24 December 2008
Hmm, how long has it been since i've updated?? I even forgot my ff login password.
Anyways, i apologized for the EXTREMELY late update. I've been busy with work and since I'm on two days leave, i'll update for you guys.
By the way, a Merry Christmas in advance for you guys!! Ho Ho Ho!
Kondo wa itsu aeru no?
Nandomo ittara shitsukoku omowaresou
Fuan to kibou hanbun zutsu
Kono omoi wa kawaranai tabun zutto
Kimi wa boku wo dou omotteiru no ka?
Love's Obstacles
Chapter 4: A Sweet Reunion?
"Who is it, nya?" Eiji tiptoed, trying to get a glimpse of the new student.
"Isn't that…" Ryoma trailed off.
Fuji opened his eyes revealing blue orbs. "Why she is," he said, smiling amusedly at the scene.
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"What is with these people? Have they never seen a woman before?" Sakuno mumbled to herself as she walked past the crowd of boys who were ogling her.
"Sakuno-sama, do you need me to accompany you to the headmaster's office?" her bodyguard asked as he made sure the boys didn't do anything to Sakuno.
Sakuno smiled. "There's no need, Kyo. You go back first. I'll call you once i'm done here and you can pick me up."
Kyo looked a bit skeptical at first but obeyed her order. "Yes, Sakuno-sama. I'll be on my way then."
With a bow, he left the school campus.
Sakuno took a deep breath. "Welcome to college life, Sakuno," she said to herself.
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"Ne, do you think we should meet her, nya? I mean, it's been a while and stuff and i'm sure o'chibi would like to reunite with his girlfriend again, nya!" Eiji exclaimed.
Fuji chuckled. "Yeah. I bet he would, wouldn't you Echizen?" he responded nudging the boy beside him.
Ryoma pulled down his cap and sighed. "Mada mada dane, sempai-tachi."
"According to my data, that would mean, i love to," Inui smirked.
Momoshiro burst out laughing. Tezuka and Kaidoh shook their heads and went off to their classes refusing to participate in pointless activities. Eiji was cheering while hanging off Oishi. Fuji and Inui exchanged knowing glances.
"Well, then! What are we waiting for, nya? Let's go!"
With that, Eiji dragged Ryoma towards where Sakuno was standing. The rest followed behind the two.
"Sakuno-chan!!! Oi, Sakuno-chan, nya!"
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Sakuno looked at the piece of paper she was holding. "Where's the headmaster office?" she muttered.
She was now regretting sending Kyo away. Throughout the years, this character of hers remained unchanged.
"Sakuno-chan!!! Oi, Sakuno-chan, nya!"
Sakuno turned around immediately when she heard her name being called. When she saw the ex-Seigaku regulars walking towards her, she was shocked. She didn't think that she would meet them here. Right at the very front was the boy whom she had tried to forget for the past few years.
"Konnichiwa, sempai-tachi, Echizen-kun," Sakuno greeted, not forgetting her manners.
Eiji patted her on her back. "No need to be so polite, nya. After all, you were like our little sister, nya. Where have you been these past few years, nya?"
As the two conversed with each other, Ryoma took the opportunity to make his own observations.
She was not the girl he once knew. The person standing in front of him now exudes an aura of elegance and confidence, which was previously lacking. But something that he noticed about her was that she seemed much distant then before. Although she was smiling as she talked to her sempai-tachi, her smile did not seemed to come from her heart. It was as if she was not real but a life-like doll.
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She knew. She knew he was observing her. That was why she smiled. Eventhough it was faked, it was better than nothing. She didn't want anyone to know how much she suffered. She didn't want any sympathy especially from him.
"Hahaha. After that, o'chibi actually fainted, nya. It was so funny," Eiji rambled on.
Sakuno smiled as she listened to his story. She suddenly felt like she didn't want to be there anymore.
"Ano, Eiji-sempai, gomen but I have to go now. I'll see you around." With a small bow, she left without waiting for any reply.
"What was that, nya?" Eiji asked as he looked at his companions.
Fuji shrugged. "I don't know. It seems like she doesn't want to be with us."
"There's a 100 percent chance of that happening. I'm sure you have seen the change in her. Maybe what happened in the past really did affect her," Inui stated.
"I'm going to get a Ponta," Ryoma said, before walking away leaving his sempai-tachi behind.
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Clang!
Ryoma bent down and picked up the ponta that came out from the vending machine. He opened the can and took a big sip.
He didn't like it. He didn't like it at all. He could see that something was wrong. That was definitely not the Sakuno he once knew. What happened to sweet, shy Sakuno?
He had a lot of questions to ask her but she didn't even looked his way once. He wanted to know where she had been all these years. Why did she leave in the first place?
After taking the final sip, he crushed the can and threw it in a nearby bin. He was definitely going to find the answers no matter what.
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"It's all set, Shiro. I have already book a flight for Tsuda. He'll be leaving for Japan this afternoon."
Shiro smiled as he clutched the phone excitedly. "That's good. If there's anything, just call me. I'm looking forward to working with you. I hope that this arrangement will work out."
"Haha. I hope so too. I must say i'm quite fond of your daughter. It would be good if she becomes part of my family."
"Yeah, i agree. Well, anyway i've got to go. I'll be seeing you at the meeting tomorrow. Ja ne."
Shiro put down the phone and leant back on his chair. Everything was going as he had planned.
When will we meet again?
No matter how many times I say it, I keep thinking about it
A half of me is anxious and the other half is hoping
This feeling won't change, maybe, surely
What do you think of me?
I know some of you are going, "Finally, she updated!"
Lol. I'm really sorry for the late update. This hasn't been edited yet so if there's any mistake, please inform me.
Don't forget to review.
P.S: Chocolate truffle log cake tastes heavenly! XD
-Lynn-