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Fumi kept a lot of things very close to her heart. After everything she had gone through, it was hard to not keep secrets. The last thing she needed was to have someone leave her behind again. All she wanted was a chance to be able to fit in.
So, she was quite surprised to find the thought of coming out to someone in her mind. She had long since sworn that was a very closely guarded secret. But yet, her mind kept drifting off that way despite her efforts to curb it.
Why did she want to tell anyone? Okay, so maybe it hadn't ever gone that badly, but it was still a big thing. Could she really say she trusted anyone here enough to let them in on that?
The answer appeared to be yes despite her reservations.
That was how Fumi found herself in this situation now. She had managed to get Tamao alone so they could talk. Fumi knew there was probably not a lot of time before one of the others would come looking for them. If she was going to do this, she had to be quick about it.
Which was definitely easier said than done. Fumi took in a deep breath. She had to do this. She needed to try and get this done. This way her mind will finally shut up about telling her.
But what did she say? Despite thinking about how to do this, in the moment her mind was blanking on her. Everything she had practiced felt impossible to recall. Not the best situation. But she had to made due.
"Is everything alright?" Tamao asked, seeming worried by how silent Fumi was being.
Fumi gave a hesitant nod. "Yes. I just... need to tell you something."
"What is it?"
Fumi took in a deep breath. She had to say something. What was the right way to do this?
"I'm a trans girl. I figured we are close enough that you can know that. Please do not tell anyone else. I will tell them when I am ready." Fumi stated.
She was surprised how clear that came out. Guess she had been worrying over nothing. She got what she needed to say said. Now to just see how Tamao reacted to it.
"Oh. I see." Tamao nodded. "Um... is there anything more to it?"
"No. I just... wanted you to know." Fumi replied.
"Well, thank you for telling me. I'm glad you felt comfortable enough to share such a personal thing with me." Tamao smiled at her. "Do you plan to tell the others soon?"
Fumi hesitated for a moment. "I... I don't know. It took a lot to get this far. I don't know if I'll be able to do it again for a while."
"I see. Mentally taxing?"
"Yeah. That's a good way to put it "
"It's alright. I'll keep this between us until you do tell them. And if you need help, I'll do what I can." Tamao said.
"Thank you." Fumi cracked a brief smile.
"Tamao! Fumi!"
"Looks like Ichie found us." Tamao chuckled.
"Yeah. Didn't take long." Fumi replied.
"Let's not keep her waiting."