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AKB48 Fanfics => 46GROUPS Fanfics => Topic started by: Ajan on September 17, 2016, 04:12:44 PM
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Prologue
May 25, at an orphanage.....
A young 8-year old Shiraishi Mai went with her father to a charity event held by their company for the Bemars Orphanage.
The young lady was still in her softball uniform because her father excused her in their practice game. With a softball in hand she sneaked away from the party that was going on inside and went to a garden at the back.
“Hmmm…. I don’t know why father forced me to come here when I could be practicing how to be a better pitcher.” Mai grumbled softly while tossing the ball in her hand. She then decided to pitch the ball straight ahead her but it curved.
Mai came running to the direction where ball went.When she picked up the ball near a tree when she heard low sniffles, she saw a little girl sitting behind a tree crying.
“Are you okay?” Mai asked as she knelt down to check the little girl. The girl looked up to Mai with tears in her eyes. “it huwt….” the girl replied.
“ Where does it hurt?” she questioned back, curious as to why the kid was crying.
“ Here…. it huwt here….” the girl said while pointing to her chest, and started crying, “Mama, Papa! You pwomise Nanase!!! Don’t weave me awone! Waah!” she wailed and seemed to be having a hard time to breathe.
Mai didn’t know why but seeing this little girl cry made her lonely as well, like something within her wants to see this girl smile and never make her sad again… Mai wanted to protect her, from that moment she decided. So she tightly hugged the little girl and whispered to her, “Shh… don’t cry anymore. I’m here, I won’t leave you.”
~~~~~~~~~~ This is my first time to write a fanfic, and it's a nogi fanfic, i've recently started liking and knowing them... hope you'll like it~~~~ Ajan05 :cow:
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One of my fave pairing.. Update soon author.. :D
I really love this kind of story where the older one is protecting the younger one..
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Chapter 1
Nanase’s crying subsided while still in Mai’s arms. “Reawy, you won’t weave me?” she asked the older girl. Mai hummed and nodded her head.
“What’s your name?” she asked. The girl looked up to Mai, “ Nanase….”
“Sou, Nanase- chan, I’m Mai. How old are you?” she answered back. Nanase held out her hand and showed her fingers, “Fwive…. Ma…i….yan…” she uttered, “Maiyan!”, Nanase repeated happily this time and embraced the older girl tightly.
Mai was surprised by the sudden action, with Nanase rubbing her tiny head on her chest, she found it cute that the five year old girl gave her a nickname. “That’s right Nanase, I’m Maiyan.”
“Nanase-chan! Where are you?” someone yelled from afar.
Hearing this, both girls turned their heads from where the voice was coming from, Mai stood up and held out her hand to Nanase, “Let’s go?”
Nanase held Mai’s hand, the two went to where the person is when they got closer Nanase ran to the lady, “ oh thank goodness you’re okay Nanase.” the Sister said, and noticed that someone was with the little girl. “ Shiraishi-ojousama.” she bowed to Mai.
“ It’s okay, Sister you don’t need to do that. Nanase-chan and I were just in the garden. I found her crying a while ago.” Mai explained. “Maiyan!” Nanase went to her and wrapped her tiny arms around her waist.
The Sister was surprised by this, “Well, this is the first time I saw Nanase this happy and have taken a liking to someone since she came here two years ago.”
“Two years ago? Is she already an orphan Sister?”
“ Yes ojousama, she was brought to us after the accident that happened to them 2 years ago on this day, you see it’s her birthday today. From what I heard from the reports, they were on the way on a vacation to celebrate her birthday but sadly their car crashed into a truck, luckily her mother covered her and she managed to survived. Ever since she came here she rarely talks and smile, she cries often, especially on this day,perhaps it still reminds her of the incident.” Sister explained.
While Sister was talking, Mai noticed that Nanase started to quiver, so she knelt down so she was eye level with Nanase and patted her head, “ Don’t worry, I’m here.”
Still patting Nanase’s head, she smiled and softly said “Happy Birthday, Nanase….” she then took off her cap and gave it the birthday girl.
Nanase smiled, “Thank you” she buried her face in the crook of Mai’s neck and murmured “I wike you, Maiyan…” Mai hummed while grinning and enclosing Nanase in her arms.
Sister, who was watching the interaction between the two young girls somehow knew that this two would have a deep connection to each other over the years to come…
~~~@akbcoupleshipper: thank you very much for commenting.....
To the readers thanks also... :kneelbow:
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keep coming nogi authors!! yey!! :D
maiyan is <3 Keep it up!! Thanks :cow: :cow: :cow: :cow:
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Chapter 2
On the way home….
Mai quietly sat at back of their limousine with her father when he asked, “Who was the girl with you at the orhpanage earlier?”
“Her name is Nishino Nanase, father.” she answered. “Nishino?”, he again questioned for the surname was familiar to him. He wanted to know who made his daughter give away one of the things her mother left her before passing away. “Hmmm… I see you gave your cap to her”
Mai smiled before saying, “It was her birthday today father.” He noticed the smile Mai had and was relieved to finally see that face again because after the death of his wife, his princess changed a lot.
“Then why don’t you bring her to our amusement park after your school tomorrow?” he offered. “Really?” Mai asked ecstatically.
“Yes, think of it as my birthday gift to her, you could also invite your friends.”
Mai engulfed her father in a hug, “Thank you so much…”
At Shiraishi Residence
Entering her room, Mai was not surprised at all that someone is in it and playing her xbox, that someone paused the game then turned to owner of the room who just came in and greeted, “Okaeri!”
“Hora, Wakatsuki, how many times have I told you not to enter my room while I’m not home.” Mai sighed. “Eh…. don’t be so stingy Mai, we’re cousins after all.” Yumi complained. Mai just shook her head and went straight to her bed to lie down.
Seeing this, Yumi was shocked, “Wait a minute… you’re not throwing me out of the room?It’s weird… did you eat something strange at the event a….”
“ Ne, Waka why didn’t you go with Oji-sama at the charity event?” Mai cut-offed while sitting up.
“Well, he also wants to excuse me from our practice game but I told him that I had to bring Reika to her violin practice after the game. So he let me stay…” she answered while resuming her game xbox.
“Do you want to go together to the amusement park tomorrow?” Mai asked.
Yumi suddenly dropped the controller and quickly turned her head to her cousin, she was again startled because she knew that Mai made a promise to herself never to go to the amusement park since her mother died. “What d…did you s..say?” she stuttered.
“I said if you also want to go to the amusement park?” Mai repeated and unknowingly smiled because she thought of Nanase.
Wakatsuki was speechless and couldn't blink her eyes, when she noticed the smile that she thought she would never see in her cousin’s face again. “Ah!!!”, she stood and ran to Mai, “Tell me!!! Something must have happened in that event that made you Mai again! Come on tell me!” she happily said while shaking her cousin.
Mai was taken aback because Yumi suddenly became hyper and started shaking her like there’s no tomorrow. “Alright,alright…. Just stop doing that, and by the way I’ve always been Mai, mou, you’re becoming Airhead Waka again…”
“To…ni….kaku, just tell me already” the latter persisted.
“If you really want to know, I met a little girl.” Mai smilingly answered.
“ Eh… what’s her name?” she teasingly asked.
“Nishino Nanase…. it’s also her birthday today that’s why I want to bring her to the park tomorrow, Father already gave his permission…” Mai continued and told everything that happened earlier at the orphanage. Once she finished, Yumi said, “But for you to give that cap to her… it’s amazing knowing where it came from.”
“I also still don’t know why, but somehow when it comes to Nanase I just wanted to be by her side and protect her always, Waka. That is what I decided.” Mai relayed.
“Ja, the do just that and I’m sure you’ll find out the reason somehow.” Yumi knowingly smiled. After hearing her cousin’s feeling, she somehow knew that Mai finally found someone special to cherish because she herself felt the same way towards Reika…
--------took a little while to update because of work, and studies, been typing it late at nights.I'll try to update again soon....
~~~~Ajan05
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Yay! Thanks :D :cow:
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wowww yeah.. more NOGI fanfic..
welcomee :welcome :welcome
i'm new too, btw this is good..
keep updating, i want to know how the story expand..
WakaRei :panic: :panic: waka even walked reika to her practice.. they already sweet with each other since little??
good job author-san! :twothumbs
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Chapter 3
The next day at the orphanage, in the Head Sister’s room
“Thank you very much Shiraishi-sama for donating to this orphanage.” Sister said. “It’s nothing Sister.” he answered.
“May I know the reason for your visit”
“I just wanted to know about an orphan here that is Nishino Nanase.” he said.
“Ah, Nanase-chan, well she came here two years ago after a car accident.”she replied. “Did you happen to know who her parents was?” “Yes, Nishino Yuuichi and Nishino Haruka the famous painters.”
“ That’s why her surname was familiar.” Shiraishi said. “Do you happen to know them?” the nun questioned.
“Ah, yes we’ve met a few times. Nishino Yuuichi and I went to the same college. But I didn’t know they had a daughter. It’s been a long time since we last saw each other before the accident. Sister, I leave Nishino Nanase in your care, I’ll support her financial care so if she needs something don’t hesitate to ask me.” he stood up and bowed down.
“I also heard from my daughter that it was Nanase’s birthday yesterday. So as a birthday gift, my daughter wants to bring Nanase to the amusement park together with her friends later after school. Will that be okay?” he continued.
“Really? I’m sure Nanase-chan will be extremely happy to see your daughter again” Sister happily said.
“And my daughter as well… then I’ll be taking my leave now.” Shiraishi spoke.
“ We’ll get Nanase ready for later. Thank you very much. Take care Shiraishi-sama.”
In the meantime at Nogizaka Elite School….
Mai and Wakatsuki are about to go to their softball practice, “So after our practice we’ll be going to the orphanage then to the park. Waaah… I can’t wait to meet Nanase-chan!” Yumi squealed, Mai was walking ahead of her, “Ne, ne, Mai is Nanase-chan very cute?” after hearing this, Mai abruptly stopped, “Mai?”, Waka noticed something changed in her cousin’s aura when Mai turned around and coldly stared while smiling and answered “Why yes she is Wakatsuki…” Yumi gulped, seeing the stare and the somehow creepy smile made her scared for her life and probably for their in coming practice… “Ah sou….” she nervously replied.
Meanwhile Sakurai Reika was also on the way to watch the softball practice when she saw her two childhood friends talking in the hallway.She went to them, “Hey! Mai, Wakachu! What are you two talking…” she cut herself off because she noticed Yumi was quivering slightly and had a scared face on, while Mai was smiling. “Wakachu are you okay? You’re looking a little pale.” Reika worriedly asked while holding Yumi’s cheek, Waka then turned and her a puppy face, “Reika…” she said while praying that Reika noticed her distress.
“Oh it’s nothing, Reika. She was just asking how my cute my new friend is, right, Waka?” Mai answered sweetly, and walked ahead of them.
Yumi sighed a breath of relief,but she suddenly shivered. When Reika spoke, “Eh… really?” Turning to Reika, Waka once again gulped for Reika was glaring at her. “R…Reika…” her voice trembled. “Bring this…” Reika shoved her violin case into Wakatsuki and ran to catch up to Mai.
Wakatsuki was left alone for a moment, “What’s up with the two of them, why are they glaring at me all of a sudden?”, she grumbled before yelling, “Hey! Wait up!”
At the softball field
The players were preparing their equipment and warming up for the game. “Ne, Mai… why is Wakatsuki following Reika like a lost puppy?” Fukagawa Mai asked “She’s just too dense to notice I think.” Mai replied. “Really? Haha… perhaps Waka did something again to upset Reika.” Eto Misa looked to where WakaRei was then shouted to Yumi, “Oi, Waka! Did you do something weird again?! Hahaha!” Fukagawa pulled Misa’s ear, “Kora! Misa-misa,if you keep on doing that you two will end up fighting and getting hurt again!” she scolded. “Itai! Itai!!!! Mai-mai it hurts! Alright,I’ll stop it.” Misa whimpered while covering her reddening ear.
From where Wakatsuki and Reika are, “Hey, Reika… come on, don’t ignore me please… I’m sorry if I did something wrong.” Yumi says while following Reika who is preparing equipments to be used, when they heard Misa, “Oi, Waka! Did you do something weird again?! Hahaha!”. “Tsk, You’re gonna get it later from me…” Wakatsuki whispered to herself but Reika managed to hear it.
Reika was about to go to the dugout when Yumi hugged her from behind and said “I’m sorry okay… I can’t stand it that you’re not talking to me. I’ll buy you later your favorite cake when we go to the amusement park. I promise.” Yumi said. Reika couldn’t stop the smile forming on her lips as she recalls that Wakatsuki would always give her sweets whenever she was upset, crying or they had a fight ever since they were toddlers. “Alright, you’re forgiven…” Reika said while turning around. “But don’t think that I did not hear what you said to Misa a while ago.”, she then pulled Yumi’s ear. “Itai! Reika, let go please…” Yumi begged her, “Mou, Wakachu,how many times have I told you to stop starting a fight with her.” she continued while letting go of the other’s ear. “But she’s the one who started it.” Waka grumbled while also holding her red ear. “Hmmm… did you say something?” “hm, it’s nothing. Ja, Reika, coach is calling us to line up now” Yumi left the dugout.
All the players were lined up, Misa and Waka were standing next to each other when the coach stopped in front of them, “Eto! Wakatsuki!”, when she noticed their red ears, “Yes, Coach!” both of them answered. “What’s up with that?” Coach asked while pointing to each of their ear. Mai who was standing next to the two giggled. Waka and Misa glared at Mai before answering at the same time, “Allergy??” after that their practice has started.
~~~Yay Chapter 3 done.... next chapter would probably be the amusement park... and I'll be introducing the other characters as the story expands... ~~~Ajan05
PS. Thanks for the comments, it makes me motivated to write...
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very interesting! looking forward for more :D :cow:
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Wow, NanaMai sure is a popular ship.
Aww Kid NanaMai being adorable with each other from the first meeting <3
I like the idea of Waka being Mai’s cousin, it’s new.
Jealous Mai and Reika combined, bad for Waka.
Why am I not surprised WakaRei being gay for each other since children? XD even though Waka is being dense like always.
When I read this I almost forgot they’re still children, it felt like they’re already in middle or high school instead.
Anyway nice to see more Nogi fic around, keep going you're doing good :thumbsup
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Chapter 4
After the practice, Mai also invited Misa and Mai-mai to go with them to the park but both of them had had to take care of the younger siblings of Fukagawa so they declined. “Zannen, it would be so much fun if they were able to go with us.” Waka sighed, which Reika answered back, “Well, it can’t be helped right, Fukagawa-san has to take care of her younger brother and sister.”
Mai was already at the front gate when her two childhood friend arrived. “Oooh… someone’s excited…” Yumi teased her cousin. Mai just turned her head away from the two with her faced a bit red when they heard a car stopped. “Let’s go.” she said to Waka and Reika and got into the car followed by her cousin and friend.
At the orphanage…
Nanase was waiting at the lobby while drawing on a sketchpad with Sister sitting beside her. “Eh, Nanase-chan you’re very good at drawing.” she praised the girl. Nanase nodded and said, “Papa and Mama used to draw with me.” keeping the drawing in her pocket. The sound of a door closing made them stop what they’re doing and look at the front door.
“Maiyan!”, Nanase beamed and ran to where the older girl is before enveloping her arms again in Mai’s waist. Mai laughed a little before putting her hand on Nanase’s head and saying, “Hey, Nanase. Did you miss me already?” “Yes I did, Maiyan is it twue that we’ll go to the park.” the other replied while letting go of Mai and looking up at her. “Yes, we’ll do a lot of fun things together with my friends also.”
With that both Mai and Nanase faced the front door, Wakatsuki and Reika approached the two. When they were near them, Reika bended down a little to Nanase’s eye level and greeted, “Hello there…” being shy Nanase quickly hid behind Mai while peeking her head a little to see the new comers. “It’s okay Nanase, this is my friend Reika.” Mai assured.
Nanase went near to Reika, “I’m Sakurai Reika. O namae wa?”, Reika held out her hand. Nanase shook her hand before shyly introducing herself “Sou, Nanase-chan ka? You’re very cute.” Reika said to which Nanase smiled widely, after hearing this Wakatsuki looked to Mai in panic, because she remembered the moment when she said that Nanase was cute her cousin glared at her, but Mai was simply smiling at the two, so she scratched her head and wondered why Mai was cold at her that time.
“Hey, Wakachu!” Reika called again. Waka was broken out of her trance when she heard Reika calling her. “Eh? What is it?” she asked. “I said why don’t you introduce yourself to Nanase-chan?” Reika answered. Nanase was looking up at Waka while they were talking, Yumi was behind a bit of Reika. Yumi then ran to Nanase and said loudly “ Hi Nanase-chan! I’m Mai’s cousin, Wakatsuki Yumi! but you can call me Waka! Ne, are you excited to go to the park?” Hearing Yumi’s loud voice Nanase ran to Mai’s back again while covering her ears.
“Mou,Wakatsuki, you’re scaring her, lower your voice. It’s alright Nanase, she won’t hurt you.” Mai once again assured. “Reawy Maiyan?” Nanase questioned and Mai simply nodded.
“Hora, Wakachuki, say sorry to her.” Reika told Yumi. “Nanase-chan…” Waka started while getting something from her pocket, “I’m sorry for scaring you, here.” she held out her hand that has a candy to Nanase. The little girl took the candy and said, “Nice to meet you…”
‘Yokatta, she forgave me, I had a feeling that if Nanase did not forgive me, Mai would probably end up hanging me upside down *gulp*.’ Wakatsuki thought to herself.
“Ja, shall we go?” Mai asked to which Nanase nodded to. “You go with Reika first in the car Nanase, I’ll follow after I say goodbye to Sister.” she said. Nanase went to Reika and the two went in the vehicle. While Yumi decided to wait for Mai. When her cousin approached, “Eh, demo, to think she would give a nickname, that’s so cute, Mai…yan!” Waka teased. “Be quiet Waka. And just so you know, only Nanase is allowed to call me by that nickname.” Mai returned. “Hai! Wakarimashita!” Wakatsuki saluted before following her cousin and the other two in the car.
At Shiraishi Amusement Park
“We’re here, Shiraishi, Wakatsuki, Sakurai-ojousama.” the driver said after opening the door. “Yatta! Let’s go.” Waka cheered while being the first one to get off. Helping Reika get down from the car. Mai was next and held Nanase’s hand while the other was getting down.
“Sa, what shall we do first?” Yumi asked. “Well, let’s ask Nanase- chan.” Reika continued. The three of them looked to Nanase, to find the girl looking at something. Mai saw the arcade booth, “Do you want to go there Nanase?” she was answered by a hum. “Then let’s go.” Mai took Nanase’s left hand and reminded her, “Don’t let go of my hand, okay?” “Okay” Nanase responsed. They went ahead to the booth with Reika following them but she noticed Yumi wasn’t following, she looked back and saw her standing still so she went back to ask her what’s wrong but she saw Yumi was pouting, “What’s the matter Waka?” Yumi had her puppy face on, “Reika…” she called while holding out her hand. Figuring out what the other girl wanted Reika couldn’t help but laugh and smile at Yumi’s childish behavior, she held Yumi’s hand and playfully said, “Mou, Wakachuki tara, don’t let go of my hand okay?” “Hai!” Yumi replied and smiled victoriously while both of them follow Mai and Nanase to the booth.
~~~~Next chapter would be the continuation of the amusement park and perhaps a time skip to unfold the story~~~ Ajan05
PS.
@Wotagei: THANK YOU very much for the drawing, it really really really made me happy.... to know that someone liked my story,it inspired me to continue writing this fic thank you so much....
@chocolatepandastarlight: Thank you for always commenting and reading....
@wakaten: Thanks, I've also read your stories about WakaRei, that's probably why I decided to post my story here.
@pretend_2besome1: Thanks for reading my story.
To all the readers: Thank you Hope you like it.
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:cow: thanks for update.
Thanks, I've also read your stories about WakaRei, that's probably why I decided to post my story here.
:mon sweat: ouchhh i didn't know i have that kind of power.. thanks for reading my story anyway.. you're welcome :mon squee:
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Chapter 5
“Which do you want, Nanase?” Mai asked while looking at Nanase staring at the stuffed toys that were displayed as prizes for the game.
“I want that one, Maiyan.”,Nanase pointed out to the mini-whale stuffed toy.
The game was to pitch a ball at the center of the target, three balls were given to the player but Mai only took one and pitched magnificently that left the owner shocked.
“Maiyan, sugoi!” Nanase cheered.
“Congratulations! That was an amazing throw! You can take the 2-meter sized teddy bear for hitting it for the first try young lady.” the owner said.
“Thank you very much, but I’ll take the whale doll instead.” Mai calmly answered.
“Are you sure?” the owner asked back, while getting the whale that is on the top and handing it to her.
“Yes, sir, I am very much sure. This is the one she likes.” Mai said while glancing at Nanase. “Here, Nanase. It’s another gift from me for your birthday.”, the little girl hugged the doll immediately.
Reika spoke, “So what are you gonna name the doll, Nanase-chan?”
Nanase looked to Mai who was smiling at her then to the doll before saying, “Koketani,his name is koketani. Thank you for giving him to me Maiyan.” she beamed.
“Alright! Then I’ll get Reika that teddy bear!” Yumi exclaimed. She managed to hit the target on her second. “Here, Reika, for you.” she said while barely managing to hold the bear because of its hugeness.
“waah… thanks Wakachuki, but how are we supposed to walk around with this?” Reika explained.
“hehe… I forgot about that. I was so focused on getting the bear because I know how much you love them…” Yumi said while scratching the back of her head a little.
“I like the bears you made me on my previous birthdays.” Reika thought back, and said with a smile, “Why don’t we put the bear in the car first and we’ll follow Mai and Nanase after.”
Waka agreed to that and spoke to her cousin, “Ja, we’ll meet up with you later.”
Watching her friends go, Mai once again held Nanase’s hand and said, “Why don’t we ride the ferris wheel next?”
“Okay.” Nanase answered.
In the ferris wheel…
“Wah….takai…. tonderu mitai…”Nanase mesmerisingly said while they near the top and almost leaning to the glass door.
“Be careful, Nanase…” Mai reminded.
“Hai!” Nanase said while taking a seat opposite of Mai, she put her hand in her pocket to get the drawing she made a while ago and quickly said, “Ano… ne, Maiyan, I also haf a gift for you.”
“Eh? A gift for me?” Mai was surprised when she heard this, “Ja, what is it?” she continued. Nanase took out the drawing and gave it to Mai.
“Wow! Nanase, you’re really good in drawing…” Mai praised, “Is this me?” she pointed to a girl drawn with a cap while holding the other girl’s hand.
“Yes, and the other one is me, so we’ll always be together Maiyan.” Nanase explained grinning widely.
Mai stood up and hugged Nanase, “Thank you, I’ll treasure this forever.” Mai told her.
“Ne, Maiyan, can we go here again next time when it’s your birthday?” Nanase innocently asked.
“Then, how about this Nanase, why don’t we go here every year on our birthdays?Promise we’ll go here every time it’s our birthdays…” Mai offered her pinky finger.
Nanase entwined her pinky finger with Mai’s and hummed in agreement and answering back, “Pwomise…”
After the ferris wheel ride Waka and Reika joined them and went to the carousel. Yumi lost to Mai in rock-paper-scisscors so she had to buy their snacks, while Reika and Nanase chose to ride carousel. Mai had to wait for Waka near the ride and watch over the other two while they were in the carousel.
“Maiyan!”, Nanase called when the horse she was riding came into where she can see the older girl when the ride was turning around she looked back to Mai…
Mai looked to where she was being called and saw Nanase was looking a bit anxious when the ride was turning around so decided to run and follow Nanase so she won’t lose sight of her during the ride while shouting, “Smile, Nanase, smile! Happy birthday, Nanase!”
~~~and updated.... I decided to finish the amusement park chapter first and the on the next chapter would be the time skip...~Ajan05
P.S. 1) the doll concept was thanks to Nogizakatte doko? the episodes where there was the ne wo dokkiri where i saw Nanase's doll since kinder named koketani and the episode where Reika won the huge 2-m teddy bear from Chiharu....hehe...
2) Once again, thanks for the messages and tips.... May you find this chapter to your liking even though it's a bit short... :cathappy:
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an update!! :ptam-shy:
hahaha lolss at the view of Reika carry huge teddy bear on her back,
well, you have improved so much!! :twothumbs :twothumbs :twothumbs
good job author-san! update soon! :luvluv1:
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because she remembered the moment when she said that Nanase was cute her cousin glared at her
Oh you poor ikemen XD
I can’t wait to read the growing up version. But at the same time, kinda dread it...because anything can happen between those years.
I just hope the relationship gets better, instead any of them getting separated.
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thank you for the story :inlove:
hope they still sweet like that in the growing up version :roll:
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I can't wait for the next chapter. I would definitely want to see the grown up version of themselves :P
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Chapter 6
After 6 years, May 25 at the Park…
“Happy Birthday Nanase!” a now 15-year old Shiraishi Mai yelled while following a 12-year old Nishino Nanase on the carousel.
After the ride the two were holding each other’s hand while walking…
“Ne, Maiyan? Why won’t you ride the carousel with me? It’s been like that since we were little…” Nanase asked pouting a bit.
“Well… its because that way I can look after you Nanase.” Mai answered looking straight at Nanase’s eyes.
For some reason Nanase suddenly felt shy and averted her eyes from Mai, she somehow felt her cheeks blushing.
“Nanase? Are you alright?” Mai asked.
“Ha? I’m…I’m okay. Why?” Nanase questioned back.
“Well, you’re face is a bit red.Do you have a fever?” she held Nanase’s face and put her forehead on Nanase’s forehead. “You’re not hot..yokatta”
Due the sudden closeness, Nanase’s face got redder, “I’m fine, Maiyan…. you’re too close.” she barely whispered.
Mai who didn’t hear it clearly said, “Hm, what is it?” while still having her forehead on Nanase’s.
“It’s nothing! I said I’m fine, sorry to make you worry Maiyan. Let’s go to the ferris wheel.” Nanase said while pulling away and walking ahead.
“I wonder why she’s like that all of a sudden?” Mai thought while catching up to Nanase.
In the ferris wheel
“Hai! Happy birthday!” Mai said while giving her present.
“Wah…arigato Maiyan.” Nanase said.
“Can I open it now?” she asked to which Mai nodded to. As she opened the gift, it was a silver bracelet with the letters “M.N” engraved on it.
“Do you like it?” Mai enquired as she went near and took the bracelet from the box to put it on Nanase. “There, it looks good on you.” she said.
Nanase held her left hand where Mai put the bracelet and answered, “Thank you.I also have a gift for you Maiyan.”
“Really? But it’s your birthday.” Mai said.
“I know, but I want to give you this. Here.” Nanase held out a necklace.
“But Nanase, that is your mother’s locket.”
“Yes it is, and I want you to have it Maiyan. So you won’t forget me when you and Waka are in America for the softball scholarship program.” Nanase sadly said as she tried to hold back her tears and trying to smile.
Seeing this, Mai put on the locket and hugged Nanase tightly and said, “It’s okay Nanase. You don’t have to act strong in front of me…”
After hearing this Nanase cried and hugged back, “I’m scared Maiyan, what if you don’t come back.”
Mai laughed a little when she heard this and said, “Nanase no baka, there’s no way I’ll forget you. I’ll always come back to you like I promised when we were little and besides Nanase there’s something I’d like to tell you.”
Nanase looked up to Mai, “What is it?”
“I’ve been wanting to tell you this for a long time… Nanase, I really really lo…” Mai was cut off by the ringing of her mobile phone. “Mou… why now?” she thought as she picked up the call.
“Moshi moshi, this is Ma…” she wasn’t able to finish as her cousin’s voice boomed over the phone.
“Hey Mai! Mou, where are you and Nanase?! I’ve been waiting here for an hour. Reika’s recital is about to start, you both promised her to watch it.” Wakatsuki said over the phone.
“That was today? Okay we’ll be right there.” Mai answered back and hung up.
“Who was that?” Nanase asked.
“It’s Waka, she reminded us about Reika’s recital. Let’s go?”
“Oh right. I almost forgot. Yeah we better go now.” Nanase said, “By the way Maiyan, what is it that you wanted to say to me before Wakatsuki called?”
Mai suddenly felt her cheeks getting hotter so she avoided Nanase’s gaze and said, “It’s nothing. I was about to say we’re really late for the recital,right, that’s it. Let’s go.”
Mai took Nanase’s hand and went out of the ride. “I’ll definitely tell her next time…” she promised to herself.
~~~ and i'm back... hope it's worth the wait for you all, if it's not then it's okay. i've been busy with my work/job and studies at the same time these past few weeks, and i've been sad because of the announcement of graduations of Nanamin (been playing sayonara no imi repeatedly on my laptop and phone) and Paruru but i'll try to update again within this week...~Ajan05
P.S. Thanks for all the comments it really makes me happy. :byebye:
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“Yes it is, and I want you to have it Maiyan. So you won’t forget me when you and Waka are in America for the softball scholarship program.” Nanase sadly said as she tried to hold back her tears and trying to smile.
a separation gift huh :hehehe: are? maiyan and waka will going to america? cool~ please comeback soon, naachan is waiting for you maiyan! :on thumbb:
then what about reika? got separated from waka too? or going to america? :?
that waka.. why you must interupt nanamai moments?! :scolding:
i've been sad because of the announcement of graduations of Nanamin and Paruru
everyone are sad too, just support for their carrer after graduate :on drink:
thanks for the update^^
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"I really really lo-"
gaaaaaaa!!!! :banghead:
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I was expecting more older version. But it's nice they're still together and fulfilling their promises every year, although the separation.....
Does that mean Reika will stay? Then Maiyan should ask Reika to take care of her Naachan while she's away.
“I’ll definitely tell her next time…”
Oh man, usually this kind of thing doesn't end well, sigh.
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Hi! :welcome
So about your story, it's really nice, I love seeing Shiraishi being all protective :roll:
“I’ve been wanting to tell you this for a long time… Nanase, I really really lo…” Mai was cut off by the ringing of her mobile phone.
I have no idea what to feel about that, I actually don't think that a confession before going away could cause some complication, but still there's a part of me that was cursing Waka for interrupting :nervous
I sense that things will not go smoothly with Waka and Maiyan leaving :panic:
About being sad because of Nanamin graduation, it's okay you're not the only one :on cloudeye:
I'll be waiting for the next chapter :twothumbs
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Chapter 7
In front of the recital hall
Mai was holding Nanase’s hand while they are both running towards Wakatsuki who was waiting for them.
“Osoi yo Nanase-chan, Mai! Reika’s gonna be really really mad if we miss her recital” Yumi complained.
“We’re sorry, we got caught up on certain things.” Mai explained meaningfully while looking straight into Waka’s eyes.
“Oh….that CERTAIN thing,” Yumi said, understanding what her cousin meant, “anyway let’s go inside, the recital’s about to start” she continued and went inside.
“Eh? What was that about Maiyan?” Nanase asked confused as to what the other two were talking about.
“Hmm, it’s nothing Nanase, don’t mind Waka, she’s just being weird again. Anyway, shall we?” Mai asked as she offered her arm.
Nanase blushed as her Maiyan was being sweet to her again, she looped her hand to Mai’s arm and went in together.
When the recital was over the four decided to have dinner at Fukugawa Restaurant. Reika and Nanase sat beside each other while the other two sat opposite of them.
“You were so good Reika!” Nanase praised.
“Thanks Nanase-chan. I’m glad you made it.” Reika answered.
Wakatsuki faced her cousin and whispered, “Ne, Mai? About what you told me earlier, were you able to say it to Nanase-chan?”
“No, I wasn’t able to tell her, I was about to but… it was interrupted-.”
Mai was cut off when Yumi yelled, “Seriously?!! Mou, we’re about to leave soon! You have to tell Nanase-chan.”
The other two who was chatting, turned their heads to Waka and Mai.
“Kora! Wakachuki don’t shout!” Reika reprimanded.
Nanase having heard what Yumi said looked to Mai and asked, “Tell me what Maiyan?”
Yumi who was agitated suddenly answered, “Dakara… Nanase-chan, Mai here wants to conf-…Ouch my foot!!”
Mai seing that Waka almost blurt out what she wants to say to Nanase stomped her foot hard on her cousin’s foot and covered up, “continue teaching you how to ride the bike tomorrow after your class, Nanase.”
“Really? Wah, thank you Maiyan!” Nanase ecstatically said. ‘Yay! I get to spend more time with her'
Yumi slammed her hand on the table and faced cousin. “What was that for?! Do you want to a start a fight with me?! Baka Mai!”
After hearing the insult her cousin threw at her, Mai also stood up while glaring at Waka and said, “Bring it on.”
Reika and Nanase who was watching the scene both sighed and stood to go near Mai and Waka.
“Kora, Wakachuki! What did I tell you about not shouting and fighting!” Reika scolded while pulling Wakatsuki’s left ear and away from Mai.
“ah! Itai…itaiyo Reika…okay, okay I’ll stop.”
Nanase also pulled Mai’s right ear and pouted, “Mou, Maiyan! I told you no fighting with Waka!”
“eh? but she’s the one who started it.” Mai answered when she felt her ear being pulled harder. “Alright,alright I got it Nanase.”
“Hai! Omatase! here’s your order!” Misa announced as she put the food on the table. Nanase and Reika let go of both ears and sat down. While the cousins also sat down holding their red ear.
“I see you four are as lively as always! Enjoy the food, Mai-mai helped prepare those.” Misa told them.
“Thanks Misa-san.” Nanase said.
“Ja, shall we eat?” Reika asked to which Nanase nodded to.
Misa faced Mai and Waka, seeing them trying to ease the pain of their ears she tried to hold back her giggle. But the two heard it and glared at her. “Hehe… enjoy your meal.”
“This is not funny Misa.” Mai warned.
“Yeah!” Waka agreed.
Misa laughed a bit, “Well for me it is. I have to go now the other customers are waiting.” she said but stopped, “Oh and Mai…”
Mai looked to Misa who leaned down to whisper at her,
“Welcome to the club! Ne, Wakatsuki?” Misa held her ear then winked at Waka before leaving them.
Yumi who somehow got Misa’s message when she saw her hold an ear also said, “She’s right Mai, welcome! To the allergy club!”
Mai just hit Waka on her head, “Like I will.”
Meanwhile the other three were talking about their newfound club, Nanase and Reika were also talking to each other in low voices.
“So Nanase-chan, were you able to finish knitting the scarf?” Reika asked.
“Not yet, but I would probably be done tonight so I can give it to her before they leave. What about yours?” Nanase questioned back.
“It’s done, I’m also planning to give it tomorrow.” Reika sighed and continued, “I just can’t help but be worried, I hear it gets quite cold there especially during winter and Wakachuki can sometime be reckless.”
“Me too. Maiyan also tends to forget about her well-being when she is set to do something, they’re really cousins.” Nanase agreed.
“I guess all we could do now is support them from afar…” Reika started.
“…and wait for them to come back to us.” Nanase continued.
Both of them looked to Mai and Wakatsuki who was talking to each other…
~~kind of a filler chapter... i'll update again tomorrow, the story/plot is going to unfold soon.~Ajan05
PS Thank you for the comments again and thanks also cheering me up regarding the graduations.... :onioncheer:
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Thank you for this chapter, Ajan-san :cow: :cow:
Waka and Maiyan just childish as always :banghead: Really, these two... :banghead:
Aww.. They make a scarf for Waka and Maiyan :inlove:
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Chapter 8
On the way home…
“That’s a beautiful bracelet Nanase-chan.” Reika pointed out.
“Thanks, Maiyan gave it to me today for my birthday.” Nanase explained and looked to Mai and Waka who was still bickering with each other about the so called Allergy club.
“Could you two stop that now? Especially you Wakachuki! Stop teasing Mai!” Reika scolded her two childhood friend.
“Hai…” both the cousins answered noticing that Reika will be angry.
The driver stopped the car and announced that they have arrived at orphanage, Mai quickly got out of the car and assisted Nanase in going down.
“Thank you Maiyan I had a lot of fun today.”
Mai smiled, “It was my pleasure. See you tomorrow.” she held Nanase’s hand and kissed it quickly and said, “Happy Birthday my princess Nanase.”
Nanase’s heartbeat suddenly quickend by the simple gesture, she couldn’t explain it but recently everytime that Mai would do something sweet for her she would be having this unexplained feelings inside of her. “See you Maiyan ouji-sama.” she answered. Nanase would always call Mai ouji-sama (prince) when the latter would call her princess.
In the car the three childhood friends started talking about the scholarship program.
“Well, what do you know time sure runs fast. It was like last year when your applied the both of you for the program and now you’ll be going soon.” Reika started sadly.
Wakatsuki who sensed the sadness in Reika’s voice assured, “It’s going to be fine Reika… its just like you said time would pass by quickly and we’ll be back in no time.” she draped her arm over Reika’s shoulder.
“I guess so, you two have no choice but to go both of your fathers insisted on it.” Reika murmured while leaning her head on Yumi.
‘And when I come back, I really promise I won’t ever leave you Reika. I’ll ask Uncle Sakurai his permission to court you.’ Yumi thought to herself, she too have been feeling anxiety about being separated from Reika for a long time. They will be there until they graduate high school.
“Besides, we’ll be able to return on holidays to be with you and Nanase-chan. Ne, Mai?” Waka once again assured. She was waiting for her cousin’s response but was met with silence.
Mai was holding on the locket that Nanase gave her tightly while staring into blank space, at first she was against the idea of studying abroad because she’ll be away from Nanase but she had no choice when her father told her that she had to accept and assured her that he’ll continue to support Nanase. She was broken out of her trance when Waka and Reika nudged her.
“I’m sorry, what was it?” Mai asked.
“I was telling Reika that we could return here during holidays. What’s wrong? You were spacing out a while ago.” Yumi answered.
“Perhaps you were thinking about leaving Nanase?” Reika questioned.
Mai nodded and said, “Yeah. Even though I don’t want to leave as much as Waka, I also have to follow Father’s order to study abroad. But I still worry about her, I promised that I won’t leave her when we first met and yet…”
“Don’t worry, I’m sure Nanase-chan will understand. I’ll help take care of her while you’re not here Mai.” assured Reika.
“That’s right Mai. Reika’s very good at taking care of people and I’m sure Nanase-chan would also do the same for Reika.” Yumi agreed.
Reika got offthe car when the driver announced that they were at the Sakurai Mansion. “See you two tomorrow.” she said.
With the two cousins left, Yumi said, “But seriously Mai, you should tell your feelings to Nanase-chan before we leave.”
“I know that Wakatsuki. But how about you? Won’t you tell your feelings to Reika? She might have some suitors as soon as you leave.” Mai questioned back.
“Mou, you’re being silly Mai. Reika already knows that I like her and I also know she likes me too. Have you forgotten we grew up together since babies? Father and uncle Sakurai are best friends, they always tell us that Reika and I have been acquainted ever since we were in our moms’ womb.hehe…” Wakatsuki elaborated.
“Well that must be great…” Mai said.
Wakatsuki nodded and continued, “I have nothing to worry about except for when I ask Uncle Sakurai his permission to court Reika. You on the hand have lots to worry about…”
“What do you mean by that?” Mai asked again.
Yumi decided to tease Mai a little more and said, “Well, from what I heard from Reika, Nanase-chan is quite popular at her school not only because of her cuteness but she is also talented artist. A lot of students there admire her there. That’s why I really think that you should confess to her before we leave three days from now.”
‘ha! Mai is so fun to tease when it comes to Nanase-chan’ Waka thought seeing Mai’s face scrunch up when she mentioned the possible admirers Nanase may have.
Mai had to close her eyes and breathe deeply to calm her nerves, Yumi really knows how to rile her up. “Don’t worry, Wakatsuki, I’ll definite tell her my feelings.” Mai concluded with resolve once again gripping Nanase’s locket.
~~another filler chapter perhaps?good news ??? I might be able to update another chapter later.~Ajan05 :on drink:
PS. I'll introduce a new character... feel free to guess who it is. :?
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Chapter 9
The next day at Nogizaka Elite School…
It was lunchbreak, Wakatsuki and Reika were waiting for Mai at cafeteria. When Yumi suggested that they go to Mai’s classroom to pick her up.
“Ano, have you seen Mai?” Reika asked one of the students that came out of the room.
“Ah, Shirashi-san desu ka? Yes I’ve seen her a while ago.” the student replied.
Yumi questioned, “Do you happen to know where she went?”
“Hmm… I think I heard they were going to the rooftop.”
“They?” Waka and Reika both said.
“Yes, they. I think that was Matsumura-san. I kinda overhead her that she has something to say to Shiraishi-san. That’s why they went to the rooftop.” the student further explained then left.
“Matsumura?Who’s that?” Waka asked aloud.
Reika answered the question, “Matsumura Sayuri-san, she’s a transfer student in our class Wakachuki. she came here a month ago. I wonder what she wants from Mai.”
“Well, anyway let’s head to the rooftop and find out.” Waka said.
At the rooftop
When Waka and Reika were at the door, they couldn’t interrupt Mai and Sayuri who seemed like seriously talking with each other, they decided to leave the door open and eavesdrop a bit.
“What’s the matter Matsumura-san? What do want to talk about?” Mai asked.
Sayuri nervously fidgeted while gathering up courage, “Ano ne, Shirashi Mai-san…”
“hmm.. what is it?” Mai once again asked.
“I actually, I really really like you Mai-san! Please accept my feelings!” Sayuri bowed as she told this.
Meanwhile from where Wakatsuki and Reika were standing, Waka suddenly shouted “WHAT?!” to which Reika quickly covered Yumi mouth with her hand hoping the other two didn’t hear them.
Sayuri wasn’t able to hear anything due to her nervousness but Mai immediately recognized the voice and looked to the direction where the door was, she just sighed and faced Sayuri.
“I’m really sorry Matsumura-san…” she started. To which Sayuri looked up to.
“but there’s already someone that I like.” Mai continued and then bowed to Sayuri this time and said, “I’m really sorry but I can’t accept your feeling for me.”
Sayuri who was abit shocked that Mai would bow down to her, she somehow expected that she could be rejected and its alright with her as long as she has finally admitted her feeling to the one she like. But for Mai to sincerely apologize to her, this made her happy even if she was just turned down to.
“It’s okay Shirashi-san, please look up now. At least I was able to tell you how I feel. And I must say that whoever that person is, the one you like is sure is lucky to have your feelings.” Sayuri somehow smiled brightly.
“Matsumura-san, why don’t we be friends instead?” Mai said also smiling now.
“I’d like that. Sayuri. You can call me Sayuri from now on.” Sayuri accepted.
“Ja, Sayuri you can call me Mai.” Mai replied and looked to the door, “Hora, Wakatsuki! You and Reika can come out now.”
Yumi and Reika went out of door and walked near to the other two, with Waka rubbing the back of her head with one of her hand, “he…he… barechata ka?(are we caught?)”
“With a voice as loud as yours Waka, everyone would probably hear and know it’s you.” Mai answered whike shaking her head.
“Eh? Sakurai-san? Eh? Were they here the whole time?” Sayuri asked feeling a bit embarrassed.
“We’re sorry Matsumura-san, that we kinda heard your confession.” Reika apologized.
“ Yeah, forgive us. But let’s be friends also.” Yumi said excitedly.
Sayuri laughed a bit because of Yumi’s enthusiasm before saying, “It’s okay now. Yeah let’s also be friends.”
“Yay!!! Shall we go to the cafeteria now? I’m getting hungry.” Yumi said while dragging Reika with Sayuri following behind.
Mai was left behind moment looking at the three laughing and thought how lucky she was to have these kind of friends. She also thought of Nanase and important she is to her. “I guess from this point on, I have to get serious.”
At the softball practice…
Mai was warming up for the practice game when the coach called her.
“Shiraishi, your father excused you from the practice today. You can go now.” the coach said to her.
She went out of the school gate and saw their family driver waiting, whe she went in the car her father called her on the phone.
“Moshi moshi, otou-san? Why did you excuse me from practice today.” Mai asked.
“ah, Mai, I just want to introduce you to a friend of mine. He just came back today and insisted that we meet up with our daughters.” her father explained.
At Shiraishi Hotel and Restaurant
“Here she comes.” Shiraishi said as soon as he saw his daughter approaching their table.
“Good afternoon, I apologize for being late.” Mai politely said as she sat down.
“So this is your daughter Shiraishi. It’s a pleasure to meet you young lady.” the man who was seated across of them said.
“Why yes Ijiri, this is Mai. Mai, this here is Matsumura Ijiri, the owner of Matsumura Corporation.” Mai’s father introduced.
“It’s nice to meet you Sir.” Mai shook Ijiri’s hand.
“I’m sorry for the wait Dad.” Sayuri said as she arrived.
Mai looked to the one who spoke, “Sayuri?”
“Eh? Mai? Why are you her?” Sayuri asked.
Ijiri who saw this interaction smiled to himself and said, “Ara, Shiraishi, it seems like our daughters know each other already.”
“Yes Father, we’ve recently been acquainted at school.” Mai said to her father.
Ijiri who heard this once again grinned and thought ‘This will make it easier for me to merge our corporation to Shiraishi Companies if my daughter would be with Shiraishi’s daughter.’
The four ate while chatting, “This is so much fun, I see our daughters like to talk with each other Shiraishi, why don’t we plan anoth-.” Ijiri was cut by Mai’s watch beeping.
Mai stood up from her seat and said “I’m sorry but I must take my leave now, father, Matsumura-san, Sayuri.”
“Is it time already?” Shiraishi-san asked.
“Yes father. I have to go pick up Nanase from her school. She would be waiting for me.” Mai replied.
“Be careful on your way there. Tell her I said hello.” Mai’s father told her.
“Yes, I will. Thank you for the meal, I had a great time.” with that Mai left.
Ijiri who was abit surprised by the turn of events asked, “Shiraishi, may I ask who your daughter would be picking up?”
“She’s Mai’s childhood friend, Nishino Nanase, she’s the daughter of the famous painters Nishino Yuuichi and Haruka.” Shirashi answered.
“Nishino Yuuichi and Nishino Haruka? The painters who died in a car crash 8 years ago?” Ijiri questioned once again.
‘This may be a problem to what I’m planning…’ Ijiri thought.
“Yes. My daughter met her 6 years ago. Since then they’ve close each other, Mai always pick her up after school.” was the reply Ijiri got.
Sayuri saw Mai’s expression 'Nanase? That must be the one that Mai like. She seems really special to her. I’m glad that she has someone to make her smile like that.’ she thought feeling happy for Mai.
~~and it has started.... hehe...hope you continue reading my fic.~Ajan05
PS. heads up to the reader, something going to happen... :hee:
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Hmm... seems like Maiyan and Sayurin will ended up getting into an arranged marriage or something similar. I don't know who to root for since I'm also a sayumai shipper :banghead: But looks like Sayurin is fine with the rejection, maybe she only want Maiyan to be happy. I really hope Ijiri wouldn't dare to do something too overboard in order to separate Nanase and Maiyan :( I'll be waiting for the next chapter :D
Anyway, Author-san, can you give me the video link to the nanamai screenshots in your signature? I've been looking for that :cathappy:
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Chapter 10
On the way to Bemars Public Middle High School Mai asked the driver, “Did you bring the bicycle I asked for?”
“Hai ojou-sama it is in back of the car.” the driver replied.
“Then could you drop me off a block away from the school, I’ll ride the bike to go there.” Mai said.
The driver tried to protest, “But ojou-sama, wouldn’t it be better if I take you there myself?”
Mai then shook her head and said, “It’s fine. You could just fetch me later in the evening at the orphanage.”
“If that’s what you want… we’re here ojou-sama.” he accepted.
“Thanks, wait for a bit while I get the bike okay? See you later.”with that said Mai took the bike and rode to go to Nanase’s school.
Meanwhile in Bemars Middle School…
Nanase was in front of her locker with her friend Takayama Kazumi. She opened her locker and a lot of letters fell from it.
“Woah, mata? It seems like your locker is always flooded with love letters everyday Nanase.” Kazumi commented.
“Mou, Kazumin we still don’t know if all these are what you so called ‘love letters’, anyways here.” Nanase said and gave the letters to Kazumi to which the other took.
“Hai,hai…wakatta… leave this to me.I’ll Return them to the senders… as usual” Kazumi nonchalantly ansewered.
“Thanks, Kazumin. I’m counting on you. Let’s go?” Nanase happily stated.
Kazumi only sighed, its always been like this ever since Nanase gets letters. She is the student council’s Vice President so Nanase asks the favor of returning the letters to their owners from her.
While the two were walking towards the gate, Kazumi suddenly asked, “Ne, is Shiraishi-san picking you up again?”
“Yeah she is. She promised to teach me how to ride the bike today.” Nanase answered in a low voice, she suddenly felt shy.
“Really? But you know what Nanase, why don’t you just tell your admirers that Shiraishi-san is someone special to you so they would stop pursuing you…” Kazumi suggested.
Nanase was surprised, she felt her cheeks getting hot and stuttered, “wha..what a..are you talking about Kazumin?”
“Well I mean you two are very close, one, she always pick you up after school ever since kindergarten. Two, you’ve been going to the amusement park yearly on your birthdays. And third your sketches are mostly about her, finally the burnt cookies you made in home economics are probably for her.” Her friend elaborated.
There were a lot of students at the gate when they arrived, they couldn’t get through while other students were murmuring, “Hey, isn’t that Shiraishi Mai-san from Nogizaka Elite School?”
“Yeah it is. I wonder what she is doing here?”
Mai got off and parked the bike when she asked aloud, “Gokigenyo. Do any of you happen to know where Nishino Nanase is?”
Back where Nanase stood, “I wonder why it is crowded?” she thought. When one of the student in front of her shouted, “She’s here! Nishino-san is over here!”
Kazumi and Nanase was surprised when the crowd gave way to them. Mai who noticed the crowd parted saw Nanase with her friend and walked towards her.
“Sorry I’m l a bit late Nanase. It’s nice to see you again Takayama-san.” Mai greeted.
The crowd started to murmur again, “Eh? Does Nishino-san know Shiraishi-sama?”
Nanase looked a bit confuse, “Did you come here by yourself Maiyan? I don’t see uncle’s car.”
“I did. I brought that.” Mai pointed out to the bike parked and continued, “I did promise you to teach how to ride it. And besides this is probably the last time I’ll be able to pick you up before we go to the States tomorrow and you’ll have to wait for a while before I could pick you up again. So I thought we could just go home. Just the two of us.”
“Then, I leave her in your care. I’ll see you tomorrow Nanase.” Kazumi bid farewell.
Mai let Nanase ride on the back of the bike. “Be sure to hold on to my waist Nanase. We’ll go to the park first.”
“Alright.” Nanase nodded and put her hands on each side of Mai.
Mai laughed a bit, “Not like that, you may fall. I meant like this.” She took both of Nanase’s hands and wrapped them on her waist. “There. Hold on tight okay? Feel free to lean your heard on my back Nanase.”
“Yeah. Thank you Maiyan.” Nanase whispered as leaned into Mai, feeling at ease because of the warmth the older girl had.
At the park…
“We’re here.” Mai announced.
The two got off the bike and switched places to teach Nanase how to balance the bike. They spent a few hours practicing.
“Okay, Nanase I’m going to let go of the handle now. You’ll be the one controlling the bike once I let go.” Mai slowly lifted her hands up from the handle.
“Wow! Maiyan look! I can do it! I finally can.” Nanase exclaimed.
After a while, Mai decided to spread out her arms, Nanase who felt this asked, “What are you doing Maiyan?”
“I’m flying..hehe..”
Nanase smiled and decided to also let go and spread her arms out. “This feels great Maiyan.”
The bicycle started to wobble causing it to stumble and the two fell with Mai on top of Nanase, they were laughing until they met each other’s gaze. ‘She’s so pretty…’ Mai thought.
“Nanase…” Mai barely whispered.
Nanase on the other hand felt somehow nervous by the sudden closeness of Maiyan being on top of her.
“I’ve been wanting to tell you this ever since, Nanase. I’ve been hesitating a bit but now I don’t want to leave without you knowing about my feelings…” Mai started, “the truth is I really love you, Nanase. Probably since the first time we ever met, I started to fall for you.”
Nanase was surprised to hear this from Mai, she didn’t know how to respond, but there is a warm feeling inside her when she heard Mai’s confession. She suddenly felt shy and she knew her face was getting redder by the moment so she looked away a bit.
Seeing that Nanase might be getting uncomfortable with their position Mai stood up and helped the other to stand up as well.
“A..A..Anone, Maiyan,ji..jitsuwa…” she didn’t know why she was stuttering and can’t speak clearly to Mai.
Noticing this, Mai suddenly hugged Nanase and assured her, “It’s alright Nanase. You don’t have to answer me right away. I know you still need to sort your feelings out. You can just give it to me when I come back. Just remember that I’m always here for you and I’ll always love you no matter what.”
Nanase wrapped her arms around Mai waist.
“Hn, I will… Thanks Maiyan. Promise me one thing though, that you’ll fulfill your dream of being a famous softball player. I’ll be cheering for you.”
Mai laughed a little, “I promise, but I’ll miss you a lot there in America.” she pouted.
“Baka Maiyan, you already have my pendant right? You could just look at my picture there whenever you start wanting to see me there.”
“Hehe, I guess you’re right, then I’ll do just that. Thanks Nanase, suki da yo.” Mai agreed and leaned her head on Nanase’s shoulder while still embracing her.
At the orphanage after dinner, Nanase went with Mai to see her off…
“Ja, Oyasumi Nanase. I’ll see you tomorrow at the airport”
“See you there.” Nanase replied when she remembered, “Wait here for a sec, okay?”
Nanase ran to get the scarf.
“You didn’t have to run,you might get hurt”
Nanase held out the scarf shyly, “Here, I almost forgot. I made this for you. I heard from Reika that it’s cold in America so I made this to keep you warm.”
Mai took and wore the scarf around her neck, she was super happy when she heard that Nanase especially made it for her.
“Thanks Nanase. I’ll be sure to use it. Ja, ittekimasu.” she happily said.
“Itterasai.” Nanase answered back when Mai suddenly leaned down and kissed her cheek.
Mata ashita!” Mai said as she went in the car who was waiting for her.
Nanase was left there with her heart beating fast while she held the cheek that Mai just kissed, “Maiyan…” she uttered.
~~~chapter 10 is up... I hope this is okay to you... (this is the very first time I wrote a made-up confession scene, while Sayuri's confession to Mai was like in the dramas I watched so I kinda patterned it to that.) :hee: ~Ajan05
PS. Ahem... next chapter... Be ready for something.....
@finiarel: thanks for the comment, by the way I somehow got the screen shots from this music vid (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Wo8pO-Z2Es), but wasn't really able to find the photoshoot, sumimasen....
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Nice :thumbsup
Hello from your silent reader.
Nice to see more nogizaka fanfic, because its kinda rare here.
Keep kour hard work. Thanks.
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Chapter 11
Wakatsuki brought Reika home. “Ja, I’ll see you tomorrow at the airport Reika.”
“Wait…” the other shakily whispered and gripped Waka’s shirt, “don’t leave…”
“Reika-” Yumi uttered noticing that Reika was almost on the verge of tears.
Reika suddenly looked and forcefully smiled, “Just joking… hehe… I meant why don’t you stay over for tonight Waka-” She wasn’t able to finish for Yumi hugged her tightly…
“Mou… shouganai ne ,boku no Reika-hime wa nakimushi de. (What can be done, my princess Reika’s a crybaby)”
“Wakatsuki…”
“Shh.. I’m here Reika. I’ll always be by your side no matter what.” Yumi once again assured, “You don’t have to worry, I won’t look at other girls once I’m there, cause I already have you… hehe.”
Reika felt her cheeks getting red and pounded her fists on Waka’s chest, “Baka Wakatsuki!”
“I’m serious Reika.” Yumi seriously stated as she held Reika’s hands , they stared at each other before Wakatsuki decided to lean and kiss Reika on her cheek.
“That’s the proof of my promise to you.That’s why you have to give it back to me when I return.” Waka smiled.
“Hn, I’ll wait for you Wakatsuki.”
“There, you finally smiled.That’s the Reika I like the best.” Yumi said and patted Reika’s head lightly.
“Oh, right. Waka I made this for you.” Reika got the scarf from her bag.
“Waah, a scarf! Arigato, I’ll always have this with me once I’m in America.”
“Eh? Doushite? Even though it’s summer there?” Reika asked.
“Yeah. That way it’s like I’m with you.” Waka sincerely said causing the other to blush.
Yumi put the scarf on her neck and quirkily asked “Dou, Reika? Did I become handsome when I wear this?”
“Mou, Wakachuki tara.” Reika can only shake her head as she knew Yumi was being silly again and she can’t help but blush a bit.
“hehe, C’mon let’s go inside now.” Waka pulled Reika with her entering the Sakurai Mansion.
~~~Merry Christmas! finally found time to update again (even though there's a storm here) and post Chapter Wakarei, I mean 11. :cathappy: I have a week vacation Happy Holidays to everyone :omamori: so I could probably update again, Thanks for reading and perhaps waiting.... ~Ajan05 :byebye:
PS. I'm sorry if it's short... :kneelbow:
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I’m glad Maiyan was able to confess her feeling before she went away even though Naachan hasn’t replied it yet.
It’s nice to see this kind of WakaRei. Usually I only see Reika scolding Waka lol
Anyway, is WakaRei already official girlfriends or they know they like each other but not in an actual relationship?
Happy new year, author-san!
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Author-san!! I miss Maiyan and Nanase and Wakarei!!
Please continue this fic. Happy to know that Maiyan confessed before going to States. I was also wondering about how long Waka and Maiyan will stay there.
Looking forward for.more 😀😀