Disclaimer: Gakuen Alice is owned by Higuchi Tachibana
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Chapter 1: Regret
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It is a cloudy morning, August 26, 2010. A man named Youichi Hijiri, twenty-two years old, woke up from his bed. On his side was a sleeping five year old girl with brown hair, hazel eyes, pointed nose and rosy cheeks. He caressed the little girl's face. As he fondles it, his eyes were teary and gloomy, as if something was bothering him.
"You know you look a lot like her. You remind me so much of your mother. It hurts… It hurts whenever I see you…" He said to the sleeping child.
Her mother, Mikan Yukihira, the woman that he loves more than his life, died after giving birth to her. As years gone by, Youichi fell into agony, making him restless and suffer from the pain of losing his one true love.
When the child wakes up, he gave her a smile.
The girl hugged him tight and spoke, "Good morning daddy! You know, I dreamed of mommy! We were on a garden full of flowers. We ran and ran feeling the wind blowing in our faces. It was cold and refreshing! She picked up a white rose for me. She was smiling, like what she looks like in her picture!" The girl then grabbed the frame on the side of the bed, letting her father see her mother's angelic face. He touched it, reminiscing the day he saw her smile to him.
During their talk, someone knocked on Youichi's door. He told the person to come in, and a maid asked, "Sir would you like to have a breakfast in bed?"
Youichi replied, "No, we will just have our breakfast in the dining hall."
The maid then nodded and closed the door.
"Hey daddy we should get ready or you will be late for work today!" said the cheerful child.
Youichi got up from the bed. He tickled the girl making her laugh so hard.
"Daddy stop it! I can't breathe! Hahahaha!"
He carried the child and they headed to the bathroom, still tickling her.
"You are really soooo cute Rin." He pinched her cheek gently. "Do you want to come with me in the office?" Youichi asked.
"Of course daddy! I wanna watch you do your work!" The girl smiled then kissed her father on the cheek.
"Do you really want to watch me work, or you're just coming because you have your own play room there?" He smirked.
The girl pouted then turned around. Youichi smiled and hugged the girl tight. He gets their toothbrushes from the mug where it were placed and hand one to the little girl.
"Before going down, brush your teeth first! Your mouth smells like a rotten egg!"
"DADDY!" the girl shouted while blushing, and they both laughed.
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After preparing, they went down and ate their breakfast. They left their mansion and rode a black limousine upon going to the Hijiri Company, owner of Rakuen Hotel, a famous hotel where celebrities and rich people go because of its great attraction, and Rakuen Condominium, Subdivision and Resort, a dreamland and as its name implies, a paradise.
They entered the glass door, and every employee they pass would respectfully bow to them. They went directly to the elevator and headed to the 26th floor. When they reached the office, Rin went to a room which is a most probably her 'play' room and Youichi on the other hand, went on his desk. He turned on the flat screen TV, changing the channel until he saw a couple dressed as royalty being interviewed. His eyes widened in surprise, seeing that the King and Queen's name was Izumi and Yuka Yukihira.
The reporter asked the King, "How come you use your Japanese names when you are British?"
The King answered, "Because our daughter told us that our Japanese name was cute. She discovered our Japanese name when she was studying at Japan and told them to us."
"How are you feeling now that your daughter's death anniversary is near?" the other reporter inquired.
The King sighed and responded, "We still feel sad about it. Every time I see her portrait in the castle, I always remember the time when she was still with us. We will never forget her. She is the reason why we knew what real happiness means. How we wish that she was still here…"
Youichi turned off the TV. He heard enough. He felt guilty for not telling Mikan's family that she has a daughter. Now that he thinks about it, will he give Rin to her grandparents? His feelings of being hurt every time he sees Rin pushes him to let her be with her relatives. It bothers him a lot but he felt that he should finish his work first.
When they went back home, he suddenly remembered what he saw on the TV. He went to his room, carefully contemplating.
Youichi's P.O.V.
It has been five years, yet my love for her never faded. I swore, from the day that she died, that I will love and protect Rin at any cost, but I couldn't. I couldn't bear this anymore. I always end up blaming that poor child, thinking that she was the reason why Mikan is gone. What should I do? I have to do something to end this agony. Should I keep Rin? Or should I send her away? Oh my God, Mikan… I don't know what to do…
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He burst into tears and fell asleep.
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The next day.. (Morning, August 27, 2010)
Youichi's P.O.V.
After thinking a lot last night, I've decided to give Rin to her grandparents.
I sent a message to her grandparents.
"Good day. This is Youichi Hijiri, I am a friend of Mikan Yukihira. I wanted to inform you sir that you have a granddaughter. Her name is Rin. Your granddaughter is with me. I just wanted to ask you if you want to take care of her. I will bring her over to you, together with my secretary if you reply to my message. Thank you."
After a week of waiting, they replied to my message.
"It would be our pleasure Mr. Hijiri. I insist that you would personally bring her to here in London. We would like to ask you about our daughter when she was there. Please, we beg of you Mr. Hijiri. We will send someone at the airport to accommodate you upon your arrival."
How can I refuse her grandparents? Before I close the window, I sent them a message.
"Yes sir. We will be leaving by the day after tomorrow morning at exactly 6 o'clock. We hope that you receive this as soon as possible. Thank you and good day."
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(September 4, 2010)
On the next morning, I asked Rin while we were eating our breakfast. "Rin, did you know that you have grandparents? Do you want to meet them?"
Rin got excited and exclaimed, "REALLY DADDY? Can I see them can I? Pretty pleeeeease!"
"Yes baby, you can. Pack your things now and we will be going there tomorrow." I answered her.
Please do review. This is my first fanfiction :) Sorry if it is kinda boring. It's just the start ~_~ Hope you like it.
:D -edited. i saw some errors so that's it! thanks again and review