Tomodachi?
Haha... I guess I have a bit of Sawako in me... ^_^ It's kinda sad that I was able to relate to her as I marathoned 17 episodes of Kimi ni Todoke in 2 nights.
Throughout elementary school, middle school, and even high school, I have very rarely stuck to a single crowd of friends. I can't even call anyone my long-time buddy from way-back-when, because I have lost contact with most of my old friends (or have simply been forgotten by them). A lot of the problem isn't from the other people, but rather from myself. I don't have the confidence in myself to believe that I am a worthy friend. I always felt... dispensable. I'm afraid to consider any person a close friend to me because I fear that they do not feel the same way about me.
That is, until I was picked up off the hallways of AHS by an eccentric group called the Obento. I have to admit, I felt like such an intruder at first because I hardly knew anyone in the group, and yet everyone already seemed so close to each other!
WHEN I FIRST "JOINED" THE OBENTO...
Annie: Sketching/ anime buddy. Shared a summer of Bio with her... sketching, evading room E4 mice, and NOT learning bio. She literally walked into the classroom the first day and said, "hey! You're Michelle Tang's friend!" and sits right next to me. I'm so glad that happened <3.
Jessica: Also had a few classes with her, but she was more of a friend of a friend at the time.
Ruby: I had a few classes with her in the past and I've worked on projects with her before, but it wasn't until we started hanging out @ excel did I really get to know her.
Victor: The dude at excel who hangs around with Ruby. I really have to thank him for making me feel so at home with the Obento :). Thanks man. :D
Angela: Girl from freshman PE who was obsessed with Shadowfax. Always wore a ponytail in freshman year, but switched to short hair in senior year.
Steven: (somewhat unapproachable) guy from Tucker's class and SMW secretary responsible for marking all the Orchesis girls absent at almost every meeting/event.
Shirley, Jay, Alan and Nina: They were friends of friends, but I didn't really know them yet.
And even though I was clearly a "new addition" to the group, I felt so comfortable with everyone. I was invited to all the events (one of the most memorable being the chaotic caroling night) and I always looked forward to lunchtime because I got to see everyone (shhh but I, Prez of Red Cross Club at the time, frequently ditched lunch meetings because I preferred being at the obento table during lunch than in a biology classroom).
I don't even know why I doubt this friendship at all. I love all of you, and I really should not doubt that you all care about me. Thank you Jessica for reminding me to have faith in my friends. THANK YOU!
Throughout elementary school, middle school, and even high school, I have very rarely stuck to a single crowd of friends. I can't even call anyone my long-time buddy from way-back-when, because I have lost contact with most of my old friends (or have simply been forgotten by them). A lot of the problem isn't from the other people, but rather from myself. I don't have the confidence in myself to believe that I am a worthy friend. I always felt... dispensable. I'm afraid to consider any person a close friend to me because I fear that they do not feel the same way about me.
That is, until I was picked up off the hallways of AHS by an eccentric group called the Obento. I have to admit, I felt like such an intruder at first because I hardly knew anyone in the group, and yet everyone already seemed so close to each other!
WHEN I FIRST "JOINED" THE OBENTO...
Annie: Sketching/ anime buddy. Shared a summer of Bio with her... sketching, evading room E4 mice, and NOT learning bio. She literally walked into the classroom the first day and said, "hey! You're Michelle Tang's friend!" and sits right next to me. I'm so glad that happened <3.
Jessica: Also had a few classes with her, but she was more of a friend of a friend at the time.
Ruby: I had a few classes with her in the past and I've worked on projects with her before, but it wasn't until we started hanging out @ excel did I really get to know her.
Victor: The dude at excel who hangs around with Ruby. I really have to thank him for making me feel so at home with the Obento :). Thanks man. :D
Angela: Girl from freshman PE who was obsessed with Shadowfax. Always wore a ponytail in freshman year, but switched to short hair in senior year.
Steven: (somewhat unapproachable) guy from Tucker's class and SMW secretary responsible for marking all the Orchesis girls absent at almost every meeting/event.
Shirley, Jay, Alan and Nina: They were friends of friends, but I didn't really know them yet.
And even though I was clearly a "new addition" to the group, I felt so comfortable with everyone. I was invited to all the events (one of the most memorable being the chaotic caroling night) and I always looked forward to lunchtime because I got to see everyone (shhh but I, Prez of Red Cross Club at the time, frequently ditched lunch meetings because I preferred being at the obento table during lunch than in a biology classroom).
I don't even know why I doubt this friendship at all. I love all of you, and I really should not doubt that you all care about me. Thank you Jessica for reminding me to have faith in my friends. THANK YOU!