Okay! Here is chapter 7! I updated this chapter some days after chapter 6 for 3 reasons: (1.) Is because I updated 6 so late, mind as well update chapter 7 early… (2.) I would probably be busy for another week or two because of Quarterly Exams… (3) it's New Year!
Yeah, the third reason didn't sound right… still… HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Anyway… Enjoy!
"AH! MIKI!" Kazemaru exclaimed.
Hearing the familiar name, Hiroto, Gazel and Gouenji rushed to the front door. All were shocked to see the kid who gave them candies yesterday on Kazemaru's doorstep. But something's different… for what they all know; Miki has long, black hair that reaches her waist. Not short hair like this kid. In fact, Miki is a girl, not a boy…
"Hello… good morning to you all…" the kid greeted "My name is Miku, Miki's brother"
"…" none spoke.
"Hello…? Earth to Kazemaru and friends…" Miku said as he waved his hand in front of Kazemaru's face.
"Oh, sorry… did you say that you're Miki's brother?"
"Yeah, I did. And I am…"
"The eyes and hair makes sense…" Gouenji said.
"What brings you here, Miku?" Hiroto then asked as he knelt down to level his face with Miku's.
"Oh, right! Miki said that she gave you some of her candies, am I right?"
"Yes, she did"
"Please tell me you didn't eat one"
"No we didn't…" hearing those words, Miku gave a sign of relief "But our friends did…"
"WHAT?!"
"Why? Is there something wrong, Miku?"
"YES, there is definitely something wrong!" Miku exclaimed.
"Why don't you come in and sit for a while…" Kazemaru said then led the way to the living room.
Miku stared at the kids in the living room. "Those candies are more dangerous than I thought…" he mumbled.
"Miku, care to explain" Kidou said. "We think the candies Miki gave them yesterday made all these possible…"
"Yes, it did. The candies Miki gave you were Youth Candies our dad made. Dad is a researcher. He is currently creating a research study about candies that could make someone younger by looks just like the anti-aging creams and such. Apparently, Miki's candies are just some kind of prototypes. It does change the person younger, literally, even memories, attitudes and appearance" Miku explained.
"But why give them to Miki?"
"Because she's already young… she won't turn younger by eating the candies…"
"Ohhh…"
"Will they be like that forever?" Kazemaru asked.
"That, I don't know…"
"Is there anything we could do to turn them back?"
"At the moment, no… But what I know, Dad has some Memory Candies at home. They're-" before Miku could finish, Kidou had taken over.
"Candies that could make the loss of memory come back"
"That is correct, smarty pants"
Kidou just laughed.
"Hey Miku, how come you all of these? You look like as young as Miki and our friends here…" Hiroto asked.
"That's because, I am Dad's test subject. I'm already 18 years old but when I ate Dad's Youth Candies, I became 7. When he completed the Memory Candies, he tested them n me and I got my rightful memories back!"
"When was the last time someone ate those candies?" Gazel asked.
"Which one?"
"Youth…"
"Well before you, it was a year ago…"
"Who was it?"
"My cousin who is 15 years old… he also turned younger. So the candies were not perfect yet…"
"Did your cousin grow older?"
"Nope… dad's formula was missing something to make the Youth Candies effective like how he wanted…"
"And what's that?"
"If we would've known, you wouldn't have been in this situation, right?"
"Smart boy…" Kidou muttered.
"Thank you… But keep in mind that I'm still older than you all…"
"When did youeat the Youth Candies, Miku?" Gouenji asked.
"Uhh… Three years ago, when I was still 15"
"Don't you miss your real body?"
"I miss my body, of course. Even my age, school, and my boyfriend…"
…Silence…
"BOYFRIEND?!" the four shouted. "WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY 'BOYFRIEND'?!"
"I mean, my boyfriend…"
"You're gay?"
"I wouldn't be if I didn't have one… But we broke up because of me turning back to a child. You know, it tool Dad 3 months to make the Memory Candies. So I didn't get to see talk or even message my boyfriend. When I finally got my memories back, Dad told me that it has been 3 months and my boyfriend always visits our house, asking where I am…"
The group just continued listening to Miku.
"Mom and Dad would just tell him that I was just too busy and must not be interrupted… When I knew it all, I took my phone and texted him to come and meet me but instead, he called. I was about to answer but I remembered that I didn't have my actual 18-year old voice. Still, I wanted to talk to him. I didn't get the chance to say 'hello' he already told me that our relationship is over. I didn't even texted him for three months. He was furious, I think. Then after that, he hung up and we never talked to each other again… I tried to forget about him by eating some of the Amnesia Candies Dad made. But I still gained my memories after a few days. I had no escape… It's a burden, you know?"
"That's so sad…" Hiroto and Kazemaru said with teary-eyes.
Miku just stared at the two teens then gave out a chuckle. "Oh, no worries… I've moved on now…"
…
"Miku" Kidou called "You mentioned something like Amnesia Candies, am I right?"
"Correct" Miku answered.
"What other candies has your Dad made?"
"Uhhh… a lot actually… some are Growth Candies to make you taller; Life Candies to make you-"
"Live for all eternity?"
"NO… Life Candies could make you healthier if you would take one every morning. You won't get any sickness… Intelligence Candies that could help you study easier, helping you remember every detail you've read; Charm Candies to make you look beautiful, handsome and more attractive; Truth Candies, one candy could make you tell the truth for one day; Lie Candies, the opposite of Truth Candies, and… Death Candies"
"DEATH Candies?!" all the teens exclaimed.
"Ones for suicide?!"
"Haha… Just kidding about the Death Candies… those Death Candies are strictly illegal"
"Who is your father anyway?" Gouenji asked. "Your Mom and Miki said he looks just like me"
Miku stared at Gouenji and examined his face "No kidding… his hair is a lot like yours… he's a little tanner than you but the eyebrows… actually the same. And you…" Miku then turned to Kazemaru "You really do look like Mom. Eyes, hair and skin… You know, if you weren't wearing those shorts and t-shirt, I would've mistaken you for her…"
Kazemaru then turned to his friends "Do I really look like a girl to you guys?" he asked.
"Honestly, YES!" they shouted.
Kazemaru just gave out a sigh.
"Don't worry, that could only mean that you're cute" Miku said as he placed a hand on Kazemaru's back and smiled.
Out of nowhere, a bright light was seen… FIRE!
"G-Gouenji… C-calm down…" Kidou said trying to calm the platinum head.
Gouenji was muttering something like "Evil Miku… Evil Miku… Evil Miku…" his eyes in flames and him, being surrounded by fire.
"Hey, is there something wrong with him?" Miku asked pointing at Gouenji.
"U-Uhh.. Yes…?" Kazemaru answered.
"Pst… Kazemaru" Hiroto and Gazel called in a whisper "Where's the fire extinguisher?"
"What for?" Kazemaru asked.
"Just tell us…"
"In the kitchen, under the sink…"
"Thanks" with that, the two disappeared to the kitchen.
"G-Gouenji…" Kidou called again.
"Sh-shuuya …" Fubuki whispered as he gripped the sofa beneath him.
"GET" Gouenji started taking a step towards Miku. Miku took steps backward.
'What's his problem?' Miku thought.
"AWAY" *step* "FROM" *step* "KA-"
*shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh* *shhhh* *shhh* ... *shhh*
Before Gouenji could finish the last word, he was interrupted by something cold. Not water… but something quite familiar to ice… 'What is this?!' he thought.
"And that's how you extinguish a Gouenji… I mean fire…" Hiroto joked as he held the fire extinguisher up in the air. "Now remember, always keep a fire extinguisher at home if a Gouenji is coming over for a visit…"
… "HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA" everyone, except for Gouenji, burst into laughter, even Gazel.
'Awww… how cute… he's laughing…' one of the four kids thought 'WHAT IN THE WORLD AM I THINGKING?!'
"HIROTO!" Gouenji shouted as he charged Hiroto who ran behind Kazemaru.
"Kazemaru, save me from the scary Gouenji…" Hiroto said, making Kazemaru his shining shield that Gouenji could never hurt.
"HAHAHA… you are all so amusing to watch…" Miku said.
"Amusing?" Kidou asked as he walked to Miku "Well, at times, this group is amusing indeed"
The two laughed again along with the rest.
"Hihi…" Fubuki silently laughed.
A few minutes later, Miku and Kidou were chatting about the Youth Candies. Kazemaru and Hiroto are watching Midorikawa and Endou play. Gazel and Burn still didn't talk and were sitting at each end of the sofa. Gouenji is just chatting Fubuki. Fubuki seemed to enjoy his quality time with Gouenji. And Gouenji too with Fubuki.
Moments later, the five teens and Miku huddled into a corner.
"So… what now?" Kazemaru started. "We can't just let them be like that… I really miss the soccer-freak-head, Endou"
"Yeah… Young Midori might be fun and all but I miss the old one…"
"Burn is much more fun to mess with if he's older…"
"I kindda miss the old Fubuki. It hurts me to see that he doesn't know about Atsuya and his parents…"
Miku stared at his new-found acquaintances and said, "Come with me to our place, I'll give you some of Dad's Memory Candies…"
"Miku, is it really okay?"
"Yes, of course! Our house is not that far from here…"
"Wait, how did you know where we are?"
Miku smiled. "I just know a lot of things…"
With that, all went out of Kazemaru's house and walked with Miku to his house. Endou holding Kazemaru's hand. Same goes with Midorikawa and Hiroto; and Gouenji and Fubuki. Gazel and Burn…? Well, they didn't hold hands, nor spoke with each other, but were walking beside each other. Burn trying to keep his pace
"Kaze, where are we going?" Endou asked, looking at the taller teen.
"Were going to Miku's house…"
"Really? Can I play with Miku there then?"
"Why not ask Miku?"
Before Endou could ask, Miku had spoken "Sure thing, Endou. You can all play in my room… I'm sure my sister, Miki would love to meet you all…"
"HORRAAYY!" Endou and Midorikawa exclaimed as they jumped up and down, clinging to Hiroto and Kazemaru.
'Don't worry… I will help you all to get your friends back to normal…'
That's it for chapter 7! Yeah, I know that it's short but I'm planning to make chapter 8 longer than this one…I would probably update it after my exams but I would write it bit-by-bit… starting now…
It'll be good if I update it later today or tomorrow….
Meh… just let my fingers and brain to the work…. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I'd like to thank AlieaGakuenAliens and JazMine2824 for their reviews on chapter 6 and to all the other reviewers since chapter 1:
- Rowwel 3
- Linoxi
- Titania R0se
- JaxxWell02
- Tsuguri Ann
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