The area backstage is quite small yet Yossi has no qualms playing there, she kicks hard at the soccer ball, aiming for the wall but it hits a pole near the wall and bounces off at a weird angle, heading straight at Miki who just happens to pass by.
“Abunai!”
Miki turns around just in time to catch the offensive ball with her hands.
“Nice catch.”
“Yeah, cut the crap, that doesn’t deny the fact that you nearly hit me.”
Yossi smiles apologetically and signal to Miki to pass the ball.
“No way.” Miki sticks out her tongue and hides the ball behind her back.
“Suits you then.” Yossi shrugs, then walks towards the wall and sits down against it.
“Petty!” Miki shouts.
Yossi catches the ball thrown at her.
“You know I’m not.”
“Then, what’s wrong?’ Miki squats besides Yossi and puts an arm over her shoulders.
“Nothing…”
“Ermm… I don’t see Rika around?” Miki asks deliberately then she sees Yossi’s eyes shift uncomfortably. “Yappari ne…”
“No, that’s not what you think…” Yossi retorts.
“You DARE to tell me NO? You think I didn’t notice how you get all touchy with Rika during concerts when privately both of you don’t even give a hoot to one another…”
Yossi lowers her head, she gets increasingly uneasy with every word she hears, and Miki finally hit the nail on the coffin. “Are you under some kind of pressure?”
The way Yossi looks back at her, Miki knows she got it right this time.
“Mikitty…” Yossi speaks at last. “Do you agree that sometimes we have to act against our wishes?”
Miki nods, she knows best because if she has a choice, she will not join momusu, she will not wear those skimpy costumes and she will not mind telling the world she and Aya are in love.
“So a white lie is ok?”
Miki hesitates…“Yes, if it’s told to protect someone.”
“Alright then!” Yossi suddenly becomes revitalized “I’m hungry now, let’s go get a bite.”
Miki is left confused. Yossi’s random mood change and all the weird dialogues. She is dying to know the truth but knows it is useless to continue probing because Yossi is an equally obstinate girl, just like her.
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“Are they? Or are they not?”
“Just go and ask.”
“I think she won’t tell me, why not you go?”
“I did, she said no.”
“Damn it, and you want me to ask when you already know?”
“No harm in confirming.”
Makoto looks at Miki with feigned disgust.
“Still, I’ve doubts.”
“Don’t remember Yocchan ever lied.” Miki defends
“Yah… but she’s a great actress, besides my gaydar says __”
“Come on~ You lost it on the day you lost your virgi_”
“SSSSSSHHHH!” Makoto looks around fanatically.
“Crazy, there’s no one else.” Miki cites
‘Oops, habit.”
“Besides can’t you see they are only close on stage?”
“It’s a pity isn’t it? I mean, I can see Yocchan really like Rika, though she always acts indifferent about it. I’ll be happy for them if they do end up together.”
There is a long pause although Makoto expects Miki to say something.
“Did you hear me?”
“Ya…”
“Then?”
“No comments.”
“Right!” Makoto smacks her forehead. “I’ve forgotten you’re never interested in matters that don’t concern you. Never mind, I’ll check it out.”
“Ok, Wish you all the best.” Miki answers flatly.
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Saikami; nope, Yaguchi didn't have a graduation, she announced her withdrawal from the group 2 days after Yossi's birthday.
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