@ rndmnwierd: Yeah that graduation and that is exactly what I thought, it seemed like because of the duo graduations the members felt like they should be more closer as if afraid of who is next to leave.
@ cogi_yoshi: new reader GETS!!! You'll find out sooner or later what the prologue means
Patience, cogi_yoshi-san, patience
Before we change to the awaited alone time.....
Chapter 5As soon as the summer concert was over, Morning Musume had to immediately start practicing for their play, their final play with Makoto as a unit.
It was evident that the Gokkies had not gotten over Konno’s departure but being as professional as they are, they moved forward, putting up a strong front, working hard to make the best out of the situation. Makoto was hit the hardest because she was going to leave the country away from friends, family and Konno, her girlfriend.
During this period of time, the remaining Gokkies spent as much time together. It upsets Reina for not being able to even have a chance to speak to Risa but she understood the time spent with the Gokkies for Risa was important.
“Nee Tanakacchi!” Reina looked up from her script to see Risa hovering over her.
“Y-yeah Gaki-san?” Reina felt her body’s temperature rise at how close Risa was as well she was more or less shocked to see the senpai in front of her
“Do you want to join us for dinner? I know us Gokkies have been distant…”
Reina shook her head “Don’t worry, we understand you guys need some Gokkie time”
Risa smiled and patted Reina on the head “Thank you guys for giving it to us. But Makocchin wants us all to have dinner tonight so are you joining us?”
“Sure Gaki-san!” replied Reina as she saw a smile form on Risa’s face, a smile that Reina has not seen in a while since it was announced that Konno and Makoto was graduating.
“Great, do you mind telling the other Rokkies?” Reina nodded her head. “Thanks!” as Risa went off to find her Gokkies.
‘As long as I can make you smile so, I’ll do anything you ask’After the play, Makoto had her final curtain call and again, the Gokkies spent the night with Makoto while the Rokkies spent it with together in one room. It felt like it was too sudden for all of them, never have they had two graduations so closely together, and it was hard for the Gokkies and even Yossie whom everyone knew to be Makoto’s mentor. Reina smiled at the memory when Makoto and Yossie’s relationship was viewed as odd on national TV. Reina recalled the memory and she too was shocked when Makoto and Konno made their relationship known to the group. It was always assumed that Makoto and Yossie were going to get together. Yossie then explained it to everyone and especially Konno that Makoto and her hung out often because Makoto was sorting out how she was going to appeal to Konno. With the comedian out of the group, Reina pondered what will happen to the group
‘Mako-chan and Konno-san are one cute couple. Who knew that they would hook up? Who could of guessed that Mako-chan was aiming for Konno-san all this time? But with Mako-chan gone who will be in charge of being the ‘Funny Person’ in the group? How different will this change our group? Will we be loved just the same?’ Unknowingly, Reina had walked out of the room and into the lobby sitting there in deep thought
“Tanakacchi?! What are you doing out here?” Reina snapped out of her thoughts to see Risa wearing her green jacket over her pyjamas, walking over to her.
“Gaki-san! What are you doing out here? I thought you guys were going to talk all night” as Risa took a seat beside Reina
“Ai-chan and Makocchin have fallen asleep. Nothing has to be said or at least there is nothing left to say. I just wish Makocchin lives her dreams and comes back as soon as possible”
“Gaki-san, your tired, maybe you should go back to your room” suggested Reina as she ushered Risa off the couch
“What are you doing out here?”
“I couldn’t sleep so I wanted to take a stroll”
“Do you feel tired now?” Reina shook her head “then let’s go outside to the pool for a walk” suggested Risa as she looked towards the direction of the pool
“But you’ve had a tiring day as it is Gaki-san”
“Not too tired to have a stroll with you Tanakacchi” Risa held out her hand for Reina to grab hold. Reina slowly placed her hand in Risa’s as she was pulled to her feet. “Shall we?”
They walked out neither saying a word under the beautiful night sky with the stars shining bright above them.
“Nee, Gaki-san how are you feeling?” asked Reina, who had been debating about whether this topic will start the waterworks of the unit’s reaction queen.
“I’m fine!”
“Gaki-san, there is only 2 of us, you don’t have to hide your true feelings” stated Reina without looking at Risa “I know you have bottled up emotions flowing through your body”
“USO~! How can you tell?”
“We know you more than you think! Let’s sit over there” said Reina as she pointed to the lawn chairs by the pool. Risa followed Reina towards the chairs, thinking about whether she should burden her kouhai with her thoughts. Reina sat in one of them and patted the spot between her legs. Risa obliged and shared a chair with Reina. As soon as Risa sat down, Reina wrapped her arms around Risa’s waist and laid her chin on Risa’s shoulder. “So now can you tell Dr. Reina how you are feeling?”
“Well Dr. Reina, I have mixed feelings”
“Oh? Mixed feelings? About what?”
Topic: Taking Chances-Epilogue-updated 12/26, Alternate Ending - 12/29 (Read 79061 times)