@MatsuiLee, you're right there (about the complicated relationships), it is that way at the moment (but doesn't mean that it has to be this way forever, right?) (p.s: don't tell anyone but for wmatsui and mayuki - look out for the camping trip)
@phoenix0i, haha, I guess my fic can teach some things? You know like... people be honest with each other instead of hiding your feelings (and thoughts) or nothing good comes out from it... since... well... lies or keeping everything inside just lead to MORE misery. In fiction and in real life... you're correct about that.
@key17, I really like that song
@rindg, yeah... distress distress distress...
(well but you know what they say... it is always darkest before the dawn) which means that all bad things comes to end
@akbdaisuki48, oh, so I think I understood it correctly, just wanted to make sure
@yocelin17, well even Haruna doesn't love Yuko (YET). Falling in love is not that simple, though I think she's heading that way quite fast without even wanting it. So Yuko's feelings is kind of unknown since she doesn't realize it herself (and even believed that she was jealous for Takamina), so yeah... Yuko is DENSE
@buciq, haha long comment is always appreciated, so no need to apologize
What can I say about Rie (for the time) she will have her time to shine, well hopefully all of them will, sooner or later... since you know: sometimes while writing you just end up concentrating on certain things and go where the inspiration leads you while forgetting all the rest... that happens to me a lot. I get carried away. But I'm not forgetting anyone, and she's no the only one who hasn't got my special attention (YET)
Haruna yeah... (Nyan-Nyan deserves to be happy)... Airi... I think she's somehow aware of it... maybe it wasn't her intention 100%, it is more like... that song is really special for her (remembering the flashback: it was special for her and that's why she show it to Akane... so it is like Airi's song and in a way... her way of showing that she cares... but maybe it is not directed to Churi this time). Well, while reading you will just have to figure it out (in the future, right?) p.s: oh...and I really like that song, glad to hear you listened to it too
Dating Game - Chapter 30. Part 1
BEFORE THE REALITY SHOW
<Maeda Atsuko>
The same routine every single day. Taking orders, bringing coffee, faking yet another smile for all the costumers that came along. That was the thing that Atsuko was good at, or truth to be told — she was just simply used to it.
First year was exciting, meeting new people every day, memorizing their names, chit chatting whenever she got a chance, hearing their life stories or simply asking about the events of their day — Atsuko enjoyed the company of people who passed her and most of the time never come back.
Obviously, there was also those regular costumers that she payed extra attention to, not only because that was expected from her in this line of work but also because she admired the people that came back whenever they could.
At first, she had even memorized their orders, getting kind smiles in return and gaining favoritisms alongside her co-workers.But just like in any other job… sometimes when you’re at it for way too long time, you can’t grasp the same joy out of it. Especially, when it feels like there is always something lacking in her life.
So it was just a regular day when Atsuko boringly stared in front of herself, waiting for new orders, and got a chance to see a commercial about up-coming reality show that invited everyone who wanted to participate. Only girls. Love theme.
For the very first time in a couple of years Atsuko actually got curious about the opportunity thrown her way, without knowing if she could even get to participate, she smiled shortly, ready to give something new, and hopefully, exciting — a chance.
<Yokoyama Yui>
Two cousins sat inside the bus and headed to their destination, which without a doubt was so called ‘dating game’, just a simple apartment with cameras everywhere and reality show that should help the helpless find love.
While one was skeptical about everything ahead of them, the other one couldn’t help and kept on smiling, while looking through the window and already imagining all the good things that are going to happen for both of them in the future.
Sayanee kept her thoughts to herself and they barely talked through the journey, so for that reason Yui also had more than enough of time to think everything through.
She had more hopes that she even confessed to her cousin. She already imagined her happy ending, like in all those fairy tales. She even excitedly jumped in her place unable to hide the excitement.
“Don’t get your hopes up”. Sayanee commented a bit annoyed and scared for her beloved relative.
“I’m not… it is just need… I’m curious how everything will turn out… what we will do… I want to meet new people too. That’s why I can’t wait until we get there!”
Sayanee shook her head shortly but chose not to comment anything else, letting Yui get back into her hopeful state of mind.
At least one of them had to remain optimistic.
<Yamomoto Sayaka>
The Interview (right before the beginning of reality show).
Sayanee: So you’re talking like this with everyone? Does it mean that someone is asking my cousin questions in the other room?
Rino: That’s correct. The other host does that. We just ask few simple questions… it is like procedure… well you had to write everything down, your reason for deciding to join the show and all… but we have noticed that some… well it seemed like they weren’t the ones who wrote everything in. We actually had a case with one girl who complained that her friend dragged her in this place against her will… so we’re just curiously asking some things to hear out from your lips if you wrote it yourself, or if someone helped you out.
Sayanee: I wrote it myself.
Rino: So it will make it easier and faster… what do you expect from this place?
Sayanee: Nothing.
Rino: Nothing?
Sayanee: Nothing. I’m not looking for love is that what you’re asking. Also, I really doubt that in such a stupid place someone could actually find it. It is all fake in the end.
Rino: What makes you think that?
Sayanee: Because reality shows are fake. Everyone knows it.
Rino: But feelings are not fake… and it is not like we will tell you who to like. That’s your own decision.
Sayanee: Well, I’m not going to like anyone. So if you’re going to keep asking about my feelings… that is a bit pointless.
Rino: So why are you here?
Sayanee: *sigh* so my cousin wouldn’t make any kind of mistake. She’s kind of naive… in every way… and we traveled quite a long way to get here. I don’t want to see her broken hearted… but if something happen, at least I would be here to see it and help her out, maybe prevent it in time.
Rino: But you have just said said it is fake. So why would anything happen? You’re sure you’re joining this show just for your cousin?
Sayanee: Positive.
Rino: So you don’t plan on dating anyone?
Sayanee: No.
Rino: Won’t even try?
Sayanee: No.
<Present Time>
Rino: Sooooo…
Sayanee: Oh shut up.
<Watanabe Miyuki>
The Interview (right before the beginning of reality show).
Micchan: Can we start? Are you ready?
Miyuki: Always.
Miichan: Good. So this is well… something we ask everyone. We had an incident where… well one girl complained that her friend forced her to join the show. She’s still joining it but can’t stop complaining. I’m pretty sure she won’t stop even when she will be inside the place, so you can be on the look out. But for that reason we are asking everyone if what they wrote was correct.
Miyuki: Oh… like in my file?
Miichan: Something like that. So?
Miyuki: Obviously it is. I mean… it would be pointless to lie don’t you think?
Micchan: So.. if I remember correctly… you’re just a hopeless romantic?
Miyuki: You’re reading it from the paper, you don’t actually remember it.
Miichan: well people won’t see my face while talking with you so… let them have the illusion that I’m actually good at my job. I’m trying to impress my girlfriend.
Miyuki: Oh okay… so wait what was the question?
Miichan: Are you a hopeless romantic?
Miyuki: yup. Just like I have mentioned, I don’t need a reason to lie about it. I’m currently single, I’m not desperate to find anyone, but I’m curiuos. It is the first time for a reality show like that… I mean there like billion shows similar to this in all around the world but I doubt that there is one where only girls participate. I want to make history too.
Miichan: and find love?
Miyuki: That wouldn’t be a bad thing. I’m open for love… all I have to do is find someone that will catch my eye and you know… will keep my attention for longer than all the others. I’ll be on the look out from the very start, so I will definitely find some cheerful, fun person to be with.
<Present Time>
Miichan: Sooooo…
Miyuki: she’s not as cheerful as I hoped for but… I’m not complaining.
<Takahashi Minami>
Being the diligent, supportive, honest and reliable daughter she was, Takahashi Minami decided to leave her parents an explanatory letter about her decision to participate in a ‘dating show’.
The girl knew that they wouldn’t really mind, since they made it clear that every decision Takamina makes is her own and she can do whatever she wants with her life, but since they gone on a vacation for two months (actually traveling around the Europe and leaving their daughter jealous of their ‘good life’) she decided that a note should fit such situation.
It is better than getting back home and seeing Takamina on their TV screen, while their friends would ask “Wait? So your daughter is so lonely that she’s even participating in those stupid reality shows?” or “Do you believe anything good will come out of this? Did did you let her to do this?”
So knowing the people, and at the same time knowing that she might not get a chance to explain everything to her parents since the show will take three months. Takamina scribed the note and only after it headed for her new home.
The note:
“Hey, hope you had a great time and I can’t wait until I can hear all about it… So yes… I think I have actually gone crazy. I don’t know WHY I decided to give it a try… well honestly I didn’t expect that well… I can even be one of their candidates… but it ended this way and… SURPRISE… I’m participating in a reality show. Maybe some of yours friends already called and told you about it, or you saw it on the TV screen… I will try not to embarrass you the best I could… but you know my luck with love was always… well I was just unlucky… so as crazy as this new idea sounds… I want to try it. I mean what I got to lose, right? (except my dignity… argh… I think I’m just scared…). But let’s talk about it when I get back and who knows, maybe it will be magical! (ho ho ho)”.
<Kojima Haruna>
“I’m not sure about this Mako… maybe it is not such a great idea… I mean… wasn’t I a bit… reckless when I decided to try and participate?” Haruna bit her lower lip nervously, when the days until she has to move in and join the reality show were closing up on her.
She wasn’t that nervous at the start. Actually, her cousin Kojima Mako saw how excited Haruna was, buying new clothes, taking care of her hair, nervously but with a smile telling her friends and relatives about this crazy yet hopeful idea.
The company she belonged to as a model, didn’t mind her departure for three months as well. It was even convenient in a way, since people will get to see her on TV every day and might want to get the well known face in their magazines. Haruna was popular either way, but they assumed that this might open even more doors.
“Oh come on… we all get reckless sometimes. I think that’s a brilliant idea… also, look at this like at holidays… when was the last time when you had some time to yourself? And you don’t have to leave the show with the love of your life… I mean if it happens… GREAT… if not: better luck next time”.
Still feeling quite nervous, and still bitting her lower lip Haruna nod her head shortly “You’re probably right… I can’t really argue with it… and well… that’s my decision so…”
“Exactly! No one is forcing you! You decided on it! So stop sulking and just enjoy it how we both know you can!”
This time Haruna’s younger cousin smiled excitedly while jumping around on the bed “uuu… I can even make some shipping videos for you and your beloved, since we will get to see everything on TV”.
“You’re…argh…”
Haruna couldn’t help but laugh at the childlessness of her cousin, but it did help her relax a little bit.
Content with the way she can help out with her words, Mako smiled grew wider “Don’t worry. In those videos I will make it look like she likes you two”.
And after the last comment her instinct told her to run, since Haruna surprisingly quickly stood up throwing a pillow in her cousin’s direction.
Topic: Dating Game - Chapter 30 Part 3 (Multipairing) 1/5/2016 (Read 69340 times)