Greetings and Salutations to all!

Here it is! The next installment of Kuru Nan No Yo Ni: Usagi to Seiya no Koi…… Just for you! Just a couple of notes before we get started here. Daidaiya is a real restaurant in Asaka……I love Google. Whispers from strangers are in italics and Damnit! I still don't own any of the Sailor Moon Characters or any of the songs that make an appearance in this chapter.

Of course I want to thank everyone who has reviewed me thus far……This story is at over 1700 hits and I'm still doing the happy Luna dance. w00t!

Translations at the bottom!

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Chapter Eleven

Seiya stopped his car in front of Daidaiya restaurant in the Asaka district of Tōkyō.

"Here we are," he said, getting out of the car. He handed his keys to the valet and walked to the other side of the car, opening the car door for Usagi and offering her his hand. She took it and pulled herself out of the vehicle. Still holding hands, they walked into the restaurant.

"May I help you?" A well dressed man asked from behind a podium.

"Hai, I have a reservation for two under Seiya Kou."

The man looked at his list. "Hai. It will be just a moment while we ready your table. Please take a seat and the hostess will get you when it's ready."

"Arigatō," Seiya said, leading Usagi to the nearest seat. They heard whispers from those around them.

"Isn't that Seiya Kou from the Three Lights?"

"Hai. I heard that he was back to do another album along with Yaten and Taiki."

"Who's that with him?"

"Baka! You don't recognize Tsukino Usagi? She's a famous artist! That's her work over there on the opposite wall!"

"Sugoi!"

"I hear that they're friends with Aino Minako and Hino Rei!"

"I've heard that too. Along with Kino Makoto."

"Isn't she the one that owns that restaurant downtown?"

"Hai! I hear that she's going to open a second location."

"Doko?"

"I don't know."

"My sister is going to be so jealous that I'm eating in the same restaurant as Seiya Kou!"

"Seiya-sama, Tsukino-sama, your table is ready for you," the hostess said, bowing.

"Arigatō," they both said, rising to their feet. Seiya offered Usagi his arm. She rested her hand lightly upon his arm as they followed the hostess to their table.

"Arigatō," Usagi said as they were seated. The hostess handed them their menus and left. A moment later the waitress arrived to introduce herself and to bring them water. She was about eighteen with shoulder length black hair and vibrant purple eyes.

"Konbanwa," she said, bowing. "Tonight's specials are-" She stopped short when she recognized who was at the table.

Usagi looked up when she heard the waitress stopped talking.

"Hotaru-chan!" She jumped up and hugged the startled young woman.

"Usagi-san! How are you? I didn't recognize you with your hair down! It looks good! I haven't see you lately!" Hotaru exclaimed, returning the hug. When the two women separated did the younger notice the raven haired man sitting at the table.

"Seiya-san! When did you return? Is everything alright?"

Seiya laughed at the younger woman's barrage of questions. "We arrived last week, Hotaru-chan. Daijōbu. Everything is alright. Princess Kakyuu released us from our duties, so we thought we would visit."

"Taiki-san and Yaten-san are here too?"

"Hai."

"Sugoi! I can't wait to tell Haruka-papa, Michiru-mama and Setsuna-mama!" Seiya cringed at the mention of the sandy blonde haired woman's name.

"Actually, Hotaru-chan, I have a feeling that Setsuna-chan already knows," Usagi said.

"Hontō?"

"Hai. I think she had a hand in contacting the Starlights," Usagi said, glancing at Seiya.

"Ah, sō desu ne," Hotaru said thoughtfully. "I wonder she didn't say anything?"

"Probably because of Haruka-san," Seiya said dryly.

"You're probably right. Tonikaku, I should get back to work. May I get you two something to drink?"

"Hai, tea please," Usagi said.

"Hai, I'll be right back," Hotaru said and left the couple alone in a comfortable silence.

"Well, that was unexpected," Seiya said, his mind wondering what Haruka will do to him when she finds out that he's back.

"So is that," Usagi said, looking towards the doorway. Seiya turned his head just in time to see a tall, auburn haired man walk into the restaurant, accompanied by a petite, blue haired woman.

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Taiki and Ami had just entered Daidaiya and were waiting to be seated. He was wearing a pale blue buttoned down dress shirt with black slacks. (Luna- You know…..the standard Taiki attire) Ami, who was standing next to him, was wearing a dark, sapphire blue sleeveless cocktail dress that shimmered silver when she moved. It ended just above her knees. The top part of her short blue hair was pulled back and held with a simple silver and sapphire barrette.

Taiki scanned the room and noticed a short (well…..short to him), blonde haired woman weaving her way quickly around tables towards them. He sighed and hoped that it wasn't another crazed fan. They had already run into several tonight.

"AHHHHHHHH!" He cried out as the blonde latched onto his waist in a tight hug. "What are you doing!"

"Taiki-san!" He heard as a muffled response.

"U……….Usagi-san?" Stuttered a rather surprised Taiki.

"Haaaaaaaai!" She said, disengaging herself from Taiki's tall frame.

"Usagi-chan! What are you doing here?" Ami asked.

"Seiya and I just got here for some dinner. You wanna join us?"

"Taiki! Ami! What are you doing here?" A voice asked from behind them. All three turned around to see a man with long silver hair standing next to a woman with even longer cornflower blonde hair. He was wearing a hunter green dress shirt with black slacks and blazer and she was wearing a pale orange dress that flared out at the waist and ended just above her knees. She long hair was loose, except for the top portion which was tied back with a red bow.

"Yaten-kun! Minako-chan!" The third and previously unnoticed person said.

Yaten blinked his green eyes in confusion. "Who are you and how do you know me?"

'Jeeze! Am I only recognizable by my hair?' Usagi thought to herself, her sapphire eyes staring at Yaten. "Are you having trouble with your vision or something?" She asked the still confused green eyed man. Minako was holding back her laughter, curious to see how long it took for her love to figure it out.

Yaten squinted his eyes at the blonde woman before him. Suddenly he blinked in recognition. "Usagi-chan?"

"Haaaaaaaaaai!" She said smiling.

"You look so different with your hair down!" Yaten said, giving Usagi a quick hug.

"Are you and Minako-chan dating now?" Usagi asked, shooting a glance at the other blonde, her eyes telling Minako that she was mad at her for not telling her best friend.

"Hai, Usagi-chan. Don't be mad at me! Apparently I'm not the only one keeping her dates a secret," Minako said, sending a glance Ami's way. She blushed.

"True……" Usagi said reluctantly. "Oh! You'll never guess who works here!"

"Dare?"All four asked at once.

"Hotaru-chan! She's Seiya and my waitress. You have to sit with us!"

Both Taiki and Yaten started to shake their heads, but Usagi grabbed both of their hands and pulled them towards her and Seiya's table. Taiki and Yaten, in turn, grabbed Ami and Minako's hands and pulled them along with them.

Before any of them could protest, they were all standing next to the table where Usagi and Seiya were originally seated. Seiya looked up at Usagi and saw the big smile on her face and the four other people standing behind her and face faulted.

"I think we're going to need a bigger table."

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After dinner was over, the group of six were discussing what they were going to do next.

"I have an idea!' Minako exclaimed. "Let's karaoke!"

"Nani?" The other five asked.

"Sure. It'll give me a chance to practice and we can all have fun!"

Seiya's eyes lit up and a small but evil smile appeared for the briefest of moments on his lips. "Hai, let's do that!"

Both Taiki and Yaten glanced at their friend. They both saw the scheming glint in his eyes and knew he was up to something.

"Alright," the guys agreed, Now it was up to Usagi and Ami.

"Please?" Minako asked, turning her biggest puppy dog eyes on the two women.

Ami and Usagi looked at each other and sighed in defeat. There was no known defense against Minako's puppy dog eyes.

"Okay, we'll go," they both said in unison.

"Yea!" Minako said, jumping up and down. "I know just the place! Come on!" Minako grabbed Yaten by the hand and dragged him out the door.

"Oi! Mina-chan! Itai! Slow down!"

The four remaining sighed and followed the couple out.

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Atsui kimochi wa
C'est la vie watashi ga watashi de iru kagiri
C'est la vie anata wo aishitsuzuketai
C'est la vie watashi ga watashi de aru riyuu
C'est la vie anata ga anata de aru riyuu

Me no mae ni aru kono shunkan ga ikiru basho
Kakenukete
Kakenukete

Minako finished the song with a flourish and put the microphone down. She returned to her seat next to Yaten and he gave her a small hug.

"Your turn Seiya!" Minako said, giving him a big grin. (Luna- Ever get the feeling like she knows something? She seems to be scheming with Seiya a lot!)

Seiya smirked at the blonde and got up from his seat next to Usagi and walked to the platform. The first notes of music started to play as he picked up the microphone. He turned and looked at Usagi and took a breath.

If you're not the one then why does my soul feel glad today?
If you're not the one then why does my hand fit yours this way?
If you are not mine then why does your heart return my call
If you are not mine would I have the strength to stand at all

I'll never know what the future brings
But I know you're here with me now
We'll make it through
And I hope you are the one I share my life with

I don't want to run away but I can't take it, I don't understand
If I'm not made for you then why does my heart tell me that I am?
Is there any way that I can stay in your arms?

If I don't need you then why am I crying on my bed?
If I don't need you then why does your name resound in my head?
If you're not for me then why does this distance maim my life?
If you're not for me then why do I dream of you as my wife?

I don't know why you're so far away
But I know that this much is true
We'll make it through
And I hope you are the one I share my life with
And I wish that you could be the one I die with
And I pray in you're the one I build my home with
I hope I love you all my life

I don't want to run away but I can't take it, I don't understand
If I'm not made for you then why does my heart tell me that I am
Is there any way that I can stay in your arms?

'Cause I miss you, body and soul so strong that it takes my breath away
And I breathe you into my heart and pray for the strength to stand today
'Cause I love you, whether it's wrong or right
And though I can't be with you tonight
You know my heart is by your side

I don't want to run away but I can't take it, I don't understand
If I'm not made for you then why does my heart tell me that I am
Is there any way that I could stay in your arms

Seiya finished the song, never once taking his eyes off of Usagi. Her sapphire eyes gleamed with tears as he took his seat once again. She wrapped her arms around him in a hug. There was a moment of silence before Minako spoke up.

"Well! It's time for some fun! Come on!" She jumped up and pulled Yaten with her. She pushed him towards the platform. Then she dragged Taiki up from his seat next to Ami and shoved him in the direction of the platform. As she turned to Seiya with an evil grin on her face, he tried to resist.

"Oh no you don't!" He said, putting his hands out to block the blonde's grasp. He failed miserably.

"Itai!" He yelped as Minako grabbed his hands and yanked him up out of his seat. She shoved him towards the platform where the other two were standing. She punched a couple of buttons on the karaoke machine and took a seat in between Usagi and Ami. The first notes of Todokanu Omoi started to play and the three women burst out with laughter. The three men on 'stage' glared at the laughing women as they started to sing.

Yume no naka de nan domo

So tsu to kuchizuke kawashita

Suki to oru tsuburana hitomi ni suikomare teiku…………

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Hours later, the three couples left the karaoke parlor, going their separate ways. Yaten and Minako went in one direction, talking about hitting some of the clubs. Taiki and Ami headed back to her apartment, talking about the latest books they had read. That left Seiya and Usagi standing on the sidewalk.

"What do you want to do now?" Usagi asked. It was around midnight and the full moon was high in the sky.

"I have an idea," Seiya said, taking Usagi's hand and leading the way to the car. Before they got in, Seiya opened the trunk and took a scarf out and closed the lid. He walked over to Usagi and tied it over her eyes.

"What are you doing?" Asked a surprised Usagi.

"I want this last part to be a surprise," he said, tying the knot on the scarf tight. He waved his hand in front of her face and got no response. 'Perfect,' he thought.

He led her to the passenger side of the car and helped her in. Once she was settled, he closed the door and went around the car and got in, starting towards their final destination.

A ten minutes later, Seiya stopped the car and got out. He walked to the passenger side and helped Usagi exit the car. Once away from the vehicle, Seiya settled in step next to her and slid his arm around her waist, guiding her to their destination. He sat her down on a bench and removed the scarf.

Usagi blinked a couple of times and looked at her surroundings. She recognized the surrounding trees and guessed that they were in Ichi-no-Hashi Park.

"What are we doing here?" She asked.

"Don't you recognize just where exactly we are? This is where we first met," Seiya said, sitting down next to her.

Usagi smiled at the memory.

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It was a pleasant late summer day. There was a large crowd already gathered in the park when the girls arrived. There was a filming of the TV show 'Z-Files of a Detective Boy Holms' with Itsuki Alice and guest starring the Three Lights.

Ami, Minako, Makoto and Rei managed to squeeze their way to the front of the crowd, leaving Usagi behind with Luna on her shoulder. She starts walking down a path, telling Luna just how unlucky she is when she notices a sigh up ahead that says 'No Admittance Except on Business'.

" 'No Admittance'…….I wonder if it is a resting place for the staff….." Luna says.

Usagi giggles. "Which means that I can see Alice and the others without any obstacles. I must be super lucky!"

Luna sighs.

Usagi starts to sneak towards the trailers when she hears a voice that stops her in her tracks.

"From here, there's no admittance!"

"I'm sorry! I didn't mean it….. Well, rather….. I just want to see Alice……… From close by……."

The person who spoke sat up from his lying position on the bench and saw the blonde haired girl stumbling in her explanation while bowing repeatedly. He realized he had seen the girl before, in the airport the previous day.

"I'm terribly sorry!" Usagi cried.

"You…..are the one there……"

Usagi stops bowing and looks at the man speaking to her. She blinks in confusion.

"I guess you don't remember….." he said.

"Well…..did I meet you somewhere?" Asked a very confused Usagi.

"You….don't recognize me?" Asked a very surprised Seiya. Usagi shook her head. "I guess I'm not as popular as I thought."

"Oh, I get it! A new way of approaching girls!" Usagi said, her hands on her hips. Seiya hung his head and sighed.

"I have a boyfriend who has promised his future with me!" She stated, matter-of-factly. Seiya chuckled and jumped off the bench and was now standing in front of her.

"Funny girl!" He said and walked away.

"What? You're rude! From there, it's no admittance except on business!" Called an irked Usagi.

Seiya kept walking. He waved without looking back at her. "I'm here on business! See you, Odango!"

"How easy going he is!" Mumbled a now mad Usagi. "No one can call me Odango except Mamo-chan!"

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"You were so damned cocky!" Usagi said.

"And you were so damned kawaii!" Seiya responded.

"Why are we here?"

"I brought you here because I wanted to tell you something," he said, a serious but nervous look on his handsome face. "Odango, I-"

"Oi! Koneko-chan!"

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Gomen ne! I just had to leave it there! Don't hurt me!

For those of you who may not know…karaoke is a rather big thing in Japan, having many songs in both Japanese and English, hence why I have Seiya sing in English. That and the song just fits so well! They are private booths most of the time like what you see at Crown's in PGSM. The song that Minako sings is C'est la Vie, which is one of Minako's songs in PGSM, which also happened to fit nicely.

Here come the Outers! Just for you, Immortal Sailor Cosmos! Muwahahahaha!

Ja ne!

Luna

Translations-

Sugoi- Cool

Dare- Who

Doko- Where

Konbanwa- Good Evening

Minako's karakoke song- C'est la vie

This warm feeling is
C'est la vie, as long as I am me
C'est la vie, I want to keep on being in love with you
C'est la vie, that's the reason I am me
C'est la vie, that's the reason you are you

Running through the place where this moment lives
Right in front of me
Right in front of me

Todokanu Omoi-

Many many times in dreams,
we were secretly kissing each other,
I was swallowed by your clear round eyes.