Lucarly: Ahhhhhhh, another chapter! Isn't it exciting Aki-kun?
Aki: Hm? Whatever you say.
Lucarly: And I say, do the disclaimer or die!
Aki: ...Yeah. Lucarly does not own YuGiOh 5D's.
Oyasumi Nasai - Chapter 3
After four months with Mizu, Jack was about ready to shoot himself.
All she ever did was rave on about how wonderful she was. And when she wasn't talking about herself, she would talk about something that no straight male would take interest in.
And while Jack's pride hated to admit it, he missed Mikage. And not just because she wasn't bitchy like Mizu.
No, he actually missed her. Everything about her.
He missed her beautiful smile that brightened the whole room. He missed the way how her eyes lit up when he spoke with her. He missed the gentle, melodic sound of her voice.
Jack sighed and rubbed his temples, frustrated.
What the hell is happening to me?
Ever since that last night with her, he could not seem to get her out of his mind. Feeling her soft lips upon his cheek was one of the most strange sensations he ever had - and he liked it.
Now if only her lips could have touched his own...
Jack suddenly felt like slapping himself.
Where are all these thoughts coming from!? Mizu must be driving me over the edge!
Jack stood up, stretching.
Where is that woman anyway? I haven't heard her whine for at least ten minutes now...
"Oh, Atlas-sama!" cried a high-pitched voice from behind.
Jack rolled his eyes, cursing under his breath.
"What do you want?" said Jack rudely, turning around.
"I was just wondering if I could get you anything, Atlas-sama. Aren't I so cute and sweet?" Mizu cooed.
"No, I think your a whore." said Jack frankly.
Mizu gasped.
"Well...Well...You're a bastard!"
"Bitch."
"Asshole."
"Slut."
Mizu growled angrily, and put her hands on her hips.
"The nerve of you! Ugh! Still...Is there anything I can do for you?" said Mizu, slowly calming herself.
Jack was about to tell her off again, but he quickly stopped himself.
"Actually...Yes. There is something you can do."
"Oh! Well, what do you need?" said Mizu, her voice losing all traces of anger.
"I need to you to find the address of someone."
"Who?"
"Sagiri Mikage."
"Your previous assistant? But whyyyyyyyy, Atlas-sama?" said Mizu, pouting.
"That's none of your business. Just do it."
"...Liyo!" said Mizu after a moment, running off.
Jack stared after her, and then sat back down, sighing.
There was no doubt about it.
He missed Mikage terribly. And he wanted to see her again.
Mikage stood in the kitchen stirring a boiling pot of broth, totally engrossed.
Ayumi walked in and came over to Mikage, hovering over her shoulder and watching her.
"What'cha making Sagiri-san?" asked Ayumi after a moment.
"Shiitake soup." replied Mikage simply.
"Hm, li nioi. Ah, I'm so glad to have you around, you're such a good cook! Any guy would be lucky to marry you!"
Mikage couldn't help but smile at that.
"Arigatou, Onee-san."
"...Did you ever cook for Jack?" asked Ayumi suddenly.
Mikage blinked, surprised by her question. Ayumi rarely ever brought up Jack, since she knew that it still hurt Mikage to talk about him.
"Only on rare occasions, when the chef was sick." said Mikage.
"I see...Did he ever compliment you?"
"Not that I can remember."
Ayumi huffed.
"Geez, I just don't understand how you could like him. I mean, it seems like he hardly appreciated you at all! But, I guess he's too selfish too realize just how special you are."
"Well...I can't explain why I like him. I just do." said Mikage
"Hm...Well, I guess that's how love is though."
Mikage said nothing.
"Do you miss him?"
"Hai."
"Do you want to see him?"
"Hai."
"Then why don't you?"
"Nani ka?...I can't do that...I just can't..."
"What if he came to see you?"
"I doubt that would ever happen."
"Well...You never know. He might show up tommorow and sweep you up off your feet."
"Oh God, what did you plan?"
"Nothing."
"Tell me."
"Really! Nothing! I was just being hypothetical!"
Mikage didn't respond and turned off the stove.
"Soup's ready." she said simply.
Several hours later, Jack had failed to do anything productive. And whenever he tried to, his mind would slowly wander back to his previous, meek assistant. Then in an instant - He was unable to do anything but think of her.
Stupid, mind-controlling, beautiful woman!
"Atlas-sama! I found what you wanted!" said Mizu giddily, skipping into the room.
"Is that so?" grumbled Jack, turning to face her.
"Hai!" said Mizu, handing him a small strip of paper with and address on it.
"This is her home?" said Jack, glancing down at the strip.
"Well, technically it's her sisters' apartment, Ayumi. But, she keeps an online blog, and she wrote about Sagiri-san coming to stay with her."
"I see..." said Jack, his voice trailing off.
Mizu giggled.
"Well, are you going to reward me for my find?" said Mizu, obviously flirting.
"Sure. Give yourself a pat on the back and leave me alone." replied Jack flatly.
Mizu huffed, and stormed angrily out of the room.
Jack sighed, glad that she had finally left. He sat back down, turning his attention back to the small strip of paper.
It was strange.
Here he had his opportunity to go and visit Mikage - which was something he finally admitted he had been wanting to do for a long time now.
And yet...He was nervous about it.
It seemed nearly impossible for him, HIM, the King of Riding Duels, to be nervous over visting a young woman who used to work for him.
For a brief moment, Jack considered not even going. But he quickly waived away the though.
No; he would not stay back because of some silly, unexplained fear stop him. He was GOING to see her...Tommorrow morning.
Translations
Liyo - Okay
Hai - Yes
Shiitake - Mushroom
Li nioi - Smells good.
Arigatou - Thank you
Onee-san - Big sister.
Nani ka - What?
Lucarly: I know, I know. It was short. Please don't kill me.
Aki: Oh, I will. (Whips out chainsaw) Please review.
