Glass Slipper: Chapter 9 - Cursed [Part 1] @Shiichan: Hee hee, I found your comment funny. You're really cute you know that? Oh my, the possibility of Eri getting preggers...I didn't think about that idea. Now that you've mentioned it...hmmmm *ponders*
@Sukoshi-chan: Always my GA biggest fangirl
LOL, the sewers for Taka? That really cracked me up. Ohhhh dear, you really are too sweet and funny. Mattemasu!! I like the sound of this.
So Much - Hare Ame Nochi Suki (Epilogue) @KonaKaga aka KK: Ahhhhh you're back!! Missed you. Hotoni missed you. You're the first person who realized Reina was using her anger to conceal the hurt she was feeling. So KK deserves a prize! *looks around* The best prezzie is a hug from me
Like I mentioned when I posted GS10, I can't go. But you have not told me if you are going. Are you? BTW, I like the sound of Hamzy
@Sukoshi-chan: Reina as a fire starter? Cool idea!! Maybe you could write a fic. I'd love to read one by you
@Shiichan: All of your comments are so nice and heavenly. I love reading them! Btw, I think you're gonna exhaust my thank you fuction
@JFC: What's this joke about Ai that I'm missing? At least I think you're talking about Ai
@SBK: You know, a big reason why I'm writing the ReinaJun is cuz of that bathtub thingy. I found it really cute and funny. In fact, it made me like Jun2 a little bit more
@ringo-hime: Hey there. Have not been seeing you around. Glad you managed to drop a comment. Not getting too busy with school I hope
Glass Slipper: Chapter 10 – Cursed (Part 2)@XiaoAi: Hello! Thank you for reading my fic and commenting too *bow*. I like how you typed !!!! at the part about LinLin being Jun's mother
BTW I like the pic you used of Ai as a avatar. I can't wait for QED to come out on DVD *fangirl gushing*
@rokun: Wahhh you read starting from the back? Is that alright? lol. Anyhow, I'm glad you read this but stressed at the same time. After all, having the King of fics read can be very scary
@Haruka: Is it really very complicated? Is that good or bad
@KK: Will KameMame really pull through? At what cost though? *drops hint* ;P
@Shiichan: Awww poor Shiichan. *pats* How can I make your tummy feel better?
@Sukoshi-chan: Oh Taka will redeem himself. Or should I say, he will try to. It kinda backfires though. Opps, did I let out too much?
@JFC: Oh yeah, they "Know" each other
@ringo-hime: Yes MOAR!! lol. I wish I could write faster
@SBK: You will get to read about LinLin in chapter 11 BACHIRI desu!!!
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Not Like This ~ Naichau Kamo Edition Merry chatter drew Ai's attention as she sat alone in the cafeteria of the UFA building, already dressed in her sports attire. She had arrived early this morning to prepare for the dance rehearsal which would commence in an hour.
"Ai-chan!"
The vision of her second-in-charge sweeping into the canteen wearing a purple outfit with her long hair hanging past her shoulders swaying in a mesmerizing fashion caused a small smile to form on her face.
"Ohayo Gaki-san!"
Her carefree mood was adversely affected when she noticed another person following closely behind the twenty year old.
"OHAYO!"
"Ohayo Kame-chan."
Replying the turtle girl with a plastered smile, Ai watched in silence as the pair made their way over to sit down at the table she was seated at. Removing the cover of a bento she had conveniently picked up along the way, Eri took a sniff at the piping hot package, taking in the delicious aroma of deep fried tempura prawns.
"Itadakimasu!"
With a childish grin, she bowed and split the wooden chopsticks in her hand, tucking excitedly into her first meal of the day.
"Slow down pokepokepoo, you don't want to choke."
The warning came a tad too late as coincidentally, Eri started coughing violently, spewing white rice from her mouth in various directions. A single rice grain even shot out of her nose, making a "hun" noise in the process.
"Daijoubu?"
Pounding her on the back in an effort to dislodge the interfering grains obstructing the younger's airway, Risa enquired in a concerned voice.
"I really can't leave you by yourself even for a second."
Pulling the plastic box nearer to herself, Risa dissected the pieces of seafood into bite size morsels before returning the half eaten meal to Eri.
"Here."
"Arigatou Gaki-san. You're the best!"
Latching onto her arm, Eri rested her head on Risa's shoulder contentedly, closing her eyes to fully enjoy the experience.
With her existence so blatantly forgotten, Ai felt a strong sense of irritation well up within her. Why were Risa and Eri on such intimate terms? Why did their behaviour seem so natural and right? Why was Risa looking out for Eri to the extent of babying her? Unable to contain her resentment at seeing her sub-leader shower the oldest Rokkie with such affection and the blissful expression which had appeared on Eri's face, Ai bit hard on her lower lip to prevent herself from muttering something she would regret. So caught up in her own thoughts, she did not notice Risa staring at her.
"Are you alright? You seem a little...weird."
"Wha--t?? I'm fine! Absolutely fine."
Her voice rose to a high pitched squeak and Ai knew her less than normal reaction would undoubtedly raise Risa's suspicions. Squirming under her scrutinizing gaze, Ai felt totally naked and as if her every thought was plainly readable to Risa like an open book. Continuing to observe Ai thoroughly, Risa's brows furrowed unwittingly, an obvious sign that she was contemplating something. However, before she had the chance to question Ai further, Eri's distinct voice sounded once more.
"We were asked for our 'Naichau Kamo' stories again."
"What did you say?"
Grateful for the help Eri unknowingly rendered, Ai seized the opportunity to avert attention away from herself.
"The first story was about sliding doors not opening for me, the next was having a wrong food order arrive. The last example was about..."
Pouting cutely as she waited for both of the elder girls' attention to be focused wholly on herself, Eri paused for dramatic effect.
"...dropping my jacket into the toilet bowl."
"EHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH?!??!?! Uso!"
"Honto!"
Pointing at Risa and gesturing wildly with eyes wide open, Eri affirmed that the incident had indeed taken place.
"But you're an idol!"
Slapping the table top with one hand and cradling her stomach with the other, Risa's laughter resonated heartily throughout the empty dining hall with a number of tears slipping from her honey colored eyes.
"Do you have to laugh
so hard?"
Folding her arms across her chest, Eri's pout deepened and she tilted her head upwards at an angle, sulking at Risa's obvious display of bemusement.
"Gomene. But it was REALLY funny."
Flashing Eri a lopsided grin, Risa patted the offended girl on the head, stroking her fringe in the process.
"I'll forgive you this time. No more making fun of me, okay?"
"Hai."
The sudden screech of metal leg on ceramic tiles announced Ai's departure as she removed her food tray from the table, making up a random excuse to leave.
"Being leader sure is busy."
Mumbling her thoughts aloud, Eri directed her short-lived concentration back to devouring her food.
"Yeah, I guess it is."
Answering Eri softly, Risa kept her gaze trained on the doorway through which Ai had left moments ago.
I prayed for our love. But our hearts grow further apart.-----
Standing outside in the hallway, Ai leaned heavily against the wall. Squeezing her eyes tightly shut, she willed herself to not cry at what she had just witnessed.
Can I pretend to notice nothing? Heaving a depressed sigh, she shook her head to clear all images of the person occupying her mind. Except that no matter how hard she tried, it would not work.
I know you're a kind person. But that makes it even more painful.
Is this how I should be? I keep wondering to myself. As Ai trudged dejectedly towards the venue for the dance practice, her eyes reddened and glazed over with a transparent coat of tears.
"It wasn't meant to be like this."