Taking Chances-Epilogue-updated 12/26, Alternate Ending - 12/29

[FaqU]

@ XiaoAi:  Thank you for reading and as to your request, I might have something up my sleeve, try checking the Crack-to-Go section, I will be posting a Takagaki on for you soon 

@rokun: You are right it was winding down and as you have noticed I have kept it still as a mystery as to how Maimi has survived in just 2 weeks.  I guess I like to keep things all up in the air    But granted that I feel pressured when some of you writers comment on my one-shots and fics because it feels like there will be a standard in which I have to surpass now.  If I don't then I totally will    I have heard that I was one of quickest people updating    Is that a good or bad thing though????

I haven't seen Maimi_Yajima in a while though 

@rdnmnweird: Arigatou for reading it because of me, I feel so      And man I don't know if it is an absolute jewel, you're making me blush and smile so wide now    I have been requested to do a couple of side chapters but I thought about something that hasn't been seen around her, sequels (in which I have started MGA 2-Miyabi version and MGA 3-Tanaka version)  There will be a parallel universe with MGA and of course their own stories.  It would be interesting if it can be done no??? But definitely, for a fellow writer to comment means a lot!!!    

[rndmnwierd]

Yes! Sequels of course, you must. You know I definitely wanna read Reina's version! And I'm glad I made you happy. 

[stefy]

Well..... ? no more? 

But aww! Finally YajiAiri are together! kyakyakya~

Ok, great fic! Sad to find that it's finished in a blink of an eye, I really admire ppl who can write fast.. (or update fast either way kinda same difference to me tho ) But I'll definitely look forward to the Reina or Miya version! Hope you do write it! Ganbare~

[FaqU]

@stefy:  Ahhhh you caught on.... so as your reward....

Epilogue

Flashback

That evening when Maimi woke up, she was upset.  She thought and hoped everything was a dream but as she surveyed her surroundings, she knew it wasn’t.  She placed a hand on her leg as she started to cry.

The door opened and in walked Gaki-san and Eri, who rushed to both sides of her.  “Maimi-chan!  I know this may be hard for you to accept but we can only wait patiently until the blood clot starts to dissolve”

“How long will it take though? One day? One week? One month?” asked Maimi through tears.  Eri and Gaki-san both looked away from Maimi.

“What happens if it does disappear?  Will I be able to fully use my legs?”

“Well in situations where limbs are not in use for a period of time, they will become numb and would require physiotherapy to get the blood going” explained Eri

“And how long does that take?” asked Maimi as she wiped her tears.

“It depends, every person is different because it is a gruelling procedure”

“How long are the sessions?”

“Usually we start our patients off with once or twice a week”

“What if the patient wants more days or sessions?” asked Maimi

“Maimi-chan that’s unhuman!” exclaimed Gaki-san as she finally got where Maimi was directing the conversation.

“I want to do this!!!  I have a sports festival to run!!!”

“As your doctors and your friends, we don’t suggest you do it!” instructed Gaki-san. “Neither will Reina.  She is still your guardian until you are legal”.

Maimi took out her phone and dialled a number.  “Reina, please come over to the hospital, bring Aika-chan and Koharu-chan” ~CLICK~  She then dialled another number “Miya!  Yeah I’m feeling a bit stronger, do you mind coming over to the hospital?” ~CLICK~.  Eri and Gaki-san looked at each other in confusion.

Reina, Miyabi, Aika and Koharu all walked into Maimi’s room.  “Reina, when I get feeling in my legs, I wish to request to book as many physiothereapy sessions in a week and in a day as possible”

Reina looked at Gaki-san “I don’t suggest it!  These therapies are gruelling.  Many a times, we have seen patients give up because they put a lot of pressure on your limbs and other body parts”

Reina then looked back at Maimi with an ‘Are you crazy?!’ look.  Maimi crossed her arms across her chest, “There is a sports festival in 3 weeks” was all Maimi had to say.

“Gaki-san, Eri-chan, please take care of her” was Reina’s response and she bowed to them.  Gaki-san and Eir were astonished that Reina would let Maimi go through with it.

“Reina!  Are you serious?  Why?”

“Gaki-san 1)) Maimi is stubborn she will not let this bring her down.  She will find means of exercising and push herself to the limit and 2) Maimi’s personal reasons” answered Reina.  She looked at Maimi “So why did you want me to bring Aika and Koharu?”

“I need them to make sure no one sees me during this period!  I want to be at 100% by the time of the sports festival and the same goes for Miya”  Miyabi just nodded.

“Not even Airi-chan?” asked Aika

Maimi paused for a moment to ponder about the answer “Yes, even Airi-chan”

End of Flashback

“I didn’t want anyone to distract me during that period.  All I was focusing on was trying to get back to 100%.  I’m sorry for making you feel bad”

Airi shook her head “All that matters is that you are with me now and besides not every girls get their very own guardian angel who will protect them from harm”

“And forever I will be” said Maimi and hugged Airi tighter as the 2 cuddled under the moonlight.

[rndmnwierd]

Ah! Cute! Maimi's so determined.

[Maimi_Yajima]

Well ... I see that was a long end for you ...
the number 83 is a large amount. 
You see?
his detail was much better.
there were scenes of action, romance, loyalty and the meaning of a promise in keep a secret ...   


Chapter 77
Poor Maimi, Reina, airi and all...
In this chapter there was much suspense ...
and I was very curious about what happen to maimi ...
And you do not reveal the secret of this bad notice...
that was a bit frustrating ...       
Tanaka was fun ...
she wanted to flee from the responsibility to bring to Maimi this  bad news.
I understand the situation of airi ...
she was so frustrated, with  the  conversation secret  between Tanaka and the others with regard to the situation of Maimi. 

“Reina knows!  Maimi’s a smart girl, a little airheaded at times, but this is not something she can be thick about.  Reina just hopes we could drag it out that’s all.  She will be devastated if you tell her.”

       



chapter 78

“Welcome ladies and gentlemen, friends and family of the Annual Prefecture sports festival, where different schools come together and compete against each other” boomed the voice over the PA system.  “Our first event is the 100m dash in which the athletes are facing each other based on their time from the previous year.  We will start the event right after the athletes are out, so hang tight, and have a drink and a hot dog.”

kowaiiiiii a Hot Dog....   

“Airin, don’t worry they’ll be here!” comforted Momoko and Erika.

aww... that´s cute by  part of Erika and Momoko,  encourage to airi. 

Airi smiled at Momoko and Erika and nodded.  It has been 3 weeks since Maimi was admitted to the hospital and all the events that happened before stressed out those that knew.  Airi was actually relieved about having the sports festival because here you don’t have to worry about anything else but focus on the task at hand.  The door swung open, which caused Airi to look over only to be disappointed when another athlete that she didn’t know walked in.

Even ...
Airi never lost hope of seeing her athlete ... 

“Okay its time we have to go out there now!” exclaimed Chisato “Nakky, baby! I wish you luck!”
Nakky gave Chisato a quick peck on the lips

   
I admit that the couple of Nakky and Chisato is something not expected to read.
but ...
After watching the DVD Magazine Vol. 11 of c-ute, I think it's funny.
I recommend watching the DVD Magzine vol. 11 is fun ...
Chisato and Nakky are too competent and  to they don´t  like losing ...

In this aspect of competition, are similar ...
But otherwise, Chisato is a boomerang ...
although it was fun to see the team Nakky-Chisa, two energy dynamite together give a good result.

Airi smiled at how cute the two were along with Momoko and Erika.  Who could have imagined that Momoko and Erika would come together.  It amazed Airi when Momoko told her that she has found someone that she was interested in, it was more surprising when it turned out to be Erika.  She chuckled at the memory of how she had mistaken Erika as Maimi’s girlfriend.  She always thought that they were an item it wasn’t until that day….

Eri and Momo??
that´s news. 

‘Erika-san!!! Oh my god!!! What have I done?  I must have broken up Maimi-chan and Erika-san!!!!!  Wait a minute, that’s not right.  If Maimi-chan had feelings for me back then, was she just using Erika-san as a replacement???  That lying…. Argh!!!  And she looked so sincere, I bet Rii-chan was also fooled well no more, I am going to tell Rii-chan’  Airi dialled Risako’s number and asked her out to a park near where her house was.

 

Airi...    Chotto Matte kudasai...      First warning ...

Airi was getting more and more irate at the thought of Maimi using Erika, playing with her feelings.  All this time she fooled everyone.

Airi... chotto matte kudasai...    Second Warning ...

“Hey Airin!  What’s up?”

“That lying creep!”

“Woah!  Who are we talking about?”

“Maimi-chan! That’s who!”

  Airi looks like this ...   ---->   
and Risako  looks like this ...  ----> 

“Okay now I am officially confused.  How is she a lying creep and why are you upset?”

“She has been playing with Erika-san’s feelings making us all think that she is that sacrificing!”

“Calm down girl!  Now explain how she is playing with Erika-san’s feelings”

“Well she says she has loved me for a long time yet she hooked up with Erika-san.  Which means she has been lying to Erika-san while they were together!”  Risako burst into laughter “What so funny?  This is not a funny matter, she has tricked us all”

 Rii-chan ---- >

Risako tried to recompose herself then placed both her hands on Airi’s shoulders “Whew!  Oh my lord!  I can’t believe that was what you were upset about”

“How can you be so calm?  She lied to you and Miyabi-san!!!”

 

“Chill girl, there was nothing going on between Erika-san and Maimi-chan and there never will be””

  

Now it was Airi’s turn to be confused “What do you mean there was nothing going on between them.  They had their arms around each other!” ”

 

“Airin!  Listen to me and listen to me clearly… Erika-san is the adopted cousin of Maimi-chan”

“EH~~~~~~~!!!”

   

Airi took a couple of minutes to let the information sink in and then slapped her forehead.  “Sorry Rii-chan I didn’t know”

 

Risako chuckled “don’t worry about it, just don’t say that Maimi-chan is a lying creep again.  What she feels for you and does for you is something that I doubt anyone can do.  Her feelings for you is true, I guarantee it. I have seen her suffer by herself too much and for too long to think otherwise”

 



chapter 79

“Airi-chan! Ganbare!!!”

Yeah!!! GanbarE!!!! 

She smiled, they had both come out to support them.  She looked to Reina’s left and Gaki-san’s right but no Maimi.  Reina shrugged her shoulders indicating that she didn’t know where she was.

Poor Airi-chan...   

‘Why isn’t she here?  Maybe she got into an accident or maybe trouble was looking for her again!’ thought Airi as her mind began to lose focus on the sports festival

poor airi...

“Pst~ you’re up” nudged Chisato

ChisA!!! 

‘I’ll run for you Maimi-chan.  Just you watch I will run my hardest as if your spirit and energy was with me’ thought Airi as she got into her lane.  Airi’s heart was pumping with adrenalin while her mind, determined to make Maimi proud.  At the sound of the gun, Airi sprinted like she has never before.  Although she wasn’t first, she felt proud of herself as she beamed at Momoko, who unfortunately came in last.

   
Of course ...
you decided to run for it, put all your effort in this competition by she ...
your heart .. knew this ...
That is why they gave her strength to your  legs to run faster ...   

“Nothing in particular!  I just wanted to do my best” said Airi as she and Momoko walked to their bleachers to watch the others go.

yeah...
to You do not care to win ...
because there is something else that has more importance than one simple victory.

‘She promised she’ll be here today!  Where is she?’ “Momo-chan, I’m going to the locker room”

“Why?” inquired Momoko not looking at Airi

“I want to make a phone call” confessed Airi

“But it’s Chisa’s turn!  Don’t you want to see her hard work pay off?”

“I really need to make a phone call” persisted Airi

“But Chisa would be upset.  Come on Airin just take a look”  Momoko turned to face Airi and pointed to where the race was using her eyes urging Airi to look.

yeah ...
that person is so important to you ...
your desire was to see to that person ...
and you is anxious for that moment ...
and you felt a little impatient ...
despite these words of motivation and alientacion by your friends ...
these words were not enough to assuage such concerns within their being and into your heart ...   

“Fine, fine I’ll” Airi turned to look towards the race and was shocked. There stood Maimi with her hair tied up in a pony-tail wearing a tank top and shorts getting ready to hear the signal. ‘She’s beautiful!!!’ Airi was mesmerized by the scene before her.  Maimi’s face showed determination as she crouched down.  At the sound of the gun, Airi watched as Maimi flew past the runners as if she had wings.  The smile that crept onto Maimi’s face when it over made her look beautiful and angelic in Airi’s eyes, even if there were minor sweat drops on her forehead.

yeah ...
sometimes it's frustrating having to wait ...
having to wait is too frustrating!
but ...
sometimes having to wait worth ...
   
because in the end ...
upon completion of that action of that past the word "wait"
comes the calm ... and happiness ...
because finally this act of waiting ... came to an end.   

Chapter 80

They walked over to the group of girls who were congratulating one another.  “Maimi-chan!  I will train harder for next year!” beamed Chisato

YeaH!! ChisatO!!
do not lose that spirit of competition and challenge! 

Momoko stopped walking while the girls opened a path for Airi to get through.  Airi wasn’t paying attention to the things around her, she just continued to walk until she was right in front of Maimi.  There was a moment of silence, at least to the two, while the rest of the gang watched anticipating for what was going to happen next.  Airi lunged forward into Maimi’s arms hugging her.

oh ... Naruhodo ...
to you have crippled your feelings ...
sometimes these feelings betray you...
um ... The mechanism of the human being is so mysterious ...
When you're sad ... when you feel disappointed, you hurt something inside of you ...
and when they feel happy... feel something wonderful within you.
or perhaps only is the imagination and you create this mirage inside your mind?
lol ... well that's a mystery ...     

“I…I…I thought…How…How..Oh Maimi-chan!” as tears started descending down her face as she recalled the faithful day of Maimi’s analysis

oh... naruhodo...
those feelings within your being... are faster than your mouth to speak ...
not?
   
ah ...
sometimes the voice loses its strength ...
and those words are bolted within oneself ...
mO!!
um ... we have  unscrew those words ... 

Flashback

“What is wrong with Maimi-chan” screamed Airi “Just tell me!” she started sobbing uncontrollably , afraid that the worst is yet to come.

Gaki-san and Reina were shocked at the outburst.  “Airi-chan this is a hospital please keep quiet or they’ll kick you out” lectured Eri  “I suggest we all go into Maimi-chan’s room and just tell her.” As she walked towards Maimi’s door.

Inside Maimi was awake and looked at them entering one by one.  “Reina, can I get some water?” she croaked.  Reina nodded and quickly poured her a glass of water and helped Maimi hold it as she drank it all in one gulp.

“Would you like some more?” Maimi nodded.  Reina poured her another cup and was about to help Maimi when she felt Maimi’s hand over hers.  Maimi took the cup in her own hands and gulped it down.

“Much better” said Maimi as she regained her voice.  She turned to Reina, looked at Gaki-san and Eri.  “Now you can tell me the results.”

“Er…okay…first of all how do you feel?” asked Eri.  Reina had walked back to stand beside Gaki-san.

“Can’t deny that I’ve had better days but my leg seems like it is not corresponding” said Maimi. “Is it because I haven’t moved it in a while?” she looked up at her doctors.  She noticed that Reina had turned around and walked towards the wall.

“Maimi-chan, do you remember your internal bleeding?” asked Gaki-san.  Maimi nodded and looked at Gaki-san not really knowing where she is getting at.  “Well there are plates of blood clots still in your body and they happen to be right at your lower spine.  These blood clots are not permanent so the good news is that they will dissolve on their own.” Gaki-san looked at Maimi-chan

Maimi-chan guessed what Gaki-san was about to say but she wanted to confirm it.  She closed her eyes and asked “and the bad news?”

“The bad news is that it has clotted near some of your nerves, in particular the ones in your legs…” upon hearing this Maimi’s eyes closed even tighter.  She had hoped it was not what she thought it would be, as she started to tear up at the confirmation. “so until your blood clots dissolve, you will have difficulty walking” finished Eri.  The room was dead silent as no one dared to speak.  Airi and Momoko who was hearing all this put a hand over their gapped mouths.  They weren’t sure of what to expect

Wow...
um ...
you are studying to become a doctor??
your explanation is very good ...
Kamei and Niigaki looks like a  medical professional.
Poor Maimi ...
that was a hard news ...

Chapter 81

“Get out please” whispered Maimi through her silent cries.

yeah...
the frustration touches the door ...
and having to absorb that hard news is cruel and very painful ...

“GET OUT!!!” growled Maimi.  Reina who finally turned around knew this was not going to be easy but she had to comfort her cousin.

...

“Listen Maimi” she started

...

“I SAID GET OUT!!!” yelled Maimi as she threw the cup she was still holding onto the floor, creating a loud clunk.  Reina was shocked, heck, everyone in the room was shocked, no one has ever seen this side of Maimi, not even when her uncle died.

...

“Maimi it’s not over yet, you can still use your legs, just not now” pleaded Reina as a means to calm the distraught girl

...

“GET OUT!!! GET OUT!!! GET OUT!!!!” screamed the crying Maimi as she reached over to her bed side and started throwing everything and anything that she could.

and is at this point that thoughts are like a boomerang slamming hard on the mind ...
and the frustration is so annoying ...
so upset that after everything becomes anger and courage ...
everything is so annoying ...   

Some nurses came in to strap Maimi down but she was very strong.  Seeing this, Reina ran over to help them.  Once Gaki-san had injected Maimi with a needle, Maimi slowly slipped unconscious as everyone loosened their grip.

yeah...
and once again ...
know the word calm ...
but this time the word is so nice ... xD

“Reina-san, what are we going to do?  Maimi-chan loves to run and now…” said Airi

“Reina knows that Airi-chan, Reina knows.  But Reina also doesn’t know what to do either.”

Reina is Cute!!!!    

From that day on, Maimi refused to see anyone for the next 2 weeks besides Miyabi, Reina and the doctors.  Airi tried to see Maimi but Miyabi or Aika or Koharu would always be there and they would always give the same answer to Airi “She doesn’t want to see anyone”.  Still Airi continued to push her luck up until the day before the sports festival.  Miyabi had just come out of Maimi’s room.

“How is she feeling today?” asked Airi

“The same as usual” replied Miyabi “She did leave a message for you though.  She said she’ll see you run tomorrow and she hopes you’ll do the best you can”

“Can’t I see her?” asked Airi.  Miyabi just shook her head.  Airi’s face fell as she turned around and slowly walked out.
 
End of Flashback

Poor Airi...
she was eager to see Maimi ...


aw... I´m little tired... 
ganbaRE!!! GanbarE!!! ganbaRE!!!  to  myself!   




chapter 82

Maimi pulled away from Airi and wiped away the tears “Sorry for making you wait”

   
the wait was worth it ... nE Airi-chan??

Airi shook her head “But how?”

Airi...
   
airi ... you should not be impatient ...   

‘Gawd Airi!  Say something!  Maimi-chan’s going to think I am not comfortable around her!  What if she takes it the wrong way?!!’ Airi scolded herself, who was feeling nervous and jittery.  Needless to say, the ride was in silence until after they had ordered their drinks.

cute Airi!!!
Airi is forced to think fast and start a conversation ...

“Airi-chan! Look!  There is Momo-chan and Erika-san” stated Maimi which caused Airi to turn in their direction.  Airi looked at where Maimi was staring and saw Momoko and Erika laughing away.  “She finally got enough courage eh?”  Airi was confused.

“What do you mean Maimi-chan?  Who has enough courage?”
“Erika of course”

 

“Eh~!!!”

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I love this expression ...
It is somewhat amusing to me ...    
Thanks for the fun ... 

“Erika has fallen for Momo-chan even before Momo-chan and you started going out.  She was always nervous when Momo-chan was around so she would use me as support.  I would hug her as a means of stopping her nervousness” explained Maimi.  Airi thought back to when she first saw Maimi and realized that Erika would be hugging onto Maimi or Maimi would be gripping onto Erika.  It all made sense, all this time, Airi thought Maimi and Erika were together.  Airi laughed.

OoooOOOHHHHhhhh
now everything is explained ...
and the last piece of the puzzle has been placed in their proper places.   

“What’s so funny Airi-chan?” asked Maimi.  Airi just shook her head.

   
eh ...
Maimi ... you should not be so curious ...
the reason for that smile ... is a secret ...   
nE Airi-chan??

Yukata!!!!!!!
Chapter 83

When they finished their drinks, Maimi offered to walk Airi home.  The 2 walked in silence with one looking forward and the other looking down on the floor.  Airi flet a warm hand intertwine with her own.  Airi felt her face feel hot as she lowered her head trying to hide her blush.

that´s soo cute!!!
airi is shy!    

“Let’s go to the park first” stated Maimi who did not let go of Airi’s hand.

yeah...  maimi, you must take the initiative ...

They reached a park and Maimi sat down on a bench patting the spot beside her for Airi.  Airi sat down and not knowing what to say.

Airi GanbarE!! GanbaRE!!!   

“Maimi-chan, why did you chase a dream that seemed impossible to come true?”

ohhh that's an interesting question ... 
 

“What do you mean Airi-chan?” asked Maimi who was looking at the scenery

“Why didn’t you give up so that you wouldn’t have to go through all that pain?”

Maimi turned to look at Airi, who found her feet very interesting.  Maimi turned Airi to face her, “Because I found something worth protecting, loving and cherishing” as Maimi leaned in and kissed Airi lightly.

Maimi continue is taking the lead, with a timid airi ...   

Airi felt those soft lips and kissed back with the love that Maimi deserved.  When they pulled apart, Maimi stared into Airi’s brown eyes.  “Does that mean you’ll give me a chance?” asked Maimi

Airi leaned in and kissed Maimi “It should be me asking you.  I didn’t know whether you had given up on me or could ever forgive me for all the things that I have caused and..”

Wow... Airi I stop being shy ...
and finally decided to become someone that show your feelings and desires ... 

Maimi took this moment and pulled Airi into a passionate kiss, slipping her tongue into Airi’s, feeling and tasting every surface.  At first Airi was surprised but slowly she returned the kiss until they had to pull apart for air.  Maimi put one arm aound Airi and the other linked hands with Airi.  “You’ve always been what I wanted”

Airi leaned forward and kissed Maimi hard with the pent up emotions that she held upon hearing Maimi’s answer, catching Maimi off guard.  “Wow!!! What was that for?”

Apparently Maimi and Airi have many hidden feelings,    and that have revealed today ... 

“For always being there for me, for being my guardian angel!” as she leaned into Maimi’s embrace “and I hope you will forever” Maimi smiled.

Awwww that was sweet!! 

“Hey! I just thought of something, you didn’t tell me how you became better” said Airi

Airi...
you're really curious ...
   
yeah, I can understand... I have the same sense of curiosity. 
Maimi you will have to give a good explanation on her recovery, to satisfy the curiosity of airi ... 

“Well…”

Well…   



Epilogue

Flashback

That evening when Maimi woke up, she was upset.  She thought and hoped everything was a dream but as she surveyed her surroundings, she knew it wasn’t.  She placed a hand on her leg as she started to cry.

yeah...
Maimi is understandable to see in this situation ...
even the strongest can fall apart sometimes ... 

The door opened and in walked Gaki-san and Eri, who rushed to both sides of her.  “Maimi-chan!  I know this may be hard for you to accept but we can only wait patiently until the blood clot starts to dissolve”

 

“How long will it take though? One day? One week? One month?” asked Maimi through tears.  Eri and Gaki-san both looked away from Maimi.

“What happens if it does disappear?  Will I be able to fully use my legs?”

“Well in situations where limbs are not in use for a period of time, they will become numb and would require physiotherapy to get the blood going” explained Eri

 

“And how long does that take?” asked Maimi as she wiped her tears.

 

“It depends, every person is different because it is a gruelling procedure”

“How long are the sessions?”

 

“Usually we start our patients off with once or twice a week”

“What if the patient wants more days or sessions?” asked Maimi

“Maimi-chan that’s unhuman!” exclaimed Gaki-san as she finally got where Maimi was directing the conversation.

“I want to do this!!!  I have a sports festival to run!!!”

“As your doctors and your friends, we don’t suggest you do it!” instructed Gaki-san. “Neither will Reina.  She is still your guardian until you are legal”.

Maimi took out her phone and dialled a number.  “Reina, please come over to the hospital, bring Aika-chan and Koharu-chan” ~CLICK~  She then dialled another number “Miya!  Yeah I’m feeling a bit stronger, do you mind coming over to the hospital?” ~CLICK~.  Eri and Gaki-san looked at each other in confusion.

JAJAJAJAJAJA!!!
   
Maimi´s difficult to stop!
    

Reina, Miyabi, Aika and Koharu all walked into Maimi’s room.  “Reina, when I get feeling in my legs, I wish to request to book as many physiothereapy sessions in a week and in a day as possible”

  

Reina looked at Gaki-san “I don’t suggest it!  These therapies are gruelling.  Many a times, we have seen patients give up because they put a lot of pressure on your limbs and other body parts”

 

Reina then looked back at Maimi with an ‘Are you crazy?!’ look.  Maimi crossed her arms across her chest, “There is a sports festival in 3 weeks” was all Maimi had to say.

JajajaA!! Reina is: 

“Gaki-san, Eri-chan, please take care of her” was Reina’s response and she bowed to them.  Gaki-san and Eir were astonished that Reina would let Maimi go through with it.

jajaja ...
Tanaka  change of opinion... 

“Reina!  Are you serious?  Why?”

   

“Gaki-san 1)) Maimi is stubborn she will not let this bring her down.  She will find means of exercising and push herself to the limit and 2) Maimi’s personal reasons” answered Reina.  She looked at Maimi “So why did you want me to bring Aika and Koharu?”

   
That's a good explanation Tanaka ...

“I need them to make sure no one sees me during this period!  I want to be at 100% by the time of the sports festival and the same goes for Miya”  Miyabi just nodded.

 

“Not even Airi-chan?” asked Aika

Maimi paused for a moment to ponder about the answer “Yes, even Airi-chan”

End of Flashback

   
Wow! Maimi have much  strong-willed. 

“I didn’t want anyone to distract me during that period.  All I was focusing on was trying to get back to 100%.  I’m sorry for making you feel bad”

and Maimi has a lot of willpower. 

Airi shook her head “All that matters is that you are with me now and besides not every girls get their very own guardian angel who will protect them from harm”

“And forever I will be” said Maimi and hugged Airi tighter as the 2 cuddled under the moonlight.

Awwww!!! 
After suffering so much and keep her feelings hidden,  Maimi and Airi... finally are happy!

   
Thanks for all its chapters!
Thanks for the excitement!
Thanks for writing this story!
thanks for the action!
Thanks for the suspense!
Thanks for everything!!

My best wishes to you!
and sorry for being persistent with the next chapter.


DOMO ARIGATOU GOZAIMASU!!!

[FaqU]

@Maimi_Yajima:  I should be thanking you for reading and for consistently commenting, and no worries you never pestered me about the next chapter.  It makes me happy to make the readers happy, especially if they are enjoying it.  I had a good time reading all your comments on those chapters, it was hilarious!!!   No I am not studying to be a doctor, nor am I into anything that is related to medicine, would you believe accounting???  Please look out for my next works....

JAJAJAN  an MM thing

[lil_hamz]

C56

Despite the severity of the situation, the part about cutting up Maimi's shirt made me laugh

C57

Sigh, I still cringe whenever I read about Maimi agreeing to take a beating from that Ryo guy for Airi's sake. She's too noble!!!

C58

  This chapter made me so sad. Both Momo and Maimi are good people. Why can't the 3 of them stay together? Who said a couple had to only consist of a pair huh? HUH?!?!?

C59

I would hate to be in Reina's position now. Just cuz she is a Yajima, she has to not break the deal that Maimi made. Gosh, I bet she wants to kill Ryo with her bare hands. I know cuz I do!

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I know everyone is trying to protect Airi but doesn't she have the right to know? It's so messy

[FaqU]

Like I have said before, I have this new idea and wanted to test the style of writing so here it is....

Taking Chances

Prologue

‘It has been almost one year since you left me.  Till this day, the memories…our memories are still fresh like it was just yesterday.  But you’ve moved on like I did or tried although from time to time I wonder if it was the best decision I made.  As I look at you from afar I see you laughing away with your girlfriend thinking that it could’ve been me instead.  I couldn’t blame you for moving on for I helped you decide to leave my side.  I tried moving on but my thoughts and dreams always went back to you.  Now all I have left are our memories.

It was officially my first PV with Morning Musume.  I was hyped and nervous as was my fellow Rokkies.  During practices, we were all shy and nervous, luckily our senpais were nice and would talk to us and teach us, especially her.  When we first arrived on Hello Morning, she was supposedly our “teacher” where we did a segment talking about other senpais.  I was so nervous back then, before the recording I remember her coming to each of us to tell us to relax and gave us tips.  I was someone who wasn’t easy to get along with until I am very familiar with them so I stuck with my fellow rokkies most of the time.  However she did capture my attention.

I never thought much of it except that she was my senpai and that was her duty.  It was always more comfortable when she was with us though.  I guess it is because our first Hello Morning segments were with her, or maybe because the ages between us were the closest, that’s why my fellow Rokkies and I were more comfortable talking to her, going up to her to talk about our problems.

She was never a person that cared much about the limelight.  She was never the competitive person but to me I was awed at her, at how she urges others to shine and encourage those that shine.  She out of all the gokkies and rokkies, was definitely the more caring, a little too reactive at times, but motherly senpai, Niigaki Risa aka Gaki-san

I don’t know when or how, but my view and feelings towards you slowly changed from mere friendship.  It first became noticeable for me when we split up into different groups.  I longed to see and hear your voice soothing out my fears and loneliness.  I didn’t think of it as anything more than the mere fact that I was just so use to you being there for us.’

[FaqU]

Chapter 1

“Nee nee, Reina!  Mako-chan and I are going to grab something to eat, do you wanna join us?” asked Sayumi

There was nothing else for Reina to do so “Sure”.  It was great being with Mako-chan and Sayu but for some reason it wasn’t the same or at least it didn’t feel the same.  Although in front of the public eye Reina was really close to her fellow Rokkies, but in reality, Eri and Sayu were much closer because they liked similar things, competing about who is the cutest was one of those things.  It doesn’t bother Reina at all, in fact, she rather enjoyed it that way.  But from time to time she assumes that she should spend more time with her fellow members as opposed to straying from the pack.

“Great we are meeting the rest of them at the diner” exclaimed Sayu

“Eh~!  What others?  Are the senpais coming too?” Reina asked

“No no silly kitty, we are meeting the other Rokkies and Gokkies” explained Mako-chan as she got off the phone. 

“Mako-chan, can we try to leave your antics with Konno-san for your bedroom?” teased Sayu “I don’t want to puke out my food during the meal”

Makoto stuck out her tongue at Sayu, Reina laughed at how cute they were.  Sayumi being the ill-tongued person would at times say things that would be soo true yet funny, as long as her target wasn’t Reina herself.

We took a cab to our destination where we were met with the remaining Gokkies and Rokkies.

“Reina!” cried a certain turtle, who jumped on the shorter one.

“Er…Eri… trying…to…*cough cough*…breathe” coughed Reina

“Eri!” cried a certain bunny and she jumped onto the turtle who was on the kitty cat.

“Sa-Sa-Sayu!!..*cough cough*…not…not…helping.. h-here” choked Reina

“Enough you two!  Get off Reina-san before she turns purple” lectured the familiar motherly tone.

“Hai!” responded the turtle and bunny as they turned and started giggling at Reina who was trying to regain her breathing. 

“Thanks Niigaki-san!  Glad to know someone noticed me dying there!” as she glared at Eri and Sayu.

“No problem kiddo! How was your PV shooting today? Were you nervous?” asked Risa

“You should have seen the looks on their faces” exclaimed Makoto with her arm around Konno’s waist. “Ishikawa-san tried to teach them something and they looked at her with these blank faces.  I told them not to worry so much and that they other senpais are friendly, maybe with the exception of Iida-san” laughed Makoto.

Risa shook her head “Just remember to relax and things will come naturally” lectured Risa

Eri went and hugged Risa’s arm “Yeah, thanks to Niigaki-san, Ai-chan and Konno-san, I feel much more relaxed and everything doesn’t seem so scary anymore” declared Eri as Risa placed some meat in her plate.

“Here Tanaka-san, I know you love yakiniku” said Risa as she placed a small amount of meat on Reina’s plate.  The simple phrase and gesture made Reina feel warm inside.  She watched Risa do the same for others but Reina didn’t mind, she was happy at Risa just remembering her favourite food.

It was gestures like these that made Reina warm up to Risa a lot quicker than others.  Risa would always make time for her kouhais, whether it is a gathering with the Gokkies or just her and the Rokkies.  Reina would admire those qualities of the reliable Risa.

“Nee nee Tanaka-san are you okay?  You barely touched your food?” asked a concerned Risa snapping Reina out of her admiration.

“Um- yeah just thinking of which to eat first” replied Reina embarrassed and hoping no one caught her staring.

Just as Reina was about to pick up a piece of meat, someone had took one and popped it in their mouths.

“Mou, Kamei-san, those were for Tanaka-san.  If you want some I can make you some more” lectured Risa as Reina gave Eri a death glare.

“Our schedules are conflicting so we won’t be able to see each other as often but you can always call me” said Risa as she looked at Reina and then at Sayumi

“Eri-chan, you are so lucky, you have Ai-chan, Niigaki-san and Konno-san to rely on” huffed Sayumi

“Oi!  Are you saying I am not reliable?” asked Makoto with a mouth full of food trying to look angry.

Konno giggled “Mako-chan, if I was Michishige-san I would think like that too” Makoto pouted as the rest of the girls laughed except Sayumi who really thought she offended Makoto.

“Don’t worry Michishige-san, Mako-chan is only joking with you” assured Ai-chan.

[rndmnwierd]

I love it!! And I demand more. You know, because of your stories, TanaGaki is warring with TakaGaki in my heart, though I like it...

[FaqU]

@rndmnwierd: Thanks, I'm afraid that this one might not be as well written as MGA but I had this idea of a writing style that I wanted to see what the effect was, in fact you can say it is a style that is opposite to MGA.    Really Tanagaki is warring with Takagaki???!!!!! Maybe next time I have an idea I should do Takagaki just for you ne???

Chapter 2

‘Those were the days when we first were getting use to being in Morning Musume, even then Sayumin was frank and blunt.  It took us Rokkies a while to hype up and I can’t deny that it was scary, especially when we were alone or along side with Kei-chan, but in the end it was thanks to the Gokkies, more specifically Gaki-san, that made us come out of our shells.’

“Oi! Tanakacchi!  What are you doing there staring off in space?” asked Risa “You might be mistaken as Kame”

“Don’t compare me to the turtle!” pouted Reina.  Risa just patted Reina on the head before taking a seat beside her on the couch.

“So what’s on your mind lately?” asked Risa

“Just thinking about Mako-chan and Konkon’s graduation.  It seems like just yesterday when I first joined MM” replied Reina.

Risa’s face saddened “I know what you mean, I never thought that one of the Gokkies would graduate so soon much less to say for 2 of them”

“Nee Gaki-san, don’t worry, you still have us Rokkies and Ai-chan” comforted Reina

Risa let out a sigh “I know but it just seems so soon” Risa’s eyes were tearing up.

’Oh great one Reina!  Why did you have to remind Gaki-san of the graduation?!’

“Nee Gaki-san let’s go out for some fresh air, we will have concert practices soon, so let’s just enjoy our free time” suggested Reina.  Risa smiled and wiped away her threatening tears.  “Let’s go to that new café that just opened!” cheered Reina as she rose her fist in the air.  Risa laughed at the childish behaviour that seldom is seen from Reina.

As they were walking out of the agency, Reina, who wasn’t watching where she was going, bumped into something or someone else.

“Itai~ Watch where you’re going damn it!” she growled as she turned around to see her culprit.  Her face immediately softened.

“Gomene Tanaka-oneesan!” bowed Reina’s imoutou, Suzuki Airi and her best friend, Sugaya Risako

“Airi-chan, Risako-chan, gomen gomen” apologized Reina

“Mou Tanakacchi! Hora you scared the kids” lectured Risa with a frown, a frown too cute to be taken seriously

Airi and Risako both shook their heads. “No no Niigaki-san, we didn’t watch where we were going”

Reina went behind Airi and Risako pretending to hide “You thought I was mean, you should see Gaki-san” which caused Airi and Risako to giggle. “Really sorry though!”

“How are things with you guys?” asked Risa as she gave a death glare towards Reina

“Things are okay, we are just working towards making ourselves known in our indy work” replied Airi

“We just had a single out so we are doing promotional work” replied Risako.

“That’s great you two!  So where are you guys going now?” asked Risa

“We were just chatting before we go back to practice” replied Airi

“Well then, don’t let us make you late.  Ganbare!!!” encouraged Risa.  “Tanakacchi, stop hiding behind them and let them go to practice”

Reina hugged her imoutou and Risako before resuming her journey with Risa to the café

[rndmnwierd]

Aww, they're so cute, teasing each other. BTW, I'm working on a story who's only couple is Takagaki.  <-- I don't know why I felt that sentence needed that, but I will start posting soon.

[badsaints]

TanaGaki...cute!

[FaqU]

@rndmnwierd: sorry about the late reply, I just read your new one and man  new direction that has not been seem before at least I haven't read about. 

@badsaints: Well it may seem cute for now 

Chapter 3

“Gaki-san, we’ve been spending more time together talking recently nee?” asked Reina as an attempt to strike up a conversation.

“We sure have Tanakacchi! I remember when you first came, everyone was trying to help open you guys up and get use to the other members but it seemed like you were so distant from the rest of us.  You got me worried there.”

“You-you were worried about me?  Why?”

“Sure why wouldn’t I?  We are a group of enthusiatics, if you may, so it would be weird if one of the members was not just as lively” explained Risa sipping on her drink.

‘I should’ve known!  Gaki-san wouldn’t worry about Me me, she would be worry about the image me’ thought Reina as she sulked a bit

“Nee nee Tanakacchi, I was only joking! I would worry because I was afraid you had fears and wouldn’t express it to us.  We are a unit, but also considered a close family, so don’t be shy or scared about talking to any of us.  We will all be there for you” said Risa as she reached over and covered Reina’s hand with her own.  She gave it a gentle squeeze to make sure Reina knew she was serious.

Reina’s mood immediately brightened at the small gesture and she beamed at Risa.  “Gaki-san we have a couple of days off after the concert, do you want to take a trip?” Risa thought about it in her head before she jolted a bit and smacked her hand on the table.

“Tanakacchi, did you forget?  We would be doing a musical right after that!”

“Oh yeah!” exclaimed Reina as realization hit her ‘Dam’it!’ “Well how about when we have a couple of days off we go take a trip?”

“EH~! What did you have in mind?”

“Er…my hometown?” responded Reina as she scratched the back of her head “You showed me your hometown before and I wanted to return the favour”

“Awwww~! How thoughtful!” cooed Risa as she pinched Reina’s cheeks.  Reina looked at the floor as she felt her face heat up a bit when the touch was gone “Who else is coming?”

Reina looked up immediately, all heat gone. “Well…er… you see, I wanted to ask you first.  I will ask the others later” ‘God dam’it, why? Why can’t it just be you and me?  I want to repay the favour to YOU, not any gawd dam’ other person!’

“Well if they don’t go, I’ll still go”

“Really?!... I mean you sure?  It’ll just be you and me you know” ‘Please say yes, please say yes!’

“Yeah” ‘Yatta!!!!!’ “In fact, how about we not ask the others, it can be just you and me okay?  It would be a great chance for us to talk.  I haven’t done that with you in a while, the last time was…. I don’t recall”

“Sure!!! Don’t dwell on when the last time was.  Every member knows that you spend time with one of them at a time on our days off, so it is understandable that you don’t recall”

“USO!!  Gomen Tanakacchi about the lack of quality time!  But I will make it up to you when I visit your hometown”

All that flowed through Reina’s mind was ‘YATTA!!!!!’

[stefy]

Ehh... TanaGaki? *cringes a little*
Their... kinda... cute together.. I guess

Wait a sec... this story has no relation with "my guardian angel" right? and OMG did Airi swear?! So unexpected! Sho~ what'll happen in Fukuoka~?

[rndmnwierd]

Oooo, Reina and Gaki all alone in Fukuoka? Can't wait, Reina's so cute

And I'm glad you like my story, I hope I don't disappoint. 

[FaqU]

@ rndmnwierd: Before we get to them being alone... some historical views hahaha

@ stefy: Unfortunately this has no relation to MGA, I am still working on it or at least I am hoping to work on how I want to do the sequel to it, gomene for taking so long. 

Chapter 4

On the day of Konno’s Graduation

‘Gosh this is harder than Iida-senpai’s graduation.  I guess the closer we are, the harder it gets.  Gaki-san must feel horrible them and to think she has to do a song that is only for the Gokkies’

It was the final moment where each Morning Musume member had to say their final speech.  Reina who had been the second person up had started bawling her eyes out as she cried silently, listening to the other’s speeches.  She was looking at the floor as a means to stop crying until her voice was heard.  Reina peeked over and saw that Risa was emotionally unstable.

‘Gawd don’t know why I can’t be in the same row as Gaki-san!  That way I can hug her and comfort her when she is done’ thought Reina as she cringed at the weeping Gokkie.  Reina attempted to comfort Risa backstage but before she could reach her senpai, Ai-chan had already stepped up and wrapped an arm around Risa’s shoulders.  Reina backed up slowly and looked away

‘Who am I to think I can comfort her?  What she needs is her fellow Gokkies not me, a mere kouhai’

“Reina?  I know everyone is taking it hard, but if you need a hug I am here for you”

Reina looked up to be met with Sayumi’s concerned face.  She lunged forward and cried.  Reina wasn’t sure which she was crying for, the loss of 2 good friends or the fact that she is not the one comforting Risa but regardless, she wanted to cry it out.

“There there, cry it out, Sayu is here”

“Don’t.. don’t forget…*hic*.. about… *hic*…me” cried Eri as she joined in on the hug.

After the graduation, none of the members wanted to go out and eat so they all went back to their respective hotel rooms, more like gathered in Konno and Makoto’s shared room. 

“I’m gonna miss you Konkon but I wish for you to follow your dreams of completing your schooling” said Yossie as she hugged Konno before heading towards her room

“Konkon, I… I wish we could have had more time spent together but I was afraid with your eating habits I was going to get chubby real soon” half-laughed Miki

“I’ll miss you too Fujimoto-san” choked Konno as she hugged Miki.

“Konno-senpai thank you for helping me and teaching me” cried Koharu as she ran into Konno’s embrace.  Konno hugged back and patted Koharu’s head

“Ganbare Koharu-chan!”  as Koharu left to her room.  It was now just the Gokkies and the Rokkies remaining.

“Konno-san, now that you will be gone from Morning Musume, I’ll.. I’ll do you the favour of taking over the pink loving character” sobbed Sayumi as Konno giggled at the ill-tongued girl.

“You better do a good job considering how many say we are similar”

Eri and Reina were at a loss of words.  Eri just continued to cry out, sniffling every now and then, whereas Reina just cried silently, staring at the floor.  Reina was never any good at doing these things.  She wasn’t like everyone else, expressing freely their feelings.  She just did the best thing that came up into her mind, she went up to Konno and hugged her.  Before pulling away, Reina just whispered into Konno’s ears “Konno-san Ganbare!  We’ll be waiting for your return”

“Thank you Tanaka-san.  Hopefully when I come back, you’ll be shining more than you already are” That statement did it for Reina, she couldn’t control her tears anymore, she let them flow down her face and didn’t want to let go of the hug, however she also knew that if she doesn’t pull away now, it was going to be tougher to bear.

After Eri was done, the 3 Rokkies left to Sayumi and Eri’s room.  Sayumi had suggested for the three to sleep together for the night as comfort to each other.  They didn’t stay in Makoto and Konno’s room to give the Gokkies their moment.

[rndmnwierd]

Ah, the kinda-sorta-double-graduation of Konno and Makoto. I saw the concert and I hated everyone's hair  Risa and Mako looked like lions. But it was still pretty touching, especially the Suki na Sempai perf. Although, after those two left, I think the group seemed to become a little closer knit? Or was I just imagining things.

[cogi_yoshi]

Reina attempted to comfort Risa backstage but before she could reach her senpai, Ai-chan had already stepped up and wrapped an arm around Risa’s shoulders.  Reina backed up slowly and looked away

Hmmm, is this related to your prologue earlier? *tries to look in the future but it's somewhat blurred*
Anyways, after this, it's Reina and Risa 'alone time' in Fukuoka right? Can't wait for that!