Konichiwa! My name is Mitsuha Miyamizu. I'm moving into a new neighborhood. I'm not excited at all. My mom is forcing me into moving into this weird, scary, drab house. The house just gives me the chills. It looks like some kind of haunted house. I told my mom I would rather live with dad than live in that haunted house. When I told her I would rather live with my dad, she had what it seemed like a mental breakdown. She fell to her knees and started to sob into her hands. I felt so sorry for her. I apologized a million times. I still feel sorry. I never meant to make her sad. I hate my dad. I would never want to go to his house. I loathe him so much. My mother always told me not to ever talk to dad. She also said that she would always protect me from that awful, disgusting man. He has done some horrible stuff to us. 

  "Mom, I love you dearly, but why did you have to choose that house?" I said pointing to the computer screen that showed the outside of the house. "Sweetheart, I love you too, but this house is fine to me" she continued "I know you may not like it but we can make some renovations," she said in a soft voice. I wanted to smack her. How just how are we supposed to renovate that disgusting, drab house? I held my anger inside. "Mom, want to think about some ways to renovate it? I'll go to my room and try and think of some ways to repair the house. You can do the same too. We can meet in the living room in about an hour and a half. Okay?" I suggested. Then mom nodded "Ok I think that's a good idea, love you." "Love you too mom, see ya." I waved and walked back to my room. 

Once I got to my room, I grabbed my notebook. I have no idea what to do. I clench my fists. Why? Just why? I can't deal with her. I feel so drained. I jumped onto my bed. I laid my head on my pillows. I screamed into my pillow. Suddenly, I heard pounding on the ground like someone is running. I hear the noise getting closer. I cover my whole body with my covers. "Please don't kill me, I want to live" I whimpered. I then heard banging on my door. "Darling, pp-please open the doors" she mumbled. I took the covers off my head. Wait, is that mom's voice. "Mom, Is that you?" I questioned. "Yes, Mitsuha just please let me in." 

"Okay, come on in. The door is unlocked." I croaked. What did I do? I wonder. Am I in trouble? Did something happen to mom? If something happened to her, It was probably my fault. Then mom opens the door. Then she jumps on my bed and embraces me. I hug her back. Then mom starts sobbing. "I'm so happy you're not.....hurt. " You thought I was hurt?" I questioned. "I thought someone was hurting you when I heard your scream," she answered. She thought I was hurt, I feel so sorry. Then I felt tears springing to my eyes. "Mitsuha, please don't cry," she said as she caressed my cheek, wiping my tears away. "It breaks my heart to see you like this," she said "I'm sorry mama," I whispered. "It's okay, sweetie"