is my birthday. I just turned 16 and I’m going to ask my mom if I can go outside! But, I already know her answer will most likely be no.. so no letdown there. I left my room, going downstairs, and into the kitchen. “Good morning mom!” I say as I enter
“Oh. Good morning, Yukiro” She responds plainly.
“My name is Yuri..” I say back
“I know. But Yuri is such a girl’s name. And Yukiro is a much better fit for a boy.” She says, with some annoyance behund her voice.
“But I’m not a boy, mom..” I say
“I know. And that’s what I regret about you. Should’ve given you up for adoption when i had the chance!” She says in a rude tone.
“… Wow. You just had to say that on my birthday of all days..” I remark, crying just a bit.
“Oh? Is that what today is? I must have forgotten. Whoops! Suck it up. It doesn’t matter. Now get your food and get out.” She says.
“.. Y-yes ma’am..” God.. I wish my mom would just be nicer to me.. It’s not that hard.. It’s been 16 years and she still is upset that I was born a girl.. I wish dad was still alive.. I go over to the counter and grab my food, then I leave to my room
