Chapter 10
Mimi came running up to us. "You guys did a great job," she said as she hugged Rita. "Thanks" Rita replied. "Yeah…" I added. Just then Tai and the others came up and started to congratulate us, saying how great we were. Rita seemed embarrassed. Tai and Mimi pushed me towards Rita as if saying, "tell her." They then all left, of course they were watching. "Rita…" I muttered out. "Yeah," she replied. "There … is something… I need to tell you…" I finished off. "What is it Izzy?" she asked, "I um… wanted to say…. I thought you were great." I then heard everyone behind me fall over. "Thanks…" she responded while smiling. "I'll be right back, I have to talk to someone," Rita said as she ran the other way. Just then Mimi and Tai came up to me. "WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?" They both yelled. "Sorry…" I mumbled, "that was such a good opportunity," Mimi spoke. "It… just didn't feel right," I replied. "So what? Just tell her, it's killing you," Tai argued. "Look if I am going to tell her it has to be perfect… and well I think I have an idea… but I will need everyone's help," I told them. "Count us in," Tai replied. "Yep," Mimi added. "Thanks you guys," I replied. This had to work… in the springtime our school is going to put on a few shows. Matt's band is going to be playing and… I will too, but I will need Matt's help with playing the instruments. The spring fair… spring is her favourite season after all … Rita…. I want to tell you…. that I love you…
Months have passed it is now springtime. The cherry blossoms look really beautiful… and as I say this I watch her standing under the trees outside our school. Today was the day of the school fair. Truthfully I was extremely nervous….
"Hey Izzy," I looked up to see Rita smiling at me. "WHA oh hi Rita," I said while trying to cover my blush. "Sorry if I scared you," Rita spoke while looking concerned. "Don't worry about it, it's my fault for spacing out." I replied, "I see, well the concerts are about to be put on so I better go get ready, Matt's band is up first. Though their first song I'm not in… but I am in the next one." Rita commented, "I'll be looking forward to watching it. So should we get going?" I asked, "Yeah," she replied. Then together we walked back to the school. I went to the gym where the concerts were being held, Rita walked to the back of the stage to get ready. I found Tai and the others; they had saved Rita and myself a seat. We watched as Matt's band came out. Everyone cheered really loud as they begun to sing there hit song. Once they finished the crowd was cheering louder then ever. "Hey everyone thanks," Matt spoke. "We now want to introduce for the second time our female member RITA!" With that Rita walked onto the stage towards the microphone. "Hello everyone, last year I moved here from North America. I was very excited to come to Japan. So I would like to sing a song dedicated to someone who has always been there for me." There for her? I wondered … who did she mean?
I watched as the band started playing and then Rita began to sing.
It's only love
It's only love
moshimo negai hitotsu dake kanau nara
kimi no soba de nemurasete, donna basho demo ii yo
(If only one request is granted
then let me sleep next to you, anywhere is good}
Beautiful world
mayowazu kimi dake wo mitsumeteiru
(I would only look at you unwaveringly)
Beautiful boy
jibun no utsukushisa, mada shiranai no
(You don't even know how beautiful you are)
It's only love
It's only love
nete mo samete mo shounen manga
yume mite bakka, jibun ga suki janai no
(Sleeping or awake, it's always a young boy's comics
I'm always dreaming, but I don't like myself)
nani ga hoshii ka wakaranakute
tada hoshigatte, nurui namida ga hoo wo tsutau
(I don't know what I want
I just want it, a lukewarm tears travels across the cheeks)
iitai koto nanka nai
tada mou ichido aitai
iitai koto ienai
konjou nashi kamo shirenai
sorede ii kedo
(There's nothing I want to say
I just want to see you one more time
I can't say what I want to say
I don't have any guts
But that is just fine)
moshimo negai hitotsu dake kanau nara
kimi no soba de nemurasete, donna basho demo ii yo
(If only one request is granted
then let me sleep next to you, anywhere is okay)
Beautiful world
mayowazu kimi dake wo mitsumeteiru
(I would only look at you unwaveringly)
Beautiful boy
jibun no utsukushisa mada shiranai no
(You don't even know how beautiful you are)
It's only love
It's only love
donna koto demo yatte mite
son wo shitatte, sukoshi keikenchi agaru
(Try to do anything I can
Even if I lose, I'll gain a little experience)
shinbun nanka iranai
kanjin na koto nottenai
saikin choushi doudai?
genki ni shiteru nara
betsu ni iikedo
(I don't need any newspapers
There's nothing important in them
How have you been recently?
If you're doing well
Then it's alright)
boku no sekai kieru made aenu nara
kimi no soba de nemurasete, donna basho demo kekkou
(If I can't meet you until my world disappears
Then let me sleep near you, anywhere is alright)
Beautiful world
hakanaku sugite yuku hibi no naka de
(Within the short lived days)
Beautiful boy
kibun no mura wa shikatanai ne
(It can't be helped if I'm feeling bipolar)
moshimo negai hitotsu dake kanau nara
kimi no soba de nemurasete
(If only one request is granted
then let me sleep next to you)
Beautiful World
Beautiful Boy
The crowd cheered louder then ever, she stood there bushing. That song… was really beautiful, however… if it was dedicated to someone… then… she must already like that person… the lyrics … they clearly stated it.
Rita….