maria sama ga miteru belong to Oyuki-sensei co.
special thanks to Azurean-sama for being the beta-editor for this story
GIFT
"Gonkigeiyo Rosa chinensis en bouton,"
"Huh, those words again, is it me? Well yeah it's me, yeah still.. me," a small smirk make its way to the corner of her lip, even after news in Lillian Kawaraban a week ago, those word still echoed in her ear every time her legs brought her to the gate of Lillian girls academy.
"Gonkigeiyo." Yumi replied finally with her utmost serene smile for the day. "The weather is great. This is going to be a nice day. Don't you think so?"
"Ha…Hai Yumi-sama!" Yumi could hear those girls giggling before going away like they don't care about the world. Oh not really. Even though, she's one of the members of the prestigious Yamayurikai. At least, she knew just how much effort those girl built to greet her, to greet one of the members of the reaching the statue of Maria sama. Yumi gives a little prayer, something that she always does, no matter what she feels or what is on her mind.
"Is it next week, tomorrow, after school, lunch break, or even between class break?" The anxiety and uncertainty always hunted her like a nightmare even in her utmost beautiful day at the mere thought of Sachiko asking her to return the rosary.
"Maria-sama, tell me please is this really the only wa-" she whispered when she sense that familiar figure standing next to her.
"Gokigeiyo, Yumi-sama"
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Shimako's POV
"Gonkigeiyo"
It's always quiet in the rose mansion since that accident. Members of the Yamayurikai seldom came there during lunch, especially Yumi-san, who never came, not even once.
"Gonkigeiyo" as if not believing my ear I turned my attention immediately at the voice that had spoken, and there at the biscuit door Yumi-san was standing with a sincere smile.
"Oh! It's quiet. Where are the others?" Yumi asked her while walking to the chair in front of me. She is so calm and serene; there is no trace of bad intention or pain on her. I know it's Yumi-san we are talking about of course there is no such thing, but pain, even if it's me I don't know if what will I do if something like that happened to me, like maybe Noriko don't want to be associated with me anymore.
"Oh. The others seemed to have other things to do this time around."
"Huh, uh I see," she seemed lost in thought.
"Hmm Yumi-san, is green tea ok with you?" she asked which is her usual routine every time she arrives at the Rose Mansion.
"He he no need, Shimako-san. I can make it myself if I want to, right?" She answered her face had that of a happy go lucky girl which is unusual trace. Well, I hope it's just my imagination.
"Did , I mean Rosa chinensis come today?"
Rosa chinensis, since when did Yumi-san called Sachiko-sama that, but there is no tension in the air, not believing what I'm hearing or what I feel right now. I looked at her openly, doesn't care if what might the other girl thought because my curiosity gets the better of me.
"Is something that matter, Shimako-san?"
"No. No, there is nothing Yumi-san" I answered and without thinking. I drank the cold tea in front of me, trying to calm my nerve; this is my best friend we are talking about. I don't want my judgment became dull because of anxiety.
"So, did she or not?" Yumi asked again calmly.
"Huh no, she still hasn't come to school yet."
"Oh I see, hmm Shimako-san, actually there is something that I want to discuss with Rosa chinensis but since she's not here, can I ask you for a favor?"
"Well of course Yumi-san, why would you be so formal with me? I'll gladly help you as long that it's within my power and as your best friend I'll always be there for you." I hold her hand that was place on top of the table and give it a light squeeze to assure her.
"Shimako-san, it's not that difficult really." Yumi answered with a soft laugh.
"You seem happy Yumi-san"
"Oh really, do I." Well it's not a question but it seems that she's really happy.
"So, what is it Yumi-san, that you want me to do?" without answering my question, she pulled a little box from her skirt pocket, a blue box with red ribbon, the box looks beautiful and if someone sees them and not really knows what's going on. That someone might think that her best friend was proposing to her. "Yumi-san, what is it?"
"Come on Shimako-san it's a gift of course."
"I know. I mean the content. What's the content of that box?" I asked and I knew that I might sound nosy but I just don't know if what this feeling which is trying to tell me.
"Well, it's supposed to be a secret right besides sooner or later you will know, Shimako-san. So, for now hi-mit-su"
"Huh all right, so this is?"
"Yeah, I want you to give it to Rosa chinensis or to someone who will be going to see her but just please don't use mail services" she added seriously and her smile never leaves her face.
"But then"
"It's ok Shimako-san, it won't rot even if not get to be open today. So, take your time."
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Omake
Author: he he finally a chapter, I'm happy (grinning from ear to ear)
Yumi : ooh really, hmm isn't that the idea that I told you two days ago
Author: yeah, so is there a problem
Yumi : of course, so if we are not chatting with last time, there will be no chapter right.
Author: it seem that way, there is nothing wrong with that I guess
Yumi : huh of course it is, just what will you do if I'm not here
Author: then there will be no story, that is all
Yumi/Shimako: what?
Author: there will be no story, I made myself clear enough
Yumi : how can you hanging out like that?
Author :( smirk) it's simple and easy, if you are not here then I'll not bother writing, ja-ne!
Yumi : Whaa… We're not done talking yet!
Author: (not care),
Sei : (whispering something to Yumi)
Yumi: hii here me you irresponsible one! If you don't come here within theof count 3. I'll reformat all your data, 1….. 2
Author: no….. I just install my laptop today, no… Yumi-sama I'll behave.
Yumi : Do you really mean it?
Author: yeah of course, I swear in the name of Ogasawara.
Yumi : why would you do it in the name of my onee-sama's family?
Author: he he… Because there won't be any consequences in the name of the great Ogasawara :P
Sachiko: (twitchy) enter hysterical mode
Sei : I'll be praying for your safety Equa-chan, seem like there will be no forgiveness for what you've done.
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