Disclaimer: All characters and plot of Myself; Yourself belongs to Regista and Yeti. Also, this story contains major spoiler for the PS2 version of Myself; Yourself.
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Myself; Yourself
Afterwards
Chapter 7 "Day Break"
I ran towards the hill, Futagooka and the where the late blossoming Sakura grew.
I realized that I was so caught up in my own world to realize that she truly cared for me.
It had to be this hill because this is where promises were made and where they were fulfilled and I was right.
"Nanaka." I shouted her name as I soon as I saw her figure.
"Sana!" She was surprised to see me, but it was a surprise of joy, and as soon as she saw me, she began her run towards me as well.
We called each other's name until we finally embraced each other.
"Gomen, Nanaka, Hontoni gomen." I said as I embraced her.
"Atashihokoso." Nanaka replied as tears ran down our cheeks and intermingled.
When we both finally calmed down, we sat under the late blossoming sakura tree.
"I loved Syusuke because I thought the me that loved you had disappeared." Nanaka said as we sat side by side.
"Furthermore, Syu kept his promise when he said that he would protect everyone including me." Nanaka continued. "Therefore, he became your replacement, because I thought you would never return to me."
"However, when you returned and saved me from the darkness I had created myself as you promised." She then continued as her gaze fell upon me. "I realized that the me that loved you had never disappeared. In the end, I realized that the me that loved you had gotten only stronger through the years." Nanaka said as she tried to remain calm.
"But, I should have trusted you." Nanaka was now starting to sob again, so I gently petted her head trying to calm her down while she leaned on my right shoulder.
"It's not your fault, I should have listened to you." I said as the sobbing quieted down.
Then suddenly I remembered what Yuzuki sensei said.
"Go young man, tell her what you want to tell her."
Remembering those words, I fiddled through my left pocket with my left hand, which is free and eventually I found what I was looking for.
"Nanaka, I know this might sound a bit sudden, but …" I paused for a few second as Nanaka looked up at me and those eyes are eyes filled with expectation and love, which I knew I cannot betray.
"Would you marry me and stay by side forever?" Finally, I had said it.
"Ieeyo." Nanaka replied as we embraced once again while tears fell down her sheek and the sakura petals fell.
As the embrace loosened, we looked at one another. Slowly the distance between our face and lips shortened and before I knew they were sealed against each other. And as all this happened the wind blew and the petals flew as if bringing blessings from above.
To be continued…
1st Edit: 08/11/2008
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Author's note: Well, this should be the end. I like stories with good ending. Anyway, hope you have enjoyed it up to this point. If you have any question please feel free to e-mail or PM me. My next piece will be on fan fiction on a PS2 game named "Final Approach 2: First Priority" and it will be a short one shot story for those of you interested. Well, then see you again.
Japanese Translation:
"Gomen, Nanaka, Hontoni gomen." – "I am sorry, Nanaka. I am really sorry."
"Atashihokoso." – "So am I."
"Ieeyo." – "Yes" note: literal translation is okay.
Futagooka – Twin Hill, a location in the game and anime.
