Miss Karuizawa

:: by Shirayuki Otoko ::

:: Chapter 9 :: Buzz (Honey version)

After a nice dinner cooked by Misuzu, Haruhi heads back to her room. As she relaxes on her bed, her cell phone begins to ring.

Buzz...buzz...buzz...

"Who could it be?" Haruhi reaches for the cell phone.

"Haru-chan!" Comes a sugary voice.

"Ah! Honey-senpai! Genki?" Haruhi greets cheerily.

"Hai! Usa-chan and I are so delighted that Haru-chan made it to the next round!" The cute senior exclaims.

"Arigato! I'm glad I made it. I was so nervous back then!" Haruhi says.

"Daijobu! Haru-chan is pretty and nice! You will definitely progress!" Honey says.

"You flatter me, Honey-senpai! There were other girls who're better than me." Haruhi smiles.

"Haru-chan is one of them! Remember you are a scholar! Full of brains!" Honey exclaims.

"In addition, I have no figure to ogle at." Haruhi jokes.

"Ah...daijobu! Haru-chan doesn't need to worry about figure ne? Usa-chan and I think that Haru-chan is a complete natural!" Honey counters.

"Arigato!" Haruhi smiles. "It's a pity you couldn't be here, Honey-senpai."

"Really? Haru-chan misses me? Aww...gomen ne, Haru-chan! Don't be angry!" Honey cries.

"Haha! Relax, Honey-senpai! I'm not angry!" Haruhi sweatdrops. "Just that there's a bazaar in Karuizawa and they have lots of yummy goodies! There are a few stalls selling candies!"

"Honto ni?" Honey asks. "Gomen ne, Haru-chan! But next time I will be there!"

"Hai! No worries!" Haruhi smiles.

"Anyway, usa-chan and I have decided to buy cakes to celebrate for you!" The cute senior announces.

"Arigato! But isn't that a tad too early? I mean, this is only the beginning..." Haruhi reasons.

"Daijobu! Haru-chan has done us proud all the same! Usa-chan and I think you should have a tea party!" Honey is so looking forward to this. Haruhi sweatdrops.

"Arigato, Honey-senpai! But I'm still in Karuizawa, so unless you come over...if not it's hard to have a tea party." Haruhi suggests.

"Oh no! Gomen ne, Haru-chan! Usa-chan and I have completely forgotten about that! Waaaaa!" Honey cries. Haruhi sweatdrops.

"Uh...no worries Senpai! I'm not angry or anything! We could always have the party when I get back, okay?" Haruhi assures.

"Sniff...honto ni?" Honey asks.

"Hai! I promise!" Haruhi smiles.

"Yayy! Haru-chan! We will have lots of cakes and sweets when you return! Usa-chan and I are so happy!" Honey exclaims happily.

Haruhi smiles. The cute senior always cheers up at the mere mention of sweet stuff.

"Ne ne, Haru-chan."

"Hai?"

"Usa-chan wants to know if you like him..." Honey asks. Haruhi sweatdrops.

"Ah? Usa-chan...desu ka?"

"Hai! Does Haru-chan like usa-chan?" Honey asks.

"Of course! Usa-chan is kawaii!" Haruhi assures.

"Then...does Haru-chan like...me?" Honey asks hesitantly.

Haruhi is surprised. It never occurred to her before that the cute senior has romantic feelings for her. But just to be certain...

"You mean...as in love-love?" Haruhi asks.

"Hai! So does Haru-chan like me?" Honey asks again.

"Honey-senpai, gomen ne. But truth is, I've got too much on my mind right now and I never expected that you see me beyond a junior and friend. I need more time to sort out my thoughts. I'm so sorry." Haruhi is apologetic.

"Waaaaa Haru-chan! I didn't know Haru-chan has so many things to think of! Gomen ne!" Honey cries.

"It's okay, Honey-senpai! Daijobu! Maybe when the pageant is over, I will be able to give you an answer." Haruhi assures.

"Haru-chan..." Honey sniffs. "Usa-chan and I will stick by your side if you ever need help!"

"Arigato!" Haruhi smiles.

"Meanwhile, usa-chan and I will continue to support you! Ganbatte ne!" Honey cheers.

"Arigato!"

"Haru-chan, I think you should rest early! Usa-chan and I will call you another day, ne?"

"Hai! Oyasumi."

"Bye bye! Haru-chan!"

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