Hi there everyone.
It's been a while, hasn't it? I've been busy... busy pursuing my love of musical theatre. Yes... being a singer and performer is my passion. So once everything starts up again, I'll have to have my full attention on that... which means this could be my last fanfiction... for forever? I don't know... maybe... maybe not. But from all the recent happenings in AKB, I don't even know what has really been going on. I'm kind of afraid to know too. But yes.. I believe I am going to retire unless something happens.
So this is a short going away present from me. Maybe I'll come back and write more when my muse returns. And when I have time. Until then... enjoy!
Not All Goodbyes Are Forever
Ever since Atsuko had talked to her about graduating, Takamina knew that she wanted to tell Atsuko that she loved her. But all of this is too confusing. With Atsuko's solo and acting careers to her confused feelings about wanting to graduate and not. So instead of speaking out her heart's true desire, Takamina held back and stayed true to her captain's duties. She helped Atsuko along and helped her make her decisions wisely. In the end, Atsuko graduated from where she first started and Takamina followed soon after. It left everyone in tears as their ace had left them not too long ago and now their captain, their glue, their core of the group, left to pursue her own life. Nothing was the same anymore as everything was shuffled and people left the group, mumbling about it not being the same anymore.
Sayaka, having served her purpose long enough, decided to move on and pursue a career of acting. Her best friend and lover, went with her, both parting tearfully as they said goodbye to the family that had been with them for years. Their departure really struck many of the older AKB48 members, showing them that it might actually be time for the older generations to move on and for the younger generations to take over. A new world with a new light. Haruna took her leave shortly after, leaving a tearful Yuko sobbing on stage after her announcement. Not long after, Yuko professed her love to her long time crush and was surprisingly (yet not to some) reciprocated. That prompted her to leave also, along with Mariko, as she said she was getting too old for this and that it was time for her and her air ocarina to move on. Mayu and Yuki graduated together, both announcing their graduation while holding hands. Both never openly acknowledged their relationship but they never denied it either. The last to leave was the famous (and infamous) duo, Wmatsui. When Jurina finally turned 18, Rena didn't hesitate to confess her feelings and together, they decided it was time to move on and try something new in life.
As AKB48 slowly became based off the younger generations, with TomoTomo finally leaving almost together, the couples came back a few years later for a concert named "Reunion of Those Who Went For Love." Standing on the stage, there were successful soloist, actresses, and dancers. They were there, their smiles bright and their energy high. They showed the generations right after them and the generations that have never worked with them before that there is life and hope after this. That graduating does not always mean the end. They held hands, raising them high up as tears and sweat shown on their faces. This was possibly the last time they will perform together has AKB48. But they knew, and some of the fans knew, that deep down, they will always be a part of AKB. They dropped their hands and bowed low, staying there for quite sometime.
As the fans cheered the girls rose up but their hands stayed locked. Their eyes met each others and they knew that no matter what happened, they will always be together. They will always be apart of the group that gave them what they have now. Atsuko stepped forward, breaking ranks with the others.
"This is not the end. We will always be here to support everyone."
Next was Takamina. She stepped forward and held Astuko's hand, giving it a light kiss. She looks at the AKB members watching them from the stage below, staring up in wonder at the girl who was once their fountain of courage and their leader.
"There will be trials... but just keep working. Everything will work out in the end if you keeping working."
Sayaka and Sae stepped forward, both smiling but crying at once. Then, they laughed and struck a ridiculous pose.
"Always work with energy! Power and strength to carry on is always needed!"
Mariko stepped up and played her air ocarina before giving the peace sign and stepping off to the side, her job, in her opinion, was done. All that was left was for the younger generation to take over.
Next was Mayu and Yuki, who both had smiles on their faces as they bowed to everyone. Mayu hugged Yuki and held on as Yuki placed the microphone to her lips and took a deep breathe.
"Never give up. No matter what people say or how hard things get, keeping going. All that matters is those who are willing to help you and to understand you. You are you and you are special."
Yuko and Haruna stepped up next along with Rena and Jurina. Both couples held hands with their respective loves. Yuko was the first to speak and she spoke with a smile and tears.
"Always be thankful for everything and everyone. It is them that makes you who you are."
Then Jurina spoke up, her eyes flashing with mischief but her smile was genuine.
"Never let anything get you down. Never think you're better than anyone... and always respect others. You're all comrades here."
TomoTomo was the last to step forward. Both holding hands, they told the group simultaneously with a smile on their lips.
"Always be patient. Things will come to you when it is time for them to happen."
With their advice given to the heirs to the AKB franchise, they took their last bow and walked down the catwalk to their exit as flowers and cheers were showered upon them. Suddenly, a song started playing that stopped them in their tracks and truly brought tears to their eyes.
"We're always comrades here
Right here
We're not alone
We're watching that star
Every one of us here
Is our own support"Takamina, through tears, looked at all her friends gathered with her, all of whom are leaving on their own paths in life. She nodded as they all smiled at her through tears.
"This isn't the end, is it?"
They all shook their head as they all came in for a group hug, crying and laughing as they remembered their times together and as they thought about all the times to come. They took one last look around before making their way out waving goodbye to everyone.
"目の前の大人の階段 "The stairs to adulthood before our eyes
一緒に登って手を振ろう" Together we climb and wave our hands"
Thank you everyone, for reading my stories. I greatly appreciate all of your inputs and comments.
Topic: Shi-Chan's short stories(Not All Goodbyes Are Forever)[8/26] (Read 26860 times)