Disclaimer: I don't own Love live
"Honoka stop! Don't eat that." The bluenette said. She was already at her wit's end handling Honoka's student council duties, managing the said girl diet was the last thing she wanted to do.
'But the bread...the bread is calling for me."
"I don't care, whatever happens don't eat that understand. We don't know who put that here in the first place." It happened after the practice, they went to the clubroom to fixed their things as usual when they noticed a dark brown bread resting on the table. When everybody asked, they all answered the same thing, that they knew nothing about it.
"Umi-chan that looks expensive, i must taste it." She still insisted. When Honoka set her mind into something she really determined to do it.
"No matter what happens my answer will be the same. You already eat to much, you need to learn some self restraint." As the leader and the lyricist bump heads with each other, the rest of the group watched them quietly. Apparently their constant arguments was like a daily routine for the two, Honoka who had a record for being carefree and reckless while Umi who despised laziness and tended to think logically. The two were basically like oil and water. Its a mystery how they became friends in the first place. The group were worried about the two but Kotori said it was just Umi's way of showing affection. She just concerned with Honoka that she wanted to keep her from the harm's way.
"If that's what you want then you leave me no choice. I don't want to do this but you force me to." She took a deep breath then- "Umi-chan Onegai." The expression, gesture and tone were similar to Kotori. It was the magic word that the girl used whenever she needed to ask for favors. Fortunately Umi snapped before the spell took effect. She regained her senses and gave the girl a light chop on the head.
"Oww...you didn't need to hit me like that." Honoka rubbed her head.
"It-its your fault, stop fooling around and be serious for a change." Umi refused to apologize although she felt slightly guilty about it. She looked at the girl and to her surprise, the girl was smiling brightly.
"Hehe...i guess that's not effective as i thought. Ok next time it will be nico nico nii."
"Don't you dare Honoka, I spent years to perfect my nico nico nii. Don't even think about copying it." Nico who just a spectator a moment ago couldn't helped but to barge in especially if the topic was about her trademark.
"What's that? I don't understand you." Honoka said with a cold glare, she twirled her hair and posed similar to a certain redhead of the group.
"Amazing, she just like Maki-chan nya." Rin laughed which soon the others followed.
"Don't be stupid Rin, I'm not like that at all." Maki retaliated. She probably felt embarrassed on the leader's action.
"Hehe sorry Maki-chan i just feel i have to do it by the way Umi-chan-"
"No means no Honoka." Umi saw through the leader's tactics after falling numerous times. First, she diverted Umi's attention until she lowers her guard then immediately revealed her true intentions. Umi hadn't forgot Honoka's real target which was the mystery bread in the clubroom.
"Kotori-chan, Umi-chan is being mean again." At last, running down of options, she used her last resort which was the "Summon Kotori" move.
"Sorry Honoka-chan, Umi and i are already in agreement. I promise to buy you next week for now, bear with it please." At that point, Honoka's hopes were crushed. She had a defeated look and stared silently in the corner. Kotori wanted to change her decision but Umi's stares prevented her.
"I hope you understand Honoka its for your own good anyway." Umi had a proud look in her face.
"How thats Honoka, this time around i will not give in to your antics anymore"
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"Hey, hey, Honoka are you there? Can you hear me?" Not used of her childhood friend giving her the silent treatment, she decided to get closer to the girl.
"Umi-chan!" The sudden scream startled her, taking advantage of the girl surprise state, Honoka tackled her and managed to pin down on the floor.
"Why did you do that? Now your really going to get it Hono-" When she opened her eyes the first thing she saw was the closeness of their face together. It was only a matter of time when Umi realized that she was put in a dangerous position.
"Ho-Honoka, wh-what are you do-doing." Umi tried to reason with Honoka but her words couldn't reached her.
"Its your fault, Umi-chan if i can't eat my bread then-" She whispered with a soft tone "I'm going to eat you instead." Well that escalated quickly, Umi tried to look at Honoka but leader gave her an alluring smile. Umi blushed redder than Maki's hair meanwhile the rest of the muse were flustered by the sudden turn of events. Kotori, Eli and Nico watched them with expectant look, Maki hid her face in the book she was reading, Rin cheered Honoka, Nozomi manage to calm down but she not avert her eyes on the two and for some reason Hanayo was excited for what happened.
"My, My, Honoka sure is bold." Nozomi commented. She felt another hand caressing her hand, she turned to take a good look and found that it was Eli. Both of them held each other hands tightly without saying a word. its looked like they're getting parfait after school.
"Its yuri!, its yuri!, i can't believe but its yuri everyone!" Hanayo couldn't contained her excitement, it was the same enthusiasm she showed whenever she discussed about school idols.
Umi attempted to escape the girl's clutches but to no avail. The leader had the advantage in terms of positioning not to mention Umi avoiding Honoka gentle touches. "This is so embarrassing." Umi covered her eyes readied herself to die in sheer embarrassment. Backed into the corner, she cursed her own powerlessness in these situations. She glanced at the rest of the group for help however they were torn between two fires, a part of them wanted to save Umi from her dillemma but a part of them were anxious to see it through and it seemed that the latter was dominating. The power of yuri was truly terrifying. Honoka sensed Umi's fear and calmed down the girl.
"Umi-chan, Umi-chan, its alright, you don't have to be afraid anymore." She said with a soothing voice. She put the girl in a tight embraced. For some reason, Umi fear and hesitation were slowly fading away. "Wow Honoka is so alpha." Hanayo commented.
"But Honoka everyone watching it so embarra-" the girl statement was cut when Honoka cupped her cheeks with both hands. "Then the only thing you need to do is to look at me okay." She gave the girl a reassuring smile. Hanayo's squeal was on the highest at this point.
"Th-then do what you wa-want i don't care anymore." She averted her gaze from Honoka because of extreme blushing. The remaining members of muse locked their eyes on the two. "Watch out everyone a garden about to appear." Once again Hanayo commented. Honoka's face drew closer and closer to Umi but then something happened Honoka quickly moved away from Umi and snatched the bread on the table. There was a trace of disappointment on the members face perhaps they really expected the leader going all out but sadly that didn't happened. They couldn't muttered a word all of them could only gave was a sympathetic silence with Umi.
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"Rest in peace, Umi-chan"
"Hehe...you told me to do what i want right? Then thanks for the food." Honoka had a triumphant smile while Umi on the other hand stared at the ceiling or more likely stared at the void. For her it was a mixed feeling of anger, relief and...disappointment? She questioned herself why she was feeling disappointed until she noticed a hand reaching her.
"U..i..ch.."
"Umi..cha.."
"Umi-chan! Are you alright?" Kotori asked with a worried tone.
"Ah..i'm alright, i'm just thinking about my life choices." Umi answered. Everyone felt relieved even Honoka who didn't ate the bread because she was worried about Umi.
"I'm sorry Umi-chan, i don't know what happen to me, why i didn't stop Honoka back then, i'm sorry." Kotori apologized."No i'm alright now." Umi refused to answer their gazes. She just stared at the ground.
"Umm...Umi-chan i'm sorry too, i think i gone a bit overboard this time i'm sorry." Honoka bowed to the girl.
"A bit overboard! You scarred me for life."
"I'm okay Honoka, you can eat that bread now." The truth was Umi wanted to argue more with Honoka but she was already emotionally drained. All she could do was to give the girl a sarcastic remark which the girl seriously.
"Really! Umi-chan you're the best." With Umi's permission she hastily devoured the bread. "She really in a bliss, note to self: never use sarcasm to Honoka." She sighed in defeat as she watch the girl with a delighted expression.
"So how's the bread nya? It is good?" Rin asked the girl out of curiosity. Honoka who just seemed happy a minute ago took her time to answer.
"Umm...Umi-chan, it turns out your right all along hehe..." That was the last thing she said before everything became dark.
"HONOKA!"