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Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: Owaranai_sLaVe on February 14, 2007, 11:26:52 PM
Valentines Day special (cheesy, yes, I know.)

PT. 1


“…and because gorillas have such similar characteristics to humans, we, well scientists, believe that we evolved from these large primates…”

‘Humans evolved from primates’ uh huh…

“Psst,! Rika…”

“ Some of the similar characteristics are how primates stand up almost completely and use their fingers to help them with daily routines…”

“Hey! Pst, Rika! Listen,” Miki tapped her friend with eagerness to get her attention, but Rika tried hard to concentrate on her notes. “Come on, I just need to ask yo-“

Lalala, not listening.SIMILAR CHARACTERistics,” talking a little louder to herself now, while trying to concentrate on the lesson “ARE HOW BOTH HUMANS AND primates stand erect…”

For one final push, Miki shoved her zombie like friend, who was trying to concentrate on passing the class, so hard that Rika hit her forehead on the table. Slowly lifting her head, like the zombie nerd she had become, hinted that she was fed up with Miki’s stupid antics.

“WHAT. THE. HELL, Miki?!” Rika stared back at Miki with rage, it looked as if her eye sockets could no longer keep her eyeballs in.

“Excuse me! Ishikawa,” Rika turned her head quickly to the front of the room. “that’s about all I’ve wanted to hear from a foul mouth, get over here.” Rika’s teacher pointed to the front desk especially reserved for misbehaving students. Students like Miki, who did similar acts to one she just committed.

“But, but! Tayama-sensei! It wasn’t my fault, Fujimoto made me hi-“

“I don’t care, it’s not appropriate for young ladies to be yelling in the middle of someone else’s talk. I have no time for your excuses, hurry up and take your seat in the front so I can get on with the lesson for the students who actually care about tomorrow’s chapter test.”

Rika couldn’t believe this! She has never sat at the front before. She felt so ashamed. Feeling that someone was watching her, she turned to Miki and glared at her. While the teacher was turned to the board, she mouthed out “You owe me, BIG time.”

Miki nodded her head at Rika and felt her forehead secrete sweat once her friend turned around. “Oops.” Never letting anything bother her for too long, Miki shrugged it off and just thought of buying her something nice later to make up.

“Sorry about that, I didn’t know you were paying attention, eh heh.”

“I was writing notes! How can I not pay attention?!” Rika was till upset about earlier. She took things seriously. Getting placed in the front of class, next to the teacher, was like a delinquent being sent to the principal’s office. She’s obviously never done anything daring in her life before.

“Hey, cool it, okay? I just wanted to know what you were doing tomorrow.”

“What the- you stopped me from learning, interrupted me and the class, and got me in trouble on your count- just to ask me what my schedule was?”

“Uhhh…. Yeah… It is Valentines tomorrow….” Watching Rika’s facial expression calm down and turn blank set an alarm off in Miki’s head. “Wait. PLEASE don’t tell me you forgot. What, have you been living under a rock for the past two weeks?!”

Continuing to walk at a slower pace now, Rika answered, “Well, would it be still believable if I lied?”

“Ugh! Whatever. Anyway, I was thinking of asking Yoshizawa out to be my Valentine. What do you think?”

“You mean the soccer player Yoshizawa? Why her?”

“Yeah, the rich one. You know, I figure, since we’re both rich, that we’d totally be perfect for each other. Plus, she’s hot.”

“Are you sure? I mean, I don’t know. She looks stuck up, she thinks she’s the star of the soccer team ever since Gotou-san quit to focus on Student Council presidency.”

“Yeah, well Yoshizawa-san is the star of the team, and she’s second Vice President.”

“That doesn’t make a difference Miki…” Rika, not surprised but dumbfounded, stared back at Miki while walking to the cafeteria.

“Yeah it does. It totally does. Makes her more popular, and that’s just what I need.”

“I don’t get it, why do you want someone popular? What if they never give you as much attention as they should because of their fans?”

“…yeah, I think I’m ready to tell Gotou-san how I really feel! Ack! I can’t wait for tomorrow, I’m so nervous, but I feel so excited!”

Miki watched as Takahashi Ai talk to her kohai, Niigaki as they passed by the two. “Really? I think Yoshizawa-san is a lot dreamier than Gotou-san. Don’t get me wrong, both are gorgeous, but Yoshizawa-san… Sigh~ I don’t know, she’s so… dreamy!”

Rika and Miki both watched in disgust at the Second year and the First year popped hearts in their eyes as they day dreamed and talked about their fellow Third year classmates.

“Attention everyone! Attention! We would now like to start this year’s Valentine Special. With last year’s mishap, we are no longer doing the Kissing Both. Seems like some of you youngins’ don’t know what a three second kiss was and got too carried away!”

Among the girls, you could hear the chatter, “Yeah, poor Shibata-san and Mika-san. They were attacked by Takahashi!”

“HEY! I heard that, dim wit!” Takahashi shot back at Kamei with glaring eyes. “It’s not my fault I had enough money and they just happened to open up a perfect oppurtinity!”

“Ahem! Ladies, calm yourselves, let me talk. Now, this year, our academy is holding an 'Senior Valentine : Please Take Me Out' auction for the two most voted Third years, Yoshizawa Hitomi and Gotou Maki –“

The room went wild. All the girls turned to each other and squealed their little pigtails off. It was like every girl’s dream come true. “Omigosh! Did you hear that?! Yoshizawa-san and Gotou-san!!”

“Ahem. Yes, exciting, I know. All the money that is accumulated will go to this year’s festival, now remember…”

Miki had all she could bare and turned to Rika, “Did you hear that Rika?! An auction! WOOOH! This is going to be a piece of cake! It’s gonna be sooooo much fun!” Miki shot her first in the air and pounced on her best friend.

Rika, obviously not caring, turned to the lunch lined and said, “Yeah, party, woo. But what if someone bids higher than you, dummy?”

“Like who?”



-To be continued-

Sorry for the lame dialogue. This is just what happens to a bored person ^_^; Yeah, this is just gonna be a short story. Why am I doing this? Do I have anything better to be doing tonight? HA! I wish. This year is different *dammit all*. So yeah, I'm gonna be making a short special. Probably not lasting anymore than 5-10 chapters. The second one doesn't seem that long either :) *but counting on how this one wasn't supposed to be long... who knows?...

-Owaranai_sLaVe
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: black velvet on February 14, 2007, 11:41:15 PM
You just don't know how many times I was refreshing the fanfic section page. D:

ANYWHO. KYAAAAAA! :heart:

Rika's such a nerd. xD (You didn't happen to get that information from your own Biology notes, did you? :P) This could turn out interesting: Will Miki, the richer one, win the auction or will someone else? Hmmm . . .

Speaking of Biology, it's time for me to study!! >.>
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: len.chan on February 14, 2007, 11:51:49 PM
uoh, nice begining.
I wonder if Rika has a hidden interest on Yossi and she's going to bet too XDXD
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: haidokun on February 15, 2007, 06:33:52 AM
ooh interesting chapter. i'll wait for the second one. i wonder who will win the auction?    :ONhee:
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: stefy on February 15, 2007, 07:07:57 AM
Like me!..... Just kidding, No MONEY!! drats...

cute chapter, who will win Yossi and who will win Goto?! next chapter plz !! lol take your time to write tho no hurries..
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: rndmnwierd on February 15, 2007, 07:09:14 AM
I kinda like the idea of Rika not caring about Valentines Day. Hmmm....
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: Owaranai_sLaVe on February 15, 2007, 09:16:17 PM
Thanks for reading everyone! I'm in quite a rush so I can't say personal thank yous'. I wouldnt have been if I were able to post this last night or if I didn't waste three hours doing yard work on a SCHOOL DAY. But I did. And now *twitch* I'm pissed *twitch* and tired *twitch*.


PT. 2


Later that night, a mandatory sit in was held in the auditorium.
 
“This so pointless, I’m not even bidding! Why do I have to be here?” Rika slumped back in her chair and folded her arms in frustration. Not only was she ticked off for taking time from studying to raise her B-average to an A, but she was forced to sit in the front section labeled ‘BIDDERS.’ “Ugh, and how embarrassing, I have sit here with you and look like I’m taking part in the insanity. Tsk, Why can’t we just sell candy and have car washes like normal school?”
 
“Because it’s mandatory to see your best friend win the hottest girl in school for a date, duh!” turning to Rika she added “Oh, and how can we be normal? We’re an 'all girls' school for one. Two,  half the population in this school is gay, and the other half is all sluts once they step out those school gates for Holidays. You want me to keep going on how normal we are?”
 
“True… but still... It’s like… It’s like they’re whoring them off! What kind of school conduct is this?” Rika slouched down in the auditorium seats some more and covered her face with her hands.
 
“Can you shut up and live for once?! It’s a school auction! They’re raising money; they’re not telling us to pay them to have sex with the prize! It’s a Valentine date!” Miki couldn’t stand Rika’s constant whining and
 
“Oh yeah, calling them a ‘prize’ makes it sound oh-so convincing.” Rika rolled her eyes and slouched in her chair. “Whatever, just make sure you bid the highest so we can leave here as soon as possible. How much do you have anyway?”
 
“I don’t know” Miki pulled out the stack of Yen she had hidden in her Roxy jacket and looked at it. “But hopefully it’s enough. You never know!” Quickly examining the money some more, Miki thought out loud, but not loud enough to make sure Rika didn’t hear it. “Hmm, I wonder if you can bid for the both of them…”
 
Trying to pretend not to hear what Miki said under her breath, “What the hell! How much money did you bring, your whole savings account?!” Rika grabbed the money that Miki was holding and started to count it. “Jeez, you can buy all the Nuclear weapons in the world with this!”
 
“Quiet down girls, quiet down.” Principal Nakazawa tried to calm the chatting girls to start the event. “Now, before we start, we just want to ask if there are any questions to make the rules clear.”
 
“Uu! Uu!, Nakazawa-sensei, over here!” A First year eagerly raised her hand to be called.
 
“Yes, what is your question?”
 
“Um, if we bid, and we win- is the date free?” The young girl must have felt embarrassed for such a cheap question because she no longer asked with such an excited tone, but instead with shyness.
 
“Yes, the date is payed for with this special card,” Nakazawa retrieved a red Visa card that was to be used during the date from her pocket, “which has a reasonable amount. We trust you that it will be just a normal teenage date and nothing serious. More over, we assume that none of you will be going all out to bid…”
 
“Hah, I don’t think she’s met Miki’s rubber band bank yet…” When Rika scuffed and said this too loud, Miki elbowed her in the ribs. Not from embarrassment of course, Miki never gets embarrassed, but from a possible blow of her cover.
 
Through gritted teeth, Miki leaned  back and whispered, “Shut up, if someone hears, they might bid more than me. Like you said, you want this thing over with, well just let me bid higher and,” Miki moved her hands like she was doing a magic trick, “viola, we’ll be out!”
 
“…so the money in here should be no more than what your bid is. If, in any case it is, we then assume you have all the money in the world to pay for the other expenses.”
 
On the other side of the auditorium, Ai whispered back to Risa “What is she, mentally challenged? OF COURSE we’re going to bid all out here. They just proposed the best idea yet since they opened this school. And not to mention that we’re all rich.”
 
Speaking a little to loud for comfort, Risa used her outdoor voice to reply, “Yeah, watch them be cheap again and deposit like 2,000 Yen in there, hahaha!”
 
“OI! Niigaki! I heard that. Meet me in my office tomorrow morning.” Nakazawa has just about enough of being Ms. Sunshine.  She was quite pleased when she saw Niigaki bow her head in shame. “Damn, these brats. They’re the age in my beauty.” Nakazawa sighed and regained her energy when she noticed Gotou and Yoshizawa become restless backstage.
 
“Okay girls! It’s time! Get your biddy voices ready and make sure you have just enough to outbid the other little monsters! Let’s begin! Will Yoshizawa Hitomi and Gotou Maki please step out…”
 
Once the curtains lifted and out came the two stars, the crowd went wild.
 
“Gotou-senpai! We love you!” Someone from the back of the auditorium clearly couldn’t tell the difference between a school and a concert.
 
Kissing her hands and lifting it into a wave, “Yeah babe, love ya too.” Gotou winked to her fans and grabbed the microphones that were being handed to her and Hitomi.
 
Yoshizawa stayed beside Gotou and put a fake smile on. She moved her vision to the right and saw a group of girls gawk at her like she just descended from the heavens. “Oh boy, this is gonna be one crazy day tomorrow” she muffled under her breath.
 
“Ah, just smile and wave m’dear friend, smile and wave. The girls are diggin’ it! Don’t you just love all this attention?” Gotou said quietly to Yoshizawa who looked just about the opposite of her excited spirits. “Okay Ladies! Are we ready to start pulling them bills out?!” Screaming into the mic, Gotou just couldn’t contain her excitement. “Alright, that’s good to know! First we’ll start with me. Yoshizawa-san will be bidding me off and vice versa.”
 
Hitomi threw in an obligatory “Woo!,” As a signal from Gotou when she nudged her. “Ok we’ll start the bidding at 2,000 Yen shall we?” Hitomi ignored the glare she caught from Gotou who was most likely offended by how cheap it was.

“Uu! 2,500!” Someone in the front started the competition. A tall girl, with the badge of a second year threw her hands up.

“2,500, do I hear a 3,000? Going once go-” Before she could finish, someone to her right leap from her chair.

“3,500 Yen!” Ai flew from her chair to get Yoshizawa’s attention.

“Wow! 3,500, do I hear 4,000? Anyone; going once going twice…”

The bidding went on between Ai and the mystery second year. No one could identify who it was, but she was looking for one hell of an expensive date.

Niigaki whispered to Ai as the two went on to bidding, “Does she even go to this school?! I’ve never seen her before…”

“I don’t know and I don’t care,” Ai replied to her under her breath with a hint of determination, “all I know is Gotou is MINE.”

“6,000 Yen! MY  Final offer.” Everyone’s attention altered to the tall girl in the front of the auditorium. With one death glare, Ai knew she had some serious competition. But of course, she was no match.

“12,000 Yen, CASH. And I can keep going baby, anyone else?” The second year looked around and caught all the shocked faces. All the early bidders sat down quietly in defeat. The mystery giant, not turning around to face her match, admitted to defeat and took hear seat. Even Gotou, caught in shock, stood motionless and looked up from picking at her nails.

“Damn,” Nakazawa whispered to Vice Principle Murata from the left side of the stage, “these little brats are serious!”

“Yes, it appears so Yuko. But hey, we’ve been running this school for over six years, if you couldn’t judge that from our Talent Shows alone, then you really missed out on last years ‘Series of Broken Bones and Chopped Hair’ hall of shame.”

And so the show went on. “Ahem… Uh, 12,000… Do I hear a 12,300? Anyone?”  Hitomi looked around at the room full of girls and no one moved “Okay… Going once, Going twice, SOLD to… er, sorry, what’s your name?” Hitomi furrowed her eyebrows from seeing an unfamiliar face.

“Takahashi Ai, Gotou-senpai’s number one fan and Valentine date.” Gotou took a glimpse of Ai’s wide grin and shuddered.

“Oh shit. Not even the devil can get me out of this one… It’s the chick from the restroom, and the P.E. lockers, and the one who keeps baking those horrible cookies that I swear gave me dia - a stomach ache for a week!” Gotou grabbed on to her dear friend’s arms and clawed on it, hoping it would save her from this situation she was held in.



Heh, this isn't even finished yet. but i decided it was way too long already. so Yossui's bidding and part of the first date will be written/added later *hopefully*.


-Owaranai_sLaVe
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: len.chan on February 15, 2007, 09:37:37 PM
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Kissing her hands and lifting it into a wave, “Yeah babe, love ya too.” Gotou winked to her fans and grabbed the microphones that were being handed to her and Hitomi.

that image's has no price XDXDXD

I bet that Rika'll win the auction by mistake and she'll have a nice, unexpected date with Yocchan XDXD
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: Blizzard on February 15, 2007, 09:44:35 PM
Ai seems to be quite the stalker, huh?  Poor Maki, seems there's no getting out of it now.  Hopefully Ai won't bring her more cookies for their date though!

This is an interesting approach.  I'm looking forward to more!
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: GeTaWay on February 15, 2007, 11:27:33 PM
Quote from: len.chan;309584


I bet that Rika'll win the auction by mistake and she'll have a nice, unexpected date with Yocchan XDXD


I was thinking exactly the same!!!! XD
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: glcorps2002 on February 16, 2007, 01:04:52 AM
I wonder who the mystery bidder was?
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Post by: lil_hamz on February 16, 2007, 05:38:00 AM
Quote from: black velvet;308859
You just don't know how many times I was refreshing the fanfic section page. D:

ANYWHO. KYAAAAAA! :heart:

Rika's such a nerd. xD (You didn't happen to get that information from your own Biology notes, did you? :P) This could turn out interesting: Will Miki, the richer one, win the auction or will someone else? Hmmm . . .

Speaking of Biology, it's time for me to study!! >.>


Me too!! I love you sLaVe for writing about them in school :panda_kiss: I've been wanting to read something like this for ages :yay:

Rika isn't a nerd... well not that big a nerd anyway :MKevil: She's just a super go-getter, like she always is.

Quote from: GeTaWay;309658
I was thinking exactly the same!!!! XD


Me too! Again :lol: But Rika isn't rich right? No wait all the girls are rich? Then maybe she would :panda_omg2:

I never imagined Ai to be the ditzy gal she is and XD at Sunshine Gaki. Did I tell you how much I love ya humor? The squealing their pigtails off, Takahashi's crazy stalker descriptions and all the wisecrack banter between Miki and Rika.

Bottomline... THIS FIC IS :heart: x infinity :) *refreshes page again*
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: stefy on February 16, 2007, 04:55:15 PM
Ai-chan? stalker? HAHAHA nice one... Yossi doesn't seem stuck up like what Rika says, so I'm gonna agree with Len.chan and say Rika will get that date and end up like Yossi knowing that she mis-judged Yossi
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: rndmnwierd on February 16, 2007, 07:24:11 PM
Lol at Stalker!Ai.
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: black velvet on February 16, 2007, 09:50:04 PM
Agressive Stalker Ai . . . :o It kind of scares me to see how Miki will act!

Gotou sounds more narcissitic than Aya! And, as strange as it sounds, I really wish my school would have this kind of auction or something! xDD
Title: omg, wtf... its like an essay! what kind of rest is this?!
Post by: Owaranai_sLaVe on February 16, 2007, 10:23:28 PM
Wow, thanks everyone! Hmm, this story seems to be doing fairly well :) I'm glad. I'm writing the next one soon. But I wanna take a break and actually read the other fanfics *long day today. STUPID TESTS* ~~To everyone who is guessing on the future of Yossui and Rika : Hmm... I won't give it away since I'm still not 100% sure on everything in this story. To tell you the truth, this one is less planned, and more idea-ass-pulling than my other story! So who knows?!~~ Also, I would like to APOLOGIZE for a crappy ass and quicken story on the whole "stalking comedy" part and the ending. ^_^;;;

len hehe, I'm trying to work on my comedy. Like my other story, everything is an experiment for me to work on my writing skills. Really? You think that? I already have my plan on what's gonna happen. Not gonna say if you're right of wrong *of course* but just hope you stay tuned!

Blizz Stalker Ai :) I  like the idea of stalkers *if you haven't guessed from my other story!* but this one on the other hand will be humor-ish. Thanks!~

GeTa (can I call you that?) like I said in  above and in Len's post, we'll see~ Thanks for commenting/reading~

glcorps The mysterious tall girl? xD I dont know either... *hmm I wonder also...* but since this is a school, and I'm sure schools don't only have X amount of girls in H!P. Also the fact that it's a highschool, and there's only three years in highschool, so that narrows down the numbers in H!P, I had to make it seem more realistic with other characters. Why I made her tall? I'll never know... guess 'cuz the majority of H!P is short already, so I just wanted to make the girl seem more like a regular person *as in not in H!P*

Hamz! :kwink: Thanks so much for your comment on my "humor" that I'm hoping is getting better! I'm so happy to read that, hehe. I guess I got the idea from reading "The high of 85" also. But mostly, I had the whole auction thing from my school! It's CRAZY! They had an Valentine thing during school, and while me and my friends were walking to class *during first lunch* I saw the auction. Automatically, an idea rang, and obviously, I cant use it in my other story, so I decided to make a small V-Day special.
EXACTLY! a Go-getter. not nerd parse, she just works hard because she's not that great of a student :)
I'll explain money, status, etc in future chaps~ I was waiting for someone to bring that up, thanks for reading my mind! *wait, thats kinda creepy...*
Eh, I wanted to try something new with some of the girls like

Ai the highly confident rich girl who thinks she's better than everyone who has a best friend she takes for granted (Risa who goes along with Ai's silly stalking ideas but still has a mind of her own and speaks it). Then there's Miki also a rich girl and likes to boast about it and use it to her advantage. She's not typically spoiled, she still thinks of getting Rika something as an apology ^_^;; but she just doesn't know how to do it in a more sentimental way! Rika is the hard working student, sorta reminds me of a ronin like Naru from Love Hina manga. But she's not overly nerdy, she's just a good girl who strives for the best because (...you'll find out late ^_^). Gotou is of course, narcissistic as can be and loves her attention. But like all attention lovers, theres always one that she hates... and it happens to be "stalker" Ai! . Yossui on the other hand is actually more reserved and athletic. She became the star and captain of the soccer team when Gotou left. When I think of them from this story, sometimes even in real life, I see them as close friends that go way back. And despite their differences, they still get along and know each other very well *which we will see later one*

stefy Don't we all wish we can auction them all?! Hell, in my parallel universe, Miki and Rika are getting auctioned as well, and I'm buyin 'em all like an effing Collectors Item of the '85 girls! XD.
Of course, later, we'll see why Rika thinks of Yossui as sorta stuck up. I'm mad at myself for indirectly saying the  auction was on Feb 13 and the next day would be Feb 14 already. Now I have to make it seems like the next day after Yossui's auction is so damn long .... x_X

rndmn well this year, I didn't care that it was V.day either... maybe I was putting some of my thought into her? Or I was just making a character that could fit my plot, etc. Thanks~

Velvet Oh man, if only you guys knew of what's more to come with Gotou and Ai. I have so many ideas.... it's crazy! I hope you guys don't think I'm a stalker too! XD!
Oh no, just about all the girls but Risa, yossui, Rika, and Eri are narcissistic. Who is the top? That's your decision. Even this fake character I have in mind just to settle something between *** and Miki is narcissistic as well!

 haidokun Salamat sa comment mo. Kase long time na ako hindi nag basa, *sulat at study at linise lang ang ginawa ko this week xD* babasahin ko ang V-day special mo... or more like i tatapos ko, tee hee.



Okay ya'll... break from writing *I will have the next chap tonight dammit :evil: because I might not be able to write/post till Monday >.>* and I will read your fanfics now!

-Owaranai_sLaVe
EDIT :  You guys are really making me re-think of the story. Should I continue to make it longer than planned, or should I not? That is the question...
Velvet, oh and... Um... I got some of that evolution stuff from what I REMEMBERED in Bio last sem. I dont believe in evolution, but I wanted to start the story off with as school-like feel. I would have picked something like cells, but as you know, I hate explaining cells. And If I did anatomy/human body, I wouldn't know where to start! So, even if I'm not a believer in Evolution, my stupid self had no choice.
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: Owaranai_sLaVe on February 17, 2007, 07:46:43 AM
Eh heh, not exactly the same night... But it's not my fault! Damn Korean stuff >.>


PT. 3


Quickly, Gotou ran to the side of the stage where Principle Nakazawa was residing loudly whispered to her “NO! I can’t do this anymore. Definitely not. Nope, no can do. Take me out, I want out. Ask someone else to do it-“ Gotou pleaded for dear life, something that someone as cool as her, would never do.

“Ah! No, that’s a definite negative,” Yuko raised her finger to Gotou’s face and shook it from left to right; “We already announced your participation in this. Plus, look! You had quite a success with raising money. We’ll be sure to thank you when our school uses that extra pocket change. Now, if you’ll do the honors, I think it’s time that someone gets a taste of Hitomi, and for our pocketstogetfuller! Now shoo!” Nakazawa smiled at Yoshizawa and pushed the two off to center stage.

A sweat drop neared Gotou’s temple before she began her opening for Yoshizawa’s bid. “Eh heh… Sorry for the delay girls, I’m sure you don’t mind…”

“Hell no we don’t, cutie!” A first year who needed some serious help with cosmetics stood up and hollered from the back. Although any person with REAL taste would wince at the site of her, someone like Gotou, who was filled with too much charm, winked at her. Then which of course, drove the girl to a series of squeals.

“Like I was saying, it’s not time for me to introduce the bidding for my bud here, the captain and star of the soccer team, Student Councils’ Second Vice President, the girl you all dream about at night (except of course me) – Yoshizawa HITOMI!”

As the applauds and cheering died down, Yoshizawa managed to say a small “Thank you” and let Gotou continue with being fake.

“Anyway, enough with Yoshizawa, the focus is now on you girls.”  Maki kept smiling as the girls kept giving her what she wanted, a reaction.

Through gritted teeth and a hint of annoyance in her voice, “Can you just speed up the process, I still have practice in the morning.” She had just about enough of the charade since the spotlight focused on her.

“’Kay, I’ll start the price at five Yen. Five Yen, anyone, five yen!” With this start, no one noticed as they were laughing, Hitomi took a quick smack at Gotou’s head which made a thud on the microphone.

“Ah ah, just a joke you guys-“

“Three thousand Yen, Gotou-senpai! Kyah!”

“What the… that’s higher than my starting bid…” With a bit of irritation on her expression, Gotou tried quickly to move to the next bidder before Yossui could make note of the bid. But a simple chuckle and a nudge by Yoshizawa gave it away, even if Gotou decided to ignore it.

“No, Gotou-senpai, I bid 5,000 Yen!” Risa stood from her seat with a  big smile as she thought she would win instantly despite Ai’s famous ‘What the fu*k face’. “Woo! That was fun” she then exclaimed with a grin, still hyped from her actions… “Ahem… I mean… yeah, ok that was enough excitement for me tonight…”

“Yeah, that’s what I thought, Risa.” Ai leaned back in her seat knowing that that was going to be Risa’s last outburst.

“Five thousand Yen, do I hear a 6,000 Yen? Going once, going twice-“
 
“Six thousand Yen, cash.” Again the tall mystery girl stood from the front row.

Assuming that the numbers wouldn’t get higher, Gotou raised the numbers only slightly. “Ok 6,000. Do I hear 6,300 Yen? Going once, go-“

“Senpai, 8,000 Yen!” Eri stood up eagerly and admired Yoshizawa as she just stood emotionless through the auction. Eri’s posse cheered her on and wished her the best for winning. “Woo! Go Eri!”

The next series of bids went on and had little difference. This started to irrated Rika who kept nodding off in and out of sleep. “Dammit Miki, when the hell are you going to call your bid?! I’m falling asleep here.” She watched as the girl who sat beside her, who was supposed to be competing against the Hitomi-hungry girls, sat silently, leaning on the back of her seat and watched the bidding.

“Shhh… I’m watching.” Miki furrowed her eyebrows slightly from the small irritation of being interrupted from concentration.

“Gyah, well you’re supposed to be bidding! Hurry up plea-“

Suddenly, the numbers started to reach outrageous numbers. The prices exceeded even Gotou’s!

“Fifteen thousand Yen, Gotou. That’s my final offer.” It seemed as though even Yoshizawa’s team mates fell captive to her spell.

“Wow folks… it’s not that serious.” Gotou stated as she scratched the back of her. This was just her indirect way to stop the bidding because it’s already exceeded her bids by a long shot. Not only that, she hated that Hitomi was already winning, but it seemed like there were still strong bidders. Speaking rather quickly now, “Fifteen thousand, do I hear 16,000? Going once, going twi-“

“TWENTY THOUSAND!” Eri yelled quickly, she was quite exhausted from all the competition so she started to huff a little after calling out. She wanted to make sure that she would win that date tomorrow…

“Mother fu- What the hell people?! For Yoshizawa? I think I’m gonna faint!” Gotou was now frustrated from all the numbers she was hearing “Okay, 20,000 Yen. Anyone else, ladies? Going once. Going twice. SOL-“

“MIKI!” Rika pleaded for Miki to hurry the hell up. The suspense was killing the girl, and it was no longer just because she wanted to go back to the dorms.

“WAIT! Gotou-san, wait.” Miki stood with confidence and boldness. Gotou look towards her direction and actually waited. On the other hand, Eri watched from the other side with fear in mind.

“Twenty. Five. Thousand. Yen.” Miki said each word to savor the win. Almost the entire auditorium full of girls stood in silence. Yoshizawa on the other hand focused her attention to where everyone else was looking. By the time the had passed Gotou’s bid, she started to think about the game plan for next weeks’ tournament.

Still on stage, Gotou buried her forehead in her free hand. “Oh for the love of- Okay, 25,000 Yen? You GOT to be KIDDING me! Damn! Alright, that’s it, no one better bid anymore.” Now prepared to speak into the microphone, and determined to close off the deal before anyone else could POSSIBLY bid higher, she quickened her cue line. “We have 25,000 Yen. Goingonce.Goingtwice. SOLD! End! Finite! Good NIGHT!"

Gotou lowered the microphone in disgust, “No more, dammit.”


SOMEONE realllllyy needs to give me some sort of pill or resistance to watching Korean stuff... :ONdepressed:
Listening/Watching : the fact that this is live, makes me love you forever. (http://youtube.com/watch?v=-nfF8gGc9II&mode=related&search=) No matter how old the video is... <3


-Owaranai_sLaVe
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: lil_hamz on February 17, 2007, 04:33:39 PM
I was :ROTFLMAO: at Risa's random outburst. It was like what da.... where did that come from??? :lol:

And wow Miki won with 25,000 yen. She's rich. But hey, its a one-on-one date after all so if I was there I'll go even further.... for Risa  :ONshy2:

So Rika didn't get that date with Yossi. I was half expecting everyone to look her way when she yelled. Hmmmm but I wonder if she's gonna end up going on the date for Miki anyway. Just gotta read on to find out. But first I have to do something...






*Steals away sLaVe's Kpop collection* :panda_shifty:
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Post by: shindoushiz on February 17, 2007, 11:04:25 PM
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“’Kay, I’ll start the price at five Yen. Five Yen, anyone, five yen!” With this start, no one noticed as they were laughing, Hitomi took a quick smack at Gotou’s head which made a thud on the microphone.


hehehe, what an insult, starting at $0.05 cents. But it backfired on Maki in the end.XD
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Post by: jafeijai on February 17, 2007, 11:27:56 PM
Quote from: lil_hamz;310901
I was :ROTFLMAO: at Risa's random outburst. It was like what da.... where did that come from??? :lol:

And wow Miki won with 25,000 yen. She's rich. But hey, its a one-on-one date after all so if I was there I'll go even further.... for Risa  :ONshy2:

Well said, fellow Risa lover!! :yay: Unfortunately, it'd have to best my [insert value greater than 25,000 here] yen in order for you to get that date XD

I'm really liking how this is going...LOL @ Maki's disgust XD Keep it up! :thumbsup
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Post by: rndmnwierd on February 18, 2007, 01:04:40 AM
Whoo Jealous Goto. Whoo Random Risa. Whoo Bored Rika. Whoo, Whoo, Whoo.
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Post by: stefy on February 18, 2007, 04:53:28 AM
haha without a doubt Yossi would definetly win Maki by a landslide. Miki the sneeky/clever one waited till the very right moment to bid 25, 000 yen. I think somethingg.. something will happen to her and leave Rika no choice but to go on the date on her behalf.

There HAS to be IshiYoshi somewhere!!
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Post by: black velvet on February 18, 2007, 11:30:12 PM
How did this turn into a H!P46 post? D:

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Velvet Oh man, if only you guys knew of what's more to come with Gotou and Ai. I have so many ideas.... it's crazy! I hope you guys don't think I'm a stalker too! XD!
Oh no, just about all the girls but Risa, yossui, Rika, and Eri are narcissistic. Who is the top? That's your decision. Even this fake character I have in mind just to settle something between *** and Miki is narcissistic as well!
I'm definitely looking foward to them! (And definitely looking foward to that last part :drool:) *cough*85er Stalker Slave!*cough* That's true. :o I don't think there's anyone in H!P who isn't narcissitic to an extent.

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Should I continue to make it longer than planned, or should I not? That is the question...
And the answer is "YES". *insert music*

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Velvet, oh and... Um... I got some of that evolution stuff from what I REMEMBERED in Bio last sem. I dont believe in evolution, but I wanted to start the story off with as school-like feel. I would have picked something like cells, but as you know, I hate explaining cells. And If I did anatomy/human body, I wouldn't know where to start! So, even if I'm not a believer in Evolution, my stupid self had no choice.
I know it's something preached in schools here, but I don't know about other countries. :confused: I won't get into my own opinion, but I don't see anything wrong in it, as it makes sense to me. Cells would have been simple enough, but I know you are sick of them. :P And, the human body is fairly complicated. (I would've told you to do the lymphatic system, only because I'm reading about it right now . . .)

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SOMEONE realllllyy needs to give me some sort of pill or resistance to watching Korean stuff... :ONdepressed:
NEVER! D: And, um, yeah, I'm with Hamz. >.> Well, I'd steal your collection, but . . .

Story comments (lol): Man, I thought Miki was never going to bid there for a second. xDD Eri and her posse, as well as Risa's random outburst made me laugh.
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Post by: KrazyForKamei on February 19, 2007, 05:37:07 AM
XD This story is awesome. Love the concept behind it...I'd bit on both of them. Don't know if I'd go as far as Miki did though. I can't wait to see the dates. They both should be really funny it seems :D

Se7en is amazing. Passion is one of my favorite songs ^.^ (I clicked the link in your post haha)
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Post by: Blizzard on February 20, 2007, 04:53:26 AM
Totally like Miki to come in at the very last moment with her bid.  

Actually, from how you said you're going to portray their characters, I think Rika would be a better fit for Yossui.  And dare I say it, Miki could be a good fit for Maki.  But that's just how I feel their personalities would line up.  Of course, there's always the "opposites attract" theory to go by too.  Either way, it all ends up good!  

As for the length, I say make it longer!  But really, do whatever works best for you.  I'll enjoy it either way!

Looking forward to the next chapter!  Keep up the good work!
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Post by: JFC on February 20, 2007, 05:10:05 AM
Miki knows how to play the game. :yep:
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: haidokun on February 20, 2007, 07:09:59 AM
Twenty. Five. Thousand. Yen.” Miki said each word to savor the win.

whoa!!!!! way to go, miki!:ONluvluv2:
i'm curious on their date.... hehehe :ONkekeke:

ok ang mga reactions ni maki sa mga bids kay yossie! hehehe
naaliw na ako sa fic mo. :ONwhistle:
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Post by: Owaranai_sLaVe on February 22, 2007, 10:47:51 PM
WOW... this turn out of events has made me really happy.
Just wanted to say before I started, a big thanks to Saikou for voting for me even though this thing just started and there are other writers there that probably deserve the second spot more than I do since their stories have been out longer XD

hamz there's more of Risa and her smart self :) Actually, i wanted to add more to that, but it would just seem really unfair and ridiculous if I did seeing as I only made Gotou's 12,000 yen. Like I said, if I were more serious on this fic *well I'm starting to be!* then I would have probably mapped it out. And of course, I can't reveal the upcoming events... so other than that... *HIDES my growing collection of K-pop.* I have like almost 10 gigs I think and very little of it are PVs....

shindoushiz that was the only price in yen that I didn't feel like converting because either way, it was gonna be low meaning it was a poke at Yossui :D

jafeijai thanks! I hope to see you sticking around~

rndmnwierdWhooooooooo! *looks around* Ahem, I mean... uh.... Thanks for the comment!

stefy I cant treat you any differently and say that you're right or not... but thanks for the comment! Yay for high school H!P~!

Velvet Aww, its ok, I like H!P46 posts when it's dealing with me :D *muahaha* Well you know that whole story, so I'm damn sure you can't wait for 'that' story to happen. Which, because you asked me to go longer, and because I'm such a conformist sometimes, I will.... and that makes that whole thing pushed back even more. :) blame yourself. I REALLY was against evolution, but there are SOME aspects to it, that I still think Creation ties to, and that's the only reason why I give it more leeway now. The human body systems were so damn easy... HA! you only say that now cuz you love Korean stuff~

Krazy Thanks for saying it seems awesome! I hope it does xD. Right now, I'd bid for all the '85 girls... <3. Oh gosh, I hope the dates are funny. I have a lot of scenarios happening, and like I said, they are going to be longer because of my lack of time line scheming.
Se7en is FREAKING amazing. Great breakdancer/pop and locker, singer, language skillz... he's like my male version of BoA.

Blizz, stop reading my mind! Haha, actually you're wrong. Although I was thinking that, but it was too late, I already set the characters in stone and I would have to start the whole damn thing over. And i wouldn't quite judge Yossui YET with what I wrote. You guys will see how Yossui really is, just not yet. not until chapters start to flow. Oh and thanks!

JFC DAmn straight, that's why she's the Playa. I should make more F21 sigs like my last one...

haidokun I try to make Miki look as awesome as possible, and as real as possible in here. Then again, she's as real and awesome as it is in real life! she doesn't seem fake at all... Salamat ha! Kong naging mas serioso ako like now, baka mas maganda pa ang aking maa reactions. Ay grabe, salamat ha! happy ako~

-Owaranai_sLaVe
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: Owaranai_sLaVe on February 22, 2007, 11:01:57 PM
I deserve a prize. Yeah, I really do. I started to edit my chapter! EDIT! Before I post! It's like.... never been done before! I usually post it right after a quick scan after writing. I wrote this last night till 2 am. scanned it, didn't post it though... then during World History class, edit it there xD


PT. 4
 
 
Noticing that Gotou seemed like in no mood for putting up a fake face, Yuko took over and wished the rest of the losers goodnight. “Oh congratulations on your bid girls! Now if both winners would gladly step up to the stage and introduce yourselves to your dates, we can get all the boring stuff out of the way.” Principal Yuko was less interested in their names, but of course, she still had to remember the rules of the competition just to make sure everything went according to planned tomorrow.
 
When both Takahashi and Fujimoto stepped up to the stage, there was some sort of competition to get there first. It seemed as if the other didn’t get there first, it would look like some disappointment to their date. Determination took over each of the competitive girls.
 
Through smiles and blushes, Miki gladly walked to the stairs in speed but with elegance. Miki tried to land her foot on the first step before Ai moved quickly behind her. Ai’s willingness made Maki cringe of course. “Move out my way, cheapo,” Miki whispered to gritted teeth, “what do you think you’re doing? I was here first! Move out my way!” Miki still tried to remain a look of serenity.
 
“Heh, as if,” also through gritted “you think I’d let this moment pass by? Plus, your precious Yoshizawa-san isn’t even here anymore. Probably got scared of your ugly face! Hmph, shouldn't be a surprise anyway.” Finally catching Miki off guard with her rude remark, Ai forcefully shoved Miki against the wall and made her way on stage.
 
“What are you talking about?” Miki quickly recovered and was only a step behind her competition. As she looked ahead, she realized she was right. Yoshizawa was nowhere to be found…. Trying to show that Ai wasn’t right, she used her Bitch skills and, “Pft! Yeah, like Gotou prefers to stay and meet her crazy stalker-“
 
Stopping, Ai looked behind her and shoved Miki. “Ah! I so do not stalk her!” Before she could explain herself any further, Gotou and the administrators walked over to stop the bickering.

“Uh, excuse me ladies," Megumi said while trying to stand between the girls, "I think we’ve all had too much rivalry on our bloods for tonight. Why don’t we try and cool it down, shall we?” Both of them loosening their guards, she watched the both of them try to appear as if they were perfect little angles that did no such actions as she was indirectly accusing them of. But as she looked down a bit to their hands, she caught the both of them pointing to each other discretely, while trying not to show that they were pointing the finger. Clearly, they were trying to declare, “She did it!” without having to end up verbally saying it.

Just as Principal Yuko was about to start, Miki began first with her question. “Um… where’s Yoshizawa-san?” Miki tried to look as if she wasn’t worried at all so she wouldn’t give the sweet satisfaction of Ai being right.

Clearly, Gotou knew her principal wouldn’t know the answer, so she chimed in, “Oh, yeah, sorry about that. She had to run back to the dorms. She’s got practice tomorrow earlier than usual. And she’s not really one of an early riser, so the earlier she sleeps, the more likely for her to get up.” Miki now focused her attention to Gotou who seemed like she was telling the truth.

But of course, Takahashi was not convinced one bit. “Heh, excuses.” She said under her breath and turned her attention to an inanimate figure to the right. To this remark, Miki elbowed her left breast, thus causing her to whimper. This would usually make any girl scream the way Rika did in Science class, but she remembered whom she was standing in front of.

“That’s fine. This is exactly why we’re here anyway.” Digging inside her pockets, Yuko retrieved two red tickets. It never occurred to schools that regular raffle tickets such as the ones Yuko held in her hands could be purchased at any party store. Thus, making events such as the one being held, could easily be rigged.

“These two,” Yuko ripped two of the tickets off of it’s counterpart and handed one to Miki and one to Ai, “will be the counter part to the these two tickets.” she raised the red tickets she still didn’t distribute in the air. “Now, these two will go to the daters, Yoshizawa and Gotou, to ensure that they have the right bidder. You must bring this on your date, and once you have met outside the gates, scan them over and move onto your plans for the day.” Clearly, there was no use for this. Ai stalked Maki enough that they might as well be invisible handcuffs around their wrist. And who can forget such a creepy girl anyway?

But there was still one slight problem.

“But how will Yoshizawa-san get the ticket?” Miki asked before Yuko thought she was about free to obtain her much needed beauty rest at her age. It didn’t make it easier on her knowing that she had to wake up everyday with new cases of PMS.

Again, seeing that her principal did not know the answer to that question either (really? How is she an educator?), Gotou again answered it. “Oh, that won’t be a problem. I’m her room mate after all,” Gotou then leaned in to finish and whispered in Miki’s ear, “and I can always just pull your file incase she wants to see how cute you look.“ After leaning back, Gotou winked at her, which caused Miki to react. She didn’t care one bit that she was beginning to turning pink. It just added to Ai’s aroma of jealousy. Hearing Ai’s muttering added to Miki’s victorious smirk.

“Okay ladies! I think that’s enough for tonight. It’s late and there is still so much to learn during school tomorrow I’m sure.” Using her hands to shoo the girls away, “Bedtime children! Off you go now. Don’t let the bed bugs bite…”


On the way back to the senior dormitory building, Miki couldn’t help but show her excitement. There was a happy rhythm in her walk, a smile on a face, all things that normally the real Fujimoto Miki wouldn’t portray. “I can’t believe I wo-“ Miki stopped her tracks and thought for a second. “Wait, well what’s there to believe? I just bid the most outrageous price on a person  I’m only dating once…” Always trying to find the best in situations, Miki quickly answered herself and continued on with her happy walking, “Well she’s hot and I won, so I guess it’s okay” and smiled and shrugged her shoulders and went her way to the dorm room which she shared with Rika. Leave it up to Miki to use physical beauty as an excuse, leading to an excessive use of the word “hot”.

As she entered the dorm room, she noticed the bedside lamp on, meaning only one thing.

“Still studying, eh my little bookworm?” Miki still held her goofy smile and sat on the foot of Rika’s bed.

Not realizing that time flew by, looked at her alarm clock. It gave numbers that meant it was way too early for school, and way too late to be up studying of all things. “Ugh, damn it’s late…” Rika sighed as she made herself more comfortable in her bed pillows. She sunk deep into the cushions and took a deep breath. Sometimes, when Rika was too busy, she always forgot to breathe, which added to the strain on her brain.

Rika looked up at Miki and stared back for a second. After seeing her roommates’ expression, she focused again on her studies. “Hmm, well someone sure looks happy. What did Yoshizawa-san say?”

Realizing the dead air in the conversation, Rika looked up and saw the quick change in expression. A once confidently smiling Miki, turned her smile to a frown. “Huh? What’s wrong, isn’t this what you wanted?”

Miki looked inched back further on the bed until she was touching the wall. “Of course it is! It’s just that she left before I could even formally meet or say anything to her. Gotou-san mentioned something about her having to rise earlier than normal for soccer practice.”

Again, Miki’s optimistic personality found another way to make itself known. Suddenly realizing that Hitomi’s determination was quite a turn on to her, she quickly changed her phase to that of praising. “Oh Yoshizawa-san, you’re such a hard worker! And so good at soccer too, I’m not worthy! You make me so happy…” Miki could go on forever.

“Ugh,” Rika rolled her eyes at Miki in dusgust, “sometimes, I wonder how in hell we’re friends. Someone really must have messed up something up there...” Rika could never stay mad at Miki though, they have been through a lot together, so it wasn’t odd to give a small chuckle.

Miki left her dramatic day dream moment, and looked back at Rika, “Uhhh… Because I’m hot…Duh…” Again, Miki found her grin along with a pillow, and another pillow, and another pillow, and maybe even a book, thrown to her unchanging face that was already immune to this treatment.


Hmm, I hope you guys don't assume that the next chapter is the date XD~ I know, you're probably thinking "well what the hell?! Isn't tomorrow Valentines day??". Yes, yes it is. But things dont happen suddenly. If no one has noticed. I'm, quite good at making things long and BSing it. I learned that in high school :). This probably means longer waits on updates unless I keep it at this size...
since some of you guys like some Korean stuff, I'll start to upload what I listen to more often on here. but right now, I'm TOTALLY effin' in love with this:
>>Switches from Japanese to Korean. Lyrics are metaphoric! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lyiVF7McCk)<<



-Owaranai_sLaVe
EDIT : Yeah. I had to change Ai. Shes so quiet. But ever since watching all those clips and gifs from the concert, she seems like she has some rivalry with Miki sometime. or even dance practice clips from stuff in early 2006. ITs sorta funny to watch Ai's developing glares!
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Post by: black velvet on February 22, 2007, 11:31:18 PM
How rude of Yossi to leave! If Miki "bought" me, I'd stay with her forever! xD

*ahem*


Well, as long as that part happens, I'm a happy camper. :heart:
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Post by: JFC on February 23, 2007, 01:32:00 AM
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How rude of Yossi to leave! If Miki "bought" me, I'd stay with her forever! xD
Miki can have me for free! :twisted:
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Post by: Blizzard on February 23, 2007, 02:22:38 AM
I couldn't help but laugh at Stalker-Ai.  The little competition between her and Miki was priceless.  I could totally picture it in my mind.

I'm not sure if I understand the point of the tickets though.  At first I was thinking that Maki could switch tickets with Yossui and thus switch the dates around, but I don't think that could happen.  Stalker-Ai would explode.  :pen_explode:

Anyways, keep up the great work!  I can't wait for the next chapter!
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Post by: Mikitty-saikou on February 23, 2007, 03:14:53 AM
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WOW... this turn out of events has made me really happy.
Just wanted to say before I started, a big thanks to Saikou for voting for me even though this thing just started and there are other writers there that probably deserve the second spot more than I do since their stories have been out longer XD

Well, I just so happen to think this deserves Fic of the Month (Along with Traveler:heart:).  I needed to start the bandwagon for this one. Of course, I did take into consideration of how it just started and everything, but all I know is that It's very very good and it needs the exposure (like how Secret of GAM started~! :D).

But anywho, I wonder where our Yossie went off to. ;) [A little Rika action? no? lol. One can dream. XD]

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Miki can have me for free! :twisted:

I agree.  She can have me for free anyday~!!
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Post by: stefy on February 23, 2007, 03:54:28 AM
Ai... seems irritating.... NOOOOoooO!!...
Anyways... Its ok if you drag the story longer, makes it more interesting I guess. Before the date I wanna know why Yossi left first and you haven't really elaborated on her character and stuff. Hope next chapter is more Yossi related!!
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Post by: KrazyForKamei on February 23, 2007, 04:02:45 AM
Yossie is el retardedo for leaving. What kind of idiot would leave Miki? seriouslly *shakes head slowly* Someone should hit her. Unless she really DID have to get up early the next day..but I somehow doubt that. Maybe she was just shy? I dunno..I'm giving her excuses now lol

Ai does seem irritating and kind of scary...someone should smack her as well XD

I love Miki and Rika's relationship. Total oppisites but best friends. That's always entertaining. I can't help but wonder where Rika's story is gonna go...hmmmm

Yeah Se7en is completely awesome. Along with BoA...i love both of them. Along with Cherry Filter. That's basically all the Korean music I like. If you have any other recommendations let me know ^.^
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Post by: rndmnwierd on February 23, 2007, 05:20:43 AM
I too am loving the Rika Miki interactions. And crazy stalker Ai,something about that just makes me happy.
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: lil_hamz on February 23, 2007, 11:29:59 AM
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Ai... seems irritating.... NOOOOoooO!!...
Anyways... Its ok if you drag the story longer, makes it more interesting I guess. Before the date I wanna know why Yossi left first and you haven't really elaborated on her character and stuff. Hope next chapter is more Yossi related!!


She does sound quite horrid. I feel like slapping her myself. But NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I can't!!! It's Ai-chan :baa60776: *stomps on own hand*
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Post by: black velvet on February 23, 2007, 12:59:38 PM
Quote from: JFC;314805
Miki can have me for free! :twisted:
Well, there's that, too. She can take me for free, too. :drool: But, if she pays money, then she means serious business, y'know? xD

Oh, looks like KrazyForKamei is a Korean fan, too! Yay! <3
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Post by: Tanachan on February 24, 2007, 12:16:56 AM
Is the Goto-Ai situation going to turn out like "Play Misty for me"? Wonder who's gonna get attacked by an axe wielding, jumping-out-of-the-closet Ai!


(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Play_Misty_For_Me)
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Post by: len.chan on February 24, 2007, 12:35:17 AM
something in my head still tells me that Miki won't be able to go to that date...
and Ai-stalker for the win! XDXD
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Post by: quick4all on February 24, 2007, 03:26:14 AM
wow... keep it comming =D
Title: ARGH! I have to start all over! and I had ONE more to go!
Post by: Owaranai_sLaVe on February 28, 2007, 05:35:38 AM
Sorry if this seems half assed. I spent almost an hour doing this, but stupid firefox decided to freeze on me... and my patiance lasts only for so long!

Velvet Hell, if ANY of the four '85 girls bought me, I'd be any type of slave for them!
I should tell you, because I almost did something that would have made you sad... but I was about to nuke my idea with them, that would probably have caused you to be unhappy... but H-O is causing me to be unhappy as well DX... but I realized they can be an third party of comedy relief, so I'll keep them... sigh.

JFC Miki can have me for free and use me any any way she wants. I give good massages >=)

Blizz I'm just happy you guys see it as funny. I never see stalking as funny >.> but my guy friends did when I was stalked, so I guess I was just trying to find an outlet and tried portraying it as funny. But really, it is creepy as hell... so i feel for Gotou xD. Then again, I have my own list of celebs to stalk!
Thanks~ I'm just really trying to work on my stories being discriptive enough to get the imagination joggin'.
The tickets are just a way for the datees to know that when they meet up with whoever the winner was, that it is really the winner. In other terms, it just so they know its not some crazy, jealous, bitch who is trying to pose as the winner so they could date them. Then again, I guess Gotou wouldn't mind if that happened... then again, that would just mean that that person was crazy enough to do all that... xD
Heh, Ai was just excited because she didn't want Gotou to think of anything else other than her winning. And now way, XD that's why I made the tickets, so that wouldn't happen... you were the reason I needed to do someting about that switching thing.. haha. So Gotou is stuck with her fangirl~

Saikou :ONerr: Really, thanks sooo much. I'm just happy that I was nominated, even if I only had four parts to the story! I will aim for it one month, but theres always the other top three stories to beat. Plus, once the other story writers get off their hiatus, I'm sure there'd be even more competition!
Yay! Another dreamer... Yes, in real life, I'd like to assume that's what they do each time two of the three dissapear... heh heh.

Stefy Aww, a Ai-stalking hater. Hehe, that's kinda good, so now someone knows how annoying a real stalker can be! But she's just excited is all. i just wonder how you guys will react to her future antics...
I'm still in the process of writing the next part, and it is a lil more explanitory on that part. Even if it isn't a big part of the plot, I'm sure it wouldn't hurt to sort of clear up why Yossui left.

KFF (hope you don't mind the nickname). Hehe don't worry, some of that will be explained. And other factors of why Yossui is like that will be in the future chapters as well.
I don't think anyone realized is *probably because you guys are brainwashed by what Rika has said about the two* but Gotou and Yossui share a similar relationship as Miki and Rika. I guess ya'll will see later~
BoA is my favorite female, and Se7en nis my favorite male. Others I would recomend is Lee Hyori, Lee Soo Young, DBSK, Fly to the Sky, Shinwah, nad TRAX. Some of these I have only heard a few so far, but I plan on getting more, and I don't mind sharing what I have/getting. I'd like to offer it as something to share since I SUCK at Photoshop, and I'm NOT even going to start with my stick figure comic drawings XD

Rndm Thanks~ I think no matter how close, someone has to have a friend somewaht or completely opposite from them. I think it gives a new feeling...

Hamz It really does suck when you wanna just slap one of them, but you can't cuz they are either too cute or you  just love them too much xD
Sometimes, I wanna slap Yossui just to make her realize that she's such a pimp!

Tana...Ah, look who decided to stop by... You know I blame ALL this madness on you. ALL OF IT, youre fault >.> yes.
xD No!~ Definitly not. Ai is sane enough to know that you shouldn't kill someone you love/admire *unlike the crazy psychos out in the real world* but try and make them happy (no matter how much it freaks them out). But that doesn't mean Ai can't hurt her in other ways~

Len Sheesh, you're still on that idea?! XD Haha, well, I just can't wait to see the reactions when the answers come. It makes me laugh at some of you guys' assumptions, but that's only because it's entertaining. Actually, some of them *I wont say* has given me ideas.

quick Ah~ A new reader! Thanks for the comment, hope to see you around more.


*Takes a sip of the can of iced tea* Alright! New update SHOULD be up tomorrow. I'm working on it right now, and so far so good. I know I'm gonna have to searching through my notes and timelines... I'm REALLY unorganized, so I might have a headache while writing this... Ugh, and I should keep editing my stories *so damn lazy!*...
"Tomorrow's much too long..."

-Owaranai_sLaVe
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: Owaranai_sLaVe on March 01, 2007, 12:29:25 AM
PT. 5


Yoshizawa sighed at the start of the new day. Yet again, she was running late and like always, there was no excuse. She just really couldn't wake up in the mornings, no matter how early she slept the night before. Her roommate on the other hand, Gotou, could stay up until the wee hours of the morning and her body clock would continuously wake her on time. This meant that she constantly had enough to get ready. Yet, she was always late too.
 
To Gotou, everything was appearance. So lucky for her, she could take a mere two hours to get something as trivial as her hair ready and she wouldn't be penalized. Why? Because she was the president of the school, that’s why. She could use the menstrual cycle as an excuse everyday and the teachers would believe her.

Yossui finished putting on the last of  her uniform and checked her hair one last time on the dresser mirror; but Maki had caught her on time.

“Ah, late again?” Maki asked as she adjusted her towel in front of her roommate, which did no good because she deiced to go all natural like always. Although they had years of showering together in front of other females before Maki left the team, Yossui still wasn’t too keen on seeing other girls naked unless they were in the gym showers; at least then there was a reason for you to be looking at a wet and nude woman. But that was only because the school was too cheap to install stalls or even curtains, to separate each shower.

Even if it was a rhetorical question, Yossui still didn’t mind answering her. Trying to act as though she was still checking her profile for today, Yossui examined her skirt and shoes. “Haha…Uh… yeah,” she continued with unease, “I must have snoozed my alarm clock about ten times this morning.” Still trying to avoid her roaming nude roommate who seemed as if she couldn’t find any clean underwear, she talked about the first thing that came to mind.

“Anyway,” Yossui tried to get Maki’s attention now that she was at least equipped with her matching panties and bra, “I know I left early last night and-“

“Ha! Yeah, your ass had the lamest excuse last night, ‘Ah, I’m not feeling too well, I should rest before tomorrow’s big practice.’ then you hauled ass! But doesn’t matter to me, I know you need all the rest you can get anyway. But I think you made your bidder disappointed,” Maki turned from her dresser mirror and smiled at Yossui as she put her earrings on, “and that is something a real charming person wouldn’t do.” Maki turned her attention back to her earrings and noticed that because of her multiple piercings, her jewelry was uneven.

Rolling her eyes, “Oh, well, I’m sorry! I just can never match up to you…” Yossui replied back. Really, all this competition wasn’t worth it to her, it was wasted energy. All she needed to survive right now was her soccer ball… and maybe arriving to practice on time would also save her life from the coach.

“You’re damn straight.” Maki stated matter of fact while she searched for curling iron.

Noticing the time, she quickly changed the subject again to speed up the process. “Anyway, what I need is your help. You see, I left too early to see who won me last night.” Yossui paused and reflected on what she had just said and shivered at how she worded it. Continuing, “So, I was wondering if you could use your school powers to use an-”

Yossui’s roommate made a sharp turn to face her with a big grin, which caused Yossui to stop in the middle of her sentence. “Say no more, my friend, I’ve got you covered! See, I figured you’d be regretting your sudden leave last night,” Maki was always one to dramatize situations and tried to seem heroic, “so I took the liberty of doing some research on her.”

“That’s great, thanks!” Knowing that Maki wasn’t one to think of anyone else but herself, it lead her to praise Maki. “All I really need is a picture anyway, since I don’t know what she looks like-”

Yet again, interrupted, “Ah yeah, she was a cutie. You should have stayed last night and took a glimpse of her, shame." Now Maki seemed like she was pondering as she thought of last night. She couldn’t remember if the slight flirting was because of Miki’s cuteness, or she just wanted to piss Ai off.

“Boy was she cute! She’s quite short though. It doesn’t seem like it from afar, but I think even I’m taller than her. So that probably means you’re a giant compared t-” Maki wasn’t able to finish do to the fact that Yossui didn’t care one bit.

“Ah my God, who cares?!” Yossui rolled her eyes once again at Maki before continuing. “Look, you know how I feel about this, so just spare me the details. I could care less if she was some mountain woman or Ms. Universe, just as long as I don’t have to deal with this anymore, I’m fine.” Yossui looked beyond Maki who looked for the right hair pins to match her nails. Continuing, “And I don’t have time for this right now anyway. I’m out.”

Not even turning around, Maki yelled after Yossui and bid her farewell “Alright Yo-chan, Suit yourself!” There was still another hour and a half before school started at 7:30.

Maki scoffed, "That dummy, she doesn't even know about the tickets, heh." She pouted as she finished clipping her bangs. "Hmph, I guess this is just another opportunity for me to get her in the spirits of Valentines Day." Maki quickly changed her mood and shrugged her annoyance from Yossui away. “Why, it’s not my fault she’s jealous that I always had more chocolate than her!”


“Gyah, can’t you tell some people still have time before school starts?” Rika awoke from all the noise her roommate was making as she was searching for her items.

“Hush you, is it my fault some of us are still athletic?” Miki continued searching for her Adidas shoes. She was definitely not about to ruin her classics at practice today. “Hey Rika, have you seen my volleyball shoes? I can’t find it…”

Rika rubbed her eyes to clear her vision. Because she was too lazy to help her friend that so rudely woke her, she stayed within her bed and looked from there. “Nope, I can’t say that I have. Good luck though.” Rika shrugged and looked around for her clock.

“Ugh, you’re not even trying!” Miki lifted the covers that draped from her bed, “Ah! Ah ha, found it.” Miki put her practice shoes along with her jersey and gym shorts inside her gym bag. Dressed in only her underwear and a oversized white T-shirt, she walked over to the refrigerator and shuffled for a water bottle.

“So I’m guessing volleyball practice is starting again, huh?” Rika still irritated that she lost over forty minutes from her sleep schedule, not to mention that she stayed up late, she scratched her forehead then began to do her morning stretches.

“Yep. It was about time for me to get off my ass anyway. Plus this is what the school is known for anyway; kick ass sports, am I right?” Miki did a good job at rubbing it in Rika’s face that she was attending the school for what it was known for, sports. Even if they were the top five girls’ academy for academics, they were still number one for sports.

“Yeah, yeah, whatever.” Rika rose from her bed and walked over to the kitchen sink, near the refrigerator where Miki was looking for some water. Rika might as well help with breakfast since she was up. “Man, how long has it been since we cooked together?”

There was a reason rich girls went to this academy. Other than it being a reason to boast to others who didn’t attend the school, they had everything they needed in one room; all the appliances they needed to survive. It was like their own little apartment to their selves. The best part was you weren’t paying for rent, your parents were.

“Umm… I think just about three or four months.” Miki slammed the door of the refrigerator, “Freaking finally! Remind me we have to stock up on water bottles again, oh and some hotdogs too.” They were using the last of their breakfast foods.

“Sure thing, Bob. So uh, are you bringing anything special for your date tonight?” Rika sounded rather cheerful, which was quite a change compared to her reactions earlier.

Rika waited for Miki’s response as she squatted to the level of the kitchen cabinets. “Hmm, why, should I bring something?” Miki still stayed trivial to the topic and searched for the pan that would fit breakfast for two. Normally, two eggs and two hotdogs would be enough for two teenage girls, but not for Miki and Rika. Because of Miki’s athletic status, and Rika’s fast metabolism, they needed twice as that, sometimes even three times as the ‘normal’ amount.

“Well, when I say ‘DUH!’ does that ring any bells?” Rika began to wash the red bell peppers and talked in a sarcastic tone to Miki.

“Okay ‘Ms. Dating expert’ what should I bring?” Miki stood to Rika’s side and stopped looking for the spatula and placed her hand on her hip. “I mean, bookworms obviously know more about dating than I do!”

Slightly offended at first, Rika raised her voice, “I don’t know! Some brownies, or a cake, would be nice, I guess. Hell, for all I care, sprinkle some ‘anti-narcissism’ while you’re at it! ” She calmed down as she poured some oil onto the pan and waited for it to warm up. Miki obviously didn’t know how to talk while doing other things, so Rika pushed her aside.

Miki waited a bit to think before starting again. “Hmm, people like that, don’t they?” Miki looked above as she thought of what to do now that Rika brought this factor to her attention.

“Well yeah, you know…if you’re normal. But only if you’re normal.” Rika started to laugh as she rolled the hotdogs around the pan. She couldn’t help but pull in some sarcasm. It’s not like Miki’d notice anyway.

Nodding, “Uh huh. So what should I bring?” Miki walked off to her dresser now seeing as Rika took over breakfast cooking. She could never find any undershirts no matter how much she swears she laundries them. Miki walked off to Rika’s dresser, it’s not like she could see her anyway, and she was cooking at the moment.

Before Miki could scream in surprise for finding all her missing undershirts in Rika’s dresser, Rika beat her to talking first. “Well maybe she’d enjoy some homemade chocolate. That’d be nice, right? Plus, it shouldn’t be too late to do it. I can help-“

“That’s a great idea! I’ll call Chinami. I should get her to make me some homemade chocolate of all kinds!”

“Miki!” Rika turned from her cooking and stared at Miki who stared back at the surprise of her name sounding like she was about to be scolded. “Miki, please tell me you’re not serious.” Rika waited for a response that never came from Miki’s blank expression. “You’re gonna get your maid to bake you the chocolates!?" Rika turned her attention to the near burning eggs. It was always a hassle to make it two ways because she herself liked them scrambled, while Miki liked hers sunny side up with the yolk slightly cooked.

Rika turned again and watched as Miki put on her undershirt to cover up her naked midsection before she continued. “Have you no sentimental values at all?? Even if it is for some stupid jock anyway, but still!”

“What’s your problem?! Yesh, you’re acting like you were expecting me to do it myself! It’s  called 'HOMEmade', isn’t it? No one said it had to be ‘Miki-made’!”



Hmm, I had lot's to talk about. But I forgot about it now. ^_^; oh well. This was supposed to be HALF the size, and end at Gotou and Yossui. But I felt bad, so I added some Miki and Rika and it came out like a thousand words longer! Hehe, sorry about that.
Anyway >>Here is what I promised *sorta* (http://www.twitter.com/?d=743L1J6B)<<
OH~ Next chapter is a bit serious and sweet and it's not dealing with with these members. So it's a pull away from comedy for a sec. I hope you like it! :heart:

-Owaranai_sLaVe
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: rndmnwierd on March 01, 2007, 04:51:00 AM
Cute, I like how you portrayed everyone, and Miki and Maki searching for clothes.
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: Blizzard on March 01, 2007, 05:40:14 AM
See?  I knew it!  Maki/Miki and Yossui/Rika are like peas in a pod.  But since you already said that it's gonna be Miki and Yossui (at least on the date), I wonder if Rika will save Maki from Stalker-Ai.  That would complete the '85er couples!  Tempting, isn't it!  

Anyways, I'm definately looking forward to what's coming up!  I bet Stalker-Ai will have some interesting (and probably funny) parts coming up soon!  Oh, by the way, we find the stalking funny because that's how you write it, silly! :P Besides, Creepy-Stalker-Ai just doesn't have the same ring to it.  :MKgroovin:
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: stefy on March 01, 2007, 05:46:06 PM
Maki is meannnn... somewhat, or scheming. I love the way you made Maki and Miki similar to each other (slightly) same for Yossi and Rika. Maki and Miki being the slightly scheming ones while Yossi and Rika being the more... can't-be-bothered ones. Looking forward to how the date turns out!! I still have a feeling it'll be a Yossi and Rika date tho HAHA or is it just gonna be my wishful thinking...

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Stefy Aww, a Ai-stalking hater. Hehe, that's kinda good, so now someone knows how annoying a real stalker can be! But she's just excited is all. i just wonder how you guys will react to her future antics...


Your gonna make Ai even more irritating than she already is?? NOooo.. oh well as long as you make her actions cute ok?
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: lil_hamz on March 01, 2007, 06:22:00 PM
Where is this school they're studying in? I wanna enroll... now :p
All 4 of the girls are great but I wanna share a room with Rika. Where can you find such a gorgeous girl who's a good cook (so I can eat) and is great academically (so she can help me XD) as well?
At first when Miki mentioned Chinami I was thinking, how is it possible for her to be in the same school. Isn't she like, what, 6/7 years younger? Then when you revealed she was actually Miki's maid I was like :MKevil:
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: Tanachan on March 01, 2007, 10:06:01 PM
O.O Ohohohoho! Ai's gonna be a Masochist? And uh oh...Yossie has no idea about the tickets! *LE GASP* And Miki's has a 14 year old maid?


Can't wait for more from the hottest story of any form of prostitution! ALthough it WAS for charity...


(no offense raspberrygashes)
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: black velvet on March 02, 2007, 03:12:23 AM
O_O

Missy, I could scold you. D: (j/k) I think you should add it! And, what are these H-O problems? I thought you said the leechers ran away? xD


LOL, Miki and Rika interactions are great! Also, it's expected for Miki to say, "Why should I bring something on a date?" Hee-hee.
Title: thanks for the comments!
Post by: Owaranai_sLaVe on March 12, 2007, 09:45:43 AM
rndm thanks for reading! Ugh, I re-read it again before writing, and beh, I picked out stuff I didn't like. But I'm glad you liked it :)

Blizz haha, yeah, there are similarities.... or is there? Hmmm... XD HA, I love that. But sadly, and I don't mind giving it away... there is no Rika x Ai in this one. I don't think theres room for that here anyway. Plus, Gotou and Ai is weird enough as it is.
Oh, its not 'Creepy-stalker-Ai'... it's 'Crazy-Stalker-Ai', hah, just kidding

stefy wishful thinking maybe :) it'll all unfold later for sure.
Hehe, Ai seems to  be a big extreme. Loved or hated, and thats about it. Hmm, cute? Maybe... funny, well I try! Ayshii, I have to read your fanfic as well, it's been a while! sorry!

hamz where? Well theres one somewhere in South Florida who happens to be a home slave and... haha just kidding. Rika won't be doing much more than cooking at this point. I don't think its necessary to have them clean excessively. Plus, I know like them, once I'm in a dorm, cleaning is the FURTHEST thing from my mind since i do enough of that. Eek! I totally forgot that Chinami was from Berryz... It just had a nice name to it and I know i heard it somehwere else besides berryz.

Tama Only I know the answer to Ai's future. :) and personally, I think its quite sexy funny. <3 thanks~ You're present will be posted after i post my story. I'm not at my compputer, so I only uploaded the Korean version. Japanese version will be up later after I edit it.

Velvet =___=; you should. You reallyX5 should. You know what I did all of today? Write (not type) a freaking page full of notes, probably the outline of the story for the two... and it made me so damn sick. And my handwriting was consideribly small, and it was on printing paper all the more. So it was a long ass thing... probably a whold damn chapter... and its not even typed! Ah yeah, they are gone. but whatever, when they join PTA, all is good :D


Lalala, who needs sleep anymore?

-Owaranai_sLaVe
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: Owaranai_sLaVe on March 12, 2007, 09:56:26 AM
PT. 6


“Okay, Chinami, now repeat what I just told you, we don’t want what happened last week to happen again.” Miki began to nod as her maid recited Miki’s orders : two white chocolates, three milk chocolates shaped in a heart, one almond chocolate, and two dark chocolates.

“Alright, good. Now just remember to wrap the box in something nice, okay? Oh, and I won’t be able to pick it up from home, so I need you to bring it to me before school ends at 3:30. Make sure you wait outside by the gate.” Miki waited for Chinami’s reply that signaled that she understood.

“Good. Now, PLEASE, do NOT forget. This is very important. This can cost your very job, you hear me?”

“Eep! Yes Fujimoto-sama! I’ll do my best to make this the best batch of chocolate ever.” Chinami was a young made in her teens who just began to work for the family during the summer. She needed this job considering that she had no family to turn to. What she didn’t know though, was it wasn’t up to Miki to be fired, it was up to her parents.

“Good. Now get to working!” Miki didn’t wait for her reply and hung up when she saw the plate full of her breakfast.

About to pick up her favorite set of chopsticks, she stopped midway and instead brought her palm to her forehead. “NO!!! I completely forgot! Dammit, dammit, dammit!”

“What is it now?” Rika asked, already seated at the other end of the table.

“I totally freaking forgot! Argh! I can’t believe this!” Miki was still caught in her frustration and began to yell words that shouldn’t come from a lady’s mouth. “I have the last of volleyball tryouts for the newbies today. And I don’t think it’ll end right after school. But I think its only enough time for me to get ready for m-“

Rika shook her head and had a feeling this was going to happen. “Say no more, I’ll do it for you. Anything to get you to shut up now and days.” Rika smiled knowing that after today, all this unusual stuff would end and life would go on as normal as possible.

“Ah! Thanks so much, bud!” Miki clapped her hands and picked up her food knowing that everything was to be taken care of tonight. “Chinami will be here, or at least she should be if she wants to keep her job, when school ends. I told her to meet me outside the front gate, under the big tree. Is that fine?”

“Yeah, I’ll just go there straight from Art class. I already finished my History paper anyway.” Rika acted passé and stuffed her face with a big serving of rice.

Miki stopped eating and swallowed her eggs hard, “You mean the one that was assigned LAST week?! The one that won’t be do for another 5 weeks? That 12,000 word essay?!” She just couldn’t believe what she was hearing from the other side of the table.

“Yeah… why not? It’s not like it was that hard…”


“No, definitely not, this is your turn to do it.” Rika stood her ground and crossed her arms.  She made sure that she would get her way this time and not give in to Miki’s antics or persuasions. “I did it last time, and the time before that, and the time before that one too. I’ve probably done it all the times you were supposed to do it...”

Miki protested with a reaction quite different from Rika’s calm and assuring tone, “But Rika! You know I have the first meeting of volleyball to go to! The captain can’t be late, please, just this on-“

“Nope, absolutely not.” Still remaining calm, she looked away from the pleading Miki in front of her. It’s taken her years to master the art of reflecting Miki’s puppy eyes and cute whining. Yes, it was cute, but it was definitely misleading.

After Rika made her point across, Miki became calm and stopped her begging. Rika opened the corner of her eye to make sure her roommate wasn’t putting on a sneak attack face, the face with the shinny eyes and the sad face that almost looked like a pout, but not quite. It was exactly the kind that weakened Rika. But to her astonishment, Miki wasn’t doing any of them.

“Mm… Fine! Ugh, I can’t believe I’m going to be late! You better hope coach doesn’t-“ Miki took her first step towards the sink before her plan took its affect. She tried to make it as realistic as possible

“Alright, alright!” It was too easy, convincing Rika that is. If the ‘heartbreaking’ faces didn’t work, then the guilt trip was plan two.

But before Miki could celebrate and pick her bags up, Rika began, “ Ah! Wait a minute, not so fast.” Rika waved her index finger in the air and wiggled it from side to side. “Come back here, it ain’t over yet, missy.” She pointed to the spot where Miki was signaling for her return and soon after, there appeared a puzzled Miki. This was the beginning of what could be a mistake for Miki who should have dashed out the room as soon as she had the chance.

“Rock, paper, scissors, shoot.” Rika declared and stuck her fist out.

Miki, still confused, “What, excuse me?” Miki raised her brow from confusion. She was no longer acting grateful towards Rika, she came back to her Miki attitude. That also came equipped with the famous ‘What the fuck’ face.

“You know, the game where we chant “Rock, paper, scissors, shoot! until someone wins. Rock beats scissors, paper be-“

“I know the game, stupid!” Miki became antsy as she realized she only had 12 minutes to get to practice before the coach would notice the captains’ absence.

“You heard me. You didn’t think it would be that easy, did you? Now, best of three, clear?” She didn’t wait for a reply knowing that time was against them, well Miki for that matter. Rika stuck her fist out once again and started when Miki did the same.

“ROCK, PAPER, SCISSOR, SHOOT!” The both of them shouted in each other’s faces, hoping it would intimidate the other, or catch them off guard.

The first three shoots ended with scissors, like any match. Determination built up in both the players. Again, they chanted the name of the game, and drew their call…

“Shit! Wait, re-do please, I messed up!” Miki pleaded, still upset that she ignorantly threw another pair of scissors with her hands instead of paper, knowing that Rika’s next move would be rock. The game was full of psychology, and only the well witted would win.

“As if. Okay, come on, next round.”

Miki gruffed even if she knew she wouldn’t get her way. She leaned in towards Rika and had her fist ready.

“Ok, ready… Rock, paper, sc-“

Because Rika was in such concentration for what she thought would be her second point, she didn’t notice that her opponent was already well her way out the door.

“What the-! MIKI! Miiikkkiii! You cheater! Get back here!” Rika called out her name, but had slammed the door by the time she finished calling ‘scissors!’ Knowing that Miki was halfway to Korea by now, Rika could do nothing but let out a series of frustrated squeals and muttering under her breath.

Her sly roommate had picked up her school and gym bag, along with her water bottle, and dashed out of the room.


“Haha, sucker!” Miki giggled as she stopped her quick jog out of the room and slowed it down to a fast walking pace. “Ah, she’ll kill me later. As for now, I just have to make sure Coach doesn’t.”

Miki waved at the  random classmates that waved to her first. Not that it was important that she should know their names, but it was always nice to wave back to familiar face anyway. "Good morning!" She smiled at her math teacher knowing that being nice could help her in the long run with her grades. "Ah and a good morning it is," she said to herslef.

“Only 3 minutes left,” Miki looked at her sports watch and started to pick up her pace again. She was only halfway to the gym and she had to be there on the dot.

Even closer to her destination now, Miki stopped when she felt her cell phone vibrate in her pockets. The sound of her Namie’s “Girl Talk” ring tone got louder was she pulled it out. “It must be Rika waiting to yell at me,” she thought.

“Hello?” Miki furrowed her eyebrows when she realized the number was unknown to her and her cellphone.

“Meet me at the gym roof tops before school starts, after your practice.” The voice on the other side sounded calm, something Miki wouldn’t have expected with the command that she was given.

“Uhh… oka… okay... Who  is thi-“ Before she had a chance to finish her sentence, the girl on the other end hung up. “Weird…”

Miki began walking subconsciously again after a while, half knowingly she had less than two minutes to spare. “That was weird… That definitely wasn’t Yoshizawa, was it?. And there’s no way in hell Rika would sound that calm after what I pulled this morning.”

Either way, there was no time to investigate on this problem, she had already walked through the west entrance of the gym and she was spotted.

“Yo Miki! Get over here! Coach wants to speak to ya.” Tsuji was still dressed in her soccer uniform, but she still managed to make it to volleyball practice on time, unlike Miki.



It's very late indeed. I was gonna pull an all nighter. I was on a trip and I slept for two hours or so on the way back. I should be alright, right?
:ONdepressed:
ANYWAY, I know what I said last time, and this isn't the chapter I was talking about. It'll defenitely come in the next one... either one of them fits the time line anyway... well I think. *shrugs* ehh... it should (;
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-Owaranai_sLaVe
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: rndmnwierd on March 12, 2007, 06:01:34 PM
Mysterious phone calls and forcing your friends into doing things for you. It's like all the good things in life.
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: Blizzard on March 12, 2007, 08:30:41 PM
Quote from: Owaranai_sLaVe;327402
“Shit! Wait, re-do please, I messed up!”

I really laughed at that.  Mostly because it reminded me of when my sister and I were younger.  We did that all the time!  

Mysterious caller?  Dun dun dun......   j/k.  

Keep up the great work, slave!
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: orangesocks on March 13, 2007, 02:42:26 AM
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"Because Rika was in such concentration for what she thought would be her second point, she didn’t notice that her opponent was already well her way out the door."
Hahaha! I love sly Miki!
Mysterious phone caller...Ayaya...?
lol @ Miki for forcing her maid to make the chocolates. XD
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: JFC on March 13, 2007, 04:20:47 AM
Oh that Miki...sneaking out of a janken battle. XD


Mystery caller? Maybe someone else is pursuing Yossi and doesn't want Miki's date to happen? :o
Title: Thanks everyone
Post by: Owaranai_sLaVe on March 23, 2007, 01:50:19 AM
rndm not if you're the one being forced to do stuff >.>

Blizz Haha exactly! I still do that even now. Nah, I'm pretty sure its safe to say "DUN DUN DUN"...because of what I've decided to do, I'm doomed myself!
Thanks :)

orangesocks Sly is always hot. And Miki is always hot. Therefore, sly Miki makes hott. I can't reveal my ideas (: But thanks for reading and I hope to see you again~

JFC ;_; it's actually not that funny to sneak out of a game. I'm usually at Rika's end, so I know how it feels. OH! I just love the way you think, really, at least it's a different hypothesis now. haha.


I've noticed my writing is really slow... And I think I should pick up on that... yeah....

-Owaranai_sLaVe
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: Owaranai_sLaVe on March 23, 2007, 01:57:48 AM
PT. 7


It was unusual for Yui to see her roommate up at the same time as her. To make it more clearly, it was unusual to see her up at all, especially when she just sat up in bed and stared into the space before her. She hadn’t realized it until she saw a big figure with light brown hair, hunched over, holding its knees to its chest.

Yui wasn’t the greatest of students, always having to ask for help from peers, and always having to study late into the night and early in the morning. But it never meant she wasn’t a good friend. Knowledge just never came natural for her- at least not like her roommate.

“Hmm,” Yui broke the silence and got the attention of girl sitting up in the bed across from hers. “Is there any good explanation as to why you’re up?”

The figure looked up from her thoughts and processed Yui’s question for a second before coming up with a logical answer. It was always hard to tell what she was thinking, moreover, what she was feeling- but that was a different story. The only real obvious emotion she has ever showed was through her serene smile or joyful laughter. It was a smile that made up for all the seriousness that she kept on her face, a laugh that was only seen by the few, and brought up by even fewer.

Three years. They’ve only known each other for three years since they joined the academy and were paired as roommates. Not that they wanted to, of course. But they were roomed together by default since there was no one in particular they asked for.

 Even if Yui is her opposite half, there were still mysteries between their friendship that even they themselves couldn’t fill. But deep down, both girls understood why, and to them, it actually brought them closer.

“Nn... No, nothing really. Just stuck on a thought is all.” Erika answered the best she could, considering her current state that was still unusual, even for her. She began to form a smile from the corner of her mouth as she realized that her friend was just being concerned, and she needed to give some reassurance.

“Heh, you’re lying. Don’t try to sneak that one pass me.” Yui was proud to at least distinguish the different tones that her brooding friend uses when talking. “I know I still can’t tell with your expressions, but I know I’m getting better at listening to you. Spill, what is it this time?”

Yui’s curiosity grew more and more as she noticed the red start to form in Erika’s face. If there was one thing Yui was sure of, Erika never blushed. Well, at least she didn’t if there wasn’t anything to hide.

This is interesting…

“It’s… It’s nothing really. I can solve it… I think. I just need to get it done before the day starts, or at least before the day ends.” Erika noticed that Yui began stare at her face as more of her blood rushed to her cheeks, so she decided to shift her focus on something else besides her friend.

“Hah, that’s true. It’s not like there’s nothing you can’t handle anyway.” She sighed as she answered and slammed her text books shut. “Well I’m about done with studying- I don’t think I can handle another word about World War II. So if there’s anything I can do to help, I live only seven meters away.” Yui smiled at her to reassure that she meant every word, but made it obvious that she was willing to hear whatever Erika had to say.

“Fine, fine! I’ll tell you,” Erika gave in easily to help when she already knew there was no hope left, “but you have to promise you won’t judge me, okay?”

Hmm… definitely more interesting than I thought…

“Hah, you know I can take anything as weird as you, I’m sure I can take this one too.”

“I’ll let that slide, knowing I’m asking for help now. Anyway…there’s this gi- “ Erika realized what she was about to do and stopped in mid-sentence. “You know what? Forget it! I don’t eve know what I was thinking anyway, stupid me. Hah, I think I’m just over thinking again or something, just don’t mind me.” Erika began to brush Yui away and shot up from her bed towards the bathroom to start brushing her teeth. She just needed to get away before she built up any more curiosity in her friend.

Yui stood from her chair and was now following the very vague roommate. “What do you mean? Is it that embarrassing?”

“Yes, yes it is.” Erika stopped brushing her teeth to answer Yui who stood beside her and watched as she brushed her teeth. Even when Erika would lower her back to spit in the sink, Yui would follow with her questions.

“Aww, come on! Tell me, you know I won’t make fun of you!” Yui began to get excited knowing that if Erika was getting embarrassed by a thought she had, it must have been important to her. And anything important to Erika was important to Yui… or at least when Erika actually considered for her help.

Easily annoyed by Yui’s shirt tugging and constant hopping, Erika turned, “FINE! Fine, fine, I’ll tell you. Just… just give me a second to think about how I should put this, okay?” Erika looked away from the smiling Yui and bit her lip to think. Moments passed and Yui still waited eagerly.

“Help me make some chocolate. There I said, now all I need it by is today, just some nice chocolate and a nice little box to pull it in. And you know how I can’t bake to save my life, and you know how you took that baking class in first year, so I figured you could help, you know? So anyhow-” Erika started to talk faster for each word and still didn’t look at Yui in the eyes.

“Wait, wait! Slow down! I understood everything…but….” Yui started to smile again, this time even more eager, “Are you making chocolate because it’s, well…Valentines Day?”

Upon seeing Erika’s face turn that rare red again, Yui found her answer. “Gasp! It’s true isn’t it! Omahgahd! You are, aren’t you?! I knew it!” She shoved Erika’s shoulder harder than intended.

Shoving her back even harder, “I, I didn’t answer you know!” Erika began to scowl, but it didn’t scare Yui. Erika’s red cheeks would be visible even if there was a power outage, and it would be used for light.

Yui commenced the squealing and the hugging and the loud shouts, all of which Erika was used to by now and absoulutely hated.

“Ack, stop, stop! I can’t breath! Let go of me already!”

“Awwww! My little Erika has a crush! I can’t believe I lived to see the day! Its so excit-“

“Hey! What was our agreement earlier?!” She couldn’t handle anything as loud and jumpy as Yui in the mornings. "And ‘little’?! I’m older, and taller than you!”

“Hehe, I know, I know. I’m just excited!" Not being able to control herself and speaking faster than normal, Yui went along with the questions at hand. "So tell me, what’s her name? Is she pretty? Do I know her? It’s that girl in English class, isn’t it?!" Eyes getting even larger now from the response on Erika's face, "Isn’t it!”

“I didn’t say it was a ‘her’.” Erika went back to her normal look and glared at Yui.



>>So who is ready to cry? (http://www.twitter.com/?d=59X5SRAS)<<
Ahem...I know I said I wouldnt make this more than one chapter, but I realized how freaking long it's taking me to get to the point. ^_^;

-Owaranai_sLaVe
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: rndmnwierd on March 23, 2007, 02:44:45 AM
Erika and Yui! XD And Erika!
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: JFC on March 23, 2007, 03:32:46 AM
OMGASS!!! The phonecall came from YUI!!! She's gonna tell Miki that Erika's in love with her (or Yossi)!!! :shocked:

Hey, a guy can dream. :D


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JFC ;_; it's actually not that funny to sneak out of a game. I'm usually at Rika's end, so I know how it feels.
Awwwwwwwwww. :(


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OH! I just love the way you think, really, at least it's a different hypothesis now. haha.
What can I say? It's the first thing that popped into my head when I finished that chapter. :P
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: Blizzard on March 23, 2007, 06:11:05 AM
I don't think I could handle anything as loud and jumpy as Yui in the morning either!  Which is weird, because that moment really reminded me of my best friend when we were younger...   At least she's somewhat calmed down over the years.   :P  

Not quite to the "dun dun dun" yet, but I have an idea about it now.  Hmm, judging from some of your comments to others' fics and the fact that you call the shots in this one, is there going to be a catfight in the future?  Or something similar involving mud?  Just wondering!  :P
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: lil_hamz on March 23, 2007, 04:03:08 PM
Guess what, I'm back after a long time of getting stuck with dumb schoolwork and I see your story updated! It's fate I tell you XD

What does Erika mean by "I didn’t say it was a ‘her’." *gasp* Just when I was going through in my head all the possible girls she could have a crush on. It has got to be a girl :ONfrustrated:
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: orangesocks on March 24, 2007, 12:52:47 AM
Hum, is Erika's " I didn't say it was a 'her'" really just her deflecting Yui? Erika's crush...could it be Rika?! Meanwhile Rika's off in Abstinence-land...Maybe Yossie can reel Rika in, while Yui goes and seduces Erika.:ONxD:
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: nkcac on March 24, 2007, 04:51:27 AM
I'm so into this..i'll wait till you post more^^
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: black velvet on March 24, 2007, 08:18:55 AM
Awe, Erika and Yui made me laugh a lot. xD Kyootness~
Title: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: stefy on March 24, 2007, 04:26:38 PM
Erika and Yui? how did they come into the picture?? please don't say Erika likes Rika... sorryy but not a really big fan of the Rika x Erika pairing...
I'm guessing Goto called Miki so she won't meet Yossi for valentines... (I still think Goto is pretty scheming in this fic...)
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: ~Psychotic~o_o~ on April 04, 2007, 11:05:42 PM

new here...wow...i can't believe i haven't come across this forum until now.Anyways, really like this fic it had me rofling every single chapter...nice job(sorry, i'm bad at commenting)
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: Owaranai_sLaVe on April 06, 2007, 09:37:48 AM
PT. 8   


“Hmm, that would make sense.” Yui started to think about something again- something that could be fairly dangerous depending on the depth. “I do recall you on one instance saying that you liked nuts. For what reason, I don’t remember. But I do remember you sayi-“ Erika no longer listened to Yui’s tangent, but she watched at her roommate stood parallel from her with her forefinger to her chin as she looked above for her thoughts. “Oh I'm sorry, what was his name?” 

This snapped Erika back into reality after thinking of the multiple ways to strangle her friend. It was times like this that she appreciated staying in the schools’ self defense programs. 

“Wha- What the hell?! Peanuts! PEA – NUTS!” Erika made sure she emphasized her point. But realizing there after that there was no hope in fixing Yui’s vivid imagination, she decided to continue looking for kitchen appliances. Toning her voice down a bit, “No one said it was a ‘he’ either,” she let out a sigh of relief after finding the right trays to make chocolate. Maybe it was time that she learned her lesson not to tease with Yui; she'd probably believe her either way. 

“Mmm!” Yui started to do the next annoying gesture: whining. “Errriika! Stop being so complicated! Who is it?” Yui was dying to know who this mystery crush could be. She retorted to stomping at the ground and flailing her arms around to her sides…if it could be described as flailing. 

“Fine, fine.” Erika let out another tired sigh to relax herself before she continued. “It is a ‘she’ and she happens to be very special to me. Now before you comment on that shocking information, please, let’s gets started shall we?” Erika walked around the kitchen and rummaged through the cabinets for the basic ingredients. Under her breath, she managed to release some more thoughts. “God, I swear, we are so different. It’s a miracle I haven’t requested for a room change through these years.” 

“Oi, I heard that!" Yui snapped her head towards Erika's attention while searching for baking tubes. "And it’s only because you’re smart, and I suck at studying. I’m loud, you’re quiet. You’re a loner, I happen to enjoy people's company. We’re quite opposite, you see?”   

It was true. All too true. Erika was quite the loner before she met her now friend, Yui. She never liked being with too many people she was annoyed easily; she always stayed at the far end of the halls when she walked to class, she never started or participated in conversation in debates and answered back flatly. In fact, Yui was the only one that would try hard enough to surface the true Erika. Well as much as she could, of course. And through that hard work, Yui gained a friend that helped her with her weak points; and told her straight out what she needed when she was in a crisis, helping Yui build a stronger character.
 
"So how many are you planning on making?" 

"Hmm, well I was thinking an amount not too much, but enough to make her satisfied..." 

"Oh, like eight chocolates? How about we make two of each kind!" Still excited, she started to prepare her trays with caramel bases.

"Err, sure, if you say so." It was a good thing Erika had Yui who knew what she was doing. She fiddled with the bowl of melted cocoa before carefully coating the trays she selected.


After two arguments (from Erika not listening to Yui on how to make the chocolate she asked for help on), a kitchen that looked like a kid dragged his poop all over the wall, and a very satisfied duo later – the eight pieces of chocolate were finally finished.

“Oh thank goodness! It’s finally done.” Erika couldn’t help but grin proudly at what she had just worked her whole morning for.

“You know, I think if you stare at them too much, they might rot.” A sweet drop formed while Yui watched her friend gawk at the sweets she helped make. But there was something missing… something she needed to hear from Erika.

“Oh yeah. Thanks by the way.” She gave a quick wink over her shoulder before she disappeared to the next room with a pen in hand. It was something that Erika did often, and although it killed Yui that she didn’t have all her attention at times, she knew she wouldn’t have it any other way.

Bingo.

Yui tended to the kitchen and began wiping the chocolate residues on the counter while she left Erika to herself in the living room. Every so often, she would peek over to Erika’s side and see if she was ready to come out of her own world.

What is she doing over there?

Not being able to bear it much longer, “Oi, Erika! Whatchya doin’?”

“Ah, nothing, really. Just trying to make a small note to the girl.”

Erika listened intently, and after the response, she gave a nod then went back to sulking in the quiet. Erika had an expression of concentration, and for some reason, it startled Yui a bit.

“AH!” Erika screamed, which startled Yui while she her school bag. She looked over quickly, to find a contempt roommate… who also happened to be dressed for school (when did that happen?).

“You ready?” Yui watched as Erika swung her backpack over her shoulder and carried the big canvas she had been working on weeks before.

“Yep.” Erika took a step away from the door and remembered she forgot something crucial. “Ah, Yui… You mind holding the box of chocolates? I have to bring this canvas… and well, I’d ask you to hold it, but I’m afraid you might find some creative way to trip over your own feet again and ruin it.” She smiled at the blushing friend who remembered the last time Erika asked her for that favor, and feeling sorry, she didn’t complain carrying something simple as a wrapped box of chocolates.


Five

“I’m never going to know, am I?” Yui tried again, but in a happy voice to cover up her curiosity.

“Hahah, probably not this soon. But in time you will.”

“Well, what’s she like? Will I approve of her?” Yui puffed her cheeks and asked seriously as her friend let out a short laugh.

“Well… At first, she’s quite annoying- I didn’t even like her just by the image she had. But then, days went by, and we were in a lot of the same classes, and through there I got to know her better. She’s quite funny, and I didn’t believe that we had such similar interests…but our personalities are a total mix up. It’s sort of refreshing though, you know? Being so different, but it makes me happy. But then again… she’s so stubborn and always needs my help on different things,” Erika let out a chuckle as the list went on, “anyway, It’s never endin-“

“Hey! That’s sort of like me, isn’t it?” She smiled back at the laughing Erika as they paused only for a moment in their tracks.

Four

Yui knew that the answer she received wouldn’t be too surprising. That girl that Erika was describing sounded nothing like her! And there’s no way a friend could like another friend as more than mutual friendship.

“Heh, m…maybe, just a whole lot better.”

"What is this?" Yui managed to question under her breathe and through the ball that started to form in her throat, while Erika was just a step ahead.

It’s like that space I used to call mine is slowly being eaten up by a girl I don’t even know the name of…

Three


Yui played with the pretty little tag Erika tied onto the Valentines Day present. She tried her hardest to make it seem like she wasn’t about to sneak a peek at the name or message written inside. With her forefinger, she flicked at it back and forth, hoping it would conclude with the tag ‘accidentally’ opening by its self to Yui. She wouldn’t be able to accept knowing she invaded Erika’s privacy without permission. So instead, she counted the awkward minutes that passed as they lead themselves to the Art classroom.

Just who is this girl that she’s so good she has to be kept secret?

It was too late to answer that question again; they reached the destination where the two would part for the morning.

Two


“Alright, I’m here. Thanks for all your help Yui.” Erika walked into the opened room for the meeting that was soon to start.

Yui kept focused on her thoughts and stared down at her shoes, “Mmm, no problem.” It was barely audible, and it made no difference that Erika was already four steps into the room.

Suddenly, a spark went off in Yui’s mind and brought her back to reality. “Ah Erika! You forgot your…!” she called out to her friend who was already halfway inside the Art room.

Every second that passed seemed to play as if in slow motion from then on. In response to Yui’s call, Erika did her signature Yui-kill. She turned to Yui with a sheepish smile accompanied by a sheepish shrug, only to be bothered by a fellow Art Club member.

One

Is this… Is this just an illusion? Have I created it with al l this confusion?


Yui waited for the last member to enter right pass her, where she was glued to the floor in front of the classroom entrance. Upon hearing the connection of the door to its frame, Yui shook from being startled, but she kept her focus on the box in her hands. Half of this was created by her, the other by Erika- together.

Concluding that it would be a rather big scene if she barged into a meeting of all of Erika’s friends, and realizing it would do no good for her to stay glued to one spot; Yui decided to walk back to the dorms.
Slowly walking back, another conclusion formed. She had to open it. She had to look inside. Through a sort of insane way, Erika owed it to her to look. She kept all these secrets from her, right? It was only right that she peeped even without consent. Right?

“You” the tag read. That was it, no name, no sure answer. Just one word that left behind even more questions was written on the tag.

Not being able to take it anymore, she tore at the neatly wrapped cloth on the box, and opened it to find something inscribed on the lid. It was very beautiful, written neatly and with such grace that it almost looked like calligraphy, like art.

“When I said ‘I love you’, I meant it.”

These nine words were enough to stop Yui from her direction.
It was enough to send a wave full of memories crashing back into play.
It was enough to make her realize just how naïve she had been.
It was more than enough for her to turn around and run through the halls she had already passed twice in a matter of minutes, making it a third time. She ignored the people she shouldered through that gave her annoyed glares to get back to where she started, she even ignored the awkward stares as she ran by.

Yui thought of all the times she was teased by Erika. All those times Erika apologized with those same three words written in the middle of the box she held tightly. All those times when she took it as just an apology said to a friend, and noting more- nothing more so it didn’t bring burning and questioning feelings.

Too many tears were built up inside of Yui’s eyes. Her stubbornness had forced her not to blink so she wouldn’t feel the tears rolling down her face; so she wouldn’t have to admit that she was crying like she used to, like she used to before she met Erika and before when she was weak.

Yui stopped short at the door that divided her from Erika. Those too many tears finally fell, still without a single blink to release them. She wanted so badly to confront Erika, to beat at her chest, to shake her madly, and yell at the top of her lungs and ask the questions that had the answers to stop her madness. But she didn’t.

Instead, she stared into the door window and admired the teenage girl who stood in front of the crowd. She had soft features, and a bright smile, and her hair complimented the shape of her face. A girl who smiled proudly at her artwork of a box of chocolates on a kitchen counter as she explained its significance to her.



The beginning half of this chapter was probably the most worked on part of the story. And it still seems like crap to me. I hope the ending made up for it though ^_^'
Oh yeah, blame me losing my thumdrive, working/cleaning my ass off, getting sick, and S.H.E. for not getting the chapter up any sooner ¬_¬;
>>Something sweaty for the boys (http://youtube.com/watch?v=AOZTjUL50qw)<< >>Something shirtless for the girls (http://youtube.com/watch?v=25u5Glub36o)<<

-Owaranai_sLaVe
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: Owaranai_sLaVe on April 06, 2007, 10:00:22 AM
rndm And Yui! Haha, I wanted to make a sweet story, so I figured these two ^_^

JFC xD How...how do you come up with these ideas?! Anyway, keep them up, they're amusing!

Blizz First off, love the avatar :D. And yeah, me and my best friend are like that when we see each other, haha. But a lot of girls are like that when they are around friends!
Dude you are totally reading my mind! I was thinking of it a few days before I read your comment... and well... because I just half gave it away... YES, I am making a cat fight. On who, and about what is not decided. Any suggestions?

hamz It is fate! It really i- *gets back to reality*. I know, school work is a freaking mind killer. Hehe, well I guess now you know it is a girl...well at least I hope I made it clear enough that it was a girl XD

orange Did you get the answer to your question fine? ^_^; Wow, I like your plans! Sly!

nkcac Hello there! Thanks for the comment, hope to see you around here more.

Velvet I hate you. I really do. More of those stupid scenarios of those two keep  giving me ideas headaches! >o<

stefy Erika and Yui are just an out of nowhere filler. I hate fillers myself most of the time, but I thought I should make one for the hell of my stalling :D Haha don't worry, I'm all about the simple and basic (and lovely) pairings of YoCharMi. Gotou is schemy, just how much, I'm not too sure yet.

~Psychotic~o_o~ A new reader! I'm so happy to have your first post  :heart: And your comments aren't bad, they made me happy. I'm glad my comedic self was slightly inputed in the chapters and had an affect (I suck at writing comedies). Hope to see you around here more!


Thanks for the read everyone! I jsut wanted to give a slight scare on that he/she thing. It worked though, haha.


To Kreuz_Asakura, JFC, Mikitty-saikou, katatsumuri, orangesocks, and ChiruChaCha - Thanks a bunch for voting for me  :hee:

Ayyy... my head hurts. It's way too damn late over here D'X

-Owaranai_sLaVe

Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: stefy on April 06, 2007, 01:19:37 PM
yay~ new chapter... but Yui and Erika again??? haha but glad its not Rika that Erika likes *phew*... its YUI~ I might not like the Erika x Rika pairing but Erika x Yui... their a cute pair. And what a hmm... cowardly but sweet way of confessing to Yui. Lastly... wheres Yossi!! haha theres very little appearance of her huh? Btw hope your feeling better nowz and... why blame S.H.E. as well?
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: Blizzard on April 06, 2007, 06:11:01 PM
You know, for Erika and Yui not exactly being my favorites, I really liked this chapter.  It was really sweet, like romantic movie sweet.  And honestly, I really hate that in movies; it's so cliched and you can see it coming a mile away.  But I really, really liked it here.  I'll sound stupid saying this, but the sentiments and everything just felt more real to me.  I don't know if it's because it actually caught me by surprise or if it's just because it's in written form.  Either way though, it worked.  Great job and great chapter! 

Now, that being said, let's get back to Yossui, Miki, Rika, and Maki!  Oh, yes, can't forget stalker-Ai!  I can't wait to see what you have planned for them.  Especially now that there is definately a cat fight coming!  Rawr!  I'd have to say don't go with the stereotypical girl fight, ie. pulling hair, bitch slapping, etc.  Make it a good one!  Especially if Miki is in it.  You know she won't go easy on anyone! 

Oh, and thanks about the ava.  I can't take credit though, I just copied it from somewhere.

Can't wait for the next one!  Keep up the great work, Slave!
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: JFC on April 07, 2007, 01:39:52 AM
JFC xD How...how do you come up with these ideas?! Anyway, keep them up, they're amusing!
You'd be surprised what kind of crap I pull outta my ass. (http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/LOL.gif)


As for this latest part...GYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!!!   :nya: :nya: :nya:
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: orangesocks on April 07, 2007, 03:47:01 AM
What're you talking about? This whole chapter was good!  :)
I  :heart: shy Erika! And the addition of a countdown was neat!

When I read the beginning of the sentence starting with 'Yui tended to the kitchen and began wiping the chocolate residues...' in my mind, I ended it with 'all over herself.' I had to read the sentence over...XD

:phew!:

But I liked the fact that this wasn't pervy! This Erika x Yui is just so sweet and adorable.  :) Erika's sheepish grin was too cute, and Yui's jealousy over the mystery person...ah!

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'a kitchen that looked like a kid dragged his poop all over the wall'
:D

I can't wait for the next installment!
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: Amarghetta on April 07, 2007, 07:39:28 AM
I suspected it wouldn't be Rika, but I certainly didn't expect Erika to have a thing for Yui... But somehow, it makes sense. It's like a sweeter version of their Sukeban Deka interaction.  ;D
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: lil_hamz on April 08, 2007, 01:34:23 PM
I kinda guess the girl Erika liked was Yui somewhere in the middle of the chapter. And the whole thing was soooo sweet. It even made my eyes a little misty. These two seem to be together always from what I see during the random backstage segments. I wouldn’t be surprised if there was something between them  :D And there’s no way this chapter is anything but good so give yourself a pat on the back  ;)
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: ~Psychotic~o_o~ on April 08, 2007, 06:54:20 PM
ah.....so it was yui that erika liked...wow was i slow...now back to maki, yossie, miki,rika and ai...or more fillers...they're all good though.Can't wait to see what's going to happen to maki and ai...
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: rndmnwierd on April 11, 2007, 01:59:45 AM
*fangirlie squeal* I was like, 'What? Wait! What?' So awesome!
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: ferrar1 on April 11, 2007, 02:12:14 AM
Quote from: Owaranai_sLaVe
“When I said ‘I love you’, I meant it.”

wow, that made me go "ahhh how sweet"
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: Owaranai_sLaVe on April 21, 2007, 07:40:10 AM
stefy Haha, yeah it was just PT of the filler. That's over now (I think...). Ah, yes, Yossui needs more attention, I know I know. This should make up for that. OH, S.H.E. was the beginning of these late writing, but mostly it was personal/home stuff keeping me.

Blizz Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and thanks for the support! Hell, even I know it would be obvious and cliched, but I figured that I needed a break from writing, and I had a nice idea. now I regret taking such a damn long time to move along with the story T____T;
Of course, more of the main characters~ OH AND HELLLz yeah, this whole week has been preparation and ideas of an ideal cat fight. and it won't be just one BIG one, there'll be some small ones, but the main even is worthy enough for a CAT FIGHT title (or at least I hope XD)

JFC that's true, I come up with pretty out-there stuff while reading other people's fics. Thanks ^-^!

orange Thanks so much for the lovely comment! It's nice to see what was liked and such ;D. And nah, no pervy-like stuff yet. It's too early for that...

Amarghetta hello there~ Well it's good to know that someone didn't see it coming! thanks for the comment :)

hamzAwww, some emotion! i like :D thanks. It wasn't as half assed. Secretly, I'm a hard working half ass person, if that makes any sense at all.

psychotic Nope, that is the last of that filler arc. Of course there'll be more "filler" stuff a long the way, but I'll make it worth the while. It probably be more comedic though, instead of sentimental. Maki and Ai along with this secret couple I havent revealed yet seem to have me interested in giving more plots than YoRika! XDD

rndm I'm glad I got a good reaction from the ErikaYui fan~! thanks for the comment ^_^

Ferrar Thanks for the comment! nice to know my sentimental side can go out somewhere, haha.




You REAAAALLLY have to forgive me if this chapter seems so crappy. It's over half pass 3 am, I've been craving to write, but timings always wrong. So i was to the point where I forced myself to write (I've waited this long and already I got lost in my notes, so the longer the wait, the harder it is for me too) until it flowed easier.
I'll most likely regret posting this later =_=. And if I do, I will most likely edit it. So here it is, raw. (maybe. XD)

-Owaranai_sLaVe
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: Owaranai_sLaVe on April 21, 2007, 07:51:39 AM
PT. 9


Normally, she hated cacophonous places, but being that half of her school time was spent in the locker room, sound was all around her. There was chatter all around amongst her peers, girls already in the shower (although they hadn’t even started their Physical Education class yet…), the underclassmen running around and basking in their youth (first years, tsk.), and her best friend going on and on about another girl; to whom was no one in particular to her.

“…You know what I mean?” Gotou looked at her with her eyebrows furrowed as if she were still oblivious to how much her tomboyish friend spaces out when she rants about herself. Will she ever learn? Probably not, but it wasn’t going to change her anyhow.

“Huh?” At first she looked completely lost, but then started nodding when remembering she was supposed to give a crap, or at least pretend to, “Oh yeah, totally.” Anything to discontinue the talk about the same topic everyday: girls. Giving she still had a moment to spare before Gotou started up again, she cleared her throat and began, “So uh… about that picture, did you get it for me?” She didn’t want to sound to interested, truthfully she wasn’t, but she was a girl of honor and wouldn’t want to disappoint the administrators nor anyone who admired her; even if Miki’s admiration was far from her liking.

“What did I tell you about that? Let me take care if it Yo-chan” she brushed her friend off with reassurance and put on the last of her ‘super wonder bra’ (you can never be too safe now and days with the rough athletics), “like I said, I’m working on it. You should have it in no time, guaranteed.” She gave her the Girl’s Scout promise and raised her right hand; to witch was resulted with a doubting laugh from the other.

“Hah, now it makes me wonder what kind of stupid crap you’re gonna get yourself into while getting me something so simple.” Hitomi started to shake her head, “It should be easy enough since we have easy access to school files, but nooo, you have to do it the hard way.”

“Why of course!” Finally fully dressed in the right underwear now, she tied her shirt to the back of her neck and stood with her legs shoulder width, and her fists to her hips, “If it’s not done the Ultra Super Sexy Gotou-way, then it’s not done at all.” Gotou’s face quickly met the dirty gym clothes of one of her old team mates, and P.E. classmates. Being stupid gets you in enough trouble, mixing over-narcissistic tendencies added more.

Hitomi turned to the direction of which the dirty articles of clothing came from and gladly thanked the girl responsible for shutting her friend up. She turned back and smirked at Gotou who looked like she was about to hurl from the foul stench, but Hitomi ignored that. Seeing as how she had been dressed for a while now, and Gotou took her normal sweet time, she decided to aim for another conversation.

“So anyway…” before continuing she let out a giggle as she watched her roommate horrified after picking off what looked like to be unwashed underwear during an extremely humid day. “Tell me, how are you and my little ‘sister’ doing?” She didn’t really had a sister, but her neighbor was close enough, and being that she happened to be the same gender as her other dear friend, Gotou, so it would be unlikely for her not to be hit on.

Gotou put on a nice smirk, “Oh you mean Tanaka? Well, we’re doing great actually. I think she might be more serious than I am, don’t get me wrong, I’m serious too, but we’re definitely hitting it off more than I expected. Who knows, she might be a keeper, for a while at least ” a smirk formed as she thought of the past during school breaks- the days when she would sneak around behind her best friend’s back and hit on the one forbidden girl. It took quite a lot of convincing and constant abuse from Yo-chan (which only Gotou received obviously) to finally have their opposing side to let them continue their actions.

“Hah, you, be serious? Never; that was a given. And of course she’d think you two were on the serious level! Just how many times have you almost committed adultery now?”

Again, the half dressed narcissist became dramatic, “Ah yes, only a few more years and I can have my way with her…” She let out a sigh as she thought of what the future had to bring between her and her little Reina.

A shiver pulsed through Hitomi’s body as the visuals started kicking in. Picturing the little, sweet, and innocent girl next door- so quiet and somewhat lonely- with your best friend, didn’t mix so well. Especially when that little girl happened to be the younger sister you never had. “Tell me, why again do you think it’s worth being a pedophile?” She watched as her friend began come up with ways to make her reasons actually worth it.

“You know, I think I’m so offended, I don’t have an answer for that, hmph.” And like that, the conversation ended and Gotou began to ignore her question.

Realizing how much that would sore any person dating someone under age, especially if they were actually serious about it, she pleaded to get her attention again, “Okay, okay, but seriously, why the thing for underdeveloped girls?” Alright, maybe she wasn’t so serious about it, but how often are you able to pick on your friend who usually has this end of the string?

Knowing that this teasing would probably never cease, she answered the question anyway, “I don’t know! There’s… there’s just something about them; so pure and innocent, it gets me all the time. Ah the youth, it truly is the best.”

Nodding, “Uh huh… So basically you’re saying anything that you weren’t?”

The expected reaction never came, but that was only because Gotou wasn’t exactly the longest shining bulb. With a triumphed nod, “Precisely my friend.”

Disappointed with the ending of her little fun, Hitomi wiped the smirk off her face and replaced it with a smug expression, meaning she was no longer amused. Letting out a tired sigh, “Ah, whatever you nut. Let’s just get this day over with already.”

The day was just beginning and already so much had been fulfilled, yet the day couldn’t get any longer.



I know, I know, it's a cheap chapter! Sorry! I promise to add something more fulfilling that actually deserves a reaction ASAP. If it's at a sooner date, it probably won't be so long, unless I decide to combine two different scene (making it longer, and making me delay it a bit). Whatever happens, happens. I just have to finish 15 more slides for my World history project before Monday is all =____=

>>KARA - IF U WANNA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIVaU8KxSDA&NR=1)<< Been completely obsessed with this song. Anyone likes, I'll upload.

-Owaranai_sLaVe
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: ~Psychotic~o_o~ on April 21, 2007, 09:50:39 PM
yay..first comment...for once...anyways
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“If it’s not done the Ultra Super Sexy Gotou-way, then it’s not done at all.”
..hahahaha..Btw, don't worry this chapter wasnt that bad, take your time. Whoo...more comedic chapters on the way...and good luck on your history project..hope you finish soon!
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: JFC on April 21, 2007, 11:02:47 PM
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“Why of course!” Finally fully dressed in the right underwear now, she tied her shirt to the back of her neck and stood with her legs shoulder width, and her fists to her hips, “If it’s not done the Ultra Super Sexy Gotou-way, then it’s not done at all.” Gotou’s face quickly met the dirty gym clothes of one of her old team mates, and P.E. classmates. Being stupid gets you in enough trouble, mixing over-narcissistic tendencies added more.
  Is it wrong that goofy-Goto here is kind of a turn-on?  (http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/giggle.gif)


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Again, the half dressed narcissist became dramatic, “Ah yes, only a few more years and I can have my way with her…” She let out a sigh as she thought of what the future had to bring between her and her little Reina.
Several members here have probably been thinking the same thing. :P  (http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/twisted.gif)


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A shiver pulsed through Hitomi’s body as the visuals started kicking in.
And the rest are thinking THAT. (http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/LOL.gif)


Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: rndmnwierd on April 22, 2007, 03:13:10 AM
Not that bad a chapter, filler peices are necessary sometimes. I'm still stuck on the YuiErika angle, so much so that I'd nearly forgotten the original concept of this story, heh heh. ;) Goto and Yossui I love though.
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: stefy on April 23, 2007, 01:17:55 PM
the Yossi x Goto chats are funny! and boy do you take your time to write the most interesting part of the story! still waiting as patiently as possible for the IshiYoshi moment... or YoMiki moment (IshiYoshi! pleasee let it be IshiYoshiii)

btw I like your avatar of Hebe there (But I prefer her with longer hair)
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: Blizzard on April 23, 2007, 06:13:58 PM
Even if it is a filler chapter, it's good because it gives us a little more insight into the friendship and personalities of Yossui and Maki.  It's always nice to have a better understanding of the characters. 

And yeah, it would be weird having your best friend seeing someone you consider a little sister. 

I'm so anxious for the fights to start!  Nothing like drama and action mixed!  I have total faith in your writing, so I'm sure they'll be great!  So take your time and do a great job (but hopefully not too long  :p). 
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: Owaranai_sLaVe on April 28, 2007, 06:03:42 AM
Psychotic, I like you :) Thanks for the comments! And I hope this was comedic and fulfilling enough. Thanks for the luck, Aced it.

JFC Uhhh no not at all. Any Gotou is a turn on :D. It's always nice to think dirty. Yes, it really is.

rndm Haha thanks. Damn, I'm writing too many fillers. I should stop that.

Sefty Sorry about that! I know, I take forever. Why? Really, I will write faster now because I take forever. Thanks! Hebe looks best any time. She's so cute!

Blizz Thanks for the kind support ^_^. I've got almost EVERYTHING planned for the fight. Probably to the last detail ('cept I need more on the starting). I just wanna hurry up and reach the point on the story where I can do that, but I'm so slow.



sorry if it seems sorta rushed ^,^; I've been holding off on A LOT of things, even school stuff. and I get distracted from all these new entertainment (I assure you it's NOT ADULT ENTERTAINMENT >=O). So yeah. This is the result.
This would have been out on Wednesday, but I blame my distractions. It would have been out on Thursday, since I skipped school, but again, distractions. It would have been out earlier today, but I went out. So now, here it is. Later than planned. Sorry ^_^;

-Owaranai_sLaVe

EDIT: I guess knowing about some stuff about track and field, along with (field) gymnastics would help. If there's a sport you didn't understand, wiki/youtube/google/google images are your friend :)
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: Owaranai_sLaVe on April 28, 2007, 06:15:02 AM
PT. 10


They were scattered like fallen marbles across the grand Musume Academy, one of the top all girls boarding school. Though academies were usually set for higher level of educational purposes, this special school also served as the number one for athletics. It was only practical that they had an Olympic size field for sporting activities.   

Each was to their own class, conversing amongst other peers, staying within their circle. Because the school focused so much on physical activities, it wasn’t unusual for them to have more then one class, even if it was the same grade level, to be out at the alike time on the same field. Different coaches lead and directed different classes to their activities of that day and oh joy, it just so happened to be Physical Testing day.

“Oh physical testing, if only learning could be this fun and easy, right Mak-” Hitomi looked around for the presence of the friend she thought she was talking to. To no avail, she didn’t find her sneaky partner but kept searching anyway. Sometimes, if you didn’t watch her carefully, she would slip right past you. Almost like a child, just less cute and more of a little monster.  “What the… where is she now?” Hitomi tippy-toed above the heads that covered her blind spots, after no avail, she began to wonder a bit to confirm the departure of the sneaky little rat. “Dammit, she left me again. Just like the last time.

Usually, Hitomi didn’t mind being left alone, or doing sports at all. Why would she? It beat sitting in a class and learning about something that would never be used in real life anyway, right? But for someone as popular and watched as her, it would be dangerous doing such trivial acts- but such difficuilt tasks for the rest of the girls- alone with no one else to share the spotlight with. This was only because Hitomi was no Maki when it came to attention.

The coaches rounded the girls up like flocks of sheep, only because they needed to start each event off at the right time so when their class completed it, another would have their turn. Physical tests were always taken seriously in this school- if they had to, they’d continue during a rain storm, maybe even during a blizzard.

While her coaches were talking, Hitomi couldn’t resist doing a quick scan again, ignoring some sort of announcements for try outs. Whatever it was, it wouldn’t fit into her busy schedule anyway. She sighed and realized that there was no hope, she was alone.

Hmm, I’m wondering if I should just half ass it now…


“Ay shit!” Just then, a panting figure ran to her side, slightly colliding with her. “Did… we… start… yet?” The figure asked, as she took a breath in between each word, hunched over to let her lungs rest.

“What the, Gotou? Where’ve you been?” Remembering the question when Maki shot up from her position, “No, not yet, but soon. Where’d you go anyway? I thought you ditched to make out with another girl or something.”

“No! Of course not, no time for that today. Plus, why would I miss a day to shine and totally kick your ass like old times?” She grinned as her heart rate began pacing at the normal speed. It wasn’t easy running across the school, from the main buildings at the front, then all the way to the athletic fields in the in the back; behind the dorms and the gymnasium big enough to hold over 10,000 people. Indeed, Musume Academy was an immense school. Sprinting like this, and not having any real athletic activity for almost a year, let alone being a lazy bum who doesn’t do any time of exercise at her own time- Maki was too out of shape to be doing such tasks. Oh yeah, and let’s not forget the ten foot fence she had to climb.

I don’t get it, why is she grinning?

Hitomi eyed the new arrival, contemplating if that sly-like grin was for mischief, or for plain rivalry. But there was no time to think, being as she was interrupted by her coaches whistle, signaling that they had to jog to the other side of the field to the track. She focused on the teacher again, listening to what had to be done. If she hadn’t understood Maki’s reasons for coming back, she did understand that it was time to start the various meter dashes, and that her friend should have never came back at all. This was too easy... well for her at least.

“Are you kidding me?! I have to run again! Sh-” Interrupted by Hitomi’s hand grabbing her arm, the two girls sped down the field, following the already moving class. Well, it was more like watching one girl running in high speeds on purpose, and another girl being forced out of her will to their destination. It only looked that way because Maki’s head could have detached from her body the way she let it bobble as Hitomi pulled her.


“Yoshizawa, Hatsuki, Gotou, well done.” Maki looked just about done for as she lay on the soft earth beneath her. Hitomi laughed at the scene of her friend, out of breathe and beat red in the face as she stood leaning on over her knees.

Noticing that it was time to move on with the busy schedule, she began straightening herself up, then by force, pulled her dying companion up by the arm and led her across the field, again, to start the long jump test.

Wiping her nose that was covered in perspiration then continued between breaths, “Why? Why must they make us go back and forth!?” Maki’s whining took no affect, it didn’t matter how hard she tried to get out of Hitomi’s death grip; she could barely get herself to walk like a normal person, much less talk like one.
   
“Oh stop your complaining,” Hitomi slapped her across the back, making her emit a sound of pain, “you still managed to beat 19 other girls, making it to third. You’ll do fine.” This time, it was the other giving the grin for her pleasure of purposely torturing Maki.

Both the girls arrived behind the group and ignored their Coach explaining what to do. Instead, they had their own conversation, well more like Hitomi talked, and Gotou nodded while trying to stay a live.

Ignoring Maki rudely leaning on her, she continued her interrogation, “…where’d you go that you had to run so fast? You weren’t setting up a new prank… were you? Because you know how much I hate those damn snakes from last time!”

Maki brushed her question away lazily, “No, no, not at all. I had to run to the main building real quick to-” She was cut off when she heard her name coming from the front.

“Gotou! Damn where is that girl?” Maki pushed herself off of Hitomi and looked up at her coach.

“Yes coach?” she tippy toed and answered back, hoping whatever this was, it wasn’t going to cause her misery.

“Get your ass up here; I’ve been looking for someone to give the class a real example of what a real standing long jump is supposed to be!”

Gotou looked wide eyed from the strip of sand and back to the coach, not prepared for the hell she as about to partake it. Letting her over dramatic side get a hold of her, she threw her hand onto Hitomi’s shoulder, “Yossui, if I don’t make it, I want you to keep my toy collection. Don’t throw those out, they were expensive.”

Knowing exactly what kind of toys her sick friend was speaking of, she modeled a grotesque expression as her brain quickly scanned the images of the time she went out of her way to clean Maki’s side of the room. After that experience, she could have cared less if Maki started growing mold on her wall.

After hearing what she had a feeling of coming, she fell back and rolled her eyes to the back of her head, using the first tactic she could think of before going up. Only then for it to be ruined by her ‘best friend’. She peaked her eyes open as she was helped back on two feet and was patted by Hitomi.

Dammit, she knows what I’m trying to do. Wipe that stupid smile off! Hitomi gave her the final push and gave her a thumbs up.

“Yeah Maki, show me how it’s done!” Yossui screamed between to hands as Maki took the painful walk towards the front. The rest of the girls started to cheer for the unfolding show; this even attracted the attention of the classes near by as well. She really knew how to turn heads.

Gotou winced at what she heard. “Dammit! I knew it…” Finally reaching her coach, she turned from the crowd behind her and whispered into his ear, “Coach, come on, do I really have to? I don’t want to have to make a show, haha, you know me, never wanting to make a scene.” Not only was her laugh fake, so was her excuse. “Why doesn’t Yoshizawa do it? She’s as good and…”

“Nonsense, Gotou! You topped it last year, you’ll do it again, now get up there and show ‘em how it’s done with your 189! And hurry it up, you’re wasting time.” Lovely inspiration from her coach. Again, she received an over friendly smack on the back, which made her trip forward.

Staring at the narrow sand road before her, she looked down at her weak and overworked legs. Realizing that they started to tremble, it was definitely not a good choice to use her legs so much earlier.

Alright, all I have to do is jump this stupid thing, at least at my height. I can do that, right? Of course I can! I’ve done a length almost twice my height! You can do this, you can still do this, Maki.

She looked back once more at the crowd forming around her test area. One of her peers was in such suspense; her mouth was left open and drooled on the girl she was standing over. She gave them a confident smile, hoping for the best in herself before turning back to the sand strip.

Come on, just 160 centimeters…… JUMP!

…The cheers she hoped for never came. Slowly opening her eyes to first look at where she landed below, then at the crowd who looked dumbfounded. She searched for Yossui’s face who shook her head shamefully. Then she turned around and realized just how near she was from the starting point.

The coach quickly measured the distance, hoping his eyes were just deceiving him. “One… one hundred and two centimeters.” Gotou saw the shame in her coach’s face as he shook his head. “Yoshizawa! Get over here, and don’t give me a half assed one, I want a real jump.” He turned back at the failure, “Get over there, you failed. Tsk, didn’t even reach your height.”

Now it was time for Yossui’s turn to shine, time for her fans to get crazy. Some screaming and cheering was heard in the backround, even some stares from other classes. From the corner of her eye, she could see Maki practically collapsing onto her tush to rest.


“Pfft, show off.” To the left of Yossui’s class was the Box Dash Vault test. Probably one of the most dangerous vaults, but that didn’t matter to the school.

She heard the cheers from her neighboring class as she turned her attention back to stretching. “One hundred and ninety! That’s a new record, congratulations Yoshizawa!” Upon hearing this, she put on a mocking face and repeated the coach’s words with a sarcastic tone. She was disgusted at the news and praise.

Rika jumped when she felt a hand land on her shoulder, she immediately stopped her mocking, and turned around, ready to smack the person. It was a good thing she had fast reflexes- it was her coach.

“Ishikawa, I’ve been calling you, it’s your turn now. Are you ready?” Her coach was quite the opposite of Hitomi and Maki’s. He was more soft spoken and didn’t expect more than what was capable of.

Embarrassed that she might have been caught with a weird face and mocking someone, she replied softly, “Yes, I’m ready.”

“Good, you’ll be the last one if you can pull off thirteen, so do your best, okay?” And with that, he took his hand back and let her walk off to the starting point.

With a last crack at the neck, Rika poised herself to run. When the whistle blew, she dashed between the lines, and as if in synch, she threw her arms up and jumped with one leg. She then put her legs together while pushing herself off the horse. Touching the ground with one foot again, she ran past the end mark.

Immediately after catching her breath, she received cheers from her classmates. It was rare for her to hear this sound. She knew she was the athletic type, but she hadn’t heard such cheers since middle school. It was… refreshing.


“Yoshizawa Hitomi, oi! Are you there? Yossui, Yossssuuuiii?”

“Whoa! Huh, what?” Hitomi shook her head and cleared her thoughts. She was so entranced by the scene taking place at the other class. “Did you see that?”

Maki looked at the direction she was facing before interrupting her. All she saw was a group of girls surrounding the coach and another girl. “See what?” she questioned.

“N…Nothing. Let’s go, I think we have the next test to do.”

“Actually, class is about to end, it’s time to hit the showers. You ready?”

The two walked back together slowly, only because Hitomi still had something in her mind too distracting for her to walk any faster. But it wasn’t like Maki mind, her legs were killing her, and she was drained.


“Hey, Gotou likes them young, Gotou likes them old, Gotou likes them tall, she even likes them small. Gotou loves them all.” Maki tried proving her point that she didn’t always just go for the younger and innocent type. But it did her no good; she still received scoffs from some of the girls, and even laughs.

After spending too much time showering and changing back into uniform, Gotou had probably made Yossui late for her next class.

“Are you ready yet?” This time, it was Hitomi whining to Maki. Not only would this be her last late before she earned herself an hour’s worth of detention, but staying in the locker room full of moist hair was turning her hair into frizz.

“Yeah, yeah, let’s go.”

The two of them walked towards the exit, it would have been a silent walk before Hitomi started again.

“Okay, this is the last time I’ll ask you. Were you able to-”
“I told y- OH SHIT! Stay still until I tell you to move.” Maki quickly hid behind the taller, hoping to go unnoticed by a certain predator around the corner, quickly skipping her way towards their direction.

Hitomi, being the completely oblivious person she was, turned and ruined her hideout. “Huh? Oh…” She changed her tone from confused to comprehending as Takahashi neared and walked up to Maki, pinning her against the walls next to the lockers.

Backing up about three feet away, she watched her friend freeze by a single touch of Takahashi’s hand
   
Takahashi had the upper hand in this one, as she did with all the others. “Gotou-senpai, I can’t wait for our date tonight, can you? I’m really excited.” Her knee kept getting further and further up between Gotou’s quivering legs. A seductive smile was creased between her lips. From the close distance between their faces, it almost looked as if she was daring enough to kiss Maki. Especially when her face just kept getting closer and closer.

Maki, seeing this, immediately shut her eyes tight, waiting for the touch of the other’s poisonous lips.

Hitomi tried to contain herself as she stepped aside. The sight was almost too much for her. Seeing her over confident friend, whimper at the face of her destruction was something she didn’t see often. Though, she had a feeling that she wouldn’t be missing this view soon…

Holy crap, is she actually going to…kiss her…?

Takahashi’s lips neared her face, and just when the foreseen climax was about to begin, she diverted Maki’s lips and neared her ear. “I hope you’ll enjoy.”

And with that, Takahashi was satisfied enough to take one last look at her date and smile. Afterwards, she happily skipped back where she came from, ignoring her crowd, Yoshizawa and the rest of the P.E. class that were late as well.

Gotou, still clawing at the wall from agony, waited a bit before speaking. “Is she gone yet?”

“Well, do you feel her hot breath over you?” Hitomi snorted a little, still trying to hold in her laughter.

Not answering back, She volunteered to peeked through one eye first, looking out for any signs of her devil, then opened both. When she realized her coast was clear, she released a sigh she had been holding.

Immediately, taking her shot at Gotou, Hitomi burst into laughter. She laughed so much, she had to lean over Maki’s shoulder, and in turn, she received her death glares. Maki, clearly pissed, picked Hitomi’s hand up like trash and threw it down.

“Haha, laugh now, but we all know you’re only jealous that I get the girls.”

“Yeah, the crazy ones!” As soon as her laugh started to subside, she cleared her throat and started again, “Well, looks like you failed another favor again.”

Ready to turn around now, Maki had stopped Hitomi, “Ah yeah, here you go.” She smacked the file full of papers onto Hitomi’s stomach, knocking the wind out of her.

“Huh,” confused at first, and then looking at its contents, “GEEZ, I told you to get me a picture, not her whole life story!

A response was not made for Maki was already halfway down the hallway, walking coolly as she left her friend intentionally stunned. As she walked on down, she lazily waved back to her without turning around, she knew she’d be thanked later. Whether it was from her, or Miki.



DAMN. I just realized this probably counts as another filler. does it? Yeah, it probably is. damn, sorry about that.
Well, wait. If you think about it, you do learn more about the characters, and some of their athletic ability comes into play in the soon chapters (during/soon after dates). There’s also insight on Rika, and feature stuff dealing with her athletics. Not only that, but you get more fuel for predictions. So that helps... =____=
I guess I at least owe you a preview of the next chapter (for being so lame):
Back to Rika and Miki. But more over, mostly Miki, then more of her pissing Rika off. :) I'll try to have this by the end of the weekend or mid week. Depending on how long I will make it- since it will be the last scene before the REAL stuff- and how I choose to spend my free time again ^_^;

-Owaranai_sLaVe

Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: lil_hamz on April 28, 2007, 09:27:24 AM
YEAH YEAH an update!!! Can't believe I missed the previous one. But that means 2 chapters to read  ;)
Oh so Rika is good at sports. That explains why Yossi took notice. Does that mean Rika and Miki will fall out when she finds out? And Ai is hilarious. Somehow I can imagine her being like this though it's so out of character.
I'm waiting impatently for this so I hope you don't get distracted  ;D
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: JFC on April 28, 2007, 09:26:03 PM
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Letting her over dramatic side get a hold of her, she threw her hand onto Hitomi’s shoulder, “Yossui, if I don’t make it, I want you to keep my toy collection. Don’t throw those out, they were expensive.”

Knowing exactly what kind of toys her sick friend was speaking of, she modeled a grotesque expression as her brain quickly scanned the images of the time she went out of her way to clean Maki’s side of the room. After that experience, she could have cared less if Maki started growing mold on her wall.
What a ham! (http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/LOL.gif)


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She looked back once more at the crowd forming around her test area. One of her peers was in such suspense; her mouth was left open and drooled on the girl she was standing over.
Now who was this? ;D


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The coach quickly measured the distance, hoping his eyes were just deceiving him. “One… one hundred and two centimeters.” Gotou saw the shame in her coach’s face as he shook his head. “Yoshizawa! Get over here, and don’t give me a half assed one, I want a real jump.” He turned back at the failure, “Get over there, you failed. Tsk, didn’t even reach your height.”
Ouch.  (http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/J-F-C/oops.gif)



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Takahashi had the upper hand in this one, as she did with all the others. “Gotou-senpai, I can’t wait for our date tonight, can you? I’m really excited.” Her knee kept getting further and further up between Gotou’s quivering legs. A seductive smile was creased between her lips. From the close distance between their faces, it almost looked as if she was daring enough to kiss Maki. Especially when her face just kept getting closer and closer.

Maki, seeing this, immediately shut her eyes tight, waiting for the touch of the other’s poisonous lips.

Hitomi tried to contain herself as she stepped aside. The sight was almost too much for her. Seeing her over confident friend, whimper at the face of her destruction was something she didn’t see often. Though, she had a feeling that she wouldn’t be missing this view soon…

Holy crap, is she actually going to…kiss her…?

Takahashi’s lips neared her face, and just when the foreseen climax was about to begin, she diverted Maki’s lips and neared her ear. “I hope you’ll enjoy.”
Damn...Aichan. :o
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: orangesocks on April 28, 2007, 09:46:20 PM
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Hey, Gotou likes them young, Gotou likes them old, Gotou likes them tall, she even likes them small. Gotou loves them all.

Oh Gocchin!  :D Too bad she didn't jump that far.

Heh, so Yocchan's the one who's showing interest first, huh? Wonder how she's going to woo Rika, seeing as she's now caught hold of Yossie's attention.  :)

YEAH AI!  :lol: I'm looking forward to more Miki & Rika teasing.
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: ~Psychotic~o_o~ on April 29, 2007, 12:38:58 AM
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She looked back once more at the crowd forming around her test area. One of her peers was in such suspense; her mouth was left open and drooled on the girl she was standing over.
  :lol:...for some odd reason i kept thinking the girl was ogawa...stalker ai getting a little intimate much.
YAY...nearing the "REAL" stuff :D...can't wait for next chapter  :D As for your suppossedly lame chapter..that gave me a few good laughs...so it's all good. Also nice knowing you aced your project. *idea pops into head*..sticks stickys all over your room about posting next chapter..idk...how should you spend your free time???>_>..<_<...>_>...jkz take your time...i'm too lazy to even start a fic. props...kk gonna shuddup now
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: stefy on April 29, 2007, 02:07:07 AM
Almost like a child, just less cute and more of a little monster.
HAHAHA thats funny.

YAY Yossi noticed Rika! I wonder who's file Maki gave Yossi... Miki's? or someone else.. or better yet Rika's! Even if its a filter yet again, it was entertaining! lol Yossi x Maki moments were hilarious as usual and theres the other characters making an appearence like Rika and Ai. And DAMN Ai -chan.... its starting to give me the creeps, and I could totally picture Maki's reaction after Ai-chan left which made me really LOL!
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: Blizzard on April 29, 2007, 03:19:22 AM
Yay for my nick being in there!  Even if it is in reference to the actual thing!  That still rocks!   :hee:

Maki's getting out of practice, huh?  Her antics crack me up though, so it's all good.  I almost felt bad for her when Creepy-Stalker-Ai found her.  Ai really brought out the creepyness in this chapter. 

It looks like Yossui's interest has been piqued by Rika.  I've had my Ishiyoshi speculation for a while now, but I've come up with another.  They may just become good friends and Rika could help nudge along the YoMiki.  Anything could happen!

Can't wait for the next chapter!
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: rndmnwierd on May 01, 2007, 05:07:04 PM
Mmm, Rika in sexy short shorts, gracefully clearing the jumping horse. Mmm.
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: Owaranai_sLaVe on May 15, 2007, 04:06:27 AM
._.;  It's been a while. Excuse my absence for over two weeks XD I know I said I'd post the chapter soon, but my teachers decided to be asses, and well... you know the routine.

Anyway, since I figured that the longer I take to write, the more I get lost in my own thoughts and my notes (I'm SO FREAKING messy). So I decided to make a little summary in the time being. I can't promise anything on the next chapter, since it's still the beginning of the week and I just finished writing the opening (and sort of dwelling on that...).


SUMMARY:
In Musume High, there's two types of girls; the athletes and the girl lovers.
In a High school academy centered around sports (and still doing far well with academics), Ishikawa Rika finds her way though her high school life with Fujimoto Miki -the volley ball captain- to keep her company. Although they have total different mind sets, these two still tend to get along well and somehow survive being roommates. But I guess someway through Middle school, they figured something out.
Rika is the role model student; making nice with her peers and always doing her assignments, doing excellent in academics and was recently found to excel in sports as well. Miki on the other hand, is the ultimate slacker, money talker, and sneaky student. How these two get along is still unknown.

Switch the picture to the popular scene now. Gotou Maki, the student council President, and former Sub-Captain of the soccer team is Yoshizawa Hitomi's sneaky little friend. Whatever Maki is thinking, it always seems to be the least clear to Hitomi. The ever narcissistic playa makes the whole school scream with just one wink- and she's well aware of it. Hitomi, never wanting attention, tries to go through school one step at a time, but finds it hard with a friend like Gotou; getting what she never wanted. This Vice President also happens to be the Captain of the top female soccer team and sees no reason for why she had her share of fan girls as well. Being oblivious is her thing. Having access to school files, knowing everyone and being known, with a touch of schemes, and you've got yourself an unpredictable match.

After a Valentines Day auctioning of the two, Takahashi Ai finds her claim on the reluctant Maki, and Miki bids the highest price of 12,000 Yen for a one night date with Hitomi. As the day drags by, many occurrences have happened. Hitomi's attention was caught, Maki was harassed yet again by Ai, Miki gets a mysterious phone call, and Rika is tricked into reluctantly picking up after Miki(again). What else could go wrong?




I will not give up on this story! I'm gonna keep writing and get over this stupid stage of uncertainty and being busy. I really need to be more organized. I get a head ache just by thinking of my mess!
 FIGHTING! ...I need to stop with the Korean entertainment

-Owaranai_sLaVe

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WHOOOOOOOOA. Big ass typo there. I meant Miki on that last bit. Yesh, talk about a slip up XD
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: lil_hamz on May 15, 2007, 04:43:54 AM
^ Haha FIGHTING!!!
This was a nice overall view of everything that has happened so far. Keep up with the good work ^^
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: orangesocks on May 17, 2007, 03:00:26 AM
Ah, thanks for the summary! I rather like how it's Hitomi who's caught up with Rika, rather than the other way around.
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I will not give up on this story! I'm gonna keep writing and get over this stupid stage of uncertainty and being busy. I really need to be more organized. I get a head ache just by thinking of my mess!
 FIGHTING!
Yeah!!
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..I need to stop with the Korean entertainment
I'm seriously hooked on Korean movies right now, so I can't do anything either... :lol:
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: ~Psychotic~o_o~ on May 18, 2007, 12:23:42 AM
omg...you're not dead..*slaps self for thinking such thoughts* u die =no more going once, going twice, SOLD!= apocalypse...now we couldn't let that happen, could we?...oh and nice summary hope you post soon!
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: rndmnwierd on May 18, 2007, 04:35:44 PM
Holy-! You're back! Are you back? Come back!
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: Blizzard on May 24, 2007, 09:41:40 PM
Bump!  :P

School should be done soon, right?  That should help some at least!  ;) 

Just take your time if you're busy.  We're not going anywhere. Glad to know that you're set on continuing with it though! :heart:
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: Owaranai_sLaVe on May 28, 2007, 10:20:01 AM
For the love of yo mama, I am the most unorganized person you will ever meet. Ever. On top of that, I have a procrastonation problem with an attention span of a ferret. Someone should beat the shit out of me so I can focus.

Sorry, it's real late and there's no time for replies to teh comments, but i will as soon as i can :D
>>So this was part of the problem and what i've been obsessed with XD (http://www.twitter.com/?d=K1P32DR4)<<



PT. 11


Sorry, I couldn’t make it after practice. The Coach had me running laps and going over some of our next plays for being late this morning. Is lunch time okay?

Miki hit the send button on her cell phone and watched the animation of the envelope spinning in a circle, then closing it after “Message Sent” appeared. She took another long gulp of air, hoping that whoever that had called her earlier, would be okay with these change of plans.

The captain of the volleyball team walked out into the quiet hallway, gripping her phone inside her vest pockets. Well, almost quiet. The morning was beginning and a few of the clubs were already starting their meetings as well. She ignored a girl running down the hall with tears in her eyes while clutching what seemed to be a Valentines present. Around this time, one could find Miki walking towards the vending machine after practice for a snack. And so, she started to make her way to the vending machines as usual, but that was before she felt the vibration in her hand. She wasn’t expecting such a quick reply, giving that morning had just began; meaning that people were usually busy with early clubs or getting ready for class.

Finding a spot between lockers, Miki parked herself against the cool wall and pulled her right hand out of her vest pocket. She ignored the few girls that walked passed her and giggled as they walked by. Normally, she’d look up and see if that giggling was because of her (always conscious), but knowing that whoever she had been communicating with since morning was unknown to her, she decided to not give a rat’s ass at the moment.

That’s fine. Just make sure it’s just you though, I want to talk in private. I’ll be up there soon after the first fifteen minutes.


Miki thought for a moment, thinking of the right words to say. Pausing to think was not common for her. Usually, she’d be the first one to speak her mind and comment, rude or not. Her mouth moved faster than her thoughts, matching the fast life she liked having. But this time, even taking the time to think didn’t help her. In fact, it felt weird; she never had this much time to think on something intentionally.

Sure thing, I’ll see you then. 

That was all she could think of during her thoughts. She was beginning to think that maybe it was better if she didn’t think twice about matters again. Not only did it waste time and was completely unusual for her, but it took too much energy.


Ishikawa Rika sat in her math class, watching her school mates around her. Every one was cramming for their next chapter test, given to them by one of the toughest teachers. Well, every one but Rika that is.

Maybe being smart did have its downside. Each passing second added to her mounting boredom. She tried thinking of what else she had to do for the week, hoping to have a head start to pass time. Rika threw her upper body forward on top of her school bag which sat on top of her cold wooden desk. Going through her mental list made her even more depressed after realizing that she had done everything days before, now leaving her nothing. She started to whine silently, sort of shaking in her seat to keep herself alive, but stopped as soon as she felt an object landing on her lap.

“Eh,” Rika said softly to herself. “How’d this get in here?” She opened the hand sized notebook, filled with her deepest thoughts. Not once had she ever taken her diary outside the comforts of her dorm, but now here she sat with it in her hands.

Hmm… must’ve shoved it in my bag after rushing out this morning. She started to think of the reasons why should be so careless. Oh, that’s right, lazy Miki left me in a hurry with the cleaning again. She rolled her eyes at the thought, still upset about how rushed she felt just to make it to class on time this morning.

Rika contemplated on what to do next. She could open her diary here, read its contents for fun; reminiscing on her thoughts she had days, weeks, even months before today. But that would also mean a possibility of one of her peers peeking over and announcing to the class that she had a diary after stuffing her nosey self in Rika’s privacy.

With a slow sigh, Rika looked around the room, making sure her friends and peers were doing their work. If Rika was going to risk humiliation of her diary being read aloud, she’d at least be smart about it and take precautions.

Slowly but surely, Rika opened the pages of her most private belonging. Not even her roommate has dared to read it (or at least be caught if she did ever sneak a peek) and she sure as hell wasn’t about to let this one be the first- especially in a room full of girls. Girls, that at any given moment would backstab her with her private information. Not that they’d do it intentionally (for Rika has never had a problem with any other girl before) but every girl, no matter how innocent, would use or say anything in a moment of heat.

She skimmed the pages, hoping to find something interesting. Nothing worth taking her time to really read was found yet. There wasn’t much to mention really, just daily routines and assignments. But there was still hope to her boring life.

After turning to the next page, Rika’s attention was caught. Now reading slower than a skim, she carefully read each word. It must’ve been another one of those days where she was feeling lonely again when she wrote this entry. Talking about thoughts on the future, being unsure as she is now, that’s all she had written on that page. She realized just how much her life hasn’t changed. In fact, life for her has been the same since she’s entered the school. Her uncertainty about the future still remained and yet, she never made plans to ever change that.

Rika wasn’t only unsure about life, colleges, family planning, and careers. That was too distant for her. But what remained still undetermined to her was her loveless love life. If she could, she’d make the decision just as quick as Miki did- but that’d be too irrational for Rika’s ‘well organized and planned out life’ everyone seemed to label her with. But it just wasn’t so easy to pick and choose, things like these just seemed better to think about seriously rather than just ‘going with the flow’ as Miki would like to do.

I’m just still unsure is all.

Rika closed her diary, leaving her finger inside as a bookmark. She made one last groan, and hoped for lunch to hurry and make it’s way as she lay her head on the desk, drifting to a light slumber.


The awaited bell rang for the student lunch period. Miki grabbed her belongings and tried to remind herself of what she had to do, then mentally told herself just to keep cool. Doing both at the same time resulted to nothing as Miki became nervous as she kept reminding herself of the girl she made plans of talking to.

Fifteen minutes. She said fifteen minutes.

Miki looked around her as she stopped in front of the cafeteria doors. Contemplating on whether to go inside and find Rika; then telling her everything that’s happened, or buying a quick snack before her thirty minute lunch break ended.

Of course, being the indecisive person she was, it took her about ten minutes to get her walking off to the vending machines at her right. As she arrived, she noticed the long line of waiting girls, conversing about what didn’t matter. She took another sigh, and decided to wait in line anyway, despite its length. It’s not like she had anything better to do in five minutes. Plus, if she was lucky, she’d reach the vending machine before her time was up.

But as expected, luck just wasn’t on her side. Miki waited impatiently, shifting her weight from side to side, tapping the front end of her toes on the floor, and making aggravated sounds.

Ugh, finally. Just two more.

Just to make sure, Miki took a glimpse of her wrist watch. As she inched closer to her snack, the minute turned to her mark. Her hunger was hard to fight, making her urge to meet the mysterious waiter all the more unpleasant.

It’s either now, or never. God, I’m so hungry!

Despite her empty stomach, her last meal being her breakfast with Rika, Miki ran through the building crowd at the vending machine, past the lines in the cafeteria (taking a short cut), then ran up the hallway seven stairs. All this sprinting through the high school on an empty stomach made her head giddy from the rush and lack of air. Being that Miki was a sprinter, not an endurance runner.

Accumulating her breathe again, Miki straightened her appearance. She didn’t want to make the mistake of rushing through the door and completely scarring the girl, or making an embarrassment of herself. Instead, Miki took her time to ready herself. With another gulp of air, Miki cautiously pushed through the single door that led onto the rooftop of her high school academy.

Being that Miki was right handed; her first glance to the right sort of worried her. Expecting to see someone there, her mysterious caller, she saw no one at all- only the mid afternoon sun and the rest of the city bellow. Just for assurance, she turned to her left, and lo and behold, there was a figure that stood over the railings, looking below at the landscaping of the school.

As the door clicked shut behind Miki, the girl seemed to notice another’s presence. But yet, she didn’t turn around at first. Her first reaction was to lower her gaze, probably focusing herself before her business was laid out.
She cleared her throat and turned around, facing who she had summoned at this moment.

“Uh, I hope you haven’t been waiting a long time, have you?” For some odd reason, that came out more nervous than intended (if it was ever intended at all) from Miki.

It took a while for the dark haired girl to reply. But never the less, a smile crept along her lips, it was hard to decipher if it was intended to friendly and sweet, or coded with a devilish sense of intent that Miki had arrived. It startled Miki at first, as she was expecting a reply, not an expression.

Before she could speak again, the other beat her to it. “No, not at all. I said fifteen minutes after the bell, right? You’re on time.”

The still unnamed girl closed the gap between them and as she stopped, she bowed her head down slightly. Miki expected some sort of introduction, but it didn’t come. Instead, she received what seemed to be a form of gratitude. But Miki hadn’t done anything exceptionally grateful. For one thing, she was actually close to ten minutes late (Miki’s bags slowing her running down) and she still didn’t see her purpose with this girl.

To Miki’s surprise, she wasn’t agitated. Normally, awkward silences like this drove her mad, concluding it as a waste of time. Instead, she remained calm herself. Miki, a bit slow on the reaction side, bowed her head slight forward as well. Still no reaction or start of formal conversation yet, she saw this as an opportunity to start. “I’m Fujimo-”

“I know who you are.” The other said audibly, almost emotionless at that.

Did…did she just stop me while I… was ta-talking?

Miki’s eyebrow became to twitch. She couldn’t tell if this rising agitation was do to her building hunger or this awkward silence accompanied by a stifling air.

“Then…”

“I’m sorry, forgive me. I’m still unsure of how I should start; sorta suck at introductions.” Again, a smile formed on her lips, this time a friendlier smile.

What is up with this girl?

“Heh, no, it’s fine. I know what you mean, hate introducing myself too.” Miki lied to the other, while scratching the rear of her neck subconsciously. Anything to get this conversation moving.

“Listen,” this time, the tone of the other seemed a bit different from before, it seemed firmed and ready to cut to the chase, “you probably have no idea who I am. Most of the athletes here never do.” Miki tried to open her mouth, to say something nice to the other. “But,” she kept talking before Miki could open her mouth, “I know enough about you.”

Once Miki recognized the pause, she started her reply “Well, just how much do you know of me and how?” Miki, now too intrigued by the sudden change in the girl before her- first coming off unusual and now ten notches up of confidence- forgot about her urge to end the meeting and return to the vending machines again.

“I know you’re with Yoshizawa.”

“Big deal,” Miki raised her eye brow, “the whole school knows that.”

“That’s not the point though.” The other girl responded. Before finishing her statement, she began inching toward Miki again. “The point is, I want you.” There, so this is what this whole ordeal was about.

“Excuse me?” Miki, never afraid of a little challenge of dominance, showed no hint of fear or real confusion.

“I…I want you and me to go out today.”

Miki’s brow raised even higher now, this time she really was confused. “We… just met.”

Somehow, Miki was pinned against the railing facing the city. How she was backed that far was now irrelevant. Though Miki’s interest was sparked now by this unusual and mysterious girl in front of her, she couldn’t help but feel a bit of uncertainty. As if this was all just a cover up, a hoax. It just intrigued Miki all the more that this girl, new to her at that, would be willing to be so daring, so bold. Maybe it was a bit too interesting….

There was something about this girl. Something irritatingly magnetic. Something Miki just needed let her gullible self figure out.

Clearly, there was a lot more to talk about.


Miki found herself out of her daze and walked through the cafeteria. At first, it was still unclear who or what she was searching for. But once she saw Rika, the wires connected again.

“Rika!” Miki shouted out from a distance, hoping to get her attention so she could stop helping Yui out with another one of their assignments.

As she neared Rika’s place in the cafeteria, Miki noticed Rika began to rush through her explanation so she could see what she was needed for. Miki began to jog to her now, knowing in the back of her mind that lunch was ending and their next period was one that they were not allowed to talk in, especially someone as harsh as their teacher.

“What’s up Miki?” Rika asked, almost concerned for Miki wasn’t looking her usual self.

“I need to ask you-“ the bell had cut her short of what she needed to say.

Rika, never wanting to be late, and always having something to attend to before class, apologized, “I’m sorry Miki, you know how it is. I’ll talk to you later at the dorms, alright?” Rika smiled and went on her way to the other side of the cafeteria to exit.

Oh, Miki was sure Rika would do all the talking. For the whole day, that she was sure of.



I don't know what to say. sorry for the delay. hope you liked it, it's a blur to me right now  :-\

.......*crawls to the bed*

-Owaranai_sLaVe
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: Amarghetta on May 28, 2007, 11:54:14 AM
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WHOOOOOOOOA. Big ass typo there. I meant Miki on that last bit. Yesh, talk about a slip up XD
Indeed! I was wondering about that, but didn't comment on it right then.
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: Sancho on May 28, 2007, 09:02:33 PM
I think I had a feeling who is that girl might be.  :D
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: ~Psychotic~o_o~ on May 28, 2007, 09:46:24 PM
ooooo i think i know who that "mysterious" person is...and this is where miki makes rika cover for her date with yossi right??...my ishiyoshi senses are tingling..
Me likes the chapter...keep it coming..s'ok for delay... :mon lurk:*run away*
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: JFC on May 29, 2007, 02:06:07 AM
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That’s fine. Just make sure it’s just you though, I want to talk in private. I’ll be up there soon after the first fifteen minutes.
That sounds like it's sort of out-of-character for Yossi.


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Talking about thoughts on the future, being unsure as she is now, that’s all she had written on that page. She realized just how much her life hasn’t changed. In fact, life for her has been the same since she’s entered the school. Her uncertainty about the future still remained and yet, she never made plans to ever change that.

Rika wasn’t only unsure about life, colleges, family planning, and careers.
Thinking like that isn't uncommon amongst many young people in high school.


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It took a while for the dark haired girl to reply.
Wait, so it wasn't Yossi that called Miki up to the roof?  :O


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“Listen,” this time, the tone of the other seemed a bit different from before, it seemed firmed and ready to cut to the chase, “you probably have no idea who I am. Most of the athletes here never do.”
Ayaya?  Some random character you thought up?


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“I know you’re with Yoshizawa.”

“Big deal,” Miki raised her eye brow, “the whole school knows that.”

“That’s not the point though.” The other girl responded. Before finishing her statement, she began inching toward Miki again. “The point is, I want you.”
Wow, that took guts. But just who is it?


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There was something about this girl. Something irritatingly magnetic. Something Miki just needed let her gullible self figure out.
K, I'm DEFINITELY thinking it's Aya.


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“What’s up Miki?” Rika asked, almost concerned for Miki wasn’t looking her usual self.

“I need to ask you-“ the bell had cut her short of what she needed to say.
Wait a sec...Erika?
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Post by: stefy on May 29, 2007, 02:21:10 AM
Ayaya! Ayaya!! that mistery girl just HAS to be Ayaya~......

“The point is, I want you.”
Woo~ how daring of her..

And Rika in here reminds me of..... well me few years back, so emo.. just minus away the smart part.
So is Miki gonna ditch Yossi for this mistery girl??? *Ditch Yossi Miki, ditch Yossi.. Let Rika take your place for the date!
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: rndmnwierd on May 29, 2007, 05:05:30 AM
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She ignored a girl running down the hall with tears in her eyes while clutching what seemed to be a Valentines present.

Yui?

And who is the mysterious girl? Aya is the obvious answer, of course.
Title: Re: Going once, Going twice, SOLD!
Post by: lil_hamz on May 29, 2007, 07:50:33 AM
Ten bucks on Aya. XD But most of us could totally be wrong and the mystery person could turn out to be....well let's see.....Mai Satoda? Nah.... couldn't be. Or could it?? Mai seems more sport-like than Aya to me. Tsuji or KonKon too. Aya just doesn't fit that image if she's an athlete. Unless she's a cheerleader.