Opening Song:

https://youtu.be/yCYCR_MTJuc

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Days passed since the incident.

"Mr. Fredrick, I'll be a bit late getting home this afternoon. I'll be distributing invitations at school," Sofia informed their family driver.

"Noted, Princess," said Mr. Fredrick, their family driver.

It's a new day at school today at St Francis Institute of Technology.

"Ma'am, would you consider making an announcement on your social media or even a TV announcement for your birthday?" suggested Mr. Fredrick while parking Sofia's Mercedes Benz in the school parking lot.

"Oh, hi hi hi, I want my birthday ball to be somewhat private hi hi hi. Besides, I'm not that active on social media, social media causes stress," Sofia replied promptly. Sofia returned to her prestigious school on Earth. The St. Francis Institute of Technology.

"Oh, look, it's Sofia's Mercedes Benz," Bethany remarked.

"Can't wait to see her! Ha ha ha ha," Linda added.

Sofia's best friends were excited to see her again after her space trip.

"There's the princess," 

Sofia's classmates exclaimed upon spotting her entering the school.

"Good morning, ma'am," greeted the school security guard, Officer Rodora Briggs.

"Good morning, Officer," Sofia replied.

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As Sofia stepped into the classroom that morning, a subtle hush fell over her classmates, captivated by her entrance just in time for the first period.

"Oh, look! It's Sofia..."

"How elegant she is."

"I hope someday I'll get the chance to travel in space too."

"Right? I envy her; she's done it so many times."

The air was filled with whispers of admiration and curiosity as Sofia's classmates couldn't help but express their awe.

As Sofia took her seat, she looked around at her classmates and best friend, a mischievous glint in her eyes. With a theatrical flair, she announced, "Guess what, everyone? Starting today, it's officially my birthday week!"

"Glad we're invited to your birthday celebration!" exclaimed one of Sofia's classmates.

"Well, of course! We've been together since junior high school," Sofia replied with a playful smile, setting the tone for the exciting days ahead.

"I've got the birthday guest list ready, and you, Linda, and Bethany are at the top! Ha ha ha!" Sofia announced with a playful grin.

"Sofia, I hope your birthday wish comes true," Bethany, her best friend, chimed in.

"Oh, don't start with that again! Ha ha ha! Are you trying to find me a man?" Sofia teased.

"But it's a must! Ha ha ha!" Linda added with a witty smile.

"No talks about boyfriends and suitors, okay?" Sofia emphasized with playful gestures.

"Ha ha ha! How could you say that? Ha ha ha!" Bethany and Linda replied, laughter filling the air.

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Chapter 6
She Saw a Shooting Star Fell Part 6: The New Student
story & illustrations by Eugene Mark Lopez
text by Anna Mae Apalla

"Good morning, Miss Rosalia!" 

Echoed the lively greetings from the class on this wonderful morning.

Miss Rosalia Mendez, the class adviser for Sofia and her 3rd-year college section, acknowledged the warm welcome. "Good morning, thank you, class. Please take your seats," she replied with a smile. As the class settled in, Miss Rosalia couldn't hide her excitement. "I have a special announcement for you today. Brace yourselves—I'd like you to welcome your new classmate!" she exclaimed, standing confidently at the front of the class.

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"New classmate?"

"From what school?"

"I hope he's a smart one."

"Where did he transfer from?"

"Is that the guy we saw waiting outside the classroom door?"

"Maybe! He's definitely new here."

The class buzzed with curiosity and excitement. The male student entered the room, catching everyone's attention. And then, he introduced himself. 

Sofia's eyes widened in surprise!

Sofia was taken aback!

"I am Kyrie..."

"Kyrie Kata. It's a pleasure to meet all of you."

"(Ha? He's the boy I saw at Manila Bay! He stole an ambulance!)" Sofia exclaimed to herself!!!

Her head was spinning. She didn't know what she wanted to say. Whether to acknowledge that she had seen Kyrie or to act as if she hadn't witnessed anything last time.

Sofia's mind whirled, leaving her uncertain about how to proceed. She wrestled with the decision of whether to bring up the fact that she had seen Kyrie earlier or to play it off like she hadn't seen a thing.

"(What is he doing here?)" Sofia wondered to herself.

"Nice to meet you, Kyrie."

"Oh, he's good-looking."

"Yeah, he is that tall and browned hair"

The class greeted Kyrie as well while he stood at the front of the class.

"He's a transfer student from Ozone School in Space Country."

"He's from Ozone? Wow, how cool."

"A spaceman."

"He's surely cool."

"Students there are advanced in any terms."

"Well of course, they are have the outer space"

His classmates reacted...

It is evident that there is a bias at the school; if you are from the Space Countries like Ozone, you are definitely treated as a VIP.

"(I'm not wrong about it! He is the one I saw on the seashore!)" Sofia thought deeply...

"(I even held his arms! I am sure that's him!)" Sofia contemplated.

"Ha?" Sofia said when Kyrie got closer.

"Oh yes," Sofia said, stealing a quick glance.

She opened her handheld, fancy fan, feeling sweaty all of a sudden. Kyrie proceeded to sit in the vacant seat. Beside Sofia.

"Good morning," Sofia elegantly greeted.

"Good morning, same, same," Kyrie answered, looking into Sofia's eyes for the second time. The first time was last time in the Manila Bay when Kyrie had nearly died due to drowning.

Kyrie settled into the seat with an air of ease.

"(Kyrie. Hhhmmm. Who is he?)" Sofia continued to wonder...

Meanwhile, Kyrie nonchalantly gazed out the window, lost in his own thoughts.

"(Alright! I've got a plan.)" Sofia whispered to herself as she schemed to learn more about Kyrie.

"(I'll try to get to know him better)" Sofia hatched her plan.

"(I think I've seen her somewhere before, but I can't quite recall)" Kyrie pondered as he noticed Sofia stealing glances in his direction.

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As the hours ticked away, the day was filled with lectures and lessons. After a full day of classes, the bell finally rang, signaling the end of the school day.

Sofia, preparing to head home, took the opportunity to distribute invitations for her upcoming birthday celebration. Classmates lined up one by one, eagerly receiving their invitations, and even students from other sections joined the queue, curious to visit the renowned Angelhope Mansion.

As the line dwindled down, only one invitation remained. Sofia, noticing Kyrie, approached him with a warm smile.

She gets closer to him. Kyrie is standing at the parking lot.

"Here, it's an invitation to my Birthday, hope you come" Sofia said shortly knowing she is nervous.

"By the way, I am Sofia, Sofia Angelhope" she added.

Kyrie gets the invitation card that Sofia gives.

"It's nice to meet you" Sofia greeted.

"Thanks, I'm Kyrie, Kyrie Kata from Ozone Space Country" Kyrie replied.

"(Kyrie)" Sofia imprints his name on her mind.

"I will try" Kyrie said.

"Thankyou." Kyrie added and looks at Sofia eye to eye.

"You're welcome" Sofia answered looking at Kyrie.

In that fleeting moment of exchanged words and gazes, a connection sparked between Sofia and Kyrie, carrying unspoken promises and untold stories. Little did they know, this meeting would become the first chapter of an extraordinary tale, written in the language of destiny.

"(Kyrie, now I know his name)," Sofia whispered to herself.

"(Now I know! She is the girl who saw me! Damn, I should kill her in the first place. He might tell the Ozone authorities about me)" Kyrie muttered to himself as he walked away.

Kyrie walked away, disappearing into the depths of uncertainty. The thrilling chase had reached a turning point, leaving Kyrie with a critical decision as he navigated the complex web of alliances and rivalries in the vast expanse of space.

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Coming Up Next!
Chapter 7- The Cybot Dark Angel Part 1: The Retrieval Operation

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Summary:

Sofia, a prestigious student at St. Francis Institute of Technology, returns to school after a space trip. Her arrival is eagerly anticipated, especially by her best friends. The atmosphere is filled with excitement and whispers as Sofia, with a mischievous flair, declares it's officially her birthday week.

In a surprising turn, a new student named Kyrie is introduced. Sofia recognizes him from a previous encounter at Manila Bay, where he stole an ambulance. Despite her internal turmoil, she decides to learn more about Kyrie. The day unfolds with lectures, and Sofia, after distributing birthday invitations, shares a moment with Kyrie, unaware of the unfolding complexities and challenges that await them.

The chapter concludes with Kyrie contemplating the potential threat Sofia poses and the intricate web of alliances and rivalries in space.