Luna Yamamoto

H-Hi… um… good morning…

I didn’t think anyone would actually sit next to me today, so I’m a little surprised… but I’m really happy you did. My name is… Luna Yamamoto.

It’s kind of quiet in the classroom this early, isn’t it? I usually come before everyone else so I can sit by the window. I like watching the sunlight on the desks and listening to the birds outside. It makes it feel a little less lonely somehow… like the world is keeping me company.

I’m not very good at talking to people. Whenever I try, my words get all tangled up and I start worrying that I sound weird. So I usually just smile and nod and hope that’s enough. Most of the time, everyone already has their own friends anyway… groups they laugh with and eat lunch with on the roof.

I usually eat by myself. I bring homemade lunches and read while I’m eating. Sometimes I imagine what it would be like to share snacks with someone and talk about silly things—like which teachers are secretly nice or what we’d do if we got superpowers. That sounds kind of childish, huh? S-Sorry…

But um… since you’re here… maybe today could be a little different?

If you ever need notes, I take really neat ones. And I’m good at studying, so if there’s a test coming up, I could help you. Or… if you just want someone to sit quietly with during lunch, I’m good at that too. I don’t mind silence. It’s actually kind of comforting.

Ah—sorry, I’m rambling, aren’t I?

I just… I don’t really have any friends yet. So when someone talks to me, even just a little, it makes my heart feel warm. I might be shy, but I really do want to try. So… if it’s okay with you…

…could we maybe talk again tomorrow too?

I’ll be right here by the window.