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⊹⊱⋛⋋ Chapter IX ⋌⋚⊰⊹
·. ·´¯·) » Giving up and leaving him« (·´¯·. ·
It was a fine, quiet, and very peaceful morning. Sun rays were rising, lighting up the whole city of Tokyo. Children were starting to get up for they knew a beautiful morning is waiting for them. While everyone's doing their morning routine, students of the school Gakuen Alice room 305 are now panicking. Running, shouting, and preparing for the big event that was given to them by their English teacher. But wait; let's scan the students...someone's missing?!
"Where's Mikan?" Anna asked Yuu but because he's too busy since he is the president he didn't catch what Anna is saying.
"Don't worry, Anna." Nonoko, who is beside her, said with a smile.
"In 30 minutes she'll be here. That's positive." Hotaru suddenly butted which made the two girls shrieked a little. Hotaru left the room without a word leaving the two girl in curiosity.
"Where's she going?" Nonoko asked
"Why are you asking me? I don't know too" Anna replied as they made their ways towards their destination.
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"Stupid play." A 19 year old girl cursed as she continued brushing her teeth while trying to reach for the face towel.
And of course, she didn't succeed. Instead, she bumped her head on the wall and her forehead formed a big bump on it.
"Ugh." she stood up and dried her hair with a blower. After a minute, she hurriedly opened the door and ran to her closet.
"Uniform. Uniform. Uniform" Her eyes widen as she ran to her door and shouted,
"Ne, did an angel wash my uniforms for me?!" Her heart is beating faster. Faster and faster while waiting for some response.
"Shit. I forgot to wash my dress" She closed her door but someone stopped her from doing it.
"Here's your uniform." A girl said with a smile
"15 minutes, Hotaru." She blinked, "I promise I'll be out. Just wait outside, okay?" She left out a nervous smile as the girl named, Hotaru smirked.
"Hurry up, idiot." Hotaru said as the girl pouted.
"It's Mikan, for you." She rolled her eyes, "It's been a year since we've met each other and yet you still don't know my name." Hotaru pulled out a baka gun just before she felt something extremely painful hit her head.
"Hurry up and get dressed" Hotaru said as she closed the door and the girl sighed "I am Mikan!"
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"I'm so sorry I am late!" Mikan suddenly opened the door as Hotaru walked from her back.
"I told you. Just wait for 30 minutes" Hotaru said with a smirk.
"So, are you guys ready?" Mikan asked and with that everyone laughed.
"Of course we are, in 1 hour don't you think it's too much if we are not yet finished?" One of the students said as they continued to laugh.
"So, where's my costume?" Mikan asked when suddenly a hand showed up in front of her face handling her costume.
"Your day won't be complete without you being late, huh?" Natsume said as Mikan pouted and snatched the pink gown from his hands
"I'll be back for--"
"An hour? Oh come on Mikan!" Sumire butted in.
"A minute, Sumire. I'll be back for a minute." Mikan said as she walked towards her dresser room with Anna, Nonoko, and Hotaru tailing her.
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Minute passed and here she comes. The simple beauty of Mikan Sakura known as the princess of their Christmas play appeared in front of them.
"Perfect!" the director said as they all clapped their hands, praising the work of the three artists who beautified the leading lady.
"Now, we will just wait for exactly 2 hours and 25 seconds." Ruka said, looking at his watch
"Let's get some fresh air outside. Break!" said the director as they all obeyed and walked out of the back stage.
"Nervous?" Natsume asked Mikan.
"Of course not!" Mikan replied with a strong tone as Natsume smirked.
"Good. Let's go to central town." Natsume said but Mikan looked at him, raising her one eyebrow, "Don't worry, my treat."
"Really? Then, what are you waiting for? Let's go!" Mikan walked faster than Natsume thought she could actually go in that dress.
"You're such a pig." Natsume muttered with a chuckle.
"Hey Natsume, I'll buy you your favorite ice cream when we get there." Mikan said with a smile.
"Heh...you don't know my favorite. It's a tight secret between me and my childhood friend." Natsume said while looking at the skies.
"Lets see." Mikan said as she laughed like a mad man.
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"Where's that silly girl?" Natsume scratched his head looking everywhere. They are now in Central town. It's been 30 minutes since they came and Mikan has gone out too.
"Curse that girl." Natsume took a seat in a bench as an ice cream cone appeared out of nowhere.
Strawberries. Natsume thought.
"Your ice cream, Natsume." A voice said as Natsume followed the hand of someone holding the ice cream, "How did you know...?"
"Secret." Mikan winked and stuck her tongue out while she eats her ice cream and gave the other one to Natsume.
"So, you're wearing a crimson red shirt." Mikan said breaking the ice.
"Yeah, so what?" Natsume replied.
"Nothing, it's just your favorite color." Natsume suddenly stopped eating his ice cream as he looked slowly to Mikan.
"How come you know it?" Natsume asked while Mikan laughed.
"A good guess, I think." Mikan left out a sweet smile. Natsume continued eating
"I want to eat something." Natsume suddenly blurted out.
"Oh! I have some fried fish here, want some?" Mikan pulled out the fish from her bag and reached it to Natsume "You like fish? I have a steak here but you hate that. Am I right?"
Natsume raised his eyebrows and reached the fried fish from Mikan.
"What does Mikan, your name, means?" Natsume asked as he saw Mikan biting her lips.
"Nothing, just a random name given by my mother." Mikan answered.
"Oh, is that so?" Natsume said as Mikan nodded.
"I thought the meaning is tan--" Natsume's sentence was butted by his cell phone ring tone. Someone's calling them.
Natsume||Ruka
Natsume! Where are you? The play will start already!
Alright. We'll go now.
Okay! Hurry up!
Bye.
"Let's go." Natsume said as he saw Mikan going to bit the steak. Natsume tried to stop from laughing.
"Oh. Alright..." Mikan stood up and fixed her things.
Waaahh. Wrong timing! I was about to eat that delicious piece of steak!
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The theater was starting to flood with students and teachers, searching for some chairs for them to sit on. Others are already there, waiting for the play to start until Natsume and Mikan came. The students who are the participants in the play took a deep breath and starting to feel better for they know that their two starring cast is already there signalizing them to start the play.
"Wow, so many people out there!" Mikan's eyes glimmered while staring at the audience from the back stage's curtain.
"Guys, guess what!" Sumire said while everyone's attention is with her "There are only 10 tickets left and we're already going to present the play!"
"Whoa...!" Everyone react at the current situation.
"We must do our best!" One of them said.
"Especially, Mikan and Natsume!" They all looked at the two and nodded in agreement.
"Well, we won't let this play be ruined by us!" Mikan said while they all laughed.
"Besides waiting for the tickets to be sold out and chit-chatting with each other, let's just pray to God that this will be a success." Yuu said as they formed a circle and held each others hand.
Natsume and Mikan were beside each other, holding each others hands.
I bet, this is going to be a good play.
After praying for 5 minutes, someone came in to tell them that...
"Hey, start the play now! The tickets are already sold out! Hurry up, minna!" They smiled with each other and jump in the air.
"Let's start! Good luck with everyone." Their director said as they all did their parts.
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A/N: Italics are all about the play. Italics together with the bold one will be the flash backs. And of course, Normal will be the original story. Enjoy the play!
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Once upon a time, in a far far away kingdom there's this one princess named, Mikan who lives together with her two sisters, Anna and Nonoko. The princess is so happy with her life until one day, her parents came to tell them to attend a party at the other palace among their place. Mikan asked what's the occasion so they answered them by saying, it is an engagement party of a prince to one of the princess. The three girls agreed to come along with their parents in the party, little they didn't know that princess Mikan's life will be miserable.
"This party looks elegant." Anna said to her sisters.
"You're right; I think they loved each other because it looks like they were already prepared for this day." Nonoko replied. Mikan was looking at the couple at the stage from a far.
"Are you sure? It looks like the guy is so annoyed with his fiancée" Mikan said. Suddenly the guy looked at her so she looked on the other side worrying her two sisters.
"Why? What happened, Mikan?" Anna asked.
"Did you see someone you don't want to see?" Nonoko questioned but Mikan only replied with a shake of her head and made her way towards the garden. She took a sit on a bench and sighed.
"Why are you here?" Someone asked her. Mikan looked behind her, seeing the guy who was at the stage a minute ago.
"I should be the one asking you that question! You should be there with your fiancée!" Mikan said as the guy groaned.
"Why should I? I don't even like that girl." the guy said as Mikan looked at his eyes.
"Why did you agree to be his fiancé? If you're not favorable to it?" the guy sighed.
"If only there's a way to oppose it, I would've done it alreadyt." Mikan let out a sad face as the guy raised his eyebrows.
"Why are you looking sad for me?" He asked.
"You see, I'm a princess too. I don't want to have a forced marriage to a prince. I want to marry the one I love even if he's poor." the guys smirked.
"I'm Natsume." the guy named, Natsume raised Mikan's hands and kissed it. As what the prince's supposed to do when introducing.
"Mikan Sakura" Mikan stood up, lifting her dress and bending her body.
"Mikan!" Her sisters butted in.
"Oh, I'm sorry! I need to go." Mikan said with a smile "You should oppose this contract whatever happens. Promise me." Mikan showed her pinky finger as Natsume nodded and curled their pinky fingers with each other.
"Promise."
After 3 months, the two of them met again in a garden bringing their promise to each other. But the story is still not done. The fiancée of Natsume learned that Mikan is the reason of Natsume that he had the power to oppose his parents so she told it to the parents of Mikan. Now, Mikan has been punished by lowering her throne. Mikan didn't mind at all. Though Mikan's throne has been lowed, people still wanted to celebrate her birthday so her parents made a big party for her daughter and the two lovebirds met, for the third time.
"How is your life, Natsume?" Mikan asked him as Natsume looked at her. Mikan smiled brightly while you can see happiness in her hazel brown eyes. Natsume suddenly noticed her charm as he stood up and hold her cheeks. Mikan looked at him with curiosity while Natsume got nearer and nearer to her face.
"Guys, Natsume was supposed to kiss Mikan only on her cheeks!" J.M said as he looked to Miyumi for he was the one who asked permission for Natsume to kiss Mikan but only on the cheeks.
"I can't blame Natsume." Ruka said "Mikan's banging."
Natsume stopped, gulping while Mikan is panicking. This is not right, the kiss on the lips was not in the script but it's the kiss on the cheeks.
"Natsume, you like my daughter, right?" An old lady asked Natsume.
"No. She's ugly." He answered as the old lady laughed.
"Come on. She's a friendly one, she will not hurt you." Said the old lady as she brought Natsume with her to her daughter.
"Mikan, this is Natsume. Play with him, okay?" Mikan nodded and smiled at Natsume.
"You know, the two of you will be destined to each other," Mikan and Natsume looked at the old lady "Even if you two will be separated, this pure snow will make a way for the two of you meet again."
"Mom, what do you mean?" Mikan asked.
"The two of you are destined to each other with the pure snow." The old lady said as she left them play with each other.
"Natsume! What are you doing, the people are staring at us." Mikan whispered as Natsume came back to his life.
"Mikan," He kissed Mikan to her lips as Mikan's eyes widen. Miyumi looked at J.M. She was so angry with all the participants of the play. "You...you are my princess."
"You are my princess?!" The participants chorused as they continue starring at the two.
"I love you." Natsume said as Mikan smiled forcedly.
"Yeah, Me too." Mikan replied and the curtains fall with the audience clapping their hands. Happy about the ending.
The two of them fight for their love to each other as their parents got tired and just agreed to their marriage. And as the story ends, they lived happily ever after.
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A/N: I made it short... it might take 6 pages if I didn't summarize it.
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"Yuu," Natsume called Yuu as he looked at Natsume.
"Yes?"
"Do you know any name that means tangerine?" Natsume asked as Yuu nodded.
"Yeah, Mikan. Mikan means tangerine." Natsume's eyes widen as Yuu continued talking to the director leaving him.
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"Guys, I'll go outside for some fresh air." Mikan said.
"But Mikan, we have not yet presented our closing." Anna replied to Mikan but Mikan ignored her and went outside the building.
"It's time; it is time to go now." Mikan picked up her ringing phone.
Mikan||Pyeha
What can I do for you, Pyeha?
Come here to the palace and we will talk about it.
Yes Pyeha.
Don't tell Natsume that you will go here.
I know that clearly Pyeha.
That's good to hear.
Yes.
Also, Miyumi.
What about her, Pyeha?
Bring her with you.
Yes, Pyeha.
Mikan looked inside, sighting Miyumi talking to Natsume. Miyumi suddenly felt that someone was looking at her so she looked outside seeing Mikan. Mikan waved her hand, telling her to come outside. Miyumi nodded and excused her self from everyone and walked towards Mikan.
"What do you need from me, Mikan" Miyumi asked as Mikan pointed her phone.
"Pyeha called, telling us to go to the palace now." Mikan replied
"Now? Alright, I'll go tell it to Natsume." Miyumi said. But before she walks away, Mikan caught her arms as Miyumi looked at her.
"Pyeha said, don't tell it to Natsume." Mikan said as Miyumi raised her eyebrow.
"Why? I mean, Natsume is my fiancé. He has to know where I am going." Miyumi free her self from Mikan's grip.
"For once, Miyumi. Don't oppose me." Mikan said as the limousine appeared in front of them. Mikan hopped inside while pulling Miyumi to go with her too.
"This must be a serious matter." Miyumi said, "My first time seeing you this serious." Miyumi hopped inside and closed the door as she signaled the driver to go ahead and drive to the palace.
Little they didn't know that a pair or navy blue eyes were watching them.
By the time that they were already at the palace, Mikan asked where is the bathroom as Miyumi pointed her to it. Mikan nodded and followed the track where Miyumi pointed.
"Mikan, your wish has already been commanded. You should stop now." Mikan told to her self facing the mirror. Suddenly, the door opened revealing Miyumi.
"Are you nervous?" Miyumi asked.
"No, I'm fine." Mikan replied "Let's go to Pyeha."
"I'm here to tell you that, Pyeha is already waiting for us." Miyumi smiled, "You sure know how to guess"
"Nothing, it's just your favorite color." Natsume suddenly stopped eating his ice cream as he looked slowly to Mikan.
"How did you know?" Natsume asked while Mikan laughed.
"A good guess, I think." Mikan left out a sweet smile. Natsume continued eating.
"Yeah. I'm a good guesser." Mikan walked towards the room of Pyeha. Miyumi knocked thrice and waited for some response.
"Come in." The two of them pushed the big golden door seeing a white light scattering in the room while a big chair turned revealing an old man. "Take a seat."
"Our pleasure, Pyeha." Mikan said before taking a seat.
"I will trust the two of you to keep quiet after we finish this conversation. Promise me." Pyeha said.
"I promise, Pyeha." Miyumi said
"I will not make any promises anymore, Pyeha. But I'll do my very best to keep this conversation a secret." Mikan said, bowing her head.
"That's alright." Pyeha said breathing very deep, "Here's your ticket, Sa—sakura."
"What will I do to this ticket, Pyeha?" Mikan asked, reaching the ticket.
"I already booked a plane for you. It's a ticket to Italy." Miyumi's eyes widen as she continued to listen. "Here's your money to look for a house there."
"I don't need the money, Pyeha. This ticket will do." Mikan said, holding her skirt with her tight grip. Miyumi saw this and stood up. Making everyone look at her.
"Pyeha, what are you doing?!" Miyumi butted in.
"Sit down there Miyumi and keep out from this conversation." Pyeha said firmly. Miyumi has no choice but just to take a sit.
"But Pyeha, I only have one favor to ask of you." Mikan said as Pyeha nodded.
"If that will make you agree with no regrets, I'll do it." Pyeha said as Mikan let out a smile.
"If Natsume ever looks for me. Please tell him that this is what I wanted." Mikan stared at the floor, "I was the one who made this idea. I told you to give me money." Mikan looked at Miyumi, "And please tell him that I never loved neither missed him."
"What are you saying, Mikan?!" Miyumi asked angrily as Mikan hugged her.
"I know, Natsume will love you with all his heart." Mikan said while Miyumi cried.
"That is not true, Mikan!" Miyumi replied, "Why are you like this?!"
"Thank you, Miyumi." Mikan said and she whispered, "I don't want to hurt my best friend seeing me with her love one." Mikan walked to the door and bowed to them before opening the door.
"Before I forget," Mikan looked at Pyeha "By the time you are already at the Italy, Natsume will be marrying Miyumi."
"Pyeha! We never talked about that!" Miyumi said.
"And that's why you're here! Why are you raising your voice to me, Miyumi!" Pyeha said as Mikan butted in.
"Sorry for Miyumi's negative emotions, Pyeha. She's too shocked for all of the things that were happening." Mikan smiled "Congratulations, Miyumi. Take care of him for me." Mikan closed the door and leaned on it. A tear fell out her watery eyes as she wiped it with her hands.
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"Where is Mikan?" Natsume asked his father with a serious tone.
"I called you not because I will talk about that girl. But because of your marriage with Miyumi." Pyeha said.
"Miyumi is not my childhood friend. You lied to me!" Natsume said angrily while Miyumi and Pyeha remained calm. Pyeha looked at Miyumi while Miyumi closed her eyes.
"Mikan left going to Italy, bringing some money from Pyeha." Miyumi said looking on the floor.
"Because you two said so." Natsume said.
"No, she was the one who told us this plan. Tell him, Miyumi!" Pyeha said as Miyumi nodded.
"She told me that she never really loved or missed you. She said she had so much fun teasing you. Making you believe that she's in love with you and she thanks you for that." Miyumi said biting her lower lips with her eyes shut very tight.
"She asked for money from me." Pyeha said as Natsume glared at them.
"I don't believe the two of you. You two were the best liars in the world." Natsume said
"It's true, Natsume." Miyumi said.
"If it's true, then tell it to me again while looking at my eyes." Natsume dared as Miyumi gulped and look in his eyes.
"She never loved you Natsume! Even if I lied that I am your childhood friend, I never lied about my feelings for you! I can't lie about my feelings!" Miyumi said as Natsume smirked.
"Well sorry, if you can't lie about your feelings, neither can I. I never loved anyone besides my childhood friend. And since you are not my childhood friend," Natsume walked nearer to her and said "I never loved you, Miyumi."
"And if you two will not tell me where she is, I will be the one to find her. I don't care about the throne anymore, Pyeha. You can have it by yourself." Natsume slammed the door behind him.
"You?!!" Pyeha shouted as he fell down, crutching his left side where his heart can be found.
"Pyeha!" Miyumi looked everywhere that she can call for a help, "Someone call an ambulance! Hurry!" Miyumi shouted trying hard for the Pyeha to wake up.
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"Natsume, your father is at the hospital. Suffering from heart attack." Natsume's eyes widened as his grip weakened and his cell phone was left on the road. He hurriedly ran to the hospital hoping that his father will still be there when he reaches it.