Chapter 9
A/N's: Welcome to the epilogue! So far still it looks like Gigarot is the only one to like my story :(. Well I did get a bunch of favorites and follows so that is obviously not true! (I think...) Also I would like to announce that I have released two new stories one is a Girlfriends Fanfic and the other is an original, both are series so take a look and tell me. The original is on my deviant which is linked on my profile. ONWARDS!
Ten Years Later
Kagami and Konata
Things hadn't been easy for Konata or Kagami, just because they love each other doesn't mean everything goes great. Konata and Kagami had broken up on multiple occasions and everytime one would come back apologizing about one thing or another and of course the other would forgive them. Their first fight was over some new girl that started getting close to Konata in college and was making Kagami jealous.
It started out as a pretty innocent friendship between the two, just hanging out every now and then. Soon though Konata often was occupied and had little time for Kagami. Being the tsundere Kagami is she didn't admit her jealousy. Things were shaky but were stable enough, that was until the girl confessed to Konata. Konata rejected her saying she was already going out with someone, but still hung out with her. Kagami was happy that Konata rejected her but became incredibly nervous whenever those two were together. Konata had no intention of doing anything with the other girl, but she had different plans. On one outing with Konata she surprised Konata with a kiss and was seen by a Kagami who was "coincidently" in the same area. In her panic Kagami created a huge mess and got Konata's attention who was still trying to go over what just happened. Kagami broke up with Konata over text using some of the more profane words she could think of. Konata ended all communication with the girl and was severely depressed thinking about how she had screwed up and how she could make it right, and as much as bringing the girl's head to Kagami as a present came up she knew it wouldn't work. Konata wasn't the only one trying to fix their broken relationship and as Kagami pondered if she had overreacted began to hear a familiar, annoying, lovely voice that she had missed. The voice was serenading her. While it wasn't the most appropriate song it was definitely something her love would do. Who else would come to her apartment and sing the into song of Haruhi?
Now while things never got that bad again and both were sure they wouldn't let anything like that happen again. Small problems did pop up but they had gotten through worse and managed to stick together through the worst of situations. Both graduated from college, Kagami in law and Konata in art. It wasn't long after that each got a job in their respective fields. Kagami got into a popular law firm representing some high up clients and Konata made it into KyoAni. Through lots of work and overtime both made their way up the ladder. Kagami had it hard being an open lesbian she found a lot of discrimination, but no one could deny the quality of work she did. As for Konata, she found herself in a much more accepting work area. That doesn't mean the work was any easier. Kagami had to push and pull Konata through the hoops at times but they managed to make it big. While they weren't rich they were fairly well off. They rarely had time off but when they got a letter from an old friend asking to meet up, how could they refuse? They planned their vacations and waited patiently for the day to come.
Minami & Yutaka
Unlike her cousin Yutaka found things going along a lot better, but Minami would disagree. Minami made her way through med-school and Yutaka through home-ec. They had moved a little out of the city to get some cleaner air to help with Yutaka's sickness but it didn't stop the fact that she would still get sick. The worst was when Minami was off at work not realizing that her favorite person had developed a mild fever. Being Yutaka she didn't wish to worry Minami while she was at work so she tried to do the usual chores when she collapsed. Meanwhile at work Minami had this nagging feeling all day. She wanted to go home but she still had another six hours on her schedule, she would have to make do with just a phone call. No answer. Maybe she was just out at the store for a little? Minami couldn't help but tell her to go home that very instant and her instincts were generally right. Apologizing to her superiors Minami quickly made her way home where she found Yutaka collapsed on the floor with black smoke billowing out of the oven. Not only had she collapsed but their fire alarms had broke and if Minami had not gotten there in time Yutaka could of died from smoke inhalation. From then on Minami called every hour when at work just to make sure. While Yutaka loved to hear Minami's voice she couldn't help but feel that she was a burden. It had strained their relationship a bit but one could not be happy without their sorrows.
It went on this way for a good deal of time and though it was a little strained they both kept moving. Slowly Minami began to call less and less feeling that Yutaka was doing alright and Yutaka started to feel a little lonely. It took some time to find the right balance but they both loved each other deeply and would always keep trying. It is what allowed them to stay together because if either had given up then they may have never made it this far. It is the reason they stayed together from high school, along with threats from Konata but she never planned to leave anyways so the threats were meaningless. Minami realized that she was being overprotective and decided that a vacation would be nice and when they received a letter from a familiar name, that had been long ago buried amongst her memories, she packed her bags and planned to give Yutaka a nice surprise.
Patty & Hiyori
Keeping true to her word Patty did return to America, however she was unable to convince her parent's to fund her college trip to Japan saying she was losing her roots. This had crushed Hiyori who was already suffering for missing her for a year. They had only told everyone about them as Patty left for America and now it was all falling apart. Patty wrote as often as she could but it did not change the fact that they were on opposite sides of the globe. Slowly Hiyori's art began to turn darker and darker. She never drew anything but the painful thought of losing Patty. It was obvious how hurt she was and her friends couldn't help it but want to do something. Unannounced to Hiyori they started to scrounge and save and when summer came sprung an envelope on her. Inside was a ticket to Patty's hometown, money for a bout a week, and more money for a return ticket. She said her goodbyes and then she left. She never used the money to buy a return ticket and the four girls smiled and laughed agreeing it was a good idea not to purchase a round trip ticket.
It has been nine years since Hiyori had left and ten since Patty did. In that time they legally got married in America, much to the horror of Patty's parents. They disapproved of Patty's actions and even disowned her saying to "end this foolish plight" to which Patty told them in very detailed words where she would like to do them. The most difficult part was Hiyori's attempt to learn English. While she had been alright in English class it was definitely not enough to understand on a daily basis. This is where Patty stepped up and began to slowly integrate English into her speech making it easier for Hiyori to transition. After all language is just memorization. Hiyori went to an art college in America and Patty studied management, economics, and marketing. Together they opened up a version of Gamerz in America. The store exploded with popularity and before they knew it they were a chain. Being the CEO's they decided a vacation would be nice and where else could they go?
Hiiragi Condo (POV Kagami)
"You ready?" I asked knowing full well that she had put it off for the very last minute.
"I just need to finish this episode!" Konata called out from the bedroom.
"You made it! Get your ass out here!" Konata pulled herself away from the anime she had helped make. Though she knew what would happen and all that it was still good to see the finished product, and so when she thought I wasn't looking she pressed record. Normally this wouldn't be a problem but some blue haired woman was filling up the space with a bunch of animes. Konata made her way over to me making me remember how when we first started dating that she barely made it to my shoulders but now was only half a head in difference.
"Looking back at it now you really have gotten taller." I tease, "Too bad none of it went to your chest." Konata gave me a look like she was going to get revenge for that jest. Slowly we made our way to the train station. It was after all about a one hour train ride from here to there.
"Hey do you think everyone stayed pretty much the same?" Konata asked. I pondered the idea while I doubted that we hadn't changed it never really occurred to me that there was any significant change. As for I, I no longer wore my hair in pigtails but kept it down or a single ponytail. I wore pretty much the same casual clothes just a little larger. Konata had actually changed a surprising amount. She had gotten taller not by a lot but definitely noticeable. She still wore loose tees and shorts as casual clothes but many of the designs had been changed to more plain adult looking but she had only changed vertically. Even her hair was the same.
"Hmm... I doubt it. I mean look at us we haven't changed that much." I said thinking about the past. "I mean you getting taller doesn't change the fact that your hair is still bluer than the sky." This got a laugh out of Konata.
"True and your still a cute tsundere." She teased right back at me.
"Hmpf!" I pout. She knew very well I didn't like being called a tsundere but I do admit I liked the cute part. "Your slow." I quickly walked ahead of her. Soon it became a race and god forbid I lose. It wasn't even close. Somehow that couch potato was still more athletic than some professional athletes! Out of breath I looked up at the cafe as the memories swarmed around me.
"You confessed to me at that park over there." Konata knew what I was thinking earning her a smile.
"Exactly ten years ago." I pointed out as we made our way into the cosplay cafe.
About the same time (POV Minami)
"Come on!" Yutaka could barely contain her excitement to see everyone again. While we had kept in contact we haven't seen them since we had graduated from college. Just a little over five years ago. 'Wow it has been such a long time.' I let Yutaka "drag" me along. In truth she wasn't strong enough to pull me along but I made it look like it until I decided I would walk by her side. Yutaka looked to be wearing about three jackets which masked her frail body. She hadn't really grown, maybe an inch or two, but surprisingly she did get a little bustier. I was jealous to be honest mine appeared to have shrunk while hers grew. "What'cha lookin' at?" Yutaka teased as I realized my gaze focused on her chest. I quickly looked away blushing heavily. As for myself, I hadn't changed much. Sure I had grown my hair out to be a little longer, but I was still the same; flat, shy, and madly in love with Yutaka.
"Sorry..." I apologized getting a smile from my soon to be wife, thanks to a certain purple-haired sempai giving the final push on a bill to legalize gay marriage. She drew closer and wrapped herself around my arm as we slowly walked to the train station. We had about a two hour train ride ahead of us and to be honest I was a little impatient. I wrapped my fingers around Yutaka's as we boarded the train, it would be a long ride but I would at least be with the person who mattered most to me.
Suddenly I felt a soft thud as something fall onto my shoulder. I turned to look to see a slumbering Yutaka who had unable to resist the call of the sandman. We still had another hour to go until our station so I let her be ignoring the stares of the other riders, I had managed to get over that fear in medical school. I watched as the scenery outside the window gradually changed from rural landscapes to the suburban housing areas then too the bustling area of Akihabara. I woke sleeping beauty up and slowly we made our way to a familiar building and entered.
Inside the Cafe (POV Kagami)
"Onee-chan!" A familiar voice called out shifting my attention to a familiar sight. Quickly a girl with red hair came running over to the table followed by another slightly familiar sight apologizing to the other customers for Yu-chan's sudden outburst. "How are you!?" Yutaka continued.
"Well I guess I'm doing fine. Work is a lot worse than homework." Konata complained. I gave her a sharp kick under the table getting me a look of overemphasized pain. "It's going well." She corrected. "and yourselves?" Including Minami-san in the conversation.
Slowly the group went over the things that had happened between them when they saw the people they were waiting for show up. "Patty-chan! Hiyorin!" Konata and Yu-chan called out at once as they dove to tackle them. "It's good to see you again." I said after the two had quieted down. "How are you?" Minami finished as the two girls took their seat. Things falling into how things used to be.
A/N: Well there is chapter 9 folks. Mainly written during my lunch hour at work, like a total boss. also a bit of self-promotion CHECK OUT MY GIRLFRIENDS FANFIC! AND MY DEVIANT (Linked). Okay done with that but come on people I know the last chapters weren't great but only Gigarot is reviewing, thank you by the way. Also 1,600 views so far while my others are kinda dying... (Some because the dead community but yeah...) On my deviant I have three stories posted my most popular is Dear Diary which is based of a true story (But changed ending). People are asking for the sequel (The other girl's POV). Also if you guys have any good ideas for stories feel free to message me them (if you want) and I will try to do a story. I will give you credit for the story idea (I am not a thief). But yeah REVIEW! and stuff. Only about one more chapter (Maybe two depending on how long the next one is).
