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AKB48 Fanfics => AKB48 Fanfics => Topic started by: ainivel on May 10, 2014, 10:13:53 AM
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author's note:
hi guys! in my previous fanfic i said that i'll be posting new next month..
so while i'm still figuring out how to write that down..
let me continue on this one first :)
this is actually how their story started...
When the Time Stops
Chapter 1
It's the school summer festival and many students are busy preparing for their club activities. For me everyday's always a fast-paced, so I know this occasion will end up soon. By the way, I’m Takahashi Minami, the class president and the first year representative of the student council. I really never wanted this responsibility but I felt I didn't have the choice when everyone appointed me. If I only knew that nailing the highschool entrance exam will bring me to this position, then I shouldn't have answered all the problems back then. I never knew it will be a big deal to them.
"Takahashi-san! Here is the complete list of the clubs for this year. The student council wanted you to gather informations about their activities." The class vice-president said as she handed me the list.
"So, what are the top clubs for this year's festival?" I asked browsing the names of the clubs.
"They said the most visited is the drama club, then the cooking club and music club..." She answered.
"Drama club? You mean the Theater club? Isn't it already their third consecutive year being consistent on top?"
"Yes, you're right. And I heard it became more popular this year because of a freshman who recently joined them."
A freshman, huh.
"Thank you for the list, vice-president. Tell the student council that I will be submitting the report before the day ends."
I started going around to visit the clubs one by one. I sighed. I just wish this day could end up sooner. But do I have a choice? I guess having this task is better than doing nothing.
"Takamina!" Someone called me by my nickname and so far there is only one person who calls me that way.
"Hey, Yuko." I greeted her back.
Oshima Yuko is my classmate since middleschool. Honestly, she's the only friend I got. It's the reason why I always help her study. She doesn't actually have the same level of thinking like mine, but she's a hardworking person. And now that we're in highschool, she still barely managed to be on the same class with me.
"You look busy, what are you doing?" She asked.
"I was assigned to get informations on which clubs are the most popular to the students this year as a reference for the coming years."
"Pretty tough to be in the student council, ne?"
"Not so much really. And why do you keep wearing those music headphones. You know the school rules right?"
"You know I can't live without these! And why do you act now like school is more important than our friendship?" She pouted.
"Whatever, just don't blame me if they'd be confiscated one day. Anyway, do you already have a club?"
"You do know that I don't plan to join any of them..."
I actually understand her reasons why. If there's one thing common to us, it's that we both still don't know what we really wanted. Thank goodness, I dont need to decide anymore since I'm now part of the student council. I realize it's a good thing after all.
"Hey, Takamina. I have nothing to do today so I'll just help you out! So which club are we going to start off?"
We continued walking around to look for the club locations. Then a pretty girl holding a tray approached us. She's wearing a maid costume.
"Cupcakes?" She offered us.
"Eh?" We hesitated to get one.
"Don't worry they're free!" She said
"Hontou ni? Ja itadakimasu!" Yuko didn't hold back anymore and tried one.
"Oishii! You made these?"
"Yes, glad you liked them. I'm from the cooking club."
"So why are you giving free cupcakes?" I started to ask questions.
"We wanted to promote our club. If you have time, please visit our mini-cafe inside." The girl insisted.
We entered a room and looked around. It looks like a maid cafe. It's almost crowded and most of the visitors are young male students.
"If you don't have a club yet, we're still open for membership." The girl said.
"I'm from the Student Council, I was asked to get information about your club activities." I explained.
"How about you?" She's now talking to Yuko.
"I-I will think about it." Yuko answered.
"Once you're decided to join the cooking club, just look for me. I'm Itano Tomomi from the pastry division."
"Sure. Thanks again for the cupcake!"
"Yuko, do you know how to cook?" I whispered as we walked away.
"No but... I love to eat!"
"Arghh, you're a hopeless kid."
I jot down the information I got. The strategy of the cooking club is to send off kawaii freshman girls wearing maid costumes to give away free cupcakes.
"Takamina, look it's the drama club! And there's a play on-going inside."
We checked inside and watched their play. So what's making them popular? Nothing's different with the other plays I watched before. Wait. I started to notice this girl who is really great in her acting.
"Yuko, do you know who that tall girl with a short hair is?"
"Ah, Shinoda Mariko, she's a senior. She always gets a role of a leading man. She really looks like a prince, doesn't she?"
Yuko's right. Physically she got everything, the height, posture and perfect face. Plus her acting skills are like professional. Now, it's clear why this club made it to the top for three consecutive years. Then another girl appeared on the stage.
"W-Who's that girl?" I asked Yuko again.
"She's a freshman, I heard her name is Maeda Atsuko. They said that she can get the throne of Shinoda-sempai when she graduates. And a lot of boys from this school and from the other schools are already started asking her out."
So this is the girl who made the drama club even more popular this year. Before writing that down, I took another glance of her.
"Wow, she's....."
"Takamina? She's what?" Yuko asked.
"I-I mean she's good. I'm just jotting down their details. Anyway, why do you know so much about them?"
"Hello because they're popular? You're only focused on the things you are doing. You should sometimes pay attention to the outside world, you know." She advised.
Yuko's right again. Everyday is so monotonous to me. Home, school, home, school. It's always the same. After the play was finished, we went to visit the other remaining clubs next until we made it to gather all the club informations.
"So tired! Aren't you going home yet?" Yuko asked.
"I still need to go back to the student council room. I must finish this report today. You can go home first. Thanks for coming with me, Yuko."
"No problem. I'll see you tomorrow then!" She waved goodbye.
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Finally, the report is already finished. So I decided to go home, too. I think all the students already went home. I checked the classrooms before I leave. There is one first year classroom that is still unlocked. I looked inside, then I saw a girl. I can only see her silhouette shadow coming from the sun setting outside the classroom glass window.
"Excuse me, but at this hour all students should leave the school premises and go home already." I reminded the girl.
She turned around to face me and I instantly recognized her, she’s that freshman actress earlier.
"I’m sorry, I was just rehearsing on my own. I'll just fix my things then leave immediately, Takahashi-san." She answered.
She knows me? For a moment, I started to like the sound of my name. She has a very sweet voice.
"Ah, you know my name?" I asked.
"Yes. You're from the student council, right? Since day one, everyone’s been talking about how you perfect the entrance exam."
"Oh.. that’s uhm well.. Thank you for the compliment." I think I blushed for a moment there.
"I’m Maeda Atsuko." She introduced herself.
"I also know you, Maeda-san. I heard you're the Drama club rookie. I saw your play earlier. You’re really good."
"You also watched?"
"Well, actually I was just asked to visit all the student club activities today."
"I see..." She gets her things up and starts walking near to the door exit behind me.
"So, do you always check the rooms before you go home?" She asked.
"As part of the student council, I believe it is also one of our duties." I responded.
"Well then, I'll go now." She looked at me and gave me a smile. I just saw her beautiful face so clear up close. I kept staring at her as she passed me by heading out the door.
Then she's gone. What was that? I hold my chest. Her eyes... they're so...
For the first time in my life, I finally felt something different. I felt like time just stopped there for a moment.
TBC
so how was it? :nervous
maybe some already have an idea of how they ended but...
i think it's a little too early to know hehe!
thanks for reading! :)
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good start
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Wow.. love it.
Another Atsumina story (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/cheer3-onion-head-emoticon.gif)
I really like your writing style ainivel-san,,
Continue your story please..
Thanks for the Atsumina moment.. :heart:
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yeay there is Atsumina XD interesting for me :D
Please continued :twothumbs
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Atsuminaaaaa yayy~.
Please update soon. :bow:
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Wohoo atsumina fanfic XD
Nice fic author-san :heart: :wub:
This fic about a love triangle between minami, atsuko and tomochin too? :?
I'm curious now :huhuh
Please update soon :twothumbs
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Cute!! <3
atsumina cute!
more please~
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Yeay, atsumina ff :cow: thx author san, looking for update soon
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ATSUMINA! :on woohoo: :on woohoo: :on woohoo:
please update soon :on gay:
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author's note:
hi guys! in my previous fanfic i said that i'll be posting new next month..
so while i'm still figuring out how to write that down..
let me continue on this one first :)
this is actually how their story started...
When the Time Stops
Chapter 1
It's the school summer festival and many students are busy preparing for their club activities. For me everyday's always a fast-paced, so I know this occasion will end up soon. By the way, I’m Takahashi Minami, the class president and the first year representative of the student council. I really never wanted this responsibility but I felt I didn't have the choice when everyone appointed me. If I only knew that nailing the highschool entrance exam will bring me to this position, then I shouldn't have answered all the problems back then. I never knew it will be a big deal to them.
"Takahashi-sachou! Here is the complete list of the clubs for this year. The student council wanted you to gather informations about their activities." The class vice-president said as she handed me the list.
"So, what are the top clubs for this year's festival?" I asked browsing the names of the clubs.
"They said the most visited is the drama club, then the cooking club and music club..." She answered.
"Drama club? You mean the Theater club? Isn't it already their third consecutive year being consistent on top?"
"Yes, you're right. And I heard it became more popular this year because of a freshman who recently joined them."
A freshman, huh.
"Thank you for the list, Fukusachou. Tell the student council that I will be submitting the report before the day ends."
I started going around to visit the clubs one by one. I sighed. I just wish this day could end up sooner. But do I have a choice? I guess having this task is better than doing nothing.
"Takamina!" Someone called me by my nickname and so far there is only one person who calls me that way.
"Hey, Yuko." I greeted her back.
Oshima Yuko is my classmate since middleschool. Honestly, she's the only friend I got. It's the reason why I always help her study. She doesn't actually have the same level of thinking like mine, but she's a hardworking person. And now that we're in highschool, she still barely managed to be on the same class with me.
"You look busy, what are you doing?" She asked.
"I was assigned to get informations on which clubs are the most popular to the students this year as a reference for the coming years."
"Pretty tough to be in the student council, ne?"
"Not so much really. And why do you keep wearing those music headsets. You know the school rules right?"
"You know I can't live without these! And why do you act now like school is more important than our friendship?" She pouted.
"Whatever, just don't blame me if they'd be confiscated one day. Anyway, do you already have a club?"
"You do know that I don't plan to join any of them..."
I actually understand her reasons why. If there's one thing common to us, it's that we both still don't know what we really wanted. Thank goodness, I dont need to decide anymore since I'm now part of the student council. I realize it's a good thing after all.
"Hey, Takamina. I have nothing to do today so I'll just help you out! So which club are we going to start off?"
We continued walking around to look for the club locations. Then a pretty girl holding a tray approached us. She's wearing a maid costume.
"Cupcakes?" She offered us.
"Eh?" We hesitated to get one.
"Don't worry they're free!" She said
"Hontou ni? Ja itadakimasu!" Yuko didn't hold back anymore and tried one.
"Oishii! You made these?"
"Yes, glad you liked them. I'm from the cooking club."
"So why are you giving free cupcakes?" I started to ask questions.
"We wanted to promote our club. If you have time, please visit our mini-cafe inside." The girl insisted.
We entered a room and looked around. It looks like a maid cafe. It's almost crowded and most of the visitors are young male students.
"If you don't have a club yet, we're still open for membership." The girl said.
"I'm from the Student Council, I was asked to get information about your club activities." I explained.
"How about you?" She's now talking to Yuko.
"I-I will think about it." Yuko answered.
"Once you're decided to join the cooking club, just look for me. I'm Itano Tomomi from the pastry division."
"Sure. Thanks again for the cupcake!"
"Yuko, do you know how to cook?" I whispered as we walked away.
"No but... I love to eat!"
"Arghh, you're a hopeless kid."
I jot down the information I got. The strategy of the cooking club is to send off kawaii freshman girls wearing maid costumes to give away free cupcakes.
"Takamina, look it's the drama club! And there's a play on-going inside."
We checked inside and watched their play. So what's making them popular? Nothing's different with the other plays I watched before. Wait. I started to notice this girl who is really great in her acting.
"Yuko, do you know who that tall girl with a short hair is?"
"Ah, Shinoda Mariko, she's a senior. She always gets a role of a leading man. She really looks like a prince, doesn't she?"
Yuko's right. Physically she got everything, the height, posture and perfect face. Plus her acting skills are like professional. Now, it's clear why this club made it to the top for three consecutive years. Then another girl appeared on the stage.
"W-Who's that girl?" I asked Yuko again.
"She's a freshman, I heard her name is Maeda Atsuko. They said that she can get the throne of Shinoda-sempai when she graduates. And a lot of boys from this school and from the other schools are already started asking her out."
So this is the girl who made the drama club even more popular this year. Before writing that down, I took another glance of her.
"Wow, she's....."
"Takamina? She's what?" Yuko asked.
"I-I mean she's good. I'm just jotting down their details. Anyway, why do you know so much about them?"
"Hello because they're popular? You're only focused on the things you are doing. You should sometimes pay attention to the outside world, you know." She advised.
Yuko's right again. Everyday is so monotonous to me. Home, school, home, school. It's always the same. After the play was finished, we went to visit the other remaining clubs next until we made it to gather all the club informations.
"So tired! Aren't you going home yet?" Yuko asked.
"I still need to go back to the student council room. I must finish this report today. You can go home first. Thanks for coming with me, Yuko."
"No problem. I'll see you tomorrow then!" She waved goodbye.
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Finally, the report is already finished. So I decided to go home, too. I think all the students already went home. I checked the classrooms before I leave. There is one first year classroom that is still unlocked. I looked inside, then I saw a girl. I can only see her silhouette shadow coming from the sun setting outside the classroom glass window.
"Excuse me, but at this hour all students should leave the school presmises and go home already." I reminded the girl.
She turned around to face me and I instantly recognized her, she’s that freshman actress earlier.
"I’m sorry, I was just rehearsing on my own. I'll just fix my things then leave immediately, Takahashi-san." She answered.
She knows me? For a moment, I started to like the sound of my name. She has a very sweet voice.
"Ah, you know my name?" I asked.
"Yes. You're from the student council, right? Since day one, everyone’s been talking about how you perfect the entrance exam."
"Oh.. that’s uhm well.. Thank you for the compliment." I think I blushed for a moment there.
"I’m Maeda Atsuko." She introduced herself.
"I also know you, Maeda-san. I heard you're the Drama club rookie. I saw your play earlier. You’re really good."
"You also watched?"
"Well, actually I was just asked to visit all the student club activities today."
"I see..." She gets her things up and starts walking near to the door exit behind me.
"So, do you always check the rooms before you go home?" She asked.
"As part of the student council, I believe it is also one of our duties." I responded.
"Well then, I'll go now." She looked at me and gave me a smile. I just saw her beautiful face so clear up close. I kept staring at her as she passed me by heading out the door.
Then she's gone. What was that? I hold my chest. Her eyes... they're so...
For the first time in my life, I finally felt something different. I felt like time just stopped there for a moment.
TBC
so how was it? :nervous
maybe some already have an idea of how they ended but...
i think it's a little too early to know hehe!
thanks for reading! :)
I like it :thumbup
I also like the details about the student council somehow :cathappy:
Cant wait to see more atsumina ~~ :ptam-shy:
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Minami's world has stopped?!
Like the details and the way the story flow very smooth
What's going to happen next?
How are they going to start interacting?
Can't wait
Thank you
:twothumbs :twothumbs :twothumbs
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please update soon author-san :twothumbs
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@Minami-chan: thanks! good start you say for their story, or rather their history lol
@dearacchan, Justqle, Chichay12, liabont: i'm pretty sure you guys already have an idea of what will happen to them in the near future... but... i believe i still have better things in mind hehe
@Feat, deguchi, ubulubulbilu: i'm really glad you guys appreciate my atsumina story! thank you!
@Kakeru15: there might be a love triangle but the characters involved aren't final yet hehe
@menamarco96: i think takamina's character is suited to be part of a student council, just an opinion lol
@cisda83: yes takamina's world stopped but not literally.. i just imagine how she felt that moment :)
to everyone else who silently read and gave thanks to my fanfic..
thank you very much! :bow:
so here's the next chapter.....
When the Time Stops
Chapter 2
Another day just started again. My body clock is automatic every morning. Even without an alarm on, I always wake up on the same hour. My daily time is already calculated upto the last second. I know the exact arrival time of the bus and train that I take everyday. And as expected, I again arrived on school on time today. I still have enough minutes left to walk from the entrance to my classroom.
I was on my way when I saw Maeda-san infront of her shoe locker. As she opens her locker, many letters suddenly fell out from it. I was about to go to her and help her but a tall girl immediately appeared on her side.
"Aachan, are you alright?" It's Shinoda-san, she helped her to pick up the letters from the floor.
"Ah, Mariko-senpai.. I'm getting more of these everyday." Maeda-san said still picking up the letters one by one. I can hear their conversation from the place where I am.
"These love letters? You'll get used to it. Even I consistently receive letters both from boys and girls until now."
"And you didn't answer any of them?"
"You see, I have no interests in other things. Acting is my only passion."
After Shinoda-san said those words, she accidentally looked into my direction. So my initial reaction is to immediately hide myself. Did she see me watching them? I waited for them to leave before I come out.
Then I realized that I totally forgot the time. Oh shoot! I looked at my watch. I can't believe this, I'm late! I head immediately to my classroom. Upon reaching the door I can hear that they already started the lesson. I entered the room silently. I was about to sit on my chair when Sensei suddenly called my name.
"Takahashi-san, please go here infront and solve the problem on the board."
So I went infront and confidently answered the question.
"You never fail to impress me. You're late for today's lesson and still you're able to solve the problem correctly. But it doesn't mean you're exempted. Now you may take your seat." Sensei said.
I went back to my seat and saw Yuko looking at me. She actually sits right next to me.
"The great Takamina is late today. Wow, this is new." She said in a low voice.
I just ignored her and tried to focus on the lesson discussion. But I kept on thinking what happened to me this morning. This is the first time I failed to follow my time plan. Finally, today's class has finished. I went straight to the student council room to attend a brief meeting. After that, all the members then started to go home.
I'm now about to pass by Maeda-san's classroom again. Actually, it is just beside our classroom. It's not that I'm hoping that she's still there. Well, maybe just a little. So I took a peek inside and I'm right, she's there again. But this time I hesitated to talk to her so I stepped back.
"Takahashi-san?" Too late, she already saw me.
"Oh uhm.. Hi Maeda-san. So, you're still here at this hour again." I came back and entered the room.
"Sorry, I just wanted to take a little more time before I go home." She said.
"Is there something bothering you? Like people stalking you or something?"
Crap. I sounded like I'm one of her stalkers now.
"Actually, I saw you this morning and also those letters..." I followed an explanation.
"Well, I admit that's one of the reasons why I want to stay here a bit longer." She answered. Then I went closer to her.
"If these people happens to bother you so much, please tell me immediately so that I can deal this issue with them."
"You'd do that?"
"Maeda-san, remember I'm from the student council. We are obliged to maintain peace and order among the students in our school." I answered.
"I see... by the way, you may call me by my first name if you want to."
I didn't expect to hear that from her so soon.
"Then call me by my first name, too." I responded with a smile.
"Thank you, Minami."
I never thought hearing my name would bring me so much joy.
"Ehem, are we interrupting something?"
That voice sounds familiar, I turn around. Y-Yuko?! And she's with Itano-san, the girl from the cooking club.
"Hey Tomochin, why are you still here?" Atsuko asked.
"I left my recipe notes under my desk that's why I came back." Itano-san answered. I assume they're on the same class.
"This girl is so persistent in asking me to join their club. So I said I'll try out her recipes first. Anyway, I'm about to go home after this. Are you also coming, Takamina?" Yuko asked.
"Y-Yeah, sure." I answered.
Yuko and I bid them goodbye before we totally went out the door. So then we left their classroom. As we walk further, I noticed Yuko smirking in my peripheral view.
"What is it?" I asked her.
"Nothing..." Yuko answered.
"Spill it out, Yuko..."
"Hmm.. I'm just wondering.. since when did the two of you become that close?"
"Are you talking about Atsuko?"
"Ohh.. did I hear it right? Atsuko... without any honorifics!"
"Err.. don't start Yuko. It's not what you think. We're not that really close."
"Interesting.. Well, if you say so.." She's grinning the entire time as we go home.
Yuko's teasing worsens each day, that's why I tried not to see Atsuko more often. I'm now taking a different path in the morning to make sure I won't be late in class again. And besides, I get this irritating feeling whenever I remember that locker scene I witnessed. I'm not sure if it's because of those letters she keeps on receiving everyday, or it's because of that Shinoda-san suddenly popping out on her side. Or maybe both? I also tried not to check on her classroom after classes. So, I thought I was finally back to my normal self again.
Then until one morning...
"Aachan, wait!" That's Shinoda-san's voice.
"Senpai, I'm sorry!"
I saw Atsuko running away, she bumped to me. She was shocked to see me standing infront of her. Her eyes are so red, I bet she's crying. Then she continued to runaway again. I didn't move a bit, I just kept staring at her back, still running away, until she's out of my sight.
TBC
i'll try my best to update as soon as i can!
thanks for reading! :)
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Thanks for update author-san :D :twothumbs
Looks like takamina began to fall in love with acchan~ haha :wub:
But wait, what happend with acchan? Nooo why!! Why!! :panic: :banghead: :sweatdrop: who had make her cry?? :cry: :angry:
Please update soon :bow:
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WOH!
Why do I feel like, Mariko confessed to Atsuko? Lol, that's not true, right? Though why did Atsuko cried?
and Minami! I can't believe she would avoid Atsuko just because Yuko kept teasing her X3 tsk tsk
I really like your story, and your writing skills are good too. I very much looking forward to your next chapter. Update soon ne?
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Hi there!
New reader here! ;)
Woah! your story sound very interesting! AKB48 school life, yeah! :D
I wonder what happened between the two. why is acchan crying? Did something bad happened?
Where is Kojiharu? Pls Kojiharu take yuko away! She is a pain in the butt. :P XD
ha ha ha ha! kidding! ;) Love her jollying!
looking forward to the next update! thx u authorsan!
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Ah... What's wrong with Mariko and Atsuko?
Would Minami be the one that comfort Atsuko?
Would there be a trouble in the drama club?
Can't wait to find out
Thank you
:twothumbs :twothumbs :twothumbs
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Ehhh. Did Mariko confess?
Thank you for this. :)
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Ehhh. Did Mariko confess?
Thank you for this. :)
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I hope atsuko quickly fell in
love with Minami :wub:
i love them, thank you author-san, please update soon :twothumbs
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@dearacchan, Justqle, Chichay12, liabont: i'm pretty sure you guys already have an idea of what will happen to them in the near future... but... i believe i still have better things in mind hehe
i'm listening, so what's "the better things" then..? :P
acchan got threatening letter from her fans maybe :shocked just random thoughts of mine,
waiting for your update, thank you..
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@Kakeru15: you're right! minami's starting to realize her system is slowly changing the way it used to be
@lezperv: yes i can't believe too! i think minami's only making yuko as an excuse to herself, unconsciously what she's trying to avoid are those things she doesn't want to see again hehe
@iLeo221: hi too! ah kojiharu ofcourse! it will take a little more time before her appearance though.. but she's on her way don't worry!
@cisda83: i believe in this chapter you will find out the first details hehe
@Feat, chiqinna: well mariko might just be the reason why atsuko cried, so I wonder too..
@liabont: haha! so you want things in a quicker way.. i bet you will enjoy what will happen at the end of this chapter
@dearacchan: yes, better things. and i'll explain it to you soon :)
again to everyone else, thanks for reading my atsumina fic! :bow:
When the Time Stops
Chapter 3
Since I entered highschool, I've always been the top student of our class. I belong to Class 1-A, the highest section in first year. And being at the top of this section also means being the overall top student of all first year sections as well. That's quite a heavy responsibility for me, I need to be a role model to my co-students. So what kind of a role model am I if I can't even focus on class today! I kept worrying about her. Atsuko. How is she? I hope she's feeling okay now. And what's worse? She's on Class 1-B, which means there's only one wall separating us this moment. Knowing this kills me more. I spent the whole morning class only thinking about her and now we're about to take our lunch break.
"Takamina, try these! This is also one of Tomochin's recipes. I made it myself!" Yuko's offering me her bento.
Oh, not again... Since Yuko got a copy of Itano-san's recipe, she always try to make them herself. But as what I have said before, she's just a very hardworking person. Which means...
"Yuko, don't you think it's time to give up? You've been doing this for days already. How can you even tell this is edible!"
Honestly speaking, the food really looks awful and so is the taste.
"But I already tried to practice my cooking like a hundred times! I thought practice makes perfect? Then maybe it's Tomochin's recipe's fault!"
I rolled my eyes. Now she's blaming the recipe.
"Yuko, I bet it's not. I read her recipe and I can tell that her measurements, ingredients and procedures is well perfectly written."
"Are you really my friend, Takamina? Because I know friends encourage each other!" Yuko pouted.
"I'm your friend that's why I'm telling these things to you! Maybe cooking is not really your forte. I believe there's still something out there that suits perfectly for you."
We're still in the middle of our slightly friendly conversation when the class vice-president called my name.
"Takahashi-san!"
"Ah, vice-president. What is it?" I asked.
"I just came to inform you that the student council will be having an emergency meeting after class today." She said.
"Is that really urgent?"
"I don't know the details. They just asked me to pass this message to you."
Our meetings in the student council are usually scheduled beforehand. I wonder why it's so sudden this time.
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The meeting has not started yet when I arrived at the student council room. And I was surprised to see Shinoda-san inside. I took my seat and waited for the meeting to start. When all the student council members are finally completed, Shinoda-san then stood up and speak to us.
"I am Shinoda Mariko, third year and the president of the Drama club. In behalf of our club and our senior members, we are requesting to have another school play this year."
After she said that, all the members of the student council started chatting and giving their own opinions. Me? I remained silent. The first thing came to my mind is Atsuko. I have a feeling that this is somewhat related with what happened between the two of them this morning. Shinoda-san continued to speak, so then we listened to her.
"Everyone knows that for us seniors, this will be our last year in highschool. I believe for the past three years our school became more popular to the other schools because of our theater plays. This is why we're humbly requesting you to let us have our last performance this year. And to make this happen, we need your help to coordinate with the school's general management to promote and sponsor our play."
The student council room is suddenly filled with noise coming from the members discussing the request of the drama club. Some agree and some don't, mostly of the pro's came from the senior members. Ofcourse they also understand the feeling of graduating soon.
"We wanted the performance be early this year because after this, our graduating members will be focusing more on the preparation for the college entrance exams. I do hope you understand our situation." She sincerely said, then she bowed before us.
The meeting was then adjourned, the members decided to discuss more about the request thoroughly before the agreement. As everyone leaves the student council room, I saw Shinoda-san took a glance of me. Does she actually know me? I wanted to ask her what happened to her and Atsuko this morning, but I don't have enough courage to approach her.
And now that I mention it, I wonder if Atsuko is still in her classroom. It's been days since the last time I checked on her after class. I thought I won't be doing this again, but there's something in me that wanted to see her now. When I reached her classroom, I took a peek inside again. And yes she is still there, sitting on the same spot beside the window where she used to be. She's holding some papers. I entered the room.
"Hi, Atsuko. You're still here again." I greeted her then she looked at me. Her eyes... I'm wondering if there's magic on those. I feel like I'm melting whenever they met mine.
"Minami, it's been a while. I'm just reading the scripts for our upcoming play." She answered.
"Ah, yes I heard. The drama club is requesting another school play this year for the senior members."
She looked away. I didn't mean to upset her. Is she sad because Shinoda-san is graduating soon? Why does my chest hurts just thinking of that?
"I.. uhm.. saw you crying this morning. I actually came here because I wanted to know if there's anything that I can help." I went closer and sit right next to her.
"It was just a little argument in the drama club." She paused. "Minami, can I ask you a question?"
"Sure, anything." I said.
"What will you do if you can't grant a request of a person who's important to you?" She asked.
"That's a tough situation. Maybe I will weigh things first. I need to know which is more important, that person's happiness or mine." I responded.
"You're really smart, Minami." She smiled at me again. "You're asking earlier if there's anything that you can help, right? Then can you help me rehearse today?"
"Me? But I don’t know anything about acting."
"Don't worry, all you have to do is read out the lines from this script." She handed me the paper she's holding.
"O-Okay. So which part is mine here?" I looked at the script.
"You’ll play the character of the leading man. Since it has the most number of dialogues with my character."
Then I helped her rehearse. I never thought it would be this fun, at first we're just exchanging dialogues. It's not a very serious practice actually, we sometimes laugh because of our mistakes. Until we reached the end of the script. I then noticed what kind of scene is on the climax part. Well, it’s only a rehearsal so I must not be bothered by it. I read straight and finished off my character's line.
She paused. Why does she keep staring at me?
"Hmm.. Did I read the wrong lines?" I asked her.
"Well actually.. the ending scene is critical for me.. It’s much better if you help me visualize on it."
Help her visualize? Does she mean...
"Minami.. you have to kiss me exactly the way it was described on this part." And she said it. Did I really hear it, right?!
"A-Are you serious?! I-I thought I will just read out the lines from the script?!" I panicked.
"Oh.. I'm sorry, I understand. It’s okay, if you don’t want to." She apologized, her voice sounded disappointed.
"Atsuko, wait! I-I’ll try my best to help you..."
Oh no.. I just blurted it out. I didn't even know how to kiss! I can do this... if this is the only way I can help her... yes, I'm just helping her... right?
I read out my character's last few lines again, until the kissing part came. Slowly... gently... I put my lips on hers. My God... her lips are so soft. So this is how a kiss feels like. Then she kissed me back. Wait, is that written on the script, too? I don't remember it but I don't care. We stayed in that position for few seconds, I think? Actually, I'm not sure. I feel like the time stopped for me again, and I don't want the clock to start ticking back.
We break off the kiss. We both stayed silent. She’s blushing hard.. but why? I bet she has already kissed many actors before, so this doesn’t mean anything to her.
"A-Ano... you think I did well?" I started to speak again.
"Y-Yes.. uhm.. thank you. Let’s call this a day." She stood up and took her things with her. She started to take a few steps away before she speaks to me again.
"Minami... I have my own reasons."
Reasons? What does she mean by that?
"I'm not sure of what you are thinking right now. But just to let you know.. during our plays, it's either we only fake or cut off the kissing scenes..." She paused.
Then I heard the most surprising words so far in my entire life.
"I just had my first real one a moment ago."
She gave me a smile again before she walked out the door. She left me alone, speechless. So it means... it was also her first kiss... and I'm her first... My heart... why are you racing so fast? Someone help me, for I guess I'm having a heart attack here.
TBC
and i'm also having a heart attack because of them lol
i hope i can able to update fast for the next chapters...
shigoto de isogashii kara demo ganbaru yo!
thanks for reading! :)
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Awww X3
The chapter is too short, it doesn't satisfy my hunger!!! :lol:
I'm still confused with what happened between Mariko and Atsuko, but I have a really strong feeling that Mariko confessed and that Atsuko (clearly) like someone else. Also, what did Atsuko meant at the end, about her having some reasons for something?...
I wonder when did Atsuko started liking Minami and I can't believe (yes I can) that she is sooo bold to make Minami kissed her! but it was sooo cute!!! It's their first kiss :wub:
UPDATE SOON NE!
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Wooh..
we've got a situation here #putoxygenmasktomyself (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/wow2-onion-head-emoticon.gif)
very curious about what will happen next..
i hope you update soon.. thank you.
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They are each other 1st kiss
SO GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD
What's going to happen next?
What's it that Atsuko need to do to help Mariko?
Is it why Atsuko was crying because she didn't want to give her 1st kiss to Mariko?
Can't wait to find out
Thank you
:twothumbs :twothumbs :twothumbs
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waahhhh my atsumina kissing...
please update soon author-san
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I swear the ending makes me feel doki doki :heart:
Kyaaaaaaaa I like it :ptam-shy:
Cant wait to know what's going to happen next ! I'm also curious on what happen between acchan and mariko :dunno:
Awesome chapter btw :D
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Kyyyaaaa!!!! u killed me!!! XD
OMFG! too sweet! I got a sugar rush because of you! :P
My heart beats like crazy! hahahahah ^^!
really love the update! It was short but veeery sugoi! thx u! ;)
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Yeayeay they're both so cute :love:
Thx for update :cow:
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Atsumina kissing scene... Yeah!! :twothumbs
Does the kiss mean atsuko like minami too? :huhuh
I was wondering why atsuko cry :? Hmm
Thank you for update author-san, please update soon (asap) HAHA :grin: :thumbsup
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Wow minami is clever in this story?? Lol
kyaaaa, i like the kissing scene! XD
Minami start having feeling for atsuko. how about atsuko? does she feel the same way as minami?
waiting yoo for the update :twothumbs
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Wow?! Pfft atsuko really clever.haha XD
Minami she just do what atsuko said to her...
Damn I'm started ti like this story. Tq so much author san. .
Will be waiting for next update :yossi:
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Aww that kiss~
atsuko always get her way to make her minami moved XD
like this chap~
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That kiss... :hiakhiakhiak:
What if that script isnt real one and Acchan wrote the fake one?? Clever move Acchan :hehehe:
Thanks for update! Cant wait for new update! :on GJ:
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acchan so cute ib the last part :heart: :heart: :heart:
takamina needs to move before somenthing happend
pls update
:wub:
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this is a cute kiss :3
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Acchan is already starting to like takamina? Or did she already liked Takamina from the first? XD
That moment when acchan asked takamina to kiss her! So cute! :inlove: :inlove:
Please update soon author-san :twothumbs :twothumbs
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@lezperv: gomen if it was short.. my writing per chapter usually doesn't exceed 2000 words, i find it difficult to make it longer :( but i try to make it up to my readers by updating as fast as i can
@dearacchan: so here's what happened next, sorry if i kept you waiting..
@cisda83, Kakeru15: about why atsuko cried, i'm afraid it's still not mentioned in this chapter..
@liabont, ubulubulbilu, Haruko: i'm glad you guys like how they had their first kiss!
@menamarco96: hey, i'm glad you like it too! so let's call it quits? hehe
@iLeo221: oh please stay alive for the next chapters hehe!
@Justqle: yes i made minami's character a genius here lol
@noah minami, deguchi, korin48: i agree atsuko is very clever and minami's quite obedient haha
@triela: i think minami still don't know what to do, since everything's a first to her
@ayudewi6: aachan's true feelings, you'll find it soon :)
again thanks to all my readers and to those who gave me thank you posts! :bow:
so here's my new chapter...
When the Time Stops
Chapter 4
That evening, I arrived home later than usual and dinner is already served on the table. I usually arrive few minutes earlier than my father, but for the first time he's already home before me. I didn't notice I spent too much time at school.
"Minami, sit down and we're about to start dinner." My mother said. She cooked my favorite dish tonight, but unfortunately my stomach feels full eventhough I haven't eaten anything yet. I tried to eat but I only took a half spoonful of food.
"Are you sick, Minami? It's the first time you don't eat your mother's katsudon." My father asked. He knows I can't resist katsudon, I can eat three or more bowls of it! So this is really weird, what's wrong with my stomach?
"I just don't feel like eating tonight, Dad. Maybe I should already rest myself upstairs." I excused myself and went to my room.
I laid on my bed and started to have flashbacks of that kiss. Atsuko.. I wonder what are you thinking? I'm trying to convince myself that we only did that just to help her. And besides we're both girls so it doesn't count as a real kiss. Then my phone suddenly rang so I answered it.
"Takamina? You answered so fast! Are you waiting for someone?" It's just Yuko who called.
Wait, am I expecting that Atsuko will call me? But we didn't even exchange numbers yet!
"No one ofcourse. It just happens that my phone is near me. So, why did you call?" I asked.
"I can't totally understand our homework! Can you explain how to answer this over the phone again?"
But I'm not in the mood for other things tonight.
"Yuko, I'm already sleepy so I'll just let you copy mine tomorrow, okay?"
"Really? Wow, I didn't expect that from you! Then, I'll see you early tomorrow. Oyasumi!" She hangs up.
I lied to Yuko. The truth is that.. I can't sleep. I kept awake the whole night, like I'm excited or something. I never thought I will look forward for another day, since like I said before everyday's just the same to me. But things became different now, I can't wait for tomorrow to come so that I can see Atsuko again.
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After the next day's classes, the student council called for a meeting again. The members finally decided to help the drama club for their request, since it will build a better name for our school. It will then be forwarded to the school upper management. We know it's just a formality, since the management's decision usually depends on the student council. So, their play is now a sureball.
I'm excited to tell the good news to Atsuko, so I hurriedly went to her classroom again after the student council meeting. But unfortunately, she's not there.
"Are you looking for Aachan?" I heard a voice from behind, so I turned around.
"I think she's at the drama club right now, they started their practice for the play." It's Itano-san.
"Oh, I see. Thank you for letting me know, Itano-san."
"Please call me Tomochin, since you're friends with Aachan and Yuko. So can I call you Takamina, too? That's how Yuko calls you whenever she mentions you to me."
"Sure." I answered, then we started to walk together.
"So how's Yuko and her cooking lately? Please bear a little more with her. She's like on her soul searching about her capabilities. I know she sucks at cooking, doesn't she?" I whispered the last question.
"Well, uhm.. I like her fighting spirit.." Tomochin answered.
"Oh, come on you don't need to hold back on what you really wanted to say.." I giggled.
"Yeah.. I think so, too.." She whispered back.
We're both laughing as we walked down the stairs. Then we met Atsuko on our way, she's with Shinoda-san.
"Oh, Atsuko! Hi!" I greeted her.
"Hey, Minami..." Her face seems serious looking at us.
"I went to your classroom earlier but you weren't there. I wanted to inform you about the result of the drama club's request but it seems you already know."
"Yes, Mariko-senpai already informed us. We had our first practice today. By the way, this is Shinoda Mariko, our club president." Atsuko introduced her.
"You're Takahashi Minami, I already know. You're the first year representative of the student council. I heard lots about you." Shinoda-san said.
She heard of me? From whom? This is the closest distance I've been infront of Shinoda-san. She really has perfect face. And she's... TALL. I suddenly pity myself.
"Well, you seem to be having fun." Atsuko said in a straight tone.
"Ah yes, we're just talking about Yuko's awful cooking. Right, Tomochin?"
I saw Atsuko's face expression changed when I mentioned Tomochin's name. I wonder why.
"Is that so? Anyway, our practice for today has finished so were about to go home. See you around then." After that, they left us.
So, they went home together? I stared at their backs as they walk farther. Shinoda-san's taller than Atsuko, and Atsuko's taller than me. I sighed.
"That's weird." Tomochin suddenly spoke.
"Eh? Nani?" I asked.
"Aachan. She forgot to greet me."
Oh, now that I think of it, I noticed that too.
"Maybe she has lot of things going on her mind. She's might be under pressure too because of their upcoming play." I tried to convince Tomochin not to think anything bad. Then we also both went home after.
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The drama club's performance will be held after a month, so they have plenty of time for their practice. And for that one whole month, Atsuko and I rarely see each other. She's so much busy and focused on their play. I sometimes meet her on school hallways but she's always with Shinoda-san, we just usually wave hi to each other and that's it. I also tried taking a peek on their practice place, but there are lots of student fans on their front door watching them and I can't get through. I think these people will kill me if they knew that their ultimate crush just gave me her first kiss. Well, somehow it makes me feel flattered.
When the day of their performance came, the members of the student council were asked to help the drama club. We are given tasks to be the front gate receptionists for the visitors coming from the other schools. Great, now I can't even watch her perform. This is killing me, I want to get out of here! The play is already on going and yet I'm still here checking some random names on this list. Is this even important? I badly wanted to see her perform! Then luckily, Yuko passed by.
"Yuko! Thank goodness! Can you stay here in place of me for only a few minutes? I just need to go somewhere." I asked her a favor. Then I hurriedly went away after she nodded.
"The play is about to end soon! So hurry up!" She shouted when I'm already far from her. I think Yuko already knows where I'm going.
When I arrived at their performance venue, it was already the ending scene. My excitement faded away when I saw what happened next. Atsuko just let Shinoda-san kissed her... on her lips. It lasted only for a second, but for me it's still a kiss. I thought they were only faking or cutting-off the kissing scenes? Atsuko, why did you have to tell such stories to me? Then they close the stage curtain, I started to hear rounds of applause. When the casts appeared on stage again, they receive a standing ovation from the audience. The drama club's performance is really a hit, I'm sure the school is proud of them. Atsuko's eyes widened when she saw me from the audience. I stare at her for few more seconds before I turn away and leave the place. I went back where Yuko is.
"Oh! You're back too soon! So how was the play, Taka.....mi...na..??" Yuko stopped and looked at me.
I can't hold it back anymore. My tears started dropping. I ran to Yuko and hugged her, I don't want anyone to see my face like this. I didn't speak a word, I just cried as silent as I could. This is another first that Atsuko has done to me, but it's not her fault. I knew from the start that the kiss we shared meant nothing. I think something's wrong with me. Now, I feel like my heart is in pain. This is the first time my heart has ever been broken.
TBC
gomen minna! but i promise...
chapter 5 will surely answer all your questions!
thanks for reading! :)
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NO!
My Minami is crying, FIX THIS!!!
I like that Atsuko was jealous, so she didn't even say hi to Tomochin, but the distance between her and Minami is GAH!!!
The kiss from the play only further confirms that Mariko confessed to Atsuko or something like that X3
I bet Atsuko was the one who requested the student council to stay outside so that Minami won't see her kiss Mariko. I can totally imagine the shock on her face when she saw Minami.
Yuko, comfort your best friend, okay?
UPDATE SOON!!! I need to know MOAR!!!
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Omg noooo...Takamina dont cry
And what is going on with Acchan and Mariko relationship?!
Update soon
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Nooo. Minami... so atsuko kiss her before because of she's doesn't want her first to be mariko. * sigh * I hope atsuko fix the pain she give to minami.. :banghead:
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waahhh!!! I'm crying too, Minami!!!! :(
why did you do that authorsan! First you make me happy and the next chapter you make me sad!!! Argh! What a chaos of feelings! XD
I'm curious what excuse Acchan has... why u lied to Minami??? Or does it have something to do with Mariko???
Can you explain more detail how Minami has become the first year representative of the student council and how Mariko know it?
Or why everybody know Minami already? is she famous in the school too, or similar? I don't get it XD
I like Yuko! she is a good friend to Minami!
When kojiharu will appear? I want to know how Yuko and the others reacts to her character in your story :)
thx for the update authorsan! I will sure read your next update! Looking forward!
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Oh my my!! Minami please stop crying :cry:
Yuko please help calm her, don't let her dissolve in grief!
Acchan would have been very surprised to know that minami come watch, I hope she can give an explanation to her XD
Btw thanks for your hard work author-san!!
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Ah... Poor Minami...
Is the kiss between Atsumina meant nothing at all to Atsuko?
Whats happened between Atsuko and Mariko?
Why did Atsuko cry then?
Did Atsuko being forced to kiss Mariko?
Would Atsuko try to explain her action and feeling to Minami regarding the kiss between themselves and the kiss in the drama ?
Can't wait to find out
Thank you
:twothumbs :twothumbs :twothumbs
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wait what?!
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minami :cry:
wahhh i cant take it :on speedy: :on speedy: :on speedy:
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Oh my poor takamina :gyaaah:
Is Acchan trying to make Takamina jealous or something? If it is, it totally work! :mon annoy:
Btw, another great chapter !! I really cant wait for the next :inlove:
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I know how you feel takamina :cry:
Thanks for update author-san :grin:
Please update soon :thumbsup
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Nooo. Minami... so atsuko kiss her before because of she's doesn't want her first to be mariko. * sigh * I hope atsuko fix the pain she give to minami.. :banghead:
Is what I was thinking
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i dont know what to say,
i hope atsuko will explain to minami soon.. :cry:
waiting for your update..
thank you.
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Jealousy is everywhere :nya:
MOAARR update Author saaan, more dramatic scene :kekeke:
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hi everyone, hope this chapter answers all your questions...
enjoy! :)
When the Time Stops
Chapter 5
Our school play is a success and everyone in the drama club are rejoicing, especially Mariko-senpai. I know she's really happy with the outcome of her last performance in highschool.
"Aachan, we'll all celebrate after this. Are you coming?" She asked.
"I'm sorry, Senpai. I got a little tired, maybe next time?" I answered and she just let me.
The truth is, I'm not in the mood to celebrate. I went to my classroom, hoping that she'll come again. I want to wait for her and explain what happened. But it seems that she's not coming.
Minami.
We already met even before highschool started. She doesn't remember me, but I always do ever since that day I saw her. The day of the highschool entrance examination.
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It took me a long time to find my examination room. Luckily, eventhough I was the last one to arrive, I was able to enter the room before the exam started. When the proctor told us to get our pencils out, I tried to look for it in my bag but it's not there. Oh my God. Of all the things I will forget, I forgot the pencil! I don't know what to do, the exam is about to start so I panicked. Then a girl sitting right next to me reached out her hand and offered her pencil to me. I noticed she's wearing a bow tie hair clip.
"Here." She smiled and said.
"Are you sure it's okay? Do you have a spare?" I asked and she just nodded.
So I received it and thanked her. Yatta! Safe! I looked at the pencil, it has a name on it. Takahashi Minami.
The exam is good for two hours and I'm glad I finished it on time. There's still 15 minutes left, I passed my paper then went back to the girl to return her pencil. I thanked her again. Before I turn away, I noticed her answer sheet. It's clean and still unanswered! Her name is not yet even written on it. Is she going to start answering just now? But it's less than 15 minutes already! I went out the examination room bothered with what happened. That girl, why did she lend me her pencil if she doesn't have a spare? Now, I'm worried about her. I feel so guilty if she won't pass the exam.
The exam results finally came out and I passed. I immediately looked for that girl's name on the list of students who got in posted at school. I started searching from the bottom. I can't see her name but I still continue. I'm losing hope, it's my fault if she didn't get in. I didn't stop looking until I reached the top names. Then I was surprised. Takahashi Minami. Top 1. And she got a perfect score?! How did she do that? I clearly remember that she only took it for less than 15 minutes and yet she got a perfect score! I believe that besides her, it's only me who knew what really happened. I felt so happy she got in, in this way I'll have a chance to meet her again. I really hope we can be classmates.
But unfortunately, when the class started we ended up in different classes. She's in class 1-A and I'm in class 1-B. Not so bad I think, since our classrooms were just next to each other, I can still see her everyday. I heard she was appointed to be the first year representative of the student council, I'm not surprised. She's the smartest freshman after all. But it means I can't reach her more, I'm just here watching her from afar. I want her to notice me, but how?
"Hey, freshman." Someone called.
"Me?" I turned to the person. Wow, she's beautiful.
"Yes, who else? I think you have a lovely face. Do you act?"
"Act? You mean in plays?" I asked.
"Yes. I'm Shinoda Mariko from the drama club. We have an audition for new members. I hope you try it out." She handed me a piece of paper then left.
I've tried acting in school plays during middleschool so this is not new to me. I went to their audition and found out that the person who recruited me is actually their club president.
"So why do you want to be part of our plays?" They interviewed me.
"Because... I want to be noticed by the person I like." They were surprised with my answer but I can't think of any other reason, and besides it's really true.
I got in the drama club and started to act in their plays. Since then, I started receiving love letters everyday. I read every single of it, hoping that one of them is from Takahashi-san, but it seems that theater plays is not one of her interests.
Until the summer festival came, we had a school play and it's the first time I star as the main actress. After our performance, I head to my classroom to re-read the script alone. I'm checking the mistakes I had, then suddenly someone went inside. Takahashi Minami. She's just checking out the rooms. She told me she watched our play earlier. I was very happy that she finally noticed me eventhough she doesn't remember me at all. Upon confirming that she usually check the rooms before she goes home, from that day on I always wait for her in my classroom every after classes. I know this is the beginning of our friendship, we even started to call each other by our first names.
Mariko-senpai announced to the drama club that we will request the school to give our senior members their last performance this year. Then one morning, she personally talked to me.
"Have you read the latest script?" She asked.
"Yes, I did. And I didn't expect to be the main actress again." I answered.
"I have a little favor to ask of you. Since this will be my last performance in this school, I want our drama act to be more realistic. I want to let the audience feel the emotions in each scenes."
"What are you trying to say, Senpai?"
"The latter part, let's make the kissing scene real this time."
"W-What? B-But I can't do that!"
"There would be no other meaning on it. It's just an act to make the audience feel more love in the story." She explained.
"If you really want to do it then choose another actress for that role."
"For my past three years in highschool, I've been waiting for someone like you to come. You got the potential, Aachan!"
"I'm still not doing it! You only think of yourself!"
"Then tell me why you can't! Because of that Takahashi Minami? I saw you watching her the day I met you. I know she's the person you like, am I right?"
"That's none of your business!" I shouted.
"Now, who's being selfish? You're just wasting your talent!"
"I don't care!" Then I ranaway from her.
"Aachan, wait!"
"Senpai, I'm sorry!"
I was almost crying when I bumped onto Minami. Of all people, why her now? Then I continue to runaway. I'm torn. Mariko-senpai has been a good friend and mentor to me, how could I say those things to her? I stayed in our classroom after classes, I was hoping that Minami will come again. I know that lately she's not been coming, maybe she's just busy but I kept waiting for her.
I decided to review the latest script once more. What should I do? I want to make Mariko-senpai happy but... then Minami came inside. She asked if there's anything she can help. I want to say that just being here with me is already enough, but then I thought of an idea, I asked her to help me rehearse the script.
She's really kind and helpful. I never knew there's a person who has such genuine kindness in her heart, and here I am and my selfish decisions. I took advantage of her kindness. I asked her to kiss me. I know it's a desperate move but it's my only chance. All I wanted is to give my first kiss to the person I like before anyone else. She hesitated at first but she still did it. I know it only happened because she wanted to help and I feel a pierce in my heart whenever I think it's the only reason why. Even if I know that the kiss we shared meant nothing to her, I still want her to know that she's my first. I can't take the mixed emotions I was having, that's why I left her alone right after that.
The next day, Mariko-senpai announced that the play will push through and so we had our first practice. After it was finished, Senpai and I walked home together. Then the first pang of jealousy hits me when I saw Minami and my classmate Tomochin laughing together. Why is she so kind to everyone? Is she only being kind to me and that's all? When she mentioned Tomochin's nickname, I felt like I reached my limit I can take that day, so I immediately excused ourselves and left them.
"Aachan, I saw that." Mariko-senpai suddenly spoke.
"Eh? Nani?"
"I didn't know you're cute when you're jealous.." She giggled.
"Senpai! I'm not!" I denied eventhough I know I'm already blushing.
"By the way, Senpai.. about your request yesterday. I think I'm ready to do it."
"Hontou? Ureshii...!!"
"But I have conditions..."
"Anything!"
"First, we'll only do it once on the day of the performance. Second, I don't want Minami to see it.. so please find a way."
For one month, we've been too busy practicing our play, but I still manage to go back to my classroom right every after, hoping Minami might drop by. But I guess she already assumed that I'm pre-occupied by the drama club.
And now our awaited performance came, the members did all their best for this day. The play ran smoothly as planned upto the final scene. When Mariko-senpai kissed me, I felt nothing at all. It's far different from the kiss that Minami and I shared. The play has finished and the audience totally loved it. I gave my best smile to make them feel my appreciation. My smile ended when I saw Minami. I was not expecting her to watch, but why is she here? Then she left. She just misunderstood, I really hope she's not mad at me.
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Days has passed, I waited but Minami didn't come back to my classroom. Until I decided to change my waiting place. And here I am now, waiting for her outside the student council room.
"Maeda-san? Are you... waiting for Takamina?"
It's Oshima-san. I think she's Minami's closest friend here. And so I just nodded to her question.
"Do you have a moment?" She asked.
"There's something I want us to talk about."
TBC
aachan's pov sure brought me some headache :nervous
i admit.. i was really lazy to update hehe peace out!
thanks for reading! :)
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Now I get it. :D
Can't wait for the next one. Thank you. :)
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MOOARR UPDATEE !! Lol
I love the plot u made author san.
Thx for update
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Ooppss so acchan have known takamina for a long time? Aaah really impressive! :fap
Then what with takamina? Where did she go? :(
Let acchan explain everything to takamina! Then what yuko want to talk with acchan? :?
Uugghh many things that make me curious! :P
Btw thanks for ur hard work author-san! Have a wonderful day okay :twothumbs :ding:
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Ah it's been a long time since I've written a comment here in the forum.. to be honest I've been eyeing this story since its day 1, carefully reading every details. I find it really entertaining but I still keep silent because I'm afraid to leave a comment that will make me disapointed if this story will be stucked to only a few chapters.. so I've waited...
But seeing you continuously making updates in a very short period of time.. I cannot hide my appreciation towards your fanfic any longer XD ahhhh I'm so happy to your story.. finally an atsumina fanfic that made me read again.. :wub:
I guess I must learn from you updating really fast yet has really significant details and very entertaining events!!
Ah I'm excited... thank you for this new wonderful atsumina fanfic !, keep it up :)
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Acchan need to find Takamina to say it was a misunderstanding
Yuko help Acchan!!
Update soon
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finally you made acchan POV, that's what i'm hoped before .. Great :twothumbs
so acchan has the same feeling with minami :on lol:
how acchan will explain it to minami?
will she tell the truth?
yohohoo update soon XD XD
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what a big misunderstendig!!!
but i like a little drama...
its more funny!!
thanks and continue ASAP!!
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Woah... Minami able to finish her test in less than 15 mins
Guess she used the time to answer everything on the question sheets.
Then just transfer all the answers once she got her pencil back.
Atsuko... Poor Atsuko....
She's doing everything to get Minami to notice her but always got misunderstood everytime.
What is it that Yuko and Atsuko going to discuss?
Would Minami know about Atsuko's true feeling?
What's going to happen next?
Can't wait to see
Thank you
:twothumbs :twothumbs :twothumbs
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help her yuuchan help her
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@Feat: honestly, i was worried if the previous chapter still didn't answer the pending questions.. so now i'm glad
@ubulubulbilu: thanks for loving my plot!
@ayudewi6: yeah, acchan liked her already even before minami did
@Keisthename: it's an honor to have you as my reader, now i'm even more pressured lol! so when will you update Contract? hehe
@Kirozoro, Haruko: yuko's a good friend, i believe she has her own ways
@Justqle: aachan's pov is like explaining the events all over again hehe, so now we're back to minami's
@Archer1992: i like drama too! but not too heavy hehe
@cisda: you got that right! i think minami spent her time answering the questions mentally, then wrote them when aachan returned her pencil :)
thanks again to all my readers! :bow:
so here's the next chapter...
When the Time Stops
Chapter 6
What's that noise all about? I can hear some male students chatting outside the student council room, including some of our male members.
"She's here? Man, she's really cute!"
"I wonder who she's waiting for."
"Maybe she's here to answer my love letter!"
What's happening outside? Who are they talking about? The student council task for today has ended and so I took my things and decided to go home. I went out the room and was surprised to see the person who's causing all the commotion.
"Hi, Minami." Now I see an angel smiling at me.
Atsuko. Why is she here?
"A-Ano... do you mind if we walk home together?" She asked in her usual sweet voice.
So she's waiting for me? Now I feel sorry for all these boys around us, I bet they're all disappointed. Lucky me.
"Sure." I answered.
We started to walk together, heading out the school. It was too silent, I guess we're both waiting for one another to speak up first. I wonder why she wanted to walk home with me today.
"Atsuko/Minami!" We both call each other's name at the same time.
"You go first." She said.
"No, you go first." I insisted.
"Okay.. uhm.. I met Oshima-san earlier while I'm waiting for you outside the student council room. She told me she's worry about you because you seem down lately."
Ah Yuko, so she noticed. But why does she have to pass the message to her? Why not tell it straight to me instead?
"Is that all you guys talked about?" I asked.
"U-Uhm.. Y-Yes.. That's all." Atsuko's voice wasn't confident when she answered.
"You and Oshima-san are really close, ne?" She continued.
"Yes, we've known each other since like forever." I responded.
We continue to walk until we reached the school outside grounds. I looked up the sky, it was so clear. It really feels good that Atsuko and I are back being close again.
"Minami.. it's been a while since the last time we talk like this." Atsuko spoke.
"Yeah.. I was.. a bit busy in the student council lately. By the way, congratulations on the drama club. I heard a lot of praises about your performance. You guys did a great job."
"Thanks.. I saw you watched."
"Well, I didn't see the whole play, just the last part."
"Uhm.. about the ending scene.. it was the first time that we made the kissing scene real. I hope you didn't think that I lied to you."
"Oh.. now I know. If you still worry about the kiss we did during the rehearsal, I clearly understand it's only a practice for the real thing on stage." I paused.
"But you know what.. it made me happy that it's me you chose to give your first kiss."
There I said it, I've been wanting to tell her that for a while.
"Minami, there is something I..." Atsuko was about to say something but she was then interrupted.
"Aachan! Takamina!" I turned around and saw Tomochin running to our direction.
"Hi, Tomochin! Are you on your way home, too?" I asked.
"I'm going straight to my auntie's restaurant, I work part time there. It's just walking distance from our school. Do you guys want to check it out?"
"Well, I'm sort of hungry now since I didn't take lunch earlier. Do you have katsudon there?"
"Aru yo! It's actually one of our specialties."
"Ii ne! I'm craving for one lately. Atsuko come with us! Tomochin said it's just nearby and I think it's still early." I requested her to come and she just nodded.
I saw that Atsuko's facial expression again. Are all actresses have such complex expression like hers? It's really hard to read. She's been silent since her classmate joined us.
"So where's Yuko?" Tomochin asked as she leads us the way.
"I don't know, she's been disappearing during breaks lately. It's sad to eat alone without her. I actually thought she already joined your club."
"No, she still doesn't want to. She usually visits our club only to have some free taste of our cooking."
Hmm, Yuko.. maybe she already found a place where no one can disturb her. I can already imagine her wearing her most precious headphones and listening to music alone somewhere in school.
We finally arrived at the restaurant. Tomochin's right, it's so near from our school. We went inside, the place isn't that huge. The ambience is somewhat in between japanese and fast-food style.
"Please take your seat. I'll just change to my working clothes. You may look on our menu while waiting." Tomochin said before she left.
"Their katsudon looks delicious on this picture!" I said as I open the menu.
"Is that your favorite dish?" Atsuko asked.
"Yup. I remember the last time my mom cooked one for dinner, I wasn't able to eat because my stomach felt weird that time. No wonder why I'm craving for it now. Anyway, what will you order?"
"I'm not so hungry, I'll just have a drink." Atsuko answered.
"May I take your orders now?" Tomochin came back in her working clothes.
"Tomochin, you look good on those clothes. I was actually expecting to see you in your maid costume." I teased.
"The cooking club just made us wear those costumes!" She blushed.
"Ehem..." Atsuko interrupted.
"Tomochin, I'll just have a melon juice please." She ordered.
"Katsudon for me. Ah, make it two bowls, onegaishimasu!"
"You sure are hungry, ne?" Tomochin giggled.
"Two bowls of katsudon and a glass of melon juice coming up!" She left again.
"Tomochin is really kawaii, isn't she?"
"Un.. she is.." Atsuko answered in a dull tone. Is she bored or something?
"I wonder if she has a boyfriend.." I said.
"Why are you so interested?"
"I'm just curious, any guy is lucky to have her. She's cute, hardworking and cooks really good." I explained.
I think this is my chance to know if Atsuko has a boyfriend, too.
"Now that I mention it, do you.. uhm.. have one?" I finally ask her.
"No, I don't."
"Eh? But why? Are you aware of just how many guys in school are going crazy over you?"
"I'm just not interested." She answered.
"Here's your order! Enjoy your food. Just call me when you need anything else." Tomochin said as she placed our orders on the table.
"Thanks, Tomochin!"
Oh, this is heaven. Atsuko and katsudon both infront of me. I feel like I'm the happiest person on earth now. Wait, is this a date? There's no way this can be called a date! But it's the first time we eat together. It's starting to get quiet between us again so I opened up a topic.
"So how's Shinoda-san?" I asked.
"Mariko-senpai? She's busy studying lately, she's very much focused preparing for her college entrance exams."
So that's how it is... maybe Atsuko's lonely without Shinoda-san, that's why she's now here with me. I'm her second option after all.
"Our club members of lower years are actually planning to have a play dedicated for the seniors, they will be the audience this time." She continued.
"Ah, that's a sweet idea. Your senior club members will surely like it, especially Shinoda-san." I said.
"So, how's the food?" Tomochin returned to our table to check on us.
"Kono katsudon wa oishii desu!" I complimented.
"Yokatta ne! My aunt thought me the recipe, I'm the one who prepared it."
"Wow, your katsudon's better than my mom's! I guess I'll be a frequent customer here from now on."
"Thanks, I actually have a dream of having my own cafe someday. But I prefer cakes and pastries, since it's my specialty." Tomochin said.
"I think you're good on making any food. I'm pretty sure you'll have your dream cafe someday."
"Excuse me, Tomochin... but I think you have a new customer just arrived." Atsuko interrupted again.
"Oh! You're right. Thanks, Aachan!" Tomochin went to the new customer.
What's with this atmosphere between us? Atsuko's just drinking her melon juice quietly. I must say something. Anything.
"So Atsuko.. about what we're talking about earlier.. Did you give answers to those guys who confessed to you? Have you chosen one already?"
"No, none of them." She took another sip of her melon juice. Somehow, I felt relieved with her answer.
"I guess you must choose one of them already. They're all patiently waiting for your answer, you know?" God, what am I saying just now?
She suddenly stood up. She's glaring at me.
"Atsuko?"
"Minami... Baka!!!" She shouted and then took her things with her.
"Hey, where are you going? Your juice is still half full. Wait!" So Atsuko left the restaurant.
Did I say something wrong? Damn, I can't go after her and just leave the place, our food isn't paid yet.
"Takamina, why did Acchan leave first?" Tomochin came back to our table to ask what happen.
"I don't know either. But don't worry I'll pay for her drinks."
I seated back and finished my katsudon meal. I really can't understand her. I noticed she's already making this a habit! Why does she always walk out on me?!
TBC
aachan so cuuute when jealous!!!
unfortunately, not all genius can figure that out... lol minami
a new character is on her way...
thanks for reading! :)
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Whoaaa whether that is to say by acchan to takamina? :huhuh
Whether she would tell her feelings to takamina? Unfortunately tomochin interrupted :banghead:
Btw I love how when acchan jealous of the closeness between takamina and tomochin :P
But takamina too slow to realize acchan's feelings to her, come on takamina don't make acchan wait too long!
Geez I'm more curious about the continuation of this story, author-san I love your story so please help quickly update hahaha :mon innocent: :ptam-ok:
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ahhh acchan jeoulus yayyyy :twothumbs
plase update soon author-san :wub:
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I'm glad they were able to sort things out regarding the kiss. Aachan is really cute when she's jealous! :-* I wonder who the new character is.. Can't wait for the next chapter! Good job! Keep it up.. :)
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Ahhhh cliffhanger! Why do you have to learn that? lol
Well it's an honor to have you as my reader for Contract. w tbh I'm planning to update that fic on Acchan's birthday, but I guess that's a long wait.. who knows www
As for your fanfic... oh gosh I can't wait to read more on how they'll develop their relationship. Everyone seemed to become stupid when they are in love.
And oh! I really like how they met during exams... it's amazing!
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yeah you're right, acchan so cute when jealous XD
minami so clever in school but not in feeling thing, lol minami
tomochin appeared in the wrong time!! :grr:
btw, where's yuko? already go to meet haruna maybe? lol
yokai waiting for the update :twothumbs
@Keisthename: it's an honor to have you as my reader, now i'm even more pressured lol! so when will you update Contract? hehe
i just realized that the author of Contract is here. yeah i'm hoping for an update too keisthename-san :mon squee:
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acchan jealous :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:
forever minami no clue about acchan behavior
minami innocent is too cute :wub: :inlove:
update soon pls
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Takamina is so dense
Update soon
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@ayudewi6, liabont: aachan's the dreamgirl of every guy in their school and yet she's still jealous because of minami, that what makes her even cuter!!! >_<
@kristelc: the first new character! finally she arrives!
@Keisthename: your next update is still on july? :( now, who's the real cliffhanger? lol peace! glad you like the exam scene, i enjoy digging up a character's history then connecting to its present to reveal the reasons behind
@Justqle: ah yuko! it's her turn now for her life to change hehe
@triela, Kirozoro: minami's cute too! as what you've said, she's innocent and dense! so i think aachan must do something about that :)
thanks again to my readers! :bow:
my eagerness to update faster is because of you guys... so enjoy!
When the Time Stops
Chapter 7
It's weekend, and I have nowhere to go to but to stay at home. At school, I'm a very busy person but it's different when I'm here. After I finish my homework and help my mom doing household chores, I have nothing else to do anymore. When I open either the TV or the radio, what I see and hear are just the same singers and artists. In short, it's boring when I'm home.
My phone suddenly rang, I looked at it. It's an unknown caller.
"Hello?" I picked up.
"Hi, Minami! It's me, Atsuko." I was surprised to hear her voice. I wasn't expecting her to call me.
"Oh, Atsuko! What's up?"
"I got your number from Yuko, I called her earlier. We actually exchanged numbers the last time we met."
So that means they're close friends now? I wonder what they've been talking about.
"I just called because I want to apologize for leaving you at the restaurant the other day." She said.
"It's okay, I guess you really enjoy walking out on me so suddenly. I'm getting kinda used to it." I giggled.
"I'm serious! By the way, you mentioned that you often eat alone during breaks. So I wonder if we could take our lunch together from now on?"
"Really? Ofcourse, I'd love to!" I smiled eventhough I know she can't see it.
"Great. I'll see you at school then. Bye." She hangs up.
Atsuko just brightened up my day. Since then, we started to call each other and exchange messages over the phone. That girl's amazing, how can she easily change my system in an instant? Because of her, I also started to enjoy my days at home.
We now always eat our lunch together at school. Sometimes Yuko joins us, sometimes she prefers to eat alone somewhere, depending on her mood. But at least even without Yuko, I already have someone to eat with. We oftentimes visit the restaurant where Tomochin works part time after classes. So far, Atsuko doesn't walk out on me anymore but her usual facial expression is still there.
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Time passed so fast and our senior student's graduation came near. As what Atsuko mentioned before, the drama club prepared a surprised presentation for their senior club members. The play was supposedly exclusive for their members only, but they also invited the student council as their thanks for our help last time.
"Takahashi-san, this seat next to me is not taken." It's Shinoda-san who called my name.
"Ah, thanks." I accepted her offer and I sit beside her.
The play started, Atsuko was one of the casts with first appearance. She's stunning, I can't even take my eyes off her.
"Aachan's really good, ne?" Shinoda-san spoke and I just nodded.
"The moment I met her, I already saw a bright future ahead of her." She paused, staring at Atsuko on stage.
"I know you two are close friends now. So I have a little favor to ask of you, Takahashi-san." She said in a sincere voice.
"What is it about her?" I asked.
"You know that I'm about to graduate and leave this school soon. And if there's one person here who I can entrust Aachan to, I'd rather wanted it to be you. So please take care of her."
Me? But why would she choose me? Ofcourse, I'll take care of Atsuko even without her asking.
"And for the record... I like Aachan."
"E-Eh?" I was surprised of the last three words she just said.
"Well, she doesn't have an idea of how I feel for her, but it doesn't matter." She continued.
"B-But why won't you tell her?"
"She already likes someone else, even before we met."
Atsuko likes someone else. I wonder what kind of person that someone is. Why does it hurt when I think of it? I tried to ignore the pain because I know Shinoda-san feels the same, or maybe much more.
"And you'll just leave without telling that to her?" I asked.
Shinoda-san took a glance of me and smiled. Then she looked back at Atsuko on the stage, and she speaks again.
"Maybe someday you'll understand. A time will come that you'd choose that person's happiness over yours. You'll learn to let go of that one important person even it hurts."
That's the time I was impressed by Shinoda-san, the way she thinks is so mature. Now I understand why many people look up to her and call her 'Mariko-sama'. I wished we also became friends, but there's only a little time left before she leaves the school. I never forgot those words she told me.
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The senior students graduated and so is Shinoda-san. And now where about to enter our second year in highschool.
"Takamina!!!" Yuko shouted my name while she's about to get off her bicycle. We're still on the same class this year, I had a hard time helping her study more than myself. She parked her bike and then ran to my direction.
"Do goddesses exist?" She asked.
"E-Eh? What are you talking about so early in the morning?" I answered.
"I think I saw one yesterday. I was riding my bicycle on my way home from the convenient store when I saw this girl. She's so beautiful! She's tall and has a skin as white as snow. She also has a long beautiful hair. And when I saw her smile, I totally forgot to hit my break and almost crashed my bike."
"Yuko, that's dangerous. I bet you're wearing those headphones again while biking. How many times do I have to warn you?"
"Takamina, listen to me! I'm serious!"
She's calling the girl she saw a goddess?Now that I think of it, I called Atsuko an angel when I saw her. Am I just the same with Yuko? She continued to describe the girl as we walk to our classroom.
"I think she's new in our neighborhood. Their house is just few blocks away from ours. I saw her at their garden feeding her pet cats outside. I can't take that scene off my mind. She's like the goddess of love and beauty."
"You mean Venus?" I asked.
"She's way much prettier and sexier than Ayaka Komatsu!"
"I mean the Roman goddess, not the actress who played the role of sailor venus!"
"Ahh, is that the lady on the painting we studied in art class? Hmm.. I wonder how she'd look if she poses like that.. and wears only that.."
"Yuko, we're in school. Could you please stop imagining perverted things?" I said as we enter our classroom and go to our seats.
Our homeroom teacher has finally arrived.
"Class, please take your seats and we're about to start our lesson for today. But first of all I'd like to announce that we have a new transfer student." Sensei opens the door and speaks to the person waiting there.
"Please come in and introduce yourself to your classmates."
A beautiful, tall girl went inside. She has long hair and has white complexion. My classmates, both boys and girls, got amazed by her beauty. Wait. Her description was exactly what Yuko said earlier about her goddess. So then I looked back at Yuko.
"Y-Yuko?"
Did she has a stroke? She's just staring at the new girl. She's not moving, her mouth is wide open.
"Earth to Yuko?" I poked her cheek.
"AH. MY. GOD. DESS." That's what only came out from her mouth.
So she's the girl Yuko's talking about? What a coincidence, I thought. Looks like our second year in highschool will have lots of fun things to look forward to.
"My name is Kojima Haruna. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu!"
TBC
if kojiharu's an anime, she probably looks like belldandy hehe
so my four main characters are now completed..
second year of highschool! o tanoshimi ni!
thanks for reading! :)
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Yeah!!! Kojima has appeared!!! :D
It's sad that Shinoda has gone without telling her feelings to Acchan...I understand her, but nonetheless... Acchan should know the truth.
thx u for the update! It's been a pleasure as always to read your story. :)
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Eh... Mariko liked Atsuko and wouldn't confess her feeling
Minami was so dense... Kept misunderstand situation
Goddess Haruna... What would Yuko do to her?
Would Yuko tease and flirt with Haruna?
Can't wait to see
Thank you
:twothumbs :twothumbs :twothumbs
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Minami is so dense!!!!! :frustrated: :frustrated: :frustrated: :frustrated:
KojiYuu is coming!!!!! :luvluv1: :luvluv1: :luvluv1: :luvluv1:
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Minami is so dense!!!!! :frustrated: :frustrated: :frustrated: :frustrated:
KojiYuu is coming!!!!! :luvluv1: :luvluv1: :luvluv1: :luvluv1:
same feels :farofflook: :farofflook: :farofflook:
KYAAAAAAAA UPDATE SOON :on gay:
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oh! it looks like the relationship between acchan and takamina have improved, whether their relationship will be smooth? :inlove:
whether acchan will express her feelings to takamina? :D
kojiharu finally come too! yuko seems to do everything that she can to be always near kojiharu!
wah! I'm more curious about the continuation of the closeness of them XD
Btw thanks for your hard work author-san and please update soon :twothumbs :twothumbs
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oowh finally takamina and acchan having some progres and getting along well :wub:
bakamina doesn't realized the fact that acchan taking a like and her --"
great mariko-sama! you did what you should :twothumbs
yoshaa Atsumina and Kojiyu :cow:
update soon XD XD thank you
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Yeaa~ takamina and acchan get to know more. Tq for including haruna! Hehe gonna be interesting for now on^^,
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OMG KOJIYUUUUUUU
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Dense bakamina is dense..as always~
aa..mariko-samaaaaa~ hope for marimii >.<
wohoo the goddess finally appear~ be nice to her yuko! Or not ckckck
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@iLeo221: i know you've been waiting for kojiharu, gomen if it took 7 chapters before she appeared hehe
@cisda83: all i can say is, yuko moves faster than minami lol
@chiqinna, Chichay12: i hope minami's denseness will soon subside
@ayudewi6, Justqle: believe me, i really wanted to make their relationship level up a little faster
@noah minami, Haruko: i really like kojiyuu! so maybe i'll make some special chapters for them soon
@deguchi: marimii couple, i'm not sure if they'll also appear in zenpen so we'll see :)
minna, gomen if i took longer to update than usual :bow:
damn all these meetings and deadlines..
reality sucks, i just want to stay in my world of stories and imagination lol
When the Time Stops
Chapter 8
The morning class of our second year's first day has ended and Yuko suddenly disappeared from my sight again. So I went out of our classroom alone to take a break and saw Atsuko already standing outside our room. She's leaning against the wall, waiting for me. As usual, many male students are still stealing glances of her. At first, they really get into my nerves but eventually I got used to it and just ignore them. We walked side by side heading out to the school grounds where we used to eat lunch together.
"So, how's your first day?" I asked her as I open my bento.
"Nothing new so far, but later the drama club members will be having our first meeting of the year to discuss some arrangements." She said and then she looked at my food.
"Your bento, why is it always meat?"
"Ah, you noticed. Well actually, I'm kinda picky when it comes to food. I prefer to only eat meat." I answered.
"So that's why.. by the way, is Yuko not eating with us today?"
"Maybe she's already eating somewhere alone again. Or, she's stalking that new transfer student in our class. I think Yuko likes that girl a lot."
"Oh. So, do you like her too?" Atsuko asked.
"Me? I just think that girl's really pretty, that's all." We started to eat our food, then Atsuko spoke to me again.
"Ne, Minami.. I was just wondering.. have you ever liked someone?"
I don't know how to answer her question because I don't actually have an idea how it feels to like someone.
"I guess those things never came to my mind yet."
She looks disappointed with my answer.
"Now that you mention it, there's something Shinoda-san told me before she graduated. She mentioned about that someone that you like." I said.
"E-Eh? W-What else did she tell you?"
"She only said you already like that person even before you and Shinoda-san met."
"Ah.. well it's true." She confirmed and this time it's me who felt disappointed.
"So, what kind of person is he?" I asked in an unhappy voice.
She stared at me for a few seconds before she answered.
"The one I like is the kindest person I have ever met. And that person is the only one who can make me love and hate that kindness both at the same time." She giggled.
Eh? That was quite a weird description, and I didn't try to ask her another question about that person again.
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Weeks has passed and there has been an announcement that all classes will be having a 3-day school trip. A day before that trip, Atsuko and I once again went to the restaurant where Tomochin works part time. We are already on our table when Yuko suddenly arrived.
"Hi guys! I brought someone here with me." She greeted us, she's with the new transfer student. It seems like they're friends now.
"Takamina, can you please transfer from your seat? Just sit beside Aachan."
"Why would I..." Yuko grabbed me and forced me to stand up. Then she sat on my spot.
"Sit right here next to me, Nyannyan."
"Nyannyan??"
"Hi, uhm.. I know it's a bit cheesy but since Yuuchan's my first friend here, I had no choice but to let her call me the way she wanted." She explained.
"Yuuchan?!"
What's with their childish terms of endearment now?
"Nyannyan and I met at the rooftop. She still doesn't have friends here yet so I decided to introduce her to you guys." Yuko said.
"Nyannyan, the girl with the shorter hair is Aachan. She's from the drama club. And this one with the shorter height is Takamina, our class president."
"That's a very nice introduction from a person who's merely 1.5 inch taller than me." I glared at Yuko.
"Anyway, how should we call you?"
"I prefer Kojiharu, that's how my old friends used to call me." She requested.
"I'm special! That's why I'm the only one who can call her Nyannyan!" Yuko butts in. She's in her super hyper mode today.
Tomochin went to our table to get our orders. Yuko also introduced Kojiharu to her.
"Takamina, we have some new sushi flavors. Why don't you try them?" She suggested me.
"Sorry Tomochin, but Minami only eats meat so just give her usual katsudon. Anyway, let me try your new sushi." Atsuko ordered food for us.
"Okay desu!" Tomochin got all our orders and left the table.
"Hey Aachan, looks like you already learned many things about Takamina, ne?" Yuko said to Atsuko, but she just ignored her.
While waiting for our orders to arrive, we asked Kojiharu some questions for us to get to know her better.
"I transferred to your school because it's the nearest one from our house. We came to this town because of my mom's nature of work. She was assigned here for I don't know how long." Kojiharu explained.
Our food arrived and we continued our conversation about many things. We also talked about our school trip tomorrow and everyone seems excited about it.
"So the four of us are now officially a group!" Yuko said.
"All of you are from the same class, why am I the only one who's different?" Atsuko complained.
"Then let's invite Tomochin to join our group, too!" I suggested.
"Oh, nevermind." Atsuko immediately took back what she said.
"Huh?" I'm confused. Is there something going on between them?
"I-I mean Tomochin's schedule is always full so maybe she doesn't have time for other things. A-Anyway, will you excuse me? I just need to go the restroom."
"Aachan, wait! I'll go with you. I'll be right back, Nyannyan.."
Yuko followed Atsuko. So Kojiharu and I were left alone on our table.
"Say Kojiharu, do you already have a club in mind that you want to join?"
"I haven't thought about it yet." She answered.
"I was thinking maybe you can help Yuko join a club." I said.
"Why doesn't she join the music club?"
"Music club? But why?"
"I just heard her sing and she has a very beautiful voice." Kojiharu said.
"Yuko sings?" I was surprised.
"Eh? You don't know?"
"I thought she only likes listening to music wearing those headphones."
"I see.. so that's how it is.. Ne, Takamina?"
"Yes, what is it?" I asked.
"Please don't tell Yuuchan about what I told you. Just don't mind what I said." I just nodded eventhough I don't know her reasons why.
"We're back! Nyannyan did you miss me?" Yuko and Atsuko came back to our table.
"Yuko, you're only gone for less than 5 minutes." I said.
"I'm not talking to you Takamina. Nyannyan, let's go home?" Yuko asked as she clings to Kojiharu's arms.
We went out the restaurant and Yuko's still hugging her Nyannyan. Poor Kojiharu.
"Hey Kojiharu, you can actually file harassment against Yuko in school if you want. And I'd be glad to send that squirrel to detention." I teased.
"Would that be really possible?" Kojiharu giggled.
"Eh? Nyannyan! It's just a simple skinship! Takamina never had one so she wouldn't understand."
I never had one? I suddenly got flashbacks of Atsuko's kiss. Isn't that a type of skinship, too?
"It's just that you never do that to me! Well, it's not like I want that from you either." I told Yuko.
We reached the area where their bicycles are parked.
"Yuuchan? How can we ride our bikes if you're not letting go of my arms?" Kojiharu said.
"Then can we share on your bike instead? I'll hug you from your behind all the way home." Yuko had a smug look on her face.
"Da~me! Abunai."
Kojiharu didn't agree so Yuko had no choice but to obey her. She finally let go of her and they ride their own bikes.
"We're going now. See you guys tomorrow!"
They bid goodbye, so Atsuko and I were then left alone. We started to walk together heading to the bus stop.
"I've never seen Yuko that happy before." I said.
Then suddenly...
"A-Atsuko?!" I was startled. Atsuko slipped her hand to hold mine.
"I was just thinking that somehow you're jealous of Yuko and Kojiharu's sudden closeness." She said.
"I'm not jealous! I'm actually happy for Yuko."
"Well, I just want you to know that you still have me." Atsuko explained. "I understand if you don't want to hold my hand.."
"I want to!!! I mean... it's okay with me." Did I sound too obvious?
We continue to walk ahead holding each other's hands. The atmosphere between us became too quiet again.
"Minami, you're shaking. If you're not comfortable then I'll just let go of your hand." She said.
"Don't! Please..." I begged. Atsuko smiled when I said that.
"Then let's try clasping our fingers, it might stop you from shaking... here... like this..." Our fingers intertwined, I never thought they can fit so perfectly on each other.
TOKI DOKI TOKI DOKI.. my heart.. it's beating so wild again.
We reached the bus stop and there's still few more minutes before her bus comes. We sat down, still holding hands. Then Atsuko speaks again.
"Minami, about our trip tomorrow. I'd be joining my class and be separated from you. Yuko and Kojiharu will surely go together, and I'm worried that you might be left alone. So I was thinking... when the day trip ends, can we see each other right after?"
TOKI DOKI TOKI DOKI.. Oh my God, my heartbeat is making me speechless.. Say something!!!
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In the end, nothing came out from my mouth so I just nodded. I'm such an idiot after all. Her bus came and she squeezed my hand softly before she finally let go of it.
"See you tomorrow, ne." She smiled.
Atsuko rode the bus and then she's gone. I put my hand, the one she held, near my mouth. Her fragrance remained on it. It was only less than a minute ago when she left but why do I miss her already? So then I wonder what kind of feeling is this... do I actually... like her?
TBC
i wanted to update already!!!
so i'll try to spare more time... hopefully.
thanks for reading! :)
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yay!!Takamina has slowly realizing her feelings towards Acchan.... XD
too bad they wouldn't be together much during the trip...
i wonder what yuko told acchan when they're together in the restroom... :D
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Good job author san! Haha I like it a lot. Haha tq.. I laugh that nyannyan wama file about yuko skinship.
Anyway I wanna read more. Make it longer onegai :cow: :cow:
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First of all, sorry for being a silent reader this far m(_ _)m I always re-read this together with my friend though after I finished myself.. Believe me, I like this very much!
But KojiYuu appearance made me lose control and wanna thank you so much for it >_<
Being already in 'Nyannyan' & 'Yuuchan' state, even clinging allowed... Oh and Nyannyan heard Yuko sing! What a special~ ♥♥♥
Wondering, is Takamina really THAT dense?? (O.o) aho ka?? LOL
Ganbatte ne Acchan, win your Takamina! You need to make her realize what's the meaning of that 'tokidoki' in her heart XD XD
Found it cute when Acchan can be that obviously jealous for Tomochin :lol:
Thankyou author-san, keep your hard work :twothumbs
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Ah I like it very much. I hope my atsumina will continue to become closer. Eh you know closer than being friends :3
But take your time making the details towards atsumina. I think it is very fascinating to read. I just hope Tomochin will learn that she's not wanted to disrupt my atsumina's growing feelings for each other. :))
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awww atsumina is so lovely
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Takamina why u so dense ~~~~ :depressed: :depressed: :depressed:
But thanks for the update :luvluv1: :luvluv1:
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Takamina why are you so baka!! :banghead:
acchan always pay attention to takamina, doesn't she? hwaaaa so sweet... Acchan you're so sweet :mon lovelaff:
ah it means they won't be together in school trip? but it's okay after that they will see each other XD
yokai update soon. take your time to update author-san. i always waiting for yours, even you take a long time it's no problem, but don't too long please Lol
ganbatte ne author-san :cow: :twothumbs :cow:
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Yuko is skinshipping Haruna...
So possesive over Haruna already...
Atsuko and Minami are holding hands...
Atsuko was so jealous of Tomochin attention towards Minami...
What's going to happen next?
Can't wait
Thank you
:twothumbs :twothumbs :twothumbs
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omg it's june already!!! and my outline for my supposedly new fanfic for this month now has 44 words so far! hahaha! i'm hopeless.. T^T i guess the story of my other two fave couples can wait for another month or two maybe? lol :nervous
anyways, i never thought i'd enjoy writing this zenpen so much.. thanks to all my readers especially to the atsumina shippers! i'm really happy you guys like it.. so bear with me a little more for i guess their complete story will take longer to finish compare to my previous one :bow:
@no-chan, IamNot_Glad: oh hi there atsumina writers! welcome to my story! please enjoy yourselves reading
@noah minami: i feel guilty i couldn't make my chapters longer gomen.. so may i present you my chapter 9.. i'll just try to update real fast
@atsukojiyuu_C: hello! i believe you also have an idea what will happen to these couples in the near future hehe.. thanks for also reading my zenpen!
@Keisthename: closer you say... you just don't know how much i already want to write such intimate moments between them! >_< slowly... slowly...
@Haruko, cisda: here's the next chapter! and i tried to make them even much lovelier hehe
@Justqle: yes! aachan always pays attention to minami! and thank you very much for paying attention to my details too! i'm so happy :)
When the Time Stops
Chapter 9
It's the first day of our school trip and all the students are already gathered outside the school waiting for their class to complete. Each class has their own bus, so then I proceed to our designated one.
"Takamina over here!" Kojiharu called me the moment I entered our class bus.
"Hey, can you please sit next to me?" She asked.
"Eh? How about Yuko?" I didn't expect she'd be requesting that to me.
"That's exactly my reason.. I want to play my PSP on our way and I'm sure I won't be able to do that if Yuko's beside me."
Our bus is three-seater on its right and two-seater on the left. Kojiharu sits next to the right side window, then I took the seat on the middle. A few minutes later, Yuko arrived.
"Takamina! Why are you sitting on my spot?" Yuko yelled at me.
"Yuuchan, I asked her to sit here."
"Eh?! But why, Nyannyan? Don't you want me to sit beside you?"
"I just bought a new game and I don't want to be disturbed playing it. And besides I already agreed to sleep beside you later! So you choose... bus or hotel?"
"Can I have both?" Yuko pleads.
"Not possible." But Kojiharu just ignored her and continued to play her PSP.
Yuko sadly sits down beside me and put her earphones on. Great, so I'm now in the middle of an awkward situation. My phone beeped, I read the message.
To: Minami
Our bus is already on the way.
How are you?
From: Atsuko
To: Atsuko
I'm stuck in between Yuko and Kojiharu.
Their silence gives off a weird feeling.
From: Minami
To: Minami
Haha.. that's funny, I can imagine.
Too bad, I'm not there.
From: Atsuko
To: Atsuko
Yeah, I really hope you're here.
Save me!!!
From: Minami
To: Minami
Just bear with them a little more..
We'll soon see each other later after the day trip.
From: Atsuko
Aaahhh!!! I can't wait for later to come. I'm so excited to be with her already.
We arrived at our first destination, the Kyoto prefecture. This place is known of their many shinto shrines and buddhist temples. I pulled out my notes and took down some historical points.
"Takamina! Take a picture of me and Nyannyan!" Yuko called and gave me her camera.
Since when did I become these two's chaperon anyway?!
"Make sure to capture that red shrine as our background." Yuko commanded.
"Which one?! Yuko, all the shrines here are red!"
"Ah, whatever.. just take a picture already!!!"
So I'm also now their official photographer? I envy these two. Since not all classes have the same schedule per destination, Atsuko and I can't see this beautiful place together. Lucky them.
At last the first day trip has ended and we just arrived at the hotel. It's a japanese style and I share the same room with Kojiharu and Yuko. And since there is no schedule after this, we're now free to do anything. I immediately freshen up myself and change my clothes. I went down the hotel and saw Atsuko already waiting there outside for me. She's not also wearing her uniform. Oh my, she looks so good on her feminine casual clothes. She saw me coming and waved her hand.
"Hi, Atsuko. Sorry if I kept you waiting." I said as I went closer to her.
"Daijou~bu. I just arrived here, too."
"So, where are we going now?" I asked.
"No idea.. but they say this place is also beautiful at night. Let's go?" She offered her hand.
Should I hold her hand again? I look around. What if the other students see us? Atsuko noticed my hesitation.
"Let's hold hands so that no one will get lost tonight." She giggled. This girl... no human can possibly resist her charm. And so I reached for her hand.
We walked around holding each other hands, heading nowhere in particular. Well, I don't care as long as I'm with her. This so much better than the day trip. We went out for some evening sight-seeing. Our hotel is just few steps way from the Kyoto station. Surprisingly, it has a modern architectural design in contrast to their old structures we saw earlier. We also watched a musical fountain show near the area. We felt hungry, so then we eat in a yakiniku restaurant. We had conversations while we're grilling the meat until they're well done.
"So, how's the student council?" Atsuko asked.
"Well, my duties level up a little since I'm the 2nd year representative now." I responded.
"Did you really want that responsibility they put on you?"
"Honestly, not so much at first. I can't believe they picked me just because I got a perfect score in the entrance exam."
Atsuko paused like there's something going on her mind. She flips the meat placed on the grill.
"I've been wanting to ask this for a long time already..." She said.
"How did you do that?"
"Did what? Perfecting the exam? I only answered all the items."
"Uhm, nothing else happened that day?"
I wonder why she's asking about that. And now that I think of it...
"Ah, I remember I had a seatmate who left her pencil so I lent her mine. And the funny thing is, I didn't know that I forgot to bring a spare! So I just waited for her to finish and return my pencil." I laughed.
"You're an idiot, Minami! What if that girl didn't return your pencil on time!"
Woah... why is she suddenly shouting at me!?
"I don't know, I never thought about it. Maybe it's destiny after all... I mean, maybe I was destined to get in and become a student of this school."
Atsuko showed me her bright smile and then answered.
"Yeah... Destiny it is..."
We went out the restaurant after we finished dinner. We're on our way back to the hotel when sudden droplets of rain fell down. We don't have an umbrella so we find a shelter to stay under. We sit down on something while we're waiting for the rain to stop.
I noticed Atsuko's shaking, both our clothes are drenched. I remember yesterday when I was shaking, she clasp her fingers with mine. But I guess that wont help in her situation now. I need to do something because it's getting even colder. I pulled her closer to me and wrapped my arms around her. She was startled, I think I surprised her with my actions.
"I-Im sorry, I just thought you feel cold because you're shaking." I'm about to let go of her but she went even closer.
"Yeah.. it helps. Thanks.. hmm.. you're warm, Minami.." She whispered. It feels so good to feel her this close to me.
It's been almost an hour but the rain isn't still stopping. I thought the forecast said there's only 20% chance of rainfall today. I tried to look for my phone but I guess I left it in our hotel room. The thunder started striking and the raindrops got even heavier. Atsuko suddenly grabbed my shirt and buried her face into my chest, my arms still locked on her.
"Atsuko?"
I think she's afraid of lightning. My poor angel. So I hugged her tighter.
"Don't be afraid." I said to make her feel safe.
"I'm here to protect you."
She then looked up at me. Did I say something wrong again? But I didn't say that just that to look cool on her. Atsuko's staring straight into my eyes. Oh no... her face is so near... and she's getting even nearer... then her lips... God I want to kiss those again... I started to panic so I immediately face away from her.
"A-Actually before Shinoda-san left, she told me to take care of you." I blurted out.
"Oh... I see..." She looked away and didn't speak again.
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"There you are! Takamina! Aachan! We've been looking all over for you guys." It's Yuko who saw us, she's with Kojiharu and Tomochin.
"Aachan, when Yuko and Kojiharu said Takamina is missing, they also looked for you. I told them you're also gone, so we assumed that you're together." Tomochin said.
"You guys are soaking wet! Here, we brought umbrellas. Let's go back to the hotel before our teachers found out that we're still here outside this late." Kojiharu gave us the umbrellas.
Atsuko and I then let go of each other, we came with our friends back to our hotel. We part ways when we arrived at the hotel's lobby. The three of us entered our room and prepared to sleep.
"Nyannyan, can I share same futon with you?" Yuko asked as she lays down on our middle.
"Yuuchan, I believe you have your own futon. I'm tired. Just sleep already, okay?" Kojiharu turned away from her and went to sleep. Poor Yuko.
"Yuko, just be contented. At least you'll be able to sleep next to the person you like." I told her but she's still sulking over Kojiharu.
Before I go to sleep, I received a text message from Atsuko.
To: Minami
Still awake?
Just want to thank you for earlier.
From: Atsuko
To: Atsuko
Yes, but I'm about to sleep.
Doitashimashite.
From: Minami
To: Minami
Ne, just want to ask. Do you only take care of me now because Mariko-senpai told you so?
Or just because of your duty as a student council member?
From: Atsuko
I was surprised with her last message. I want to tell her ofcourse it's not only because of that! But I don't know how to put my feelings into words. How can I explain this to her? If I won't answer her question, then I will just let her misunderstand everything. So then I started to write down my response.
I took a deep sigh. Click. Sent.
To: Atsuko
Neither. It's because... You're important to me.
From: Minami
TBC
kyaaaaa!!! sometimes i wonder where the sweetness is coming from lol
anyway, kyoto... i've been there but i only remember vague details gomen :bow:
thanks for reading! :)
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To: Atsuko
Neither. It's because... You're important to me.
From: Minami
KYAAAAAA :shy2: :luvluv1: :nya: :wriggly:
good job minami :farofflook:
thank u for the update :on GJ:
update soon :on gay:
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Aww... That raining scene... Why is Minami soooooo sweet??? Kyaaa~~! Cool Taka! :mon lovelaff:
Thanks for update! :on GJ:
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well, they getting closer day by day.. hwaaa, i love this chapter :mon lovelaff:
seem like takamina is braver in text messaging then talk in person :lol:
so lucky yuko & NyanNyan got together :wub:
Maybe it's not the time for takamina & acchan to be together just two of them yohoho XD
yosh, waiting for the next chapter ..
and thank you for the update, i'm also very pleased to read your story :twothumbs
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Woah, that's so sweet. But,why is there no jealousy scene? Lol. Alrite, thx for update. It makes my day. Keep up da good work author san :cow:
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"Bus or hotel....??" Oh my! What kind of question is that, Nyannyan??! What am I thinking??! Nanka......
Ah don't mind me and my pure innocent mind :lol:
But poor Yuko, she surely doesn't satisfied with this trip :(
Well done Takamina, well done... That's how you should reply her mail!! Acchan sure in seventh heaven now XD XD
Hmm so it's correct, this Zenpen is a prequel of your fic in fanfic contest.. If that so, then this story will end.........like........omg :( :(
It can't be helped, since it's how this story goes..
Please include bunch of kojiyuu sweet before 'that'..... m(_ _)m
I love this afterall!! Update soon please author-san, thankyou so much :D :D
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Yuko is being put in her place by Haruna....
Haruna is very good at handling Yuko whines....
Eh... Minami didn't remember that the person she lent her pencil was Atsuko....
Well... at least she said she was destiny to be accepted into the school
Though... what Atsuko thought about that statement.... whether it was destiny Atsuko would be with Minami or what?!
Oh.... Minami said that she took care of Atsuko because she was important....
So good.... Great reply there Minami....
What's going to happen next?
What kind of troubles are they going to get into?
Can't wait to find out
Thank you for the update
:twothumbs :twothumbs :twothumbs
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Hmm so it's correct, this Zenpen is a prequel of your fic in fanfic contest.. If that so, then this story will end.........like........omg :( :(
It can't be helped, since it's how this story goes..
Please include bunch of kojiyuu sweet before 'that'..... m(_ _)m
But there will also be a Kouhen right? Which will be the sequel of that OS. I'm already looking forward for it! :wub:
Nevertheless, I'm still enjoying every chapter in this Zenpen. It's good knowing how everything started.
The chapters get sweeter and sweeter.. Hehe.. Good job author-san! :love:
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Porr yuuchan.. come on kojiharu dont be so tsundere.. or you are falling in love, dont you?
aww atsumina are so lovely
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Just confess Takamina :grr: :grr:
Be a boy (although she is a boy) :wahaha: :wahaha:
great update author-san :luvluv1: :luvluv1:
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taka is cool~ she's no need to act cool but naturally come from her showing kindness to others.
her words can wooing the girls. go get your atsuko taka~ :thumbsup
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hi guys! gomen for the late post again... :bow:
anyway, i usually write special chapters for my side pairings..
maybe those who happened to read my previous fanfic already knew about that hehe
so enjoy! :D
@Chichay12, IamNot_Glad: i think minami already discovered her true feelings and now she's starting to show it.. yokatta ne
@korin48, noah minami: maybe aachan found takamina already a cool person right from the start
@Justqle: they're getting closer and closer... hmm i can imagine where it is going hehe
@ubulubulbilu: ah you want more jealousy scenes... please wait for chapter 11!
@atsukojiyuu_C: request granted! may i present to you my first kojiyuu special chapter!
@cisda83: destiny... atsumina's complete story will revolve around this word hehe
@kristelc: yup! kouhen is still about atsumina! i'm happy you still want to read the sequel, 'cause i thought you already liked how my os ended lol
@Haruka: haha! as you read this chapter, you'll know the answer :)
When the Time Stops
Chapter 10 Kojiyuu Special
It's the day two of our school trip. I woke up and noticed that Yuuchan and I are the only ones left in our hotel room. Takamina's up already? I see her futon neatly folded. Yuuchan is still sleeping beside me, she's facing on my side. I move towards her to take a closer look of her sleeping face.
Kawaii...
This girl, I was playing my PSP alone on the rooftop when I accidentally heard her sing. It feels refreshing to hear her angelic voice and she looks like she's enjoying music herself as I watch her from afar. I don't plan to make friends with anyone because I knew I'll be transferring school again once my mom is assigned to another place. But there's something in this girl that keeps on pulling me closer to her and I can't resist it. For weeks, she didn't know I was there silently listening to her until she finally noticed my presence. And the funny thing is, I had no idea that we're actually classmates and neighbors, too!
I examined her face closely. Too bad, I can't see her cute dimples when she's sleeping. I'm pretty sure they're somewhere over here... her cheeks look so soft... I want to poke them...
"Mmm... Nyannyan...?" Yuuchan opened her eyes.
"Kyaaaaa~!!!" I shouted. And I didn't mean to throw a pillow to her face.
"I-Itai... Nyannyan..." She rubbed her eyes.
"S-Sorry, Yuuchan... are you alright? I-I already told you not to share same futon with me!!!" I said in a loud voice.
"Eh...? But Nyannyan... you're the one who's on my futon..."
"Oh..." I looked where I'm sitting on and found out that this isn't mine. "M-Maybe... I unconsciously moved here during my sleep... A-Anyway, it's morning already so we should get up." I said for an excuse.
We have a free breakfast on the hotel, so Yuuchan and I went to the hotel's dining area. We saw Takamina and Aachan already there, eating together on one of the tables.
"Takamina, you got up so early!" Yuuchan greeted her as we join their
table.
"Blame it on my body clock. And besides, Atsuko and I decided to eat breakfast together since our classes will go to different destinations again today." Takamina explained.
"But for the last trip tomorrow, our classes will have the same schedule, right?" Aachan added.
I wonder what's going on with these two. I'm not sure if I'm just imagining things, but I think I'm seeing some spark in their eyes. Is it possible that they're in love with each other? I noticed the other students are looking at our table. I heard these two are popular in school. What a rare combination, the actress and the genius.
"How ironic... a nobody like me is friends with the three most popular students in school!" Yuuchan laughed. I guess she also noticed people's eyes are all on our table. Wait, did she say 'three most popular'?
Yuuchan... she doesn't have to pity herself this way. She's only unaware of her gifted talent she already had and I know that once people hear her voice, she could be the most popular person in this room. But I admit, I'm afraid for that to happen. I'm sorry Yuuchan... if I want to keep you and your voice for myself.
After all the students finish breakfast we went to the next trip for today, the Nara prefecture. I notice Takamina holding her phone the entire day, maybe she's exchanging messages with Aachan. I realized, I'm lucky that Yuuchan and I are in the same class. We went to see some shrines and temples again like yesterday in Kyoto, the place is really beautiful but history is not my thing. If Yuuchan is not with me, I just probably stay in the bus and play my PSP all day long.
After the day trip, we went to our hotel in the area to rest. The four of us eat dinner together, then Aachan stayed in our room for a while. We played card games and had funny conversations. It really feels good to have friends again, I'm glad Yuuchan let me join their group and meet everyone. The night's getting late so Aachan finally bids goodnight and Takamina accompanies her on the way to her room at the other side of the hotel.
"They're both pretty obvious, right?" Yuuchan spoke as we're left alone in the room.
"Yuuchan... are they... together?" I asked curiously.
"I have a feeling that Takamina likes Aachan. I knew it the first time I saw her cry infront of me, after watching Aachan's play last year. I'm just not sure if she already figured out her true feelings. But it's a different case with Aachan, she's been always aware of her own feelings. I confronted her that time when I was worried with Takamina. And then she confessed to me. She do really like Takamina, but she requested me not to tell her."
"So, their feelings are mutual then." I concluded.
"I think so... I wonder how long they'd gonna keep it from each other..." Yuuchan said.
The third and last day of our school trip finally arrives, we head to the Osaka prefecture. We went to see the famous castle first before going to our last destination in the place, the Universal Studios. Takamina and Aachan can now finally enjoy the trip together since all the classes have the same schedule for the last stop. I enjoy looking at those two, they really seem so happy together. They're not letting go of each other's hands. And Yuuchan, she's not letting go of my arm too, but it's alright. The truth is, I like the way she clings to me. The last trip was fun, we tried all the rides and the four of us took a picture together. After the day ended, all the students went back to their designated buses.
"Ne, Yuuchan.. do you want to sit beside me on our way back?" I offered.
I don't really want to be cold to her, maybe I'm just worried that what happened in my previous school might happen again, that I have to leave my friends when I'm already close to them.
"Really, Nyannyan? Yay! I promise I'll behave!" She answered cheerfully.
It was just the same bus scenario, I play my PSP and she's on her earphones. The only difference is that she's now sitting next to me and her head is leaning on my shoulder all the way home.
Our bus finally arrived back to our school. Yuuchan and Takamina went down the bus before me. But when I came out, I only saw Takamina already with Aachan outside.
"Guys, have you seen Yuuchan?" I asked them but they don't know where she went.
I looked around for her, and then saw her talking to a boy. I can't hear their conversation from where I am. He gave her a letter and then left. Is that a love letter?
"N-Nyannyan! Since when are you here?" Yuuchan saw me.
"I'm actually looking for you.. It's time to go home." I just answered.
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I kept thinking about Yuuchan and that boy. Yuuchan's cute, it's really possible for someone to fall for her. But I don't like the thought of someone else getting the attention of my Yuuchan from me. Aaaarrgghh!!! What should I do?
Monday classes started again and I noticed that Yuuchan seems down. Is it because of that boy who confessed to her the other day? Does she like him, too? But why is she sad? Yuuchan is so quiet the whole day... where did my genki little squirrel has gone to? The day just ended without having me to see her smile and it doesn't feel normal.
"Yuuchan, is there something you're not telling? You've been acting strange since we went back from our school trip." I finally asked.
"It can't be helped, a pretty girl like you is popular after all." Yuuchan said as she pulled out a letter from her pocket and gave it to me.
Wait, is she confessing to me? I read what is written outside the envelope.
To: Kojima-san
From: Jiro
Eh? So it's not from Yuuchan? This is disappointing.
"A boy from another class wants me to give that letter to you." She said in a straight tone.
So that's how it is... my Yuuchan... is she acting jealous the whole time?
"I really thought that it's you who's going to confess to me." I joked on her but she remained serious.
"Well, I'm going home now. If you want to answer him, I think it's written in his letter where he'll be waiting for you." She said as she took a step away from me.
Yuuchan... she'll just leave me like that? I dropped the letter and reached for her. I hugged her small body from behind to stop her from leaving me.
"N-Nyannyan?!" I know she's surprised, and I wrapped my arms around her even much tighter.
"Yuuchan... baka..." I whispered to her ear. I break the hug, hold her hand and said...
"Come on... let's go home together."
TBC
if you guys wonder why kojiharu's pov came before yuko.. i actually wondered about it too :?
maybe because for me, yuko's character is easier to read lol
aww yuko.. if she only knew how bright her future will be.. ooops! hehe
thanks for reading! :)
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Yeah, I already wanted the ending of the OS but knowing you I know you still have better plans in mind.. Hehe..
This chapter can't get any sweeter! I love how Nyannyan just wanted Yuuchan for herself. Her selfishness is really adorable. I also love how Yuuchan gets jealous. They're really cute! Finally, how Nyannyan hugged Yuuchan is sooo sweet, I can imagine the scene. Once again, good job as always! :love:
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More KojiYuu moment please!!
this time Koji didn't go tsun tsun to yuko~ Aww :wub:
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Ah... Yuu is very jealous....
What kind of trouble are they going to be in?
Can't wait to find out what's going to happen next
Thank you
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@atsukojiyuu_C: request granted! may i present to you my first kojiyuu special chapter!
SUPER BIG THANKS TO YOU :onioncheer: :farofflook: :onioncheer: :farofflook:
I examined her face closely. Too bad, I can't see her cute dimples when she's sleeping. I'm pretty sure they're somewhere over here... her cheeks look so soft... I want to poke them...
"Mmm... Nyannyan...?" Yuuchan opened her eyes.
"Kyaaaaa~!!!" I shouted. And I didn't mean to throw a pillow to her face.
"I-Itai... Nyannyan..." She rubbed her eyes.
"S-Sorry, Yuuchan... are you alright? I-I already told you not to share same futon with me!!!" I said in a loud voice.
"Eh...? But Nyannyan... you're the one who's on my futon..."
and that's how the cat got caught!!! so cutely hilarious XD XD
possessive Haruna is awesome!! woooaaahh their sweetness is just too much!! i enjoyed this chap a lot :heart: :heart: :heart:
thankyou again for makes this Kojiyuu special chapter, author-san :kneelbow:
waiting for the story continuation and maybe next Kojiyuu special chap :mon dance:
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@kristelc: i realized i love writing sweet moments lol
@kazutoryu: sure, i'll try to add more kojiyuu.. thanks for reading!
@cisda83: yes, these friends will encounter troubles on the way.. we'll get there hehe
@atsukojiyuu_C: my pleasure... i've always liked kojiyuu :)
to everyone else.. thank you very much for reading! :bow:
i think we're now entering a fast-paced part of my zenpen...
When the Time Stops
Chapter 11
My second year in highschool has been good to me. During this year, Minami and I became closer than before despite of our busy schedules. Since Mariko-senpai graduated, the drama club adjusted on many things, now that we can't depend on her anymore. I can't replace her as the club president but I still hold a very important role as their member. Minami always waits for me outside the drama club during our practices and she never missed watching any of my theater plays. Most of the times, she's busy with the student council, so I also usually wait for her after her meetings. When she told me I'm important to her, I didn't expect her to mean for more than a friend. All I wanted before is for her to notice me and now it's enough for me to know that she treasures me even only as a friend. I don't know for how much long I can still go on with this one sided-love I feel for her, but it's alright as long as I can be near her.
Winter break has passed so quickly and it's still cold outside. Before our class started for the day, I noticed Tomochin busy decorating a small box on her desk.
"Tomochin, that's a pretty box! You made it?" I went near her seat.
"Yeah, I'd be using it as a gift container for my home-made chocolates." She answered.
Ah, I remember valentines is on this coming weekend.. so she's preparing a gift for that day.
"Would you give that to someone you like on valentines?" I asked.
"Un~" She nodded and smiled.
"So that person's probably here in school, right?"
"Yes, but we're not in the same class."
Not in the same class? I suddenly thought of Minami. I panicked. Is she going to confess to her? I need to know more details.
"Is that person belongs to... class 2-A?"
"E-Eh?! Aachan, how did you know?"
Our homeroom teacher arrived and I went back to my seat, bothered. What if Tomochin confesses to her? I know I said I'm contented being friends with Minami, but I can't imagine someone else getting her. All day I did nothing but worry about it. I went out our room as today's class has finished.
"Aachan? You look troubled, is there a problem?" I met Kojiharu. I grabbed her to the side.
"Kojiharu, don't tell this to anyone else. Tomochin said she'll give chocolates to someone in class 2-A on valentines."
"She likes someone in our class? So that means, it could probably be..."
"Minami/Yuuchan!!!" We said at the same time.
"E-Ehh.. Yuko? Why worry about her?" I asked.
"We know that Tomochin became friends with Yuuchan first before Takamina. Maybe that's the reason why she keeps on insisting Yuuchan to join their club." Kojiharu explained.
"You're right but, Tomochin is closer to Minami than Yuko. And besides, Minami finds her really cute..."
"Alright, so maybe it's either one of them. What should we do then, Aachan?"
Kojiharu sounds real worried. I see... so she's also afraid of losing Yuko, the way I worry about losing Minami.
"What if we make chocolates for them on valentines, too?" I suggested.
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We decided to make chocolates the next day after classes. We researched for an easy-to-do recipe and we use Kojiharu's kitchen since their house is nearer to the school.
"So how do we start this up?"
This is both our first time to make home-made chocolates. I prepared the ingredients we bought from the grocery store and we did exactly what is written on the instructions. We're currently doing the procedure when we heard the doorbell rings.
"Nyannyan! Are you home already?"
"Oh no, it's Yuuchan! I didn't tell her I'd go home first because I know she won't let me." Kojiharu said.
"So, what are you going to do?" I asked.
"Don't worry, I'll just send her home."
Kojiharu went to the front door and opened it.
"Nyannyan, why did you go home without me?" Yuko asked.
"I-I don't feel well today." Kojiharu lied.
"Is your mom already there? Let me take care of you while she's out."
"It's okay! I can take care of myself. Please go home, Yuuchan. I'll just see you tomorrow." Kojiharu closed the door.
Poor Yuko. I know that Kojiharu doesn't really want to shrug her off. She had to send her away because she's only trying to make a surprise gift for her.
We finished making the chocolate and we're not quite happy with the result. The taste is good but the physical look is terrible. This outcome is expected for first-timers like us.
"Tomochin is the best cook in school. Even if we join forces and perfect this chocolate recipe, we can't still beat her when it comes to her specialty." I said admitting our defeat.
"You're right.. so what should we do now?"
"Plan B? They say it sometimes works out."
"What's the Plan B then?" Kojiharu asked.
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"I.. uhm.. don't know yet.. but I know we'll soon come up with one.."
The following day, I saw Tomochin talking to Minami infront of her
classroom. She handed over two gift boxes and then return to our room after. I went to Tomochin's seat as she came back to her place.
"Tomochin, did you already give your chocolates to that someone you like?" I asked to confirm.
"Yeah, I did.. But I decided to give them to two of my special friends. I value our friendship so much, I'm not ready to confess my feelings yet." She answered.
Somehow I felt relieved to know that I still have a chance to confess before her. I sent a text message to Kojiharu.
To: Kojiharu
I saw Tomochin give chocolates to Minami earlier.
But she said she gave them to two people.
From: Aachan
To: Aachan
I didn't ask Yuuchan about it yet.
Let's confirm later after class.
From: Kojiharu
At the end of the day, I waited for Kojiharu to come out of their classroom so that we can confront Minami and Yuko together.
"Minami, did you receive chocolates today?" I asked immediately.
"How about you, Yuuchan? Did you, too?" Kojiharu also asked Yuko.
"What do you guys mean? We're girls so why would we receive chocolates on a valentine's day?" They both looked confused with our questions.
Then two boys from their class went out the room and I noticed those familiar boxes on their hands.
"Takahashi-sachou! Have you seen Tomochin?" One of the two asked.
"The last time I saw her was this morning when she asked me to put those boxes on your desks. Why do you ask, Shotaro-kun?" Minami said.
"Philip and I just want to personally thank her for these chocolates she made for us. Thanks, anyway!" Then they left to look for Tomochin.
Ah, so it means... one of those boys is the person who Tomochin likes. I let out a sigh of relief. Kojiharu and I look at each other and then laughed at ourselves.
"Nyannyan? Why are you laughing?" Yuko asked wondering.
"Nothing... right, Aachan?"
"Yeah..." I smiled.
The four of us walked home together heading outside the school. Yuko clings to Kojiharu's arms as what she usually does.
"Nyannyan, aren't you giving me a chocolate for valentines?"
"Yuuchan, you're a girl."
"E-Eh... But I want one from you..." Yuko pouted cutely.
"Alright, let's stop by the convenient store later. I'll buy you one." I knew Kojiharu can't possibly resist that.
"Yay!!! Nyannyan is the best!!!"
They ride their bicycles and bid us goodbye. Minami and I were left alone again.
"Why do boys get all the sweets during valentines? That's unfair!" Minami's ranting as we go to the bus stop. I'm walking few steps ahead of her.
"Ne, Atsuko.. did you give chocolates to the person you like?" She asked.
How mean... after all this time, she still doesn't have any idea that's she's actually pertaining to herself!
"I made one but it was a disaster so I just threw it away." I continue walking ahead.
"Oh... that's very... unfortunate. Many guys at school are curious on who you'll give your chocolates to. You should have given that one you made, he'll still probably like it since it came from..."
"It's okay." I cut her off, I had enough of this. I realized I'm just fooling myself thinking that I can be contented of where my place is. I don't want to experience again that scary feeling of losing her to another person. She needs to know before someone else steals her away from me.
"I'm actually thinking right now... to give that person something else sweeter than chocolates..."
I turned around and took steps closer back to her. I touched her cheek and my lips reached for hers. And for the second time... we kissed again.
I know there's no one else around, but I don't even care if someone sees us. I heard the bus coming so I break our kiss. I speak to her once more before I totally step inside.
"Minami, let's meet tomorrow. I want to spend valentines with you."
TBC
there's something i like about this chapter...
it reminds me of tomochin's story hehe
btw, i liked aachan's plan b.. lol
thanks for reading :)
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OMG! How cute was that?!!!
My teeth hurt! It's too sweet!!! XD
thx u so much for this update! your update sweetened my day!!! ;)
await with interest the sequel! hope to see you soon!
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So sweet... A kiss for valentine
Great update
Thank you
Can't wait to see the next
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Ahhhhhh!!! Ahhh!!! Is all I can say. Hahaha.
Thank you for this. Till next time. :D
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OMG! Acchan and nyan really frightened when it knows that tomochin will give chocolate to someone who she likes XD
Uuughh and the part when acchan kiss takamina :inlove:
Please update soon author-san :twothumbs
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OMG! Acchan you are the best..
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acchan and haruna get jealous lol XD
hwaaa is that acchan's invitation to takamina for a date??? just the two of them :mon mischief:
thank you for the update author-san XD
yohohohoo update soon ne :twothumbs
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late post again!!! minna gomen :bow:
mainichi shigoto ga ippai kara... chotto taihen :cry:
well, better late than never hehe...
@iLeo221, cisda83, Feat, ayudewi6, Haruko, Justqle:
thank you for your warm comments as always! so here's the next chapter guys! :)
When the Time Stops
Chapter 12
I got up early today to prepare myself. This would be my first time celebrating valentines day with someone. I looked at my phone and opened the message which Atsuko sent last night regarding the time and place of our meeting. After I finished fixing myself, I went downstairs and rushed directly to the door.
"Where are you going young lady?" My dad caught me leaving the house.
"Dear, it's valentines today.. maybe our daughter is meeting some boy outside.." Mom teased.
"Chigau!!! I'm just hanging out with a friend and it's a girl..." I answered defensively.
"Even if that's the case, I'm afraid you can't still leave the house. Your mom and I will celebrate valentines today. I got a special coupon from a luxurious hotel, so we'll enjoy ourselves there until tomorrow." Dad explained, showing those coupons to me.
"We want you to just stay at home and watch the house while we're away." Mom continued.
"E-Ehh? Why didn't you say sooner?!"
"You should have told us your plan, too. Anyway, why don't you just invite your friend to come over instead?" She suggested.
I went up my room and dialed Atsuko's number immediately. I hope she isn't on her way yet.
"Hello?" She picked up her phone.
"Atsuko! Are you still at home?" I asked.
"Oh, Minami! Yes, but I'm about to leave already. Why?"
"There's a little problem. My parents are going out until tomorrow, so I can't leave home. Is it okay with you if we just spend the day here in our house instead?"
"Oh, that would be great! I've always wanted to see your house.." She answered with an excited tone.
"Really? Okay, I'll just text you our home address. I'll wait for you here. See ya!" I hanged up.
I can't believe I could be able to spend valentines with Atsuko in my own house! Is there anything greater than this? My heart's beating wild again just thinking of it. After an hour has passed, our door bell rings. Maybe it's her already! I ran downstairs.
"Konnichiwa, my name is Maeda Atsuko. I'm a friend of Minami." I heard her introduced herself to my parents as they opened the door.
"Ah, finally Maeda-san! Minami talks many things about you. My daughter is right, you're indeed a very pretty girl."
"Mom!!!" That's embarassing.. my mom shouldn't have told her that.
"Alright then... we're leaving now, Minami." Dad said to me.
"Maeda-san, if you want to stay the night, please feel free to do so. So we don't have to worry about our Minami being alone here." Mom requested her.
Atsuko just nodded and smiled. And so, my parents finally left.
"Sorry about that. I didn't know they have plans for today. And now, we can't go out.." I apologized.
"Everything's fine, don't worry. I told you yesterday that I wanted to spend this day with you... and it's regardless of the place."
My God... she's now reminding me of what just happened yesterday... That kiss... I wanted to ask her if there's a meaning on it... and tell her that it made me stay up all night thinking about it... I guess that kiss is different from our first one... there's no script involved and... kyaaaa!!! Stop thinking already... I need to distract myself...
"So.. uhm.. now what? You see.. there's nothing much we can do here.." I told her.
"Look, I brought some DVDs! I know we're supposed to watch a movie outside, but since you can't leave.. I thought maybe we can still watch movies together even if we don't go out." She said as she pulled out three DVDs from her bag.
We went to our living room area and played the movies she brought. We spent the day watching them one by one. Ghost: in your arms again, Sky of love, and The girl who leapt through time. Three movies, all romance, all drama, all sad endings.
"Atsuko, why did you choose these movies? They're all tragic!" I said after we finished the last one.
"My friends in the drama club recommended these to me. I haven't watched them yet before, they said they're all beautiful films." She explained.
"Ahh.. watching these movies made me hungry! What do you want for dinner? My mom should have left something for us to cook here." I noticed the sun's down already.
We went to the kitchen to look for food to eat. There's teriyaki and some rice in the fridge, we re-heat them using the microwave.
"Say, Atsuko... do you want to be a TV or movie actress someday?" I asked her.
I guess I'm still affected with the movies we watched earlier. The main actresses were really good, but I knew Atsuko can even do much better than them.
"That, I don't know yet. I'm not sure if I really have that potential which Mariko-senpai was trying to tell me before. I don't have that confidence in myself yet." She answered.
"But you're really good, Atsuko. You're a total different person on stage. When I'm sitting from the audience, I always can't imagine how I became friends with someone like you. You're like a star up there, and I'm just a fan of yours."
"Well, I admit I started to like acting. It feels good when I hear people applause for me. And yeah... I like the way I'm being watched on the stage." She took a glance of me when she said the last part.
"If you decide to take that path, I'd definitely be your greatest fan! I won't miss watching even a single TV show or movie you have. Just don't forget me when you're already famous..." I laughed a little.
"Ofcourse! That won't happen.. How about you, Minami? What do you want to become someday?"
"Me? I... don't know what I want to be..." The excited tone of my voice faded away.
"But you're a genius and we all know you could be successful in doing anything."
"Even if that's so, I still don't really know what I want. You know what... I'm happy that you share your dreams with me like this. It's the first time I experience this with someone."
"You never talked about this with Yuko?"
"Yuko and I... are somewhat the same. We both have no dreams. The only difference is that she still doesn't know what she's capable of, unlike me who has too many options to choose from. But being like this is harder!"
"I know you'd figure it out someday, Minami... And when that time comes that you finally know what you really want... I'd be there right beside you. We'll build our dreams together." Atsuko saying those words, makes my heart burst with happiness.
"But for the mean time, Atsuko... let me support you on your dream. Your dream will be also my dream." I sincerely said.
We continued our conversation while eating dinner. After we finished our food, we noticed that it's already getting late. I want to know if she'll stay overnight.
"Atsuko, it's really okay if you don't stay the night. Don't mind my mom's request, I'm not a kid anymore." I know what I said is only half meant true because I really don't want her to leave.
"Anything's fine with me. I just need to send a message to my parents." She answered in a disappointed voice.
"But my phone's battery is empty. Can I borrow yours?"
"Sure. I left my phone inside my room."
We went upstairs and I let her enter my room. I lent her my phone, she sat on my chair as she sent a text message to her parents. I noticed her staring for too long at my pencil placed on my study table.
"That was the pencil I used during the entrance exam." I told her but she didn't move like she already knows about it.
"Minami... the girl you lent this pencil... don't you really remember her?" She asked.
"I only took a glance of her face when she thanked me, that's why I can't remember her."
"What if... that girl looked for you?"
"Why would she do that in the first place?" I asked back.
"Maybe to thank you again... or to be friends with you."
"Isn't that too much of an effort for a stranger? I don't think that girl will go far like that just because I lent her a pencil."
"I see... so you won't even bother..."
"But I don't even know her name, so I won't know if she passed the exam. Or even if she passed, I can't still be sure if she choose to go to our school."
"You don't know her... but she do knows you." She responded. Her voice sounded colder.
"Your name was stucked inside her head from the first time she read it. She was so worried that you won't get in because of her. She was the first happy person to know that you passed the exam and she was amazed on how you perfected it because she knows you only took it for less than 15 minutes. She watches you from afar hoping that one day you'll notice her!"
Atsuko... You're...
"Everyday she enjoys learning new things about you. She was so happy when you told her she's important to you. That girl... that girl loves Minami!!!" Atsuko cried out. I can see her tears dropping like heavy rainfall.
Oh my God... why didn't I realize it sooner... Atsuko... so she's... that girl... All this time she's waiting for me... I'm so stupid...
Atsuko stood up heading to the door. Wait... Where is she going? No... no... Please don't leave me... I want to say that out loud but nothing is coming out from my mouth... Move Minami! Do something you idiot! Or you'll lose her!
She opened my door and about to get out of my room, but I rushed before her and pushed the door back with one hand making it close again.
Our eyes met...
I've been such a fool... I don't want to let her to go... I want her to stay... Now it's all clear to me... I reached for her closing the gap between us...
"Atsuko, please..." I beg, my forehead leaning on hers.
I stayed in that position... I feel like I lost all my energy... I can't speak anymore... Then she touches my face with both of her hands letting us see each other's eyes again.
"Minami... I love you..." And those words were sealed with another kiss.
TBC
i got a little emotional writing the part where they're building their dreams together
it's beautiful yet sad actually...
thanks for reading! :)
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wow another kiss?!?!
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yay atsuko finally told her :P
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Haha, the truth was finally reviled to takamina
Acchan good job!! :farofflook:
Takamina don't let her go :pleeease:
I wish they can hold on forever like at the last scene :hehehe:
Thx for the update! :shy2:
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Acchan finally truly express her love to takamina! :inlove:
Woaaaaa acchan sasuga :twothumbs
I can't wait for the rest of the story XD
Such a good chap author-san, so nice! :thumbup :thumbup
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Such a beautiful confession from Atsuko...
Yeah.... I guess its a start of a beautiful relationship
Would they have any troubles with their relationship?
What about parents?
Can't wait to find out
Thank you for the update
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Atsumina too sweet :inlove: :inlove: :inlove:
I'm having a toothache now :lol: :lol: :lol:
Great update :twothumbs :twothumbs
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KISU! Part 3!
It is part 3, right? :doh:
Thank you. Will wait for thenext one. :)
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Ah! Kiss part 3?? :wub:
After several chapters later... Kiss part 100?! XD XD
More kisses please or make it more than kiss... Kidding... xP
Update soon! :)
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Ah spending valentine at minami's home more better than go outside :twothumbs
right timing when minami parents left her alone Lol
finally minami realized that all this time acchan were waiting for her :shy1:
so acchan will sleepover? or? kyaaaaa not just spending valentine, but also spending one night together :drooool:
aaaw what am i thinking?? XD it's not 'something' will happen at night, rite?? or can be?? LOLJK
waiting yoo for the update :cow:
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Kyaaaaa! ! Your story is so cutee~
I‘m dying of the cutenes between Takamina and Acchan :heart:
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@Haruko: yes another kiss! and more to come lol
@FoxKing: why does aachan always do the work? you think it's unfair?
@jumpcx: new reader? nice to meet ya! and yes that's exactly i was thinking on the last scene hehe
@ayudewi6: i can't wait for the rest of the story, too! sorry if i update slow
@cisda83: hey... i noticed you keep on suggesting troubles... so let's start with trouble #1 at the end of this chapter lol
@IamNot_Glad: i also had a toothache while writing this... LITERALLY. i already took mefenamic but the pain won't just go away T^T
@Feat: yup! it's the 3rd one... why are we counting again? lol
@korin48: okay let's make their kisses countless from now on hehe
@Justqle: ooohh i was actually waiting for someone to bring that up... anyone to second that motion?
@taenylove: yay! another new reader! more cuteness coming up! :)
When the Time Stops
Chapter 13
Winter season hasn't ended yet and despite of the cold atmosphere, my body temperature keeps on rising. We shared our third kiss. I can feel the softness of her lips moistened with tears against mine. The warmth of her breathe is making me lose my mind. I feel like I'm in a different space right now, where everything is timeless when I'm with her. I want us to stay like this forever.
"Minami... I guess I shouldn't stay." She said breaking off our kiss.
"Atsuko, I'm sorry... I know I hurt you but please... you don't have to go." I begged her again.
"If I stay any longer... I might do something I'll regret."
"Letting you go is more regretful. Atsuko, I meant it when I said you're important to me... I... I do love you, too!"
She just smiled with my answer and said...
"I know you'd say that. You're really kind, Minami. But you don't have to return my feelings out of pity."
"That's not true!" I yelled.
"You don't understand! The love I feel for you is different... I... I... need to go..."
She's reaching again for the doorknob again but I grab her wrist to stop her.
"Minami, let go of my....."
I captured her lips with mine. My actions became more aggressive and I don't plan to hold back anymore. I've never been so sure in my life like this. I know exactly what I feel for her.
"W-What are you do...." She tried to resist but I didn't stop. I can taste her mouth each time she opens it to protest. I didn't mean to... it just happened.
Our kiss deepens and it's making my knees go weaker, so I had no choice but to look for support. I pinned her against the door still not leaving her lips untouched. She's slowly putting her defenses down, she's now kissing me back.
What's happening? My body is now moving on its own. It's like my overwhelming emotions towards her is controlling me. Maybe she's right. I still don't know her, that's why I do want to know her more.
"Minami, wait!" She slightly pushed me off. "I-I'm not ready for this yet..."
Eh? Ready for what? My God... was she actually thinking that I'll do something to her?! I came back to my senses and immediately stepped back.
"I-I'm sorry! I-It's not what you think! I was carried away... I just want to prove you wrong and make you stay..." I apologized.
"This is your way of saying that? I admit... I was a bit surprised. But alright then, I won't leave tonight. So you don't have to worry." Atsuko smiled.
"Hontou ni? Thank you!!!" I jumped to hug her. Then I realized I got closer to her again.
"I-I'm sorry..." I moved back. "I just need to prepare things first so that we can sleep already." I left her and went to the bathroom.
After I freshened up, I looked for some
pajamas for her to wear. I handed them to her before her turn to go inside the bathroom. I was about to lay the futon down the floor when she got out.
"You can sleep on my bed, I'll just sleep on the futon." I told her.
"Minami, don't you want to sleep beside me? I don't bite." She said sitting down on my bed.
"It's not like that. This has always been the set-up whenever Yuko stays overnight here." I explained.
"Mou~ do you only treat me same as Yuko?"
"No... but..."
"We sleep on the same bed, okay?" She grabbed my arm and pulled me for a hug placing me on top of her.
"Hmm... this is so much better. And besides, your pajamas are a bit short for me. You should fix this, so you need to keep me warm tonight." She demanded and I couldn't complain about that.
I was totally caught off guard. Atsuko smells good. And with my head lying on her chest, I can hear her heart beat clearly. It's pounding so fast. I wonder if it's because of me.
"Ne, Minami... won't you give me a goodnight kiss first before you sleep?"
"Why are you so bold to ask for one?"
"I just took the courage to confess to you! That's even harder, you know!"
I give up, I know I can't win over this girl. I moved a little higher and planted a kiss on her cheek.
"Hey, that's not the kind of kiss you gave me earlier..." What is she whining about?
"Did I offend you? About that... I'm sorry I didn't mean to..."
"What are you apologizing for?" She cuts me off. "You made me happy when you did that. It's like you saying, you want to own me."
"I never do those kind of things before. You're my first kiss... and the only person I kissed." I confessed.
"Were you jealous when Mariko-senpai kissed me on stage?"
"Why are you asking about that now? What will you feel if you see me kiss somebody else?"
"Then, I'll kill you both." Atsuko's eyes are scary.
"Haha! Joudan da yo! I won't let that happen. Minami is only mine."
She's really scary for a moment there. I almost thought of backing out.
"So, where is it now?" She asked again.
"Nani?"
"My goodnight kiss..."
"But I already gave you one!"
"Fine, I'll go to sleep now..." She's about to face away from me.
This girl exactly knows how to push me over the edge. I stole a kiss from her lips again before she turned around from me. I plan to make it short but she pulled me back for more. She moved her lips and opened her mouth... Wait, what is she doing? Then I remember what she said earlier, that she wants me to own her and yes... I do want to.
Our kiss went on getting deeper and deeper... I feel like drowning myself to her... She's stealing my breath away and I want more... My body is aching for her... I feel like burning inside and I can't control myself anymore... This scares me... I need to stop... or else I might...
"Minami? Are you okay? You're sweating..." She asked after I used all my energy left to pull myself off.
I lay my head on her chest once more. The sound of her heartbeat calms me down.
"Atsuko... please hold me tonight."
"I will." She answered as she wrapped her arms around me.
And we stayed like that the entire night. I don't feel sleepy yet. Maybe because I feel like I'm already inside my dream.
"Atsuko... still awake?"
"Hmm?"
"You asked me earlier about what I want to be. And I think I know the answer now."
She didn't respond anymore but I still continue what I want to say.
"I want to be... with you..."
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I woke up before her the next morning. I opened my eyes and saw my angel sleeping right next to me. This is heaven, to see her beautiful face first thing in the morning. Thanks to my body clock, I had the chance to stare at her longer while she's still sleeping.
"Mmm... Minami..." She moved. Is she already awake? I closed my eyes again and pretended sleeping.
"I know you're already awake. Are you staring at my face the whole morning?" She asked.
I still didn't move. How did she know that?
"So, you won't wake up, huh. Alright, I'm now getting up from your bed and leaving your room."
She then sat up, so I immediately captured her and hugged her from behind.
"Mou~ I'm still sleepy... don't leave the bed, please?" I said still hugging her.
"Ah really, so what happened to your body clock?" She asked grinning.
Oh shoot! I totally forgot she also knows about that.
"Alright, I'm wide awake now... but please let's stay like this a little bit more." I requested.
"I didn't know that Minami's clingy on bed... How cute..." She teased.
"No, I'm not!"
"Yes, you are!"
"So you want me to be clingy? Then let me show you..."
I grabbed her back to bed and started to tickle her body all over.
"Kyaaa~!!! Minami!!! Stop that!!!" She's laughing hard.
She tried to fight back and switch our positions. She's now on top of me to get revenge.
"You're dead, Minami. My turn!!!"
I'm expecting her to tickle me, too. But she only paused. She's holding both of the hands above my head.
"Minami, do you really love me?" She asked seriously, looking straight to my eyes.
"The one I love is the person right infront of me. Regardless, if she's that girl from the entrance exam or that actress from that stage." I answered.
Her face is now slowly getting closer to mine again. I know she's about to kiss me but suddenly the door bell rings.
"Is that your parents already?" She moved back.
"I don't think so. It's too early yet, and why would they have to ring the doorbell? They have keys."
I got up the bed and went downstairs to check who the person is.
"Takamina!!!" I opened the door and was surprised to see Yuko.
"E-Ehh? Yuko?! What are you doing here so early in the morning?"
"This is an emergency! I've been calling you since last night but you're not answering your phone. I wanted someone to talk to. I even called Aachan too but I can't reach..... her..... eeehh? Aachan?!"
Atsuko followed me down and Yuko saw her wearing my pajamas.
"The two of you are together last night?! So, that explains it all!"
"Yuko, it's not what you think, okay?"
"Did you actually spent the night together?"
"My parents left, so Atsuko just kept me company." I explained.
"So, you two are all alone?! Hey, what's going on in here?" Yuko suddenly rushed upstairs.
"Yuko, where are you going?" I ran after her.
She opened my door and entered my room.
"No futon on the floor and your bed is a mess... So the two of you shared one bed, huh?" She grinned.
"Is there something I should know?"
"Yuko, I already confessed to Minami last night." Atsuko said.
"Woah... finally! But did you guys... uhm..."
"Nothing happened, you perverted squirrel!!!" I yelled at her.
"Yeah, right... try to convince me more. Takamidget's a grown-up girl now! I'm so proud."
"Whatever, Yuko. Anyway, what is it that brought you here that you can't even wait for tomorrow?"
Her face suddenly saddened. I knew there was something wrong. She's not usually like this.
"Nyannyan..." She answered.
"Why? What happened to Kojiharu?" I asked.
"Nyannyan... She's... transferring."
TBC
since i still can't get over with the latest anime i watched...
let me ask a sample riddle connected in my story lol
"Another school year means new ____."
thanks for reading! :)
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since i still can't get over with the latest anime i watched...
let me ask a sample riddle connected in my story lol
"Another school year means new ____."
thanks for reading! :)
OOOH!!! This is like Akuma no Riddle, right? :inlove: I can't believe you made a reference.
OK, I wanna guess! Eh....
"Another school year means new beginnings."
Is that it? I hope so! :bow: I can't wait to see what happens next. Awesome update~ :heart: Ganbare~
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well... it's so great that they are able to confess their feelings to each other
and it seems their relationship is developing nicely...
How about the parents and the schoolmates?
Would they accept their love for each other?
Eh... nyannyan is transferring.... Poor Yuko
But running to Atsumina would do what?
Except that Yuko can complain and crying in front of them... there is nothing Atsumina be able to do about Haruna's decision on transferring...
Would Atsumina be asking Haruna as to why she's transferring?
Would Atsumina be comforting Yuko only?
What's going to happen next?
Can't wait to find out
thank you
:twothumbs :twothumbs :twothumbs
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Im so happy for my atsumina.... but my kojiyuu T__T
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OMG This is so sweet! Oh my feelings for atsumina's coming back to 100% because of this. ww Can't wait for moree
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Ah, akuma no riddle XD
Another school year means new encounters
Thx for the update
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I'm glad you didn't let them go any farther than kissing. Atsumina (as well as any other couples for that matter) in this story, from my perception (based on your setting), could be best described as a type of first love :P and in my opinion, first love is the most innocent and purest form of love :wub: (usually takes place in high school setting), one that's not tainted by calculating agendas and society's influences often seen in grown-ups. First time falling in love, first time missing someone, first time feeling jealous, first time realizing that there's someone whom you really care for, first time clumsily confessing your feelings, first time experiencing heartbreak, etc. All of those first times will later on form into a memory you will never forget. That's how I feel about them in this story. Whether they end up becoming each other's last love or not doesn't really matter because first love is something you will always remember for the rest of your life and it will always occupy a special place in your heart.
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Yay! Countless kiss!! :shy1: :nya: :shy2:
And... Poor Yuko... :mon cry:
Update soon! :mon bye:
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Takacchan they finally become couple(?)
Omg no Nyan Nyan dont transfer
Update soon
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so.....what i've missed??? :shocked Atsumina being so lovey-dovey like that, and what's with that intimacy?? OMG :w00t:
here comes Yuko-sama the moment crusher! :lol:
oh no..... is this the time for Haruna to go to Paris?? :(
looking forward for the next~ :yep: thankyou~!
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OhmyGod ohMyGosh ohMyWOW :mon blood:
what the hell with that pervert squirrel?!! disturb my Atsumina momment like that :doh:
ouch, but poor yuko.. i feel bad too :( what will happen to KojiYuu relationship??
Takamina, you should help your bestfriend with anything! :panic:
I'm glad you didn't let them go any farther than kissing. Atsumina (as well as any other couples for that matter) in this story, from my perception (based on your setting), could be best described as a type of first love :P and in my opinion, first love is the most innocent and purest form of love :wub: (usually takes place in high school setting), one that's not tainted by calculating agendas and society's influences often seen in grown-ups. First time falling in love, first time missing someone, first time feeling jealous, first time realizing that there's someone whom you really care for, first time clumsily confessing your feelings, first time experiencing heartbreak, etc. All of those first times will later on form into a memory you will never forget. That's how I feel about them in this story. Whether they end up becoming each other's last love or not doesn't really matter because first love is something you will always remember for the rest of your life and it will always occupy a special place in your heart.
your explanation just too great :twothumbs
first love is awesome experience indeed, the first love happiness and first love sadness mixed and create those unforgettable sparks in your heart.
and i really enjoyed this kind of story, whether it's happy-fluff or sad-angst :yep:
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@IamNot_Glad: i also had a toothache while writing this... LITERALLY. i already took mefenamic but the pain won't just go away T^T
Sasuga from our Soukantoku :thumbup :thumbup
She respect Acchan so much :wub: :wub: :wub:
Having a toothache, is the worst feeling I don't want to felt :smhid :smhid :smhid
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hi everyone! the forum's back and i'm back, too! hehe :lol:
@Ruka Kikuchi: yep! akuma no riddle and as what kaiba said, there's no right answers to those riddles.. so i believe it depends on the person answering it :twothumbs
@cisda83: i guess you're right, running to them won't do anything.. maybe yuko just want some comfort from her friends
@Haruko, korin48, Justqle: to answer your worries, here's a special chapter for kojiyuu!
@Keisthename: hey there! just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for updating contract
@jumpcx: hi thank you so much for answering the riddle!
@Tanchan: very well said :yep: i think everyone can relate with first love.. that's why i wanted to make my plot as light as possible.. i enjoy writing sweet stories like this one because it gives me a refreshing kind of feeling and i hope it also reflects on my readers as they read them
@Kirozoro: yep, atsumina's now a couple... finally!
@atsukojiyuu_C: hmm, they're still on their second year so.. let's see what happens in their 2nd special chapter!
@IamNot_Glad: yes, minami do respect aachan but actually... things like that didn't come to her mind at all.. that sensation is new to her :)
When the Time Stops
Chapter 14 KojiYuu Special
It was Valentines day and I wanted to see Nyannyan before the day ends. I decided to visit their house, since it's just few blocks away from ours. I was about to push the doorbell when I heard loud voices coming from inside.
"But, Mom!!! I already like it in here!!" It's Nyannyan's voice.
"Haruna, you do know very well that moving from one place to another is a part of my job." Her mother said.
"I know that.. I did nothing but to always understand you and your job! So why can't you understand my feelings, too? I don't want to transfer schools again!!!"
S-She's transferring?? I felt weak, I didn't try to come inside anymore. I turned around and just went back home. I don't want her to leave, but is there something that I can do to stop her?
I couldn't sleep that night so I tried to call Takamina's number, but she's not answering. I tried Aachan's too, but her phone's out of reach. I badly needed someone to talk to, so I went to Takamina's place the next morning. I found out that she and Aachan were finally together. I'm really happy for them. Then I told them about Nyannyan's situation. They advised me to stop worrying because the things I've heard were not confirmed yet. They said I need to wait first for Nyannyan to tell me herself.
Days have passed but I didn't hear anything from her, she never mentioned about her transfer of school. And it makes me sad, maybe she still doesn't treat me as a friend to open up things like that. I'm just starting to reach her, but why do I feel like the more I'm trying to, the farther she's getting away from me? It hurts to know that she's just right here beside me. I wonder if she'll soon forget about me after she leaves...
♪ Clouds flow
To somewhere faraway
They teach us
How broad is the sky ♪
♪ We laughed together
And we cried together
One day remember
That we were here ♪
"Yuuchan?"
I put off my headphones to hear what she's trying to say.
"Are you saying something, Nyannyan?" I asked.
"Nothing... I just notice that you sing sad songs lately." She said.
"Ahh, they just happened to be on my playlist. I'll change my choice of songs next time." I tried to put a smile on my face.
"I see... break time's up already. We should go back to class now." She stood up.
I will surely miss her here in the rooftop. I can't even imagine myself being alone here anymore. We go up here everyday, sitting right next to each other and looking at the sky above us, like this place is already our own. Eventhough we do different things, I'm on my iPod and she's on her PSP. Just being near her like this makes my heart contented with happiness.
We went back to our classroom. Our teacher announced that she'll be giving back our test papers from our last exam. Oh, no... I knew I didn't do well in that exam. I don't even have to look to know my result. She gave the paper first to the student who got the perfect score. Who else could it be? Ofcourse, our genius president, Takamina.
After classes, the four of us set to meet at Takamina's favorite restaurant where Tomochin works part-time. Nyannyan and I went ahead first. She chose a table then I sat beside her. I accidentally saw her folded test paper when she opened her bag.
"Nyannyan? You only got 8 points, too?"
"Huh?" She opens her folded test paper and her real score was revealed.
98 points!!! Sugoi~ I knew she's not just some pretty face. She's smart, too.
"Yuuchan, what do you mean by 8 points? Is that the score you got in the exam?" She asked.
Uh-oh.....
"Who got 8 points?" Perfect timing, Takamina arrived together with Aachan.
They joined our table and took the seats opposite to us.
"Oh, Yuko... not again..." Takamina saw Nyannyan's score so she already knew it was me.
"How about you, Atsuko? How's your exam?" Takamina asked.
"I-It went well... Y-You dont have to worry, Minami..."
"Atsuko, are you hiding something? If you won't let me see your score, then I'll just ask Tomochin about it..."
"Eh~ Why would you ask her!? You're just finding excuses to talk to her, don't you..." Aachan pouted.
"Ne, Takamina... sorry for not warning you about this before but... Aachan's a jealous monster!!! Whew.. That felt good! I can finally say that out loud in front of you. I don't need to follow someone to the restroom anymore." I teased.
"Shut up, Yuko. I'm not listening to someone who only got 8 points in the exam." Aachan responded irritatedly.
"Oh really... So how much score did you get, huh?" I dared her to show her exam results.
Aachan pulled out her test paper from her bag and showed us her score.
"T-Twelve points!? And you're proud of this?!" I can see Takamina's shocked reaction.
"Hey! At least I'm not the lowest scorer here. I'm still 4 points higher than Yuko!"
"That's still a failing grade, Atsuko..."
"And besides this is all your fault, Minami... since that night, I couldn't stop thinking about you... that's why it's hard to focus on my studying.." Aachan blushed for a moment there.
Nyannyan and I suddenly looked at each other after hearing those. Acchan's so bold to say such things infront of us.
"I really can't believe this.. Why have I let my own friends get this kind of scores? The upcoming test will be our final exams and I won't let anyone of you retake second year over again. I'll tutor Yuko tonight, and then it will be Atsuko's turn tomorrow." Takamina has decided to help us study.
"Mou~ why do you prioritize Yuko over me?" Aachan complained.
"Aachan, your score is higher than mine remember? So, let me borrow your precious Minami tonight!" I grinned at her.
"You little squirrel!!!"
I saw Nyannyan beside me took a deep sigh. She's just quietly listening to us. Was she also disappointed in me?
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Later that evening at home, I went to open the door when our doorbell rang thinking that it might be Takamina who arrived. She said she'll come after dinner.
"Nyannyan? What are you doing here?" I was surprised to see her instead.
"I'm here to tutor you." She answered.
"Eh~? I knew it! Takamina sent you so that she can go to Aachan, didn't she?"
"No... it's actually me who told her that I want to help you study and she agreed. If you don't want me here then I'll just leave."
"O-Ofcourse, I want! I just didn't expect it from you. Please come in!"
We then went straight to my room upstairs. Can I really study knowing she's here in my bedroom?
"Which subjects do you need help?" She asked.
"Zenbu..."
"All subjects? Alright, maybe we can start off first with the one you think is the hardest.."
"Suugaku.. it's hard for me to memorize, especially remembering formulas."
She took out her notes and placed them on my study desk. She shared her summary of math formulas and equations. She let me try solving the previous problems we had but I can't manage to answer even one.
"Ne, Yuuchan... Is there something bothering you? I feel there is because you're not yourself lately..."
I guess it's time for me to ask her about it already. I need to know.
"Nyannyan... why aren't you telling us that you're transferring schools?"
"H-How did you..."
"So, it's true..." I didn't let her finish what she's about to say.
"I overheard you and your mom fighting."
"Yuuchan, I'm sorry for not telling you... I just don't want to make you all worry..." She explained.
"I understand. That's okay, I will still visit you even if you transfer schools." I gave her a smile.
"My mom's next work won't be here in Japan anymore."
Did I hear it right? My chest suddenly hurts.
"You mean, you're studying abroad?" I asked to confirm it with her and she nodded.
"Mom's a freelance photographer, that explains why we always move from one place to another. The length of our stay depends on how long she can finish her work. She was offered a permanent job in Paris. It's her dream workplace... and mine as well."
"Yours?"
"Since I was a little kid, I've always dreamed to be a successful model someday. I used to model for my mom and I love how she smiles everytime she takes photos of me. I'll be going to a modeling school in Paris."
"Wow! That job suits perfectly on you, Nyannyan." I'm happy for her but why does it hurt to smile?
"But I hesitated to go."
"What? But why? I thought it was your dream..." My hope was suddenly lightened up again.
"It's the first time I fought my mom back. I tried to talk to her and begged her to let me stay here. I don't want to leave our school, most especially my friends..."
Nyannyan...
"My mom loves me so much so she declined the job offer. But the company really wanted her work so they decided to extend it. We'll migrate to Paris right after I finish my highschool here in Japan."
So, I can still be with her for one year more.
"I'm staying, Yuuchan. So, you better study harder. Promise me, we'll graduate highschool together." She said.
I smiled at her and nodded.
Few hours later, I finally finished the math exercises Nyannyan gave me. I saw her already sleeping on my desk. She's really beautiful and her skin is so white and smooth. I went near her and planted a kiss on her cheek.
"Thank you, Nyannyan..." I softly whispered.
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The results of our final exam went out.
"Tada!!! Look, I got 86 points!" I proudly showed my score to everyone.
"I'm still higher than you, Yuko!" Aachan also showed her test paper.
"87 points!? You're only one point higher than me!"
"Don't forget, I'm an actress! I'm good at memorizing scripts! And also... my tutor is really good." She looks at Takamina.
"I wonder if studying was the only thing you did in your room those nights..." I teased.
"We only studied, you perverted squirrel!!!" Amazing, they both said it in unison.
"Ne, Kojiharu... how is it studying with Yuko by the way?" Takamina asked.
"Surprisingly, she's well behave." Nyannyan answered. "Ah! Except for that one thing she stole."
"Nani?"
"Nandemo nai... Maybe, I was just dreaming." She gave me a weird smile.
Was she actually awake when I did that?
Before we know it, second year of highschool has ended and we're now entering our senior year.
One more year... I thought.
Many things still could happen. But my friends and I will surely overcome anything on our way... as long as we're all together.
TBC
"Another school year means new characters." ~ as well hehe
ch 15 is ready even before this one haha i'm so excited to write their senior year!
also we can now start the countdown of zenpen... :thumbsup
thanks for reading! :)
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Having a smart girlfrined/boyfriend is sure awesome :lol: :lol:
I wish I had one XD XD XD
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@Ruka Kikuchi: yep! akuma no riddle and as what kaiba said, there's no right answers to those riddles.. so i believe it depends on the person answering it :twothumbs
Ah~ naruhodo. Well, it was fun to try. :thumbsup
"Another school year means new characters." ~ as well hehe
ch 15 is ready even before this one haha i'm so excited to write their senior year!
also we can now start the countdown of zenpen... :thumbsup
thanks for reading! :)
So next is there senior year. That means they'll probably graduate and head to college or work by the last chapter, or something like that.
Can't wait to see what happens next! :heart:
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woah i don't expect this at all, thankyou for made a special chap for KojiYuu XD
yeah Nyannyan, Paris can wait~
so much cuteness here :wub:
okay, i'm looking forward to their senior year :twothumbs
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nice tutor for acchan and yuko :twothumbs
so 1year left for kojiyuu :cry:
they all will step out to reach their own dreams after graduate ..
must be lot things to happen in senior year, i'll wait for that :cow:
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Wondering what Yuko stole from Haruna?
Well it's nice that Haruna is staying until finish high school
But what's going to happen to them after graduation?
What about Atsumina?
Can't wait to see more
Thank you
:twothumbs :twothumbs :twothumbs
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Sugoi ! Loved this chapter. I really hope that Kojiharu stays.
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Hi author-san!
New reader coming :onioncheer:
I want say thank for this great fanfic,u give me wonderful fanfic exactly when i miss this pairing too much.
Please continue author-san :)
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minna gomen for the super late update! :bow:
i said that this chapter was already ready before, but lots of things happened lately
that's why I didn't have much time to finalize and post this...
but don't worry, i promise to finish the story no matter what :thumbsup
@IamNot_Glad: i agree, it's nice to have someone who'll push you and help you on your weakness
@ChibiRine, teru_fi: kojiharu well, i think it doesn't matter if she leaves as long as she comes back hehe
@Ruka Kikuchi: actually i'm not sure if the last chapter will include their lives after highschool.. so we'll see :?
@atsukojiyuu_C, Justqle: senior year means little time left before everyone goes, it makes me a little sad though
@cisda83: yuuchan stole a kiss.. sorry for the confusion hehe
@ryu201: new reader yay! thanks for reading :)
When the Time Stops
Chapter 15
Time indeed flies so fast when you're having fun with friends and spending it with your someone special. Seems like yesterday I was just a freshman of this school and now I am already a senior student. Many things had happened with the last two years and most of them were happy things.
Happy things. When I think of them, Atsuko's angelic face and beautiful smile comes first in my mind. It's true that you can fly when you think of happy things. That's how I feel like whenever I think of her. It's like her wings were lifting me up and making me reach heaven by her side.
I wanted to go and see Atsuko already after class, but today is the student council's first meeting of the school year so I can't just leave. And guess what? I'm the new student council president now and this definitely adds up to the pressure. I'm not in the right mood to talk to these people infront of me, if only there's a way to escape... Then I noticed that not all members are present.
"Where is first year and second year representative?" I asked before I start our meeting.
"We heard that the freshman had a minor accident earlier. Second year representative Watanabe-san brought her to the infirmary." One of the members answered.
Great... an excuse finally! God just answered my prayer.
"We can't have our meeting without them because they have important roles as members of the student council. Let's reschedule this tomorrow, I'll go then to the infirmary to check up on them."
I cancelled the meeting and hurriedly went out the room.
"Oh, there's our new Seito Kaichou!" Yuko shouted as she saw me, she's with Kojiharu. She then handed me a piece of paper.
"Yuko, nani kore?" I read what's written on it.
"It's a club proposal. I wanted to open my own club!" She answered excitedly.
"Is this another Go-home club or something like that?" I'm not quite convinced with this idea of hers.
"It's called the Rooftop club! You've been nagging me before to join a club, right? So this is it! And besides, I wanted to experience having a club too before I graduate highschool." She explained.
"So, what will this club do? I see that there are only two members written on here..."
"Yup! I'd be the club president and Nyannyan's the vice-president! We will maintain the peace and order of our
school rooftop!"
Huh?? I grabbed Kojiharu to the side.
"Hey Kojiharu... did you actually agree on this?" I asked in a low voice.
"I never agreed on anything, Yuuchan just dragged me..."
"So, what's with Yuko all of a sudden?"
"It started when some freshman barged in the rooftop for a dance practice... making Yuuchan bothered and pissed lately."
I see... so that explains why. I turned around to face Yuko again.
"Yuko, you need at least five members to create a club. Wait, do you even plan to add members?" I doubt she wanted that.
"Ofcourse not! Rooftop club is only for Nyannyan and me!"
"So, it's impossible to grant your request then."
"Eh~!!! But you're the student council president now!"
"Yuko, the rooftop is open for all students. You're a senior now and this will be your last year here in school, so be kind to the lower years." I advised her.
"Boo... I hate the school rules!" Yuko yelled and then ranaway from us.
"Takamina, don't worry. I'll talk to her." Kojiharu said.
"Thanks, Kojiharu. I know Yuko very well. It will soon pass. By the way, have you seen Atsuko?" I asked.
"No, but I heard that the drama club has an audition for new members going on today. Maybe you'll find her there." She said before she left me and followed Yuko.
I went to the infirmary first to check my two members. As I arrived there, I saw female students gathered around sneaking behind the door. I excused myself to them and went straight inside.
"You're such a show off, Jurina... You just started going to my school and now look what happened to you!" A girl with long hair on pig tails is scolding another girl with short hair.
"Hey, what did I do now? You know I only wanted to audition to this school's dance club..."
"Yeah and I also know you really got the talent. You're like Park Shin Hye... seems so simple, innocent and naive just by looking at you... But once you start your moves, you transform into a bad girl of the dance floor making all those girls' jaws drop like crazy."
"Teehee~ I didn't know you see me like that, Mayu-chan..."
"Nahh... don't flatter yourself too much..."
"Are you angry because I sprained my ankle? Or because you're jealous of those girls?"
"Whatever... don't forget it's your fault why we missed the first student council meeting."
"So, why did you still follow and watch me dance? I told you to go first since it will be just a quick number before I go to the meeting."
"If I didn't follow you then I won't be able to help you go here in the infirmary. Unless you want those fangirls of yours to bring you here instead..."
"Ahem..." I interrupted their little friendly conversation.
"Seito Kaichou!!!" They were both surprised to see me.
"Hi.. uhm.. I heard one of the student council members was injured, so I went here to visit." I told them.
"We're very sorry we're not able to attend our first meeting." It was second year representative, Watanabe Mayu, who apologized. I know few things about her since she's the former first year representative.
"It's okay, the meeting was actually moved tomorrow." I turned to the other girl lying on bed with bandage on her feet. "So, you must be the new first year representative?"
"Matsui Jurina desu! I'm from class 1-A." She introduced herself.
"Ah, nice to finally meet you, Matsui-san. Is your ankle okay now?"
"It's getting better, thanks to my personal doctor here..." She took a glance of Watanabe-san.
"The two of you seem to get along very well." I said as I noticed the closeness between them.
"We're childhood friends. Well, it's more like I'm her baby-sitter." Watanabe-san laughed a little.
"Oh, that explains it! Anyway, so I guess I'll just expect you both tomorrow at the meeting?"
"We'll be there, Seito Kaichou. Right, Jurina?"
"Hai! Ano~ so it's true that the school council president is really cool..."
"Ah.. hehe thanks. I gotta go now. Get well soon, Matsui-san." That's the last thing I said before I left them.
I went out the infirmary and noticed that the female students are still gathered outside. The school year just started and that freshman is already that popular. She told me I'm cool, but I think she's way cooler than I am.
I went next to drama club to see Atsuko finally. Ah, there she is... so they're still having an audition for new members and she's one of the judges. I think she already noticed that I'm here. She's now heading to my direction.
"Hey... So, how's our new student council president doing?" Atsuko smiled and fixed my red armband.
"Some things happened today. Yuko and I had a small argument earlier. And also I met some freshman who reminds me of your popularity when you're still a freshman back then."
"Sounds a busy day for you. But I'm happy at least you've still thought of me." She holds my hand.
"Ofcourse I do! Actually, I'm wondering if we can walk home together now..."
"Gomen, Minami... the audition for new drama club members isn't finished yet. You may go home first today, I promise to walk home with you tomorrow."
"Zannen desu... I understand but our student council meeting is moved tomorrow so I can't..."
"I see... so how about I sleepover again this weekend to make it up to you?" Now, she's giving me her sexy smile.
I thought my heart skipped a beat there. How can I possibly resist this angel? My Atsuko... was she actually planning on something again?
WAIT. Who is that? For a second, I saw a person standing there looking at us. But the person is gone when I tried to look back.
"Minami? What's wrong?" Atsuko asked.
"Nothing, I think I just saw someone watching us."
"Who? Where?"
We both look around us but we saw no one.
"I think.. since you're the student council president now, people here will start to look up to you..."
"Yeah, maybe you're right." Atsuko had a point.
"Maeda-san! We need you here for the final decision!" Their club president called her.
"I gotta go now, Minami... I'll just call you later night, okay?" She then let go of my hand. "Oh, before I forgot! I just wanted to say that I missed you..." She gave me a smile again before she went back inside.
I smiled back, eventhough I know she won't see it anymore. She's busy. I'm busy. What a start of our senior year!
HUH. I noticed there's that someone again! I tried to follow where that person's shadow is coming from but I saw no one there. Maybe, I'm imagining things too much. In the end, I just ignored it and decided to go home.
TBC
i think zenpen has approximately 7 chapters left...
i'll try to update sooner!
thanks for reading! :)
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thx u! thx u! thx u!!! u update!
what a great story!!! love it!
hope it will be a happy ending for haru and yuko!
I also want to know who the stalker is!!!
thx u again and see u next time!
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Ah she has a stalker eh...?
.......... Why the heck do I have feeling that stalker is Ray??
Please update!! Cant wait anymore!
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Yey! An update!
Thank for great update author-san :kneelbow:
Hee~~
both of them seem so busy,can they have time together?
I hope they still have time for each other :on spit:
Who is that?
Stalker? Acchan or takamina fans? Or maybe....love rival arrived already?
Whoa! Im curious!
Please update soon author-san!
Hey i saw park shin hye name there!
Are u by any chance also park shin hye fans like me? :mon star:
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Eh... a stalker....?
Who is it?
What's going to happen to Atsumina next?
Would there be some troubles heading their way?
Can't wait to find out
Thank you for the update
:twothumbs :twothumbs :twothumbs
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woah some jurimayu moment there~
and what's with rooftop club, yuko?? damn hilarious scene :mon lmao:
takamina and acchan got less time together.. hope the stalker won't bring any chaos to these couples :smhid
@atsukojiyuu_C, Justqle: senior year means little time left before everyone goes, it makes me a little sad though
yeah, well since we already know what will happen later :( but no matter what, i'll still enjoy the rest of this zenpen of course :twothumbs
thankyou author-san! looking forward for the next~ :yep:
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Damn those/that stalker. :angry:
I'm going to kill those person who goes to the rooftop. It's for KojiYuu not everyone! :tantrum:
Aww, Acchan and Takamina doesn't have time for each other? :(
No matter what happens, I will read the last 7 chapters. :)
Update sooooon~ :twothumbs
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If that stalker ruin my atsumina's relationship.. I'm gonna :shifty: :on voodoo:
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acchan and takamina got their own business :(
in relationship, that's quite a hard part :cry:
I hope they still have time for each other :on spit:
I hope so :yep:
Thanks for the update, eventhough it's 7 chapter's left but that's the climax point for Zenpen right? :farofflook:
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A rival??? :lol: :lol: :lol:
Thanks for the update :D :D
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Wehehe, a rival has come.. Who is it?!
Thx for update Author san
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minna!!! hisashiburi!!! am i late again? gomen... :bow:
before i update twice a week, now becomes only twice a month? :nervous
okay i'll try to get back to my old punctual self hehe
@iLeo221: hello! kojiyuu is such a sweet couple... happy endings suit them well hehe
@korin48: ray!!! she has a huge role indeed! but as much as i want to include her here, i'm afraid she won't appear yet... but she's already written somewhere...
@ryu201: i like park shin hye! i can't imagine a girl so much talented like her...
@cisda83: lots of troubles are on their way!!! this will be fun haha
@atsukojiyuu_C: yes i added jurimayu couple since i'll be needing them... uhm... soon hehe
@ChibiRine: yeah! the rooftop is only for kojiyuu! tanoshii...
@Keisthename: the stalker... uhm, we'll see? hehe
@Justqle: i guess every story has a climax part and since there are few chapters left... it has to be done already! lol
@IamNot_Glad, ubulubulbilu: a rival... well ofcourse there is! it's the main reason why zenpen is here so that i can write about how atsumina started first :)
and to all my readers especially the silent ones...
thank you very much for continuously reading my story! :heart:
When the Time Stops
Chapter 16
I never thought being the student council president can this be hard. It's not the balancing of my studying and my duties that makes it hard, but how it eats away my time making me not see Atsuko in school more often. She told me not to blame myself since she's also busy on their practices. She's the star of this school's drama club and I'm so proud of her. I know we can't go back to what we used to do anymore, but at least I want to be able to watch her everyday like before. We only talk over the phone during the night and see each other during weekends. Either she comes over my place or I come over hers. I think that would be enough for now... at least.
"Seitou kaichou? Are you okay? You're spacing out again." Mayu-chan spoke to me.
"Ah! I'm sorry! Where were we again?" I came back to my senses.
"We're discussing about the list of the clubs this school year."
"Ah, right..."
It's been weeks since I've started working with Mayu-chan and Jurina-chan as the student council president. They're my juniors but they're way much focused than I am, with that I admire their dedication. But more than just about the student council thing, I already treated them as my friends. We've shared personal stories and experiences with one another. I somehow see myself and Atsuko in them. I envy them, despite of their year difference, they can still spend time together like this.
"Rooftop club..." Jurina-chan whispered to herself as she read one of the new club requests.
"What is it Jurina?" Mayu-chan asked.
"This proposal... if this is authorized then I won't be able to use the rooftop for my dance practices."
So that means... Jurina-chan is the freshman that Yuko is talking about. And speaking of Yuko, she's just entered the student council room with Kojiharu. Uh-oh... She's now here again... I smell trouble.
"Takamina... I'm wondering if you already change your mind and authorize my..... EEEEHHH~!!?"
Oh, no... Yuko already recognized Jurina-chan and she's now glaring at her.
"YOU!!! You're a student council member?!!" Yuko shouted.
"W-Watashi?" Jurina-chan is confused.
"Jurina! What did you do again?" Mayu-chan is scolding her.
"Nothing!!! I don't know!!!" Jurina-chan answered still confused.
"Takamina! So you're in favor of this newbie than your friend!" Yuko turned to me. "Now I understand why you don't approve of my rooftop club! That's clearly unfair!"
"Oh come on, Yuko... I just knew today, okay? Get a hold of yourself. Let's fix the problem here. Why don't you just share the rooftop with Jurina-chan. Don't you agree, Kojiharu?" I asked.
But I didn't hear Kojiharu's answer.
"Kojiharu???" I asked again.
I waited for a response but Kojiharu still didn't answer. So it means, she doesn't agree, too? But why? That's how badly they wanted the rooftop on their own?
"Alright... I'll give way to my seniors." Jurina-chan finally decided. "I kinda get it. I'll just wait for my turn next year to use the rooftop."
This girl's really kind. Kojiharu then comes closer to her, holds her hand and thank her.
"Thank you for your understanding. You see... the rooftop is really a big deal for me and Yuuchan." She gave the freshman a genuine smile.
Jurina blushed hard. She was like star-struck by Kojiharu's smile.
"YAMETE!!!" Yuko and Mayu-chan both shouted.
Kojiharu suddenly let go of Jurina-chan's hand. Yuko and Mayu-chan looked at each other and were also surprised on what they did at the same time.
Why do I get this feeling that these two would get along in the future? The persons they like are both popular in school. Kojiharu is popular among the guys and Jurina-chan is popular among the girls. They could understand each other very well like, uhm, sisters? Perhaps?
Oh, great. My head is now aching because of these people. I need some air. Since their problem is now resolved, I think it's time for me to escape and leave them. And besides, student council meeting is already finished. I left the student council room quietly without them noticing. I wanna see my Atsuko already... hope she's not busy. So then, I head straight to the drama club.
Eh~? There's a commotion outside the club. What's going on?
"I heard she's a former student of this school!"
"Wow! She looks like a celebrity!"
I heard students chatting. I tried to get infront and took a peek inside. I was surprised to see a very familiar person who Atsuko is currently talking to.
S-Shinoda-san?!! What is she doing here?
Atsuko looks so happy talking to her. I noticed myself clasping my fist. There's something heavy inside me. What is this feeling?
Shinoda-san's about to leave the club room. Oh, no! She's coming this way! Should I hide? Too late, she already saw me!
"Hisashiburi, Takahashi-san!" She greeted me.
"H-Hisashiburi..." I greeted her back... in a little hesitated voice.
"You don't look so happy to see me here, ne? By any chance, are you... threatened with me?" She said in an obviously teasing voice.
"Ofcourse, not!" I denied. "So what brings you here?"
"I came here to visit the drama club and check if they're doing well. I heard they'll do a school play this year. I recommended some directors I met back in Tokyo to watch their performance." She explained.
"Are you sure there's no one you tend to visit here in particular?" I asked her.
Shinoda-san laughed at my question.
"It's true that I want to know if Aachan's doing well, too! After all, I'm the one who discovered her talent." She paused.
"I heard from her that the two of you are together now."
E-Eh? A-Atsuko said that to her?
"Finally. I'm happy to hear that. I know you would take care of her. Continue to protect her no matter what, okay?" She tapped my head.
"Hey! I'd do that without you telling me so! And not because you're way taller than me you can already treat me like a kid! I'm now the student council president here!" Damn it, now I sounded like a child.
"Oh, Aachan mentioned about it, too!" Shinoda-san giggled. "Gomen, little seito kaichou! Well, I'm going now. I know we'll meet again someday." With those words, Shinoda-san left.
I stayed where I am and waited there for Atsuko.
"Minami!" Atsuko hugged me from behind.
"You startled me! Are you free to go home now?" I asked her and she nodded.
I'm happy that we can able to walk home together today, since this became a rare chance for us to do.
"Mariko-senpai visited our school today. She became even much prettier! Being a university student sure is a good thing for her." Atsuko brought up about Shinoda-san.
"Yeah, I also saw her earlier. So, what did you talk about?"
"I told her Minami's now my girlfriend!"
"Y-YYOUR G-GGIRLFRIEND???" I didn't see that coming. That's the first time she said that I'm her girlfriend!
"Why? Isn't that true?" Atsuko pouted.
"I was just surprised that you told her about us in that way. And since I saw how you look so happy to see her again..."
Atsuko suddenly became quiet. I noticed we're about to reach the bus stop. She's still quiet, but she's now smiling weird at me.
"Hey, what is it?" I asked to break the silence between us.
"Is my Minami... jealous?"
"E-Ehhh~ Why would I?"
"Minami kawaii..." She hugged me again.
"Stop it! I'm not jealous of her, okay?"
"If you're not then prove it... how about another kiss?" Atsuko leans to me closer waiting for a kiss.
"Atsuko....." I warned her.
"But we've already kissed here before! Fine! Maybe you're really jealous! Or if not, maybe you don't really..... mmm~"
I interrupted her non-stop ranting with a soft kiss on her lips, but not a quick one. It lasted for few more seconds... I guess.
"Okay, now?" I asked breaking off the kiss.
She nodded. She's blushing hard. I think I caught her off guard. She look sooo cute!!! God, my heart is melting by simply staring at her...
Then her bus came. She gets inside and waves me goodbye before it took off.
"Seitou Kaichou!!!" I saw Jurina-chan and Mayu-chan running to my direction.
"Jurina-chan? Mayu-chan? Why are you guys in a hurry?"
"This is important! There's something you should know!" Jurina-chan's voice sounds serious.
"What is it?" I asked.
"We're sorry to say this but....." Mayu-chan paused. "We have a feeling that Maeda-senpai and you... will going to face a big problem."
TBC
ooops! the stalker will be revealed on chapter 17!
i hope i can update fast... i'm always delayed i wanna cry :cry:
thanks for reading! :)
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Eh... trouble...????
What trouble????
So you are going to reveal the stalker soon... that's great
Mayu and Yuko are so synchronize
Yeah... both Haruna and Jurina are popular with boys and girls respectively
What's going to happen next?
What kind of effects is this trouble going to bring to their school lives and private lives, also their future?
Can't wait to find out
Thank you for the update
:twothumbs :twothumbs :twothumbs
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The stalker will be revealed in next chapter.... Majide?! Majide?! What trouble?!?!
Please update fast!! I cant wait!! D:
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:bleed eyes: cliffhanger :smhid
Bring us back your punctual you in updating... :bleed eyes:
Lol
Anyway, it was a short update but I like reading the events. Quite calm and slowly progressing. I wonder what's ahead for my atsumina, :doh:
Thanks for the update!
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Oh No is Ray coming or may be...somenone else ?
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Welcome back author-san :welcome
U really gone so long.
Yes! I agree with u!
She so talented yet so beautiful :mon lovelaff:
T-TROUBLE?!
What trouble that could be come?
I believe yo my atsumina :mon star:
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Uwaaahh
I hate troubles. :smhid :smhid :smhid
Especially in capitaL T.... XD XD :lol: :lol:
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What? What's the big problem???
oh no, just after spent the happy time with acchan she got a bad news :cry:
so who is the stalker?! :shocked
does takamina and acchan makes a problem? or else ...
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hi guys! as what i've said last week, the stalker will be revealed on this chapter...
it's jurimayu's turn this time so just let them explain what happened... enjoy!
@cisda83: hey yo! i always wait for your comment and expect the word "trouble" in it! cisda83 wa omoshiroi na hito ne... so may i present you the trouble you are waiting for! let's start from atsumina first!
@korin48: alright, alright.. i'll update a little faster now okay hehe
@Keisthename: i'm trying hard to get back to being punctual! but the faster i update the sooner zenpen ends y'know lol
@Tanchan: hmm ray is... well she's uhm... (sigh...) to those who already read her, you think i can give spoilers now? can i? can i? lol chotto abunai ne? i might lose atsumina readers if they learn about it T^T
@ryu201: hope you're not disappointed if i kinda compared her to jurina's character... i just think it suits her though their auras were totally different hehe
@IamNot_Glad: trouble with a capital T? what does that mean? hehe lemme guess... uhm T-Takamina?? lol
@Justqle: well technically they did the problem hehe.. you'll find out at the end of this chapter :)
When the Time Stops
Chapter 17
She's the only reason why I chose to go to this school.
Mayu-chan. She knows I always wait for her up here at the rooftop every lunch break, but still she never shows up. I understand that she already made new friends in this school, unlike me. She's the only friend I knew here, so I had no choice but end up eating alone.
She's one year ahead of me, so she graduated middle school first and I was left behind. I can't imagine how I survived that one year without her, that's why I decided to follow her in highschool. I was so excited then to be finally able to enter her school, just to realize that things between us have already changed. I thought she'd be happy to see me here, but it seems like the opposite way. She became distant and I don't know why.
Eventhough I knew she's not coming to eat lunch with me, my heart still continues to hope and wait for her. Sometimes, I just practice few dance steps here at the rooftop to kill time before I return to my classroom. Now that I mention it, during my first few days up here, I remember there are also seniors having lunch here. I wonder why they're not coming back anymore.
Lunch break is almost over, I guess it's time for me to go back to my class now. I opened the door of the rooftop and accidentally hit someone inside. A male student dropped some photos he's holding. I apologized and helped him pick up the photos one by one. He immediately ranaway after, but then I noticed there's still one photo left on the floor.
"Wait, you forgot this one!" I shouted.
I ran after him to return that one photo he missed, but I didn't catch him. He went straight inside his classroom. WAIT. Isn't this the room of Class 2-A? So, it means he's one of Mayu-chan's classmates!
The school bell rang. Shoot! I'm late for my afternoon class! Maybe, I'll just return this photo some other time.
I entered my classroom and took my seat. I looked at the photo, it's a picture of a girl wearing same uniform like ours. She's a student here and I find her very pretty. Maybe, that guy who took this photo is in love with her. I wonder why I think she's somehow familiar. I guess I already met her before, I just can't remember where. Our lesson has started so I slipped the photo somewhere in between my note pages and put it inside my bag.
After my afternoon classes, I went next to the student council room. I knew from the start that Mayu-chan is a member of the student council, that's why I volunteer myself to be the first year representative. This can give me a chance at least to be near her everyday. Desperate move? Well, maybe.
Takahashi-senpai is already there, quietly reading the school newspaper. She's looking at the photo of Maeda Atsuko featured on its front page. So, the drama club will have another school play this year and she'll be the main actress. I noticed that there's something in the way Takahashi-senpai stares at her photo.
"Seitou kaichou and Maeda-senpai are really close, ne?" I said as I took the seat next to her.
Takahashi-senpai suddenly turned around to look at me. She's blushing hard.
"Sorry, did I startle you?" I apologized.
"It's okay..." She looked back on Maeda-san's photo. "Well.. yes, we're kind of close." She smiles and scratches her head. "But maybe not as close as you and Mayu-chan."
"What made you say that, Seitou kaichou?" I asked.
"Because you mentioned before that you've been friends since middle school. Atsuko and I just met when we started highschool." She explained. "I was actually wondering how the two of you became friends?"
I think she's the first person to ask how Mayu-chan and I met. And I'm very pleased to tell her about it.
"I was also a freshman that time when I first saw her in an empty piano room. It was late in the afternoon and everyone's got home already. Then I heard someone playing the piano. She doesn't play so perfectly but I know she plays from her heart. And that what keeps me on coming back to that room to see her again."
"An empty room... I can clearly imagine. Your first meeting is quite familiar with mine. The scene is almost close to how Atsuko and I first met, too."
"Really? So, what happened?" I curiously asked her.
Takahashi-senpai blushed even harder. Maybe she's remembering something special to her.
"The time back then... it just stopped for a moment..." She whispered to herself.
"Stopped?"
"Ah, hehe... don't mind what I said!" She giggled. The smile on her face isn't fading away. She turned back the topic. "So, is Mayu-chan... a special person to you?"
I wasn't expecting that kind of question from her. "Mayu-chan... well, she's..."
"What are you guys talking about?" Just right on time, Mayu-chan arrived.
"Jurina? You look like you've seen a ghost. I hope you're not talking about me..." She raised an eyebrow.
"Ofcourse not! Seitou kaichou and I were discussing about the latest issue of our school newspaper." I defended.
"Oh, I already read the article written there about you, Seitou-kaichou. Nothing but good things." Mayu-chan said.
She has an article? I borrowed a copy of the newspaper and looked for her part. I scanned what's written about her. It says Takahashi-senpai is genius, kind-hearted, hardworking, and a perfect role model to all the students. Wow, she sounds so cool here. Does she have any flaw?
"I haven't read it yet." Takahashi-senpai said.
She's funny! She's holding the newspaper the entire time she's here but she's not interested on reading about herself. She's only staring at Maeda-senpai's photo.
"Drama club's featured on the frontpage since it's now their sixth consecutive year being the top club of our school." Mayu-chan speaks again.
"How about the other clubs' status?" I asked.
"I have here the list of old and new clubs. And also those clubs pending for approval." She handed me the list.
As I browsed the list, one club name captured my attention. I read the details about that new club request.
"Rooftop club?"
Suddenly, two female students went inside the student council room. They seem to be close friends of Takahashi-senpai. Then, the shorter girl noticed my presence and started yelling at me.
"You're a student council member?!!"
Huh? Does she know me? Mayu-chan started scolding me again eventhough I don't know what's happening. Then the girl yelled next at Takahashi-senpai. Is she talking about the Rooftop club? Oh, I finally recognized them! They were those seniors back at the rooftop. So, they want it to be a private place on their own.
"I'll just wait for my turn next year to use the rooftop." I decided to give it up to them.
The taller girl went near me and held my hand. Woah! She's so pretty upclose! OMG. Now, I remember her! She's the girl on the photo earlier! So that's why she looks so familiar!
Mayu-chan and the smaller girl tried to stop us, so she let go of my hand.
"Nyannyan, let's leave now!" The shorter girl said.
"Yuuchan, will you please at least say thanks to....."
"Ah, it's Matsui Jurina." I followed up.
".....to Matsui-san." She continued.
"Fine..." She pouted cutely then turned to me. "Hey, freshman. Thanks, anyway." She obediently said before she went out the room.
"Sorry for Yuuchan's attitude. She's not like that at all times. By the way, I'm Kojima Haruna and she's Oshima Yuko." She offered her hand as she introduced herself. I was about to take it but...
"I'm Watanabe Mayu! 2nd year representative!" Mayu-chan grabbed her hand before me.
What's wrong with her?!
"Nice to meet the both of you. We're actually Takamina's classmates. Speaking of Takamina, where is she?"
We looked around and Takahashi-senpai is suddenly nowhere to be found. All of us didn't notice that she's left already. Kojima-san then excused herself and followed Oshima-san outside.
Mayu-chan didn't speak to me again when we're left alone in the student council room. After our duties are done, we finally decided to go home. We went out the room and saw my fan girls waiting for me outside. Oh, great. I can sense Mayu-chan's reaction and it feels scary. The girls started talking to me.
"Matsui-san! When is your next performance!"
"We'll watch you dance again!"
"Ah hehe.. thanks.. I, uhm, need to go now.." I excused myself.
They're still squealing. I saw Mayu-chan's reaction became even worse. I immediately ran after her.
"Mayu-chan, why aren't you talking to me?" I asked.
"Nothing." She continued to walk away.
"What did I do again this time?"
"Why do you keep on asking that? Do you want to know the answer? Since you came here you bring me nothing but headache!" She answered in a higher tone.
It hurts to hear those words from her. Maybe, I'm just a nuisance to her after all. We continue to walk home from school without talking. Then, I break off the silence again.
"So, you didn't want me follow you here?"
She stopped walking and took a deep sigh.
"That's... that's not what I meant." She turned around and looked at me.
"Why are you staring at Kojima-senpai like that earlier?" She asked out of nowhere.
"E-Eh? I just think she's familiar..."
"Ofcourse she is! She's the most popular girl in our school since she transferred here. So, tell me... Do you like her?"
"W-What?! She's pretty but... you clearly know that it's always been you who I really liked!"
Mayu-chan faced away, I saw her blushed a little.
"G-Grow up, Jurina... having crushes are so childish..."
"Why is it hard for you to believe that my feelings for you are real?"
"We were only middle schoolers back then... We're too young! We don't know what we're doing. You can easily change your mind anytime... and... I'm afraid for that to happen." She explained herself.
"Change of mind is easier than change of the heart. Look, I'm not a kid anymore! I can handle things on my own now. I won't change unless you gave me a concrete reason for me to. And please stop treating me like your younger sister!"
"Jurina..."
"Mayu-chan, I suffered enough when you left me. So, please... I beg you... don't ever leave me behind again!!!"
"Baka... I'm one year ahead of you. Ofcourse, I'd still graduate first!"
"How about you flunk your subjects and repeat another year?"
She pinches both my cheeks hard.
"I-IIITAI!!!! I'm just joking!!!! Stop it... my face hurts..."
She then stopped and stared at me.
"If I leave you behind once more... will you come and follow me again?"
The way she asks that question... it suddenly makes my heart pound harder.
"Because... I'm willing to pause my time and wait for you to catch up." She finishes.
"I'll grow up fast! Just wait! I'll soon catch up and we'll be together!" I answered.
"What if you stopped and get tired of coming after me? Then maybe... I'll turn around and come back for you. I wonder if you'll be able to wait for me."
"Mayu-chan... why do you always think of complicated things? You just have to trust in me. It's just as simple as that. I will wait for you no matter what..."
Her eyes got a little teary because of what I said. Oh, no... I don't want to make her cry.
"If you won't come back, then I'll hunt you down! I swear to find you wherever you are!" I warned her.
"I don't know if that sounds romantic or creepy..." She finally smiled.
"Ofcourse, it's romantic!" We laughed and continue to walk again. Then I notice the guy from earlier. "Speaking of creepy, isn't that guy from your class?"
"Right... it's Jiro-kun. How did you know him?"
"I bumped to him earlier, I saw him went inside your classroom."
"He's my classmate. He's known in our class for being head-over-heels in love with Kojima-senpai. I heard he tried to confess to her last year, but he was dumped."
"There's no way Kojima-senpai will like that creep!"
We tried to look at him closely. He's holding a camera on his hand, he's about to take a photo of something... at... the bus stop? I wonder what it is... And then. OH MY GOD.
"Isn't that Seito kaichou and Maeda-senpai?! And they are K-KKKISSING??!!"
"SSSSHHH!!! Lower your voice..."Mayu-chan puts her hand to cover my mouth.
And that Jiro guy just took their photo!!! "Mayu-chan, he's running away!!!"
She tried to run after him to stop him.
"Jiro-kun!!! I saw you took their photo!!! Delete it now!!!" Mayu-chan told him.
But he just ignored her and continued to get away.
"JIRO-KUN!!!!!"
Damn it! He got away with their photo! What should we do now?
"Mayu-chan, we must tell this immediately to Seito kaichou!"
"We definitely should!!! Or else this will ruin her..." She sounded so worried.
"I didn't know you'd get this worried about her..." I said.
"Jurina, I forgot to mention. Jiro-kun... He's actually... the main photographer of our school newspaper team."
TBC
i remember when i wrote of atsumina talking about their dreams together (ch 12)
i felt the same sad feeling when writing the scene where jurimayu talks about their plans, too
maybe because... maybe because... (sob...) :cry:
and jiro (ch 10)... he's still alive lol
thanks for reading! :)
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Ah, JuriMayu moment, kawaii~ :cathappy:
Can't wait to see next update! :heart:
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Mayu and Jurina were so cute... Mayu was so insecure and thought that Jurina was just a child... Ah... JIRO... the stalker... is he also trying to win photography award or something?
Or to get attention from Haruna... or just looking for some scandal for the popular people?
What would Atsumina do about the photo... when it was published on the newspaper?
Would others accept their love for each other?
Can't wait to find out
Thank you for the update
:twothumbs :twothumbs :twothumbs
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What do I mean is, I hate big troubles ...
Do you get it?? Oh, well nevermind me XD XD XD
Oh, is Jiro-kun from the dorama Mendol?!?
Yatta, I know it!!!
Great update!!
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:mon scare: So this is the problem?? there won't be any if that certain jiro-kun didn't show up!! Duh :angry1:
thanks to jurimayu, i like them in this story XD
i hope mayu can stopped jiro for whatever bad thing he is going to do, she's his classmate and a student council member too, so yes i hope for that...
this jiro doesn't a main photographer, but an absolute stalker!!
then what will takamina do if she know about this?
i guess it's the time for the 'sad' part of atsumina relationship :cry:
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to much happiness for atsumina but always the drama
update soon pls
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@Ruka Kikuchi: thanks for liking my jurimayu here... but i think you already know who mayu is, right? lol
@cisda83: jiro will explain himself... but expect another trouble for the next couple hehe
@IamNot_Glad: yup i got his character from mendol... actually he already appeared on my first kojiyuu special chapter
@Justqle: yeah, sad part as it is... but i believe this is only the initial challenge of atsumina's relationship
@triela: uhm, i'm afraid there's more drama to come :(
and to all my readers, thank you for reading this as always! :bow:
When the Time Stops
Chapter 18
'We have a feeling that Maeda-senpai and you... will going to face a big problem.'
Mayu-chan and Jurina-chan told me that they both saw me and Atsuko kissing earlier at the bus stop. But that's not the big problem they're talking about. What's even worse is that a member of the school newspaper team took photos of that kiss. I never thought things will turn out like this. What should I do now?
"Minami, dear... Is there something bothering you?" Mom called my name.
We're having dinner now and my parents noticed that I'm not touching any food on the table. I think I lost my appetite, how can I eat if I know that those photos can leak anytime by now? What if the whole school already knows about us?
"Minami, is there a problem? You know you can share us about anything." Dad said.
Right. My parents will surely find it out soon, too. If they'll know about me and Atsuko, I'd rather tell them myself than let them hear it from other people. But should I ask Atsuko first before I tell them? I think there's no time left for that, and so I decided to finally confess them.
"Mom, Dad... I have something to tell you." I speak in a serious tone.
"Okay, we're listening." Dad answered.
"What if... I'm in love with someone in school?" I asked nervously.
"I think there's nothing wrong with loving someone, as long as you don't neglect your studies." He said.
"I mean... what if... it's with a girl?" I continued.
I got a silent reaction from my parents, they just looked at each other. I expected they'd be surprised with my sudden confession.
"You see... Atsuko and I are special to each other." There, I finally said her name!
"Minami, dear..." Mom had spoken again. "When I was your age, I also admire other girls. But admiration is different from love. You're still young. Maybe you treat Maeda-san in a more special way than your other friends because you admire her. Don't worry honey, it's just a part of growing up." She explained.
I'm not sure if my Mom took it seriously because after that, she just went to the kitchen to refill the food on the dining table. It's like what I said is no big deal after all. I wanted to tell her that I'm a hundred percent sure that my feelings for Atsuko is not just admiration.
"Minami..." Dad called my name. "You've been a good daughter and I witnessed how you grew up. You never wanted anything so much. That's why I told myself that when you find something you truly wanted, I will support you on that no matter what. I know your Mom was just a bit surprised, since this is the first time you opened up yourself to us."
"I understand... Hey, Dad. Atsuko and I are having some trouble at school about us, and I don't know how to handle things like this."
"I have no idea on what's going on with you two and also who am I to judge? All I know is that... if someone is really important to you, you should take care and protect that person at all cause." He answered.
"Thank you, Dad! I'll take that as an advice. I'll go to my room now."
"My Minami is a grown-up kid now, ne? That Maeda-san, I think she's a good girl." He said before I went upstairs and I smiled at him.
I laid on my bed and checked my phone. Missed calls? Atsuko had been calling. How can I possibly tell her about what happened? Oh, she also sent a message.
To: Minami
Minami, are you asleep already? You're not answering my calls.
From: Atsuko
What should I reply to her? She doesn't have to know what happened yet. I don't want her to worry about this. I'll just try to fix our problem tomorrow first.
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The following day after class, I went to visit the newspaper team's office. Mayu-chan and Jurina-chan both accompanied me. We went inside and saw Jiro, the photographer guy, sitting there on his space.
"Jiro-kun, we need to talk to you." Mayu-chan said to get the attention of her classmate.
"Actually, I'm already expecting you to come." He calmly answered, and then he looked up at me.
"So, I believe you already know the reason why we came here." I spoke to him.
"Yes, Seito kaichou. It's because of these..." He puts the photos he took on his table. "But I'm afraid I cannot help you." He politely said.
"How come you can't help her?! You're the one who took those photos!" Jurina-chan angrily told him.
"As a member of this school's newspaper team, it's my duty to search for new stories and write them down." He defended.
"Is it also your duty to ruin a person's image?" Mayu-chan asked in an irritated voice.
"Why are you so protective, Mayu-san? Don't tell me you're into girls, too?"
"O-Ofcourse not! I'm here to protect the name of the student council." I saw Jurina-chan's face reaction with Mayu-chan's answer.
"Don't get me wrong. I'm not against with that kind of relationship. I promised our editor-in-chief to submit something interesting for our next issue and I'm dead if I don't keep my word. This is my chance to prove our team that I'm not worthless as they think. They always say there's nothing inside my head but Kojima-senpai."
"You mean, Kojiharu?" I asked.
"I know she's a close friend of yours, Seito kaichou. I never thought I'd discover something else by stalking her. Then one time, I heard about your romantic relationship. I followed you since your popularity and Maeda-senpai's are hot in the eyes of the school now. The student council president and the star of the drama club are going out. This will be a big news to everyone." He explained.
"I understand your hardwork, but it's not right to step on other people. I don't mind my image to be destroyed. But please spare Atsuko. You know that the drama club will be having a school play soon. Her name and her dreams will be at risk if people see these photos." I begged him.
"Maybe if there's something else as interesting as this, then I'd be keeping this little secret of yours. Please also understand, Seito kaichou. I'm just doing my job. So, if you'll excuse me, I have to go now. You may keep these copies." He stood up heading to the door.
"By the way, no one has seen the photos yet. The new issue of the school newspaper will be published in two weeks. But I have a deadline of submission before this week ends." He said before he finally went out the room.
In the end, I failed to retrieve the photos. I cannot force him. This is my fault after all because I was too carefree. I took the copies with me and the three of us went back to the student council room.
"What should we do now, Seito kaichou?" Mayu-chan asked worriedly.
"I'll take the blame. I'll tell people I stole that kiss and Atsuko doesn't have any idea that the thing will happen. I'd do anything to clean her name."
"I understand that's how much you want to protect her more than yourself. But no matter how we look at these photos... the kiss doesn't really seem forced. Right, Jurina?"
"Ah, right..." Jurina-chan answered less energetic than usual.
"Jurina, you've been quiet since..."
"It's nothing..."
"Jurina-chan?" I noticed her eyes were turning red.
"Can you please excuse me, I remember I have to go to dance club's rehearsal now." Jurina-chan walked out the door and left us.
"Mayu-chan, is she alright?"
"Don't worry about her, she'll be okay. Worry more about your situation." Mayu-chan answered. I'm sure she knows why Jurina acted like that.
Mayu-chan and I tried to plan on how to deal with the issue we're going to face. I requested an early turn over of the student council president position to her. She said she's not ready yet for such a big responsibility, but I assure her that I'll be helping her to prepare.
"Minami..." It was Atsuko's voice. I turned around.
"A-Atsuko!? What are you doing here?" I was surprised to see her in our office.
"I was worried because you weren't answering my messages nor my calls. Is there something wrong?" She asked.
"I guess, I'll leave now so that you guys can talk." Mayu-chan closed the door before she left us.
"Minami? What's the matter?"
I have no choice but to already tell her. It's time for her to know what's happening. I let Atsuko see the pictures.
"W-What... B-But how did this..."
"Apparently, a member of the newspaper team has been following us. He took those photos." I interrupted her. "But don't worry, I'll make sure your image is safe. If these photos were released, then all you have to do is deny them. I'll cover it up for you."
"You're telling me to deny you? Deny us?" Her tone sounded higher.
"You have an upcoming school play and people will come to watch you. With that, you'll have the chance to be the actress you want to be someday.
You have dreams, Atsuko. And I won't let anything to interfere it." I explained.
"I have dreams and you don't? Are you forgetting that you're the school council president!"
"I already told you, your dream is also my dream! Before you, I don't have anything else. I don't care if I lose my position as the student council president or how people will judge me if they knew. The important thing for me is to be able protect you!"
"I don't understand... I thought we're both in this together! Why are you putting all these on yourself alone?"
"Because I love you! I love you too much that I'm willing to give up everything for your sake!"
"You really think my dream is more important to me? Minami, I never knew that's how shallow you think of my love for you."
"Atsuko... that's not true."
"Everyone will see these photos soon and you wanted to take all the blame? What made you think I'll let you do that alone? The school will know, our parents will know."
"About that... I already confessed my parents about us."
"You did what!?"
"It's better to tell them myself before they hear it from other people."
"And you didn't ask me first before you act?"
"Why? What's wrong with that?"
"What if they didn't approve of us? What if they force to separate us?"
"But, Atsuko. They didn't."
"Minami, baka!!!" She's now crying infront of me.
"Atsuko, I'm sorry. I thought you'd be happy if I tell them about us... so we won't be hiding anymore..."
"It's not the point!!! Do you know how much it scares me to lose you? I can't even imagine being separated from you!"
"I understand. It scares me, too."
"Then let me fight with you, Minami... We can make anything happen as long as we're together, right?"
"I-I'm sorry, Atsuko. But I can't put you into risk. Just let me handle this, okay?"
"So, you're already decided then. Fine, do what you want. Make your decisions alone. Since you don't consider my feelings after all." She left after she said those words.
I wanted to follow her but I can't. What have I done? It was so painful that my mind's getting blank. I don't know what to do anymore.
"Takamina?" Someone entered the room and called my name.
"K-KOJIHARU.....!!!!!" I ran to Kojiharu and my tears started dropping down my face. I feel getting weaker, I needed someone to lean on.
"All I wanted is to protect her... I can't understand... What did I do wrong?" I cried out.
Kojiharu let me cry on her shoulders. I went on for I don't know how long it'd take before my tears stop. This is the first time I had a real fight with Atsuko. No... no... please don't let her break up with me... I'd die if that happens.
"Takamina..." Kojiharu called my
name again. "Everything's going to be fine... I promise."
TBC
hope a little drama won't hurt :nervous
around 4 chapters left i guess hehe
thanks for reading! :)
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@Ruka Kikuchi: thanks for liking my jurimayu here... but i think you already know who mayu is, right? lol
Ah, sou desu ne.... :nervous Oh well...
This is so sad... :cry: What's going to happen to Atsumina~?
Are they going to break up??? :panic:
Please update!!!!
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Well I understand that Minami wanted to protect Atsuko... but Atsuko was sad not because of Minami wanted to protect her more that Minami did not want to face everything together
Like the relationship is tilling to one side... heavier on Minami... Minami needed to sacrifice more... Atsuko wanted everything was discussed and concluded together...
Also Atsuko had always liked Minami much much earlier... So she was scared to lose Minami...
Oh... what's going to happen with their relationship?
Would Atsuko be able to make Minami see her point of view?
Would they put a stop to their relationship?
What would Atsuko's parents reaction when they know about Atsumina's the true nature of their relationship?
What will Haruna do to help Minami?
Would Haruna try to talk to Jiro about his creepiness?
What would Yuko do to help Haruna?
I think Jiro is trying to put his name there.... so Haruna would pay attention to him
Also Jiro might use this to get Haruna to go out with him... by blackmailing her friends?
Poor Jurina... for hearing Mayu said... that she was not into girlxgirl relationship...
Would Mayu do something before killing her relationship with Jurina?
Can't wait to find out what's going to happen next
Thank you for the update
:twothumbs :twothumbs :twothumbs
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Two update coming!!!
Im so happy :mon lovelaff:
What a complicated situation they have.
But i admired takamina courage for confess her relationship with acchan to her parents :thumbup
I wonder if my atsumina can handle all :?
But wait! Is that jiro guy like kojiharu?
Ah~~~ i have feeling that this problem will done with kojiharu's help :mon dunno:
I agree with u that little drama wont hurt but if u dare separeted my atsumina.... :mon wtfmm: :mon evil:
Hehehe! Kidding author-san but please dont separate them :mon pray2:
Please continue it and bring me some lovey dovey atsumina moment ^^
Love u author-san :heart: :luvluv1: :on slopkiss:
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@Justqle: yeah, sad part as it is... but i believe this is only the initial challenge of atsumina's relationship
yeah this is only the initial challenge for them but it sad to know they'll break up in the end :mon cry:
i'd die too if that happens
NyanNyan please help takamina :cry: anyone please.......... :mon waterworks:
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Of course, it is hurt~ :smhid :smhid
It's my Atsumina though :oops: :oops:
But having a little (just liitle okay? XD XD) won't really hurt
I know they will end up together ( :lol: :lol: OTL)
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Woaaaaah! I didn't know that the great ainivel-san is from the Philippines! :dunno:
KABAYAN! \(>o<\) LOL.
Anyways, back to the story....
So yeah, at first I saw your OS of KojiYuu... I was like, OHMYGOD, KOJIYUU! :luvluv2:
But then, the AtsuMina! :frustrated:
I hope everything will be back to normal, I hope Takamina will solve her problems as soon as possible. :on cloudeye:
Thanks for the update! :mon thumb:
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minna, gomenasai for the late update again.. i admit i've been a lurker for the past three weeks.. my mood swings back to reading mode.. it's funny that zenpen was already finished inside my head long time ago, i'm just having a hard time writing it down lately... hontou ni gomen!!! :bow:
anyways, it will be pov of my 4 main characters on each of my 4 remaining chapters.
so let's start off with yuko-sama! :thumbsup
@Ruka Kikuchi: sorry for the wait... ima isogashii kara... chotto taihen :cry:
@cisda83: you got nice scenarios there... thank you for sharing your thoughts
@ryu201: are you gonna hate me for real? :shocked oh no i'm dead lol... eventhough i'm the writer i still can't turn back their time and edit what happened... their past and present won't change but their future... hmm we'll see about that
@Justqle: nyannyan's a good friend, that's her character here :)
@IamNot_Glad: i love it when you said they'll end up together... makes me guilty lol just kidding
@ChibiRine: kabayan! lol :nervous how nostalgic. the last time someone called me that way was during my stay in japan. feels like i'm in a foreign country again hehe! anyways, just right on time my next chapter is about your fave couple! so enjoy ;)
When the Time Stops
Chapter 19
Why is everyone busy but me? The senior students are now talking about their university choices and the course they'd be taking. The others who were already decided, started preparing for their college entrance exams. While my friends? They are occupied with some other things. Takamina and Aachan aren't in good terms with each other now. They weren't talking to each other for the past two weeks. I wanted to ask Takamina what's going on with their relationship but each time I approach her she just walks away. And besides, Nyannyan told me to give Takamina her needed space since she's having a hard time. Speaking of Nyannyan, she acts a bit odd lately, too. Eventhough she's always with me, she's never letting go of her phone and secretly messaging someone. Everytime I try to peek on her messages, she always hide them from me. It makes me curious and a little jealous of whoever she is texting. Finally, the class for today has finished.
"Yuuchan, you may go home first today. I just have something else to do." Nyannyan said before she hurriedly went out our classroom.
She didn't even let me say something first. I tried to follow her to know what's keeping her busy. I guess she's meeting someone. Does she have a boyfriend now? WAIT, WHAT THE..... That boy! He's the person who gave her a letter last year!
"Nyannyan?" I showed up.
"Y-Yuuchan!! W-Why are you still here!?" Nyannyan's really surprised to see me now in front of her. "Oh! Do you remember Jiro?"
How can I possibly forget him? I'm the one he asked to give his stupid love letter to you!
"Hisashiburi, Oshima-senpai! Good news! Kojima-san just agreed to finally go out with me!" The boy excitedly told me.
Did I hear it correctly?! Good news!? You got to be kidding me!!
"Tomorrow will be our first date!" He continued with a wide smile.
God, I'm speechless. Tell me this is just a nightmare!! Anyone please wake me up now!!!
"Yuuchan, Jiro will walk me home today. If you want you can tag along, since we have the same way." Nyannyan invited me casually.
Nyannyan... how could you say something like that...
"Ah... I, uhm... actually meeting Takamina... maybe she's already waiting for me..." That was just a lie to excuse myself.
I ranaway from them immediately. What the heck going on?! The last time I checked we're still okay and everything, and then now she's going out with that jerk!? I went straight to the student council office.
"Takaminaaaaa!!!!" I cried out as I went inside.
"She's not here." Watanabe-san was the only person in the room. "Please lower your voice, this is the student council office."
"Where is she?" I asked.
"I guess she went home early. She's not feeling well." She answered.
"I see. Hey, can I stay here for a bit? I don't want to go home yet." I asked for her permission but she just ignored me while holding a newspaper on her hand. "Why are you alone here? Where's your freshman friend?"
She showed me the latest issue of the school newspaper. Woah, what's this? Matsui Jurina is all over the newspaper. Looks like she's popular now.
"That brat... fan service is definitely not her thing... I can't believe she agreed to make herself public! What the heck is she thinking..." She's now talking to herself.
"Did you guys have a fight, too?" I asked curiously.
"No, we're fine. I don't mind if the latest issue is a total hit to all the girls in this school and her popularity increased more. I don't even care if she's busy enjoying the company of her fans. Yeah, just like I said we're TOTALLY FINE."
This girl is funny. What she's trying to say is contradicting from what her face is showing.
"Why are you looking for Seito kaichou, anyway?" She asked.
"It's about Nyannyan... She's going out with that boy!!!"
"Boy who?"
"The one who asked me to give her a love letter just right after our field trip last year."
"Don't tell me it's Jiro-kun?"
"He is! Eh? Why do you know him?"
"He's my classmate. I see... I think I get it now... makes sense..."
"What is it?"
"Hmm, nothing. Why are you worrying so much? If you know Kojima-senpai that well, all you have to do is trust her. That's one thing I learned from Jurina."
"I do trust Nyannyan! I just don't trust that boy!" I shouted and Watanabe-san kept quiet for awhile. Then I speak again.
"Even if Matsui-san trusts you, do you think you can trust yourself? You'll never know if someday you'll meet someone else, and still break her heart even you don't intend to. It seems to me that she loves you more than you love her."
"Why are you talking to me like that? Have you ever fall in love? Do you love Kojima-senpai?" She raises her voice.
"L-LLLOVE?!" That question caught me off guard.
"See? You don't even know how you feel for her."
She's right. How would you know if you're in love with someone?
"Jurina and I already faced many things ahead our way. Love for a friend is different from romantic love."
"How can you tell the difference?" I asked.
"Well... there are things that you share only between the two of you."
"Share? Oh... did you and Matsui-san... uhm... did it?"
"D-DID WHAAAT?!" Watanabe-san's face is now bright red. How cute!
"Skinship! Or more than that..."
"Love is not just about those kind of things! You, pervert!!!"
"Hey, calm down! I'm just asking! Poor Matsui-san... After you took away her innocence, now you're denying her..." I teased a little more.
"Are you thinking that she isn't also my first?! There's even no one before or after her!"
"Wow! So, you guys really did it! When? Back in middle school?"
"A-Aaahhhh!!! S-Shut up!!! Darn it... Why am I suddenly saying these kind of things to you! I'm going home! If you want to stay here just don't forget to lock the door before you leave!" Watanabe-san took her things and walked out the door.
She just left? What an interesting girl. She's really cute when she's embarassed.
As I arrived home, I went straight to my room and lay on my bed. I looked at the photoframe on my desk. It was a picture of Nyannyan and me with a shrine background taken by Takamina last year during our fieldtrip. Nyannyan is really beautiful... I looked so happy when I'm with her... so I wonder... LOVE? I do know that I like Nyannyan very much. But... is this feelings already love? That's why I need to find out.
The next day, I decided to stalk their date. This place is one of Nyannyan's favorite, I'm sure they'd be here somewhere.
"Tell me! What am I actually doing here?!" I tagged someone along with me.
"You're here to accompany me, Mayu-chan!" I answered her.
"When did I give you permission to call me by my first name?"
"We're already friends! Just call me by my first name, too! Remember, I know your little secret..." I grinned.
"Now, you're blackmailing me!"
"Oh, come on! Just this once! When the time comes and you need me, I'll promise to help you no matter what."
"I bet that time won't come. Who says I'll be needing any help?"
"You'll still never know." Finally, Nyannyan and her date showed up. "Look, I knew they'll come here!"
"You dragged me to stalk Kojima-senpai?!" Her voice went too loud.
"S-Sshhh!!!" I covered Mayu-chan's mouth.
"Yuuchan??" Too late, Nyannyan already saw us. Looks like we've been found.
"Mayu-san! I didn't expect to see you here." Jiro greeted his classmate.
"Well, uhm... we're just hanging out... right, Yuko-san?" She told him.
"Yeah... hehe... sort of..." I backed her up.
"Jiro, will you excuse me for a moment? I just need to tell Yuuchan something." Nyannyan grabbed me to the side.
"Yuuchan, what are you doing here? I didn't know you're now friends with Watanabe-san." Nyannyan said.
"Hey, it's not like what you think! I just asked her to lend me a company. To tell you the truth, I went all over here to check if you're okay."
"You followed me?"
"I-I'm sorry... It's just that all of a sudden you're dating someone and you didn't even tell me what's happening to you... I was surprised to know..."
"You're now sounding like my mom. Why do you need to know every single thing I do?"
"Nyannyan, I can't just entrust you to that guy or to anyone else... because..."
"Because...?" She asked back. I saw her eyes are waiting for an answer.
"Ofcourse, because I'm your friend!" Did I answer it wrong? She looks disappointed.
"You know what, Yuuchan? You're actually right. You're just my friend, that's why I believe you have no right to interfere with my personal life. I'm going back now." Nyannyan left me and went back to that guy.
My knees felt weak. I wanted to tell her don't go to him. But she's right, who am I to tell her what to do? I'm just her friend. She's free to choose whoever she wants to go out with.
"Yuko-san?" Mayu-chan went near me.
"It hurts." I said and I was about to cry.
"It does. Because you love her... more than a friend." She answered. "And now that you know what your true feelings are, I think it's time for you to tell her before it's too late."
"But I don't know how to... She might not even talk to me anymore." I'm such a coward.
"Say, is there something you do that she really likes?" Mayu-chan asked.
"I think there's one thing." I responded.
"What is it?"
"She enjoys it when I sing songs for her."
"Wow, you're a singer?" She sounded surprised.
"No. I only sing alone or when she's around."
"Then maybe I have an idea. Tell her to meet you at the music room right after class."
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"You think she's coming?"
"Relax, Yuko-san. I know she'll come." Mayu-chan said as she tests the piano keys.
"I'm nervous. It's my first time to sing with accompaniment."
"Is that the real reason? It's okay to commit mistakes. I'm not a good pianist, too. You don't need to be perfect. Just think that she's the only audience like you used to have. She'll love this, you'll see."
Mayu-chan's idea is not really bad. I didn't know she has a romantic side. I'm thankful she's helping me, but I can't stop myself from being nervous.
"Yuuchan? Are you here?" Nyannyan finally arrived.
Upon hearing her voice, my heart began pounding so hard. Mayu-chan started to play the first keys of my song, and then I sang.....
♪The sound of the camera shutter
Get the hugging pose ready
Below the cut corner
There is an imperfect happiness
Afterwards I asked myself what is love.♪
Nyannyan's eyes met mine. I can see she's a little surprised. I know she's not expecting that I'd do this for her.
♪Take another picture
To preserve the memory
My thoughts are wandering
In the end we are at the dock
Crying in each other’s arms.♪
I'm serenading her like a lover would do. I'm still a little nervous. But Mayu-chan is right, it feels like there's only the two of us here.
♪The cloudless sky
The dream that is too short
We chose this journey
If breaking up is this peaceful
It’s the soothing atmosphere.♪
Did she just gave me a smile? I really hope she likes it, eventhough the song I chose is a bit sad. But this is how I feel right now.
♪Maybe we won’t be so sad.
I thought we said we’d be together.
I took the sadness here to see it clearly.
When the night turns to day, what is left?
My heart is tortured.♪
She's staring deep into my eyes. Listen to what my heart is saying, Nyannyan... I'm singing for you... only for you...
♪The sound of the camera shutter
Get the hugging pose ready
Below the cut corner
It is really miraculous
Why did I cry?
It still hurts sometimes.♪
The song was finished until it's last note. Nyannyan is speechless. I can see her teary eyes.
"Nyannyan... there's something I wanted to tell you..." I've finally spoken.
"What is it... Yuuchan?" There's that look in her eyes again, like she's patiently waiting for an answer.
"Nyannyan... I... I..."
I know she's still waiting but I'm so afraid that I might answer it wrong again. What should I do? I couldn't say it...
"If there's nothing you'd say then I guess I should go now. Jiro's waiting for me outside."
"Nyannyan, wait!!! Please don't leave..."
"Why, Yuuchan? Tell me why I should stay?"
"Because I... I..."
I still couldn't say it. My tears are now falling down. I hate myself. I'm a hopeless coward. Nyannyan turned her back on me and started to walk away. She then paused and said...
"If there's one thing I like about Jiro... He's true to his feelings. He doesn't make me guess or assume of what he feels for me. He's not playing around, Yuuchan. He's serious about me."
She left with those painful words stabbing my heart. What does she mean by that? That I was never serious about her? I fell on my knees. "Nyannyan... I love you..." These are my words left unsaid. I cried.
"Yuko-san..." Mayu-chan tried to help me get up. "I'm sorry, my plan didn't work out. Maybe, this is not yet the right time."
"I couldn't tell her after all, Mayu-chan. It's not your fault. What she said is right. What I just do is play and never get serious. I'm just the same old me, a good-for-nothing person. I'm not worthy of her!!!" I stood up and ranaway.
"Yuko-san! Where are you going!"
It hurts so much... I ran... and ran... heading nowhere... I don't know where to go... all I know now is this pain and how it hurts me way too much. Nyannyan is the only one who can take this away from me... but I blew off my chance to be with her! God please, I'd do anything... just to make this pain disappear. Now that I know that my rival is not another person. My true rival is me.
TBC
oh, yuko... maybe mayu's right...
the right time is yet to come :(
let's dig into kojiharu's mind next chapter
thanks for reading! :)
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ah... yuko was unable to confess her feeling toward Haruna when she understood her true feeling
Would Yuko be able to be true to herself?
Why did Yuko unable to confess?
Did Haruna really go out with Jiro or just trying to get Jiro to let go of the picture of Atsumina?
Would Atsumina be able to get back together?
What's going to happen next?
Can't wait to find out
Thank you for the update
:twothumbs :twothumbs :twothumbs
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So you're saying that they will not end up together?!? :OMG: :OMG: :frustrated: :frustrated:
After all the hardships they met :cool2: :cool2: :grr: :grr:
Uwaah, why u so cruel
:tantrum: :tantrum: :tantrum:
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Homaygahd, you updated! *saves le comment spot* I will edit my comment later or tomorrow hehehe. :)
@ChibiRine: kabayan! lol :nervous how nostalgic. the last time someone called me that way was during my stay in japan. feels like i'm in a foreign country again hehe! anyways, just right on time my next chapter is about your fave couple! so enjoy ;)[/b]
THANK YOU FOR THE KOJIYUU SPECIAL! :mon inluv:
At first I'm happy because I thought this update KojiYuu will be lovey dovey until....
WAIT, WHAT THE..... That boy! He's the person who gave her a letter last year!
ME
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"Y-Yuuchan!! W-Why are you still here!?" Nyannyan's really surprised to see me now in front of her. "Oh! Do you remember Jiro?"
How can I possibly forget him? I'm the one he asked to give his stupid love letter to you!
"Hisashiburi, Oshima-senpai! Good news! Kojima-san just agreed to finally go out with me!" The boy excitedly told me.
Did I hear it correctly?! Good news!? You got to be kidding me!!
"Tomorrow will be our first date!" He continued with a wide smile.
ME
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God, I'm speechless. Tell me this is just a nightmare!! Anyone please wake me up now!!!
"Yuuchan, Jiro will walk me home today. If you want you can tag along, since we have the same way." Nyannyan invited me casually.
Nyannyan... how could you say something like that...
"Ah... I, uhm... actually meeting Takamina... maybe she's already waiting for me..." That was just a lie to excuse myself.
I ranaway from them immediately. What the heck going on?! The last time I checked we're still okay and everything, and then now she's going out with that jerk!? I went straight to the student council office.
"Takaminaaaaa!!!!" I cried out as I went inside.
ME
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"Why are you talking to me like that? Have you ever fall in love? Do you love Kojima-senpai?" She raises her voice.
"L-LLLOVE?!" That question caught me off guard.
"See? You don't even know how you feel for her."
She's right. How would you know if you're in love with someone?
CAUGHT YOU RED HANDED YUKO!
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I didn't add the others because I might end up being dramatic
YUKO! Y U NO RELEASE YOUR LOVE FOR HARUNA?! :tantrum:
*cries* Thank you for the update!
I will look forward to the next chapter! :on gay:
But that reminds me, Haruna is inlove with Yuko right? :hehehe:
Plus, I think Haruna will stop Jiro because of the kissing incident.....
HARUNA! PLEASE DON'T BREAK YOUR SQUIRREL'S HEART! :mon cry:
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:cry: :cry:
Y u do this to us!? :cry:
Okay. Let me tell my wild theories....
What if... Haruna dating Jiro to see if Yuko's love for her is real or not??
Or what if...... Haruna dating Jiro because she will plan to delete that kiss picture of AtsuMina??
Those are just my wild theories....... I am probably wrong....
Update soon please!!! :banghead:
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Mou~ please don't worry. Kawaii kouhai~ :3
It'll be okay. I understand you busy. *pat pat* Okay?
We're coming so close to the end, huh? 4 more left!!! :panic:
Can't wait to see the rest! :heart:
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Hehehe!
Dont worry author-san,i will not hate u.
U already become member of my favorite author list :mon thumb:
I love seeing problem come to my atsumina cause that make their bond become strong but still i hate when they separate.
So u will not make them seperatr dont u author-san? :mon evil:
Conversation between yuuchan and mayu on student council room just too LOL!
i dont really care about kojiyuu couple but this update make me give little sympathy to yuuchan.
Ganbatte ne yuuchan.
I know nyanyan love u,u just need to tell her how much u lover her.
Fight for ur love yuuchan!!! :on woohoo:
Btw,thank for update author-san :inlove:
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i hope my delay is still forgivable.. to my dear readers please accept my sincerest apologies :bow:
i was so scared of the thought that i almost lost my drafts when i updated to ios 8... yes, i'm only using my phone in writing (in courtesy of werdsmith lol) thank God i was able to back everything up :sweatdrop:
this is the 3rd to the last chapter of my zenpen... please let me finish kojiyuu's story here first... then for the last two chapters, i'd be focusing back mainly on atsumina... i plan to finish zenpen before october ends... i promise myself to close this story before i jump to another arc (though i'm itching to write my new couples already lol) :nervous
by the way, i find it very tiring to write troubles and dramas... they weren't my forte anyway... so let's try to go back and end this chapter to some lovey-dovey moments and sweetness lol :lol:
When the Time Stops
Chapter 20 Kojiyuu Special Part 2
Ne, Yuuchan... why are you being so unfair? Do you know how irresistively... incredibly cute you were earlier? And when you opened your mouth and started to sing... I thought I almost lost it. I felt like my heart was falling harder and harder for you. Your voice touches the deepest part of my soul that nothing else in this world can reach. It's like a long lost part of me has been found. If you only knew how hard it was for me to control myself...
"Kojima-san? Are you listening?" It was Jiro beside me who spoke, then I came back to my senses.
"Ah, I'm sorry. Are you saying something, Jiro?" I asked back. I suddenly remember he's actually in our house right now.
"I was just saying that you were always carrying a cat here in your photos." He said as he takes a look at my childhood photo album.
"I've always had a pet cat since I was a kid." I explained.
Why did I end up with this guy here again? I know I'm supposed to be with Yuuchan, not him. I only have a year left before I leave for Paris and yet here I am spending my time with someone else. Twist of things suddenly happened and it all started weeks ago...
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It was after class when I saw Matsui-san walking alone with her head down along the school corridors. I really find her a good person, I wonder why she looks upset.
"Matsui-san? Are you alright?" I approached her.
"Kojima-senpai?" She turned her face up. I noticed her eyes are red.
"Have you been crying? Is there something wrong?" I asked with genuine concern.
"N-No... I-I'm alright..." She faced away again. I'm not very much convinced with her answer.
"Look... maybe I'm not the person who can totally cheer you up, Matsui-san. But as your senpai, I just wanted to help and make you feel a little better. So, can you tell me now what's wrong?"
"It's... Mayu-chan." She finally answered. "Sometimes I can't understand why she does things that she knows will hurt me the most..."
"What happened?" I was thinking maybe they fought over something.
"Well.. uhm.. you see.. Mayu-chan and I are close to each other in a special way. It just hurts when she's denying of us."
Special way? So they're like Takamina and Aachan, I thought. I have no idea of what Watanabe-san actually did and I didn't bother to ask for more details. I just tried to gave Matsui-san an answer as positive as possible to cheer her up.
"She might have her own reasons." I said. "People are oftentimes mistaken of their selfishness. But there's always another side of it. We must also try to look at it the other way around. As for Watanabe-san, maybe she's just protecting you or something."
"Mayu-chan is protecting me? Knowing her and her tsundere side, that might be true. But even that's the case, she still owes me an apology! I won't talk to her unless she says sorry!" She pouted like a kid.
I secretly smiled. I find her stubbornness very cute. Reminds me of Yuuchan somehow.
"Anyway. Thank you, Kojima-senpai... I'm feeling a lot better now." She said.
"That's good to hear, Matsui-san."
"Please call me by my first name. Oh! Before you leave! I think this belongs to you..." She gets something inserted from her notebook. And I was surprised to see it was actually a photo of me.
"E-Eh? Where did you get this?" I instantly asked.
"Some boy accidentally dropped it. I'm pretty sure he has a huge crush on you."
I have a stalker?
"Also... Kojima-senpai, you're good friends with Seito kaichou, aren't you?"
"Yes, why do you ask?"
"Well, apparently... that boy who took this photo of yours is causing trouble to your friend. I just think maybe you can help her."
"Takamina's in trouble? What is it about?"
"I believe I shouldn't be the one telling you what happened. I suggest you talk to her and ask her personally."
After that, Jurina-chan and I parted ways. She said she still has a dance rehearsal to attend to. I looked at the photo she gave me. What is it to do with Takamina? I went then to the student council office to see Takamina. I saw her and Aachan inside. They're fighting? I overheard what they're arguing about. It was because of someone who took their photo kissing. The first thing that came to my mind is that boy Jurina-chan mentioned earlier. Aachan cried and walked out of Takamina.
"A-Aachan?" She saw me when she opened the door, but she just ignored me and walked away.
"Takamina?" I walked inside.
"K-KOJIHARU.....!!!!!" She cried out my name when she saw me. I can't do anything but offer my shoulders for her to cry on.
That night I kept on thinking of how to help my friends. They've always been good to me and accepted me. I pulled out our group picture from my wallet and look at their happy faces. It was taken from last year's field trip. Takamina and Aachan are in trouble because of that boy, I can't see them suffer like that. I need to do something.
The following day I talked to Jurina-chan again and asked her the details of what actually happened.
"Jiro is the photographer of our school newspaper team. We can't convince him to take down Seitou kachou's photos. He said he accidentally discovered her romantic relationship with Maeda-senpai by just following you." Jurina-chan told me.
I see... Why am I starting to blame myself?
"I don't mean it's your fault, senpai! That boy's just a total creep!"
"Ne, Jurina-chan. Do you think I can convince him to delete those photos?"
"I heard from Mayu-chan that he's desperately in love with you. Maybe you can use that as an advantage to convince him."
I'm decided. I'll do anything to help my friends resolve their problem and get them back together. Jurina-chan and I later went to the school newspaper team's office to convince the boy once more.
"K-KKKojima-san?!" He seems really surprised to see me infront of him.
"Jiro, isn't it? I'm here to talk to you about some important matter." My tone sounded serious.
"I'm sorry... but if you're going to ask me about the photo... I don't know if I can help you with that." He answered like he already knew the reason why I came.
"I can't believe this! Even your ultimate crush isn't enough to convince you!" Jurina-chan shouted. "Let's go Kojima-senpai, we're only wasting our time here!"
"Matte! You know this is crucial for me. My deadline is up and my credibility as a member of the newpaper team lies here. If only there's something else more interesting to submit, then I'm saved." He explained.
Does he mean a replacement for the issue?
"Oh! That's right, it's you! Matsui Jurina!" He jumped off his seat.
"Nani?" Jurina-chan looks confused.
"Can we invite you for an interview and photoshoot?" He asked.
"Watashi?! Why me?"
"You didn't know? Your popularity rating is much higher than Maeda-san when she was a freshman. You and your dancing skills are famous! You just have to answer some questions, and this will be a sure hit to your fans inside the campus."
"W-Whaaaaatt?! Are you serious?"
"I guess this is the only way we can help
each other. Please think about it." He offered.
"For Seito kaichou and Kojima-senpai... Fine, I'll do it!" She finally accepted his offer.
"Are you sure about this, Jurina-chan?" I don't want to force her on something she doesn't want to do.
"I wanted to help my seniors. Consider this as my graduation gift." She giggled.
"How about Watanabe-san?" I asked again.
"I think she'll understand. There are things that I should decide on my own. She wouldn't mind... I guess?"
And the deal was closed. Two
weeks after, the photos were not released. But it doesn't mean that Takamina and Aachan are already okay. I guess their main issue is not only about those photos but something more.
To: Jurina-chan
I saw the newspaper and you really look good on there. Did you and Watanabe-san talk already?
From: Kojiharu
To: Kojima-senpai
Thanks, senpai. I didn't know that it was very tiring. And Mayu-chan, she's still ignoring me!
From: Jurina
To: Jurina-chan
Talk to her already! Anyway, Jiro invited me out. What do you think I should do?
From: Kojiharu
To: Kojima-senpai
The photos weren't still deleted yet, I'm afraid we just happened to delay the posting of that issue. Can you bear with him a bit more?
From: Jurina
"Nyannyan... who are you texting?" It was Yuuchan trying to take a peek on my messages.
"Nothing, Yuuchan." I turned my phone away.
"Mou~ can I see?" She insisted.
"No. It's private!"
Why do I feel like I'm cheating on Yuuchan? It's not like I'm exchanging messages with a guy. It was only Jurina-chan! But why do I feel so guilty?
"Why is everyone here so busy? You and everybody else!" She asked.
"Eh? Ah, which reminds me. Have you already chosen a university, Yuuchan?"
"Haven't thought of it. I should be discussing it with Takamina but I can hardly talk to her lately."
"Give Takamina some space, you know she's not doing well with Aachan right now." I told her.
Then I brought out my phone again and sent Jurina-chan one last message.
To: Jurina-chan
We need to get those copies and delete them all. I'll try to do something about it.
From: Kojiharu
I went out our room first when classes ended and told Yuuchan I can't walk home with her today. I proceed to meet Jiro and personally tell him that I agree to go out with him. This is only to befriend him for those photos. But I didn't know that Yuuchan followed me.
"Y-Yuuchan!! W-Why are you still here!?" I asked out of my surprise.
I saw her eyes in disbelief with what she's witnessed. This is wrong, but I can't tell her my plans because I knew she won't agree. I invited her to walk home with us together but she just went away and left me. I'm sorry, Yuuchan...
The following day, Jiro and I went out. I can't tell if I can call this a date, it was just too ordinary. I totally felt nothing when I'm with him. I wished Yuuchan is rather here... then suddenly...
"Y-Yuuchan??" I was just thinking about her few seconds ago, then now she appeared.
I noticed she's with Watanabe-san. So, they're close now? I felt a little jealous thinking she's alone with my Yuuchan. I excused myself and grabbed Yuuchan to the side. She then told me she did followed us because she doesn't trust Jiro. My heart skipped a beat when she said that. Was she only trying to protect me? Or was she jealous? I asked her why and then she answered...
"Because I'm your friend!"
That's right... I'm just her friend. What the heck am I thinking? She never said she sees me more than that. I'm so stupid to assume that our closeness might mean something else. I left with my self-disappointment and went back to Jiro.
That next Monday, Yuuchan told me to meet her at the music room after class. I was wondering why because we've never been there before. When I entered the room, I started to hear Yuuchan's angelic voice. She's singing to me and Watanabe-san is on the piano. This the first time Yuuchan sang not in acapella. The piano melody and her voice soothingly goes along with each other. The moment was so breath taking for me and I almost cried because of the overwhelming feeling she's bringing.
When she finished her song, I asked her what's that for. I eagerly waited for her answer, hoping she'd say that she feels the same way for me too. I patiently waited... but she didn't say anything. I was such a fool to convince myself that she thinks of me more than friendship. I realized that those things are too much to expect from her. I started to turn away and without thinking I suddenly compared her to Jiro, saying that I like him because he's honest.
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And here I am now, still can't get over with what happened earlier in the music room. I'm sitting next to Jiro on our sofa, and yet my mind is full with thoughts of Yuuchan. He and my mom are both photographers. He asked me if he can meet my mom this evening, that's why he's here in our house. I know I'm being unfair to him, he's the person I'm with right now but I'm obviously thinking of someone else.
♪As cherry blossom wind blows my hair
I’m unable to hide a single sigh as I walk home alone♪
Someone's singing outside? That voice...
♪On the night my dream lost its destination
I told myself, everything is fine, while closing off my heart♪
I knew it was her... I immediately ran outside to see her.
♪Please listen to me, moon in the sky
I look up, fighting back the tears♪
Yuuchan? She's on her headphones and... is she drunk? She then looks at me.
♪Bearing the song of a light petal snow
You’re a princess from a fantasy land♪
"YUUCHAN!!!" I ran to her as she fell on the ground and passed out.
This is my fault. Yuuchan became like this because of me.
"Oshima-san's still a minor, isn't she?" Jiro followed me. He noticed Yuuchan's current state and tried to help.
"Don't touch her!" But I only shouted at him.
"Kojima-san?" He was shocked with my actions.
"Jiro, I'm sorry. I can't continue this anymore! The truth is... I'm in love with someone else!!!" There I said it and it doesn't matter if he hates me now.
"I know." He smiled.
"Huh?"
"Because I've been watching you for a long time, Kojima-san. Ever since that day you transferred to our school. I was there when you were alone during your first days. I wanted to get near you but I don't have much courage. But then, one day you started to smile. Yours was the most beautiful smile I have ever seen. I wanted to capture that smile, that's why I became a photographer. Though I know that smile already belongs to someone else... to your most special one." He's looking at Yuuchan as he was speaking.
"Don't pity me, I'm actually grateful. I never imagined that I'd be given a chance to get closer to you and can able to talk to you like this." He continued. "Here, take it. This is the original and the only copy left of Takahashi-san's photos."
"Jiro... I'm..." I don't know what to say to him as he handed over the memory card.
"You're such a good friend, Kojima-san. They're lucky to have you. It's my pleasure that you shared your precious time with me. Hontou ni arigatou gozaimashita!!!" He bowed before me then left.
Jiro's one of the nicest guy I met. I hope someday he finds the right person for him.
I carried Yuuchan inside our house, heading to my room. I gently laid her on my bed. I called her parents over the phone and told them that Yuuchan would be staying for the night. I can't let them see her like this. I stared at her sleeping face.
"Baka, Yuuchan." I said as I touched aside some strands of her hair from her forehead.
How dare you to get drunked, your small body can't even handle alcohol. I watched her peacefully sleeping on my bed. She looks so cute, I probably can't no longer control myself.
"Pay back time." I whispered.
For being such a saddist, torturing me with your sweet voice over and over again. For missing you this much, that I can't even stop thinking about you. For letting me guess what's really inside your heart, hopelessly wishing it's me. For making worry, seeing you drunked infront of my house! Why did you do that in the first place? And lastly, for that kiss you stole from me before when I was also sleeping. Why was it only on my cheeks? But don't worry, I won't just copy what you did. I'd make sure it will be a much sweeter revenge. Because this time, I want you to let me... steal our first kiss.
I leaned closer to her... until finally I close the gap between our lips. Her lips are so soft... it has a strange sweet taste. Was it the alcohol? If it is, then now I understand why people are addicted to it. Or maybe it was her lips? God, it was so addicting... I pulled myself out, before I drown myself to this new sensation.
"Sweetdreams... my Yuuchan." I softly said against her ears. I lie next to her on my bed and tried to put myself to sleep.
I woke up before her the next morning and prepared myself for school. It was only Tuesday and we still have classes to attend to.
"Ughh... My head hurts... Where am I?" Finally, Yuuchan's awake.
"My bedroom." I answered, giving her a smug.
"N-Nyannyan?! How did I get here?"
"You were drunk last night. What the heck were you thinking? You're just a minor!" I yelled at her.
"Sorry, I can't remember a thing." She apologized then she gave a long pause. "By the way, how's you and your boyfriend?"
"Baka. Did you actually think I have a boyfriend?"
I opened my laptop and inserted the memory card which Jiro handed me last night.
"This is why I went out with him." I showed her the pictures.
"Takamina and Aachan kissing?!"
"It's the reason why they're not in good
terms right now. I planned to get these photos and delete them so that our friends won't worry about these anymore." I explained.
I saw Yuuchan smiled and gave off a sigh of relief.
"Say, Nyannyan... I'm just wondering. While you're together, did you guys also... kiss or something..." She asked nervously.
"Hmm... let me remember... Well, one thing I know for sure is that... I did gave up my first kiss..."
"EEEEEHHH!!!??" Yuuchan screamed.
"I didn't say it was with him though."
"Then with who?!"
"That's a secret, ofcourse." I teased her.
"Mou~ Nyannyan's unfair!"
"Why? Is Yuuchan jealous?" I smirked.
"I-I'm... not..." She faced away.
So cute!!! I suddenly kissed her on her cheek. "There... Happy now?"
Yuuchan frozed like a statue. Her face is bright red. She's touching her cheek where I planted the kiss.
"Ne, Yuuchan... we must help Takamina and Aachan get back together..."
She's still not moving.
"Yuuchan are you listening?"
"Un... ofcourse! But can I take a day off first? My head still hurts. Can we just sleep on your bed all day?" She went back to bed and covered herself with my pillow.
Was she actually tempting me? Honestly, it was very convincing. I really... really wanted to but we can't. God, I need a high-dose of self-control here.
"You can't! We have classes today! Your parents delivered you a set of clean uniform. So, get up now and fix yourself! I'd be waiting downstairs."
I gave her a medicine for her headache. We ate breakfast together before we leave for school.
"Yuuchan, osoi... we're late! Wait, are you feeling better now?" I asked before she rides her bike.
"Just a little..." She answered.
"Hop in... but just this once, okay?" I offered her a ride.
Biking to and from school with her like this everyday is one of my memories with Yuuchan that will be tattooed forever in me. Maybe Jiro's right, there's only one person who can bring out the happiest smile out of me. I can never this be happy without the most special person in my life. Because my so-called happiness..... it only belongs to Yuuchan.
TBC
kojiyuu!!!!! i'm crying..... :cry:
and finally my atsumina for the last two chapters!
i already missed writing them...
thanks for reading! :)
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Hisashiburi!
Very sweet update! Kojiyuu is so cute~ :cathappy:
It's almost ending!!! What will happen?! Tanoshimi~ :deco:
Ganbatte, Ai-chan~ :heart:
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THAT'S A SWEET OF KOJIYUU OMFG :farofflook:
I'm crying for happiness rite now......
Too lovely...
Jiro turned to be Mr. Nice Guy in the end hhahaha
Haruna and Yuko go to school together with a bike (≧▽≦)づ♥
Woah you got my feelings with this chap, ainivel-san :')
They truly loves each other (●̮̮﹏●̮̮)
Thankyou for this sweet happy ending of KojiYuu part, ainivel-san! (Though I knew it's not the ending for them lol) xD
So the two last chapters is AtsuMina turn..
I'm looking forward to it! Goodluck! :D
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Kojiyuu is just to great i hope yuko tells her feelings to kojiharu
And please let atsumina be in good terms people are dying here to know what happens
Waiting for your next update
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Yuko! You need to confess~!
KABAYAN~!
sa wakas Ehehehe, I mean finally!
Haruna stole their first kiss. *･゜ﾟ･*:.｡..｡.:*･'(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)'･*:.｡. .｡.:*･゜ﾟ･*
Jiro, thank you for understanding Haruna （≧∇≦）
Yuko, you should confess before it's too late! (･･;)
*cries* sorry for using kaomoji, I'm only using my phone lol
I'll be waiting for AtsuMina~
Thank you for the update ainivel-san :mon bye:
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OMG! lovely kojiyuu .. so cute
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Uwaah XD XD XD
KojiYuu FTW XD XD XD
Nice update :twothumbs :twothumbs
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Ah.. Jiro is such a nice guy...
Yeah... Yuu and haruna are going to get together soon enough...
Jurina is still upset with Mayu whereas Mayu is still ignoring Jurina
What's going to happen to Atsumina?
Can't wait to find out
Thank you for the update
:twothumbs :twothumbs :twothumbs
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@Ruka Kikuchi: hisashiburi! the end is near... finally ne! whew :nervous
@atsukojiyuu_C: thank you my dear kojiyuu reader! i'm glad you liked their highschool story too hehe
@Ava: i'm sorry i kept my atsumina readers waiting... so let's now continue :thumbsup
@ChibiRine: kabayan! my another kojiyuu reader... i'm not sure if you know what happens to them next but still.. thanks for taking your time to read this!
@Haruko: i agree! kojiyuu is indeed a lovely couple as always! i enjoy writing them
@IamNot_Glad: i was waiting for you to go back to your saved spot! where are you now? lol :P
@cisda83: hey there! here's my next update! please enjoy :)
and to all my readers especially the silent ones...
thank you very much for continuously reading! :bow:
so here's the second to the last chapter of my zenpen...
When the Time Stops
Chapter 21
How long has it been since the last time we talked? Days... weeks... a month? I never thought I can manage to survive daily activities without Minami around. The photo of us kissing was not released and yet she still continued to avoid me in school. It felt like our relationship is back to square one again. It's a good thing that my club practices kept me busy for a while or else I'll do nothing but cry everyday. Tomorrow is our much awaited drama club school play for this year and this would probably be my last stage performance in highschool.
"Here's your ordered sushi, Aachan." Tomochin said as she placed my food on my table. "You became my most frequent customer lately. Why does Takamina let you eat here alone?"
She's right, I keep on staying here everyday after club practices. I was hoping Minami will drop by since it's her favorite restaurant.
"I'm not alone today. Yuko and Kojiharu said they'll meet me here." I answered her.
"This became your friends' meeting place, ne? Time flies so fast. Soon, I'll be leaving this restaurant and study college. I'll be missing this place a lot." She said looking around.
"Have you chosen a university already, Tomochin?"
"Yes, I have. I'll study culinary arts and pastries. Then just like what I've mentioned before, I'm going to have my own pastry shop or cafe someday."
"Sugoi.. then expect me to visit your restaurant when that time comes. By the way, how about the guy you like? Will you both go to same university?"
"I didn't confess to him, I decided not to anymore. And besides I think it doesn't matter since his course is far different from mine. If he's really meant for me then we'll still end with each other, right?"
So they have different future plans, that's why Tomochin will just entrust her love to fate. It might be true that the guy isn't meant for her in the first place. But Minami's case is different. She doesn't have any future plan for her own. She might only end up depending her plan on my choice of path. That would have been easier for me because in that way we'll never be separated from each other. But is that really the right thing to do?
"Aachan! There you are.." Yuko and Kojiharu finally arrived and joined the table.
"How are you? Your play is already tomorrow. Are you excited about it?" Kojiharu asked me.
"Acting on stage for almost three years already made me used to the same feeling." I answered.
"So... how about Takamina? How are things going between you, guys?" Yuko asked next.
"She's trying to avoid me... I guess."
"Maybe she only wanted to prevent bad things from happening again before your school play." She assumed.
"She's drowning herself to student council stuff. That's what Jurina-chan reported me." Kojiharu said as browsed her mobile phone messages.
"Nyannyan, you're still exchanging messages with that freshman dancer?"
"What's wrong with that? Jurina-chan's cool. Wait, look who's talking by the way? You often go to the music room with Watanabe-san, but you never heard anything from me."
What's going on with these two? Their conversation sounded like a lovers' quarrel to me. Watching them is so adorable.
"Anyway, I wonder if those two kouhai's made up already?"
"Try asking Takamina. Look, she's here now." I looked at where Kojiharu is pointing.
E-Eh? M-Minami is here? My heart started to beat fast.
"Takamina over here!" Yuko went to her.
"Kojiharu, you guys didn't tell me that she's also coming." I said in a low voice.
"The truth is... we planned to make the two of you talk to each other. Yuuchan told her that she'll treat her a bowl of katsudon today if she comes." Kojiharu explained.
Minami's eyes met mine. Looks like she doesn't know she'll see me here, I can see that in her surprised reaction. She hesitated going further but Yuko pushed her to our table.
"Hora! Hora! What's with these reactions?" Yuko probably noticed that both of our faces turned bright red.
Kojiharu transferred beside me, Yuko opposite to her. Making Minami sit infront of me, but I can't even look directly on her face.
"Irrashaimase! It's been a while since the last time the four of you eat here together. Ne, Takamina?" Tomochin went again to our table to take their orders and then returned to the kitchen after.
"Takamina, we were just talking about Jurina-chan and Watanabe-san earlier. Are those two talking to each other already?" Kojiharu asked.
"I think so, since Mayu-chan's back on scolding Jurina-chan again lately because of her fan girls. It's fun in the student council because of them."
"Yokatta ne. So, it leaves to the two of you then. When will you guys plan to get back together?" Kojiharu asked.
"Make it up already, you two! Nyannyan sacrificed herself to date a creepy guy just to save your relationship!"
"Yuuchan, Jiro's a nice person. He was only misunderstood." She defended.
I heard how Kojiharu helped us in getting those pictures. I couldn't believe she did that for us. I'm really happy to have her as our friend.
"Kojiharu, you shouldn't have done that for us. But thank you. I really appreciated what you did." Minami thanked her.
"Da kara... the two of you should stop
fighting already!" Yuko insisted.
"Who said that Atsuko and I are fighting, anyway? It's not like that..."
"Yeah. We're not fighting, Yuko." I spoke irritatedly. "She's only pretending to be invisible. No messages, no calls... I don't even know if I still have a girlfriend to wait for! But yeah, we're not fighting. Right, Minami?"
"Atsuko... here we go again?" She finally talked to me. "I knew you're busy preparing for this year's school play. I just want you to have all the time in the world and besides I don't want to be such a disturbance."
"And you think that's a valid reason for not talking to me for a month?"
"I'm only being careful not to affect your image. Why can't you still understand that?"
"Oh, no... Now, they're fighting for real..." Yuko faced palm.
"Hey, hey... Please no fighting inside my restaurant." Tomochin returned with their food orders.
Then Minami suddenly stood up from our table.
"I remember I still have things to do back in the student council. I'm sorry, please excuse me." She started turn away.
"Takamina, you haven't touched your katsudon yet! I paid for it!" Yuko yelled.
"Tomochin, I'll take this out, okay? I'll just eat at the office."
"E-Eh?" Tomochin wanted to protest but she just let her.
"Minami, wait!" I stood up from my seat before she took one more step away. "Tomorrow... will you watch me?"
She gave me a long pause before she answered. "Ofcourse... Atsuko." And then she went on leaving.
"Takamina! Don't forget to return that bowl!" Tomochin shouted.
Minami only raised her thumb up without facing back and walked straight out the restaurant.
"Fail!!! Our plan to make you two get back together was a major failure. We even made it worse." Yuko sounded disappointed.
"Thank you, Yuko. Kojiharu. I needed that. I guess I'm ready now for my play tomorrow." I sincerely said.
"Aachan, please try to understand Takamina. We grew up together so I knew how much she has changed when she met you. Although we all know that she's a genius and capable of doing anything, but she actually has no dream of her own. I knew she's happy now by doing those things for your dream." Yuko explained her friend to me.
But again, is that really the right thing to do? To just let her depend her happiness on me without finding her own?
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The day of our school play has come. I knew how our drama club practiced so hard for this event. Our members did their best in preparation of this play, both the actors and the backstage crew. I peeked outside the curtains to see the people. The audience increased in numbers compared to our previous school plays. Too bad, Mariko-senpai can't see how much her drama club progressed after she left. She can't attend today, but she said she recommended some directors to watch our play instead. This might be my last highschool performance so I'd give all my heart out on this.
The play is about to start in a few minutes. I saw Yuko and Kojiharu already seated in the audience. Matsui-san, Watanabe-san and the other student council members were also there helping on the theater set-up. But Minami... where is she?
The play successfully ended and we received a standing ovation. I can't explain this overwhelming feeling, hearing those loud applauses from the audience. Maybe Mariko-senpai is right, acting is really meant for me and I thanked her for discovering my talent. From that second, I already knew what I wanted to do.
Everything seems to be perfect that moment, except from one thing. Minami... she didn't come.
"Maeda-sama!!!" I hear people shouting my name, congratulating me for my performance. But what's the point of having many people cheer for me, when the only person who can cheer me up isn't here? Minami is the person I wanted the most to celebrate my success with.
I tried looking for her everywhere in school. I went to her classroom, to the student council office and even to her favorite restaurant. But she wasn't there. I also tried to call her phone but it cannot be reached. I lost hope, maybe she has gone home by now.
I decided to go home. When I reached our house, I was completely surprised to see the person who was standing alone outside..... Minami.
"I keep calling inside your house but it seems like no one's at home..." She said.
Minami was there waiting for me. I ran to her like an excited child.
"Baka, Minami. You told me you'd watch me!" I said almost crying.
"Yes, I did. But I didn't say I will watch you on a live performance though." She answered.
"Eh?" I didn't get it.
"But even without watching, I'm confident that you'll do a great job anyway. I requested Mayu-chan and Jurina-chan to take a video of your play for me. Well technically, it's also for the next student generations to watch."
"Just tell me you'd rather watch it on screen because you don't want people to see you watching me there personally." I told her.
"Atsuko, look... I'm sorry I wasn't there. But it's not the point. I actually wanted us to watch your performance together."
She wanted to watch it with me?
"But I didn't know you were coming home this late." She continued.
"You were missing! I looked for you everywhere in school and I can't reach your phone either. And now you're wondering why I came home late?"
"Sorry, my phone battery went empty. Anyway, it's already late. So maybe some other time..." She started to walk away.
That's it? She's leaving?
"Minami!"
She stopped walking. I went to her and wrapped my arms around her from behind. Ah... she feels warm as always. It took a long moment before I speak something.
"I missed you..." I tighten my hug on her small body.
"My parents and my little sister left together. I'm home alone. So, can you please stay with me?" I asked.
"But Atsuko..."
I didn't let her protest, instead I held her hand and lead her straight inside our house. I've longed for her too much, I won't let her go.
"You can use the phone if you want to call your parents." I said.
We went to my room upstairs. This isn't the first time she went here. She used to come over to help me study. I turned on my TV and she played the video on screen. I realized, this is the first time I'll be watching myself. Why do I feel nervous now more than the actual event earlier? We sat on the edge of my bed and started to watch my recorded performance together.
"As expected." She spoke. "You're amazing, weren't you?"
I guess I was. Wow, was that really me?
"That's how I see you on stage, Atsuko. And maybe same for everybody else in the audience as well." She said in a sincere voice.
"Though I guess you look more radiating on stage than just seeing you fit in a small screen." She giggled. "But at least now, I can already imagine how you look like when you become a movie or a tv actress."
She's daydreaming of me. And I only listened to her.
"Atsuko... I wanted you to see your ownself and know how great you really are to understand why I'm protecting you and your dream." She continued. "I remember the first time I watched you, I felt something warm inside. And then before I knew it, you already entered my life. You just don't know how much happiness you brought me."
Minami...
"It makes me happy by simply watching you. I'm so proud of you, Atsuko. And when the time comes and you finally reach the top of your dream... remember that I'll always and forever be your greatest fan."
I kept silent. There were no words to describe how I felt when she said those to me. I was once hoping for this girl to watch me. But I never thought she'll bring me more. And now this girl... the way she looks at me... the way she watches me... I then realized... how she seriously loves me. And so I asked myself... am I deserving to be loved by such a pure-hearted girl?
Minami saw some college brochures and pamphlets placed on my desk table.
"Now that your school play has finished, you'll be starting to focus on your college entrance exams, right?" She said. "Oh! There's something I wanted you to give you as a good luck charm."
She stood up to reach her bag and pulled something out from it.
"I believe you recognize this pencil, ne?"
That pencil... how can I possibly forget? It's the pencil we both used back in our highschool entrance exam. It was from that day I first met her.
"Please keep this, it's yours now." She walked closer to hand me the pencil over but she lost her balance and accidentally dropped it.
"Minami, watch out!"
I catched her and she fell on top of me, pinning me on the edge side of my bed.
"A-Are you okay?" I asked, and then she looked up at me. Our faces were just an inch away from each other. I can feel her warm breath against my skin and it's making my heart beat race faster. It's been a while since that last time she's so close to me like this.
Minami stayed silent. Her eyes staring deeply at mine. It felt like the time around us has stopped, and the clock only went back on ticking when I heard these words came out from her mouth...
"I missed you, too... Atsuko..." She whispered sweetly, before she softly presses her lips against mine.
TBC
and we're down to the last chapter...
oh sweet God... it's ending already :cry:
thanks for reading :)
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Kyaa....atsumina so sweet :wub:
Thanks for the update author san :bow:
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Ah!!! Finally!
U bring my atsumina back and the scene was so sweet!
Arigatou author-san :luvluv1:
But wait! Both of them alone on acchan's room?!
Could they doing 'it'? :shock: :hehehe: :on bleed:
LOL!
Keep updating author-san :wriggly:
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KYAAAAAAAAAA :tama-yeeaah: :tama-laff: :tama-apeshit:
That last part was too sweet!!! I love it!!! :tama-excite: :tama-lotsaluv:
Next is the finale, can't wait~ :tama-music: :tama-bye:
Good luck! :tama-bigheart:
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Kabayan~ XD XD
You're a Filipino too right??
Gomen, I'm busy at school right now
The perks of being a college student :smhid :smhid :lol: :lol:
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Yeah... Atsumina together again at last...
But what is minami's future plan?
Would Minami just follow Atsuko wherever she will go?
What's going to happen next?
Can't wait to find out
Thank you for the update
:twothumbs :twothumbs :twothumbs
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Don't worry Kabayan, I saw your OS. *sulks* :mon cry:
I'm looking forward to the last part of your wonderful fic, ganbatte nee?! :on gay:
:mon thumb:
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Finally! OMG! that atsumina moment was so romantic..
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So sweet ~ both atsumina and kojiyuu ~
I hope it will be a good happy ending.
But I wish that minami will find out what her dream is instead of just following atsuko
Everyone must have their own dream right?
Then all stay lovey-dovey at the end :-D
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When the Time Stops
Final Chapter
Atsuko, the school stage idol whom every guy in school admire is right here with me. I know I'm blessed, because of all people, I'm the person she's in love with. And I do very much in love with her, too. God knows how much I love everything about her. Her angelic face that I love staring at. These strands of her black, shiny hair running through my fingers. This warm touch of her white, smooth skin. And her lips... so sweet, so soft... that I wanted to kiss more... and more.....
WAIT...
WHAT AM I DOING?!
I immediately pulled myself back from that intense kiss.
"I-I'm sorry!!! I didn't mean to..." I apologized.
I felt so ashamed. Here's this strange feeling again, slowly piling up inside my body.
"Minami, what's wrong? What are you apologizing for?"
"A-Atsuko... I-I don't know exactly why I did that... Maybe because... I missed you so much that I was carried away and..."
"And?"
"And I just wanted to feel you more... but we never do more than kissing so I don't know what I should do..."
OH CRAP. What am I saying now?
"Chigau!!! Chigau!!! It's not like I'm thinking of doing it!"
I only made it worse! Anyone kill me now...
"This is totally embarassing... Please forget what I said... I'm so sorry..."
Silence covered the room for a moment.
"If it's with Minami... then I don't mind..." Atsuko said facing away as she tries to hide her face.
"E-Eh?"
"I think there's nothing wrong with it since I belong to Minami..." She softly said.
What is this exciting feeling inside my stomach? Did I just feel butterflies from hearing what she said?
"B-But shouldn't it only be done by married couples?" I asked.
"If we'll get married in the future... then it shouldn't be a problem, right?"
"G-GGGET M-MMARRIED?!"
"You don't want to?" She sounds disappointed.
"No! I mean... I do want to, ofcourse... It's just that, I never thought of marriage yet. We're too young! And besides, we're both girls..."
"Your parents already knew about us, don't they?"
"Yes but... are we ready for that? I mean... is that even legal in the country..."
My mind went fast forward and started to imagine a married life with Atsuko. Just a thought of being with her forever makes my heart jump out of my chest.
"Teehee~ my Minami is so cute... Hey, come here... Stop thinking too much, okay?" She reached for me and wrapped her arms around me.
I now realized that Atsuko is so serious about our relationship, even upto the point that she already thought of marrying me.
"Atsuko..."
"Hmm?"
"I can't remember asking you this before... But what exactly did you like about me?" I asked.
"I think already told you once. Minami is the most kind-hearted person I've ever met. You make me happy whenever I'm with you. Plus, you're a genius! I got really amazed by you, seems like you know everything."
"Nahh.. I don't know everything. But I do believe that anything can be learned though. Thanks for the compliment." I gave her a smile.
"Minami, do you remember our first kiss?"
"How can I not forget that? But why bring that up all of a sudden?"
"I've wanted to give my first kiss to someone I like. And that time I knew I have to kiss Mariko-senpai on stage. That's why I asked you kiss me even it's only for a script rehearsal."
"Oh..." I was speechless.
"I wanted to share all my firsts to the person I truly love. So I don't really mind anything, as long as it's with you, Minami."
"You sound like you're just reassuring yourself again, exactly like before when you knew you're going to kiss Shinoda-san, too!" I teased.
"E-Eh? That's not how it is!!!" She defended.
"Haha, just kidding! But do you think there will be another someone?"
"That's not possible! I can't imagine myself falling in love with someone else except you, Minami."
"If that so, then I guess this can wait. Since we have a lifetime to spend together." I said.
Atsuko suddenly holds my hand.
"Minami, you said earlier that you believe anything can be learned... So can we start by slowly learning lots of firsts together?"
She then puts my hand over her chest. I can feel her fast heartbeat.
"A-Atsuko? W-What are you doing?!" I tried to resist.
"Can you feel how my heart responds to you? I feel exactly the same, Minami. That's why you don't have to hold yourself back."
"But Atsuko....."
"Minami... I love you... so please... just let me share everything I have with you..."
With those words, she reached for me and closed the gap left between us. We shared the warmth of the night. We gave in all the love we have for each other without holding back anymore. The two of us finally became one, as we enter a mature level of our relationship.
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Few months later.. before graduation.
(School bell rings)
"Kyaaa~! Highschool is finally over!"
"Yuuchan, how did your exam go?" Kojiharu asked with concern.
"No worries! I'm pretty sure I passed." Yuko answered confidently.
"Yokatta ne. Now, I can sleep soundly knowing that you don't have to repeat highschool." She giggled.
"Nyannyan! How mean!"
"Otsukare~ Yuu~chan! And for your hardwork, I'll give you a treat today."
"Yay! A date with Nyannyan!" Yuko clings to her.
"Come with us, Takamina." Kojiharu invited me.
"EH~ I thought it would just be the two of us, Nyannyan!" Yuko complained.
"Hidoi... Is that how you treat the person who went through hardships helping you study?" I smirked.
"Hmp." Yuko ignored.
"Anyway, I'll just follow you guys later. I need to get my personal things left in the student council office first."
"Okay, we'll wait for you infront of the school gate. Don't forget to bring Aachan, too." Kojiharu said and then I left the room before them.
Kojiharu is leaving for Paris next week. And Yuko, I don't know her plans yet. I understand how she wanted to spend more time alone with her. But who knows? Maybe she's planning to follow Kojiharu.
"Seito-kaichou!!!" Mayu-chan & Jurina-chan greeted me as I enter the student council room.
"I already told you guys, start calling me Takamina since I'm not the president anymore." I said.
"But for us, you're still the student council president whom we respect very much." Mayu-chan answered.
Mayu-chan is now the new Student Council President and Jurina-chan is by her side to support her as always.
"It feels lonely that you're already graduating and will leave us soon." Jurina-chan said.
"But it was such a relief that I can leave this place without any worries since I know that the student council will be in good hands."
"I will do our best to continue the duties and responsibilities you left. Thank you for everything, Takamina-senpai. And good luck on college!" They bowed.
I left them after I took my things. I then passed by a very familiar room and paused. It was empty and the door was still open. I took few steps inside. This is where I had my first conversation with Atsuko.
Atsuko and I both passed the college entrance exam in the same university. We planned to start living together after graduation. I suddenly realized just how many things had happened in the past three years in highschool. I never knew I will meet that most wonderful person who can change my view in life.
"There you are, Minami." Atsuko arrived and entered the room.
"I'm looking for you all over the place. I didn't think I'd find you here in my old classroom." She said.
"Time flies so fast, ne? Do you remember how we first talked to each other? It was right here."
"Yes, I was here alone reading some scripts when you saw me." She answered.
"And that first time you smiled at me, I really thought you used magic."
"Magic?"
"I know it sounds crazy but I really thought you can freeze time." I giggled.
"Huh? I can't understand."
"At first, I can't understand, too. I just felt the time just stopped for a moment. Until I finally realized why..... It was my desire to stop time because I'm at my happiest moment whenever I'm with you."
"It can't be helped. Time will keep running by, Minami. But as long as we're together then there's no need for time to stop anymore, right? Because we'll be spending each and every second together."
"Atsuko... Thank you... for coming into my life." I smiled at her and she smiled back at me.
"Hey, love birds! You're forgetting that you have friends waiting for you outside! It's been hours already and I'm hungry!" Yuko appeared at the door and called us.
"Alright, alright! We're coming!" I answered back.
I gently held Atsuko's hand with me and we started to walk and leave our school. Kojiharu and Yuko were already there, waving at us by the front gate. And then the four of us, altogether, bid farewell to highschool. We thanked for everything and we will bring with us all the memories we shared together.
I don't know what the future brings or what lies ahead of us. But one thing is for sure. Even if we part ways... even we choose different lives... I know our friendship will always be there.
Just a wishful thinking... if God will give me a gift to stop time, then I'll use it now and stop it right here... while I'm together with them. My true friends.
"Minami? What are you thinking?" Atsuko asked.
"Hmm, nothing. Let's go?"
And when the time stops, I will make sure... that no matter what it takes... I'd never let go of her hand.
~ FIN
minna! happy new year and hisashiburi! :twothumbs finally, a closure to the story.
i have a few words before i soon go back to my busy reality :sweatdrop:
to my kojiyuu readers, feel free to read my os (when the heart sings) (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=37653.0) to know what happen to them.
while for my jurimayu readers, well i have few drafts for both of them.. i just don't know when to find time :nervous
lastly, for my dearest atsumina readers, i suggest don't read anything yet... especially the os lol!
i did warn you, so don't kill me, please? :cry:
hopefully, i'd be back soon for atsumina... so before i bid farewell, i prepared a short preview of its next book :thumbsup
thank you very much for reading and for all the support! have a wonderful year ahead!
til next time! byebye! :heart:
- ainivel :)
Prologue
"Miichan! Where are you? We'll be late!"
I reached my dream. A dream that anyone is dying to have. But...
"I'm right here in the kitchen!"
"Eh? You're eating cakes again?"
"Un! This is another limited edition from my favorite cafe. And besides, I know it's going to be a very long day today so I need to energize!"
Five years ago, I decided to take this path alone. And it took three years before I started to regret it.
"Alright. Just hurry up, and finish that already. I don't want us to be scolded by Manager again."
"Ne... are you excited for your new nomination on today's awards event? This might be your another best actress award!"
It's been two years already since we last met again, but those words she said still linger to my ears.
"I don't mind about winning at all. Anyway, I'll be waiting outside, okay?"
I caught myself like riding in a one-way track runaway train. It was too late when I realized I took the wrong way and it's not possible to come back to that time anymore. And here I am, stuck on this neverending journey alone. Please tell me... where am I heading again?
If destiny is real... then I still want to believe, even in the slightest of all possibilities, that when I reach the other end.....
"Aachan~! I'm ready! Let's go?"
You will be there..... Minami.
~ KOUHEN: When the Destiny Decides
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YAAAAAAAAY :cathappy:
This fic is so amazing! Thank yoooou :deco:
Daisuki! :heart: :heart: :heart:
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Finally! :cheers
It's been so long but I can say that it's worth the wait. It really amazes me how you can write such sweet stories. :wub:
I hope you can find the time and inspiration to continue writing such wonderful fics so that your talent won't go to waste. :on cny1:
Can't wait for the Kouhen! After knowing how they started here in Zenpen, I'm excited to know how their story will end. :tama-heart:
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OHMYEFFINGGAWSH! :mon zoom:
It's worth the wait indeed! :mon thumb:
I will wait for Kouhen, Kabayan! :mon inluv:
I'm excited what happened to them years ago. :dunno:
Thank you for ZENPEN! :mon bye:
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True. Definitely worth the wait.
Still being called as soukantou/president/general manager even after graduation.
It actually match the present events.
With Takamina's graduation announcement last year, this fic gives me the feeling of how she's gonna leave he group.
Good job on Zeppen! :onionshower: :on thumbb:
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Thank you for finishing the story.
Nice way wrap up the story.
Hope you are making a sequel.
Or the prologue below the epilogue is a prologue of a new story or of a sequel of this story.
Well whatever it is looking forward to another Atsumina story.
Thank you for the updates.
Can't wait to see the next update
:twothumbs :twothumbs :twothumbs
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PERFEECT Atsumian together thanx
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hello author-san. Congratulation for finishing this story. thank you very much for keep working hard in finishin this story.
Actually, I have already read "Where my Heart is" before I even read Zenpen. so I already getting excited when you decided to make a prequel and sequel for that story. And I thought you made a right decision to put Minami together with Ray. But, when I read Zenpen, I think my thought start to waiver :p
good job on Zenpen!! I totally will wait for Kouhen.
Please update soon ^_^
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Congrats and thank you for finishing the first book~!
aaahh it was such a wonderful read :farofflook: :farofflook:
atsumina's beginning was really interesting and i wish i didn't read the OS 'cause it really left me with my jaw hanging lol
can't wait to read what happens next though~~
update soon author-san~!
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great story :twothumbs :twothumbs :twothumbs, but I want to see the continuation of KOUHEN: When the Destiny Decides, please :bow: :bow:
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Hello! Silent reader here! Your fic is awesome! Had a good read here! wehehe :twothumbs
When will kouhen be released? Still waiting here! Hihi! Can't wait to know more about the story, please don't leave us hanging author-san! Hope to see your story continue! Please! :D :love: :heart: :bow: :bow: :bow:
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Nice story! Still looking forward to your KOUHEN! Hopefully we'll get to read it soon, keep up the great work! :twothumbs :twothumbs :twothumbs