When the 6 of them unite - Chapter 6A (10/26) [MariHaru, TakaMii, TomoAtsu]

[lovemariharu]

Hello.. I'm really a newbie here.. I meant as a fanfic author.. This will be my first time writing.. So, please tell where I'm lack in.. and also, feel free to give suggestion to me since I think I'm a lack of imagination person.. ^^, and also.. last but not least.. English is not my mother language, as well as not my subject.. So, I'm sorry if I'm English grammar-poor or vocabulary-poor ^^, guess that's all I wanna tell as an introduction about myself..
Let's start~ 

I think.. About this fanfic, I'm going to write in chibi mode as well, shifting between in kindergarten days and present.. inspired by senpai author, anoni2 ^^, hope this is okay..
And also.. About pairings, sorry for ruining all royal pairings.. Haha.. Having AtsuMina is actually okay, but I've had other plans regarding to the pairings~


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Prologue

Mariko Shinoda, a 6-year-old little girl, was born in a well-known for their generosity family, the Shinoda family.. Her family may be not rich, but then her family could spare some of money to help their neighbors who needed some help, yet her family is able to give this little Mariko love she needed to grow up happily and well. So, there she is.. A little kid who grew up happily, lively, playfully.. Mariko doesn't only received splendid love from her family, but she also received so much love from her neighbors as a reply of her parents' generosity towards others.

Mariko's family live in a village named Akihabara, and Mariko is registered as a student in the local school situated in that little village. The school, itself, isn't a big luxury school, but it's big enough for the pre-elementary students to feel the warmth and learned more and more things as the time passes day by day. The school was built by village residents hand-in-hand some years ago because that little village didn't have any local school before. Some of the village residents volunteered to be a teacher in that local school with a really cheap salary which is almost almost free, but still managed to give warmth, love, care, and patience as well, to teach these kids. In this kind of school, since both teachers and classes are limited, Mariko, who is the only kid that's a year older than other kids, is having them as her classmates.

Mariko may be a year older than her classmates, but that doesn't make Mariko act as a big sister towards them. She's just too playful that she often makes fun or disturbs her classmates with her playful act. Mariko is such a playful and lively kid that she's close to all of her classmates, though there actually is, some classmates she is specially really close to!

Those classmates she is specially really close to consists of several other kids. They are :
1. Haruna Kojima, is called Nyaro (by Mariko) while NyanNyan by other classmates, is a really innocent yet pretty airhead kid. Well, we all know that kids are innocent, but this kid is just too innocent! She sits beside Mariko, and Mariko likes to cling onto her because Mariko finds her a unique yet pretty kid. 
2. Minami Takahashi, is called Takamina, is a pretty tiny kid. She's just still smaller in size compared to other classmates, who sits exactly right in front of Mariko. She is known for her love towards ribbons, and pink color. She's one of the main targets Mariko is targeting remembering she doesn't really mind to be trolled.
3. Minami Minegishi, is called Miichan, sits beside Takamina, and can be often seen clings onto Takamina. Miichan shared a little bit playfulness Mariko has, so that, it's not a rare situation to see Mariko paired up with Miichan to set some pranks to their friends.
4. Atsuko Maeda, is called Acchan, sits right behind Mariko. She shared a "special" relationship with Mariko. She owns a smile which is just so bright that other people who see that will feel her happiness as well. She doesn't mind being trolled as well, but what makes her doesn't really be trolled is that she's quite ignorant and doesn't really give reaction while being trolled.
5. Tomomi Itano, is called Tomo, sits beside Acchan. Well, since the 6 of them are like a group, Tomo definitely often seen clings onto Acchan. Tomo is known for her weird taste in food. That makes the little kids will give Tomo their food when they think they couldn't finish it. It's just much better to give their friend food instead of being blamed by their parents because they didn't finish their food, isn't it?

So, although it's said that the 6 kids are divided into 3 pairs, they're still close to each other and can be seen changing pairs, depending on what topic they are into. The 6 of them just have a really great friendship that can make other people watching them get jealous.

TBC

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So.. It's the prologue.. actually, I've already had the idea for 1st chapter in my mind, but guess it took longer time than what I predicted.. Well, it's my first time writing, and pasting what I think into words is a really hard thing to do. Got no idea how it will turn up.. But, just wait and see! please give me comments, critics, or maybe directions of what you think.. It'll mean a lot to me. Thank you so much

[anonymousdowner]

Awww, this sounds really cute!

This is definitely an interesting idea, akbabies hehehe.

I love MariHaru hahaha even though they're in chibi status and I don't mind the pairings,

it's always awesome to see a change up in the pairings department.

So, about your grammar and what not just have confidence! 

Update soon, I'd like to read where you're going with this hehe.

About suggestions... I wouldn't know what you'd like, but different types of music are always inspiring!

[XxRoByNxX78]

i wanna know more its sounds so cute i love how the two minamis stick together ahh hurry an update !!

[lovemariharu]

@anonymousdowner Thanks! You're the first who commented.. hm.. well, you're right.. Guess I should paste what I think here first.. Actually this wasn't the idea came to me some days ago, but this just suddenly popped into my head yesterday, right before I went to bed.. let's see how it turns out anyway, senpai author, I'm waiting for your MariHaru fanfics to release as well, you know.. haha.. waiting~ 

@XxRoByNxX78 haha.. Yeah.. Going to update soon!  hm.. yes, WMinami.. It's because they're pretty close.. but.. but.. most of the fanfics have Miichan as Mariko's partner.. hahaha.. trying to change that actually, while don't know how it will be


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Chapter 1A : The first impression

First impression about someone. Is it important? Is it not? Well, there are tons of opinions regarding this. It always back to the person, does that person think it's that important or not? Some people think that first impression isn't that important because that's just an impression of a stranger, while some think that first impression lasts forever.

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Flashback
It was the first time Mariko entered school. While were some kids playing in the playground or just sitting in the class, waiting for the volunteer teachers to arrive and teach them.

"Marichan, how do you feel?" asked her mother, Ms. Shinoda while she's squatting down so that she is as tall as her baby Marichan.

Mariko, who had never been to school before, somehow felt really nervous while excited knowing that she was going to meet other kids and make some friends. Mariko was just so nervous that she didn't answer her mother's question.

Ms. Shinoda who realized that her playful yet lively daughter was so nervous, managed to hug her baby, Marichan, so that she didn't feel that much tension. "It's okay, Marichan. You are going to play a lot with them, and take care of them." said Ms. Shinoda while hugging and patting her baby Marichan.

Mariko, who was just 5 nearly 6 that time, confused by the word 'take care of them', so her very first response was, "take care of them?" she questioned.

Ms. Shinoda, stopped her hug, looked at Marichan, face to face, then answered her daughter's question with a tender smile which could melt anybody, "Yes, Marichan. You are older than them, they are your little sister. Could you please take care of them?" she answered, while leaving a question to Mariko as well.

"Yes, mom!" Mariko answered with high spirit. That kind of response kinda shock her mom, but her mom continued to leave a smile to her baby Marichan after that shock.

Deep in Ms. Shinoda's thought, she knew that Mariko was ready to enter the school, but still managed to ask her Marichan before. "Are you ready, baby?" asked Ms. Shinoda while both of them were standing in front of the school, facing the same direction, only with hands, holding.

"Baby?" Mariko questioned what she heard before.

"Yes, baby. B A B Y" her mother answered while looking at her Mariko's direction.

"I'm no longer a baby! I'm a almost 6, and I'm going to be a big sister!" said Mariko to her mom while pouting. Somehow, seems that Mariko didn't like being called a baby by her mother.

Ms. Shinoda who witnessed her daughter pouting couldn't hold her laughter, so she laughed out for a while before the laughter stopped by another pout.

"Laugh? Mom is laughing at me?" Mariko commented while having another pout.

Realizing that it might end up bad, Ms. Shinoda managed to cheer her baby Marichan up. Once again, she squatted and answered Mariko face to face, "I'm sorry, Marichan. You, my little baby, is just so cute. Okay, you are not a baby already, but you are still my baby. My only baby." answered Ms. Shinoda while offering a smile on her face.

Mariko who didn't really listen to the whole thing, smiled back at her mom. She's happy because her mom said that she was cute. All that keeps on popping in her head was that she was cute. So, she didn't really mind about 'baby' or else now, since her mind is full of 'cute'.

After seeing her baby's smile, Ms. Shinoda held Mariko's hand, and said "Let's go in, Marichan"

"Hai~" Mariko said. Mariko was skipping while still holding hands with her mom when both of them entered the school.

TBC
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I marked it with 'A' first, because I ran out of time. I managed to write it in half an hour, and now I must prepare myself to go to college. Gonna continue writing while I'm in college, and update the rest. The chapter hasn't finished yet.. Please wait for it! 

so, so far how is it?

[anonymousdowner]

Yes, of course I've got to support my fellow MariHaru Loving fam!

I think it's good so far, just still wondering what kind of plot there is lol

I'm gonna be waiting for part 'B' where I'm betting BabyHaruna comes into play.

First impressions are very important actually lol...because, without it there might not be a second one to reflect on!

Ah, and about my fic i'm sorry it's taking awhile. I started on a Wmatsui and then had to update my AtsuMina fic first so, basically updates are rotating. Hmm, you can expect the post in three days though haha at the longest if not sooner. '

Goodluck at school

[lovemariharu]

Okay, so I'm waiting for my class in college now.. Gonna continue writing..
@javs Thank you.. You managed to read in between my two posts.. haha.. hope you enjoy it! what's your favorite pairing anyway?

@anonymousdowner WOW.. You read my mind! Well, actually I've been typing since just now till I realized you replied.. So.. Well, you get it right.. Actually I have planned that she met Acchan in this part, but don't know how it was, but I ended up writing Haruna instead of Acchan or the rest! haha.. OMG.. So shy..

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Chapter 1B : The First Impression

Mariko and her mom finally arrived their destination, Mariko's small classroom. Standing right in front of the classroom's door, they could see some other students sitting alone, playing, or those who were still with their parents as well. It had only been seconds before they were greeted by someone.

"Ms. Shinoda!" someone called

"Oh, hello, Ms. Kojima." replied Ms. Shinoda while waving her hand at the same time. Ms. Shinoda then looked at Mariko, who was also looking at her mom with their hands holding, and asked, "Marichan, shall we enter?"

Mariko didn't answer her mom this time, but she nodded to her mom, and pulled her mom, making her first entrance to the class.

Mariko's mom was shocked being pulled, but she just gave a smile while being pulled till they were in front of Ms. Kojima.

"Good morning, Marichan" greeted Ms. Kojima

"Good morning, auntie" replied Mariko. So, since the Shinoda family is so generous, it's not shocking that they are popular in their village, and yet, Ms. Kojima is a close friend of Ms. Shinoda because they've gone through a lot of events together. So, basically, they have met and known each other's child and vice versa. The only one who didn't know each other is Mariko and Haruna.

"So, how are you today, Marichan? What are you going to do today?" asked Ms. Kojima, fishing for some funny answers from Mariko.

"I.. Um.. I should be.. fine.. I should be fine, auntie" answered Mariko. "I will play today", she added with high spirit while having a smile in her face.

As soon as Mariko finished adding, a small yet shy voice took the attention of Mariko, and her mother.

"Good morning, auntie" greeted someone.

"Oh, hello, Haruna-chan.. Good morning to you too, dear" replied Ms. Shinoda in a really warmth voice, while bowing down a little bit and patted Haruna's head and offered a smile.

Soon, after the greetings, Ms. Shinoda talked to Ms. Kojima. Both of them are close friends, and they started wondering whether their children will be close friends as well or not. It might be a mess if their kids are not in good terms with each other, so, particularly, they planned to set up some plans to make them friend, but their attention was then taken by a someone.

"Hello, so you are Haruna, aren't you?" asked Mariko.

"Um.. Yes, I'm Haruna Kojima, and you are?" replied Haruna with her heads tilted a little bit.

"You forgot my name!" Mariko shouted. Mariko then beat Ms. Kojima lightly seeking for her attention. After having the attention of both moms, Mariko complained to Ms. Kojima, "Auntie.. Haruna forgets my name." said Mariko while pouting.

Witnessing this sight, Ms. Shinoda then squatted and asked Haruna lightly and with a smile, "Haruna-chan, do you really forget her name?" while Ms. Shinoda's eyes make her way Mariko.

"She hasn't told me her name, auntie" replied Haruna innocently.

"Marichan, shouldn't you introduce yourself to Haruna-chan?" Ms. Shinoda asked Mariko.

"Um.. Maybe?" answered Mariko full of doubt.

"Hello, Haruna, Mariko Shinoda is my name. Do not forget it." introduced Mariko to Haruna while offering for a handshake.

Haruna who was shocked at 'Do not forget it', saw Mariko's offering-for-a-handshake hand then gave her a handshake, then hesitantly repeated, "Mariko Shinoda", "I'll never forget it", Haruna added.

Mariko whose hand was being shaken by another kid for the first time, felt really happy, then replied while offering a really big smile on her face "Let's be friends! May I sit with you?"

Haruna who witnessed the sudden change of Mariko then had a smile in her face as well, saying "Un.. Let's be friends!" while at the same time, pats a seat next to her and say "Here!"

The two mothers who witnessed this scene also had their smile on the face, and felt relaxed as well, knowing that they might have a "too-far-away" thought. guess things ended up much better than they thought. I meant, the kids, themselves, could already settle their own things, with only a little help of their mothers.

Soon, Mariko and Haruna had a little time together, showing off their things they had in their bag, until, a sudden noise when kids made their way entering the classroom, followed by a voice.

"Good Morning, everyone!" a really cheerful voice was heard greeting the kids.

Watching someone entered, the two moms knew that the teacher had come, and it's their time to leave. Ms. Shinoda and Ms. Kojima looked at each other, gave each other a nod, then bid goodbye to the children.

"Goodbye, Marichan, goodbye dear" said Ms. Kojima to both of them.

"Goodbye, my baby. Please take care of your friend, okay? And.. see you, Haruna-chan. Have fun with Marichan, okay?" said Ms. Shinoda to both of them, patting each of them on their head.

The two kids only nodded while gave a smile to each other. "We will be fine, mom, auntie" said Mariko, while Haruna only gave a nod showing her consent.

The two moms then told the teacher, "It's your turn to take care of the kids, Ms. Megumi, good luck!" said Ms. Kojima to the teacher. "You may be new, but you're capable of it." added Ms. Shinoda offering a smile. The two moms then made their way out of the classroom, continued their talk while made their way leaving the school.

Deep in Mariko's thought.. Haruna is my first friend. Haruna will be my friend forever.

Deep in Haruna's thought.. Marichan is unique.. Let me see how unique she will be.

TBC

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so, it's the update.. well, there's still more and more to write.. but.. managed to run out of time again.. haha.. gonna enter class.. waiting for your comments

[anonymousdowner]

Haha, kids shaking hands upon meeting for the first time? Kawaii!

I spot the airhead beauty Kojima, but I wonder when the Maritroll is gonna appear?

Awesome, thanks for updating.

Don't forget to pay attention to your lectures lolol

[XxRoByNxX78]

awww so cute mariko and haruna lol cant wait till the others are introduced an is this fic gonna like move on to middle school an primary school later on ??

[lovemariharu]

@anonymousdowner Haha.. Well, of course I won't forget my lectures.. Don't worry about it. Um.. Let's see when Maritroll is going to appear.. Haha.. Actually I haven't had any idea how to summon MariTroll, but.. Maybe you can help me?

@XxRoByNxX78 Thank you.. Um.. To be honest, I haven't thought till there, but well, who knows? Let's see.. ^^,

For my silent readers, thank you.. Really appreciate those, though I have no idea how many silent readers there are ^^,

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Chapter 1C : The First Impression

Their really first class finally began. The teacher asked them to introduce themselves one by one while standing up in front of the class.

Mariko was shocked knowing that they were about to introduce themselves. Soon, it was Mariko’s turn. She was just too nervous that she tried to end up her introduction real fast.

“Hello, I’m Mariko Shinoda. I am 5 years old, and I sit there”, introduced Mariko while pointing the place she sits, causing big laughter by her friends.

Watching the whole class laugh, she felt shy, yet her eyes darted at everyone, one by one she looked at was laughing, till she found someone who was not laughing at all, giving her a smile, and tried make herself had bigger smile by using her small hands. Mariko, who could be said as smart, understood what her friend told her. Mariko then continued her introduction, "please take care of me, thank you" with a big smile on her face, then bowed in front of them, causing those friends who laughed stopped their laughter and clapped their hands.

After receiving the applause, Mariko then made her way back to her seat. She was about to thank her friend, but realized that it was her friends turn to introduce herself.
"Hi, I'm Haruna Kojima, and.. Um.. What else should I say?" said Haruna during her introduction while tilting her head a bit, thinking what else she should say. "Ah!! Please take care of me, thank you!" she added happily, as if she just remembered what Mariko said before and copied it, followed by a bow, then returned back to her seat.

"Haruna-chan! You copy what I say!" protested Mariko to Haruna.

"Copy?" asked Haruna tilting her head, seemed to be confused of the word.

"Un.." replied Mariko while nodded her head at the same time. "C O P Y, copy" she added

"What is copy?" asked Haruna seemed still didn't understand it.

"Copy is.. um.. copy is.. copy.." Mariko struggled while trying to explain what copy means. After thinking for some time, she gave up thinking way to explain, and managed to forget about explaining it, leaving Haruna confused by herself.

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Time flies.. Soon, it was break time. Mariko looked at the girl behind her, offering a handshake.

The girl didn't move any single movement for a while because of the shock caused by Mariko's sudden movement.

"Um.. I.. May not be your friend?" asked Mariko sadly looking at her hand.

The shocked girl realized her hand, then shook Mariko's hand while offering a sorry smile. "Sorry, my name is.." her introduction was cut.

"Atsuko Maeda, isn't it? I know your name!" cut Mariko proudly while they were still shaking hands.

Atsuko felt happy because Mariko remembered her name through the introduction before, offering Mariko a really bright smile to Mariko and Haruna, who just joined Mariko looking at the seat behind them.

Mariko then pointed at Tomomi and said proudly, "Tomomi Itano". Right after saying Tomomi Itano proudly, her attention was taken by someone who had just beaten Mariko's pointing hand down.

"It's not polite to point at someone, Mariko" protested Haruna right after she beat Mariko's hand down so it's not longer pointing at Tomomi.

"Ehh? It's not polite?" replied Mariko, still shock.

Haruna didn't said anything in reply. She only nodded a few times. Haruna then come closer to Mariko and whispered "say sorry" then moved away

Mariko realized that she has been impolite, then hurriedly said "I'm so.. I'm sorry, Tomomi".

Tomomi who actually didn't really mind about the pointing part, replied "It's okay, you are my friend."

Listening to that, Mariko suddenly cheered up one more time, asking once more to confirm, "I.. am.. your.. friend?" she asked doubtly.

"Yes, you are my friend, and you too, Haruna. We are friends." replied Tomomi.

Mariko was so excited, then move and looked at Atsuko, "Am I your friend too?" asked Mariko, wishing for good news.

"Actually.. No?" Atsuko replied doubtly.

Mariko's face suddenly turned sad, but that only lasted some seconds before she heard the word "yes, you are my friend". After hearing that word, she started to be happy right again.

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Right after that, Ms. Megumi entered the classroom once more, only to lead all the kids to play in the playground. Everyone was just so happy, except Atsuko. Atsuko was not happy, not because of she hated playing, but it was because she preferred to study in the class more than playing.

After being in the playground, all the other kids were already playing, running, or else, while Mariko, Haruna, Atsuko and Tomomi were still standing together, discussing what to play. They were still discussing together till something caught their attention. It was a loud falling sound, followed by a really loud laughter.

Surprised Mariko saw the girl who fell were still on the ground, checking for the cut on her feet. Mariko's reflex were to run to the girl, standing up beside the girl, and yelled at those laughing mates, "Don't laugh at my friend!"

Surprised by a sudden yell near her, Takamina then looked beside her, and found Mariko standing by her side with her hands on her waist.

"It's okay, it's my carelessness" said Takamina to Mariko, while still looking up to standing Mariko.

After yelling, Mariko then turned to Takamina and squatted, she asked, "Is it hurt? Can you stand up?"

Takamina then tried to stand up, but unfortunately, it hurt much more than expected, leaving a shriek. Realizing the situation, Mariko then hold Takamina's hand and put it behind her neck, helping Takamina to stand up. Right at this moment, Haruna, who was about to offer some help, suddenly stopped making her move, after someone held Takamina's other hand and helped her walked to teacher's side. The other two kids left by the trio only could give each other smile, then followed them. The pair then was joined by someone, who was already familiar in Haruna's eyes, because she sat right in front of Haruna. The three of them then followed the other three together, meeting the teacher.

So, the truth is, it is not the teacher was careless, but the teacher wanted to see who is capable of handling this kind of situation, and it seemed that the teacher had got her own answer. The teacher then helped Takamina who was hurt, and giving a pat on each of their heads, while offering a smile. Good job, dear.


TBC

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Woot.. It's the end of Chapter 1C.. Haha.. So, how's it? Do you have any idea someone who helped Takamina? :p
wahahhaa.. It's just a nice thing that I can write quite a lot today~ Well, this actually really relieved my stress!

[anonymousdowner]

I'm guessing Miichan? lol

Well thanks for the longer updates, I still think it's cute as always.

Hmm...Well suggestion....You can try COPYing (lol) Mariko's real life troll situations. There's a lot and she's always trolling Haruna too so yeah haha.

Thanks for the update, again good luck!

[FoF]

*gasp* Another MariHaru fic?!    
And chibis like in that messed up commercial wherein their adult heads are placed in a kids body?! 
Okay, so I'm going to imagine a different kind of chibis since that CM was just. 
Troll mode here, don't mind me. 
Ms. Megumi?! Is that Meetan?!  I miss Meetan.   
Haruna's thoughts about Mari-chan feels...dangerous. Like she's planning something. Or maybe that's just me. 
And yeah, I'm thinking it's Miichan who helped Takamina too
Mariko being a good older sister. Awww. How cute. I'd love to have an older sister like her. 
I have no problem with the MariHaru, obviously. 
But I hadn't encountered TakaMii and TomoAtsu before. So I'm curious on how that'll work in my head. 
All in all, it's great!  Do continue! 

[lovemariharu]

@anonymousdowner Haha.. She's not Miichan.. Well, Miichan joined the two kids following the 3 of them behind, right? Haha.. Familiar kid who sits right in front of Haruna is Miichan~ Um.. Thanks for the suggestion. Just relax, MariTroll will definitely appear! haha.. It's not Mariko's fanfic if MariTroll never appears

@FoF yes, FoF-san.. another MariHaru pairing.. Um.. Well, you made 2 guesses, 1 wrong, but the other one is correct.. Megumi.. Ohori Megumi.. Haha.. Guess this fanfic is quite classic, huh? O: Well, trying to wriite.. while waiting for the class.. Please enjoy.. yoroshiku onegaishimasu!


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Chapter 1D : First impression

Going home

Finally, day 1 has ended, they were now waiting for parents to fetch them home. One by one, the kids had gone home. Right now, in this moment, it's only the six of them left, while their teacher, Ms. Megumi accompanied them, waiting for their parents to fetch them home.

Trying to kill this still moment, Takamina started a conversation, randomly said, "Thank you for helping me, I am Minami Takahashi", giving a bow to them.

Shocked at the bow, Mariko replied, "It's okay, Minami. We are friends, aren't we?"

Minami answered, "Un" while giving a nod as her consent as well, then the others also offered her a smile. Minami has known Mariko's name because Mariko was the center of laughter by her friends in her introduction before. So, she didn't bother herself asking for Mariko's name. The same applies to Haruna and Miichan who sat beside Mariko and herself, respectedly.. But then, looking at the 2 more kids, she wondered what their name were, because they weren't center of attention, yet, they didn't sit around her.

Takamina looked at someone, then said, "Thank you for helping me stood up earlier. What is your name? I'm so.. sorry.. I forgot your name, but I promise I won't ask the 2nd time." offering a handshake with another hand touching, scratching her head, while giving a shy smile on her face.

The little girl then shook Takamina's hand, said "You're welcome. I'm Atsuko Maeda. Please be more careful next time", while offering a smile on her face.

Tomomi sensed something, sensed that Takamina might didn't know her name either, then she offered Takamina a handshake as well, though Takamina was still shaking hands with Atsuko. Realizing someone offering a handshake, Takamina then quickly shook Tomomi's hand as well, introducing each other.

Soon after their little talk and introduction, their parents had arrived one by one, and the kids went home one by one, bidding goodbye to their friends. Mariko was the only one left, well, she's not the only one. There was Ms. Megumi who accompanied her waiting for her mom.

Soon, her mom arrived, and called for Mariko, asking "Hi, baby, how was it?" when she reached Mariko's waiting position, beside Ms. Megumi

"Good! I have 5 friends now", she answered her mom's question happily and proudly, giving a big smile.

"Really? How can that happen?" her mom asked her back, waiting for some interesting stories Mariko might give.

"Um.. Err.. I.. don't know" she struggled while answering. "But I really have 5 friends now" she added, giving a pout.

Seemed confused, Ms. Shinoda turned to Ms. Megumi. Ms. Megumi knew that Ms. Shinoda was waiting for her explanation, then Ms. Megumi started, "Mariko was really great today. She helped one of her friends. And, it seems that, she really already had 5 friends."

Confused by the part Mariko helped one of her friends, her mom asked the teacher, "How did she help?"

Ms. Megumi then told Ms. Shinoda the entire story, which made Mariko being patted by her mother, "You're great today, baby. My baby has become an older sister, huh? Taking care of you little sister?" she said with a smile on her face.

Mariko who was supposed to get mad because being called 'baby' by her mother, forgot that she were supposed to get mad because the word baby that was echoing in her mind soon replaced by the word 'older sister and little sister'!

After that scene, Ms. Shinoda then bid goodbye to Ms. Megumi, saying "Thanks for taking care of Marichan and other kids, you are great. Please continue to take care of them. Take care of yourself, see you. Have a great day ahead!" then gave Ms. Megumi a little bow.

Mariko, who knew that she was about to leave, she then said, "Bye, sensei" giving her a bow, then waved goodbye as both of them left Ms. Megumi who still had a smile on her face.

Deep in Mariko's thought, Takamina is kind, preferred to be hurt instead of hurting, which made Mariko think that she must protect that kid - Atsuko, a quiet girl, who owns a great smile. I wanna see her smile.

[masokun]

I'm in.. I'm in.. 

It's so refreshing to read how it started from their school...at 5 y.o woohoo 

You choose meetan as a teacher.. good choice.. but be careful all lolis   


Continue soon please 

[lovemariharu]

@masokun Haha.. You're right.. Kids must be protected from Meetan? Pity on her.. Haha.. Anyway, thanks for reading! Thanks a lot.. A lot of ideas came to mind, but currently choosing which one I should write.. Right now, struggling in choosing Anyway, enjoy reading this chapter! and please tell me what you think after reading. Thanks so much


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Chapter 2 : You Are Still You


"What do you think about Marichan, dear?" asked Haruna's mom after their 1st day in school.

"She's kind, mom. She helped one of our friend just now.. and.. I like to see her smile so much!" Haruna replied, giving her mom a smile.

"Really?" her mom asked while giving a surprised expression

Haruna only nodded for some times, then...

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"Nyaro! NYARO!!" shouted Mariko while shaking Haruna's hands that were supporting her head.

Mariko's shout and shake brought Haruna back to reality. She was sitting on her seat, with Mariko right beside her, holding her arms, with the other 4 watching both of them.

"Uh?" replied Haruna simply.

"Stop day-dreaming! Can't you just have some chit-chat with me instead of leaving me in boredom while you're happily day-dreaming?" Mariko replied.

"Uh.. Al.. Alright.. I'm gonna stop day-dreaming for a while" replied innocent Haruna with her typical gesture, tilting her head a little bit. "So, what's up? For calling me?" she added.

"Um.. Well, I'm just damn bored, so I brought you back to life! (Actually what she meant was back to reality)" Mariko replied giving a smirk to Haruna. Their talk was suddenly interrupted.

"Hey! Stop flirting please.. Marichan! You forget that we woke her because we wanna go to school canteen and grab some food? I'm just so hungry now" protested Miichan, who sat in front of Haruna, looking back while talking.

"I agree. I'm also hungry now, and wanna grab some food. Any food will be, as long as I can eat anything now", added Tomo.

"So, actually, we planned to leave you day-dreaming here alone, but your dear Marichan refused to leave you alone here, day-dreaming, since she got a feeling that her angel might be hurt by other person, so we decided to wake you up, bring you back to this life, NyanNyan", said Takamina.

"Really?" asked Haruna, looking at Mariko now.

"Well, do you really believe what Takamina said before? That's just so so so impossible. Really impossible, isn't it? I wanted to wake you up just to invite you whether you're coming with us or not. So, what's your answer? Coming?" Mariko replied, trying to control her expression.

"I see.." Replied Haruna upset. "All of you going?" asked her again.

"Well, Takamina said it before, we originally wanna leave you alone here. Doesn't that answer everything? All of us are going" replied Mariko flat.

"Ah.. You're right. I forgot" said Haruna casually, as she is known for her air-head..

"Yes, yes, you always forgot. You should just start turning on your brain, and use it. It's been off for too long, Nyaro!" teased Mariko.

"Marichan! It's not that I never use it. It's just.. I don't wanna think so much!" replied Haruna while pouting.

Mariko laughed at Haruna, patting Haruna's back, then embrace her.

"Should we go now? Miichan and Tomochin might faint if we don't start moving now." Atsuko stated.

"Finally there is someone who remembers us, Tomochin" said Miichan while wanted to give Tomomi a hug.

Tomomi received Miichan's hug, then both of them walked out of the classroom, on their way to school canteen.

Since Tomomi and Miichan lead the group, automatically, Acchan moved forward from back, linked her arms to Takamina. "Yosshh.. Let's go, Takamina" said Atsuko. "My Tomo was taken away by your Miichan. I was left alone. You, yourself, can't stand looking at me alone too, right? I meant, I can't just go and link my arms with Haruna or Mariko right? As you can see, they are busy having their own talk already" added Atsuko.

Shocked by that sudden linking arms and words from Atsuko, Takamina didn't answer anything.

"You don't mind linking arms with me, do you?" asked Atsuko.

Takamina who was just back to life, replied "O.. Oh.. Of course not, Acchan. How can I mind? Let's go.. They might have gone too far. We forgot our hungry friends."

"Yeah, you're right. I just forgot them already. Let's go~!" added Atsuko.

Both Atsuko and Takamina then got out of class, walking with their arms linked, having little talk, as they were to go to canteen just to accompany the pair who left them moment ago. Well, this pair was just enjoying their moment so much that they forgot they left another pair behind them.

Meanwhile, Mariko and Haruna realized that Atsuko and Takamina heading to canteen, Mariko started a little talk with Haruna, with her hand still embracing Haruna, leaving the class, heading to school canteen.

"So, what did you day-dreamed about? Kinda curious. It took me some minutes to wake you up." Mariko started the conversation.

"Hee? Some minutes? It took you so long just to wake me just now?" Haruna replied, still shocked.

"Um.. Well, actually no. Haha" Mariko laughed at her.

Haruna gave a pout, which made Mariko poke at it, then tossing her head to Haruna's lightly, while giving a really sincere smile, still walking.

"So, what's it that you day-dreamed about? Mind to tell me?" asked Mariko, still hugging Haruna.

"Um.. I was not day-dreaming. I was just reminiscing." replied Haruna innocently, which gave Mariko a shock.

"Reminiscing? About? Why so sudden?" Mariko asked. Even before Haruna replied, Mariko added "About us?" she whispered, teasing Haruna.

Shocked at the sudden question, Haruna went blushing, but managed to keep being honest. "Yes", Haruna replied, while giving a nod.

Receiving Haruna's innocent yet honest answer, Mariko was shocked. Her shock made her didn't reply anything in a moment, which made Haruna continued.

"What happened?" asked Haruna innocently.

"Uh.. Um.. No.. Nothing.." answered Mariko, while managed to give Haruna a smile. "So, what's about us that you reminisced?" asked Mariko curious.

"Well, um.. My first impression of you maybe?" Haruna replied doubt, tilting her head little, which made her accidentally tossed her head to Mariko's.

"Auchh.." Mariko giving her response for Haruna's tilting her head action.

"So.. Sorry.. Sorry, Marichan.. I didn't do it on purpose" Haruna replied.

"Uh.. It's okay, Nyaro. I knew it. You were just about to do your little unique habit, tilting your head, and accidentally hit my head because our heads are so close to each other. Haha.. But that toss doesn't mean I'm going to stop hugging you now" replied Mariko.

"Haha.. Then, thanks for this lovely hug, Marichan" Haruna replied, giving her a genuine smile. "So, what about you? Do you remember anything about us?" asked Haruna.

This question of Haruna gave Mariko another shock. "Uh.. Um.. Well, how can I remember that? It has been a long time, um.. 12 years ago, maybe?" replied Mariko, trying to control herself so that Haruna didn't find it suspicious.

"Uh.. You're right.. It has been 12 years we've known each other, huh? Quite a long time, isn't it? No wonder you don't remember anything of it." Haruna's answer kinda indirectly defending Mariko's excuses.

"Yes, so, should I praise you for being able to remember things I don't, Nyaro?" asked Mariko teasing Haruna, realizing that Haruna wasn't suspicious at all, which meant she could just be herself back after those tense questions.

"Um.. Well, guess you should do that, Marichan. I'm proud of my memories, you know." replied Haruna demanding for praises.

"Well, ii neko (good cat)", said Mariko while patting Haruna's head with the hand hugging her.

"Neko? You're thinking me as a cat now?" asked Haruna pouting.

"Um.. NyanNyan is a cat, isn't it?" asked Mariko, followed by laughter at the same time.

Haruna admitted her defeat, just replied with, "Well, guess you're much smarter than I am in this kind of things", leaning her head on Mariko's shoulder, while giving off a happy and relaxed smile.

Deep in Haruna's mind - I don't really care how much I lost to her in this kind of things, as long as I can see her smile, and she's happy with it. It's been years we're together, spending so much memories together. She's just too kind, though she likes to made fun of me. But, it doesn't really matter as long as she can smile happily. I love that smile. Love it so much. Our memories, won't ever disappear from my memory, happy or sad, starting from that day, our first meeting in that little classroom of ours.

While, deep in Mariko's mind - That was close. Sorry for lying to you, Nyaro. The truth is just, I'll never forget how we meet each other. Our memories together is too much that I can't imagine what my life would be without you. You are my first friend, yet playing an important role in my life. How could I ever forget about us? Let's leave these precious memories stay in my mind, without you knowing about it. I'm just too scared that you might change after you know about it. Sorry once more, Nyaro. Everything about us, is just like a diary. Written that clearly in my mind.

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Soon, they've reached canteen and found the 4 others.

"Marichan! NyanNyan!" Miichan yelled and waved at them.

"You can just stop that hug now!" added Atsuko, yelling at both of them.

"So, Atsuko is jealous of them now? asked Tomomi.

"I don't say that I'm jealous, Tomochin. I just want them to come here quickly. They won't be able to do that if they're hugging each other", Atsuko explained.

"Well, I saw you linking arms with Takamina earlier too, and we did not ask you to stop linking arms with her" Miichan replied to Atsuko, giving Atsuko her grinning smile.

"Uh? You're defending them too much, Miichan" Atsuko replied, while giving a sigh.

"Um.. Miichan, I guess you should just stop trolling Acchan. Pity on her, you know." Takamina suddenly bumped in the conversation, shocking Tomomi as well.

"Wow, finally Atsuko has a savior here." Miichan teased.

"Ehm.." Tomochin pretended to cough, clearing her throat, as if she's giving them signs.

Quite airhead Takamina shocked at Tomomi's cough, asking her "Are you alright? Need some medicine? I got some in my bag if you'd like to check it out", Takamina offered.

Atsuko, who seemed to understand what that cough means, tried to distract their attention by yelling, "Marichan! NyanNyan! Come here quickly!" while waving her hand.

Miichan who seemed to get the meaning, complained to them, "So, this two kids are living in their own world after all. They haven't even moved a single pace till Acchan called them moment ago."

Takamina, who still hadn't got any idea about what just happened, was just busy asking Tomochin how she was, and whether she needed something.

"Marichan, you're finally here. I miss you so much" said Atsuko while standing up and offering Mariko a hug.

That word of Atsuko kinda made everyone there shocked and confused.

Mariko and Haruna who just arrived, were definitely confused by that. Mariko who was still confused, managed to hug Atsuko, then stared at Haruna after her hug with Atsuko. Both Mariko and Haruna was like asking each other 'what's with this weird atmosphere' through telepathy. Seems that both had got answers from each other's eyes, they then looked at the other 4, and witnessed that they had finished their food.

"Uh.. Both of you had finished your food?" Mariko asked pointing at both of them in shift.

Before any of them could answer, their attention was taken by Haruna beating Mariko's pointing fingers' hand down.

"I can see that you're still the same, NyanNyan. Thank you for that, um.. Well, maybe I should just say, thank you for taking care of Mariko for us", Tomochin said, shocking Takamina and Miichan.

Takamina and Miichan were shocked and puzzled at those words. Asking several questions in their mind, such as 'What does that suppose to mean?', 'How can I miss a single thing during these years?'

Tomomi and Atsuko just didn't bother the puzzled WMinami. Atsuko then continued, "NyanNyan will always be NyanNyan, won't she?" Atsuko asked Mariko, giving her a wink.

Mariko could simply answer, "Maybe?" while shrugging her arms at the same time. "She's the same person after all", she added, moved her glance to Haruna, and smiled at her, which made Haruna replied with a smile as well.


TBC

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So, that's the end of Chapter 2, what do you guys think about it? Sorry if this might make you a lil bit more confused. But I've tried to make it as simple and as understandable as possible.. Please do comment and give some opinion ^^, Thanks before.. Thanks for reading this fanfic..

[masokun]

Woohoo...
At first I'm kinda confused with their conversation..
My mind still stuck with chibi Mariko and Haruna, and their words is too difficult for kiddies
But then it's clear, it's 12 years later...   

The story flows a bit fast in chap 2 isn't it?
Well, personally I don't mind to read fast or slow plot, as long as it's good.

And this is good! 

I'm waiting for the next chapter   

[lovemariharu]

@masokun Uh.. Sorry for confusing earlier.. I planned to give a surprise, that's why I'm not telling that it's 12 years later..
Well, actually I don't think it's too fast.. Just.. I think previously I'm too slow! Haha.. I've changed a lil bit in the introduction, so now it's not pure AKB Kindergarten days.. I will be shifting between past and present! ^^,

Guess if I said about shifting, you've got the idea that chibis would only appear when it's in their mind, reminiscing.. Haha.. It's impossible for them to come back to time, right? Friends.. Friendship.. 12-year-old friendship.. Isn't that short.. Lots of memories created! Haha..

Thanks for reading and enjoying!

@Chichay12 Thanks for being a silent reader.. So, what's your opinion? Please tell



Next chapter will come soon, well, not sure when to be honest

[FoF]

Meetan!  Reading this made me miss Meetan again. 
Curious to know why Mariko seems scared about Haruna finding out that she remembers everything.
Oh, so the chapters will be shifting from past to present. Gotcha.   
Classic fics can be good too you know, just as long as the plot is good. 
Same with fast and slow pace. I agree with masokun. 
All is good!  Keep on writing! 

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MARUHARU~

I've been reading this . . . from the very beginning . . . that you post this . . .
but I can't comment . . . . the reason is below!~!!!!!

  I LOVE MARIHARU SO MUCH!!


 

  please update!!!!!!!  upadte!!!!UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!
  woooooooooooohhh!!! 

  I don't care about the other pairing!!!!! as long as there's my MARIHARU!!!!!!!!
 ||I'm being shelfish again calling mariharu mine ahahhaha ||
 
  Please continue!!!!
 ◄LET'S RAISE THE FLAG OF MARIHARU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  take care always  and keep up your good work

 


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ahm . . . sorry for late comment cause I'm scared to log in cause I haven't still update my fanfic . . . cause yeah!!! someone curse me that----my USB have a virus so I need to format it . . . then my notebook ||Where my notes are|| went to junk cause my beloved father thought is a sort of trash in his eyes which is NOT!!!! sooo that's like HELL!!!!!! CURSE!!!!!....--------so yeah! . . . sorry for late comment . . .

 

[lovemariharu]

Uh.. Thanks for reading! ^^, Got no time to write.. Well, actually I have no idea that time.. The idea just came to me, so I write.. Thanks for reading.. ^^, Um.. Hope you guys have fun! Please leave a comment if possible.. It means a lot to me, and I believe, to other writers as well!

Chapter 3 : Before the regular sleepover

Friday, the last school day of the week! It's surely a happy day. I mean, nobody doubts about it right? You're going to have some days of weekend, well, 2 days to be exact.. But it's weekend, you can take a rest, have some happy moment and try to get away from studies if you want to! Getting away from books or school-related stuff is sure a "true" refreshing if you're one of those who didn't really like studying or reading books, perhaps?

The same thing applies to some of the students, especially Haruna. She loves Friday so much because it's weekend, and she can just go shopping or maybe window-shopping, hanging out with the other friends, or maybe sitting down, spazzing out all by herself at home. She just love it so much, leaving all the study books aside, having fun before finishing her homework and then having regular activities again. It's not like she hates studying, then she got low grades in her studies. In reverse, her grades are always above average, which actually not a 'new' thing to her friends, because they have known that this Haruna is genius, the problem only lays at she's bored to see it over and over again. Aside from being genius, she's also included a lucky person. She's always lucky enough to guess the right answer whenever she got no more idea about what it is. So, it could be said that Haruna is the one who relaxes the most. Study the least, but tend to get high grades.

The case of Haruna is totally the opposite of Takamina's case. Takamina is just super diligent when it comes to studying or reviewing, even though it's weekend, she'll just continue studying or reviewing before she hangs out with her friends or else. The only thing is just whenever it comes to exam, she's just so nervous and panic that she becomes careless and often make mistakes. Though she's more diligent compared to her fellow friend, Haruna, her grades are just about the same as Haruna's or sometimes even lower. This thing, the factor has been known by her friends, and they usually remind her to calm down and check it twice before submitting, but it seems that it has been her habit, though she checked it over, she still would make mistakes. That's just the careless Takamina. Her friends would just shake their heads and give no comment to her.

The rest of them, are only average standard students.. They aren't as relax as Haruna, but they aren't as diligent as Takamina either. Since they're just average, their grades are also average as well. Guess they could be said as lucky because they have the genius-and-lucky Haruna as well as the diligent-but-careless Takamina to teach them whenever the exam period is close, so that they could understand their material quite well and face the exam.

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[Haruna's POV]
"Uwaaaa.. It's morning~ It's just a rare moment that I could wake up this morning, even before my alarm rings!" said Haruna to herself.

Gonna just take a shower, then head to school. Buying and eating while on the way to school seems to be fun! she thought.

Soon, she arrived school. Well, arriving school much earlier than she predicted. We all know that she was just in high spirit to go to school, and now. She's at school, standing in front of the classroom, looking inside.

"Um.. Guess I'm a lil bit too early?" she said while tilted her head a bit. What should I do now? Nobody's here. she thought.

She then started taking up her mobile, checking her mail. "Uh.. As usual.. No emails early in the morning. Should I just start email somebody?" she said.

Her hands starting to see the contacts in her mobile. next, next, next, then.. Stopped in the name of 'Marichan '.
Deep in her thoughts.. Should I try to email her? Not so sure where she is now, but.. Should I? Won't she find it funny for me to send her email when we're going to meet soon? I meant, in an hour.

After that kind of thought, she decided to send email to Mariko. She then took out her music player, plugged in the earphone, decided to take a nap while waiting for the rest to come.

[end of Haruna's POV]

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Mariko who arrived school some minutes later, standing in front of the classroom, just like what Haruna did minutes ago, shocked at the view, just as shock as Haruna was before. The difference was, Haruna was shocked because she's the first, and nobody was there, while Mariko was shocked because she saw Haruna was already there, sleeping with her hands folding on the table supporting her head.

Deep in Mariko's thought.. I see.. So this is why she send me email. She's just bored after all. Nobody is here huh? And.. Is she sleeping? Guess it's my chance, huh? Should just keep quiet and take some photos.

Mariko then quietly walked beside Haruna, then took some photos of sleeping Haruna. She took, took, and took.. In the end, she took more than a photo, in different angles, included some 2-shot photos of her posing beside the sleeping Haruna. All of a sudden, her trolling mind appeared, she thought of an idea to prank this special friend of her.

Mariko, still walking quietly, left the classroom. Standing leaning on the wall beside her classroom door, she took out her phone, replied Haruna's email while attaching a photo of Haruna at the same time. She texted "Good Morning, my Nyaro. Missing me already? It's only early in the morning, you know. Um.. So sorry for the late reply, I was busy doing something " Mariko purposely adding the wink, in order to see how Haruna is going to react, then clicked 'send', then secretly peeping at Haruna from the front of the classroom.

Email soon arrived Haruna's mobile, with vibration as the sign. Shocked by the vibration, sleeping Haruna then woke up, and looked at her phone. A smile was formed in Haruna's face as she learn that she received an email reply from Mariko. Curious, she quickly clicked 'open'.

As soon as she read Mariko's message, her smile changed to confusion as she clicked at the attachment.

"Ehh, what's this?" she accidentally let out. Her response was looked around, and realized that nobody has arrived yet, then reread her email from Mariko. "Uh.. Wait.. Earphones.. Wait.. This is.. This is a picture of me? Err.. Right now?" she added, still in confusion, tilting her head a bit.

Mariko, in the other side, is struggling in holding her chuckling as she observed Haruna.

Deep in Mariko's thought.. Haruna.. You really don't change a bit, huh? How can you remain the same for these 12 years of time? I really admire you, who doesn't change at all. Really, really admiring you. You are just so you. Forever you huh? As cute and pretty as ever.. As innocent as ever.. And also, last but not least, as airhead as ever. Somehow, I'm quite confused in trying to understand you. You're just genius, but why do you have to keep the brain you have? I mean, do you have to keep it, in terms of don't really wanna think about anything, and just let out things you thought of instantly, in order to maintain the brain new and in a good quality? Uh.. Seems funny huh? But whatever, Haruna will always be Haruna, won't she? Mariko let out a little chuckle at the part 'maintain the brain new and in a good quality', followed by a relax smile as she finished her thought, and continue observing Haruna.

Sitting quietly when Mariko is in her thoughts, she thought Marichan is here? But where is her bag? She started thinking, but since nothing came to her mind, well, there's nothing came to her mind since she didn't really wanna think (to be exact), she only let out a sigh, looking at her phone again, then reply Mariko's email.

She replied "Marichan~ Stop playing please.. Where are you? I need you now." then clicked 'send'.

Mariko received Haruna's email reply, but don't bother herself to read it. She preferred to observe Haruna, and tried to take some photos of Haruna from afar, but still clear enough to know that it's Haruna, who is in the photo. After having great time in taking  some photos, she checked her email. Reading it, and could only ask herself, "Do you really need me now? Need me cause you are real bored?", let out a little chuckle.

Mariko simply replied "I'm here, Nyaro " while attaching another photo of Haruna, which she just took from afar, then clicked 'send'.

Haruna who wasn't sleeping any longer, received the email happily, in thought that she's going to meet Mariko soon, looked shocked at the simple and with attachment email 'again'. But, Haruna wasn't as puzzled as before, she knew where the photo was taken from, then she hurriedly take off her earphone, leaving her music player on the table, only grabbing her mobile, then running, heading out of the class, but managed to stopped at the door, and shouted happily, "I found you!" with a big smile formed in her face.

In the other side, Mariko, who could feel that Haruna ran towards her position, getting ready in her set position. Right after Haruna found her, Mariko gave Haruna her typical grin, and asked "How is it? Do you like it?"

Haruna could simply nod her head, giving off her smile. Just as Haruna giving her simply nod, Mariko held Haruna's hand, leading Haruna heading to their seat. Haruna happily let herself being pulled to her seat.

Deep in Haruna's thought.. Thank you Marichan, for being able to understand what I mean, without having me explaining everything. You like to give me pranks, but honestly, I miss your pranks so much. It just cheered me up every time you have finished giving me pranks. You're somebody who.. Um.. Who understands me the most. Thank you for staying by my side, supporting me, and understanding me for these 12 years. You're just too precious for me.

"So, mind to tell me what struck you?" Mariko started the conversation.

"Ehh?" Haruna let out her reply.

"What do you mean by that? Guess you're smart enough to get what I mean, Nyaro." Mariko replied.

"I don't understand. Explain please?" replied Haruna, giving her can't-be-resisted-look to Mariko.

"Uh.. Okay, I mean, why did you come so early all of a sudden? What struck you? It's like 'not you'. I mean, you know you always come on time, well, to be exact, REALLY REALLY ON TIME. Right at the time the bell rang, you'll just be standing in front of the classroom." Mariko explained, still keeping her look at Haruna.

"Ahh.." Haruna replied short, which unsatisfied Mariko.

"Explanation please?" Mariko replied shortly.

"Uh.. What to tell? Nothing special, I woke up early, preparing early, leave early, then, arrive to school early." Haruna replied doubtly, not sure what answer to give in response of Mariko's question, with her left hand touching her face.

"That's all?" Mariko replied, still unsatisfies with Haruna's answer. Just by the time Mariko wanted to interrogate Haruna more, their conversation was interrupted.

"Yahoooo~ Good morning, everyone" said Miichan in loud voice while looking the class, followed by Takamina.

Both parties were shocked looking at each other. Miichan, who usually doesn't come early, suddenly came earlier than usual. She was shocked that there were only Mariko and Haruna in the classroom. While, Mariko shocked as well, because Miichan is definitely just like Haruna, who came nearly the time. And now, appeared in front of them? In this hour?

Miichan can't hide her shock, "What's with this classroom? Only you two?" she said, still in shocked state, with her index finger pointing at Mariko and Haruna.

Haruna was just about to say "No ...", but was interrupted by another people saying in a louder voice, "No pointing please, Miichan".

Haruna, whose talk is interrupted, feel so shock, and looked at the person beside her. Mariko, who realized Haruna's stare, replied Haruna's stare with a smile.

"I know you would say that, my dear Nyaro" she whispered, which made Haruna smiled happily.

Haruna then replied, "Thank you, Marichan. You understand me so well", still whispering.

"It's because I'm your top fan", Mariko simply replied, which made Haruna shocked and broke the whisper.

"Ehh?" replied the shocked Haruna.

Mariko could simply laugh out loud, witnessing the cute confused Haruna beside her.

In the other side, Miichan who was still shocked, could only hold her stare, while Takamina beat her pointing hand down.

"What do you expect, Miichan? It's always this way, if you come early" Takamina replied with smile. "Yoosshhh.. Let's get in" she added, with her hands pushing Miichan from the back. "Um.. Good morning", said Takamina to her 2 friends.

Miichan, who just back after her shock, then said, "Ah.. Good morning, you two."

Soon, one by one arrived and sat on their own seat. Class started, and soon, it's break time.

"Uh.. Can I have your attention please?" Mariko started a conversation while patting WMinami's shoulder, and asking for TomoAtsu's attention. Mariko didn't bother herself to ask for Haruna's attention because Haruna was beside her, and Mariko would be the center of Haruna's attention, all the time. ALL.. THE.. TIME..

"Aren't we supposed to have a sleepover at Takamina's house today?" Mariko continued after having their attention.

"Shoot.. I forgot we're going to have sleepover at my house today", Takamina replied soon.

"Well, does that makes difference?" Atsuko continued, in reply of Takamina's answer.

"Uh? What do you mean, Acchan? I'm a person, and I can forget too" Takamina replied Atsuko, defending herself.

"Um.. I mean.. What's the difference of the situation in your house, between you remember and you don't? Guess it's the same?" Atsuko replied doubtly.

"Ah.. Well.. May.. be? Maybe?" Takamina replied.

"What about changing to other's house?" Miichan suggesting in a side, while trying to avoid Takamina from being blamed on the other side.

"Well, that's possible. But, whose house?" asked Atsuko.

"Well, I can give this suggestion, but actually, my house can't be used today. It's kinda in a mess.. B I G mess actually" replied Miichan shy, offering a forced shy laugh, exaggerating a little bit as an excuse in order to avoid her house being used today.

"Um.." Tomo giving a hum. "Actually, my house can't be used as well, because it's totally unprepared, I mean, we all knew that it would be in Takamina's house right?" she added.

"So, nobody's house is available?" asked Miichan after Tomo stated her answer.

"Is this sleepover canceled?" asked Atsuko worriedly, waiting for a confirmation.

On the other side, Takamina is more worried. Well, it's not only filled with worries, but also with regrets, because she forgot it's her turn, and this became a big mess. She just can't forgive herself if this plan is canceled because of her.

Realizing Takamina's state, Miichan whispered to her, "It's okay, it's not your fault, and I'm pretty sure, nobody is going to blame you because of this." Miichan said, offering a smile to Takamina, while giving her a pat on her shoulder as well.

Mariko and Haruna, who have been thinking all the time since the conversation started, finally made a sound in unison.

"Um.." made by both of them, which startled both of them, as well as other friends.

Mariko who knew that Haruna wanted to talk, offered Haruna the chance to talk first, but Haruna refused. Haruna just let Mariko say what she wanna say first. So, in the end, it's Mariko who talked first.

"Um.. Actually, nobody is at home now, my parents are having vacation, and they'll be back by next week. And I guess, that's what Nyaro wanna say too, isn't it, Nyaro?" Mariko said, then threw a question to Haruna.

"W.. W.. Well, Actually that's what I wanna say. But how can you know, Marichan?" Haruna asked seems to be puzzled.

"Hahaha.. I've told you, I'm your TOP fans.." Mariko jokingly answered.

Disappointed in Mariko's answer, Haruna could simply give a sigh, then pouted.

Mariko, who couldn't resist herself from cute Haruna, lean closer to Haruna as she gave Haruna a whisper, "Your parents and my parents are having vacation together, do
you remember?", then Mariko back to her position before.

"Ah! I remember now." said Haruna out loud, as she just remembered something really important, giving Mariko her typical smile.

"Uh.. So, this discussion is started by Marichan, and ended up be Marichan and NyanNyan's not-so-secret date" Acchan suddenly said.

Mariko, who was suddenly attacked by those words, could only replied with "Ehh?" with her right hand closing her opened mouth. "You said that, Acchan? Never thought you could say that to me? I thought that it should be Miichan's part?" Mariko added.

"Well, you heard I say it" Acchan replied.

"Hahaha.. Sorry, Acchan. Guess you're jealous, huh? Come and let me hug you, my baby." Mariko playfully said.

"Uh.. Well, I'm not jealous. And.. I don't wanna just hug you out of the blues, otherwise I might lose a friend and.. special friend? perhaps?" Atsuko replied, then hugging Tomo who sat beside her tightly.

"Ugh.. I was rejected. Somebody, please help me! Acchan just rejected me!" Mariko acting as if she's so serious, but still in a playful tone.

"Marichan.. Guess it can't be helped that Acchan chose me over you?" Tomo replied proudly, chuckling.

"So, Acchan.. You seriously chose her over me?" Mariko asked curious, in a more serious tone.

"Um.. Well, Marichan.. You know that you're just like a sister to me already. Thanks for taking care of me." Atsuko replied Mariko's question and give her a smile.

"Ah.. I'm glad." Mariko said, exhaling.

"Um.. Sorry for interrupting, but what's the conclusion of the discussion?" Miichan asked.

"Huh.. Well, guess Nyaro and I have the same thought. Our houses are available. So, it's only about whose house do you wanna use?" Mariko said after receiving Haruna's consent.

"I'm suggesting that we use Haruna's house since we all knew the last sleepover was done in Mariko's house." Tomo giving her opinion.

"I agree with Tomo. Forever agree. We just had sleepover at Mariko's house, and if it's Mariko's house again.. Um.." Atsuko replied, not being able to continue.

"2 votes already? Uh.. Is it okay, if we use your house, NyanNyan?" asked Takamina.

Haruna only nodded, giving her smile. "Guess it should be fine. If we're talking bout permission, guess we will get it soon because we have Marichan here." she added.

"Uh? Me? Are you implying that I call your mom and ask for permission?" Mariko asked.

Haruna shyly nodded, "If they really demanded that we ask for permission beforehand." said Haruna softly.

"Guess it can't be helped since your mom loves me so much, eh?" Mariko said, teasing Haruna.

"But she loves me more!!" added Haruna in furious.

"Hahaha.. Well, she's your mom after all" Mariko replied, giving Haruna a wink.

"So, it's been set that our sleepover today is going to be at Nyaro's house, and.. the next sleepover after today, which is supposed to be in Nyaro's house, will be held in Takamina's house instead. Everyone agrees?" Mariko stated, and asked.

"Un.." They replied in unison, which means, it's set.

Takamina, who just relieved, thank Haruna for her house, "Thank you, NyanNyan.."

"Uh? What? No need to thank you. We're friends after all, yet, nobody is at home, so it's kinda boring and quiet" Haruna replied.

Miichan, who suddenly hugged Takamina, whispered, "Don't worry, I'm going to remind you about the sleepover, so that your house will be fully prepared by the time we sleepover."

Takamina, who was shocked, moved her gaze, looking at Miichan, gave her a smile, "Thank you, Miichan. Thank you so much!"


TBC

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