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ETERNAL MELODY
Chapter 206 - Regrets
Sumire never thought that the day would come where somebody would tell they would protect her. Shin must know her reputation, so why is he saying such things? If he isn't careful, she might misu— ah is that the reason why? Is he trying to act cool in front of the girl he likes? If that is the force motivating him, then maybe she could shrug this off. Perhaps she could stop feeling weird. But Sumire understood something already.
Shin is not the type of person who would ask for recognition or acknowledgment of anything he does. What an unusual man. From now on, would it be okay for her to get closer to him?
"Sumire, do you know a researcher called Eli?"
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At that comment, the fond expression left her face and replaced it with a dark one. "What about him?"
"I think we will need his help for this. I am a good scientist, don't get me wrong. But that man has a lot of experience and wisdom. If it's him, surely he has more information on individuals like us."
Sumire sighs deeply, and she nodded. "He is coming here tomorrow. I don't know what for, but I could ask him for you."
"Is that why you look so troubled?"
He noticed?
She slowly nodded her head. "I suppose you could say that is the main reason. Honestly, I don't have the best impression of him after our terrible first meeting. But the reason why I am still associating myself with him is because he is useful. If it is that man, then I will find the answers I need to know."
He told her that he would help her regarding the incident when she was younger. No, not that strange kidnapping one but the incident that took the lives of her family members. She wants to know the truth, and she will use whatever means available to her as long as she can get answers.
It's not like it will bring them back. Sumire understood that her family was gone forever. But she cannot let this go, and there is clearly something wrong. Until she finds out, she won't be able to live her days peacefully.
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Back in reality
Two people were arguing intensely inside a small flat. The reason why he has yet to leave to go after Sumire was because this woman stopped him. Amano Touko, his ex-girlfriend, since she cheated on him last year - Yuhi decided to break up with her. They have been broken up for a while now, so he doesn't understand why she behaves so unreasonable.
Why does she react like this whenever he gets a girlfriend? It was the same for Makino too.
"I told you already, Touko, it doesn't matter what you say. I will stay with Sumire."
She didn't say anything, and Yuhi quickly turned to the door. The moment he tried to leave, though, she hugged him from the back. Yuhi sighed deeply and turned around. "Look, I told you —" He paused when he saw the tears in her eyes.
"Please don't leave me, Yuhi. I regret cheating on you. I regret going to Paris alone. I regret it all, so please come back to me; it was very painful for me to leave you."
Yuhi dropped her hands and pulled her away. He shook his head. "A simple sorry won't cut it." She hurt him a lot. Back then, he had other things going on; his life was falling apart. During the time where he needed her the most, she ended up inflicting him more pain.
No matter how sincere her apology is, he could never bring himself to date her again.
To his surprise, she suddenly rushed towards one of the rooms on the right. She bolted the door open, picked up a bucket of black paint, and tossed it towards the black canvas - and the piece he was just working on. She picked up a brush and painted over it; no, his eyes widened when he saw his recent work transform.
As expected, she is a very good painter. It seems like it isn't just him and Sumire who get triggered and do emotional paintings. Contrary to what Touko thinks, her dark emotions are what make her a good artist.
"Hey, Touko, that's enough." Yuhi grabbed her hand.
"My world is so dark without you. I came back from France because I could no longer paint. I can't continue without you, Yuhi."
So she didn't come back because she heard about him and Sumire? Yuhi sighs. "I already told you before it was too soon for you to go. If you just waited an extra year, then the situation would be different."
She must have encountered a huge slump. No wonder he hasn't seen any of her paintings in the international art competitions. It is normal for artists to have a slump. Sometimes art can deprive people of their happiness, their normal emotions. The more engrossed somebody is in their piece, the more a part of themselves slips away.
"I didn't want to wait. I can't stand it here. It is a good school, but it isn't enough; the teachers are mediocre, and there are no other talented students. Can't, you see Yuhi? If you stay here, then you won't be able to improve." Touko trailed off. "Come back with me to Paris."
Yuhi sighs, even more, when he hears that. So this is what she was after?
"If it were a while back. If you came for me when I was still with Makino, I would have gone with you. It's not that the teachers here are mediocre, it's because they have nothing left to teach us. Artists grow day by day; they surpass their teachers and those who came before them. This place is a good school and the perfect environment for that sort of thing--" Yuhi stopped in mid sentence.
"No more." Yuhi didn't say anything than that and simply walked away. He exited the door and didn't bother looking back. 'No more of this.' Why did he even bother with her? After she betrayed him, he shouldn't have bothered trying to impress her. It was so stupid. 'Sumire.. ' thinking of the girl who brought sunshine to his life he took a deep breathe. Sumire isn't Touko, she already proved that to him.
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ETERNAL MELODY
Chapter 207 - A Mess
Sometimes she wishes she would fall down a dark hole and never come back. If she could escape then maybe this pain would go away. But that is only her trying to run away from reality.
That is only her trying to escape from the nightmares and shadows that plague her every night.
One second she was talking to Shin about their next move.
The next second she is a mess, trembling and wishing she was anywhere but here.
The next second she has to stop herself from picking up her blade and hurting herself.
She is unable to breathe properly and she noticed beads of sweat falling from her face.
Why does this have to happen now of all times? She must have done something bad in her past life for this to occur.
If only Ru was still alive, he would know how to handle her. He was the only one who bothered dealing with a messed up person like her.
"Is there anything I can do?"
Yuhi.
Call Yuhi.
She needs Yuhi.
Aah, she is so hopeless, to think she is relying on another person like this. Who would have thought that she would trust somebody as much as she does Terashima Yuhi?
Ever since she was younger there is one thing she wanted more than anything. She still clearly remembers it, that small wish. But a person like her doesn't deserve something as good as that.
She deserves to fall into this hell and never come back.
There is nobody in this world who cares for her, nobody who will listen anymore. It is already too late to fix the damage. No matter what she does, nobody will listen.
She is all alone.
She was fine just a few moments ago, so why does she feel so messed up and terrible now? Ah, its no good like this, she really wants to -- her thoughts broke off when she suddenly felt someone pull her up.
She was hunched up on the sidewalk but somebody grabbed her arm.
It wasn't Shin.
There stood the last person she expected to see. A man with short red colored hair and azure-colored eyes. Her eyes widened alarmed, and she pulled her hand back.
"You are going to try and run from me in this situation? Sumire."
At that comment, Sumire kept her head down and she bit her lip.
"Atsuro."
Atsuro leaned forward and pulled her into his arms. "What's the matter?"
"Nothing."
"You sure?"
She can't talk to him about how she still feels so insecure and a mess. Her thoughts broke off when he gently patted her back.
"I haven't seen you in so long, I missed you Sumire."
If she were a normal girl then she would have acted cute about all this, it would make her heart flutter or something. But this isn't the case here.
"Look you can't just show up and expect me to do what you want."
"I haven't even said anything yet and your already on your guard. After I get you two out of here, have a meal with me. I will answer your questions then."
He grabbed her hands and started to kiss it. "I want you."
This person! Before she could say anything he continued to kiss, and suck her palm. She bit her lip and held back her voice. What is he trying to do?
She hastily pulls her hand back. "Give me a second gosh."
Atsuro allowed her to have her hand back. "First of all, what are you even doing here Atsuro?"
"I came for you."
Here was the thing. I used to have a crush on this person, or at least I thought so at the time.
He says he came here for her. But there is no way he would go all the way to Tokyo for her sake. A famous agency signed his band recently, Jupiter Records - one of the largest music companies in Japan. Their main branch is in Tokyo. That's right, he most likely came here because it benefits his band. Why would he come here for her?
"Shin, when did she become so unreasonable?"
Shin didn't say anything, he kept watching though.
Sumire took a deep breath. "Second, I'm dating Yuhi."
At that comment, Atsuro frowned. He rubbed the back of his neck and sighs. "Don't joke around. Yuhi is messing with you, he isn't serious."
"You don't know him."
"You will be surprised by how much I know."
What does he mean by that?
Atsuro however does not continue the conversation. He looked around the shop. "We shouldn't stay for long, there is dark energy everywhere."
Sumire looked away. She still felt terrible but after arguing with Atsuro she was no longer shaking.
He extended his hand out. "Come."
"I can walk alone."
"Suit yourself." He removed the pieces of wood from the door and opened it. The streets were clear and as dead as earlier. But when they got outside Sumire saw it, footsteps. Signs that a person no something was here.
Could it be the people from before?
So strange..
Shin patted her shoulder. "Are you okay?"
Sumire laughed awkwardly. "I still feel a bit strange. Um, could you contact Yuhi?"
She needs Yuhi to come not just for her sake but to keep Atsuro in line. Look how he took advantage of her just a few moments ago.
"I can't seem to get through his phone."
"I see."
Maybe he is already on his way here? But what is this bad feeling she is suddenly getting?
Shin looks over at Atsuro then back at her and sighs. "You don't have to mind him Sumire. He came back here because we got offered to do a major program."
"I already know. Atsuro isn't that sweet, he isn't Yuhi who would move the stars, sky, and earth for me."
"Is that you boasting?"
"Of course I need to boast. Yuhi is a good guy and he treats me very well."
But so was Sano, and look how that ended up. She understood that there are other guys out there, those who actually treat their partners well - those who are genuine. Not everybody is like Sano, Yuhi is doing his best to prove that to her too. That's why she also has to do her best. She needs to move on, she can't remain like this forever.
"Atsuro will make a mess of things for you two."
"I know." Sumire understood that since he first tried to contact her. But there is nobody capable of pulling her away from Terashima Yuhi. No matter who they are she would fight them.
Right now that is the one thing that she is sure of.
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ETERNAL MELODY
Chapter 208 - Ambush
According to the makeshift time on the large clock, they passed a few minutes ago, it was almost lunchtime. This meant several hours went by already. It didn't feel like that to her; nothing in this place is moving. The only sign of life was what she saw earlier at that park.
For the next two hours or so, only little conversation passed between the three of them. It was mainly Shin and her talking while Atsuro simply nodded along.
It looks like he was focusing his attention on how to get out of here, which relieved her.
She is not in the best mood to talk about what happened back then. The last thing she needs now is to fall into a messy and complicated situation talk about the past.
A deep sigh crosses her lips.
Yuhi should hurry up and come here.
Until he arrives, it does not seem like her insanity will disappear. Shin keeps trying to make small talk with her, but it is not working very well. She was never fond of small talk or any type of conversation at all. Sumire silently followed the two; at some point, she ended up lagging.
Another reason why Atsuro came here is most likely because he does not trust her. He does not trust her not to lose control and go crazy. Sumire knew that eventually, she would no longer be able to hold it back.
Her violent urges.
Since she arrived in Tokyo, she only snapped that one time - the first day she came here. But even then, she was not serious.
Sumire recalls Toukos words and took a deep breath. More and more people will find out.
Those peaceful every day will eventually come to an end. When that happens, what will she do? Yuhi said he would stick by her side no matter what happens, but what if that was a lie too? What if he is simply better at lying and concealing his thoughts and feelings? She doesn't want to know. She doesn't want that to happen.
It doesn't matter if the whole world turns their back on her. Maybe it would be better if that were to happen, then she would only be able to focus on Yuhi and Yuhi alone.
It doesn't matter if others don't trust her or believe in her as long as Terashima Yuhi does. Even if it is only one person, she wants to hold on to them no matter what happens.
"Are you free later?"
Sumire blinked when she heard Shin's voice. She glanced over and noticed that he was beside her again.
"Later?"
"I will send you the rest of the documents. Also, there is a nearby restaurant school."
She immediately understood his invitation. A restaurant near school means other members of the general public go there too. "Then we can go later. I will message you."
Shin nodded.
Now that she thought about it. It must be awkward for Shin too, right? After all, he and Atsuro are friends and members of the same band. Sumire looks over at Shin. From what he said earlier and even before this, she could tell he cares for Yuhi. It must be difficult for him having to choose between the two.
Is that why he looks so troubled these days?
Suppose that is the reason why then maybe — her sentence fell short when something grazed her leg. In that second, Shin pulled out his gun and fired it. He pulled her behind him.
In the next second, she saw numerous guns and other weapons aimed at them. A large group no a team of armed people, all drew their weapon toward them. All of them wore police uniforms. For a moment, she thought they were Shin's companions, but that wasn't the case here.
"Sumire," Shin mumbled. "Sorry, but you will have to.."
She nodded in understanding. It seems like she will no longer be able to avoid it. She looked over at Atsuro and noticed that he was completely still. A dark aura seemed to surround him, and her sweat fell. This isn't battle mode, and it's just him being irritated.
Sumire watches as he pulls out the scrolls and takes out a gorgeous medium-sized brush.
The art of using scrolls reminds her of ancient times. Back then, onomyojis and ninjas would use scrolls to cast spells. Long before she even learned about supernatural powers, she already knew about ancient methods to use unusual abilities. After learning that, nothing else should have surprised her.
....
After a good hour or so, Sumire felt her vision begin to blur. It seems like even for her, this is a bit too much. No matter how many they defeated, it seems like even more would show.
Her older sister was perfect in every way.
She was kind to everyone, and she was practically good at everything. She would achieve those things in the first try, and everyone loved her. It was like nobody ever needed or noticed her. It was something that stuck with me at a time when I was young and impressionable. She was just at the end of elementary school when she entered her rebellious phase. She talked back to everyone and didn't care what they said about her. It didn't matter whether she was at school or at home. She felt like the walls were closing in on her.
She wanted to be free . . . .
So when she heard that she had the strength that matches that of a Yankee, she entered the delinquent world. A year after Mamoru passed away, his first fake death. By that point, she had already broken down and was just merely wandering. That's when she met Yuhi. Yuhi was a weird guy; he was pushy and got into her personal space. But at the same time, it didn't really seem like he cared about anything. It was like a breath of fresh air to her.
The air out on the rooftop, where they weren't allowed to go, was the freshest and purest to her. She finally found a place she could breathe.
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ETERNAL MELODY
Chapter 209 - Request
"Sumire, jump."
When she hears Shin shout those words, Sumire felt puzzled, but then she saw the look in his eyes. Sumire walked over to the edge of the rooftop, and there she saw him from below. Her eyes widened when she saw who it was.
Yuhi...
Ah, it feels like she has not seen him in so long, even though it was only a few hours. To think parting with this person would be so painful. Only a few hours went by, but it felt like forever.
Sumire took a deep breath and jumped down the roof.
The moment she did that she closed her eyes and then she felt it. A strong gust of wind seemed to wrap around her. She opened her eyes slowly and realized that she was no longer alone. Somebody caught her, but they were not on the ground.
Her eyes widened. "Y--Yuhi?"
"Mm." He didn't say much and looked her up and down. Then he kisses her forehead, nose, and eyelids softly. "Hey there."
Hey? Sumire looks at him, dumbfounded. What on earth is that weak reaction? More important, she glanced down and noticed that they were indeed in mid-air. A strong gust of wind surrounded them. "Your power?"
"Mmm, correct."
So Yuhi has an element type power? It did not take them long to reach the ground. Sumire wanted to savor the feeling of being in the air, though. There was something beautiful about it.
Yuhi cupped her cheeks and gently kissed her lips. "Hey, you okay?"
It was different from when Atsuro asked her this question.
She wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him.
Yuhi laughed when they broke apart from one another. "Your doing this now?"
"I missed you."
"Yeah." Yuhi nodded and gave her hands a gentle squeeze. "Me too."
All the turbulent emotions she felt from a few minutes ago seemed to have vanished in an instant. All she could think of now was Yuhi's gentle smile and his lips on hers a minute ago.
Yuhi looks over at the rooftop. "Atsuro is over there?"
"Ah, yes."
He looks her up and down, and then his gaze lingered on her hand. "I should disinfect this later."
Sumire blinks. How come he knows? Atsuro did say that he knows a lot about Yuhi. Back then, though, the two seldom spoke to one another, so she wonders how close they are.
"Sorry, Im late."
Sumire frowned. "Why do you smell like another woman?" She immediately backed away from him.
Yuhi sweat fell. "It was Touko; she hugged me."
Her gaze dimmed, but a bright smile appears on her face. "Is that so?"
"That's scary! What is that smile? Geez, you know you don't have to be jealous."
"I am not--" She stopped in mid-sentence when she saw the expression on his face. "What did she say to you?"
Yuhi sighs. "Well, she said something about getting back together as a couple, not just partners. But let me get this straight first. She is only doing that because of you. When I was together with Makino, Touko left us alone because Makino was not a threat to her. But she sees you as a threat."
Is that what this is all about?
"Second, Touko and I were not in love with each other. Like I mentioned before, we only got together because of our talents. I thought if I dated somebody similar to myself, it would help me get over you. But I was wrong, and it didn't do anything."
"Other than hurt you?"
Yuhi nodded. "I suppose so." Yuhi then proceeded to tell her the entire story why he ended up delayed.
When he finished explaining, she was furious. It seems like that woman won't leave Yuhi alone. If it is like that, then it looks like she will have to do something about it.
"Should we wait for those two?" Yuhi points at the roof, and Sumire shook her head. His lips curve to a grin. "Then I guess we ought to head back."
Sumire blinks. "Shouldn't we help? I mean, get to the bottom of all this?"
"No." Yuhis voice is firm. "I mean, I understand that you need to investigate and get revenge for Mamoru. But don't get yourself involved in the SF matters."
"Is this a command?"
"A request from your boyfriend."
Boyfriend huh? It still felt weird hearing Yuhi say those words. Yuhi is her boyfriend. Terashima Yuhi, who she looked up to ever since she was a child. The God of Music, huh? It was a cheesy and corny title. But Sumire also agreed with it. Nobody else but him could have this title. Nobody else in this industry could stand a chance against him now.
Other than her senpai Takahashi Yumi, no these days, it seems like Yuhi is just a slip away from surpassing that legendary person.
He is so talented, and yet she recalls what he said not too long ago at the hospital. It seems like he is tired and not as motivated anymore. She appreciates that he is willing to start a family with her but his career. Despite what he told her, Sumire knew it was important to him.
..
When they left the dream space, she does not remember how they left. One second they were talking and the next they were at home already. Sumire felt very bad about leaving Shin behind, not so much Atsuro. She recalls what Atsuro did to her hand earlier and sighs. That man does not change. She never understood what he wanted from her, either.
Yuhi wrapped his arm around her waist and mumbled against her ear. "Do you want to go back to sleep?"
"Well." Sumire trails of understanding what he meant. "Did you eat breakfast yet?"
She answers her own question by glancing over at the table filled with food. Sumire points to them, and Yuhi sighs.
"I want to eat together with you. You only had some coffee earlier."
So he noticed that? She thought he was still sleeping. "I guess we could have breakfast together."
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ETERNAL MELODY
Chapter 210 - Does This Mean Something To You?
She was in love with Terashima Yuhi for so long that other guys did not register in her head. It's not like she was oblivious to their feelings, but it did not matter to her. The love she has for Yuhi was unexpected, which was why she never thought of confessing to him. But nowhere she is with that very person who she thought was out of her reach before.
After eating breakfast, the two of them rolled back onto the bed. Sumire wanted to do something more productive, but Yuhi was still sleepy. So he pulled her onto the bed, wrapped his arms around her, and fell back asleep.
At first, she tried to go back to sleep too. But she realized it was futile. Whenever she is with Yuhi, those negative feelings vanish. No, it stops temporarily. But it does not disappear. She wonders why this person cares for her so much. Say something happened in the past; that was the past and not the future. Why does Yuhi feel so obliged to her now? It's not like she saved his life or anything.
This person is shouldering a lot on his shoulders too, but he makes so much time for her.
She is a mess, and he knows that. Yuhi admitted to stalking her this entire time they were apart. Yuhi should understand, those last few years and the past year what she was up to. But even then, he does not judge her, and he treats her like an average person.
Sumire buries her face in his arms.
"What's wrong?" Yuhi mumbled.
"Cold." It was a lie, of course, the sun is blazing outside - it was a sunny day.
Yuhi pulled her closer. "Better?"
Sumire nodded. She feels so happy, so content, and at ease with him. But these peaceful days will end soon. Atsuro did not just come here because of his company or even her. Something major is happening.
She felt Yuhis lips on her forehead, and a content sigh passes her lips. Indeed, she would rather spend the rest of the day like this with Yuhi then go anywhere else.
"You know, I think Im jealous of Atsuro."
Uhhh..
"Well, he knows a lot about you that I don't know."
Sumire sighs. "The things he knows about me are superficial and have no meaning."
"Meaning, huh?" Yuhi repeated. "Tell me being here together with me, does it mean something to you?"
Her eyes widened when she heard him say those words. It felt strange that he was asking her something like this after everything that has happened. But she supposes this just means that Yuhi is gradually opening up to her. She is not the only one who messed up, depressed, and a reck.
Terashima Yuhi hides it well, but she understood that they were the same type. Yet he focuses more on trying to help her than get help himself.
It felt strange that somebody who was supposed to live a different life from her is the only one who can comfort her—the only one who can understand.
"I am here, aren't I?"
She does not directly answer his question; she does not have to. Yuhi shifted positions until he was on top of her. His lips lingered towards her.
..
"Just for the record," Yuhi said after he stopped kissing her. "Touko has somebody she likes, who isn't me."
Sumire blinks and laughs softly. "Do you think it still bothers me?"
"I would like it if you don't misunderstand."
"Did you do something else that's why you feel bad?" This time she was the on top of him. She drew small circles with her hands on his chest as he ran his hands through her back.
"Well, nothing too serious." He trails off. "Being in that dream, how did you feel?"
"It felt familiar, the empty and deserted streets of Tokyo."
She found it very strange. Why did that place seem very familiar to her? Since she came to Tokyo, the streets were never that empty; there were always people there. But it was familiar, even that conversation she had with Shin. Something like that happened before.
"I see."
"Yuhi, do you know something?"
"You feel soft."
Sumire sighs and brushes their lips softly against one another. "Do you not have to work?" It seems like he does not want to say anything.
"I don't."
"So we can stay like this?"
His lips curve to a smile. "Yeah. Though cuddling and relaxing is nice, if you do want to do something like take a walk or go shopping we can --" He trails off when she nibbled on his bottom lip. "We should stop kissing. Like you said, it gets addictive."
"I don't want to." She kisses him again and this time with more passion than the last. She could do this all day and not get tired. Kissing Yuhi is like a drug, but this one does not have any harmful side effects.
"You sure?"
She nodded. "Its nice, just spending time like this."
"So honest," Yuhi muttered. "So, since we're like this, what are your thoughts on existentialism?"
Sumire rolled her eyes. "No."
"I thought it would be fun to get into a literature debate with you."
"Not today." She mumbled.
Why is kissing him so addictive? She wants to keep doing it, kissing him over and over again.
"I thought after fighting; you would want to fight more, not flirt with me."
"Well, I did want to continue helping, but now that I see the alternative, I am glad I listened to you."
"Good girl, you need a break. Lately, you have been working too hard and overthinking."
"Are you saying Im too dramatic?" She was genuinely offended.
Yuhi shook his head. "No, that's not what this is." He trailed off and parted her lips with his fingers. "You seem strange. Do you still feel weird?"
"I feel like a mess, sad, and depressed all the time. I want to cry, but these days I can't. I just end up feeling very numb instead." Sumire admitted.
Flirting was all excellent and all. But they both know she called for him. "How did you hear my voice?"
"I picked it up using the wind."
Right, that's what his power was. If she thought about it carefully, something similar happened in the past. Back then, she already suspected something.
"Sumire," Yuhi called her name softly. "You know I am here for you. You don't have to pretend that everything is okay too. If you want to break down and cry, you can."
"No, you know I can't cry right now."
Yuhi caresses her cheeks. "You sure? Because you know I am a good listener."
"I already know that." But right now, she does not want to fall into hell when she could be spending blissful moments with Yuhi like this.
"Sumire, you don't have to worry about Atsuro."
"Im not."
"Then what's the issue?"
Why does he think something is wrong? Yes, there is a problem, but how does Yuhi know what that is without her saying anything? Sometimes she thinks this is unfair. He knows too much about her, and while she does know a few things about him, her knowledge is smaller.
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