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I've said earlier right? I got a new idea for a new fic and here it is! ^_^
I made a video for it, since I got inspired doing one when I saw indigo's vid for YajiUme... XD
So btw, here is the link for the video [noembed]Hoping for Chance [SakiMiya Fic] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1lgN_i73y4#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)[/noembed] *I just uploaded it so maybe its not in a better quality*
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Chapter 1
“Saki,” the familiar voice echoed in my head, “Saki,” it called again. Where could it be coming from? I looked around, trying to find the person who was calling me. I looked, and looked, but the only thing I could see was darkness. I ran front, back, left and right, but no sign of light and the person who was calling me.
I stopped running, getting ready to feel the pain from my feet, but it didn’t come. “Saki...” It called again, to the right. I ran again, hoping that I would see the person calling me. Why do I keep on running after this unknown voice? Why isn’t there any light? A lot of questions came filling my head, “Saki,” the voice called again, and now it’s coming from where I came. I quickly changed my direction and ran back to where I came.
“Please! Let me see you!” I shouted, trying to beg the voice to stop in one place, “Saki,” to the left, so I ran to that direction, “Saki,” forward, “Saki,” right, “Saki,” left, “Saki… Saki… Saki…” My ears can’t figure out where it was coming from, it was too many at a time, “Saki…Saki… Saki…” The voice called again, I stopped, trying to identify where the real source is. I opened my eyes and ran forward, believing that this is where the voice was coming from.
I kept running and running, until my feet started to become heavy, I can’t hardly see, my world is spinning, I need to stop but my feet won’t let me. I started to gasp for air as my feet got harder to lift. My eyes kept closing on me as it tries to get the dizziness away.
“Saki,” the voice called again, I tried to look for the person, as the echoes faded.
“Where are you? Miyabi! Please let me see you!” I pleaded, as I get to realize who owns the voice. Why is Miyabi calling me? Did something happen between her and Risako?
A flash of blinding light spread across the darkness. Covering my eyes, I tripped on a rock, and fell forward. I let myself fall, not even trying to brace myself, Miya… please catch me… I know it would be impossible for her to come and catch me as I wished, but it’s worth a try.
I closed my eyes, waiting for the impact, I guess she isn’t coming… tears came falling down from my cheeks, have I been crying for sometime now? I asked myself, not knowing that I started to cry when I realized who owned the voice.
I waited a few more seconds, but the impact didn’t come, but I feel warmth on my whole body. Could it be? Could it be that Miyabi came and catch me? I opened my eyes, and there I saw an arm that I’m familiar with, I looked up quickly, telling myself that it's Miyabi, Miyabi came to catch me, she came to get me out of this.
I stared at the face of my catcher; more tears came falling down, as I hugged her. She held me tighter and whispered, “I kept calling you, but you didn’t respond. What if something happened to you? I’ll regret it for the rest of my life.”
I held her tighter, as I buried my face on her arms, “Please, stay with me forever. Don’t leave me anymore.”
That precious moment faded, as I woke up with sweat all over my body. I sat up, disappointed, disheartened and crying, as I realized it was only a dream, and me being with Miyabi, is still a dream I could never reach.
I kept crying, until my mom opened the door, as she heard me from the adjacent room. Without any questions, she held me in her arms and stayed beside me until it was already time for me to get ready for school and for her to cook breakfast.
I went to the bathroom and splashed my face with water, “I guess I should stop crying now, or else Momo will get worried,” I got myself ready and went down to eat breakfast.
I finished eating breakfast when the doorbell rang. It must be Momo. I quickly put on my shoes as my mom reminded me of things I should remember when I go out of the house, “Don’t talk to strangers. Watch where you are going. Take care in crossing the street. Be aware of the people around you, they might be bad guys…” She could go on and on and on, but I knew she is just worried about me, “Hai! I will. I’m leaving!” I yelled back, so she could hear it in the kitchen, “Take care!” I heard her as I was closing the door.
I was taking my keys off the lock when someone jumped on me into a hug, “Good morning!” I heard her say after kissing me on the cheek. “Good morning, Momo.”
She let go of me, and as I turned to look at her, her smile instantly faded, “Did you cry again Saki?” I was caught off guard and I kept silent, trying to find the words I should use to tell her.
Looking at her worried eyes, it became hard to think of ways not to tell her, “Yes, I did.” Crap! Why do I have to be so truthful when I see those eyes?
I can see she became more worried as she cupped my left cheek, “Don’t worry Momo, it was just a bad dream.”
She stared at me and I can’t stand those worried eyes. She looked at my lips as she leaned closer and kissed me. Not wanting her to worry anymore, I wrapped my arms around her waist, pulling her closer, as I kissed her back.
A knock from the window surprised us, “Saki! You’ll be late!” My mom shouted as she opened the window and waved at Momoko, “Good morning Momo-chan! You two better get going, and when Saki made you late for your class, just tell me and I’ll punish her.” My mom was so kind to Momo, maybe because of her undying charm to make people like her, the charm that also Risako has.
“Saki! Get going already!” I snapped out of my thoughts and was dragged by Momo to the streets.
We walked by our usual path to school, now that Momo also attends my school, it wouldn’t be hard for her to find me, and pounces on me every now and then. I giggled at the thought that made Momo curious.
“What’s so funny?” She asked, making her cute irresistible smile, “I was just thinking about you, pouncing on me every now and then, since we now go to the same school.”
Her face turned red as she squeezed my hand, and walked closer to me. Noticing her blush a few times before, I see this blush as something cuter than the former ones. I gave her a peck on her cheek, which made her face turn redder.
I leaned forward, my lips near her ears, as she can feel me breath, “You look so cute when you blush, Momo-chan.” I backed away, smiling at her, but she kept her head forward, still trying to stop herself from blushing, which I knew it wouldn’t stop until we get to school.
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captain momo miya risako ......
the video makes me feel sad ....
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Hoping for Chance
Chapter 2
We continued to walk, people staring at us. Momo still couldn’t contain her blush as she now finds out that people were staring at us. It’s not that we were new in the place, they see us everyday, walking towards school, but this time, it was different, Momo and I were holding hands, which came different to them. It was a year ago that we started to walk this path together, but at that time, we were just close friends.
I looked at Momo, smiling as I gently pulled her closer. Maybe I wanted to tell the people around us that things change, we changed. I squeezed her hand as she smiled shyly at me.
This girl, this girl I’m holding. This girl I fell in love with, loved someone else a year ago, like me. I ket my eyes glued at her but was surprised, as she quickly pulled me to the side, “That was close. You should be looking at where you’re walking. You almost hit the lamp post.” I what? I nearly get myself embarrassed in front of so many people. I snapped back to reality as Momo held my hand and looked at me with those worried eyes, again. I managed to smile, but Momo felt I was forcing myself. I shrugged before getting her bag as I placed it beside my bag, wanting to let me carry her things as we walk to school.
Why didn’t I think of that earlier? I asked myself, letting out a sigh.
Momo, still looking at me worriedly, I gently tilted her chin upward, I looked at her eyes, those eyes that made me curious on how much she cares for me, I leaned in closer, my lips near hers, did she really moved on from Chisato? I could see her slowly closing her eyes, as I pressed my lips unto hers.
I slowly let go, examining her face as she opened her eyes, was it that easy for her to move on? I smiled at her, nudging the bags into place before I took her hand and we continued to walk. She walked more closer than before, our fingers intertwined, finally, her worried look went away, and all I can see is her gentle, care-free and beautiful face.
We finally arrived in school; we went to our lockers to place the things we don’t need. I could feel, people staring at us, I’m not bothered by it. I looked at Momo, I’m just afraid she might.
***Momoko’s POV***
What a great looking school, the colors are soothing to the eyes. My eyes, lingered at every detail I can see. What could I say, I’ve been walking with Saki to school since last year, but I didn’t really know what her school looks like. This is just the second time I’ve gone to this school, I looked at our hands before looking at her, and from now on, I’ll be coming to this school with the one I cherish the most.
I walked inside, holding Saki’s hand tightly as we went straight to our lockers. She carefully slid off my bag from her shoulder and handed it to me. I smiled at her nervously, as I saw two girls in the corner of my eyes, talking to each other, as they were staring at us. What could they be saying? I shrugged, turning my back to the girls, as I open my locker. I was placing my things neatly and organized when I felt more people staring at us, particularly at me. I was getting nervous, my heart racing. Why am I getting nervous? Being the center of attention is one of the things I loved, but being that now, feels so different. I took a peek at the girl beside me, who was busy fixing her things in the locker, but ever since she we started to date, and eventually became lovers, I didn’t care to be given more attention. I just wanted one person’s full attention focused on me.[/B] Realizing I was staring at her and that more girls keep talking behind us, I looked back at my nearly finished locker.
“She looks too cute!” one of the girls behind exclaimed as I can feel her stare.
“Tsugunaga Momoko!” another one yelled, but it came from my right.
“Why is she with Shimizu-sama?” one said from the left. Why am I with her? Disregarding that I am her girlfriend, I go to school here too you know, can’t you see the uniform?
“You are so clueless! They’re from Berryz Koubou, of course they’ll be together.”
My feet slightly trembled as I heard their comments, why don’t they just go attend their own business and let me enjoy being alone with Saki before class starts. I wanted to look at Saki, just to see if she feels what I’m feeling, I started to move my head when I heard another comment.
“I still believe they are dating!”
I blushed, and my trembling became worse, I looked back inside my locker, avoiding Saki’s gaze as I hear her locker close. Slowly closing mine, I forgot I haven’t closed my bag, as I heard something hit the floor. The halls became quiet, too quiet, it’s as if no one else was there, only Saki and me. I didn’t look down. I didn’t know what to do. The girls who were talking about us earlier went quiet. I can feel them staring, but this time, it felt different. I finally got the courage to look. They didn’t seem to realize that I was glancing at them. They seemed like they were distracted, but what? I followed their gaze, as I looked down. Saki was there, kneeling, picking up what fell from my bag. She stands up and handed it to me. It was a cute hello kitty pencil case, the one she gave me on my birthday last year.
“T-thank you…” I whispered, taking my pencil case, carefully putting it in my bag. I can still feel the stare of the others as some of them start to talk again. Momo, control yourself. Don’t let their comments bother you. Just stick with Saki, and you’ll be fine.
I snapped out of my thoughts when I felt someone held my hand. I looked at my hand, my eyes tracing where the other came from, standing in front of me, was Saki. Her expression looking a bit sad as I looked into her eyes. She’s worried…
***Saki’s POV***
Too late, she’s nervous. I held her hand, and she looked at me, “It’s going to be okay.” I looked at her, feeling so worried. She looked like she was going to run. I let out a smile, trying to make her calm down, re-assuring her that everything is okay. We stared at each other for a while, when she finally smiled.
I started to walk and she followed. I heard some still saying things about us, why don’t you guys just quit it! You’re scaring my girl! I wanted to tell them, but before I could, Momo squeezed my hand, stopping me. It’s like she knew what was coming, and she stops it before it comes out of hand. I looked at her, but she kept looking down, will she be fine?
Finally gathered some distance, she finally loosened up. She looked back at me and smiling sweetly. I can’t get enough of that smile. I smiled back, pulling her closer as we walked nearer to her class.
People kept pulling aside as we walk at the middle of the corridors. Finally coming to a stop in front of her classroom, I reached out and held her in my arms, as she also held me tight. I bid her goodbye, but she wanted to see me off. Agreeing to what she wanted, I turned to my left. I was about to move when…I saw her.
I was rooted in where I stand. I waited for her to walk closer. Will I greet her? Or will I run?
This is something I was trying to avoid. I stared at her, examining her features, it seems nonhing has changed, except her hair is long again. I can’t get myself to stop staring. She’s coming closer. I felt my heart beating faster than it was when I saw her. I could feel my face turn a little red. Why can’t I just forget about how I feel? Why can’t I be like Momo? She moved on from Chisato, but here I am, still can't forget all about it. She keeps on getting closer, a few meters to be exact.
I was still staring at her, and I think she noticed, since she looked my way, smiling. My heart went ballistic. The shade of red in my face became redder. Stop it Saki! Forget about it. You knew from the start that you can’t compete with Risako. You tried, but you failed. With that in mind, I finally snapped out of it, I got myself to look away. It’s no use. She’s coming this way. I started to panic, but before she could reach me, I fled out of the scene.
Why can't I just forget? Why can't I just forget how I feel for her? Tears started to form on my eyes, but I tried to stop it, class will start soon and I don't want to come to class looking wasted.
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captain keep thinking of Miya .... almost hit the lamp post lol ... Chisa !? ... Momo/Chisa !? ...interesting .... LOL
Nervous Momo ....
captain is still thinking of Miya....
Miya shows up + captain is shocked & nervous = captain run away ....
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^ yeah... Momo/Chisa.. when I was watching the anniversary video of Berryz, *they were all so cute! :heart:* , I always see Chisato trying to take Momo's attention... and she clings to Momo a lot... so that's when the idea come for Momo/Chisa.. :yep:
Here are some gifs for that.. XD
(http://tugunaga.naruserv.net/file/momoti_1223.gif)(http://tugunaga.naruserv.net/file/momoti_1222.gif)
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Shimizu-sama! :wriggly:
Nice pairing there, Momo/Chisa moments are :heart: Chisa is the knight on the white horse for Momo :lol:
Forgot to say, those gifs are really cute :k-inlove:
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^ lol! I love Shimizu-sama! :inlove: :heart:
there are more Chisa/Momo moments in their anniversary DVD...
but these gifs are the recent ones, since its from 2009 winter concerts. ^_^
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I feel guilty... :cry: I'm supposed to do an update for Torn in Two... but I ended up doing it for Hoping for Chance... :sweatdrop:
Torn in Two... I promise! I'll update you soon! :yep:
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Chapter 3
“Saki…” I whispered as I watched her leave. I sighed, turning my gaze to the girl who scared her off.
“Momo-chan!” the girl greeted as she hugged me tight, “How are you?”
I tapped her back, as she hugged me, “I’m great. Never been better.” I lied. Well, it is true but the feeling of saying it, felt like a lie. She leaned on the door as we talked for a while, trying to inform ourselves of what happened these past few months.
Yes, it’s been months since I last saw Miyabi. Well, maybe all Berryz members haven’t seen each other for months. The last time we were all together was on Airi’s birthday, and we haven’t hang–out as a group after that, but everyone takes time to talk on the phone or mail each other.
“Congratulations for transferring here,” she exclaimed, hugging me tight, again.
“Mi-ya… I – ca-n’t… br-e-a-th…” I tried to say it clearly, but her bear hug made it difficult. She quickly let’s go, giggling at me as I gasp for air. I glared at her, but she laughed, making me look down as people started to take a peek from inside. I leaned on the door behind me, waiting for her to finish.
“Momo-chan! Why are you turning pink? You’re blushing!” She teased, giving out a smirk before continuing her endless laughter. I’m turning pink? What? I took out my small mirror and examined my face. She kept quiet for a while, but I can see she was trying to hold her laughter. I was turning pink, but I can’t really tell which made me. Is it because of her laughing at me? Is it because I was turning pink? Or is it because I took out my mirror just to see my face? Okay, that was pretty embarrassing, but I need to see if I was really pink.
She couldn’t contain her laughter as she let it all out, making people walking by stare at us. Go and laugh you’re heart out! I yelled inside my mind, turning my gaze to the floor, as Saki came popping in my head. I smiled as I tried to recall our walk to school. I kept smiling, and I think Miyabi noticed as she bent down, looking at my face, “You’re smiling with no reason Momo-chan!”
I stood straight as she gave me that smirk. That smirk that makes her cute. I hate it. My smile faded, glaring at her, as she looked at me amused, “You’re too cute Momo-chan!”
Her smirk didn’t leave, why don’t you just stop making that? I hate it. I hate seeing it. When she does it again, I'll tie her down and cover her mouth with duct tape. I looked down, shaking my head, trying to forget about the reason why I hated it.
I looked back at her, her smirk, gone, but that didn’t stop me from remembering. Saki… Saki loved that smirk… that’s not all she loved about Miyabi, she loves her hair, her smile, her face, and Saki loved everything about her.
That’s what I hate about myself. I can’t forget anything when it comes down to Saki and Miyabi. I looked away, avoiding Miyabi’s gaze as she said her goodbye. When she was finally gone, I slowly entered the room, ignoring everyone inside. I took the vacant seat beside the window. I fixed my things and myself as soon as I got comfortable on my seat. I should stop thinking about it too much. I put my books under my desk and my pencil case on top.
I should really forget about how Saki really loved Miyabi before. She’s mine now, and I’m hers. Nothings going to change that now not even Miyabi. Miyabi’s with Risako, and they have been dating a few months now. Knowing Saki, she won’t get herself involved anymore. She moved on. Staring at the sky, I remembered Saki running away as Miyabi was walking towards us. She moved on… right?
***After school***
I need to hurry! I shoved my things inside my bag, not even bothered on how it looked when I closed it. I don’t have time to pack it all up neatly, I just need to get out of here as soon as, now! I ran through the corridors, evading the people in front of me. If Risako gets mad at me, I’ll blame everything on my hardheaded science teacher. She wouldn’t let me do the easiest way to balance a chemical formula. She made me do it three times.
I finally reached the gate of the school, finding Risako leaning on the wall, holding her phone. I quickened my pace as walked to her, “Risako, I’m sorry.”
She glared at me with a pout. She always looked cute, even if she is pouting. Too late, she’s mad at me. I reached out for her hand, “I’m sorry for being late, the teacher won’t let me go until I do the long method in chemistry.” Her glare vanished, but she was still pouting, “I mean, why would they teach you the shortcut when they make you do the long way? What’s the sense of teaching the shortcut?”
I kept explaining myself until she laughed, “What’s so funny?” I asked, getting a little bit irritated, “I just found you cute when you keep explaining, even though I already got what you’re saying.” She giggled, and I was dumbfounded, I can’t believe she already got what I was saying and I keep explaining. I sound stupid as I try to rephrase my words to make her understand it more.
She giggled some more before leaning in, closing the gap between us. Again, I was caught off guard as she did earlier, but I can’t resist. I wrapped my arms on her waist, pulling her close as I kiss her back. So what if people see? There isn’t a day that no one kissed in front of the gates. It’s just that this time, it was Risako and Me. We stayed there, lip locked, until someone greeted us. We let go of each other, as we stared at the person who disturbed us.
“What’s this we’ve seen?” the girl threatened with a teasing tone, “Why do you have to disturb us Momo?” I sighed, as she just let out her undying cute smile, the thing that makes her get away with things. I know that charm, I tried not to get sucked in to that smile, and I was doing great, “That’s okay, right Miya? It’s better for her and Captain to see than others.” When it is the first time I’m fighting this girl’s charm, you have to get sucked in? I buried my face on my hands, when I remembered she mentioned Captain. I looked at the one standing beside Momo and it turns out, it really is Captain! I thought I was seeing things when I saw her outside of Momo’s classroom.
I opened my mouth and was going to greet her, but her expression made me stop. She doesn’t look sad, but she doesn’t look happy either. Her eyes, constantly looking at us but after sometime, she looks at the streets. Is she uncomfortable? Cause she looks like it. She fidgeted as our gaze met, but the others didn’t seem to notice, as she let out a smile. I tried to look for a flaw in her smile, but there seemed none. Is she really okay?
“Hi Captain! How have you been?” I finally uttered, “I’m fine Miya-chan. How about…you?” I heard her stutter as she cleared her throat, I smiled at her, as she also did, but it worried me somehow, “I’m great!” I wanted to say more, but her eyes distracted me. As I stare on them, they were trying shout something, I just can’t hear it, “Are you sure you’re fine?” I tried my luck if she’ll tell, “Yeah, I’m sure.”
Nothing more? She won’t say anything more? For so long we haven't seen each other, that's all you'll say? I keep nagging myself as I see Saki turning her gaze to the streets again, “We’ll be going then.” Momo bid goodbye, and so does Captain.
I kept on staring at her; there is something wrong…I can feel it. I kept on staring until they turned at the other end of the walk. I need to know…
I felt a tug on my uniform, snapping me from my thoughts, “Let’s go.” Ah, Risako’s smile, it made me stop worrying about Captain. I turned to the direction where Momo and Captain walked as I promised myself, I’ll stop worrying, for now. I turned back to Risako, who was still smiling at me, “Okay,” I held her hand, as we turned to face the other direction, and started to walk.
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ahh... it's complicated lol
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sooo.. I was wondering... how was the chapters in this fic? boring? fun? interesting? what?
Just want you guys to comment more... XD
but I'm not forcing.. XD
@kosu: life is complicated... 8)
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I'm sorry!!! I will update Torn in Two later... :banghead:
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Hoping for Chance
Chapter 4
“Good afternoon, are you ready to order?” a middle-aged man asked us, as he was reaching out for his checklist of the menu. I looked at the menu again before turning to Risako, “What will you have?”
“I already ordered.” What? She did? When? “Oh… okay… so… where’s the waiter?”
“He already gave our order to the cook.”
“Ah, I see. Then, I’ll just… What? OUR order?” How can it be our order? I haven’t said anything to the guy. I looked at Risako, confused, but she was smiling, maybe she ordered for the two of us, since she knows I take a long time choosing.
“Yes, I already picked something for you. If I don’t, it’ll take you thirty minutes to choose between 2-3 meals. Then, another thirty minutes to choose between those.” I don’t take that long. It might just feel like that since you always order what you first see in the menu.
“Fine, fine,” now I wonder what she ordered for me.
As we wait for our food, Risako was checking her notebook, to see if she has any homework to do later. I on the other hand, was just playing with the tissue on the table. I reached in my bag for my pencil case, which was hard to find since my books were a mess inside. Where is that pencil- aha! I finally got hold of it and pulled it out of my bag. I rummaged through the stacks of pen and pencils inside, I want to use a cute but simple inked pen.
Don’t I have any cute pen here? I gritted my teeth and finally, I found one. What? This is the only cute pen I have here? Upon taking it out of my pencil case, it made me curious, I haven’t seen this pen, nor did I ever use it. Why is it in my case?
Risako noticed I was staring at the pen with a weird face that made her giggle, “Miya, why are you staring at the pen like that?” I didn’t look at her but I responded, “I… I was just curious about this pen…” She giggled once again, covering her mouth with her hand, “What about that pen?”
“Its just that, I haven’t seen this before, I haven’t used it either…”
She was now laughing, “what? Don’t tell me you forgot?”
What? She knows about this pen? “What?” I asked in a puzzled tone, now staring at her as she laughed at my expression.
“Seriously Miya, you don’t remember?”
I became more puzzled, what was it that I don’t remember about the pen? I looked at the pen, and then at Risako, who was about to say something, when a voice interfered.
“Hey! We didn’t see you guys were here. Long time no see, right?” We looked at the person who just intervened. It was Maimi.
“Hi Maimi!” Risako greeted then she turned to the one beside Maimi, “Hi Erika!”
Erika sat down beside Risako, talking heartily with each other, saying embarrassing moments of Maimi and me. I didn’t want to listen, since I know I’ll just embarrass myself... again.
“So, how are you Miyabi?” I turned to Maimi who was smiling at me. Ack! Maimi? Smiling like an angel?
“I’m great, got what I wanted.” Her smile faded and turned to a smirk, trying to tell me I said something wrong.
“Are you sure you really got it?” She grinned. I was confused, what could she meant by that? I stopped to think, wait… does she mean that?
“I didn’t mean tha-“
“What’s this cute pen?”
Why didn’t you let me finish? “That? I don’t know…”
“What do you mean you don’t know?”
“I don’t know. I just saw it in my pencil case.”
“Don’t tell me you forgot?”
What was this thing I forgot? Do all of them know and I’m the only one who forgot? Great Miyabi, you forgot about this pen and the reason behind it.
“What is it with this pen?” I asked sternly, trying to force Maimi to spill.
She sighed as she examines the pen, I guess she didn’t take the paper out, (Maimi…) its still there, (Maimi…) why didn’t you even look inside the pen? (Ma-i-mi!) There is a very important thing written in it. Maybe that’s the reason… Saki gave up...
“Maimi!” I called once again, but now she looked my way, “Why do you keep staring at that pen? Can’t you hear me calling you?”
“You did?”
“Yes! Four times to be exact!” I was irritated. I wanted to know about this pen, but every time someone was about to tell me, they get distracted. Why do I feel I’m missing something?
“Seriously, Miya! You don’t remember?”
My ear was tingling. I want to know about that pen, now!
“That’s just what Risako told me when you butted in.”
“Oh, really? Sorry.” She forced her laugh as she held the back of her neck, “Let’s see…”
She was staring at the pen again. I was about to yell at her again when she looked at me, “Saki gave this to you… She gave all of us one.”
“Saki…” I whispered, making Risako and Erika stop and turn to us. Maimi continued, “but each pen is different from the other. All of us, including Risako, we have already seen the message Saki wanted us to know…” She looked at Risako, who looked down, evading her gaze. She turned to me again, holding out the pen, telling me to take it, and I did.
“And it seems… you’re the only one who didn’t see it yet.” I stared at Maimi’s face, what could that message be? Why didn’t I see it before? Maimi smiled, but it looked forced. I wanted to ask more about this message. What is so important about this message? Why am I the only one who didn’t see it?
“We must be going now, your food will get cold if we stay and talk about this.” She took Erika’s hand, helping her up.
I can’t take it. I don’t want the conversation to end. There are still things I need to know, “Maimi!” She looked back at me, “How can I see this message?”
She was quiet, I can feel she wanted to tell me, but she was preventing it, “I’m sorry Miya, but you need to discover that on your own.” With that, she and Erika left the small shop, leaving me in a desperate mood to know about the message.
What could this message be? And why am I the only one who doesn’t know?
“Miya… Don’t think too much about what Maimi said. She just wants to make you feel guilty that you didn’t remember about that pen.”
“Captain gave me this pen, right? And she gave you one too…”
“Yes, but about the message Maimi was telling you. The message was that, Captain wanted you to be happy on your birthday. Since she did give you that on your birthday a year ago.”
I felt stupid, I let that Maimi toy with me. When all she wanted me to know is that? I’ll kill her for that. Just wait…
As soon as we finished eating, I walked Risako home. Nothing unusual on the way there like before, people kept asking for our autographs even if they know we can’t. Or like this one time, we saw Airi and Kanna kissing. It gives me goose bumps thinking about it.
Finally arriving at Risako’s house, she opened the gate and turned to me, “I’m sorry Miya, but my grandmother is here for a visit. She’s bringing this guy over to meet me…”
“Wait? A guy? Is he in there? Let me at him…” Risako stopped me from entering the house, “No, he is not here, but if my grandmother sees you, she’ll hurt you… It’ll take sometime before she gets used to me being with you.”
Is she saying excuses? “But…”
“I’m not going to cheat on you Miya… I know you’re getting worried…” I am worried!
“I’m actually going to tell my grandmother to stop bringing guys over. I’m really sorry Miya…” I’m lost. I don’t know what to say. Getting in contact with a boy will surely be a major problem. Risako’s still young, when she gets too fond of something, someone, she easily forgets me. But it’s a good thing she hasn’t done it again...
“Okay, I understand. You go and scare those guys out.” I tried to smile as I always do, but it ended up fake.
She hugged me, but I hugged her tighter. Will everything be okay?
I caressed her face, as she hold my hand and puts it down. Our gazes met, and I leaned in. Pressing mine to her soft, dreamy lips. I didn’t want to let go, the fear of her being caught by the guy’s charm, leading my world to crash. I took hold of her hip, pulling her body closer to mine, as I kissed her more. Please don’t let her get sucked in that guy’s charm… I kissed her neck, making her call my name a few times. Should I continue? I want to… but I feel someone staring at us. I went back to her lips, as the feeling of someone watching slowly creeping at my back. I kissed her more, making the creeping behind me get colder and colder, my hair standing, I can’t take it anymore. I let her go.
***At Miyabi’s room that evening***
I need to focus on this… I kept on twirling my pencil as I try to think on how to get the slope of the equation. I kept thinking, constantly switching positions every 10 seconds.
“Mou! I can’t remember!” I was doing the same equation before, at school, but so many things happened today, it kept distracting me.
First is that Risako is being set-up with an unknown guy, and I’m scared on what will happen. Risako shouldn’t let that guy get her… I trust her on this.
I finally got up and threw myself on the bed, turning for me to see the ceiling. [B]Second… What’s with Saki earlier? There must be something wrong… I must know what made act like that earlier…[/B]
I gritted my teeth as I remember the last reason that distracted me along with the two, lastly… I feel that Maimi was trying to tell me something… But Risako didn’t want me to know… I looked at the pen that Saki gave me. I examined it again, trying to see if I can see that message Maimi was saying earlier.
“Why can’t I see it?” I uttered as I put the pen down, thinking of Saki more, as the problem with Risako, faded.
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Miya being slow
Miya being baka lol
Maimi ~
Miya is baka LOL
Maimi ~~~
LOL Airi/Kanna XD
Risako's grandma keep setting her up !? :o :o :o (obachan, can I enlist ??)
MiyaRii :wub: :wub: :wub:
Miyabi is baka lol
Miya thinking about captain ....
Miya forgot about Riiiiii
I'm sorry!!! I will update Torn in Two later... :banghead:
.......... ok ...........
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I suppose that Risako's grandmother is like Kei Yasuda, attacking everyone with her cane :lol: (besides, I always imagine Yasuda when I read the word "grandmother" :lol: )
YajiUme :heart:
What's the message? :?
Sorry, I didn't coment at time the other chapters, but you know me: I liked them too :)
Momo&Saki is great!
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.......... ok ...........
:sweatdrop: sorry for that.. but I did update it, and right now, I'm currently writing chap5 for this...
(besides, I always imagine Yasuda when I read the word "grandmother" )
:lol: now you made me also think of Kei when I see grandmother... :lol:
Sorry, I didn't coment at time the other chapters, but you know me: I liked them too
Momo&Saki is great!
no problem.. ^_^
(btw, if I don't update Hoping for Chance by the end of the day, throw a brick at me... and when I don't update Torn in Two by tomorrow >> cause some people want it soon, and I need to write these ideas or I'll be stuck like what happened to me at chapter 6, throw me a brick also.. ^_^ )
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I seriously don't want to be bricked! ^^ so here is chapter 5.
Now I need to work on Chap 7 for Torn in Two.. :lol:
Hoping for Chance
Chapter 5
“c squared is equal to…” I whispered, as I write the true equation. Math has been, so far, my most hated subject, but even if I hated it, I always get the highest grade. I started to wonder if I really hate it, or I just can’t accept that I love math.
I finished answering the fourth question, one more to go! I took a small break, throwing my pencil beside the book, before looking at the girl beside me, “are you done with your homework?” She nodded, not taking her eyes from the photo album; my mother handed her earlier.
“I don’t know the reason why you kept on looking at those. Haven’t you seen that, about , three times already?” I sighed as I heard her giggling, “It’s fun to see Captain as a little kid. You look so cute!” She explained, turning to the first page, again.
“I do look cute. Cuter than you.” I teased as she hit me on the arm, “You’re mean!” she cried, before letting out a pout. I tried hard not to laugh, but seeing that cute expression, it made me burst. She looked back at the photo album, still pouting, as I can’t stop laughing, “I won’t talk to you anymore. You keep on teasing me.”
With that, my laugh faded, I held her arm, but she shoved it off, “Momo, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to hurt you.” She glared at me, as she pushed my hand away, as I tried to hold her again, “You should have thought of that, before teasing me.”
I got her mad, but she didn’t leave my side. I finally tried the last resort I can think of, and I hope it will work, “Fine… Don’t talk to me then.” I took my pencil and looked at my book, trying to assure her that I am serious.
As I guessed, it didn’t work. She still hasn’t made contact with me after I said those. Maybe I should apologize again, but that will make me look foolish, as I agreed for her not to talk to me. I kept debating with myself as I want to apologize, but my other side won’t make me. I shook my head, trying to make me focus on the last number of my math homework. Let’s see…
I was busy solving the last problem, as I turned to Momo for a bit, seeing her scribbling on her notebook. Is this okay? I asked myself, still trying to think if I should be the first to give in. No… I’m always the first one to say sorry… I looked back at my book, but it was my fault… I kept thinking as I played with my eraser, when it slipped from my hand and it flew to the space between my leg and Momo’s.
“I’ll get that later…” I mumbled as I turned to my homework again, why does math make my life hard? I asked, now trying to get my eraser to erase my wrong answer. I kept on moving my hand down, between our legs to find it, as I stare at the numbers on the book. Where is that… I finally touched something, wait… this can’t be my eraser… I pinched it, “This is definitely not my eraser…” I was about to look back when Momo’s shade of red made my eyes stop at her. I stared at her for a while, not taking my hand off where I placed it, still wondering what I just grabbed.
“Momo, are you okay? You’re face is red…redder than a tomato.” I asked, seeing her face got redder. She was shaking, balling her fists, as she looked near to burst, “KYAAAAAAA~” She screamed, and I was shocked, taking back my hand.
She gave me a defiant glare, as she kneeled facing me, “what did I do?” I asked her, but all I got was silence. We stared at each other for a while, not knowing what the other was thinking, until she finally moved, pushing me with all her might, as I fell off the bed.
“Ow!” I cried, as I held my right arm that cushioned the fall, “What the! Momo!”
“You grabbed my butt!” I did what? “So? You’re my girlfriend. Its natural for me to hold your butt sometimes.” What the hell am I saying? This is the first time I touched Momo’s butt, she must have been surprised by it. She slid herself under the covers of my bed, as I sat on the floor, watching her squirming inside the covers, “I’m sorry, Momo. I was trying to get my eraser. I didn’t mean to hold your butt.” I tried explaining myself again, this is the second time today. One more and maybe I’ll get into her blacklist, and I don’t want that.
“Momo…” I called, but she didn’t answer, I guess I should leave her alone. Maybe later, it will be a good time to talk. I stood up, moving my books from the bed to my desk, as I sit down to finish the last problem. The room went quiet, as I focused on my homework, but I glance at Momo from time to time, checking out if she’s still breathing. I turned to my homework again, finally knowing the answer, as I write it down.
There! Finished! I sighed, closing the book after stretching my arms. Doing math problems sure gives me a headache. I turned to Momo, her head, now out of the covers. I slowly slid myself under the covers, thinking this is the right time to accompany her.
I lay down beside her, but she didn’t get close, she didn’t even hug me. I tried to get closer, but she ends up moving away. I gave up, if she hates me, so be it. I turned my back to her, as I kept on thinking of ways to fix the situation, “Saki…” Finally! She talked, “hmm?” I answered, going back to my former position.
“I get to talk with Miyabi before class started,” she took a peek at my face, studying my reaction, as I kept quiet, “She and Risako have been dating about six months now.” I looked at her, confused, “What? I thought they finished that stage three months ago…” my voice faded, not believing what Momo just said.
I gave up on Miyabi three months ago, after hearing from Risako that they were now lovers. Does that mean Risako lied to me? “Why do you think that?” Momo asked, giving a curious look as she turned to face me, “Well… I just thought they finished that stage, since they became closer and actually been kissing…” The last word I said made me freeze, remembering what we saw earlier in front of the school gates.
I waited for Momo to continue, but there were a slight pause before she did, “She gave that smirk you always loved…” I looked at her surprised, “what?” I asked, turning at my side to meet her gaze, “The smirk. The smirk you always loved…” I got upset, why would she bring that up again?
“Momo, that was the past. I don’t love that smirk anymore-” I paused, distracted by her eyes, those eyes that show sadness. She sat up, and so did I. She kept me locked at her stare, as I got worried as to what might happen to this discussion, “You know that you’re the only one I love now. I don’t like Miyabi anymore.” I reached out for her hand again, and this time she didn’t resist. I held her hand with both of mine, trying to comfort her, as I now try to reach out to hug her, "then why did you run away when you saw her?” I froze, this is what I was afraid of.
I put my hand down, not continuing to hug her, “I…” I can’t tell her I still have feelings for Miyabi, I just can’t, I tried to forget. I tried to forget all of it. It’s just that… I can’t.
I didn’t get to answer, and I didn’t, when I saw tears dropping from her cheeks, I reached out to wipe them, but she slapped my hand, “Why do you get restless when you’re with her? You thought I didn’t realize that when we saw her and Risako at the gates?” More tears came falling down, she was now breathing heavily, as I just sat there, feeling more stupid than before.
I didn’t want this, I didn’t want Momo to find out that I still like Miyabi. I… I am so selfish. I felt my tears starting to build up on my eyes, but I tried hard to stop them from falling. I keep staring at her, as she cried, I can’t move my hands, I can’t even say anything, “Do you still love her…Saki?” That last question struck me, it felt like a knife was pierced through my heart, twisting it as my heart ached so much. The tears I keep holding finally came down, giving me strength to lift my hands, holding both Momo’s cheeks, as I wipe her tears off, “Do you…?” She asked again, trying to get me to answer.
“I…” I started, but still, it didn’t come. She put my hands down, before she cupped my left cheek, making my tears fall more, “You still do…right?” I can’t stand it, I can’t look at her. I made her cry with the promise I broke. I promised three months ago, I’ll forget about Miyabi and start over with her… Why can’t I keep that promise?
She pulled her hand away, I was crying, I can’t stop it. I could also hear her cry, as I opened my eyes, seeing her curled up at the other side of the bed, leaning on the wall, her face resting on her knees. I can’t let this continue. I must do something. I know I messed up, but I need her… If she leaves… I… I don’t know what I’ll do… Miyabi already left me… and now, thinking about Momo leaving me…
I held her hand, pulling her to a hug, I held her tighter as her body touched mine. “I’m sorry Momo…” I whispered, finally having the courage to talk, I could feel my shirt getting wet, but I didn't mind, “Please stop crying…Momo…Please stop…” I started to cry again, holding her tighter, “I still like Miyabi…”
She tried to break free, pushing my body away from hers, “Momo…” She started to hit my chest, each hit getting stronger and painful, “I hate you!” She cried, not letting me get close as she continued to hit me.
Trying hard to stop her, I finally get to hold on to her hands, stopping her from striking me, as I forced her into a hug. She kept hitting me still, but I didn’t mind, I hurt her so much, it’s her time to hurt me. I waited for her to stop, before locking her against my chest, “I’m sorry Momo, but I can’t forget about her…” I can still hear her weeping, but I continued to explain, “Yes, I still like her…but…” I pulled back, looking at her, “What’s important now is…” I gently placed my hand under her chin, tilting it upward, as we finally stared at each other’s eyes, “What’s important now is…” I started to lean in, holding her chin, for her not to look away, “What’s important now, is that we’re together.”
I didn’t wait any further, I pressed my lips on hers, trying to let her know, that she’s more important now than Miyabi. I pulled back slightly, looking sincerely at her eyes, our lips still near touching, “I love you.” I pressed my lips unto hers again, but this time she kissed back, wrapping her arms around my neck, as I wrapped mine on her waist, as I pulled her closer. Even if I'm promising this again, since I broke the first one, I promise, I won't make my feelings for Miyabi hurt Momo... Ever again.
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Great chapter! :)
Wow, Saki the mathematic :lol:
The discussion was :O But the last kiss was great. :wub:
Keep writing!
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“This is definitely not my eraser…”
LOL :lol:
:banghead: momo found out ........
ah life is complicated ..........
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*bump*
Sorry to bump this thread but I need some suggestions for a group name...
It must be Japanese and has a reason behind it... :lol:
I keep thinking but nothing has come up yet... :sweatdrop:
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I thought I won't be distrubed today, but it seems, people still kept on disturbing me.. <_<
and my Berryz PV playlist made me stop and watch all of it. (From Anata nashi to Dakishimete Dakishimete) :lol:
but, hopefully, I managed to finish Chapter 6!
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Hoping for Chance
Chapter 6
The suns light greeted me good morning, as its rays crept inside the dimly lit room; it’s already morning Momo. Time to get up. I slightly opened my eyes, as I peeked at the too familiar face in front of me, looking so peaceful. I let out a smile, as I gently caressed her cheek, not wanting to wake her up. I forgive you for last night and I know it’s hard for you to forget about her. I put my hand down, resting it on her chest, as she pulled me into a hug. I closed my eyes again as I cuddled closer, making myself comfortable, I’ll help you forget… I looked at her again, pressing my lips unto her cheek, because I only want you for myself…
I slowly slid myself out of the covers, stretching my arms, as I walked to the bathroom, closing the door behind. As I finished my morning routine in the bathroom, I went back to the room, stopping at the mirror near Saki’s desk, checking myself out. Momo, you look cute! I teased, moving my body sideways, admiring the curves and muscles of my body. I kept on smiling at myself, as I tried different poses. I was about to try another pose when someone wrapped her arms around my waist from behind, resting her head on my shoulder.
“Good morning,” she greeted as she smiled, I can see it from the mirror, “good morning,” I replied, slightly turning my body to the left, my face just a few centimeters from hers, “You look cute as always,” she whispered, making my cheeks grow red, before we kissed. I held her cheek, still kissing each other, as I turned myself to face her, wrapping her arms once again around my waist.
We stayed glued together; enjoying each kiss like it was our last when the phone suddenly rang. We stared at the phone, wondering who could be calling at a time like this. I looked at Saki, who looked at me disappointed, “I’ll be right back, I promise.” She kissed my forehead before turning her attention to the ringing phone.
Who could be calling? Who ever it is, they destroyed the beautiful time I’m having with Saki-chan.
I walked behind her, as I tried to listen on the conversation, hugging her from behind, “Yes, we’ll be there. Thank you for informing us.” I heard her say before putting the phone down, “Who is it?” I asked, staring at her while she faced me, “That was Takaya-san.” My face brightened as I heard her say our manager’s name, “Takaya-san? Really? What did she say?” I asked, slightly shaking her as my excitement took over.
“She wants us at HP today, around 10.” She answered, smiling at me as she also got excited, “Did she say why?” I asked again, jumping slightly, “She didn’t say anything, but it might be that our break is over.” She laughed, taking my hand and leading me out to the hallway.
It’s great to hear from Takaya-san again. I’m so excited! It’s been a year since we last came to HP and it’s also been a year since our 21st single came out. After that single, Tsunku announced that we’d be having a one-year break, to let us rest from the tight schedule we had for our 5th year anniversary. That’s why it has been so long since all of Berryz got together and spend time rehearsing, recording and filming.
***Breakfast***
When we entered the dining room, Saki’s mother was already fixing the table, “Ah! Good morning to the two of you. Sit down, I’ll be serving the food soon,” Saki pulled a chair from the table, letting me stand in front of it, before helping me sit down comfortably. There’s this one thing that people don’t see about Captain. She tends to do it almost every time, but they don’t seem to see it or they just ignore it. She has this quality of a man, well, not just like any man, but a gentleman. I don’t know the term when saying it to a girl, but I like how the word fits her.
She looked at me, smiling like prince, as she held my hand, giving a gentle kiss on it. I could feel my heart beating fast, my cheeks growing red. She started to lean in. I can’t wait for her lips to touch mine, “Saki! You’re spoiling breakfast.” Her mother shouted as she placed the food on the table. Hearing her mother shout, wanted me to look away from her, but her eyes won’t let me, “Saki! If I see you in that position again when I come back, you won’t have breakfast.” Her mother walked out of the room, and as soon as she left, Saki pressed her lips unto mine. She backed away slightly after, giving out a smirk as her mother entered the room again.
Breakfast was quiet at first, but after a while, Saki’s mother started to talk to me. She asked questions about how I’d been doing, how my parents were doing and how I’m doing at my new school. We just talked and talked, while Saki just ate quietly, which was not unusual, but she hasn’t been this quiet since I hooked up with her. I looked at her, realizing she was not mentally with us. I held her hand and squeezed it, making her come back from her thoughts. Her mother left us then, when she saw me staring and holding her daughters hand, “I’ll leave the both of you alone,” I heard her whisper as she took the empty plates to the kitchen.
***Saki’s POV***
“Saki…” I heard the one beside me call, “Yeah, Momo?” I answered, looking at her slightly worried face, “Are you okay?” I looked at her with a smile, knowing she might be thinking about a reason why I’ve been quiet, “Yeah, I’m okay.” I answered, still looking at her worried face. I squeezed her hand, still smiling at her, just to let her know I wasn’t thinking of something or someone else, “I was just thinking of what are the reasons why Takaya-san suddenly called.” She tilted her head as she thinks about what I just said, “When Takaya-san told me that we need to go to HP today, she specifically said, a special meeting will be held today and that there are a few matters we need to talk about.”
“A few? So there is more than one, and it’s not only a Berryz meeting, C-ute will be there too.” She added, as we started to go back to my room to prepare.
***In HP Kids Conference Room***
Entering the conference room, everyone was already there, laughing, talking, hugging and bugging each other. For so long that each of them haven’t seen each other, the room was so packed with noise, that the door should be left open for the noise to come out. But of course, we can’t do that, or else we’ll be disturbing the whole building. I felt a tug on my hand and it made me enter the room, “Are you okay?” the girl holding my hand asked, I nodded as my answer, seeing her smile before she led me to the vacant seats beside Chinami.
“Ah! Miya-chan! Rii-chan!” Chinami yelled, as we got closer to her, “Toku-san! It’s been a while!” the girl beside me yelled back, “Do you know why we were called?” Chinami shouted back. Shaking her head, the girl beside me yelled back, “I don’t know! Takaya-san said we would need to come. Since we’ll be discussing some matters.”
I don’t know why the two of them were shouting at each other, when they are just a meter apart. Maybe because of the noise from the others, that made it hard to hear each other. I went to my seat, at the end of the table. Leaving a seat between Chinami’s and mine for Miyabi. I scanned the room, looking at each person’s features. MaiMai has grown more. She’s taller than Nakky now. Nakky, what did she do to her hair? It’s at shoulder length! I love her long hair more. I let out a small pout, before turning to the one beside her, Chisato? I leaned closer, trying to recognize the girl with shoulder length hair before, and now, back to her shorter-boyish hair.
I can’t believe Chisato would want to come back to that hairstyle, since she told us before she loved her long hair than this short one. I kept staring at her, until the girl beside her poked her, Kanna! She poked Chisato once more before running around the room, not letting Chisato catch her. It’s great that Kanna’s leg is okay now. We wouldn’t want another HP Kid to leave HP. I looked more to the right and saw Maimi in between of Erika and Airi, with one arm hooked around Airi’s neck and one arm around Erika’s waist.
I was shocked on what I just saw, I knew that Erika and Maimi were dating a year ago, and Airi is head over heels on Maimi. Who is the real one Maimi loves? I was about to ask Miyabi, who just sat beside me, until I heard what Nakky told MaiMai, “Erika and Airi agreed to share Maimi.” I was like, what? Why would they get to that kind of relationship? It’s hard to share… “Maimi’s really lucky to have two girls. I wished I have that too.” I looked at Miyabi, letting what she said sink in before opening my mouth, “So! I’m not enough?” I glared at her, locking her eyes onto mine.
She held the back of my neck, pulling me closer to her, as she pressed her lips on mine, “You know I don’t need another one. You’re the only one I could ever want.” After hearing her explanation, I felt that someone was staring at us, and to my realization, the room was quiet and I think Miyabi realized that too, when she let go of me and glanced at the people around us.
I looked around but didn’t see anyone looking at us, but they were looking at somebody else. When we followed their gaze, standing near the front, Momo was holding Captain. Her lips, locked unto our Captain’s. It looked like Momo was the one who leaned in and it also looked like Captain was caught off guard. I winced as I felt pain from my hand. I looked at my hand and saw Miyabi’s hand squeezing it. I tried shaking her hand off but her grip was real tight, “Miya…” I called. She looked at me, grinning, and when I told her about my hand, she immediately released it, apologizing for doing it, “I’m sorry Risako. I didn’t mean to hold you so tight.” I smiled at her, telling her it was okay, as she once again looked at the front, where Maimi was teasing Captain and Momo. I let her do what she wanted, but one question bothered me, why did Miyabi react to Captain and Momo’s kiss?
Thirty minutes has passed and finally, Takaya-san and Hideki-san, the manager of C-ute, came in the room, hushing everyone before taking their place in front, “Okay, first of all, we want to welcome back Berryz Koubou. Welcome back my children!” Takaya-san got excited and shouted her greeting to us, and all of us greeted her back, “Let’s turn to the next thing in our list,” Hideki-san started, “the next one is a great news to both groups. Berryz will have their 22nd single, entitled Comeback.” Takaya-san added while looking at Captain.
“And C-ute will have their 11th single, entitled Da-i-su-ki.” Hideki-san announced facing C-ute. For a while, Takaya-san and Hideki-san talked to their groups and explained about their new single, “This year, you are given the signal to do 3 singles. Since you were away for a year, Tsunku composed five singles just for Berryz.” I looked at Takaya-san with amazement, Tsunku already made that many songs for us, in just a year of absence. He’s really giving us things to do since we did get the break we asked for. I looked at Miyabi, as she held my hand, leaning near my ear, “you’ll be getting more lines again…” she whispered, making me giggle, but it quickly faded as I felt it again. I felt someone was staring at us again. I looked around, but saw everyone listening to Takaya-san. I shrugged before thinking; maybe I’m just imagining things.
“Hai! For the last agenda, we need the following to stay behind, and those whose names won’t be called, you’re finished for the day.” Hideki-san explained, as she turned the page of her folder, “Okay, Shimizu Saki, Tsugunaga Momoko, Natsuyaki Miyabi,” Takaya-san called out before looking at C-ute’s manager, “Suzuki Airi, Hagiwara Mai and Okai Chisato.” Hideki-san called, adding the three C-ute members to be left behind.
Not being called, I looked at the others who started saying their goodbyes and Takaya-san telling them to comeback tomorrow, and so did Hideki-san. I looked at Miyabi, who looked at me disappointed, “I’m sorry. I’ll walk you home tomorrow. I don’t want you to wait for me outside. You’ll get bored and eventually want to go home.” I got upset on what she just said, it’s like telling me that I get bored easily. I patted her shoulder, giving out a smile, “It’s okay, and I won’t be going home alone. My grandmother told me that she’d pick me up.” I gave her a peck before going out the door. “I just hope she doesn’t get to know the truth…” I whispered as I walk through the corridor.
***Miyabi's POV***
“Okay, down to business,” Hideki-san started, “as you can see, only the six of you are left behind, and we have an important matter to discuss.” Takaya-san nodded as she reached out for the whiteboard and turned it around, revealing one word written on it, Buono!
“Eh! This concerns Buono?” Momo asked, looking confused, while Airi and me just stared at her and our managers as they looked at us with serious faces, “before this matter, let us introduce to you two HP kids that will also accompany you in this matter.”
After saying that, the door opened and two familiar faces came in the room and joined our managers in front, “I guess all of you know these two, but let them introduce themselves again.”
The one nearest Takaya-san made a step forward, “Hi! I’m Maiha Ishimura. It’s nice to see all of you again.” She stepped back and the other stepped forward, “Megumi Murakami here. It’s great to be back.” We were all silent, but I tried to break the silence and greeted the two former HP kids that left, and now coming back.
The two sat down on the seats beside Saki, as Maiha hugged her Captain for the first time again, “Okay, you guys can talk to each other later, but for now, let’s finish business.” Takaya-san took the folders at the file drawers and gave each member their respective folders. Megumi, Miyabi, MaiMai and Saki got blue colored folders[/B], while Momo, Chisato, Maiha and Airi got red ones.
“Now, we all know Buono had been great. Releasing 8 singles and 2 albums.” Hideki started, “as an order from the higher officials, we were tasked to renew Buono.”
“What do you mean renew Buono?” Momo asked suddenly, standing from her seat, but Captain made her sit down again, “One member of Buono will be moved to a new group we are forming. Don’t worry, Buono will get two new members.”
Why would they even think of renewing Buono? We were already doing great! Fans love us! I was surprised by the news, I can’t think of Buono being disbanded and being put up again, adding just two new members and taking one member out. With only the three of us, each of us has a possibility being the one taken out. I just wish it’s not me.
“Now, about this new group, this group would be singing opening and ending song of various anime’s and maybe live actions.” Takaya-san explained, as Hideki-san wrote on the whiteboard, “This group would be called Blitz.” Takaya-san pointed at the name on the board, which Hideki-san just wrote.
“Now, Buono will still continue on singing ending songs for Shugo Chara Doki and in the upcoming 3rd season of Shugo Chara.” Hideki-san took her folder, and started to scan the info in the papers.
“Who would be in Blitz?” MaiMai asked, trying to open her folder but Takaya-san stopped her, “More importantly, who is going to be taken out of Buono?” I asked, trying to get the comments of the others, before our managers tell us, “Surely not me.” Momo sternly answered, then she looked at Airi, who only shrugged, not wanting to talk about it.
“Why don’t they just add one member to Buono, since that is the initial plan, right? Why take out one and put two?” Chisato asked, trying to distinguish the difference of the two ideas., “They surely have a great plan for this new group and the new Buono, for them to change the line-up.” Captain answered, calm and cool as usual. I admire her personality, being so cool and calm even in bad situations. I wish I could be like that soon.
“I think it is now the time to reveal the members of the new Buono.” Takaya-san took hold of her folder, as let us see the color of it, “All the members with folders colored red, you are the new Buono.” I felt myself getting weak as I realize I was holding a blue folder, I’m not in Buono anymore…Snap out of it Miyabi! This new group would be great for you too. Megumi, you have worked with her before, in Sexy Otonajan. Saki, you know you’re safe with her, and MaiMai, she’s cute and taller than Saki, but she’s okay. You’ll be fine.
I shook my head as I snapped out from my thoughts, and found Takaya-san handling the new Buono group, “Okay, those with blue folders are members of the new group, Blitz.” Hideki-san announced, as she let us make a circle, and started discussing about our first project.
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Panick-chan!
This is really good!
Tell the others I'm not able to go on H!O anymore. (Don't know why, but I will be on here. :D)
Anyway, this story is great! :twothumbs :twothumbs
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Panick-chan!
Tell the others I'm not able to go on H!O anymore. (Don't know why, but I will be on here. :D)
Anyway, this story is great! :twothumbs :twothumbs
Hotaru-san!!!! I was wondering yesterday why you were in the validaing group... I tried asking the others but they don't seem to know the answer. We'll miss you there! :cry: I hope you'll come back soon on H!O.
thank you. I wrote that yesterday...the whole day. there were so many distractions, talk about the last one.. But Thank you for reading Hotaru-san! *hugs*
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I think my mom noticed an email coming from them, and she told me to delete everything...that's why. XD
Parents...
I hope you keep writing this story though! :D
You're welcome!
~Hotaru-san :D
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really??? Why would he want you to delete it?
:shocked is that possiible?
I will keep writing it. ^_^ one of my reasons will be because you want me to. ^_^
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This week's been so busy that I only just caught up on recent posts! The shuffling of the groups into this new Buono! and Blitz (haha, should it be "Blitz!" to match?) is pretty interesting.
Lol, Maimi is so pimp in this, ahaha... I hope Captain won't take her as an example and propose sharing to Momo. Bad idea for Miyabi too because... for some reason I can see her considering the idea. XD
You brought Maiha back! :wub: Is she only going to be part of this new Buono! or is she back in Berryz工房 as well? I'm crossing my fingers for the latter. :3
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^ KUUUJJII! ^_^ you're back! XD
about Maiha, I'm still debating with myself about that.. ^_^
okay! It's already 12:57am here and I didn't have the time to read the whole thing since my brain is in sleep mode. So I am sorry if there are grammar, punctuation, etc. errors. I'll fix them right away after reading.
(Actually, I read all my fics before posting them. But if you see any mistakes, don't hesitate to tell. O0 )
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Hoping for Chance
Chapter 7
“Right! So, I’ll be handling Blitz! Shimizu-san, Hagiwara-san, Natsuyaki-san, Murakami-san, welcome to Blitz.” Hideki-san greeted, as she shook each of our hands. I scanned at each of my new group members, but only one made me stare for a long time, “Blitz was created to sing for various anime’s and if the companies want to, you can also sing for opening and ending songs of live actions, movies, drama’s, etc.” I looked at Hideki-san, taking away my gaze at the person beside me, “Now, we need to first pick a leader,” I shrugged as Hideki-san looked at me, “any volunteers?” She asked, scanning each of us, until she looked at her folder.
I wouldn’t want to be the leader. Being a leader means being busy with arrangements and taking care of the members. I started to argue about the leader position in my head when Hideki-san called Captain, “Shimizu-san,” she looked at our manager, “yes?” Hideki-san fixed her glasses, taking of some dust that landed on one of the lenses, “Why are you staring at Natsuyaki-san?”
I was surprised and looked at her, as the others also looked at her. She was looking at me? She shook her head, as she looked down, trying to hide her face, “No, I… I was just looking at Momo at the other side.” Hideki-san nodded as she looked back at the folder, “So, anyone who wants to be the leader? If no one volunteers, I’ll be assigning one.” Megumi looked at Mai, Mai looked at Captain, and she looked at me. I shook my head, as they stared at me, telling me I’ll be the leader, “No, I don’t want to be the leader.” I answered them that made Hideki-san look at me, “So, no one wants to volunteer?” The others looked back at our manager, waiting for her to say who she picked, “Okay, since no one wanted to volunteer, I have already chosen one.”
She once again scanned our faces, “Murakami-san, I’m sorry, but you are just coming back and we don’t want to pressure you with more problems, so I didn’t pick you.” Megumi nodded in agreement, then Hideki-san looked at Mai. Why wouldn’t she pick Megumi? I know she just came back, but isn’t that a great thing to start with? “Hagiwara-san, you are the youngest, so I didn’t pick you.” Mai let out a small smile as she nodded in understanding. Now turning to Captain, “Shimizu-san, you are the proper one to be the leader,” Yes! Captain is the leader! I sighed, thinking Saki was the one Hideki-san picked as our leader, “but you are already the Captain of Berryz Koubou Being a leader in two groups would stress you out as you get busy with the two groups.”
Wait… So if Megumi, Mai and Saki aren’t the one she picked… That only leaves one person… me! My eyes widened, as I was called, “Natsuyaki-san, you are the one I picked.” I gulped before answering, “okay… Can I just ask one thing?” She nodded as she lend an ear, “why did you pick me?” She nodded, as I can feel she is thinking of a reason, “no particular reason. I just want you to be the leader.” Eh? That’s it? No encouraging and flattering words? “Okay, thank you.” I looked down, trying to avoid her eyes, not wanting to let her know how disappointed I was.
I felt a tap on my back, a feeling of comfort and care came building up inside me, until I saw the one doing it, and she held a smile, a smile that I haven’t seen for so long, that smile I last saw on my birthday. I found myself staring at her for sometime, trying to enjoy the time where she was smiling genuinely at me, “It’s okay Miyabi, we will always help you whenever you need help.” I felt warmth on her touch, giving me the strength to believe that I can be a leader. My heart started to change its pace, why am I feeling this way? Still staring at her, I was finally able to speak, “T-Thank you.”
Hideki came back with a pile of papers on her hands. She handed three to each member. I stared at it, reading each line on all the papers, as I finally understood what they are. The first one is a contract for Blitz, the second was an information sheet and the third is terms and conditions for the new group. Hideki-san also handed us pens to use for signing on the papers. Upon receiving the pens, Megumi and Mai started with the information sheet, while Captain started to read the terms and conditions. As for me, I tried to read the terms and conditions, but after reading half of it, I finally realized that it was just the same as the terms and conditions for Berryz. I then put that paper aside, but was lazy to start with the information sheet.
I stared at the paper, twirling my pen, “might as well start answering these.” I whispered, taking off the cover of the pen, starting to write my whole name. A few minutes had passed, and I was finished. Wow, that was fast. I then turned to the one beside me. She was still finishing the information sheet, as I leaned closer, taking a peek on her paper. She didn’t tell me to move away or anything, as she continued to write. I was just reading her answer on one of the questions when I felt a chill run down my spine. I slowly looked back, and saw Momo, staring at me. At first, I smiled at her, knowing she will smile back, but after a while, she didn’t. I waited for a few more seconds, but she still didn’t. I gave up, my smile, fading. As my smile was gone, that’s when she gave out a smirk.
I stared at her confused, what is her problem? I asked myself, as her smirk suddenly became a smile, before she looked back to Takaya-san. I looked back to my group, still wondering the reason behind, why Momo’s stare and smirk gave me a feeling of fear. I shook my head to forget about what just happened and turned my attention to the one beside me. Once again, I leaned closer, peeking at her paper. She’s really thinking before answering. I was amazed at our Captain, she really got the hang of thinking before answering, which I still need to practice on.
I looked at her serious face, as I slowly hooked my arm on her neck, “Captain! Everyone is finished already and you are the only one who is not.” I teased, while pulling her closer. She stopped writing, and looked at me at the corner of her eyes, “You look pretty today Captain.” I teased again, disturbing her once again from writing. I heard her sigh before handing me a paper, “Stop flirting Miya and finish the last thing you need to answer.” I slowly let go of her as I took the paper and examined it. It turned out, it was my contract and I haven’t signed it. I looked at Captain again, standing up and walking to a farther seat. I wasn’t even flirting.
Ever since I started to have that player image in Dakishimete Dakishimete, I started to flirt with another person aside from Risako, and that was Captain. I don’t know why I like doing it on her, but it is a way for me to tease her. She actually stops me from doing it with her and walks away, but I didn’t stop, until we had our break.
I was brought back to reality when another chill run down my spine, and saw Momo staring at me again. I didn’t know what to do, but gave out a smile and walked to where Captain was, “Okay, Buono, come with me to the other room, your voice instructor is already waiting for you so she can start teaching the song.” Takaya-san said, as she went out the door. Chisato, Maiha and Airi already took their things and started walking to the door, but Momo came walking towards us, “Saki, I’ll just be at the other room.” She said to the girl in front of me, “okay, I’ll just wait for you outside then.” Captain answered, smiling at her as she held the peach’s hand.
Momo smiled back to Captain before turning to me, with a smile. That smile that looked different. It’s like forcing me to lock my gaze unto her, as she leaned down, pressing her lips to our dear Captain. She held it there for a while, as I can see her making the kiss deeper, before slowly backing away. She looked at me again, but this time with a smirk of content, before bidding goodbye to each of us and skipping out the door. I was surprised on the display she just gave. Why would she kiss Saki in front of me? Why does it feel like she’s challenging me? More questions came popping in my head as I stared into space.
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That was close. I thought I’ll be done for if I let my emotions control me earlier. I thought, signing my name on the contract, there, finished! I looked at my side, seeing Miyabi signing her name on the contract. My cheeks starting to feel warm as I remember what happened earlier, we were so close… I could have kissed her. I shook my head, realizing what I was thinking is forbidden. I picked up my papers and fixed them accordingly as I try to control myself. I placed the papers in my folder when my back felt heavy. I looked at my side and found Miyabi at the same position earlier, her arm hooked on my neck. As we stared at each other, my heart started to race, my body, releasing cold sweat as she smiled at me, “do you have plans later this afternoon Captain?”
It became hard to answer as she was leaning closer. I tried hard to look away, and luckily I did, “I have plans with Momo.” I answered boldly, opening my folder, pretending to read one of the papers. She kept quiet, but she didn’t take her arm off my neck. My feet were trembling. How long do you want to stay in this position? I asked, yelling at her in my head. I stayed staring at my paper, but I felt her leaning closer as I can feel her breathe near my ear, “When will you stop flirting with me?”
I think I caught her off guard, as she slowly slid off her arm on my neck, looking at me with a surprised look, “You should stop doing that or else we’ll both get in trouble.” I was surprised on what I said. I know I have been telling her those before, but this feels like the first time I’m saying it to her. She was about to say something when Hideki-san walked towards us, “Blitz, your start of vocal rehearsing is tomorrow. Actually it’s supposed to be today, but I moved it tomorrow.”
Mai looked at us before at Hideki-san, “why did you move it tomorrow?” Hideki-san looked at Mai with a crooked smile, while holding the back of her head, “I… I forgot the lyrics at home…” she made a fake laugh, and started to walk to the door, “Be back tomorrow. After your rehearsals, Berryz and C-ute have their own matters to settle.” We bid our manager goodbye, as she went out and closed the door behind her.
Laughter came after she closed the door, Megumi was laughing, then Mai accompanied her, “what’s so funny?” Miyabi asked, while I started to giggle, “Hideki-san forgot the lyrics at home. I just thought it was funny, since she shouldn’t have forgotten.” Megumi answered, trying to stop her laughter. Miyabi tilted her head, smiling a little, but the thought really didn’t bring her to laugh nor smile unforced.
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I waited outside the room of Buono for Momo. It didn’t seem awkward at first, but Miyabi started talking to me. It wasn’t wrong to talk with her, but what we were talking about was about the past. To be specific, her birthday last year, the day I started to suffer.
“So where are you going with Momo after?” Finally, a question not regarding the past
“I don’t know yet, but we will be eating out.” I answered, looking at my phone as she looked at the door of the room.
“So… is Momo really your girlfriend?” I looked at her, not knowing how to answer, even if I already know the answer. I nodded instead, no words coming out of my mouth. She looked down at the floor, nodding, before looking at me again.
“Risako and I have been dating for 6 months now.” So Momo was right. Risako is still not her girlfriend, but why did Risako lie to me?
“That’s great… but why don’t you ask her to be your girlfriend already?” My heart got crushed on what I said, but I have to say it. I can’t interfere anymore, and telling her these might make me realize that she won’t belong to me.
She was silent, as I became silent as well. We stared at the door, waiting for the others to come out. A few minutes had passed, and I was getting comfortable with the silence when she spoke, “Maybe I will…” I could feel she was looking at me, so I looked at her. I was locked on the eyes of doubt and in questioning. Why would she have those feelings expressed when she should be happy, happy that she’ll be proposing to Risako to be her girlfriend. She should be happy…
The door opened, making me face the group coming out of it. I stood, and caught the girl who just threw herself at me. I giggled as I heard her small laughter, as I hugged her tight, “did you wait long?” she asked, looking at me, her hands around my waist. I shook my head, “not that long. I’ll wait for you even if it’ll take a day.” I told her truthfully, before leaning in to kiss her.
We continued with our desire until someone disturbed us, clearing her throat. I looked at the one who stopped us. She was not Miyabi, since Miyabi was talking on the phone with Risako. I looked at the other direction, finding Chisato standing near us, with her balled fist covering her mouth. I looked at her confused, not knowing the reason why she was here, “Sorry to disturb you guys, but Momo, Takaya-san is looking for you.” She explained, before Momo left.
I greeted Chisato and she greeted back, “So, how long have you been with Momo?” she asked me suddenly, “about 3 months now.” I answered, feeling a little tension from her, “then, did you make her cry?” I was surprised, but a little upset. Why would she ask such a question? “Why do you ask?”
She nodded for a second, “so you did.” She whispered, raising one of her brows, letting out a grin. Her stare made me freeze. I can feel the tension from her eyes. What does she want? I tried hard not to succumb to her stare. I didn’t look away, giving her a taste of my tension too.
“Why are you asking these Chisato?” I asked, trying to know her true intensions, but she gave me a smirk before turning her back from me, “Nothing. Just messing with you.” I heard her answer, as she walked towards Takaya-san’s office.
Nothing? I don’t believe it… I need to be careful.
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Blitz huh?! and Miya is the leader?! :hehehe: :hehehe: :hehehe: well, i think she suits to be in Buono! haha kidding! :wahaha:
hmm.....miya's flirting with captain......Momo's silent-challenge with Miya......and dating Risako for 6mos and still not her girlfriend not to mention they having a full make out session......eh? :dunno: :dunno: :dunno: :on blackhole: :on blackhole: :on blackhole:
i think....well, dating for 6mos, haha....if it was me,, I'll probably kick the guys ass if he will deny me as her girlfriend! for christ sake, its 6mos were talking about here..... :on kimbo: .....ahem! sorry about that.....
anyway! nice chappie, next please, author-san! :kneelbow:
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^ yeah, I know Miya is better in Buono. but I need to change it. gomen. :sweatdrop:
and yeah, 6 months is too long.
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Hoping for Chance
Chapter 8
“Nothing. Just messing with you.”
I wonder what Chisato is thinking. There is no nothing when she starts to take interest in it. I kept thinking as we wait for our orders, but being in the middle of two people sending daggers at each other makes me want to run for my life and save myself. I looked at Momo, as she was still glaring at Miyabi and Miyabi doing the same. I sighed. When will this stop? Please master chef or anyone! Please bring the food now! I pleaded, not wanting to stay in between of these two, not knowing the real reason they are sending daggers.
“Saki,” I looked at my left, Momo was looking at me with her seducing eyes, running her finger up my left arm. I froze. My heart changed its pace. I started to warm up, my cheeks starting to get red. Momo! Stop it! We are in a public place! I screamed in my head, but I can’t get to say it to her. Why?
“Can I stay overnight in your house again tonight?” She asked, now playing with my hair. I gulped before nodding at her, “W-who said you can’t?” I asked, stuttering with the first word. She smiled at me slyly before turning to Miyabi with a smirk.
I started to sweat, when I heard a sigh from Miyabi. I gulped again as I can feel her finger running up my leg to my thigh, stopping there, to place her hand on it. I started to scream again in my head, trying hard not to look at her, “Captain…” She whispered near my ear, biting my earlobe after. Making me jump slightly, my heart beating faster. Why can’t you people stop it? We are in a public place! I yelled in my head as I peeked at Momo, who was furious, looking at Miyabi.
I felt Miyabi squeezing my thigh, my face can’t take the redness, as it was all too red now, “Let’s go out tomorrow. I know a great hotel we can go and play in.” I looked down, trying to hide my red face, but its too late now. I can’t look at both of them, now feeling another hand on my other thigh. I took a peek on my thigh and it was Momo’s. I wanted to scream and run away from these two. They’re freaking me out! Even if Momo is my girlfriend, she is taking this too far. As for Miyabi, even if I do still like her, she’s stupid enough to take on Momo’s challenge.
Once again, I can feel them sending daggers at each other, as both of them became quiet. I started to gain back my composure when Momo took hold of my chin, as she kissed me on the lips. I was caught off guard. I didn’t even have the chance to stop her, “As the leader of Buono! I demand you not to go with her tomorrow.” Wait? Why did she put her power as Buono’s leader in this argument?
Miyabi slapped her hand, as she then took my chin and kissed me on the lips. Sliding her tongue inside my mouth, letting Momo see what she can do best than her, “And as the leader of Blitz. I order you not to let her sleep with you tonight.” What? Wait? Now Miyabi used her power as the leader of Blitz.
They started arguing. I can see people staring at our table, and as the oldest, I need to stop this once and for all, “As the leader of Berryz Koubou and the second oldest in H!P Kids! I demand the two of you to stop and be quiet!” I exclaimed, making the both of them stop and look at me. I can feel they were shocked as they haven’t seen nor hear me yell at them like this. They finally became quiet and stopped sending daggers to each other. I stood up, as I excused myself to the comfort room.
Momo shouldn’t have challenged Miyabi from the start. I already told her she is more important than Miyabi. As for Miyabi, why did she accept Momo’s challenge when she already has Risako to deal with? Stupid Miyabi.
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Sorry for the short chapter and its contents. *sweatdrop*
It seems I can't get over the playing I've been doing yesterday. *sweatdrop*
No questions about it please. ^^
But its only playing online. lol
I'm still innocent. :lol:
and what I meant by playing is just roleplaying with H!O friends of mine in msn. :lol:
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wah! LUCKY CAPTAIN! :shifty: :shifty: :shifty:
having two cute gals fight over her.......haha :onionwhip:
but hey! poor rii-chan...... :tantrum:
i told you, im a mi-rii fan! :on voodoo:
on the other side, this chappie is kind of funny....... :on lol: did i mentioned how lucky captain was? lol :shy1:
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^ :sweatdrop: yeah.... I know.. :sweatdrop: sorry about that. Miya just likes to flirt with Captain in this chapter. And she doesn't want Momo all over Captain. I don't know why :sweatdrop: but yeah, no worries. Next chapter will be about Miya and Rii. :thumbsup
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Panick!!! Nice, two chapters for me to read at once. :D Hahaha... the fight between Miyabi and Momo over Saki was so fun, usually people are fighting over Miyabi. Captain deserves some love. :twothumbs
“As the leader of Buono! I demand you not to go with her tomorrow.” Wait? Why did she put her power as Buono’s leader in this argument?
Yeah, I was wondering that too. Why Momo? Since Captain is part of Blitz! and not Buono! :P Heh, I liked when Saki invoked her powers as captain of Berryz Koubou in the end. Yeah, flex 'em leader powers. A jealous Miyabi is :wub: but go Momo for putting up a good fight.
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haha....as i've said.... i also like saki-miya :shifty: :shifty: :shifty: since i barely seen miya and risako together now a days!
hmm....i really like the lates chappie...more of that, author-san! :on GJ:
:kneelbow:
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Woah! I didn't read this chapter!? I'm really confused, I thought that I had already read it...
He, he, how lucky but unlucky Captain XD Why Miyabi flirts Captain like that? It's just strange, isn't it? She has Risako...
Keep writing, Paniku-chaan~!
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:luvluv2: :luvluv1: :luvluv1: :luvluv1: :luvluv1: :luvluv1:
I LOVE IT!!!!!
FINALLY I SEE SOME CAPTAIN LOVE :shy2: :shy2: :shy1: :on GJ:
PWEEASE AUTHOR-SAN MORE, MORE :kneelbow:
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OMG
It's been a while I didn't come here >_< :sweatdrop:
Lol Momo and Miya are so funny XD XD To use their leader power Lol XD
and Saki wo powerfull to stop them :wub: :wub:
I really love ur fic
and I can't wait to read more ur work
Keep it up and ganbatte ne
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@Kuji:lol~ yeah, captain is in Blitz and Momo used her power of Buono! maybe because she forgot Miyabi is not in Buono! anymore? :huhuh
@ayase909: :thumbsup okay~ I'll try hard to finish the next chapter~ XD
@Liben: yeah~ let's say that's how she flirts with Captain before~ :lol:
@SukiPanda: oohhh~ new reader~! welcome to my thread~ :heart: Thank you for reading and liking it~ hope you'll still be joining us in the upcoming chapters~ :thumbsup
@YumePouk: welcome back~ XD I also must welcome myself back~ :sweatdrop: thank you for your support and everyone's also~! :oops:
I will try to write the next chapter here and in Torn in Two before classes start~ sorry for keeping you guys waiting.. :sweatdrop:
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Please, UPDATE
The waiting is killing me
OMEGAI
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I'm starting to forget what has happened in this fic... Sorry for not commenting earlier. :doh:
It's cute and interesting and i caaaan't wait for more :D
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*cough cough* I didn't realize it has been 2 months since the last time I updated this thread~ :whistle: I feel bad for the people who give me inspirations to continue... Kuji..
But then, when I watched Sono Subete no ai ni, Hawaii Tour and Alo Hello of Berryz..
@_@ I felt like Captain and Miya were telling me, "Stop being lazy and write pancake!!" ^^;
So, okay, I did. Is that something to be good about? :lol: Well, here is Chapter 9 for Hoping for Chance (FINALLY!!!) :P
Hoping for Chance
Chapter 9
Turning to my right, I groaned as the sun’s light greeted me to wake up. I turned again, to get my face out of the rays when my alarm clock started to ring. It’s already 6 in the morning and I still feel tired and sleepy. I pulled my blanket up and covered my head as I curled up beneath it. I don’t want to get up yet! I said to myself as I tried to wake up my sleepy mind.
Things of what happened yesterday suddenly came popping back in my head as I remember the dagger fights of Momo and Miya. As well as the part where they put their own leader powers on commanding me on what to do. But, being the leader of Berryz, I had control on both of them. I still can’t see the real reason why they started to act like that in the eatery.
I sighed as I brushed off the blanket on my face. I can’t remember anything that happened after that. I turned to the other side to look at the clock. It was just a little past 6 and I’m still lazy to get up, even though I am already awake. Staring at the ceiling, I finally remembered what happened after the incidents in the eatery.
**Flashback**
“This is kind of awkward..” I mumbled to myself as I tried to loosen Momo and Miya’s grip on my hands. It’s as if I’m a child and could get lost when I wonder away. I sighed as I gave up on trying.
We continued on walking when we heard giggling nearby. We took a peek on the right at the intersection. I couldn’t believe on what I just saw. Am I seeing it right? Is it really she?
I didn’t know what to say. My eyes then lingered to Miya, who was standing beside me. Her eyes, they tell me she can’t believe what she was seeing. I saw her smile fade as I felt her hand squeezing mine. I didn’t want this to happen to her. In the message I gave Risako on Miya’s birthday. I told her to take care of Miya, to not hurt her and to love her from then on, if.. Miya won’t give me her reply that night.
I felt myself squeezing her hand back, before looking back at the thing that shocked us. Risako, standing on her toes, her lips touching the lips of the guy with her.
“Isn’t that..Risako?” Momo asked with her eyes wide. I nodded once and I think she noticed it. We waited for Risako to back away, but it seems it’s taking too long. Miya then started to walk but was pulled back a little. She looked at her hand and saw mine, holding it tight, not wanting to let go. She looked at me with those irritated eyes. She wants me to let go. I want to, but there is this feeling that kept on stopping me. Please let go of her.. Please.. I was already begging myself. I was still not letting go, until.. I heard her voice, “Please.. let go Saki..”
I looked at her, finally getting control of my hand, releasing her from my grip. She tried to smile as she whispered thank you. I felt tears starting to build up, but I tried hard to stop them from falling. I don’t want to cry, I can’t. I don’t want her to worry about me when she has Risako to deal with. She gently patted my head with that forced smile before turning her back to us and walked to Risako.
I can’t hold it any longer, my tears will fall soon. Tears soon went down my cheeks, as it got harder to breathe. I still kept on trying to stop them from falling. I don’t want to cry like this. I don’t want to cry with this reason. I don’t want this reason.. I felt a squeeze on my hand, making me look at my side. Momo looked at me with those worried eyes. She cupped my cheek as she gently rid off my tears.
“Please stop crying Saki..” She whispered, pulling me into her embrace, “I understand why you cried.. but, we should.. you should be strong.” I started crying harder, wrapping my arms around her as I let myself cry more, “You should be strong, and make Miya know, you’re there for her. As Captain of Berryz and as a friend.”
I hugged her tight as she tried to soothe and stop me from crying, “You should make her see that.”
*End of Flashback*
I really didn’t like what happened yesterday. I didn’t want to see Miya get hurt. If only I knew Risako would do such a thing. I should go talk to her. I then shook my head and sat up when I realized it is not my problem, “No, I shouldn’t get in the way. I have nothing to do with it. But, I think I do...”
“You think you do what?” I was surprised on the voice that came from my bathroom. I didn’t know who it was but the voice was familiar. I stared at the edge of the wall and waited for the person to come out. I took the pillow at my back and was ready to throw it when the person’s head popped up. I was surprised and threw my weapon.
I opened my eyes slowly just to see who it was, but all I saw was Momo. Her eyes slanted and the pillow in her hand, she then threw it to me before jumping on the bed, “Mou~! Why did you throw it at me?!” She yelled as she hit my arm.
“I’m sorry. You startled me.” I explained before rubbing the back of my neck. Say, why is Momo here? I asked myself as I was staring at her and her puffed cheeks. Finally, I remembered what happened last night and it made my cheeks grew red. I put my hand on my face to hide it but it seems she saw it and she blushed madly.
Before I even made a comment about it, she interrupted, “You should get dressed Captain. We have rehearsals today. We don’t want to be late.” She said, giggling a little before going out the door. Maybe she’ll help mom to make breakfast. Things that happened last night came back at me and I couldn’t stop myself from thinking of it. My phone rang, indicating it was 6:15 already, I shook my head furiously and started to freshen up.
While choosing my clothes, what Momo said yesterday was right. I should make Miya see that I’m here for her as her Captain and her friend. But with these feelings of mine, this is also my fight, “I am Miya’s closest friend am I not?”
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Okay... sorry for the long wait.. I've been busy.. and my English is crappy..
Thanks to rokun for looking into my fic. I'll do what he advised on the next chapter. So for now, please enjoy. :)
Hoping for Chance
Chapter 10
Dark, silent, empty... No light, nor life in this bare room. Is this also what has become of my heart?
Sitting down on my usual chair in the meeting room, I placed my small hand bag in front of me. I looked around, making sure there is not one speck of light. I didn’t bother to turn the lights on as I entered. I like it just like this; dark. Since I came home yesterday, I feel comfortable in this kind of gloomy atmosphere, but there is something missing.
I slid both my hands in my jacket pockets to get them warm. Even though I feel safe in this dark place, I’m just not used to getting cold. I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket. I took it out and sighed as I saw who sent an email. I didn’t open it or even bother thinking of what the message is about. I placed it on top of my bag and went back to the position I was comfortable with earlier. With nothing to do I decided to rest my eyes, but in just a few minutes I drifted off to sleep.
“Didn’t Risako tell you? She’s already engaged!”
“What? With whom?”
“With--”
I opened my eyes and as I did, a voice greeted me. “Oh! You’re awake.” I rubbed my eyes as I try and help them get used to the light. “Miya, are you okay?” I heard the voice once again, but this time I also felt a warm touch on my shoulder. I looked to my right and saw this tall figure. I couldn’t see the person’s face but as my vision started to clear, I realized the girl beside me was Saki.
“Miya? Are you awake already?” I heard her ask with worry written all over her face. I didn’t feel like smiling, but I needed to in order to assure her my answer is the truth. “Yes, I’m fine.” She smiled and took her hand away from my shoulder to pull up another chair beside me. I watched her sit down. I didn’t realize Saki has this wonderful body. Then again, maybe I did. I just didn’t pay attention much before since I was all over Risako, but now that’s changed.
I fixed my seat and put my bag down on the vacant one beside me. I don’t want to let Saki know of what transpired yesterday but I’m afraid I might tell her when she asks. I kept quiet and just opened my phone to see if there were new messages, but it turns out the message I got earlier was the only unopened one. I stared at it, thinking if I should open it or not. Before I could make my move, the girl beside me spoke again. “So Miya, what are you doing here so early?”
I looked at her. I didn’t know what to answer. Not because I want to hide something; there is just no answer. I mean, I don’t know. Why did I come here so early when I always come last? I was lost in my thoughts again, but the girl called my attention and I snapped out of it. She asked me again and this time, I still didn’t get to answer. I didn’t realize I was already getting sucked in by her wonderful drowsy-looking eyes. After a few seconds, I finally snapped out of the trance I was in and looked away.
“I came early because…” I stopped. I don’t really know what to answer.
“It’s okay, Miya. You don’t need to answer. There might not be a reason for you coming here early… earlier than me. I was just surprised.” Even though I heard her say that, it didn’t make me stop trying to think of a reason.
She was about to stand up, but I know I need her. I need her comforting and caring personality. “I’m not okay…” I quickly said, wanting her to stop and ask why. She looked at me confused and worried. “Why? What happened?” I heard her ask and it was the key to help me get this out.
“Risako is engaged.” Her eyes went wide as I heard her whisper, “What?”
With that, I knew I needed to tell her what happened yesterday.
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Yesterday, as soon as Saki let go of my hand, I whispered, “Thank you”, before turning around and leaving. As I was near Risako and this guy she was kissing, every step was heavy. Each step also crushed my heart. I knew this would happen if her Grandmother would set her up with boys. I knew, but I didn’t stop her. When I was a meter away from them, Risako pulled away and was smiling at him. I couldn’t believe she was really enjoying this. I didn’t know what to do but as soon as I heard the guy say “I love you”, a warm feeling suddenly shot inside me and the next thing I knew, I pulled the guy toward me and punched him hard on his face. I heard a yelp behind me.
I looked at the girl behind me and I could see she was surprised at my sudden attack. “What’s this, Risako? Why were you kissing this guy your grandma set up with you? You said you wouldn’t do such a thing!” It became hard to breathe with all these mixed up feelings inside of me. I waited for an answer but she didn’t say anything.
“What do you think you’re doing?!” The guy stood up and walked to Risako. “Who are you to ask her that?” I felt my veins burst with each word that came from him.
“Never mind. I’ll just leave.” I can’t stand it. If I stay here and not hear any explanation from her. I’ll end up fighting with this guy with no idea what is happening.
I turned around and started to take my leave until the guy yelled. “You can’t do anything anymore! You’re not Risako’s girlfriend anymore!” I was rooted on where I stand. What does he mean? I am Risako’s girlfriend. I looked back at him and saw his taunting face. He seems to be enjoying this. “What do you mean?” I asked, just to know the truth.
I could see that Risako is trying to stop him from saying anything but he held both her hands and looked once again at me. “We’re engaged.”
I felt my world crash as soon as I understood what he said. I finally understood, or at least I thought I did. I nodded slightly before looking down at the ground. My eyes were starting to water, but I need it to stop. I can’t cry here. “Is that so?” I started, taking my handkerchief out of my pocket and acting as if wipe my sweat, but it was really my tears. “I’m happy for the two of you. Congratulations.” I smiled at them before finally taking my leave.
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I felt my warm tears fall to my cheeks. I didn’t realize I was already crying. I immediately wiped my face and my tears and started telling myself that I’m strong and should stop crying. I was about to burst into tears again as I remembered Risako and what dawned on me yesterday. I really tried to stop crying, but just couldn’t.
“Its okay, Miya. Cry all you want. Once you let it out, everything will start to get better,” a comforting voice suddenly echoed inside my head. A very soothing and caring voice. I cried more as I felt the older girl’s arms around me, my face resting on her warm and soft chest.
I cried so much that my eyes and head are already hurting. I pulled away from the comforting and caring girl. I looked at her, her eyes showing how much she understood and how much she was also hurt with what happened, but there was still hope showing in her eyes. I knew right there that Saki might help me find an answer to my question. Without any hesitation, I asked her.
“Saki.. what should I do?”
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OMG you are back and continue this story Welcome back~~~
*do a happy dance*
T^T a sad chapter
I'm sad for Miya about Risako :cry:
but damn in the same time
I want Miya&Captain be together (yeah I'm selfish and proud)
Miya last question will be really hard to answer by Saki >_<
can't wait for the next update
keep up your work and ganbatte ne
I really like this story and hope I can read it untill the end <3 :wub:
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Wahhh finally!!! :cow:
Oh poor Miya :badluck:
How could you Risako :angry: :on voodoo: :on beatup :wahaha: :frustrated: :err: ........yea
at least she has the loving captain there to soothe her :wub: :inlove: :wub: :inlove:
please update soon!!!! :oops: :wub:
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Chapter 11
Sadness, brokenness and emptiness came haunting me the whole morning as I found out what has become of Miya and Risako’s relationship. The thought of Risako hiding this kind of thing from her girlfriend is surprising since she is usually the predictable type. But when Miya cried in my arms, I realized it must have happened before.
“What now?” I asked while splashing water on my face. “Is this the result of letting Risako take care of Miya?” I stared at the water rushing out of the faucet with my face still dripping wet. “Is this because I gave up on Miya?” I slowly looked up and took a glimpse of myself on the mirror before shaking my head. “No.. I haven’t really given up.” After turning off the water, I looked at myself once more and wiped the excess water off my face. Before walking out of the comfort room, I took a peek at myself once more, staring deeply on my own eyes. Could this be the chance I’ve been waiting for?
Walking back to the practice room when the question Miya asked earlier came echoing back in my head. Slowly and painfully pulling me to a deep forest clouded by spiked thoughts and doubted solutions. I already reached the practice room when I heard my phone ring. Seeing the name of the caller made me stop and stare at it.
“What should I do?” I didn’t know what to do; was I to answer or not? I snapped out from my thoughts when another ring came. I looked at the name again just to be sure she was the one calling.
“Hello?” I answered in a whisper. Slowly turning away from the door and hiding behind the nearby corridor.
“Hello? Captain?” The girl at the other end answered.
“Yes? What is it?”
“Captain, I need your help...” The girl answered with a soft but determined voice.
Leaning on the wall and taking a deep breath, I asked what I could be of help. It turns out it has something to do with Miya.
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As the voice and dance instructor left the room, I stood facing the huge mirror staring at myself while searching for answers. What Risako and I talked about kept my thoughts occupied the whole time we were practicing but there was this one phrase that kept on repeating in my head - like a movie in repeat.
“It is better this way... Right, Captain?”
Not finding the answer on myself, I slowly moved my eyes to stare at the other figure standing at the other end of the room. She was also staring at herself and looked as if wanting answers on her own questions.
“Is this really the best thing to do, Risako?” I was once again lost in my thoughts until a voice from behind surprised me.
“Saki, are you okay?”
“Mh? Yeah. Why?”
“Ah, well, I called you three times and you didn’t move or even respond. So I thought there is something wrong.”
Not wanting to talk about what I was thinking, I smiled while picking up my bag from the floor and placed it hanging on my shoulder. “I’m fine. Don’t worry.” I walked to the door and Miya was not far behind. We left the building together and agreed to have Yakiniku for lunch. While eating, I decided to go with what Risako wanted. But there are two things that would be a problem.
“Captain?” I snapped from my thoughts and found Miya staring at me.
“Ah. Sorry Miya. I was lost in my thoughts again.” I reasoned to her as I took a meat and brought it in my mouth.
I was enjoying the sensation and juiciness of the meat when I saw Miya put down her bowl and chopsticks. I didn’t know what she was thinking but it made me put down my own.
“What’s wrong Saki? There is something bothering you. I can tell.” She finally spoke in a serious tone. I slowly swallowed the food in my mouth before fixing the way I sat.
“I was just thinking…” I started, trying to keep the important thoughts to myself. “I decided I’ll take care of you while you’re recovering.”
As I finished my sentence, I looked at her and found her surprised face. With that reaction, I thought of a reason or an excuse that would support what I just said.
“It’s not because I’m your Captain, it’s not that. It’s because I’m your friend and when I see you sad or hurt, I also feel the same. So, please don’t misunderstand.”
Her expression went soft and a small smile painted her face. The smile - it made me happy. It was the first real and genuine smile she made the whole day.
“Saki, I appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness. But is it really okay?” She took my hand, squeezing it tightly as she then pulled me into a hug.
“Yes, it’s fine Miya. Friends are here to take care of each other and to help one another. I always want my friends to be happy.” I answered her as I wrapped my arms around her to comfort and to bring reassurance that there is someone who’ll be there at hard times.
“Thank you... Saki...” I heard her whisper before her sobbing came. She was crying again.
“There, there. Its okay, Miya. It’s okay.” I whispered to her back as I tried to soothe her.
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That night, I was packing a few clothes and things to bring for the time being I’m going to stay in Miya’s house. After the talk we had at lunch, she asked if it will be okay if I stay for a while at her house. Her parents are going away for the month and she’ll be alone. Without any hesitation, I agreed and I’ll be coming over tomorrow - after school.
Living with Miya for a month… This would be great. I’ll be able to look after her 24/7 or at least, when I’m with her. I just hope after this month, there is an improvement on her part and she’ll recover from everything. I sighed before closing the bag I’ll be bringing tomorrow. But recovering from such really depends on the person. I just hope with me staying with her would make things less difficult and a faster factor for her to heal.
I sat on my bed and was thinking of what else to bring when my eyes stopped on the picture frame on my bed’s side table. The feeling of excitement immediately went away as I saw the picture. There are still a few things I am worried about.
What about Momo? What would happen to us if she would find out what I’d be doing and where I would be staying for the meantime? Would this be breaking my promise again?
I took my phone and opened the email she sent earlier today.
“Saki~ :love: Ohayou! How is your practice? Is the voice and dance manager still strict? They aren’t yelling at you right? I hope you’re doing okay. Do your best like always, okay? Oh yeah, are you free this afternoon? I have something to tell you. Is 4 okay? At the usual place. Well, tell me if you can’t come or I’ll wait until it goes dark. You don’t want me to wait, right? :)2 Well, see you later. I love you Saki. :heart:”
I let myself fall backwards on the bed, taking the picture and staring at it like there is something wrong with it. “Momo…”
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“Saki!” The girl a few meters away shouted while waving her hand. I continued to walk towards her but I wasn’t really sure what we were going to talk about at this usual place.
“Momo, sorry. Did you wait long?” I asked before stretching my arms to hug her.
“Mh-hm. I just arrived a few minutes ago.” I heard her answer as she buried her face on my chest.
I kissed her head and was going to break the hug when she tightened her arms around me. I was confused. She was usually not like this. I let out a smile and held her again in my arms.
“Is there something wrong, Momo?” I asked as the small light bulbs around the trees started to light up slowly - one by one.
She kept quiet and so I just rested my cheek on the side of her head. A few minutes of silence passed before she backed away a little and finally talked.
“Saki…” She started but another pause came.
I looked at her eyes but she looked away. I slowly took her hand and held it tightly. “What’s wrong?”
She let out a sigh before slowly looking at me. Her eyes, they show sadness. I didn’t know what she was thinking and why she was feeling sad. I couldn’t stop on staring at her sad eyes and feel her sadness. She held my hand between her hands but they were cold.
“Momo... What’s the matter?”
“Saki, Buono is going to America.”
I didn’t catch up with what she said. I thought I heard wrong, that Buono was going to America. But she explained. They are going to get ready for a debut concert there and they are going to stay for a whole month.
“Ah. Is that so? Wow. Congratulations.” I was lost. I didn’t know what else to say. Things are happening too fast.
With the sudden announcement, I really didn’t know what or how to react. I’m happy for her that she’ll be debuting in America. It’s one of her dreams.
“Saki... We’ll be leaving tomorrow morning. I wish you could come and see me off. Is that okay?”
Tears were starting to form on my eyes but I didn’t want her to see me crying. Instead, I let out a smile and pulled her to a hug.
“Of course I will. I’ll see you off tomorrow. Don’t worry.”
“Saki… Please promise me you’ll wait until I come back.”
I let out a little laugh to hide the fact that I was already crying. “Mhm. I’ll wait for you. I promise.”
With that, I kissed her. I kissed her as if it was the last time we were going to see each other.
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Staring at the picture again, I knew, this is a chance to really focus on helping Miya while Momo was not around. I took my phone and wrote her an email.
“Good night, Momo. Even though you’ll be going to America tomorrow and making your dream come true, don’t forget to take care of yourself. I won’t be there to help you but if you really need me, just give me a ring and I’ll come right over. I’ll miss you. Love you. :heart: ”
After a few minutes, a reply came from her. The message made me shed some tears but I quickly wiped them away. There are so many things I wanted to tell her. Not telling her about this plan of staying with Miya for a month would definitely hurt her. I put down my phone beside my pillow and eventually tried to sleep. After just 5mins of trying, I turned sideways and opened my eyes, finding my phone lying on my bed beside my pillow – cold and silent.
“Momo… This decision might be selfish but please understand.” After whispering that to myself, I turned away and closed my eyes. In a few minutes, I dozed off to sleep.
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I'm sorry about this chapter.. I know it's not good enough but I tried to really think and write.. but I guess I should stop. (for now)
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Here is the next chapter. I'm sorry to say, but nothing really happened here. Just an introduction about a fictional anime that the Blitz members are in. Sooo... anyway. I'll try to write the next chapter soon while the plot is still fresh in my head. :D
Hoping for Chance
Chapter 12
It was cold and wet outside. It’s raining again and it seem like the gods are crying. Why are they crying? I should be the one doing that. Staring at the road with nothing to see but the cars passing by, for no one dared to walk in this strong weather. As I opened the window, the cold air with little drops of rain quickly sent me their greeting. They might have thought I’ll reply with a smile but today, I’m sorry to say, it just made me sad. I know I shouldn’t be for I saw her three days ago. I saw her plane leave the airport safely. Yesterday, she even made a long-distance call from America to Tokyo, just to tell me she arrived safely and was resting in the hotel they were checked in. I knew she was safe, but why am I still sulking while thinking of her? I miss her… I miss her already. I kept telling myself that it was not the time to think about it. It was not the time to think selfishly of my own feelings. It was time to think of Miya and to help her get better. Shaking my head a little to get myself back into reality, I looked once again on the empty streets as the wind sent me another greeting; I closed my eyes and smiled. It was time to get to work.
“Captain?” A voice behind me called and it made me look at her.
“I’m coming. I just went to get my bag.” I answered before taking my bag on the bed and followed the girl down the stairs.
Locking the front door behind her, I opened the door of the taxi and let Miya get in first. While in the taxi, we were talking about the upcoming release of Blitz’s debut song, “Ready! Set! Blitz!” It was the opening song of the new anime, Deltaδ Ace! (*) It is about these 4 girls as super rangers in outer space, saving the people living on Earth from those who live on the Moon. Earth and Moon had an ongoing war for power. Though some claim for them having a peace agreement for a year now, some still want power over the other. A good thing is that, the 4 girls – having all the advance equipment - are Miya, Mai, Megumi and Me. Though our names are different in the anime, we are the ones who will dub the characters; lending our voices and singing its opening song. We kept on talking about how great the dubbing we had done yesterday. It was the first time for us to actually voice a character in an anime and we were so happy that we were given that chance to do it.
“Yesterday was fun, right Captain?” Miya asked me with delight, “I was making the recording bad because of my mistakes but you were so great! Not to mention, cool! Even though you laugh after each speech-” She let out a small laugh, “You were so amazing!”
I was just laughing with her as she said how good I was with my character but I contradict her with how wonderful she voiced out her own. It was like her in-person-self. Having fun, giggling and laughing but speaking with a beautiful voice; I couldn’t forget how she had done so well and being the leader of Blitz, she had done her part well.
“Do you remember how Mai tripped from Megumi’s bag?” She was still giggling as she tried to mimic the fall of Mai, at least, the spreading of her arms and the bending of her upper body, but if she did, I wouldn’t know what to do. If I should laugh at her or help her get up.
We talked with each other throughout the trip to the company building where we need to continue the dubbing we had started yesterday. When we arrived, Mai and Megumi were already reading their lines for today as we, Miya and me, were given the time to read ours while Mai and Megu start their recording. It was a scene where Lila (Mai) and Haruna (Megu) were talking to each other about their leader and her incapability of the responsibility as a leader. Though it was proven that Mizuki (Miya) was a great fighter and the bravest of them all, she still had the childish personality that sometimes put them in danger. Both Lila and Haru see my character, Yukina, as someone who is someone qualified to be their leader. Yukina or Yuki, is someone who is very responsible, mature and seek consideration for all the members but their commander made it clear that Mizuki is their leader.
“What did Commander see in Mizuki to make her the leader?” Mai started to voice out her line while Megu was waiting for her turn.
“I don’t really know. We see her as someone who couldn’t think before acting. Like the last time, we were trapped in a cave while training because of her misuse of the rocket launcher.” Haru insisted on the fact that Mizuki had been clumsy ever since they started as trainee.
They continued on their exchange of ideas when a voice stopped them.
“You guys. You should stop backstabbing Mizuki. As long as she is our leader, we should trust her skills and be supportive of her.” Yuki interrupted as she believed on Mizuki and supports her.
“Don’t you see she could be the reason for our death?” Haru answered.
“And can’t you see she needs your advice in every decision she should make? Leaders don’t need that.” Lila answered as well.
“That is not true.” Yuki answered back, as calm as she is but before she could continue, the alarm for an emergency attack rang as loud as it could and that is when the Megu, Mai and me sat down for a little break and since it was Miya’s time for a solo recording.
“Saki-chan, you were so great. You really fit your character.” Megu told me while I was taking a sip of water from my water bottle.
I let out a smile before contradicting her, “No. I don’t even think it was that good. I was shaking while I was saying my lines.”
Mai shook her head, “You looked like too calm to be shaking at that time. I was watching you.” She said looking as if she was not buying what I said. But it was true. I was really shaking and my heart was beating fast. I tried to stay calm but my body responded the opposite of it.
Megu and Mai decided to go to the comfort room and asked me if I wanted to come along but I refused. I wanted to stay at the recording room to watch Miya do her lines. It was something boring for others but for me, it was something I wouldn’t want to miss.
I was staring at her as she was saying her last line, “This is bad.. I should go and meet up with the others. Thanks for the info Commander”, and with that, she stepped out of the small room and was smiling as she walked to me. Her smile was not the smile of victory or success but her smile has the sense of doubt and unsatisfied with her recording.
“You did great, okay? Stop thinking you’re doing it wrong.” I told her with a little laugh.
“I know but I want to hear it. You know this is different from singing.” She replied with the doubt still there.
I shook my head before handing over her bottle of water. “Here, take a sip first. Megu and Mai went to the comfort room and it seems they will need a few more minutes.”
Miya nodded as she did what I told her. I on the other hand, just looked back at my copy of the script when Miya suddenly pulled my arm towards her. I was caught off guard and found myself being hugged by her. I was confused on why she suddenly made that move but it didn’t stop me from asking.
“Miya?” I started but before I could continue, she responded.
“It’s okay Captain. I know you miss her but it will be alright.” She whispered near my ear as she held me tight.
I was now really confused. I couldn’t understand what she meant. “What do you mean?”
She slowly moved me a little away from her so she could look into my eyes, “I know you miss Momo.”
I was a little surprised on what she told me but it was something I couldn’t avoid. It was the truth but it was something I wouldn’t want others to worry about. “I know,” she started, “After this, let’s go to the amusement park nearby. I heard it was their grand opening.”
Miya was trying to make me feel better; I could see that, but it was something I should be doing. I should be the one taking her to places and making her forget about Risako. Now it was turned like this. I laughed a little at her suggestion. “I do miss Momo, but it is something not to worry about. And about the amusement park-”
“You mean the nearby amusement park? Today is their grand opening, right?” I was interrupted by Mai who looked excited with the idea of the new amusement park.
“I want to go too! Can I go with you two?” Megumi asked with Mai following behind her with the same reason. They wanted to come with us to the amusement park and it was not really a problem with both of us and so we agreed that all four of us would go after the recording.
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*Fictional Anime
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Glad to see this story back! cant remeber if I was comenting on it here or at H!O :doh:
Hmm so even though Saki wants to bee looking after Miya for the moment it seems to be the other way round, it's weird that Saki is so determind to look after Miya, is it love but she hasn't realized it yet?
Intresting Idea with the Anime, I was wondering if you would use it as a mirror for events going on in the story, just A thought I had!
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^ Hey there. uhh.. To tell the truth, I dunno. I don't get to check on these topics because of my schedule with college.
But, yeah. It is a good thing that I didn't just put this aside and leave it to rot without even trying on finishing it. It took some time for me to really write but it was a great thing that I had time. It gave me a time-off from college things and work.
Well, before the thing with Saki being determined to help Miya, she received a call from someone which urged her to do it. It is kind of stated on one of the previous chapters. But as you see, her feelings are a bit confusing at the moment. I, myself am confused with my own writing of her feelings and thoughts. :nervous
But haha, you saw through my kind of plan. I was thinking of making it a mirror. But still constructing the things in mind. Thank you for the thought though, and for commenting. :)
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Oh yeah! :D Finally I had writing mode all day and I get to finish this! :w00t: I just hope you guys would buy it. I don't seem to like how I wrote this chapter. Btw, the first few paragraphs are in 3rd person while the rest are 1st person. Don't worry, there is a warning when the Point of View changes. Happy reading (i hope...) :)
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Hoping For Chance
Chapter 13
Finally finished with the recording, Saki, Miya, Megumi and Mai said their thanks to the staff present with ‘otsukare-sama’ as they made their way down to the entrance and off to the amusement park. The amusement park was just a few blocks away and the four could see some of the rides it has – mostly the big rides. It has a medium sized though thrilling roller coaster, small but high fall logjam, and a never ending circular Ferris wheel. It is not as grand as the very well known Disney Land and Hello Kitty Amusement Park but it was still a place where people could enjoy themselves and forget about their problems, even for just a little while. As Blitz was halfway to their destination, Mai saw this crepe store and wanted to buy one. “Wait! I wanna buy one.” She said as excited as a kid and even ran towards the entrance but Megu stopped her and led her back to the two who were waiting a few meters away. “Aww… but I want to eat crepe…” She said in a sad tone. “Don’t be sad Mai.” Miya told her and even patted her head. “Don’t worry Mai. I bet we could buy a crepe somewhere in the amusement park.” Saki said with an assuring smile which not only gave Mai the joy of being able to buy a crepe but also Miya who had remembered how her Captain shows her “kakkoi” side. It has been already a week that she hadn’t looked up to Saki as her captain because as they are in Blitz, she is the leader and not her captain.
She shook herself from her thoughts as she realized she was already calling Saki as “HER” captain, as if they were a duo or that she belonged to her. “Miya?” a voice called and she looked where it came from and realized Mai and Megu were already lining up at the ticket booth and Saki was waiting for her a few steps away. Miya hadn't realized that she had stopped walking as she was deep in thought. She was still rooted on where she stood and it is as if she was frozen and the signals that went to her brain were so slow on being depicted. With another call from Saki, Miya’s actions finally sped up and as she was about to walk, she found Saki holding out her hand to her. She stopped once again to look at the scene; Saki, holding out her hand to her and waiting there for her to take it, a very charming smile painted her face plus the sunset background; it looked like a scene from an anime Miya remembered she had watched a long time ago. She remembered that that scene from an anime made her feel soft, emotional and happy; and that is how she felt at that moment. “Miya, c’mon. Megu and Mai are waiting for us.” Saki finally said that made Miya smile, take her hand and let her take the lead to the line. “You two are so slow.” Mai complained but when Megu handed her the ticket, she dragged Megu to the entrance and didn’t wait for Saki and Miya.
A few minutes later…
“Ah! I want to ride that! And that! That too!” Mai pointed at each ride she wanted and poor Megu that she was the one who was being dragged around. Miya and Saki stayed a few steps behind and just watched Megu being dragged from one place to the other. “Don’t you think we should calm Mai down? Megu looks tired.” Saki asked with concern but Miya on the other hand took this as a chance to get away from the other two and just stay with Captain, alone. “I think it wouldn’t be a problem.” She then yelled at Megumi who was already a few feet away. “Megu! Would it be okay if we separate ways from here?” Megu looked back and nodded. “What time should we meet then?” Miya looked at Saki as she thinks of the time. “How about we meet back here in two hours?” Saki just nodded and Miya confirmed it with the other two before really separating ways.
Mai and Megu started to line-up with the nearest ride Mai wanted “Mai, are you sure you want to ride this?” Megu asked as she stared at the carefully painted dinosaur car. “Uh-huh!” Mai answered with matching smile and tug on Megu’s arm. Megu sighed as she couldn’t escape the hands of Mai and she couldn’t think of herself riding such a childish ride. She looked at Mai who seemed so excited with eyes glistening as she stared at the cars. Megu smiled herself upon seeing Mai this excited. ‘She’s already starting to grow into a wonderful woman but she still hasn’t moved on her child-like side.’ Megu thought as she looked at the few children lined up in front of them before sighing. ‘I just wish there were other people the same age as ours riding this thing… We really stand out when riding with a bunch of five year olds…’
On the other side of the park, Miya and Saki were slowly walking around the area, not really finding any rides that they both liked. As they got tired, they agreed to stop and rest on one of the vacant benches near a snack stall. “What should we do now?” Miyabi asked as she took out her phone to check on the time but before she could, she found herself staring at the one message she wouldn’t have dared to open. Saki on the other hand was busy sending a mail to Megu to ask how they were and if Mai had already bought a crepe. Once she had sent the message, she put it back in her pocket before looking at Miya whom she heard was asking her a question, “Miya, sorry I didn’t catch what you were saying. What was it?” She asked but the other girl was quiet and was staring at her phone with a serious look. Saki didn’t want to bother her but she got curious. “Miya?” She called but the girl was still focused on the piece of equipment. “Miya?” She asked again but this time, she got her attention. “What?” Miya replied as she closed the message and put her phone in her bag. “Are you okay?” The older girl asked and the younger replied with a nod. “Yeah. I’m fine. I just got a message from my mom asking how I was with a lecture series of not inviting boys in the house.” Saki smiled with the thought as she remembered her mother telling her the same. “Well, that’s how mothers are, I guess.” She answered as she glanced at the snack stall. “You hungry? Want anything?” She asked as she stood up and examined the food the stall was offering.
Not really hungry but with curiosity, Miya stood up and walked beside Saki as she surveyed the stalls’ food as well. “I’m not really hungry but I guess that strawberry pocky is one tasty treat.” Saki laughed as she heard Miya’s comment. “That is one tasty treat but that’s a dessert pocky.” She smiled, “Do you want it? There are other flavors but if you want it, then it’s good.” Miya began to contemplate if she were to buy the strawberry shortcake or the five-fusion berry flavored pocky well known from Goka, Sashima district in Ibaraki Prefecture. As Saki waited for Miya’s answer, she asked the lady at the other side of the stall for a Blueberry flavored Ramune and that she will have one stick of Dangos. As the lady hands over the stick of Dangos, Miya looked at it and it made her change her mind. “I guess I’ll also have Dango as well.” She told Saki as the older girl gave her the stick. “Okay. Here.” She handed her the stick with Dangos and she asked for another.
They sat back down on the bench and enjoyed their snack. They talked for a while; laughing, teasing, encouraging each other and also took pictures and before they knew it, the two hours were nearly up and they have 30mins left. They decided to start on walking and since it is already getting dark and cold, they want to work up their body heat and stretch their muscles. On the way to the main square of the park where they separated with Megu and Mai, Miya spots a takoyaki stand with a familiar person as the cook. Miya tugged on Captain and led her to the stand. “Kon’nichiwa.” She greeted as the cook looked at her. The cook gave the utensils to his assistant before smiling at Miya. “Ah! Isn’t it Natsuyaki-san. What could I help you with today?” He greeted with glee before looking at the shorter girl beside her. “Eh? Who is this with you? You’re not with Sugaya-san today?” He asked as he smiled at Saki. “Ah. Ono-san, this is Shimizu Saki. She’s the Captain I was telling you about.” Miya introduced as Ono smiled again at the sight of Saki. “Kon’nichiwa. I’m Ono. It’s nice to meet you.” Saki bowed slightly as she greeted him back.
Ono glanced at the takoyaki that his assistant was making then he made some comments before looking back at the two girls. “I see. It’s good to finally meet the Captain you always tell me when some problem comes up with you and Sugaya-san.” Miya became silent with the mention of Risako and their problems. She glances at Saki to see her reaction with the statement but as she did, there wasn’t any observable reaction on her face but only her wonderful smile before turning back at Ono with a false smile. “Well, Risako always comes after a while to get you and you two would always make peace.” Ono continued as he took over with the cooking. “You know, Sugaya-san was on my usual stand near your house a day ago and it seemed she was about to visit you.” That information shocked Saki but not as much as Miya. Miya didn’t want to ask anything about it but Ono continued. “Something weird that time though.” He stopped as he focused on getting the takoyaki its perfection before continuing. “She was the one who stayed a while at the stand and acted like how you do when you were there.” Miya knew she should say something to either stop Ono from saying more or just to get them back on walking. “Is that so…” She started but before she could say more, Ono continued as he looked at her. “She also mentioned Shimizu-san.” Listening to Ono, Saki was not expecting her name to come up with the discussion but now it did, her attention began to focus on him and not on how the takoyaki was being made.
“What did she say… about Saki?” Miya asked as she bit her lower lip with the curiosity banging in her head. Ono turned some takoyaki before going back to the discussion. “She said that your Captain will take care of you more than how she did.” Saki began to sweat and so did Miya. As they go deep in thought, Ono gave out a small laugh. “It’s weird though. I mean, for her to say that. Did something happen between you two that I didn’t know?” He asked as he let his assistant take the cooked takoyaki. “Uhm…” Miya started but then she became silent. Saki on the other hand took the attention of Ono and gave an excuse for them to take their leave. Without any problems, they were on their way.
Both were silent as they walked and before they arrived at their destination, Saki knew that she needed to get Miya in a place where only the two of them could talk privately. Though they could talk about it when they get home but Saki felt this is the best time than later. “Say Miya, we still have 10mins. Do you want to ride the Ferris wheel?” Snapped out of her thoughts, she agreed and she knew she’s not in the condition to see Megu and Mai in the state she is in or else, questions would come up and she wouldn’t know how to answer them.
As they arrived, they got on it without a line to wait up and as they settled down, Saki took out her phone and found that Megu sent a message. It stated that they are currently eating crepe and that Mai still wants to go to one last ride before meeting up and so they would be late. Saki replied as she told Miya of the message. The ride hadn’t started yet for they were still trying to occupy each cart. Silence still covered the whole cart and Saki couldn’t help herself but to look at Miya.
Saki’s POV
'I should do something. I mean, I did act like I wasn’t listening but I couldn’t help myself. Ono-san could have just asked first but it was not his fault. He must have been curious and didn’t really know what happened to them. Thinking of Risako and what did happen, I still can’t see the reason why Risako had enabled herself to get pushed by her grandmother. If you really do love the person, you’ll actually stand up to any reason that could make that love break. Ah! I can’t think straight…'
Shaking my head a little as I tried to erase the thoughts that came in, a voice broke the silence and caught my attention. “The sky is really wonderful tonight.” I looked at the girl in front of me and saw her eyes starting to water. I panicked but I tried to be calm. “Yeah, it is, isn’t it?” I answered, looking out at the sky while trying to be as calm as I can, thinking of a way to soothe her. “Saki…” I heard her say and as I looked at her, she was already looking at me. “Mh?” I answered as I waited. She seemed reluctant to continue but she did after a little silence.
“Why hasn’t the one I love care for me as much as you do?” The question actually surprised me and it was a very unusual question to ask. I mean, I don’t know the answer… or am I just ignoring it? I looked at Miya, concerned as I could be. “Miya… Maybe you’re seeing it differently.” I slowly and carefully went to her side and sat beside her. Even though we need to balance the cart, I didn’t care. For now, Miya needs my comfort and I should give it to her. I hugged her from her side as she rested her head on my chest. “Risako had cared for you Miya. You might have not noticed it but she might have cared for you more than I did.” I was slowly moving my hand up and down her arm to help the soothing but she broke free and stared at me. “No… You’re wrong…” She said as she disagreed with what I said. “Even Risako saw this true… She even told Ono-san about it…” I tried to calm her down and reached out for her. “Miya, maybe you’re just saying these because you’re feelings are affecting how you think-” I was about to continue when she stopped me with her own explanation. “It’s true that she cared for me… But whenever I need her company, most of the time, she spends it with the boys her grandmother arranged.” I gently pulled her toward me to hug her again but she didn’t let me.
“I remember before we took a year break, before I started dating Risako, you always come when I call you up. Even though the reason is not urgent or anything, you come. Without any delay, you do. You cancel your schedules; you even skip school just to be there for me.” Tears started to fall from her eyes and I couldn’t help it. I gently cupped her cheeks to make wiping her tears easier. She held both my hands and slowly pushed them away. “But why can’t Risako do the same?”
Her question really made me lost for words. I don’t know how to explain it to her. I can’t say I love her and that it is the reason why I’m always there for her. It just stopped when she stopped calling, the news of her dating Risako and Momo and I hooked up. Things got difficult and there was no time for us being together. I pulled her into a hug once again but tighter to let her know how I’m serious at the moment. “Miya… We all have the will to choose. Risako has chosen to please her grandmother but we don’t know the reason behind it. She might have been doing it to protect you. We don’t know unless you ask her.” I paused as I felt her tighten her grip on my shirt. “At my part, I chose to be there for you every time you need me. And I’m telling you again, I will be there for you Miya. Whatever happens, I will be.” I hugged her more and let her cry. I tried my best to think of what to say and this is it. I might be calm and responsible when it comes to work but at these type of problems, I’m just like everyone else; weak and unwise.
The ride had stopped but Miya is still in distress. I held her near me as I led her to the main square where Megu and Mai were waiting. As we got close, I could see Mai holding on to Megu like a baby monkey with her mother. “There you guys are. We thought you guys already went home without telling us. I sent two messages and didn’t get a reply.” I let Miya take a seat beside Mai and I took the vacant one beside her. “I’m sorry Megu. Things came up and I didn’t get to look at my phone.” I reasoned.
Leaning forward to get closer to Miya, I told her it would be okay. I’m here to help her move on and that is the reason why I’m staying with her a whole month. “Everything will be okay, okay? I’m here.” I told her but the response I was waiting for didn’t come from her but from Megu. “What’s wrong with Miya? Did something happen?” She asked but I just told her generally that it was about their break-up. Megu was actually surprised with the news. She didn’t know that Miya and Risako broke up. “I’m sorry. I didn’t know. If I knew I shouldn’t have asked.” I told her its okay. No one knows about it aside from Me, Risako and Miya. No one from H!P Kids know of this news yet. Not to mention Momo… What would she think if she knew? How would she feel if she knew I’m spending my time alone with Miya in her house?
Breaking off from the thoughts that come to mind because of a sudden voice was heard. “Mai! I told you that we shouldn’t go inside that Haunted House because you’ll get scared." Looking at Mai, I just realized that she had been clinging to Megu all this time with that scared expression on her face. “What happened to Mai?” I asked as I didn’t catch on what Megu was saying earlier. “Mai? Well, the last ride I told you about, it was actually the Haunted House. She wanted to try it but I told her we shouldn’t. Aside from it was already getting dark I knew Haunted Houses are really scary. And since she still has that child-like side of hers, I knew she would get scared. In short, this is the result of her being all "brave" as she said.” I nodded as I understood and a small smile came up from my face. “Okay. It’s getting pretty late. We should start walking home. We don’t want anyone to worry.” I finally said as it was already 7pm. “See you guys tomorrow for the recording. And don’t worry, I’ll take Mai home. You take care of Miya.” Megu said as she and Mai bid us goodbye.
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I feel bad for Risako.... I always make her the bad one in my fics.... I'm going to make a one-shot with her as the good one and Captain as the evil one. XD (I hope I wouldn't get too lazy to write it though. Lol. ) XD
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This is great! :twothumbs
I need more MiyaSaki! :wub:
Waits for update... :cow:
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I'm sorry for the very late update of Hoping for Chance. ^^; Been busy with school. Since Rokun already posted at my thread in H!O, I decided to post this here now. ^^;
Maybe you'll get confused with how it started...
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Hoping For Chance
Chapter 14
It was the usual busy morning in the streets of Tokyo and everyone was busy walking or driving their way to work and some to school. Streets were filled and so are the work buildings. There was no sign of enemy troops invading and so, with the busy streets of Tokyo, the four members of Deltaδ Ace continue on their battles and overcoming struggles for the greater good of the Earth.
“Okay! Let’s do the battle formation! One… Two… Three! Hiyaaah! Delta Ace Leader-”
“Mizuki! When will you stop shouting and finish your Math homework?” The irritated Haruna shouted as it was true. Instead of doing her homework due for tomorrow, here she is, shouting unnecessary things just to stall herself on doing her task. She’s the leader of the top undercover Ops there is on Earth and she can’t even focus on a simple thing as homework. This went on and on in Haruna’s head for a while now and she can’t even focus on her own homework because of the noise Mizuki was making.
Being deprived of stalling, Mizuki glared at the killjoy Haruna while she sat down slouching on her own chair. She didn’t want doing homework and all those stuff in school. She always wondered why she should go finish high-school when she already has a job and is also good at it. She flipped a few pages of the book, staring at the numbers and in a short while, let her head fall on it; thinking that the numbers would come when her head comes in contact with the book. “C’mon… C’mon…” She whispered but after a few minutes, nothing came.
“Mizuki…” A calm voice echoed and Mizuki found herself looking at Yuki, a.k.a. ‘The Cool Type’. “You won’t find answers to those questions if you don’t try and solve them.” Mizuki watched Yuki as she sat down beside her and she stared at her with droopy eyes.
“I don’t know how to answer these…” Mizuki answered with a sleepy voice.
Kind and helpful, Yuki put aside her own book to render help to the bored and sleepy leader. Mizuki felt alive after the kind gesture of Yuki and after a few scans, Yuki handed the book back to Mizuki and written on the side of the page were formulas to help her on solving it. Mizuki felt grateful and in return she hugged the helpful Yuki and even promised to treat her to lunch later. Hearing the word ‘lunch’, the youngest of the four, Lily, quickly grabbed her backpack and was rummaging the insides for her bento.
“Speaking of lunch…” She finally took hold of the bento and carelessly placed it on the table; making a loud noise and shaking the table which made Haruna more irritated.
“Can’t anybody have any peace and quiet around here!?” She asked in a loud voice before taking her book and leaving the room.
Lily and Mizuki just watched as the ‘Arrogant type’ left the room. “I really can’t understand Haruchii…” Mizuki thought loudly and a shout from outside was heard. “Don’t call me Haruchii!!!” Yuki just smiled on how the two can’t understand each other.
On the way she looked at it, the two have the same personalities but the difference lies on the mission itself. Mizuki tends to follow her heart without thinking of the consequences of her actions while Haruna was the one who follows statistics more and what she had learned from class.
Closing the book she was reading, Yuki observed the people around her; Mizuki was trying to answer the questions with the help of the formulas that she had put on the side of the pages and Lily on the other hand had put aside her home work and focused on eating her bento. Yuki had nothing else to do since she already finished her home work and already helped Mizuki. With nothing to do, Yuki left the room as she remembered their commander was looking for her.
“Yuki, where are you going?” Haruna asked without looking away from her book.
“I was being called by the Commander.” Yuki answered quickly.
“Ah, okay. When you come back, could you help me solve these?” Haru asked, pointing to a few numbers.
“Sure. The meeting with the Commander won’t take long. I’ll be back soon.”
Yuki then disappeared at the end of the corridor as she took a left turn to the commander’s office. Before she could reach the door, a familiar sound came from her pocket. She was startled at first but held on to her phone and went to an empty room, beside the Commander’s office, before answering.
Minutes had past and Miyuki was getting eager to go out to lunch but Yuki was not back yet and Miyuki promised to treat her for lunch.
“Where’s Yuki?” She asked as she looked at the tinted window, trying to look at the sky but only to see it darker than usual because of the tint.
“She said she was going to talk to the Commander.” Haru answered, closing her book and leaving it on the table before walking to the vendo machine at the end of the room to get something to drink.
The three; Miyuki, Haruna and Lily, waited for another ten minutes and Miyuki was already worried. “I’ll find her.” Was the only thing that Miyuki said before walking towards the door. “I’m coming too”, Haruna took the doorknob while looking at Miyuki. Both stepped out of the room and were walking to the Commander’s office when they heard a familiar voice, or rather, familiar voices on one of the rooms. They were going to avoid it until Haruna stopped and placed herself against the wall near the door. “What are you-”, Haruna grabbed Miyuki and covered her mouth before whispering to her. “Shh! Be quiet!”
Meanwhile, in the room…
“C’mon man! We need you back there!”
“And where do you guys need me?”
“Back on Moon! Your father is ill. He needs his only daughter to come back and make peace with him.”
“Why would I make peace with him? He was the reason for me, leaving everything and moving on with my life on Earth!”
“And that’s why you chose to go against him?”
“…”
“That’s why you chose to join this… this stupid Delta Ace!?”
“Don’t call my group stupid!”
“Oh! So it’s your group now? I thought you have a leader. What was her name again?”
“Stop it!”
“I thought you respect your leader? Why are you calling stupid Delta Ace your group?”
“I do respect our leader and I… didn’t leave father to go against him…”
“But isn’t that what you’re doing-”
“… I just want him to realize that I’m not a child anymore. He needs to treat me like my brothers.”
“What else do you want him to do? He didn’t want to think of you as his enemy.”
“He just needs to learn and show me that he loves me…”
“… We’ll see you tomorrow. Same place, same time. Don’t be late, princess.”
Back at the Delta Ace room…
Miyuki and Haruna entered the room in deep thought. The discussion they eavesdropped earlier was something very confidential. Although they didn’t know who were the other ones involved but Haruna was pretty sure the one being forced to come back to Moon was Yuki. Miyuki on the other hand was not buying the fact that Yuki was the one they were referring as princess and going back to the Moon.
“Haven’t you heard the whole thing Miyuki?”
“…”
“We heard everything… and you chose not to believe that Yukina is not the one they were referring as Princess? Also, the going back to Moon thing, and being with her father?”
“No. I don’t believe it.”
“What? What else do you need to believe it!?”
“… Her word.”
Haruna was lost for words. She couldn’t believe that Miyuki really believes in Yuki that much, that she would go this far in not believing the whole thing until… Yukina tells her the truth.
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“Okay, that’s enough for today! Thank you for your hard work.” The producer commented before letting the four members of Blitz go home. It was already half past lunch and they were already hungry. What a coincidence, Miya promised to treat Saki for lunch. She was grateful for what Saki had done last night and it made her open her eyes on something new and to pursue it. Meanwhile, Megu and Mai decided to go home since both have tests the next day. Miya and Saki went to a nearby sushi eatery. They already ordered and were waiting when Saki’s phone rang. Looking at the gadget and the name of the caller, she knew that she needed to take this. Even though she needed to, she didn’t want to. Going to the toilet, Saki answered the call from someone she first thought she knew well but now, she had no clue. “Hello?” The caller on the other end didn’t answer at first but when Saki greeted the second time, she answered. “Captain… Remember that I told you to take care of Miya from now on…” It took maybe, ten seconds before Saki answered. “… Yes. What about it?”
“I… was wrong… I thought I could move on from her but… I couldn’t.”
“… I see.”
“Can you please… meet me at the takoyaki stand near Miya’s house later?”
“Okay… What time?”
“Around seven. I just need to talk to you personally…”
“Okay. I’ll come at seven.”
With that, Risako hung up and Saki was left thinking in the comfort room. She knew that Risako wouldn’t move on as instantly as you could say it. Saki anticipated that. No, Saki knew it from the start. It was the same with Miya, but because of what happened last night while riding the Ferris wheel, with all the things that Miya said about her always being there for her. Also on how she showed how much she cared for Miya. She didn’t know why she told Miya good things about Risako, as if protecting and telling things that Risako did care for Miya. She said those things to maybe help soothe her but was it really her intention to make Risako’s image better for Miya’s view or was it just the most practical thing to do? After the incident yesterday; she knew it is too early to face Risako tonight. Not that she really had a problem with it but because, this could be the chance she had been waiting for. The chance for Miya to fall for her.
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Oh god, finals. :mon study:
Yay! Update! :cow:
You gotta be kidding~! :mon fire: After hurting Miya so much, she wants Miya back? :on redcard: She kissed the dude! :angry: Don't tell me she was forced to.. :smhid
Do something, Captain! You're in too deep already. Can't back out now~ :mon pray2: :mon misch:
Okay, now I will wait. :P
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Wow... I think I should have just posted this tomorrow so that it would be April 1st (GMT +8). xD
But I can't help it. I'm running out of ideas and I think there will be another long wait for the next chapter, so, might as well give this now. ^_^
Hoping for Chance
Chapter 15
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The sky was dim. The clouds were gray. Drops of water were racing down to the finish line - one by one – as they came into unison at the end of the track. The wind blew strongly but at the same time, gently, as it enveloped the rain and forced them to leave the race and join their dance. People who were caught in their midst went rushing to take shelter in nearby houses with extended roofs; capable of shielding them from the mess the wind and rain drew with their powerful yet graceful jazz.
It was already around six in the evening, and the girl by the slightly opened window was getting edgy with time. She watched as the rain continued its fall and at the same time, as if in deep thought. She was not moving; not even looking at the person calling her for some time now. She was so deep in thought that her thoughts scared her. No one knew why; no one from her group, and certainly not the girl walking towards her. Maybe because they don’t even know what she was thinking?
Even if I knew that this plan might not go as planned, and even fail, I shouldn’t have let myself believe it wouldn’t... She still couldn’t think of anything else but the earlier call from the youngest girl in the group, and what she had told her. She knew helping Miyabi heal will make her much closer to her and her true and sincere feelings would once again resurface. Knowing these, she still decided to continue. Not only because she wanted to help Miya but because she also wanted to help Risako.
It happened a week ago. She received a call from the weeping and regretful younger girl. She didn’t know back then what was the reason for the call but as they talked, she finally realized. It was something she had no choice but to agree. Well, maybe she did but she was blinded by another reason - a reason of her own.
A slight nudge at her shoulder snapped her from the confusing thoughts as she turned to her side to see who nudged her. There, standing beside her was Miya. The younger girl didn’t say anything when their eyes met but Saki knew she was worried. Smiling a little, Saki reached out to the girl beside her, not hesitating on holding her hand. The younger was still silent but managed to answer by tightly holding the older girls hand. “Saki… just tell me what’s in your mind. You had been silent since lunch. What happened in the comfort room? Who was the one who called you?” Saki knew the other girl was worried but she wouldn’t want her to know what was really going on.
“It’s fine. It’s nothing.” With a squeeze at the others hand, she smiled once again, “I’m sorry. I’ll make it up to you tomorrow.” The other girl didn’t respond, instead, she moved away to sit on the bed. “When you say it’s nothing… it meant something.” She finally replied, moving her head to the side to look away. The older girl felt bad for hiding something from Miya. She hadn’t hid anything from her ever since she started liking her. She didn’t hide anything except for that one thing. Everyone knew that secret except for Miya. Everyone except for the only person who should had known. Now, she needed to hide everything from her - from her feelings and to the ones concerning it.
Saki moved slowly towards her companion as she realized it was already near seven. Time could really fly when there were these unexplained and awkward silences. She sat down beside the worried girl, hesitantly took hold of her hand before resting her head on her shoulder. “I need to go soon. I’ll be meeting with my parents for a little while.” Another silence came but it didn’t take long before the younger girl felt warmth on her left cheek. “I’ll be back in an hour.” Miya still didn’t say anything but watched as Saki stood up and walked to the door.
Miya let herself fall backwards on the bed as she thought of what could have made Saki this silent. No, she was not only silent, she was also sad. Miya hadn’t seen her act like this, or maybe there was a time she did. Furrowing her eyebrows as she remembered a time when she did saw her like this. It was months ago, she couldn’t remember what exactly happened. She just knew it was when she was spending the day with Saki after a long time they didn’t. Since H!P Kids were given a year break from work, they had time to go out and have more fun than they used to. It was that time, when Miya invited Saki to eat out and go shopping in Shibuya. They already bought what they needed, they already drained their energy walking around and so they stopped by a restaurant to eat lunch. While eating, that is the only time Miya remembered to tell her friend about Risako. The other was surprised but congratulated her and wished them happiness. At first, everything was fine. They were eating happily; chatting, laughing and having fun. That fun and happy moment ended when they left the restaurant. Saki had this blank face that you couldn’t see or feel what she is feeling or thinking. She was suddenly unpredictable and distant. She walked a little farther from Miya, never opened a conversation, not giving comments, and not even showing her usual true smile. She suddenly knew something was wrong. Sighing after looking back to that sad memory, Miya just closed her eyes and in minutes, dozed off to sleep.
Meanwhile, walking slowly with each step getting heavier than usual, Saki was already a few feet from the takoyaki stall and as she gazed to study its surroundings, she found no sight of someone familiar and not even the person she was going to meet. Sitting on one of the benches beside the stall, which the rain could not disturb, Saki greeted the owner. As usual, Ono greeted her with a huge smile on his face. “Ah! Shimizu-san, it is nice to see you again. Our first meeting was at the grand opening of the new theme park.” Saki smiled to the old man, “Yes. It’s nice to see you again Ono-san. I hope you don’t mind me meeting someone here?” As the old man was rolling the takoyaki to make sure the whole was already cooked, he nodded with a smile. “Of course I don’t mind. You’re welcome by my simple yet old stall.” He let out a laugh before focusing once again to the food he was cooking. Saki on the other hand whispered thank you to him before going back to her thoughts.
It was already seven and there was no time to turn back. Saki sat quietly on the bench as if there was no one there. It was already dark and there was just the light from Ono’s stall that tried to make its surrounding seem alive. Lucky for Saki, she had that light to at least give her strength to meet up with Risako. She didn’t mind seeing Risako unless it has something to do with what she feared. It’s too good to be true… She thought as the memories with Miya went flashing back in front of her. Those memories before the year break. The memories before she was told about the relationship between Miya and Rii. Those memories were vast, pure and innocent. At those memories, they were showing something Saki wished would turn to something promising. Something that she had wished would come true since then. They were so close back then. Staff in their workplace even let out a rumor that they were already a couple. Of course, that was too good to be true. When that break came, everything changed.
Taking a deep breathe, Saki tried to stop herself from dropping any tears as it was not the time for it. She could cry about it later. Maybe tonight, tomorrow or some other day when she has nothing better to do. Looking at her phone, it was already ten past seven and there was still no sign of Risako. Saki still waited, looked around and finally spotted Risako a few feet away. Well…Here she comes… No turning back now…
As the younger girl sat beside her, Saki greeted her as usual as she does. She tried to hide anything that would suspect her falling for Miya again. Well, as if she had stopped loving her. The younger girl just answered with a slight smile before looking down at the ground. “Saki… I need Miya…” The younger girl didn’t even let any second to waste as she already wanted to start the conversation and maybe end it soon. Saki looked at the ground as well with nothing to say. This topic was a bit heavy for both of them. For both knew the other loves Miya, and both knew they love the same person. Letting out a sigh to break the silence, Saki finally thought to answer her with her own question. “Do you want to be with her again?” Asking that question made her afraid of what the other might say. Although she kept telling herself that of course, Rii still loves Miya and she’ll eventually tell her that she wanted to be with her. If she didn’t, she wouldn’t have called to talk about it.
Without a doubt, she was right. The younger girl did want to be with Miya again. That’s why she wanted to talk. She wanted to know if Miya had already moved on and Saki knew the answer to that. It has not been too long since they broke up and of course it takes time to move on. A sigh left the older girl’s lips as she smiled reluctantly at the younger girl. “Miya, hasn’t moved on yet.” She finally answered but as soon as she did, her smile faded and was replaced by regret. She knew she shouldn’t have told Risako about it but this what else could she say? She can’t lie to her about it. Of course, it has just been a week since they parted. No one would believe that the other, whom was the most affected, could have moved on that easily. The younger girl made a bold move on holding her hand. Saki was released from her thoughts as she felt the warmth on her hand.
“Saki… Please help me get her back.” The younger girl pleaded and the other was frozen on staring at her. It took a while before Saki could answer. She had a great debate in her head and there was no mistake on the result. She looked at the younger and near to weep girl with a smile. You could say a smile of assurance. “Of course.” She answered as it hurt her inside but the other was overjoyed. The younger suddenly wrapped her arms around the other and pulled her into an embrace. “Thank you very much Captain!” The other just responded with a ‘no problem’ and as soon as that was settled, Risako left Saki on that lonely bench. Considering that the other people eating their snack or possibly dinner, Saki shouldn’t be alone but because no one there knew of what she was feeling, she felt alone. It felt like she needed someone to talk to. To at least get her thinking straight, and maybe, cry a little. She didn’t know what else to do at that moment. She said she’ll be helping Risako but at this point, she had no clue on what she’ll be doing to get Miya back to Risako. If only Momo was here… She randomly thought and as she remembered her current lovers’ name, her phone vibrated in her pocket.
There was no mistake. The caller was no other than Momo. Saki thought it was a good thing that she was calling but on the other end, she thought this time was not the best. Even though she was debating again with herself, she picked up.
“Saki-chan?” The other girl at the other end answered in which seemed like an excited tone. “Momo!” The older girl answered trying to be as herself as she could. “How are you? Have you eaten dinner?” Saki took a few seconds to answer since she was really feeling heavy inside which made it hard to speak. “I’m fine. Never been better!” She started as she let out a small sigh. Before she could continue, the girl on the other end distracted her. “Are you sure you’re okay?”
Saki let out a laugh just to not make Momo suspicious since she knew she said something Momo didn’t like hearing. She knew Momo well and even with just a little delay on answering her question and even how different she answered, Momo always knew if she was telling the truth, lying, or if there was something wrong. Now, Saki knew Momo was already feeling a disturbance just because she used ‘never been better’. It was something Momo didn’t like hearing. The statement actually reveals something good to the person who you’re talking with but to her, it’s the opposite. “I’m sure. It’s just that… I’m really glad you called.” The other seemed to take her word for it since she didn’t ask anything else after. They talked for a long while; an hour and a half to be exact. It was already nine in the evening in Japan and Momo knew her lover would need to rest since she still has work tomorrow. The younger girl already said her farewell for the night and was about to end the call when she thought she heard whispering at the other end. “Saki? Is there something wrong?” She asked, a little serious now and a simple, ‘I’m glad you called’, would not be sufficient to calm her thoughts.
The other girl at the other end smiled. She wanted to talk about it with Momo. She knew she can; about the thing about Risako wanting Miya back, but because Momo might not know that Miya and Risako separated, she would eventually get worried and a lot of things would suddenly be revealed to her. Saki knew that it would break Momo’s heart once again if she suddenly knew everything. Saki thought of keeping her mouth shut for now, at least, until Momo tells her that she knows about the break-up. “Saki?” The younger asked once again and the older answered, “Momo… I…” She started but before she could even continue, a familiar voice echoed beside her. Saki looked up and found herself looking at Miya who looked mad. She just stared at the girl, not even realizing that she was still on the phone with Momo. Not until she heard a voice from the gadget she was holding that she was snapped from looking at Miya. “I’m sorry Momo. I need to settle something. I need to go now.” She reasoned as the girl at the other end agreed.
Saki stood up and walked towards Miya, forgetting that the rain was still pauring. She stopped as soon as she stepped out of the shade the stalls’ extended roof, as she felt drops of water hit her. The other girl, holding an umbrella, quickly placed it on top of Saki. The older girl went silent as she couldn’t look at the others’ face, for it revealed not only annoyance but also sadness and worry. “Mi-” The older girl started but the younger stopped her with a sigh. “You said you were only going to go for an hour.” That statement made the older girl feel sorry for not saying anything about extending the time she was out. “What if something happened to you? What if you got lost?” The younger lectured but both knew the other wouldn’t even get lost, but just because of concern, the younger felt responsible for the safety of the girl living with her at the time being.
The older girl kept silent but was a little surprised, since she had not seen Miya act like this before. Maybe she did during Berryz outings but not as sincere and concerned as to tonight. Miya was getting impatient as Saki was still hushed up, although mixed feelings were stirring inside her, she couldn’t stop on getting mad at her. What she just said was true. What if something really happened to Saki? That would affect her too much. She already lost her girlfriend; she didn’t want to lose another one as well. Looking at it clearly, she didn’t want to lose this person in front of her. After everything she revealed that night at the Ferris wheel, she realized how much Saki had put up with her. She realized how the girl cared for her. That kind of concern and importance; which she couldn’t fully acquire from her former lover. “Miya-chan!” A voice, heard from the stall, stopped the younger girl in her thoughts. “Don’t get angry at Saki-chan. She was on the way back to your place when her phone started ringing.” Ono-san let his assistant take over and walked until the end of the extended roof. “She just stopped by here to take the call.” He explained more before looking at the nervous older girl with a smile.
Miya, taking the word of Ono had let go of the issue and led the silent older girl to the bench she was sitting on earlier. Silence still surrounded both of them until the troubled older girl apologized for her tardiness that resulted for Miya to worry. The once worried younger girl accepted the apology and was relieved that the older girl was far from harm. “Have you had dinner?” Miya asked as she recalled, she herself didn’t. The older girl shook her head as she revealed she hadn’t yet. Hearing that, Miya told her that both of them will go home now and eat. She’ll be cooking tonight. Saki couldn’t disagree. Not that she needed to, but she just felt bad for making Miya that worried about her. Miya opened the umbrella and waited for Saki. Saki on the other hand thanked Ono for saving her from explaining earlier. The old man handed a pack of takoyaki to Saki and said, “I hope that will be good with your dinner.” He commented with a smile. Saki tried to pay for it but the owner said it was okay. It was a gift for staying in his stall that night. Said he didn’t feel lonely when Saki came. The older girl thanked him and both Miya and her said goodbye to the old man.
On the way back to Miya’s house, the rain and the wind still hadn’t finished their piece as they continued their jazz. As they got more into the beat, the rain poured harder and the older girl was feeling cold than how she was earlier. She was out for more than two hours with just sitting there on the bench, naturally, she would be cold. As the wind blew hard past them, Miya quickly slithered her arm around the older girls’ waist and pulled her closer. The other didn’t complain but felt better with the warmth of the other. The older girl smiled shyly as she remembered how she always does to the younger girl way back then. Those memories came up filling her head once again as she then found her, reminiscing something she always wanted. Now that the tables are turning once again, will she settle with the deal with Risako… or will she go with her own flow and grab the opportunity?
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It will be a year since I hadn't updated Hoping For Chance on the 31st of March 2012, and it will be the 3rd year birthday of this fic on the 14th of May which is nearly a month and ten days from now.but I think the wait is now over. I'm sorry for not updating it for so long. I just hope people would want to continue on reading this. ^^;
Hoping For Chance
Chapter 16
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The place was dark and cold; it was as if darkness took over the earth but there was this constant colours lighting up, not one by one, but at the same time.
Buritsu! Buritsu! Buritsu!
They called as they waved their glow sticks, waiting for the event to start. On the other hand, four girls were waiting backstage, waiting for the signal of the stage assistant. When that signal was made for standby, the four girls took hold of their microphones and as soon as they were in their positions, a familiar sound boomed out to the crowd. At the peak of the song, the four girls went out on stage and performed with all of their might. This was the last of the series of events for the promotion of Deltaδ Ace! and Blitz.
At the end of the show, a feast for the group was prepared by their producers and all of Hello!Project Kids were invited. It is sad that the ones on America can’t come. Someone was wishing they would come.
“Saki? Are you ready to go?” Miya, whom was waiting by the door asked.
“Oh! Yeah. I’ll be out in a sec. You can go ahead.” The older girl, Saki, answered while she was fixing her bag.
“Okay. I’ll wait for you at the lobby.” Miyabi said as she closed the dressing room door.
Saki was nearly finished on placing her things on her bag when her phone suddenly rang a familiar tone. Knowing the familiar ringtone, she slowly took her phone out of her bag and as soon as she looked unto the screen, her usual worry grew. This was the fifth time the girl called her. This was the fifth for this week. She couldn’t take it anymore.
She waited until the ringing ceased before placing her phone back in her bag and all the few other things in her bag; zipping it closed, before walking out of the dressing room and into the hallway. From the end of the corridor, she could see a glimpse of Miya. She got excited as she thought she’ll go together with Miya to the party, but as she grew nearer, she couldn’t help but wonder why Miya was partly laughing. She was talking to someone, but whom?
When the eager Saki walked out of the corridor and finally saw the whole picture, her heart sank. She knew the girl who called her earlier would find Miya easily.
“C’mon Miya. You’ll get to see Captai in the party anyway. Let’s go together.”
“… I can’t. We already agreed on going together.”
Saki’s sunken heart had lifter halfway as she heard Miya declined Risako’s offer. She was about to walk towards them when the persistent youngest girl spoke.
“Please Miya?”
“I’m sorry Risako. I’m going with Saki.”
“But you promised me first! Don’t you remember?”
Saki got confused when Risako mentioned about a promise. She thought of a time when Miya could had spent time with the girl so she can say that. Looking at Miya from a few feet away, she suspected that it could have happened earlier this week, although she couldn’t remember any day that Miya spent some time with Risako.
“Risako…” she heard Miyabi started. “That was a long time ago.”
“But I was still first.” The youngest girl insisted.
“But… Rii… Please understand. I -”
“It’s okay.” Saki suddenly said as she finally walked towards the two.
“S-Saki…” Miya was surprised by the oldest girl’s appearance.
Saki looked at Risako with a slight smile before looking at Miya. “It’s fine Miya. You can go with Risako instead.”
“But… Saki -”
“It’s okay.”
“… But I promised you first.”
Saki shook her head, “It doesn’t matter who was first, Miya.”
Miya looked at the older girl in defeat. She wanted to spend the night with Saki. She promised her a week ago; in that rainy night where she got so worried when Saki left that night to meet up with her parents. It was when she saw Saki as silent and empty like the time she told her about her relationship with Risako, a year ago.
She finally found the new light in her life. Now that she had found it, she feared it will be lost again.
“Don’t worry, Miya. I’ll still see you in the party.” Saki finally said before bidding both Miya and Risako goodbye. Miya couldn’t do anything. She wanted to stop her but the thought of Risako there, she couldn’t. Maybe she is still a little hang-over over her but, it really weighed her decision tonight. She finally looked at Risako with a smile, “Let’s go.” The younger girl returned her smile and they walked together, hand in hand, to the venue.
Saki decided to go back to Miya’s house first as she wanted to leave all her unnecessary stuff behind. She made her way towards the venue but as she was nearly our of Miya’s subdivision, she felt her phone vibrated. She continued on walking as she opened the message. As she read it, she stopped and read the message over and over again. She wanted to believe it was not true but there was no proof it didn’t. She closed the message and continued to the venue in a hurry, as she tried to stop herself from thinking about it. “It’s not true…” She kept on whispering to herself.
When she finally reached the venue, all the guests were so focused at the front and Saki was forced to stay on where she was. People filled the area with mostly excited, but some surprised, faces.
“Tonight, unexpected news filled this hall and we are really happy to hear the real story from these lovely ladies.”
Saki was curious of this news and so she made her way to the front but as she did, she only saw something she didn’t want to see.
“So you two, was it true that the two of you started dating again?”
“I wouldn’t say it as dating…” the older girl answered, as if she was worried.
“We started hanging out again when Blitz started these promotion events.”
“Wow! That was just a week ago! Say Miyabi-san, how did you fit your date in your busy schedule?”
“It’s not a date. Risako just comes to the venue of our event then we just eat or I walk her home. We won’t be dating soon.”
“Is that so? But we think things are starting beautifully again. Are you sure you’re not going to ask Risako to be your girlfriend anytime soon?”
“N -”
“We decided to take it slow this time. We don’t want to jump right into that relationship.”
“Really now, Risako? But just seeing you guys walk, hand-in-hand, in here, really looked like you’re already a pair.”
“Well, no…”
“Not yet, but I sure hope we’ll be soon.”
Miyabi looked at the girl clinging beside her with a confused and disturbed look. She didn’t thought Risako would lie like this in front of everyone in H!P. They didn’t even talked about dating or even getting back together. Yes everyone knew about them when they were still together, but who even told everyone about their break-up? Only five of them knew; Megumi, Mai, Risako, Saki and herself. Who could have told the whole H!P board and members?
“What are you talking about Risako?” Miyabi asked in a whisper as Risako was smiling at the crowd.
“What do you mean?” She whispered back and looked back at the crowd and finally saw a glimpse of the vulnerable Captain.
“Say, just to prove to everyone that you guys are into that path again, why don’t we see a kiss?”
Miyabi was surprised, “What? Why?”
“So it will be a charm.” The MC stated before making the crowd cheer for a kiss.
“Wait… This -”
“C’mon Miya, it’s just a slight kiss.” Risako whispered to her before glancing back to the crowd where Saki stood.
“No Risako, I can’t. Saki might be at the crowd.” Miya answered her before looking at the crowd, unable to see Saki, who was just in front of them.
At that time, Risako knew she would need to do something to get Miya to kiss her in front of Saki. She could see Miya still looking intently for Saki at the crowd. She called on to her and when Miya looked her way, she kissed her on the lips. It took a long 7 seconds kiss and when she parted from Miya and glanced at the crowd again, the vulnerable Captain was nowhere to be seen.
As the crowd applauded and cheered for the two, Saki was already out the doors of the venue and was running back towards Miyabi’s house, but before she could even reach the house, her phone vibrated and the caller’s timing was perfect. She stopped and answered the call.
“Hello? Saki?” The caller at the other end started.
“… M-Momo.” Saki answered with a smile on her face. She was already crying and she knew Momo would sense it with her tone.
“Saki? Are you okay? Why are you crying?”
Saki just shook her head and took a deep breath, holding her tears off, “It’s nothing Momo.” She paused for a little, quickly wiped her damp eyes and cheek before answering again. “I… I just miss you Momo.”
“I miss you too Saki… but is that really why you’re crying? Do you want me to come back sooner?” The girl at the other end asked with worry ringing all over her voice.
“N…” Saki started, trying to clear her mind and just tell Momo to not come back earlier, but the picture of Miyabi kissing Risako in front of her earlier wouldn’t let her be at peace.
“Saki? Hello? I’m really getting worried. Did something happen? I -”
With all her mind has set her to say, she opened her mouth and said, “I want you to come back…”
“What? I’m sorry, I didn’t hear that well Saki?” With the muffled voice of the older girl earlier, Saki cleared her throat first before telling Momo, “I… I want you to come back… now.”
Momo was silent for a second before telling the other girl on the phone that she will come back by tomorrow morning, earlier than the rest.
Finally… She had told Momo to come home. She couldn’t take it anymore. She knew… She knew it would be impossible. And because of Risako telling her she wants Miya back and she’ll do anything to have her again, it looked like, she’ll really get her back. Saki is now, giving up.
Saki finally reached the house. It seemed Miyabi was still at the party. As shee entered, she didn’t waste any second on packing her things and walking out the door with it. She didn’t leave any sign of her leaving the place. She was using Miyabi’s extra pair of slippers in the house so it was natural to see two slippers by the door. She left the cabinet doors closed so Miyabi won’t suspect anything. She didn’t leave anything, except her phone on one of Miyabi’s side desks. She didn’t know she had left it. She was too eager to leave. She just wanted to get out of there.
Before she left, she made a phone call, using Miyabi’s house phone to her aunt. She told her she was going to stay for a while with her. As her aunt agreed, she then made her way out of the door and out to the bus stop.
On the other hand, Miyabi was already on a bus towards the bus stop near her subdivision. She was going the other way and she actually left the party earlier than the rest. She felt there was something wrong. When her bus passed the empty bus stop at the other side of the road, where only a girl was sitting with two bags with her, Miyabi didn’t see the girl until another bus stopped near it. When she saw the girl, a part of her said it looked like Saki but she didn’t want to believe that Saki would think of leaving her without saying goodbye.
When she got home, she firstly looked at the slippers and there were two of them there. She thought maybe Saki went back to the party. She continued to walk inside and everything was the same as how they left it before they went to the event that morning. She continued upstairs and the lights were all closed, just how normal it would be if no one was in the house. She opened the lights and went into her room. The room was clean. The room was clean, just how they left them. She looked around and everything was there, except Saki’s bags. It was supposed to be at the other end of the room but it was not there. Miyabi suddenly went into panick. She firstly looked at the bathroom but no one was there. She then hurriedly looked at the cabinets where Saki placed her things and as she opened them, they were empty. She looked around the house, hoping Saki was still there and hadn’t left yet, but as she looked, the thought of Saki was not there anymore made her want to cry. She stopped near the stairs and took her phone. She called Saki’s number and it went ringing. She wanted her to pick up but nothing. She dialled her number again and it continued on ringing. That was when he heard the ringtone of Saki’s phone. She followed the sound and led her to her own room. There, she saw Saki’s phone on top of one of her bed’s side desks, lying there and cold. She knew then, she knew that Saki had left for a while now. She knew Saki had left her without saying goodbye. She knew all these, but she didn’t know where she would find her.
“What… What could have made her leave without saying goodbye?” She asked herself as she sat on the bed, starring at the older girls phone. “Why?” She asked once again, trying to find her answers from the silence. She kept looking for the answer and when she did, she looked at her mirror, staring blankly on her own face before throwing her own phone unto it; breaking the mirror into differently shaped shards.
“Could she have seen the kiss?” She asked herself as she stood up and walked out of the house. “She had seen it… there is no other explanation for her sudden leave.” She told herself as she took a cab to Saki’s house. She knocked on the door and was hoping she was there. When Saki’s brother opened the door, he told her she was not there and they hadn’t heard on where she could be. Saki’s brother insisted that they would contact Miya when they get a word from her. Miya thanked him before going back to her rented cab to drive her back to her house.
When she finally was in her room again, she didn’t open any lights of her home, she didn’t even bother taking off her shoes, but she went straight to her bed and laid there, staring at Saki’s phone for the rest of the night, until she finally dozed off to sleep.
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I just updated this not long ago, but because of an inspiration, I just happen to finish another chapter of this. And since this is already soon to end - maybe another two to three more chapters - I decided to really put some thought in the chapters. Although I know I'm not that good of a writer, I just hope everyone would like it. :)
Just a thought... I had a hard time writing a part of this fic. I wanted it to be a really devastating news to Miya but, I had a hard time because... I just couldn't write those words. So yeah, maybe I'll get the strength to write about it in the succeeding chapters.
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Chapter 17
It was already morning and the usual day in Tokyo had already started. The sun was shining; the birds were chirping and it looked like every wonderful day; except for the now awakening young girl whom was comfortably snug in bed.
♫ kiri nai hodo yumemiteru ♫
♫ hitori ni shinaide ♫
The girl rolled to her side as she tried to get away from the loud device.
♫ dakishimete ♫
♪ samishii mono doushi ♪
♫ nagusame atta dake ♫
The girl tried to ignore it by using her pillow to cover her ears, as she tried once again to go back to sleep.
♫ sonna no shinjinai ♫
♫ aishiteru to itte ♫
After the last two lines, she threw her pillow at the floor and tried to make her way back to her original place on the bed, to find the device that was going off so loudly in the morning; little did the girl know that it was already half past eight. Her room had dark coloured curtains which made it look like the sun was just about to shine.
She kept her eyes closed, still lazy to get up; she reached out to the nearest side table to search for the contraption that kept on ringing. As her hand felt a familiar shape and proved that it was where the annoying sound came; she picked it up, pressed a button, and held the device near her ear.
“Hello?” She asked, in a sluggish voice. “Ah! Hello? Captain?” The person at the other end answered. The girl holding the phone was silent when she heard the voice. She was confused on why the person on the phone is calling her captain when she was not Saki. It was when she finally realized that the cell phone she was holding was Saki’s. She suddenly sat up and tried to fix her composure. “Ah, hello? I’m sorry, but Saki is ---”, but before she could finish, the girl on the other end suddenly called her name, “Miya?” Miya stopped and answered, “Yes. Who is this?” As she waited for the answer of the person, she sat on the edge of the bed, ready to walk to the window to open the curtains; but as she was about to, the answer of the caller made her stop and fall back down.
She can’t believe what she was hearing. It was a morning greeting she did not expect. “Hello? Miya? Are you still there?” The girl on the other end asked. Miya was hesitant to answer, more so, her heart was beating faster than it should. She knew who was on the other end of the phone, and she knew exactly how she felt for her. Her heart was beating fast of anger so early in the morning. “Miya? Are you still there? Answer me!” She heard the other say, but she was busy trying to grasp the reality she was in. “Risako…” She started and the other girl went silent. “Don’t call Saki again.”
The other girl didn’t get a chance to ask why when Miya ended the call right after she said those last words. She was angry. She was angry at Risako for that lie she made and even the kiss she forced on her. More so, she was angry at herself. If she hadn’t let herself go with Risako that night this wouldn’t have happened. She knew she drove Saki away, for the second time. She clenched her fingers and held them tightly in place as her disappointment and anger grew. “How could you do this to yourself Miya! You finally… FINALLY! Realized that someone really cares for you. Someone whom was beside you all these years – cared for you, understood you, soothed you, bonded with you, loved you… encouraged you… You just… let her go again. Most of all… you hurt her! I could just… I could just!” She stated, talking to herself, when she stopped and held her hand high and was ready to slap herself when another ring came from another phone.
She stopped and looked at her phone’s way. She didn’t waste any second on not answering. She quickly took it and answered, “Hello?” The number was not registered in her phone so she thought and hoped the caller was Saki. “Hello? Miya? This is Megu.” Hearing the callers’ voice, she already knew she was not the one she wanted to hear. “Ah… Megu. What’s up?” She answered, trying to be normal as she can be. “Miya… I have a message for you.” She started and Miya was curious. “I need to tell you something. It’s about Saki.”
Miya’s heart suddenly raced as she heard the name, Saki. “Really? What is it?” She suddenly asked. “Miya… Chisato… She, didn’t want me to tell anyone. She actually didn’t want anyone to know.” A lot of thoughts came popping in Miya’s head as Megu kept telling her those and it sounded as if, it’s something grave. “Miya…” Megu started again, but before she could even continue, Miya could hear a familiar voice from the background and some shuffling from maybe, handing out the phone to another person. “MIYA!” The loud voice boomed out of the receiver and it made Miya move the phone away. “Miya! What are you doing!?” Miya had a hard time figuring out who was talking but when the other finally calmed down; she finally knew who it was.
“What do you mean, Maimi?”
“Don’t tell me you don’t know!?” The other girl asked as confused as Miya is right at that moment.
“I don’t get it. What are you trying to say? I just woke up and I’m already having a start of the day with a bad one. So don’t make me guess anymore!” Miya answered, as frustrated as she was.
“So… you don’t know?”
“What do you mean? Of course I won’t know if you won’t tell me!”
“…”
“Maimi? Are you still there?”
“Miya… Do you like Risako?”
“Huh? I thought this has something to do with Saki?”
“Just answer it.”
“No… I don’t. Whatever she said and happened last night, I was not aware of it until I was there. I think I was set-up.”
“What do you mean?”
“Just… It’s hard to explain.”
“…”
“I mean…”
“Do you like Saki?”
“…” Miya was caught off guard. She was not sure of it, but she was sure she wanted Saki to stay with her. She wanted her back.
“W-what do you mean? Of course I like Saki. She’s my Captain -”
“No Miya! Not as Captain. Saki as someone you cherish!”
“… I …” Miya started but was unsure of what to say. “Why are you asking me this Maimi!? She has Momo! And I have…”
“Aha! So you do still like Risako!”
“No! It’s not that!” She wanted to say ‘I have Saki’, but she then remembered, Saki is not there anymore and she just denied having to like her.
“Whatever, just listen closely to what Megu’s going to tell you.” Maimi lastly said before handing the phone to the waiting girl beside her.
“Hello? Miya? I’m sorry for the ruckus Maimi just made. She was just… worried.”
Miya was really confused and frustrated at the moment and it became worse when she answered this call. It went from Saki to Chisato then to Risako then to whatever Megu was supposed to tell her. It might sound simple but for her, it was a heavy burden after what happened last night.
“Miya… Momo cheated on Saki…”
‘What?’ was the first thing Miya thought of when she heard, “What? What do you mean cheated on Saki?” She went from confused to really confused, and from frustrated to more frustrated. She couldn’t believe it and denied it while talking to Megu. Momo wouldn’t do that to Saki. She saw how Momo loved Saki. She’s not the type that would cheat on her. She wouldn’t.
Meanwhile, a young woman stepped out of the bus and quickly walked her way to the house she knew, her lover was in hiding. No, she didn’t know why she was there. She just heard from her lover’s parents that she was staying with her aunt. When she finally saw the blue coloured gate in front of her, she didn’t hesitate to ring the doorbell. She kept on whispering, “I hope she’s okay”, until she heard the door open. There, a middle-aged woman walked out and greeted her. Nothing else was said and she led her inside and to the outside hall of the room where the one waiting for her was staying. She whispered a ‘thank you’ before going ahead and knocked on the door. It took a few seconds before the door opened. The one on the other side was surprised that she had finally came. She couldn’t help but weep. Tears started to fall from her eyes to her cheek. The one who just came just let herself in, closed the door behind her and quickly hugged her crying lover.
She hugged her tight. It has been a month since they last saw each other and she knew a lot had happened to her, more so, to the one who she was holding in her arms. “Mo..mo…” The crying girl called as muffled as her voice was. Momo did not let her go and just answered with a “hai?”.
“I’m… I’m sorry.” The crying girl started and Momo smiled. “It’s okay Saki. Did you miss me that much?” The older girl hesitantly nodded. She knew, that was not really the reason why she was apologizing. She knew she would need to tell Momo about what happened this past month. She would want to know. Not to mention, her unexplained stay here in her aunt’s house. “Ne Saki. It’s okay. I’m here now. You don’t need to cry anymore. Look, you’re making me cry too.” Saki looked at Momo and tears were really starting to fall from her eyes. “Momo… you don’t need to cry.” She also stated to her but the other just smiled. “I really missed you too… Saki.” She said as sincere as she was and it warmed Saki’s heart. She hugged her again. There was silence as they hugged each other. It was until Momo’s phone started ringing. She took her phone and answered it. “Hello?”
“Hello? Momo?” The caller greeted and it made Saki worried. She was beside Momo and she had a glimpse of the name on the caller ID.
“Miya? Is everything okay?”
“Momo… Maimi said you came back earlier than the rest, so I just wanted to call you and welcome you back to Japan!” Miya, whom was the caller, answered.
Momo didn’t get to hear the whole greeting Miya had said because of a tug of her hand. She looked beside her, seeing Saki holding on to her arm and she looked afraid. That’s when Momo had a thought of why Saki suddenly moved to her aunt’s house for now. With that, Momo placed back the phone near her ear and thanked Miya. “Say, Momo… Wouldn’t it be possible you’re with Saki right now?” The caller finally asked and Momo knew what to say. “No Miya, I’m sorry. I’m still in the airport and I’m waiting for my parents to pick me up.” She lied. She needed to. It was not for her, it was for Saki. As she put down her phone, she looked back at her lover whom was sitting beside her. She hugged her and let the silence prolong for the meanwhile. She knew Saki would tell her eventually. And once she had told her… she would tell Saki what happened in America. What happened between her and Chisato.