Dreams(Part 1)
Saki the anime is owned by studio Gonzo. I only own this story which is used for entertainment purposes. Hope you enjoy.
Some time ago, a young girl named Saki Miyanagi had hated mahjong (a sport having to deal with dominoes in action on a table) due to her family punishing her for winning and losing, so she usually scores a +-0 to get candy and not get scolded by her parents. Eventually with his childhood friend Kyoutarou Suga seemed to have noticed this and tries to cheer her up by getting her into the mahjong clubroom along with some other friends. After playing some matches with some others and re discovering the old table in her house, found the joys of the sport and decided to join the club with everyone. Now she continues to have fun playing with her new friends and is preparing for the ultimate Nationals mahjong tournament in order to regain her older sister's blessing. But she might need more practice than she can bargain for.
It was a nice Tuesday; students were passing by a waterway and a tree. A young girl named Saki Miyanagi was lying down on said tree while reading a small book. Petals began to fall down next to her and some of them even float on top of the water. A nice breeze came to her as she looked up and saw the clouds up in the sky.
"Huh, I can't believe it's been almost a year already. It felt it went by so quickly, yet a lot of stuff had happened in the past." Saki said to herself, staring down on the grass as it blows into the wind of the same direction. "It's kind of like a book, life has a beginning, middle, and an end, not to mention there's no telling what kind of twists and turns will occur. Wow, I sound kind of silly right now; it's a good thing that no one heard that."
"Yo Saki, there you are!" A voice was heard from across the bridge.
"Hmm?" She turned and noticed her childhood friend Kyoutarou Suga running over to greet her. "Oh hey Kyou-kun, how's it going?"
"Going great, how about you?" He replied.
"I'm doing fine. Hey, do you remember when we met here a year ago and you tried to convince me to get to the mahjong club?"
"Oh yeah, sure took a while, made lots of friends though, and grew to love the sport again."
"Mm hmm, and it's all thanks to you, thanks again Kyou-chan."
"Oh, uh, you're welcome. So, shall we get going?"
"Ah that's right, I almost forgot!" Saki got up, picked up her book, closed it, and walked to school alongside Kyou. They begin to start their day off like usual.
After their classes have ended, Saki and Kyou are on their to the secret room in the other building next to this one when they spot Nodoka Haramura picking up her things and heading out. Saki wave at her and the pink haired girl turns and smiles.
"Saki-san, how nice to see you," She said while jogging over to her. "You were heading over to the Clubroom, right?"
"Yep, would you like to come with us?" Saki asked.
"Oh, of course, I'd love to!" She stuttered while looking at the floor.
"Hey, what about me, aren't you glad to see me too Nodoka-chan?" Kyou pointed at himself.
"Oh... hi Kyou, sorry I didn't see you there."
"It's fine..." 'I think she likes me!'
"Well let's go." Nodoka exclaimed.
"Hai!" Saki nodded.
The three walk along and head out to the clubroom.
They eventually get to the Mahjong clubroom in the second floor of the old school building where the others were apparently waiting for them to arrive. Saki knocks on the door and opens it with a grin on her face. "We're here!" She shouted out as she entered the room along with the others.
They were three other members in the room, two of which were already playing a small match of mahjong. A young girl named Yuki Kataoka is munching on her delicate and deliciousness tacos while staring off into space, while the vice president of the club Mako Someya, stares at her hand with caution.
"Ah, welcome back you two." Mako replied without looking away.
"Um, you do realize that I'm here too right?" Kyou mentioned, this time a bit annoyed by it. There was a bit of silence in the air. "You did that on purpose didn't you?"
"Yeah, pretty much."
"Kyou-chan, I notice you crystal clear!" Yuuki added. "Could it be that you've missed me?"
"Not a chance."
"Boo, you're so mean. Also you didn't show up on time to bring me tacos so I had to get some myself!"
"More like I paid for them..." Mako sighed lightly.
"Hey, can we play with you guys?" Saki offered.
"Sure thing just let us finish this match..." Yuuki stared at her hand and picked up a tile to place on the green table.
"Richi!" Mako called, she plopped her hand down. "Richi ippatsu yakuman!"
"Aw man, I give up..." Yuuki sighed in defeat. "I want a rematch, after I finish this taco."
"Man, you're not a bad player but when it comes to the North and West rounds you don't play as well. Ok so now that we're done, you two can play with us."
"Splendid, just let us go put our stuff away first while you set things up." Nodoka replied.
She put her backpack away alongside Saki and got out a stuffed penguin. She goes over to the table and they start there game.
While they do that, Kyou walks over to the bed behind a few sheets/curtains (just roll with it please) and wakes up the president of the club Hisa Takei. "Ne president, why are you sleeping again?"
"Mm, don't bother me, I'm trying to concentrate on my..." She mumbled in her sleep.
"Huh?"
Hisa then woke up from her... thing and looked up to see him standing right there net to her. "Oh, hey Kyoutarou, I didn't realize you and the others showed up. Sorry about that."
"Yeah, I could sort of tell."
"So, how are things going? Are they practicing well and hard?"
"Sure are, especially for who know who's looking forward to the upcoming nationals."
"I see. We've come so far, all of us. And it's really nice to see them enjoying this special time together..."
"Yeah, certainly is. Imagine, if you had given up on this club a few years ago, then none of this would have happened."
"But I kept going through because I didn't want to give up; I wonder what'll happen to all of us in the future..."
"I wonder about that also."
A lot of time has passed as the members all take their turns sorting out their hands and calling/giving out some points. Eventually the last round was finished and the game came to a close. "3 Han: 1300/2600 (5200) please." Nodoka called out after dropping her tiles to show off her hand.
The others all sighed sadly. "Well, I guess we're no match for you too." Mako concluded.
"But that's what practice and thinking is for." Saki replied. "That was a great match by the way!"
"Thank you, you did great also." Nadoka nodded. "Would ya like a rematch? We could always duke it out between the two of us if... you'd like."
"Hmm, is that even possible?"
"Well, never said it isn't allowed in the rulebooks right?"
"Hey, mind if I tagalong? I feel I could use a bit of practice myself!" Kyou offered.
"You could always just practice with Yuki since you'd probably be whooped by us... no offense. And besides, I'd like to go up against someone who... isn't a novice; it wouldn't be fair for any of us."
"Oh... I see. Um, I got to go to the bathroom real quick, hang on." He ran out of the clubroom.
"What was that all about? He seemed to be real upset. Did I do something wrong?" Nodoka turned to Saki and asked.
"Um... maybe?"