Too Young: Seasonz

[DarkSoulja]

     I initially clicked this topic from the front page thinking it was something else, but after starting to read the chapter on page 13 from Miyabi's view I finally realized it was a fanfic heh.  After finishing that chapter I went about the net yet a few minutes later I was back here at the first page starting from the beginning.  From there I went through and read the whole thread in one sitting.  I was kinda suprised since I've never had any interest in or even read fanfics before.  Just the way the scenes played out and how it was described as it happened was pretty awesome.  Also the fact it starred Risako along with Berryz and C-ute helped keep me hooked.

     Once I finished I realized how much it reminded me of a great drama or romantic comedy.  The only thing that could possibly be better than what you've written would be if it was used to make an actual series starring the girls themselves .  I found this to be so great that I actually came back and read it a second time later in the day.  So just wanted to say thanks wordsworth for this and look forward to more from you.  Hopefully there will be plenty of more chapters before it has to end . J/K

[rokun]

Wow, you do exist still! Yay for the ever-continuing saga! Lol, is this one of the longest-running stories on here now (that's still actually updated from time to time at least)? It also seems to pass time pretty well too. It's been at least a year I know, longer if it goes back to before Megu left C-ute. Speaking of which...

So connecting the dots with what you wrote, it's really Pretty Boy Sugiyama-san's fault that Megumi left, huh? Since she only picked up that guy since she couldn't have him... I wonder what mischief he'll cause next? Well, there hasn't really been anything else in the way of scandal among the Berryz and C-ute (amazingly), and Maiha definitely left before all this began, so I guess there's not much to say. Hmm, maybe something should happen, cause then you'd have something to set up and write about. Maybe he was the boy seen with Captain... I don't remember if they were ever alone at any point.

Ok that's enough... Aww, could Rii wanna get back together with him? Too bad he just went out with Megu who doesn't seem like she'll be willing to let him go... Then again, now sure how bad I should feel about that... Whatever happens, someone's going to be sad and hurt (like Megu already apparently has to a major extent). Miya finally found someone at least (right?). Yurina though...

[ChrNo]

  for the new chapter
  for the new fan
  for the great chapter again

[Aioros]

I'm tired.

Tired of pretending. Pretending that I'm okay. Pretending that I don't have feelings for him anymore.

I knew all along. That I was wrong. And Miya was right.

I shouldn't have acted that way, when he came back to see me.

But I was stupid. And I drove him away.

When after all those months he was gone, I waited for him to return. So I can be back in his arms. Even if he told me that I was free, that I should move on.

Deep inside, I was glad that he was back. I wanted to embrace him, tell him how I much I missed him, ask him why it took so long before he could return, tell him that I still love him.

But that's not what I did.

I told him that I moved on.

I told him that I was happy, even if I wasn't.

I told him that he didn't have to come back.

The look on his face when he saw that I wasn't wearing the bracelet he gave me and when I took my hand back from him told me that I hurt him.

I drove him away.

Should I have run after him and told him that I was just joking? Would that have worked?

Miya said that if I did that, she'd be the first one to slap me, beat some sense into me with a monkey wrench and tell him to go on and forget about me, that he doesn't deserve an arrogant, bitter, stupid person like me.

I asked her if she was joking. She said she wasn't. And I cried. But I knew she was right.

She said that I was unfair if I did that.

She said that he deserves someone better.

So I've been asking myself.

What I can do to be that 'someone better'...

I went to his place once to see him. But he wasn't there. His sister was the only one who was around. She let me in. I guess she doesn't know the real score between her brother and I. Perhaps he didn't tell her. I think he didn't even tell her that I’m one of the Berryz. Maybe he still wants to protect my identity, even from her own sister, who still calls me Star-chan.

I didn't plan on staying long so I told her that I'd just come back again. I left her something that I should be giving to her brother.

She said that she'll take care of it. I know she will.

I left a note in the package. I wonder if he'd bother to read it.

That night, he did what I wrote on the note. I asked him to call me.

But what did I do?

I watched it as it kept flashing, humming, asking me to pick it up.

I didn't answer my phone.

Because it was then that I realized

What should we talk about?

By the time I picked it up, he was no longer on the other line.

I know, I know. I'm pathetic.

To be honest, I've never been in this kind of situation. I've been in small quarrels with the other girls before, but those are nothing compared to what I am in now.

Not being in this kind of situations is not an excuse of not being able to fix it.

I wanted to make sure that everything will still be okay, that we can still be friends, even if I wasn't sure if being 'just friends' is what I really want.

I tried to call him. Unlike me, he answered right away.

But I still couldn't tell him. Anything.

I couldn't even tell him I was sorry for acting that way.

I couldn't tell him that I wasn't wearing the bracelet he gave because I broke it.

I couldn't tell him...

I could hear him asking if I was alright, if there was something wrong.

I was afraid, because it was starting to look like I'm running after him after telling him that I didn't need him anymore. I didn't want to sound and act desperate, even if I already am.

I was about to hang up, but he told me something. Something he told me the first time we talked. Something he keeps telling me that I never get tired of hearing.

"Thanks."

"Thanks for the photobook. You look great in it. Shizuka-chan thinks so too. You should have smiled on the covers of your previous ones too..."

"I guess we'll talk another time huh? Bye by..."
"Wait!"
"Hmm?"
"H-hello."
"Hello."
"H-how a-are you d-doing?"
"I'm doing fine. What about you?"
"I'm...I'm..."
"Hmm? Go on."
"I-I'm sorry. I'm sorry for saying those things to you. I'm sorry for acting like that. I'm sorry. Please forgive me."
"Is this what this is all about? Is that what's bothering you?"
"Y-yes."

There was silence. Waiting for his answer was killing me.

"Don't worry. I'm not mad at you or anything. I understand. I blame myself for that, actually."
"Really?"
"Yes. I'm the one who should apologize. I never told you that I was going away for a few months. I should have told you about it earlier, not on the day before we were leaving."
"I see."
"I'm sorry. Please forgive me."
"No."
"Huh?"
"I said no. I won't forgive you. How could you do that to me?!"
"I-I was afraid of what you'd tell me, what was gonna happen if I told you, so I kept it a secret. But I was going to tell you about  it eventually..."
"Tsss. Lame."
"I know. I'm sorry."
"Good."
"..."
"I forgive you."
"..."
"T-Those emails you sent me were nice."
"I thought you didn't..."
"I read them. I read all of them. I was...I was just joking earlier. Because I actually didn't know what I should tell you, what we should be talking about, so I tried to lighten up the mood."
"Risako..."
"I was really, really furious at first and I was telling myself that I hate you, I won't forgive you and stuff, but I realized that being like that won't do anything. I understood that you did that because you were thinking of me. I know things won't be the same when it was still 'us', and we can't talk to each other without being awkward..."
"You're the only one who's acting awkward."
"Am not!"
"See?"
"Fine! You win! But I haven't completely forgiven you yet!"
"..."
"If you really want me to forgive you, take me out to lunch tomorrow, after I get my haircut."
"Alright."
"Oh, and I need to get that bracelet you gave me repaired. Some of the links got broken, that's why I couldn't wear it."
"You still have it?"
"Of course."
"I thought you threw it away."
"Do I have a reason to do that?"
"Do you?"
"I had one before. But now, I don't."
"I see."
"And don't tell Miya about this conversation okay?"
"Why not?"
"If she found out that I pulled a joke on you, she'd spank me till Momo's the same height as Kumai-chan."
"Do you think I'd let her do that to you?"
"Would you?"
"Of course. I'll even ask her if I can watch. Because that would be funny."
"Grrrr..."
"Did Kumai-san get taller again?"
"No. Momo got smaller. Because of the weights."
"Haha. That's something new. Okay, I'll see you tomorrow."
"Don't be late."
"I won't"
"And don't forget your phone at home."
"..."
"Good night!"
"Good night."
"I missed y..."

Too late. He hung up.

Finally, I was able to talk to him. I could feel my heart beat its normal pace. It has never been this way, since the day he said goodbye.

Talking to him again and telling what I've been keeping inside for months made me feel lighter. His voice, even his irritated, I'm starting to get mad, alright I'll be ignoring you now voice, makes me all fluffy and warm inside. And that's just through the phone.

What more if we're talking face to face?

We're going out tomorrow. Again. But just as friends. I wonder how different it would be.

I hope he won't be late.

Because I know I won't.

On second thought, maybe I will.

So he'll know the feeling of waiting for someone.

But I'm going to do some waiting of my own.

Wait.

Until everything was the same as before.

When it was us.

[rokun]

Darn, nobody's commenting? Where's all the kids love these days?

It's nice to see how Risako really feels, and that she might be trying to get back together with Pretty Boy... Not sure how that's gonna work though, especially with him now kinda dating Megumi. I wonder if he'd mention that to Risako at all. I could almost just see him doing it, not thinking anything of it, and I'd be really curious as to Risako's reaction... although it'd be heartwrenching I'm sure.

Either way, Risako needs to shape up a little. She's sounding a bit whiny. She'll need to get more confidence in herself in order to win back his love, or perhaps her Miya's if that doesn't happen.

Speaking of, I wonder how she, Saki and Yurina are doing with their crushes on him...

[ChrNo]

Miya said that if I did that, she'd be the first one to slap me, beat some sense into me with a monkey wrench and tell him to go on and forget about me, that he doesn't deserve an arrogant, bitter, stupid person like me.

I didn't answer my phone.

Because it was then that I realized

What should we talk about?

good question indeed !

"I'm sorry. Please forgive me."
"No."
"Huh?"
"I said no. I won't forgive you. How could you do that to me?!"
"I-I was afraid of what you'd tell me, what was gonna happen if I told you, so I kept it a secret. But I was going to tell you about  it eventually..."
"Tsss. Lame."
"I know. I'm sorry."
"Good."
"..."
"I forgive you."
"..."

  poor Pretty-Boy

"I missed y..."

Too late. He hung up.

awwww

I hope he won't be late.

Because I know I won't.

On second thought, maybe I will.

So he'll know the feeling of waiting for someone.

hehehehe bad Risako

But I'm going to do some waiting of my own.

Wait.

Until everything was the same as before.

When it was us.

[ziggurat]

duh fluffy chapter is fluffy. why does it has so much mushiness? it's so fluffy it makes me sick 

you're just awesome keep up the ideas flowing.

[DarkSoulja]

Another great chapter , thought that he might get the cold shoulder for a chapter or two so it's good to see he's not.  It'd be funny to see Miyabi's reaction if he did let it slip that Risako played off their first encounter after his return as a joke , hope she survives if he does .  Looking forward to the next part and to how everyone else's stories will progress, keep up the excellent work!   

[High-King]

great! waiting for next chapter

[cool_kickin_dude]

*reads entire story over again and sighs*

wish wordy would reunite the couple again that would make a good Christmas present!

[alohellofan]

This story is pretty good.

[Aioros]

Attempts
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My friends keep reminding me that it's still too early to fall in love.

They are right. But I'm not the one who controls when and where it happens.

I've been telling them about this certain boy who's also a member of my club at school. Whenever he's around, I couldn't explain why my heart beats in an incredibly fast pace.

I wasn't really attracted to him at first, for he seemed nothing special. But maybe that was just me letting my elitist ego taking over.

I was sure that he was a delinquent because of that mark on his face which he most likely got from a fight.

I called him ecchi whenever I catch him looking at me. He is a lot taller than me and whenever he looked down, I feel like he can see down my uniform!

I ignored him whenever he greeted me especially when he asks me why I was late.

In short, I didn't really get along with him, or maybe I just refused to.

But as days passed, I got to know him better.

I thought he was stupid and had to repeat this school year again because he's older than us. Turned out he studied abroad but it wasn't credited so he isn't eligible to go to the next level yet.

He was smart and gentle. And he'd always try to be helpful to everyone in our club.

He would ask me if I needed help with some of my homework but I would tell him that I didn't, until he'd approach me again just in time before I start a tantrum.

It seemed like he knew what to do even before it was going to happen and he says all the right things at the right time.

And he was funny too. Sometimes.

I was dead wrong for misjudging him.

I wanted to make up for everything I've said and done to him without looking like a total idiot but I've got some pride you know.

Before I knew it, I wanted to be something more than a kouhai.

Because…

I love senpai!!!

I didn't know how to tell him though.

I imagined how cute it would be if we walked home together while he carried all my stuff for me, or if carried me when I'm too lazy to walk.

A friend of mine told that it's just infatuation. But I don't care!

Another friend suggested that I put my feelings into writing, which I did.

I'm not sure how long I wrote that letter but I'm sure I finished it in one night.

It was my first time writing a letter to someone.

A boy.

A boy I like.

A boy that doesn't seem to be interested at me at all.

Unless those chocolates he gave me last February had any meaning...

Those chocolates were the best!

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I waited until only the two of us were left in the club room. It was a Friday so most of the other members left early. Senpai never leaves early. Especially on Fridays.

He was sitting at the head of the table while I was at the opposite edge. I approached him when he took a break from what he was doing.

"Umm...senpai..."

"Hmm? Yes? You need something? Wait, what's your name again?"

"Eehhh? We've been together in this club for some time now and you don't even know my name?!"

"Hahaha. I was just kidding. Of course I know you. You're famous. I even went with my sister in one of your promotions. She listens to your songs."

"And you? Do you listen to our songs too?"

"Well...sometimes."

"Just sometimes?"

"I don't want to lie to you by saying I listen to them everytime."

"Hey...I mean senpai..."

"Yes?"

"I'm sorry for acting rude before. Please forgive me."

"It's okay. No need to apologize."

"Here!"

I'm not sure if he'll even read it. Maybe he'll start avoiding me. Maybe I'll start avoiding him. But this is the only way I could tell him what I feel.

I closed my eyes but when I opened it, he was still looking at me and my shaky hands that were holding the envelope. 

He was about to take it from me but his elbow knocked out some of his things that were on the table.

I placed my letter on the table for a while and helped him pick up his stuff.

Not really intruding, but I was able to see a glimpse of some of the contents of his notebooks.

His handwriting is pretty impressive, better than mine for sure.

His notes were clean and orderly. If he used these during a test, he won't make a mistake.

So much for his stuff.

There was only one thing left on the floor. It was a photo. I wasn't sure whose photo it was for the back side was the one facing top. I know I had no business looking at the other side but I told myself that taking a peek won't hurt.

It was a picture of him.

And a girl.

Not just a girl but...

"S-Sugaya-san? You know Sugaya-san?!!!" I asked him.

"Yes. Why? Should I have told you about that?"

"No. But...Sugiyama-senpai? You and her are...?"

"She's just a friend…from my school before."

"Just a friend? You don't look like you're just friends here! Your hand is on her shoulder!!! And her cheek is next to yours!!!"

"Ah. But that was a long time ago."

"Long time ago? This picture looks like it was just taken last Saturday!"

"Sunday, actually. *sigh* Fine. What's it to you anyway?"

"Nothing!"

"Don't tell me you're jealous?"

"I am outta here." I told him as I stuffed my things hurriedly into my bag and went straight for the door. "Bye bye bye bye bye."

"Wait. What about this?" he asked me before I could open the door.

"I just did a favor for a friend of mine. She asked me to give that to you. Do whatever you want with it. Keep it, read it, throw it, burn it, whatever! I don't care! Goodbye!"

I ran as fast as I could away from that room, from the school, until I reached home.

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I've never been so embarrassed in my entire life.

I was hungry but I wasn't in the mood to eat. I just locked myself in my room, thinking of what I'm gonna do when I face him again in the next few days.

He was right about me being jealous, but...Fine! I was jealous!

I liked him a lot.

I wanted to cry but why bother. Why cry over something I never had in the first place.

I told him that the letter was from my friend. I hope he doesn't read it, because I wrote my name at the end of that letter.

But if he decides to do read it, then there's nothing I can do about it. Except to live with all the shame I told him in that letter.

My phone suddenly rang and I checked if it was Dawa or Kanon but I was mistaken. It was *gasp* senpai!

- Tsk. Tell your friend that she needs to practice her Kanji. I could barely read what's written here. And she made a couple of mistakes too.

That brute! He read my letter! And he insulted my handwriting! Grrraaahhh!!!

I was about to slam my poor phone on the floor but I received another message from him.

-You're cute, Yuuka-chan. Thanks for this letter. See you on Monday.

Upon reading that, I felt his hand pat me on the head at the club room the way he does when he goes home earlier than me. But to be honest, I hate it when he does that.

He said I'm cute.

Senpai.

You are cute too.

And I called you a lot of things in that letter.

But I guess we can't be what I want us to be huh.

Oh well.

That's love

I'm sure I can get over this.











"Akari, wanna hang out tomorrow? Let's get some ice cream...and I need to buy some DS games..."

[ChrNo]

 

so happy you decided to write more for that fic which is like THE BEST 

Poor Yuuka, but that last sentence made me laugh 

Pretty-boy is sure popular !

but i still hope he get back together with Rii 

Really sweet chap wordsworth, thank you.

[ziggurat]

Yuuka huh? A new story unfolded I hope no brutal relationship appears in later chapter

Thanks for the new chapter

Just don't let us wait for another 9 months

[cool_kickin_dude]

BOUT DAMN TIME!!!

sorry words, had to say it seeing that this was one of the first fics i came across when i joined the forum. PLEASE don't make us wait a year for an update!

thanks for the update!

[kosu]

adding eggs this time ?? nice

"Sugiyama-senpai?" LOL yuuka

Pretty-boy is TOO popular ......

[rokun]

Omg you updated!!! And we have Eggs!!! I wonder how famous an Egg like Yuuka would really be in school, though I guess with her case being in High-King she'd have some decent reknown... Speaking of, you've really become attached to those Eggs, haven't ya? ^^;

But awww... this was too cute... It did take me a while, but I guessed it might be Yuuka right about when she called Risako senpai. At least her color is easier to identify than the Berryz.

Hmm, I would say what I hope or think might happen in the future, but with the way you've written this, and with the time passage, who knows what you might do. I do concur with the proposal of not making us wait another 9 months though...

Amazingly, this is one of the first stories I read in this forum too, and I've said before was inspiration for the Berryz etc. work I do now. Ganbatte ne~

[Aioros]

Luminous
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What am I doing here?

Waiting.

For hours.

It's like I have this knack of getting stood up.

I didn't ask her to come. She didn't tell me that she's coming.

And the weird part is that I also did the same thing last year.

I know last year was different because she's a lot busier. Knowing her, she probably even forgot. But I didn't bother to remind her about that matter. There were times when it looked like she wanted to apologize and talk about it , but I'd steer her to talk about a something else instead.

The previous years we would just spend this day together and hang out. Eat. Purikura. Buy stuff. Do things.

Just the two of us.

And yeah, chocolates.

I dunno. Even if we've been doing it since the day we became close, this day felt more than just a tradition.

I knew that this year wouldn't be as different. She's still busy, probably busier. But I'm still waiting for her.

Sometimes I wished that everything was back before their debut. So we could hang out almost everyday. I know it's a selfish thought and I still can't forgive myself just for thinking about something like that.

But I'm happy for her, happy and proud.

I don't mind seeing her less and less. But I admit. I miss her.

A lot.

We still get to talk on the phone and chat. And I watch most of their concerts. At least I'm sure she's not going out with that guy he told me before.

That guy...

If she makes her cry again, I'm going to punch him in the face if we ever meet.

I don't know how many couples passed by as I waited for her. I'm not gonna hide that I got a bit jealous when I saw a pair holding hands and going mushy.

It's getting dark. I think I should call it a day. I still have a test a test tomorrow but I've studied for it already. It's just math so I'll ace it again for sure.

But even before I could stand, I heard her voice, calling me.

I turned around and she was there.

She was still catching her breath. There was sweat all over her forehead. Did she run all the way from the station without stopping? That was almost two kilometers away if I remember correctly...unless she got off from the one that was further.  She's not the type who can even finish a single lap from a track oval. And to think she was from a rehearsal too.

Her socks weren't even the same pair. And her hair...the hair I teased her with that made her ignore me for an hour...It still looks cute even when messed up.

"Sorry about last year." she told me. "I knew you went here. I wanted to go but I couldn't..."

"I...never got mad at you for it. I understand your situation completely. You're famous now...and I'm really happy for you. Just do your best everytime. I'll be cheering you on. You know that, right?" I answered.

She tried not to cry but that's something she's not very good at...and to think she was older than me.

"Am I still your best friend?" she asked.

"Of course. Whatever happens…I am still your best friend."

She ran towards me. I hugged her and wiped away the sweat on her forehead. I cried a bit too but after seeing her smile at me I knew everything was fine.

We sat down on a nearby bench.

"I didn't...didn't forget last year." she said while biting her lip. "I have you chocolates right here."

"Thanks...but...these are like...expired?"

"I know! Just keep them in a box or something...just make sure that ants don't get to it. Here are some newer ones!" she said while she handed me a bagful. "I made those! For youuuu~!"

"These are good!" I said as I tried one. "I made these for you." I said as I handed her a bag. She tried one then got two or three more even if she wasn't finished chewing the first one.

"Sweeeet!!!" she told me. I could see her cheeks turning red. "But these won't last for a week..."

"I know. I'll make more if you want. Stop making that pouty face."

"I'll sleep over in your house again one of these days."

"So...you wanna eat?"

"Sure, I'm starving! I'll pay this time."

"Really?"

"Yeah...but there's a small problem..."

"You forgot your wallet. Again."

"No. I have it right here."

"What's the problem then?"

"I'm spent. I'm too tired to walk...I don't think I can even stand."

"Get on my back."

"I gained weight."

"I lift weights."

"Huh? Since when?!"

"Since I anticipated that you'd gain weight and that something like this might happen."

"I love you!"

"Same here."

There was some awkward silence as I carried her on my back. I don't think there's anything wrong...since we're both girls anyway.

"So, what are you up to now?" she asked.

"Hmmm… I'm not sure yet if I'll be in Mano-san's next video…"

"I see...so...when are you gonna get a shortcut?"

"I don't think I'll ever get one hahaha...by the way, whatever happened to the guy you were telling me about?" I asked.

"Remember that time when we had to get smiling pictures? Kanon and I saw senpai on the street and I asked for his picture. Then I asked Kanon to take a picture of me with him. Then Kanon wanted to have a pic with him too, then Dawa and Saki arrived and they wanted to do the same so we asked this girl passing by to take a picture of us three. Turned out that girl was Risako-san and well...dunno what happened next or what she did to senpai haha...."





"Wait, what?!!"

[aya-chii]

OMG OMG OMG
when i noticed this, i blinked. blink. blink. blink. am i seeing it right~?! am i~?! is there really an update? O_O
I WAS UBER SHOCKED, HONESTLY!!!
i read this last year and I easily fell in love with it wordsworth!
seeing that the last chapter (that time) was long ago updated, i thought it won't be continued, much to my disappointment.. i really like it.
BUT TODAYYYY
ta-daaaaa! oh good heavens, my prayers last year was answered! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
*i even commented first before reading.i was just.. just... to happy... and excited *
-- read read read

*edit*
eh wait. i'm still reading the same story, or new...?
if ever this is new, I'M STILL HAPPY TO READ IT!!! wordsworth really got a nice reputation on me. good author indeed :3
but.. but.. (oh sorry) is this new..?

*edit2*
OMG. is that momo~?! if ever i'm right, *how come i forgot her font color?! she's my fave! my fave! why i forgot?! X_X * i even browsed to the past pages to check whose color is blue!!!
(if ever i'm right) i'm having a better understanding of it.
...
.....
.......
eh wait...lifting weights~?! is that something momo will do? carry someone? ok now i'm more confused and not sure.
i'm making myself embarrassed

[ChrNo]

^ hahaha I understand your excitement
and no it's not Momo, but more like an egg 

i'm also really happy you finally update wordy 

all i have to say is

Luminous
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"Wait, what?!!"

THIS.