A/N: Finally an update... After been struggle finding a good idea for several weeks. I hope all of you enjoy it!
THIS SUPPOSE TO BE JOKE … , BUT IT TURNS TO BECAME SERIOUS PT.3
After Soramaru finished calming herself, she then picks up a sketch book she used before and started writing something on it. Feeling satisfied with her handy work she than turned around while showing the sketch book in front her friends. "Pairing competition?", asked everyone a little bit dumbfounded by Soramaru handy work. From their faces it can been seen they didn't grasp the situation clearly; they know Soramaru is NicoMaki shipper like Pile so both of them like to add some fanservice every time they have an live event or live broadcast; so why suddenly someone like her who concern so much about her fans curiosity started doing something like this. Is it one of her fanservice for her fans? Or is this one of her usual pranks? Or it just her sudden impulse? No one really knows the answer until now.
They have been wondering since she begin questioning Rippi with her serious look then suddenly starting small lecture regarding the best pairing among µ's members and they still can't find the answer for her unusual behavior. But, after seeing her strange behavior a couple minutes ago it's beginning to clear now the reason why Soramaru so serious with this pairing issues; she even involves an innocent Rippi to become part of it; it's because she want to gain someone attention from among these members and whoever it is she must be special to her. Even though she always looks cheerful and strong in front many people but deep inside she can be very shy towards someone she thinks special for her and she doesn't like it or even hate herself if the people she care about angry with her. So, when she saw Pile acting out strangely minutes ago she just feelings sad and feelings empty in the same time; maybe she just exaggerated everything but she is quite sure that Pile is angry with her because for someone like Pile who never angry with them (even though some of them like to imitate her just for fun). In that time Soramaru have feelings she just make Pile angry and whatever the reasons is she completely clueless and this make her sad; of course her friends notice her change of moods and they started making assumption who's among these eight people make her sad.
" Could be someone from us who is very special to her just make her sad?... But who?", as they begin asking themselves which one from them is making her sad until their eyes caught into certain person who sipping on her tea so casually. "Mimorin?", as all of them begin suspecting the said person as someone who Soramaru care about. They begin glance to Mimorin direction; waiting for her reaction and after couples of minute waiting; Mimorin just sitting in there with her usual behavior as nothing happen. " If it's not Mimorin. Then…Who?," they begin asking a same question because they knew among these nine members the only person who close with Soramaru will be Mimorin; who is been working with her for certain animation project for couple years and also been in the same agency with her. From her reaction just now; it shows that Mimorin is completely clueless as them and it's make her not the one who is been Soramaru mind all this time. Even though they knows something is wrong with her; they still couldn't find out which one from them that makes someone as cheerful like her to be like this; whoever did this it has nothing to do with Mimorin.
Unless there is a certain person who is been grinning for a while seeing their friends confused looks and she can't stop laughing thinking how childish Soramaru is; trying her best to get Pile attention and vice versa for Pile itself. "They really like their character", thought Ucchi as she was looking to Soramaru and Pile with her caring eyes. "Ucchi~". Suddenly an energetic and sweet voice called her name; hearing her name is called she turn around to see a certain woman who always cheering her up and encourage her with her caring smile whenever she is feeling down. Her best friends and now becomes her number one fans according to Shikaco statement, Emitsun. Ucchi than hugged Emitsun tightly; enwrapping herself with Emitsun warmness along side with her calm and gentle sounds of heartbeat that makes her lull just hearing those rhythmic and calm heartbeat. " Uchhi, stop it. It's embarrassing". Whisper Emitsun to Ucchi, as a faint blushed visible on her face. Emitsun; who feeling embarrassed with Ucchi straightforwardness in the first time; return Ucchi's hug with more care as she protecting something very dear to her. She then move her right hand from Ucchi's waist to her back and pat it carefully fear that Ucchi fragile body will hurt with her strong hands; Emitsun keep on patting her back until Ucchi is falling asleep in her arms with her lovely face buried in her chest; seeing Ucchi's peaceful face in her arms Emitsun move her right hand from Ucchi's back to her cheek and caressing it with a lot of tenderness on it.
As these two busied in their own world, Mimorin who is been watching these two from the beginning feel a tinge of jealousy when she see her best friend flirting around with someone she really care about. 'Aah… I want to be like Sora-chan or Emitsun at least. Its must be nice to have someone who care so much about you; so you can laugh together or even share those warmness with you. Haaah… I wish I have someone like that so I can snuggle her whenever I'm feeling lonely. Kyaaaaaa...That will be wonderful. But, who? Hm? Rippi? She is not a bad choice for someone to hang out with; I mean she is beautiful, cute, funny and gorgeous.' Thought Mimorin as she looked at the younger member in front of her; as she smiling sweetly at Rippi with her seductive look; out of sudden Rippi feeling uncomfortable around her as if someone among them has been talking something about her as she feels chill around her body. When Rippi lifted her face, she saw Mimorin with her dreamy eyes looking at her passionately and it makes her grab Shikaco hand out sudden. "Hey, Rippi. What's happen-", Shikaco didn't continue anymore as she understand what Rippi trying to said to her. In front of her she saw Mimorin who trying to disturb her precious Rippi with those mesmerizing eyes and sweet smile of her; and of course Shikaco who seeing her precious Rippi being disturb by Mimorin sending a glare towards Mimorin that makes her flinched. Understand what Shikaco trying to say to her; Mimorin then taking her attention away from Rippi into two peoples sitting beside her who still in their own worlds and Mimorin used this opportunity to disturb them. (As advise by Shikaco earlier).
"Ahem", hearing a cough from Mimorin's side makes Emitsun releasing her hug quickly as she afraid been caught doing something bad with Ucchi.
"Ah, Mimorin you just ruined the show~", said Soramaru with her playful tone.
"Yeah! We almost got a nice scene there~", as Kussun said that everyone looking at her direction.
"Are you expecting something more than a hug, Kusuda-san?", said Nanjolno a little bit irritated with Kussun unusual behavior that she always experience with in NozoEli Radio.
"YES!", before Kussun can answer Nanjolno question Shikaco, who sitting opposite from them already answer it by giving an obvious answer.
"…."
"We're sorry for that. Please, don't take it seriously. She is just kidding." Rippi bowing her head apologized for Shikaco remark.
"Sorry… I don't have a choice. Shikaco threatened me to do this. She told me to do this even though I already refuse her. She said 'Let's make a bet. Whoever can make Emitsun came back from her dream land will be treat by me next week. Unless, you want to treat me with something and I didn't mind at all. Hehehe.' That's why I'm doing this because I don't want to lose with her. So…Emitsun, Ucchi sorry for ruining your moment", didn't want to be only one who is guilty; Mimorin then give her excuse as she trying to blame Shikaco so they can share the punishment from Ucchi's wrath.
" HEY!"
" Hahahaha, that's totally ok. Right, Ucchi?" Ucchi didn't say anything; she even didn't look at her. Emitsun doesn't know what's happening with Ucchi but from that expression she showing to her, Emitsun knows Ucchi is upset and she need do something to make her smile again.
Suddenly Ucchi feels a light tap on her shoulder and when she looked around she seen Emitsun with her silly faces; seeing her friend doing silly faces makes Ucchi can't stop laughing. Seeing Emitsun silliness makes everyone who gathers around the table laughing together; Emitsun maybe not funny as Soramaru or Shikaco but when she trying her best she even can compete these two even though her silliness only came in peril time just like now. "Emitsun, what was that?", asked Pile as she trying to regain herself for laughing too much. "Ehmmm… Ah, I don't know either…I think; it's my impression on Maki and Nico from Mogyutto Love PV. Maybe?", as she trying give some explanation towards her impersonation on Maki and Nico. Even though her attempt in impersonation of Maki and Nico totally failed; she feelings glad out of sudden maybe because a certain woman who always besides her just showing her brightest smile once again. Seeing Ucchi brightest smile it makes Emitsun heart skipped a beat; she didn't know what lure her to do this but out sudden she leaning closer to Ucchi closing the gap between them as their face became nearer Emitsun leaning her forehead into Ucchi forehead as she whisper something to her. "This may sound weird. But… Every time I saw your beautiful face it makes my heart beating loudly like just now. I don't know what feeling is this…I… I just want this sweet smile of yours be forever. So Ucchi, let me… let me be the one who can share your discomfort, anxiety, or those uneasy feelings you have. 'cos you're everything for me and I don't want to see those sad face anymore. Understand?" A words full of sincerity coming out from Emitsun mouth even Ucchi didn't believe what she just heard just now; all of those words is it really for her? Or could be she just teasing her?
Emitsun can see a doubt in Ucchi eyes, she understand why Ucchi didn't believe her because each one of them like teasing on each other, but everything she said just now is her honest feelings about Ucchi. "I'm not lying". Emitsun trying to convince Ucchi that every word she said just now came deep within her heart; even though she trying her best to look confident in front of her but in reality she feelings sad that Ucchi didn't believe her. Realizing a glint of tears in Emitsun eyes Ucchi move forward to her and buried her face in Emitsun crook of neck. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't doubt your words. Emitsun, I'm so sorry". Ucchi eyes begin to tearing up as well as she realized how fool she is for not believing Emitsun honest words; this is Emitsun she was talking about there is no way she going to betrayed her or even leaving her alone because the person she is embracing in this moment never forgotten about her in the slightest. "mmhmm… I understand." Emitsun then pulling a back from Ucchi embrace as she gives her usual bright smile; she then leaning forward to Ucchi face with those warm and tenderness eyes of her and caressing Ucchi's delicate face with her right thumb to soothe her worries. A flushed can be seen on Ucchi faces; too embarrassed from Emitsun actions Ucchi averting her eyes from Emitsun faces as she can't look to those warm eyes with full of tenderness in front of her. "Mou,Ucchi… Why you looking away like that? I already forgive you so…Look at me, please." A small pout can be seen on Emitsun faces. She then letting out a sigh and she put her hands on Ucchi's cheeks that made her looking at her; when she can look Ucchi's face again Emitsun pulled of a bigger performance comparing to Pile previous performance by kissing Ucchi forehead. Ucchi face become so red from Emitsun sudden action that makes her covering up her embarrassed face with both of her hands as she to shy to looking at Emitsun after she kissed her forehead.
"Ahem…sorry for interrupting. Again. Both of you didn't forget that we're still here, right?", said Mimorin with her teasing tone.
" Aaaa...G-gomen'nasai...", Emitsun then apologized to all her friends.
"Don't take it serious it, we already get used to it with your flirting habits. By the way… if both of you keep on distracting us we can't move on with our previous conversation…well…unless if both of you want us to go other room. We don't mind it. Hehehehehehe", everyone started laughing hearing Soramaru remark.
"SORA-CHAN!" yelled Emitsun and Ucchi. Ucchi feel a little bit angry hearing Soramaru innocent remark so she planning a little revenge for Soramaru. She then patted Emitsun shoulder. "Ucchi, what is it-", before Emitsun can finished her sentence Ucchi whispering the details of her plan to Emitsun. "Understand?", Emitsun nod as she understand what Ucchi trying to say to her.
"Sora-chan, Sora-chan. Is the pairing competition has something to do with previous discussion?" said Ucchi as she trying to get revenge on Soramaru.
"Yes. This is the most important aspect in this discussion.", answer Soramaru happily.
"Could you tell us a little bit more why it's so important?", ask Pile not happy at all.
"Basically, it's telling us which one from those many pairings in µ's is the most favorite", as she answered her friends curiosity.
"Don't we know this answer already…", said Pile as she starting to look disinterest with the conversation anymore standing up from her sit and begin to walk away when she felt a tug in her sleeves.
When Pile turn back she find Soramaru with her sad face as she trying to prevent Pile to go from there by clutching her sleeves tightly and said, "Pile-chan, please don't go."
"Wueeh?!", seeing Soramaru alluring look makes Pile standing like a stone in her position.
"Aaaah… Payback", though each members as they saw Pile and Soramaru interaction.
"Hmm, like Pile said just now, even without doing this we already knew that NozoEli is the best pairing among those pairings in µ's. They became such a phenomenal since these two doing their famous Hanazono", said Mimorin. Suddenly all eyes were heading towards Nanjolno and Kussun direction. Nanjolno can only respond with a simple 'really?' accompanied with her nervous smile and blush on her face. Kussun just simply smile hearing that statement from their friends.
"Don't forget their interaction on S2. It's so heartwarming", continue Rippi
"Hmmm… Hmmm…"
"How about NicoMaki?," said Ucchi
"Eh?"
"I knew both of them like to argue with each other but… Don't you ever think that…" suddenly there is a pause in Ucchi comment. Everyone starting to curious with her; as she begin to look into the ceiling and humming an incoherent cord. "They doing that just to gain each other attention like our Pile-chan and Sora-chan~"
"W-WHAAAAAAT?!", yelled Soramaru.
"If, what Ucchi said is true then… could it be... you're doing all of this just for gain Pile attention?!", said Emitsun surprised after hearing Ucchi comment.
"O-of course not. I…I'm doing this because….. I want to know who the best pairing among all the possible parings in µ's! Yeah!", Soramaru who almost loss her cool trying her best in convincing her friend with some of lies.
"UCHIDA-SAN"
"What is it, Sora-chan~"
"What was that for!"
"Well, you started it first. And about that... I'm just slightly reply your sweet comment~"
"That's not slightly! It almost explains everything! AAARRRGGGHHHH!What should I do now?"
"Drag Pile into this conversation. The more attention you giving up to her; the more chances she will become open up to you. Don't give up, Sora-chan. You're the only one who knows more about her than any of us.", said Ucchi as she giving some encourage words to her friend.
"Ucchi, thank you...", after she giving her thanks to Ucchi; Soramaru fell into silence as she looking into Nanjolno direction.
"Isn't Nanjou-san was supposed to be the wiser among us consider the experience she have in life but why you're the one who giving me this solution. Nee, Ucchi don't you feel it kinda strange?", said Soramaru as she trying to quite as much as possible.
"Hey, I heard that!", yelled Nanjolno irritated with Soramaru remarks.