Ohayou minna-san,
New chapter here talks about how Mikan got so ...well Mikan
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Chapter 4; Mikan Sakura Independent Woman
Youichi is walking down the hall bored because Mikan his target of love and torture was not there.
'I wonder if this is how she felt yesturday.'
Mikan was out with Mr. Narumi for the day taking a tour of Tokyo. She was really excited, but didn't want to leave You-chan behind. Youichi told her he'll be fine, but he really wanted to stay behind to do some digging around. Mikan was just a little too perfect it wasn't a bad thing, but she has to have some kind of flaw.
So now our favorite little short ten year old is snopping in Mikans room to look for some kind of clue. He looked in drawers, closet, under the bed nothing. He looked on the bed checking in between the matress in the pillows. Bingo!
A diary and from the looks of it it's gotta be a couple years old. He left the room thank goodness he didn't make a mess and went to the library.
The diary was a pink fuzzy one with glittery designs of a butterfly on it. The lock was simple and old so a simple hard shake and it was open.
The first page had a big PROPERTY OF MIKAN SAKURA in marker on it. He flipped to the next page dated back to 1995 when Mikan was five years old.
Dear Diary,
My name is Mikan and every piece of important information of my life will be recorded inside of you so I'm going to name you Emi-chan. Today was when my mommy gave me you Emi-chan because today is my birthday. Everything in my life has been good no not good great. Mommy and daddy are the best and I have lots of friends at school not really much to write about the day was pretty good we're going out for my birthday dinner soon so I guess I should go.
Ja
It was a boring entry so Youichi flipped to an interesting looking page dated 2000.
Dear Emi-chan,
When did everything start to go wrong in my life. Mom and Dad won't stop arguing and I can't stop screaming. Mom calls dad a pimp and dad calls more a drugged up whore. I looked up those words in a dictionary and the reality of those words hit me. There was alot of noise coming from downstairs. Screaming, cursing and I hear alot of things breaking. Why can't we go back to the way things were. I wish I had a super hero that can come save me, but I don't. I have to put up with every night and it gets hard to sleep. I can't tell anyone.
Ja
Dear Emi-chan,
I'm crying and I can't stop. I went into my mothers room and found drugs, needs and ciggarettes. I took them and through them in the fire place. My mom caught and she yelled at me and then she slapped me and told me to never look at her again. I cried all day. Then just a few hours ago I was taken from my parents I'm sitting in a police station right now. What happened? Well my mom and dad were argueing again so I went downstairs and peeped into the living room. When they weren't looking I slipped behind the couch and watched them. They of course exchanged words and threw things at walls. My mom pushed my dad towards the door so he turned around and punched her. I couldn't believe it my mom was on the floor bleeding and my dad was pouring himself more wine. I came out from behind the chair. 'Daddy, doushite? Doushite?' tears were streaming down my face he looked at me with cold eyes. Those weren't my daddy's eyes. He yelled at me to get out, demo I couldn't move. He threw the wine glass against the wall and charged at me all my panic went to my legs as I sped up the stairs, into my room and locked the door. I sat in a corner crying as he pounding on the door he called to me in a sweet voice, 'Let daddy in sweetie I just wanna kiss you good night mommy's fine I promise.' I didn't respond so he resumed pounding. I heard police sirens outside one of the neighbors probably called due to the noise. The front door banged open as I heard feet running throughout the house. A couple minutes later a man opened my door which I had unlocked, due to the sirens, but refused to leave. He was a police officers he told me that I had to leave. So he went to my closet and got me a jacket and hat. I grabbed you of course and packed some of my things in my small suitcase and he carried me out. So here I am in a busy police station phones constantly ringing and people running around and me a little ten year old girl sitting on a bench in the corner writing in her diary. Well here comes that policeman again better go.
Ja
Dear Emi-chan,
I'm living with Jii-chan now he's really funny and pretends he's 22 when he's 68. Oops don't tell him I told you that. Hehe. I have an aunt and uncle too. They're all really great. My life isn't as flashy as it was before, but I'm happy and smile more isn't that what's important. Demo...I refuse to rely on anyone. So I'm offically taking the title of ta-da
Mikan Sakura Independent Woman
I've thought it over and decided it will be easier for me to go on with my life if I learn to do everything perfectly. I'll work real hard to train my mind and body. Everyone can help to. Aunt Keiko is all about being a perfect wife so she can teach me how to make tea and be all girly. Uncle Jericho who is a karate coach can help me do physical training. Jii-chan is a wiz at thee piano and speech. He used to be a politician, demo that's another story completely haha. It's gonna be alot of work, but I know I can do it. I probably won't write for awhile. Don't worry I'll still keep you close.
Ja ne
Youichi kept reading on about her training as she tried to complete mission impossible to acquire prefection. January 12 2005
Dear Emi-chan,
Sorry for my late entry. Anyway I'm 15 now it's been rough with all my training and school work, but thanks to my family I'm pulling through I have many talents. Let me tell you about my best friend Hotaru I met her four years ago. She has boy short hair and empty violet eyes she kind of cold to me, but I love her so much. I actually saved her from some bullies. How? Well I was walking home when I saw these big thugs gang her up in a corner. I yelled at them to stop harassing a girl, but they told me to beat it. So I yelled some more and these two guys came after me so of course being a karate apretice I kicked their butts don't worry I think they were really weak for 13 year old boys. She told me I shouldn't have gotten invovled, but that didn't stop me from hugging her and asking if she was ok she pushed me away and called me an idiot, but as she walked away she said let's be friends. I smiled and hugged her again and told her only the best. I thought I saw a smile maybe I dreamt it ah well. Hotaru is still cold, but we're still inseperable. She does anything for cash like taking pictures of me and selling her crazy inventions. She sooooooo mean to me sometimes, but we'll always be friends because when I'm with her I can't stop smiling and she's so overprotective of me I can't help, but giggle and feel sorry for the poor boy who tries to confess to me. Oh well Hotaru knows best. I guess I never miss the feeling of having a mother as long as she's here. I've always done things by myself I'm glad to have someone to rely on now.
Ja ne
'That's why her terrible childhood made her this way. Souka.' Youichi thought as he read on to the last page which was yesturday.
Dear Emi-chan,
Today I was really scared and Natsume comforted me. I don't know why maybe I still like him, but I also like Ruka now he has the cutest dimples. Oh no now I'm blushing. I overreacted to who was trying to scare me and I wanted Youichi to be there. He was always there and when he wasn't I felt so uneasy so I understand how I got so frightened. When I held him I felt so safe like this little boy could protect me. I know he can Aishiteru You-chan like the brother I never had. hehe
Ja ne
Youichi closed the book tears streaming down his face, clutching the small book to his chest.
"TADAIMA!!" Mikan shouted downstairs. Youichi put down the book and ran to the sitting room where Natsume and his band we're sitting with some girls and Sumire of course. Mikan and Mrs. Hyuuga were standing in the center of the room talking to them when Youichi bursted in with a tear stained face.
He looked around till he saw her. She was turned to him wearing blue pleated skirt a long black top with a white camisole and white flip flops. Her hair was in a half ponytail and culry making it reach below her butt. She had her long white purse still hanging off her shoulder.
"You-chan?" Mikan said tilting her head.
He didn't respond instead he ran and hugged her knees.
"Gomen ne. Gomen ne Mikan." She was beyond confused, but she scooped him up and hugged him.
Later that night
He told Mikan about the diary when he gave it back. He was in his blue pajamas sitting on her bed and she was standing in her long white night gown brushing her hair listening to him.
"Gomen ne. I couldn't help it. You just seem so happy all the time. I just wanted to know why. I didn't know you were pretending."
She sat on the bed. "Souka. I never pretend You-chan. I smile when I'm happy and cry when I'm sad. gaze shifts to the bedroom window where the moon is peeking in I'm a human with feelings and emotions. True enough my childhood was far from pleasant, demo it's all behind me and what doesn't kill me just makes me stronger, ne? back to Youichi with a smile I have a wonderful life and I wouldn't trade it for anything. Besides I have all these wonderful people with me who care about me. Like you." She smiled wider at him.
"Aishiteru Youichi-kun. Arigatou." Mikan said smileed more.
He smiled too. "Aishiteru Mimi-chan." he said as she flicked of the lights and they climbed under the covers.
'You really are an Independent woman, ne Mikan-chan?' that was his finally thoughts before snuggling closer to her.
They went to bed there was no more to be said.(that rhymed "Yay me!" claps like London Tiptop on The Suite Life of Zack and Cody)
Gomen ne for such a late update. It finally finished I'm gonna try to rush things along from now on the ideas just keep coming and I'm getting lazier. hehe
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Next time: Summer Ends Concert And An Old Friend
Don't be fooled this chapter is gonna have some tears, love and laughs.
Lots of Love
Chi-chan Ja