Sorry for the awfully long gap.
But! I AM BACK!
Haha, anyways here part two of it when they're all independent and stuff. Lol
Enjoy~ 
05: 5 Years Later~[Present]
Yamamoto Sayaka ambled through the corridors of the TV station fiddling with her headset microphone. The tape was starting to bother her, and she hasn’t even performed yet. She was really bored right now, there’s nothing to do. The canteen’s not open either so she can’t go eat to waste time either. She forgot her snacks as well, and her phone’s running out of battery. “Why…?” Sayaka muttered as she sighed.
“The next performance is for NMB48! Please, call them out for standby!” a staff member shouted from the entrance of the stage.
Sayaka looked at the man and the lady who was receiving the order. She just went back and forth, before she saw a group of girls hurry out of the waiting room. Sayaka backed herself up to the wall and gave way to the youngsters. She felt nostalgia rush through her blood, as she watched NMB48 go backstage. “Ah…” she whispered to herself. She almost forgot about her origins, NMB48. The place she first started and the place she fell in love. Well, it doesn’t matter now. It’s all in the past now. How long has it been? She thought as she saw the disappearing backs. Actually, she still recognizes some of the faces. Those who used to be research students back when she was still the leader.
She turned away and continued her hundredth stroll of the TV station. But, suddenly all her boredom vanished. Instead, she filled with the memories she had locked in the back of head. Now, they were flooding back and it was almost giving her a headache. She ruffled her hair as she tried to shake out the memories that were returning much more vividly than expected. The main problem weren’t even the memories, she would love to remember the time she would mess around with Ogasawara or when everyone would tease Yamada. But, instead all she’s recalling is the one person she wants to forget the most. Watanabe Miyuki.
Sayaka stomped to a halt in the middle of the corridor out of frustration. It’s being years, she’s a successful solo artist now. She’s had three Tokyo Dome concerts within her solo career, she’s moved forward so much. Yet, why does she still cling onto Miyuki so much? Miyuki’s taking a different path too, Sayaka’s seen it all. Miyuki’s everywhere nowadays, front cover of magazines, photo books, and commercials. Everything, she’s a great model now. And, this makes Sayaka wonder. Is Miyuki still clinging like she is? Or has Miyuki forgotten?
“Sayanee?”
Sayaka froze at the nickname. She turned around slowly. “Mayu? What are you doing here?”
Ogasawara Mayu laughed. “You’re not using the nicknames anymore? Don’t tell me you weren’t the only one who thought they kind of annoying” she scanned the older girl. “And aren’t you becoming more and more handsome”
“Yeah…” Sayaka agreed softly. “Handsome? I should be pretty shouldn’t I?”
“Well, I’m just her as the fill-in MC for the second half. The current got something on” Mayu explained her presence. “And, hey there are plenty handsome girls nowadays. Just look at all the tomboys out there. They are real good at it”
“I see, I guess you’re right. But, it was agency’s idea so… I didn’t have much choice” Sayaka smiled at her old friend. “We haven’t met for a while…”
“For ages more like!” Mayu exclaimed. She’s always been a cheerful character. She would always be able to bring up the atmosphere, added with her great sense of humor people loved being around her. She’s that type that brings people together.
“I guess… So, how’s your career now?” Sayaka asked.
“It’s going good. I’m getting quite a lot of offers now” Mayu said. “Being a comedian wasn’t such a bad idea. A lot of people want me to MC now”
Sayaka gave a soft chuckle. “Yeah, it’s always suited you. I knew you’d do great in comedy”
“Thanks man” Mayu said. “Well, I knew you’d do great solo. You were always quite independent and definitely talented”
“Thank you…”
~
“Sorry I’m late” Miyuki apologized sweetly to her boyfriend.
“That’s okay, I just arrived anyways”
“So, where are you planning to take me today?”
“I know this really popular café nearby” he said.
Miyuki gave him a wide grin. “Sounds good,” she said as she wrapped herself around his arm. It was cold these days, so she snuggled up to him a bit more than usual. “Atsu” she called. She saw her boyfriend nod as a sign that he was listening. “We’ve been together for 3 years now haven’t we? We got official after I graduated so…”
“Yeah, what about it?” Tanaka Atsuhiro asked.
“I was just wondering, did you agree because of your parents or because you actually liked me?” Miyuki asked. “Or was it from my fame” she added in quickly.
He hummed as he thought. “I’d be lying if I said my parents wasn’t part of it. But, now it’s absolutely because I like you”
“Okay, me too” Miyuki lied. He’s different, she thought. The only person who’s ever declared their love for her was Yamamoto Sayaka, everyone else just gives her half-hearted likes. Miyuki started off in front of her and just let her boyfriend lead the way. Everyone’s so busy nowadays. Sayaka has lots of concerts and fan events. Mayu has a bunch of shows to host. Aina is busy studying to get her degree. Nana… Well, Nana, she has no idea. Maybe travelling the world or something, it sounds just like her. If, only she could gather everyone for like an ex-NMB member meet up that way she’d be able to see Sayaka again without seeming desperate.
How many times is this? Miyuki thought. Sayaka always somehow ends up in her mind, one way or another. “I wonder if she’s dating?” Miyuki whispered to herself.
“What was that?” Atsuhiro asked, unsure if Miyuki was talking to him or not.
“Ah, nothing. Just wondering when my shoot for tomorrow is” she said.
“Oh, well, we’re…” he dragged his last word and took his last few steps with Miyuki in tow. “Here” he announced as he stopped in front of the café. He opened the door and ushered Miyuki to go in, and so she did as he followed.
“Ah, this place is so cute” Miyuki praised as she was directed to a table with her boyfriend. Everyone gasped at the sight of the famous model.
“Is that Miyuki?” people whispered back and forth.
Miyuki would just smile at them and wave. Then, more whispers would occur along with a few shrieks, which is most probably from fans.
“Is that her boyfriend? It’s the first time seeing him in person” one person whispered.
“I heard that he studied in America and is a doctor, as expected of Miyuki,” another whispered.
“Ah, he’s so lucky” and the whispers would just continue non-stop.
Atsuhiro looked around and fidgeted a little with unease. He hasn’t gone out with Miyuki in public yet and it takes time to get use to. He felt a hand on his.
“Don’t worry about them, just be your usual self. They mean no harm, and I’m here anyways. You’re good to go” Miyuki reassured. And, just like that the memories would flashback. She would remember all the times she had to encourage Sayaka. All the times she would embrace Sayaka. All times she would smile for Sayaka. And, that one time she hurt Sayaka. Everything returned, and it stung. “Don’t worry,” she repeated herself, with a whispered as her grip around Atsuhiro’s hand tightened ever so slightly.
Atsuhiro’s head tilted and smiled. “Okay” he ordered the drinks and foods that Miyuki and himself agreed on getting. They chatted a bit, before something caught Atsuhiro’s attention. He tapped Miyuki’s hand lightly, “Hey, isn’t that Yamamoto Sayaka’s song?”
Miyuki sat quietly concentrating on the music in the café. She heard it, that familiar voice. The rich voice she loved listening to every night on the phone. It’s the same voice. It was Sayaka’s voice. Miyuki never followed Sayaka’s moves after graduation. She didn’t want to, she thought it’d be too painful. But, now she found herself back to square one. Listening to her voice after such a long time, reminds her of the first time they met and talked.
“Yeah, it is her song…” Miyuki whispered still a bit lost in her thoughts.
“She’s really good isn’t she” Atsuhiro said. “She’s quite handsome now too” he complimented with a chuckle. “I swear lots of girls chase her, mistaking her as a boy when they first see her”
“She’s always had a knack of winning people’s hearts, especially girls,” Miyuki said out of the blue. “And that’s why when she fell in love, she didn’t know what to do”
“Oh, she was in love?” Atsuhiro asked, intrigued by the information.
“Yeah, once” Miyuki replied. “She fell quite hard”
“First love is always difficult to deal with,” Atsuhiro said showing sympathy for Sayaka. “Was it one-sided?”
“No” Miyuki shook her head lightly. “The person she loved decided to drop her”
“That’s the worst,” he said.
Miyuki nodded, “I agree, the person regrets it now”
“They must be” Atsuhiro said. “Sayaka’s such a nice person too”
“She’s too nice” Miyuki corrected. “So nice… and strong. She’s so strong that even after having her heart trampled on, it still beats for that exact person”
“Why?”
Miyuki shrugged. “She knows that the other person loves her too, but is in denial… Maybe”
“Oh…”
~
[Past]
“The graduation of Yamamoto Sayaka and Watanabe Miyuki has been announced to be next month,” the newspaper stated in bold letters. Miyuki just stared at it and then the clock. It became a pattern now. One minute on the newspaper and 5 seconds on the clock. The door creaked open and finally broke Miyuki from her trance that was slowly nearing hypnosis.
“Ah, Sayaka” Miyuki said.
“Miyuki” Sayaka took a seat next to the girl and took the other’s hand. “You know… I’ve been thinking” she paused. “Why didn’t you tell me about your graduation beforehand?”
Miyuki shrugged. “I don’t know. I’ve always thought about it. But, maybe, when you announced yours I hated the idea of having you missing… or maybe I just got sick of it all”
Sayaka sighed. “That’s quite childish” she commented. “Did you do it because of Tanaka?”
Miyuki jerked her head to look at Sayaka with menacing eyes. “I don’t want to her his name coming from your mouth again,” she demanded.
“Why?”
“It makes me feel bad, horrible, terrible, self-disgust, annoyed…” she was cut off by the soothing voice of Sayaka.
“Don’t say such things,” Sayaka said calmly. “You don’t need to feel bad about yourself” she smiled. “I understand. It’s okay”
“No you don’t…” Miyuki whispered. “You don’t understand. Your love for me is proof. Why do you still love me? Don’t you feel like I’ve taken your feelings for granted?”
“No” Sayaka stated firmly. “You made me realize what it’s like to love. And, my love for you will always be here”
“Why?” Miyuki asked on the verge of tears. Her voice trembled and her need for Sayaka’s warmth increased.
Sayaka gave Miyuki a gentle hug and whispered. “Because, I know you love me too. All those times you were telling me how I was a liar, I understand now. The liar isn’t me” she paused. “Miyuki, you were referring to yourself weren’t you? You had your eyes on me way before we became close. And, you were holding it all in”
Miyuki broke as she heard Sayaka’s words. The tears streamed down silently.
“When I finally confessed you didn’t know what to do though, because Tanaka came into the picture. All these complications were occurring at the wrong times, and you were frustrated. You were mad” Sayaka tightened her embrace. “It must’ve been tough… But, it’s okay now. Maybe, if we meet again in the future in different situations. We’ll be able to make it work”
“Sayaka...” Miyuki whispered.
“We haven’t ended yet, Miyuki. We’re just at the beginning… And, I promise by the end of it all, I would’ve won your heart”
~
“Sometimes I’d hear your voice…
You’d whisper to me ever so gently.
You’d tell me of the beauties in this world.
You’d remind me of all the kind hearts in this world.
And, you’d remind me of my love…
My love for you”
Topic: どうして君を好きになってしまったんだろう。 (SayaMilky): Ch. 6 (Read 20859 times)