Chapter Six
EXAMS! Ugh.. I didn't think I passed Japan History.. I knew more only about Taiwanese History...Sengoku Era...tsk...Mathematics..even worst..I wish I could find a place to relax...since we have no class for a week.
''Got any ideas on what we should do for the rest of the week...?'' Maiko asked as she dozed off the sofa in the lounge.
''Me..? Maybe I'll spend most of the time at the gym.'' Rieno said as he slided his fingers through his brown straight hair.
''I wanna visit Naganaki shrine'' Fuuka spoke in a soft voice.
''If ya wanna ask me..I wanna talk with a HOT SEXY LADY!'' Junpei exclaimed.
''Stop it you pervert!'' Maiko screamed as she tried to hit Junpei with the pillow.
''What's wrong if that HOT SEXY LADY I wanna talk to is you!'' Junpei smiled and Maiko ambushed Junpei as she tried to pinch Junpei's sensitive ears. Everyone laughed.
Ikutsuki-san and Mitsuru-senpai went down the stairs.
'' I heard what evryone is talking...How about...a GROUPDATE to Yakushima!'' Ikutsuki suggested.
''That's a great idea!'' Fuuka exclaimed.
Akinari and Rieno looked hard towards each other..
''I'm visiting my father. I guess it would be better if I brought you all along to our private resort as Yakushima this week.'' Mitsuru smiled.
''That's great! I love it!'' I added.
''YA-Ku-SHI-MA!'' Junpei was so excited.
''I really don't know what to wear...should we buy bikinis?'' Fuuka blushed.
''Don't worry ladies! If you can't choose what to wear, I'll be honored to choose your swimsuits!'' Junpei interrupted.
''JUNPEI!'' Maiko loss her patience..she was ridiculously in rage..hahaha...
I helped Fuuka-chan packed her clothes..and then she drew out a fat reducer...a tinglish belt what people wear and turn on to help reduce fats in the waist...
''Fuuka?'' I said.
''You're bodies' are quite slim and pretty good in shape..I'm kind of jealous...Maiko's curves are pretty slim too..Mine are baby fats..''Fuuka forced a smile.
''Here...let me help.'' I offered my hand. I wrapped the belt into her tiny waist and I accidentally pushed the 'high level button' and it work faster. Fuuka trembled as her eyes burst into tears into too much laughter.
''hahaha..Y-Yukari-hahaha.m-make...hahaha stop! gyaahaha'' Fuuka rolled down the floor as she still keeps on laughing. I panicked..I don't know how to turn it off!
''Fuuka? uhhm..where's the off button!'' I tried to refrain myself from laughing too.
''gyahahaha! Yuka-haha! wh-what..hahaha d-do you mean..gyahahaha..you d-don't knowhahahaha! m-make it stop!'' As she still rolled over and over into te floor. I called for Maiko-chan and she arrived on time..
''Fuuka?'' Maiko's eyes widened.
''Maiko-chan, just find the off button!'' I said with a grin.
''Yuka! The button is just here..'' Yukari explained as she pushed the button where I pushed it earlier..and Fuuka stopped to laugh at last.
''Yuka-tan! Why did you put it into max!'' Fuuka looked me.
''S-sorry! hahaha...'' We all laughed..it was pretty fun..Me and Maiko were the first to witness Fuuka's embarrassing moment...
I returned back to my room..and I smiled...
''You know, you're more prettier when yoou smile'' Akinari was at my door..standing.
''A-Akinari-chan..?'' I was surprised when I saw him.
He came near and sat at the chair 3 ft accross from me.
''I heard...you and Rieno are pretty close..is that true? Is there something happening between the both of you?'' Akinari confronted me.
''Why does it concern you?'' Rieno interruped.
''I'm just asking. Is that really bothering you Rieno?'' Akinari protested. My heart beated fast.. I felt nervous...I don't even know what they're talking about or what they're arguing about.
''It's because you don't know what's best for her!'' Akinari lost his patience.
''Why? who do you think you are! What role do you represent in her life?'' Rieno protested again...Akinari clenched his fingers...
''G-guys? W-what's going on? What're you taking about?'' I trembled.
''Uhh...nothing Yuka-tan..we were just practicing from the drama club. Right Rieno?'' Akinari controlled his patience.
''Yeah! we were..''Rieno smiled. Both of them then went out of my room.. I think they were embarrassed enough to doze in inside of my room and start an arguement in here. But then, I saw Mitsuru a distane away..She looked pretty serious...Maybe she saw what happened...
Ikutsuki-san came home late.. He brought with him 7 boat tickets for the trip to Yakushima tomorrow. I admit I'm pretty excited myself too...I can't wait to see the sandy shoals and sparkling water. It would be a great day..Plus, we'll be staying there for a week. I packed everything I wanted to bring the whole day. And now, all of us were just relaxing in the lounge...
Chapter Seven
''Feel the breeze!'' Junpei screamed as he opened his arms and enjoyed the cool breeze..We arrived at Yakushima exactly at 10am...all of us were astonished to see Mitsuru's limousine parked...there was a private chauffer and a car-door opener...so that's how rich people savor their...MONEY...I admit..it was pretty cool...
''Look at the beach..I really want to go swimming'' Fuuka stared at the wide-blue ocean...as it sparkled under the rays of the sun.
''Yeah...'' Junpei nodded.
''Be calm everyone...there's a plenty of time for that. For now, let's take all of your baggages ino your quarters...''Mitsuru explained as she walked towards the door of a large mansion...Everyone's eyes widened..But for Junpei, his mouth went open...the only thing we need is a cup to save his saliva..if it was going to fall..:D
I admired the green forest..the resort was still able to preserve the beauty of nature.
We all entered the mansion...Mitsuru's maids took our baggages to our rooms. And she gave us the tour to the whole landmarks of their resort..But I'm excited about the games..There was a group hunting treasure..where each will be partnered into two and everyone will split up to look for the treasure in the forest and the pair that wins, gets to eat a large special Hagakure ramen at the Iwatodai strip mall. Ikutsuki-san already prepared the ballot..where only the girls will pick one paper from the box and whoever the name appears in the paper, will be her partner!
''I'm excited...''Fuuka spoke softly...as she picks one rolled paper from the box...
''I wish I wouldn't get Junpei..'' Maiko said..
And I crossed my fingers...and the results were...
FUUKA and JUNPEI
MAIKO and IKUTSUKI
MITSURU and RIENO
ME and AKINARI
''Misturu-senpai, I thought you're going to meet your father?'' Maiko wondered.
''He's at the the cemetary..I'll go there later. For the meantime, let's enjoy!'' Mitsuru replied. Everyone then fell silent...
''Alright, treasure hunt starts tomorrow! For now, let's go swimming!'' Ikutsuki-san added.
All of us then changed into our swimming outfits...As we all went to the beach, Maiko's jaws dropped as she saw Akinari, Rieno and Junpei's body figures were all perfect..The stroke of the curves...The biceps...The abs...Fuuka's eyes widened too..But I wasn't surprised. Rieno always says he always goes to the gym..
''Yuka-tan! Over here!'' Akinari asked me to join him in the water. I joined him as I splashed through the waters...Everyone else was simply enjoying..And then..I noticed something at Akinari's back...it was somehow some stitches...a large wound..then a clear another clear picture appeared in my mind as I closed my eyes...
''Yukari! Stop! Open the door! Don't do this to yourself!'' My mom panicked!
''I can't do this anymore..I want to die..I want to be with Ken'' I said.. As I locked the door inside my room.. I was holding a kitchen knife..I pointed it to my abdomen as I held it with both of my hands..
''AKINARI! hurry! she's going to commit suicide!'' Mom still panicked as she tried to bang and open the door..
I closed my eyes...and with all my strength.. I was ready to kill myself...Until...The door was opened...Akinari rushed towards me...as he hugged me the same time I tried to hit myself with all my power with the kitchen knife...
''Gah...'' Akinari felt the pain..I opened my eyes.. I thought I already hit myself with the knife...but..akinari was the one who was hit...because he was too heavy, we both fell and I accidentally strongly banged my head to the hard concrete floor...I felt the blood rushing towards my forehead...as I lose my conciousness.
''Yukari!'' mom screamed.
''Yukari! Yukari!'' akinari slapped my cheeks slowly...he looked worried.
I spitted out lots of water...and I felt dizzy..
''What happened? You almost drowned!'' Akinari said.
Everyone didn't seem to notice what happened because they were enjoying... then I felt a pain in me...
''Akinari Sanada? You're...Ken's identical twin brother...'' I spoke softly.
''How could you lie to me all this time!'' I added.
Akinari fell silent...Amada wasn't his real last name...He used it to keep everything a secret to me...
He didn't spoke a word...He pulled me against to him and he hugged me too tight...
''I didn't want to hurt you this much Yukari...even though it already causes me too much pain..'' He whispered.
''Why...'' I cried softy. As he comforted me in his arms...
''It's because...I love you..since the day I saved you from those street thugs..'' he said
My eyes widened...I thought that was Ken...who saved me?
''But..I thought-'' I wasn't able to finish my words Akinari interrupted it.
''It's because...you thought Ken was me...and I was about to approach you in school when I saw you with him...'' He interrupted..
''Ooookaaaaay! So what happened next!'' Maiko tilted her head as she stood before us.
''M-maiko?'' I said.
''What's the commotion all about? Ikutsuki-san's gonna announce the start of the treasure hunt! Come on!'' Maiko exclaimed.
It seems everyone's excited about the hunt.. I guess...
We gathered under the umbrella and Ikutsuki-san started discussing...
''The treasure box is hided somewhere deep in the forest. I myself don't even know where that is...The treasure was hid by Mitsuru's maids..so, the time limit is only until sundown...whoever finds the treasure first, gets the prize inside the box and gets to eat at the Hagakure restaurant in Iwatodai Strip mall!''Ikutsuki said.
Everyone was in great awe and wondered what's inside of the box...everyone seems to be excited..and Akinari patted my shoulder...
''We'll win this..'' He whispered.
I forced a smile...Maybe..I've fallen inlove with him becuase of not what he is...It might be becuase..he owns the face I've loved so much before...I just then lowered my head...
Everyone went back inside the mansion to get dressed into their casual clothes. and...we all gathered again to the forest entrance, and in...5...4...3..2..1...THE TREASURE HUNT WAS ON! Akinari pulled my hand as everyone splitted into their own desired places to explore..It was still 12:30 in the afternoon..the noon was still young...
Tall trees was surrounding almost everywhere...It seems I could get lost...
''Yukari, wait a minute..I think I found a clue...don't move stay there..'' Akinari said as he goes to the other side...I was a bit impatient..so I tried to explore the forest...and...I seem to passed unfamiliar places..there were snakes...tree spiders...squirrels...pine and oak trees...and I passed this boulder 8 times...I-I'm LOOOOST! I got nervous so I ran as fast as I can...and I didn't notice there was a large hole in the ground and it lead to a thousand of sharp thorns..luckily...I was able to grab a vine that was too thin..and I'm not even sure how long it could hold me!
''Gyaaaaaaaa!'' I screamed as I looked down to the sharp thorns...
''HELP ME! SOmeone! Akinari! Gyaaaah!'' I panicked as I see that the vine was about to get torn out bit by bit... I heard running footsteps as it came towards me...
''Yuka-tan! Reach my hand!'' Rieno offered his hand to me...
''I c-can't! Rieno! Help me!'' I couldn't let go of the vine...it seems my left hand has no strength.. it might've got sprained from the fall...
He clasps my right arm...
''Yuka,let the vine go!'' Rieno said.
''N-no! I'm scared Rieno!'' I trembled in fear.
''Trust me...'' he said
I closed my eyes... then I saw another clear picture appeared into my mind...
''Yukari...why can't you let him go...I can be someone better than Ken..'' Akinari pleaded...
''I'm sorry Akinari...But...I don't want to accept the fact that he's gone! Now, I want to be with him!'' I trembled.
''Yuka! Don't do this to yourself!'' Akinari protested.
''Why? I'm nothing without him..'' I cried.
''You are more than anything in the world to me...'' Akinari spoke softly.
He smiled as he kissed my forehead..My eyes Widened as I blushed...That was the day Akinari confessed what he really feels for me this whole time...he just kept it a secret even though it's killing him inside seeing me with Ken...
''Yuka-tan...'' I heard Rieno's voice...as I found gain lying myself in his shoulder...we were sitting under the tree
''Oh no..Rieno,it's almost sundown! We have to get back!'' I panicked.
''But...I don't know the way back.'' Rieno scratched his head.
''Whaaaaaat? But how did you know where I was?'' I asked.
''I simply followed your voice...where you were asking for help..'' Rieno added.
''Now what are we going to do?'' I asked him.
He held my hand. ''Yuka..I wanted to tell you something.'' He began to talk seriously.
''Rieno! I think you know the way back! Stop this nonsense...come on..let's go..'' I pleaded him.
''I can't...this is the perfect time...we could be alone..'' Rieno looked to another direction.
''A-Akinari might be worried looking for me!'' I protested.
''It's always Akinari.. why can't it be me..?'' Rieno looked sad.
''Rieno...'' I tried to comfort him.
''Well at least...if you really love him..just grant me this wish...just this time..and I'll never ever bother you again.'' He whispered.
He held my cheek...as he drew his face closer to me...and I felt his lips touched mine...this time..I felt something different..I don't know what this affection means...I couldn't describe it myself..I somehow felt it with Ken before...
It was getting dark and Rieno smiled to me...
''This is the time..we must part...the path in the right leads to the beach..get back there first..I need some time alone.'' Rieno forced a smile.
I simply nodded and followed his directions. And I found myself on the right track..
''Yuka-tan! we looked for you everywhere!'' Maiko was standing with everyone...and they all looked worried.
''Where were you...Did you get lost in the forest?'' Akinari looked very concerened.
I nodded and he smiled.
''By the way, have you also seen my partner Rieno?'' Mitsuru suspected me.
''Uhhh..no..'' I lied.
''I see..'' Mitsuru replied.
''Awwwwww...I didn't find the treasure...'' Junpei lowered his head.
''It's okay Junpei-kun...Me and Ikutsuki-san found it.'' Fuuka spoke softly.
''whaaaaaaaaaat! awww man...I was looking forward to eat the Hagakure special ramen..'' Junpei muttered.
Everyone laughed...Except for me of course..I was still wondering why Rieno did that...
''Breakfast in bed ma'am...''One of Mituru's servants handed us breakfasts in silver trays...Only a day left to enjoy Yakushima...we spent the last 4 days of swimming...ONLY SWIMMING..and Rieno...everything was pretty normal between us...
(JUNPEI's POINT OF VIEW){...spoilers...}
Beach! BEach! where all the hot ladies scatter!
''Hey senpai! Let's see who's the lady killer!'' I muttered to Akinari and Rieno as the three of us sun-bathed in the hot and warm sun.
''hahaha..Junpei..I don't think that's a good idea.'' Rieno said.
''Lady killer huh...there's no chance you could beat me.'' Akinari said
''Oh yeah! Let's prove it!'' I replied. The three of us ran as fast as we could to find a girl who could talk to us.. I asked a girl by the umbrella..
''Hey Miss! Do you want me to help you appl your sunscreen in you hard to reach areas!'' I smiled...
''Oh...I s-see...you're with your boyfriend..'' I replied to the girl..
The next girl was sunbathing...
''Hey miss, want to try my ultimate super massage?'' I offered..
''Ohhhh..uhmmm..I'm blocking your sun?'' I replied to the girl as she shooed me away. Then I saw couple of girls surrounded Akinari and Rieno-san...I' so freaking JEALOUS! Why I'm not as hot as them?
Chapter Eight
I'm soooo sleepy... the trip was tiring...Lucky Fuuka and Ikutsuki-san...they'll be eating free at the Hagakure Restaurant...I dozed off my bed...and I comb my hair as I looked myself in the mirror.
''Yuka-tan! Yuka-tan!'' Maiko knocked at my door.
I rushed at the door and I opened it.
''What is it Maiko-kun? Why are you so excited?'' I curiously asked.
''Shinjiro-senpai is downstairs! He just arrived from his medication! he also brought along his sister too!'' Maiko exclaimed as she dragged me to the stairs.
Everyone else simply gathered and surrounded at the lounge. Then I saw a tall guy with a black hair...his bangs covered almost his whole left eye. And he looked so serious...and a small little girl resembling his features too.
''Senpai! I want you to meet a very good friend of mine, Yukari Takeba!'' Maiko introduced me infront of Shinjiro.
''Nice too meet you Senpai! I'm Aigis Aragaki.'' The little girl interrupted.
''Aigis, what did I tell you about respect from people older than you?'' Shinjiro eyed his little sister.
''I'm sorry Senpai. I-I didn't mean to interrupt..'' Aigis hid herself at Maiko's back.
''Aren't you too mean at your little sis Shinjro-senpai?'' Maiko asked.
''Lunch is served!'' Fuuka announced as she distributed the plates at the table.
''Fuuka! Y-you c-cooked?'' Rieno trembled in fear.
''Oh no...'' Mitsuru added as she came down the stairs.
Ikutsuki came inside as well.
''What's going on?'' Akinari asked.
''It's...Fuuka..she cooked our lunch...'' Mitsuru replied.
''What's wrong? It's just lunch...'' Akinari said.
''I'm gonna pass out...'' Maiko shook her head.
All of us..trembled and shook..as we all sat down at the table.
''So? who wants to try the trouffle first? It's French style! And I cooked some spaghetti bolognese as well and for dessert, cream brulee!'' Fuuka exclaimed as she took her apron off and sat down with us.
''I'll try it.'' Shinjiro smiled.
''No Senpai! You'll die!'' Junpei whispered.
I smelled the trouffle..I think it smells like..there is dead animal in it...it's supposed to smell like crunchy but..ugh...and the spaghetti...I don't think the pasta is well boiled..it still looks like the pasta is kind of straight and hard. And the creme brulee...It supposed too look like somehow orangish and yellowish..but..in this case..it looks like..gray..
''F-Fuuka-san? What ingredients did you use to cook these...?'' I gulped..
Everyone trembled looked each other and trembled in fear and scared to hear what was Fuuka going to say.
''I know you guys are nervous and excited to try my dishes! First, the trouffle contains...chocolate, beef...hrmm...what else did I put in..? Oh, and some cooking oil!'' Fuuka said.
Shinjiro tried the truffle...not even a few seconds...he couldn't take it...he looked blue-ish..as he coughed and ran towards the kitchen sin and barfed...
''it's VERY SOUR!'' Shinjiro shouted.
''Let me try.'' Aigis smiled.
''Stop Aigis-san! You're too young to die!'' Maiko stopped the spoon from getting inside Aigis's mouth.
''Of for Pete's sake Fuuka, the chocolate you used expired for about...3 years ago! That was the day the you moved here! and..the beef? we have no beef! Did you cook the stray cat! And! It's not cooking oil that you put in! It's VINEGAR!'' Junpei exclaimed.
''But Junpei-kun, I watched the TV and the chef says, If you wanna be a good cook, you gotta be open-minded in inventing your own savory dishes and you gotta be RESOURCEFUL!'' Fuuka protested.
''The chef on the TV is right! But Fuuka! Using the expired chocolate and killing the cat in the street to make it look like beef isn't resourceful!'' Junpei widened his eyes.
''If you can really prove I'm wrong, you have try the Trouffle yourself.'' Fuuka spoke softly as she smiled.
Junpei gulped...Akinari winked at Junpei. Ikutsuki raised his white handkerchief...Rieno clapped his hands as he signaled Junpei the goodluck sign with his fingers...Me and Maiko stared at each other while Mitsuru, serious as ever.
''No Junpei! If someone's gonna try the deadly trouffle, it should be me!'' Maiko crossed her fingers..
Everyone stared Maiko as her hands trembled in holding the spoon to get a piece of the deadly trouffle...
''You can do it!'' I gave Maiko hope.
After she ate, she really passed out.
''Maiko-san!'' Junpei panicked.
Akinari stood and helped Junpei carry Maiko inter her room. Shuji Ikutsuki stood.
''I'll bring the dishes to the kitchen..'' Ikutsuki forced a laugh.
Mitsuru stood and dashed off to her room. And Rieno still didn't leave the table. And Aigis ran to the sofa and started to watch TV. Not a single one of us were able to finish the food that was in our plates.
Fuuka lowered her head.
''I think..no one likes my dishes..I'm the worst cook ever...'' Fuuka looked disappointed.
''Fuuka, you're not a bad cook.. You just need some time to practice.'' I comforted her.
''I was so inspired from the movie Ratatouille...'EVERYONE CAN COOK'..the motto was...and even the rat could cook..'' Fuuka sighed.
''It's fiction Fuuka.'' Rieno said.
''I'll finish my food for you Fuuka.'' I smiled and Rieno widened his eyes as he looked towards me.
''R-Really Yuka-tan? Thanks'' Fuuka rejoiced.
I took the spoon...and..forced myself to eat the trouffle that was in my plate..I felt like I was going to barf..the spaghetti, I felt like my teeth was going to fall apart..and the creme brulee...it tasted horrible that I really couldn't describe it..It was really a fact that Fuuka can't really cook. Fuuka and Rieno stared at me to the last minute that I was able to finish the food..and after that.I feel like every part of my body is numb...I got dizzy and everything went black-out...
''Yuka-tan!'' I heard Rieno's voice as I felt that I fell at the floor.
Chapter Nine
''Gahhh...I don't feel good..'' Shinjiro-senpai said as he touched his stomach...
''Are you okay senpai?'' Fuuka asked with her sweet charming voice.
Everyone was relaxing at the lounge. Ikutsuki-san was reading the newspaper...Rieno was drinking coffee...Maiko and Junpei were playing board games...Aigis-san was just doodling with her crayons..and me...I'm particularly not feeling good too...
''I don't think so Fuuka...It might be from the food you cooked yesterday..'' Shinjiro said with a groan.
I felt dizzy again and..I feel like I'm going to barf...
''Are you okay senpai?'' Aigis stood from where she was sitting...
''You okay Yuka-tan? You feel dizzy too?'' Maiko asked as she touched her forehead.
I nodded...and somehow...I felt a strong presence of pain in my stomach..I couldn't tolerate it.. so I screamed while I cried.
''Gaaaaaaaaaaaaah! Make it stop...'' I said.
''Yukari? Yukari! What is it? what's wrong!'' Rieno rushes towards me...as I crampled my stomach...
''Call an ambulance! I think Shinjiro and Maiko are in the same state!'' Ikutsuki said.
''I'm on it!'' Akinari replied as he ran towards the telephone.
Fuuka lowered her head...as I heard her sob..
''It's all my fault...'' she spoke softly..
''No Fuuka..Its not your fault.'' Junpei comforted Fuuka...
I heard the signals of the ambulance car as the paramedics carried us inside of the car...
''Mitsuru, you go with them. We all can't fit inside. The three of us will take the taxi.'' Ikutsuki suggested.
Mitsuru rolled her eyes...as she came inside the ambulance.
''Wait, what about Aigis?'' Rieno asked.
''We'll bring her along with us.'' Akinari replied.
I heard the thump of my heart...and this strong pain I feel inside my stomach was intolerable..but it seems Maiko and Shinjiro doesn't feel the same pain I feel..It might be because they only ate small amounts of the dishes Fuuka cooked..but me...? I almost ate the whole dishes...
We were admitted at the Iwatodai Memorial Hospital near the station...The three of us were issued at the same room... Mitsuru was just sitting near the window...
''Good for you..You were too arrogant and you even had your head up high when finishing Fuuka's horrible dish.'' Mitsuru said.
''Senpai...'' I said while tried to tolerate the pain
''I don't really care if you plan to kill yourself.'' She rolled her eyes.
What is her problem? I thought we're friends...Is it because of the stress she undergone in handling the Kirijo company?
''I don't feel very good...'' Maiko opened her eyes...
''Ugh...It's so frustating...I just came out of the hospital from my medication..Now I'm back in here again...thanks a lot Yamagishi.'' Shinjiro groaned.
''I'm sorry everyone I've caused you this problem...'' Fuuka said as she came inside the room.
Who are the parents of these children?'' The doctor asked.
''I am..their guardian. Their parents are not here for awhile...they are all working in the abroad.'' Ikutsuki replied.
''Oh okay. I just want to explain the patients' conditions. First of all...Mr. Aragaki and Ms. Mikazuchi's condition is stable..they just suffered from indigestion.'' The doctor explained.
''Well, that's good to hear. But what about Takeba's condition. Is she fine?'' Ikutsuki asked.
The doctor shook his head.
''Ms. Takeba didn't suffer from indigestion or any severe stomach problems. She has been suffering from food poisoning.'' The doctor said.
''Food poisoning!'' Junpei was startled.
''Fuuka? Did you put something into Yukari's food!'' Rieno asked.
''N-no..'' Fuuka trembles...
''Stop lying! Fuuka tell me the truth! What did you put inside Yukari's food? You're the one who cooked it!'' Rieno losed his patience.
''But I-I d-didn't...I-I s-swear..'' Fuuka sobbed.
''Stop it Rieno. Fuuka wouldn't do something like that!'' Shinjiro protested.
''He's right.. Let's not put the blame to Fuuka.'' Akinari said.
''Stop it everyone! It's not helping if we all fight'' Maiko said.
After getting treated medically for three days, we all went back to the dorm.
Everyone was in silence...until then...there was a knock in the door..
I opened it..and there was a mailman that stood holding a letter..he handed it to me.
''Please sign here..and here..'' He said. I signed and he left...when I looked at the letter, it was for Mitsuru...
Mitsuru was standing in the corner..near the dining table..I came towards her...as I handed her down the letter.
''What is it that you want?'' She asked.
''It's a letter for you..'' I replied.
she gasped...as she took the letter from me..she tore it open and read the letter...
''No! This cannot be happening!'' She cried.
I saw Mitsuru's tears ran down from her eyes...as she ran upstairs..but she dropped something...
I picked it up and I saw a picture...It looks like...Ikutsuki-san..he was holding a cute little baby.. I wonder why Mitsuru cried because of this...
Chapter Ten
''Pssssssst...'' Junpei said.. Ms. Toriumi was discussing about the Japanese Music Industry..which was absolutely boring.
''what?'' I rolled my eyes.
''Mr. Iori! Who is the King of Pop in the whole world?'' Ms. Toriumi said,
''Oh no..Who is it Yuka-tan!'' Junpei pleaded.
''It's Michael Jackson! Duh!'' I whispered to him...as I saw Mitsuru eyeing me from the door.
''Michael J-Jackson...?'' Junpei answered.
Ms. Toriumi smiled...as she continued her discussion..I heard my classmates mumbled about how I taught Junpei the answer.
I heard the class bell rings..As I walked outside of the classroom, I saw Fuuka waiting...
''I'm sorry what happened for the past few days..'' Fuuka apologized...
''It's okay...'' I forgave her.
''Uhm...How can I make it up to you Yukari-chan...?'' She said with her soft voice.
''Let's start cooking at the cooking club!'' I suggested.
Fuuka lowered her head.
''I can't..from that moment on, I promised I won't cook..'' She said.
''But that's unfair..you can't stop your dream to be famous chef..right? Only two more years to go and we're going to college.'' I smiled.
Fuuka nodded as she smiled too...we went to the home economics room...
''So what do you want to cook?'' I asked her.
''What about...rice cakes? and sweet fries? I heard that it's Akinari's absolute favorite!'' She smiled.
''Why do you want to cook for Akinari? You can cook for Shinjiro too.'' I suggested seriously.
''You can cook banana cupcakes for Rieno-kun...too Yuka-tan..I want to make something for Akinari-kun too..'' Fuuka blushed.
''Why?'' I demanded.
''B-because..I-I like Akinari-kun..P-please Yuka-tan..you'll keep it as a secret..right?'' she pleaded.
Whaaaaaaaat! This is an outrage! No way I'm going to let that happen!
''Huh...Uhm...o-okay...I promise.'' I forced a smile.
WHY did I just PROMISED! I'm such an idiot! This all too sudden! Why Akinari Fuuka..? Why?
''Thanks...so..let's begin!'' she exclaimed.
I taught Fuuka how to cook and it seems that the Rice Cake and sweet fries came out pretty well...
when we went out of the home economics room, Akinari and Rieno stood outside of their classrooms..Fuuka trembled..
She rans towards Akinari...and asks if he could walk home with us...Akinari took a glimpse at me..he smiled and nodded...Rieno then came towards Fuuka and asked if he could join too. Fuuka approved of it..then..Rieno and Akinari eyed each other seriously...
As we all walked together at the hallways of Gekkou high..Fuuka handed down the lunch box with the rice cake and sweet fries inside..
''These are for you Akinari-san! It's your favorite!'' Fuuka smiled.
''Uhh..thanks...'' As akinari smiled. He opens the lunch box and his smile fades away.
''what's wrong Akinari? Don't you like what Fuuka cooked?'' I asked curiously.
He shook his head...
''N-No..not tht..it's just that..I don't like rice cakes..and I don't each fries much.'' He said.
Rieno raised one of his eyebrows.
''Oh...Uhm..then..I'll take that..I-have to go..'' Fuuka said with a sad expression as she took away the lunch box Akinari was holding.
''Thanks Akinari. You just hurt my friend's feelings'' Rieno said as he followed Fuuka...
''But..I was telling the truth.'' Akinari said.
I was holding the lunch box that contained the banana cupcake for Rieno...but...he left...so I dropped it...and I ran to another direction...
''Yukari wait!'' Akinari held my arm.
I lowered my head so that he wouldn't see my expression...
''Is it because of him why you're acting this way...?'' He said as he held my cheek.
I shook my head. I felt jealous..N-no...I don't understand..I also felt jealous about what Fuuka feels for Akinari..now that this time I have Akinari now, and Rieno runs for her...I still feel jealous...what is this that I'm feeling! I don't understand!
''N-no...It's just that...'' I spoke with my soft voice...
''Is it all because of him? Is it the reason why you're suffering too much?'' He looked concerned.
''I-I don't know! I'm confused Akinari..'' I said to him...
I felt his affection towards me..he makes me feel I worth something in this world...
Why did I do to deserve this situation? Why BOTH of them?