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Everyday
February 10th Tokyo 2015- 4:30 pm
Ever since that day, he and Sumire have gotten closer. Yuhi liked the current situation, but it still made him feel uneasy. Sometimes he couldn't tell what Sumire was thinking. She would end up with that blank look on her face. His everyday life has changed because of her. He no longer stayed after school to practice. Instead, he would take her home every day. It was a silent agreement.
"By the way, Yuhi, you didn't bring your bike today?" Sumire commented. Yuhi intended to walk her back home today, but he ran a bit late. So he made Sumire wait for him nearby.
"Akatsuki took it." Yuhi said irritated.
She chuckled. "You two seem to have a good relationship."
"Don't even joke about that," he said with a sigh knowing what she was implying. His gaze fell on the wooden sword and picked it up. "You were training?"
The brown hair girl nodded, "Un, just for a bit."
He raises his eyebrows at her reply. "In a place like this?"
By the ocean? Next to a road.
Sumire chuckled when she saw his expression. "Yuhi, that's quite the face, you know. But this is quite a carefree place."
Carefree huh? Yeah, he understood that. Because he would often come here whenever there was something on his mind, he placed his bag on the wall and sat down. "We still have time. Come," he said and extended his hand out.
Her gaze softened, "You saw right through me, huh? Yeah, alright, Mr, gentleman."
Yuhi brought Sumire over to the wall. Thankfully hardly anybody was around right now.
"Ah, I wonder if I'd be able to reach the water from here," Sumire said, peeking over.
"You better not. You'd fall in." Yuhi advised. Rather when his girlfriend was still living around, she tried that too. Since she couldn't swim, then he and Akatsuki had to go get her.
His face color goes pale at the memory, now that was quite the ordeal. However, just as he thought that the brown hair girl loses her balance.
Crap. Yuhi grabbed hold of her arm and pulled her towards him swiftly. "You all right?"
"Ah..." she said bewildered. "Yes, that surprised me....."
At that, he noticed something. The girl's shoulders trembled. Is she afraid of water? From her reaction just now, he could tell. Then why was she trying to touch it? For a while, they remained in that position, and he could feel the girls breath against his chest.
Man, this is bad even for him. Sumire is cute, Not in the same way as before too. It's true that even after he left her, he still kept watching over her. But meeting her again in person after that time. Yuhi realized how much has changed since they last met.
'Her appearance for one.' For a seventeen-year-old girl, Ibuki Sumire is prettier and looks more. So much has changed since they last met.
But the reality is perhaps not much has changed at all. The traits that remain the same are her weak side. Sumire is still as fragile as he remembered.
Sumire drew away from him. "I-I'm alright now... Thank you." she stuttered. His eyes widened when he the blush on her cheeks, causing his own to turn red.
He scratches his face. "Your welcome." Yuhi felt awkward with her thanking him this way.
As Yuhi said this, he saw passing by males stopping to stare. They kept staring and whispering until they saw him. It's not like that, but maybe they should think that. She attracts far too much attention.
It's no wonder Mamoru said those words to him then.
'Those words. Did he know that this would happen?' Yuhi observed the current situation with her old friends.
It all seemed like too much of a coincidence if you asked him. Somehow he had a feeling that Sumire's meeting with the members of the band EMMA was something that guy. Now that he thought about it, 'those guys will transfer in April.' Their timing is too much of a coincidence. For now, he can have Sumire to himself like this; however, in a few months?
His thoughts broke off when she suddenly spoke up. "Yuhi, hold your hand out."
Yuhi raised his eyebrow. "Huh?"
"Just do it."
The black hair boy does so. He found cookies inside a small bag with a silver lace ribbon tied across it. "..is this for me?" Yuhi wondered.
"D--don't get any strange ideas. I just happened to notice it yesterday. That you tend to get hungry before a job..."
Oh, is this what Tsueno meant? When her heart is filled with worry, she ends up being twice as nice when it comes to those around her. She uses it as a distraction.
"When you don't say anything...it becomes rather unpleasant," Sumire commented.
"Then, I'll give you a reward." Yuhi reached over and knocked her forehead lightly. "A good luck charm."
Sumire looks down. "That's unpleasant.."
Yuhi noticed the girl's lips curve into a smile. He supposed this was fine for now. He was spending such peaceful days with her like this.
"Was Nakara-san that mad?" Sumire asked.
Yuhi shuddered at the thought even though that guy is usually so timid.
"You have no idea."
Sumire chuckles. "Well, you know, despite what it seems like. That guy can be quite serious when he wants to."
"I'm surprised you haven't hit him yet."
The look in her eyes suddenly changed, and for a split second, he saw it, something completely different.
"You could say I'm quite used to it."
Yuhi ran his hands through his hair. Did he say something bad again? He needs to be careful with his words when it comes to her. Then again, if he is overly cautious, wouldn't it make her uncomfortable?
Used to, huh? "Nanairo feather is doing quite well in the rankings," he commented, swiftly changing the topic.
Nanairo Feather was the male idol group Sumire was supervising before she became an idol. Due to her connections with this group, though, he could make the link regarding her identity.
"Everybody is trying their best. When I saw the results the other day, I was looking at the picture I painted for them. " Sumire closed her eyes. "Somehow, when I saw their group ranking drop, I felt crying. Yet when I saw their individual ranking, that's when I cried. But this time around, it was tears of happiness."
"So, in other words, your still a crybaby."
The girl hits him, and he sighed. "Shouldn't you contact those guys? I'm sure they are worried about you being here."
Sumire shook her head. "There is no need. Those guys don't need me anymore."
"Your right, they don't need you." Yuhi agreed. "But I do."
At that comment, Sumire's cheeks turned red. He chuckled. "It's easy to make you blush."
"Quit with the teasing. Ah, I'm not used to it." Sumire rested her head on his shoulders. "But, you know I'm very comfortable these days."
"With me?"
Sumire nodded. "When I'm with you, I'm at ease. Yuhi, thank you so much."
Why is this girl even thanking him for? That's his line.
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Aurora Coloured Truths Part 1
*UNEDITED*
Spending so much time with Yuhi made her very happy. But Sumire knew these good days won't last long. Almost like it was fate, she received a message that would end her peaceful days with him.
From: Asuka
Aki is in Tokyo.
Four simple words and yet it was enough for her. She turned to Yuhi. 'I feel bad but.' Sumire paused. She has to do this."Say Yuhi, today I have to pass."
Sumire couldn't miss his pained expression but before he could reply. Sumire already walked away.
...
A few hours later
Sumire found herself on the main streets of Tokyo searching. 'Not here either,' she sighed for the fifteenth time. Where is he?
Her thoughts broke off when she caught a glance of her reflection in the mirror. A perfect disguise she has to say, this way nobody should recognize her. Although back then it was different, she didn't have to do something like this. When Mamoru was still around with her, she could freely walk around the streets.
When all of them were still together, it was alright since two would be used as decoy, and she would be able to slip away with Mamoru. But now things are different, once again she's alone.
Sumire felt a familiar pain appear in her chest, and she frantically shook her head.
It's alright, this much she can still manage. It is painful, but this pain is nothing comparing to the events of that day. Sumire proceeded down the alleyway.
"Aki-san? Aki-san?" she called out and yet to her dismay she couldn't trace him at all.
Sumire however ran into Yuhi who she parted with a few hours ago. 'Yuhi?' What is he doing here? She thought he returned to the dorms already.
She watched as Yuhi cautiously picked up a cat. The moment Yuhi did, the cat scratched him. The sight amused her, since he usually wore a guarded looking expression.
Yuhi glanced over at her. "What's so funny?"
"I---m sorry, but you…" she cuts herself off and bursts into laughter.
He casually flicked her forehead. "Alright. … Is there something you need help with?"
"Actually…" Sumire trailed off. "You know who Aki-san is right?"
Yuhi raised his eyebrows. "Is that why you ditched our date?"
Sumire rolled her eyes. "We weren't on a date. You were only taking me home."
"I planned to take you somewhere though."
'Wait, he did?' Sumire suddenly felt guilty. She immediately ditched him when she heard Aki-san was in Tokyo. Her thoughts broke off when he extended his hand out.
"I will help you look. We should look over there. You said he likes high places, correct?"
"Ah huh." Sumire was only half paying attention.
Terashima Yuhi, radiates such a bright aura and yet that radiance can develop. Well if he was emitting his real aura anyone would get crushed. Those in the top position's aura leak out whenever they are off stage.
Sumire found Terashima Yuhi to be a mystery, even now. How many years has passed since she met him? How many encounters have they had since that time? So many encounters, she already lost track.
During the short time she got to know him properly, they spent a lot of time together.
But even then there are some things she doesn't know about him. Like where he rushes of to in the middle of a job.
Then again there is another group that remains mysterious to her. 'Nanairo Feather.' A seven male idol unit group. During her middle school years she worked with those guys as their composer. Even when she entered high school last year, she still wrote songs for them.
Now that she thought about it. 'There are those guys too.' The guys from a group called quattro light. Those guys are a lively bunch and yet she really can't figure their colour out. Come to think of it, didn't Asuka used to say something like it before? ' If nanairo feather is light then quattro light represents the darkness.'
When she first watched Quattro light's performance she was drawn in. Others say while they are talented but as a group they don't come together and yet that performance drew her in. The feeling from that time, she wondered if it's possible for her to feel like that again.
"Are you feeling unwell? Should we rest?" Yuhi asked, concerned.
Sumire blinked and realized how close they were to each other. A light tint of pink appeared on her cheeks. "No I feel fine ! Let's keep going."
"Is that so?"
"Yes."
He appeared uncertain when he said those words. Yuhi most-likely noticed her strange voice. Regardless he moved away from her and pointed in a random direction.
A relieved sigh escaped her lips. He needs to stop doing that. Although he rarely smiles or shows emotion, Yuhi is a handsome guy.
If her heart didn't belong to Mamoru she is still a girl- correction a lady as that person would put it. When a handsome guy appears in front of her so close one cannot help but blush and recently she's noticed something else. Then again she doesn't react like other girls.
Ever since Mamoru died, it felt like something is wrong with her emotions. When Yuhi kissed her not too long ago, she felt nothing. Yet that guy still hasn't surrendered. The other day he said something like. 'You have no idea how hard it is to resist you, especially with that expression on your face. How do you think I am able to hold myself back when you look at me all shy and flustered?'
That means he likes her right? If he is talking about resisting. Then again he was drunk, did that count?
He indirectly confessed to her. No, Yuhi made his intentions clear. Mamoru is no longer with her. So all she can do now is deal with this situation alone. However Sumire felt very confused.
How do you reject someone? She felt her eyebrows turn into a frown, causing her to sigh.
A complicated world makes things more interesting. But when the main source of that complication is her it becomes troublesome.
Her thoughts broke off and her gaze fell on her surroundings. She noticed how busy the streets were. 'How busy.' She wondered if there is something going on. If she asks Yuhi he would tell her that this is normal for Tokyo.
Still, with it being so busy she found herself being pushed around.
An arm shot out and grabbed her arm roughly, pulling her quickly out of the stampede before she could react. Sumire realizes she was no longer being pushed around, she glanced up at her saviour. Her amethyst coloured eyes met Yuhi's chocolate brown coloured eyes.
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Aurora coloured Truths Part Two
*UNEDITED*
"Ah…Thanks." She uttered quietly, but he picked it up. He nodded once in acknowledgement, and they stood awkwardly for a moment.
Sumire however broke that silence when she spotted something. Yuhi's right sleeve torn, exposing his skin. "Could it be from the cat earlier on?" she question.
When Sumire saw the sudden scowl on his face she burst into laughter once again. Even when they went around the block asking around, Sumire continued to laugh.
"How long do you plan on laughing?" Yuhi said annoyed.
"I'm sorry. It's just that it was the first time I've seen you look so surprised."
Indeed he is usually so stoic. Occasionally a wry smile would appear on Yuhi's face. During those times, she noticed her negative thoughts fading.
Her thoughts broke off when she spotted an ice cream truck. Sumire stopped laughing and pointed to the bench.
"Wait here a second." She does not stop to hear a response from him, and walked her way over.
It's so strange, whenever she is with him. That all the negative thoughts she usually has vanishes.
Sumire found the time and asked around. She received similar replies from people. 'You're the only one he treats that way.' The only one huh? perhaps he also…. The brunette shook the thought out of her head. She shouldn't be thinking of things like that anymore. When Sumire arrived at the front of the line, she noticed the stall lady looking her up and down.
She wore glasses, and a hat but maybe they recognize her? Sumire shifted around uncomfortably. But the older woman suddenly asked for her order and Sumire said. "Chocolate."
After a few seconds the lady passed her the ice cream and Sumire paid for it. But right until the last second, she couldn't miss how the lady looked. Once she finished paying, she walked back over to where Yuhi was.
She saw him stare at the sky, a deep expression on his face. 'He can be cute too huh?' Sumire thought. She passed him the whipped ice cream cone. "Thank you for putting up with my selfishness."
"I told you, I will protect you. I do not intend to take those words back."
Sumire knew he only said this because he felt responsible towards her. But, she felt her cheeks turn red at his words.
Somehow his words sent a wave of joy across her heart. Sumire wonders why that is, when she is with this person she can smile again. But, if she accepts his kindness isn't that betraying Mamoru? Can she truly do that?
'Ki, I love you.'
Sumire bit her lip, 'it's too hard.' She thought if she came here she would be able to move on. However, that isn't the case here. "I think, I'm tired." Sumire mumbled.
"Tired?" Yuhi repeated.
Weak laughter escaped her lips. "I think I'm tired of falling in love."
At that comment she watched as a complicated expression appeared on his face. He clearly didn't expect that from her, then again neither did she. Sumire doesn't even know why she is telling him of all people this. However if it's Yuhi she believes he will listen to her.
Sumire took a deep breath and stood up. The ocean breeze felt very nice. The air is still cold since it's February, yet Sumire didn't mind.
Yuhi also stood up. "You okay?" he asked.
"Oh, no it's nothing." For now things remained this way but in the future it will certainly be different, she grabbed hold of his hand. "Let's go."
"Alright."
The two of them quietly left the wall area and continued their search on the streets.
For the next few minutes nobody spoke. Sumire sighed quietly. 'Why did she make it awkward for?' Besides, her gaze fell on their hands. Why isn't he saying anything? This guy is so strange. He doesn't complain even though he should. From the first day since she arrived, he treated her with kindness. It's true they got along very well before. But after what happened last time when she stopped his confession. Sumire knew things would be awkward the next time they met.
She made it worse, not recognizing him until she heard his name. Quite some time has passed and his appearance has changed a lot. But, Sumire still found it odd that she couldn't tell it was him. 'Ahh, it's no good.' Her thought process is a mess again. She needs a subject, anything to break the life.
Her thoughts broke off when she spotted something around his neck. Sumire noticed it a long time ago, but she didn't say anything before.
"By the way, what's that thing you're always wearing?" Sumire decided to break the silence.
"A memento from the old man."
"From that guy?" Sumire immediately understood who he referred to. The old teacher at the dojo, the one who found it.
Yuhi nodded. "He sent it from some country when I was little."
That's vague but then again she is surprised they are even having this conversation. Yuhi has always disliked talking about himself.
"Which one?"
"I'm not sure. He was a soldier. He went wherever duty called. Anyway you actually became an idol." Yuhi awkwardly ran his hands through his hair. "You surprised me."
"Mm, my songs might even reach people now."
"Yeah."
"I've always liked to sing, even when it's painful." Sumire mumbled. She glanced over and saw a strange expression on his face. She hurriedly explained. "I know it sounds weird, but the song wells up in me and I can't help but enjoy it. If I could make people feel what I feel the pain will surely end."
That's right, if she keeps on singing then it will end. People will no longer have to suffer and feel such negative emotions.
"Maybe. Listening to your songs is fun too."
"Huh?" Sumire said puzzled. She glanced over at Yihi to see a warm hearted smile on his face.
"You see even when I'm in the middle of fight. I can hear your singing. It's vexing to admit, but I love your songs."
'I love.' Whenever Sumire hears those words, she ends up with conflicted feelings.
She felt a strange pain appear in her heart. 'It seems like there is something there.' But, a flash of maroon coloured hair appeared in her head. With the current situation, such feelings will vanish before anything could happen.
"So don't hold back. Sing with all your might. I'm out there to protect you." Yuhi declared.
At that comment she felt her cheeks grow hotter. He is so very foolish, saying such lines like that easily. To her surprise he suddenly pulled her into his arms, Sumire tried to pull away. But Yuhi's hold on her was too strong.
She sighed and gave up. 'He should be satisfied after a few minutes.' Sumire remained still and focused on other things. The scent of tobacco, and 'acrylic paint.' Sumire thought. After she parted ways with him, did he go somewhere and paint?
"Even if you only sing for one person. If you sing for that person from the very core of your heart then you can shine." Yuhi said.
Sumire backed away slightly and smiled. "Then, if I sing for you will you be able to hear it even after were apart from each other?"
She was only joking of course. But Yuhi immediately replied. "Of course I will."
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Aurora Coloured Truths Part Three
*UNEDITED*
Two hours later - Outskirts of town -
'So beautiful.' Sumire leaned on the porch. From this place she could see the entire time To think Yuhi knows of beautiful places like this. When he suggested they go somewhere else for a change of pace. She didn't expect this. Then again Yuhi is different now, Sumire didn't know how to describe it. But unlike before something has changed.
"Sorry there isn't anywhere to sit down." Yuhi apologized as he passed her a drink.
She shook her head. "No, this is fine. It's beautiful here."
"Yeah, I thought it would give you some ideas."
"Ideas?" Sumire repeated.
"Mmm, for the graduation piece. You joined at such an unusual time. Thankfully your exempt from all the other work aside from the graduation piece."
So that's how it is. Nobody has actually informed her of anything.
Yuhi looked over at her with a troubled expression. "Don't tell me you didn't know?"
"I didn't."
"Damn them." Yuhi cursed. "Well if you do have questions, feel free to ask away."
"I do have a question."
"That is.."
"Are you ever going to let go of my hand?" Sumire questioned.
At that comment Sumire half expected Yuhi to let go of her hand. But instead he squeezed them instead. Her eyes widened, 'he doesn't intend to let go does he?' The truth is, she probably liked this person before. Those four encounters, she most-likely fell in love with him when she was thirteen years old. That snowy day scene, even now she remembers it. She liked him before and that's why she feels comfortable around him. This is the only explanation she has.
When she was thirteen, she was in love with this person. Sumire shook her head, 'what use is there thinking about that now?' She quickly turned to the scenery. If she looks at Yuhi, complicated thoughts will appear in her head again. Yuhi told her he could rely on her. But, she how much can he tell him?
Sumire wanted to talk to somebody about that. Even if Mamoru didn't die from the accident. He would have died young anyway.
...….
20th XX Sumire's Apartment - Star Town
One week after their fight, Sumire found
a soaked Mamoru at her door step. Security in her place is relaxed or ever. Then again, people have seen Mamoru together with her before. Sumire just returned from lessons and sat down when she heard somebody knocking frantically on her door. Since she lived alone, she normally wouldn't open the door.
But for some reason she walked over and opened the hatch. When she saw who it was, she paused for a moment before opening it. 'They can't fight forever.' Besides during these circumstances, she needs to be there for him.
"Haha. Sorry Ki, I accidentally came over." Mamoru apologized.
"Accidentally you. . why on earth are you soaking wet?" Sumire questioned.
Sumire placed her hand on his shoulder, and frowned. 'Ice cold and even his skin looks pale.' Her eyes widened horrified.
"Are you trying to kill yourself? Come inside. The others won't be checking anymore since I already said I would sleep. You'll catch a cold if you don't dry up."
He will probably need a bath and a change of clothes too. Mamoru has stayed over before, so he does have clothes here.
Her sentence fell short when she felt his arms wrap around her waist. His head buried in the crook of her neck. 'Something is wrong here.'
"Ru? What's wrong?" Sumire asked concerned.
"Hey Ki, don't tell anyone the words I'm about to tell you right now." Mamoru mumbled quietly.
"I understand. But why. ."
"You know, I'm frightened at the thought of dying. I don't want to die."
At that comment her eyes widened, even though she couldn't see his face she could tell that he was crying. This is the first time she ever saw him like this.
"What should I do? I can't tell anybody about this. I don't have any confidence that I made the right decisions at all. I'm leaving everything behind. In the end, I couldn't make anyone happy. Even though I promised to save people, no that's not it. I'm even making you a widow before I marry you."
By this point in his speech, she knew she could no longer hold back her tears.
"I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm really sorry Ki." Mamoru apologized repeatedly.
"It's all right, you can cry your heart out. Your a wonderful person. You've done nothing wrong."
Mamoru laughed weakly. "But you're the one crying now." He brushed their forehead against one another. "Ki, I'm so sorry."
"Don't talk about this now, please." Sumire begged. "Don't give up, a cure - somebody will find it. So please don't say this stuff now."
"I know. Sorry for giving up." Mamoru kissed her forehead. "Can I stay over?"
"Okay." She immediately agreed and pulled away from him. "I will get the bath ready."
To her surprise Mamoru hugged her from the back. "Ki." He mumbled against her ear. "Is it okay?"
Her cheeks grew hot when she realized what he meant. She turned around.
"We uh, spoke about it right?" Mamoru mumbled.
"Yes. But I think we should wait, were still young Ru."
"Sumire, please." Mamoru pleaded. "I don't know how much time I have left."
At that comment her eyes darkened. "I thought you said you wouldn't give up."
"It won't do any harm being careful." He brought his lips to her ear. "I love you so much, please let me touch you."
'If he asks like this, can she refuse him?' This isn't how she pictured her so called first time. Sumire thought it would be more romantic than this. However since Mamoru is asking her this way, she can't say no. She wrapped her arms around his neck.
"Okay."
...
Present day
Her thoughts drifted of when she found Yuhi looking at her. Sumire looked away from him and took a deep breath.
Mamoru was a strong leader, that is why everybody respected him. But what made him her hero was knowing that despite his pain and suffering, he would always come to her with that bright smile.
That person even now remains in the center front of everyone's hearts. In everybody's eyes Tsueno Mamoru was a strong leader. But for her? He was fragile and weak. Mamoru only showed her that side of him. That special moment only you gave her, she will treasure it forever.
Right now she is in such a pathetic state. If he learned what was happening with her now. He wouldn't smile. He would certainly scold her. There was something he often said to her about strength.
'Someone who never wavers isn't strong. To question what's right. To worry and search. To have the courage to do that, is the mark of true strength. Ki, I'm very happy that you show me many different sides of you.'
That guy was a huge fool, even to the very end he only ever thought of her. 'It's so painful.' Sumire thought. She can't stand it, a world without Tsueno Mamoru. Yuhi helped distract her, if she thinks of Yuhi she feels at ease. But how much longer does she intend to run away for?
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Message from Mamoru Part 1
*UNEDITED*
"This won't do." Sumire mumbled quietly.
She is still desperately trying to cling to Mamoru isn't she? Now, now that won't do at all. Yuhi won't like it. 'We have to take over you, and guide the next generation.' Mamoru's words echoed in her head. They have to guide them, and make sure that they won't make the same mistakes. But, Sumire deeply sighed. She is still seventeen years old. Before her career could take of, something like that happened.
"Maybe he isn't around..." she trails of.
They looked all day for Aki but couldn't find a single trace of him. She won't be surprised if he went away to another city for awhile. He is the sort of person who would do something like that. After they searched for so long the two of them found themselves taking a break in the park, as she sat down on the steps by the huge granite steps
"I'm sure he is wandering around."
But that's why she is worried. He shouldn't be moving around much when he is injured. 'Then again, that guy has unusual strength like herself.' Sumire didn't know whether she ought to worry or not. Her thoughts broke off when she felt warmth on her hand. Her eyes widened.
"Yuhi?"
"I'm sure he will return soon."
Yuhi patted her hair gently, she felt heat creep up onto her cheeks. Ah, his words really are soothing and relaxing to her. His actions always makes her feel so calm and at ease. But, these feelings are so insignificant, so small.
....
While Yuhi decided to get drinks, Sumire decided to stay put. But that only lasted for a few minutes.
'That's Aki right?' Sumire knew better than to call out to him. If she calls, he will disappear again. So Sumire followed him. Aki led her to a abandoned looking building. Sumire however didn't hesitate and followed him inside. The building was large but there didn't seem to be a second floor.
When Aki rushed of to another direction, Sumire turned to the single door at the end. 'This must be it.' She took a deep breath and opened the room. A room with plain white walls and only a single vase in the center. But she noticed the small camera in the corner of the room.
Sumire doesn't understand how he managed to do all of this. But, for her just hearing his voice again was enough. She almost forgot what his voice sounded like, so right now her emotions are going crazy.
She wanted to hear his voice for so long. The brunette took a step forward. "Won't you show your face?" Sumire knew it was an unreasonable request.
"You're probably asking me if I'll appear before you.. Hmm, too bad I can't. The thought that this is the future and I'm talking to you will only make me cry."
Stupid, she's the one who should be saying that. After receiving the message on her phone from Asuka, the brunette didn't know what to think. But she already understood something. If Aki is here, it must be something to do with Mamoru. That's why she didn't hesitate to leave.
"You haven't told the others about everything we have discussed have you?" Mamoru asked.
"Nope, I made a promise." She trailed off. "You know I really did find you strange, but you saved me. It was because of you that I managed to turn my life around. Even now, I associate everything with you. The weather, the stars, the sky, buildings and other people."
'Everything..'
He cuts her of. "Ki. I recorded this after our huge fight. I didn't get a chance to apologise properly when I was still around. But thank you for not mentioning my illness around other people, and treating me like normal."
'Thank you huh?' She wonders if he knows how she struggled to keep that promise. Sumire wanted to tell others so many times. But she refrained from doing so.
"Do you see the flowers Ki?"
Sumire carefully picked up the vase in the corner, and peeked inside. A sparkle automatically caught her eye. When she saw what it was, she clenched her fust, a gorgeous ring with a amethyst gem in the center.
She immediately recognized it. 'This is...the exclusive ring from that day. Ah truly he's so foolish, wasn't this expensive?' It was expensive. Sumire remembered it clearly. His entire face turned pale and he kept counting the zeros. To think he bought it.
Long before he showed her his weak side, Sumire already knew about it. Someone as strong as that, someone as kind as him - will also experience loneliness. She laughs lightly, taking the ring in her hands. "Your doing this now really?"
"I'm sorry about the time and place. Maybe your ready to decide now. I know you wanted a romantic proposal, I had a good idea too. I wanted to take you to have a nice dinner. One of those fancy candle like things."
"Still saying such things idiot." Sumire trails of, when she felt her eyelids water. Ah, even though she held it back this entire time. Truly, he is a huge fool. But, isn't this what she wanted to hear? She wanted to have some closure.
"Ki, don't cry. I'm sure that by now that you received the letter and I truly hope I left something behind for you."
Letter? Is it -- Sumire took out from the letter from her pocket. 'Is he talking about this?'
To think he went so far and recorded something. She clenched her fist. It seems like she over estimated him. Even though she told Mamoru before not to bring it up, and not to lose hope. 'He still did something like this.'
Really, even now his talents don't fail to amaze her. So many people have told her that they understood her. So many have said they would protect her, and yet the only one to prove that was Tsueno Mamoru. Nobody else has proved themselves.
"Ah, I'm hoping what I leave you is my kid. I'm sure if it's a kid between the two of us he will be strong, powerful and have my good looks."
He is so very stupid. Why? Why did he leave her behind?
"Happiness without you, isn't interesting."she mutters.
"Your probably saying that happiness without me won't be fun. In answer to that, I'm sure the child can grant you that interesting happiness."
"Your enforcing your ideals on me I see."
"Sumire." At the mention of her name, she looked at the ring on fingertips. "This is the last time. I love you Sumire."
The biggest idiot in the world. Why did he have to leave her?
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Message from Mamoru Part 2
*UNEDITED*
Sumire didn't know how long she remained on the ground crying. But, she eventually got up. The room didn't have any windows so she couldn't tell how dark it was until she reached the entrance way. 'It's already quite late.' Since she rushed of here and left her belongings behind. She didn't have her watch or her phone. A deep sigh crossed her lips. It seems like the walk home will be long.
The moment Sumire got out of the building though, she spotted black hair leaning against the street lamp. Her eyes widened when she saw him. 'So...did Aki talk to him?' Sumire awkwardly walked over to him. It should be okay, Yuhi said he could rely on her.
Yuhi wrapped his jacket around her, " It's snowing and yet your still wearing such thin clothing."
It was snowing? For the first time Sumire looked at her surroundings. The air was unusually cold, and the skies - small white droplets fell onto the ground.
Sumire chuckled. "You really are kind aren't you?"..
"Tsk, again with that." Yuhi muttered. "Anyhow wear it."
Sumire slipped it on and instantly felt the warmth surround her body. It resembled two colours were combining in to one. A colour that is unknown and unseen. "How warm, it gives of the same scent as you."
Yuhi looked away. "Ha? Are you stupid. Saying stuff like that, I'll attack you."
Sumire reached over to touch his cheek and leaned forward slightly. "Hmm, perhaps it would be fine. Though I'd highly call this a proper place to do that. I suppose I do not mind if you were too, I don't dislike that recklessness of yours after all."
It was joke, she was messing with him again. But Yuhi won't see it that way. After she said those words Yuhi pushes her until her back hit the lamp post. The closer he got, the more she could smell the cigarette and see his colour.
"Trying to intimidate me?"
"What a careless woman." Yuhi trails of. "Aren't you afraid of me?"
At that comment her eyes widened before she shook her head. "I'm not afraid, since it's you Yuhi."
It looked like he wanted to lean down and kiss her. With the way he caressed her hair and kept bringing his face to areas he could kiss. But, before anything could happen though the sound of her phone beeping interrupted them.
Yuhi ruffles his hair and sighed. "Tsk, what annoying timing, answer it."
Sumire glanced over at expression. 'He seems frustrated.' One look was all it took for her to click the decline button and switch her phone of.
The black haired boy looks at her with wide eyes. "You can be a fool huh? However, " his hands brushed against her brown locks. "I guess I'll take that."
He should take it, she won't be this generous forever. Before Yuhi he could kiss her, Sumire slumped her head in his chest.
"I'm tired Yuhi."
"Let me take you home." Yuhi muttered.
Home? Where is home? She doesn't want to go back to her apartment. It's so cold there, she will end up over thinking things. "Yuhi," Sumire said. "Let me go to your place."
...
4:00am Terashima Yuhi's apartment.
She already understood it, her actions puzzled others. But the hair girl realised that she would not be able to stable herself otherwise, if she isn't with him.
Whenever she is with Yuhi, there is a warmth.
There is an undeniable amount of warmth that only a pure flame with a bright colour could give out. Yet his flame is very dark, it's pure black almost like a shadow. Like those shadows that would purge her in to a terrible nightmare. Yet she wonders why, wonders why this persons flame is so very warm. Almost as though it is her very own light, it really is quite unusual.
Her gaze fell on the black hair boy that had fallen asleep. 'Waking up to this situation should be unusual.' However, she doesn't mind it too much.
She removed his arms of her as she stood up and walked towards window. Despite the lateness of the time, she could clearly see the streets bustling with life. The brown haired girl glanced back at Yuhi.
For awhile he shouldn't wake up. Well when he does wake up he will definitely get mad at her. She chuckles quietly to herself, indeed that would be quite amusing. Sumire couldn't forget how he gently carried her back here. 'He is so gentle and kind. But she is abusing his kindness too much.'
Sumire intended to leave but the moment she got a glimpse of his sleeping face she decided against it. It seems like she cant leave him be.
She dove into her pocket and pulled out a packet of cigarettes and a lighter. She didn't smoke, she could never do anything that would harm her voice. However, Sumire placed the cigarette between her fingertips as she lit. She watches the ash fall slowly.
She also pulled out the letter from earlier.
The words she couldn't register it properly. What was Mamoru telling her? Does it even matter now? Sumire felt her eyelids turn heavy, 'Maybe she can sleep it of.' This strange feeling. Every time she fell asleep, she would think of Mamoru.
...
Year XX
"There is still a role for you here. After all I'm still here aren't I?"
At this comment Mamoru lifted his head up and brushed his lips against her neck. "Really, really that's not fair Ki. What can I do? I want to monopolise you. I want to hold you and ensure that you don't run of to a reckless place and get hurt. I want to stay beside you, yet even doing that is difficult. Your the kind of person who cares about everybody. Once you start caring about another person you will risk your life. Being a good friend is fine but doing that much. Doing that much isn't right. You don't have to sacrifice yourself so much for others. You should only want me and your mind should only be filled with thoughts of me, only me."
Her eyes widened. '
"In return. I'll do the same for you. That's why don't leave."
So that's it. No wonder she felt as though she's heard that sentence before. That person must of overheard her and Mamoru that time. What a foolish guy. Truly they are all foolish.
Sumire intertwined their hands together. "You know I probably won't mind being monopolised by you."
Mamoru laughs lightly. "Saying those words easily is like you. But be careful I'll take them too seriously."
"Aha, then if you do I'd be in trouble," she trails off. Her gaze softens. "Ru you understood it full well, better then anyone else and maybe even better then myself. The thing that I have left to do is no longer just for the sake of the failure of back then. I've met so many people since that time after all. So so many people. They've all helped me taught me new things, I've experienced so much for every encounter. Whether its pain, sadness, despair loneliness. Happiness, tears of joy, anger, frustration. There is an emotion in all of them, yet I have no regrets."
He brought his lips to her ear. "Your amazing, I love you so much Ki."
...
She wants these memories to last forever, she doesn't want it to go away.
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I will stand by yourside
Sumire woke up to somebody shaking her shoulders. She slowly opened her eyes and found Yuhi looking at her with a troubled expression.
"You know if you don't want to share a bed with me. I can sleep on the couch." Yuhi said awkwardly. "I intended to anyway, but you wouldn't let me go. I figured you would be cold, too.."
A stream of excuses passed his lips, and Sumire held back her laughter. 'What an unusual person.' A year or so has passed since she last met him, but nothing seems to have changed. He is unusually kind to her, though. The Yuhi she remembered is colder. Then again, he said to her he had a girlfriend.
Dating changes people; the best example would be her.
"Is there something on your mind?" Yuhi asked.
"There is." Sumire trailed off. But she quickly stopped herself. Since she got here, she has caused him far too many headaches. Now that she thought it through, she felt very embarrassed.
Even after a year of personal growth, being around Terashima Yuhi reverted her to a babbling idiot. Sumire wondered what Yuhi thought of her. She took a deep breath, 'it should be okay to say it now. I have nothing to lose.'
"The past year, why didn't you contact me?" Sumire questioned. "I know it was awkward after that thing you did. But, are you crazy? Last time I saw you, you were bleeding to death. You were losing so much blood then." She exclaimed. That's why she found it hard to believe he was giving her a serious confession. During that situation, how could he think of confessing to her? Sumire found it very strange. Why did he confess then?
"You know I would find you more attractive and take your confession seriously if you didn't bleed to death. I truly don't understand what your thinking."
Yuhi laughed. "Was that an outburst?"
Her cheeks reddened. 'Did it sound like she was rambling?' How embarrassing, whenever she is around Terashima Yuhi, her composure vanishes. Sumire would like to think that in the past year, she has changed now. She has changed and turned into a sensible and grown-up woman. However, in front of Terashima Yuhi, she has regressed into a little girl again.
Yuhi's gaze softened. "Hey, let me hug you."
Huh? Wait what? That's his reaction to all of this? Then again, this person isn't as smart as she thought. He has his foolish moments. Sumire didn't say a word, and Yuhi placed his hand on top of hers. He removed the cigarette from her hands.
"Not smoking?"
It's enough to light the cigarettes. Sumire knew how stupid it sounded. But over the years she has a bad habit of lighting cigarettes and not smoking. "I don't have to."
She doesn't even have to light it now. Yuhi stood so close to her so she could smell it, his scent - tobacco and alcohol.
"Say, I wanted to ask you. You were the one who kept sending me books, right?"
Yuhi's lips curve to a smile. "Yeah."
The first one had been December last year.
W. Somerset Maugham's Of Human Bondage. When she first recurved it, she didn't need to wonder who sent it. 'I only know one person with such strange reading tastes.'
She found a handwritten note scribbled in the front spine. She recognized the writing immediately. Yuhi wrote it in a rush; she always wondered what situation he was in when he wrote it.
Sumire received the second one in February.
Charles Perrault's Sleeping Beauty. The maiden in the castle of thorns who slept for a hundred years.
The third one somebody passed it on to her, it was June around the time of the cultural festival.
Proust Swann's Way. The narrator travels backward in time in order to tell the story of a love affair that had taken place before his own birth. Swann's jealous love for Odette provides a prophetic model of the narrator's relationships. All Proust's great themes - time and memory, love and loss, art, and the artistic vocation.
That one was the only one that didn't include a note with it.
The fourth one was the one she received right after Mamoru's death.
The poppy war by RF Kufang. A story about revenge. He sent such a gruesome book right after somebody's death. Sumire understood what Yuhi was trying to tell her.
'Don't take revenge.' He wanted her to read the book and see the horrors of revenge.
Since she came to Tokyo, Yuhi gave her two books personally.
Heart of darkness and Existentialism Is a Humanism by Jean-Paul Sartre.
The second one, however, made her question his motives. "I dislike existentialism, you know."
Yuhi nodded. "That's why I sent it. Don't you feel pulled in and drawn when you read anything philosophy related?"
Sumire paused and thought for a few seconds before she nodded. "Despair and loathing, sadness, and happiness. It was all the same, all those emotions."
Gee so much for having a clear mindset. She was starting to sound like a strange person. Then again, others comment on how strange her reading taste is. That person often mentioned before that girls her age should not express such interest in 'tragedies' and books based on Philosophy like Voltaire.
Shakespeare's Tempest and Hamlet. Since she was younger, she read a lot of tragedies.
Sumire felt Yuhi's lips on her neck, and she shuddered. "Yuhi, don't do that."
"Sumire," Yuhi mumbled softly. "I understand that you're in pain. But you have to remember something for me. You're not alone, and even if the entire world abandoned you, I won't. I will stand by your side even if you become a monster."
Light laughter escaped her lips. "Is that a prediction for the future?"
"I don't want it too," Yuhi admitted. "But--" his sentence fell short when she suddenly turned away.
Sumire didn't know what it was, but she felt bile rise to her throat. It was already early morning, five or six am. Sumire knew this because she frequently became sick at this time. She turned to the side and threw up the contents.
Yuhi patted her back. "Morning sickness?"
"A little," Sumire admitted.
"Yeah, you do seem quite pale." Yuhi brushed his fingers across her cheeks.
Why is he touching her so easily? She pulled his hand away. "Let me..go." She muttered.
Yuhi sighed and pulled away from her. "You know, Sumire. I've always wanted to ask you something. Is this stubborn nature of yours inherited of something?"
Sumire bit her lip, she averted her gaze from him, but Yuhi continued.
"I understand it is difficult to accept my help. Mamoru was the one who helped you over the last few years. Since your parents died, you only had him. I get it; he saved you. You relied on him a lot. However, Sumire I don't want to give up on you. You can push others away, but don't push me away. I will stand by your side, no matter what."
"..."
He rendered her speechless with his words. What can she say to that? How come this person always says the things she wants to hear the most?
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Ilogical
February 20th - Yuhi's apartment -
They both skip school.
For several days.
For almost a week, it's a week tomorrow. Yuhi kept count.
They are midway into February, and it is almost time for the graduation event. When Tsueno Mamoru passed away, Yuhi visted the town. He even ran into the others and showed him to the grave. He wanted to pay his respects, at least. Nobody told him about Sumire's situation and current state. If he knew, then he wouldn't have returned to Tokyo and stayed with her. By the time he realized, it was already far too late.
Yuhi wants to bring that topic up. He wants to talk to her about what happened when Mamoru passed away. The information from Asuka was too vague. 'She locked herself up in Mamoru's place, and wouldn't leave the house.'
Did she eat during that time? She is alive now, so she must have eaten something to survive. But when Yuhi saw the state of that apartment, he knew something was wrong.
Since Mamoru died, time has stopped for Sumire. His gaze lands on the brown-haired girl who was resting her head on his shoulder, "You know if you want to sleep, you should go to your room." Yuhi commented.
'Although I like this.' But Yuhi knew better than to divulge in such thoughts right now.
"No, I'm just resting. I don't want to part from Yuhi either."
These lines have escaped the girl's lips more often than before. She no longer got shy or embarrassed, saying them either. Whenever Sumire looked at him with those eyes, he could not help but kiss her.
Even though this sort of thing makes little sense, it's illogical, and yet they both long for something. Yuhi longs for her, craves her to the point that he knew that he could no longer sleep unless she were by her side. But what Sumire wanted, the person she longed for was somebody completely different.
Such actions with him are only to settle the disturbance in her heart, even if it is only for a little while. Although he knew that, Yuhi said nothing about it. He would not mention it. He can't let it get to him. It's already good enough that Sumire is letting him get this close.
'Still for how much longer?' Yuhi knew how many other guys liked her while those guys have stopped such advances towards the brown hair girl, only for now.
His main concern other than the fiance is that man—Nanairo Feather's Ichinose Arashi. Yuhi remembered how close they were and even though Sumire turned him down.
It didn't mean Arashi was no longer a threat for the girl's heart. Yuhi sighed, 'too many rivals.' Right now, he is the only one by her side. However, he knew this situation wouldn't last long. When the other guys show up, he won't have time to spend time with her.
He told Sumire it was okay to rely on him. But at this stage, won't she rely entirely on him? He should bring her back to school soon, so she can make some new friends.
Still, he should tell her to stop holding his hand and getting close to him. Yuhi constantly worried whether or not it was okay.
He sometimes thinks of asking her if it was okay to keep doing that, especially considering how the girl is a fresh and upcoming popular idol now. Yet whenever Sumire looked at him with those eyes, such concerns and worries disappear.
"Has anybody told you that your personality is bad?" He asks because he thinks it's necessary to say it.
Yuhi doesn't mean it as an insult; it wasn't something he said to offend her. Nor was he trying to demerit her in any way, no it was because he was curious.
Sumire smiles. "I hear that quite a bit. But as if such things would bother me." Of course, they won't. She suddenly laced their hands together. "Though, are you implying your personality is just in contrast to mine?"
She got him there. Yuhi liked the feeling of her hands on his. At first, Sumire stayed far away from him; she didn't go near him. But as time passed by, she gradually got closer. Yuhi didn't know what to think about this sudden change.
After all, people saw him as the cold prince on the school grounds for the reason. He understood where the cold part came from, but for the Prince bit --- he paused in mid-thought. Akatsuki, it's him. "If I were a sadist, then you would have a huge problem." Yuhi tried to sound threatening. But he knew the girl wouldn't believe him.
"Is that so?" Sumire responded playfully.
They can't continue like this; he knows that full well. But he knows that he can't stop.
"What do you want to do for lunch?" Yuhi asked. "The fridge is empty, so we could go somewhere."
There wasn't much food there to begin with. But when Sumire came here, the food vanished. He seldom stayed here, though. Why would he bother staying in this place, when he simply goes to school and work? Iro road high school is close to the main city too.
So there wasn't much furniture either. Yuhi thought this would bother her. But Sumire didn't mind. Still, it bothered him. So for the past week, he gradually bought things.
"Hmmm, then let's go shopping instead."
"Sure, what would you like? I will cook today."
The two of them took turns to cook, and sometimes they cooked together. Yuhi liked spending those moments with her since it was an excuse to get closer with nobody judging them.
"Let's cook together." Sumire trailed off and laughed. "I like it better."
Her smile is as bright as the sun. A sun he can't reach no matter how close he gets. Yuhi shook his head. "Go get changed. I will wait for you downstairs."
Sumire moved away from him. "Yuhi, get changed too."
"Huh?"
She sighed. "I don't like nagging. But you slept in those clothes and went out in them for the past two days. I know you didn't wash them either."
'Sumire sounds like my girlfriend as the days go by.' Yuhi didn't mind, though. When he brings her back to school, he wants people to know who she belongs to. Yuhi quickly shook that thought out of his mind. She doesn't belong to anyone, at least not him.
Yuhi agreed, and Sumire left his room. Sumire mainly slept beside him. However, he gave her a separate room where she could relax. There is no bed in that room, it's quite small. A room that can fit only a closet, a chair, and a desk. A small space to draw. But she even does that last part in his room.
He walked over to the closest, deep in thought. His closest has become quite full too. Sumire always buys him clothes when they go shopping. It won't surprise him if she does that on today's trip.
'He is so used to her being by his side.' But when they finish high school, won't she return home? Yuhi shook his head; there is no use thinking about such things now.
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Silent observations
Tokyo Main Streets
Since they left the house earlier, Yuhi couldn't look Sumire in the eye properly.
Sumire wore a long sleeve white dress under a grey jumper-type, double-breasted plaid dress with a buckle belt around the waist. His cheeks burned red when he saw how much effort she put in. 'Is this girl messing around with him?' Then again, maybe it's him.
He found everything she does beautiful. Whenever she eats, or whenever she laughs. Every single action of hers drove him crazy. Sumire most-likely has no idea what kind of effect she has on him if she knew and continued this way then Yuhi would..
'Is she messing with me? This girl likes to trick people.' Still, his gaze fell on Sumire. She wore a bright smile on her face as she looked through the items in the side stalls.
Yuhi heard his phone beep and immediately answered the call. The person on the other end immediately ranted. Yuhi quietly listened and occasionally made some comments.
He wondered what his old sensei would say if he were still around. Would he reprimand him for getting too involved, too attached despite being someone completely different? Would he get lectured? Heh, yeah, that's for sure. He would get shouted at for sure. After all, even now, it truly changes nothing.
But if that guy were still around, he would also say those words. 'Even if we are bound with old rules and tradition. It doesn't mean you can't think for yourself. Boy, you can make your own decision.'
Back then, he didn't understand the deep meaning of those words. It wasn't until he met Sumire, and everything changed. Everything changed in his life, and that's why he really doesn't have any intention of letting her go. Even now, even when there are so many people around who can take her away from him.
Sure Ichinose Arashi's relationship with Sumire bothered him.
But right now, those guys aren't here. The real issue is indeed the fiance. Well, from the very start, it was that guy who he considered to be the greatest obstacle. After all, the relationship that the two of them shared was completely different, then the one she had with other guys.
"Yeah, I got it. Ha? What like I could fool around at a time like this. If that's really how it is, you ought to tighten up your security."
He heard a muffled response, so Yuhi sighs. "Don't get yourself sick over it. She already knows I'm sure. Yeah, I got it. I'll contact you tomorrow."
"Yuhi!" Sumire chirped. "These apples look fresh; we should buy them, right?"
"Mmm, whatever works for you."
"Then, I'll buy a handful."
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Iro Road High School Student Council Room -
Sumire and Yuhi had no idea the impact of their actions. While they peacefully spent their days, somebody was left cleaning their mess.
'Damn those two.' A certain man with blue hair cursed. How could they miss a week of school? Shichiro's gaze fell on the documents in front of him. He isn't even a member of the student council; he is a teacher. But because Yuhi hasn't been around, this place is falling apart. Shin knew what punishment he would give Sumire. Make that girl join the student council.
Then again, would that be punishment? Those two would spend more time together. Today was the day where they worked with Koubou high school too.
Shin glanced over at the Koubou high side, to see it was empty.
The majority went down to the cafeteria for lunch. Nobody stayed inside the room to eat, aside from two diligent girls. The two were in the corner and were working on the assignments that their president had assigned them.
The doors opened, revealing a certain brown hair girl and black hair boy, huh?
"Huh? No ones here. How str--- oh, Nakara-sensei." Sumire nonchalantly said as she walked over.
He instantly realized she wasn't alone, and when he did, he sighed. Well, of course, they have been glued to the hip even more ever since then. It's quite normal now. Still, they don't hesitate to show it to everyone.
Shin didn't know what to think of seeing them together. He ought to get into teaching mode and scold them already. However, he merely nodded in acknowledgment.
He noticed their inter winded hands. Right, these two really should just start going out. It's a silent agreement between them that much is apparent and all.
When Shin saw the bags in their hands, his eyes widened. "I didn't think the king would agree to a shopping trip.'
'King' was a nickname he often used on Yuhi.
At first, Shin was scared of him. But eventually, he adapted to Yuhi's behavior. He was quite a lazy guy. Almost like Tsue--, ah. What is he thinking? Sumire isn't like that; she won't use someone as their replacement. It's just a coincidence that right now, the person closest to her is somewhat similar to that guy.
Sumire chuckles. "We were out of soy sauce."
"You can't have teriyaki burger without soy sauce."
His sweatdropped. "How on earth did you find it?"
He had made sure to hide it properly after what had happened last time. It seems like Yuhi knows that place far better than he does sometimes.
Yuhi yawned, "Ha? You bother hiding that stuff. Your rather petty."
Shin sighed. "I can't believe the nerve of you acting so casual. You two have missed a week of school." His gaze dimmed. "Who do you think is picking up after your mess?"
Sumire laughed. "Uh, that's why we came by to give snacks."
'Does Sumire think that is enough?'
"If you two are dating now or whatever, please just say so," Shin commented.
Sumire laughed softly again and used her sleeved hand to cover her mouth. "I think we ar--- ." The brown-haired girl smile once more when Yuhi tugged on her hand, " I'm kidding. We aren't dating, but I guess we are closer now."
That much Shin could see. But still, "I won't ask you two to stay today. However, the time limit is three days. I will use the excuse that you two were searching for a theme. I mean, your registered as partners, so it should be okay."
Sumire blinked. "Partners?"
"Huh, yeah, you two--" Shin's sentence fell short when he felt a piercing gaze. Yuhi's glare was frightening. "Well, you know," he said vaguely.
At that comment, Yuhi grabbed Sumire's hand. "We have to go back. We have more shopping to do. I will bring her back in three days."
"Okay." Shin agreed. He knew there was no use stopping Yuhi. Nobody can tame this animal.
Sumire's gaze softened. "Then, let me decide on the next place. I want some cake!"
"Don't overeat before dinner; you will get sick."
Shin silently observed the two as they walked out of the door. He did not miss the expression on Yuhi's face, a gentle look. It seems like Sumire can help Yuhi. The same goes for Sumire, Yuhi can help her. If so, then all he has to do is stand by and watch silently.
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Like an equation Part 1
February 23rd, 2015
Shin never pinned himself to be the easily jealous type.
What reason is there to get jealous when they aren't even together? Yet, the blue hair member from EMMA could not help but remember the scene from three days back. What surprised him was Sumire's expression. It's the first time he saw her like that.
The person he likes doesn't smile often.
That doesn't make her a gloomy or depressed person. That poker face seems to increase her beauty even more.
At the time, Shin didn't think so much about Yuhi and Sumire being together. She only just arrived in Tokyo, those two can't be that close already.
"Did you have to disturb me?"
The black-haired man shakes his head. "That is beside the point here. Oi help out, the female students are out of control. They heard about the new students and relationship with some idol. They are ambushing the girl as we speak now."
He sighs, "Why exactly do I have to help?"
"Because you're the homeroom teacher for this girl. Gee, where were you when they introduced her?"
"Recording. I'm still an idol; this is a mere part-time for me." Shin commented.
Shuhei sighs. "I don't understand you sometimes. Why did you accept this offer even though your an idol?"
"Perhaps I wanted to do something normal."
The blue-haired nineteen-year-old teacher stood up. He walked over to the door, "What are you coming or not?"
The older teacher Asahina Shuhei nodded and followed after him. "Gee, you used to be so much cuter when you were still my student. Did becoming an idol changed your viewpoints?"
"What are you talking about? I've always been like this."
Indeed it wasn't as if he changed. He is still the same as he was back then. But perhaps he had become too influenced by that person's words and actions. You wouldn't think that a person like him would end up following someone. But before he knew it, he was a member of an idol group.
It ended up that way. Before he realized it, Shin found himself following that persons every word.
His thoughts broke off when he saw a huge crowd of girls. Shin frowned when he saw the large group.
"Look there she is..the one pinned to the wall."
A large crowd and the source of the bullying was somebody he recognized.
"Out of all the girls, she got caught by. It has to be Ogawara." Shin cursed.
"Think you'll be okay? She confessed to you, didn't she?"
That's right; this woman confessed to him. He may be a student teacher, but it would be wrong of him to accept confessions.
He waves it off, "It's fine, it's fine," Shin said and walked over.
Shin watched as the older teacher look around. He should get this over with.
The crowd of girls spotted him and stepped back and made a path. Well, that was easier said than done. Guess being an idol has its perks when it comes to these situations. If he were just a dull and ordinary teacher, they would end up trying to distract him or do something stupid. Once he got to the front, however, he saw precisely who the new transfer student was.
Brown hair and violet colored eyes. Then this must be about Yuhi. Ah, no wonder. Shin wondered if the rumor about her staying over went around.
"I saw how clingy you were to Yuhi-sama earlier! How dare you!"
"I was not clingy. If you looked at the situation carefully. It was Yuhi who went on to me."
Ogawara's eyes twitched in annoyance. "Are you implying he likes you?"
Oi oi, this is the point where one back away now. What is she trying to do, agitating them further? Then again, Shin doubted a calm explanation would work right now.
Sumire closed her eyes and opened them again. "Whether that is true is no concern of yours. It's a matter between us two alone, isn't it?"
Ouch shot fire; Ogawara seemed to be speechless. Shin was just about to step in, but that's when Ogawara did it, she slapped the girl right across the cheek. No, that should have happened. But instead, she threw a rather sharp pointing ruler at the girl, causing it to graze against her cheek, leaving a mark - blood flows.
Wait blood? This is bad. Indeed he could see the smirk crawl up on the girl's face.
Shin instantly rushed forward and grabed hold of the girl's hand. "Ibuki, don't."
"Nakara-sensei." Sumire commented.
Even from a distance, he spotted the senior teachers and an apologetic looking Shuhei. Dam that guy, he could have at least bought them more time. Even so, it won't be good if others find her in a problematic situation like this. Even if she didn't start it, the fact doesn't change that she was technically a part of it. She is the main reason why this happened in the first place.
'Man what a pain.' Shin cursed in his head.
The blue-haired boy grabbed hold of the girl's hand. "Eh?"
"Come with me for a bit."
…..
Physics Prep Room
"I can't believe you. Do I have to ask Yuhi to put a leash on you?" Shin commented. He isn't good at sports, so running that fast took a toll on him. He loosened his collar slightly and slumped on the wall.
Sumire's eyes twitched in annoyance. "Seriously?"
"You're so troublesome," Shin said. "Wait here. I will call Yuhi." He pulled out his phone and typed out a message.
"It's okay; he said he would come to get me."
Shin sighed. "Don't cause problems for him."
"Uh, did you not watch that situation? They were the ones causing problems for me. This is Yuhi's fault. Why is he so popular?"
It sounds like she is jealous.
"Why does that surprise you? You know what his status is in the idol world."
Sumire nodded. "I understand, but it bugs me."
'So why don't you date him?' Shin wondered. Then again, he also heard about the accident. Sumire must be going through a harsh time right now.
He watched her gaze land on the board. "Harmonic function..." she mutters.
"Hm? That's right. Are you interested in Physics?"
Sumire laughs casually. "It was just a guess."
Ha? Is that the best excuse she can come up with?
"But, more importantly, the answer to my question?"
"I help out with general studies. We have a general department here too. They use the music building, though." Shin explained.
"I see." Sumire looked at the bookshelf with great interest. "You have so many books. Are they all yours?"
"Yeah."
'Sumire looks very interested. But then again, isn't it normal?'
Before Shin could say a word, the doors slid open.
"Hey is Sumire here--" Yuhi paused. "Did I interrupt?"
Sumire immediately left his side and rushed over. "What interrupt? Why were you so late?"
"Mm. I was buying some supplies. Here, I bought you some too." Yuhi extended his hand out.
"You did?" Sumire's eyes brightened. "Thank you very much. Wah, I needed new brushes." she peeked through the bag. Suddenly her gaze softened. "Thank you, Yuhi."
"Your welcome."
'Watching them from the sidelines is embarrassing.' What's with these two? Why are they flirting so naturally?
He pinches her cheeks. "If my fans were bothering, you should have called for me."
"Sorry."
"You seriously worried me." Yuhi rubbed his neck.
Shin glanced over and got a proper look at him. His hair was a mess, and his face covered in sweat. 'He must have run all the way here.' It seems like Yuhi likes Sumire more than he thought.
"Ibuki has to do a few makeup tests. So you can't take her away immediately."
Sumire sighed. "Right, I forgot about those. This is an art and music school. But general studies are important too. Yuhi, do you mind waiting for me? It shouldn't take long."
"Sure."
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