Hatsu Koi 初恋

Hatsu Koi 初恋



Cast:

Horikita Maki = Satoshi Maki
Nishikido Ryo = Nakamura Ryo
Tegoshi Yuya = Satoshi Yuya
Yui = Kyono Yui

Preview:

Satoshi Maki is a third year student at the Nagano high school. She is your typical honor roll student who participates a great deal in school activities. After the death of their parents, she and her brother were left to support each other. Outside her brother is very energetic but inside he carried a burden, a secret he can never reveal to his sister. One day a student, Nakamura Ryo, transferred into her class. He was mysterious, quiet and ambiguous. Their meeting was unexpected. She met him two months ago at Facebook, a social networking website. She’s known him as ‘Himitsu-kun’ at Facebook. Through the website, they’ve become good friends and a supporter of each other, knowing that they have similar pasts. After the first day of transfer, she realizes that Ryo was Himitsu-kun. Soon they become closer and closer to each. But what conflicts will arise with their newfound love?
Stay tune for it! ^_^

COMING SOON!

Chapter 1
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‘konbanwa himitsu-kun! ogenki desu ka?’
(Good evening himitsu-kun! how r u?)
‘konbanwa saki-chan! I’m doing great…….r u doing anything right now?’
I glanced down at my math homework.
‘yea, just a lil hw……and u?’
‘ditto :)’
‘ne, do u believe in fate?’
‘fate? Hmm…..not really. I think ppl just shape their own life by their actions……why’d u ask?’
‘nothing special……I’m just wondering when my fated love will come…..’
‘lol, ahh love……no can really predict when ur true love will come. I guess when u do meet dat person……u can call it ‘fate?’ :)’
‘hey! I thought u don’t believe in fate! Lol XD’
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What’s fate?
“Fate: The supposed force, principle, or power that predetermines events.” That’s what the dictionary defines fate.
Does that mean its people’s fate to die someday? Was it parents’ fate to die at that moment? Mou, wakarimasen……..wakarimasen……… (I don’t understand anymore……..I don’t understand……..)
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“Maki wake up! Were going to be late for school!”
My brother barged in my room. He opened the curtains and a wave of sun light flooded my room. The sunlight blinded my eyes. I threw the blanket over my head to cover my face.
“Come’on Maki get up.” Yuya grabbed my blanket, but I resisted.
“One more minute!” I yelled out.
“Fine. But you better be downstairs in ten minutes or else I’ll leave you behind.”
“Haaaiiii!” (yeeeesss!)
I slowly peeked under the covers to check on my brother. He shut the door and hurried downstairs.
Phew! I thought he’d never leave.
I got out of bed and hurried over to the bathroom. I turned on the shower faucet and felt the water on my hand. Brrrrr! That’s cold!
I adjusted the handle a little bit. As soon as the water was warm, I got into the tub. I felt goose bumps all over my cold bare back.
Soon, I felt the warm water on my back. Atakai na…….(it’s so warm……)
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I put on my uniform and I hurried downstairs. As I got climbed down the stairs, I smelled the crisp aroma of toast and eggs in the kitchen. I found my brother sitting on one of the chairs.
And I was right! He did prepared eggs and toast.
“It’s about time you got down.” He said. Yuya poured water in his glass and in mine.
“Gome ne oniisan. The water was just so soothing; I couldn’t help but stay in the shower a little longer.”
“Ahh sou……..Hurry and eat your breakfast now, or we’ll both be late for school.”
“Haaaaiii!”
I sat down on the chair next to my brother.
"Itadaikimasu!"
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We rode our bikes to school, as we always do. The wind was so refreshing. It went through every strand of my black hair.
I let go of the handle, and I tried to balance on my bike. I held out my hands as I kept pedaling. When I felt I was about to fall, I grabbed back on to the bike handles.
“What’s wrong Maki!? Can’t do it can you?!”
“I was just distracted!”
He smirked at me.
I smiled back at him.
“Yuya!!! Maki!!!”
We turned our heads around and saw Yui-chan on our trail.
“Oh! Ohaiyou Yui-chan!” I said.
“Ohaiyou Yui!”
“Ohaiyou!”
The three of us rode our bikes together to school, like we did when were still younger. My brother and I knew Yui-chan since we were kids. Her parents were our parents closest friends. Since our parents' died, the Kyono's have always looked after us. They always made sure that we were safe.
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Homeroom was unexpectedly noisy today. Everyone was so excited to meet the transfer student. I personally don’t care who it was. I’ve got more important things on my mind. Especially about what happened last year. That accident……..
The talking suddenly stopped. Everyone got back to their seats.
“Ohaiyou minna. As you all know, we have a new student today." Tatsuno sensei cleared his voice and said,"Come’on in. Everyone, this is Nakamura Ryo from Higashiku High School. Please introduce yourself to everyone.” Sensei welcomed him inside.
A boy came in with short black silky hair. He has sad, dark brown eyes. From where I sat he looked really small.
As Tatsuno sensei writes down his name on the board, he steps forward and introduces himself.
“Konnichiwa. I’m Nakamura Ryo. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu.”
“Yoroshiku” Everyone responded, except me.
“Ahh, Ryo-kun sit right there next to Maki-chan. Maki raise your hand.”
“Ha-hai” (ye-yes).
I sat at the row closest to the window and I sat four seats behind. I was the last person on the row.
I raised my hand and I pointed to his seat. He walked over to the seat next to me.
“Arigatou,” he said.
I nodded.
“I’m Nakamura Ryo. And you are….?”
“Satoshi Maki.” I responded.
“Yoroshiku!” He said.
I nodded again. I turned away from him and I stared at the sky. I ignored him and remained like that throughout the rest of the period.
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I didn’t eat lunch today. I didn't have any appetite to eat anything.
I looked around and I noticed that the transfer student wasn’t around.
I guess he went out to eat today
Suddenly I felt dizzy.....I didn’t feel good....
My head felt like its spinning and my stomach felt queasy. I put my head down and I shut my eyes.
For the rest of the period, I remained on my seat and slept.
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“There you are! I knew you’d be up here on the rooftop.”
“Oh, Yui……”
He looked up at me. The sun shined very brightly. He shaded his eyes and he smiled at me. And I smiled back.
He was sitting on the floor with a bento next to him. It was still wrapped in a napkin. He didn't eat again today
I carried a guitar on my back and a lunch box on the other. I've already eaten lunch in my classroom.
Still standing, I looked down at him and asked,“Why are you so gloomy today Yu-kun?”
“Betsuni” (not really)
“Ahh! Could it be that it’s almost that day!?”
He didn’t respond.
“Woah!!! How could I have forgotten! I’m such an insensitive friend.” I smacked my forehead for being so forgetful.
He laughed a little. I looked at him with a confused face.
Why is he laughing?
“It’s ok, and that’s not what’s bothering me.”
He put his head up and he stared at the sun. He warmly smiled at the sun.
“Then why are you so gloomy?” I asked again.
Then I realized what’s really bothering him. Something that's been bothering him for a long time now and he still refuses to do something about it.
“Oh…….then it must be about ‘that’ huh?”
He lowered his head and he stared at the ground. His smile faded.
“Don’t be so gloomy Yu-kun! Here, I’ve began writing a new song! Check it out.”
I sat down next to him, and I took off the guitar on my back and placed it gently on my lap.
I began playing.
“Dakara ima ai ni yuku sou kimetan da
So I’ll go to you now, I’ve made up my mind

Poketto no kono kyoku wo kimi ni kikasetai
I want to play you the song in my pocket

Sotto voryuumu wo agete tashikamete mita yo
I quietly turned up the volume to make sure

Oh good-bye days

Ima kawaru ki ga suru
I feel like things are changing now

Kinou made ni so long
So long yesterday and before

Kakko yokunai yasashisa ga soba ni aru kara
I have a clumsy tenderness by my side

Lalala, lala
~With you” (Song: Goodbye Days)

“So…….how is it so far?”
“Pretty good. The lyrics and the guitar go along really well. When you finish it make sure to play it to me first.”
I blushed a little from his comment. There was also something that has been bothering me for a long time now. Just like Yuya, I refuse to do anything about it.
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“Tadaima!”I yelled out
“Oh! Onii-san! What took you so long?”
“I had to do something after school. I didn’t think it would take this long though.” I took off my shoes and placed it inside our wooden shoe cabinet.
“Daijoubu! Come’on, I already made dinner. Let’s eat?” She smiled at me. I forced smile back. Suddenly I felt my heart race.
“You go ahead. I’m going to get change first.”She stared at me, and she noticed that there was something wrong with me.
“Ok.....but hurry, the food will be cold soon.”
“Unnn.” I nodded.
I ran upstairs to my room and I gently closed the door behind me.
I placed my hand over my chest and I felt my heart beating so fast. I breathed in heavily to calm my self down. My heart beat returned to normal.
Why does my heart always beat fast when I see her?
Even though I see her everyday, I can never get use to it.

"I’m so confuse……………"

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A/N: I hope u guys liked it!

Please Leave Any Comments Or Suggestions! Next Chapter Will Be Posted Soon! Keep Tuning in!

lol i forgot to leave a message XD

i think your story concept is great! i'm looking forward to seeing the characters grow and i'm curious to see how Maki is gonna tell him that she is "saki-chan" ^^
or what his reaction is when he finds out himself =P

Keep it up (^^)V

thnx saphy chan ^^ i'll posting up the next chap soon ^^

Chapter 2

Note:

Takoyaki: a popular Japanese dumpling originating from Osaka

- thoughts

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“Ohaiyou nii-san!”
“Oh! Oahiyou! You seem pretty early today?”
“Yea, I feel really good today.”
“Ahh sou”
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At school my head began hurting. I felt dizzy again.
I was thinking about the incident last year.
“Are you ok?” Ryo-kun suddenly asked.
“Hmm, yea. I’m fine”
I turned my head away from him. My headache continued throughout the period. I wasn’t paying attention to anything. No one paid much attention to me either. Although I think I felt Ryo-kun glancing at me from time to time. I wasn’t sure. I didn’t pay much attention to it.
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At lunch I sat with Kaori and the other girls. They talked about their boyfriends most of the time. I just sat there and listened to their conversations. I have no boyfriend so there’s nothing for me share.
“Maki……are you ok? You seem a little pale today.” She placed her hand on my forehead.
"Maki, you're warm. Are you sure you're ok?"
I shook my head. “Mmm…….I’m ok.”I lied. My head keeps on aching and my eyelid felt so heavy. I feel like I could collapse anytime now.
“Were you thinking about what happened last year?”
I froze for a moment.
“Not really. You don’t have to worry.”I lied again.
“It’s almost the death anniversary isn’t it?” Kaori's face became concerned.
I looked away from her, and didn’t answer her.
“I’m going to go for a walk.” I slowly stood up from my seat, and then I noticed Kaori standing up too.
“I’ll come with you.”
I shook my head again.“Mmm…..It’s ok Kaori, I want to be alone.”
“Are you sure you’ll be fine by yourself?”
“Yea…….I’ll be fine.”
I grabbed my bag from my desk and I headed out the door.
I walked for a while and felt the warmth of the sun on my head.
I feel really weak.... I sighed.
I decided to settle down under an oak tree near the river. I closed my eyes and I tried to recollect my memories with my parents.
I remember two years ago we threw a surprise party for dad. It was his thirty-eighth birthday. Everyone was there, onii-san, mom, uncle Keitaro, aunt Mizue, Kaori and his friends from work. He was your ordinary office worker. He worked at a good company. It was a very memorable day. Everyone was happy. Until last year…………
Thinking about those happy times made my tears fall down my face. I didn’t even notice I was crying.
Suddenly a cold hand touched my forehead.
I slowly opened my eyes, and there kneeling down beside and touching my forehead was Ryo-kun.
“What are you doing!?” I shook his hand off my forehead.
I stared at him and I noticed that he was as startled as I was.
“You’re warm. Are you sick?” His face was covered with concern.
“What time is it?”
Ryo looked at his watch and said,“3:00 pm. School is already over.”
Ehh!? Damn! I can’t believe I fell asleep!
Suddenly he took out a handkerchief out of his pocket and he hold it out in front of me.
“Here.” he said.
That’s when I realized that I have been crying. I quickly wiped the tears off my eyes and my cheeks.
Feeling a little awkward, I stood up and I ran away.
As I ran away I looked back at him. He just stood there watching me run away.
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After running for a while, I stopped and rested at a near by takoyaki¹ stand.
I tried to catch my breath as I bent down.
“Miss, would you like to buy some takoyaki?”The vendor smiled at me, and I smiled back.
“Eh? Sure.” I said without realizing it. The took out a container and began placing takoyaki inside.
“Wait, I’m sorry I change my mind.” I smacked my head for being indecisive.

In the end I bought two orders of takoyaki, one for me and one for my brother.
I walked the rest of the way home because I forgot my bike at school. I didn’t bother going back since I was already half way home.
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“Onii-san I’m home!” I said weakly.
“Onii-san?”
I guess he’s not home yet.
My headache came back again. It was worst this time. I went upstairs into my room and changed clothes. After that, I went straight to bed. I was asleep within five minutes.
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“I’m home!”
“Maki?”
I went to the kitchen to check if she was there. She wasn’t. I knocked on her door, but no one answered.
“Maki? I’m coming in.”
I slowly opened the door, and there I found Maki. She was asleep on her bed, bundled up with her blanket. When I went to adjust her blanket, I felt her skin. It was really warm. I touched her forehead. It was burning hot.
She has a high fever……
I ran downstairs to the kitchen and I ransacked the cupboard.
Where the hell is the medicine?! Damn it!
I finally found it. It was on the last cupboard all the way at the top shelf. I ran back upstairs and I tried to wake her up, but she just kept on refusing.
“Maki, you have to drink the medicine or else you’ll get even sicker.”
“I want to go to sleep…..”
“Come’on it will only take a few seconds.”
When she finally agreed, I helped her get up. She took two tablets and drank water.
“Maki, do you want to eat a little bit. I brought home soup, from Yui’s place.”
She lied back down and went back to sleep.
I tried to persuade her, but no matter how hard I tried, she just kept on refusing and shaking her head.
After a while, I just gave up and left her alone.
"Goodnight Maki...." I whispered.
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In the middle of the night, I woke up to check on her.
She was sound asleep, but her fever was still high.
She’s finally sweating.
I grabbed a dry towel and I wiped her face and her back. Then I went to the bathroom to get some wet towels. I wiped her arms and her face.
This will get the heat off her body.
I lied on the bed with her for a while; my arm around her. I just gazed at her.
She looks so peaceful.
I caressed her hair, and in every stroke I smelt the sweet fragrance of her hair. Her thick lips were glowing as if she’s wearing lip gloss.
Suddenly I felt a lust inside me. A very strong lust. I wanted to...........I wanted to...........kiss her........

.......but I was strong enough to suppress those feelings.

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omygod! was that Tegoshi in the last part?? =O =O
i hope that he's not her real brother =O =O

Chapter 3

Note:
- thoughts
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‘Himitsu-kun, osashiburi (long time no see)! Ogenki desu ka?’
I waited for a response, but there were none.
I wrote to him again, ‘how r u?’
I waited again, and still no response.
When I was about to logoff a reply suddenly arrives.
‘yo! Genki desu (I’m fine)! Kimi (you)?’
I smiled shyly. I was glad he responded. It has been a long time since we talked with each other.
‘I’m fine too! I’m glad ur online. It’s been a while since we last chatted ne?’

‘yea, it’s been a while.’ He replied.

‘how r u adapting to ur new home?’

‘so far so good’

‘made any new friends?’

‘yea, I have. I’ve also met an interesting girl! I forgot her name tho ^^’

I felt a weak sting in my heart. I was jealous that he met another girl.

‘ooh! First crush?’ I teased.

‘lol, no its not like dat. She sits next to me, but she acts cold towards me tho. I saw her cry once too’

A flashback suddenly struck me. The time when I was sleeping under the oak tree near my school.
It’s probably just a coincidence

‘I saw her sitting under a tree, sleeping. As I approached her she began crying…..’

The memory of me when I was sitting under the tree came back to me again. Is it just a coincidence??

He continued his story. “I was startled and I didn’t know what to do. I thought she was sick or something, so I went over to her and felt her forehead…….’

That memory when I saw Ryo-kun after waking up from sleep reappeared in my head.

‘Then she yelled at me and ran away. Wasn’t she weird?’

‘yea……’ I replied.
It was him! This is not a coincidence! Ryo-kun is……is……is Himitsu-kun!
I couldn’t believe it…..I never thought about the coincidence that when Himitsu-kun moved, a transfer student arrives at my school! He has been with me all this time, and I’ve ignored him. Gosh! I’m such an idiot!

Without paying attention, I began to type in, ‘ahh, ryo-kun….’

Before clicking the mouse I noticed that I wrote ‘Ryo, ‘instead of ‘himitsu-kun.’ I almost forgot that he doesn’t know who I am. I deleted the name ‘Ryo’ and replaced it with ‘Himitsu-kun.’
‘I got to go now Himitsu-kun. ttyl!’
Without waiting for his response I logged off.

I fell back on my chair and rested my head on top of the backrest.
I shut my eyes and sighed heavily.
Suddenly I remembered something from our conversation; ‘she yelled at me and ran away. Wasn’t she weird?’
“Ahh!!! Why did I yell at him!!?? Now he thinks I’m weird!!!” I smacked my forehead several times and sighed.

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The next day I went back to school. I’ve missed two days of school because of my fever.

As I approached my classroom, I began to reminisce about the chat I had last night with Himitsu-kun. I was very nervous to see everyone again ---no--- I’m more nervous to see Himit—I mean Ryo-kun. I walked inside and I headed straight to my seat without looking at anyone. I turned my head a little bit to see if Ryo was around. As I turned my head Kaori jumped in front of me. I fell back, startled at Kaori’s sudden appearance.

“Ahh, gome Maki! I didn’t mean to scare you” Kaori placed her palms together, bowed, and apologized for startling me.

“Daijoubu Kaori” I said, waving my hand, pardoning her.

Suddenly Ryo came into the classroom and girls began walking over to him. I felt a sting on my heart again.
As the guys said hi to him, he glanced at me and I quickly looked away. I blushed and cursed under my breath.
Ryo approached his desk and greeted me and Kaori. As Kaori blush and greets him back, I pretend not to notice him. Kaori began elbowing, trying to get me to look at him.
But I continued to ignore her.

“Haha, she’s still a little dizzy. Forgive her for her rude manners….haha….” said Kaori faking a laugh.

Ryo smiled at her. “Daijoubu”
Kaori blushed again, while my heart skipped a beat.

The truth is that I have a crush on Himitsu-kun since I met him at facebook. I was a little hurt that he smiled at Kaori and not at me. When I first met him, he was kind and funny. Even though I never really met him, I knew that he’s sincere and was a good person. But after my discovery last night, I think I might have developed more than a crush for him…….

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During lunch I went out for a walk again. The spring breeze was comfortable and refreshing. I planned to rest under the tree again. But when I got there, I found Ryo sitting under it; he was sleeping. I walked over to him and touched his forehead.

With his eyes still closed he said, “What are you doing?”

I was startled and I quickly pulled my hand off his forehead. I stepped back a little bit and I stared at the ground.

“uhh…..I thought you were sick…” I stuttered. When I glanced up at him, he slowly opened his eyes. I glanced away from him.

“What time is it?” He asked.

“It’s still lunch.” I told him. I bit my lips and I continued to avoid his eyes.

“Ahh souka……ne, doesn’t this scene seem familiar?” He asked.

I began to remember two days ago when I slept here under the tree. I remembered that he did the same to me. I smiled at that thought.

“Why are you smiling?” Ryo asked confused.

“Nothing……” my smile quickly faded.

“Ahh sou…”

I slowly lowered myself, and sat down next to him. The oak tree was wide enough for two people to lean on it. We sat there and we remained silent for a while.
The sound of the nature created a beautiful harmony. It was so soothing and relaxing that none of us dared to break it.

Then the things that happened last night returned to my head. It has been bugging me for a long time now. I couldn’t stay quiet any longer.

“Ano…..Ryo-kun…”I said weakly.

“Call me Ryo” He insisted.

“H-hai………..Ryo………...ne, are you………..are you Hi-hi-hi-“

“Why are you having trouble speaking? You sound like a broken player.” He laughed. My face began to turn red.

I sighed and I continued, “Gomen…..….anyway, are you…..…..Himitsu-kun?” Ahh! I finally got that out of my chest!

I feel like a weight has been lifted out of my chest. I felt so relieved………..

He didn’t response at first. I turned to look at him and I waited for his answer.

“Yea, how do you know about that?” He asked.

“I-I-I-I-I—“

“You’re doing it again.” He laughed.

“Gomen…………I’m……I’m Saki-chan…..from facebook…..”

I turned a way from him and stared down at my skirt. I waited patiently for his reaction. But there was none. He just sat there, as if it was nothing.

“Aren’t you surprise?” I asked curiously.

“No, I knew all along. I knew it was you ever since we met. I didn’t think that it will take you this long to realize it though.” He laughed again.

“Ehh!? You knew me??? But how????”

“Well, it says it on your info. Your address was written on your info. Why did you think I tried to talk to you so many times?” He smiled and he turned his head towards me.

I didn’t realize he was trying to make friends with me at all. I thought about the time he did try to make friends with me;

The first day of transfer;
“I’m Nakamura Ryo. And you are….?”
“Satoshi Maki.
“Yoroshiku!”

Second day of transfer;
“Are you ok?” Ryo-kun suddenly asked.
“Hmm, yea. I’m fine”
I turned my head away from him……although I think I felt Ryo-kun glancing at me from time to time. I wasn’t sure. I didn’t pay much attention to it.

Lunch time;
“What are you doing!?”
I shook his hand off my forehead.
“You’re warm. Are you sick?”
“3:00 pm. School is already over.”
“Here.”

“I even tried to give you a hint when we chatted online”

At facebook;
‘yea, I have. I’ve also met an interesting girl! I forgot her name tho ^^’
‘lol, no its not like dat. She sits next to me, but she’s cold to me tho. I saw her cry too’
‘I saw her sitting under a tree, sleeping. As I approached her she began crying…..’
“I was startled and I didn’t know what to do. I thought she was sick or something, so I went over to her and felt her forehead…….’

“Ehh?! I didn’t realize it was you until we chatted on facebook….” I said shyly. I was so embarrass for not noticing anything.

“Haha, you really are slow” He chuckled.

“Heh? Don’t laugh at me!” I gave him a playful punch on his arm, but he continued to laugh.

We laughed and joked around for the remaining of the lunch period.

We talked about everything we talked about online.

We talked like we never talked before………It felt like a reunion………

….………It felt like the beginning of our friendship…………..and the birth of my first love…………..

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that was unexpected =P

Chapter 4

Note:

Noh Mask- traditional Japanese Mask

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Tomorrow is a holiday. There is a festival that will be held at the town square celebrating the founding of the Kinokuniya village. Everyone at school is hyped and were preparing for the festival. We have always celebrated it every year, and it was always the same for me. I was never excited at any incoming festival. This year was somewhat different though. I don’t know how to put it but ever since I found out about Ryo-kun’s identity, I always have this weird feeling inside of me. I even find myself smiling and having weird thoughts. Ever since that day, I always looked forward to tomorrow.

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I ran downstairs and into the kitchen where I found my brother preparing breakfast. “Yo onii-san! Ohaiyou!”

“Oh! Ohaiyou Maki!” He grabbed a plate and placed a napkin over it. “Ne Maki, can you pass me that spatula?” Yuya pointed his finger to the spatula on the opposite counter.

“Here” I handed him the spatula while he handed me the plate.

“Arigatou!” He took out the eggs out of the frying pan and placed it on the plate. Then he left the fire open and he walked over to the refrigerator and he took out a plate of bacon. He placed six stripped of bacon onto the hot frying pan. As soon as he placed one tip of the bacon onto the frying pan, the oil began jumping out of the pan. Yuya quickly took the cover and placed it over the pan.

“Ah, itai!” Yuya squinted in pain. The oil caught his hand. He ran to the sink and he splashed cold water over the wound.

“Are you ok?” I asked.

“Yea, I’ll live.” He said with a grin. I smiled back at him.

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After breakfast my brother and I went to the town square where booths were set up the day before. There were already a lot of people when we got there. I saw many of my classmates including Kaori-chan and Ryo-kun. They were with a couple of other people too. Yui-chan was there too. She is helping out at one of the booths that she and her parents set up.

“Yui-chan!” I called out. She turned around and she waved at us. My brother waved back at her. We walked over to their booth and we said greeted Mr. and Mrs. Kyono.

“Oh, how are you two doing? We haven’t seen you two in a while.” Mr. Kyono patted me on the head. Mrs. Kyono gave us free tokoyakis from their booth.

“Onii-san is it alright if I go with Kaori-chan and the others?”

“Unn, it’s alright. I’ll see you later then, have fun!”

“Jaa nee!” I ran towards were Kaori and the others were.

They were playing goldfish scooping. None of them was able to get one without ripping the paper net. Ryo-kun was at another booth. He was trying to get a toy with a hook. I watched him silently beside him so that I don’t ruin his concentration. The hook was almost inside the small hole. He gently pulled it out, but the toy dropped before he could get it out. He sighed, then he noticed that I was sitting beside him.

“Yo" He said to me.

"Wow you suck at this." I giggled.

"I was trying to get the toy for that little kid over there. I found him earlier crying, because he couldn’t get one either. That was my fourth try, and still no luck.” The kid looked really disappointed. He frowned and ran away.

“Haha, that little boy looked really mad. Let me try.” I took out a dollar out of my pocket and I gave it to the vendor. He handed me a hook. I lowered myself a little bit to get closer to the plastic pool filled with glow in the dark toys. I slowly lowered the hook and I tried to place the hook onto the small hole on top of the toy. It wouldn’t go in on my first try. I pulled back the hook and I tried to get the hook in again. It still wouldn’t go in. Without noticing it many people have already gathered behind us. They were watching intently at me. I’ve already been sitting there for 8 minutes and I still couldn’t get the hook into the hole. I was getting really annoyed and Ryo noticed it too.

“You can do it…..” He whispered behind me.

I nodded and I tried to get the hook inside the hole again. The tip of the hook made it in. I slowly pushed the hook all the way inside. To my surprise it went all the way in. Everyone gasped.

“Concentrate and pull it out slowly…..” Ryo whispered to me again.

I slowly lifted the hook out of the water. It was half way out of the plastic pool. Suddenly I felt the string of the hook ripping. I quickly pulled it out before it could fall back down into the water. Everyone gasped again. I sighed and I turned to Ryo. I opened my hands, and there resting on my palm was the toy. Everyone cheered and greeted me.

“You did it!” Ryo yelled out. We both jumped in joy. We didn’t even notice that we were already hugging. Then I heard Kaori clear her voice and that’s when we noticed that we were hugging. We quickly let go of each other. I looked away and blushed. I noticed myself smiling again.

At night we watched the beautiful fireworks at the open field near the town square. I was wearing a traditional Noh mask along with Kaori and the others. Ryo-kun was the only one not wearing one. His reason was that he didn’t want to hide his beautiful face to the world. I only laughed at his comment.

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During the fireworks I sat with Yui and the Kyonos. I was sitting I few feet away behind Maki and her friends.
Throughout the whole festival I noticed that Maki was really close with the guy without the Noh mask sitting next to her. They have been together ever since we arrived at the festival. I sensed something bad about that boy. He looks like trouble.

I can’t let Maki get too close to him or else………She only belongs to me………

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Chapter 5

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Kaori, Maki, Maki’s brother and I were walking home from the festival. It was 10:30 in the evening. We dropped off Kaori at her house first because she lives the closest from the town square. The rest of us walked silently. I was walking next to Maki while her brother was a few feet behind us. I decided to remain quiet because I felt the eyes of Maki’s brother pierced at my back. The dark road added to the goose bumps on my skin. Finally Maki decided to break the silence.

“So, Ryo-kun……how’s your parents?” she asked.

“Umm…..my mom is doing fine, I guess.” I answered back.

“What about your dad?”

I looked up at Maki then I quickly turned away. “Umm…..my dad died a long time ago, when I was ten.” I noticed Maki blushed and embarrassed.

“I’m so sorry.” She said weakly.

“It’s ok.” I said to her. To think about it, I never did tell Maki anything about my parents. Well, theres nothing to tell anyway. Suddenly I felt his gaze behind my back again. I bit my lips and I looked away from Maki. Maki did the same thing.

“Well, this is where we part. I have to go this way. I’ll see you tomorrow! Jaa nee Maki!” I waved at Maki and I nodded to his brother. I placed my hands inside the pockets of my jeans and I headed home.

As I approach my house, I noticed that the lights in the living room are still on. Oh no, she’s at it again. *sigh*

As I enter the house I can already smell the stench of liquor coming from the living room. I took off my shoes and I placed them inside the shoe cabinet. I walked towards the living room. And on our brown couch lay my mother. There were four bottles of alcohol on table in front of the couch. The tv was also left open while my mom slept soundly on the couch. *sigh* I took her arm and placed it over my shoulder. I noticed that she was still awake, but just too tired to pull herself together up the stairs.

“Ryo?? Ne, what took you so long? I was- I ---“ She covered her mouth to prevent herself from vomiting. I tried to carry her, but she was just too heavy. She didn’t even try to walk up the stairs so I had to drag her up. When we got to the top of the stairs, she felt her vomit regurgitate up her esophagus. Then tiny bits of white-yellowish fluids began dripping out of her mouth. She ran to bathroom and she vomited everything she ingested. I stared disgustingly at the drops of fluids on the floor. I didn’t felt sick though, as I was already used to seeing vomit. I decided to go to my room as I realize that she can handle herself.

Does she just HAVE to ruin my perfect day!? *sigh*Suddenly, flashbacks of what happened at the festival came rushing through my head. As I thought about the festival, I felt butterflies inside my stomach. Maki looked very beautiful today. I wish I can spend more time with her, but her brother kind of freaks me out a little bit. He keeps on giving me piercing stares! He felt shivers run up his spine as he thought of Maki’s brother.

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“Ohaiyou minna-san! How was your festival yesterday?” sensei asked us.

Everyone began to tell their own stories at the same time. No one could understand what each other was talking about. Sensei began to notice that the class is becoming out of control. He cleared is voice and said, “Ok, calm down everyone. I know you guys had a wonderful day yesterday, but we have to get back to class now. Ahem, now I want to discuss with you all an assignment you have to do.” Everyone groaned.

“Eh? Assignment?? But we just got back from the festival. Can’t we have another homework-free day?” A girl at the back yelled out. Everyone agreed with her.

“Ne sensei?” A guy at the front mumbled.

“Gomenasai everyone, but you’re going to have an assignment. Ok here it is, make sure you write it down somewhere.” Sensei wrote the assignment on the board.
On the board it read,

“Assignment:
Write an essay about your hero. It can be anyone; your parents, your friend, your favorite actors/actress, etc. Just make sure to have a limited 500 word count, or else you won’t receive any credit. The essay must be about your hero and no one else!
Due Date: Friday!”

“Today is Tuesday which means you have three more days to write your assignment. Don’t procrastinate ok?” Sensei looked at everyone’s dissatisfied looks, including me.

My hero??? Who am I suppose to write about?! My father is dead and my mom is an alcoholic. I don’t like any actors or actresses either. Why does he have to give us this kind of assignment??? I was very distressed and I couldn’t bring myself to pay attention to the class. Ugh! I moaned at the back of the class.

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At lunch Maki and I went to our usual spot. The sky was very clear today; there were no clouds in sight except the huge bright sun above our heads. Maki was eating her bento that her brother prepared for her. I was eating bean bread that I bought from the convenience store this morning. My mom wasn’t sober enough to prepare a bento for me =.=”

“Ne Maki,” I started out. “Who are you going to write about for the Hero Assignment?” I asked her.

Still chewing her food she mumbled, “Of course my older brother. He’s been the only one who looked after me, fed me, and rescued me whenever I needed help.” She swallowed the food she was chewing.

Figures, I knew she was going to write about him I thought.

“Who are you going to write about Ryo-kun? Your mom right?” She asked. She placed another shrimp in her mouth and chewed it like she had a secret (<--- haha, dat’s from the movie, ‘She’s The Man’).

“Umm…” I mumbled. She faced me as she waited for my answer. “Yea, probably?” I lied. Nervous, I took a bite out of my bean bread.

“Souka. That’s great Ryo-kun. I’m sure your mom will be delighted when she reads your story.” I gulped and I stared blankly at the clear blue sky. Suddenly flashbacks flooded my mind.

[Flashback] 7 years ago……..

“Anata! (Darling!)” My mom screamed out.
We were at my father’s funeral, I was only ten at that time. My father died a few weeks a go from a heart attack. When they found his body he was already dead. My mother blamed his co-workers for being too irresponsible and careless. I in the other hand didn’t blame them. I blamed my own father for being ignorant about his health. Whenever we go to the doctor for our regular check up he never let the doctor check him. His reason was always the same, “I’m healthy! I don’t need those damn doctors to tell me about my own health! It’s my body and I know if I’m healthy or not!” What he didn’t know was that he had a very high blood pressure and cholesterol level, which led to the heart attack.

That’s why I didn’t felt anything during his funeral. He was to blame for his own death. No one was responsible for it, he brought it on to himself. That’s what I showed everyone, but deep inside I was mad that he had to die. I kept thinking to myself, “Who will take care of us now?! Who will provide for us?! Why the hell did you die?!” My face was as emotionless as a rock during the funeral, while my mom drowned in tears.

After his death, that’s when my mom began drinking. Whenever I come home from school I will always find her on the couch surrounded by bottle of alcohols. I was ashamed of my life. My father died due to his ignorance and my mom is living a pathetic life. I have nothing to show or tell any of my friends about my parents.

I WAS emp-------- no, I AM still empty inside……………………………..

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Chapter 6

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~~~One day left…….~~~

“Tadaima”

I slowly walked inside the house. The lights were off in the living room This is a first….. I turned on the lights in living room, and there was no one there. I went to the kitchen to see if my mother was there. She wasn’t. I went upstairs to her room, and there on the bed lying on her belly was my mother. She was still wearing her work clothes. As usual, she smelled like alcohol. She must’ve went out drinking with some guy….. I turned her over and I placed a blanket over her. I sighed, and left the room.

I went to my room and I decided to start writing my essay. I sat on my chair doing nothing for about an hour.

“This is so difficult…..should I write about Uncle Jack instead……but he’s been dead for about 50 years now and I don’t really know much about him except all of the stories my mom used to tell me when I was younger.” *sigh*

At that moment I just realized that my mom was like a hero to me when I was younger. She would always prepare bento for me whenever I go to school and when I come back home she would help me do my home work, then watch tv together. And she would always tell story about Uncle Jack’s crazy adventures when he was still a kid. Those where good times…..I just realized that not everything about my past was terrible. There were good times and great moments that I shared with my parents, especially with my mother.

As I reminisced the past, my hand began to write. I wrote about all of the fun times I shared with my mother, and everything she taught me about life. Before I know it, I have finished my essay. And it’s only 12:30 I stretched my hands as I yawned. My eyelids felt very heavy. And before I could get up from my chair, I was already asleep………

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The next day I woke up from my mom’s voice. “Ryo!!! It’s 7:30! You’re gonna be late for school!”

I quickly got up and hurried over to the shower. After my quick shower, I brushed my teeth and I ran downstairs towards the kitchen. I grabbed some toast and I headed out to school.

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“Wow! He’s fast.” I took a toast from the table and I went to the living room to watch some tv. I sat down on the couch and I reached out for the remote control. As I pressed the button, the tv won’t turn on. I clicked it a couple more times and gave up.

“Damn these batteries.” I stood up and I searched for batteries. I found none in the living room and in the kitchen. I went upstairs to check Ryo’s room.

“Where are those batteries? Ugh……Why did Ryo hide the batteries? No one is gonna steal them. Tsk.” I searched his desk and found nothing but a piece of paper.

“Wow! He sure wrote a lot.” Suddenly something on the paper caught my eye. On the paper I saw my name. Did he write about me? I decided to read his paper, interested of what he wrote about me. I skipped the first paragraph, because it only explained things about himself.

My mother is Nakamura Shioka, 37 years old and she works as a secretary at a small law firm. When I was younger my mom and I were very close. She would always make delicious bentos for me everyday and all of my classmates would be jealous. When I get home from school she would tutor me whenever I don’t understand my homework. While I would watch cartoons, my mom would prepare a delicious dinner for me and my dad. After being tucked in my bed, my mom would tell stories about my Uncle Jack’s crazy adventures when he was still a child. And when I’m fast asleep in my room I would be awaken by my mom’s soft lips on my forehead, as she kiss me goodnight.

My mom would always help me whenever I’m in trouble. She would give me advices on how to overcome my problems and tell me stories that would always turn my frown into a smile. I remember one time when I was getting bullied at school when I was in 5th grade, I came home crying. My mom came running towards me and she wiped my face covered with tears. She hugged me and then she asked me what happened. I told her that my classmates where making fun of me because I was very small for my age. They kept on calling me “a shrimp” or “a midget.” Then my mom explained to me that there is nothing wrong in being small. “Sometimes being small has its own advantages. Did you know that your Uncle Jack was also very small for his age when he was in your age? People would always bully him and call him names. He would always come home crying, just like you did. And then one day, he realized that being small wasn’t that bad. In school during lunch, he would always be able to cut through the long lines because no one would notice him. And when he would go to the amusement parks, he would always get discounts because people would always mistake his age. And when they have performances at school, he would always be in the front because the small kids are always placed up front so everyone can see them and the tallest people are always at the back. Your Uncle Jack felt very proud being small and you should too. You shouldn’t always take in everything your classmates say to you. You should just ignore them and be proud! And besides, you’re number one in your class. You’re smarter than all of them! So don’t cry anymore. Always face the world with a smile!” From that day on whenever I’m down, I would always remember what she taught me and face the world with a smile!

Tears began falling down my cheeks as I reminisce about that day. I continued reading.

However things began to change after my father’s death. She began drinking. Everyday whenever I would come home from school, I would always find her in the living room drunk. She also stopped making delicious bento for me and she stopped giving me advices. She also doesn’t tell stories about Uncle Jack anymore. I became worried and depress. I felt like she turned into a completely different person. Then I realized what she taught me before, “always face the world with a smile!” I remembered that and I decided to think positively. I decided that instead of staying depress and worried, that I should try to help her change back into her old self. I know it wouldn’t be an easy task, but I should help out in every single way. I know my mom has been hurt badly and has been through a lot after my father’s death. So I decided to become like her, her old gentle self that she was before, when she was still looking forward to the future. I decided to become like her and help her get through this tough time.

After reading his essay, I felt awaken. I never realized that I have changed so much, and that I have been neglecting my son.

Suddenly I heard footsteps coming up the steps. I quickly wiped away my tears and placed his essay back on his desk.

“Oh! You’re back!” I said to him.

“Ah, I forgot my homework.” He told me. “By the way what are you doing in my room?”

“Umm….I’m looking for the batteries!” Ryo walked over to his drawer and he took out a pack of batteries.

“Here” He handed me the batteries. Then he grabbed his essay, folded it in half and ran back downstairs.

“I’m going!” He yelled downstairs.

I remained in his room for a while thinking about what he wrote. This is the first time I ever sat down and thought about my actions. I can’t believe I changed so much, and I’ve even worried my son. *sigh*

“Arigatou Ryo. Arigatou for saving me.” Tears began falling down my cheeks again as I smile.

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Chapter 7 - Mysterious Love

The lyrics featured is from the song ‘Rolling Star’ by Yui

*Sabakan is the name of a band from the Japanese drama Tokyo Friends.

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The screams were getting louder and louder as I pushed my way into the thick crowd. It was dark, so I had trouble seeing my way. The lights from the front flickered and the music got clearer. Five figures stood on the stage, hypnotizing the crowd with their astounding music. Finally, as I made it to the front I made eye contact with the lead singer. She winked at me, and I winked back.

“YUI!!!!!” I waved at her, jumping up and down with the crowd.

“...Yume ni made mita you na sekai wa
Arasoi mo naku heiwa na nichijou
Demo genjitsu wa hibi to rabu de
Tama ni kuyandari shiteru
Sonna Rolling Days.

Oh yeah, yeah...
Sou wakatterutte
Oh yeah, yeah...
Tsumazuitatte Way to go
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
Doro doro ke Rolling Star!”

The song placed the crowd in some kind of trance. They were going wild screaming ‘Sabakan*,’ the band name. The band bowed and thanked the crowd for coming to their live performance. From the reactions of the crowd their performance was very successful.

After the performance, I waited for Yui outside the club. She was still helping to clean inside with the band. A couple of minutes later, Yui finally came out carrying her guitar on her back.

“How was it Yuya?” She asked me.

“That was a great performance.” I gave her a high five.

“Thanks.” She said. I offered to carry her bags, she handed me her messenger bag. Suddenly a girl with brownish-orange hair began to approach us. When Yui noticed her, she smiled and she ran up to her.

“Yo Yui! Osashiburi!” The girl said as she hugs Yui.

“Omg Ai! I can’t believe you’re here! I missed you so much!” I watched from afar as Yui and the girl got reunited. I can’t seem to identify the girl’s identity. Who is she? I wondered.

After their wonderful reunion, the girl looked up towards me and she waved.

“What’s wrong Yuya? You don’t remember me anymore? It’s me! Ai! Ai Otsuka!” I tilted my head still uncertain who the girl was. The two girls noticed my ambiguous look.

Ai Otsuka? Indeed her name sounds very familiar, but I can’t seem to remember who she was. Suddenly a memory struck me. I remember a girl from when we were younger, a chubby red-headed girl. She always hung out with Yui and I when we were younger. We used to play together every day at her house after school.

“aah! Aibuta! (Pig Ai)” I blurted out.

“No one has called me that ever since I moved away nine years ago. I’m glad you still remember me.” The two girls smiled as they hurried towards me and gave me a big hug.

The two girls were very hyper, they couldn’t even stop talking. They talked about everything, their school life, new friends, and boyfriends; except Yui never mentioned any boyfriends. Ai on the other hand had a full list of boyfriends, but she’s currently single now.

We stopped by at Yui’s house to celebrate her amazing live performance. As it turns out, Ai attended the concert as well. However, she was all the way at back because she couldn’t get through the thick crowd. At Yui’s place we ate pizza that her parents preordered an hour ago. After our small celebration I walked home by myself.

When I got home, all of the lights were turned off. I guess Maki’s already asleep. I thought. I walked slowly upstairs to Maki’s room. I slowly turned the door, and there on the bed was Maki sleeping soundly on her fluffy bed. I walked over to her and I sat on the bedside. As I stared at her, I began to outline her features; her eyes, her nose, her lips, and her cheeks. They were soft and tender. Gently and slowly, I caressed her soft, white cheeks as she silently slept.

What am I doing? She’s my sister for crying out loud! I shouldn’t be doing these sorts of things to her! *sigh*

I scratched my head with confusion. My head felt so messed up; doing things to her when she’s asleep and thinking maliciously about her. God damn it! Stupid male hormones! I seriously need to go see a psychiatrist. =.=”

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“Yo Yui!” Yui jumped from her place, startled at Ai’s sudden appearance. Yui motioned Ai to be quiet, and dragged her down with her behind a perfume stand.

“Ne, Yui what are you doing? Why are you all sneaky and stuff?” Yui wasn’t listening; her gaze was fixed on something from a distance. Ai couldn’t tell who she was looking at so she decided to go closer.

“Ai! Nani ishiteiru no?! (what are you doing?!)” Yui hissed from behind the perfume stand. The owner of the stand was now staring at her suspiciously. Yui stood up and followed Ai behind a plant.

“Ne, what were you looking--” Yui shut Ai’s mouth when a guy came out of a store. He wore a black coat and black shades. Suddenly the guy took off his shades and it revealed the person’s face.

“Isn’t that Yuya!?” Ai whispered to Yui. Yui nodded with an embarrass face. She knew that Ai would tease her for following Yuya behind his back.

“He he~ Why are you stalking Yuya?” Ai wore an evil smile on her face giving Yui goose bumps all over her body.

“I’m not stalking him! I’m just following him, without him knowing.” Yui said embarrassedly.

“That’s called stalking! He he~ Yui and Yuya sitting in a tree k-i-s-s-i-n-g ” Ai was so amused at Yui’s first crush. Ai noticed a sudden change in Yui’s face. Her smile turned into a frown, and her provoked expression turned into worry. Ai looked back at Yuya; she didn’t notice anything different except the fact the he’s now hiding behind an ice cream stand. Ai looked farther away. And over by the shoe store was Maki, window shopping, with a guy she never met before. Then Ai suddenly remembered a secret she learned before she moved nine years ago about Yuya’s secret. Ai’s expression now mirrored Yui’s expression. She now knows the reason to why Yui was stalking him.

If Yui knew that Yuya would be following Maki, why would she still follow him even though she knew she was going to get hurt in the end? *sigh* Love sure is mischievous……..

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Chapter 8 - First Date

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Two days ago……..

“Please let me go out with her!” Ryo bowed firmly in front of the shocked Yuya and Maki. Maki couldn’t believe what she just heard, neither did Yuya. What did he say!? Yuya thought.

“Please allow me to date her. I promise I won’t do anything to hurt her.” Ryo assured the both them.

There was silence for a while. The two siblings couldn’t utter a word. It was all so sudden and they didn’t even see it coming. Maki faced her brother with a confused face. Yuya looked back at her with the same expression.

What should I do!? I like Ryo-kun, but I didn’t think he liked me back nor did I think that he will ever ask me out. This is all so confusing. Maki bit her lower lip trying to comprehend the situation.

“Ano…..Ryo-kun, can you give us time to talk about it first. We don’t know what to say to you right now. It’s just so abrupt I—”

“Sumimasen (I’m sorry). It is a little sudden but….” Ryo’s body stiffened as he looked down to the floor.

Too sudden my foot! You’ve only known Maki for a couple of weeks! Yuya bit his lip in agitation.

“Please let me date her!” Ryo pleaded again.

This guy is so persistent! =.=” Yuya thought to himself.

*sigh* “Fine. I’ll let you date her, but if you make her drop even one tear, just one tear, and it’s over.” Ryo’s face brightened up like a light bulb. He was so delighted that he can now date Maki. Maki’s face brightened as well. She was so glad that her brother allowed the two of them to go out. Yuya put on a fake smile to hide his true feelings. He agreed to let Maki date him because he didn’t want to see her sad and disappointed face.

“Aniki (big brother) thank you so much!” Maki jumped at Yuya and she gave him a huge hug. Yuya was taken aback by Maki’s hug. He patted her back and he continued to smile.

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“Oniisan! Where’s my shoe!” Maki yelled out. She was running all over the house looking for her stuff. It was her first date and she didn’t want to look crappy in front of Ryo. She wanted to look her best. She searched and searched, but she just couldn’t find it.

“Oniisan!” Maki was getting very impatient. She couldn’t believe that a date can make her so nervous. She was never this nervous in her life before. It was the first time she’s experiencing this excited and yet distressed feelings.

“I found it! It’s right here in the closet.” Maki came rushing towards Yuya.

“Thank you so much onii!” Maki immediately put it on. Suddenly the door bell rang, and Maki immediately ran downstairs slamming herself onto the front door. Ryo was completely startled by thing that just tackled the front door. Maki slowly opened the door, and on the other side he found Ryo who backed up a little bit.

“Itai (it hurts). I’m so sorry Ryo-kun if I scared you.” Maki bowed her head many times. She was so embarrassed that she had to do that on her first date.

“Daijoubu (its alright) Maki-chan. Shall we go?” Ryo extended his arm to take Maki’s hand. Maki shyly took his hand as she slowly exits the house.

“Oniisan we’re leaving! We’ll be back by six!” Maki yelled out.

Yuya stumbled down the stairs when she heard Maki’s voice.

“Maki wait---” Before he could stop her, they were already gone.

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Yui was outside on her front porch playing her guitar when suddenly she saw Yuya running from a distance.

“Yo Yuya!” Yui waved at him, but he didn’t wave back.

“Yuya! Where are you going?!” She asked him, as he ran past her.

“To the mall!” Yuya yelled back. He was trying to catch up with Maki and Ryo.

“The mall?” Yui asked herself.

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At the mall Ryo and Maki was window shopping looking at all sorts of products. Behind them was Yuya disguised with a black shade and a black beret. And behind Yuya was Yui, hiding behind a perfume stand.

“Ne Ryo-kun? Don’t you feel like we’re being followed?” Maki shivered as she looked around. Ryo shook his head.

“Maybe it’s just you’re imagination.” Ryo took Maki’s hand, making Maki blush at his gesture. They walked around the mall holding hands for a while. They would stop and go inside here and there. Yuya was and Yui were still stalking each other, except now Ai is with Yui stalking Yuya. The two couple suddenly stopped. They were talking, and then Maki began walking away.

are? (huh?)What’s going on? Yuya thought to himself.

Ryo stood there pacing now then. He took out a small spray and he began spraying it inside his mouth. Yuya, shocked, fell from his pose knocking down the plant behind him. Everyone stared at him including Ryo. Fortunately Ryo didn’t recognize him and he continued on with his business. Ai watched at the back cracking up at what just happened to Yuya, while Yui was still in shock.

Maki came back a few minutes later looking as bright as ever. Ryo offered his arm for her to take. She took his offer and she placed her arm between his.

The two of them took the escalator up and into the movie theatre. They bought tickets for a movie called “Koizora.” Yuya bought one too after Maki and Ryo has gone inside. Yui and Ai followed right after Yuya.

Inside the movie theatres, Ryo and Maki sat in the middle rows. Yuya, Yui and Ai tried to find their way inside the dark room. As Yuya found a seat four rows behind Ryo and Maki, so did Ai and Yui.

“Koizora……I heard this movie is suppose to be good.” Whispered Ai to Yui.

“Shh!” Hissed Yuya to the two ladies next to him. Suddenly Yui and Yuya slowly turned to each other. Yui almost shrieked to find Yuya sitting next to her. Yuya almost fell on his chair.

“What are you doing here?!” Yuya whispered.

“Umm…..ano……eto…….” Yui didn’t know what to say to Yuya. Should she just come out and clean?

“We’re here to watch the movie of course!” Hissed Ai to Yuya. Yui was relieved that Ai thought of a good explanation for their appearance.

“Ahh souka (I see). Me too.” Yuya lied.

During the middle of the movie, Ryo pretended to stretch and he gently placed his arm around Maki’s shoulder. Ryo was relieved, but a little bit embarrassed, that Maki didn’t shook off his arm. Maki, in reality, was actually hoping for him to put his arm around her shoulder. She blushed and she continued to watch the movie.

Yuya’s jaws dropped after seeing what Ryo just did. Kono yarou! (This punk!) How dare he put his arm around Maki! >.<

Yui glanced at the irritated Yuya. She felt a sting in her heart seeing Yuya jealous.
I wish he would also put his arm around me…..
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