Here is my latest musings. Hope you enjoy. Please R R
Mamoru has unknowingly left an unsigned love letter at the Crown Arcade. What will everyone do? Read on to find out...Please R R
Author's Notes : 'Denote's Peoples Thoughts'
Wishing You Were Mine
Part 1 - A Simple Letter.
My Beloved,
Have I told you how much I love you? You are the sun lighting my cold dark moon. I wish that I could tell you that I love you. I see you each day and know I am a better person for having known you. You light the world around you with joy and happiness. My love for you is deep and abiding and would allow me to die if only to protect you. Just know that there is someone you can turn to in times of need. Just call my name and I will be there.
Wishing you were mine,
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Motoki read the letter a second time before whistling. 'Wow now that's a love letter. I wonder who it is for?' He had found the envelope on his counter just a moment before. The envelope was open and unaddressed. He was truly not trying to be nosy by reading it but hoped that some clue would help him return it to it's owner. First he did not recognize the writing although it was nicely legible and neat. Second they had forgotten to sign their name. Just for a second he wished it was intended for him. 'Ah to know that someone cares that much.' He blushed to think of his girlfriend Reika writing such a letter. 'It's not possible.'
'Who is wishing you were mine?' He ran through a list of names in his mind. Several were very likely possibilities. Smiling to himself it seemed Valentine's Day was going to be extra special this year, as he solved the mystery of the love letter. Setting it aside until later he returned to wiping down the counter.
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Mamoru was having heart palpitations. It seemed he had lost the letter. 'Damn, damn, if someone finds it...damn.' He wasn't ready. He had spent the previous evening going through sheet after sheet of paper trying to convey his feelings. 'Where have I been this morning? Let's see. I went to the arcade. Then the bookstore and then the library and then the bank. It could be anwhere.' He ran a sweaty hand up through his hair. 'Please kami-sama don't let anyone find it!'
He had tucked it in his coat pocket this morning before he had left. If he had the courage he was going to sign it and give to her tomorrow.
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"Hi Rei." Motoki smiled as his latest customer came through the sliding door. She smiled at him and walked over taking a seat up at the counter.
"Hey Motoki, What is new today?" She grabbed a menu and perused it looking for something that sounded good.
"Not much unless you are wishing you were mine." He grinned watching as her head shot up. She threw him a puzzled look before laughing.
"Huh, What are you talking about?" He grabbed the envelope and slid it across to her. Pulling the letter out she unfolded and began reading. Her eyes were huge by the end. "That is really sweet. But who is it for?" She gently refolded it and slid it back into the envelope.
"That's what I am trying to discover. Does the handwriting look familiar to you?" She shook her head.
"Not really but there is no telling. Hey, maybe Minako-chan left it here for you." She grinned evilly at Motoki and laughed as he turned red. When he could quit sputtering he returned the favor.
"You know Yuuichirou stopped by looking for you earlier. Maybe this letter is for you." It was worth it to see her blush and stammer. Motoki grinned and put the letter away. The more Rei thought about it the more she wondered what Yuuichirou thought of her. Making a quick decision she was halfway out of the arcade before she turned back quickly.
"Thanks Motoki, I'll stop in later...bye." She waved and was gone. Motoki smiled guessing where she was heading. Pausing in thought he was excited to see who would come in next.
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Mamoru was standing in line at the bank. He looked around on the floor everywhere. Finally reaching the bank teller he smiled.
"Hello, I was in here this morning and I uh kind of lost something and I wondered if maybe someone found it and turned it in?"
"Okay and what did you lose sir?" 'He seems kind of upset. I wonder how much money he lost?'
Mamoru lowered his voice before answering. "Well it was a blank envelope."
"How much money was in the envelope sir?" She tried to be reassuring."This kind of thing happens all of the time."
Mamoru chuckled nervously. "There was no money in it, you see it was a...well a..." He dropped his tone to a whisper. "A..love letter." The cashier grinned at him.
'What a sweet guy. So that is why he is nervous.' "Let me check with the bank manager, I'll be right back." She turned and hurried away. Mamoru could see her across the room with another lady. She turned and pointed at him. The other lady smiled and shook her head. He sighed and went back out on the street to look.
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Motoki was brewing another pot of coffee when he heard the whoosh of the sliding doors. Turning around he was pleased to see Minako bounce in. He waved her over.
"Hello Minako" Giving her an odd look he leaned forward on the counter resting on his elbows. "Are you wishing you were mine?"
Minako giggled. "Nah I don't think so why?" She smiled wondering what Motoki was up to. Once more he retrieved the letter and slid it over to her. She gently pulled it out and began reading. She sighed when she reached the end.
"That is beautiful, but who is it for?" She paused in thought her head cocked to one side before continuing. "Could Makoto have left it here for you?" Motoki blushed and shook his head. She refolded it slipped it in the envelope and passed it back to him.
"I don't think so. I am trying to discover who wrote it so I can return it to its owner." Motoki set the letter back in its resting place. "Did you recognize the hand writing?" He grabbed his rag and began swiping at crumbs on the counter.
Minako thought for a minute. "Not sure but I don't think so." She glanced around the place before turning back to him. "Where is everyone today?"
"Rei was here but she left and I haven't seen anyone else yet." He smiled at her. "So you want something?"
Minako thought for a moment. "No I guess not. I'll just come back later and catch up with everyone. Good luck solving your mystery." She waved and hurried out the door.
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Mamoru wandered around the Library. He was checking all the rows he had been down but no luck. Sighing in resignation he walked up to the check out desk.
"Hi I have a quick question. I was in here this morning and I lost something. I wonder if maybe someone turned it in?" He smiled at the librarian.
"What is it this time? Some keys, a wallet, a phone? Well young man what did you lose?" She gave him a rather impatient glare.
"Well...it was...a...uhh...a" He stuttered to a halt in embarrassment.
"Come on spit it out! I haven't got all day." She was tapping her fingers on the desk.
"It was a love letter." He cleared his throat. "For that special someone."
The librarian glanced at him in awe. "A love letter? A love letter, are you sure? No one writes love letters these days." She seemed to get a good laugh out of the situation. "Nope no love letter. Sorry young man."
Blushing he mumbled a "Thanks" and headed back out to the street.
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Motoki was cleaning off a table when Ami strolled in. "Hey Ami." He smiled at her before wandering back behind the counter. She walked up to the counter and slid onto a stool before smiling.
"Are you wishing you were mine?" He winked at her and watched as she blushed to her roots. It took a few minutes for Ami to recover when she finally pulled it under control she spoke.
"No why? Did Reika break up with you?" It was Motoki's turn to blush. Grabbing the letter he slid it over to her. She unfolded it and quickly read it. "That's really cute. But who is it for?" She put it back in the envelope and handed it back.
"I don't know that's what I am trying to find out. I'd like to be able to return it." He smiled at her before continuing. "Do you recognize the handwriting?"
"I don't think so. Maybe Rei left it here. She likesYuuichirou so maybe she dropped it?"
"Nah Already asked her. She has been and gone. Minako too. I just wish someone would recognize it so we could get it to its owner." He smiled. "You want anything?" She thought for a minute before answering.
"No I'm gonna go now but I'll come back when everyone is here." She slipped off the stool and waved as she walked out of the door. Motoki was enjoying teasing all of his usual customers. He grinned waiting for his next victim.
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Mamoru combed the bookstore but he was having no luck. Walking up he climbed in line and waited for the salesgirl. When he finally reached the front of the line the lady immediately questioned.
"Will that be cash check or credit card?" She was already pulling out a sack to place his purchase in.
"No no, I just have a question. I lost something and I wondered if someone found it and turned it in?" He nervously looked around to see others listening intently.
"Well what did you lose?" she smiled noticing that he was nervous.
"Well it was a...well...uh...a...love letter." He blushed before glancing around. The women around him all looked suprised.
"No no love letter but here let me check with the other guy." She picked up the loudspeaker. "Honomi...Honomi we have a customer up here that lost a love letter. Has anyone turned in one?" It took a few seconds before the guy answered.
"Huh A love letter? Are you sure?" came blaring over the loudspeaker. People all around were wandering up to see what was going on. "Yes Honomi The guy says he lost a love letter and wonders if someone turned it in?" A crowd had gathered around the checkout all looking to see who lost a love letter.
Finally laughter came over the loudspeaker..."Sorry no love letter turned in."
Mamoru stood looking around at the crowd. All of the women were blushing smiling in his direction, and the men were frowning. He mumbled "Thank You I think." and quickly made his way out of the store.
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Sweeping the floor Motoki was lost in thought when the doors opened. Paying it no mind he was still trying to solve the mystery of the love letter.
"Hey Motoki? What are are thinking about so hard?" He jumped in surprise to see Makoto sitting on a stool looking at him. Laughing at himself he wandered over.
"Not much just wondering are you wishing you were mine?" Winking at her he gave her what he hoped was his best come hither smile. Makoto just sat with her jaw hanging open blushing. Thinking he meant what he said she could only stutter.
"Uhh emm Ano...What about Reika?" Makoto was finally able to think straight.
"Oh she's fine. Here check this out and you'll understand my question." He passed her the letter and she gently pulled it out. Reading through it she was amazed.
"Ahhh...That is wonderful. But who is it for and who wrote it?" She thought for a moment. "Did Usagi-chan leave it here for you?" He blushed knowing that Usagi at one time had a major thing for him.
"No wasn't Usagi. She's over me now and moved on to someone else." He scratched his head. "Do you recognize the handwriting?" He waited hoping she could be helpful.
"No sorry I don't." She thought for a moment. "Now you know when you find out you have to tell me. "Can I get a soda please?"
He smiled. "Coming right up." Makoto sat there watching Motoki work. He had just set her soda down when the the doors slid open. They both turned to see who was coming in. Rei Ami and Minako all came in together and hurried up to the counter. Sitting next to Makoto they all eyed Motoki.
"So do you know yet?" Rei questioned quietly. The other girls all looked on in curiosity.
"No luck yet. Any new suggestions?" He asked hoping someone had thought of something or recognized the writing.
"Well I had a thought." Ami paused before continuing. "What about Chiba Mamoru? Could he have written it?" The idea all left them laughing.
"I don't see Mamoru as the type to write love letters." Rei spoke up. "Besides he doesn't have a girlfriend does he?" Four heads all swiveled to Motoki.
"No he doesn't." He rubbed his chin in thought. 'Mamo-kun was here this morning.' Motoki eyed all the seats at the counter remembering where Mamoru had sat for his usual cup of coffee. 'The envelope was where Mamo-kun sat.' Motoki was staring at the counter and had an odd look on his face.
"What are you thinking? Spill, come on don't hold out on us." Minako bounced in excitement seeing the look in Motoki's eyes.
"Well?" Rei asked impatiently. Motoki made a quick decision. He motioned all of the girls in close.
"Okay we have to figure out best how to use this information. I think a couple of our friends need our help." He grinned evilly before continuing. "Mamo-kun was here early this morning and the envelope was left where he sat." The girls all looked shocked at that information.
"So how do we figure out who it is for?" Ami asked the question they were all currently pondering.
"Hmmm...well...We could...no that wouldn't work." Rei was lost in thought trying to come up with a plan.
"What if we all pretend to have each found the letter and we pretend we think it is for us? That would shock Mamo-kun for sure." Minako smiled in glee.
"I am not sure Mamo-kun would believe that. Let's keep thinking and see what we can come up with." Knowing Mamoru the best out of all of them he became the unofficial leader. Besides he was pretty sure who the letter was for but he wasn't going to tell the girls that.
"We could..." Ami stopped midsentence at the whoosh of the door sliding open. They all chuckled to see a bunch of kids coming in to play the latest Sailor V video game.
"Hey every good surprise is always at a party right?" Motoki thought for a minute. "Okay what if we have an after hours Valentines Party here with a DJ. No don't say anything yet, let me think for a moment. Let's say we have the letter read over the radio and then they announce the "Wishing You Were Mine Valentine's Mystery Party." He stroked his chin. "I also just figured out how to get Mamoru to confess. We are going to leave one sentence out of the letter. Everyone that claims to have written it will have to reveal the missing sentence. Mamoru will not be able to let someone else claim his work."
Ami grinned at Motoki. She had always thought he had a devious side now she knew she was right. His next words really had her mind racing.
"Are you guys familiar with Tamma Yuka?" Motoki asked with a sly grin.
"Of course she is only the hottest DJ in Tokyo. Why?" Minako was bouncing again.
"Well how about if I call her and get her to read the letter and host the party?" Motoki announced with a flourish.
"You know Yuka! No way. That's really cool. Do you think she would do this for us?" Ami could not believe their luck.
"Let's just say I did her a favor once and now it's time to call in a return favor." He smiled at the girls. "I need you guys to make sure Usagi is here."
"Huh why would you need Odango here?" Rei looked at Motoki with sudden interest in her eyes.
"Trust me I just do." With a mysterious smile he left it at that and offered no reason. "Okay I need to make some calls and get everything arranged. Sit here I will be back in moments." He wandered into the back room and the girls sat looking at each other.
"Why Odango?" Rei asked the group at large.
"Who knows maybe that's who Mamo-kun wrote the letter for?" Ami asked casually. She had often suspected but kept it to herself. The way Mamoru picked on Usagi was just too obvious. She thought he was hiding his true feelings behind the constant teasing.
"No way. Mamo-kun likes Odango. Well at least I don't think he does. He teases her too much." As her own words dawned on her she smiled. "Of course I could always be wrong."
"Well if he does that would be great for Usagi." Makoto had sat quietly during their discussion just listening to all the chatter and thinking. Motoki walked back out. Smiling the whole way they knew it was good news.
"Well it is a go. The owner here said he didn't mind us having the party in fact he liked the idea of advertising that the place will receive. Yuka will be reading the letter in the next ten minutes. She loved the idea wanting to do something fun for V day. Tomorrow night seven p.m. the fun begins." He smiled at the group.
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Mamoru was heading for the arcade in his car when his world stopped. He was listening to 107.1 with his favorite DJ Tamma Yuka, She had just come on and when she started speaking he was listening.
"Good afternoon my faithful listeners. I have a special treat for you guys so listen up. I have to read something special for you and then I will spill the details. This letter was called in by a close friend of mine. He found it and is trying to return it to its owner.
My Beloved,
Have I told you how much I love you? I wish that I could tell you that I love you. I see you each day and know I am a better person for having known you. You light the world around you with joy and happiness. My love for you is deep and abiding and would allow me to die if only to protect you. Just know that there is someone you can turn to in times of need. Just call my name and I will be there.
Wishing you were mine,
Ah folks Isn't that beautiful? We don't know who the author is but we are going to find out. We here at 107.1 thought it was fantastic so we are hosting the "Wishing You Were Mine Valentines Mystery Party" at the Crown Arcade tomorrow night 7 p.m. I hope to see all of you there as I am hosting this party. Live music, dancing, food and fun!
Mamoru sat in shock. 'My letter on the radio! KAMI-SAMA! How did things get this out of hand? Why did they leave out a sentence?' He sat through a green light as drivers behind him laid on their horns. Realizing he was holding up traffic he sped through the next green and continued to the arcade.
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"Guys now listen up. I can imagine that Mamoru is already on his way here. We cannot let on that we know he wrote it so act like you don't believe him." Motoki was loving the fun of planning this surprise. He pulled out his pad and pen for orders. Jotting down notes as he went.
"You need awesome food right? I can help in that department just give me a menu and you got it." Makoto seemed excited at the chance to cater a party.
"Deal! I'll sit down with you soon and we will both figure it out. Now we need decorations too. Rei can you and Ami handle that?"
Rei and Ami both had huge grins. "Of course." They smiled in unison and then started laughing.
"Minako-chan I have a special request for you." He leaned over and whispered in her ear. "Can you find Usagi and take her shopping? I'll give you the money but don't tell her who's paying for it. Something superb would be in order." Minako's eyes glazed over at the oppertunity and she grinned.
"You better believe it." She held out her hand and waited. The girls watched in shock as Motoki pulled out money and handed it to her.
"Go now time is ticking." He smiled"Okay back to business." Minako grabbing her purse hurried off to find Usagi.
Well here is an end to Part 1. I hope you enjoyed it. Please R R and let me know what you think?