Lotta Hart Investigative Reporter: Headline Closure

by

triviatrap1982

I don't own Suzuka, or Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney. Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney is owned by Capcom and Nintendo. Suzuka is owned by Kouji Seo.

Lotta had picked up a lot of freelance work in the time from the events back in Japan. Her unusual travel story caught the eyes of major magazines who wanted her to cover international events. This was something she was dreaming of. It was exhausting living out of her suitcase for weeks at a time...but it kept the bills paid. In essence...it was a busy five years. She got a letter from Yamato and it was of a happy tone. He wanted Lotta to come out to his wedding to Miki. She nearly spit her soda out. She groaned. She really wanted to go...though...she hasn't gotten any new assignments. She can get pictures and videos. She called the travel agent to see if she can get a one-stop to Tokyo. She scored one, for first class, and she packed her bags. She really was a tomboy...so she had to pack some girly type clothing. After, she scored a last-minute, one-stop flight to Tokyo. Her refuel point would be in Hawaii. There, she met up with Yuka who had a rather large smile on her face. She was still quite intimidating.

"You're Yuka aren't you?" Lotta asked.

"Yes ma'am," Yuka said smiling, "I got my business degree, and already I'm on business trips."

"Wow! That's some work in a short amount of time!" Lotta said smiling.

"I can say the same for you," Yuka noted. "Because of you, those little gems back in the day have boomed into big business."

"I can see that was to be expected," she answered.

"I do have to get going...I'm expected in Boston in a few hours."

"Well...if you see your friend Megumi have a drink on me!"

"That definitely is something I can do!"

Yuka left for her flight, and Lotta left for hers. From there, she was in he air reading a magazine she purchases. It was a wedding magazine. She had hoped that someday, it's her time to shine. For now, it's time to focus on the present. Quite a few hours later, she arrived at the airport, with everything in toe. She saw a familiar face waiting for her. It was Yamato. Miki asked if he could come out to meet her. She had been called to help out her parents, but would be there to meet them later.

"Yamato, you've grown so much!" Lotta said smiling

"Hey! You've been very well yourself!" Yamato greeted.

"Where's Nana?"

"Oh, she had to go help out her family," he said. "She'll meet with us later."

"What happened in the past five years?" Lotta asked. "It's been a while."

"C'mon," he said. "I'll take you to our apartment."

He led her to his car, and put her luggage into the trunk. He was going to take her to the hotel first. There, Lotta checked in...and placed everything in her room. She returned from her room, and met back up with Yamato. She had her card key with her. There, he took her to his apartment. It was actually something of a stop-gap as they found a two-story house that would fit their needs. Lotta told Yamato of everything that happened with her life since then. He was quite impressed.

"Wow, I never thought that incident would still be a payoff for you," he said surprised.

"I would have screwed myself over if I had published that story," Lotta feared.

"I did have a run-in with Honoka after you left..." he started.

"Oh...what happened there?"

"She did apologize yes...but she burnt out all trust I had in her," he admitted.

"Did you at least forgive?" Lotta said.

"I had too," he said. "She understood...though last I've heard...she's now a school nurse."

"That's right, she got her nursing license," Lotta reminded.

Yamato never did wish Honoka ill will. In fact, he was glad everything worked out the way it did. After Lotta left him last five years ago, he and Miki started talking. That lead into them dating, and having a very close relationship. In fact, they've dated through college, and are now engaged to be married. They waited until this point so they could have everything situated. He also let go of Suzuka and set in motion for her to get on with her life. Lotta didn't know what happened to Suzuka after she left.

"Hey," Lotta said, "Do you mind if i walked around a bit?"

"Not at all," Yamato said pulling up to the apartment complex, "just be careful."

Lotta nodded and she walked about, staying close to the neighborhood. She had no idea she'd run into Nana. She didn't recognize her at first, but got it. She saw her in a very different mood than five years ago. Nana definitely recognized Lotta, and came to talk to her. She too was now a fan of her articles. Lotta had no idea her articles would take on an international flair. Though, most of her works are in very popular magazines. Lotta decided to make the first move.

"It's been five years..." Lotta stated.

"Oh yeah! It's been rather wonderful!" Nana said beaming.

"You're quite happy," Lotta noted.

"Well...Honoka did attempt to make right with Yamato and me," she started. "Though...we're not friends any more...I did forgive her."

"Still, you're rather happy."

"Hey there!" a guy said behind Nana.

"Who's your handsome friend?" Lotta asked smiling.

"This is Ryuichi!" Nana said smiling.

"Nice to meet you," Lotta said.

"Thanks," he noted, "it's kinda crazy how we actually met."

'When you think about it, no really,' Lotta thought.

"What brings you to Japan?" Ryuichi asked.

"Did you forget?" Nana asked.

"Right! Yamato and Miki's wedding is coming up rather soon!"

Lotta let him tell her about himself. He is in the middle of his college studies. He is very much into music, though he leaned classical. Lotta was surprised that he was self-taught how to play the piano and the keyboards. Though, he wants to learn how to use a Moog synthesizer. That was out of the cards for now. He further explained that he and Nana knew each other for a few years. From there they became good friends. Ryuichi also decided not to pursue Nana any further. He was well aware of what happens to co-workers who decided to date each other. Though, that was moot. Lotta picked up on Ryuichi's passion.

"Hey, if you like something," Lotta said brightly, "go for it!"

"Hey...how did you...?" Ryuichi asked.

"I could tell you were into those old synth bands like Tangerine Dreams and such!" Lotta answered.

"Yeah, I want to learn to play the Moog...but they're way too big..." he admitted.

"You know...if you have the space...and don't have angry neighbors...you can get a Mini Moog," Lotta suggested.

"That actually is a good idea," he said.

Lotta knew of the old synth bands. She had a few of them on her portable music player. She decided she had to get going. It was nice seeing Nana in a very nice mood. She figured that Ryuichi was a computer sciences major. After all, an amateur musician would have to have algebra on his side. Lotta then walked down and she ran into Suzuka. She wasn't too pleased to see her. However, considering the circumstances she made herself available.

"Are you hear to rub my face in things?" Suzuka asked bluntly.

"No...I'm not even aware of what happened to you," Lotta answered defensively.

"That's right...you left when everything changed up for me," Suzuka answered.

"First of all...what happened to you and your old high school track team?"

"I nearly got thrown off...but was put on probation," she said. "Though...I was effectively benched."

"What of your dreams of a career in athletics?"

"That went by the wayside," she admitted. "I got passed over for the Olympics, which in hindsight...is the best thing to happen."

"What about...?"

"For college...I was moderately successful...but I got in on an academic scholarship," she noted.

"Oh...what did you study?" Lotta asked.

"I did a majors for health and physical education," she started. "However, I did start a year later...so I'm doing my student teaching part now."

"Well, I just don't want you to hold on to the past...and having it hold you back."

"Lotta, I have," she said. "Yamato forced the changes...I burned that bridge when I didn't need to."

"I just talked with him...he's not the kind to hold a grudge you know," she noted.

"True...but he did tell me straight up I did mess up."

Lotta knew that she had some genuine regrets. She also knew that she talked with Yamato somewhere down the line. Still, Lotta let her to her thoughts, and got back to the apartment. There...she ran into Miki who hugged her close. She was happy to see Lotta, and offered up a bed if it got too late. Lotta had to decline, she had a hotel room already paid for. Plus...she was going to spend a couple of weeks here.

"Well, Ms. Hart, We're glad to see you again!" Miki said hugging her.

"It's always a pleasure!" Lotta explained.

"Well...have you ran into Honoka at all on your walk?" Miki asked curiously.

"I didn't even see her," Lotta returned.

"Oh...I forgot..."

"It's okay, I just hope she has good health, and learns from her mistakes."

They went in, and Yamato told Lotta the news and confirmed. They were going to be getting married the very next morning, and wanted her to come to the wedding as an honored guest. Though...there was one thing that would be noticeably missing. Yamato's parents, and his siblings. He had grown estranged from them because his father had made comments that were unbecoming. Lotta scowled. That reminded her of Manfred von Karma. Either way, Lotta changed the subject.

"You know...if you're trying to go on a honeymoon, why don't you come to Los Angeles?" she joked, unaware of what was going on.

"You know," Yamato said, with a grin on his face. "It's funny you said that, Miki and I have planned on going there anyway!"

"Well, that definitely is something unexpected," Lotta said now with a smile.

"Oh..as for his family, Ayano and Miho would be there," Miki reminded.

"They've become a lot better from that day," he said.

She and the couple talked for a few more minutes. Then, Yamato took her back to the Hotel. She had her wallet and key card ready for her. The front desk clerk took her to her room. Once there, Lotta went to the bedroom. She laid down on the bed, exhausted. She got the time and place from Yamato. She set her alarm clock for the proper time. The very next afternoon, the wedding was going to happen. Lotta ran into Nana who had flashed back to her own mistakes.

"Nana, are you alright?" Lotta asked, adjusting her skirt.

"Oh...I was thinking I am at fault too..." she answered.

"What do you mean?" Lotta asked.

"I was the one who got her into modeling," she said. "I didn't even think on how things would affect her..."

"You know...that's in the past," Lotta warned. "Even if you have regrets about cutting her loose, it had to be done."

"That is the one thing," Nana said. "I can toss mementos...but not memories."

Nana knew what Lotta warned against. She decided that she was going to follow her advice. They both took their seats at the very front of the giant tent to get their seats. They had no idea, Honoka came by. However, she had radically altered her appearance. Honoka decided to go through on a western-themed wedding. They got the local magistrate to come out on his weekend. He was very glad to do this beach-front ceremony. Lotta looked back and saw Honoka, but didn't recognize her. Her clothing was very much subdued. Her hair was also a lot shorter. About an hour later, the magistrate then went to the climax of the ceremony.

"Do you...Yamato...take this woman to be your wife?" he asked.

"I do," he answered very bluntly.

"Do you...Miki...take this man to be your husband?" he asked.

"I do," she answered, though her voice was quivering. Lotta had tissues just in case.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife, you many now kiss your bride," the magistrate declared smiling.

Yamato went in for the kiss, and the crowd cheered. Miki decided that the dress would have been without the veil. It would have been not practical. Either way, Lotta was very happy, as she took the pictures. These are ones that she definitely would publish. Though...she's not going to do that without permission. The reception went on without a hitch. Lotta decided she'd skip out on it, as she wasn't invited. She did give an envelope with a card, and converted cash. She went to the international exchange to get 10,000 yen. After, Lotta went around Tokyo to visit more of the sights and sounds. There were a lot she learned. She's taken in a Sumo match, and decided this was going to be her next story. Though, most of the stables are very much guarded. After the two-week period, Yamato and Miki took Lotta to the airport.

"Hey, did you enjoy yourself here in Tokyo again?" Yamato asked.

"I have," Lotta said. "It's a shame I didn't catch up with Ayano, or Miho."

"Oh, I forgot, Saki's done a lot better!" Yamato reminded.

"Didn't she want to go to Tokyo University?" Lotta asked. Saki did tell her about that.

"She decided to go to a different university...Tokyo University is like..." Yamato started.

"Ah...MIT...a very elite college that won't take just anybody," Lotta noted.

Once at the airport, Lotta gave her farewells to Yamato and Miki. She did warn them to keep out of trouble. They agreed, and let her go on her way. While Lotta was going back to America, Honoka was on her way to go to her first day on her new job. She was back at her small apartment, getting ready for her preparations. She moved near her work as a school Nurse, and her life definitely changed. As did the lives of Yamato, Miki, Suzuka, and everybody else.