If I Win
Based on the fanfiction Your Most Prized Possession? By The Mercer Sister
note: 20,000 Yen approx 180 US dollars
Chapter One: Hikaru's Mistake
Hikaru has really screwed up this time. Once again, he had let his stupid pride control his feelings…
Flashback
"That will be 20,000 yen, Waya-kun." , Hikaru said proudly as he won another game, yet again. Not too long ago, the two-toned Go pro had been introduced to playing Go games involving bets against his opponent. Needless to say that he had enjoyed it immensely.
"Now who will be my next opponent…" Hikaru mused.
Within moments, he was once again playing some random Insei with the same conditions. Hikaru was getting bored of playing the same people again. 'It would be great if I could find someone worthy enough to play…' Hikaru thought. Just then, out of the corner of his eye, he spotted a familiar teal-green eyed player.
"Touya-kun" he shouted, and waved his hand to motion him towards his direction.
"Would you like to play a game after this?" he asked. Akira's eyes lit up at the challenge but merely nodded.
Eventually, the Insei resigned, thanking Hikaru for the game and was about to turn and leave when Hikaru called out.
"You forgot to pay up. That will be 20,000 yen." he said as the Insei fumbled with his wallet and paid up. 'Just a little more to go…then I can buy Akari's gift' Hikaru thought excitedly.
Shortly after Akari had entered high school, they began dating. Lately, he had been noticing Akari's longing for that silver necklace that had a pearl Go piece as the pendant. The necklace came as a pair, the other necklace being a onyx Go piece. Hikaru, himself had found himself mesmerized by the necklaces on several occasions as well. Hikaru promised himself that he would get the necklaces for himself and Akari. It often reminded him of the two of them like yin and yang. Meanwhile, Akira frowned while watching this "exchange".
"You know Shindo, it isn't nice to charge people for playing against you." Akira chided.
"I didn't charge them, Touya. We had a bet, loser pays the winner an agreed amount. You should try to play it some time." Hikaru said.
"Then playing Go this way would be like gambling…" Akira trailed off.
"Aw c'mon Touya, you need to loosen up. Losing 20,000 yen isn't so bad…plus it's fun. Or are you telling me you're too chicken to play? You have the money to spare…" Hikaru pointed out.
Akira frowned. He hated people pointing out the fact that he was rich. Ever since he became a pro, he opened his own separate savings account rather than use his parents, just to prove that he could earn money by himself.
"Fine, 20,000 yen for a game?" he asked. Hikaru nodded. 'So close..' he thought.
After several games, Hikaru had lost all his winnings that he had earned today. At first, he just lost one game, but his pride encouraged him to challenge Akira to rematches. Needless to say, he was not happy.
"Well, I think that's the last of that, Shindo. So, shall we finally play a normal game?" Akira asked with a slight twinge of sarcasm in his voice.
That's when Hikaru made his biggest mistake. Not wanting to go home with his wallet empty today, he desperately asked for another game.
"Another game, Shindo-kun? But what could you offer me now, I already won all your winnings…" Akira pointed out. Hikaru would not be swayed.
"Just one more game, Touya. Please?" he pleaded. Finally, Akira sighed.
"How about this, seeing you look so pitiful, I'll agree to one more game. If you win, you can have all your winnings back. But if I win…then I guess I'll take your most prized possession. By the way…which is…?" he offered.
Hikaru broke into a sweat, and thought for a while. Finally, he gave Akira his answer.
"It's Akari, you know, my girlfriend." he said. Akira considered for a moment.
"Fine, then if I win, I get to go out on a date with Fujisaki-san." he concluded. Hikaru gaped at him, as if not believing his response. This is Touya Akira he was dealing with, virtually the most polite and innocent person of his age. And he's asking for a date with his girlfriend if he won.
"A-are you sure, Touya? This is my girlfriend we're talking about here…" Hikaru asked. Akira grew annoyed, but on the outside, his face remained calm.
"Well you're the one that said she's your most prized possession, Shindo." Akira pointed out. Hikaru hesitated.
"Fine…I'll play." he replied.