Character reference:
Chiyo Sanada – Student council president college of fine arts. Third year student in Kyoro U. She has long wavy red hair and hazelnut brown eyes. A fan of Yuzuko Aihara and a regular customer at the Tachibana's business. Best friend of Nadame Tenou since high school. She's the baby of the presidents council.
Kanade Nagato 'Kana' – Student council president college of law. Fourth year student in Kyoto U, recent graduate and same year as Matsuri. She has long black hair and blue eyes. She drives a silver sports car and met Yuzuko Aihara when Yuzu drove her motorcycle down to Kyoto U and surprised visit Matsuri. Also the girlfriend of Nina Tachibana.
Koutaro Minagi 'Kouta' – Student council president college of engineering. Fourth year student in Kyoto U, recent graduate and same year as Matsuri. He has spiky black hair and golden brown eyes. The only boy of the presidents council. He developed a crush to Yuzuko Aihara when he first saw her in person. Member of the kendo club. His parents sold the lot to the Tachibana twins' business.
Mei-lu Ogawa 'Mei' – Student council president college of medicine. Fourth year student in Kyoto U, recent graduate and same year as Matsuri. She has chestnut brown hair and mahogany wine eyes. She is related to Yuzuko Aihara's life in America and referred the blonde as 'aunt' (revealed in future chapters). She transferred to Kyoto U and met Sara Tachibana at the shrine one day. She also became friends with Matsuri in their early years (reflects on their interactions especially the snatching of the pinkette's phone).
Nadame Tenou 'Nada' – Student council president college of hospitality and tourism. Third year student in Kyoto U. She has shoulder length straight red hair and dark chocolate eyes. She's the refined redhead and always referred to as 'goody twos' especially by Kanade. Best friend of Chiyo Sanada since high school. She's actually the youngest of the presidents (age wise) but acts mature most of the time.
They will play roles in the future chapters. -Devious grins- wait and see pipz.
I will post this character reference for few more chapters at the beginning to guide some readers.
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Please people, do not apologize if you are a perv inside or out. We r who we r just like Yuzu sang.
Hot and dangerous if you're one of us then come roll with us!
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Chapter 10: Love and confusion
Mei-lu sighed. Whether from the relief that the woman on her hold stopped struggling and accidentally physically hurt herself on the process or from the emotional stress hearing the woman's cry of pain. Those words of pleading longing gripped her heart then seeing the tears almost made her loosen her hold. But stopping Mei from running after Yuzu was important.
Lightly loosening her grip, Mei-lu spoke as reassuringly as possible to the sobbing brunette under her."Mei-san I will let you go if you promise me you will not go and run after Yuzu or go anywhere." Her accent thickening as the seriousness of the tone reached the addressed captive's ears. Mei didn't understand anything but the calmer voice of the younger girl clearly got to her.
"Do not leave the apartment." The pressure on her arm was gone; Mei felt soft hands readjusted her stiff arm and helped her sit comfortably on the couch.
"I'm sorry." From her arm, the hands that were massaging her aching shoulder went to touch her face, Mei tried to blink back her tears as the chestnut haired woman wiped them away. She inhaled a mix of lavander and a touch of mint as Mei-lu pulled her in a hug. The latter girl cradled the brunette's head on her shoulder as she stroked the raven locks. Cerulean eyes closed as Mei lulled in the soft humming. Mei-lu sang lowly the baby lullaby she used to love to hear as a child.
Tears continued as the dark haired chairwoman listened to the familiar berceuse. Yuzu's voice was the only thing she can hear.
Flashback
"But I'm not sleepy!" A bubbly little Yuzu bounced in her bed. Minako wrapped around her small arms as she eyed the two adults at each side of her bed with big puppy eyes.
"Its pass your bedtime kiddo. And I let you watch pinkie pie even twice." Matsuri wiggled her phone in front of the child.
"But aunt Suri I saw it already." The little girl intelligently countered.
"What do you want then?" The other older woman chirped in the conversation. Yuzu raised an eyebrow at the cute thinking pose of the youngest girl. They were silent for a few minutes.
"But I'm not sleepy!" Little Yuzu exclaimed. Matsuri rubbed her temples.
It was the second day that the pinkette came back from Kyoto and Matsuri was thrilled to spend some missed time with her niece though tonight was a little too much. Mei had to finish some papers so she volunteered to put baby Yuzu to bed and as the blonde's shadow; Yuzu was an automatic companion.
"A lullaby?" The pinkette snickered at the blonde.
"Why? You gonna sing for us now mama Yuzu? We're trying to put her to sleep not make her cry from ear shattering growls."
Scoffing, Yuzu humored the younger adult. "I have you know I was forced to take voice lessons—"
"And they accepted you?!" Laughing out loud, Matsuri waved her hand comically.
"Whatever pinky." Rolling her eyes, the blonde pulled out her cellphone. She leaned to the curious child. "How about mama sing you a lullaby? Then you go to sleep?" Baby greens sparkled with surprise then a nod came. "Pinky pie promise?"
"Yes mama! Pinkie pie promise!" Scrolling thru her phone, Yuzu tapped on an app. A piano image popped on her screen.
"Seriously?" Matsuri tapped the keyboard with a finger and a piano note sounded. "Okay, I got to record this! Just in case you hit an actual right note!" She pulled out her cellphone as well and started the sound recorder.
Ignoring the pinkette, Yuzu started to play a slow light tune with the digital piano.
'When the sun is sinking in Wyoming
When the twilight shadows start to fall
In my dreams I can hear a melody
In my heart there's a tender memory'
Matsuri gaped. She stared unbelieving at the blonde. Yuzu grinned at her then focused her tender smile at the little girl mirroring her fascination.
'By the cabin door, I see my father
With a little baby on his knee
Then comes back that Wyoming lullaby
Father used to sing to me'
Laying down on her bed, little Yuzu snuggled Minako as she blinked her half lidded eyes at the two older women. Aunt Suri pulled the covers up to her niece's shoulders.
'When night is near
That song I hear
Go to sleep my baby, close your pretty eyes
Angels up above you, watching you dear from the skies
Great big moon is shining, stars begin to peep
Time for little children like you dear to go to sleep
That's a Wyoming lullaby'
Turning to her side, baby Yuzu leaned closer to the singing blonde. She yawned.
'Go to sleep my baby (sleep my baby), close your pretty green eyes (close your eyes)
Pinky and blonde angels up above you. watching you dear from the skies'
With the mention of 'pinky', Matsuri flapped her hands imitating wings. The child giggled.
'Great big moon is shining, stars begin to peep
Time for little Yuzu, you dear to go to sleep
Time to go to sleep'
"Sweet dreams baby." Finishing the lullaby, Yuzu leaned down and kissed the little one's forehead.
"Good night sleepyhead." The pinkette auntie stroked the dark locks affectionately.
Baby greens closed but not after mumbling her good nights. "Good night and sweet dreams aunt Suri, mama. Mommy."
"Good night and sweet dreams my Yuzu." Mei whispered back as she pushed herself away from the doorway.
End of flashback
Mei-lu hummed the end line and smiled softly. The woman in her arms finally calmed down. Mei reminded her of the little brunette girl. Little Yuzu is a splitting image of her mother. The chestnut haired woman mused, she always get the same comment about her and her mother. Hearing the front door opening and closing, Mei-lu just cracked an innocent grin when two women emerged from the hallway.
"What the hell?!"
"Mei what's going on here?"
- At the club (Himeko's VIP room)
Shiraho sat patiently at her spot. Her mind was racing though. Checking the sleeping party before averting her dark green gaze to the mixture of different strobe lights out the wall window. She retuned to the conversation just an hour ago with her long time friens from Aihara academy.
Flashback
Himeko swept her blue eyes around the room and sighed.
"At least you didn't have to deal with them." Harumin's exasperated voice cut the display of dissaproval of the brunette.
A knock on the door came though. Glaring her eyes at the auburn haired woman, Himeko asked accussingly. "Really?"
Being the closest to the door, Matsuri opened it halfway making sure she was blocking most of the way as she answered the inquiry. She turned back and called the brunette with curly hair. "Himeko the manager wants to talk to you."
"What now." Grumbling under her breath, the VIP shot another incredulous look at a sheepish looking Harumin. With her hands up in surrender, the claiming-to-be-innocent redhead mouthed 'It wasn't me'. Rolling her eyes at the suspect, Himeko stomped to the door. Riku the manager smiled apologetically at his guest of honor as a tall man with a strip of bandage on his nose stood behind him outside the door.
"Ah ms. Himeko I apologize for the interruption."
Nodding her head, the addressed woman gestured for the man to continue. "I would just like to inform you that we are regrettably sorry to let you know that we had to escort out two of your companions this evening."
"What?" Confused, Himeko crossed her arms and spoke straight to the gentlemen. "What is it Riku? What is going on? I do not have time for formality right now."
No time for formality as well, the man with a nose band-aid answered the woman matter of factly. "Miss with all due respect, I had to escort out your two friends copulating in the ladies' room. Apparently a number of female guests needed to use the restroom but it was occupied by a blonde pinned on top of the sinks counter by a brunette whom elbowed me in the face and broke my nose when I tried to stop the scene." He pointed to his injured nose for emphasis.
Himeko tried her best not to smirk at the situation. She could hear Matsuri snickering uncontrollably behind the door and Harumin openly laughing further in the room. Composing herself, she replied with all the professionalism she could muster at the moment. "Thanl you for the clarification. I am very sorry for the trouble we caused you." Turning to the bouncer, Himeko faux her most lady-like expression. "Such a gentleman. I appreciate your kindness. I will make sure Riku takes care of your efforts mister. I hope you get well soon." The tall man actually stood up straight but rubbed the bad of his neck.
"I was just doing my job my lady. It is not a problem." Coughing, the manager continued.
"Again, we apologize for the inconvenience for the night. Rest assured nothing has changed. You and your company are always welcome in our place. That would be all madam. If you would excuse us, we wouldn't want to occupy your time as not necessary."
Thanking the two club attendants one last time, ms. Your-always-welcome closed the door. Himeko turned around and grabbed her cellphone from her purse.
"Oh my god! Did I hear it right?! Mei had Yuzu pinned on top of the girl's bathroom counter?!" Harumin cracked in ecstasy. Even with a pounding headache from the alcohol she consumed, she won't be able to contain herself.
"And elbowed the bouncer! Freaking broke the guy's nose! Told you Himeko, that's why they dubbed her the blue eyed dragon of the school!" Matsuri joined the chortling. The tension from the earlier situation with the auburn haired woman seemed to fly out the door with the men's message.
Giving up on redialing her best friend's cellphone number, Himeko tried the blonde's instead. She tried again then it finallt picked up though the answer was not how you normally get on a call. She glared daggers for the two noisy women to shut up. With the cackling died down, the brunette law tycoon delivered her speech on the line and hanged the phone up accepting no room for any debate.
"What is with you people and insatiably making-out in public with your significant other?" Himeko grumbled before sitting down on an empty couch beside Shiraho. Her comment was not directed to anybody but the duo fitting the description reacted. Matsuri squirmed on her chosen seat across Harumin while the said woman averted her gaze all over the place.
"They cannot help it Himeko. True emotions can overshadow logical thinking especially if they feel strongly for each other." The silent dark haired woman answered matter factly. This time the reactions were simultaneous, the pinkette and redhead blushed to the tips of their ears.
"Simply put. You two." Matsuri and Harumin stiffen when Himeko pointed her finger at each of them. "Do not make me lock both of you in a room before you two talk to each other. I already have my hands full with Mei and Yuzu!"
"Not funny Koko." The young adult retorted back lightly.
But ms. Law wasn't joking. "Do you think I am kidding Matsuri?"
"Himeko this is not the time for this. We have more pressing issues to talk about." Harumin's serious voice interjected.
"Certainly." Standing up, the brunette VIP gestured for her lucid companions to follow her. They moved to an adjacent entertainment room of Himeko's suite.
"What's up?" Matsuri started as soon as the four of them settled on their chosen seats.
Pulling out her phone, Himeko slid the device in front of the pinkette sitting across her. "I was summoned to court yesterday."
Reading the court order copy on the screen, Matsuri kept her mouth quiet for a minute. Shiraho beside the youngest girl raised her eyebrow though. The brunette continued.
"Everybody knows Mei and Udagawa got divorced. But only few people knew why." Sliding the phone back to its owner, the pink haired woman nodded. Harumin gave her approval as well. The oldest in the group focused on the speaker.
"Shiraho almost six years ago, Mei sued the Minamoto family for dishonoring their binding contract and filed for divorce. I was the one who carried the divorce papers to be processed in court."
"If it was processed and they got divorced, then why were you summoned to court yesterday?"
"The Minamoto family filed for the case to be reopened and they are bringing it to the highest law court. They are counter suing for everything even custody of little Yuzu."
End of flashback
Standing up from her chair, Shiraho approached the couch were collective girls groaned to get their selves up. She agreed to take care of the remaining members of their group as Himeko drop Harumin back to her residence and together with Matsuri, they will discuss the situation with Mei. Against her learned philosophy and upbringing of great intelligence, Shiraho Suzuran silently prayed and hoped for a miracle.
Speaking of the duo, Himeko stood in the hallway eyes twitching in overwhelming bewilderment. She stared incredulously at her best friend's form on top of another woman and the said woman was the other woman that the blonde was previously sensually dancing with at the club whom Mei was murdering with her eyes. Not to mention ending up being on top of Yuzu in the ladies' restroom then now; on top of another. Himeko almost screamed.
"What the hell?!" Whipping her head back to the pinkette behind her, the freaked out brunette wanted to slap the calm looking Matsuri.
"Mei what's going on here?" Walking passed the catatonic Momokino, the ex head president neared the two women on the couch. The woman in question lifted a finger over her lips and made a keep quiet motion. Matsuri eyed her sleeping sister in her friend's arms before meeting those deep reddish brown orbs. They exchanged nods. Turning back to the hallway, the younger sister stopped beside Himeko before going to her destination.
"Let's not wake Mei up. I'll get her a blanket. Can you make us some tea Himeko? There's earl grey in the top counter of the kitchen island. Thanks."
Glancing one last time at the entangled females, Himeko went and did what she've been asked. One thing agreed; her best friend needed rest. When they met earlier at the Taniguchi Services, she saw how exhausted Mei was even though the woman carried her usual confidence. Years of familiarity made it easy for her to see passed the façade of the Aihara chairwoman.
One snuggled to a blanket Mei on the couch and three cups of brewed earl grey black tea later, the two former Kyoto students plus an impatient brunette with curls sat at the dining area of the Aihara apartment.
"Will this woman of yours Matsuri tell us what's going on already?"
Grabbing the milk carton from the refrigerator and a sugar bowl, the pinkette sat back on her seat before replying in a lighthearted tone to the inquiry.
"Relax, and let's clarify that. She isn't my woman. I do not think I can survive being swamped with threats from her fan club."
"Ara, and I happen to prefer having my hair and eyebrows intact. And somewhere down there. Matsuri made it clear to us who she belongs to on a very special occasion."
"Bah! You traitor! You swore not to speak of that to anybody!"
Lips and eye brows twitching in annoyance, Himeko barked at the two bickering girls. "Enough of your whatever!" Turning to the giggling chestnut haired woman, the irate brunette demanded answers.
"Where is Yuzuko Aihara? How did you get in here and what the hell were you doing with Mei earlier?"
Setting her cup down, mahogany wine eyes void all mirth spoke. The words almost made Matsuri drop her cup as Himeko stood up slamming her hands on the table in frustration.
"Ms. Momokino I am not a threat. I came here with good intentions and to protect my family. Yuzu is on her way to the airport as we speak. And nobody will stop her. I will make sure things go accordingly. If I had to, I will stop both of you from interfering the same way I stopped Mei from running after Yuzu."
"You might have blocked my effort earlier but what can you do to stop us now?" They all turned to the hallway, Mei stood by the doorway with such fury in her blue eyes. Himeko pointed her mirroring gaze at their solo opponent as Matsuri conflicted on who to listen to. Walking further in the room, the Aihara woman strode with unwavering determination. "I advice that you tell us what you know."
Raising an eyebrow at her adversaries, the now captive Mei-lu narrowed her eyes.
"Interfere now then you might as well drop the case you're trying to fight against the Minamotos" Those few words made her rivals falter.
"Who the hell are you?! And what do you mean?!" Matsuri raised her voice in anger as she gritted her teeth at her supposedly friend.
Sweeping her calm gaze from the two older adults to her accustomed company, Mei-lu spoke her simple conclusion before attending back to her tea.
"I am family."
- At the airport
"Follow me and I do not want any complaints." Juliet exited the car and waited for the blonde to do the same. Yuzu complied and did what she have been told. All the years she's around the redhead, she haven't seen the woman this upset with something and now; Juliet was clearly unhappy with her.
"Stop moping and act natural. What have I told you about people always looking." Straightening her stance, Yuzu swallowed her gut feeling and put up a natural face. She grabbed her suitcase from the trunk and they walked through the entrance. Blinking back tears from her green eyes, Yuzu forced a polite smile at the airport ticket attendant handling her passport and boarding pass.
"Have a safe flight."
Walking through the metal detector, the twisted feeling on her stomach almost made the blonde throw up. The anxiety was overwhelming. Yuzu cleared her throat to cover up a choked sob as a stewardess escorted them through the aisles of the airplane down to regular seats, passed the business class through a separate section for first class then to another separate hallway. They stopped in front of a fancy looking door entrance.
"This will be your private cabin equipped with full beds and showers. If you will need anything else, please do not hesitate to call for assistance. There is a pager on top of the table, just press the call button and somebody will be at your service. Have a comfortable flight ladies. Please excuse me."
Without a word Juliet stolled in the room. With a heavy heart, Yuzu followed inside as well. When the door closed, the redhead spoke firmly.
"Give me your passport and all your identification Yuzuko." Hearing her name spoken in a way made the blonde shook. Tears blurring her vision, she pulled out the asked items and handed it with a quivering hand.
'This is the final boarding call for flight xxx from Japan xxx airport to US xxx airport with stop over at xxx airport.'
Grabbing the stash of id's, Juliet slapped lightly the cheek of the younger girl to look at her. "Stop crying." Light green eyes flashed with unnerving certainty that made Yuzu nod her head and wiped her tears dry. A knock sounded from the door. The redhead walked to the door and opened it.
"Ms. Sears everything is set." Juliet nodded then handed the items to the man wearing a black suit. "Thank you Sayuri. Give my sister a call and inform her of the progress. We will proceed now."
Bowing, the man replied in a smoother tone. "Please be careful young Julie." Chuckling at the nickname, Julie smiled and reassured back.
"No worries uncle Sayu." Bidding their farewells, Juliet grabbed the blonde's arm before sprinting down the opposite direction were they came in.
'To all passengers, this is your captain speaking, please make sure you are wearing your searbelts and all your luggages are secured. We are now ready to take off.'
- Back at the Aihara apartment.
"As we speak, Yuzuko Aihara is officially on her way to US." The nonchalant tone of the chestnut haired woman made Mei and Himeko madder. They watched her sipped her cup of tea like she don't give a care in the world. Matsuri sat on her chair across her former co-president. She stared long and hard. Intimidating Mei-lu was no easy job to accomplish. Blue eyes glazed as she recalled the first time she and the seemingly unknown girl met.
Flashback – Kyoto U
Matsuri ran through the hallways. She was going to be late for her first class again. The train ended up late that morning thus having her practically catch a cab from the station instead of waiting for the bus then race to the medicine building for her first period; psychology. Minor subject on her curriculum in business but the pinkette was determined to keep her straight A's. Foregoing the crowded elevators, she jumped through steps up the stairs. Cursing whomever decided to schedule the class up in the top floor classrooms which was the seventh floor. Reaching the fifth floor, she stopped and caught her breath as blue eyes surveyed the situation in front of her; a group of girls were surrounding a single girl near the lockers.
"Great." Grumbling under her breath, Matsuri scanned the group and recognized the woman in front of the pack. Sighing, she hated seeing the president of the college of medicine much less talk to the arrogant snob woman. Being a sophomore representative on her own college, Matsuri educated herself regarding the other councils of the campus and of all the colleges, she hated this particular one.
"Good morning president Kohase." Hearing her name, the brown haired woman turned to the approaching pinkette.
"Well well well, if it isn't the messenger dog of the college of business. Do you have any business here or you're lost?"
Fighting the urge to roll her eyes, Matsuri replied as politely at the insult. "Actually, I am on my way to my class and was passing by when I saw you. I am just greeting a good morning ma'am."
"That's doctor Kohase. If that is it then you can continue to your class." The matriarchy woman waved her hand dismissively at the younger girl. Matsuri didn't bulged though. Not only she was familiar who the presidents are, she knew as well what they are famous for. If the current president of her college was famous for having a clumsy twin: the president of medicine was famous for her bullying. Even some professors avoided the presence of the infamous god complex student.
Trying to make eye contact with the president of medicine's prey and convey her message to escape while she distracted the predator, blue eyes met the most deep shade of brown eyes she've seen before. Chestnut flowing locks swayed as the owner of those mahogany wine eyes gave her a smile. That caught the pinkette off guard. Nobody has smiled so freely especially being the target of the current president of the college of medicine.
"Ara, if president Kohase is done, I would like to proceed to my class as well." Walking passed the crowding women, the aloof student approached the stunned pinkette. Matsuri felt a hand grabbed her arm as the chestnut haired girl pulled her towards the stairs.
The furious president stopped them though. A rough pulled by the arm almost knocked the woman leading the speechless business major student.
"How dare you walk off and disrespect me transferee." Matsuri cringed. She didn't like where this is going.
"Do not touch me again." The accented voice of the unknown girl replied. It was a very calm tone but those reddish brown gaze spoke volumes. It didn't go through the airhead though. Blue eyes watched in horror as president Kohase just laughed manically and even shoved further the smaller girl.
"Arrogant. Who do you think you're talking to?!" Another shove then they heard a bone cracking and the horrified screams of pain of the president of medicine. "My hand! Call an ambulance!"
"I asked you nicely to not touch me." Nobody moved even though the shouting Kohase screamed her orders to her minions. "If I even get as a whisper of a twist in the story of ms. Kohase assaulting me and ending up with a broken wrist after I defended myself," She walked off but not after finishing her sentence. "I am certain everyone of you know what parts of the body can break. Have a good day."
Walking silently behind the wrist breaking student, Matsuri cannot stop the grin on her face. "I'm Matsuri Mizusawa." They stopped in front of a door. They're at the seventh floor now. Turning her head, mahogany wine glinted with open curiosity.
"Nice to meet you. My name is Mei-lu Ogawa." Mei-lu opened the door and stepped inside. Chuckling to herself, Matsuri glanced at the room number. Apparently she wasn't the only one late for class.
A great alibi. Mei-lu explained to the professor that she cannot find the classroom and ms. Mizusawa was kind enough to led their way. They got seated and the session continued. The next thing Matsuri knew, the bell was ringing. She fell asleep all through the period. Glancing around, students were filling out the doors. There was no sight of the new girl though. Grabbing her stuff atop her desk, blue eyes blinked at an unfamiliar violet notebook. A sticky note was stuck to it. She read the elegant hand writing.
'Just return the notebook when you're done with today's notes. There's a test next time. - Mei-lu.'
That was the last time she saw Mei-lu for that day until the next day.
The rumors of the incident with president Kohase spreaded like wild fire though. Going to her next class which was business law, Matsuri scowled at the nosy sophomore representative of the college of law. Kanade Nagato bothered her all period for the scoop. Matsuri scowled more at the brunette. She barely know the college law sophomore rep yet the girl annoyed her till the class ended.
The rest of that day went normally as usual. Matsuri got home and did her routine with her niece. The next day was a council day for the college of business. The meeting was supposedly short before classes started but the second year pinkette was requested to stay. The president of her college asked her to accompany her to the presidents council meeting. They got to the conference room and Mei-lu greeted the surprised pink haired girl.
"Good morning Matsuri-han." That distinctive accent flowed through as Matsuri entered the room.
"Hey! What are you doing here?"
"About that," Nina Tachibana, the president of her college answered Matsuri's query. "The presidents will hold a meeting regarding the incident that took place yesterday." Least to say, after that day president Kohase was suspended for a monrh from her position and got a warning on her student record. It didn't stop the bullying though.
A semester passed. The transferee was gaining a reputation that threatened the flawless high scores of the top student of medicine. President Kohase always had the number one ranking in the whole colleges combined. It was not a secret that she got the spot underhandedly though. Buying test grades from corrupted professors to cheating test papers through leakages or stolen test sheets, she done it all. Nobody dared to question the daughter of the dean of Kyoto university.
Until the year end accessment of students came. Mei-lu Ogawa was named top student of the medical department. It did not last long as Kohase did her manipulation. Not even a day, the board of medicine announced their apology for an error in their assessment process. Matsuri confronted her new friend regarding the issue. She got a simple reply that it was not a problem.
Election day came. Now in her third year in college, Matsuri aimed for a higher goal. She ran for vice presidency on her college. The recurring president Nina Tachibana endorsed her and she won the position with a landslide. It was the opposite in the college of medicine though. Mei-lu ran for the presidency of the college of medicine, challenging Kohase's reigning. The pinkette was teasing her friend about the concept but it didn't occurred to her that the elusive chestnut haired girl would actually pursue the idea.
"Aw! Who am I going to spend my lunch breaks now if Suri becomes the vice-president?" Mei-lu feint and faux a sobbing face. Rolling her eyes, Matsuri threw back her own tease. She'd learn long ago how much of a teasing bone the girl can be.
"Nah. That won't work on me anymore Mei." Waving a hand, the pinkette munched on her lunch before retorting her own tease. "Then why won't you just join us in the council meeting?" Cackling she pointed her chopsticks to the prim and proper Mei-lu elegantly seated on the steps outside the admission building. They spent lunches there for the pinkette's convenience. The conference rooms where the council meeting usual were held was a floor above their spot. "Well that is if you can kick that snob out her throne. I doubt she'll even let you get even the rep position."
"That might be a great idea. Then I could still see Matsuri's drooling face whenever she takes a nap at lunch time."
The next thing Matsuri knew the whole campus was buzzing once again. She didn't get to see her friend that much after that as both of them got busy campaigning for their positions. One thing she'll never forget though; a woman with long dark hair and brightest blue eyes she ever seen came to the campus then the dean was removed from the position. She was hunting for her newly elected friend when she bumped to the said person.
"Oh! Slow down pink panther!"
Rubbing her forehead, Matsuri twitched an eyebrow at her description. "Excuse me though I am not a pink panther." Looking up to the tall woman in a simple but striking business suit.
"My. Do accept my mistake then miss I-am-not-a-pink-panther. Though that hair color sure will fool me." The mysterious woman did a lopsided grin that made Matsuri just roll her eyes and laugh with the jester.
"Ah there's a smile. It suits such a cutie face better." Blushing at the compliment, the vice-president of business coughed and composed herself.
"May I help you with something? I haven't seen you around and I assume you are a visitor. Correct me if I am wrong but I am a council member of the college. I can assist you."
"Very well. Can you direct me to the dean's office." Before Matsuri could even reply, dean Kohase appeared behind her.
"Ma'am…" Turning around, the pinkette's eyes almost bulged out when she saw the highly mighty dean sweated in unmistakable nervousness.
"Kohase-san my apologies for my unannounced visit. I would like to personally see the new committee if you do not mind." The dsan just nodded. "Ms. Council thank you for your company." Matsuri watched them walked to the direction of the faculty. She walked at the opposite direction.
End of flashback
Matsuri knitted her brows, Mei-lu broke barriers when she came to the campus, did things nobody dared to do and succeeded. Whatever was happening right now was certainly difficult for her to choose a side. No matter what it would be her family but reality check; the chestnut haired woman can be an impossible opponent to beat. She've witness first hand the capabilities of the woman when they were in student council and the reason she even became the president of the whole college was Mei-lu forfeited her nomination to the position.
Composing herself, Matsuri spoke to her friend. One thing she's sure; Mei-lu would not intentionally cause her harm nor anybody.
"I trust you. But please let us know what is going on." Sky blue and sunset red met. Mei-lu put down her cup and gave her friend a nod.
"I trust you as well." Mei and Himeko exchanged glances. "But before we continue, I have to check my phone to confirm something." Receing approvals, Mei-lu pulled out her device. She smiled.
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. To be continued
Note:
The lullaby Yuzu sang was Wyoming lullaby though the second verse I injected a customization.
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Omake -just for fun.- I was itching to write this so pardon me.
Himeko's dare.
All eyes on the brunette as the song started playing then the brunette popped her moves.
Doing the twist, Himeko combined with raising the roof dance step. She did a drunken salsa then kicked the cha-cha. She grabed the dance pole and tried pole dancing but looking like a monkey trying to climb a tree.
Author face palmed. "Cut! Please schedule a dance lesson for Himeko!"
Next up, Yuzu's dare.
Author rubbing her hands together.
Yuzu got up the stage and grabbed the mic and staryed singing.
"I'm too sexy for my love
Too sexy for my love
Love's going to leave me"
Jumping up and down, the blonde tried to influence the jaw dropped audience.
"I'm too sexy for my shirt
Too sexy for my shirt
So sexy it hurts
And I'm too sexy for Milan
Too sexy for Milan
New York, and Japan
I'm too sexy for your party
Too sexy for your party
No way I'm disco dancing"
Yuzu walked down the length of the stage. She did a model posing every corner. Flipping her blonde hair every step.
'Cause I'm a model, you know what I mean
And I do my little turn on the catwalk
Yeah, on the catwalk
On the catwalk, yeah
I shake my little tush on the catwalk"
Author hits head on the wall. "Oh my freaking… call an ambulance then schedule another for Yuzu! Voice and dance!"
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