HELLO MINNA!!!!!
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Chapter 11
Thinking about what Mariko brought up during lunch today, I can’t help but feel horrible about how I handled things with Minami last night.
She was perfect. I can’t stop replaying her voice in my head over and over again. I was a coward. I should have gone out of my room right away. All I could think about now is how she must have felt waking up alone in my place. Checking my phone, I see countless of missed called from Minami and a couple of text messages asking me to let her explain. Looking at my phone, I really do want to call her or message her back but I have no clue on what to say.
“Ugh. I’m terrible at this” I say to myself sighing as I plop on the couch in my changing room.
Startled almost dropping my phone, I hear a knock on my dressing room door. I open it and surprised to see Matsui Rena my co-star.
“Rena!, hi!” I greet her letting her in
“Meada-san, since we both have free time, I figured I’d come and share some melon pan with you” she says handing me one
“Thank you Rena. Have a seat” motioning on the couch
Sitting down she looks at me and says “Maeda-san, you look at bit stressed. Everything alright?”
Smiling, “You can call me Acchan you know, I think you and I are good friends. Don’t you?
Nodding her head, “I do. Thank you A-Acchan. So what’s wrong? You seem a bit out of it today.”
I sit down beside Rena and make myself comfortable while she eats her favorite food as I tell her what’s going on with Minami and myself.
I finish briefing Rena about my love life and the recent happenings within it. Sitting on the couch next to her, I watch her finish the melon pan in her hand eagerly waiting for her two cents.
“Your life is like a dorama ne?” she says as she gulps down the last bit of her snack
“It’s never a dull moment that’s for sure” I reply stretching my arms in the air
“If I tell you my opinion but be sure to take it with a grain of salt okay? Since I don’t really know Takahashi-san very well. Only from the brief moment I saw her last time and the things you’ve told me.” Rena says looking at me
I sit quietly eagerly waiting for her to begin.
“Takahashi-san has gone through a lot. I think it’s amazing that she’s manage to pull herself back together after such heartbreak. Because if Jurina were to do the same thing to me like what Itano-san did, I wouldn’t even know what to do. You know, to feel like having to start over again, it takes a toll on a person. As far as I can see Takahashi-san is thoughtful, generous, loving, smart, funny and has a good head on her shoulders with a good heart. She’s pretty much perfect. She’s always trying to make everyone around her happy. Did everything for Itano-san then, without even thinking about herself. And I know she would do anything for you. Go to hell and back for you. She doesn’t want to lose you Acchan. She’s already told you she loves you. And I’m sure she’s not the type to just throw such an important phrase around. I already know she won’t but don’t you think she’ll get tired of having to chase you all the time? Takahashi-san is a great catch and I’m sure Itano-san has realized that, thats why shes back. It seems to me like she’s always been chasing after the person she loves. But this time, I think it’s your turn to fight for her. Because Itano-san already has her goal in sight and she knows that Takahashi-san is worth fighting for. Do you?” Rena finishes and looks at me
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I walk towards my place sorting out my thoughts as I take a step closer to my home. I am relieved to see Atsuko I haven’t seen her since last night when she locked herself up in her room. What is Tomochin doing here? What are they both doing here?
Upon reaching them both, “T-Tadaima” I say greeting them
“Okaeri Minami” Atsuko says showing me her bright smile
“Okaeri Takamina” Tomochin steps forward and pulls me into a hug
As she does so, I look at Atsuko silently saying “She’s doing it not me”
She gives me a reassuring smile as if to say she understands
Atsuko grabs my hand and leads me to the door as if Tomochin wasn’t even there. “I brought you your favorite Minami. Katsudon. I figured you haven’t eaten yet.”
I let all three of us in.
“Ahem.” Tomochin says holding up at bag. “I brought you Katsudon too Takamina. I never forgot what your favorite food is”
“Thank you.” I look at them both bowing slightly
Laughing nervously I say “I’ll be right back. I’m just going to change out of my work clothes.” And run straight to my room making sure to lock the door
I take my phone out of my pocket and speed dial my best friend.
Placing my phone against my ear listening to it ring “Come on Mii-chan. Come on. Pick-up”
After a couple of rings a familiar voice answers. “Takamina!!! HELLO!”
“EH! Marichan. Hello. Can I speak to Mii-chan please” I reply I haste
“Ah. Sorry Takamina. But Mii-chan is uh a bit tied down right now” Mariko says with a hint of a giggle as I hear a faint “Takaminaaaaaa” in the background then the sound of scuffle on the other line
“Takamina!” I finally hear Mii-chan who is slightly out of breath on the phone
“Mii-chan, Mii-chan. What do I do? What do I do?” I say in a panic
“Slow down. What’s wrong?” Mii-chan says trying to calm me down
“AtsukoandTomochinarehere!” I fumble with my words trying to keep it low so that my guests can’t hear me
“What!? I can’t understand you if you’re mumbling. Slow down” she says with confusion
Taking a deep breath “Atsuko and Tomochin are here. At my place!”
“EH!?!? What are they doing there?” Mii-chan says sounding surprised
“I have no idea they brought me dinner. Katsudon! Each of them! What do I do!?!?!? HELP ME!” still panicking stumbling on my words
"Eat all of it"Marichan interrupts
“They clearly both have feelings for you Takamina” Mii-chan adds in her two cents
Raising an eyebrow as if they can see me “You guys, Am I on speaker again???”
“Why are you so surprised? You should be used to it by now. We do it every time. We count as one you know.” Mii-chan says defensively
“But we can’t help you Takamina. We have our own agenda tonight. Just have fun!!!” says a laughing Mari-chan as she hangs up
Sighing heavily, I look at my phone. “Those two” I say shaking my head
I quickly dial another number
“Mosh Mosh?” I hear my friend’s voice on the other line
“Yuko! Help me Yuko” I blurt out
“Nani? Takamina? What’s wrong??” she replies partly distracted
I hear a familiar shriek in the background “Kyaa! Yuko! Hentai!”
I hear another scuffle on the other end of the line, sighing I hang up.
There's no stopping Yuko when she's got "skinship" in mind.
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Meanwhile...
Atsuko and Tomochin both head the the kitchen to set the table up while Minami heads to her room.
The deadly silence is broken as Tomochin speaks up.
"Acchan. You can go home. I'll take care of Minami's dinner"
The offended Atsuko shoots a glare at the other girl. "You know what, I think I'll stay. We are neighbors after all." She replies as she bites her tongue
Tomochin let's out a scoff. "Just give up Maeda. Takamina loved me. You're just a phase. I was her first love"
"LOVED. Is the word. And you did a damn fine job reciprocating her feelings for you." Atsuko replies holding her ground.
"Tsk. I'm here now aren't I? I'm not going anywhere" Tomochin bares her fangs defending herself determined to put the pass behind her
"Well, you've got a fight ahead of you. I am not going to lose Minami" Atsuko replies with fire in her eyes.
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Confused and panicked, I hesitantly leave my room and head to the kitchen. I quietly enter the dining room and see the girls sitting by the dining table waiting for me.
The atmosphere seems a little bit different from when I first got home. I can’t think too much about it though as my eyes find two plates of Katsudon waiting for me to
consume them.
Rubbing the back of my head I take a seat and say “Sorry to keep you waiting”
“It’s okay Takamina, here have dinner” Tomochin says pushing her plate of food in front of me.
“Hai. Thank you Tomochin” I grab her plate and Atsuko’s plate towards me.
“Itadakimasu” I put my hands together and begin to alternately eating a spoonful off each plate.
Atsuko gently places a hand on my free arm to get my attention and says “Thanks for not forgetting about my Katsudon Minami” as she flashes me her smile. I swear that smile always knocks the wind out of me.
All I could do as a reply was give her an awkward smile with my mouth full, nodding a bit in acknowledgement.
“Oh look, there a piece on rice on your cheek Takamina” Tomochin says picking the grain of rice off my face and places it in the mouth eating it. Showing me her mischievous smile in the process
As she does so, I gulp down all the food in my mouth causing me to choke on the food.
Coughing, I see a glass water appear in front of me. I take it and gulp it down. Looking up to my left, I see it was Atsuko who got me water.
“Thank you Atsuko” I say catching my breath thanking her gratefully
“Just slow down okay?” she says rubbing my back before seating back down on her chair
For quite some time, we sat around the dining table. Mainly consisted of the two watching me as I eat. Also talking about recent entertainment news. Secretly watching them as I eat, I’m glad to see them get along so well.
Finally finishing all the food, I push the plates away from me. Leaning back on the chair, I rub my stomach unable to move much.
“Thank you for the food you two” I smile at them in appreciation
“You’re welcome Minami” Atsuko says getting up to clean the table.
“Anything for you Takamina” Tomochin quickly gets off her chair and proceed to clean up too.
“Eh! No, no, I’ll clean up” I say trying to take the plates from them.
Ignored by the two, they continue to clean and I head to the living room.
I sit on the couch, turning on the tv and I begin to flip through the channels waiting for them to finish.
A couple of minutes after that, I hear plates shatter and I jump off the couch running into the kitchen.
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Once in the kitchen and out of Minami’s vision, Tomochin speaks up and says “Looks like you’re not going to make this easy Maeda”
“I already told you, I am not going to lose Minami” Atsuko retorts back
“We’ll see about that” the pop star says taking a knife and giving herself a small cut on her finger causing a small amount of blood to come out
“OH MY GOD! Are you insane!?!?” Atsuko says in a harsh whisper looking at the other girl in disbelief
Tomochin then takes a plate from the sink and shatters it on the floor.
Crouching down on the floor, the singer begins to pick up pieces of the plate.
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Upon entering the kitchen, Minami sees Tomochin on the floor picking up the mess and Atsuko with what she thinks a concerned look on her face.
"Are you two okay? What happened?" Bending down to help Tomochin clean up.
Looking at the shorter girl, Tomochin replies " I'm sorry Takamina. I'm so clumsy. I dropped the plate that Acchan was handing to me. I'm so sorry."
"Its okay. Accidents happen all the time." Takamina reassures her. Looking up at the actress, she asks with concern "Atsuko, are you alright?"
Snapping out of her daze, Acchan could only reply with a nod.
While in the process of picking up the shattered pieces, Takamina grabs Tomochin's wrist and says "You're bleeding" as she examines the wound.
Takamina finally lets go and gets up from the floor. "I'll go get the first aid kit" she says with concern in her voice.
With Minami out is sight another time, Tomochin looks at Atsuko with a grin slightly exposing her fang.
Unable to reply, Atsuko shakes her head and finishes cleaning up the kitchen.
With the first aid kit in hand, the three of them head to the living room.
Takamina begins tending to Tomochin's wound.
With all her undivided attention, Tomochin can't help but look smug at the situation.
Atsuko on the other hand is flooded with jealousy as she watches the other two interact. With her jealousy aside, she can't help but admire how caring and gentle Minami is.
With a satisfied look on her face, Takamina says "There you go! All bandaged up"
"Thank you Takamina!" Tomochin says pulling the smaller girl into a hug.
The quick change of emotion on Minamis face made Atsuko giggle to herself. First, from her satisfied look for helping Tomochin to the look of panic she gave Atsuko when pulled into a hug.
Atsuko knows that she would have lost it due to jealousy if it weren't for all of Takamina's reassuring looks all night.
After everything has settled down, the three proceeded to watch some romantic comedy movie that's on TV. Grateful of the movie, Takamina doesn't really have to
worry much about having to entertain the other two. They seen quite occupied with the movie.
About halfway through the film, the trio are startled to hear a phone ring. To see who it is, they all check their phone.
A huge sigh escapes Tomochin as she gets up from the couch. "Sorry. I have to get this." She then heads to the balcony as she answers her phone.
Seeing Tomochin out on the balcony occupied with her phone conversation, Takamina turns to Atsuko.
"Atsuko. We n--" Takamina was quickly stopped by the actress
"It's okay Minami. You and I are okay" Acchan says flashing Minami her smile.
Tomochin enters the apartment looking frustrated.
"I have to go. The guest for a morning show tomorrow canceled and I was asked to make an appearance." Tomochin says sounding frustrated
" Ah okay." Takamina says getting off the couch to walk Tomochin to the door.
"That's a shame" Atsuko replies staying on the couch
"Oh I bet you think it is." Tomochin rolls her eyes knowing Takamina has her back towards her.
Tomochin then walks ahead and grabs Takamina's hand to make their way to the door.
"I had fun tonight Takamina. Thank you so taking care of me" she says holding up her bandaged finger
"You're welcome Tomochin." Takamina says holding the door open as the singer steps out of the apartment.
Pulling Takamina into another hug, Tomochin places a kiss in Takamina’s cheek. “Goodnight Takamina”
“G-Goodnight Tomochin”
After closing the door, Takamina lets out a sigh of relief. She’s finally alone with Atsuko.
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