Hey all! As promise, I'm updating to you chapter 3 of Precious One To be honest, I was pretty busy since Thursday so I've finished writing this chapter at 3am Zzz Nah, it's not cuz of you guys! I really couldn't sleep hahahah! Anyways, this chapter is slightly longer (3456 words) than chapter 1 (3000 words) and chapter 2 (close to 3000 words). I don't think I'm able to write as long as 40 pages, but I'm really hoping to give a longer chapter in the future
YOSH! LET'S START!!!
CHAPTER 3: Friends
Hello! I’m Takahashi Minami! Ah, I mean… Yo! 23 years old Kai here! I’m an idol from Persona along with two other members. Actually, it may seem obvious now, I’m a girl but a lot of things happened and that’s why I’m disguised as a guy. It’s been 5 years since Persona debuted and yea, being an ikemen idol is tough. Not only do I have to prevent my identity from being exposed to the public, I have to maintain it whenever I’m having my private time with Ray, my girlfriend and one of the top diva in Japan. Well, she can’t know my secret too. Despite being busy, there’s one thing that I can never forget. The promise I made with my best friend 6 years ago is broken. I suddenly “disappeared” after moving to Osaka and trained there to become a male idol. Afterwards, I went back to Tokyo and debuted as Persona. Till now, my best friend doesn’t know about my whereabouts which made me feel guilty until I met her one day…
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My name is Maeda Atsuko, 23. I’ve graduated from AKB College and have become an actress. Since young, I’ve wanted to become an actress. I knew that with the support from my family and peers, I’ll be able to achieve that dream of mine. Talking about friends, I’ve always been thinking about the promise my best friend made when I was in my 2nd year of high school. It really bothered me. She was leaving to Osaka and promised that she’ll come back to Tokyo once vacation starts so that we can spend time together. However, she didn’t come. The last time we texted was when I told her how excited I was when vacation was coming. I waited and waited for every vacation but I failed to see her. She seemed to change her number and that was when we lost contact. Of course this upsets me. I felt betrayed until that day came. I saw her at a family restaurant in Tokyo and without any thoughts in my mind, I approached her table…
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Monday, 14 April 20xx
1300
[Minami’s POV]YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWN~
Uhhhhh… What time is it???
All I knew was that today is Persona’s rest day.
I sat up from my sleeping position and looked around. Meh, no one’s around. Maybe I should sleep back.
“Oi! Takamina, get up already! What time do you think it is huh?”
“Miichan, today’s the only time I can get some sleep!!” Yup that’s kinda true. Ever since I debuted 5 years ago, I’ve been depriving for sleep. We always wake up pretty early to get dressed from women to men and we only get back in the evening. Sometimes, our work ends late till midnight!
Moreover, I have no idea how I got into this situation but, ever since I made Ray my girlfriend, things became more and more tiring! Most of my rest days turn into dates with that songstress diva.
Miichan seemed like she wanted to scold me more but was disturbed by a voice on the door.
“Takamina! Miichan! Maririn wants to see us.”
(A/N: This is for those who didn’t watch Mendol Ikemen (you should watch it though since I’m not gonna put the entire plot here. So basically, Persona is made up of this 3 girls who dress up as men: Takahashi Minami(Kai), Minegishi Minami(Kuu) & Kojima Haruna(Riku). The President who created this is Saeko & her secretary is Maririn. Anyways, Kai & Kuu are called Takamina & Miichan respectively when they are girls and when they are together cuz I don’t wanna confuse ppl. Other than that, Takamina will be referred as Minami.
Haruna: Author-san, you’re so rude for interrupting me!
Ahhhh…. So sorry Kojiharu!!)I was so sleepy, I felt like I had to be dragged downstairs. Obviously, I wouldn’t really want to be dragged so I sloppily moved my feet and brought myself to the living room. Maririn was there.
“You girls! The president and I decided to give you all a treat tonight~”
"Wow! A treat! Yoshaaaaaa!!!!!"
The three of us were 'yay-ing' and shouting like mad girls. After many years in Persona, this is actually the first time that L president is treating us. Finally, we're able to experience this!!!
"But you know.. The two of us won't be able to join you three tonight. So here's the money and go buy whatever food you want okay?" Miichan gladly took the money.
"Ehhh? Why aren't you two joining?" Miichan asked out of curiosity when receiving the money.
"Don't ask Miichan... They're definitely making use of the night to be L-ing..." Before Maririn answered, Haruna explained something which seems to be true.
"Hehe, that's not for you girls to know~ ok, I need to leave now so have fun~!"
Maririn sprinted off towards the door and afterwards left us alone in the house.
"Yoshaaaaaa! No Ls for the night!!!!!!"
"Ne ne~ We don't even need to wear our male clothes tonight as well!!!!" Haruna was overjoyed.
Yes! Finally, we're able to have a good rest outside of this house while wearing legit female clothes. Haruna was probably the most excited since she really prefers female clothing over male. Everyone could tell by her elated expression on her face.
"Look! They left us with THIS much money!" Miichan shouted, like as if it's her first time holding cash.
"Wanna go to that family restaurant that we saw yesterday?? I mean, they have good reviews about their cleanliness and quality of food!" Miichan continued. This time round, she's the one who's the most excited. Probably because she just finished counting the amount of money we're given.
We spent the rest of the afternoon chit chatting, watching some movies while eating a whole lot of junk food and thinking about what we're going to do during the next off day.
It's been 5 years since we three got together. Honestly, I wouldn't want to tell you how we actually became like this so I'm just leaving the author to tell you more.
We got closer each year till the fact that we feel lonely when one of us is not around due to solo work or something. It's sad that we have to not leave with our families anymore but it's more upsetting and painful to be separated from those two. That's how bonded we've become.
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1900
"Wow! This place looks awesome!" Without knowing, I left my mouth open, totally amazed by the beautiful interior of the family restaurant. It's one of a kind.
"You two, look outside!" Haruna kept pointing to the window.
No words can describe how fascinating the view we got to see. This is a family restaurant we're talking about, people!
After getting over with the scenery, both Miichan and I quickly took our orders. Of course, after that Haruna joined us as well as we picked a lot of dishes and desserts.
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2030
Time flies when we were eating. Before we knew it, the bill came and for a period of time, I had to keep blinking and rubbing my eyes whenever I looked at the price.
Didn't knew we ordered THAT much!
"Phew! So glad that this is a treat!"
"Ahhh, need the toilet!" Miichan ran like a person who's about to miss their train.
"I guess I'll go too." Haruna also stood up and walked towards the same direction Miichan went.
Well, I didn't felt like going. So here I am, waiting for those two to be out.
To kill sometime, I just took out my phone and start playing some games. I was too engrossed into the game because I jumped out a little from my seat when I felt a tap on my shoulder suddenly.
I had to turn. Who the hell just scare the hell out of me?!
She was there standing, looking pretty shocked as I do. That innocent looking face, it's really her...
"Minami..."
[End of Minami's POV][Atsuko's POV]A shooting of a drama just ended. It really drained out my energy! It's my first time given the lead actress role so I wasn't used to the long period of shooting.
It's also my first action drama and seriously, it's so fun! I get to do some cool stuff like kicking people's asses (not literally, duh.).
Ahhh I'm hungry~ Maybe I should bing some food home. I would love to cook for myself but I'm just too lazy by the fact that I got to buy ingredients.
I took my time driving around the area near where the shooting earlier took place, hoping to get some good food.
I kept wandering and wandering until I don't know where I went. However, right in front of me was a family restaurant. It was crowded for such a peaceful place like here.
Hmmmm... I guess I might get something nice here.
I was greeted by nice employees here and straightaway, I went towards the take away section. When I queued up, something really caught my eyes, causing me to get away from to get a closer view.
Wow!! I'm amazed by the scenery here! I didn't expect to see a lake nearby. It was full of trees and colourful flowers that I can't take my eyes off the view.
Atsuko! You're here to get food! Aren't you tired?? My mind started talking to me.
I just had to sigh. Certainly, I wish to stay here longer but I've been outside the whole day without drinking any blood. No one will know when I will suddenly go berserk and attack anyone of the humans here.
I was about to approach the take away section once again when a familiar small figure was caught from my right eye. The person had her phone glued to her hand. That homemade phone strap that’s similar to mine…. It’s definitely her.
Should I approach her? What if I got the wrong person??? I would then just embarrass myself... But I don't think I'm wrong at all. They phone strap is can't belong to anyone else except for the two of us.
As nervous as I can be, I gave her a light tap on the shoulder. Her reaction to that gave me a big shock.
When she turned around, she had a startled face. Not sure whether it's because I'm here or the fact that she got shocked by the tap.
"Minami..." I called out her name.
It's been far too long since I last saw that face. It felt like a dream being able to see her again.
I'm waiting, waiting for her to call my name back. All I could do was to smile, hoping that she still remembers me.
My heart was beating like as if it's giving a tempo to a fast and upbeat song! A lot of questions kept popping in my mind, leaving me no choice but worried by the fact that she might forget me. How negative I am!
She stood up, still having the same expression as earlier. It was like as if she was loss at word. Does this mean????
"A-Atsuko!!!!"
She remembers me!
Almost immediately after Minami called out my name, I pulled her to an embrace. It was something I really longed for.
Before I knew it, my vision became cloudy as tears formed.
"Minami, I miss you..."
In this situation, without any doubt, Minami wailed like a small kid, attracting people's attention. However, we both couldn't care less about those minor things.
"I-I miss you t-toooooooo!!!" In between her sobs, Minami managed to say a sentence.
I have no other words to say. I just wanted to be in her embrace. We kept crying, of course Minami the crybaby was crying loud while
I kept mine silent.
Tears just kept falling. My best friend who I haven't seen for 6 years is finally in my arms, wetting my sweater.
It was long before we got interrupted by a voice.
"Takamina, what are you doing??"
"M-Miichan, Atsuko... H-here..."
"Hello, are you two Minami's friends?" I wiped off the remaining tears left and decided to greet the two strangers since Minami isn't going to say much.
"Yea, I'm Kojima Haruna and this is Minegishi Minami."
"I see. I'm Maeda Atsuko, Minami's long lost friend."
"Ahhhh, you're the person who Takamina's always talking about eh? Nice to meet ya~ and Oi Takamina! How long are you gonna cry?!"
"B-but... A-Atsuko... See... H-her..."
Minami's cry is just so funny I can't help but gave a little giggle.
"How about this Maeda-san? I know Takamina wouldn't want to let go of you right now, so do you mind if we leave her to you? I'm sure the two of you need some catch up."
"Hmmm okay sure. Thank you Kojima-san."
"No problem. Takamina, Miichan and I will leave first. See you later."
"Yea, see ya!"
Minami didn't say anything to her friends and continued crying on me. Well, this will be long!
"Relax Minami... Stop crying already~"
(A/N: #nowplaying No3b - Relax
Atsuko: .... Author-san....
What? Did I do anything wrong?!)...
2100
I brought Minami to the lake nearby the family restaurant earlier to calm her down.
Now that she has stopped sobbing and ready to do some talking, I needed her to answer my questions.
"Minami... When you were in Osaka, why did you suddenly change your contact number??? Why didn't you tell me? I was really upset you know??"
"I'm really really sorry Atsuko... I... I'm not ready to tell you yet."
"Why???" I was so persistent. For 6 years, we didn't meet. So I really want to know.
"Please, I can't say it right now. Just give me more time, I'll answer to you."
I get it. She must be a little awkward with me after 6 years of not talking. I mean, we both are adults now and we were teens when we were super close.
"Ok then... When did you get back to Tokyo??"
"A year after that.... My family wasn't too comfortable there."
"Then why didn't you tell me???! Minami! I miss you okay?!! Why?! Were you trying to stay away from me?"
"Atsuko, it's not what you think..."
Suddenly I felt burning hot. The anger got into me and I also shed a year out of frustration.
"Minami, why???? Is it because I'm a blood sucking monster to your eyes? Is that it?!"
"Atsuko! Enough! It's not about that. I accept the way you are. It's not about you. It's just me... And I really can't explain to you yet. I'm sorry, this isn't getting us anywhere."
When Minami said that, her eyes were serious. I calmed down shortly after that and respected her decision.
"Atsuko, I really miss you.. I'm really sorry for leaving you behind... Please... Forgive me.. I... I've always been thinking about you! Trust me!"
"Minami..." I wanted to cry again so I just went to hug her. Of course I forgive her. I just didn't want to lose her again.
"So, urmmmm, what have you been doing? Did you get accepted to that college?"
"Yea, I did! And I managed to graduate well! Finally Minami! My dream has come true! I'm an actress now!"
"Woah! Atsuko, congrats!!! I'm so proud of ya!"
Our conversation kept going and going until we didn't keep track of time.
[End of Atsuko's POV]2300
"sanbyou mitsumeru dake de
otoshite miseyou ka"Minami's ringtone broke the best friends' conversation.
"Isn't that the popular boy band, Persona? Minami, you're into them??" The cheerful vampire asked a question regarding her friend's ringtone.
Startled at what to reply, Minami had to lie, "Eh??? Ah, yea.. Hold on, let me answer this."
"Hello?"
"Hello? Hello my ass! Takamina, where are you?!" Her group mate, Miichan was on the other line.
"Woah woah! Chill.. I'm with Atsuko."
"You're still what?! You need to get your ass back here right now because the Ls are coming back!!!!""What??!! Shit shit shit! Ok bye!" And she hung up.
"Atsuko, I really needa leave now. I'm so sorry, we'll chat some other time okay???" Minami was rushing through her words, hoping that the other girl was able to catch what she said.
"Ah, okay then..."
"Bye bye!" With those last words, Minami was about to run away from the place when her arm was grabbed, causing her to stop whatever she wanted to do.
"Minami, I've wanted to say this to you since high school. Can I say it now?" Atsuko held Minami back, like as if she didn't want the latter to go.
"Eh? Ah go ahead!"
"Minami, you know, actually.... Actually..."
In Minami's thoughts, she really wanted her friend here to hurry up and say her words because every time wasted means every step closer to punishment.
"Minami... I li- Ah never mind! It's not important! Sorry, you can go now!"
"Ahhhh, alright... Bye bye!"
Atsuko felt that she should just say it another since Minami looked like she really need to rush.
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Minami was lucky enough to reach the house earlier than the president. Even though it's their off day, the Persona members have a curfew at 11pm. Despite being adults, they have no choice but to follow that curfew or a punishment will be given.
After a long sprint, Minami managed to land herself on her bed. Sweaty as hell, she panted hard while staring at the ceiling.
"Geez Takamina! You're so lucky that the Ls are still on their way!"
Minami couldn't afford to reply to Haruna. She exhausts herself from the run and was still having a hard time catching her breath.
After cooling down for 15 minutes, Minami was still staring at the ceiling except that she was no longer panting.
She remembered that Atsuko was about to say something to her.
"Ahhh, I feel bad for not making her complete her sentence. She looked really eager to tell me something!"
Minami tried recalling that scene in her head.
What Minami could only remember was that the vampire she was with earlier on had a slight blush on her cheeks.
To her, there was only one thing to describe that: cute.
Minami honestly couldn't remember any word Atsuko said earlier so guilt came running to her.
She only knew the best thing to do is to give that girl a text.
To: Atsuko~
Hey, Atsuko! So sorry for earlier.. What is it that you want to say to me?She tried her best not to sound too formal in that text. Well indeed they are best friends since high school but since it's been 6 years, there's a little awkwardness between them. The small lady could only wish that could disappear!
While waiting for a reply from her dear best friend, Minami placed her phone on her stomach as she slowly closed her eyes....
"Takamina!!!! Go and take a shower! You stink..."
"URGHHH! Miichan, that comment is totally not needed!"
Meanwhile, Atsuko was driving her way home. After that exhausting day, she just wanted to lie down on her bed but another thing was bothering her a lot. Her long talk with Minami made her forget to buy her dinner! That vampire was not only hungry for food but she was in need for some blood.
Putting that aside, her night was awesome. To be able to meet Minami again was something that Atsuko wished for for a very long time.
Without her knowing, a smile was plastered on her face when she thought about Minami. Coincidently, her phone started vibrating, indicating that she received a message from... Minami.
She quickly pulled over her car to the side, wanting to read the message as soon as possible.
"Hehe..." Atsuko slightly laughed to herself when she read the message from her beloved best friend.
Redness started to form on her cheeks, implying that she's obviously quite embarrassed to reply.
Her heart then started beating fast again, this time not out of nervousness but out of embarrassment.
To: Minami <3
It's okay~! I don't think I'm able to say it here.. I'll just wait for another opportunity to say it~ And once I got the chance, you should also tell me your reasons for your disappearance for 6 years okay? I'm really glad I met you today! Good night~It was definitely a great night for both the cheerful vampire and midget human. Though they got together again, both have something to say to each other. Will they be able to say it or not?? Or will they just end up breaking each other's trust?
The friendship of Atsuko and Minami has a very long journey that awaits them...
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Now that I've finally finished all 3 intro chapters, it's time for some extra info that may or may not be useful to know. (cuz y not)Vampire is a species that feed on human blood for survival. Their appearance is very similar to humans, expect that they have fangs. Vampires possess a strong fighting ability and they are close to being called immortal. Although they can get injured by normal weapons like a knife or gun, they can heal their wounds 50 times faster than humans. They will only heal slowly if they get attacked by vampire weapons that are sold by anti-vampire association. The association are like vampire hunters, but they don't hunt often due to low crime rate of vampire attacks. A vampire's body will stop growing at the age of 21, so they'll look as young as 21 until they die. Some stronger families have abilities of an element, eg. Fire, Water, etc. Weaker vampires can die by incidents that human can die, eg. Car accidents, terminal disease. When vampires die, they'll turn into dust and only their clothes, accessories and any other stuff they have with them remains. To sum it up, being a vampire is cool!
Matsui Rena
23
Vampire
Japanese teacher in AKB High School
Loves Melon bread
Hates physical activities
Matsui Jurina
17
Vampire
Student in AKB High School
Loves Rena
Hates being called a kid
Kashiwagi Yuki
23
Vampire
Vice-President of Kashiwagi Company
Loves darkness
Hates Maeda clan
Watanabe Mayu
20
Human
Cashier in AniMie and "Waiter" in Midnight Danso Cafe
Loves Anime
Hates vegetables
Takahashi Minami
23
Human
Male idol
Loves male clothes
Hates her height
Maeda Atsuko
23
Vampire
Actress
Loves acting
Hates lies
Furukawa Airi
25
Human
Art Teacher in AKB High School
Loves Anime
Hates anyone who hurt(or attempt to hurt) Rena
Takayanagi Akane
73 (and this is NOT a mistake)
Vampire
Home Economics Teacher in AKB High School
Loves birds
Hates being called old
Yagami Kumi
20
Vampire
Retained Student in AKB High School
Loves Heavy Metal
Hates Maeda clan
Kimoto Kanon
17
Vampire
Student AKB High School
Loves Kumi
Hates people who mess around with Kumi
Miyazawa Sae
24
Vampire
Secretary in Kashiwagi Company
Loves money
Hates Yuki's current behavior
Well, the term "love" doesn't really mean like literally love that person or thing romantically. It's something that comes into their mind first I guess (it's all in my imagination~)
Anyways, this is the end of Chapter 3, I hope you like this Atsumina chapter~~ Honestly speaking, this is a difficult pairing to work on because I've always been reading mainly wmatsui, mayuki & kojiyuu fics hehehe~ Nevertheless, I put my best in this~
Next chapter: Party
I'll be waiting for comments~~~~~
Till then, bye bye~~~~