Me: Happy belated birthday to our favorite uke in SiH, Onodera Ritsu!
My le staff: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Masamune: Happy birthday, my love.
Ritsu: -blushes- t-thank y-you everyone.
Masamune: -kisses Ritsu-
Ritsu: -blushes-
Me and Nika: -fangirling-
Me: so this makes this chapter a birthday special for our 'Lil chestnut haired uke!
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To work with one of your childhood friends was the best thing that anyone could ever ask for. But sadly, the raven haired didn't think so for it was distracting both his work, social, and personal life. Poor bastard -_-. Even the chestnut brunette felt uncomfortable working with Takano Masamune. The others may not notice their discomfort to each other, but Nika was able to see through their poker face or cheerful smiles. But what Nika doesn't know is that Ritsu was having a hard time to cope up with this type of relationship. They should work together with the song writing and other stuff. But even though he is blind, he could feel Masamune's cold and hard stare towards him. The memory of him shouting is still fresh in Ritsu's mind. Ritsu shivered at Masamune's cold and loud voice when they talked at the recording room. He even didn't know why his mouth closed. He was about to explain what really happened, but his voice died down and his courage disappeared. All of us may have moments when we cannot find the courage to speak and try to correct our mistakes. But Ritsu knew that it will be useless to say something to the raven haired man with knowledge that he will never listen.
"Ritsu-san? Are you okay?" Misaki asked, worried for his best friend.
"I'm fine, Misaki. You don't need to worry." he said with a smile.
Misaki sighed, "You know, you could share me your problems, Ritsu-san."
"I know that, Misaki. I...just don't want to be a burden." Ritsu said.
"I know how you've felt about being like that, Ritsu-san." Misaki said as he sighed, "I was eight when I lost my parents. Do you know what's sad? After that, my brother stopped going to school at the age of eighteen and started working to support me. At that time, I blamed myself because I said that if I didn't told them to come home as soon as possible in the rain, they wouldn't die. That's where I dedicated myself to look at people's wishes first before mine. But then, I met this perverted author who also became my tutor. At first, he had a major crush at my brother; even thought it was one-sided, he still stayed at my brother's side and stayed as best friends. When he knew that my brother was engaged, he was saddened by the news and walked away. I got mad and followed him. At first, he was just sad but did not let one tear our...but then I cried for him because of his determination. What I didn't know is that I started to fall in love with him. Then in the snowy streets, our first kissed happened. I felt happy at that moment that I finally found someone. Many trials have occurred to us, but we were able to pull it off because he proved to me all of my hard work and determination. He also once said..."
"No one is a burden, Misaki. Everyone thinks that because they always saw the actions of what people had done for them. For what you don't know; true people do all these things our of love. People do stupid and crazy things out of love. The reason why some people call themselves a burden is because they see themselves as a weak and useless one. They think that they always hide by one's shadow as they let the ones protecting them to do everything for their sakes. But the reason why people do things for others is because they are tired of seeing you in pain. They are tired of seeing you killing yourself from the pain you contain. So they do their very best to shoulder the burden too. Two people must work hard to keep the flame from going out. To do that, they must share their burden and solve it together. So I said it before and I'll say it again: you are never a burden. The reason I did all of this is because I love you and I want the Misaki who always scolds me, love me, compete with me, who does everything for me, and the one who cherished and saved me."
"You're lover is such a kind one, Misaki-kun. May I ask the name?"
"Usami Akihiko."
"The #1 author in Japan?" Ritsu asked, "You lucky duck. I also felt a ring in your right hand." he then smirked, "Nice one, soon-to-be Usami Misaki-kun."
Misaki blushed, "So what if I'm hitched?! But... I know you have feelings for Takano Masamune-san!" he pointed out.
Ritsu blushed, "W-what...?"
Misaki now smirked, "Oh come on! Don't deny it!"
"I just don't know, Misaki. We have some problems about the past that I know that he will never forgive me."
"But are you in love with him?" Misaki asked as Ritsu's blush turned red.
"I...I...maybe."
Misaki turned into a ultra fanboy as he squealed in delight. 'Yes! Nika will sure love this! Time for some planning!' "Don't worry, Ritsu-san. He may be all angry and cold towards you. But don't forget, his heart will never forget the feeling he once had towards you!"
"Don't bother. It's just one sided, Misaki. I felt this ever since I was fourteen years old. It will be fruitless if I will fall in love blindly."
'This is gonna be long, damn!' "Don't worry. Love has it's strange and mysterious ways."
"You're too cheesy. Did Akihiko passed his disease to you?"
"You're just a killjoy, Ritsu-san.
The two chuckled.
"Look Ritsu-san, the point is that you'll find someone who will love and cherish you. Don't let one's anger get the best of you. But you must use it to get you to work even harder than before. Ritsu-san, don't give up hope. I know that you have nothing left but us and you're singing career," he then held his hand as he kneeled down, "But please don't give up hope. Use us as your strength to be strong. Me, Shouta-san, Chiaki-kun, Hana-san, and all of your love ones. For once, try singing something from the heart. You're performance is so amazing...but it lack by the heart. You only play, but you don't feel."
"...I don't know if I can do that anymore, Misaki."
"I know you can do it. You just have to believe and push yourself." Misaki said in a whisper.
"C-can you escort me to the music room? I just want to be alone in that room."
Misaki smiled gently as he said, "Sure."
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'What the hell is that for?' was Masamune's thoughts as she saw Nika carrying two boxes in her hands. Nika saw him and smiled.
"Yo! Masamune! Perfect timing! Sumika-san and Takahashi-kun needs you for something." Nika said as she placed the two boxes gently.
Masamune arched an eyebrow, "What does Sumika and Takahashi wanted to do with me?"
"Concerns about Ritsu-kun." Nika replied as Masamune stiffed.
"What about him?"
"Why, you need to distract him while we plan a party."
"Wait...party?"
Nika face palmed, "You dumbass! Ritsu-kun's birthday is next week and you forgot about it like an idiot!"
"Wait a moment, let me find my care." Masamune said with sarcasm in his tone.
A tick mark appeared on Nika's face, "Masamune..." a dark aura now surrounded Nika as he glared daggers on Masamune.
Masamune just gave up, "Alright! Alright! Geez, I'm just joking."
Nika then point her index finger on Masamune, "You better be...or else..."
"When is his birthday again?" Masamune asked once more.
"March 27." Nika plainly said.
Masamune arched his eyebrow again, "Marimo day?"
Nika now glared at Masamune. "Alright, I'll stop!"
'Now that I think about it, when was the last time I was celebrating his birthday?' Masamune thought.
"Saga-kun, where are we really going?" asked a fourteen year old Ritsu as Masamune wheeled him into some place.
"It's better for me to know and for you to find out." he said as Ritsu pouted.
"You know that I can't see, Saga-kun. What can it do?"
Young Masamune just chuckled, "You'll see."
As the two of them arrived at their destination, Ritsu could feel something touching his skin. He felt the winds blowing his face gently as his hair followed the direction of the breeze. Ritsu raised his hand as he could feel something touching his hand.
"S-Saga-kun?"
"I know that you haven't seen a Sakura tree. So I came to take you here." Masamune said.
"But-" Masamune put his index finger at Ritsu's soft lips, signaling him to be quiet.
"I can help you imagine if you want?" Ritsu smiled and nodded.
"Now let's close our eyes together." Masamune said as he closed his eyes and covered Ritsu's eyes. "Imagine a tree...the tree's leaves are color pink. But what you don't know that those leaves are flowers. Imagine them swaying at the. breeze as petals started to fall. Imagine the flow of the green pastures that are surrounded with Sakura trees."
Ritsu smiled, "I...can see it, Saga-kun. It's so beautiful..."
"Try touching them." Masamune said as he helped Ritsu catch a petal.
"It's soft!" Ritsu said as he smiled.
Saga then held his hand as he kneeled down in Ritsu's level. Then something happened that neither him or Masamune ever expected. Ritsu felt something warm on his lips. Masamune was kissing him! But it wasn't forceful or disgusting. It was a chaste yet passionate kiss that both Ritsu and Masamune ever felt. Ritsu then wrapped his arms at Masamune's neck as Masamune wrapped his arms at Ritsu's body. They then separated for air but Ritsu's shock face didn't dissipated that easily.
"Ritsu, Happy Birthday."
Ritsu was now shocked as he felt the breeze blowing his hair. The petals were also blowing at their direction. He then felt something wet in his face as it was falling in his cheek. He then knew that he was crying. But at the same time, he was also happy.
"Tears? Why?" Masamune asked as he cupped his cheek.
"It's nothing. It's just overwhelming and all. I...I don't know what to say...but...thank you. Thank you for everything, Saga-kun. I'm glad that I met you."
He then leaned on Ritsu's ear. "Me too, and also...it's because... I love you, Ritsu."
Ritsu now silently cried as he hugged Masamune. He knew that he was happy and he enjoyed every inch of it.
"I'll wait for your answer for as long as it takes." Masamune said as he kissed him on the cheek.
Ba-dump!
Ba-dump!
"I love you." Masamune said once more which made their hearts flutter.
"Masamune and Ritsu sitting on a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G~" Nika sang without shame which snapped the raven haired man out of his thoughts.
"Shut up!" Masamune shouted as Nika continued to laugh.
"Good luck, lover boy~"
Masamune just sulked at a corner in his room as he imagined Nika at the wall and glared at it. 'Wow, I'm so screwed. I don't even know if I can approach him without letting my anger get he best of me. Since it's his birthday, I should be nice towards him.'
He then walk into his bookshelf as he looked for a book. He then found something and read it. 'If I want a fresh new start...I should not screw this up too much. But still...I just don't know if my feelings towards Ritsu are still there. I don't even know what love is. Wow, I'm an idiot.'
'Yep, you are one.'
'Shut up! I'm studying.'
'Well, well, well, the great Takano Masamune is panicking that he may screw things up.'
'Shut up! You're not the boss of me.'
'How would you say that?'
'You're me...I'm you.'
'Touché. We're so screwed.'
Masamune sighed, "Tell me about it."
Outside his room; Nika was smirking as she grabbed her cell and called a certain chocolate haired friend.
'Sooooooooo many romantic scenes are now entering my own mind! I just hope that Masamune doesn't screw thing up or I'll send his in a world of pain!'
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(One week later. Three days before Ritsu's birthday; March 25, 20XX )
Masamune held his phone tight as he heard the phone rang. It ringed for four times until it was finally answered.
"Hello? Who is this?"
"It's me, Onodera. Takano Masamune."
"Takano-san, why are you calling in this type of day? As I recall, we have work tomorrow."
"Just wanna talk for a few minutes." 'Well me, you sound like an idiot.'
"Umm, sure...I guess. Since I'm not doing anything today."
"How should I say this..." 'God, I'm such an idiot! Think me! Think!' "Are you free next Friday?"
"Um, yeah. Why are you asking about this?"
"You wanna hang out? I mean...you know... an apology gift for being an ass." Masamune then heard a soft chuckle.
"Sure, I don't mind. Also, it can be my apology gift too. For...you know..."
"Sure. I'll pick you up at 2:30 pm. Sounds fair?"
"Yeah. Umm...see you."
They ended the call in unison, and also face palmed in unison for sounding like an idiot. Wow, it's like they have one mind xD.
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(The night before Ritsu's Birthday. March 26, 20XX)
"I can't do it..." Masamune said as he hid in his bed blanket.
"You can't back down now, you idiot!" Nika exclaimed as he tried to remove the blankets off at Masamune. "Besides, it's tomorrow. It means you can't back out like a pussy!"
"I suck at social interaction." Masamune said.
Nika mentally face palmed, 'Those two act the same! I wonder how Takahashi-kun is doing?'
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"Come on Ritsu-san! At least find something suitable to wear." Misaki said.
Ritsu grundles, "I don't want to. You know that I suck at social interactions!"
"Should I call Chiaki-san and Shouta-san then."
"NNNNOOOOO!"
"Then you should comply." Misaki smirked innocently.
Ritsu just pouts at that, "Fine..."
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( March 27, 20XX, Ritsu's birthday.)
The day finally came for the two as neither the two of them want to get out. They both just want to hide under a rock until it's safe. But the two of them were forced by none other than their agents/friend (Nika and Misaki). Masamune was now going towards their penthouse as Ritsu was waiting for him to arrive. Masamune's attire consist of a white undershirt and black collared jacket. With pants and black leather shoes. Ritsu's attire consist of a white long sleeved undershirt and black t-shirt outside the undershirt. With jeans and brown leather shoes. The two of them just wore a simple attire to keep the attention low.
Masamune now stood at their door. He sighed and rang the doorbell two times. The door opened and there stood the oldest sibling.
"Ah, Takano-san. I assume you and Ri-chan are going out." Masamune nodded.
"Chiaki, Takano-san is here!" Masamune then saw Ritsu being wheeled by none other than Chiaki.
"Ummm, hi...Takano-san." Masamune nods.
"Don't forget to come at the recording studio at exactly 7:00 pm." Chiaki said.
"Yes, Nii-san." Ritsu said.
"We'll be going then. Don't worry, I'll take care of him." Masamune said as he wheeled Ritsu towards their destination.
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We can now seen the two of them in a train. Ritsu's wheel chair was in folded and above their seat. Masamune carried him in bridal style (which Ritsu blushed) and placed him gently in his seat. The trip was pretty silent for neither the two of them spoke a word. Until Masamune cleared his throat.
"So...is it the first time you ride a train?" Masamune asked, not sure what to say.
"Yeah..." Ritsu said. "I don't ride trains much. We always took a car, taxi, or just walk."
"Oh..." Was all that Masamune said.
Ritsu then felt something bump his arm. His hand looked for that source and felt Masamune's hair. He then knew that Masamune was now asleep. He turned in Masamune's direction as he smiled. He caressed Masamune's hair in which he found it rather soft. He can also hear his soft breathing. His hand looked for more as it ended in Masamune's eyes in which he found out that he has long eyelashes.
'He's cute when he's asleep.' he thought. 'Speaking of that, when we were young... he always like to sleep in my shoulders. It kinda feels nice too. When we're tired or just lazy...he'll suddenly sleep.'
They now sat under the sakura trees as they let the breeze sway their hair.
"Hmmmmm." Sixteen year old Masamune was now lying on Ritsu's shoulders.
"Saga-kun, what are you doing?" Fourteen year old Ritsu asked.
"Smelling you." Masamune plainly said.
"T-that's a bit c-creepy!" Ritsu exclaimed as he blushed. He tried to get away but Masamune wrapped his arms in Ritsu's delicate body. "S-Saga-kun!"
"You smell great you know. No need to be ashamed."
Ritsu's blush now turned into a deep dark shade of red, "W-what?"
"You smell like cherry blossoms. I like it."
"A-am not."
Masamune chuckled as he kissed Ritsu on the cheek. "Such a cute expression coming from you."
"S-shut u-up!" Ritsu covered his face. Then Masamune held both his hands as they both lie down on the soft grass with his arm in Ritsu's head for support.
"Let's just lie down."
Ritsu now snuggled onto Masamune's chest. Masamune chuckled at Ritsu's actions as he held him closer. A few minutes later, both Masamune and Ritsu fell asleep in each other's arms.
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Takano carried Ritsu in bridal style as they got out of the train. Ritsu's blush still remained as he just held onto Masamune's neck.
"C-can you n-now get my wheel chair?" Ritsu asked while stuttering."
Masamune now just smirked, "Why of course, your Highness."
"S-shut up!"
They finally got the wheel chair which relieved Ritsu and Masamune gently placed him there. Masamune wheeled him out of the train station as they walked in the side walk with an awkward silence.
"So where are we going?" Ritsu asked.
"That's for me to know and for you to find out." Masamune said.
Ritsu pouts at Masamune's answer, "No fair!"
"It's a surprise, Onodera. Chill down for a bit." Masamune said. "But first, we should get something to eat."
"I'm no-" but they both heard a grumble and it came from Ritsu's stomach.
"Hungry? Well let's go to a café."
As they arrived, they both entered the café. Masamune found a seat near the window. So he put Ritsu as the opposite side of the table and he also sat at the opposite. Masamune held in charge of the menus (since Ritsu is blind) and ordered for the two of them. The waiter bowed as he went to take their orders.
Masamune then chuckled. Ritsu was a bit irritated since Masamune chuckled without a reason. "What's so funny?"
"Nothing...I just remembered when you said that you don't known the difference between a between a burger and french fries."
A tick mark appeared, "Well excuse me for being blind, idiot."
Masamune's chuckle died down as he sighed. "It's been a long time since we had this type of conversation."
"Yeah...I guess. There is also something that's been bothering me."
"What is it?"
"Why did you change your name? Last time, you were known as Saga Masamune."
Masamune's eyes were shadowed by his bangs. Ritsu sensed his discomfort so he just shrugged it off. "It's okay if you won't tell. I respect your privacy for it is not my right to pry about it."
"No, It's fine." Masamune sighed. "Well, after our incident ten years ago...I recently found out that my father...is not really my father. You could say that I am a bastard. My parents don't get along to well and they always neglect me and focus on their work. So that's how I became a loner and you know the rest. Then when they are finally divorced, I went with my mother and changed my name. Then when I turned eighteen, I came out of my mother and focused on college..."
"I'm sorry...for bringing it up." Ritsu said.
"You don't need to. It's all in the past. Anyways, tell me this. Why did you become a singer? The last time I asked you that, you were silent and you didn't answer my question."
There was a pregnant pause. "Well...it's because I want to fulfill someone's dream."
"Who?"
"My...mother. We used to sing a lot for fun...or when I need some comfort. She always sings me a lullaby that soothes me when I'm sad," Ritsu said.
"You're mother must be beautiful. Anyway, where is she? I would like to meet her."
He then saw Ritsu's fist clenched as his eyes were now shadowed by his bangs. With a soft voice he replies, "She...S-she...died."
Masamune then felt guilty for bringing that subject. 'Nice going me. God, I'm an asshole.'
"I-it's okay. I'm able to cope up for a bit. I can't also remember some details on her death and the date. All I know is that she shielded me from a car accident. She died, but left me blind and crippled. Don't worry, Takano-san. It's not your fault."
He then thought of something to lighten the mood. "Well, when you have the free time...how about you help me with my work. Since you're the one singing my pieces, you could lend me some hand."
"Sure. No problem." Masamune then saw Ritsu's warm smile.
"And also...sorry for being an ass, Onodera. I'm sorry if I lashed out my anger without any shame towards you. I know that there are some things that need to be solved without anger. Can we start a new leaf?"
"I'm also sorry about what happened ten years ago, Takano-san. I didn't mean to misunderstand the situation that time...and I guess we could start as friends." 'Just friends and I'll be okay with it.'
Masamune smiled as he ruffled Ritsu's soft locks, "Sure. Also, why did you want to become a composer or song writer? I know we talked about this when we were young...but I just want to know."
"Well...I want people to know their mistakes sometimes and make songs that will make them feel nostalgic. I don't want people to be ignorant of what they want to feel or the memories that feels nostalgic in their hearts. I want them to know what my pieces mean so they can try and use it as their strength. Actually, there are no singers, of there are no composers."
"Yeah, you're right."
"Masamune, when was the last time you wrote by the heart?"
'I don't know...'
"Ri-chan/Rittie, when was the last time you sung by the heart?"
'I can't answer that yet, Nii-chan, Nii-san.'
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'Well, we still got two and a half hours left.' Masamune thought.
The two of them were now walking at the sidewalk. Masamune was going to take Ritsu somewhere in which the brunette knows nothing about it. But Ritsu could hear the soft breeze of the winds and the rustling of leaves. He can also smell the faint scent of grass and flowers. Masamune smiled knowing that Ritsu is still trying to figure things out. Knowing him, he's still stubborn about it.
"Where are we really, Takano-san?" Ritsu asked.
"Secret..." Masamune said, smirking.
"You know that I'm not patient sometimes. Geez, you're impossible." Ritsu pouted.
Ritsu then felt that they've finally stopped at their tracks. Before Ritsu could speak or ask, he felt the winds blowing his chestnut locks as it swayed at the direction of the winds. He then felt petals that fall from above and went at Ritsu's hands.
'The scent of grass and flowers...this all smell familiar. The breeze...wait!' "Takano-san, is this the place..."
"Where we went when we were young." Takano finished his sentence.
Ritsu was now shocked as he could felt the nostalgia of being here in this place once more. Where he enjoyed the breeze of spring, the sakura petals he felt when they are blown away.
"The winds were really strong before like it is today. Many petals flew at us while it brushes out hands, and also...it's now sunset like the day before. Since you like flowers so much...so, for you." Masamune said.
"I...I don't know what to say...but...thank you." Ritsu said and is still shocked.
Then he could feel Masamune's warm breath in his ears as he whispered, "Happy Birthday..."
Ritsu smiled as he held onto Masamune's hands which stopped him from standing. "T-thank you, Takano-san."
'His hands...still has his soothing warmth.' both of them thought in unison.
"I just realized something." Masamune said.
"What?"
"I was wrong about your birthday."
"What about it?"
"March 27 isn't Marino day...it's Cherry Blossom day."
Ritsu just blushed at what Masamune said about his birthday. Masamune then kneeled at him as he cupped Ritsu's face. Ritsu held the hand in his cheek as a blush was visible in his pale cheek. When their faces were an inch apart...
ring! ring! ring!
Masamune's phone rang. Masamune grumbled as Ritsu sighed in disappointment. Masamune then opened his phone and saw that it was a text message from Nika.
'Time to go back since It's almost ready. Also, how is your date with Ritsu-kun (smirks, smirks). Care to tell me later, okay- and don't leave one thing out of else!
-Kuromi Nika'
'Damn that woman!' Masamune mentally smacked his head when he realized his actions a few minutes ago. He then kept his phone and stood up.
"We should...probably get back." Masamune said, with a few hint of disappointment.
"Yeah. They might be looking for us." Ritsu said with disappointment in his tone.
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The two are now back on the train. As the trip began, neither one of them spoke a single word out of their lips. Masamune faced the other direction as Ritsu jut turned his head also at the other direction. The view outside was a shade of red and orange; a sunset view. Masamune stared at Ritsu saw that he was radiating in the sunset's light. He may have mistakenly thought that he was glowing.
"It was quite an adventure I got. I never expected that my birthday is today too." Ritsu chuckled after saying that.
"Well...at least it's not a boring one." Masamune said.
"Yeah."
Masamune then felt something bump his arm. He turned and saw Ritsu already asleep on the train. His fingers caressed his chestnut locks which he find it rather soft and silky. His fingers then reached at his face as he gently caressed his face.
'If he was able to see...I wonder what his eyes look like?'
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"We're almost there Onodera." Masamune said as he walked and Ritsu was wheeled on the sidewalk.
"I just wonder what Hana-san wants in this type of hour. Do you know, Takano-san?" Ritsu asked.
"Nope." Masamune simply said with a poker face.
As they walked along the way, they saw Nika waiting in the front door. Her hands were inside her pocket as her earphones were also visible. She then turned at their direction and ran towards them. Nika removed her earphones and placed it at her pocket.
"Yo! Glad to see that you two are just on time." Nika said. "Anyway, how's the trip?"
"It's fine." Masamune plainly said.
"It's okay...I guess..." Ritsu answered softly.
Nika then gently pushed Masamune as she held the handles of the wheel chair. "Let's get inside now, guys. Sumika-san and the Onodera brothers are looking for us."
The two of them got inside as Nika wheeled Ritsu, with Masamune following, in the elevator. Masamune was silent along the way and so as Ritsu. Nika was pissed that neither the two of them spoke a single word. Nika was silently praying that either one of them spoke first for the silence in this atmosphere might kill her on the spot.
"So...why did Hana-san want me there?" Ritsu asked.
'Yes!' Nika mentally cheered. "Um, I don't know Ritsu-kun. She just told me that she wants to see you today."
"Oh...okay."
'Bullseye!' Nika mentally raised her hand as her lie was bought.
'Mental note to never give you vanilla milkshake. You became nuts.' Masamune mentally noted.
The elevator dinged as the doors opened. As they stepped out of the elevator...
"SURPRISE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY ONODERA RITSU!" came from the voice of the staff, their boss, his brothers, Nika, and Masamune.
Ritsu was beyond shocked at what he just heard, "I..l don't know what to say...But wha-"
"It's your birthday of course. After what you've done for the past eight years...we want to repay you. And what better way to give than your birthday." Hana said.
"Thank you, everyone!" Ritsu said as he smiled at all of them.
Then Nika shouts, "Let's go to the meeting room and blow his cake! I'm starving!"
Masamune face palmed as Ritsu just laughed at Nika's antics.
They all went to the room as they singed Happy Birthday. Ritsu blew his candles as he made a silent wish. Everyone asked what he wished for...but he just kept it a secret. Then they finally ate the feast. Nika's plate was filled with food that no human could ever finish. The others were chatting or joking or recalling their times with Ritsu. Ritsu just listened to them and smiled. He loved to see people happy and chatting with laughter. He also heard his brother, Shouta, being teased by Nika, Hana, and Chiaki about his secret boyfriend that he doesn't want to bring up. Just then he felt someone caressed his hair.
"You're twenty six now, huh." Masamune said.
Ritsu just chuckled, "Time sure flies fast. But as long as I can hear people's laughter of happiness and them being happy...I'm okay with it."
The Masamune felt his hand being held.
"And also...thank you for everything, Takano-san."
They were at the edge of the room...so they were never bothered by everyone. Masamune then heard a soft melody in the room. The others heard the melody too. They all turned and saw Ritsu humming a melody that no one has ever heard. Nika saw that Masamune was actually smiling and enjoying the song. Chiaki, Shouta, and Misaki just smiled and enjoyed the soft melody that came from Ritsu's lips. But when Masamune listened to it carefully, he gently smiled.
'I got it!'
Masamune then cleared his throat in which Ritsu stopped his humming. He went to his ears and whispered,
"At Monday, meet me at the music room."
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Me: well that took me three days to type this chapter. I started at March 27 and finished it today. Now...what is Takano's plan? -smirks-
Masamune: -smirks-
Nika: update your other story first before you do this. -_-
Me: alright! Well see you all later~ Kuromitsu Kagemine is out! Peace!
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