Took me a while to post it.
Yes it's Sathday (Thursday) so it's AtsuMina day!
Credits to: The translators for the speeches.
Do It For The Love.
I've been having second thoughts about it, not sure if this is the right time. I have no choice, there's no backing out. Maybe it's time, to follow her. To follow my dear, Atsuko. If I'm going to announce it today, maybe I can fly like a bird who's spreading my own wings.
There are only 2 hours left for the stage performance. Should I practice for speech? But I need an inspiration, should I call Atsuko? I might bother her so, no. I sighed and I clicked an application on my phone. I searched for the videos and tapped this video called,
"Maeda Atsuko, graduation announcement."
I mumbled, I have no choice but to watch it all over agaaaaain.
Trying not to remember the memories.
Flashback
"Minami." She called me. I'm trying my best to avoid her that time though. Trying my best to stop her. "Minami." She called me again, still not noticing her. "Minami." Atsuko called me, for the third time. I looked at her, "I think I'm going to announce it." She said and I couldn't stop her.
She stepped forward and she entertained the audience. After a minute or two she sighed and she held her chest.
"When I was 14 years old, I passed the AKB audition. I then became one of the original members. Passing that audition was for me, the first big decision I took in my life. And today, here and now… let me take my second big decision."At that point Atsuko paused, choked up by emotion. Fans cheer wildly, encouraging Atsuko. I putted my hand on her shoulder, trying to comfort her. But I myself got taken over by emotions and started to cry too.
"I, Maeda Atsuko, will graduate from AKB48." The crowds got shocked because of the sudden announcement. Lots of members were crying, but if only they can see my heart. Breaking. Trembling.
"For a long time, my emotions have always had extreme ups and downs and I have caused a lot of trouble to the members. And for all you fans too, I have often caused you to worry. Even so, I’ve done my best during these six and a half years."I'm the mastermind when it comes to worrying, specially if it's about you I'm worried about.
"During the first day of this concert, there was the announcement about Tokyo Dome. The dream that I had since I was 14 years old and that we all shared is finally going to come true. I am really touched. And at the same time, I once again realize that I have to move forward to face the dreams that I have as a 20 year old."Ah yes, our dearest dream. But why do you have to announce it? I don't understand. No matter how many times you will explain it to me, I will never understand it.
"To be honest, I’m filled with anxiety. I don’t know how this will turn out. But doing this now, and for the sake of many of my juniors too, I have to graduate, I have to walk. But, the details haven’t been decided yet. It also means I’m not stopping today right away. That’s why when they will have been decided, I would like to once again convey them to you. Sorry for taking up time like this. Thank you very much."You idiot! YOU IDIOT! ATSUKO NO BAKA! I want to punch someone, I want to kill someone. This is why I don't want to stand here, in front of her. I want to die.
But the crowd goes wild and they applauded for Atsuko. They then start chanting “
Acchan, Acchan.” After this, I took a deep breath.
"Since it’s a sudden announcement, I’m sure that you must all be surprised. Members were also in the dark about this. I’ve always been watching by her side. I’ve seen a lot. I’ve seen her carry heavy burden, I’ve seen her cry, I’ve seen her smile, I’ve seen all of it."That's because she's a special person, she's more valuable than a gem, ruby, diamond, and gold. My Atsuko, my dear Atsuko, I've seen a lot, I've seen you cry. I've seen you smile. I've seen you, practicing your drama lines. I've seen you, trying to catch up the dance steps and the songs. I've seen you, trying your best. I've seen you, trying your best to love me back.
"Last year, when I went to eat with Atsuko…she frankly told me that she was thinking about what she announced today. That’s why I’d truly like you to understand that this is not something Atsuko decided at the spur of the moment. She thought about it a lot on her own. This is the decision she has taken after all of her reflections."After winning the 2011 General Election, Atsuko and I decided to eat. She startled me saying those four horrible words.
"I want to graduate. I was shocked that time and she added, "Nante ne~" I sighed because I thought she's going to do it for real.
Looks like she's not kidding, at all.
"Even if being in AKB48 is a dream, it is not the end goal. This is the same for all members. Atsuko carried a heavy, heavy burden on her back. Even though the details haven’t decided yet, let’s all send her off. Everyone’s warm voices will surely be able to help send her off. Your warm feelings will become something she’ll cherish in her life. With all our might. That’s right, since everyone is here, it will be fine."Well, it will be fine? Am I sure what I'm saying right now? Should I tell the whole Japan that I love her?
I sighed.
"I really really don’t want her to graduate! But, we have no right to stop her… So, let’s all send her off together. Everyone, please help send her off!"Please don't help her, help me to stop her. I may sound like an ass right here in my mind, but I couldn't control myself. Maybe it's because I'm madly, deeply, in love at this girl. Standing, right in front of my eyes.
End of Flashback
I really miss Atsuko, it's been a while since I saw her. Luckily, her fake boyfriend Onoe-san will always cover the two of us. The fact that he told us that he's gay, priceless right?
I haven't noticed that there are only 30 minutes left, I couldn't help it though. Thinking about Maeda Atsuko will be the best thought for my entire life.
The door opened and I saw my comrades from the 1st gen. "Takamina~" Kojipa and Miichan called me.
I looked at them and I smiled, "So, 9 years huh? Time really flies ne?" I asked them and they nodded.
"So, Acchan is going to attend or not?" Miichan asked me and I just pouted. "Don't tell me she's not there to support you? You know Takamina, you were there. You were there to support her." The Gachapin girl said and I just chuckled.
That's true though, but nah. I know that Atsuko will support me, deep inside.
"I heard Yuko will attend. Is that true?" I asked Kojipa.
"Un." She nodded, the tall girl couldn't hide the her blushing face from us.
We're no3b. We know each other, all too well.
"How about Mariko?" I asked Miichan and she just sighed.
"She's too busy. But she sent me a message. So I guess it's okay." Miichan said and she smiled.
"That's good then." I said and they just sighed.
"Are you really sure about it?" Kojipa asked me.
"I mean, are you really going to graduate?" Miichan added.
"Let me graduate first, Takamina." Kojipa butted in.
"I'm sorry Kojipa, but I'm just going to announce it. I'm going to graduate, at exactly December 8, 2015. Our 10th anniversary. I hope the legends will comeback." I said and I sighed, I smiled at them and I saw the two of them. Wiping their tears.
"But all I need is to announce my graduation, Takamina. My dress is ready, my song is ready. All I need is to announce it." Kojipa said and Miichan looked at the two of us.
"Miichan, are you willing to carry the burden for us?" I asked her and she tucked in her upper and lower lip.
"It depends." She mumbled. "But for my comrades, sure. I will work harder to reach the hardest difficulty of this challenge I'm about to face these next few months." She added, she tackled me and Kojipa. Causing the three of us to fall. She laughed and the three of us remained the same position.
The door opened and we saw a tall woman and a short girl.
"Oh my god." The short girl said.
"The fucking hell is going on?" The tall girl asked.
We were about to stand up but, "Threesome, Mari-chan. That's what is going on." She short girl said and the tall girl just smirked.
"I knew it. We should really trust your instincts, Yuko." The tall girl replied and the two of them lightly chuckled.
"Of course~" The two of them laughed.
"
AHEM" Kojipa and Miichan coughed.
"Heyya Takabear~" Mari-chan greeted me and she patted my head.
"Bakamina~" Yuko tackled me and Mari-chan, the two girls trapped me. I saw Miichan and Kojipa chuckling. Yuko pulled the both of them and they decided to join with us.
Yuko escaped from the group hug and she seated on the couch, Kojipa seated next to Yuko. Mari-chan is holding Miichan's hands.
I was jealous though, I wish Atsuko's here. Clinging to me, holding me with her warm hands, kissing me with her soft lips. Oh the joy to feel those feelings again. I wonder, who's going to be the dominant one if we're going to do it, again?
"I'm sorry if I can't watch the whole show, but Yuko will video it for me. Gomen ne?" Mari-chan asked Miichan, the Gachapin look-alike girl just nodded and planted a peck on the tall girl's cheeks.
Yuko just rested her body on the couch while Kojipa was just pouting. The small girl sighed and she rested her head on the tall girl's shoulders. "Feeling better?" Yuko asked Kojipa and the tall girl nodded with a small on her face. To our surprise, Kojipa kissed Yuko's lips. Wow.
"
2 MINUTES" The staff reminded us, the two graduated members bid us their good bye and good luck.
I was about to charge my phone but I received a message, from Atsuko.
From: Atsuko
Subject: Good luck!
Date: 12/08/14
Minami~ ganbatte ne? Don't you dare to dance too much okay? We both know that I don't like it when you're tired. If you're going to cry, as usual....just imagine me, standing right next to you. Like you did, 2 years ago. I love you, Minami!
PS: I'm so sorry if I can't attend, I guess being an actress will stress the hell out of me.
Ganbatte and I love you! ( ^ω^ )
I smiled like an idiot, Kojipa and Miichan told me that they're going to the backstage. I just nodded at them, my thumb couldn't wait but to reply.
To: Atsuko
Subject: Arigatou!
Date: 12/08/14
Ne Atsuko, thank you. But I've been thinking about to announce it, I think it's time. I love you too, Atsuko.
10 seconds passed and she replied, my eyes couldn't help it but to drop a few tears.
From: Atsuko
Subject: Are you sure?
Date: 12/08/14
Minami, I don't know but it's your decision. You didn't stopped me when I announced it, so it depends to you. But to tell you the truth, I want to spend my time with you!
PS: Don't reply to this message because the show is going to start.
PSS: I LOVE YOU!
Baka. I chuckled. I charged my phone and a big ball of air escaped from my mouth.
I guess it's now or never.
Few hours later.
I sighed and I looked at the stage that I'm standing right now. It's my youth, it's our youth. Me, Atsuko, Kojiharu, Miichan, and Mariko. Our youth. I can't believe it, 9 years. I guess...it's time.
"Today is AKB48 Theater’s 9th Birthday. This year, 2014, is a year filled with various happenings for AKB. Among them are farewells with fellow comrades, which as a group, is a crisis as well."
Referring to Yuko who's standing in front of us, with the audience.
"Overcoming all of that and being able to welcome this wonderful 10 year on the theater stage like this, it is all thanks to everyone."
All our hard works, it was all worth it.
"Looking back at December 8th 2005, it was the day we first stood on this stage."
We thought we will fail that time.
"Honestly, when we first started, we were called AKIBA YONJYU HACHI continuously during outside jobs. Our degree of familiarity among the masses did not increase and we had some really hard times."
All our hard times, we almost died alright. But standing here, and remembering the memories, it was all worth it.
"But, even through those times, this theater continues to exist."
Scandals, graduations, rumors, we remained to stay strong.
"No matter how painful or how difficult it was, even at times when we could not bear to stand up, just by returning to this theater, everyone is here to greet us with warm smiles & cheers. This place, to us, is our home. And in our home, this theater, there are two pillars. Honestly, they are a great hindrance."
I laughed and the other laughed as well.
"But there is an established practice here. Once per year, on this December 8th, the theater’s birthday, a pink tape is pasted on them. ‘Someday, it would be nice if they can be filled with pink tapes until we can no longer see the pillar’, these are the hopes entrusted while we continued this practice since the first year of our formation. In the beginning, it may not have such a meaning like that But, with all the wonderful people here, and being able to paste the tape with so many comrades here today, I’m happy. And next year, on these pillars, the 10th tape will be pasted. AKB48, 10th Anniversary. Looking back at it, it really feels like a blink of an eye. But at the same time, it feels like it has taken us a long journey to reach where we are now. 10th Anniversary, I think it is an important turning point."
"Allow me to make an announcement here."
I sighed, I saw Yuko pointing at a person who's wearing a black coat, black scarf and a black cap. The person removed her scarf and her cap, it was Atsuko. Standing in front o my two eyes.
I tried my best to smile. "I, Takahashi Minami, on December 8th 2015, will graduate from AKB48. It is something that would only happen in a year’s time. But, I am AKB48 Group’s General Manager. In order to allow some hand over time for members, I have announced it at this timing. For me, I am really glad I joined AKB48. There have been many farewells with fellow comrades. And there are only three people left in the same gen. When I realized it, the scenery around me has changed as well. Even singing the same songs, around me are position of members who have long gone. “Why am I here?” it would be a lie if I said that this thought have not crossed my mind. Even so, ‘it is great to be here’. I am able to feel this way thanks to Akimoto-sensei, all the staff members, wonderful members here and above all, the fans. Being able to meet everyone is the most valuable treasure in my life There might be not much time left for me to repay this AKB48. Even so, in some way, I would like to leave something behind for members who will shoulder AKB48’s future. I think that is one of the shape of the repayment that I am able to afford."
I sighed again and Acchan whispered, 'Good luck, Minami.' She showed off that cheeky smile of hers and I tried to hide my smile.
"After I am gone, I would like to name Yui Yokoyama as the person who would lead AKB48 Group as next General Manager. Frankly, General Manager is a bothersome position. It is hard. I think members close to me might have felt it too. That is why I really hate that I have to pass the name of General Manager to my good friend, Yokoyama Yui. I had wanted to end with me. But, with a big group of girls like this, being distracted with lively conversations, not able to concentrate, unable to stay collected, there are many times like that. At those times, I think there is still a need for someone in the group to speak out words like, “Let’s go, let’s do this. Can Yokoyama come here?" Yuihan walked on her way to the stage. "To me, she is a wonderful junior. She is really someone who is earnest but awkward at times, she works really hard with utmost effort Her dream is the same as mine too, solo debut By handing her this General Manager post, it may keep this dream of hers at a further distance than it is now so I felt really troubled over it, but I think she needs an impetus. Soukantouku is agonizing. But at the same time, there will be an increase in the amount of exposure to society’s eyes and simultaneously chances will increase. With this, I want Yokoyama to think of it as a chance and do her best. I want her to do her best. For that purpose, the next 1 year, I will be transferring my baton to her. There are still many things I wish to leave to her, to all the juniors. Honestly, there are so many that I am not sure I can teach all of it in this 1 year. Even so, with the remaining time, I will do my best to proceed together with everyone. I have not properly decided the exact outlook or details of my graduation yet. I hope I can notify everyone in some way or another when I can. The only thing I can say is,
This is not a sad thing.
Next year, it will be AKB’s 10th Anniversary. An important year. I am very happy that I can stay in this group for 10 years and I don’t think this is a group that will end in 10 years. I want to be passed on to the 11th year. I think it would be alright. And so, in my own way, I will do my best to pass on the baton to Yui Yokoyama and the remaining members. Even from now onwards, please continue your support for AKB48 Group."
I said and I bowed. The crowd was cheering for me and they applauded for me. So this is what it feels like to announce your graduation huh?
Hours later....
I felt a hand on my arms, it was the warm hands of Atsuko. I sighed and she hugged me. "Sotsugyou, omedetou." Atsuko said and she laughed. I lightly used my bag to hit her arms.
"Next year, Atsuko." I said and I pinched her nose. "I thought you're not going to watch, why the sudden visit though?" I asked her.
She lightly scratched her head, "Hehehe." She chuckled. "You know, when I saw your reply I had to cancel all my schedules just to witness your announcement." She said and she rested her arms on my shoulders.
I missed Atsuko's lips though.
So I pulled her somewhere in a dark place where no one will see us.
She pinned me on the wall, "Minami~ we shouldn't do this but your mind is connected to my mind, remember? I missed your lips too." She said and she breathed on my lips, teasing me, just a little bit.
She kissed my forehead, she breathed on my ears and she whispered, "I know that you want me right now, but you're tired so maybe next time ne~?" She asked me and I just gulped.
Her lips gently touched my lower lips, my upper lips sucked her lips, resting my arms on her neck. I bitted her lips asking for an entrance, at first she was fighting with me, but in the end I won.
I gently pulled her body close to mine, we were so close. So close doing it there, we both pulled back to catch our breath.
"Why don't we continue this...." She stopped and I just gulped. "...in a place I call...." She kissed my lips. "...Yuko and Haruna's secret house..." She said and I just smiled at her.
Since all my stuff are here with me, we called a taxi and we didn't let go of each others hand.
I felt her hands tickling my legs, I caressed her cheeks and she just chuckled at me.
"I missed you." I said and I nuzzled on her legs.
"I missed you too." She said and she brushed my hair using her hands.
"Remember what you told me when we experienced our first time?" I asked her and she laughed.
"Of course. How could I forget that? That night was incredible, giving my special gift to you was the most wonderful thing that happened to me."
"Really?" I asked her and she nodded.
"Yup. Even though it hurts, I'm still happy."
"Will you please take the role this time?" I asked her and I laughed afterwards.
She planted a kiss on my neck, feeling her hot breath on my neck helps me to relax. I gently pulled her face and I kissed her.
Feeling each others lips, feeling each others breath, is just me or am I feeling hot? Luckily the taxi driver was too busy to notice the two of us, not to mention his radio is too loud. Atsuko removed her coat earlier, she's just wearing a plain dress, still turning me on.
My hand did the work, I hovered my hands on her bosoms and she moaned while our tongues our battling. I left her lips and I kissed her collarbone, slurping every nibble of it. She was moaning and she started to ruffle my hair, I brushed her thighs using my hands she kept moaning. But then I realized that the taxi stopped and we reached our destination.
"We're here." The taxi driver said and he smiled at me and Atsuko. I went out of the taxi and paid the driver.
Atsuko grabbed the keys from her bag and she opened the door. As usual, pictures of Yuko and Haruna are surrounded here. They bought this house in case for mini reunions or what.
I seated on the couch and I sighed. "Yuko told me that we can stay here, because she told me that she's going to hangout with Harunyan's family." Atsuko said and she seated on the couch.
"Ohhh~ Yuko is so smooth wow."
"As expected from Yuko, being a loyal lover of Kojima Haruna."
"She's a hard headed kid, what do you expect?" I said and we both laughed.
"By the way, I called your mom and dad."
"You wh-what?" I asked her and she nodded.
Atsuko lightly chuckled, "After the performance, I called them about your announcement." I sighed, "I also told them about our relationship~!"
"Oh really? What did they told you about it then?" I asked her and she just chuckled.
"Secret~"
She wrapped her legs all over my legs. Our arms rested on each others back. Our heads rested on each others heads.
Our stomach grumbled at the same time. We both laughed and I saw that cute eyes of hers.
"Minami." She called me and I looked at her. "I'm hungry." She added.
"Want me to cook something for you?" She asked me and she refused it.
"I want to eat something..."
"We can call for a delivery if you want?" I asked her and she refused again.
"I want to eat a, Takahashi Minami." She said and I felt her hands, roaming around my thighs.
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