PeaChii: I was extremely disappointed with the third season because Toukairin never appeared, and it was stated by Aoi that Natsumi would prefer to be alone (Ep 20, Full Throttle)... so the third chapter is based on what I think in the third season and how I want to get over it .. I know the first chapter kind of suck, but rest assured that I will be giving you better stories this time .

Oh, and by the way, this series is in a random order! I would appreciate the best chapter you had so far though, and constructive criticism is still welcome! :)

Thank you for reading Observations!

Observation Chapter 3

It was over.

Everything has been said and done.

And it's all my fault.

I let a good man down, a man who loved me... as I am.

I'm reckless, I do things without thinking, I am not a good cook but still, he loved me.

How can I be so stupid?

Natsumi Tsujimoto was still full of regret after a year of breaking up with Shouji Toukairin. Tears were all over her face. Her hands covering her face, she wept from noon until sunset. She sat there, at Ibaraki, the same spot where she shared her special moments with him. No one else knew where it was. Even time has passed, she still visit Shouji's friend's grave, who appears to be the only witness to both their despair.

Lately she has been visiting the grave more often, hoping that she will see him again for the last time... but she is about to give up and look for another...

Flashback

"What would like to tell me?" a curious Shouji Toukairin asked. They were sitting on a bench in the park at midnight. Natsumi had to wait for him to finish his rappeling training to give him the sad news.

"It's important..." Natsumi answered with a sad face.

"Is something bothering you?"

"Shouji, I love you, I really do. It's just that... I don't think this relationship is working..."

He froze. "Is it because of me? Is it because I am not always with you?"

The confrontation turned into a fight. But Shouji has to respect what Natsumi wants...

"Natsumi-san. I am not going anywhere... and always remember that I love you very much..."

Both were in tears when they ended the conversation.

End of Flashback

Earlier

It was never easy for her. But even her best friend Miyuki did not notice the regret she is carrying until recently because she often spends time alone. "I just need time to think about my future, that's all. At least I'm no longer worried about your future since you're getting married!" Natsumi answers with a wide grin.

"Have you ever thought of reuniting or reconciling with Senior Officer Toukairin?" Miyuki asks.

Natsumi flinched. "That chapter has been done. I need a new one...I have to go, Miyuki, see ya." Natsumi sighs, and went out of the apartment.

Natsumi has always been a cheerful gal, and she never let her guard down to anyone, even Miyuki. But she failed this time...

And it made her cry even more... she cried louder because she doesn't know what to say or do.

"I'm so screwed up..." more tears came out.

Suddenly she heard liquid pouring down, and smelled sake.

A familiar figure looked at her sincerely, but still displays a serious pace.

"Gomenasai..." Natsumi began. "...for being stupid..."

The man only looked at her, not saying anything. He looked back and continued pouring sake on the grave.

"I let go of you. It was my biggest and worst mistake of my life... and now I'm paying for it... I didn't know I needed you that bad until you were gone..." she sobbed. "Well I guess time goes on... I can't get you back..."

He finally answered. "I know you need some time alone and you were confused at that moment. I understand how you feel. All your life you looked for your lifetime partner yet he was not there for you..."

Shouji Toukairin began walking towards the crying Natsumi and handed her a green rose.

Natsumi was shocked she looked at him with guilt in her eyes.

"I have been observing you all this time. I asked for a month vacation to settle things on my mind. For two weeks I have been seeing you crying but I thought I give you some time..."

"But..." Natsumi began to answer but was stopped by Shouji hugging her, a hug she never felt for the longest time...

"I told you, I am not going anywhere. Because I know that you will come back. " he smiled.

"I swear I will not let you go again..." she smiled back.

Natsumi hugged him back and both shared a reuniting kiss.

PeaChii: Since their relationship is considered private in the series, I decided not to give full details of the breakup. It would have given more impact but I'd rather give more details of them getting back together. I think I'm too evil...