Okay, this is my second fanfic. Please be kind to RnR
I hope you guys enjoy!
"I've had enough of that stupid Otani. I give up!"
Tomorrow is the graduation day and they'll be starting to go to different paths. Koizumi will be taking a fashion design course at a technical college, Nobuko is going to Hokkaido, Suzuki, Chiharu, Haruka and Otani are going to different universities and Nakao will be attending to their family business.
"Until the end, nothing changed. Still, Otani cannot see me as a girl no matter what I do."
"Risa" Nobu chan wants to motivate her but she knows she had struggled much already.
"Risa chan, what are you going to do now?" Asked Chiharu chan
'Hmm, what should I do from now on? My world has revolve around Otani the past three years'
"Don't worry, I'm sure I will get over Otani in time, once I start for college.
'Though I don't know if I can really forget Otani.'
"I'm sorry if I worry you too much, I'm fine really." Risa tries to keep her feelings away. Tomorrow is their last day at school and she wants everyone to be happy.
**the next day**
"Congratulations minna! But I will surely miss you all"
"Don't worry, I'll visit you soon" Nobu pats Risa's shoulder to cheer her up.
"Me too Risa chan, we can still see each other." Said Chiharu, "right everyone?"
"That's right, of course we still see Omibouzu's live concert" Said Otani, to Risa's surprise.
'Otani..you idiot'
She wishes Otani wouldn't say these things to make her hold onto any hope anymore.
Soon everyone had parted ways.
**6 months later**
"Risa! Are you ready?" Haruka waits for Risa outside her house
"Just a minute, I'll be there!" Risa is as usual not used to getting up early and this is causing her difficulties in catching up with her classes in the morning.
"Risa, what will happen if I don't pick you up everyday? Good thing I'm very persistent. Here I prepared lunch for you, you like wieners right?"
"Ahhh, thank you Haruka, don't you have classes in the morning? I don't want to cause you any problem in your school."
"What are you saying Risa, I will do everything to win your heart, I will never get tired, I'll pick you up later too okay."
"Um. Take care!"
Yes, it was Haruka ever since graduation who stayed by her side during those difficult times of moving on. Though Haruka knew she loved Otani so much, he never gave up. Probably much more than the way she never gave up with Otani before. She promised herself that she will try to see Haruka's effort.
The next day, Haruka does the same thing, pick up Risa from home and escort her to school. No wonder her classmates always tease her about how handsome her boyfriend is and she would feel embarrassed by it.
Although Nobuko is at Hokkaido, they would still call each other every weekend. Besides Nobuko is still worried about her friend.
**flashback few days after graduation**
"Nobu chan, I'm sorry, it seems it wont be easy to forget Otani. Even though I said I'll move on, it still hurts me."
"Risa what are you saying, it's only been few days, no one says it'll be easy, you don't have to force yourself to forget Otani." Nobu chan tried to console herself. If possible, she wouldn't go to Hokkaido and leave Risa like this.
"I'm really sorry Nobu chan, even though you're leaving tomorrow, I can't be my usual happy self. I don't want you to worry so I'll do my best to move forward."
"Risa, we could still call each other, that way it wouldn't seem that I left. So cheer up okay."
"Yes, thank you Nobu chan."
They hugged each other for the last time.
**end of flashback**
"Risa, although I did not approve of Haruka before, why don't you answer him already?" Nobuko said. "I have to admit you two look good together, he's tall, handsome, and he always picks you up from school, goes with you for shopping and cooks for you. And most importantly, he's serious about you."
"Nobu chan, you amost always say that everyday" Risa giggles at her bestfriend.
"But you don't seem to listen to every word I say." Nobuko said in an almost annoyed voice, "Let me remind you this, Haruka loves you but it's unfair if you don't love him back yet you just let him waiting for you."
Risa was silent for a moment. Nobu chan wouldn't say this about Haruka but after a second thought, she remembered in an instant how she tried to do the same for Otani before. Her eyes begun to water.
"I'm sorry, I just don't want to see you get hurt even more in the end. Honestly, I don't care if Haruka finds another girl. What I fear is you clinging on to the past. I don't want it. You may like other guys! Risa, it's okay to like other guys."
Risa was surprised to hear this from Nobu chan. She thought she really wants her to be with Haruka. But now she understands. Thanks to her, she realized how stupid she is for holding on to the past.
'Nobu chan is right, I could like other guys too. Who knows if Otani has girlfriend now? I'm really stupid.'
"Arigatou Nobu chan."
"Huh? For what?"
"I'll be going to the market for a while, I'll call you tomorrow okay? Bye." As soon as Risa hangs up, she went out to go to Haruka's place.
