@akbdaisuki48, thank you for reminding me that I actually have an chapter which I can upload straight away. Oh... fic-ception? I wonder if I have heard about it, if you would be kind enough and elaborate explaining what it is, I would be thankful. I'm not sure if 'all mighty Google' will give me correct answer to this
@key17, camping will happen in chapter 31, I mean like actually the trip, getting there, spending time, campfire and soon
@Yurena, haha yeah... some promising things from Mayu's part
@kuro_black29,
@Jessye,
@phoenix0i, I guess that it what happens when people can't manage to be honest with each other... it seems like such an easy task...but at the same time we people... eh... the same happens in real life I guess... and it gets complicated... thanks for the comment!!!
@rindg,
don't worry, not all of the comments need to be expressed in a funny way, I'm just glad to know that someone reads and waits for more
and you always leave somehow interesting (or on point) comments, which I also like!
@buciq, as usual you both surprise me and at the same time remind me of some things. Everything here happens without too much of my planning, I mean... when I sit down and start writing it...just... appears from within me (I don't know how to explain it), so some girls get attention only later. There are still some whose point of view I have written and I'm planning to do that with time. But you remind me of it (not the first time), so I'm thankful.
oh and yeah... Yuko is dense, not noticing what is happening in front of her eyes while Acchan...eh...those girls just make things complicated, don't they?
Dating Game - Chapter 29
Kojima Haruna POV
I’m still unsure what to think about this week, since it kind of ended in a blink of an eye. Firstly, that stupid truth or date game after which some of us suffered the consequences. Of course, by someone I mean myself — since I blabbed and confirmed Atsuko’s guess that Yuuch…-… Yuko likes her. Those two got together… Me — with way too much alcohol in my system come up with the best solution for a heartbreak — dating someone else, knowing that we’re both kind of lost souls in this place.
I didn’t hear people complaining and I’m guessing that a show by the title ‘dating game’ prefers to have as many couples as possible. It helps with the ratings — something that our two hosts mention whenever they get a chance to speak up.
This place does have four pairings: Takamina and me, Yuko and Atsuko, SayaMilky and MaYuki (well okay, the I can’t say that Mayu and Yukirin are official since they don’t talk about it all… but is not like they’re searching for love in any other places… also Mayu tries to divide her time between Jurina and Yukirin, which as I understood from younger Matsui comments, means a lot).
The crazy idea of camping trip is closing up on us too. Rino and Minami probably hope that even more couples happen after it. But look at me, counting the statistics, guessing what kind of choices other are making, aren’t I am the smart one in this place? No one seemed to be aware of it… or maybe… they’re too happy to care? I wish I was one of those people… just blindly enjoying every moment with someone that I love by my side…
Ironically, just like in that stupid song I keep on hearing on the radio, I’m in Love Alone. You know…that one of Miss A — “Love Alone”, which is in English and sounds something like it:
“Staring into space/ Thinking about the way you/ Been having me calling your name/Get distracted hard to focus/ Boy you know you got me open/ Wanna know/If it’s an illusion/I need you to tell me now/No room for confusion/I need you to let it out!/ I don’t wanna be in love alone…” and on blah blah… don’t you just hate these kind of songs? What is the message of it? — NO ONE WANTS TO BE ALONE IN LOVE… like seriously… why would they?
Oh yeah… but this reminds me about the competitions. Some of the girls looked interested in it, others didn’t care at all. I’m probably the latter but I tried a bit for the sake of Takamina since she’s passionate about it. I’m glad that at least we’re staying with our ‘chosen’ for this week pairings so Yuko has to practice with Yui instead of Acchan… seeing those two is torture enough.
The shopping trip we took forced us to spend way too much time together and remembrance of that causes me to keep on questioning: why I’m deserving it? Did I stepped on a dogs tail? It has to be something I did unintentionally… I can’t remember of breaking someone else heart… so exactly can it be?
By the way, when I said that this week ended in a blink of an eye, I meant it. We’re already sitting and watching other performances and let’s just be real — no one is really good since we’re not some entertainers. The best performance so far: Jurina’s and Rena’s. But Jurina probably put a lot of effort to the choreography since she hates losing. I heard Rena complaining during the week…
I think there was some hidden complains too (since Jurina started treating her a little bit differently… or maybe that’s just something I haven’t noticed before). Younger Matsui is popular with her ways of stealing kisses whenever she gets a chance (which means: ALL THE TIME), but that’s something she never does to Rena…
I think she’s also quite serious while spending time around older girl. I wouldn’t be surprised if that’s some sort of tactic, and if it is — well let’s just say — it is working, since, Rena does pout a lot when Jurina doesn’t notice.
I guess even when you pretend that you don’t want attention, it hurts your pride when you’re the only one excluded from the crowd.
I’m not sure why I’m wasting my time thinking about all of these things or looking and analyzing other people behavior. Is it probably easier than to have a war with my own thoughts? Just a guess. I’m not asking anyone to answer. No one could. They can’t read my mind.
But yes, I think everyone would agree that Matsui performance was the best. SayaMilky pairing did quite well too, but Sayanee is also up for challenges (probably the only competition Jurina had). All the rest… a mess, I’m not excluding my pairing either… I forgot all the dancing moves we practiced during the week and while Takamina jumped around trying to save our ‘performance’, I just stood there staring at her as if I’m seeing everything for the very first time.
Probably the only other ‘memorable’ appearance was from Airi’s and Rie’s pairing, but they were going for it, or at least Airi did. I think she decided to show up with a bang and without a doubt it was somehow directed at Akane. The rest of us were unaware of the importance of that message, but she chose the song that meant something for both of them — this one thing was evident.
Takayanagi Akane POV
I couldn’t believe when I heard the very first chords of the song that Airi chose for this ‘pointless competition’. The song title: “Manazashi Sayonara”, something that brought a specific memory back.
[FLASHBACK]
“I really hate karaoke… no no… why? What did I do?”, I kept on whining (not my proudest moment), while Airi dragged me to the room, truly excited.
“Come on… it is a secret passion of mine. Can you at least try? ONCE! I will give up and won’t force you to do this ever again if you really hate it…”
It was impossible to fight her and we were still in that phase where the world looked truly beautiful, everything made you smile — you know — the very first moments of falling in love. Also, it was the beginning of Spring when nature came to life. Maybe that had influence too. People fall in love in Spring more often, don’t they? Maybe not… maybe that’s just how I wanted to explain the fact the happiness I felt inside of my heart whenever Airi shared a smile directed at me, or touched me without caring about the rest of the world.
Even considering all the unfortunate events that happened afterwards, the things that made us fall apart, whenever I remember those days, I couldn’t help but smile.
Today, was one of those days where Airi decided to share her passion with my ‘singing karaoke’. No one sings good at karaoke but it is not the point of sounding good — it is the point of enjoying the moment and each others company.
“But don’t misunderstand the meaning of this song, okay? It is… well a goodbye-break up song… but it is not because I want to break up with you… it is just… the melody, the lyrics, it speaks to me, on some different level, sometimes I feel like I own this song… that’s crazy, right?”
“Yes”, I answered with a grin but knowing what’s coming next. Airi pouted and hit my arm “You could just kept it to yourself”.
“And miss an opportunity to agree with you? I couldn’t?” I added another joke but at the same time couldn’t help but feel some anticipation and curiosity.
When people wants to show you something dear to them — you feel special, because they chose you specifically for it.
“How it is called?”, I forgot all my teasing and already jumped around excitedly. Remembering that it is a sad song I forced myself to stop smiling and tried more serious approach, still feeling the need to explain my expression “You know… lyrics are important”.
I could see how Airi relaxed a bit and even smiled slightly “do you want to sing it together with me or hear the lyrics first? I can read them, we can share the parts and…”
“YES! YES! YES! That second thing!”
Airi started laughing after noticing my excited stance, just few more prolonged seconds and I would have started jumping around or pumping my fists into air.
Still snickering Airi whispered “haha…and I do remember how I almost managed to force you coming here… but okay…”, without delaying, probably knowing in what kind of anticipation I was, she started reading the promised lyrics: “ I
sn’t it silent in this town/As the rain lightly drizzles/Love draws us closer/Even without an umbrella/ As I’m about to part/We just stared at each other/ Gazing you goodbye/I should’ve said it instead/I must not leave now/And neglect your tears/ My heart becomes heavy/ Moistened by the rain/ The surrounding colors fade/ Into monochrome/ What is it that I can do for you?/ Gazing you goodbye/ I should’ve said it instead/ I understood/ That kindness was strength/ We can’t stop/ The time between us/ Anymore than this/ Will only add to the grief/ Memories flashed before our eyes/ But you are hurt by it, aren’t you
Goodbye, I’m sorry/ My lips move/ Even though no words come out/ Goodbye, I’m sorry/ It’s my fault/ I took your leaning shoulders/ Into my arms/ And held you/ Gazing you goodbye/ I should’ve said it instead/ The two of us are just getting drenched/ in this endless rain”Airi stopped the reading and looked up curious about my initial reaction, smiling when she noticed that I’m amazed “yes, the lyrics are really good… I didn’t expect much from you but… kidding kidding…” I added instantly with a laugh not wanting to get another smack on my hand, since I’m more used to playfully hitting, rather than receiving it.
“So can this be our song… I mean… for karaoke singing? You already told me that you like the lyrics and the song… after hearing the encouragement, I will imagine that you agreed with me and we can come here sometimes…”
I wanted to protest: in a way, because we could have played like that for the rest for the day, in a way, because I didn’t want to give up easily, but this time, feeling intrigued, I decided to make an exception. “Fine… I will let you have this thing… but I’m pretty sure we will need a lot of practice to make this song sound… semi-normal…”
“Well…we have more than enough time on our hands”, my girlfriend winked at me and added her last comment, the thing that still ringed in my head “so it is decided. This is going to be our song”.
[PRESENT TIME]
And it was… until the moment it wasn't. Until the moment I had to witness Airi and Rie performing it for all of us. The worst part of it… it is not like I even have a right to get angry… it was Airi’s song in the first place. It was her right to choose with who she’s going to share it.
I guess putting that aside I can mention that Jurina and Rena won this little competition. Their ‘prize’ is unknown for the moment since campus trip is the most important thing on everyone’s mind at the moment: taking all the clothes, items and food we will need for this ‘journey’ and most importantly — choosing the pairing for next week.
Kitahara Rie POV
Airi appeared out of nowhere. I guess I wasn’t prepared and didn’t get a chance to even think about it.
Not that I haven’t thought about the current situation before. I like helping out, I don’t mind it, I do understand when people need something from me, when they ask for it. Truth be told, I think I feel bad if I tell them ‘no’ especially when it costs me nothing in the end.
Since I like spending time with Furukawa Airi, I didn’t really mind all her suggestions or choices, even when she asked Jurina and Rena to change pairings so she can create this performance with me. I liked the song… lyrics somehow ends up taking you away — whether you have ever been in love and felt broken hearted or you just can feel empathy for those who did.
Still when she asked if we can go together on a trip, since we have to chose, I kind of froze. My mind saying: “I can’t be used, all the time”, but at the same time my mouth saying: “That’s a great idea”.
Why and for what I got myself into this mess, I don’t know. Is it because I’m starting to like Airin, or is it because I already did before I even had to answer and get myself in even more complicated situation?
I’m not blind, I see the looks, feelings that hadn’t disappeared… the awkwardness…
Still… my heart seemed to speak faster than my head.
A/N: For those who are interested in those songs and two different videos you can find them in dailymotion (they are still there, and FuruYanagi version is even with eng sub)
Topic: Dating Game - Chapter 30 Part 3 (Multipairing) 1/5/2016 (Read 92224 times)