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Here it is the continuation to Yui and Nodoka's love story from "Growing old with you". In short, chapter 1 of Growing old with you: Against all odds :P
I hope you enjoy :)
Hello, Hirasawa Ui here and on this rainy Wednesday night, my family, friends and I have gathered here on the beach owned by the Kotobuki family. I never thought that this beach owned by Tsumugi-san's family would be this huge. And it's the only the second smallest according to her. Anyway, I know it's silly to be here on such horrible weather and on a school night…under normal circumstances that is. The situation we have right now is not at all normal. The truth is…we're here to look for my sister.
Our neighbor and childhood friend, Manabe Nodoka-san is my sister's girlfriend. She's been shouting my sister's name for hours. It's the first time I've seen her so distressed since she's always so calm. Well, in this kind of situation we are right now, we're all in distraught.
Nodoka-san and onee-chan started going out last summer; a lot of things happened before they got to where they are now, I even thought that they wouldn't end up together. Now, I don't mean to be pessimistic but it's just that, there were certain instances that almost tore them apart. Thankfully, their love for each other saved that red string of fate, that tied them together for years, from being unraveled. They're dating for only two months and it seems that fate is too eager to test them already. A lot more things happened and we all now ended up here, in the Kotobuki's second smallest beach. Why the beach? Well, that's a long story and it all began a little before the new semester…
More than a month have passed ever since Yui and Nodoka confessed their love for each other at the school statue and in front of almost half of the student body – making the witnesses mark July 18 as the day of the ultimate confession. And after the last minute decision of Nodoka's parents to let her stay in Japan, it's been bliss for the new couple. Spending each and every chance they have with each other; without, of course, forgetting to do their homework. Then eventually, it was already the day before the new semester and Yui was hanging out at her girlfriend's house.
"Nodoka-chan it's so hooooot…don't you agree?" Yui complained as she sat on the couch.
"That's because you've been hugging me for the past 30 minutes," Nodoka said feeling hot as well. "You need to let go if you don't want to feel hot."
"Eeehhh?~ I don't want to. Nodoka-chan's so soft," Yui smiled and held Nodoka tighter.
"Really?" Nodoka then checked her arms and legs, "Hmm? It seems I've gained a little weight."
"Jeez Nodoka-chan that's not what I meant! You're not fat! You're just naturally soft, you should hug yourself sometimes so you'd understand."
"I don't have to. You're naturally soft too so I could just hug you instead," Nodoka said and embraced her, which Yui enjoyed. "Now, why don't you finish your homework?" Nodoka reminded.
"Eh? But I'm done with it."
"But you got the last question wrong."
"But it's math."
"It's the last one, you can do it. When you're done I'll give you a reward," Nodoka happily said.
"Really?!" Yui instantly felt excited. "What is it?!"
"I won't tell you. It's a surprise."
Maybe it's a kiss, the thought made Yui motivated to do her homework. "Alright! I'm definitely going to finish this!"
I should've said that from the start, Nodoka thought as she watched Yui work hard on the homework.
After 10 minutes, Yui was done; Nodoka checked and it was right. Amazing it took me half an hour for this question and she only did it in 10 minutes. She looked at Yui and saw her excited face; it has Reward written all over it…so cute. "So what's my reward?" Yui asked so eagerly. Nodoka gave a chuckle and, "Right. Now close your eyes." Yui did what she was told and waited for the kiss that she thought was her prize. Huh? What's taking Nodoka-chan so long? Yui wondered, I can't wait for it. I think it's a kiss, maybe it is. Yui hummed happily as she waited. "Yui give me your hand," Nodoka suddenly said and Yui followed. She felt something cold in her hand.
"You can open your eyes now," Nodoka said and she did.
"Ice…cream?" Yui said and felt very disappointed as she looked at the bowl of ice cream in her hand.
"What's wrong? Isn't that your favorite flavor?"
"Y-Yeah…thanks."
Nodoka saw her girlfriend's reaction and knew exactly what she wanted. She knew all along, I just want to tease her a bit. "Yui."
"What is i – " Yui suddenly got the kiss she wanted.
Nodoka pulled away and said, "That's for working hard."
With a blushing face, Yui stared at Nodoka and then looked back at her bowl of ice cream.
"What is it?" Nodoka asked.
"Can I have that again instead of this ice cream?" Yui asked with a hopeful smile.
"Nope. Now finish your ice cream."
"Eh?! Why?"
"Because we always end up not having time to do the other things we need to do the moment we start kissing," Nodoka felt a little embarrassed when she said the word kiss. "And besides you promised to help me clean the house. My parents are going to be home tonight."
"Buuu~ I hope they bring back delicious foods," Yui said and took a spoonful of ice cream. "By the way Nodoka-chan, do you have volume 6 of that baseball manga I'm reading? I couldn't find mine anywhere."
"I do. Yui you should really take care of your stuff."
Yui giggled and took another spoonful of ice cream.
"What is it? Why'd you laugh?"
"Nothing I just thought that you're not really that interested in mangas and yet half of your bookshelf is full of mangas."
"That's because you like them," Nodoka explained.
"What's that got to do with anything?"
"Well so that I can relate to you in case you want to talk about a certain manga. At least you won't have to worry whether I'll understand or not. Also, the ones I've read have interesting plots."
"O-Oh…"
Nodoka smiled as she watched Yui blush and continue to eat her ice cream. Now I quite understand why mom likes to tease me so much.
After eating a few more spoonful of ice cream Yui was done. Nodoka cleaned up the used dishes while Yui fixed her things. Five minutes later they were done and were headed to Nodoka's room to get the manga Yui needs.
At Nodoka's room
Nodoka browsed her shelf to find the manga and Yui looked around as well. Found it! Nodoka pulled it out and gave it Yui.
"Yui here you go, volume 6."
"Than – wow it still looks brand new are you sure you read this already?"
"Of course. I just avoid getting any crease on my books."
"Eh? Now I feel like I'll ruin it just by turning the cover."
"Don't be silly. It's fine if it got folds, just don't spill food on it."
"Roger! Thanks again Nodo – Whoa! What's that?!" a book from Nodoka's shelf suddenly caught Yui's attention and took it out.
" 'The Turtles/Tortoises Book' " hmmm…that's weird. How did that catch Yui's eyes? The cover's not even in bright color, there's no title on the spine and it's thick. She usually don't 'see' thick books.
"Amazing! There's so many turtles!" Yui said in excitement as she browsed through the pages. "I never knew you were into turtles Nodoka-chan."
"Well not really. I just remembered you like turtles ever since we were kids when I saw that book so I ended up buying it."
"Ah! Do you remember Mr. Turtle? The one we take care of when we were in pre-school?"
"Of course. I remember you always play with him."
"Oh look Nodoka-chan! This one's so big! I wonder if Mr. Turtle and Ton-chan will grow this big."
Nodoka chuckled at how childish Yui's thoughts are sometimes. "I don't think they'll grow that big. That's a leatherback sea turtle, Mr. Turtle and Ton-chan are not like that guy. Besides, Mr. Turtle is a tortoise."
"What's that?"
"They're a different kind of turtle that live on land."
"Oh~…" Hmmm? A chapter of the book caught Yui's curiosity. "The legend of the Red Belly Tortoise?...Nodoka-chan what's this?"
"Oh that I haven't read that part yet."
"Let's read together," Yui excitedly said then sat on the bed with Nodoka.
The Red Belly Tortoise is a reptile that is reputedly dwells in the Sea of Japan. It is the only specie of tortoise that lives in seawater. Its description varies from one person to the next, with most describing it as small with a red spot on its plastron (abdomen). Solid evidence of its existence is anecdotal. Belief in the creature's existence has varied since it caught the people's attention in 1920. According to local folks and fishermen from Okinawa, where the said reptile was first seen, said that it possess magical powers that if you see one you will have great luck for one year and if you're able to catch one, you should make a wish then put it back to the sea, you're wish will come true. However, hurting it, be it accidental or intentional, will mean great tragedy…
"Hmmm…how interesting," Nodoka commented after reading.
"Cool! It's in Japan. Makes you want to look for one, right Nodoka-chan?"
"Me? Not really."
"Why? It says you'll have great luck."
"I don't really need luck and such since I already got you," Nodoka said with a smile.
Yui blushed and said, "That's embarrassing Nodoka-chan…"
She's so cute, Nodoka thought happily.
Yui turned a page and saw a drawing of what the Red Belly Tortoise possibly looks like. "C-Cute! He's like Ton-chan only he doesn't have a nose…and his shell seems bulky."
"That's very common for tortoises; they have a dome-like shells and it's heavier than a turtle's. Also, tortoises live longer than turtles. Did you know that the oldest tortoise ever recorded is 300 year o – "
"Oh! What's that?!" Yui immediately ran to the book on the desk that got her attention after feeling a bit bored with Nodoka's series of info.
"What's what?" asked Nodoka.
"This white book."
White book?
"Hmmm it doesn't have a title on the cover," Yui pointed out and was already going to open it.
No title? That's…! – "Wait! Yui! Don't open it!" Nodoka warned as she ran towards Yui hoping to stop her from opening the book. But it was too late – leaving both of them frozen on their spot.
"No-Nodo-Nodoka-chan?" Yui said nervously after reading the title. "U-Um wh-why do you…ha-have…"
Ugh! I forgot to put it away after cleaning my room yesterday. "Wa-Wait Yui…i-it's not what you think…I-I don't…I don't – "
"Could it be you're planning to…" Yui said shyly and covered half of her face with the book.
"What?! NO! Definitely not! I swear I'm not!"
"Then…why do you have this book and why did you bring me to your room?"
"What?! Mom gave me that book to tease me and we're here to get your manga remember? I have no plans whatsoever in doing that!"
"Re-really?"
"Yes!"
"Why?"
"Huh?'
"Y-You don't want to do it with me?" Yui asked and looked away as she blushed even more.
Is this a trap question?! Both 'yes' and 'no' has a 50% chance of being wrong. "Well…I…I…"
~RRRIIIINGG~
"YES! Hello!" Nodoka instantly answered her phone and did not even look at who was calling. Thank you for this great timing! "Oh! Mom it's you…how are you and dad doing?...Eh? Why what's wrong?"
"What is it Nodoka-chan?" Yui got a little concerned when Nodoka sounded a bit serious and forgot all about the white book as she put it back down on the desk.
"Mom said something came up in dad's work so they wouldn't be back till next week," Nodoka explained. "Yeah Yui's here…stop it Mom! …Eh?...Sure," Nodoka then handed the phone to Yui. "Mom wants to talk to you, she wants to know what you and Ui want for souvenirs."
Yui excitedly took the phone and talked to her aunt.
Thank goodness, it seems Yui forgot all about the book. Nodoka then discreetly hid the book while Yui's on the phone.
After talking to Nodoka's mom, Yui invited her girlfriend for dinner at their house, which Nodoka accepted. "Ui texted that everyone's at our house right now. Ricchan wanted to celebrate her birthday again before school starts tomorrow."
She really forgot about the book…this is one of those times where I'm very thankful that she's forgetful. "But we celebrated it last Aug.21," Nodoka reminded.
"Well, let's just enjoy this last day of summer together."
Though Yui did forget to help her clean the house Nodoka didn't mind. We could do it next weekend, Nodoka happily thought while walking to the Hirasawa's.
Yes, that's pretty much how our summer went…spending it with the one's we love and just enjoying our time with each other to the fullest. Seeing everyone happy, especially my sister – I can immediately tell it's already a happy ending…but soon I realized that it was naïve of me to think that way. A storm was already starting and the worse part is…we had no idea…
The next morning at class 3-2
Everyone was already present – excited to see their classmates again. That includes Yui and her friends, who were all gathered by her desk, like usual, to chat except for Nodoka.
"By the way, where's Nodoka?" Ritsu asked.
"She said she has stuff to do at the student council before class," Yui explained.
"First day of classes and she immediately goes to work?"
"Well she is the student council president. Being responsible is part of her job," Mio commented.
"It's like she can do it all," Mugi added.
"You're pretty lucky, aren't you Yui?" Ritsu said slapped her friend on the back.
Yui blushed and just smiled at her friends.
"Good morning guys."
"Sawa-chan? Why are you here? There's still 15minutes left before homeroom," Yui pointed out.
"Well I'm here because there's something I need to talk to you about. Come on to the faculty."
"Why didn't you just have her paged?" Ritsu asked.
"The mic is literally broken into pieces. It's weird, before vacation started it was still okay."
The three then looked at Mugi.
"Anyway, come on Yui-chan."
" 'Kay! See you guys," Yui waved at her friends.
"Seriously Mugi, you had the mic smashed?" Ritsu askes after Yui and Sawako went out of the room.
"Mugi?" Mio called out after seeing her staring at the classroom door. I know that look. "What is it Mugi?"
"What's wrong?" Ritsu joined in after feeling the serious aura of her friend.
"I'm not sure… I feel like…there's something wrong but…I'm not sure what…"
To be continued...
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