It was time. If I didn’t act soon, my chance would be gone.

"Yuma Tsukumo? What makes you so special?”

I lifted myself off the bed and went to my window.

"I think it’s time I find out.”

My eye drifted to a pink uniform for Heartland Middle School. I had to learn about him and why they wanted me to get information. Why did we look similar in the first place?

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First day at Heartland Middle School. I thought. I have to make a good impression. Especially on Yuma’s friends.

I saw Bronk nearby. He was perfect for a test run.

"Hey, Bronk! Wait up!”

He looked back at me with a confused look. I pretended to be a little hurt and worried.

"What’s wrong, Bronk? Don’t you recognize me?”

"Sorry, lady, but I don’t know you. Are you new here?”

"What are you talking about, Bronk? We’ve been friends since we were little. I used to bug you for making fun of my brother. I’m Yuka, Yuma’s twin sister.”

"Yuma’s twin...?” he said with glazed eyes.

I knew that it was sinking in. I would have the whole school believing that Yuma has a twin in no time at all.

"Hey, Bronk. Who are you talking to?” a green-haired girl asked.

"What do you mean, Tori? This is Yuka. She’s been hanging out with us since we first met. She’s Yuma’s twin.”

"Yeah. I was really shy back then and so my brother introduced us. Remember?” I asked.

Tori’s eyes glazed over and came back quickly. I guess she was more likely to believe almost anything. She looked like one of those people.

"Oh yeah. I guess I forgot for a minute.”

"No problem, Tori. We all have those days.”

"So, why are you here earlier than Yuma today?”

What do I say? What do I say?! Stay calm. You got this.

"Yuma over slept again and I didn’t want to wait today. I guess I’m more energetic than usual.”

"Makes sense, I guess. Don’t forget about that meeting after school today. I think I got a lead on those Number cards,” Bronk stated

"I’ll be there,” wherever there is. "I think Yuma should be here soon. Class is about to start, after all.”

As if on cue, Yuma came running up to us. Actually, he smashed into Bronk and fell back.

"You should watch where you’re going, Yuma. You’re going to get really hurt one of these days.”

He looked me in the eye as he was getting up, but his eyes didn’t glaze over. This worried me. If he didn’t believe me, my mission would be a failure.

"I already know that, Sis.”

It already worked on him? His trust is going to be his downfall one of these days.

"Race you to class, Bro.”