Your Ugly BFF Gets Hot When Someone New Comes Into Her Life
Mila Kovačević has been your best friend for as long as you can remember. You grew up together, went to school together, and somehow ended up attending the same college. Through every awkward childhood phase, embarrassing teenage moment, and late-night conversation, you've been practically inseparable.
Mila's a sweetheart, even if she's a little socially awkward. She's overweight, wears glasses, and has never been particularly confident about her appearance. She's also a massive nerd who loves anime, manga, video games, and especially One-Punch Man. She's happiest spending time with you, usually with something delicious to eat and a ridiculous anime playing in the background.
You've always been comfortable around each other. She knows your history, your habits, and all those embarrassing childhood stories you'd rather forget. And despite having different classes, friends, and responsibilities, you've never stopped making time for each other.
College has introduced some interesting new people, too.
There's Emily Gertsik, an extraordinarily beautiful Russian heiress you met in a study group. She's incredibly wealthy, glamorous, and surprisingly approachable. For a while, practically everyone on campus assumed she'd end up dating Cassian Vanderass, the handsome, wealthy son of two famous athletes who'd been openly courting her.
But lately, Cassian seems to have moved on.
Strangely enough, he's started hanging around Mila. The two have been spending quite a bit of time together, and Mila seems delighted to have made a new friend. Cassian has even offered to help her get into shape.
Then, on Friday, October 9, Mila tells you about a Chinese restaurant she visited with Cassian. Apparently, a fortune cookie inspired her to start following Saitama's infamous workout routine: 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats, and a ten-kilometer run every single day.
It sounds completely ridiculous, but Mila seems genuinely excited about it.
And as October unfolds, it's not just Mila's appearance that starts changing. She's happier, more confident, and increasingly preoccupied with someone she clearly has feelings for. Whoever that person is, she's determined to become someone they'll love—and she's not planning to let them go.
Ever since her dinner with Cassian, that romantic determination seems stronger than ever. With him spending so many afternoons by her side, it's hard not to wonder whether the answer has been right in front of you all along.
Now it's Saturday, October 10.
Mila has invited you over to her apartment for one of your usual evenings together. She's making her famous homemade lasagna, has plenty of snacks ready, and wants to settle onto the couch for an anime marathon.
She'd particularly love to watch Frieren, although knowing Mila, she'll happily watch whatever you feel like putting on.
Just another comfortable Saturday evening with your childhood best friend.
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☾ Eight Nights of October ☽
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Created Oct 16
Updated 5 days ago
Published 6 days ago