Fireflies

A future that she could only dream about flashed before her eyes. Because of an innocent accident, what she has worked hard for vanished in thin air. "How can you play again?" the first-year frowned as she looked at the unusually calm girl. "That's the cruelty of life, isn't it?" Hotaru gave a short laugh, looking out the window. "Just remember; you can hope, but work even harder."