Re: (KaixAcchan) Do you still remember? CHAPTER 11 13/06/17

[atsuminaFTW]

Ok, so I’m basically a newbie with this whole fic-writing stuff, up until now I’d been a silent reader, but as time went by, I felt the need to write something of my own. I’ve read a ton of good stories, and it somehow got me inspired, so this is why I have finally decided to start my own. Since my OTP happens to be Atsumina (or in this case KaixAcchan), I’m focusing my story on them, though I haven’t decided if I’m going to include other pairings. With that said, feel free to give suggestions, or comments about this, with your opinions I’d be able to improve my writing skills whilst entertaining you and why not, even give you some fan service. As for the time being, enjoy this little chapter/teaser.

By the way, this story is going to be developed mostly in flashbacks, but it’ll also include some present-day scenes. Also, feel free to ask me anything you don’t understand.

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Do You Still Remember?

Chapter 1
(below)


Chapter 2


Chapter 3


Chapter 4  (  Teaser   /   Continuation  )


Chapter 5


Chapter 6  (  Part 1   /   Part 2  )


Chapter 7


Chapter 8   (  Part 1   /   Part 2  )


Chapter 9


Chapter 10


Chapter 11
(On the works... maybe)

*Present day, Kai POV*

Nee, do you remember those days we used to spend together? We used to go for a walk to the park in which we met every now and then; sometimes we watched movies all day long; maybe even went to dinner,; it didn’t matter, as long as I was with you, I was content. I’m never gonna forget them, because they’re precious to me. I can honestly tell you I was the happiest man in the world when you were by my side. Even if it was for a short period of time, I’ll always treasure the time you and I spent together…





*Flashback, a few years back*

I remember I was chillin’ in the park; I went out for a walk, since I’d been studying all day long. I had the worst headache ever, and needed some fresh air to help me relax a little. I bought myself an ice cream, vanilla, I think… Or was it chocolate? Well, nevermind. I was sitting on a bench, placed underneath a tree, so the sun wouldn’t melt my ice cream, when I suddenly started reflecting about my current situation: school, friends, family; life in general. I realized I wasn’t content with it, there was something missing.





*Present day (PD for short)*

“It was you; I just didn’t know it at that time…” I say while reminiscing how my old self used to think.





*Flashback*

I was kinda immature back then; I lived to defy my parents’ authority. Still, I worried about school and my grades, if they went low, my future might’ve been compromised; I couldn’t let that happen all because of my childish prerogative.
Then suddenly it hit me; maybe I needed someone to make me company. I was used to being alone, but I admit sometimes I lingered for someone to be by my side, and to listen for what I had to say. With that set in mind, I finished up my ice cream, and decided to give a walk around the whole park, who knows; maybe I could find something or even someone interesting enough.
While walking, I saw a few cute girls, but I figured their beauty was proportional to their lack of brains, and I must say dumb girls have never been my type. Suddenly, someone caught my attention; she was astonishingly beautiful, and judging by the book she was holding in her hands while reading, she could be everything but dumb.

 

“Why not try talking to her? I have nothing to lose.” I figured. I cautiously approached to the bench on which she was sitting, trying to avoid startling her and being misunderstood to be a creep or something like that. Besides, she looked so into that book that I felt rude to just suddenly interrupt her.
Luckily, I had my smartphone on my shirt’s pocket, so I could just casually sit on the same bench, while pretending to text someone, then I’d put my plan into action. “Will this work?” I thought.
After a couple of minutes, I “discretely” turned around to see her, only to notice that she was still focused reading her book. I gathered some courage, since it’d been a while since I talked to such a pretty girl…


“That’s quite an interesting book for a girl to be reading…” I muttered; my shyness was evident.
“Oh, really? I read these types of books all the time, you see, I like classic writers.” She responded without taking her eyes off her book.
“Wow, really? I like reading classic books too. I think writers nowadays just ‘write’ about random stuff, which are not even worth publishing.” I answer, a little surprised about her comment.
“I know, right?” she said while suddenly closing her book, now looking directly at me. “Finally I found someone who doesn’t think Twilight is the best book ever written!” she said laughing a little.
“Who will think something like that is true? Well, without counting the teenagers who had read it” I said while smiling, she smiled back at me.
“I’m Maeda Atsuko, nice to meet you.” She said while extending her hand towards me.
“Takahashi Kai, nice to meet you too. Wait, Atsuko… That’s Japanese, right?” I said, shaking hands with her.
“Exactly, I’m an exchange student from Japan; I’ll be staying here in New York for about a year.  But wait, Takahashi is also Japanese…” she said, kinda confused; I supposed it’s due to my blond hair.
“Actually, my father is Japanese, but my mother is American; you know, he has always had something for blondes, so yeah, here I am…” I say, a little embarrassed for my [failed] attempt at being funny.
“Well, that explains a lot” she said while chuckling, something unexpected, since I thought I had blown it with my lame ‘joke’.
“So, Maeda-san, would you feel more comfortable if we spoke in Japanese? I have no problem with it.” I said, noticing she had been struggling a few times while conversing about classic writers.
“That would be better, but… can you do it?” she said while giving a little smirk.
“Yeah, don’t worry, my father took me to classes during my childhood, and I’ve been to Japan a few times before …” I answered while smiling confidently.


       *switch to Japanese lol*


“Very well then, Takahashi-san” she said, I could notice she felt a lot more comfortable than before.
“So, I know this might be sudden but, would you like to grab a cup of coffee with me? I know a nice place near here.” I asked, again in a shy way. “By the way, if you don’t have any money, don’t worry, it’ll be my pleasure to invite you.” 
“You had me at ‘Let me pay for you’…” she responded, with a little chuckle. “Nah, don’t worry, I’d feel bad if I made you pay for everything” she said, drawing a beautiful smile on her face.
“Well then, let’s get going” I said, trying to figure the fastest way to get there from where we were sitting down.


In a few minutes we arrived at this café; it was a kinda hidden place, a small coffee shop surrounded by some of the tallest buildings in the world doesn’t really stand out that much, which made it perfect to go have a relaxing afternoon, read, draw, or chat with your friends. I discovered this place a few years ago; I was a regular costumer, so with time the owner and I became good friends.

It looked like a normal business place from the outside, but once you got inside, it changed completely. My new friend realized this, and looked astonished. I reacted the same way the first time I came here; it’s like entering into a whole new world. This is one of the main reasons as to why I keep coming back here; now I’ve found someone with whom I could share this “meeting place”, and honestly that didn’t  sound half bad.


“This place is amazing” she muttered in a low voice, though I was still able to listen to her.
“I know, right? It’s like we entered into another world” I whispered, to try and imitate her low voice; “That’s why I love this place” I told her.
“How did you find a place as awesome as this? Especially in such a big city as New York” she inquired curiously.
“That’s a secret” I said winking at her while giving a smirk.
“Well then don’t tell me, besides it’s not like I wanted to know” she said, pretending to be mad at me.
“You’re such a tsundere lol” was the only thing I could say.
“I-I’m not a….” she couldn’t finish, since she was blushing like crazy.
“I’m just kidding, let’s order and then I’ll tell you” I said while guiding her to my favorite table in the whole place, which was located on the second floor.
“Wait, why are we going upstairs?” she suddenly asked.
“Trust me, it’s gonna be worth the steps we’re climbing” I responded.


When we reached the second floor, there was my favorite spot, from which you could manage to see the park we walked from, and also, the sun which was starting to set. She realized the magnificent and relaxing view we had and proceeded to sit doing opposite myself.


“It really was worth the climb, the view is just beautiful and relaxing” she said.
“Told ya” I just answered. “What do you want to order?” I asked.
“Hmm, what would you recommend me, since you’re the expert?” she asked playfully.
“Well, I always order what Boss recommends me….” I answered sheepishly.
“Who’s Boss?” she questioned.
“Ah, that’s right, I haven’t told you; I’m actually good friends with the owner, I call him Boss” I said.
“I see, well then, bring me what Boss recommends you” she said, making fun of me.
“Fine, then I’ll be right back” I answered before I went downstairs to order.


A few minutes later, I went back upstairs, carrying along a couple of cappuccinos; Boss right behind me, since he was anxious to meet my “girlfriend” as he referred to Maeda-san, even though I had firmly stated that we were just friends.
Maeda-san looked at me and smiled, but then stopped as she saw that I was being followed by an older man. I introduced her and Boss; they chatted for a bit about the place, etc, and then he left. After that we went back to our conversation, we discussed about the authors we liked, the booked we’ve read, and stuff like that.
Before we realized, the sun had set, and stars covered the sky; we had talked for hours, even though they seemed like minutes for us. It was kinda late for a girl to go around the city on her own, so I offered to accompany her to her place, just to make sure she arrived safely. We paid the bill and left the café.
Her place was in the opposite direction of the café, we had to cross the park once again to reach the apartment complex on which she lived.


“I’m sorry for making you walk along with me” she said, a little embarrassed.
“Don’t worry, it’s my pleasure, I wouldn’t want anything happening to my new friend” I said while smiling at her.
“Thanks, you’re such a gentleman…” she said, and then muttered something I didn’t understand.
“Uhm, Maeda-san…” I managed to say, my face getting red in the process.
“Yes, Takahashi-san?” she answered; “What’s up?”
“I-I was wondering…. I-If…. C-Could you give me your phone number?!” I asked, raising my voice on the last part.
“Hmm, yeah, but with one, no, two conditions…” she said; “One, you have to call me Atsuko, and two, you have to kiss me…” she said naughtily, “… In the cheek, of course” she added, to my relief.
“Man, we’ve just met and you’re already teasing me” I said with a pout.
“Those are my two conditions” she stated firmly. “Do you agree with them?” she finally asked.
“Fine Ma- err- Atsuko-san…” I responded feeling defeated. After that, I kissed her  cheek; she had a very soft skin.
“Well done Takahashi-san… hmm something doesn’t seem right…” she said, realizing something.
“Maybe it’s that you still call me ‘Takahashi-san’, while you’ve asked me to call you ‘Atsuko-san’, somehow it doesn’t seem fair…” I said.
“You’re right, how rude of me! So, eh… may I call you ‘Kai-kun’?” she asked sheepishly, I noticed her face blush a little.
“No”, I said while pouting, waiting for her reaction.
“EHH, why?!” she asked, with a confused tone.
“Just kidding, you can call me whatever you like, except Midget or I’ll get mad at you” I warned her.
“Fine, then Kai-kun…” she continued “since you agreed on my terms, now it’s time for your reward” she said while extending her hand, holding a piece of paper.
“I’m glad we could reach a deal, it’s been a pleasure making business with you” I said, jokingly.
“Mou, you’re an idiot…” she said, chuckling “I hadn’t had so much fun as I did today with you” she said, and before I noticed, she kissed the corner of my lips. I thought she was just messing around, so I didn’t mind it.
“Thank you for today Kai-kun” she said; “Goodnight, be safe” she said before heading inside the apartment building.



*PD*
That was one of the best days in my life, the day I got to meet you. Tell me, do you still remember it?

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*EDIT* JUST TO BE CLEAR, THEY DIDN'T KISS, I MEAN THEY BARELY DID, BUT FOR ME IT DOESN'T COUNT (but if your shipper heart tells you it counts, vere well then...)




Well and that’s the first chapter/maybe just a teaser, I hope you liked it. I’ll continue writing this story as long as you comment, remember it’s my first time writing a fic, so I could really use some feedback.

[chichay12]

CONTINUE!!!
Kaixacchan is the best!
Woohooo

[dark48]

I reaaallly like it 

KaiXAcchan 

Please continue 

[Sydney W]

Another Kai x Acchan fic. Yes, I like it very much. Please continue on writing more and most important is update quickkkkk @@

[KojiYuu44]

OMG please continue!!! I love it!!
KaiXAcchan <3 and NYC... one of my favourite cities in the world
Only the first chapter and it's already so sweet and cute!!

[Haruko]

aww i want a kai for me!!

[hidden_player]

The first chapter sounds interesting and cute. They progress so fast, they have their first kiss on their first meeting

Hope you continue it and thanks for your hard work

[atsuminaFTW]

@Chichay12, @dark48, @Sydney W, @KojiYuu44, @Haruko, @hidden_player:

Fear not, I've just finished writing chapter 2, though I won't post it until Tuesday... Muahahaha

Before you get mad at me for being such a sadist lol, let me thank you for taking the time to read my cheesy fic, also thanks to all of the silent readers, even though I'd be happy if you commented you're not obliged to do it... What matters is that you also took the time to read this girl's nonsense, and I really appreciate it.

[yourockme]

KAIxACCHAN   
CUTE!!! KISUU!! I want moreeee LOLOLOLOL
IM SOO HAPEEEEEEE
thank you thank you please continue
dont be a sadist   
waiting for the other characters to come   

YEYEEYEYEYEYEY 
 

[takamae]

Kai and acchan, you guys are meant to be
Nice way to fall in love   
Thanx for the story, like it 
Will be waiting for the next update ^^

[miayaka]

i know right
kaixacchan
is solid!
please update soon onegaishimasu 

[saeyukilover]

kai acchan

i want them to be together forever   

[cisda83]

Interesting fanfic for Atsumina

Looking forward to next one...

 

[Pdpond]

Good story; I love it
Look forward new update~

[atsuminaFTW]

Hello again, I know you’ve been craving for this update since Tuesday (sorry about that), so here it is! Enjoy, and please, don’t forget to comment. If you think this is getting boring I'd like to know, because honestly I think it kinda is....

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CHAPTER 2

*PD*

Things seemed to be running smoothly for us; we became good friends in a short period of time, and I couldn’t be happier…


*Flashback*


Two weeks after I met Ma-err-Atsuko-san, I discovered something shocking. We had been texting each other almost every day, we usually talked about random things, but we both enjoyed it. Then, on Sunday night, she told me something I’ll always remember…



“Nee, Kai-kun, do you know Columbia (the university)?” she texted.

“Yeah, it’s the oldest university in NYC, and also one of the most prestigious in the whole country… Why?” I texted back, confused about the sudden question.

“Remember I told you I’m an exchange student? Well, I’ll be attending Columbia as of tomorrow” she replied, using a few smileys after the text. I couldn’t help but chuckle while thinking she’s just like a little girl because she uses so much smileys, and then it hit me, she’s Japanese [lol sorry, I had to]…. But more importantly, SHE’S ATTENDING COLUMBIA?!

“Are you serious? Wow, then you must be really smart!” I couldn’t hide my shock.


“I’m not exactly a genius, but I’m definitely not dumb” she once again replied, I could imagine her confidently smirking.

“Still, that’s just amazing, entering Columbia is quite hard, not to even mention you’re an exchange student… Oh, Maeda-sama, I’ve finally found someone who can explain me what I don’t understand~” I wrote, while laughing at myself for that last part.

“Mou, you’re just my friend because I’m smart!” she replied, pretending to be offended by my last comment, I saw her pouting inside my head.

“Of course not, you’re pretty as well” I sent without thinking twice about what I had just written. I reread my message, and cursed myself for being so careless.



A few minutes passed, before my phone made a sound and a message on the screen appeared. It was from her. “Maybe I can still fix this” I thought.



“Do you really think so?” she had written; I figured her face was kind of red, mine certainly was… If we were talking in person, she‘d have stuttered for sure.

“Of course, I don’t have ugly friends…” I texted along with a smiley, trying to lighten the awkward atmosphere I had caused.

“Mou, idiot… I was just about to say that you’re not half-bad either, but you totally ruined it” she instantly replied.

“I’m sorry, it’s just everything turned so serious all of a sudden, and I felt kinda awkward…” I wrote, trying to excuse myself.

“Don’t worry, it’s not like you declared your love or anything, you just said the evident” again, she added a [winking] smiley. I could totally picture her smirking while writing this, this girl surely irradiates self-confidence.

“Well, your assumption about me wasn’t totally mistaken, THIS face could surely get one or two girls… I replied, sending an attachment with a photo of myself doing a funny face.

“Now that’s what you call a handsome young man…” she texted back, playing along.

“Well thank you, all the credit goes to my parents for making me this handsome” I once again texted jokingly.

“Congratulate them on my behalf haha”, after that she sent another text, this time a little more serious “So… since you know Columbia, could you tell me how to get there? You see, the day we met was my third day in the city; actually, the Director gave me permission to skip school for two weeks since my arrival to get used to NYC: learn how to move around, know where I can buy what I need for the apartment, etc… but since I’ve also been kinda busy getting all the books and school stuff I’m going to need while I live here, I still haven’t had time to figure out how to get there from my apartment…”

“Being a tsundere isn’t enough, you’re also the distracted kinda type of girl” I smiled, “I’m also a college student, but I wouldn’t mind skipping classes tomorrow if it’s to help a good friend of mine; I’ll be glad to show you all the way to Columbia”.

“Really Kai-kun?! Thank you so much, you’re my savior” she replied, and I could sense some playfulness in her text.

“You’re welcome. By the way, you should be sleeping already, tomorrow’s kind of an important day for you, I mean…” I typed, a little concerned about her.

“Yes mom, I was actually about to go to sleep, but a certain someone decided to text me this late at night. You know, I need to get my beauty sleep as well…” she texted back.

“If I recall correctly, you were the one who texted me first… But ok, blame it on me, I don’t care; if I happen to oversleep tomorrow morning, it’s gonna be your fault. By the way, I don’t think you need beauty sleep, you’re already pretty” I finalized my text and sent it.
“You’re right! Now I feel dumb; please, wake up on time, I’m sorry for making you stay up so late at night. And thanks, Kai-kun, you’re not half bad either…. Goodnight.” That was the last text I received from her that night, and before I realized it, I had already fallen asleep; a smile was drawn on my face.



The next morning, I woke up right on time; luckily I had set my alarm before falling asleep the night before. Unluckily for me, I set it about 2 hours before the time I was supposed to, hence the darkness out of my window, but I figured I could use this extra 2 hours to do something productive, instead of just procrastinating until the time to go pick up Ma-err-Atsuko-san arrived.


I took a shower and got dressed, it only took me about 30 minutes to get ready; I left my penthouse and went to the 7 eleven that was a few blocks away from there. I bought a NYC map, to avoid any situation that could make Ma-err-Atsuko-san and I be late for her first day in Columbia. I also bought an American coffee, and some crackers; I figured I could grab a bite while trying to find a simple, fast and cheap way to get to the famous university from her apartment, or at least, a near location.


After some thinking, and having discarded getting there by cab -since it’d be too expensive-, I concluded the fastest way (and also the cheapest) was to get there by riding the subway. The only disadvantage was that we must have to change stations every now and then, but aside from that, there wasn’t anything else to be worried about.


Finally the clock indicated there were around 30 minutes left to go to Ma-err-Atsuko-san’s place; “I just can’t help it, I’m still not completely used to calling her ‘Atsuko-san’…” this thought circled my mind on my way to her apartment. When I finally arrived, I made my way into the lobby -it wasn’t the best place ever, but it didn’t seem that bad either-, I asked for Atsuko Maeda’s apartment, and told them I was a friend of hers, to get access.
They didn’t quite believe me, NYC was filled with creeps, so it didn’t surprise me that much; I asked them to call her in order to set things, which they did. After confirming what I had stated, one of the ladies that were there was kind enough to accompany me to the sixth floor, door 408; she then left without saying a word.


“Maeda-san” I raised my voice a little while I knocked the door.

“I’m coming! Please wait a second” she shouted from the inside. I stood there for about 5 minutes before I heard the door click open.

“I’m sorry, actually, this is a little embarrassing but, I kinda overslept… If it weren’t for the phone call I received from the lobby, I would still be sound asleep” she said while blushing.

“Don’t worry; I’m sorry for getting here at the exact time we agreed on, it’s just my parents, especially my father, have always told me to arrive at least 5 minutes before any appointment I have” I told her. “It’s better being early than being late” Father would always say.

“Don’t worry, again, I’m deeply sorry for making you wait” she apologized while stepping away from the door, “please, come in; I’m gonna take a quick shower and get ready, it won’t take more than 20 minutes, so make yourself at home while I’m done” she said while heading to what I suppose was her bedroom.

“Ok” I responded in a shy way, since it was my first time inside a girl’s apartment; I didn’t want anything being out of place or in the worst case broken because of my clumsiness, so I tried to move as cautiously as I could. I gave a tour around the living room; she had 2 bookshelves mostly filled with classic literature, though there were also some photos of her and her family and/or friends placed there.



I was instantly attracted to a photo of her and her parents alongside the Tokyo Tower; I had been to Japan a couple of times, and every time I’d been there I went to Tokyo Tower. I just loved the overall view of Tokyo at night, it was very beautiful, and watching all the illuminated buildings somehow relaxed me. “Next time I go to Tokyo I’ll have someone to accompany me” I thought.



*Flashback -within the flashback-*


Actually, we hadn’t seen each other since a few days days ago; I had been busy with school, and she had things to do as well. That café we had been to on the day we first met was now our meeting place. Last time we saw each other we also went there, and we spent the whole afternoon talking just like the previous time; by the time we were done catching up (because honestly, seeing each other is by far better than just texting) it was already dark outside.


“I’m having a déjà vu” I muttered.

“I know, right?” she responded with a chuckle.

“Would you mind me accompanying you to your apartment like last time? I just couldn’t go home knowing I let you return all by yourself Ma-err-Atsuko-san…” I said.

“Mou Kai-kun! When are you going to get used to call me ‘Atsuko-san’?” she said, kinda frustrated.

“I’m sorry, I’ll try my best to get used to it as soon as possible…” I answered shyly.

“Ok, but if you keep making the same mistake, I’ll get mad and will call you ‘Midget’ until you get it right” she said, a grin drawn on her face.

“Seems fair, A-Atsuko-san” I tried sounding cool, but my shyness overtook me.
Once we paid, we left; we walked through the park, and within a few minutes, we had reached our destination. Neither of us wanted to part, but it was late already; I had to wake up early to go to college the next morning, so there was nothing I could do to stay longer.

“Thanks again for accompanying me, Kai-kun” she said shyly, her face was a little red.

“I’ve told you already, I don’t mind at all; actually, it’s a pleasure to escort such a beautiful lady” I said teasingly, she noticed it.

“He, now who’s the one teasing me?” she replied, she said, also trying to tease me.

“Teasing? What’s that? I’m just telling the truth, or are you saying you’re not pretty?” I retorted.

“Nice one, Kai-kun. You win, so forget what I’ve said” she responded; I had defeated her in her own teasing game, that was quite an accomplishment for me.

“You know I’m just kidding, and well, c-complimenting you…” shyness suddenly took over me.

“As always such a gentleman” she said.

“Stop it, you’re making me blush” I said.

“Sorry” she chuckled, “well, before it gets even later, I’ll be heading to my apartment, and you should do the same, Kai-kun; goodnight” she said while starting to walk towards the lobby.

“Goodnight, Atsuko-san” I said; I wouldn’t have minded staying a little longer, but if she was sleepy then it’d be better to let her go to sleep.



*PD*


“That’s when I realized I’d do anything for your well-being, even if it wasn’t entirely good for me” I say out loud without noticing; I was lost within my thoughts once again. The melancholic memories from my youth.


























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Just kidding lol, this is just getting started.

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PS: Forgive me for some of my lame jokes (ex. the one on the previous paragraph, and also the ones within the story), I kinda feel like Takamina and her fail stories now lol. I also think I should warn you; this story might or might not have a sad ending…. It’s kinda based on a true story (not mine, though), so I’m still not sure if I’m making an exact adaptation or just loosely base this story on it. Anyways, thanks for your comments and please continue reading it. If you liked it recommend it to your friends, and if you hated it then recommend it to your enemies…

[Haruko]

awww a sad ending.. no way!... -_-

[KojiYuu44]

An update! Yay!! Thank you
Acchan and Kai's txts are so cute
I hope they get together soon... they are already so sweet together

[yourockme]

END

LOL your crazy 

YEY thank you for the update
when they will be together???? 
HEHEHE....
please update soon

[atsuminaFTW]

awww a sad ending.. no way!... -_-

I haven't decided yet, besides, I think most atsumina fics I've read have a happy ending... so I figured, why not write a sad ending for a change? 

An update! Yay!! Thank you
Acchan and Kai's txts are so cute
I hope they get together soon... they are already so sweet together

Aren't they kinda cheesy lol? Don't worry, I'll make sure they get together in the next couple of chapters 

LOL your crazy 

YEY thank you for the update
when they will be together???? 
HEHEHE....
please update soon

I'm not crazy, I'm just a bit of a troll  Be patient, it should take maximum 2 more chapters for the good stuff to start 






BTW if you guys have any suggestions, comments, uhm complaints, thank you's or whatever, they are extremely welcome I want to write something that you all enjoy reading

[Sydney W]

Anything as long as it is Atsumina fic i'll be happy to read it ~~~ :p