Second Chance
Set at the epilogue of the manga. After the reunion of the Izumisaka film club, what happened to Toujo once Junpei left to meet Tsukasa? Will she find someone to fill the emptiness in her heart?
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Disclaimer: I do not own Ichigo 100 or any of its associated characters, or as plot used in the manga.
KurayamiTenshi: Hee, it's sure been a while...was thinking of this scene before I went to sleep after studying for two exams so don't mind me if it's a bit scratchy
MV: It's always scratchy with or without exams
KurayamiTenshi: Hush you! Come on, let's get back to the story yeah? Its been so long I thought I've forgotten how to write, heh...
Prologue - Preparation
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Toujo sighed as she leaned back against her chair. Her pen rested on the desk in front of her while her gaze rested on the scene in front of her. A wide glass window was as clear as if it was not there, allowing her to see a beautiful sunny day, quite the opposite of her mood. It has been four years since the old film club graduated from Izumisaka High, and today was finally the day of reunion. Busy with producing her novels and the inevitable strain of moving out, it had actually been four years since she had last seen members of the film club, despite the members living within walking distance from one another. It seemed that after the common connection of the film club had dissolved, there was no reason to meet up with the other members.
Sighing, she stood up and stretched, smiling faintly. Yes, no reason to meet up with the other members. Even though it had been four years since they had last met, he was still in her heart. Manaka Junpei. The boy who had been the first to acknowledge her now internationally acclaimed writing talent, and who had encouraged her into the person she now was. A successful authoress who enjoyed not only the fame of having published many widely read novels, but for also being the youngest author to win the Naobayashi Award, which was partially the reason why the reunion was being held today. Walking over to the mirror, Toujo checked her appearance one last time before leaving her apartment. Long raven black hair with a fringe sweeping stylishly across the side of her face with one side brushed back behind her ear. Large, soft brown eyes set in a perfectly shaped face with smooth alabaster skin, Toujo was frequently photographed not only for her success in her writing, but for her idol-like looks as well.
Running a self conscious hand though her hair, she turned and picked up a small shoulder bag as she left and headed towards the station to prepare to board the train to Kyoto for the reunion. She was aware of the many people turning to stare at her, but casually ignored them as she smiled politely at the conductor and took her ticket. A faint blush across her cheeks was all that gave away her discomfort of the unwanted attention. Sitting on one of the seats, Toujo closed her eyes as she prepared for the journey ahead.
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KurayamiTenshi: Well, that was quite short! Then again, it is just the prologue after all.
MV: Excuses excuses…
KurayamiTenshi: Until the next chapter! Bai baiz