CHAPTER 2: LIKE FATHER LIKE DAUGHTER

Despite saying stuff like he won't miss her, Suguru deeply cared for Sana..... Like in elementary school Sana would often forget her bag at school or playgrounds, Suguru used to bring it for her. It was clear how much her dad spoiled her. They would play together on weekends with other kids as well. She was good in sports (her dad's genes you know!).

She was taller and faster than the kid's her age. Being involved in physical activities from Dawn to Dusk was her routine. This might would have been the reason for her being skinny. 

She would even help her parents in cooking on Sundays. It was their precious family time. On other days most of the time you can find her at Suguru's home. 

 She grew to be Suguru's close friend over time. They shared every single thing about each other. She even knew about Suguru having some awesome powers. Well she quite didn't understood but she would believe anything he told her. It was one of their little secret.

*** * *** * * ** TIME SKIP ******* SUGURU AND SANA HAD ENTERED INTO MIDDLE SCHOOL NOW ******** ****

Suguru turned out to be an enchanting young man, on whom almost every girl in middle school had a crush on. Some of them would befriend Sana just to talk to him. Sana was no less, she wasn't as gorgeous as Suguru but her cheerful aura attracted people towards her. Many children at school even thought that Sana and Suguru were dating as they were such close friends. And Suguru would sometimes threaten some boys who would try to approach her. He was only concerned about her, as she was very naive and could choose a wrong person. Nobody in the whole school dared to approach her because of him. And no one would dare to approach him either. Though he would find anonymous love letters in his locker sometimes. Unlike Suguru Sana wasn't so bright in studies. It was not that she was dumb, she never cared to put efforts in studies. Suguru used to teach her in exams. There wasn't a single sport tournament she would miss in school. Time to time she would get a scolding from Suguru whether it was about studies or getting injured during playing. 

She loved being with him. And even teased him that she's gonna marry him when they grow up. He would even lecture her for saying such stupid stuff. She could be found lazing around on Suguru's bed even more than before. She would make it difficult for him to do his work. His mom liked her a lot. Suguru and Sana would help Suguru's mother in the household work. And if we talk about Sana's house. Her dad would almost do all the work as he barely goes for business meetings and her mom would take care of her bakery. They were a lovely couple who would help each other out.

** **** It wasn't a surprise for Sana to have haters as she was a natural and there was barely anyone who would keep up with her speed and stamina, despite all their hard work. It wasn't that Sana didn't practice. She would put every last drop of strength she had to win. She wanted to play for the country one day. 

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Sana and Suguru went to school each day as usual. The classes were going on. The P.T. teacher arrived to collect the names of the children who expressed interest in the 400-meter race. Sana uttered her name without even a moment's hesitation. However, her homeroom instructor cut her off and said that she couldn't give her name because of her severe academic deficiencies. For support, she turned to glance at Suguru. He initially avoided looking at her before going to the staff room after the lesson to persuade the teacher to permit her to participate. It was clear that he had to be in charge of her academics. 

She got to give her name. She couldn't articulate the joy she was experiencing after that.

 As they were going back home together. she jumped onto Suguru for a piggy ride. It had became very normal for him , he knew whenever she was happy she would jump on you out of excitement. She exhibits the same happy dog behavior, wagging her tail. 

He dropped her first before going back home. She was so happy that she jumped onto her father as well, and gave him all the details. It was important for her because winning this tournament would mean she could become the president of the track and field club and then she don't have to worry a lot about attending classes and studying. 

Her father is same as her. He was so happy to listen this that he decided to throw a party tonight. Sana rushed and called Suguru. He picked up the phone. She invited him for the dinner party. He was happy for her but also told her to hold her horses. Her mom and dad prepared the food she also helped them but her dad told her to enjoy her precious moment and leave the boring work to them. By the time Suguru was also there. They were sitting in her room. 

Her mom called them down for dinner. 

She took Suguru's hand and dragged him with her to the dinner table. Her dad gave him a death stare while they were having dinner. When Suguru saw her father, he choked, and Sana hurriedly brought him water to drink while rapping on his back. 

Her mother was happy to see them together but her father had always had an issue with Suguru. 

Whatever the case, the evening went smoothly, and Sana said Suguru farewell.