Requested by Beyblade_Girl_Aoi. I can't believe I almost forgot to mention this.

(Y/N) was a complete tomboy. She hated wearing skirts and instead wore shorts. Her parents didn't allow her to cut her hair, so she tied it in a ponytail.

Despite not liking girly things, (Y/N) doesn't mind her little sister, who was the girliest girl she knew. (Y/N) would occasionally allow her sister to put makeup on her, and her sister would sometimes play soccer with her.

One day, (Y/N)'s family went on a vacation to Japan. She was so fascinated that she took pictures on her phone.

"I'm hungry," said (Y/N)'s sister, whose name was Freya.

"I think there's a bakery nearby," said Mrs (L/N). "We can get a snack there."

(Y/N) noticed some boys playing soccer. She turned to her parents.

"Mom, Dad, can I play soccer over there? I promise I won't wander off."

(Y/N)'s parents agreed to it as long as she didn't wander off. (Y/N) went to join the boys.

"Hi. Can I play with you?"

The boys looked sceptical. "Don't be idiotic. Girls can't play sports."

"Yes they can," said (Y/N). "I'm a good player. Just watch me play."

The boys still jeered at her. But another voice came to her defense.

"Hey, don't do that!"

(Y/N) saw a boy with blue hair and brown eyes go up to the boys. "It's 2024, and you are still making fun of a girl for wanting to play sports? I thought that everyone was past that."

(Y/N) liked the boy at once. "It's okay. I don't have time for sexist people. Let's go."

The two of them went to sit on a nearby bench. "I'm (Y/N) (L/N). What's your name?"

"My name's Valt Aoi. It's great to meet you."

"I come from Australia. I must say, Japan is really nice."

"Oh, thank you," said Valt. "So you're a tomboy? That's so cool!"

"I know. I like playing sports. What sports do you play?"

"Beyblade."

"You're a Blader? That's cool. Not many people play it where I come from."

Valt grinned. "Yeah. I have been blading since I was ten years old. My Dad gave me my first Beyblade for Christmas."

(Y/N) and Valt chatted for a while. (Y/N) told Valt about how different she was from her sister, and Valt told (Y/N) about all the friends he had (which were too many to count). "How is it possible to have so many friends and remember all their names?" asked (Y/N).

"I have spent most of my life making friends," said Valt. "It's just how I'm like."

"All most people sexist here?" asked (Y/N). "Where I'm from, nobody cares if a girl plays sports or not. It's just... I had never been shamed for something I like."

"Most people aren't like that," said Valt. "You just need to find the right people. A true friend accepts you for who you are."

(Y/N) found herself hanging out with Valt a lot. Although she wouldn't admit it, she liked having Valt around. She hoped that they could be friends or something more.

Finally, the last day of (Y/N)'s family's vacation arrived. (Y/N) knew that she had to say goodbye to Valt, but she wasn't ready.

"Do you really have to go home?" asked Valt sadly.

"Trust me, I wish that I can stay longer."

"(Y/N), there's something I have to tell you."

(Y/N)'s heartbeat quickened. "What is it?" she asked.

"I... I kind of lie you," said Valt.

(Y/N) blushed. "I like you too."

They looked into each other's eyes. Then Valt asked, "Shall we exchange numbers? I can't bear losing touch with you."

(Y/N) nodded. "Sure."