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The Hello! Project Fanfics => H!P Fanfics => Crack-to-Go => Topic started by: rndmnwierd on August 08, 2006, 01:58:07 AM
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INDEX
Drabbles #2 (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=4882.msg148467#msg148467)
Drabbles #3 (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=4882.msg153219#msg153219)
Juicy Juice (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=4882.msg368664#msg368664)
Untitled JunAika (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=4882.msg588267#msg588267)
Pieces of you, (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=4882.msg593806#msg593806)
I want to (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=4882.msg594635#msg594635)
put them (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=4882.msg595418#msg595418)
Pieces Omake #1 (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=4882.msg595545#msg595545)
together (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=4882.msg596348#msg596348)
Pieces Omake #2 (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=4882.msg602248#msg602248)
with mine. (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=4882.msg603220#msg603220)
Pieces Omakes #3 (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=4882.msg604375#msg604375)
Everybody Loves Ai-chan (Except for Gaki-san) (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=4882.msg616498#msg616498)
Everybody Loves Ai-chan (Including Gaki-san) (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=4882.msg619385#msg619385)
Poker Face (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=4882.msg635754#msg635754)
Abstract (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=4882.msg695403#msg695403)
Pride (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=4882.msg723155#msg723155)
A very Kawaii birthday (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=4882.msg802553#msg802553)
Happy Halloween (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=4882.msg805068#msg805068)
Stories from Haneda International (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=4882.msg850675#msg850675)
Nightmare (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=4882.msg856878#msg856878)
Memories of Tomorrow (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=4882.msg964579#msg964579)
Fate of the Math Boss (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=4882.msg1009026#msg1009026)
Granite (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=4882.msg1222245#msg1222245)
I'm on a roll! And, of course, as soon as I say that, I get writers block... -_-;
Drabbles
Raspberry
They were eating. It seemed like they always ate when they were together. But this was different somehow. Nono always ate with such vigor, only ever really caring about appearances on camera. Today, though, she ate slowly, teasingly, placing the berry at the entrance to her mouth and gently biting into it. The sweet juice collected on her lips, staining them a light red, and Makoto found her eyes drawn to those lips, to that juice.
Tsuji grinned inwardly at the girl in front of her, staring with such intensity that her mouth hung open. She savored another sweet berry, watching Mako-chan start to lean forward unconsciously.
Just as Makoto was staring to wonder exactly what those lips tasted like now, a voice broke into her thoughts, “Well? Are you just going to sit there catching flies, or are you going to do something?”
The spell broken, Makoto lunged forward, locking lips with Nono and muffling her giggles. Climbing over the bench and knocking them both to the floor, Makoto’s last coherent thought was, ‘Mmm, raspberry.’
Water
Sayumi wasn’t sure how she had ended up at the lake that night or why she was with Yui, whom she had only met a few times. They weren’t even really close, but the girl was like a whirlwind, her words sweeping up everything in their path and just setting them down wherever. She figured that must be why her clothes were missing too.
The older girl was fun, though, splashing and laughing, even shrieking when Sayu started winning. Eventually their water battles calmed and a truce was called, and they talked about everything and nothing. And when they tired of talking, a great feat for them both, they just swam around each other in the shallow water.
“You know, Sayumi-chan,” Yui suddenly called, “This was fun.”
“Yeah.” Sayu agreed nodding even though she knew the other girl couldn’t see it in the dark. This had been fun, no matter how they had gotten to this point or where their clothes were, it was all happy, innocent fun.
“You know what would be more fun?” Yui’s voice sounded by her ear and Sayumi spun around to face her submerged, moonlit form. It was silent for a moment.
Then Yui stood, water droplets running down her shoulders and between her magnificent breasts, and Sayu realized that innocent was a relative term.
Sparks
They had heard about the holiday from some of the other Haro Puro girls. The fourth of July, an American holiday, supposedly celebrating independence, but really just an excuse to shoot off fireworks and other loud exploding things, but of course, they had to try it once.
Rika raised an eyebrow, watching Erika chase some kids with sparklers in their hands. It was all in good fun, but Rika felt a little left out. Erika ran by with a shriek, kids on her tail, a single lit sparkler in one hand and an unopened box in the other. A smile tugged at the corner of her lips at seeing her lover unwind like this.
A few minutes passed where she lost sight of the older girl, but a slow trudging sound signaled her approach. Turning to greet her, Rika took one look and burst out laughing. Erika held her prizes aloft in one hand, on the other clung a small boy and two girls attached to her legs made walking difficult. Her hair was in disarray and her jeans were covered in grass stains with a new hole in the knee, but she was grinning like a mad woman.
Still laughing, Rika watched as the older girl gently coaxed the kids off their perches and sent them back to their parents with a couple of new sparklers. Sitting down heavily, Erika blew some bangs away from her eyes with a sigh and lit two sparklers, handing one to Rika.
“Those kids showed me something neat to do with these. Watch.” She held out the mini firework and quickly signed her name in the air, the light leaving a trail behind.
Rika laughed again, “I already knew that. Didn’t you?” When Erika shook her head, the charming one stared. “Didn’t you play with these when you were a kid?”
“My brothers tried to show me a few times, but I always got burned. When it happens four or five times, you give up.”
They spent a long time signing different things in the air, Rika reliving happy childhood memories, Erika being glad that her brothers weren’t around. Eventually, they reached the last one, but instead of signing anything, they just lit it and stuck it in the ground.
Sighing happily, Rika took the older girl’s hand and watched the sparkler burn slowly. Feeling her lover’s eyes on her, she looked up with a smile, “What?”
Silently, Erika reached over to pick up the sparkler and, staring deep into Rika’s eyes, drew the kanji for beauty in the air between them. Even in the dim light, she could tell the younger girl was blushing. Noticing that the sparkler was at the end of its life, she signed, in English, ‘I love you’ and leaned forward to kiss her lover gently, tossing the sparkler on the ground away from them.
And as the sparkler died out, the sparks were just igniting between them.
As always, feedback is appreciated.:D :D
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Drools over drabbles.
Sweet. I love the way you write. Its description but not too much to that you dont things to our imagination.
Sweeeet~
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Drools over drabbles.
Sweet. I love the way you write. Its description but not too much to that you dont things to our imagination.
Sweeeet~
Thanks! Looking forward to the next Doki Doki! :D :D :D :D
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OH good this drabble is to die for...but I wont die now...I wanna read it again, print it and accent to heaven with it at my side...Muhahahah!
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Great fanfics season is back! FOOOO~!
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Yay, I loooooooooooove drabbles!!!!
These were sooo good! And, wow, I never thought Yui/Sayu could be so hot together!!!
*psst, are you from LJ's Renai Revolution? because, you know, drabble challenge #8 ^_^*
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Wow.....
I can't really say anything now. I think I lost my brain somewhere along when reading this. The couples were unexpected but GOOD. Who would've known Sayu-Yui would be such a hawt couple?
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Thanks for the praise guys, it really make me feel good about posting.
*psst, are you from LJ's Renai Revolution? because, you know, drabble challenge #8 ^_^*
I don't belong to LJ, but I do watch Renai Rev! I think I might do some more of those strange couples if I get inspired.
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Okay, new drabbles! I'm not happy with the first one. It confuses me.:( It also takes place right after the Kago Scandal.
The second one I like. It's cute. The timeline there was the Hello! Pro Party 2006.
And the third was inspired by a picture in one of the Momusu photobooks of, well, you'll figure it out.
Drabbles #2
Costumes
Kaori was a cop. Okay, so she wasn’t really a cop, but she was dressed as one. Now, normally this wouldn’t be unusual, but filming for Hello! Morning had ended hours ago and Kaori still hadn’t changed out of the short-skirted costume. It was just them now, alone in the dressing room. The other girls had gone home and of course there was no Aibon to wait for her to get changed, so it was just her and Kaorin.
“Nono.” Hearing her name said like that, softly, gently, the younger girl stopped backing away slowly. She tried hard to stay focused on her mentor’s face and not let her attention wander down her shapely legs… That wasn’t working… Oh wait, Kaori was saying something.
“…It’s not fair what happened to Aibon or to you. And I wanted you to know… Are you listening?” Instead of being scolding, her question sounded amused. Nono realized that her eyes were glued to the swaying of the older girl’s hips as she walked closer. A hand lifting her chin brought her eyes to Kaori’s, the taller bending forward so they were eye-to-eye.
“Have you ever been with a girl before?” The breathy tone made Nono shiver, but she nodded once. “Aibon?” Her mentor asked knowingly, also receiving a quiet nod. Did she know the effect this costume had on the younger girl? Is that why she had kept it on?
Straightening, apparently satisfied, Kaori patted Nono on the head, “I’m here if you need to talk or something. Anytime.” Then she made as if to walk away.
Her body thoroughly charged with tension, the younger girl reached out to snag her mentor’s arm, putting her goalie training to use. Spinning her around, Nono pulled her down and kissed her quickly on the lips.
Seemingly back to her normal noisy self, the younger girl skipped away, leaving Kaori thanking whoever had made the police costume with a smile on her face.
Home
Flopping backwards on the bed, Tsuji sighed. The concert had been long and concerts were never as much fun since Aibon… But she did get to hang with Rika-chan and Gomaki and Erika-san and Yui-chan! The latter two she didn’t know as well, but they were always fun to be around. Speaking of fun, she turned on her side to see her roommate humming cheerfully and flipping through the TV channels at a high speed.
“Jeez Yui, can you even tell what’s on?” Nono whined, rolling her eyes. She sat up to participate fully in the conversation.
Yui shook her head, “There’s never anything good on. I was hoping they’d have porn.” She turned to look at the older girl and giggled uncontrollably at her expression, “I was just kidding Nono!”
Tsuji closed her jaw with a snap and lay back down, returning to her melancholy state. Closing her eyes, she sighed again but jerked upwards when something square and light landed smack in the middle of her stomach. Turning her head to glare at Yui, she saw her innocently flipping channels, as if there wasn’t an empty spot on her bed where the pillow had come from. Deciding to ignore it, Tsuji lay back down and closed her eyes.
The next thing to land on her was a might bit heavier than a pillow. Panting for breath, Nono stared up into the younger girl’s playful face, too stunned to speak.
“What’s the matter?” Yui asked innocently. “Homesick?”
Before Tsuji could answer, the younger girl pressed their lips together gently. The kiss was sweet, softer than Nono thought it would be coming from this energetic girl. It was a comfort kiss, like the kind her and Aibon shared sometimes, late at night. It tasted like home.
When Yui pulled back, smiling brilliantly and repeating her question, the older girl smiled back just as brightly, “Not anymore.” She said, and pulled Yui down to kiss her again.
Snicker
They were laughing at her. She could feel it. So what if she had messed up on stage that night. Everyone made mistakes and she was only human. That didn’t give them the right to laugh at her behind their hands like that.
She had to find someone who would sympathize with her. But she didn’t know where Aibon or Rika were. They would probably laugh too. Yocchan! Yocchan wouldn’t laugh. She never did when someone messed up. Where would she be? Maybe the dressing rooms?
And sure enough, Yossui was there, lying down on a couch, but not asleep. She sat up when the younger girl entered the room. “Good work today, Nono.”
Nono felt her eyes tear up slightly. Yocchan could always make her feel better. Silently, she crossed the room and crawled into Yossui’s arms, laying them both down and snuggling into her embrace. She felt the older girl stroke her hair gently.
Whispering her thanks, Nono drifted off to sleep. She knew Yocchan would never snicker at her.
-----Can you tell I'm in a Nono/W mood today? Feedback needed desperately.------
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Awwwwwww! That was cute.
Cant go wrong with a police uniform.
To be honest, I teared up at the thought of Yocchan comforting Nono. Ah, friends like that are 1 in a million.
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thank you for those sweet fluffly drabbles
looking forward for the next drabbles :D
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Thanks guys. :D I'm going to try and write about all the people that I know on the challenge/prompt. Thingy. But It'll take some time.
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Here...have a cookie...
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Here...have a cookie...
Cookie! *attacks* :heart: :heart:
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You're so cute with your little drabble stories...now, these, I could write. When it comes to fanfics, I can't put all of my thoughts together to make a sensible story. -.-'
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Ahahaha! I semi skimmed this. Not a big fanfic person, but I LOVE drabbles!! I have some SUPER SUPER weird ones lying around :lol: I know one had Tsunku in it, but I don't remember who the girl was. But the most priceless one that I've produced was a Gackt X Hyde one XD
EDIT: Ignore me!!! I have a Drabble-matic thing that's like madlibs, which is basically what I was talking about :lol:
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Arrgghh!!! I'm in love with drabbles!!!! :D
The unexpected cuoples are amazing as long as Nono is in
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Ahahaha! I semi skimmed this. Not a big fanfic person, but I LOVE drabbles!! I have some SUPER SUPER weird ones lying around :lol: I know one had Tsunku in it, but I don't remember who the girl was. But the most priceless one that I've produced was a Gackt X Hyde one XD
EDIT: Ignore me!!! I have a Drabble-matic thing that's like madlibs, which is basically what I was talking about :lol:
You should post them then! It's always interesting to see other peoples take on relationships, no matter how strange. Although the thought of the Tsunku one kinda scares me...
Arrgghh!!! I'm in love with drabbles!!!!
The unexpected cuoples are amazing as long as Nono is in
Nono is :heart:! And I was thinking about maybe putting a quick 'The Return of Aibon' kinda fic. What do you guys think?
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Look! An update! How amazing! *SarcasmSarcasmSarcasm*
Prepare yourselves for the horror of Berryz Koubou....
Drabbles #3
Camera
Ayumi smiled and posed seductively for the photographer. Not for the camera, but for the one behind it. She slowly pushed her open button up shirt off her shoulders, leaving her in just a women’s style wife beater. She knew that her dark nipples were clearly visible through the white fabric, but that was the point of her not wearing a bra that day.
The photographer was clicking the digital camera so fast that it was likely that they would have a frame by frame movie by the time they were done. Ayumi slid her fingertips down her chest, shivering slightly in arousal, until they reached her tiny shorts. She made a show of unbuttoning them and began to pull them down her hips, but paused.
And waited.
The photographer lowered the camera with a sigh, “C’mon Ayumi!” Came the very feminine whine, “I always do everything you ask. And you did promise me a show.” Ootani Masae ran her fingers through her brightly colored hair, waving the camera towards her lover.
Ayumi giggled, “I know I did. So let’s finish this in the bedroom.” She gestured coyly and pulled her shorts down a little more, showing that they were all she had put on today, then began walking backwards to their room.
Masae rolled her eyes fondly and tossed the camera on the sofa carelessly, hurrying to follow her younger lover. Besides, the camcorder was in the bedroom.
Training
“What are we doing here, Nakazawa-san?” Koharu asked innocently, taking in the other patrons of the strip bar.
Yuko sighed, ordering a beer and a small, fruity, mixed drink whose name she forgot as soon as she ordered it. “I was asked to train you. In how to be sexy…. So here we are!” She gestured toward the half naked dancer swinging herself around a pole on stage with exaggerated cheerfulness.
“Sexy?” Koharu repeated unnecessarily. She took a sip of the drink she suddenly found in her hand and made a face at the unique tasting liquor in it.
“You have to have some kind of sex appeal in the ‘Project’.” You could hear the quotations, “All the girls went through it in some way. It’s your turn now.” Yuko finished off her first beer quickly and ordered another.
The young girl watched the dancer silently, deciding to try to learn whatever Nakazawa was willing to teach her. The girl on stage was sexy. Would she ever be expected to dance like that?
Yuko stood suddenly and led the young girl towards the back of the club into the VIP rooms. The room they entered was small; the walls colored a happy pink, and only had one chair sitting in front of a silver pole. The older woman sat in the armless chair and tugged Koharu into her lap.
“I want you to watch and learn what men think is sexy.” Yuko called in the dancer who, after only a single raised eyebrow at her customers, began her routine.
The girl was fascinated by the movements of the shapely hips in front of her and stared wide-eyed at the amount of skin on display. How many girls her age got to see this sort of thing? Nakazawa-san was great. But one thing was still bothering her.
“What do you think is sexy, Nakazawa-san?” Her answer was a low chuckle and fingertips caressing her stomach under her shirt.
Poke
It started innocently, as most things do, but turned into something neither expected. Although, if asked, both admitted that Momoko started it.
“Stop poking me, Momoko!” Miyabi yelled kicking the older girl’s rolling chair across the room. Momoko giggled, twirling wildly in her seat.
“But it’s just so much fun!” she exclaimed, trying unsuccessfully to untangle herself from her chair. When she hit the ground, she burst into laughter.
Miyabi let out a petulant sigh and walked over to help her friend up. That turned out to be a mistake, as the older girl simply wrapped one arm tightly around her shoulders and continued to poke Miyabi in the side. Trying to restrain her giggles and push Momoko away, the younger girl stumbled over to the couch and fell over the arm, dragging her attacker with her.
By this time the poking had turned into tickling and a war began on the small piece of furniture. How they managed to stay on the couch is a mystery, but when they settled down, the only thing they could think of was the awkward position they were in.
Any movement at all brought some part of their bodies into inappropriate contact with each other. After much blushing and apologies, both parties decided to just lay still for a moment.
“Well…” Miyabi asked into the silence, “Now what do we do? And why are you looking at me like that?”
Grinning, Momoko started gently moving her every part of herself that still had feeling, bringing gasps from the girl underneath her. “I say we make the best of it.”
“Oh.” Sighed the younger girl in frustration, “Don’t stop poking me, Momoko.”
------I feel dirty... This will probably be the last ones I do. It took me, like, five days to finish this. How sad, I'm running out of ideas....---------
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Ahaha~!
You have had to many perv cookie me thinks :D
Not that Im complaing! I liked it ;)
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I don't really comment on the fics that I've read but these are short, sweet and quite amusing. XD
Well done!! :kgreat:
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This kinda sums up what I was feeling while reading
Koha + Yuko = :o --> :) --> XD
Momo + Miya = :) --> ;) --> :heart:
And NOOOOOOOOO don't stop writing. I love reading your drabbles!
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I'm gonna comment on these once I've pulled my head back out of perv heaven ... because that second drabble? Has so been keeping me distracted since I read it, umh, 9 hours ago :oops:
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I'm glad you guys enjoy my pervy mind. I tried really hard to make them sound not-pervy, but you can see how well that turned out. I studied really hard on the last one, seeing as I know nothing about the Berryz... >_>
I'm gonna comment on these once I've pulled my head back out of perv heaven ... because that second drabble? Has so been keeping me distracted since I read it, umh, 9 hours ago
You just like things with Yuko in them, huh? :D :D
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You just like things with Yuko in them, huh? :D :D
Yes I do, but on the other hand I've found myself fangirling over Koharu recently and the thought of those two together is just ... too much to handle, if you know what I mean :oops:
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I don't know any Berryz members. :evil::evil:
The drabbles were cute, nonetheless.
It makes me want to write, but I get writer's block and end up looking at porn if I try. :cry::jerk::jerk:
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Momoko + Miyabi = LOVE :heart::heart::heart:
Will Momo be able to poke the other members too?
Yay for drabbles!!!! :yay:
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Yes I do, but on the other hand I've found myself fangirling over Koharu recently and the thought of those two together is just ... too much to handle, if you know what I mean :oops:
Koharu is cute with a capital Squee!
The drabbles were cute, nonetheless.
Write you bastard! Write!
Momoko + Miyabi = LOVE
Will Momo be able to poke the other members too?
Yay for drabbles!!!!
Perhaps... *nods thoughtfully* I am pretty new to the Berryz though. I can barely tell them apart...
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Perhaps... *nods thoughtfully* I am pretty new to the Berryz though. I can barely tell them apart...
It was the same for me in the beginning. In time in time.... :P
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OMG! This thread! I knew I already had a drabble thread and since the thing I wanted to write had nothing to do with Nono, I had to put it here. I almost forgot how much I like Biyuuden so I watched the FC DVD when they went to Taipei. It jogged my memory.
Juicy Juice
Yui raised an eyebrow at her companions, quietly observing their behavior. The camera crew had gone on ahead to their next destination, leaving the three to walk there alone and enjoy the privacy. Hearing Rika's girlish giggles and Erika's smooth tone, Yui couldn't help but feel she should have gone with the crew.
The Biyuuden leader was still perched comfortably on Erika's back, her position making it easy for her to lean down and whisper things into the older woman's ear. Likewise, Erika was able to tilt her head back to give replies too quiet for Yui to hear clearly, but her tone making it pretty obvious the kinds of things that were being said.
Blushing, Yui cleared her throat instinctively, drawing sudden attention to herself. Finding herself under intense scrutiny, Yui could only blush harder.
"Uh, Wh-what?" The two stared for a moment longer, before they quickly conferred with each other. It almost seemed that they were arguing, but soon came to an agreement.
An agreement about Yui.
The Yui in question was slightly frightened when both women gave her toothy smiles and slowly advanced on her like some two-headed beast. She tried to back away, but Erika was faster, snagging her arm and pulling her close, allowing Rika to lean down and take Yui's breath away with a kiss.
Now Yui had had her suspicions about her two partners being partners, but never in a million years had she dreamed of locking lips with either of them. Well, there was that once, but she'd chalked it up to too much pizza the night before. Anyway Yui was soon able to breathe when Rika released her, but only had time to gasp before Erika had replaced her.
Completely floored, it took a minute to realize that Erika had backed off and the two were giggling at her. Opening her eyes, which she hadn't remembered closing, Yui glared at them cutely, puffing up her cheeks in frustration.
"You guys are asses."
Erika out right laughed, letting Rika slide off her back but taking her hand, "You're welcome to join us. Right?" she pointedly asked Rika, getting an exasperated nod.
"Of course, our bed is plenty big enough for three." The leader assured with a scary wink.
Unsure of how to react, Yui turned sharply on her heel and started walking, slowly shaking her head and hearing her bandmates laughing and jogging to catch up to her. The rest of the trip was made in silence, minus the occasional giggle.
----Did she ever take up the offer? Maaaaybe.... Maaaaybe not...... But you know me.
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:w00t: :w00t: :w00t:
I dont know you...so Im going to adlib:
Rndmn: Hello. Im rndmn and Im going to write up a kinky sequel because Mikan is currently stuck on hers.
Yep, something like that right?
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Now Yui had had her suspicions about her two partners being partners
:lol: This line made me laugh. Poor Yui's left outta things.
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"Of course, our bed is plenty big enough for three." The leader assured with a scary wink.
Scary? If that's scary, I wanna be scared! :w00t:
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Wow, I was just thinking I should start writing again and I completely forgot about this thread, I'm glad I double checked before making a new one. Recently, I've really been into the JunAika pairing. I don't know why, but it brought this little thing out of my head.
"Jun Jun?" Jun turned her head at the sound of a male voice calling her name. Behind her was her fellow guest on today's talk show, a cute guy whose name she couldn't remember from a band she'd never listened to before.
"Ah, yes?" she asked politely, observing the strange expression on his face. It almost looked like he was nervous about something, but was struggling to keep his face straight.
"I was just wondering if you were free to go out on a date with me after we leave here?" Jun's eyes widened as she was blindsided by the offer. The unexpected request flustered her enough that she couldn't think of the Japanese needed to let him down gently.
"Uh, well, I'm very f-fluttered but..." Her words became jumbled and she stopped to take a breath.
"What she means is," A very familiar and welcomed voice came up to her side, "that she's very flattered but not interested and even if she was, we're not aloud to date anyway." Aika possessively held Jun's elbow, almost, but not quite, glaring at the man in front of them.
"Ah, yes that's what I meant." Jun smiled down at Aika, "I'm very sorry, sir." She bowed to the deflated guy, before allowing Aika to pull her away.
She didn't even hear the usually womanizing young man try to stutter out her name, unused to being turned down. Feeling old the poor guy turned away, "'Sir'?" he mumbled under his breath, missing the former object of his affection sharing a quick kiss with her smaller savior.
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So? Just a little something, but it's a start right?
You know, I looked through this thread again and realized that while I may be older and wiser, my style hasn't changed all that drastically, like I thought it would. At least, not my short stories.
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I know I wasn't around before - but I thought I could throw my two cents in. Never seen a JunAika pairing - but I enjoyed the story/vignette. Hope to see more in the future.
(Perhaps I should start writing......)
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Haha, Aika's always saving Junjun when she can't get get ideas across in Japanese. I like how you played off of that. ^__^
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Awww, JunAika is cuteee~~ :wub:
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Awwwww...jealous Aika. :oops:
Poor dude, how embarrassing. He got rejected by proxy. :lol:
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Thanks for the feedback guys, always nice to hear.
Now for something a little different.
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Pieces of You
The first time she asked Risa out on a just the two of them not-date, was not long after Ai had become leader. Reina wasn't sure what had caught her eye about their conversation, but she couldn't help but watch when Risa approached Ai.
"Ai-chan are you busy tonight? We should go back to my place and do a movie night. It's been a while and you've seemed a little stressed, so I was thinking maybe-" Risa tried to get out in one breath, but before she could even finish her sentence, Ai was shooting her down.
"Sorry Gaki-san, I have to get up early tomorrow, maybe another time." The new leader hadn't even looked at Risa's face to see the damage she'd done with her off-handed words, had just swung her bag over her shoulder and rushed out of the room, apparently only concentrating on her next appointment.
"Oh, another time then." From the way Risa muttered the words to her friend's retreating back, Reina figured that this wasn't the first time that promise had been made.
And Reina felt for her sempai, the usual smile turned into such a forlorn look that she couldn't help but want to do something. Reina approached Risa, putting on an easy smirk, "Hey Gaki-san, wanna catch a bite with me?"
For a second, Reina held her breath, it looked like she would refuse, but then Risa smiled a little and nodded. Reina knew that the older girl would try to be good company to her, especially if it was just the two of them, and hoped that maybe that would help take her mind off of Ai-chan.
They went out to a small family owned restaurant and Reina tried every trick she knew to keep the conversation going, inputting every thought that popped into her head, even the lame ones, until Risa eventually loosened up enough to input her own thoughts. Reina was surprised by how much of a good time she was having, and the two ended up staying at the restaurant til closing time.
By that late hour, they had to run all the way to the station to avoid missing the last trains, but they laughed the whole way there, until they parted breathlessly on the platform.
After that night, Reina made it her habit to ask Risa out to do something every time Ai turned down her offer. They usually went out, for some reason there was a silent agreement not to go to each others home, to the movies or a restaurant or some fun establishment. The more the learned about each other, the more varied the things they did together, until there not-dates turned into friendly dates, and Risa stopped asking Ai to do things with her and instead turned straight to Reina.
They set aside, first, one day of every month, and then every two weeks, and then every week for their get togethers. They kept it simple, boring even, relishing the ability to talk to each other rather than the activity itself. They went to second rate movies because they didn't care about the plots and late open restaurants to have more time together. It was like this for more than a year.
And then, one night, Risa broke their date.
Having gotten so used to the routine, Reina was at a loss at first. She felt paralyzed, watching Risa walk out the studio door with only a mumbled apology and a dejected look. By the time she came to her senses, the older girl was already out of sight and Reina decided to give her some space.
When the next day came around and it was obvious that she wasn't feeling any better, Reina pressed the issue, trying to gently get Risa to open up, then trying to guilt her into it, and then getting angry. The yelling didn't help at all and Reina felt bad, but before she could apologize, they were called in to record the show.
Afterward, Risa quickly fled and Reina was hot on her heels. She tried to say sorry, but got the cold shoulder. She even tried anger again, but quickly cooled down. When Risa still refused to talk, Reina followed her home, persistently talking to her and even making some lame jokes in an attempt to break the ice. Risa still refused to say a word and Reina hesitated at the threshold of her apartment.
This was forbidden ground, that silent thought that if she passed through the door, something would change that could never be undone, nagged at the back of her mind. But Risa had become too important to her in the past couple years for this unwritten rule to stop her now. She entered the apartment and followed Risa back to her bedroom, standing and staring at the back of the older girl, trying to think of something to say that hadn't already been said.
Words failing, Reina reached out and set a gentle hand on Risa's shoulder. Almost instantly, the older girl broke into heart-wrenching sobs and Reina darted forward to cradle her in her arms as Risa's legs gave way underneath her. Risa turned to bury her head into Reina's neck, body shuddering massively with the force of her angst and Reina could do nothing but hold on for dear life.
How long had her friend held this in? What had happened to finally break down her walls? Reina realized that the older girl was trying to say something, but couldn't keep her breath in long enough to get the words out. Rocking back and forth, Reina rubbed her back and hummed a tuneless song, the actions seeming to help. She became aware of a word being chanted into her skin and tilted her head to listen.
"Ai-chan. Ai-chan. Ai-chan. Ai-chan." Risa sucked in a deep breath, struggling to not hyperventilate, "She, she, she. I saw." She let out a mournful cry, "She'll never feel the way I do! I saw her with, with. Seven years, I've loved her. Seven! I waited!" Her words degenerated into sobs and gasps.
Reina sighed sympathetically and held her, waiting for the storm to pass. Somehow, she managed to drag the older girl up off the floor and onto her bed, and the two lay together until Risa's sobs broke off into sniffles and hiccups.
"I love you." Both girls were surprised when Reina's words cut through the silent air. Was it true? Reina glanced down into the wide, red rimmed eyes of the older girl and felt an affection for her that she didn't feel for Aika, or Sayumi, or even Eri. She felt a need to make her smile and to protect her from getting hurt like this. Maybe it wasn't a deep romantic love and maybe it didn't sweep her off her feet or take her breath away, but yes, Reina realized, she did love Risa. "I love you," She said again, with more conviction, "I want to make you feel good and I want to see you everyday. I want to make you forget Ai-chan and I want you to smile for me." Reina said whatever she felt before her brain could censor herself.
"I want to kiss you, Risa." And Risa didn't hesitate to fulfill the request, pressing her lips frantically against Reina's. Though she was sure that this wasn't romantic love and she was sure this wasn't going to sweep her off her feet, Risa thought that maybe Reina could take her breath away in a way Ai-chan never tried to. And maybe she could fall in love with the younger girl, given time. Right now, what she wanted was comfort, but this was a good start to something else.
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So? I might write a sequel to this later. Is it good enough for another? Feedback always appreciated!
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Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet! :heart:
You should totally do a sequel :w00t:
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Poor Risa....I'm glad Reina chased her.
Who was Ai-chan with anyway?
Good story - I also vote for a sequel.
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Pieces of You
Oops, read the perv chapter for this before actually reading this part. :nervous
Sequel would be good. Maybe Risa's POV? :yep:
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Aww that was so emotional and sweet. Unfortunately I have to claim the same as JFC >.> Write more!
Oh, and I also really wonder who Risa saw Ai with. :lol: It's not important to the story so far of course though... unless you decide to expand it. ;) Not sure you really need to though, cause it is a pretty good short tale on its own. Unless you want to do other PoVs, as JFC suggested, though I'm thinking more along the lines of Aichan's. :oops:
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Haha, alright guys, due to popular demand, a sequel is in the works! It should be out in a few days.
For those who read the perv first, naughty! I know I posted this before the perv.
For those who haven't read the perv, go read it! Unless you can't get in, then tough luck.
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There is a perv????? :shocked
Edit: Oooh Yeah read the perv. Running off to find m0re tissues
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A sequel would be awesome
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OMG!!! Someone PM this perv to meeee!!! PLEASE!!! :lol:
Just read the fic and it's TanaGaki!!! :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: Please do a sequel~
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Hai hai! Here's the sequel to Pieces of You. Actually, I decided to give this story four more parts, so three more after this one!
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I want to
Reina sat in the lounge, talking to Eri, Sayu, and Aika. Well, she sat with the three, but her mind was still on the events of the past two weeks. After her little break down, Risa had spent three whole nights together with Reina, doing things and doing things, and the two had decided that they should start dating for real.
Last night was the first night since then that Risa had copped out on a night out together, stating that she had an early show to record with Ai, Eri and Sayu and needed to get to bed super early to get up on time. Reina had understood, though was disappointed since both knew that the next night would be the same situation for Reina.
She guessed she should get used to not seeing the older girl- her girlfriend, Reina reminded herself again- every night, since they did live on opposite sides of town and were frequently busy. But Reina missed Risa when they weren’t together, due mostly in part to those first few mind blowing nights, but also because she genuinely wanted to spend time with her.
She didn’t just agree to date anyone, you know.
Reina shook herself out of her thoughts and turned her attention back to the conversation going on around her. Sayu was just finishing up some amusing anecdote, “So then I told him, ‘If you wanted one of those, all you had to do was buy one!’” The three girls burst into laughter. Reina just smiled at their amusement.
Out of the corner of her eye, she caught a figure walking towards the elevators, light brown hair swirling in a loose ponytail. Reina turned in anticipation, having not even realized that she had been waiting for her lover -girlfriend, she scolded herself- until Risa walked around the corner.
Reina was up and halfway to the elevators before the other members even knew what was going on, “Sacchan! Risa-chan!” she called out cheerily, feeling her mood perk up considerably when the older girl- her girlfriend, dammit! - returned her call with a mega-watt smile.
“Oh, Tanakacchi~ Good morning!” Risa paused as she was making to hug her, noticing the fascinated stares of her kouhai where Reina had left them.
Oblivious, or not caring if anyone saw, Reina embraced the older girl- she mentally smacked herself, girlfriend!- and perhaps holding on for longer than necessary, inhaled the familiar scent of her shampoo and feeling peaceful for the first time this morning. When she released her girlfriend, -her inner voice cheered- Reina couldn’t help but beam.
Risa laughed at her odd behavior, “Not that I’m not glad to see you too, but is there any particular reason you just ran screaming across the lounge to come and greet me?” Reina blushed, realizing her out of character actions and struggled to think of something.
“Uh,” Reina searched through her bag/purse and came upon a neatly folded t-shirt, “Um, this, you left this at my house?”
“Tanakacchi, this isn’t mine.” Risa laughed heartily, taking the shirt anyway, “But I’ll wear it at practice today ‘cause it still smells like you. It is clean isn’t it?” She eyed the shirt suspiciously.
“Uh, yeah, it’s clean.” Reina rubbed the back of her neck in embarrassment. Risa laughed again, and Reina laughed with her, happy to see her girlfriend happy.
“Anyway, I have to go see Ai-chan about the schedule, why don’t I leave you with damage control and we’ll get together for lunch, just the two of us?” Their smiles dimmed slightly at the mention of the still sensitive subject and Reina nodded, leaning forward to give Risa a supportive kiss on the cheek.
Both girls blushed at the action and spun around, Reina heading back to the lounge and Risa stabbing at the elevator button.
Reina reclaimed her previous spot on the couch, still smiling slightly and finally took notice of the intense scrutiny of her friends, “What?” she asked nonchalantly.
“Since when do you call Gaki-san by her given name? Even I don’t do that!” Eri exclaimed incredulously.
“Since now.” Reina replied easily, bringing out her phone to play around with it.
“And since when do you kiss Gaki-san? Even if it is on the cheek.” Sayumi cried out in surprise.
“Since now.” Reina replied unruffled, smiling at the thought of the brief kiss.
The two older girls turned to Aika to hear her question. Aika paused for a second, studying Reina’s face, and then she brought out her camera and snapped a picture.
“Hey! What was that for?” Reina jerked into awareness. Wordlessly Aika showed her the image she’d just captured and Reina was confronted with her own slightly smiling expression. The smile wasn’t particularly beautiful or her brightest, but it made the look on her face stunning.
“Love.” Aika said aloud as if reading her thoughts, “That’s love if I ever saw it.”
Reina gaped at the picture, as did Eri and Sayu behind her. She knew that she’d said it to Risa their first night together, but she didn’t think she’d actually fallen in love with her so quickly. But that did explain her strange behavior earlier and the fact that she felt so unhappy when her girlfriend wasn’t around.
Tilting her head, Reina’s thoughts drifted back to Risa. Reina knew that it wouldn’t be so easy for her to make the older girl forget her first love, but wasn’t that the point of them getting together in the first place? Not for love, but for comfort. And Reina was alright with that; she realized that yes, she loved Risa, but no, it didn’t hurt that the older girl didn’t feel the same way yet. She could wait and it wasn’t agony.
Realizing that she was once again center of attention, Reina did the first thing that came to mind; she sprung to her feet, screamed, “I admit nothing!” And high-tailed it out of the lounge. She decided to head to the dance room and get in some early practice.
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JFC = :wriggly:
Loved Reina's matter-of-fact "Since now" replys. :D
Have to admit though, that last part was something I was thinking about since reading the first part of the story. Reina's feelings are crystal clear, and as much as one would love and want Risa to reciprocate, given the circumstances...there's just enough doubt to make one worry.
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Risa had spent three whole nights together with Reina, doing things and doing things
hmmm :twisted:
mega-watt smile
XD
“I admit nothing!”
lol it's like saying 'yeah we are dating' :lol:
very sweet chapter :wub:
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“Sacchan! Risa-chan!”
Sacchan? :? Nice nick! :twothumbs
why don’t I leave you with damage control and we’ll get together for lunch, just the two of us
She sure have some explaining to do to the others :lol:
Wordlessly Aika showed her the image she’d just captured and Reina was confronted with her own slightly smiling expression. The smile wasn’t particularly beautiful or her brightest, but it made the look on her face stunning.
“Love.” Aika said aloud as if reading her thoughts, “That’s love if I ever saw it.”
Pure Win! :theking
Was wondering how you were going to do the sequel since the first part was good enough as a standalone. But this is good. Like really good. Can't wait for the next part :drool:
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Reina was up and halfway to the elevators before the other members even knew what was going on, “Sacchan! Risa-chan!” she called out cheerily, feeling her mood perk up considerably when the older girl- her girlfriend, dammit! - returned her call with a mega-watt smile.
soooo cute~ <3 hehehe.
“Since when do you call Gaki-san by her given name? Even I don’t do that!” Eri exclaimed incredulously.
“Since now.” Reina replied easily, bringing out her phone to play around with it.
“And since when do you kiss Gaki-san? Even if it is on the cheek.” Sayumi cried out in surprise.
“Since now.” Reina replied unruffled, smiling at the thought of the brief kiss.
The two older girls turned to Aika to hear her question. Aika paused for a second, studying Reina’s face, and then she brought out her camera and snapped a picture.
love love love.
XD
LOL, AIka took out a cameraaa~ :twothumbs
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There's a perv
I what to read it too please
PM me too
Edited: Sorry I well coment later , right
now I'm sopost to be doing my homework
and if my mom sees me doing another thing
she is going to kill me
sorry
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@JFC - I think I've tortured Risa enough in the first chapter to give them a happy ending. Maybe...
@kRisZ - Thanks, yeah I know Reina's being a little obvious, but I wanted to try and do it in a way where she knows it and can't stop herself. After all, love makes you lose yourself a little. Or a lot.
@badsaints - I read on Risa's profile that Sacchan was one of her nicknames and I thought it was too cute, so I had to use it. And thanks so much for the vote of confidence, I actually blushed a little when I first read your comment, it made me happy.
@ringo-hime - Yeah, I had to add Aika and her camera, I just loved the Shouganai making of where she was taking pictures of everything.
@leyami - Ah, take your time, the thread's not going anywhere. Better to do your homework first anyways.
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Risa held her cheek the whole elevator ride to the dressing rooms. For some reason, that light touch of Reina’s lips to her face had infused her whole body with a comforting warmth. She pressed the shirt she’d been clutching to her nose and inhaled the familiar scent of Reina’s skin.
That pleasant odor made her think of the last time she’d smelled it, pressed down into the couch cushions with a gentle weight, lips and tongue feasting hungrily on her neck. Reina had raised her head and stared into her eyes for a moment before affectionately nuzzling her cheek. The action had surprised her, seeing the yankii act like the animal she was usually compared to, but that wholly loving gesture had stuck in her mind.
She would need the strength that her memories of her younger girlfriend gave her for dealing with their leader. She had managed to neatly avoid Ai-chan since her break down a couple weeks ago but now it was time to face her. She had no choice, only Ai knew the exact times of their scheduled television appearances and she had to get a copy of the planned week.
Granted, she could have asked somebody else, like a certain girlfriend of hers, to collect the schedule for her, but Risa felt that she had to defeat this challenge on her own. Still, she hesitated at the door, hand poised to knock, and took a deep breath. She thought once again of Reina, downstairs in the lounge and her resolve hardened.
“Ai-chan.” Risa called out, knocking sharply on the door, “Ai-chan I need to speak with you for a minute.” she heard some frantic shuffling and her fellow gokkie’s voice called out a shaky, ‘Just a second!’
The door finally opened, but it wasn’t the Momusu leader’s face that appeared before her. It was Jun Jun, lips swollen and hair disheveled, and Risa knew at once why she was here. Jun slipped past her and headed down the hall as Risa mind flashed back to the first time she’d seen Jun Jun with her beloved leader.
She been looking for Ai to ask some question or another and had entered her dressing room unannounced when she saw them. Standing together in the center of the room, lips locked together, arms around one another, Jun and Ai. Ai was standing slightly one her toes and was clasping Jun’s back passionately while Jun had one hand supporting Ai’s neck and the other at her waist.
It had been terrible romantic, in retrospect, but Risa’s chest still twinged painfully at the memory of her heart shattering inside her chest. She guessed that one day, when it stopped hurting, she would be grateful to them for sending her into Reina’s arms.
Risa was surprised at this unexpected thought. Just two weeks ago, she’d thought the pain would never stop and now she was sure it would. Thanks to Reina, the thought of her girlfriend again gave her strength and Risa swallowed hard against the burning sensation in her throat and forced a smile.
“Ah, Ai-chan, I need the schedule.” Ai immediately headed to her bag, apparently trying to hide her red cheeks from her friend.
“Of course, of course.” she murmured, sifting through papers quickly and finding the right ones. Ai held out the needed documents and Risa started to take them, pausing when Ai didn’t let go immediately.
“Ai-chan?” she questioned, seeing that the leader seemed to be contemplating her next words intensely.
“Say, Gaki-san.” Ai seemed to finally have come to some kind of decision, “We haven’t hung out much recently. What do you say to getting some lunch with me today?”
Risa almost cried right there on the spot, the irony smacking her in the face, “Uh, sorry Ai-chan.” she replied instantly, her girlfriend’s face popping into her head, “I made plans with Tanakacchi already.”
“Oh, well, maybe I could join you guys.” For some reason, Ai seemed persistent, but Risa could not give in to her demands any longer.
“I’m sorry Ai-chan, but it’s just supposed to be Reina and I.” Risa’s use of her girlfriend’s given name seemed to startle Ai enough that she let go of the schedule.
“Okay, I’ll see you at practice then.” Ai murmured, confused, but not sure at what exactly.
“Okay.” Risa fled the room, blinking back her tears. She decided to head to the dance room early, needing a little privacy.
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So here's the third part. Two more chapters to go and that's it for this story. Wow, this couple really got stuck in my head, I can't believe I actually finished something.
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^ I'm liking this pairing. It's always been in the back of my head, but all the others always kinda shadow it... :p Also, yay for JunAi. ;)
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Oshit...the other woman...was JUNJUN! :o
“Say, Gaki-san.” Ai seemed to finally have come to some kind of decision, “We haven’t hung out much recently. What do you say to getting some lunch with me today?”
And of course, poor Aichan has no clue that Risa was carrying a torch for her. :sweatdrop
“I made plans with Tanakacchi already.”
“Oh, well, maybe I could join you guys.” For some reason, Ai seemed persistent, but Risa could not give in to her demands any longer.
“I’m sorry Ai-chan, but it’s just supposed to be Reina and I.” Risa’s use of her girlfriend’s given name, seemed to startle Ai enough that she let go of the schedule.
“Okay, I’ll see you at practice then.” Ai murmured, confused, but not sure at what exactly.
What can one say but, boo........yah.
For Aichan this is going to be like a shot out of left field, if that shot happened to be a live nuclear bomb.
Aichan = :mon spit:
You DO realize now that you HAVE to do Aichan's POV, right? ;D
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@Amarghetta - JunAi is hard to write. Whenever I think I need a little more insight into the girls' characters, I look up something astrological. And JunAi is basically not compatible. Like at all. :doh: :banghead:
@JFC - Argh at you! Ever since you mentioned an outside point of view I haven't been able to get my head off it. It wouldn't let me sleep until I posted it! But it's not Ai's POV. So ha. :P j/k
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Pieces of You: Omake 1
Jun sighed wearily as she settled into a hard folding chair in the musume’s shared dressing room. There were two rooms designated for their use, but the girls all either had their favorite and didn’t care about assignments or just wandered from room to room daily. Jun herself was a wanderer, but had, in more recent months, begun to favor this room. That was due mostly in part to the usual occupant of said dressing room; Takahashi Ai.
Thinking about her lover made her smile; the older girl was due back from a meeting any second and Jun needed to intercept her before she got to her book if she wanted any attention today. The thought that she was basically competing with an inanimate object, instead of making her feel unimportant, made her feel mischievous. Ever since she’d found out about this rather annoying aspect of her girlfriend’s personality, she’d made it into a game to distract her as much as possible and capture her notice first.
Thinking about being together always made her think about the night they’d first shared a kiss, in front of Ai’s apartment door. It was just like in the movies where the two young lovers can’t bear to part without a goodnight kiss. Though in reality she was sure Ai didn’t think of it like that, the girl was terribly unromantic after all.
Despite the obvious difficulties, though, she knew that Ai really loved her and she wholeheartedly returned the feelings. Jun leaned her head back against the wall behind her, reminiscing about how they had come together.
Ever since Ai had become leader, she seemed to give off a determined aura, one that drew Jun’s eyes to her whenever they danced at rehearsal or performed in concert. She felt small in comparison, still stumbling on every Japanese sentence she spoke and leaning heavily on Lin Lin for help, something she detested doing with a passion. And on top of the language barrier, the pressure to perfect every morning musume dance ever created and to learn every song ever sung weighed heavily on her.
Yoshizawa-san had been giving her private lessons two times a week until she’d graduated and Fujimoto-san never got the chance to, but Jun just couldn’t bring herself to ask the current leader for help. So after every late night rehearsal, Jun would stay behind with a handful of tapes and practice until she had trouble walking, somehow managing to keep it secret from everyone else. The pain in her legs, though, made her normal rehearsals even worse and instead of helping, her extra practice was actually hindering.
Still, she kept at it, enduring the yelling during the day and the pain at night, until Ai happened upon one of her night rehearsals. “So this is why you’ve been getting worse.” Jun jumped when Ai announced her presence, “you’re working yourself too hard.”
“Takahashi-san!” Jun fumbled to turn off the little TV on the desk, futilely trying to hide the evidence.
“If you were having trouble with the dances, you should have come to me or one of the others.” Ai scolded more harshly than she’d intended.
“I didn’t want to bother anyone with this.” Jun mumbled, lowering her head shamefully and feeling like she’d got her hand caught in the cookie jar for some reason.
“While I agree that the only way to get better is to practice, if you overwork your muscles, you’ll be useless. Here,” Ai added before the sting of being called useless could set in, “I’ll help you stretch out.”
In no time, Jun found herself flat on her back, yelling in pain while Ai pushed her leg till her shin rested on her shoulder, “I’m not this flexible! Stop!” Jun dissolved into gibbering in Chinese as Ai expertly pulled her muscles to just before the breaking point.
Just when she thought her leg would disconnect from the rest of her body, Ai stopped, bringing her leg slowly back to rest on the ground. Jun breathed a sigh of relief before Ai said, “Alright, let’s do the other one.”
Half an hour later, Ai patted her on the head, wiping up the remainder of her tears, “Alright, we’re done for tonight. Now, I want you to wake extra early tomorrow, do some of those stretches I showed you and take a hot shower. Then I want you to skip your night rehearsal tomorrow and go straight home. I promise to work with you from now on, okay? And make sure you always stretch either just after you wake up or just before you go to bed.”
“Okay.” Jun sniffled, “Where do you live?” she asked seemingly out of the blue. Though Ai was surprised at the question she described where her apartment was, “We don’t live too far apart, would you mind if I saw you home? We can share a cab.”
Ai looked at her appraisingly and Jun thought she would refuse, “Okay.” she finally replied simply. And just like that, they began a normal routine, every day they would stay behind to practice something, not always dancing either, sometime Ai would help her study Japanese and even help her with her singing, and after practice, Jun would see Ai home.
They kept this up for almost a year until Jun came to the conclusion that she was hopelessly in love with her leader. Not one to withhold her affections, Jun nevertheless tried to be discreet, only giving in to her impulses when they were alone. What surprised her more than her growing feelings for Ai was that the older girl didn’t seem to mind at all, leaning into her touches and returning them sometimes.
The even bigger surprise came when Jun finally decided to tell Ai her feelings. As soon as the met up that night, she was practically bouncing with bottled up tension, putting 110% into her practice. Jun was going to wait until she saw Ai home that night to tell her, so that if the leader didn’t return her feelings, she could escape into the night.
“Jun.” Ai called to her as they were packing up, sweat dripping off both their brows, “Can I talk to you?”
Tilting her head in question, Jun nodded, “Of course.” she resisted addressing her by her last name, subconsciously trying to improve her chances at Ai seeing her as more than a kouhai.
“I like you.” Ai stated matter-of-factly, fighting to keep the tremor out of her voice and barely succeeding, “I want us to go out on a date.”
Eyes wide and mouth gaping open, Jun found her mind going blank. Did Takahashi Ai just confess to her? On the same night she was going to confess to Ai? When her brain caught up to her mouth, instead of making sounds of agreement like she wanted them to, her vocal cords produced hysterical laughter.
Immediately, Ai’s face fell and she started to turn away. Unable to stop laughing, but quick enough to snag her leader’s arm, Jun caught Ai’s wrist in a firm grip. Confused, Ai turned back, and Jun motioned for her to wait a moment, “I’m sorry, I’m sorry.” she gasped out hysterically, finally getting herself under control. “I was just so surprised.” Jun took a deep breath, “You see, I was going to tell you the same thing tonight. I’ve been in love with you for months now. It’s just a coincidence that you came to the same conclusion on the same night and you have to admit that it’s pretty funny.”
“Yeah I guess, but did you have to laugh at me?” Ai pouted, trying to cross her arms over her chest, but unable to break Jun’s grip.
“It’s a nervous habit.” Giving a firm tug, Jun pulled Ai into an embrace, sighing contentedly into her hair, “This is nice, but it’s getting late and I promised Lin I’d be home for dinner. Let me take you home.”
They took their normal route home and that night their first kiss took place, sweet and gentle and full of promise. When she burst in the door of her own home later, Lin was startled as she grabbed her and swung her around happily. They’d been roommates since Jun had come from China and never had she seen her so ecstatic.
“What happened?!” Lin laughed at her infectious behavior, feeling a little dizzy as she was finally put down.
“Takahashi-san and I are going on a date!” The two chattered excitedly about the details for the rest of the night.
Jun smiled in remembrance, that had been a good night. The sound of a door closing startled her out of her reverie and catching sight of her girlfriend, Jun hopped to her feet, “Ai-chan!” Ai looked up with a big smile, coming over to embrace her.
They kissed, Ai wrapping her arms passionately around Jun to clutch at her back, having to stand on her toes a little, and Jun gripped Ai’s neck gently, using her other hand to support her at her waist. They kissed for a long moment, Jun faintly hearing the door slam closed in the back of her mind. Paying it no mind, the two finally split apart, slightly out of breath.
“Ah,” Jun finally remembered her original goal, “I wanted to talk to you. I was wondering if you would talk to Niigaki-san for me? She’s seemed a little down lately, but she insisted that nothing was wrong when I asked.”
“Gaki-san? Are you sure, I haven’t noticed anything.” Jun nodded firmly at Ai’s questioning look.
“Well, I’m not surprised, she hides it pretty well and you’ve been pretty busy since you became leader, but I think it’s been going on for a while now. She seems kinda strained lately and Lin and I are starting to worry about her.” Next to Tanaka, Niigaki was her favorite sempai. Ai didn’t count, of course, since they kissed each other a lot.
“Alright, next time I see her, I’ll take her to lunch or something.” Ai promised earnestly and Jun nodded, satisfied.
“Okay, here’s your book.” Jun handed over the item she’d confiscated from the leader’s bag earlier. Ai took it like a child being offered candy and settled into the corner to read. Jun laughed and took off on her own.
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OMG! Two posts barely 12 hours apart!? What is wrong with me?
But this one's for you JFC.
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Poor Gaki-san - at least she has Reina now? And Reina loves her - so :thumbsup
Omake
Awesome JunAi! Poor Junjun working herself too hard - glad Ai-chan stopped her. Awesome that they are so affectionate. Now more of the story is known - the door slamming was a certain Reaction queen right? Can't wait for more!
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2 chapter? Badsaints is very happy :twothumbs
Put Them
The action had surprised her, seeing the yankii act like the animal she was usually compared to
Kitty luv luv
“I’m sorry Ai-chan, but it’s just supposed to be Reina and I.” Risa’s use of her girlfriend’s given name seemed to startle Ai enough that she let go of the schedule.
Sorry Ai, but you just missed the boat. You had your chance :smhid
Omake 1
instead of making sounds of agreement like she wanted them to, her vocal cords produced hysterical laughter.
That's definitely NOT the reaction you want for your confession :lol:
“Alright, next time I see her, I’ll take her to lunch or something.” Ai promised earnestly and Jun nodded, satisfied.
So that's why Ai asked Risa out for lunch :banghead:
No matter what, DO NOT BREAK UP TANAGAKI! :angry: But if you do, I'll love your fics anyway hahaha :heart:
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I want to
Lmao at Reina....that's all that needs to be said. XD
Put them
TanaGaki is sooooo cute~~ Awww, poor Gaki~ Must be hard for her to be getting the sort of attention she wanted so badly before. :(
Omake 1
I love how sneaky Jun is. But her story is sooooo sad at first. I'm glad it all turned out ok~ *gasps* So it was Jun's idea for Ai-chan to talk to Gaki!! :shocked Too bad it isn't turning into the nice gesture is started out as.
Oh, and thank you for PMing me the perv~ It was so hot!! :lol:
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WHERE THE HELL HAVE I BEEN????
I can't believe I missed this mini series!!!! I guess I have been so absorbed by the fics in my head that I missed this... and of course there was the studying. I don't even know where to start but here goes...
Pieces of you I love a good Tanagaki fic and it was sweet how this one flowed. So happy that Reina didn't give up and was there for Gaki-san when Ai-chan rejects her. I was confused about this perv chapter but perv chapters are always a good read so if you don't mind can you pm me said chapter???
I want to When I first read the first lines I was thinking "uh oh! are they not together anymore???", "Was Reina just a replacement and no more" but then there were references to Gaki-san being Reina's girlfriend so "Whew!!!"
I agree with the matter-of-fact responses from Reina, I can imagine her answering like that in real life with the whole attitude of "what's it to you?"
Put them Risa remember you have Reina now, you don't need Ai-chan!!! You have someone that cares and loves you, why dwell on something that won't be???
That's right tell Ai-chan that you life does not revolve around her, you can be busy too!!!!!
Omake 1 JunAi love eh??? Jun being sneaky and taking Ai-chan's book??? I like how Jun makes it a game to keep the love alive though. Now that explains why all of a sudden Ai-chan has time for Gaki-san, only because of Jun and Lin noticing it :smhid
Some leader :smhid
I can totally see Jun laughing when Ai-chan confessed though because I know people who laugh when they get really nervous, usually I have to deck them when that happens though....
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Wow, I seem to have made Ai a few enemies so I just dropped in to clarify that Ai is not the bad guy! Poor girl, lol, she's gonna get a complex or something.
The way I see it is like this; Ai, who hates any sort of leadership role, is thrust into this big position with even bigger shoes to fill. She already doesn't have enough self-esteem to function confidently in normal society and can only push herself to push others. Like any Virgo, she has the 'can't see the forest for the trees' syndrome and focuses so much on perfecting her new responsibilities that she can't see the intricacies of the person that's right beside her, Risa, whom Ai sees as always reliable and consequently can't think of her as anything but. And reliable people don't have their own problems. She also has trouble connecting, at first, to anyone that's below her in rank as she sees leaders as someone who can keep everyone together and be wholly unattached to them at the same time.
That's where Jun comes in. Jun is the exact opposite of Ai, perfectly in tune to the emotions and needs of those around her and, though maybe not always able to help, always able to see when someone needs help. She has the ability to be the eyes and ears of the ever focused leader, bringing her feedback on things that need her hand and things she just cannot see herself. Eventually, with her help, Ai is able to balance her leadership role with her first role as a musume.
Though astrologically wise, these two are incompatible, if they really love each other - which they do in this story! - they can work through their individual problems together and learn to become a great team.
Does this make any sense?
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Pieces of You: Omake 1
Thinking about her lover made her smile; the older girl was due back from a meeting any second and Jun needed to intercept her before she got to her book if she wanted any attention today.
Knowing Aichan, that's surprisingly believable. :lol:
Despite the obvious difficulties, though, she knew that Ai really loved her and she wholeheartedly returned the feelings.
Given what happened at the end of Part 2...eep? :-X
*JUNJUN'S FLASHBACK*
Awwwwwwwwwww... :oops:
*AIJUN DOUBLE CONFESSION*
AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!! :wub:
When she burst in the door of her own home later, Lin was startled as she grabbed her and swung her around happily. They’d been roommates since Jun had come from China and never had she seen her so ecstatic.
“What happened?!” Lin laughed at her infectious behavior, feeling a little dizzy as she was finally put down.
“Takahashi-san and I are going on a date!” The two chattered excitedly about the details for the rest of the night.
Linlin = :mon ko:
Junjun = :nya: :luvluv1:
They kissed, Ai wrapping her arms passionately around Jun to clutch at her back, having to stand on her toes a little, and Jun gripped Ai’s neck gently, using her other hand to support her at her waist. They kissed for a long moment, Jun faintly hearing the door slam closed in the back of her mind. Paying it no mind, the two finally split apart, slightly out of breath.
“Ah,” Jun finally remembered her original goal, “I wanted to talk to you. I was wondering if you would talk to Niigaki-san for me? She’s seemed a little down lately, but she insisted that nothing was wrong when I asked.”
“Gaki-san? Are you sure, I haven’t noticed anything.” Jun nodded firmly at Ai’s questioning look.
Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh geez! :O
“Okay, here’s your book.” Jun handed over the item she’d confiscated from the leader’s bag earlier. Ai took it like a child being offered candy and settled into the corner to read. Jun laughed and took off on her own.
You remember that episode of HM@ where they did the lottery prank on the girls? Remember how Aichan's face just lit up and the "ringing bells" sound effect that played when she was looking at the keitai site and "realized" her numbers matched? I just totally pictured that happening here. ;D
But this one's for you JFC.
I was actually referring to Aichan's POV after she finds out about TanaGaki...but AiJun is good too.
:mon sweat:
The way I see it is like this; Ai, who hates any sort of leadership role, is thrust into this big position with even bigger shoes to fill. She already doesn't have enough self-esteem to function confidently in normal society and can only push herself to push others. Like any Virgo, she has the 'can't see the forest for the trees' syndrome and focuses so much on perfecting her new responsibilities that she can't see the intricacies of the person that's right beside her, Risa, whom Ai sees as always reliable and consequently can't think of her as anything but. And reliable people don't have their own problems. She also has trouble connecting, at first, to anyone that's below her in rank as she sees leaders as someone who can keep everyone together and be wholly unattached to them at the same time.
I was definitely getting this vibe as being a pretty big reason why Aichan was apparently oblivious to how Risa felt. We've often said that Aichan can be a bit "dense" or "spaced out." Well, this is a totally logical explanation why. :yep: There's no malice or deliberate rejection here at all...Aichan just honestly did NOT have a clue about what was going on and about how Risa felt.
That's where Jun comes in. Jun is the exact opposite of Ai, perfectly in tune to the emotions and needs of those around her and, though maybe not always able to help, always able to see when someone needs help. She has the ability to be the eyes and ears of the ever focused leader, bringing her feedback on things that need her hand and things she just cannot see herself. Eventually, with her help, Ai is able to balance her leadership role with her first role as a musume.
She's like a guiding hand of sorts, ne? Aichan has the ability, but not the perception. Junjun perceives where Aichan's leaderness is needed, and points her to it. :P
Though astrologically wise, these two are incompatible, if they really love each other - which they do in this story! - they can work through their individual problems together and learn to become a great team.
Does this make any sense?
Don't worry, I gets it. :twothumbs
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Lol, rndmn, like usual you're making good enough sense as far as I'm concerned. :lol: Not sure how many people were actually enemies of Aichan (I'm vaguely wondering how that could ever even happen with anyone... XD), but still it was a good explanation to some of your thought behind it. :)
Anyway, I'm really loving this tale! And I'm glad you made a Jun PoV! :D I know I asked for Aichan's, but Jun's here is basically giving the same perspective (though from a more second-hand way, which is a style of writing I love and even try to do myself a lot). I think it's best if you don't give away everything, and so we wonder and kind of come to our own conclusions about things, even if in some cases it is that Aichan is at fault here.
Lastly, I just wanted to say that I know you've been around and posting for years, but for some reason I've been reading what you have to say more lately, and... you're awesome. XD
Keep it up! And while reading this perspective I was reminded to keep in mind from now on - "Ai-san!" XD (from today's Aichan Ameba btw)
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OHMYGODOHMYGODOHMYGODOHMYGOD!
JUUUUUUUUUUNNNNNNNAAAAAAAIIIIIIII~ (Why yes, I'm a huge fan. :P)
Gaaaah, this is so good! :D
PM me the perv too. ;)
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she would be grateful to them for sending her into Reina’s arms.
I can see that now coming
“Okay.” Risa fled the room, blinking back her tears. She decided to head to the dance room early, needing a little privacy.
oww
Ai and Jun are very much in love with each other :wub:
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Here's a link to the perv on the livejournal community Renai Rev. Go there, enjoy, check out the community.
http://community.livejournal.com/renairev/77321.html (http://community.livejournal.com/renairev/77321.html)
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@adventwriter - Ah, I'm glad to see you read my stuff and yes that was Risa slamming the door. As for her having Reina, well, you'll just have to keep reading I guess...
@badsaints - Well, now that you've asked me not to break them up, I might have to, after all, tragedy sells. :P j/k
@strawb3rrykream - Thanks for reading, TanaGaki is adorable, though Takagaki is one of my favorite pairings, lol. And np at sending you the perv, though if I remember correctly, I said I'd only do it for you. (If I said that) I lied, sorry. :sweatdrop:
@FaqU - Yes, where have you been, shame on you for not checking out this thread sooner. :roll: No I'm just kidding, I actually wasn't expecting too many people to read this, so I'm super glad to have feedback from a fellow writer. And you know, I don't think I know anyone who laughs when their nervous, though it might be funny in some situations to see. Like laughing while being held at gun point or something. But I have a weird sense of humor.
@JFC - Ah, I'm glad you seem to understand my stories so well, the way you described Ai-chan's expression is exactly how I was thinking and the JunAi relationship seems to need no explanation to you.
I was actually referring to Aichan's POV after she finds out about TanaGaki...but AiJun is good too.
Ah, I knew that... :sweatdrop: No really, I just meant the Omake as a whole was for you, or rather, inspired by you. I'm working on the Ai POV right now, as a matter of fact, about when she finds out about TanaGaki. Seriously, really, I mean it. :lol:
@rokun - I'm glad I make sense to some people, usually I get what I mean in the form of emotions and pictures in my head, so when I write or speak it, it comes out jumbled, more so when I speak thankfully. At least when I write I can edit myself.
you're awesome.
Really? Really really? :wriggly: :shy1: I'm so grateful.
BTW, I haven't seen Ai-chan's ameba yet. :sweatdrop: Though I want to.
@Hotaru - Oh, I totally couldn't tell you like JunAi at all. :roll: They're so hard to write though, like really.
@kRisZ - she would be grateful to them for sending her into Reina’s arms.
I can see that now coming
Eheheh, not yet... But soon, maybe. And yes JunAi is very loving to each other, love like that is the only way they'll see past each others faults after all. XD
Wow, lot's of emoticons, I don't usually use them... Next chapter should be coming soon.
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And you know, I don't think I know anyone who laughs when their nervous, though it might be funny in some situations to see. Like laughing while being held at gun point or something. But I have a weird sense of humor.
Actually that would be funny *picturing it in my head now* and yes I actually had to hit my friends when they get into their fit of giggles and others would be staring at them but I tell them to hold on, whack my friend, and then continue the conversation. Oh the good old times :lol:
BTW, I read the perv and lets just say that the kleenex company made a fortune ;) You are inspiring me to create one of my own but how and why would be a good point to start
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Together
Reina entered the darkened dance room, and flipped on the light switch, taking in a deep breath of air conditioned air mixed with old sweat. It wasn’t an entirely unpleasant smell, but Reina’s nose wrinkled anyway. She usually never was the first one here or the last one out, so she was more used to the various perfumes or body sprays the other members wore.
She made her way to the corner where everyone had already left their bags and shuffled through hers to bring out the newest single. She headed over to stand in front of the CD player and poked the eject button. Reina was surprise when, instead of being empty like she thought, there was a single burned disc in there.
She examined it curiously, the was no writing on it indicating what might be on the tracks and for some reason, Reina wanted to know what would play. She set aside the CD in her hand and hit the play button. The tray receded into the player an the disc started to spin, a moment later a classical waltz filled the room.
Reina titled her head, taking in the unusual, to her, tune. It was kinda nice, she supposed, not really her style, but when she went to change the CD, she paused. There was something very romantic about the tune, she could almost imagine dancing to it with, with who? A prince, of course. Thinking about princes made her think about her girlfriend and the musical, how stunning Risa had seemed to her.
Reina imagined herself dancing with Risa, her in a long beautiful gown and Risa in a fetching suit, no a tuxedo, white with long tails. Her gown would be a deep blue with an elegant split up the side, high up on her thigh. They would meet on the floor and Risa would extend her hand in a gentlemanly invitation, Reina would demurely accept, taking the older girl’s hand gently.
Risa would pull her close and stare deep into her eyes and the world around them would disappear. The would twirl around and around, in time to the music, in tune to each other, eyes never parting.
So caught up in her fantasy, Reina didn’t even realize that she was moving to the beat of the waltz, arms wrapped around her imaginary prince and heart lost in her world. That was how Risa found her. Sure that the dance room would be empty, she was surprised to see a light on in the room and peeked through the window in the door, her breath catching at the sight of the one person she really wanted to see.
Almost at once, Risa’s tears dried up and she watched in fascination as Reina twirled and twisted to the classical score she could very faintly hear through the door. She wondered who her girlfriend was seeing, a mysterious stranger? A striking prince? Was it her, even?
She hoped it was and with that thought in mind, Risa pushed open the door, stepping silently into the room. Reina didn’t even notice her approach until the were only a few feet away from each other, jumping in surprise when the older girl seemingly materialized out of nowhere.
Risa extended her hand, unintentionally mimicking the prince from Reina’s daydream, and Reina eagerly took it, allowing herself to be pulled up close to her girlfriend. The two swayed to the song which changed to a soft slow love song, crooned out by a soothing female voice. Their eyes met lovingly and held, trying to express to each other something that neither could name aloud.
Neither were sure who leaned in first, but they found their lips locked together in a delicate kiss. They stopped swaying and concentrated on conveying their feelings to each other without words.
Reina was the first to pull back, reaching out to push a loose strand of hair behind Risa’s ear. Her face scrunched up in concern, “What’s wrong? Did Ai-chan say something to you?”
Surprised that her girlfriend had hit the nail on the head, even though the memory of her earlier confrontation, if it could be called that, with their leader had been pushed to the back of her mind, Risa raised her eyebrows sharply, “How did you know something was wrong? I almost forgot until we stopped kissing.”
“I dunno.” Reina shrugged, “I just could tell.” She led them over to the corner across from the door and sat with her back to the mirror wall, pulling Risa down into her lap comfortably. “What happened?”
Risa choked up a little, remembering the event, “She wanted to go out with me for lunch.” Reina blinked at her girlfriend, suddenly apprehensive.
“Uh, what did you say?” Risa shook her head, a few tears falling. Reina wiped them away gently.
“I told her we had plans. Then she asked to join us, I told her no.” The older girl leaned her head against Reina’s shoulder, “That’s not the point. The point is I’d been trying for two years to get her to do something with me without twisting her arm, and two weeks after I find out she’s taken and I get together with you, the girl I’ve loved for seven years finally pays attention to me.”
Reina nodded, humming in understanding, “Irony.” she murmured, causing Risa to laugh a little self-deprecatingly.
“Yeah, no kidding.” The older girl sighed heartily against her girlfriend neck, “I think maybe Jun Jun said something to her.”
“Jun Jun?” Reina muttered in surprise, also knowing about their relationship.
“Yeah, that’s why I can’t even begrudge them their happiness. They can’t know that it hurts me and if they knew, it would probably hurt them. Despite everything, they’re both still my friends.” Risa sighed again, touching her lips impulsively to the skin of Reina’s neck.
Reina jumped in surprise, immediately forgetting what she was going to say in response to comfort her girlfriend. Instead her words turned into a pleased moan and that seemed to encourage Risa to continue her gentle ministrations, laving heated attention to Reina’s neck and shoulder.
Getting into the act and pushing aside her earlier worries, Risa shifted her position so that she straddled her younger girlfriend and grinded down against her lap. Reina was startled at this sudden change of pace, but couldn’t raise a protest if she wanted to. She had sorely missed being so close to her lover and felt her body heat up intensely at the erotic sight of Risa basically giving her a lap dance. She glanced down her girlfriend’s back and could just glimpse her shapely ass.
Risa bit down sharply when she felt Reina’s hands cup her bottom, eliciting a quiet cry from the younger girl. She pulled back slightly, eyeing the bright red mark that was quickly forming into a purple bruise on Reina’s otherwise alabaster shoulder. Risa glanced into her girlfriend’s eyes and smiled brightly.
“I love you.” Reina whispered before their lips connected in another kiss, this one more forceful. Risa pushed her tongue into Reina’s mouth, rubbing sensually against the other girl’s slick muscle. Her hands began roaming over Reina’s front, tickling and caressing in places that she’d only recently made note of.
The sound of plastic hitting the floor and a sharp gasp sent them scrambling apart in surprise. Both turned their attention to the door where Lin Lin stood, poised with one hand on the doorknob, one hand outstretched palm up and mouth gaping open. Her phone lay on the floor where it had apparently fallen from her limp hand.
The three froze, staring at each other in shock until Reina let out an unladylike guffaw, “I forgot we had dance practice!” She bent over holding her stomach in merriment, while Risa face-palmed and Lin confusedly snapped her jaw shut.
“Uh,” Risa looked at her ever present watch, “Oh, it’s only ten minutes till we’re supposed to start. I’m going to go change my shirt.” She grabbed Reina’s shirt and bolted out the door, passing Lin with a cheerful ‘good morning.’
“Oh man.” Wiping joyful tears from her eyes, Reina stood and stretched, hand absently rubbing the spot on her shoulder where Risa had left a hickey, “Sorry Linko, how are you today?” She headed to her bag to grab her zip-up hoodie.
“Um.” For a second, Lin thought she’d imagined just walking in on her Sub-Leader and sempai making out on the floor. “I’m fine, Tanaka-san, how about you.” Did she really just see that? No, it couldn’t be. She shook it off, chucking it up to too much pizza the night before. Except she hadn’t had pizza.
“I’m good, I’m good. Let’s start stretching, I’ll join you over there.” Reina sat down in the middle of the room, Lin sitting in front of her. Risa joined them a moment later, wearing a dark purple shirt that had a big golden crown on one side and the word ‘Princess’ printed on the back with sparkly lettering.
“Hey, my shirt looks good on you.” Reina commented casually, causing Lin to twitch spastically. Risa smiled prettily at the compliment and the rest of the day carried on normally.
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Welp, here ya go.
BTW FaqU, a perv doesn't necessarily need a plot. Just two characters doing the naughty, pretty much if you can picture it, it can be written. I'll be waiting to read your perv. ;) And lol at smacking your friends, I can totally see what you described.
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hey there!
A few days ago I decided to pop my head out of my hole and take a look at the forum again and what do I found? A TanaGaki story. I think it's the first time I see it and being rndmnwierd the writer I've gave it a try. I'm TakaGaki forever but the way you writed this made me love Reina a little more :lol:
So, you know? I'm writing something too and this last chapter it looks a lot like mine. Maybe dance rooms have something... XDDD
keep the good work
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That better be sarcasm. XD
And yes, they are very hard to write. XD
Just read the perv, TanaGaki.
LOL @ LinLin being shocked. XD
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Together
*WALTZING PART*
Wow, who'd have thought Reina was such a romantic?
:oops:
*TANAGAKI TALK PART*
Irony indeed. At least neither of them don't seem to hold any grudges/anger towards AiJun for their cluelessness.
*TANAGAKI GOOD SHTUFF*
Oh hell yeah...:drool:
The sound of plastic hitting the floor and a sharp gasp sent them scrambling apart in surprise. Both turned their attention to the door where Lin Lin stood, poised with one hand on the doorknob, one hand outstretched palm up and mouth gaping open. Her phone lay on the floor where it had apparently fallen from her limp hand.
The three froze, staring at each other in shock until Reina let out an unladylike guffaw, “I forgot we had dance practice!” She bent over holding her stomach in merriment, while Risa face-palmed and Lin confusedly snapped her jaw shut.
Osnap. XD
TanaGaki = (http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/2176/makeout.gif)
Linlin = :mon spit:
TanaGaki + Lin = :stunned: :stunned: :stunned:
Reina = :on lol:
Risa = :doh:
Linlin = :mon speechless:
For a second, Lin thought she’d imagined just walking in on her Sub-Leader and sempai making out on the floor.
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Did she really just see that? No, it couldn’t be. She shook it off, chucking it up to too much pizza the night before. Except she hadn’t had pizza.
:rofl:
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LMAO, I can imagine Reina like dancing around the studio like that. XD TanaGaki is such a cute couple~ And clearly pretty fit for each other, considering all the things they can just tell about each other. Ooooh, sexytimes in the studio~ :drool: OMG poor LinLin.... :D
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Ah I'm so glad I saved this story for a rainy day. I like it sooo very much :wub: but now I'm all caught up and out of chapters XD Hopefully I wouldn't be in withdrawal for too long right? :wriggly:
Anyways I love all the TanaGaki! Reina is just the sweetest thing ever. :oops:
I had trouble with the thought of JunAi at first but you make the couple so believable! :on GJ:
As for the chapter Together, I felt like it was a continuation, or perhaps an alternative, to the story Waltz. Like Waltz is what could have been but Together is what is. I know, different authors and different stories but I love linking the two of them together. Both stories are so very well written and romantic. :luvluv2:
more choudai~ :shy2:
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Waltz? Who did that and where is it?
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Waltz by Estrea under Estrea's Sandbox (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=12532.msg402416#msg402416)
Check it out =D I think you'll enjoy it too~
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Oh! I remember it now! I'd completely forgotten about that story till now. That whole waltzing with your true love must just be a girl thing, because I think it's insanely romantic. Actually, I've probably seen it in the few romance movies I enjoy.
I didn't mean to copy anything! Sorry Estrea-sama! :bow: :bow:
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Risa extended her hand, unintentionally mimicking the prince from Reina’s daydream, and Reina eagerly took it, allowing herself to be pulled up close to her girlfriend
Sweet :wub:
The point is I’d been trying for two years to get her to do something with me without twisting her arm, and two weeks after I find out she’s taken and I get together with you, the girl I’ve loved for seven years finally pays attention to me.
ouches
Risa shifted her position so that she straddled her younger girlfriend and grinded down against her lap.
:imdead:
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Usually I avoid the non-TakaGaki Ai-pairings like the plague... but I couldn't resist reading this. ^^; Besides they're not the main focus and the small dose of JunAi was like dipping a toe into the pool that is alternate pairings for me. Brrr... cold. :P
Glad I read this though because it's really lovely. Supportive!Reina is so sweet and incredibly understanding to Risa's troubles. I'm used to seeing Reina play understanding girlfriend in TanaKamei fics but usually I feel that's because Eri is the type to make anyone take care of her. Seeing this in the setting of a TanaGaki relationship made it much more interesting. :3
It's also really cute how much of a girl Reina is when she starts thinking about her girlfriend and how she has typical girly dreams about dancing with a prince too. That her prince happens to be Risa is just icing on the cake. :wub:
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The irony of life :smhid Sometimes you could be chasing for a dream for years and just when you're thinking of giving up...BAM! Smacks you right in the face :O Can understand why Risa is so upset.
Reina is being a very understanding girlfriend and not pushing Risa to get over it. Giving Risa just enough space and time helps to build a stronger foundation on their relationship. And the HAWT act? Totally icing on the cake :drool: And oh yeah, I can imagine Princess Reina dancing to the song and Prince Gaki extending her hand to Reina for a dance :yossi:
But I do feel sorry for LinLin though :lol: The trauma of seeing your 2 sempais making out :bleed eyes:
That, my friend, concludes my thesis for your chapter :D
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@len.chan - Hey! I haven't seen you around since the last time I was active in this thread. I;m glad you enjoyed the fic so far, if you got something in the works, then I can't wait to read it. Maybe you can get around to finishing a few that are just chilling around here too. ;) ;)
@Hotaru - Yeah, sarcasm <.< >.> <.< Totally sarcasm... Lol.
@JFC - Wow, who'd have thought Reina was such a romantic?
Who indeed. Honestly, it's a girl thing, I'm about a romantic as a sack of bricks but I still think that's awesome. As for not holding grudges, I think if Gaki and Reina were in each others position, there would be major grudge holding on Reina's part.
@Kreamy - They are pretty understanding of each other, to the point of ESP. I think not all couples should have comedic yet tragic misunderstandings or be oblivious to the others feelings until it builds to a climactic explosion and then everything's alright in the end. That's just so, urgh sometimes. BTW can I call you Kreamy?
@Sukoshi -After writing this I now totally adore TanaGaki and I'm glad you think I made JunAi believable. AND you compared me to the amazing Estrea-sama! Just make my day all over again why don't you? As for waiting, well, it wouldn't be any fun without a little anticipation.
@kRisZ - Revive! You must keep reading!
@Kuji - Usually I avoid writing non Takagaki pairings, or rather, I avoid writing stories where if they're in it, TakaGaki aren't together. But I really like this pairing. Normally I hate TanaKame, mostly because it's freaking everywhere, but unfortunately, they are extremely compatible with each other(romantically speaking). You know who's also compatible though? TanaShige. And you know who's not compatible? KameShige.
Of course, this is all astrologically speaking, so nature versus nurture comes into play. Hmm, wasn't I trying to make a point? I forgot, oh well.
@badsaints - Yes.
OMG, on a completely unrelated note, I was going back through the archives and I found some of my old stories. Ugh! Why didn't someone stop me from posting that crap!? My full length stories were so horrible and I was such an emofaq teenager! If I could go back in time I would hit myself for thinking that crap was good. Of course in another three years, I might look back on these stories and say the same thing.
Except for the emofaq part. I'm not a whiny kid anymore, thank god.
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Pieces of You: Omake 2
“Hey Junko wanna see this picture I just took?” Jun paused as she was passing by the lounge when Aika’s voice called out to her from behind. The younger girl jogged up to her, camera already whipped out.
“Uh, sure.” Jun agreed, the picture already in her face. It was just a photo of Reina, leaning back on one of the couches in the lounge, face titled upwards and a faint smile on her lips. Her phone had fallen limp in her lap and her eyes seemed a thousand miles away. For some reason, it was one of the most amazing pictures she’d ever taken, the simple expression transforming her face into a thing of pure beauty.
Jun felt her breath catch in wonder, seeing the usually intense Reina with such a lighthearted look. It was almost like she was, in love? “She’s thinking about Niigaki-san.” Aika giggled when her eyebrows flew up into her hairline.
“No way.” Jun denied, “You’re lying.” Aika feigned offense.
“Never. Plus I just saw her kiss Niigaki-san on the cheek. No one kisses Niigaki-san like that, not even on stage.” They were silent while Jun processed this info.
“Lies.” she finally said, shaking her head.
“Okay~ don’t believe me.” Aika shrugged with a sing-song voice, “But I think something fishy is going on.”
Jun shook her head again and dismissed the whole conversation, heading back to whatever she was doing before. She eventually forgot about the whole thing until about two months later when she was sitting placidly at home, laughing at some talk show and waiting for Lin to get home from having dinner with Reina, Risa and Eri. She and Ai had been out earlier but Ai had a show to do in the morning so they’d had to cut their evening short.
Lin suddenly burst through the door, kicking her shoes off ferociously and the sound nearly startled Jun to the ground, “You are not going to believe what I just heard tonight!” Lin bounced over the back of the couch and landed on top of Jun, causing her to groan painfully.
“Oh guh!” Jun expelled air forcefully, glaring up at the girl who was sitting on her stomach, “What?”
“I heard Tanaka-san and Niigaki-san kissing!” Immediately forgetting her annoyance, Jun’s eyes widened, “Yeah, I know!” Lin said at her expression, “I was surprised too. I didn’t mean to eavesdrop, but I really had to pee and they were in the stall next to me, so I couldn’t help but overhear.”
“Did they say anything?” Lin tilted her head, an uncertain look flashing across her features.
“Yeah, they were just talking about going shopping tomorrow. Tanaka-san said she was really looking forward to it being just the two of them and Niigaki-san apologized apparently for inviting Kamei-san along the last time they’d went out together. It sounded a little exasperated.” Lin slid off her perch and sat on the coffee table instead, letting Jun sit up. “Then they got real quiet. I think that’s when they kissed, then Tanaka-san said she forgave her and they left.”
“Wait, that’s not proof! You can’t know for sure that they were kissing unless you saw it. And them talking about going shopping together is not conclusive proof either.” Jun raised a hand, cutting off Lin’s protests, “If you say you saw them with your own two eyes, I’ll believe you, but until then, it‘s hearsay.”
“I really think they’re dating at least!”
“Prove it!”
“How can I use my memories as proof?”
“Give me something better than shopping together and silence!”
The two had risen from their seated positions and stood glaring at each other for a long, tense moment. Then they simultaneously sat on the couch and propped their feet up on the table, “So what are you watching?”
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Here's the second Omake, just to tide you guys over until the next chapter.
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Hmm, one would suspect that Jun is reluctant to believe Reina and Gaki are dating b/c she...likes Reina? :huhuh LMAO at LinLin witnessing TanaGaki love again!! :lol: I do wonder why she decided not to tell Jun about what she saw in the dance studio.
And yes, you can call me Kreamy.
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this omake is set before LinLin found the lovebirds having fun in the dance studio, right? That would be the proof that Junko needs XD XD
I'll finish Traveler, someday, I promise, but first I need to get out of my head the one-shot I'm writing :P2
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Pieces of You: Omake 2
Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh...you're having fun mixing things up like this, aren't ya? ;D
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Wait, did LinLin catching them in the studio happen before or after this episode in the bathroom? :lol: Cause it would seem to be that's more like the "proof" Jun's after. Me = slow :lol: (oops, while I was writing I see len.chan mentioned the same thing. XD
The LinJun relationship seems so awesome :D and what really is up with Jun not wanting to believe about TanaGaki? It's mentioned she might like Reina, but could it maybe be Gaki? XD She was the one that observed her enough to tell Aichan something was wrong, after all. Still... I find it hard to believe... considering how much in love it seems JunAi are.
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Awesome Omake -
Junjun's disbelief is hilarious - and Linlin thinks she's so sure of what's going on. Nice inclusion of Linlin in this btw - gotta show Linlin some love!
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You know who's also compatible though? TanaShige. And you know who's not compatible? KameShige.
O. M. G. You did not just say that about Kameshige. :frustrated: Why...why that's blasphemy!
Hmph! I'm gonna stop reading your stories for 1 whole day! :mon zoom: You know...right after I read this new omake that is...
Erm you better not post something new tomorrow! :mon taichi:
*ahem* ~omake~
Now where was I....oh right. LOL I can't believe Linlin actually believed she was imagining the make out at dance practice.
I can't believe JunJun doesn't believe any of this. They were after all in the stall next to linlin. Stall! the same stall?! as if that's not evidence enough XD
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*agrees with Sukoshi about the blasphemous comment about Kameshige* :scolding: Hare and tortoise, how is that not compatible??? :tantrum:
Although I have say ever since 8th gen joined there's this crazy mix of pairs lately, some pairs are just outrageous like Tanagaki, JunAi, Gakishige, KohAika, AiEri, ReinAi, Tanashige, JunEveryone...aww no love for Linlin. XD Junlin is too obvious :roll:
LoL Anyway, haha poor Linlin, I wonder if she had to hold it in otherwise TanaGaki would've heard her in the stall. Unless they didn't care. XD I think Junjun is in disbelief because she thinks TanaGaki is such an odd pair as well. :lol:
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Aw... that pandas' interaction is so sweet. ^.^ They're obviously close and it's fun to imagine Linlin hopping over the couch and onto Junjun. X3 Hm... but I also wonder why Junjun doesn't seem to want to believe in the magic of TanaGaki since both Mittsi and Linlin's stories seem to collaborate. Maybe she's a secret TanaKame, GakiShige, GakiKame or TanaShige shipper. ROFL.
lol, and I'm another KameShige supporter actually. XD So blasphemy indeed!
The thing about KameShige's compatibility though just depends on whether you really take Astrology to heart. Also, if you're really into that, how do you feel about Ophiuchus (http://www.geocities.com/astrologyconstellations/ophiuchus.htm)? I wonder if that changes anything. ;D I was rather too lazy to check. Besides, who knows? Maybe the star of the hare was just perfectly aligned with the Erien planet on their particular day, hour, minute of birth. I'm totally willing to hypothesise preposterously on behalf of KameShige. ;) Oh and blood-type wise, A's (Sayu) are most compatible with other A's and AB's (Eri). Reina is an O type. lol ...I like TanaShige too though. D:
Haha, I remember being shocked at seeing KohaLin recently. :-X
Whoops... I kind of got carried away. >_>;
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OMG with all the evidences in your face, JunJun still don't get it? Guess she'll only believe Aika & LinLin when we get TanaGaki making out in front of her :P
It was just a photo of Reina, leaning back on one of the couches in the lounge, face titled upwards and a faint smile on her lips. Her phone had fallen limp in her lap and her eyes seemed a thousand miles away. For some reason, it was one of the most amazing pictures she’d ever taken, the simple expression transforming her face into a thing of pure beauty.
AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW :wub:
The two had risen from their seated positions and stood glaring at each other for a long, tense moment. Then they simultaneously sat on the couch and propped their feet up on the table, “So what are you watching?”
Cute XD
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It's funny how Jun's reluctant to acknowledge the possibility of Risa and Reina dating, mostly because she seemed a bit more perceptive than this. (At least, she notices more stuff than Aichan...)
Also, the JunLin interaction is win, I can really picture them acting like that around each other. :)
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Just to clarify, Linlin forgot about the dance room incident do to the trauma of it all. :lol:
And Jun thinks that Aika's pulling her leg about the picture, though she does start to believe it a little bit when combined with what Lin's told her.
EDIT: I really do believe in astrology because, to an extent it can give you insight into a person's personality. That being said I do not think that your sign defines who you are.
And if the tropical signs were 'correct' I wouldn't be under Sagittarius, I would actually be under Scorpius. But seeing as I rather like the incorrect zodiac, we'll just forget about Ophiuchus until it is actually recognized.
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Yatta!!!!!! A new part/section/chapter/whatever you wanna call it!!!!!!!! :cow:
Okay now that I got that out, time for some comments.
Together Totally romantic!!!!! But also totally change of pace from a serious discussion about what Risa was feeling to something steamy and sexy :drool: Too bad LinLin entered the picture otherwise would they have taken it a little further???? :w00t:
Omake 2 Yeah what is up with Jun's reaction??? Wasn't she concerned over Risa? Well Risa is happy now so what the dilly-o??? She respected both these senpais and now they are happy together so shouldn't that be the greatest news??? :?
Side note: rndmnwierd, I don't think it can be as easy as you say!! How do you write a perv thing without figuring out how it escalates to that point???? But I will think of something soon, hopefully
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@Kreamy - She doesn't like Reina! No! ...At least, not in my fic. ;)
@len.chan - No that scene takes place two months after the dance studio incident. See, the irony is that Lin has seen them kissing, but she blocked out the memory. And I still can't wait to read your next fic, whatever it is.
@JFC - How could you tell? I'm really starting to get into Jun a little. I guess I just needed to write about her a few times before I could decide to like her.
@rokun - The first comment is answered already so I'll just say, no! She doesn't like Gaki! ... At least not in this fic. :lol: But the other members are always saying how kind and helpful and such that Jun is, so I guess it just makes sense to me that she would be the first to notice that someone's having a rough time and try to comfort them.
@adventwriter - I'm glad someone could just sit back and laugh at the disbelief. :lol: And I think Lin doesn't get enough love so I just had to put her in there somewhere.
@Sukoshi - First off, lol. Second, about Lin, well, she was traumatized, in a way, so that's why. And as for Jun, well, would you just believe someone if they told you someone you've worked with so closely is gay? Even if you are? I was under the impression that homosexuality isn't as openly accepted as it is here. And it's not even that accepted here!
@ DO me-san - Lol, at you too. I do agree with the crazy pairings lately, but I like all of those. Except RenAi. I hate RenAi. And Lin did eventually get to pee, I promise. :lol: But, when you think about it, even though it seems weird at first, doesn't the thought of Tanagaki kinda grow on you? I think that's what Jun's thinking in this story.
@Kuji - I love the pandas and I love the pandas together, whether romantically or not. I mean, they're the only two who's first language is different from the others, how can they not get along with that major bonding point right there? And Jun is a secret GakiKame shipper...
Also another lol. Though I did learn something I didn't know before, so thanks. KohaLin? Really? Interesting.
@baddie - It won't take quite that much since Aika and Lin have planted the seeds of doubt in her mind. It's only a matter of time before she sees it herself. Can I call you baddie, btw?
@Amarghetta - Yes it is funny! And the pandas are cute.
@FaqU - Both girls are highly sexual creatures. At least, to me they are, so serious discussions can wait until they're physically satisfied. Or in that case, interrupted. And Jun is just having a hard time wrapping her head around the thought, though at the same time, other people might have a hard time wrapping their heads around the JunAi love too.
And about the perv, well, I always like to start with a kiss and then work my way from there.
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Well, the next chapter takes place more recently so I hope you guys don't get confused by my timeline.
And BTW, to all you KameShige shippers, I just like to rile y'all up, lol. I'm actually a huge shipper myself and I thought it was funny that one of my favorite pairings is actually astrologically incompatible.
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With mine.
Risa tapped her fingers impatiently against the arm of the sofa, absently watching Eri singing in the sound booth across from her. The other members were lounging around in the waiting room in similar positions of boredom, some talking to each other, some singing softly to themselves in a last ditch attempt to remember the lyrics of their newest song.
All except for one member who was suspiciously absent.
Reina’s mother had called in to say she was sick with some very nasty stomach virus and Risa was a little worried. It wasn’t in her girlfriend’s nature to get sick that often, or rather sick enough to miss work, and she was apparently too weak to call in herself. The thought of the little yankii suffering alone made Risa shift uncomfortably, elbow bumping into Sayu next to her.
She mumbled an apology and promptly decided to excuse herself to go out into the hallway. Pacing, Risa counted her steps to distract herself from her feelings, fifteen forward, fifteen back.
She wondered what Reina would say to her worrying? Maybe laugh at her, call her old, though they were only a year apart. Risa shook her head, unable to get rid of her thoughts about her girlfriend. Lately it was always like this when they weren’t together, all she could think about was the next time she’d see Reina and what they would do, what they would talk about, what Reina’d be wearing.
Risa paused in her pacing and leaned against the wall, thoughts swirling in a way she just couldn’t comprehend. It felt like the answer was right in front of her and when she finally figured it out, she’d feel stupid for not seeing it sooner. She just couldn’t grasp what she needed though and the more she concentrated, the more she saw Reina.
Just when she felt the word forming on the tip of her tongue, the door to the sound studio opened and out stepped Ai, her sudden appearance startling Risa into forgetting her thoughts for the moment. “Ai-chan.” She greeted casually.
“Gaki-san.” Ai greeted back, “What’s the matter?” Risa blinked in surprise at the question. When was her leader so observant?
“What makes you think something’s the matter?” Risa countered curiously. After seeing Reina for close to seven months, it no longer bothered her as it used to that Ai only felt for her platonically. In fact, since she been seeing Jun Jun, Ai had seemed to go back to her old self, paying attention to her friend’s moods as she used to and not being so burdened with leadership as to miss them.
“Because you're out here pacing in the hallway.” Responded Ai matter-of-factly. Risa rubbed the back of her head sheepishly.
“How could you tell I was pacing?” Ai tilted her head and looked almost insulted.
“You always pace when you’re worried. I’ve know you for going on nine years now, you think I can’t tell when something’s wrong?” Risa felt like sweat dropping, then decided to lay off the anime.
‘You couldn’t tell when something was wrong with me before.’ she resisted saying scoldingly, but not bitterly. The fact that she wasn’t bitter surprised her. Did that mean she was finally getting over her first love?
“Gaki-san?” Ai questioned cautiously, seeing her lost in her thoughts. Risa shook her head, giving her attention to her friend.
“Ah, I’m a little worried about Reina.” she admitted almost reluctantly. It wasn’t like they were hiding their relationship exactly, just that they weren’t going to announce it to the world.
“Oh? Reina-chan’s a strong girl, she’ll fight this bug with all the audacity that she fights anything else.” Ai pattered Risa’s shoulder reassuringly. Risa allowed the touch, shaking her head.
“You don’t know her like I do. Reina is actually very delicate, she needs someone to take care of her, especially when she doesn’t feel good.” worries coming back ten-fold, Risa started pacing again.
Ai gave a slight laugh at her behavior, “Gaki-san, why don’t I head over to Reina’s after work and check up on her?” she put both hands on Risa’s shoulders to halt her in place.
Shaking her head again, Risa brushed off her hands, “No, no, I want to check on her myself. That just won’t stop me from worrying until I do.”
“Okay, why don’t you go next in vocal practice instead of me, I’ll round up the few things that were given to us today and then, when you’re finished, you can take off and I’ll ask Eri or Jun Jun to take your place in tonight’s recording?” Ai suggested, patting her friend on the head lightly.
Risa couldn’t help throwing her arms around her friend, “Really?! You mean it?! Thank you Ai-chan, you’re always looking out for me!” Ai laughed and continued to pat her head.
“Well, I don’t think you’d be able to concentrate on work anyway if you’re so worried. Eri’s about done so go back inside and I’ll take care of everything else.” Nodding Risa bolted back through the door, nearly knocking over a confused Eri and causing the other members to raise their eyebrows.
Ai laughed again, sticking her head through the door to watch Risa concentrate on her lessons. Jun soon joined her by the door and the two exited the waiting room and headed down the hallway. “Did you have anything to do with that?” The Chinese girl questioned her lover.
“Yeah, I told her she could leave early to go check on Reina and bring her her homework.” Jun hummed thoughtfully, “What?”
“I thought Lin was just being silly when she said she thought those two were dating, but I guess she was right.” Ai faltered in her steps at hearing that, but then kept going.
“Reina and Gaki-san? No way, one of them would have told me.” Jun hummed again.
“Mmm, maybe they didn’t tell anybody, but it’s not like they’re trying to hide it. They’re very professional, after Lin told me her story, I’ve been watching them. They always concentrate on their lessons and do what’s expected of them on shows. Backstage, they play around with the others just as much as each other. I’ve almost never seen them go off alone together, except for lunch sometimes. But.” Jun paused, remembering something.
“But what?” Ai encouraged as they reached the dressing room. She kept one eye on her lover as she began to rifle through her bag, pulling out an assortment of papers and a small disc, which label showed it contained their dance lesson for the day.
“But sometimes,” Jun continued, “When they think no one is looking at them, they share this look, or if they’re standing next to each other, their hands will touch. And I’ve noticed that even if they’re in a group, they’re always around the other. Besides that,” they paused before exiting the room, “Mitsui-san took this picture of Tanaka-san about six or seven months ago and said that she was thinking about Niigaki-san at the time. She said that it was a look of love. Of course, I didn’t actually take her seriously until Lin Lin mentioned her thoughts too.”
“Hmm,” Ai rubbed her chin thoughtfully, “I’m not sure how I feel about that.” The two headed back to the waiting room in silence, both having a lot rolling about in their minds.
When they finally reached the entrance to the room, they turned to look at each other, “Well, since neither has outright told us and because of our similar situation, we can’t really say anything. But I guess if they’re both happy, it’s alright with me.” Ai finally said, “If it’s all the same, though, I want you to still keep an eye on them.” Jun nodded and they both entered the room.
Risa sat on the side of the sofa closest to the door, tapping her foot impatiently. When Ai finally opened the door, she was almost immediately accosted by her reaction queen friend, “Uwaa! Finally!” Risa bounced up and down and held out her hands expectantly.
“Yeah yeah, here.” Ai carefully handed over the materials in her hand, moving over to allow Jun Jun into the room before Risa ran her down, “Get going and have a safe trip.” The youngest gokkie all but ran down the hallway, slinging her bag over her shoulder, “And call me when you find out how she is!” Ai shouted after her, hearing a vague ‘Thanks!’ drift back to her ears.
The trip across town felt like it took forever, though it was only fifteen minutes by taxi. Before long though, Risa found herself at Reina’s apartment that she shared with her family. She used the spare key Reina had given her to enter the house and called out an ‘ojamashimasu!’ She knew Reina’s family was away to wherever it was they went on weekday mornings by the lack of shoes by the entry way.
Risa grabbed the slippers that had been designated as hers and quickly followed the familiar path down the hall to Reina’s room. She opened the door quietly and paused to take in the sight before her.
Reina’s room wasn’t a total mess, nor was it spotlessly clean, a few clothes strewn about here and there, a few stuffed animals and writing paraphernalia scattered across the desk. The mistress of the room herself lay facedown in bed, her top half mostly slung over the side, head angled so that if she had to throw up, the trash can was right underneath her. Someone had pulled her frizzy hair in a messy ponytail and tucked it into the collar of her t-shirt so that it wouldn’t get in her way. On the bedside table lay a bowl filled with water and a washrag and a thermometer. On the floor was an opened box of medicine, apparently having fallen sometime after it was taken.
“Oh, Tanakacchi.” Risa sighed, dropping her bag in the corner and walking over to her lover’s side. She glanced into the trashcan, pleased to see it was empty, then she placed her hand on her younger girlfriend’s forehead. She was burning up, face and neck dotted with sweat.
At her cool touch, though, Reina stirred, “Eri.” she called out roughly, “I don’t want you to take care of me. Dorkfish.” Risa tilted her head in confusion at the unusual insult, even more confused when she mumbled something about corndogs.
“Reina,” she tried sweetly, “It’s Risa.” The delirious yankii rolled over back onto the bed, making a noise of agreement.
“Yeah, get Risa. I love her, she’ll take care of me.” She swatted at Risa’s hand on her head, then changed her mind halfway and grabbed the hand, bringing it to her chest to cuddle it.
“No, it’s me Tanakacchi. It’s Risa.” Reina cracked her eyes open blearily, trying to focus on the fuzzy form standing over her; for a few seconds, the image sharply came together and she couldn’t help the smile that stretched across her face, splitting one of her fever dried lips.
“Sacchan.” she murmured happily, licking at the blood on her lower lip. “Ow.” she frowned cutely, cupping her mouth with one hand.
“How are you feeling?” Risa questioned gently, caressing the side of her girlfriend’s face with her free hand. Reina mumbled unintelligibly, apparently forgetting about the blockage in front of her lips. “Let me take your temperature.” Risa coaxed her into complying gently.
When the thermometer beeped a few seconds later, the indicator blinked at 39C. Reina had closed her eyes by then and drifted off to sleep, her grip loosening on Risa’s hand. The older girl pulled the blankets up on her girlfriend, tucking her in tightly and silently apologizing for the discomfort she was probably about to inflict, but she knew that sometimes the best remedy for a fever was to sweat it out.
After searching the house for a little while, she came up with two more comforters and a quilt. She brought them back to Reina and draped them over her still form, watching her curl into the warmth more securely. She decided to grab a book and settle down in the corner to keep an eye on her.
Reina awoke about four hours later, stifling hot and sweating her ass off and thirsty as hell, but she felt better, thinking more clearly and not feeling quite as weak. She took a moment to examine her surroundings, taking in the contents of the bedside table and the clothes laying in a pile near the closet, when her gaze landed on Risa sleeping peacefully, if not a little uncomfortably, in a chair next to her bed she gave a start.
‘I thought I was dreaming.’ she thought in surprise, vaguely recalling her girlfriend standing above her. She glanced at the clock, ‘What is she still doing here, doesn’t she have a recording tonight?’
“Risa.” she croaked, dry throat failing to produce the necessary sounds. Reina cleared her throat and scooted to the edge of the bed, reaching out to shake her girlfriend’s shoulder, “Risa.” she called again, “Wake up.”
“Eh?!” The older girl jerked awake, eyes widening when she realized who was in front of her, “Reina! Are you okay? What do you need?”
“I’m fine, well, a little thirsty, but don’t you need to go? You have a recording, don’t you?” Risa shook her head, held up a finger in the universal ‘just a moment’ gesture, then ran out of the room. She came back a few seconds later with a cup of water.
“No, Ai-chan actually got someone else to take my place.” She sat on the bed next to Reina and watched her gulp down the water she’d handed her, “Don’t drink so fast.” she scolded, then continued, ”It’s almost weird, Ai-chan seems to have gone back to the person she was when we were first friends. She could tell I was freaking out over something and when I told her I was worried about you and wanted to check on you, she pretty much sent me home.”
Slamming the empty glass down on the table, Reina let out a satisfied sigh, “Really? That does sound pretty weird.” She pushed the extra blankets that she’d just noticed to the floor at the foot of the bed, “I feel sticky.” she mumbled, tugging at her shirt, “And hungry.”
Risa chuckled at the slight whine, “Well, let’s go take a bath and then we’ll get some food. But first,” She held out the thermometer and Reina stuck it into her mouth compliantly. A few seconds later it flashed a happy 36C. “Well, I’d say your fever’s gone.” Risa raised her eyebrows in surprise, “You’re so resilient Tanakacchi.”
“Haha, I guess so.” Reina rubbed the back of her neck shyly, then hopped out of bed, heading to her dresser to grab two sets of clothes while Risa went off to grab some towels and start the bath. This was normal routine for them now that they were so comfortable with each other.
Pretty soon Reina was sitting comfortably on a stool and purring slightly as Risa scrubbed her back. The scrub turned into a massage, which inevitably turned into something else; sick or not, both girls had needs after all. When they did finally come down from out of the clouds, they were curled around each other in the nearly overflowing bath. Risa stroked Reina’s hair gently and the younger girl nuzzled underneath her jaw contentedly.
Risa giggled, “You’re like a cat.” she murmured softly, like she did every time her girlfriend rubbed against her like that. Reina laughed quietly and licked her cheek playfully, causing Risa to groan and put her hand up as if defending from another ‘attack.’ “I love you, Tanakacchi.” she said seriously a moment later, as if it had been on her mind all day; which, she realized, it had been. And she did feel stupid for not figuring it out sooner.
The response was instantaneous; Reina’s eyes filled with happy tears and she squeezed Risa tightly, burying her face in her neck, “I love you too,” she sobbed in relief. She didn’t realize how long she’d been waiting to hear those words.
“Shh,” Risa patted her back gently, pulling her girlfriend to straddle her lap, “I’ll say it every day. You’ve been so good to me all these months and I’m an idiot for not seeing that I fell for you that first night we were together. I love you Reina, I love you.” She lifted the younger girl’s face and kissed her tenderly on the lips, her other hand roaming along her body. They made love again in the bathtub, slowly and passionately, and didn’t get out until the water had long turned cold.
Love was all well and good, but Reina’s stomach made itself know painfully just as they were about to head into round three. Laughing, they decided to finally make their way to the kitchen, surprised that no one else was at home. It was pretty rare that they didn’t share a meal with each other’s family whenever they spent the night together, but they relished the alone time, the silence in the apartment giving them the feeling that it was just the two of them.
As the sat down for dinner, Reina gave a weary sigh and Risa remembered that she had been sick earlier that morning. “Ah, are you feeling okay, Tanakacchi? Can I get anything for you?”
Reina gave the question some serious thought, “Actually, there is one thing I’ve always wanted from you. You know I’ve been a little obsessed with your ass since we started going out?”
“Uh?” Risa blinked at the unusual answer, “You have?” Now that it was mentioned, she did always remember Reina touching, caressing, pinching, staring, or otherwise giving attention to her back side every day.
“Yeah, well, I’ve always wanted a lap dance.” Reina grinned mischievously, watching her girlfriend’s face go bright red.
“Ehhh?! A what now!?” The reaction queen dropped her chopsticks on the table in surprise, causing Reina to outright laugh at her expression.
“A lap dance. I want you,” she reached out with her foot under the table and caressed Risa’s calf with her toes. She jumped, feeling her body heat up, “To give me,” the foot traveled higher to her knee, “A lap dance.” Risa grabbed her foot before it could snuggle in between her thighs too deeply.
“Let’s eat first and I’ll think about it.” Reina couldn’t stop grinning throughout dinner and Risa couldn’t stop blushing. When they were finished and the dishes put away, they raced up to Reina’s room, giggling like children.
Entering the room, Reina hopped up onto her bed, but Risa went over to the corner where there was a small stereo and a stack of CDs. “Hey, get the lock Tanakacchi and then sit up against the headboard.”
Though a little confused about the last order, Reina complied, locking her door then getting into a comfortable position against the top of her bed. She watched curiously as Risa popped in a disk and clicked to the track she wanted, pausing the song before it could start, “I’ll be right back.” She grabbed a pile of clothes and darted out of the room.
Now terrible confused, Reina leaned her head back; that girl could be so weird sometimes. Her mind drifted back to their exchange in the bathroom and she flushed excitedly, she loved her so much though. She made it a goal to tell her that every day, sometimes coming up with new ways to surprise her with the words or making a game out of finding her in the maze of hallways and dressing rooms backstage at their concerts.
Tonight was the first time the older girl had said those words and Reina was so happy she thought she might cry again. She dabbed at the corner of her wonky eye, smiling when she heard her girlfriend’s footsteps pause in front of the door. She wondered what Risa had in mind.
“Okay.” Risa said firmly as she entered the room, locking the door again, “Might as well do this right.” She mumbled, headed back to the stereo; she hit play and waited for the music to start, facing away from Reina.
While she was gone, she’d changed into a tight, green tank top and even tighter blue jeans; Reina couldn’t help but notice how well those pants emphasized her amazing butt. The music came on with a simple techno beat and Risa swung her hips from side to side slowly. Reina’s jaw dropped, she was getting a lap dance! Just the thought made her flush with pleasure.
Risa threw back her head, her loose hair touching her shoulder blades, and raised her hands in the air, pumping her hips in a circular motion. Then she turned and brought her hands down to run over her breasts, stepping quickly to the edge of the bed. She climbed on all fours, making sure Reina had a good view down her shirt, and crawled sensually towards her stunned girlfriend.
Leaning back some, Reina grasped Risa’s hips lightly, helping her balance on the bouncy bed when she turned around to grind her ass into Reina’s lap. Moaning, Reina let one hand caress the shapely butt in front of her, the other reached around Risa to grab her belt and tug the older girl down. Loosing her balance, Risa fell with her back pressed snuggly against Reina’s front and the girl immediately started to undo her belt.
It took no time for Risa to shimmy out of her tight jeans and Reina moaned again on seeing the tiny, purple booty shorts that lay underneath. She grabbed a handful of Risa’s hair and gently tugged so that she laid her head back on Reina’s shoulder, exposing her neck to the room. She attached her lips to the older girl’s throat, sucking lightly and licking her pulse point.
Reina crossed her left hand over Risa’s belly to grasp her right hip, holding her ass tight against her lap, the other hand snaking up underneath her tank top and running lightly over her braless breasts. Risa moaned loudly at the touch, “This was supposed to be a lap dance.” she gasped out breathlessly and Reina started to grind into her backside.
“Oh, I was very happy with that.” The little yankii replied, shifting so she could rub her thigh in between her girlfriend’s legs, “Now, let’s do this.” Risa moaned again, when small fingers pinched her nipple, “Maybe next time I can get a strip tease.” she murmured into Risa’s neck.
All of a sudden, there was a knock at the door, “Reina? Are you awake.” Both girls froze at the sound of her mother’s voice. The door handle jiggled and she called again, “Reina?”
They scrambled apart, Risa diving for her pajamas and Reina just diving out of bed, “Uh yeah mom, just a second.” She motioned for Risa to hurry as the girl struggled with her twisted top. The older girl quickly straightened her clothes and stood at the stereo, pretending to go through the CDs, but really trying to hide her red face.
Reina threw open the door, “Uh, hi mom. When did you get back?” Tanaka-san raised her eyebrows suspiciously at her daughter.
“Just now, I was just coming to check on you.” she noticed Risa, finally under control of her blush, watching their conversation, “Oh hi Risa dear. When did you get here?”
“Oh, a few hours ago. I just wanted to check up on Tanakacchi and bring her some materials from work.” Reina butted in before her mother could ask anymore questions.
“Hey mom, is it alright if she stays tonight? I’m feeling much better than this morning.” Tanaka-san blinked at her pleading face, then noticed Risa’s pleading face and laughed.
“Well, I guess that’s alright.” The two cheered, “I’ll see you girls in the morning.” She gave Reina an affectionate pat on the head before turning around to head into the living room. Reina quickly closed the door and rested her forehead against it, breathing a sigh of relief.
She turned when she heard a groan from Risa behind her, “That was too close.” The older girl was face down on the bed, arms and legs spread out akimbo.
“Yeah,” she joined her girlfriend on the bed, sharing a long look with her. Then they both burst into laughter. “I can’t believe that happened again!”
“Yeah, that makes it the third time someone’s almost caught us doing the naughty.” Risa rolled onto her back and rested her head on Reina’s knee, still chuckling. The younger girl stared down at her lovingly. “What?”
“You’re just beautiful is all.” Risa pulled her down for a kiss.
When they broke apart, Risa suddenly proposed, “Let’s get an apartment together.” Reina blinked at her in surprise.
“Really?” Risa nodded timidly and Reina thought for a second. They made enough money now and she was almost an adult. They were already practically living together anyway, it wouldn’t be such a change to share a space for real. “Okay.” Reina nodded decisively, “Let’s start looking soon, when I turn twenty we can move in together. It’ll be the perfect birthday present.”
“Really?” It was Risa’s turn to question and Reina’s turn to nod. The younger girl kissed her gently.
“I love you. I want to be with you, I’m old enough and we’ve been together long enough for me to know that. And November’s a few months away so that’ll give us time to get everything in order. Between the two of us, we’ll be able to think of everything we need and get it done correctly.” Overjoyed by her acceptance, Risa tackled her to the bed.
“I’m so happy!” she exclaimed, and the two shared another kiss, which turned into a more passionate kiss, “Now, where were we?” Risa asked slyly, slowly pulling off her pajamas. Reina was only too glad to help and, well, you get the picture.
I want to put the pieces of you together with mine.
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One more omake and then I'm closing the book on this story. I can't believe I actually finished something.
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That was too cute!!!!!! :wub:
Man I wanna lap dance from Risa.....and a strip tease!!!!! Lucky Reina!!!!!
I can't believe you are gonna finish this!!!!!!!!! Is Ai-chan and Jun going to finally know about the relationship between Reina and Risa????
Anymore perv scenes????? Just for research sake of course :lol:
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^ I have the feeling that if the two girls move in together, that'll be a little harder to hide, and somebody's going to realize what's going on. :lol:
But OMG, that chapter was so much awesome I don't even know where to start! It's so nice to see Aichan taking an interest in Risa again. Hopefully they'll continue to be lifelong friends like they have been for the past going on nine years. :) You're so great at putting in detail and those touches that make the reader really identify and feel that something real's going on here, and you even do it in not so many words. I've always wondered at my own writing since, well, I'm basically a regular guy writing teenage girls... It's not like I really have that much in common with them after all... XD and seeing writing like what you're doing really puts it into perspective - the little "girly" things such as the dancing in previous chapters and Reina wanting her "prince"... just little things in the scene when Risa first finds Reina sick in her room here, such as the mention about someone pulling her hair into a pony tail... Well, guy though I am, maybe I can learn some things from you. :)
The "lap dance" was also so awesome. XD Very creatively written - you have a good way of putting a fresh-feeling spin on things we might have seen a hundred times before in fics. Reina just couldn't let her finish, could she? :lol: And of course, they had to be interrupted one more time. ;) Clever plot device to bring up the moving in together as well lol. Nice and cohesive. :)
But seriously... where the heck have I been that I'm just now really noticing your writing like this? Nice to see you're finishing a story! I hope there's definitely lots more where this came from :) because I definitely want to see more of it! :D
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With mine.
Omgass, they're gonna move in together!!! :w00t:
Gonna be interesting to see how AiJun reacts to that when they find out. ;D
Also, lap dance from Risa.....and a strip tease!!!!! Lucky Reina!!!!!
Major troof. :yep:
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Gonna be interesting to see how AiJun reacts to that when they find out. ;D
They'll probably want an apartment of their own, too. :p
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Here's a Perv kiddies! It's TanaGaki of course, set in the Pieces universe but can be read alone. Then again, why would you want to?
http://community.livejournal.com/renairev/77606.html (http://community.livejournal.com/renairev/77606.html)
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@Sukoshi - And as for Jun, well, would you just believe someone if they told you someone you've worked with so closely is gay? Even if you are? I was under the impression that homosexuality isn't as openly accepted as it is here. And it's not even that accepted here!
Ah, you see I was thinking the opposite. A lot of the time, I leave reality at the door when reading fics...well depending on what kind of world the characters live in that is.
I would have thought JunJun would believe TanaGaki were together more easily because she herself is also into girls XD But I totally see your point. I mean what are the odds right? That's something I like about your story actually. It's the fact that it's more realistic. It's different from those stories were everyone in the whole project is gay and is paired up with someone XD Not that I mind those, just sometimes I think some of the relationships are less real and created out of convenience so that everyone has a pairing XD
Now what can I say about With mine :luvluv2: sweet, fun, romantic~ :oops: :lol: :inlove:
I'm so glad Ai chan didn't get all jealous over TanaGaki. I love how it threw her off a little bit but I think it would have gone down a very dark path if Ai chan wanted Gaki back at this point. So whew~ :sweat:
(lol I'm so used to reading about playboy Takahashi and her "ways"..that half of me is still expecting her to dump Jun for Gaki. My poor conditioned brain XD)
At her cool touch, though, Reina stirred, “Eri.” she called out roughly, “I don’t want you to take care of me. Dorkfish.”
hehe my favourite line of the chapter. Silly Reina really must have been sick, Eri's no fish, she's a turtle XD lol gomen, gomen...samui joke~ XD
as for the rest of the chapter... :on bleed:
lol I think someone has to pick my body up from off the ground :imdead:
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OH. MY. GOD! This is blasphemy! How could I have missed commenting for so long? A 1000 apologies my newest fave author :bow:
Pieces of You
I’m glad Risa decided to give herself and Reina a chance. Makes for hawt action no? With this 2 that is :P
I Want To
Wow, Reina sure is bold with that blatant display of affection for a certain bean. Not that I can blame her though since Gaki-san IS incredibly gorgeous :heart:
I LOL-ed at the ending when Reina so obviously gave herself away XD
Put Them
Poor Risa. I bet she must be so heartbroken to bang right into leader and JJ making out :cry:
Pieces of You: Omake 1
The problem with people like Jun Jun is, no one can hate them. Sigh…it’s tough to have a rival in such a form eh Risa-chan? :smhid
Together
THIS IS SO ROMANTICCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC!!! *melts into a puddle of mush* Prince Gaki and Princess Reina would make a fitting couple :wub:
Hey, my shirt looks good on you.” Reina commented casually, causing Lin to twitch spastically. Risa smiled prettily at the compliment and the rest of the day carried on normally.
I lol-ed again :lol:
Pieces of You: Omake 2
Okay, I totally can’t understand why Jun refuses to believe that TanaGaki are going out? I mean, she herself and Ai are doing the same thing, no? :?
With Mine
You know, this chapter was so long that I had to hold my need for the washroom for like FOREVER!! Gah…the things I do (eg. Risk exploding) to read your fics :D
Damn, I was sure I was freezing just moments ago. Now it’s getting kinda hot in here :shocked I thought Risa was gonna give Reina a strip tease dance. In the end, it turned out to just that. A tease XD Oh well, the lap dance was all sorts of awesome :twothumbs
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Pieces of You: Omake 2
[quote “Then they got real quiet. I think that’s when they kissed, then Tanaka-san said she forgave her and they left.”[/quote]
XD
With mine.
“You don’t know her like I do. Reina is actually very delicate, she needs someone to take care of her, especially when she doesn’t feel good.” worries coming back ten-fold, Risa started pacing again.
:lol:
At her cool touch, though, Reina stirred, “Eri.” she called out roughly, “I don’t want you to take care of me. Dorkfish.” Risa tilted her head in confusion at the unusual insult, even more confused when she mumbled something about corndogs.
:rofl:
“Yeah, get Risa. I love her, she’ll take care of me.” She swatted at Risa’s hand on her head, then changed her mind halfway and grabbed the hand, bringing it to her chest to cuddle it.
Suwweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!
“Yeah, well, I’ve always wanted a lap dance.” Reina grinned mischievously, watching her girlfriend’s face go bright red.
“Ehhh?! A what now!?” The reaction queen dropped her chopsticks on the table in surprise, causing Reina to outright laugh at her expression.
“A lap dance. I want you,” she reached out with her foot under the table and caressed Risa’s calf with her toes. She jumped, feeling her body heat up, “To give me,” the foot traveled higher to her knee, “A lap dance.” Risa grabbed her foot before it could snuggle in between her thighs too deeply.
“Let’s eat first and I’ll think about it.” Reina couldn’t stop grinning throughout dinner and Risa couldn’t stop blushing. When they were finished and the dishes put away, they raced up to Reina’s room, giggling like children.
:on bleed:
:bow: :bow: :bow:
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Uwahhhhh!!! I got blood all over my laptop just by reading your chapter! :inlove: *need...to...stop...nosebleed...* It's finishing already? Need more TanaGaki :P
I love every single word in this chapter that I just don't know what to comment on hahaha. But my fav line has got to be this:
“Yeah, get Risa. I love her, she’ll take care of me.” She swatted at Risa’s hand on her head, then changed her mind halfway and grabbed the hand, bringing it to her chest to cuddle it.
Can I call you baddie, btw?
Cool nick! I like! :twothumbs
P.S. Reina is such a butt girl
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With Mine
Oh man, that was so hot!!! :drool: Gimme a lapdance from Gaki and a striptease from Reina!!! XD Sick Reina is too cute~ :wub:
Perv
OMFG *dies of blood loss* Gaki cooking without panties....Reina taking her right there :-*in the kitchen.... :drool: I look forward to the christening of all the other rooms. :grin:
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@FaqU - Hmmm... :whistle: BTW do you have access to the Perv?
@rokun - Everytime I type your name, I wanna put a -sama on the end of it. I can't believe you think you can learn from me, I mean, I may have the advantage of being a girl, but there's no way I can match up to you in plots, everything I've read from you has been absolutely amazing. I just love it, and the way you write the girls is so convincing, in fact, when I first saw your stuff I thought you were a girl! :lol: The fact that you are a dude just makes your stories all the more awesome.
@Armaghetta - :whistle:
@Sukoshi - I'm glad you think my stories are realistic. Way back when I used to write the-whole-project-is-gay stories. And then reality smacked me in the face. Nono, Kaori, and Miki got married, Kago became a little whore (though I still love her!), babies were had, or not. And I realized, there is no way statistically that the whole project is gay. In fact, I think it might be even lower because they're all girls! And instead of being sad about this realization, I thought, 'Well, damn. If only a few of them are gay for each other, doesn't that make things better? Doesn't it make for a better read if everyone is different?'
Though I still have my ships and they are many and diverse.
About Playboy!Ai. It's sexy, yeah, but I think it's totally out of character. Though I love to read about it, I think Ai is the least likely to be a player. In fact, I think she would probably be the least demonstrative lover out of all of momusu, she strikes me as very in control, perhaps someone who sees love making as a practice instead of a passion.
And finally, dorkfish is an inside joke. You can catch them with a corndog as bait. But it's still funny for delirious reasons.
@hammy-san - Aww, your praise is totally making me blush! :shy1: :shy2: <--- *is me* I'm glad you like this story.
@kRisZ - :cool1: :bath: :bingo: :on asmo: Yeah. :on woohoo: :ondick:
@baddie - Luckily for you, I'm starting a perv fic. Can you get into the Perv? There will prolly be some more Reina loving Risa ass in future chapters.
@Kreamy - :mon misch: Aw yeah!
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Pieces of You: Omake 3
Ai marched down the hallway determinedly, a mission on her mind; she was searching for one button nosed little bean, intending to have a word with her. Risa wasn’t very hard to find these days, usually attached to Reina at the hip, or at least always somewhere in the same vicinity. Today, Reina had been spotted in the second dressing room, and Ai would bet that Risa was with her.
Coming to the door, Ai wasted no time in bursting into the room, causing the occupants to jump in their seats, “Ai-chan!” Both cried simultaneously at her sudden entrance. For a moment, the three looked at each other in silence, Ai glaring between the two, Risa and Reina just looking more and more confused. Just Reina started to open her mouth to ask what she wanted, Ai spoke.
“I need to speak to Niigaki-san.” The two younger girls shared an even more bewildered look at the use of Risa’s full last name, but Risa finally nodded at Reina, indicating that it was okay to leave them alone together. Reluctantly, Reina stood and headed to the door, “Ah.” Ai began, just as she put her hand on the knob, “Happy birthday.” Blinking in surprise, Reina acknowledged her well wishes and left.
“I got a call from your mom today.” Ai said as soon as the door closed, “She wanted me to talk to you, said that you were moving out of the house and into an apartment with your girlfriend. Is it true? Are you really moving in with Reina?”
A little apprehensive, she hated confrontations after all, Risa nodded, “Yes, it’s true.”
Ai’s voice lowered dangerously, “How long have you two been going out?”
“A little over a year now.” Risa answered timidly, not wanting to see her friend angry.
It was too late though, Ai exploded, “A year?! You’ve been together for a year!?” In the sudden silence after that exclamation, both girls thought they heard a scuffle outside the door but ignored it. The tension in the room was palpable, “You’ve been dating another member for over a year!?” Ai reiterated, finally setting Risa off in annoyance.
“I’m not the only one who’s been dating another member! You think I don’t know about you and Jun Jun?!” Ai’s eyes widened at the counter accusation, “You’re some hypocrite for being mad about me dating another member when you’re doing the same thing!”
“I still can’t believe you!” Ai screamed back, “I can’t believe that you’re dating Reina and didn’t tell me! For over a year even! You and I have been best friends for eight years now and you couldn’t even hint at being in love with someone?! I thought we could tell each other anything!?”
“Ehhhh!” Risa stumbled in surprise, “That’s why you’re mad?! Especially since you’re being hypocritical there too!!”
“Oh yeah.” Ai replied simply, taking a seat.
Risa couldn’t help it, she started laughing, “Did we just have a fight or a comedy script?” Ai joined in her laughter.
“Sorry Gaki-san, I’m happy for you, but I wanted to give you a hard time, even though I’m guilty of the same things. How long have you known about me and Jun?” Ai was surprised when Risa frowned, sitting in the chair next to her.
“Over a year. Not long before Reina and I got together, actually, like two days before. How long have you two been together?” Ai tilted her head cutely, making a humming sound.
“Fifteen months now. Sixteen in a week and a half.” Risa laughed a little at her exactness.
“That’s just like you to remember down to the day right off the top of your head. Even I have to think a minute.” The two shared another bout of merriment, “Why haven’t you two moved in together.”
“Ah well, we’ve talked about it, but Lin and Jun live together and I don’t want Linko to be alone. Though it does seem like I have more of my things over there than at my own house.” Risa nodded at her friend’s thoughtfulness, which was reminiscent of their old days.
“Ai-chan, now that we’re being honest with each other, there’s something I need to tell you. About why Reina and I got together.” Though she knew she was a hundred percent in love with Reina now, it was hard to forget your first love and if she wanted to really be friends with Ai again, she’d have to come completely clean.
“Oh, why did you get together?” Ai questioned innocently.
“We didn’t get together because we loved each other at first. We started dating because Reina offered to comfort me about my first heartbreak.” Here Risa took a deep breath, “Over you.”
“Me?” Ai parroted, not quite getting what she was saying. “Heartbreak?” Then the pieces fell into place, “You were in love with me?” She looked like someone had just punched her in the gut.
Risa nodded regretfully, “For a long time I was. Reina saw and tried to make me feel better, but the night I saw you and Jun kissing, well, I lost it.” She saw the older girl’s eyes fill with tears, imagining her pain, “Reina was there for me when I broke down, we made love,” Both girls blushed a little, “And agreed to date. A couple months ago, I finally realized that I was over you and I loved Reina, so I asked her to get an apartment with me.”
“Gaki-san, I’m so sorry.” Ai’s tears flowed freely and Risa shushed her, pulling her up to embrace her gently, “I had no idea, if I had…” She couldn’t complete her sentence, burying her face into her friend’s shoulder when both girls realized that if she had known, she couldn’t have done anything anyway. You can’t choose who you love and if she’d known Risa’s feeling, it might have driven them apart in a way that they couldn’t recover from.
“It’s okay Ai-chan, it’s in the past now and we’re both happy, so let’s just forget about it.” Ai nodded weakly, still crying a little, “If you want to make it up to me, you can help me move into my new apartment this weekend.”
“Okay!” Ai pulled back finally, grinning slightly. She didn’t want to dwell on bad feelings any more than Risa did. Maybe helping her friend start a new chapter in her life might help them both to get past any remaining awkwardness.
“Yosh!” Risa nodded firmly, her own tears drying up before they could fall, “Then let’s go find our girls and get to the studio.” The two headed for the door.
They weren’t expecting both their girlfriends to be right outside, nor did they expect to find Jun pinning Reina face first against the wall, using her height to her advantage. Jun was twisting Reina’s left arm behind her back with her right hand, using her left forearm to trap the smaller girl’s face to the wall. Reina’s right arm swatted ineffectually at her captor, unable to do any damage at all in her position.
When Ai and Risa stepped into the hallway, all four shared a surprised look before the grappling girls sprung apart, “Uh, she heard the yelling and tried to go back in.” Jun explained while Reina rubbed her shoulder, nodding in agreement, “When I told her to let you guys talk, she ignored me. So…” She turned to Reina, “No hard feeling Tanaka-san? I told you they needed to work things out on their own.”
“Yeah, no hard feelings. And by the way, next time you try to make amends with someone, saying ‘I told you so’ isn’t a good way to start.” Reina sidled up to Risa’s open side, slipping an arm around her waist. Jun did the same to Ai, staying as far from Reina as she could, even with their truce she feared retaliation.
Next to each other, Ai and Risa shared a bewildered look before they just shrugged off the weirdness. They were used to their girls’ by now.
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Alrighty guys, here's the last Omake! I promise I'll think of some more short stories later, but right now, I'm trying my damnedest to get a full story out on Word. The first two chapters are really long, though, and I have super awful ADHD, so I can't sit still and write for long periods of time. :( But I'm trying! Maybe I can split the chapters up to extend my posting time?
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Pieces of You: Omake 3
Awwwwwwwwwwwwww...happy ending is happy! :cow:
They weren’t expecting both their girlfriends to be right outside, nor did they expect to find Jun pinning Reina face first against the wall, using her height to her advantage. Jun was twisting Reina’s left arm behind her back with her right hand, using her left forearm to trap the smaller girl’s face to the wall. Reina’s right arm swatted ineffectually at her captor, unable to do any damage at all in her position.
/me pictures this...and ROFL's majorly.
:on lol:
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AWWWWWWWWWWWWW it's over already? I was hoping it would go on forever :P
I'm glad everything worked out and all 4 girls are happy now :)
I'll be waiting for new updates by you. Be quick alright? :D
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'Well, damn. If only a few of them are gay for each other, doesn't that make things better? Doesn't it make for a better read if everyone is different?'
My sentiments exactly! =D
About Playboy!Ai. It's sexy, yeah, but I think it's totally out of character. Though I love to read about it, I think Ai is the least likely to be a player. In fact, I think she would probably be the least demonstrative lover out of all of momusu, she strikes me as very in control, perhaps someone who sees love making as a practice instead of a passion.
lol I love all elements of fiction, the realism and pure fantasy of it all. Ai chan can be totally OC that way but I enjoy the different take on her character at the same time. kind of like a breath of fresh air. But the way I see it, it's not a total lie. The playboy-ness, the passion, it's like something you can briefly catch a glimpse of when she's performing. It's totally not who she is but it is something she can project.
now as for the 3rd omake. I agree with Hammy san. It's something I would have loved to have gone on forever.
*breathes a sigh of contentment* :stuffed:
the ending was absolutely perfect. It makes me miss this story and not miss it at the same time (in a good way!). Like it doesn't feel like the end, it feels like their happy relationships will go on forever. :luvluv2:
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Awwww that was such a happy ending :)
Finally Ai-chan figured everything out as well confronted Risa but totally agreeing with Risa here, she can't be yelled at over something that Ai-chan was doing so :P
I can totally imagine Junko and Reina outside fighting it out, Junko totally won there :lol:
And as to the Perv, why yes I have read it and damn :drool: that was :inlove: I swear the tissue company is going to make a fortune out of me :lol: More :shakeit: is never a bad thing right? :w00t:
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The perfect tie-up to a great story :bow:
Luckily for you, I'm starting a perv fic. Can you get into the Perv? There will prolly be some more Reina loving Risa ass in future chapters.
I'm so stalking your Perv section :drool:
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You can’t choose who you love and if she’d known Risa’s feeling, it might have driven them apart in a way that they couldn’t recover from.
true
“Then let’s go find our girls and get to the studio.”
:cow:
“Yeah, no hard feelings. And by the way, next time you try to make amends with someone, saying ‘I told you so’ isn’t a good way to start.” Reina sidled up to Risa’s open side, slipping an arm around her waist. Jun did the same to Ai, staying as far from Reina as she could, even with their truce she feared retaliation.
:lol:
Happy ending! Yay!
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Happy ending WOOO! :onioncheer:
At least Risa finally told Ai-chan how she felt and they can go forward.
And LOL at Junko pinning Reina against the wall. I can totally imagine the face of their girlfriends when they saw them XD XD XD
:on GJ:
I'll keep an eye on the Perv too :ding:
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This has got to be one of my favorite parts of this story. Really. I think it's wonderful that TakaGaki can simply move on like that, it's proof that they are best friends and will be no matter what~~ :heart: And I LMAO'd at Jun pinning Reina to the wall. :rofl:
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Everybody Loves Ai-chan (Except Gaki-san)
“Reina says we should just jump her!” Reina’s voice exclaimed from the mostly empty lounge, followed by two loud shushes. The phrase made Risa pause in her tracks before she could round the corner, that couldn’t mean what she thought it did, could it?
“Do you want everyone to hear our plans?” Sayu’s voice chimed in much quieter, obviously a little annoyed.
“Well, you know she’s too oblivious to these kind of things for a subtle approach. Ai-chan’s just not wired that way.” Reina replied, softly this time and Risa could picture the pout on her face.
“Well, I don’t think outright attacking her is the solution.” Kame’s voiced sounded and Risa’s eyes widened, she couldn’t believe the girl was in on this kind of talk. Actually she could, the atomic aho wasn’t as innocent as everyone thought, Risa shivered at that particular memory, partly in excitement and partly in terror.
“Maybe we should go for a full frontal assault on a different scale. Ai-chan would never see it coming and at the same time, we can all get our feelings across and make her choose one of us.” Sayumi planned reasonably/evilly.
“Ai-chan won’t choose one of you.” From her vantage point wedged behind one of the decorative posts by the door, Risa could make out the nanahachikkies storm into the lounge, having obviously heard the last sentence. Following her statement, Koharu pointed her finger annoyingly at her former mentor.
Risa almost felt like rolling her eyes when the group spontaneously broke out into a loud argument. It was pretty entertaining, though, and she absently wished she had some popcorn or something.
Shouts of things like, ‘Ai-chan’s mine!’ or ‘Ai-chan wouldn’t go for you.’ or ‘I could treat Takahashi-san better than you could.’ filled the small lounge.
“Wait wait wait!!” In an attempt to restore order, Sayu stood up on the couch and yelled over everyone but she was quickly pulled down and back into the fray which was becoming dangerously close to getting physical.
This was absurd, Risa shook her head, she had to stop things before they got out of hand, but just as she was about to step in a commanding voice resonated through the room and instantly induced silence.
“What is going on here!” Yossui’s strong voice shouted as she entered the noisy lounge with Miki and Rika in tow. All three were dressed in their Gatas’ jerseys, evidently back from practice. Hearing their former leader’s angry question immediately quieted the girls down.
“Yeah, and what’s this about Ai-chan?” Rika’s gentle inquiry was a counter to her partner’s.
The current Musumes looked at each other hesitantly before simultaneously looking to Sayu to explain. “Ah, well.” she exchanged nervous glances with her generation mates, “We were just arguing about who could get Ai-chan to fall for her and how and who deserves her.”
The three 85ers looked at each other incredulously, “Why would you guys be arguing over that?” Miki cried, but before anyone could answer, she continued, “It’s obvious that I would win her heart.”
The others in the room immediately started shouting again, this time at the groping demon. Rolling her eyes, Yossui held up her hands in the universal ‘be quiet’ gesture, “Now now, there’s an easy way to settle this. We all confess to Ai-chan today, blatantly tell her how you feel and see if she accepts.”
“Wait, we?” Reina asked, eyeing the older girl suspiciously. Yossui shared a look with Rika and they nodded at each other.
“Yeah, you didn’t think you were the only ones that girl got to, did you?” Yossui replied with a serious face. The Musumes stared in disbelief.
“Yeah, I mean, Ai-chan is just so Ai-chan.” Rika gave an exaggerated shiver and the disbelief turned to her, “What?” she asked innocently.
“It’s just, I always thought you and Yossui were an item.” The reply to Reina’s statement was instantaneous, Yossui and Rika shared a disgusted look and pointed to the other.
“How could you think I’d ever go out with her?!” the exclaimed in unison.
“She’s too girly!” Yossui griped.
“She’s too passive!” Rika said at the same time. The two looked at each other again.
“Girly/Passive?!” Once again, said at the same time. Miki finally stepped in here and smacked them both on the back of the heads.
“Alright enough of that. How are we going to figure out who goes first?” Once again, fighting broke out. Risa was starting to feel a little faint, this had to be the weirdest day she’d ever had. And that included the time she went shopping with Sayu and that day she’d ended up in a sewer and literally had her underwear stolen without her pants being taken off. But I digress.
“Well.” Another voice broke out over the chaos in the lounge and Risa almost couldn’t keep from shouting an ‘Uso!’ when Yuko strolled into the lounge, “You could pick numbers from a hat, but I wanna play too.” The girls quickly deferred to the queen of H!P and the required items were soon found.
Risa chose this time to make her escape, she had to warm Ai-chan about this insidious plot. Once out of ear shot, she began to run to the elevators, Ai was in the dressing room on the third floor and couldn’t possibly know the hell that awaited her today.
Suddenly, Risa stopped, a little devil had appeared on her shoulder that looked suspiciously like Sayu with devil horns, “Don’t tell Ai-chan yet, this could turn out to be pretty amusing.”
Not one to usually listen to her bad side, Risa paused, she had been thinking that and the girls couldn’t do any real harm to her friend, could they? Yes they could, she realized, this was the Hello!Project girls.
About that time, a little angel appeared on her other shoulder that bore a resemblance to Reina if the girl would ever be seen in that much white wearing a sparkly halo, “I gotta say, listen to the Devil, she knows what she’s talking about.”
“Eh! Aren’t you supposed to tell me to be good and tell Ai-chan what’s going on before something bad happens?” Risa couldn’t believe she was talking to these cute little figments of her imagination like this.
“Well, yeah, but where’s the fun in that?” The Reina angel laughed and floated over to kiss the Sayu devil on the mouth. Risa blushed at the sight, but became distracted when another little figment appeared, this time in front of her. It looked like Eri but had neither a halo or horns, Risa felt her face flush deeper when she realized that the little figment really wasn’t wearing much at all.
“If you tell Ai-chan.” Little Eri said threateningly, waving her finger, “The three of us will haunt your dreams for a long time and do naughty things to each other.”
Risa actually had to think about this, after all, the rokkies were pretty hot, but she ultimately realized that if she kept dreaming about them getting it on with each other, she’d never be able to work with them again. Besides, she just wasn’t attracted to any of them and she did kind of want to see where the Musumes were heading with this little contest of theirs. So she nodded and the little figments poofed out of existence.
“I need to lay off the caffeine.” Risa mumbled, heading up to stake out her best friend and wait for the show.
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Risa eyed her friend across the room, placidly reading a book, no idea what was in store for her today. She’d make sure that she was close enough to hear what ever was going to go on, but far enough out of the way that the others didn’t notice her and make her leave. For all that she could get attention, Risa also knew how to make herself invisible.
For a while, nothing happened, then, just as she was about to pull out her own book, Lin Lin nervously stuck her head in the room, “Ai-chan?” she called quietly.
Ai looked up at the sound and smiled brightly at the sight of her favorite kouhai, “Ah Lin-chan, come in. What are you up to?”
Lin looked down nervously, obviously realizing that if she made eye contact, she’d lose her nerve. All at once, Risa felt bad for the girl, she knew that Ai wouldn’t return her feelings and she was afraid that this might make things awkward between the two. She didn’t want Ai to lose such a good friend over something like this, but the girl just couldn’t handle some things still.
“Um, I needed to tell you something and then ask you something, so don’t say anything until I finish, okay?” Ai was visibly confused, but nodded, agreeing to the terms, “Ai,” both older girls were a little shocked at the lack of a suffix, but neither said a word, “I really love you romantically, would you please be my girlfriend?”
Risa watched Ai’s face struggle to not express all the shock she was feeling, though the expression still gave Lin the answer she was looking for, “Oh.” The Chinese girl nodded like she had expected that, and maybe she had, “I see. I’m sorry, I’ll just go.”
“Wait.” Ai grabbed the younger girl’s arm and held her still, “Just wait, okay.” Despite herself, Risa held her breath, wondering if she’d been wrong about her friend. “I’m sorry I can’t return your feelings.” Risa let out her breath quietly, wincing at the look on Lin’s face, “but I’m grateful you feel that way. Even though it hurts you, I want us to stay friends, Lin please. You’re very important to me, I don’t connect well to many people and you’re one of the few.”
Lin sniffled, unable to reply and Ai pulled her into a reluctant hug, murmuring into the girl’s hair, “You’re like family to me, a little sister that I rely on. Please Lin, don’t pull away from me.” Risa held her breath again, waiting for Lin’s reply.
“Okay.” was the feeble mumble from the broken hearted girl. Risa again exhaled and watched the two part finally. After Lin had gone, Ai stood in the same spot and Risa desperately wanted to ask her what she was thinking, but reminded herself that she was invisible and invisible people didn’t talk.
Finally, Ai shook her head with a sigh and returned to her book, obviously in an attempt to distract herself. Risa watched her for another moment, trying to figure out what she was thinking. Even after all the years they’d been friends, Risa still couldn’t always tell with her.
The room was quiet for a long time and the two girls had started to doze off when suddenly, the door burst open and Sayumi twirled in with a cheerful, “Hi~~!” Ai snapped to her feet, Risa nearly doing so as well, only just managing to catch herself from scolding Sayu for her loud entrance.
‘No more coffee for me, I’ll just stick to tea.’ Risa shook herself and sunk back farther into the corner she’d stationed herself in.
“Ah, Sayu.” Ai sighed slumping back into her seat, “What are you doing?”
“Do you think I’m cute?” Ignoring the previous question, Sayu posted one of her own. Ai nearly jumped out of her chair again.
“What? Sayu, you know you’re cute.” Risa saw a nervous twitch appear on her friend’s brow and briefly considered rescuing her. Very briefly.
“But I want to know if you think I’m cute.” Sayumi pouted adorably and Ai twitched again, something probably told her that she was treading dangerous ground, but for the life of her she couldn’t figure out how to not jump off the cliff.
“O-Of course I think you’re cute, Sayu.” Before she could even finish her sentence, Ai found a hundred pounds of happy Sayumi in her lap, kissing and nuzzling her neck. She paused a second in shock, before beginning to fight the younger girl, “W-What are you- Don’t bite!”
Finally, Ai managed to plant her hands and push with all her might, dislodging Sayu from her feast, “What’s wrong?” Sayumi asked innocently, batting her eyelashes. “Don’t you like that?”
“Well, from a purely physical stand point, but that’s not the point! Sayu, I’m just not interested in you that way.” Ai said firmly, resisting the pouting girl straddling her.
Sayumi pouted for a few more seconds before giving up and sighing, “Fine.” Then she sullenly got off of Ai and left the room.
Ai immediately lunged for a tissue and began to wipe her neck clean of any saliva that had been left behind by the encounter. Risa almost laughed, poor girl, and the day had only just begun to get weird for her.
“Gaki-san.” She whined at her and the younger girl started, “Sayu slobbered on me.” Risa looked around herself, stupidly thinking Ai couldn’t possibly be talking to her, but who else do they know nicknamed Gaki?
“Uh, you knew I was here?” Risa asked dumbly and Ai gave her an odd look, obviously trying to decide whether she was crazy today too.
‘I must be, but whatev.’
“You’re kinda hard to miss, even if you’re being quiet.” Ai pointed out and the younger girl couldn’t help but slap her forehead.
“No one else noticed me.” Risa pointed out, watching Ai rub the skin on her neck where Sayu had bitten her.
“There is obviously something wrong with the others today.” Ai responded dryly, at that moment, the door burst in again and Reina and Eri stumbled in, pulling each others hair.
“It’s Reina's turn, dammit!” Reina cried, kicking the older girl in the shin. Eri yelped and hopped on one foot, leaning into Reina to balance herself out. Both girls tumbled to the floor, Eri getting in a lucky elbow to the younger girl’s gut. Ai pulled her feet up as both knocked into her chair.
“Uh guys?!” she yelled out, alarmed. The fighting rokkies froze, Reina pulling Eri’s hair so hard, the girl was looking at the ceiling and Eri in the middle of dragging her nails down her friend’s neck. The two hopped to their feet, Reina getting in a parting kick to the back of Eri’s legs.
“Uh Ai-chan! We were just…”
“Oh, yeah, we were….” The rokkies exchanged a look and nodded at each other, then they grabbed Ai and pulled her to the floor.
“Ah! What are you- No stop!” Ai tried to struggle, but in almost no time Reina was restraining her hands above her head and Eri was sitting on her thighs, trapping her legs to the floor.
“Well, Ai-chan, Eri and I want you to ourselves. I think we can share you though, right?” Reina glanced at Eri for confirmation, the older girl nodded, “So for now, I think Eri can have your bottom half and I’ll take your top half. Then we’ll switch.” Ai’s eyes widened at the declaration but she seemed unsure of what to do.
Until Reina lifted her shirt up and Eri started to unbuckle her pants, “No! Stop!” she cried, struggling frantically and bucking her hips. The rokkies stopped undressing her and concentrated on just holding her down, trying to calm their leader. Ai would have none of it, though, and threw Eri off her violently. With her legs free and in an impressive display of flexibility, Ai bent herself in half and kicked Reina in the back, sending her flying into a chair.
“What the fuck?!” Ai yelped, jumping to her feet and the three girls were surprised by the curse.
“Geez, Ai.” Reina muttered as if the older girl had done something wrong, “You don’t have to be so mean.”
“Yeah, Ai-chan.” Eri said, coming over to Reina to brush some dirt off her back where Ai had kicked her. Ai sputtered in confusion and the rokkies exchanged another look, this time concerned. “Are you alright?”
“Yeah, you look a little pale.” Reina came over to Ai and put her hand to her forehead, causing Ai to flinch but not protest.
“Uh, wha, buh?” Was all Ai could say. Giggling, the rokkies kissed her on the head and left, throwing good byes over their shoulder. Ai turned to an equally perplexed Risa, “What just happened?”
“I…. Don’t know.” Risa said. Ai shook her head repeatedly and Risa slowly got to her feet, “Let’s go get a drink.” She suggested to the frazzled girl gently.
Ai allowed Risa to lead her to the vending machines on that floor, still a little traumatized. The passed by Jun Jun who was sitting placidly on a bench across from the machines, nibbling a banana and appearing deep in thought.
“Hey Junko.”
“Hi Jun.”
Jun did a double take when Ai came into her sight, staring for a second, then turning to her watch, then turning back to Ai. She seemed to be wrestling with something in her mind, but finally came to some kind of decision. “Takahashi-san.” she called in a sing song tone, “I like you, be mine.” she thrust out her banana as if sealing the deal.
Risa watched intensely as Ai suddenly looked very sad before pushing the fruit away. Jun frowned a little at the nonverbal rejection, “I’m sorry, Jun Jun, I can’t accept your feelings, but I’m thankful that you feel that way.”
Risa saw Jun tilt her head down and for a second, thought she was crying, but then the Chinese girl looked up with a bright smile, “I thought as much. That won’t change how I feel though, keep the banana.” Jun held the fruit out again enticingly and Ai reluctantly took it. Then she skipped off, apparently none the worse for wear.
“…” Ai looked at Risa with tear filled eyes and took a small bite of banana, looking every inch the overwhelmed young woman she was. Risa patted her back comfortingly and slid some money into the drink machine, punching the button for Ai’s favorite drink.
The two sat quietly on the bench, sipping their drinks as Ai slowly recovered from her attacks earlier. Risa started to feel just the tiniest bit bad, was it really alright for her to leave her friend at everyone’s mercy today?
Risa became distracted from her thoughts when a tiny negligee clad Eri popped up in front of her nose. Silently, the little figment pointed to Risa’s left shoulder where the Devil Sayu and Angel Reina were making out heavily. The little devil moaned when the angel’s hand slipped somewhere south and Risa blushed, turning back to the Eri figment in front of her. The little Eri waved her finger in an ‘Ah ah!’ gesture before winking.
All three disappeared and Risa shook her head, ‘I’m cutting back on my sugar intake too.’
“Ai-chan!!” a high pitched voice called and both gokkies looked up started as Rika came flying around the corner. The energetic woman grabbed Ai up off the bench and swung her around once before pulling her into a hug, “Let’s go on a date!”
Ai choked on her fruity soda, “Date?!” She struggled against the older woman’s tight embrace, “But I have to work later!”
“Skip work, let’s go out.” Rika insisted, clutching Ai’s shoulders. Risa could see that her leader was on high alert by her tense muscles.
“Why?” Ai asked simply and Rika paused, scratching her head in embarrassment.
“Well, because I want to spend time with you.” The woman twiddled her thumbs together, “I like you.” She looked like a teenager again, with that vulnerable look on her face.
Ai looked down and sniffled once, “I’m sorry Ishikawa-san, I just don’t think of you like that. I’m sorry, but there’s got to be someone out there better for you than I am. Someone who can treat you right and love you the way you deserve.” When she looked up, there were a few tears falling down her face. Rika immediately hugged her.
“Don’t cry, honey, shh.” Rika petted her head and Risa could see Ai’s shoulders shake a little, “You’ll always be my Sapphire.” That last line made Ai burst into laughter and Risa swallowed her own snickers, “What?”
“Thanks Ishikawa-san.” Ai allowed the older woman to wipe away her tears, not explaining why hearing the usually girly Rika saying such a thing was so funny.
Rika shrugged, “I figured you didn’t feel like that, but I had to try, anyway, let’s go shopping sometime anyway.” Ai grinned and nodded brightly, with an agreeing, ‘Un!’
The gokkies watched the woman walk away, as soon as she had turned the corner, Ai pounced on Risa, “What is up with everyone today?! Is this some kind of joke?!”
“I have no idea.” Risa held up her hands in defense, the lie slipping easily off her tongue. “But everyone seems sincere so far, if a little crazy.”
“I can’t take this, I’m not a heartbreaker, that was Yoshizawa-san’s job.” Ai put her palm over her heart, “Anymore of this and I might crack.”
About that time, Koharu and Aika rushed around the corner, both holding hand picked flowers and nearly crashing into the two gokkies. They skidded to a stop and bowed, apologizing profusely and thrusting the flowers out in front of them at Ai.
“Takahashi-san!” They chorused, “Please accept our gift!” Ai raised her eyebrows and slowly took the flowers, seeming to have an idea of where this was going. To her surprise though, she wasn’t accosted or assaulted in any way by the younger girls.
“We wanted you to know that we like you.” Koharu began with an energetic smile and Ai opened her mouth to reject them, but was cut off by Aika.
“We also know that there is no way you can return our feelings, especially because we‘re so young.” The small girl continued.
“But,” Koharu took up with a mischievous grin, “We’ll be twenty in a few years and when that happens, we won’t give up on you so easily.”
“Until then, though, we wanted you to know that we’ll continue to admire and support you.” Aika finished and both girls bowed and scampered off before Ai could get a word in edgewise.
Risa and Ai exchanged a look, “Should I be scared?” The older asked with a tremor in her voice.
“Uh, probably.” Risa nodded, wondering what the last three would have in store for her friend. “Let’s head back to the dressing room.” She suggested and stood up to take Ai’s arm and guide her back.
The two only made it halfway down the hall before a smooth voice called out from behind them, “Ai-chan.” The friends paused, eyes widening as they slowly turned around, spotting Yossui leaning casually against the wall, arms crossed over her chest. She gestured for Ai to come over to her and, after a moment of hesitation were the girl looked to Risa for help, Ai complied.
“Yes, Yoshizawa-san?” Ai questioned as she approached. Subtly, Yossui positioned Ai so that she had her back to the wall and her front to the older woman.
“Ai-chan, I want to extend an invitation to you to go on a date with me.” Ai opened her mouth to refuse, but her breath caught in her throat when Yossui gently pushed a strand of hair behind her ear, “I have what you could say is a soft spot for you.” The older woman admitted, shifting a little closer and leaning her forearm against the wall next to her quarry, “I would like to spend time with you, even if you don’t feel the same.”
Speechless, Ai could only nod, watching with wide eyes as the latest former leader brought out a thin tipped marker and gently took her hand. Yossui lightly wrote her cell number into Ai’s sensitive palm, eliciting a gasp at the electric feeling, even though she knew well that Ai had her number already.
“If you ever want to take up my offer, give me a call.” Yossui concluded softly, putting the marker away and reaching out to caress the younger girl’s cheek. Then she made her escape, sauntering off with an easy, confident gait.
Risa eventually felt her eyes return to their normal size and turned her attention to the still stunned Ai, “Well, that’s going to be hard to follow.” Both girls jerked to attention at the silky tone, spinning to look at the older woman that was standing behind Risa. “I guess I should just be forward.” Yuko brushed past Risa, giving her a pat on the head in passing, and wrapped Ai into a gentle hug, ignoring her stiffening in the embrace. “It’s been a while since we got together, whether alone or in a group.” The woman mentioned offhandedly, “I want you to do something with me this weekend.”
“I-I.” Ai swallowed hard, trying to find her words, “I don’t think that would be a good idea.”
“And why not?” Yuko questioned with a barely noticeable hint of steel in her tone, “Don’t you trust me to behave myself?”
“I would trust you more if I had Gaki-san by my side.” Ai stated firmly and Yuko finally let go of her, smirking knowingly.
“Ah, it’s like that. I see.” Risa gulped when the older woman turned to give her an examining look, “Well, I guess there’s room in my apartment for one more, if you’re interested.” she offered flippantly and Risa hesitantly nodded. How had she gotten involved in this? Oh right, because she was crazy. “Consider it a date, then.” Yuko concluded, sweeping away from them and down the hallway.
As soon as she was out of sight, both girls sagged in relief, Ai nearly sliding down the wall on suddenly boneless legs. “I think my life just flashed before my eyes.” she cried out dramatically and Risa laughed breathlessly, walking over to support her friend.
“Yeah, I think your life just flashed before my eyes too.” She stated, noticing the joke zoom right over Ai’s head. Risa rolled her eyes at the girl’s obliviousness, “Let’s go hide out somewhere.” She suggested to Ai’s enthusiastic agreement.
“Nakazawa-san always makes me feel like I’m fifteen again” Ai noted absently as the two slunk down the hall to their dressing room. “Like I’m just a kid who doesn’t know the first thing about being an idol and she’s so much more mature than I’ll ever be.”
“Yeah, but she’s kind of exciting, too.” Risa mumbled with a blush and Ai turned an odd look to her. Suddenly, to their side, a door opened and out poked Miki’s head, causing both girls to freeze in their tracks.
“You know what else is exciting?” The groping demon said with a lazy grin, “Me.” And without another word, she snatched Ai into the depths of the dark room, never to be heard from again.
Actually, Risa did hear her scream and then the sound of something large smashing into a table resounded from the room. Fearing for her friend’s safety, Risa dove for the door and swung herself inside. She held her breath in horrified silence as she took in the scene before her, Miki had her friend pinned to the conference table in the middle of the room and in the few seconds it had taken Risa to get inside, she had somehow gotten rid of Ai’s pants and used her shirt to tie the girl’s hands behind her back.
Unable to move, Ai was at the demon’s mercy, she couldn’t fight off her deep kisses and after struggling futilely for a moment, she almost had no choice but to kiss back or risk suffocating. Seeing this, Risa paused in rescuing her friend. If the older girl wanted it, then there was nothing to be done. Besides, seeing this from so close was starting to make Risa a little bothered herself.
Apparently pleased by the reaction she was getting, Miki wasted no time in invading Ai’s panties. Snapping back to her senses at the intruding fingers getting dangerously close to her sensitive parts, Ai began to fight in earnest, bucking her hips and struggling against her bonds. Miki either chose to ignore this or thought she was just eager, because she kept going.
Risa felt herself flush all the way down her chest and started to back out of the room until she heard what sounded suspiciously like a sob and saw tears spring from her friend’s eyes. At that, Risa knew she had to stop Miki before she did something they’d all regret. Without thinking about it, Risa ran full speed at the older woman and lunged at her, tackling her off the table and Ai and sending them both sprawling to the ground. Though a little dazed, Risa climbed to her feet and moved to help Ai out of her bonds and fix her rumpled shirt. Then she turned to Miki and glared at her, still laying on the floor, apparently too lazy to get up.
“This is going too far.” Risa scolded, eliciting rolled eyes from the groping demon. Miki put her hand behind her head and shrugged nonchalantly.
“It was worth a try. If you ever want me to finish, Ai-chan,” She called out to the girl who had quickly pulled on her pants, “You know where to find me.”
The friends fled the room, finally making it back to their dressing room and fairly barricading themselves in. Ai looked up at Risa from her spot on the couch a bit fearfully, “You’re not going to confess to me too, are you?”
“No way, Ai-chan. You’re my best friend, there’s no way I could ever think about you like that.” Risa denied, making a face at the though. Her and Ai together? That would just be weird. “Then again,” The younger girl contemplated, causing Ai to look at her wide eyed, “It has been a pretty weird day.” Upon seeing her friend’s face, Risa burst out laughing, “I’m just kidding!”
Ai was not amused, “It’s not funny. I’ve been literally attacked by every musume and almost every former one. I didn’t even know they thought about me like that! If you were in love with me too I don’t know what I’d do.” She looked up with such a devastated face that Risa couldn’t help but think she was adorable.
At the same time, three little figments popped up on her shoulder, all dressed in skimpy school girl outfits, “You should kiss her.” Devil Sayu encouraged cheerfully.
“You should make out with her.” Angel Reina suggested, waggling her eyebrows naughtily.
“If you don’t,” Little Eri warned, waving her finger, “The three of us will haunt your dreams and do things to each other.” Risa smiled down at the innocent Ai-chan in front of her, slowly reaching a hand up, she saw the leader’s eyes widen cautiously, causing her to look like a frightened animal. Swiftly, Risa batted at the figments on her shoulder and they all disappeared with a giant poof and startled screams. Let her dreams be naughty for a while, there was no way in hell she’d go out with Ai in any way other than platonically.
“Wanna go for some ice cream and ditch work?” The older girl was surprised at the normally responsible Risa’s suggestion, but quickly decided she’d rather be anywhere but here.
Already feeling the soothing effects of the cold treat like she was eating it now, Ai nodded enthusiastically and the two friends happily sauntered off together. As they exited the building hand in hand, they never noticed eleven envious pairs of eyes follow them from various windows in the building where they worked.
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I'm too lazy to post comment replies, so sorry, but thanks for reading my last story.
As for this one, I'm not sure. I'm crazy, I guess, switching from serious to insane all over the place in this one. Though I've never done an Ai pairing story where she doesn't end up with Gaki-san (but still kinda does anyway) in the end.
Also, randomly after Sayu's part I switched to a first person view, for some reason. Then I went back and fixed it later, but I was still like, "WTF mate?" So meh.... Um, hope you enjoyed...
EDIT: Also sorry it's so long and it's been almost exactly a month since the last time I posted here.
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she absently wished she had some popcorn or something.
XD
but reminded herself that she was invisible and invisible people didn’t talk.
XD XD
“But,” Koharu took up with a mischievous grin, “We’ll be twenty in a few years and when that happens, we won’t give up on you so easily.”
Ain't that cute :wub:
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Great story! I was laughing so loudly in my dorm room I'm sure my suite mates were wondering what was wrong with me. :rofl:
Poor Ai-chan was so overwhelmed but luckily she had a friend like Gaki-san to be there for her (and to save her from Miki).
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I gotta admit when I first saw your title, I was going WTF :lol: But this is so freaking hilarious! Never thought confessions could be...traumatising XD
Wonder how Aichan would react if Gaki did confess to her as well :P
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lmao that was too funny! XD :lol: man that was a great one-shot. Aw, I was still kind of hoping Risa would confess to Ai. I like TakaGaki too much. lol But the confessions were too funny. I cracked up so bad. You did a great job! :thumbsup
Lmao I laughed at Miki just showing up then stealing Ai XD Yossie smooth opening as always and she left just as smooth. I love fics like these they're great to read. Keep it up.
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That was quite interesting, (perverted mind into effect)
well good job keep it up
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Tee hee, this was one funny read. I couldn't stop grinning like a fool the whole time :lol:
I LOVED how the 6kkies appeared as chibi characters and kept threatening Risa with "doing stuff in front of her" XD
And all the different methods by which the other girls jumped Ai. HILARIOUS!! :thumbsup
YOU ARE A GENIUS :bow:
Please write more. You absolutely make my day XD
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Everybody Loves Ai-chan (Except Gaki-san)
I read the title and was completely " :? " at it. :P
Then I read the first line and was completely " :twisted: ".
Ai-chan is just so Ai-chan.
This probably says it best. :yep:
Then seeing the various wooing attempts being made was simply just :wahaha: :on lol: :hiakhiakhiak:
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@baddie - She'd accept... :lol: Just because it's Gaki.
@writejunkie - I love TakaGaki too, so I wanted to write something that wasn't. XD
@Hammy-san - :oops: Aww, I'm not that awesome, well, maybe a little. On Thursdays.
@JFC KrisZ Cryptic and kuro-kun - Glad y'all liked it!
Was the title a good hook?
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You know what would've been a crackalicious twist? Just as TakaGaki walk away at the end, have Aichan say to Risa something like "How can they even think I'd want to be with any of them when I'm in love with you?"
It would then proceed to have the MONSTER of all monster Gaki reactions.
:on lol:
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As the walked down the sidewalk, hand in hand, Ai turned to Risa, "This day has been so weird."
"I know." Risa replied evenly. She was beginning to get a little exasperated with her friend, as this was the fourth time since they left the building that she had said that.
"How can they think I would go for any of them," Risa absently listened to Ai, not really paying attention, "when I'm so in love with you."
They continued walking as Risa gave a nod to indicate she was listening. It was quiet.
They kept walking.
Ai raised an eyebrow at Risa expectantly.
Finally, Ai's last statement started to sink into the little bean's head. 'I'm so in love with you.'
Risa slowed to a stop, staring straight ahead, 'I'm so in love with you.'
'So in love with you.'
'In love with you.'
'Love with you.'
'Love. You.'
Slowly, Risa's eyes widened and Ai looked at her in concern. She could see the imminent explosion forming ever so slowly in her friend's mind, as the realization of Ai's innocuous little words impacted with the power of a thousand stars into the bean's squishy gray matter. A gasp sounded, and then a second and a third until Risa was just short of hyperventilating.
Then, she short circuited, becoming silent. Ai went to stand in front of her friend to make sure she didn't pass out in the middle of the sidewalk, placing her hands on Risa's shoulders and giving a little shake. That snapped Risa out of her stupor and she detonated.
"WHAT?!?!?!?! You- You! Youyouyouyouyou!" Risa threw her hands into the air and began to frantically pace. "You rejected them because you love me!?!?!? You can't love me, we've been best friends for years! You can't fall in love with your best friend, it just doesn't work! You know me too well and I know you too well. I mean, we'd kill each other if we dated! You can't be in love with me!"
Risa spun on her heel into two complete circles before she resumed her pacing, "When did you fall in love with me?! Why?! How?! What?!" Ai tilted her head, unsure whether to be amused or devastated, "You can't just expect the others to not find out! They'll be all over you like white on rice! You're in love with me!??!" Risa grabbed Ai's shoulders and shook her, "What is wrong with you!?!? You can't love me! I'm a girl! I'm your coworker! I'm like your older younger sister! You said so yourself!!" Suddenly she let Ai go and the older girl stumbled back, a little dizzy and with the beginnings of brain trauma.
"MMMM! AHHHH! HAHAHAHAHA!! GAHH!" Risa made wild hand motions, unable to think of more to say. Then she stood still and waved her arms around like she was trying to fly, a gargling noise bubbling forth from inside her chest, "GGARAGARAGHRGHHAHHATA!!!" The disconcerting noise finally tapered off into silence, only to be replace by a high pitch siren, "WEEEOOOEEEEOOOOEEEEOOOOEEEEE!" Amazingly, a car alarm went off next to them, adding to the insanity. The siren suddenly changed into a whooping noise, "WHOOP! WHOOP! WHOOP!"
Ai watched all this with a resigned sort of air, she was used to these reactions, after all. Patience was needed when they were encountered to this degree. Finally, after a long cycle of repeated sounds, Risa fell into silence, panting heavily.
"..."
"..."
"..."
"...!"
Risa's eyes widened into the sudden kiss and for a moment, Ai thought she might implode. Then, Risa tentatively returned the lip lock.
"Let's just get our ice cream." Risa breathed out when they came up for air. Ai happily complied and they skipped off down the street, hand in hand again.
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Something like that? :lol: :lol:
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Oh my gayness :wahaha: :on lol: :mon lovelaff: :wriggly: :luvluv1: :luvluv2: :mon fyeah: :gmon twirl: :mon fyeah: :tama-apeshit: :tama-lotsaluv: :tama-laff: :tama-heart: :mon thumb:
:bow: :bow: :bow:
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Argh rndmn you never fail to amuse me :lol: Have I ever told you I'm a big fan? Special thanks to JFC for inspiring this crazy continuation XD
Risa slowed to a stop, staring straight ahead, 'I'm so in love with you.'
'So in love with you.'
'In love with you.'
'Love with you.'
'Love. You.'
Simply classic!
"Let's just get our ice cream." Risa breathed out when they came up for air. Ai happily complied and they skipped off down the street, hand in hand again.
Ah after all been said and done, ice cream is the way to go! (for some reason, I'm imagining a cartoon with chibi Ai & Risa skipping down the street, hand in hand. Hmm...)
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:twothumbs :twothumbs :twothumbs
somehow that made me happy inside, warm and fuzzy :runs to counter traditional thinking:
Nice on the update
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that was brilliant XD (and thanks JFC for giving the idea!)
with that it's all said.
wait.. no... I was forgetting something..
:otomerika: :otomerika: :otomerika: :otomerika: :otomerika: :otomerika: :otomerika: :otomerika: :otomerika: :otomerika: :cow:
this deserves 10 otome Rikas and an a dancing cow for both of you! XD XD
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The warm fuzzies have threatened to consume me..... :nya: :mon inluv:
So awesome.
Slowly, Risa's eyes widened and Ai looked at her in concern. She could see the imminent explosion forming ever so slowly in her friends mind, as the realization of Ai's innocuous little words impacted with the power of a thousand stars into the bean's squishy gray matter. A gasp sounded, and then a second and a third until Risa was just short of hyperventilating.
I love that part - had me ROFL :lol:
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jajaja lol
great!! :rofl: :wub:
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Finally, Ai's last statement started to sink into the little bean's head. 'I'm so in love with you.'
Risa slowed to a stop, staring straight ahead, 'I'm so in love with you.'
"WHAT?!?!?!?! You- You! Youyouyouyouyou!" Risa threw her hands into the air and began to frantically pace. "You rejected them because you love me!?!?!? You can't love me, we've been best friends for years! You can't fall in love with your best friend, it just doesn't work! You know me too well and I know you too well. I mean, we'd kill each other if we dated! You can't be in love with me!"
This one's really funny! Risa's really a Reaction Queen but she should 'improve' her 'processing speed' too. Geez. It took a while for her to realize what Ai was saying :rofl:
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As I said...a MONSTER of all Gaki reactions.
:wahaha:
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LOL!! This is too funny! YOU ARE AWESOME. Can you write more? Please? And why are you awesome on Thursdays only? I say you are awesome everyday :)
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@KrisZ - :mon sweat: :glasses:
@baddie - Ah, thanks! :oops: Ah after all been said and done, ice cream is the way to go!
Original goal remembered!
@kuro-kun - :runs to counter traditional thinking:
Gaki/Konno? XD
@len.chan - :lol: :lol: Thanks!
@adventwriter - I'm glad! :D
@gab98 - :taco: Hello!
@cogi-yoshi - Lol, she just wasn't expecting it! :lol:
@JFC - :onioncheer:
@hammy-san - Ah, pshaw :shy1: Thursdays make everything awesome! XD Even little ole me.
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lol :mon lmao:
I don't know how I can be so lucky but every story I've read today has been so delightfully funny :on lol:
I'd like to say Everybody Loves Ai-chan (Except Gaki-san) is awesome but seeing how today is Tuesday, I can't just say it's awesome. Why it's magnificent! :mon angel:
and the extra chapter Everybody Loves Ai-chan (including Gaki-san) is wondrously perfect and oh so funny as well :hiakhiakhiak:
“Now rndmnweird, you must write more about us.” Little Eri said threateningly, waving her finger, “Or the three of us will haunt your dreams for a long time and not do naughty things to each other.”
hehe the chibis have spoken! :mon determined:
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“Now rndmnweird, you must write more about us.” Little Eri said threateningly, waving her finger, “Or the three of us will haunt your dreams for a long time and not do naughty things to each other.”
hehe the chibis have spoken! :mon determined:
And this is a bad thing? :shakeit:
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oh my god risa's reactions were SO ON POINT XDDD i could not stop laughing for 5min.XD rndy i love u XD
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You are a crackhead xDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
And I am a crackhead for missing out on this! xDDDDD!!!
Goodness, Everyone wants Ai-chan is like the much more epic version of my Love Potion one-shot, roffle! Miki's little stunt was my favorite '_'.........
But the best part is Gaki-san's reaction! When the car alarm went off, I fell off of my chair! xDDDD
Hope to see more epic stuff from you, senpai~! <3
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Okay, two comments in as many days months after I posted the story. I had to at least reply to ya'll.
@Kawaii-chan - Thank you. I'm glad I could induce such reactions from you. :lol: :lol:
@Yuuyami-sama - I'm definitely glad to see a review from you as it's pretty rare. You know, I think I remember Love Potion, I might have to go digging through the forum to find it now. Though I can't for the life of me remember who wrote it or what it's called, Gaki-san was inspired by a story I saw of Rika freaking out over chicken. :lol: :lol:
Ehh~? Sempai? I don't think you need to go that far. :wub: :oops: :wub: :oops:
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Poker Face
I wanna hold em' like they do in Texas, please
Fold em', let em' hit me, raise it, baby stay with me (I love it)
Love, game, intuition, play the cards with spades to start
And after he's been hooked I'll play the one that's on his heart
“I can’t believe you’re finally getting married. How long have you guys been engaged?” Risa asked, sitting cross-legged on the hotel room bed and twirling a streamer in her hand. Ai recognized the tell tale sign of her nervousness, the two having been friends for decades.
“Since I was born, it’s an arranged marriage Gaki-san. I’ve only known the guy for two years.” They sat alone in the aftermath of Ai’s energetic bachelorette party after making sure their drunk friends made it home okay. Both hadn’t felt up to drinking, the weight of what tomorrow meant was sobering.
“Still, tomorrow is your wedding day. Aren’t you happy?” Risa asked desperately, “Tell me you’ll be happy Ai-chan, so I can be happy for you.” Both girl’s eyes filled with tears.
Their mothers were childhood friends and the two girls had always been together, forming an instant bond since their first meeting. Their bond eventually grew into a mutual love that lasted throughout their teenage years. Until, when Ai turned 18, it was announced that the older girl was to marry.
She had, of course, fought against the arrangement for two long years, but to no avail. The only thing she managed to do was completely destroy her relationship with her father and isolate herself from the rest of her family. When she finally had no other choice but to give in, she did and met with her future husband.
He was a rich businessman and nice enough, but bland and uninteresting and borderline sexist. All he wanted was a pretty face to cook and pop out babies for him and Ai had no intention of doing either. She figured she could just do the required wedding night thing and avoid the issue till she died.
“I don’t want you to be happy for me. I want you to be happy with me. There’s no way I’ll ever love anyone except for you, Risa.” the younger girl began to sob at Ai’s words and they kissed deeply, “Tonight’s the last night of freedom I’ll have in a long while. Stay with me.” They made love into the early hours of the morning.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, ohhhh, ohh-oh-e-ohh-oh-oh
I'll get him hot, show him what I've got
Oh, oh, oh, oh, ohhhh, ohh-oh-e-ohh-oh-oh
I'll get him hot, show him what I've got
“I do.” Ai said flatly through her streaming tears. Even with her blurred vision, she locked eyes with Risa in the second row, noticing her crying as well. This was the saddest day of her life.
Her attention turned back to her husband when his lips pressed chastely against hers, and the audience erupted into cheers at his claim on her. He pulled back and gave Ai a large smile, one she could return only weakly. The rest of the service and the reception went by in a blur of well wishers and pleasantries. The one person Ai really wanted to talk to did not approach her and they spent their time watching each other from opposite sides of the room.
“Are you ready for cake?” her husband asked, snapping Ai’s attention to him. She gave a false smile and nodded, feigning happiness as they followed the traditional smash cake into each other’s faces.
Can't read my, can't read my
No he can't read my poker face
(She’s got me like nobody)
Can't read my, can't read my
No he can't read my poker face
(She’s got me like nobody)
After everything was said and done, Ai found herself entering their honeymoon suite nervously, a knot of dread settling low in her stomach. She couldn’t even take in the amazing sight out the window or appreciate the beauty of the room. She only wished she was with Risa.
“Are you nervous?” her husband asked her softly, laying a hand at the small of her back. “Is this your first time?” The hand rubbed in gentle circles, but also herded her towards the bed.
“I am and yes.” she lied about the second question, unwilling to tell him that she’d lost her virginity long ago to her best friend. He laid her back on the bed and began to undress her, holding her gaze in an attempt to be romantic. When he reached for her underwear, she had to look away.
He was gentle with her, but she felt no pleasure. He knew what he was doing, but she never reached release. Ai could only blink back tears and think of her.
P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face
(Mum mum mum mah)
P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face
(Mum mum mum mah)
Ai clutched onto Risa’s hand as if she would be lost without the contact. It really wasn’t too far from the truth. The younger girl hadn’t answered her phone calls for two months after her marriage and this was the first time they had gotten together since.
“So, Ai-chan, how are you adjusting to m-married life?” Risa tried to smile as she asked this, but couldn’t hide her stutter.
“It’s okay, I guess. He’s not you.” the younger girl looked down to gain control of that flash of pain that came over her face. “I want to go out with you.”
“We can’t do this, Ai. You have a responsibility to him now, you have to be faithful.” Risa was forced to look into her lover’s eyes when her hands cupped her chin.
“No, I have to be faithful to you, you’re the only thing that’s ever mattered to me and I need you. Please, stay with me, don’t make me face this alone.” Risa could never deny her girlfriend anything when she gave her such an honestly pleading face and this was no exception.
“…Okay.” she agreed and leaned in to seal the deal with a kiss. “Ai, this is still a problem. You’re married, you’re his. He’ll expect certain things from you, like children and the act that comes with children.” The older girl looked suddenly guilty, “What?”
“I haven’t slept with him since our honeymoon, but I don’t need to. I’m already pregnant.”
I wanna roll with him a hard pair we will be
A little gambling is fun when you're with me
Russian Roulette is not the same without a gun
And baby when it's love, if its not rough it isn't fun
Oh, oh, oh, oh, ohhhh, ohh-oh-e-ohh-oh-oh
I'll get him hot, show him what I've got
Oh, oh, oh, oh, ohhhh, ohh-oh-e-ohh-oh-oh
I'll get him hot, show him what I've got
Ai waddled into the kitchen under the watchful eyes of her lover. Her extended belly was heavy in the last stages of her pregnancy and as such the motherly woman had been making herself a pest in worry. It was rather cute, but annoying to the hormonal Ai and they often butted heads lately. Finally, after being babied last week, she’d finally put her foot down about taking care of herself.
Pouring the hot tea into a cup carefully, Ai wrapped her hand around the warm mug and brought it to her nose to inhale the relaxing scent. She couldn’t wait to pop this sucker out and get it over with. Her back ached to the point she couldn’t sleep, she hadn’t seen her feet in weeks, but could guess they were swollen, and she hadn’t been able to exercise properly with all the precariously balanced weight.
Soft hands pressing comfortingly into her lower back made her sigh. Risa gently massaged the point she knew hurt the most, “Why don’t you come back into the living room and I’ll rub your feet?” Ai allowed herself to be ushered back onto the ottoman recliner while her lover pulled up a chair in front of her.
“I hate this.” The older girl felt hormonal tears well up in her eyes and angrily wiped them away. “I’m crying all the time, I’m cranky and in pain and I’m fat now.” She saw Risa roll her eyes good naturedly at the familiar gripes.
“Except for the fat part, how is that different from normal? Besides, you’re not fat, your pregnant and beautiful. And soon, all that weight will be born into a baby that cries all night and poops constantly and does nothing but mooch off of you for the next twenty years. I think that’s what you should be crying about.” Ai couldn’t help but laugh at her girlfriend’s dry words and Risa leaned forward to lay a kiss on the swollen ankle in her grip. “No matter what, I’ll be here. I’ll help you take care of your little monster too.”
Ai tugged the younger woman up to lock their lips together passionately. Their hands began to roam, but Ai pulled back with a hiss when Risa’s hands brushed against her breasts through the rough fabric covering them.
“Are you okay?” Risa asked when tears filled her eyes. Ai nodded pouting, bottom lip quivering.
“It’s sensitive.” she whimpered, clutching her lover’s shoulders.
“I’ll be gentle.” Risa promised, helping Ai shed her shirt and bra. The younger girl paused to take in the sight. Because of the baby, Ai’s breasts had grown much larger and her stomach swelled attractively on her slim frame, “You are so beautiful.”
“You don’t have to sweet talk me, I’m still gonna sleep with you.” Ai joked with a blush, looking away shyly. Risa climbed into the chair with her and their bodies pressed together snuggly.
“I want you to know I love you, all of you. Even when you feel bad, even when you don’t think you look your best, even when we argue.” Risa pressed her lips against her lover’s nipples, gaining a loud moan. She was gentle as promised and made love to Ai as if they had all the time in the world.
Can't read my, can't read my
No he can't read my poker face
(She’s got me like nobody)
Can't read my, can't read my
No he can't read my poker face
(She’s got me like nobody)
“Mama!” Ai’s two year old daughter cried, tugging on her pants and begging to be picked up. The frazzled woman obliged, watching as, across the room, Risa was playing her four year old son in a game and howling in loss in normal reaction queen mode. This was the routine they had settled in over the years. Almost everyday, Risa would come over while her husband was away and they would play with the kids and then make love while they napped. Since she worked nights, it was a perfect set up.
The younger woman looked up and their eyes met, Risa gave a huge happy smile and Ai returned it sincerely. All four looked up when the front door opened and Ai’s husband came through. “Daddy!” Their son ran towards his father and latched around his legs, while their daughter buried her head in Ai’s neck and whimpered. She obviously had no love for this stranger.
Ai and Risa exchanged another look, this time alarmed, “What are you doing home so early, dear?” the older woman asked nervously. Were they found out? He didn’t seem mad. Her husband came over to her and leaned in, intent on kissing her soundly, but Ai turned her head at the last minute and his lips grazed her cheek instead.
“It’s out anniversary, honey, did you forget?” He asked obliviously, “I’m taking you out tonight.” He turned to Risa, “Here, can you take the kids out and keep them busy for us?” He held out a wad of bills, which the younger woman stared at incredulously. She looked at Ai and raised her eyebrow, but her lover could only give her an apologetic look.
“Yeah, sure. Come on guys, who wants pizza?!” Risa asked in false excitement, immediately getting cries of assent. She went over to take Ai’s daughter from her arms, her hands lingering for a second as they shared a conversation through their eyes.
Risa made it clear she was annoyed, while Ai apologized again. Then the younger rolled her eyes and her expression changed to one of concern. Ai could only shake her head, indicating that there was nothing they could do. Finally, Risa turned and took the cash from Ai’s husband, “Have fun, guys.” she choked out flatly.
Ai gave a shaky grin to him when the door closed, “Where to?”
P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face
(Mum mum mum mah)
P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face
(Mum mum mum mah)
After a lovely, but boring dinner, they returned to the still empty house and he led her to their bedroom. Ai felt a familiar dread settle in her stomach, to the point where she felt physically sick. “Wait, I-I don’t feel well, maybe I’ll just go to bed.” she stuttered out, but he pressed his lips to hers eagerly.
Ai tried to push him away, but he was insistent, “We haven’t been together in a long time. I want this.” His hands were pulling at her clothes and she began to cry.
“Stop. Wait, no don’t.” He ripped her collar until the shirt fell to her feet and held her wrists from pounding on his head. His hands roughly roamed her chest and she let out a loud sob, “Stop!”
Finally, her heartfelt scream seemed to draw his attention to her state, but instead of being sympathetic, he just looked annoyed. With a disgusted snort, he shoved her to the bed and left the room. Ai curled up into a ball and sobbed, faintly hearing the front door slam shut and his car tear down the street.
I won't tell you that I love you
Kiss or hug you
Cause I'm bluffin' with my muffin
I'm not lying
I'm just stunnin'
With my love-glue-gunning
Risa found her like this, not much later, immediately rushing to engulf her in a comforting embrace. “Shh, I’m here, I’m here, don’t worry.” Neither women noticed the children watching from the doorway in innocent concern. Risa placed gentle kisses on her lover’s face and head until her sobbing finally calmed.
“He tried to, but I said no and then he almost.” Before she could send herself into hysterics again, the younger woman shushed her.
“Why don’t you and the kids stay with me tonight?” Risa suggested gently, but Ai shook her head.
“He’ll be mad if I’m not here.” Ai said, not without a little fear, “Will you stay here, though? With me?” Her lover was nodding almost before she finished the sentence.
They stayed in the guest room together, fully clothed, but pressed close together. Under the watchful eyes of the kids until morning.
Just like a chick in the casino
Take your bank before I pay you out
I promise this, promise this
Check this hand 'cause I'm marvelous
Risa found herself hurled against the wall and crashed to the floor with a groan of pain. On the bed, Ai awoke with a start as her husband yanked her to her feet and began to scream at her. “You whore! You slut! I know you’ve been cheating on me since we were first married, but with a woman!?”
Before she could open her mouth, a fist landed against her jaw, the force of the blow sending her to the ground. She looked over to the ground on the other side of the bed and saw Risa’s still form laying face down. A hand grabbed her by the hair and picked her up painfully, throwing her shoulder first into a dresser.
“How dare you make me look bad! How dare you not be faithful!” Out of the corner of her eye, Ai saw the fist heading towards her again and ducked, hearing it slam into the dresser. She scrambled to her feet and watched as her enraged husband shook his aching hand.
“You haven’t been faithful either! I know you’ve been sleeping with your secretary for years!” Ai shot back, slowly backing up. Over his shoulder, she caught a glimpse of something, but didn’t dare turn her attention to it.
“I don’t have to be faithful to you, you’re my wife! Maybe it will teach you a lesson if your lover ended up dead.” He charged over to where Risa had fallen and Ai was after him a moment too late to stop him.
“No!” she cried, but he had frozen. Risa was gone from her spot.
When he turned around, he was met in the face with a heavy metal lamp, getting knocked out instantly. “Surprise, asshole. No one messes with my Ai-chan.” Risa growled, blood dripping from a cut over her eye.
Can't read my, can't read my
No he can't read my poker face
(She’s got me like nobody)
Can't read my, can't read my
No he can't read my poker face
(She’s got me like nobody)
Can't read my, can't read my
No he can't read my poker face
(She’s got me like nobody)
Can't read my, can't read my
No he can't read my poker face
(She’s got me like nobody)
It was late at night when the two cars pulled onto the dock. No one was around as the feminine forms worked in the shadows. Ai and Risa had kept the husband knocked out all day while they kidnapped his secretary. Now they were going to kill them both.
It took a lot of strength to position him in the driver’s seat of his car and strap him in, luckily, she was lighter and easily slid into the passenger side. Neither stirred. A cinder block was placed on the gas petal and the car thrown into gear. It’s flight off the dock and into the water was majestic.
Both women watched as it sunk into the churning waves, holding each other tightly and waiting an extra long time to make sure nobody surfaced. The windows had been cracked to assure maximum flooding and after nearly an hour, they returned to Risa’s car, intending to drive back to Ai’s house.
Tomorrow the older girl would call and report her husband missing. Unless the police found the car and the bodies soon, there would be almost no suspicion placed on the poor wife. She would just find out that he had cleaned the bank account and took off with his mistress, leaving her with the kids.
That was alright with Ai. Her and Risa shared a sensual kiss in the younger woman’s apartment, their children playing behind them. This would work.
Can't read my, can't read my
No he can't read my poker face
(She’s got me like nobody)
Can't read my, can't read my
No he can't read my poker face
(She’s got me like nobody)
P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face
(Mum mum mum mah)
P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face
(Mum mum mum mah)
P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face
(Mum mum mum mah)
P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face
(Mum mum mum mah)
P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face
(Mum mum mum mah)
P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face
(Mum mum mum mah)
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Not sure how good this one is. It just amused me that Ai likes this song so much when it "lyrically discusses fantasizing about a woman while being in bed with a man." Though I think I went a little overboard here...
EDIT: BTW, I realize some of the lyrics are wrong, but it was different on every site I went to.... So I just picked what sound most like the song. Does Lady Gaga even know what her lyrics are?
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^ a song one-shot :w00t:
impressive for the whole story to move on through a period of time, too bad i will have to wait for my new one until tomorrow :hint hint:
well i like the story overall although I have finally felt the people's opinion when adding a male character :lol:
well TakaGaki 4 ever FTFW
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I thought killing him off might improve peoples' opinions of him. :lol: :lol: Thanks for reading.
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I thought killing him off might improve peoples' opinions of him. :lol: :lol: Thanks for reading.
:cough: wonderful tonight :cough:
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Haha I was intrigued how you are going to write a story based on this song XD It is a unique song (and by strange coincidence I was listening to this song when I first read this :O). But what do you know? It works! :twothumbs
“I want you to know I love you, all of you. Even when you feel bad, even when you don’t think you look your best, even when we argue.” Risa pressed her lips against her lover’s nipples, gaining a loud moan. She was gentle as promised and made love to Ai as if they had all the time in the world.
Awwwww :wub:
“Surprise, asshole. No one messes with my Ai-chan.”
You go, girl! :yep:
Her and Risa shared a sensual kiss in the younger woman’s apartment, their children playing behind them.
Yup, mama & mama TakaGaki playing happy family :wub:
Bittersweet TakaGaki love story and I was kinda glad they dispose of the unnecessary characters in their life. And they live happily ever after... :lol:
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Well, I felt kind of bad for the secretary... lol
Since there wasn't really time to cast her villainously, I suppose. XD
Ai's poor kids, they must have grown up so confused since between Ai and Risa they pretty much had a complete family and then there's just this man called "dad" hanging out now and then. ^^; I can't help but think the guy wasn't too bright if he knew Ai was cheating on him but somehow didn't know it was with Risa before.
Really interesting though since I never thought I'd see a fic written to 'Pokerface'. :thumbsup
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Ok, where the hell did my comment go?! >.> Stupid internet! I would have commented sooner, bu but yeah my comment went missing and then I didn't feel like doing it again. haha
Anyway, a song fic huh? I like those. I used to make a couple of them when I was younger. It's nice to see it again and I like how you've set everything up with the song. It had me interested. ^_^ I felt bad for TakaGaki. Stupid arranged marriages. >_< The end was a surprise for me, because I would just figure that Ai and Risa would leave and have the kids with them. But I do like that you didn't go that way. I like surprises and little twists so I'm all for it.
You did a good job. This makes me want to try and write a song fic myself again. =)
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Haha I was intrigued how you are going to write a story based on this song It is a unique song (and by strange coincidence I was listening to this song when I first read this :O). But what do you know? It works!
Believe it or not, it was because of Ai that I got into that song. Now I'm hooked. I just happened to read what it was about and couldn't help but laugh. It's a perfect Takagaki song. :lol: :lol: I think the story sounds better with a soundtrack.
Bittersweet TakaGaki love story and I was kinda glad they dispose of the unnecessary characters in their life. And they live happily ever after...
Hehe, yup!
@Kuji - Yeah, I felt as though the whole "I know you're cheating on me with your secretary." was kind of convenient, but, eh.
Well, the kids aren't confused anymore, since it's just Mama and Papa now. :D
And he suspected she was cheating on him with Risa, he just didn't have proof.
Thanks.
@writerjunkie - Some song fics I read are, like, really bleh. But then I randomly churn out one or two to a song that inspires me and my opinion of song fics goes up a little bit more. Ah, you thought they would just leave peacefully? I just couldn't let them go without getting revenge on the guy that split them apart in the first place. :twisted: What can I say? There's just something about hot girls killing people.
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“Still, tomorrow is your wedding day. Aren’t you happy?” Risa asked desperately, “Tell me you’ll be happy Ai-chan, so I can be happy for you.” Both girl’s eyes filled with tears.
okay, that's ouches
“I don’t want you to be happy for me. I want you to be happy with me. There’s no way I’ll ever love anyone except for you, Risa.”
double ouches
“I do.” Ai said flatly through her streaming tears. Even with her blurred vision, she locked eyes with Risa in the second row, noticing her crying as well. This was the saddest day of her life.
triple ouches
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Okay, that one was heartbreaking. Been days since I last read fics, and what a story to read before going to bed, I’m sure I’ll be having nightmares due to the heaviness of my heart atm. Great job rndmnwierd-sama :bow: :bow: :bow:
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Oh HO!! I wasn't expecting them to kill him in the end... but what ever it takes to keep TakaGaki together I guess :nervous
Great job! I loved every second of it :twothumbs
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Great TakaGaki :rofl:
Glad Gaki-san killed the guy...and the secretary too :mon butt3:
I thought TakaGaki would do a trial thing and say it was self-defense, but sleeping-with-the-fishes is a nice touch too :twothumbs
The only thing i cared about that TakaGaki stayed together :mon lovelaff:
edit: O-Ma-Gawd...i just spent my whole morning reading all your stories :nervous
Pieces was great, reading a TanaGaki was a new for me. :grin: (especially the pervy part :P)
And Everybody Loves Ai-chan (Except Gaki-san) was very funny with all the randomness and such :mon lmao:
Keep up the great work rndmnwierd :mon yoyo:
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@9: Oh Kuji, your secretary comment was funny :lol:
“I can’t believe you’re finally getting married...."
I can't believe you wrote Ai getting married. I was going all "Wahhhhhhhhhhhh??" when I read the starting.
“We can’t do this, Ai. You have a responsibility to him now, you have to be faithful.” Risa was forced to look into her lover’s eyes when her hands cupped her chin.
YOU CAN! YOU CAN!! You're both female, no one would be the wiser. Although Ai refusing to do the deed with her husband would raise some suspicion.
Risa found herself hurled against the wall and crashed to the floor with a groan of pain. On the bed, Ai awoke with a start as her husband yanked her to her feet and began to scream at her. “You whore! You slut! I know you’ve been cheating on me since we were first married, but with a woman!?”
OH SHOOT!! They got discovered!!! *scared*
Well, if your wife would cheat on you it's either cuz you are a loser or you aren't the love of her life!! So do everyone a favour and buzz off you lousy piece of (*#&%*^_@*_)^($)&*%^#%@%^$ (I'm getting too riled up and involved aren't I? XD)
When he turned around, he was met in the face with a heavy metal lamp, getting knocked out instantly. “Surprise, asshole. No one messes with my Ai-chan.” Risa growled, blood dripping from a cut over her eye.
Risa kakoii~~! I normally hate violence but in this case, Risa's too awesome~!! *jumps up and down clapping like a fangirl* :wub:
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@kRisZ - I hope you were able to sleep peacefully eventually.
Great job rndmnwierd-sama
S-s-sama! No, no, no! Just call me rndm. Seriously, you're making me blush.
@Swtme - Thanks mucho. Nothing keeps Takagaki apart. :cool1: Nothing.
@LovelyGaki - but sleeping-with-the-fishes is a nice touch too
Thanks, for some reason, that made me laugh. :lol:
Ah, thanks a lot for going back and reading my other stuffs. I know the first few posts from me are crap, but I'm quite proud of my others, especially Pieces. So I'm definitely glad you liked it.(And the perv, lol)
@Hammykins - I loved reading your reactions. :lol: I really wish I would have expanded on some things, to me the timeline seems a little rushed, but I'm glad noone mentioned it. :ph43r:
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Hello there Happy Tree~
i just happens to float by~ :on polter:
only read the last fic update as for now.. :P Continue others some other day..i have been staring at the computer too long~
“I can’t believe you’re finally getting married. How long have you guys been engaged?”
- After reading this i was already :mon scare:
“No matter what, I’ll be here. I’ll help you take care of your little monster too.”
- Would have been really sweet if it was hers... but nevertheless... still sweet~
EDIT: BTW, I realize some of the lyrics are wrong, but it was different on every site I went to.... So I just picked what sound most like the song. Does Lady Gaga even know what her lyrics are?
- Frankly speaking.... Out of soooo many time i heard that song...i only manage to get Po-po-po-Poker Face~ LOL~ ohhh..and this is recently one of Ai-chan favorite song.. did you get the idea from there? I even heard Risa try singing it on FIVESTARS
:mon bat:
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@Baby Sticky - I love my new nickname, lol.
and this is recently one of Ai-chan favorite song.. did you get the idea from there? I even heard Risa try singing it on FIVESTARS
Uh, actually, yeah. :sweatdrop: Hearing them sing it so many times, I was interested in the whole song. I'm now a Lady Gaga fangirl. That woman is so crazy, makes me happy
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I loved everything, especially Poker Face! My heart was pounding the whole time lol! Especially at Risa's sweet attitude towards Ai despite her marriage. I was really worried when she woke up, but I am glad things turned out how they did. I hope you update soon!
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Risa stared up into the specialized plexiglass box at the young woman who stood inside, dressed elegantly and swaying to a beat that echoed lightly inside the case. Her hair was loose around her shoulders, her eyes dark and piercing as they watched her warily, “Are you having fun?” Risa questioned her absently and the girl pouted, cheeks puffing up cutely as she struggled not to answer.
“She’s only allowed to talk to her owner.” Sayumi said as she joined her friend at the case, “Isn’t that right, Kitten?” she finished teasingly. This time, the girl stopped moving and crossed her arms, looking up and away from them both, refusing to speak to her mistress. She knew when she was being made fun of and she made certain they knew she didn’t like it.
The bean chuckled at their interaction, “She’s definitely beautiful, though.” she said, gaining the now pleased attention of the girl, “Is Kitten your real name?” Risa asked her, the girl looking to her mistress to answer.
“No, it’s not. She wouldn’t tell me her real name, so I decided to call her that. She is very feline like in her mannerisms, so I felt it was fitting.” Sayu said, watching Kitten nod and motion to her as if to say, ‘What she said.’ “She’s also got quite the attitude, but I could tell that from the way she glared at me in the store.” This time, the girl in the box grinned mischievously at her mistress, who returned the look.
“So you guys fit each other, then?” Risa raised an eyebrow at her long time friend, gaining a happy nod.
“Oh, Gaki-san, you should get one for yourself! With Eric being away all the time, not only do they make great companions, but when he’s there, they can just sit there and look pretty. It’s perfect; a living, breathing work of art.” Sayumi enthused, being backed up by her own piece of artwork, the girl nodding firmly, almost daring her not to go shopping for her own.
Risa had to admit to being fascinated by the thought, but at the same time, “Is this really okay? I mean, why are they in this business? Isn’t there some kind of law against it?” Sayu laughed at her innocence.
“Law against what? It’s not slavery, Gaki-san, or kidnapping. They all have a choice, some have incurred debt and work until they pay it off, others like this life and do it to earn a living. I mean, they’re fed and have a warm place to sleep and they earn wages enough that anyone would be envious. God knows I pay this one well.” She jerked her thumb over at the nodding and smirking Kitten.
“Well,” The bean hummed thoughtfully, her friend’s words setting her at ease, “Where did you get her?”
“I’ll give you the address to the branch in Tokyo.” Both noticed Kitten beginning to get restless, “Are you ready to sing?” Sayumi asked the girl, gaining frantic nodding, “Okay, go ahead.” The bunny laughed lightly at her artwork’s eagerness.
The girl darted out of the box and over to the karaoke machine set up in one corner of the room, shedding her heels sloppily as she went. She poked some buttons and fiddled with some controls until an upbeat instrumental began to play. When she began to sing, Risa was surprised, realizing that this was the first time she’d heard Kitten’s voice. It was quite pleasant and it was obviously something the girl loved to do, the small audience watched as Kitten broke out into choreographed dance moves.
“She’s good.” Risa complimented, receiving a proud smile from her friend.
“Isn’t she!? I don’t know where she learned it, but I suspect she taught herself.” They watched for a few songs before the girl’s mouth got dry and she decided to take a drink break, coming over to perch upon her mistress’ lap when the older girl enticed her with some water. Affectionately, Sayu began to stroke Kitten’s head while she drank and Risa noticed an odd look in her eyes. “You should get one for yourself, Gaki-san, really. She’s the best purchase I’ve ever made.”
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Risa felt a certain excitement as she walked into the spacious store, hand clutching that of her husband’s, “Calm down, Gaki-san.” Eric Kamei, salesman extraordinaire, said to his excitable wife.
“How can I be calm, we’re finally here.” The store was filled with rows upon rows of clear plexiglass boxes, each containing a single human being. Risa examined each with critical eyes as she passed, pausing to grin at a man with a charming smile flexing his bared chest at her. Each person was dressed differently, depending upon their personalities, some wore elegant clothing, dresses and suits, others were in barely there mini skirts and tube tops or tight jeans and no shirts. A few girls wore cute summer one pieces and some guys were dressed in baggy jeans that hung off their asses. No one really stood out to Risa and she continued down the rows.
Behind her, she heard Eric sigh, feeling bad about being so picky in her choices. Checking her watch showed that they’d been in the store for nearly an hour and she knew she was coming to the last few rows of artwork. She nodded at a severe looking older woman standing with her arms crossed and moved on to the next box, freezing in her tracks.
Inside was a slight young woman with long, dark hair pulled into a side pony tail and curled fetchingly. She wore a flowery shirt that bared her smooth shoulders, tight jeans with fashionable rips in the thighs, and black Chuck Taylor’s completed her wardrobe. Her eyes were deep, dark portals that regarded her curiously as she stood in front of the box, oddly cold and inviting at the same time. She was still mesmerized when she felt Eric place a hand on her shoulder.
“Gaki-san?” he questioned gently, noticing the odd sort of stand off the two were having. Risa couldn’t tell if the young woman was begging to be taken home or trying to convince her to leave her alone, her face had an apathetic quality that at the same time was full of expression.
“I’ve made my decision.” She said, not taking her eyes off the now surprised looking young woman.
“Well, then, happy anniversary, dear.” Eric said, lightly kissing her hair.
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Risa stood with the young woman as her box was being installed in the upstairs sitting room. Connected to the sitting room was the guest bedroom that the girl would be sleeping in and across the hall was the master bedroom where Risa, and Eric when he was home, slept. Risa examined her new purchase as she stood nervously, fidgeting next to her.
She was quite different from the seemingly emotionless young woman in the store and the change fascinated Risa. As she watched, the bean noticed color begin to flood the girl’s cheeks and ears as she studiously avoided Risa’s stare. The bean couldn’t help but grin at her embarrassment, then focused back on the construction going on in the room.
A large platform had been planted in the middle of the room with a few stairs leading up to it and the workers were currently installing the plexiglass walls that were hinged together. The furniture had already been arranged to surround where the box was going to be.
The box itself was going to be square and big enough to house a chair, a small table and the young woman herself. Said objects were already in the room along with the single duffle bag of belongings the girl had and a small boom box.
“So, what is your name?” Risa finally asked, causing the girl to jump slightly and look around the room at the workers warily. “Oh, right, come on then.” She forgot the contract said that the girl could only talk in front of her owner. Singing didn’t count.
She led the girl to her new room and watched her plop down her things on the bed. “What you call me is up to you.” Risa was surprised by her voice, the heavy country accent not at all what she was expecting.
“Hmm, I haven’t decided yet. Are you sure you won’t tell me your name?” This time, the young woman gave her a cold look.
“To give you my real name is to give you power over me and you may own my body, but you‘ll never own my soul.” The bean couldn’t help the hurt that flashed across her features, especially when she knew the girl saw and obviously didn’t care.
“O-Okay.” Risa stuttered, looking down; an awkward silence filled the room. “Let’s get back to the sitting room.” She knew she was being stupid for feeling so sensitive to the girl’s words, but she couldn’t help it.
It didn’t take much longer for the workers to get the walls up and soon the girl was examining the small space critically, adjusting her chair and table quite anal retentively. Risa watched silently as she shuffled around, much like an animal in a new space, trying to make it comfortable. Finally, she set up her boom box, popped in a CD and began to dance.
Risa could hear the pounding beat through the clear walls and felt her eyes glue themselves to the girl’s swaying hips as she threw her head back with her own orbs closed in utter rapture. It was obvious that this was the reason she could stomach being ‘owned.’
“Do you like her?” A male voice asked, and Risa felt Eric wrap his arms around her middle, pulling her close to him. She smiled, not taking her eyes away.
“Yes, I do. She’s absolutely,” the girl opened her eyes and looked down at her in a sultry glare. Risa felt her breath catch, “Lovely.”
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Risa sighed in boredom, stretched out on the couch in the sitting room flicking the remote fireplace on and off. She’d taken Eric to the airport early this morning to go out of country on a month long business trip and she was already feeling his missing presence. Their’s was an arranged marriage, but both truly cared for the other, especially since they’d grown up together.
Thinking about the past made her smile and she sat up a little to grab a picture that sat on the end of the coffee table. It was of her, Eric, and Sayumi when they were in high school. Their parents had met in an ’Investment for Toddlers’ course and the three soon found themselves together all the time. They lived in the same rich neighborhood and had mansions next to each other all throughout their teenage years. When Risa’s dad’s company started to do badly in the recession, Eric’s father offered up a solution; join the two families together. The only problem was that while they loved each other, it was only a familial love. Eventually they were going to have to produce heirs, but they’d decided to avoid that subject for as long as possible.
Even though she wasn’t in love with Eric, she still missed him when he was gone, they were best friends, after all. She briefly thought about going to Sayu’s but then remembered that she, too, was out of town. Sayumi’s parents were constantly trying to set her up with nice rich boys, but that girl was as queer as black ‘sunsign.’ When she bought Kitten, her parents about disowned her.
Risa giggled, thinking about how much groveling her friend had to do to get back in their good graces. The arranged meetings with possible husbands was part of the deal. Once again, Risa began to think about going out and getting a part time job or something. Even though she didn’t have to work, between her and Eric’s sizeable fortunes, she really had nothing better to do with her days. Maybe she could go be a volunteer or something, she’d always admired the people who worked in soup kitchens and animal shelters.
A noise behind her made her shoot up on the couch and whip around behind her. Her eyes met surprised orbs and both girls froze. Lovely was dressed in loose, striped sweat pants and a t-shirt with her hair pulled back in a bun. On her hip was an old, beat up walkman that looked like it had seen better days, mostly held together with electrical tape and chewing gum.
“G-Going for a jog?” Risa stuttered, she couldn’t help it, the young woman made her nervous.
Her features now schooled into an unreadable expression, Lovely nodded , “Got a problem with that?” She looked like she was gearing up for a fight.
“N-No, just be careful out on this road, people like to speed.” Silence descended between them for a long moment as the girl tried to decided whether Risa was going to give her a hard time or not. Her features softened slightly, seeing genuine concern in the bean’s gaze, and she nodded. Risa watched as she walked out the door, hips swaying.
The bean went back to playing with the fireplace, until a few minutes later, Lovely appeared in front of her, “Uh, there’s some girls at the door.” Giving her a confused look, Risa glanced at her watch.
“Oh!” It was six in the morning already, “That’s Aika, Jun and Lin, they’re here to clean. I’ll come let them in.” Treading lightly to the front door, Risa felt a grin come over her face, Aika came twice a week to clean the house and had gotten into the habit of bringing her two friends with her to help. Since Risa was constantly lonely, she welcomed any company and she got on with all three girls well.
She greeted the three with hugs and watched Lovely slip out while they were distracted with her. “So what’s new, Niigaki-san?” Aika asked sweetly.
Risa explained her gift to them and got mixed responses, “Why would you want a human as artwork?” Lin’s innocent confusion sent giggles through Risa and Aika.
“It must be a rich person thing.” Aika teased, “How envious~!”
“How creepy.” Jun’s statement drew surprised stares, “Someone you don’t know living in your house? I couldn’t do it.”
“She seems alright.” Risa said contemplatively, “I mean, you’re right, I don’t know her very well. Or at all.” She said quietly.
“Where is she now?” Lin looked around curiously as if the young woman would appear out of nowhere.
“She’s out for a jog. Besides, who says I’m going to let you guys meet her? Don’t you have work to do?” Three groans met her question and she laughed.
“But Gaki-san! I can’t work without your delicious breakfast in my stomach!” Lin wailed, clinging to her tightly.
“Well, it takes time to make breakfast, so you guys can go work until then.” Risa insisted playfully. Jun drug the groaning Lin off with a grin and Aika followed, directing them to different parts of the house. Shaking her head, Risa headed into the kitchen to get the food started.
Her mother had made her take lessons when she was younger, so she was quite good at making anything under the sun. In no time, she was loosing herself in the familiar process of cooking. A pleasant aroma filled the lower floor and it was the first thing to greet Lovely when she came back from her jog. Following her nose led the young woman to the kitchen, where she peeked in to spy Risa at the stove, sporting a frilly apron and humming a cheerful tune.
It was all quite domestic and not usually something that Lovely went for, but she felt her breath catch at the simple happiness that was on the younger girl’s face. Suddenly, the bean turned to grab something behind her and her eyes fell on Lovely’s face, peering through the doorway. For the second time that morning, both froze, staring at each other.
Again, Risa was the first to break the silence, “Would you like some breakfast?” Instead of stuttering, she lit up in a genuine smile.
Lovely nodded slowly, “I’ll get a shower first.” She stared for just a second longer, before abruptly breaking the eye contact between them.
Happy with the agreement, Risa continued to hum, this time with a grin plastered ear to ear. A second voice joined her impromptu concert and the bean jumped, spinning to find Lin had wandered into the kitchen, “Ah~! Hum stealer!” Risa accused playfully as the girl sat down at the island counter expectantly.
“Do you want me to call the others?” Risa nodded at her and Lin reached over to the intercom system, “Mistui-san! Junko! Breakfast!” What sounded like elephants stampeding through the mansion echoed as their footsteps pounded against the floor in the rush to get downstairs. In record time, the two appeared at the doorway, pulling on each other’s clothes and limbs in an effort to get into the room first.
“I win!” Jun shouted triumphantly.
“No, I win!” Aika argued back.
“Lin Lin, who won!?” They asked in unison.
“I did.” Lin replied smugly, eliciting both to jump at her with fingers extended. The little Chinese girl couldn’t help but fall under their searching fingers, the tickling sensation causing her to try to squirm unsuccessfully away. Watching fondly, Risa began to lay out breakfast for them. This was the warm routine they’d settled into over the years.
“Five?” Aika asked astutely when she counted the places, after they’d begun to dig in.
“Lovely will be joining us.” About that time, the young woman rounded the corner timidly, causing conversation to drop. She paused at the doorway nervously, wearing the same clothes Risa’d seen her in at the store, minus the shoes and plus some house slippers. In an effort to break the silence, the bean smiled at her warmly, “Ah, come on, I have your plate ready.” She patted the place on her left, across from Jun and to the right of Lin, diagonal from Aika.
Eyeing her warily, Lovely took her seat, “I’m Mitsui Aika.” The youngest girl finally started. Silence was her response as Lovely merely nodded at her.
“Oh! Uh, she’s not allowed to speak to anyone but her, uh, her owners, for lack of a better word.” Risa remembered abruptly, “Lovely, this is Jun Jun and Lin Lin.”
“We’re cousins.” Jun said helpfully.
“We’re also from China!” Lin exclaimed, seeming to get the young woman’s attention. She titled her head questioningly then pointed at Lin, then at the ground, and then shrugged and made her eyes wide and innocent. Lin stared at her for a long moment, brows knitted together as she repeated the motion, “Oh?! You mean, why did we come to Japan?” Lovely nodded, happy to be understood.
The cousins exchanged a look, a little uncomfortable, “Family reasons.” Jun said after a moment. Silence descended after that ominous response and the group ate their meals in silence for a while. “Hey, what are you doing today, Gaki-san?” Jun finally said.
“Eh, nothing probably. I might go shopping later if you guys want to come.” Risa offered, watching the three exchange meaningful looks.
“Are you okay with both Kamei-san and Michishige-san out of town?” Aika asked softly, the bean tried not to give an annoyed sigh. She knew the younger girl was just looking out for her.
“Of course, I’ve got you guys to keep me company and now I’ve got Lovely to entertain me.” The girls still gave her worried looks, “Really, I’m not a child guys. Eric will be back in a month and Sayumin in two weeks. Boredom is not going to kill me before then.” Her look finally reassured them that she was going to be okay and they nodded, beginning to fill the room with friendly conversation.
Noticing Lovely giving her a look, Risa smiled at her. The girl regarded her for a while, then went back to eating.
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“Tomorrow, Niigaki-san!” Aika promised, “You better buy me lots of clothes!” Chuckling good naturedly, Risa waved, seeing the three out. When they were gone, she leaned her head up against the wall, the left forearm up beside her face. She turned slightly to look at her wrist, feeling a dark mood come over her for a second before she could shake it away.
A presence behind her reminded her of her of Lovely and she turned to find the young woman regarding her with a serious look, “Why were they so worried about you?”
“They know I don’t like to be alone.” Risa lied easily, the real reason niggling in the back of her mind, ‘They don’t trust me by myself.’ she thought.
Lovely nodded slowly, seeming to roll this around in her mind, “Oh.” Was all she said.
“They’re good kids.” Risa continued, beginning to make her way upstairs, she heard Lovely follow and went on, “Even though Jun is actually older than I am. I used to babysit for Aika when she was little. She was the daughter of our cleaning lady and the woman had no one to watch over her while she was at work, so I told her it would be fine to just bring her to the house. Aika’s always been terribly mature.”
“Her and Lin go to school together and are pretty good friends and Jun and Lin share an apartment, so that’s how I know them.” Risa finished, coming into the sitting room again. This time, instead of retiring to the couch, she headed for a large cabinet and opened it to reveal a large stash of wine and liquor. “What would you like?”
The bean turned to find Lovely’s wide eyed gaze and couldn’t help but giggle, “Umeshu.” she said, then paused, “Actually, I shouldn’t.”
“Why not? There’s nothing in your contract that says you can’t drink.” Risa began to pour them both a large glass of the wine.
“Well,” Lovely went on as the glass was shoved into her hand, “Alcohol makes me sleepy.” Regardless of her own protests, she took a sip and sighed, “Besides, isn’t it a little early to start?”
“It’s five o’clock somewhere.” Risa replied, taking her own drink, “I was just going to nap anyway or watch a movie or something equally boring.”
The young woman took another sip, “Do you want me to entertain you?” she asked acidly.
Feeling another stab of hurt go through her at the tone, the bean turned away abruptly, heading for the couch with her glass and the bottle in hand. “I don’t care what you do.” she mumbled.
“Of course you do. You bought me, so you must expect something from me.” Lovely said and Risa could feel her glare burning against the side of her face. “You’re the same as the others.”
“You’re just artwork to me!” The bean, fed up of the young woman’s attitude, yelled at her, “So just shut up and look pretty!” The silence that settled over the room was painful as Lovely watched the usually level headed bean lose her cool, “I won’t be insulted by some abstract Ice Queen.” She chuckled mirthlessly, “Maybe that’s what I should call you instead, Ice Queen, because you’re heart is incased in a big, cold block.” With that, she got up and left the room.
Feeling chastened, Lovely climbed up into her box and sat on her chair. Giving another sip to her wine she sighed, it was sweet.
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Awakening with a painful thud, Risa’s eyes snapped open. She had rolled off the couch in one of the sitting rooms on the first floor. Feeling more than a little woozy, she groaned and looked at the half empty wine bottle sitting on the low table in front of her. Deciding to head to her own bed, the bean struggled to her feet and made the long trek upstairs, bottle in hand.
Heading into the main sitting room where she’d gotten the alcohol from in the first place, Risa paused. Lovely was passed out on the couch, another bottle at her side, only about a fifth of it gone. Shaking her head, the bean scooped up that bottle and put it back in the cabinet. She turned around, intending to head to her own room across the hall, but a whimper made her pause.
On the couch, Lovely moved restlessly in the throes of a nightmare. Unable to ignore her now, Risa went to her room and shuffled around for a minute, coming back with a blanket and something else. The blanket was draped over the young woman and the something else tucked into her arms. Lovely calmed slowly and drifted back to peaceful dreams. Satisfied with herself, Risa headed to her own bed.
When she awoke the next morning, Lovely was surprised to find herself curled up under a warm blanket and clutching a soft, plush Stitch to her chest.
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Reclining back into the center of the couch, Risa watched with mesmerized eyes as Lovely swayed and twisted to the beat of the song being played on her beat up boom box. After their initial rocky start, the young woman had begun to put on this show for Risa every day before lunch. At ten she would find the bean, wherever she was in the mansion and drag her to the sitting room to dance for her until almost noon.
Once she was covered in sweat and panting breathlessly, Lovely would stop, climb out of her box and head for the shower without a word. Risa would take this as her cue and go down to the kitchen to fix lunch and the two would eat together in silence. Then they would split up and do whatever they wanted to for the rest of the day.
Sometimes Lovely would go out and sometimes Risa would go out and sometimes they would both go out. The never spent their afternoons together. Then in the evening, usually after dinner, they would have a few drinks together and then go to bed. Risa wanted so badly to get to know the young woman, but every time she tried to strike up a conversation, she was either glared at or downright ignored. Eventually, she stopped trying, the girl would have to trust her sometime and the bean thought she’d wait until then.
The music died down and Lovely reached over to flick the off switch. Glancing at her watch, Risa determined that it was time for her to make lunch. Deciding on a simple ramen dish, Risa began to almost absently cook as she mentally reviewed her to do list for today. Sayumin should be coming back so she had to be prepared to possibly entertain a guest, but at the same time, who knew with that girl. She might have found a nice club and decided to stay for a while longer.
Lost in her thoughts, she barely realized that she was setting the table and adding ingredients until the dish was done and she was just waiting on Lovely to show. The young woman finally came down, dressed in short shorts and a tight top, both designed to show off her lovely assets.
Risa couldn’t tear her eyes away for a long moment and the two paused to regard each other, “I-Is that new?” Risa finally asked, voice catching in her throat.
Still staring at her, Lovely just nodded, before finally taking her seat. Risa looked down, pretending to focus on her meal, but really trying to hide her hot face, “This is good.” The compliment made her head snap up and she gave her companion a wide eyed look.
“Oh, uh, thank you.” Not really sure what else to say, Risa just blushed again, focusing on her meal.
“You’re a good cook.” Two sentences in a day? The bean looked around the kitchen as if to find the hidden cameras. When she looked back at Lovely, the girl had her head down, concentrating on her noodles. Brushing it off as her imagining things, Risa took a spoonful of soup, “Where did you learn to make this?”
Looking around again to make sure that had actually been Lovely asking the question, Risa replied hesitantly, “I went to lessons.” She felt as if any wrong move would end badly on her part and she definitely didn’t want to hear the girl’s sharp words against her ears again. “W-Why?”
Lovely shrugged, “Just curious.” Silence fell on them again.
“Is there anything you want?!” Risa blurted frantically, “Anything you need or want me to get you? A-Anything at all?” Her tone wound down under the intense glare she was receiving, “I-I’d be happy to get it for you.” She braced herself for the harsh response she knew she was about to get.
“You can’t buy me, so stop trying.” Risa flinched as the tone felt like a physical blow, “I’m not some mindless lackey or some greedy idiot.”
“I know…” The bean sighed, “I just meant-”
“Meant what? That you think money is the way to make someone happy?” Feeling weak against the venomous voice, Risa could only shake her head, “Don’t lie to me or yourself, money may make your world go round, but not mine.” The glare made the bean feel like she was melting.
Mood deflated, Risa only poked at her lunch a few minutes longer before retreating from the room, vowing to do dishes later. She found herself in the music room, hands automatically reaching for her violin. She’d always been inclined towards music and had begged for lessons when she was younger, she learned that she absolutely adored the violin and had stuck with it well into her high school years.
The strings helped to sooth her and she often played when she was lonely or depressed, which happened a lot, but she hadn’t done so since Lovely had been there. Now she took solace in the one thing that wouldn’t talk back to her. It was easy to loose herself in the familiar feel of the bow in her grasp and the strings at her fingertips.
She played for hours upon hours, not knowing when Lovely left the mansion. She didn’t even stop until the sharp string on her instrument snapped, the jagged end whipping against the side of her jaw and arching underneath her wrist to cut deep into the flesh there. She was startled into falling backwards, tripping over herself and banging her head hard against the ground. Darkness was all she saw next.
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When Lovely came back later in the evening, the house was oddly silent. Now, it was a big house and sound couldn’t possibly travel all over, but there should have been something at least, a tv on or the radio, maybe. It was certainly too early for the always staying up late Risa to go to bed, even if she was still upset about lunch.
Lovely was infinitely sorry about what she’d said to her mistress at lunch, she didn’t want to get too close to the girl, but at the same time, she really didn’t have a right to be mean to her. She had known since the first day there that the bean was particularly sensitive to her words. As she began to search the mansion, Lovely decided that she would apologize to her mistress and try to be more kind to her. After all, the girl didn’t even know her and was letting her work and stay there and cooking her meals everyday.
When she opened the door to the music room, the young woman felt her heart stop at the sight that greeted her. Risa was sprawled out on the floor unconscious, one hand above her head and the other beside her, surrounded by a small pool of blood. With a gasp, Lovely ran over to her, falling to her knees beside her. Placing her ear over the bean’s chest, the young woman breathed a sigh of relief at hearing a steady heart beat and feeling the rise and fall of her chest.
Looking around, her eyes landed on the violin with it’s thinnest string broken, blood on the end of the string indicated that it was the culprit and Lovely saw Risa’s bloody, right wrist. Trying to lift it up to inspect the damage, Lovely noticed that it had dried to the floor. She guessed that if she broke the tentative clot, it would start to bleed all over again.
Getting up, she darted to the nearest bathroom and grabbed the first aid kit, coming back, she readied some gauze. With a jerk, she pulled Risa’s hand up out of the dried blood, immediately beginning to wrap the bandage around her wound. When she deemed it secure enough, she sighed and began to inspect the younger girl for anymore damage. There was a small slice on the left side of her jaw and a sizeable bump on the back of her head, but other than that, Risa appeared to be fine.
It took a little effort, but Lovely lifted Risa into her arms and carried her upstairs. Blood stained her outfit, so the young woman decided to change her clothes for her, while she was out. Setting her on the bed, she stripped her gently, pausing when something caught her eye.
At the apex of her thighs, just underneath her hips, were tiny puncture scars, dotting along a visible vein on both sides of her body. Lovely felt her breath catch in surprise, this girl certainly seemed to be the last person to ever want to shoot up. A little higher above her hips on her left side were more scars, about ten of them, all identical and each a little over an inch longer. They almost looked like knife wounds, but that couldn’t be.
Further curious inspection of the mostly smooth and flawless skin revealed only one more scar. On the younger girl’s left wrist was a long, faint slash mark, vertical and deliberate. Lovely felt a sense of anger begin to simmer low in her belly, what could have been so bad in this privileged brat’s life that would constitute these type of marks?
Nothing at all. Looking back down at the helpless Risa, Lovely felt something else begin to warm her insides. Despite her scars and this situation, the young woman had to admit that her mistress had a nice body. Her skin was naturally tanned and flawless, she wasn’t tightly toned, but she obviously took care of herself. Her shoulders were slim and her breasts were small, fitting her slight frame well. Her flat belly was a perfect hourglass figure leading down to flared hips and long legs.
Lovely swallowed hard, pulling her eyes away forcefully and going over to the closet. When she opened the doors, she felt her breath catch for an entirely different reason. The walk in was humongous! If she hadn’t been doing something specifically important, the young woman felt as if she could spend hours in there. Shaking her head against the thought, she quickly grabbed the nearest pajamas she saw and went back to put them on her mistress.
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With her head pounding, Risa awoke slowly, groaning at the pain that spiked through her. Thinking hurt her so for the moment, she just laid still and waited to come back to herself, taking stock of her limbs. She wiggled her toes and moved her ankles, bent her knees and lifted her thighs. When she tried to check her hands, a dull throbbing echoed at her wrist, causing her to groan again. This time, a stinging sensation resounded on her jaw and she brought her non hurting hand up to gently poke at a slim cut.
All at once, her memory came back to her, the violin string snapping and her wounds before falling over and knocking herself out. She had to laugh, almost unable to believe her luck. The last time her string had broken that badly, she’d nearly severed her pinky finger; she sighed, thinking about the pain of having the metal lodged in her joint.
“You’re up.” A voice stated lowly, causing her to jump, “About time.” Lovely stalked into the room and Risa watched her warily. “You’ve been out for nearly two days. Any longer and I would have had to call a doctor.”
“You mean you didn’t?” The younger girl asked, looking at her bandaged arm, “This almost looks professional.”
“I paid attention in school.” the young woman mocked, “How’s the pain?”
“Alright, I guess. I’m a little sore.” She felt like she could use an aspirin, but she wasn’t going to ask Lovely to get it for her. She shifted to a sitting position, paused for a moment and then darted for the bathroom with a groan, leaving her artwork blinking after her. When she came back a few moments later, she sighed in relief, “Sorry, nature bellowed. Anyway, thanks.”
“Uh, you’re welcome.” An awkward silence descended, “Are you hungry?”
“I’ll fix something for us if you want.” Risa offered, walking into her closet.
“No, I already ate, but there’s some omelet rice left and I’m pretty sure it’s still warm.” There was silence again and Risa stuck her head out of the closet to give Lovely a searching look. After a second, she nodded and smiled happily, popping back inside to finish changing, leaving her artwork with an odd feeling in her chest. That smile was so innocently pleased…. Shaking her head, Lovely turned to head downstairs.
When Risa came down a little later, she found her place set and the young woman waiting for her patiently, “You don’t have to stay, I mean, I’m sure you have better things to do.” the bean looked down shyly.
“I’ll wait. It’s almost ten.” Lovely settled her chin on her fist to watch Risa eat. The bean felt a little uncomfortable under the searching gaze, nervously taking a small bite of her meal. At the taste, her eyes widened and she hastily took a larger mouthful.
“This is really good!” She exclaimed, half surprised and gaining a smirk, then a scowl out of her companion.
“You didn’t think I could cook?” Lovely growled. Instead of being fearful, Risa merely gave her a blank look and shook her head honestly. Not expecting this response, the young woman fell silent for a second, “W-Well, I kin.” she drawled, clapping a hand over her mouth in surprise.
The bean couldn’t help it, she laughed, “’Kin?’” She repeated between chuckles, drawing a deeper scowl from the older girl, “That is so cute.”
“Yeah, yeah, laugh it up.” Grumbled Lovely, causing Risa to shake her head dizzyingly. Stopping for a second to wait for the world to stop spinning, the bean gave her companion a dazzling smile.
“I love your accent. It’s amazing and unique and it’s cute how much it embarrasses you.” She watched Lovely duck her head, secretly glad to get to see her ears burning bright red, “I wish I could hear it more.”
After a long moment of silence where Risa went back to her meal, pleased grin still on her face, the young woman spoke up, “I’m from Fukui.” She revealed, watching Risa give her a searching look.
“I’m originally from Yokohama.” She finally replied, settling into an easy smile, “I still go back to visit sometimes.” She took another bite, gathering her courage to continue the conversation, “How long did you live in Fukui?”
“I moved here when I was fourteen.” Lovely answered her neutrally, “My dad found a job up here.”
“My family moved here when I was twelve for the better school system.” Risa offered up, she was surprised when she received a glare at the information.
“Private school, right?” Lovely bristled.
“Hey, I earned my way in!” The younger girl defended.
“Yeah, with your parents’ wallet.” The artwork countered quickly, “Don’t think I don’t know how that works, the best education has always gone to those with the fattest purses.”
“Don’t think you know anything about me just because I have money!” Risa shot out loudly, standing up.
“I know enough about you to know that you could afford plenty of heroine!” Lovely replied, causing her mistress to gasp, “Tell me, do you still dope up? Or was that just a teenage rebellion sort of thing?”
“Look, I don’t know how any of your previous owners treated you, but I’m not like them! Anything you think you know about me, you don’t!” Risa absently touched the top of her thighs, where the puncture marks lay hidden. “How do you even know about that?”
“I saw the marks when you were out and don’t think you’re any different from anyone else who’s grown up with a silver spoon! Having everything handed to you, you don’t know pain! You don’t know real work! You don’t know hardship or starvation!” Lovely scoffed, “I bet you even come from old money.”
“I do come from old money, but my father worked hard to make his own living! He proved himself to my grand parents and he proved himself to the business world.” Before she could continue, Risa was cut off by a harsh laugh.
“And look at you! Riding on his coat tails! And your husband’s too! Just playing the part of the bored trophy wife, shopping everyday, thinking your better because you’ve had cooking lesson and music lessons by expensive teachers. Did your parents pay somebody to potty train you too?!” Stalking over to her mistress, Lovely snatched up her left wrist and pointed to the scar, “You just think you have it hard when in reality you don’t know anything! You did this the right way, but you’re still here, what, did the maids catch you before you bled out?”
Risa jerked her hand away, feeling tears dripping from her eyes, with all the force she could muster, she drew her other hand back and slapped Lovely across the face. The sound of skin connecting with skin echoed in the sudden silence as both women froze. With a terrible glare, the artwork slowly turned her face back to burning daggers at her mistress, “You don’t know anything.” Risa ground out before she spun away and retreated to the music room.
“What’s the matter?! Can’t stand to hear the truth!?” Lovely called out to the younger girl’s back, unaware of her own tears tracking her cheeks.
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Much later that night, Lovely came back into the mansion, more than a little drunk and guilty. Even after her promise to herself, she let her mouth run away from her and she hurt the younger girl again. This time, when she opened the door, she was greeted by music blasting through the whole house, the kind of angry rock that she wouldn’t have suspected of even being in the mansion.
It didn’t take her long to find the source and she entered the sitting room to find Risa sprawled out on the couch, clutching a mostly empty bottle of wine. At her appearance, the younger girl shot up out of her sitting position and Lovely braced herself to be physically attacked. She still wasn’t prepared when she was slammed against the wall and she definitely wasn’t expecting to have her lips covered by her mistress’.
The kiss was so forceful and demanding, that Lovely couldn’t help but melt, submitting to the pressure of a foreign tongue inside her mouth. “What you think you know about me is wrong.” Risa said when they finally broke apart for air. The younger girl dived lower to begin to lick and bite at her artwork’s neck and shoulder.
“You’re just like every other rich person I’ve worked for, you only want my body.” Lovely countered, pulling the bean against her and digging her fingers into her back.
“You are very beautiful.” Risa agreed, “But I don’t just want you body.” she ripped the shirt over the older girl’s head, “It’s just the only thing I can have.” The bra lasted only another moment longer, “Every question I’ve asked is rebuffed or ignored, the only things I know about you are that you’re from Fukui,” Risa’s hands gently caressed plump flesh, eliciting a gasp, “you’re favorite food is strawberries,” Lips traveled down to replace one hand that scratched a trail to a toned belly, “you listen to rock music and American pop,” Searching fingers circled around Lovely’s navel, feeling muscles tighten in pleasure, “you took choir and paid attention in first aid,” Jeans were made short work of as Risa dropped to her knees, planting kisses above silk panties, “and you hate rich people.”
Staring down at her mistress, Lovely was stunned, “How do you know I took choir and I love strawberries?” Was all she managed to ask.
“You can read music, but you can’t play instruments and I’ve heard you sing. So I figured you were a choir girl, since you apparently couldn’t afford personal lessons.” Risa reached around and cupped firm cheeks, pulling the gasping Lovely closer to her mouth, “And since you’ve been here,” she murmured against soft skin, “you’ve eaten every strawberry in the house.”
Their eyes met in a smoldering flame and Lovely reached down to push her panties off her hips and to the ground.
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The next morning, Lovely awoke with her arms wrapped desperately around her mistress, the younger girl curled into her comfortably. Her memories were a little hazy, but she perfectly remembered returning the favor, laying Risa back on the bed and slowly removing all her clothes, planting teasing kisses along every inch of exposed skin. When she got down to that final area and lovingly uncovered it, she paused, taking in the scarred lips.
Noticing her scrutiny, Risa tried to close her legs, covering her face in embarrassment, but Lovely held them open, “What happened.”
“I’ll tell you later, it would take too long now.” Staring for a second longer caused the younger girl to try and squirm away, “You don’t have to, let’s just go to bed.”
The artwork shook her head and leaned in to kiss her intimately, “You’re beautiful.”
Even just thinking about how her mistress had responded to her touches made Lovely hot under the collar again. Feeling the younger girl shift in her arms, the young woman waited patiently for her to come to full consciousness, holding her closely. Her breathing slowly changed and Lovely knew she was recalling the night, just as she had.
Finally, Risa sighed, “I was a stupid little girl, too privileged to understand the lessons I was being taught about how the world worked. When I was sixteen, my parents started fighting really badly, my little sister had just died and it was tearing us apart. I felt like nobody saw me, that nobody cared about my pain. I ran away.”
“Tokyo is a harsh city and I fell in with a bad crowd, I was in so much pain and so depressed, my room mate introduced me to the wonderful world of drugs and I started to shoot up. She always took care of me, so I was never afraid, but one night, we were at a party and someone spiked our drinks. I woke up in this dingy hotel room, tied to the bed and listening to my room mate screaming in pain.”
“These men, they were hurting her, cutting her everywhere and laughing. It went on for hours until she finally passed out and then they moved to me.” Risa felt her breath hitch at the memories and Lovely pulled her closer, “They raped me and cut me. Then they stabbed me and left. The cleaning lady found us in the morning and called the police. After we had healed and were sent home, I couldn’t handle it, every night I had dreams of what happened and I knew my room mate did too, but I was too weak. I tried to kill myself and she found me just in time. While I was in the hospital, my parents found me and brought me back home.”
Stunned, there was nothing else Lovely could do except for hold her mistress as she sobbed, reliving the pain of always tender wounds. She couldn’t imagine what she must have gone through and she was so strong to have come out of it with such a kind and sweet disposition. It took a long time for her to calm down, but when she did, Lovely uttered just one sentence, “My name is Takahashi Ai.”
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Lurker mode, off!
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First off Welcome Back :welcome
Wow this was a great one-shot and brought a more serious tone than the usual, TakaGaki ruling the story, good job but overall the whole story was quite an adventure at the end it brought me to the conclusion of who it was
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WOAH what a story :stunned: but first thing first....
WELCOME BACK!!!!!!!!!!
As much as I would really really want a Lovely, I really envy Sayu for having a Kitten :nya: Can I ask for the shop address as well? XD
TakaGaki is pure :heart:
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This is a really interesting one-shot! I enjoyed it. I always find stuff like this really fun and interesting to read. The whole owning a person kind of thing. Which is why I've made The Coven. lol Yeah...I'm kind of weird and I guess a bit sadistic like that. >.>
However, you've made this type of story have a different feel to it than how I did it. You've made it less creepy and gentler. I like that it's not as dark though. You put your own little spin on it. ^_^ I also like how you made the scenes with Ai and Risa. The build up of them getting to sort of know each other was good. The ending was so cute. ^_^ Though I have one question...what will happen now? If Eric sees Risa and Ai now..oh boy! In comes a lot of drama. I guess you're just going to leave the ending up to us right? Since I like said tragic stuff I might just go with the sad kind of ending. lol
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:wriggly:
I would save up every paycheck for the next 20 years if it meant that I could by a Lovely :shy2:
Every paragraph was better than the last. :heart: I really loved this story!
Can't wait for the next! :)
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Checking out your one-shots, rndm ^__^ Definitely going to start from the first page after this...
Abstract reminds me exactly why I love one-shots. You really made this work just as it is - any more plotline or description would've been unnecessary. It was a perfect reading session for me!
After reading the first paragraph, I was pretty much hooked. This kind of concept I've read countless times before, but it never gets old. And, well, this is my first time encountering this kind of fic in the H!P world... :nervous (forgive my noobiness!) though as always, the notion of purchasing a human is a tad disturbing. You somehow managed to really tone down that disturbing aspect of it though - like the way you allowed Ai-chan just to go jogging like that and not have her all chained up and exploited :nervous
I really liked the build up of thoughts, feelings and events which culminated with a simple name greeting from Ai. Awesome. :love: the ending is very effective... at least we know that Ai is willing to bare her soul to Risa now. Finally the wall is broken down.
After all the uncertainty and tension between the two (also the spiteful arguments), that last scene was just ace. I loved it. Second to it is the scene that just precedes it - the one where Risa's getting hot and heavy with Ai and at the same time revealing to the latter just how much she actually cares for her. <3
I loved the dialogue too - even the heated arguments between TakaGaki were a great read. I always found myself thinking and trying to interpret - a good sign that as a writer, you're not simply just feeding us information by delivering everything in plain terms. I like being made to think. ^___^ So good job with that, whether you've consciously thought about it or not, heheee.
Some things I'm curious about (though of course they don't have to be answered - I've got my imagination to fall back on if anything! xD):::
- What's going to happen when Eric comes home? The end of TakaGaki??
- Am curious about Ai's past. We know more about Risa by the end, but what about Ai? How'd she end up in this position? How many other 'masters' have owned her? Why is she back on the market? (who in their right mind would give a Lovely up )... guess you gotta consider that she's one bitter handful XD Though of course not knowing much about her character here really adds to her mysteriousness ^___^
Thank you for sharing this story with us. I really enjoyed reading it! :heart:
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A really enjoyable read, I really liked the concept of Ai being human art. Truly art that is unique and also very hard to make fake copies of. heh. "That's a counterfeit Lovely!", not going to happen. The interactions between them was nicely written, though I feel like the background fill-in for Risa zoomed by really fast and I'm still quite curious about Ai's history like many others.
Gotta wonder where you get your ideas sometimes but at the same time, I'm just glad you get them. :twothumbs
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^ I kinda wanna see an Ai counterfeit Copy though cuz
that would mean I might be able to get one too :P
Gosh, you are a genius end, REALLY! I don't know how you thought of this idea but it was a hella of a good read. I couldn't sleep last night so I slowly savoured this fic. Man, I loved how you wrote Ai behaved when she was in the case.
I wanna know why she decided to do this line as well. And although Risa's background was sad, it wasn't enough. I wanna know all the gory details XD
Oh and I have to say I'm absolutely thrilled that you are writing again. Please don't abandon us again? *puppy eyes*
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A little late but
WELCOME BACK!
Nice with the TAKIGAKI story :thumbup
The story reminded me of the film "Gamer" that I watched before reading this. (it was an ok movie :P2)
With the whole being bought, being controlled by a person and dressing the ppl too i guess.
And also the song "Doll on a Music Box" from the musical "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang".
With Lovely having to act in front of other ppl besides her master
How people that are "bought" stay in plexiglass boxes and "doll" from CC-BB on a pedestal
plexiglass boxes - pedestal :nervous
Anyways the story is nicely done, very descriptive on info and great plot.
I enjoyed reading this story (One of great story I would read over and over :) )
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It was quite late when Reina climbed through Risa’s window, only one thought on her mind. She attacked the girl like a starved animal, kissing her desperately, barely giving her time to think before her clothes were stripped from her and they were rolling around on the bed together. Her pride was hurt, her anger peaking until she was no longer human, only a thing that could only behave selfishly.
Like every time this happened, which was often for the young yankii, Risa asked no questions, yet gave the answers she knew were needed. Her hands and lips worked on familiar places, eliciting hissing and growling and sharp nails digging into her back and shoulders, until a release was met. And she continued to work until the hissing was replaced with sighs and the growls with moans and the scratching with gentle stroking. She continued until Reina was human again.
And when all the stress was worked from the younger girl’s body, Risa stopped to hold her until she fell into a satisfied sleep. There was no reciprocation, no exchanged sentiments, only demand and supply. In the morning, when they awoke, Risa would have a clean change of clothes and breakfast waiting and they would continue on with the day as normal, never speaking of their arrangement as though it were only a shared dream.
Sometimes, when Reina allowed herself to dwell on these encounters, did she wonder why she was not allowed to return the favor. She knew the older girl must have needs as she did, but every time she began to touch, kiss or caress the other, she was stopped. She never thought to ask before or after the fact, either because she could think of nothing else but her own hunger or because she was too exhausted, and by the time she did think to ask, it was much too late to be anything but awkward.
One day, she made up her mind to get to the bottom of this, so she slipped quietly through Risa’s window and gently woke her from her slumber. “Why?” she asked the drowsy bean, pinning her hands above her head, “Why do you never let me touch you?”
“I could never let someone who didn’t love me touch me like that.” The older replied, relaxing in her grip, accepting whatever would happen to her.
“But if it isn’t alright for me to touch you, why is it that you are so ready to touch me?” Reina watched a fetching blush begin to creep up Risa’s ears, “You’ve never asked anything, only given me what I needed. You could have…. You’ve never…” All at once, something dawned on the young yankii and she released her grip on her companion as if she was burned, “You, you can’t possibly…” But the look in Risa’s eyes confirmed her suspicions.
She couldn’t think, she couldn’t breathe; this new revelation blew her mind, in part because she never saw what was so obvious. She needed time to absorb this information, needed time to sort out her own thoughts on the matter. She left, as quickly as she had come, heart and mind in turmoil.
The days passed in slow motion as her thoughts churned violently, chasing themselves in circles. She found her eyes constantly drawn to Risa’s every move, her ears hanging onto every word, her lips and tongue ached to taste her again and Reina knew her answer was right in front of her, but could not seem to move passed her stubborn pride to grasp it. As she was so hyper aware of the older girl, did she begin to notice small changes in the way she behaved; her eyes grew dark and sunken behind her make up, her cheeks gaunt, she ate less and less at lunch time. Her mega watt smile seemed more forced and her voice became gravelly from apparent disuse. The young yankii knew that either Reina would let go of her pride or Risa would let go of something far more important.
Something had to give.
It was quite late when Reina climbed through Risa’s window, only one thought on her mind. She attacked the girl gently, like a tender lover, kissing her sweetly, making sure she had enough time to realize who she was and what she was doing. When the bean came into focus, her eyes widened, taking in Reina’s soft smile above her in the dark. “Let me touch you.” The yankii implored; Risa smiled, nodding her assent. There would be time for questions later.
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Huh, I can't believe I didn't write comment replies last time.... <.< >.> <.< *sneaks away*
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*Dances* yay~ finaly~~~~
lol at reina's pride always being in the way XD and poor mame~(i_i)
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OMGAWD!!!!! :O
This was BEAUTIFUL!! :cry:
The window climbing is by far my favorite part of the story. :heart: It's so cute/sweet/naughty ...
GAH!! Your writing never fails to blow me away :wub:
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wonderful story, gaki was waiting for the action XD
I could never let someone who didn’t love me touch me like that.”
The perfect line :D
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Wow Reina is such a wild cat :lol:
Great story as usual, Rndm-chan. Errrr what a way to confess :lol:
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So a TanaGaki eh? Glad to see that your love for this pairing is still going strong.
Oooh, so Risa has liked Reina all along? Wow, that was a shocker. But I'm happy Tanaka decided to accept the bean too. Always love a happy ending :)
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Okay, so I'm about an hour early, but I'm too dang tired to wait until midnight.
:on BDay:Happy Birthday, Kawaii Beam!! :on BDay:
My favoritest, most awesome padawan in the whole wide world. If this sentiment were expressed in person, it would be followed by a bone crushing glomp, but a cyberglomp will have to do. For now. *GLOMP!* This one's for you, kiddo. 8)
A very Kawaii birthday!
Humming to herself, Risa absently watched the scenery fly passed outside the train’s window, one hand lightly resting on a neatly wrapped box. She was on her way to another part of the country on a bit of a spur of the moment trip to surprise her friend for her birthday. A familiar chime sounded from her phone, making her smile. When you speak of the devil…
‘Save me! >.<‘ was the simple message and she rolled her eyes in good natured exasperation, quickly tapping out a number by heart. It rang once before being picked up by a relieved sounding voice.
“Ah, Inochi-san!” The female called, confusing Risa for only a moment before she laughed, “Ah, of course we can talk.” she seemed to pull the phone away from her mouth, but the bean could still clearly hear her next words, “Excuse me, I have to take this.”
Still chuckling a little, Risa said wryly, “So I’m your agent today, Tanakacchi? Is your manager sitting right next to you?”
“Yeah, he was.” Japan’s hottest new pop singer sighed wearily, “Hold on, let me get out onto this balcony.” The last part of her sentence faded out as she again moved the phone away from her mouth. Risa jumped a little when a loud creaking filled her ear, then metal grinding on metal made her jerk the phone away from her own head. The sound repeated itself and then she faintly heard her friend’s voice come back, “Okay, I’m safe.” It was an odd phrase to hear, even from her theatrically trained friend.
“What are you doing, Tanakacchi?” Risa quizzed curiously, settling back into the seat. The car was empty, so she wasn’t worried about disturbing other passengers, even though she really should go stand in the deck between cars.
“Oh, I’m at some stupid birthday party the company threw for me.” Reina sighed in aggravation, “And before you scold me for being ungrateful,” she continued just as Risa opened her mouth. The bean shut it with a blush, the other girl knew her too well. “They didn’t actually throw this party for me. They just said they did, but no one who showed up actually gives a damn about me. They all just came to make themselves look good for management.”
Risa kept quiet, feeling that her friend was gearing up for a rant. “They all do the exact same thing. Come and wish me a happy birthday, with no sentiment behind it, give me pretty jewelry and black roses, then start pitching their products in the hopes that I’ll represent them.” Even though she sounded angry on the surface, Risa knew that Reina was actually pretty hurt about the whole thing. “It’s pathetic.”
“I’m sorry your day hasn’t been the best, Tanakacchi.” Risa breathed, eyebrows scrunching together, “I wish I could be with you right now.”
“Yeah, me too.” Reina agreed quietly, “Maybe at Christmas time we can finally meet in person. That is, if I’m not booked then, too.” They both fell silent for a moment before Reina said in a much perkier voice, “Anyway! What are you up to today, Gaki-san?”
“Oh, I’m on my way to surprise a friend for her birthday.” Risa giggled, guessing that it would go right over said friend’s head.
“Really? Lucky friend.” Reina grumbled and the bean clapped a hand to her mouth to make sure she didn’t laugh too loudly.
“Well, I’m not so sure. You see, she hates surprises, so I’m a little worried she might be mad.” The older girl confided.
“No, she’s definitely lucky. I know, surprise or not, I’d be thrilled if you were to show up on my doorstep. Especially with presents.” The singer said firmly and Risa could practically hear the nod that went along with that tone. Suddenly, that screeching sound echoed faintly in the background and Reina spoke, obviously not to the bean, “What is it? I’m kinda on the phone.” the familiar and distinctive timber of her manager’s voice responded and the pop singer sighed, “Gaki-san? I have to go now, my manager says that I’m missed back at the party. I-I’ll try to call you later, when I get free.”
“Alright.” Risa acquiesced, listening to the abrupt click that usually preceded Reina throwing stuff on the other end. The girl shouldn’t be in such a bad mood on her birthday, but there was nothing the bean could do for her from here.
Slipping her cell back into her bag, Risa leaned her head back and resumed her absent vigil of the scenery. Reina and her were online pen pals, had been for going on two years now. They had met each other through a website and began their anonymous relationship tentatively. They found that they had a lot in common as the days turned into weeks and weeks into months and Risa considered Reina one of her closest friends, even though they had never met in person.
At the one year mark, they had exchanged cell phone numbers and spoke for the first time, at the year and a half mark, they began making video calls. All the while, the little yankii was training and debuting as a pop singer. Her schedule could be grueling and she often called, either very late or very early, to complain and rant about whatever was getting to her that day.
Risa really didn’t mind, she knew that the anger was just the tsun before the dere and she actually felt privileged to hear the complaints. So, as a birthday surprise, she’d been planning to make a trip down to Fukuoka to see her friend. It had been difficult to track down where Reina lived without actually asking the girl outright, but she’d finally done it and just in time. So now she sat on the train, a present in the seat next to her and counting down the hours until she would transfer to another train and then finally arrive at her destination.
It would probably be quite late when she did, so she decided to take a nap while she could, leaning her head back against the headrest and closing her eyes. It took almost no time for her to begin to drift away, one ear listening for her stop to show up in a way that all train nappers did.
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Sighing rather forlornly to herself, Reina perched on the swing seat at a playground nearest her apartment. Today had been awful, first that party, then her mother and she had fought when she arrived home. And to top off everything, the only people that had wished her a heartfelt happy birthday had been her brother, her manager and Gaki-san.
Ever since her debut, her mother, who had pushed her to pursue this career, had done nothing but try to dictate every little detail of her life. She was kept on a strict schedule and diet, everything she was supposed to say was carefully scripted. Even her friends were chosen for her. And Reina was powerless to stop her mother or reverse the effects of her actions, since the woman went behind her back and used thinly veiled threats to get her way.
Her brother tried to help when he could, but usually he could only try to escape her clutches as well, like he had finally ended up doing tonight. The only reason Reina had stayed near home was because her mother had left the house first. She sighed again and glanced at her cell phone, clutched in her hand. It was almost midnight and she was debating calling up her only true friend, knowing the girl was of an ‘early to bed, early to rise’ lifestyle, but wanting to hear a friendly voice.
Before she could decide, the phone began to vibrate in her grip, lighting up with the name of the girl who was at the forefront of her mind. Quickly, Reina answered, hoping she wasn’t just dreaming this up, “Hello?”
“Tanakacchi~!” Called that cheerful voice in her usual greeting, “Where are you?” She followed with an unusual question.
Blinking a little in surprise, Reina answered honestly, “I’m at the playground nearest my house, behind the elementary school. Why?”
“Oh? Uh, hold on a sec.” Risa seemed to pull the phone away from her head, but the singer could hear her muttering to herself under her breath. After a few minutes of this, she finally came back with another unusual line, “Let’s play a game, okay? I spy with my little eye~ Something black.”
Now immensely confused, Reina shook her head, “Uh…” Through the phone, she could hear her friend moving, walking and tried to guess based on that. “Asphalt?”
“Wow! First guess! Nice, your turn.” Shaking her head again, the yankii decided to humor her friend.
“Um…” Looking up, she stared at the still green leaves on the tree above her, “Something green, I spy something green.”
“Hmm, is it… Grass?” Risa guessed.
“Nope.” Reina answered, beginning to smile a little.
“Alright…. Is it a slide?” The bean questioned again.
Looking to her left, Reina eyed the green slide in surprise, “Nope, try again.”
“Okay, how about~ Tree leaves!” Risa giggled.
“Pin pon! Your turn.” The singer grinned.
“Alright, I spy with my little eye…” Then the connection abruptly cut off. Pulling the phone away from her ear, Reina stared at her display; ‘Call ended’ the screen flashed at her. So when that familiar voice sounded from behind her, the yankii literally flew off the seat in surprise, “I spy a certain birthday girl.”
“Gaki-san?” Reina asked quietly as the older girl came a little closer, grinning broadly and holding a neatly wrapped package in one hand.
“Happy birthday to you~ Happy birthday to you~” the bean began to sing, holding the gift out to her friend, “Happy birthday, dear Tanakacchi~ Happy birthday to you!”
Gingerly, as though afraid her friend would disappear, Reina took the box, gently tearing into the paper at Risa’s encouraging gesture. When she opened the top, the singer found that she could barely see the boots or the spa tickets through her suddenly teary eyes. “Thanks, Gaki-san.” she expressed, smiling broadly, “But you know I hate surprises.” They both laughed and headed over towards a nearby picnic table to sit down and talk.
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*megga glomps you* I LOVE U I LOVE U I LOVE U I LOVE U I LOVE U I LOVE U I LOVE U I LOVE U I LOVE U I LOVE U I LOVE U I LOVE U I LOVE U I LOVE U *repeate it 1 trillion times more XD*
thank you :3 you made my eyes water just from the thought u sneaky girl u~*snuggles* thank you so much X3 this made me so happy abd if i could say more i would....but i'll probably wait for the next present to come ;D
:cry: :wub: :inlove: :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub: :love: :bow:
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Aw, Rnd that was so cute! :wub: I haven't noticed this one-shot. o.O It's always good to see a fic you post. I'm not a big fan of TanaGaki, but I've gotten a small interest in them because of you. I was kind of surprised this fic was TanaGaki though. I thought it was TakaGaki when I first started to read it. I'm still glad I read it.
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@Kawaiwai - Told you I had an idea. *patpatshuggles*
@Junkie-chan - It was really meant as a friendship type deal and I originally had Takagaki in mind, but I thought, hey, even platonic Tanagaki doesn't get enough love(in real life, too...) so, viola. Glad you enjoyed, though. :grin:
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Happy Halloween!!!
“So, a vampire, a zombie and a werewolf walk into a bar-” Ai heard one of her regulars begin, only to be immediately cut off by the girl sitting next to her.
“Kame, stop trying to make a joke out of us.” Risa said with an affectionate, fanged half grin.
Placing a drink down in front of the third girl, Ai blushed at the flirtatious wink that was sent her way. “Thanks, sweetheart.” Sayu purred, a wolfish grin on her fuzzy, elongated muzzle.
“And Sayumin! Quit bothering Ai-chan before she turns you into a puppy again.” The little vampire shared a mischievous smile with the magical bartender, seeing Sayumi shudder slightly at the memory.
“Yeah, Sayu, you’d think you would learn after the first time. You know, though,” Eri hummed, propping her green tinted arm on the bar top, “That reminds me of this one incident…” Eri’s voice faded as Ai walked away with a chuckle. Behind her, the horrified Sayumi quickly dove at her friend, intending to cover her mouth, but the undead girl dodged easily and Sayu ended up in Risa’s lap.
“Ai-chan!” Called a cheerful voice and the young wizard turned to see an even younger girl with a very distinctive smile. “I need a few beers.”
“Sure thing, Aika.” Ai replied, smiling as she handed them over. Aika proceeded to tuck the bottles into a specialized backpack and before the bartender’s eyes, she turned into a Siberian husky and trotted away, the drinks strapped to her back. Shaking her head and chuckling, Ai turned back to the bar, whipping up a drink for another regular that had just walked in.
Reina plopped down next to Risa, her metal armor clanging against her bright red skin. Her long, slim tail swayed back and forth in agitation, bangles jingling together at the spaded end of the appendage. One of her horns emerged from her forehead to curve back over the top of her head while the other began to follow suit, but suddenly tapered off jaggedly as though broken.
Accepting the drink she was given with a half hearted smile and a much more whole heartedly felt sigh, the demon moaned, “I have had the worst day.”
Blinking at her ragged appearance, Risa raised an eyebrow at her, “You must have, you didn’t even change out of your work outfit and, Tanakacchi? Is your horn broken?”
“Yeah, it’s more annoying than permanent, but first of all, a Soul did this to me. And I didn’t even end up collecting him afterwards! I didn’t meet my quota by more than half AND I got a citation for breaking some stupid, antiquated rule about Souls with horses.” Reina ranted, downing half her drink with an audible sizzling sound, “What the hell?! Who cares if they’re riding or not, it’s an animal! It has better survival instincts than any dumb Soul does.”
Listening to her troubles with all the patience of someone who had done it a thousand times before, Risa asked calmly, “Well, have you given any more thought to taking that position you were offered in the torture department?”
“I dunno, I may not like humans much, but I don’t think I could do that job. I mean, sure sometimes they fight back hard to keep their souls intact, but that’s at least an admirable challenge. Just going at them while they’re incapacitated? Not really my style.” The demon reasoned back.
“Ai-chan! Ai-chan!” Another young waitress ran up to the observing bartender, her Chinese accent more pronounce in her rush, “Come quick, Jun-nee-san turned a customer into a toad!” Following Lin Lin led them over to a far corner where a tall waitress was yelling at some angry men in Chinese, waving her wand wildly. On the table sat a brown toad, watching them placidly.
“Jun Jun!” Ai scolded, immediately catching everyone’s attention, “I told you that you can’t do that just because they’re rude.”
“Rude?” One of the men interjected sharply, “The only rude one here is this bitch!” he exclaimed, pointing at Jun and gaining three irritated glares.
“But, but he-” The tall waitress cut herself off with some quickly jabbered Chinese. Ai turned towards Lin to translate.
“She said he squeezed her butt.” the younger girl obliged, “And that they had been making advances towards her all night.”
“Is this true?” Ai turned on the men, her eyes glowing a dull shade of blue. The one who appeared to be the leader back peddled, putting his hands in the air in defense, sputtering nonsensically, “You need to pay your tab and get out. I don’t take kindly to people harassing my girls.”
“Now, wait just a minute.” the man said, finally getting his act together, “She turned one of my boys into a toad!”
“Yes and if you want him back to normal, you will pay and get out and never come back again.” Ai delivered lowly.
“No way, I think we’ll just be taking our friend and finding a wizard to turn him back ourselves.” He reached forward to grab the toad, but Ai was faster, whipping out her wand from inside her half apron and flicking the tip at him. There was a puff of smoke and in his place was a bright pink mouse.
“Anyone else wanna argue?” Ai asked dangerously, “I have a friend who’s very much into taxidermy if you’d like to try.”
Exchanging a scared glance, the remaining two men quickly pulled out there wallets and dropped them on the table before turning tail and heading for the door, a toad and an oddly colored mouse on their heels. Ai grinned, the transformations would wear off by the morning, though those two would probably wake up in very interesting places.
The three turned and headed back for the bar, Ai doing her best to calm Jun down and remind her to come get her if customers ever got out of hand like that again. When the reached their foursome of regulars, Lin immediately latched onto the, now much more relaxed, demon, “Tanaka-san, your horn!” She held glowing hands up to the older girl’s head, “Let me heal that.”
“Woah woah!” Reina swatted her hands away playfully, “You know that angelic stuff doesn’t work on demon’s, feather duster.” Affectionately patting the girl’s head, Reina went on, her voice becoming fainter to Ai’s ears, “Besides, it’ll grow back in a couple….”
“Ai-chan.”
“Ai-chan.”
“Come on sleepy head, wake up.” Eyes popping open, Ai looked blearily up into her sub leader’s face, “You’re the last one up, Leader~ Everyone else is down at breakfast already.” Risa teased, her vampire costume draped over one arm.
Head beginning to clear from that interesting dream, Ai remembered that they had a Halloween party together, for once, everyone managing to stay together all night. Finally, after all the festivities, the Musume girls had all crashed in Ai’s huge hotel room. “I had a weird dream.” the leader mumbled sleepily, rubbing her eyes with her knuckles.
“Oh?” her long time friend answered, gathering up a few more of her things, “About what?”
“About….” Ai blinked, suddenly unable to remember her dream, only a vague sense of strangeness, “I forgot.” she grinned sheepishly, causing Risa to laughed at her.
“Oh well. Go on and get ready, we still have to work later!” the ever responsible sub leader ushered her friend into the bathroom, “I’ll be downstairs with the others!” She called through the door. Ai spent only another moment trying to remember her dream before shrugging it off. From under her bed, a bright pink mouse scurried out, in search of food.
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lol cuteness~ X3 and omg mouse-chan at the end! O.O XD :thumbsup again rndy~
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XD :lol: Ah man I found this little one-shot so funny! I think this is the first Halloween fic I saw. I haven't even done it and Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. >_< This fic was amusing and interesting. It would be cool to see a fic of everyone being some fictional creature. Eri as a zombie?! XD I'm surprised then that she can make full sentences. I really enjoyed this short fic. It's just so cute!! Oh and aw, angel Linlin I think that's really cute and fits her perfectly. lol
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A monster bar :lol: I dunno if you read any Terry Prachett or not but this sounds like some of his work, Reina was the best, imagine having to listen to a deamon complain about having a bad day :lol:
Ha the pink mouse under the bed at the end, though if I go turned into a pink mouse I would probably go live under Ai's bed aswel XD
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Awww this was adorable xD :wub: LOL at Sayu hitting on Aichan even in her dreams xD and LOL at JunJun too for probably swearing her ass off in chinese at those assholes XD
Aichan as a bartender and Gaki as a vampire? :drool: do want. ;D
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Oooooo a Halloween one-shot. :w00t: The whole thing was just :wub:
I'm surprised that none of Eri's limbs fell off though. I was expecting at least an arm to come off. :lol:
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Geez, I'm terrible at comment replies. I love you all, though, and definitely appreciate you guys reading my crap.
This little ficlet came about from a couple posts in Risa's blog that got me thinking. First she said she was in Haneda International, though she didn't say why, just that she ate with her mother. Um, who goes to an airport just to eat? Then, her Oyasumi post had this picture:(http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq205/Afro_Stud/Blog/2011/02/02/th_Gaki7211.jpg) That looks like an airport to me! And who do we know that recently went overseas? Yea~h, I'm not crazy. It's just a conspiracy. :lol: :lol:
Stories from Haneda International
Risa sat next to her mother on the hard, uncomfortable chairs in the airport lounge, staring holes down the hallway to the security gate. Every few minutes, she would turn away to burn holes into her wrist watch, then go right back to staring intently down the hall. The plane was late, the landing delayed, and the worrywart bean couldn’t help her anxiety.
Her Mama had tried to keep her distracted from this with random small talk, but eventually, the young woman had unintentionally tuned out her efforts and they fell into silence. Her mother hadn’t been worried at first, but the waves of nervous vibes that rolled off her daughter were quite contagious. The silence turned tense and the older woman looked out the window, watching the big planes coming and going.
Suddenly, a voice over the intercom sounded, first in Japanese, then in English, “Flight 772 from Los Angeles, California is arriving at gate D 12.” Risa sprang to her feet and skittered over to the window to peer out, nearly knocking over a towering blond business man in the process, seeing the plane taxi over to the building.
Her quick breaths fogged up the glass in front of her as a thousand thoughts ran through her head. What had caused the delay? Had Ai gotten on safely? Would she be happy to see her? How had her trip gone? The two had had little contact since Risa had seen her off, the older woman had explained that she didn’t have much reception in the city for some reason.
Rushing back to her Mama, Risa stood tensely by her side, watching for passengers to begin to head through the security point. She knew that they had to go through customs first and that might take a while, but still, Risa stood, even though her mother tried to coax her to sit. After about ten minutes, Risa began to see a steady stream of people, foreigners and Japanese alike, walk through the gates.
Some were greeted by smiling family members, a few chatted with other passengers, some even greeted business associates that had been waiting. Risa noticed none of this, though, focused as she was on watching for her friend. Her breath caught when, finally, that familiar face, covered by huge glasses, came into view. By the way she faltered in her steps, Risa knew Ai had seen her right away and the older girl picked up her pace, breaking away from her own mother to head in her direction.
Risa felt as though her face would split from the grin her was wearing, seeing it returned by Ai as they finally stood face to face after being an ocean apart. “Tadaima.” Ai said gently and Risa threw her arms around her tightly.
“Okaeri.” She whispered into her friend’s ear, feeling welcome arms wrap around her waist just as furiously. A clearing of a throat made them break away from each other and they turned to see their mother’s knowing looks. Blushing, Risa said exaggeratedly, “SO~! Did you bring me souvenirs? Did you take lots of pictures?” she took Ai’s heavy bag from off her travel weary shoulders and the older girl took her hand in a light grip. As they headed for the baggage claim, Ai began to excitedly relate her trip, their mothers followed behind, chatting just as amicably.
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AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW.
First of all.
Just HOW flippin adorable does Gaki look in that blog pic x_x *faints with hearts in her eyes*
And second.
THIS IS TOO SHORT RNDY. D:
It was a great read, even if it lasted for so short. I wish there could be a continuation... ;D you know *hint*
Loved it so much <3 And I can't wait for more of your works :wub:
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oo- do i spy a crack mrs. takagaki in the offing? :lol:
She knew that they had to go through customs first and that might take a while, but still, Risa stood, even though her mother tried to coax her to sit.
This was sweet- I know how it is. You always think just because they've announced that the plane's landed, that the person you're waiting for would walk right out the gates. It takes over half an hour to clear customs and baggage claims, but yet it doesn't stop you from keeping your eyes glued to the exit.
Conspiracy theories are fanfic writers' plots! Keep your tinfoil hat on- the truth is out there.
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Awww~!!!!!! :wub:
This story makes me want to hug myself :roll: it's so freaking cu~te!! :heart:
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ACK! :luvluv2:
What a lovely little ficlet... *Bee loves!*
As I always thought, you JUST CAN'T GO WRONG WITH TAKAGAKI! :heart:
Risa sprang to her feet and skittered over to the window to peer out, nearly knocking over a towering blond business man in the process, seeing the plane taxi over to the building.
:rofl:
THAT. is. SOOO. FUNNY. to picture. Tiny, little Gaki-san knocking over a towering blond man, oh I'd pay to see that. :lol:
Yappari, there's nothing more powerful than love (and in this case, TakaGaki love, which rules all. >__> almost. xD).
Her quick breaths fogged up the glass in front of her as a thousand thoughts ran through her head. What had caused the delay? Had Ai gotten on safely? Would she be happy to see her? How had her trip gone?
Worrywart Gaki-san is adorable! :wub:
The two had had little contact since Risa had seen her off, the older woman had explained that she didn’t have much reception in the city for some reason.
Ai-chan couldn't think of something else to say? I don't know, 'not much reception' has always been suspicious to me. Maybe because I use it rampantly myself XD
Her breath caught when, finally, that familiar face, covered by huge glasses, came into view. By the way she faltered in her steps, Risa knew Ai had seen her right away and the older girl picked up her pace
My breath caught too. :nervous
Risa felt as though her face would split from the grin her was wearing, seeing it returned by Ai as they finally stood face to face after being an ocean apart. “Tadaima.” Ai said gently and Risa threw her arms around her tightly.
“Okaeri.” She whispered into her friend’s ear, feeling welcome arms wrap around her waist just as furiously.
Imagining that smile made me smile. Sooo infectious. :P There's no smile in the world quite like Gaki-san's. Sweeping statement, I know. :inlove:
Oh. And 'friend'? I was hoping to see 'girlfriend', but okay, I'll take that anyway. ^__^
A clearing of a throat made them break away from each other and they turned to see their mother’s knowing looks. Blushing, Risa said exaggeratedly, “SO~! Did you bring me souvenirs? Did you take lots of pictures?” she took Ai’s heavy bag from off her travel weary shoulders and the older girl took her hand in a light grip.
:k-inlove:
Mothers know best. :thumbsup
This was too sweet. GAAAAAH. I just love my light, fluffy reads. :twothumbs
Thanks for writing this rndm, I enjoyed it heapsly... and please do anticipate a comment from me for Black & Blue too. :sweatdrop:
It's been so long, but yahhhh... I do have a few hundred comments that I owe. >__<
Looking forward to more!~ :heart:
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Tanakacchi? Is your horn broken?”
I don't know why I find this line funny? XD I must be crazy ^^;
Awwww, Gaki waiting for Ai at the airport. I wonder why her mom must go along too. No matter though, since the 2 mummies can entertain each other while their daughters soak in each other's....*mind rewinds* hmmmm soak...somehow that sounded a little.... :P
I miss reading your fics. Ganbatte and write more k?
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@Ada - Yeah, she is adorable and it is too short. Hmm, did you perhaps have an idea? :huhuh :huhuh
@grac - Oh man, now you've put that little plot bunny in my head, it won't stop bouncing around. XD Now, I'm going to have to do something about it.
@Swtme - Thankies. :D
@B^3 - You cannot deny the Takagaki. XD (and in this case, TakaGaki love, which rules all. >__> almost. xD).
Almost?
Oh. And 'friend'? I was hoping to see 'girlfriend', but okay, I'll take that anyway.
Well, the way I imagined it is, they can't really be together, what with the constant rumor between fans and being the leaders of H!P and all that jank, but it doesn't stop the love. Or the lovin'. :inlove: It's just not official.
and please do anticipate a comment from me for Black & Blue too.
XD Alright, please do anticipate another chapter, sometime. If this stupid block will go away. :lol:
@Hammzies - Just seeing that line by itself makes me laugh too. :lol: somehow that sounded a little....
Inspiring? ;)
I miss reading your fics. Ganbatte and write more k?
Hey, this goes double for you, too :wub:
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A little crack ficlet. I dunno why. XD
Nightmare
The lights were hot, the crowd was cheering or jeering loudly, Reina slowly climbed the steps and ducked underneath the ropes, her introduction echoing loudly in her ears, “In the blue corner~! Weighing in at a sack of wet potatoes! The young yankii! The fiery Fukuokan! The only, the indomitable Tanaka Reina!” Reina pumped one of her blue wrapped fists in the air, the other hand shoving her mouth guard on her teeth.
“And~ in the green corner! Weighing in at a bag of concrete!” began the announcer again, Reina realized that she looked and sounded suspiciously like Konno Asami. “The bossy bean face! The president of Chan Pon Chan! The challenger, Niigaki Risa!” Reina locked eyes with her opponent as the older girl climbed into the ring.
The referee pirouetted into the ring, holding a hogtied Takahashi under one arm, “Okay! Time for some rules!” Sayumi giggled, her pink and black ref’s uniform completed with lace and ruffles. “You two are fighting for Ai-chan, so I want to see some passion here! No hair pulling, no scratching! And I want some nudity later!”
Both combatants gave Sayu a glare, then turned back to each other, examining their outfits. The girls were only dressed in tight shorts and sports bras in their color. They exchanged a look again, this time silently promising to keep the grappling to a minimum.
“Okay~ fight!” Sayumi tossed Ai into a neutral corner and hopped out of the ring, the dinging bell signaling the beginning of the round.
As Reina and Risa began to circle around each other, Ai finally spit out her gag enough to talk, “Guys, really, you don’t need to do this.”
Risa threw a punch that glanced off Reina’s shoulder and Reina returned it with a left hook that was ducked under. They traded a few blows as Ai began struggling out of her bonds. Risa grimaced when a jab made her nose bleed and Reina sucked in a breath as an uppercut made her bite her tongue painfully.
“Guys, come on, stop this.” Ai said, reaching her now freed hands down to untie her feet, “Violence isn’t the answer. Besides, I’m running away with Sanma.”
“What?!” the opponents cried, turning to see her snuggled up in his embrace.
“We couldn’t deny our love anymore!” Ai cried out dramatically, tears streaming down her face. “No one can stop us!”
“It’s a trap!” Reina whipped around to see a man with a fish for a head standing behind her. Then a hawk swooped down from above and carried his head off.
“Augh!” Reina yelled, sitting up in bed. She looked around wildly, breath coming in pants.
“Go back to sleep.” Risa said from the place next to her and Reina sighed, laying back down and closing her eyes.
A second later, they popped back open, “What are you doing in my bed?”
“Your bed?” Risa replied, snuggling closer, “This is my bed.” Suddenly, Reina realized they were both completely naked.
Just then, bright lights turned on all around them, “Whoo! I’m getting my nudity!” Sayu yelled, still in her ref’s uniform, “Welcome to lovers wrestling! More passion! Go!”
Sitting up again, Reina pulled the blanket closer to her chest, looking around wildly. The bed was in the middle of the ring and the seats were packed. She looked at Risa again to find the bean staring at her with passionate eyes. The bell dinged and Risa pounced.
“Wahh~!” This time, Reina fell out of bed, thumping onto her zebra print carpet a little painfully. She hopped to her feet, fully aware and looking around like she was expecting an attack. When nothing moved in the room, she relaxed, noticing the first bits of dawn light filtering through her window. “No more fan fiction before bed.” she vowed.
Sliding under the table and turning on the television for some noise, Reina took out her phone and logged into her blog, “Up early today. Reina had a scary nightmare…”
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Omg. XDD
The Ai/Sanma scene cracked me up lool
It was all just hilarious :lol:
TanaKame nekkid in bed? :thumbdown: Good thing it was just a dream lol XD *hides*
Great stuff rndy <3 MOAR I DEMAND! MOAR! :w00t:
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Tanakame? I did say Risa, right? :lol:
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UUUUGH OSHIZ.
Yes I meant TanaGaki *gets shot*
XDDD
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The crack ficlet makes me go "What the..." :lol:
But I like the little TanaGaki there :wub:
And gotta love Sayu and her mouth XD
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XD This whole fic WTF?!!! It made me laugh and the "wtf" part is a good thing.
Oddly, when I started to figure out the scene I thought that the boxing ring scene would go a lot better with the rokkies. XD Come on! They even admitted the love triangle themselves. And that's all that's needed for some crack fic. lol
But I still enjoyed this short fic. lol I want to read more crack like this! ^__^
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omg that was so wtf i laughed and laughed XDDDD the match frilly ref sayu, reina having like 3 dreams in 1 XDDD epics as always~ X3 now write moar~ or kawaii will get chu :catglare: XD
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Ahh- I see you too, have been infected with the affliction of the crack. I hear there is no turning back after this. :mon misch:
I'm beginning to enjoy Sayu more and more. Out of everyone in MM, she will be the one most likely to bay for nudity. If Mittsi were there, she'd be making an unimpressed face.
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hahaha!! :shakeit:
LoL , great
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Holy cow, how long has it been? Wait, don't tell me, I've been bad, neglecting my thread like this. I almost couldn't find it. XD
Anyway, even though I'm a little bit late, I wrote something for my favorite (only lol) padawan's birthday. And also Risa's XD
Memories of Tomorrow
“Gaki-san~!” Risa turned at the whine to encounter a pouting Reina and a shifty looking Sayumi, “Sayu took my headphones and now she won’t give them back!”
“I didn’t take them! Reina said I could use them today!” The bunny protested. Risa just rolled her eyes.
“What are you, ten? Share the headphones and stop making a scene. You’re setting a bad example for the juukies.” She scolded them, watching as they wilted with pouts. Giving a half grin, Risa couldn’t help but pat their heads, “Though with those expressions, you do kind of look like kids.”
Sayu brightened and brushed her hand away, making a quip about her hair. Reina just pouted harder, but tolerated the affectionate touch a moment longer. Then they scampered back to their own dressing room.
Looking around the familiar room, Risa was reminded of a similar incident that happened only a little over a year ago.
“Ai-chan~!” Both gokkies looked up from their make-up at the sound of the whine. Lin Lin walked in and complained loudly, “Jun Jun took my headphones and she won’t give them back.”
“You know she’s just trying to rile you up.” Risa observed; the banana loving girl had a mischievous side to her that usually manifested itself childishly.
“But, but, my headphones.” Lin brought up again.
Ai smiled indulgently and patted her lap, “I’ll share mine with you, okay? And in return, you can help with my make-up.” The younger panda looked torn for a moment, still fixated on her lost property, but eventually, the thought of Ai’s warm embrace lured her over to cuddle against the leader.
Risa watched all of this with a smile, those two had become so close over the past couple years. It was kind of nice to see Ai motherly over someone and Lin Lin was just so loveable.
Shaking her head, the current leader felt a sharp ache in her chest. Their little group had changed so much so quickly, she felt like she was still getting over that triple graduation and now Ai-chan was gone as well.
Before she could dwell on those thoughts too long, another voice demanded her attention, “Niigaki-san~!” Ikuta bounded over to her, grabbing onto her shoulders to keep from falling over, “Let’s take a picture!”
“Eh? But the play’s over now, we don’t have to keep up a blog.” The girl had made it a habit that Risa had thought would end with that work. From the way Eripon’s face fell at her words, though, the bean realized that the play had just been the excuse the girl was looking for to interact with her like that. “I-I suppose,” Risa backtracked quickly, “I could post the picture on my blog if you sent it to me.”
Ikuta’s smile was back full force and she wrapped an arm around Risa’s shoulders, “Cheese!” After they examined the shot, Eripon gave her middle a quick squeeze and galloped off, leaving Risa chuckling at her energy in her wake.
“Gaki-san~” Eri drawled as she slumped over, draping her upper half on the unsuspecting bean, “I’m tired~”
“Kame~” Risa mimicked good naturedly, “Take a nap then, we won’t be in Osaka for a few more hours.”
“But I’m cold, too.” She proceeded to try and crawl into the bean’s warm jacket with her.
“Where is your coat, silly?” Risa asked, already shifting around to accommodate her friend.
“Somewhere in my suitcase…” Eri murmured against a fluffy shoulder. Looking around, Risa saw that most of the other members were asleep as well, even Ai-chan and Lin across the isle, handheld games laying limp in their laps.
Resigned to her pillowy fate, Risa began to gently stroke Eri’s hair, a smile tugging at her lips. Really, now, the girl was almost 22 and yet she still acted like such a child. She sometimes wondered if some of that wasn’t her fault for the way she babied the turtle, but if that was the case, then it wasn’t going to stop anytime soon. No one could resist Eri’s aho charm.
That’s who Ikuta reminded her of! Now that she thought about it, the girl resembled Eri a lot personality wise. Thoughts distracting themselves’ from her melancholy, Risa grinned, watching the kyukies shriek with laughter over something the KY girl said.
Risa decided right then and there that no matter how much her beloved Morning Musume had changed, she wasn’t going to feel down or lament about the past. She was going to love this incarnation of the group as much as she had loved every incarnation of the group. And she was going to smile, dammit! Whether people liked it or not.
At just that time, the door burst open to admit the remaining rokkies holding a medium sized cake with candles lit on top, “Ha~pi basu~day to yuu! Ha~pi basu~day to yuu~! Ha~pi basu~day dee~ah~ Gaki-san~!” by now, the rest of the kyukies and juukies had gathered around the stunned birthday girl, chiming in along with the original singers in barely legible English, “Ha~pi basu~day to~ yuu~!”
Risa was vaguely aware of herself babbling uncontrollably while trying to wipe away her sudden tears and blow out the candles at the same time. She knew Reina and Sayu’s grins were more due to how silly she looked rather than pleased with themselves at the successful surprise, but she didn’t care.
“Happy birthday, Leader~!” The younger girls all chimed together, apparently having decided to say this before hand, with the rokkies echoing a second later. When voice wouldn’t pass through the lump in her throat, her two current longest lasting companions patted her on the head, they way she had done to them many times before.
Remembering her promise to herself, Risa smiled widely, beaming her mega watt grin at her group mates. This was definitely going to be among her most pleasant memories. I love Morning Musume!
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That was a really sweet one-shot. Maybe a tinge of bittersweetness mixed in there as well, with the criss-cross of fond memories which reminded Gaki of her former group mates, as she watched her juniors.
I always liked the GoRokkies interaction, especially since Aichan took over as leader and the five of them (until Eri's graduation) pretty much formed the core of the group and shared a close bond with each other, having been alongside for so long. Aichan always said the support she got from Gaki as her sub-leader and fellow generation member, and the three rokkies when she took over as leader was huge, and no doubt Gaki would receive the same support from Sayu and Reina. At one of the after-talk shows from the Reborn musical which concluded recently, they were talking about how half the group are now new members, and Gaki draped her arm around Reina on her right, and her other arm around the empty space to her left and said she couldn't do it without Sayu and Reina by her side. I love the idea that there is no official sub-leader appointed (while it would have been cool to see Sayu take on an official position and the impact it has on her), and that the remaining three 5, 6th gen members are now the senior leadership group. I keep dreaming of seeing a GoRokkies unit one day, it would be even better if Eri could return for it too :lol:
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i'd put more hearts but i think thats enough lol thankies so much for this b-day gift rndy~!*glomps and huggles* i got the same bittersweet yet fluffy feeling...i see what you ment by how yoy were trying to not make it deperssing ^^; but i'm happy nonetheless^^ thankies again~! >3< :deco:
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I teared. One more flashback scene and it would've been all over for me. Ahh, Rokkie love. As much as I would've loved Eri in the group still, I might not have been introduced to the lovely concept of TanaShige as playmates.
And the GakiKame. I couldn't resist- your scene was perfect for this. How f*cking cute is this?
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/gracthemusical/kamemame.png)
(And it's available on a t-shirt too! http://designgarden.jp/bcd.asp?itemid=C_4737_1_20080714_153042&afltid=436&bntype=3 (http://designgarden.jp/bcd.asp?itemid=C_4737_1_20080714_153042&afltid=436&bntype=3))
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:mon waterworks:
This one-shot is just B.E.A.UTIFUL. And so darned adorable. I laughed and I cried (just a little). Eeeeek, and you managed all that with something that can't be over 1000 words. XD
I adore GoRokkies - Ai/Risa/Eri/Sayu/Reina. They are the best combination of members ever. K4 is definitely my top, but when you have little Reina doing things like this:
Reina just pouted harder, but tolerated the affectionate touch a moment longer.
It's impossible not to love her too. :wub: totally reminds me of that haromoni ep where we get to see Risa petting a puppy Reina - that made me squee. TanaGaki is surprisingly adorable, gaaaah. :heart:
The flashbacks of AiLin and GakiKame were so heartwarming and believable. You captured those moments so wonderfully!
No one could resist Eri’s aho charm.
NOBODY, I TELL YOU, NOBODY!!!!!! :farofflook:
*stillmissingerilikecrazy*
Shaking her head, the current leader felt a sharp ache in her chest. Their little group had changed so much so quickly, she felt like she was still getting over that triple graduation and now Ai-chan was gone as well.
:cry: that really tugged at my heartstrings. And now Gaki-san set to leave in a few months...
Ikuta’s smile was back full force and she wrapped an arm around Risa’s shoulders, “Cheese!” After they examined the shot, Eripon gave her middle a quick squeeze and galloped off, leaving Risa chuckling at her energy in her wake.
So cute. I love Eripon. She is definitely an image of Eri, though I don't think anybody will quite be as awesome as our turtle. But Eripon's still got a lot to offer, and I'm so looking forward to watching her grow and flaunt her personality. She gets bonus points too, for showing off her Gaki love, what with all the merchandise she got and the constant nagging for photos! :love:
Risa decided right then and there that no matter how much her beloved Morning Musume had changed, she wasn’t going to feel down or lament about the past. She was going to love this incarnation of the group as much as she had loved every incarnation of the group. And she was going to smile, dammit! Whether people liked it or not.
That goes for the lot of us! XD
Every time a grad announcement is made, we have people weeping and whining and throwing threats to abandon the fandom altogether - what is up with that?! :smhid if you love your idol enough (any of the graduated members!), you'll show your dedication by continuing to support the group she's worked her friggin' ass off for. That's the only logic I can follow anyway... -____- (that's not to say I haven't cried over losing my favourites either...)
And the last little birthday scene was absolute love. :k-inlove:
Remembering her promise to herself, Risa smiled widely, beaming her mega watt grin at her group mates. This was definitely going to be among her most pleasant memories. I love Morning Musume!
So do bloody I!
:heart:
Thank you for writing this rndy! Hope to read more greatness from you soon! :love:
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... grac, that picture is so darned adorable and I can't believe you managed to find something like that XD
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just cus i can imma post on here that you need to do that thing that we talked about yesterday~ im sure everyone would love to see it~ :deco: but than again you've been working really hard ;3; so think as your padawan just giving u a gentle push~ :deco: lol
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^So, this isn't what we talked about the other day, but it is something I may (or may not have?) spoken about earlier. Talking about the math drama that Reina and Sayu star in, I got to thinking, just who would play her sister. The answer seemed obvious, (Ai-chan) which brought about another question; doesn't Risa's character seem a little too familiar with one of the students? I mean, she supposed to be, what, the nurse?(counselor?) Come on, now, plot devices. But I got to thinking some more, if Ai-chan was Reina's sister, how could I fit some Takagaki into this storyline? (Cuz I'm a loser, that's why...)
Fate of the Math Boss
Nagisa chewed on the end of her pen, lost in thought when she should be hard at work. This inattention was unlike her, but she couldn’t help it as worry gnawed at her mind. Her head was filled with thoughts of Machida Aki, oldest daughter of the Machida family and someone whom she had grown very close to over her three years at this school.
Recently, the girl had been reported missing, gone with hardly a trace. Nagisa felt responsible for it in some way, as she’d been unable to prevent this, even being so close to the younger girl. Finally pushing her work aside, she reached into her bag and pulled out an ever present envelope, containing Aki’s last message to her. She’d been given it the day after the missing person’s report had been filed.
Opening up the paper, she read over that familiar handwriting as she had a hundred times before, “Sensei, I hope you never have to read this, but if you are, then I’m no longer around. I can’t really explain what’s happened, as I’m not sure I know myself, but I have to account for all possibilities. I’ve asked Nina to deliver this to you for a reason as well, because I’ve instructions regarding my beloved younger sister.”
“Take care of her for me while I’m away. Guide her with your good sense the way you’ve always guided me. Watch over her through the tough times ahead.”
“That’s the first part of my wishes; the second is for you. Don’t beat yourself up about this. If I’m gone, then I promise you, there was nothing you could have done to prevent it. In fact, I fear if you had tried to step in, things might have turned out badly for you. That is not something I could live with. Take care of yourself in my absence. I know we’ll meet again.
“Wherever we are in the world, remember, Nagisa, you are always in my heart, the way I’m in your’s.
Love always, Aki.”
Giving up on keeping her composure, the young sensei removed her glasses and wept silently. She never meant to feel such things for another woman, much less one of her students, but she’d never felt joy the way she’d had in Aki’s arms.
She couldn’t help but wonder just how much the girl had known about her own eventual disappearance, her mind wandered back to their last meeting. She’d seen that something was off about Aki, but the younger girl had reassured her that she was fine, chalking up any lethargy to late night study sessions, “And maybe you’ve been wearing me out a bit too,” she’d joked, grinning at Nagisa’s blush, “Keeping me up all night two days in a row. I’m surprised you’re not tired as well.”
The older woman had always found that crease in her upper lip when she smiled endearing, “You were the one that insisted we go back to my place for ‘coffee’ at ten o’clock at night.” she’d murmured back good naturedly, feeling the girl shift closer to her. They had taken the whole day as a date, now they were walking through a beautiful park in the chilly afternoon, going to get some time in shopping.
Nagisa looked over at her companion when her hand was suddenly seized, but Aki was just looking straight ahead. It wasn’t like the girl to show her affection in public like this, although it was something the sensei enjoyed greatly, “Hey, let’s go get matching necklaces!” The younger girl suddenly exclaimed, dragging Nagisa forward with a jerk. Laughing, the sensei tried to keep up, gently chiding her lover along the way.
Touching the shiny metal at her throat, Nagisa sighed, a sad smile coming unbidden to her face. They’d played all day and at night, they’d made sweet, tender love. It was as if Aki’s been trying to leave her with a good memory of them so she could weather the coming storm. With a sigh, she pulled out her compact and began to fix her make-up, she may have been alone, but the school day wasn’t over yet.
No sooner had she made herself presentable did the door to the workroom slide open to admit a small familiar figure. “Sensei.” The girl announced herself quietly and Nagisa was surprised, face contorting naturally.
“Machida-chan.” She greeted, getting her eyebrows under control, “What brings you here? Shouldn’t you be in your own school?”
“I asked for the day off.” The girl said seriously, “I wasn’t going to learn anything today anyway. I’ve decided to conduct my own investigation.” She didn’t have to specify of what.
“And so you came to me?” Nagisa asked curiously, “I would have thought her friends would be more helpful.”
“They have been. They told me that Nee-chan had been seeing someone, but they didn’t know who. Whoever he was, though, she seemed to be deeply enough in love with him that they had no problem covering for her when she wanted to spend the night at his house.” Nina hopped up on the desk across from Nagisa.
“You mean that they…?” The sensei questioned gently, wanting to find out how much was known.
“Yes, they said she wouldn’t give them any of the juicy details, but they knew that Nee-chan and her boyfriend were intimate.” The younger girl sighed, “That’s why it’s so important for me to find him. If Nee-chan would let him get that close, then he might have some information regarding her disappearance. Even if she hadn’t told him directly, maybe he noticed people around her acting suspiciously. Anything that could give me a lead.”
“What if he doesn’t know? Would you be angry at him?” Nagisa pressed, “What will you do?”
“I don’t know, but I have to try until I’ve exhausted every resource I have. She’s my only sister…” Nina looked down at her lap and frowned.
“So why do you think I’ll be any more helpful than her friends?”
“Well, because you’re older, more mature than we are. And she was so close to you, if she would have gone to anyone for advice on this kind of thing, it would have been the adult she respected the most. She definitely didn’t go to her younger sister…”
Nagisa stared intently at the girl for a while, trying to gage her heart. Even after their few brief meetings, she could tell Nina was very different from Aki. The girl adored her sister, obviously, so how would she feel about her lover?
“Please, if you have anything, anything at all! Please tell me.” Nina begged, climbing off the desk to come in closer to convey her sincerity, “Any small thing she’s mentioned that might lead me to this guy. He may be all I need to find her…”
Moved by the look in her eyes, Nagisa reached into her bag and pulled out the familiar envelope, “I’m going to warn you now, though,” she said seriously before handing it to the girl, “You may be disappointed by what you find.”
Nina took the paper almost reverently, “Isn’t this what Nee-chan left for you? The only note she left behind…” this was said a bit bitterly, but she eagerly opened the letter anyway.
The sensei studied her as she read, watching her face change to match what she was feeling, like a silent film. She wore her heart out there for everyone to see, unlike Aki who was very guarded and calm. Nagisa smiled sadly at the thought of her lover.
“It’s you?” Nina mumbled, eyes glued to the bottom of the page, rereading one line, “You’re the one my sister was seeing?”
“Un.” Nagisa responded quietly, watching the girl slowly look up and begin to stare at her with new eyes. The sensei could see the wheels turning in her head, watching the girl mull over this information along with what was probably any memories she had of seeing Aki and Nagisa interact.
Finally, the appropriate response clicked visibly in her brain and Nina let out a breath, “Do you know anything?”
“Not really. I suspect that she had an idea of what might happen, though. She had been fatigued, quieter than usual. Maybe even a little bit jumpy. …It all started not long after she became the Math Boss…” Nagisa mused.
“Math Boss…” Nina repeated quietly, sharp mind working overtime with all the information she already had. A determined look settled over her face again. “Well, if her disappearance has to do with that, as indicated by what others have told me, then it seems the best solution is to become the Math Boss myself.”
“Does that mean you’ll be transferring to this school next year?? Nagisa inquired gently, getting a firm nod in response.
Every one in school strived to be the Math Boss, so it wasn’t the first time someone had made such a vow. Nina had never seemed to be the type to do anything half heartedly, though, and if she was anything like her sister, then becoming the Math Boss would be almost a sure thing, especially since she seemed so determined.
And if it would get her one step closer to finding her lover, well, then Nagisa would do everything in her power to support the youngest Machida sibling. Nina met her eyes fiercely and Nagisa smiled, “Well, then I’ll be behind you every step of the way., Machida-chan.” She held out her hand and Nina shook it firmly.
“Call me Nina.” The girl replied, reminded the sensei yet again of her absent lover. A renewed sense of resolution settling over the both of them; it seemed like the beginning of something great.
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AH! why you no tell me you finished this??!?!!? :panic: XD as usual, its epically well written :deco: i really hope that ai's the sister in this drama XDD
seems like their last day, those two had a really sweet and relaxing time~ ;3; if only nagisa notice sooner~ :cry:
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I also kept thinking and wishing that Nina's sister is Aichan in the show .. .
Especially whenever Nina mentioned about the sister, Gaki will have the very sad expression in her eyes, which will automatically linked me to Aichan . .
Hehehe . . .
Thanks for writing this ^.^
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Umm....are you in my mind? Cause this is totally like something I've imagined for Suugaku Joshi Gakuen! TV-style TakaGaki ftw!~
Their together....so sweet...and cute. Rini loves <3
I love your writing rndmnwierd. You need to write more (and continue BLack & Blue cause it's epic beyond all belief. In fact, I may go read that now o.O)
Yup yup you should update soon cause you have fans and secret stalker/lurker fans :
P.S: Lol, I love who accepting Nina is "Screw nee-chan and sensei's forbidden relationship, I just wanna know where nee-chan went!"
You should totally write a sequal...or write Suugaku Joshi Gakuen in YOUR style :D
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Rndm-chan!!! :wub:
Funny how there is mutual consensus here on the identity of Reina's mysterious sister :lol: Your story is exactly what I imagine everytime Reina had talks with Risa in that drama. Not to mention, in episode 9, Risa sensei doesn't seem to have any interest in that Waka sensei (or male species lol). Hmm...suspicious... 8)2
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Need to watch. How is it that you have time to watch it? *whines*
Will return happily to reread this when I get to know the characters better.
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It makes me late for work, <.< >.> <.< lol
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It has been over a yr since this was updated....I think u know what I'm trying to ask you lol I even reread a few of these and feel old now XD* patiently waits for an update *
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I've had super duper bad Writer's Block lately due to many different circumstances which seemed to have been chipped away by my depression, of all things. So I'm just going to quietly leave this small thing here and run away very fast.
Granite
At fist, she was a little… overwhelmed with the affection the Michishige-san showered her with. Well, most everybody showered her with affection, she had a cute face and was extraordinarily talented in dance, a rising star in Morning Musume even before Takahashi-san left. When Michishige-san praised her, though, it was different.
Oh sure, they were the jokes about Michishige-san’s preference for younger girls, words that the older woman took in stride and with pride, but Riho could tell that Michishige-san wasn’t joking about her. It was in the way she would talk to her, the way she would look at her, the way she would touch her. It was enough to make any young girl a little bit scared.
Riho only put up with it because Michishige-san was her senpai. And because she knew that Takahashi-san and Niigaki-san would never let it get farther than teasing.
Then, Takahashi-san graduated and Niigaki-san announced her own. That’s when Riho began to suspect she might be in trouble. Especially with Michishige-san constantly reminding her that, even though she had grown, Riho was still her favorite.
Still, Riho grudgingly put up with the affectionate bunny until something strange began to happen.
Maa-chan came along.
The tenth gen member wormed her way into everyone’s hearts, but she was always close to the two rokkie members. She was younger than Riho and smaller and always with a cute smile. Naturally, Michishige-san began to dote on the girl. This was odd to the kyuki girl, but welcomed, at first. She began to get her own reputation as a bit of a hentai with her constant comments about Ayumin’s lip gloss and Fuku-chan’s everything.
The distance didn’t really bother her in the beginning. Then it hit Riho quite suddenly one day that it had been three full workdays since the last time Michishige-san and her had exchanged more than the required pleasantries. That was odd for many reasons, mostly because Michishige-san loved to snap photos of everyone during anytime she thought there was something worth blogging about and she normally asked whoever was involved if they were ok with the picture being posted.
When Maa-chan bounded over and began chatting up a storm to the leader, hands playing with her hair and massaging her shoulders with innocent ease while the older woman snapped a few pictures in betweens laughter, Riho felt jealous. She couldn’t even deny it because it wasn’t the first time in her life she’d felt this teeth clenching annoyance with someone else that brought a noticeable pout to her face.
A moment later, Maa-chan got called away and Riho was out of her chair and across the room before she could second guess herself, “Michishige-san? Can we take a picture together?”
Her senpai’s face lit up in pleasant surprise at the inquiry, “Absolutely!” and the bunny was quick to get them close together, nearly pulling Riho into her lap for the shot.
This time, Riho not only didn’t mind the firm grip around her waist, but she promised herself to cherish it from now on. She felt so delighted with herself that she couldn’t stop herself before she commented, “Michishige-san is cute.” when the older woman asked her about the picture. She decided that the blush on her senpai’s face was worth the embarrassment of the words.
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everything changed when the maachan nation attacked XD that's all I will say lol :deco: glad to see you're back in 1 way or the other~ :deco:
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Maa-chan came along.
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Maa-chan has arrived and something is definitely going to happen... XD Omg, jealous Riho is so cute~
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I'MU CREY
Everything I wanted the moment that pocket morning came out ㅠㅠ
You need.... the Hardhat Grande for your writer's block.
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omeegeeee *squeal* that is so cute ! i can totally think of it that way >.<