New Azumanga Daioh Chapter 21: Episode 21, an azumanga daioh fanfic

"Miss Kaorin why are you here so late?" Madoka asked.

Kaorin just walked up to Madoka and stared at her face. "So, how do you really feel about Rachel?" she asked.

Madoka just blushed. "She is just a friend, nothing more." Madoka responded.

Kaorin then sighed. "You know, I went though the same thing with Sakaki so I can understand all the confusion that must be going though your head………"

"Whatever do you mean?" Madoka asked.

"Fine I'll just say it…… you're falling for Rachel." Kaorin told her which caused Madoka to just give her a nervous look…..

Azumanga Daioh is not mine it belongs to Kiyohiko Azuma

New Azumanga Daioh

By Anime Rebirth

Episode 21 (Chiyo is shown wearing an elf costume while standing next to a giant number 21)

(Merry Christmas)

It Is Monday……

A few weeks had past in the city of Tokyo Japan. This usually busy city was even more busy than usual as everyone was getting ready for the holidays. Stores packed, people in line, children excited, yes it was nearly Christmas time.

But in one particular school, one girl seemed more excited than usual…….

"MERRY CHRISTMAS!!" Osaka yelled as she slid open the door to Yukari's classroom and came in.

"Merry Christmas Osaka-Chan." Chiyo responded as she smiled.

"MERRY CHRISTMAS!!" Osaka yelled again.

"Uh, you already said that." Tomo said.

"MERRY CHRISTMAS!!" Osaka yelled again which just caused everyone in the classroom to stare at her.

Yukari walked in. "Okay everyone let's get this day over with." she grumbled.

"MERRY CHRISTMAS!!" Osaka yelled at Yukari which caused the teacher to give her an annoyed look.

"Osaka, just sit down already okay." She told her.

"But it's Christmas time, the time for everyone to show good will…… AND GIVE GOODIES!!" Osaka responded.

"Oh yeah now I'm all for that." Tomo added.

Yukari's eyes seemed to start to glow red. "SIT DOWN AND SHUT UP!!" she screamed.

Osaka quickly sat down. "I guess she must be on the naughty list." she thought.

(Don't Deny It)

Madoka was just sitting in her desk staring at Rachel. She then started to think about the conversation she and Kaorin had a few weeks ago……..

FLASHBACK……

"I believe you are talking nonsense Miss Kaorin." Madoka said.

"Don't deny it." Kaorin said. "I know the signs, you get a warm feeling inside, then you feel weak, right?"

"I was not feeling well, I did have a tiring day." Madoka responded.

"Tired? You outran those cats like there was no tomorrow, besides, we all know you by now, you never seem to run out of energy, you're like Tomo….. Only tolerable." Kaorin responded.

"I believe you must leave now." Madoka said as she stood up and slid open her door.

Kaorin walked out the door. "Remember this, sometimes keeping your feelings inside may lead to regret later." And with that she left.

END FLASHBACK…..

"Regret?" Madoka thought.

(A Family Get Together)

It was later in the day, Minamo was in her desk at the teacher's office while Yukari was in hers snoring away.

Minamo sighed as she was reading what appeared to be a letter.

"Well this is going to be one interesting holiday." She thought.

Miku walked up. "Hey there girlfriend." she said.

Minamo just sighed. "Miku, I've already told you, stop trying to be hip, the students still see us as boring adults." she said.

"Well not you, you're everyone's favorite……" Miku started as Minamo quickly covered her mouth.

"Don't….say…..anything." Minamo warned. "You know how Yukari gets when she hears that." She slowly let go of her.

Miku then gave a small and guilty smile. "Yeah I forgot that Yukari goes ballistic because everyone seems to like you a lot even in your high school days." she responded.

Miku then noticed that Minamo seemed distressed. "So what is it, bad news from home?"

"Anything that comes from my home is bad news…… my sister is coming." Minamo responded.

"You don't mean…..?" Miku asked.

"Yes…….her." Minamo responded as she just kept staring at the letter.

"Ya…ki….tori." Yukari said as she yawned.

(A Get Together)

Rachel walked up to Kagura. "Hey Kagura?" she asked.

"Yeah?" Kagura responded as Rachel handed her an envelope. "What's this?" she asked.

"I'm having a Christmas Party at my house this Friday and I was hoping you'd come." Rachel responded.

"Well…sure I'd like to." She kept staring at the envelope.

"Is everything okay?" Rachel asked in a concerned tone.

"Well you see, I'd never been invited to anything before….. It just caught me off guard." Kagura explained.

"Well I've been trying to find Wada to invite her as well, but I can never seem to find her…." Rachel began as she took out another envelope. "If you see her could you give her this invitation?"

Kagura took the invitation. "Sure no problem." Kagura said as she smiled.

"Okay I'll see you there." Rachel said as she smiled and then left.

"Merry Christmas Miss Kagura." a girl said as she walked by.

"I hope you have a happy holiday." Another girl said.

Kagura just walked down the hall as she smiled, for the first time in her life… she felt complete.

(Meet The Parents?)

It was lunchtime…

Kaorin was sitting in the eating area thinking about the talk she had with Madoka.

"Maybe I shouldn't push this on her, I mean this can be confusing…….." she thought. "Look at me this is something Chihiro would do." It was then that Josh walked up. "Oh hey there Josh." Kaorin said as they gave a quick kiss which caused almost all the girls and guys in the eating area to give them a jealous look.

"Hey Kaori… well…." Josh started. "My parents are throwing a little get together on Friday, and they really would like to meet you and your mother."

"Really?" Kaorin responded in a surprised tone. "Well I've been waiting for a chance to meet them."

"Yeah." Josh said nervously. "they've been after me to invite you, but it always seems that their schedule is always busy and this seemed like the perfect time."

"Are you okay, usually the invitee is the one who gets nervous." Kaorin responded.

"So… can you make it?" Josh asked.

"Are you kidding? My mom always wanted to go to a fancy party." Kaorin said as she gave a wide smile. "We'll be there."

"Okay." Josh said as she gave her a quick kiss.

From a distance someone was noticing….

"They seem so happy….." Kagura thought. "I need…. To try." she then clenched her fist.

(I'm Gonna Give It A Shot)

Chihiro was sitting in her desk……staring at Sakaki. "Why can't these feelings just go away." she thought. "I know you said you just wanted to be friends but still……."

"OI CHIHIRO!!" Kagura yelled as she entered the classroom.

Chihiro nearly fell off her desk. "Yikes Kagura-san, you almost made me pee." Everyone in the classroom just stared at her. "Nice one Chihiro." she thought.

"Is there someplace we can talk in private later?" Kagura asked.

"How about the pool area." Chihiro responded.

"Okay I'll meet you there." Kagura said as she smiled and quickly left.

"Now what?" Chihiro thought.

It was now after school. Chihiro waited for Kagura. As she looked at her watch she kept thinking what she could possible want.

Kagura finally came.

"It's about time." Chihiro told her. "Now, what's wrong?" she asked.

"Well I saw how Kaorin and Josh aren't scared of showing their feelings for each other and….well…. I wanna go for it." Kagura told her.

"Go for what?" Chihiro asked, still confused.

"I wanna tell Yuko how I feel about him." Kagura responded. "Will…. You help me?"

Chihiro just gave a small smile as she held Kagura's hands. "Anything for a friend." she responded.

(Santa Goes Corporate)

Chiyo and Osaka were on their way to their perspective homes when they passed by a shopping center, there in front was a Santa with a kettle on the side to collect money.

"Merry Christmas." Osaka said as she closed her eyes and smiled as she placed some yen in the kettle.

As they continued on their way on another corner was another Santa with a kettle beside him as well.

Osaka got a confused look but decided to be nice. "Merry Christmas." Osaka said as she placed some Yen in the kettle.

Not long after that they passed yet another Santa with a kettle beside him as well.

"Wait, maybe these Santa's are impostors wanting to take or yen for evil deeds." Osaka said.

"Um, Osaka-san……" Chiyo started trying to think of a way to explain how people dress as Santa to raise money for the needy. "You see……"

"Yes Chiyo-Chan?" Osaka asked with a concern look on her face.

"You see…… Santa has gone….. Corporate." Chiyo finally responded.

"AH MY GAWD!!" Osaka screamed. "He's gonna wear a business suit and drink lattes?"

"No you see, Santa is much too busy this time of year, so he hires all of these… 'stand ins ' to help all these good causes." Chiyo explained.

"I see." Osaka said as she smiled. "Then it's a good think I gave them my yen then."

"I'm the kid, these things should be explained to me." Chiyo said as she sighed.

(Who Loves Who?)

Madoka was on her way back to the temple. All she could think about all day was Kaorin had said……

"Remember this, sometimes keeping your feelings inside may lead to regret later."

"So this is what love feels like….." she thought. "But I am fearful how Miss Rachel may react."

"Hey Madoka-san." Kaorin said as she caught up with her.

"Miss Kaorin." Madoka said as she gave a small smile.

"So how you holding up?" Kaorin asked.

"I was just thinking about the words that you gave me earlier….. About how I am keeping my feelings within me……." Madoka responded. "Not to long ago I gave another classmate similar advice, but now…. I am unsure if I should follow that advice myself." Madoka shook her head as she grabbed it. "Why must it feel so damn confusing." Madoka realized what she had said. "Forgive me, I usually do not speak that way."

"Hey love does that to you." She then noticed Kagura and Chihiro walking down the sidewalk from across the street. "Hey check that out." she said.

Madoka then noticed someone else walking down the street.

AND NOW FINALLY AFTER WAITING FOR A PROPER INTRO FOR HIM……

CHARACTER INTRODUCTION…..

Yuko Oshiro, Age 15, Former Junior High Classmate of Keiko Kagura

"Is that not the young boy that Miss Kagura has an infatuation on?" Madoka asked.

"Yeah." Kaorin responded. "I guess as soon as she sees him she's gonna hide…. As usual."

Yes it seemed predictable that Kagura would once again freeze up when he saw Yuko and head somewhere to hide…. But what they saw next…. Caught them off guard….. It was Yuko who saw Kagura and froze up….. Then he quickly went into a nearby flower shop.

"Did you see that?" Kaorin asked.

"Yes, I believe that Mr. Yuko has hidden himself from Kagura." Madoka responded. "Very confusing."

Kaorin just stared at Madoka. "You know, sometimes you can be confusing as well." she said.

"Pardon me?" Madoka asked.

"Never mind." Kaorin said as they both walked across the street to join Chihiro and Kagura.

(Left Out)

Yomi had just arrived at her house and quickly headed to her room. "I gotta make sure I have something to wear on Friday." She thought as she looked at the invitation that Rachel had given her earlier today. "I'm gonna have to fast a bit to make sure whatever I wear doesn't look too tight."

She opened the door to her room and saw……

"What kept you?" Tomo asked as she was lying down on Tomo's bed. "You know, you really gotta lock your window, who knows what trouble awaits." she said.

"Yeah…. I wonder." Yomi said as she sighed. "So what are you doing here?" she asked…. "I know it can't be to copy my homework because Yukari didn't assign any."

"Can't a girl hang out with her best friend once in a while." Tomo said as she sat up.

"Tomo, I've known you almost all my life, I know you want something." Yomi responded.

"Okay you got me." Tomo said as she smiled and sweat dropped. "You see Rachel is throwing this thing on Friday right?"

"Yeah, she gave me an invitation." Yomi responded. "I suppose she gave you one as well?"

"Well you see that's the thing….. I didn't get invited." Tomo responded as she gave a goofy smile.

"What?" Yomi said in a surprised tone.

"Oh don't be surprised." "Ever since I clunked Rachel with the bat during softball tryouts, she's never liked me much." Tomo said. "Anyway, I was thinking that instead of you going to that party, why don't we go somewhere else, you know, have a blast around Tokyo."

Yomi just stared at the invitation. "Everyone is gonna be there." She thought. As she then stared at Tomo who was giving her a wide grin.

"So I'll be here on Friday and….." Tomo started.

"Tomo, I'm going to Rachel's Party." Yomi said.

"Huh?" Tomo said in a surprised tone.

"Look, I've never really been invited to anything like this before and I don't know if It's ever gonna happen again… you understand don't you?" Yomi said.

Tomo just stared at her for a few seconds. "Oh yeah… no problem." Tomo said as she laughed and placed her arm around Yomi's neck. "Don't worry about it, I had a back up plan just in case."

"Are you sure your okay with this?" Yomi asked with a concerned tone.

"Look just go and have a blast okay, I'm fine with it." Tomo said as she headed towards the window. "And remember to lock this when your not around okay."

"I will…. And thanks for understanding." Yomi said.

"No worries." Tomo said as she turned around, hiding a disappointed look.

(Coffee Black……)

Tai Kagura, a single but loving father. He had been working double shifts at the car factory where he works so that he could buy his daughter a speed bike that she has always wanted.

He was heading down to the bike store to search for that perfect bike when his stomach rumbled. "Great, that's what I get for skipping breakfast." He thought.

He noticed a diner up and decided to have a quick bite there. "Looks so old fashion….." he said. "Perfect." and he smiled as he entered.

As Tai sat down, he noticed that the diner was decorated in classic 50's memorabilia from America, as well as for the upcoming holiday. "This is just like out of a classic magazine." Tai thought.

As he kept taking in the decorations a waitress walked up and handed Tai a menu. "Here you go sir." she said in a cheerful tone.

"Thanks." Tai said as he quickly turned to look at the waitress and then was surprised by who it was…..

"Mrs. Aida?" he said in a surprised tone.

Kari also looked surprised. "Mr. Kagura, it's so nice to see you again." she said as she smiled.

"So you work here….. It looks like such a great place." Tai said.

"Oh yes, I love working here, the atmosphere is so great." Kari responded. "Besides, it does pay the bills." she said. "By the way, thank you once again for taking us out to eat after that presentation of Romeo and Juliet."

"Hey it was no trouble, as I've said it was my way of thanking them for turning Kagi's life around." Tai responded.

"Oh but where is my head… you did come in here to eat right?" Kari asked as she sweat dropped.

"Oh yeah…." Tai responded. "Say, what are you doing when you get off work?" he asked.

"Well I usually go home and rest…. Why?" Kari asked.

"I was wondering, if…. You and Kaorin would come over to our house tonight for dinner." Tai asked.

"Actually Kaorin has plans tonight." Kari responded.

"Well Kagura has plans as well, or so she told me." Tai responded as well.

"Well…. I could still come over… if you want." Kari responded.

"Are you sure….. It would be just the two of us." Tai responded.

"I don't mind." Kari said as she blushed.

"Okay then….. Then I guess all I'll have is a coffee….black." Tai told her. "I wanna make sure I'm good and hungry when we eat." Tai realized what he had said. "Oh man that must've sounded bad."

Kari just giggled.

(You Guys Are Nuts For Each Other)

"I can do this….. I can do this……" Kagura kept saying over and over.

"Relax will you, you're making me nervous." Chihiro told her.

Kaorin and Madoka walked up. "Hey Chihiro-san, Kagura-san." Kaorin said.

"Greetings and Salutations." Madoka added.

"So are you out Christmas shopping?" Chihiro asked.

"Actually I'm trying to help Madoka with a little problem." Kaorin added.

"Miss Kaorin, I do not wish to discuss that right now." Madoka said as she gave smile and sweat dropped. "But for now let's discuss the Mr. Yuko situation."

Kagura just gave her an annoyed look. "And why is he any of your business." She said.

"Yikes Kagura, calm down." Chihiro said.

"All I am saying is that he is hiding in that nearby flower shop." Madoka added.

"Madoka-san, you still have a lot to learn about saying the right thing at the right time." Kaorin said as she sweat dropped.

"Yuko… is …. Nearby?" Kagura said as she started to tremble nervously.

Chihiro grabbed Kagura's hand. "This is your chance Kagura-san, you can't pass up this opportunity." She said.

"I've changed my mind." Kagura responded. "I'm not ready after all."

Kaorin just stared at Kagura…. And then at Madoka who seemed more confused then ever.

Kaorin "That's it… I've had it." Kaorin said as she rushed into the nearby flower shop.

"Kaorin?" Chihiro asked.

A few seconds later Kaorin was dragging a petrified Yuko out of the shop. "WAIT!!" He yelled.

Kagura clinched her fists. "WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING TO HIM?!" she demanded. As she rushed up to Kaorin and Yuko.

"Hi…hi?" Yuko said nervously.

Kagura was silent for a few seconds as she stared at Yuko. "Hi." She finally said softly.

"I'm sorry… It's that I've always had this small crush on you since I first saw you back in Junior High." Yuko explained. "But every time I'd see you come up, I'd get all nervous and hide.

Kagura just gave him a surprised look. "I…..I did the same thing…. Because… well…. I had a crush on you too."

Yuko and Kagura just kept staring at each other.

"So Yuko…." Kaorin started. "How about you take Kagura out somewhere for an ice cream or something?" She asked.

"Would you like that?" Yuko asked.

Kagura just kept staring at his eyes.

"She'd like that." Kaorin responded.

"I'd like that." Kagura repeated.

They just kept starting at each other.

Kaorin sighed as she grabbed each one of their hands and placed them together. "Off you go now… shoo shoo." she said.

And with that…… Yuko and Kagura walked of…. Without any fear or nervousness among themselves.

Chihiro and Madoka just stared at Kaorin.

"Is this how love works?" Madoka asked.

"Not normally." Chihiro responded as she kept staring at Kaorin. "She is good…. Maybe better than me." She said as she closed her eyes, smiled, and sweat dropped.

(Moving Along….)

It is Tuesday…..

Rachel was busy going over her checklist for the people she had invited to the party. It was then when Yomi walked up.

"Hey Rachel, may I ask you something?" Yomi asked.

"Sure, what is it?" Rachel responded.

"Um, about your party on Friday….." Yomi started.

"Don't worry Tomo's invited too." Rachel responded as she gave a small smile.

"Really?" Yomi seemed relieved.

"Yeah everyone in class is invited… why would she think I didn't…." Rachel then got a surprised look on her face. "Oh geez." she quickly opened her bag an found an invitation. "I guess I forgot to give it to her."

"I'LL DO IT!!" Yomi quickly said as she grabbed it.

"Hmmm, I guess you do care for her huh?" Rachel said as she gave a little smirk.

"Don't let it get around okay?" Yomi said as she sweat dropped.

Kagura slid the door open to the classroom and walked in. Her eyes seemed to be off in a fantasy world….

As she took a seat she sighed as she thought about the wonderful afternoon she had spend with Yuko. Yes after years of just admiring him from afar, she finally got to him and it was…. Heaven.

"I take it you had a wonderful time with Yuko." A girl's voice behind her said.

"Yes… I did." Kagura responded as her head still appeared to be in the clouds.

"Well can I ask you a quick question then?" The girl asked.

"Ask away." Kagura responded.

"What are you doing in Yukari's class?"

Kagura quickly turned around and saw Chihiro sitting behind her.

"Oops." She said as she quickly stood up.

"You gotta tell us the juicy details later." Chihiro said as she giggled.

"Uh no problem." Kagura responded as she quickly faced in Rachel's direction. "Oi Rachel-san, is it okay if I bring someone along to your party on Friday?" she asked.

"No problem." Rachel responded as she smiled.

"Arigato." Kagura responded as she left Yukari's classroom.

After that, Chihiro just went back to what she usually did everyday…. Stare at Sakaki. "How did Kaorin deal with this? she thought.

(A Royal Pain In The Butt)

Minamo was getting everything PE Class outside when she noticed a limo driving up. "HEY YOU CAN'T COME INTO THIS AREA IN THAT!!" she yelled.

The limo slowly stopped and a chauffeur got out. Minamo just stared at him with a confused look. He then went to the back door and opened it and a young girl with long black hair got off.

"Hello sister dear." She said as she giggled.

CHARACTER INTRODUCTION….

Emerald Kurosawa, age 15, Minamo Kurosawa's younger sister…

"Emerald….. I wasn't expecting you until Thursday." Minamo said as she gave a forced smile.

"Well I wanted to visit my favorite sister, but since Kuki can't stand me, you'll have to do." Emerald responded.

"Imagine my joy." Minamo said as she crossed her arms. "Why don't you just go to my apartment." She said as she took out a key.

"That's okay, I thought I'd look around this dreadful place you call a school." Emerald responded.

"Okay look, I don't want you to cause trouble." Minamo warned.

"Me, cause trouble, why whatever gave you that idea." Emerald asked in an innocent tone.

"Because I know you too well." Minamo responded as she narrow her eyes.

"Oh pish posh." Emerald said as she gave a small pout.

"Well you're not going to be walking around by yourself, you are staying right by my side the whole time you are here." Minamo warned.

"Fine, I'll be no trouble…. I promise." She said as she gave a mischievous smile.

(You Don't Get It)

Tomo came into class… late as usual. Yomi smiled as she walked up.

"What's wrong Yomi, you usually don't look so….cheerful?" Tomo asked in a nervous tone.

"I have some good news concerning Friday." Yomi responded.

Tomo's eyes seemed to light up. "Really, what is it?" she asked in an excited tone.

"It seems that Rachel had forgotten to give you….this." Yomi responded as she handed Tomo an envelope.

Tomo opened it and saw the Invitation to Rachel's Christmas party. "Oh." She said without any feeling.

"Aren't you happy?" Yomi asked.

"I'd better get to my seat." Was all that Tomo said before she headed to her desk.

"Tomo?" Yomi asked in a confused tone.

After class Tomo just stood up and headed towards the door.

"Hey Tomo wait up." Yomi said as she quickly rushed up to her. "What's the deal, didn't you hear me earlier, you ARE invited to Rachel's party, I thought you'd be excited." she said.

Tomo just stared at her. "You just don't get it do you." Tomo responded as she just walked off.

"What is wrong with you?" Yomi thought.

(The New Kagura?)

It was Lunchtime….

Madoka and Kaorin were on the rooftop.

"I do not wish for you to help me Miss Kaorin, it is forbidden at the monastery to fall in love." Madoka said "If I truly show my feelings for Miss Rachel, I will be banished."

"But you can't keep those feelings bottled up inside." Kaorin responded.

"I am well trained in body and mind, I am quite capable I assure you." Madoka responded.

"OH LOOK HERE COME'S RACHEL-SAN!!" Kaorin quickly yelled.

"WHERE?!" Madoka responded as she quickly went and hid around a nearby corner.

"Just like Kagura used to do." Kaorin said as she sighed. She then walked around the corner and pulled Madoka out.

"That was most…. Evil." Madoka responded as she narrowed her eyes.

"Madoka-san, I'm telling you, keeping everything inside of you will bring you much pain in the future." Kaorin told her.

"I wish for you to leave me be." Madoka said as she headed for the roof door. "I will not be part of something that is forbidden to me." And with that she left.

"Madoka." Kaorin thought, but before she decided to leave as well Madoka quickly rushed back inside and hid around the same corner.

"Huh?" Kaorin thought as she then saw Rachel walk though the door.

"Have you seen Madoka? I could've sworn I just saw her." Rachel asked.

"Love is blind, but friendship closes its eyes." Kaorin thought.

(What's Wrong)

Kagura had managed to find Wada. "Oi Wada, where have you been, you always leave class before I can talk to you."

Wada just stared at he friend with tears in her eyes.

"What's wrong Wada?" Kagura asked in a concerned tone.

"Now that you and Yuko are together, are you gonna forget about me and leave me alone?" She asked.

"Wada…" Kagura said as she gave her a hug. "We've known each other for a long time, we're good friends and nothing is ever gonna change that."

"Really?" wada said as she sniffed.

"I promise." Kagura replied.

"I'm sorry about crying like that, I got your uniform a little wet." Wada told her.

"It's okay." Kagura answered. "By the way, Rachel wanted me to give you this." Kagura then handed her an invitation.

"You mean I got invited to a party?" Wada said.

"You bet." Kagura answered.

"YAY!!" Wada said as she gave Wada another hug.

(Emerald's Favorite Target)

Yukari walked into the teacher's area yawning as she prepared to take a nap on her desk.

"Hello there Yukari." a voice said.

"Oh hey there Emerald." Yukari responded as Yukari sat down and prepared to sleep away until…..

"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING HERE?!" Yukari screamed.

"Well it's nice to see you to Yukari." Emerald responded.

"You stay away from me, I just got my hair back to normal." Yukari responded as she grabbed her head.

"Oh I'm so sorry about that incident, it was an accident." Emerald said with a sad look on her face.

"How can putting purple dye in my shampoo bottle an accident." Yukari said as she clenched her fists.

Minamo walked in. "There you are, I told you to stay with me at all times." she scolded.

"Sorry big sister, but I just wanted to say hello to Yukari." Emerald explained.

"All I know is…." Yukari started as she tried to stand up. "What the hell?" she said as she noticed she couldn't get out of her seat. "EMERALD!!" she screamed.

"Oh my, what happened." Emerald said as she gave an innocent look.

"Emerald, what did you do this time?" Minamo asked as she sighed.

"WHEN I GET OUT OF HERE YOU'RE TOAST YOU HEAR ME?!" Yukari warned.

"Let's go Emerald." Minamo said as she quickly led Emerald out of the teacher's area.

"It was so good to see you again Yukari." Emerald said.

"Out, now." Minamo said as she almost seemed to shove Emerald out of the office.

(Naughty Or Nice)

Osaka found herself walking around a white patch of snow.

"Pretty." She thought, as she then started to run.

"HELLLOOOOOOO!!" A voice said in the distance.

Osaka looked around but couldn't figure out where the voice was coming from. "HELLLOOOOOOO!!" Osaka responded. "Where are you?"

"I'm right behind you." The voice said.

Osaka turned around and saw a huge yellow catlike creature with big oval eyes who seemed to be wearing a Santa's hat.

"Hey you're the meow meow from my dreams… so I guess I must be dreaming." Osaka said.

"Ah but I am not a cat, I am Santa Claus." The cat responded.

"OH MY GOD!!" Osaka screamed. "I've been a good girl Santa Claus." Osaka said as she looked nervous.

"Well let's check out my list and see what it says….." 'Santa' said as she took out a list and rolled it on the ground as it appeared to roll on forever. "Hmmm, I don't seem to be able to find you on the good list Miss Osaka." he said as he then stared at her. "Are you sure you haven't done anything naughty?" He said as he started to glow red.

"NO I HAVE BEEN GOOD….. Well I remember I did pull Chiyo-Chan's pigtails, but I didn't think it would be bad. I just thought they were evil" Osaka said with tears in her eyes.

"Well according to my information, that appears to be naughty." 'Santa' explained.

"Oh please Santa, is there anything I can do?" Osaka pleaded.

"Well, if you apologize to Chiyo-Chan then maybe I shall forgive that naughtiness from you." 'Santa' told her.

"I will Santa I promise……..promise……promise….."

Osaka had her head placed on a table in the eating area.. "promise…….promise……"

"Osaka-san?" Chiyo asked in a worried tone as she shook Osaka.

"Hmmm." Osaka said as she woke up and rubbed her eyes. "CHIYO-CHAN!!" She said as she gave Chiyo a big hug. "I'M SORRY CHIYO-CHAN!!"

Everyone just stared at the two friends as Chiyo just patted Osaka's head as she sweat dropped.

(Broken Bond?)

Yomi saw Tomo eating alone in a corner table. "Okay Tomo what's bugging you?" she asked the wildcat.

"How long have we've known each other?" Tomo asked.

"That's a silly question, since kindergarten." she responded.

"So would you say we have a strong bond?" Tomo asked.

Yomi was surprised by the questions Tomo was asking. "What are you getting at?" she asked.

"When I thought that Rachel didn't invite me to her party, I thought you would have given that up to hang out together…. But you blew me off." Tomo explained.

"That doesn't matter anymore you're invited." Yomi answered. "Besides, you said you were okay with it."

"But I wasn't, I just said that so you wouldn't feel guilty." Tomo responded.

"Oh just like you don't feel guilty when you copy my homework." Yomi responded.

"That's different." Tomo explained. "It's you obligation to look out for me."

'OBLIGATION!!" Yomi screamed as everyone started to stare at them. "Look, all my life I've babysat you, and now because of one little thing you're gonna try and make ME feel guilty, the way I see it, all the shit you've put me over the years…. YOU OWE ME!!"

"OH IS THAT SO!!" Tomo screamed.

"YEAH THAT'S SO!!" Yomi responded.

'WELL LET ME TELL YOU THIS, IF IT HADN'T BEEN FOR ME, YOUR LIFE WOULDN'T HAVE HAD ANY MEANING!!" Tomo continued.

"AND WITHOUT ME YOU'D BE A BRAINLESS NOBODY WITH NO ONE TO CARE ABOUT YOU!!" Yomi responded. "IN OTHER WORDS, A BRAINLESS IDIOT!!"

Tomo just stared at her for a few seconds before……..

WHACK!!….

Tomo had punched her best friend…..

Everyone stared in horror as Yomi fell to the ground as her glasses came off……..

Yomi rubbed her mouth and saw blood on her hand. "I've…. Had…. IT…. WITH…. YOU!!" Yomi screamed as she charged at Tomo and tackled her to the ground.

"YOMI-SAN…. TOMO-SAN…. PLEASE STOP!!" Chiyo pleaded.

"NO YOU GUYS ARE BEST FRIENDS!!" Sakaki added.

But their cries were falling on deaf ears as Yomi and Tomo continued to fight it out.

"SOMEBODY DO SOMETHING!!" Chihiro yelled.

It was then that Minamo and Emerald walked into the eating area and saw what was happening.

"Oh my God." She said softly as she quickly ran to the fighting Yomi and Tomo.

"I gotta admit, this school has it's moments." Emerald added.

Minamo got between the two fighters and tried to separate them, "Stop it…stop it….. THAT'S ENOUGH!!" She yelled as Yomi and Tomo gave each other menacing looks.

At the principal's office, Ihihara just stared at the two Azu-Girls with Minamo sitting in between them. "What's wrong with you two?" he asked. "According to your files, you two have been together since kindergarten."

"Ask Miss insensitive here." Tomo responded.

"ME INSENSITIVE?!" Yomi responded. "I'LL SHOW YOU INSENSITIVE!!"

"BRING IT ON!!" Tomo responded.

"ENOUGH!!" Ihihara warned as he then sighed. "Miss Koyomi, you are an excellent student, and you do realize if I report this, it will be on your permanent record and entering a good college may become most difficult." he said as Yomi just stared angrily at Tomo.

"And Miss Tomo, I always knew you were full of spunk and energy, but this goes beyond anything that you would do." he said as Tomo just looked away from Yomi.

Minamo just stared at The two girls then turned to Ihihara. "Dr Ihihara, I know what they did was unforgivable, and I know they really don't deserve it, but please let them have a second chance." she pleaded. "I'm sure if they talk things out……"

"Very well Miss Kurosawa, I shall give them that one chance, but I will have to hold you responsible if something like this happens again." Ihihara warned.

"Thank you sir." Minamo said as she bowed.

"You may go." Ihihara ordered.

Minamo, Yomi, and Tomo exited the office. "Okay girls, now I want you to apologize to each other." Minamo told them.

Yomi and Tomo just stared at each other.

"Okay you two, I don't know what exactly started this fight between you two but you can't stay this angry at each other forever." Minamo told them.

Yomi and Tomo just remained silent.

"Well you two are going to have to say something to each other sooner or later." Tomo looked like she was about to say something. "Something positive Tomo." Minamo quickly said as the wildcat quickly went back to being silent.

The bell rang to signal the end of the day. Yomi and Tomo walked off…. In separate directions.

"Please find a way to keep this bond between you two intact." Minamo thought.

(Kaorin's Own Little Conflict)

It is Wednesday…..

Naturally word had spread quickly of Yomi and Tomo's falling out. In Yukari's class, people tried not to stare at the two girls in the center of this turmoil.

Of course the most logical person tried to play peacemaker.

"You must not let this anger rage inside you, for it will be like a volcano that is about ready to erupt." Madoka told Tomo.

"There's a cat behind you." Tomo responded.

"WHERE!!" Madoka said as she rushed to her desk.

Kaorin walked up to Madoka. "First of all Madoka… there is no cat. Secondly, you should practice what you preach." She told her.

"And I suppose you have no conflicts of your own?" Madoka said as she just gave Kaorin an annoying look.

"Of course not, right now my life couldn't be better." Kaorin explained. "I've got a wonderful boyfriend who's taking me to meet his parents on Friday… I'm invited to a party at Rachel's….house…..on….Fri…day…OH MY GOD!!" Kaorin screamed. "I'M DOUBLEBOOKED….IN A WAY….. I guess."

"You see, everyone always has some kind of a conflict." Madoka said as she smirked.

"There's a cat behind you." Kaorin said.

"WHERE?!" Madoka screamed as she rushed out of the classroom.

(My Fault)

"This is all my fault." Rachel said. "Because of me, a friendship that has lasted for years has ended." She said as tears ran down her face.

"Do not blame yourself." Sakaki said as she tried to comfort the braid maiden. "It is unfortunate that this has happened, but you cannot keep thinking about it."

Rachel wiped her eyes. "Arigato Sakaki-san." Rachel said. "I guess all we can do is to let it play out."

"That is the best that we all can do." Sakaki added.

Kaorin quickly rushed up. "Rachel-san, quick what time is the party?" Kaorin asked.

"Um, the time was on the invitation." Rachel responded.

"Oh yeah." Kaorin said as she sweat dropped and quickly took the invitation out of her school bag. "6 pm huh?" she asked.

"Uh, yeah…. Why?" Rachel asked.

"Well you see… um… Josh sort of invited my mom and I to a get together at his house to meet his parents and… well this is a big step in my life and….." Kaorin started.

Rachel just smiled as she held Kaorin's hand. "Don't worry about it." The braid maiden said. "You just go and have a good time. You don't get a second chance for a first meeting.

Kaorin just stared at Rachel. "Have you been talking to Osaka or Wada?" she said.

"Just have a good time." Rachel responded.

"Arigato." Kaorin said as she bowed.

"By the way." Rachel started. "What's up with Madoka, she's been avoiding me like the plague."

Kaorin was quiet for a few seconds. "Oh she's not feeling well and she doesn't want to give whatever she has to you." she finally said.

"Oh?" Rachel responded with a concerned tone. "What does she have?"

"Uh….Kendoitus?" Kaori responded as she sweat dropped.

"Never heard of it." Sakaki said. "Is it new?"

"Oh yeah, in fact, they're thinking of changing the name of the disease to… Madokaism." Kaorin said.

"I'd better go before I make things worse." Kaorin thought as she quickly left.

"Poor Madoka-san." Sakaki said.

"Yeah." Rachel said as she started to look even more concerned.

"By the way, Yukari-Sensei should have been here by now." Sakaki noticed. "I wonder where she is."

"She super glued you to the seat of your car?" Minamo asked as she saw Yukari sitting in her car.

"Plus the steering wheel." Yukari said as her hands were on the wheel.

"I think I know why mom sent her over for the holidays." Minamo said as she sighed.

(Consequences)

That evening Madoka was staring out the window of her room……

"There is no denying it." She said out loud. "I am in love."

"That is not allowed." a voice said from behind her.

Madoka turned around and saw Norio standing there with a tray of food.

"Sensei." she said.

"I was concerned when you did not come out for dinner." he said as he placed the tray of food beside her. "But what I just heard is most troubling."

"Forgive me My Sensei." Madoka said. "I tried to keep these feelings blocked out, but this emotion is just to powerful to control.

Norio just gave her a serious look. "Madoka… my child, if you express your feelings to her you will not be welcomed back into the monastery because showing such emotion is forbidden by our people.

Madoka just stared at him. "But I am not one of your people, you found me…. Raised me…. I believe I am free to choose my own life." she said.

Norio just stared at her.

"Forgive me Sensei, I was out of line." Madoka said.

"Just think about what I said." Norio said as he stood up and left.

Madoka went back to staring out the window. "This world…… it can bring many conflicting details." She thought.

(Request)

It is Thursday…..

"YOU WHAT?!" Kagura asked.

"I asked if I could be transferred out of Yukari's class." Yomi said.

"Woah hold on….." Kagura started. "I know that you and Tomo got into it, but isn't this a bit extreme?"

"If you ask me I'm wondering what took me so long to ask for this." Yomi responded.

"But you two are like peanut butter and sardines." Wada added.

"Um Wada, not right now okay?" Kagura said.

"Okey Dokey." Wada said as she made a motion like she was locking her mouth.

"Yomi, I heard about your history, that you and Tomo have been not only in the same schools growing up, but the same classes. You can't bring an end to that.

"Watch me." Yomi responded as Rachel walked up.

"Look Yomi, about what happened." Rachel started.

"Don't blame yourself Rachel-san, it's not your fault…. But I'm afraid I won't be able to make it to your party on Friday, please forgive me but my mind is going through a lot right now." Yomi responded.

"I understand." Rachel said…. But please…. Talk to Tomo…. End this……everyone around is concerned for you two.

"Sorry Rachel…..Kagura….Wada…. But I'm afraid that this friendship…. Is over." Yomi said as she walked off.

"This isn't right is it Kagura-san." Wada asked.

"No Wada….it isn't" Kagura responded.

(Watching out for The Bratty Princess)

Yukari slowly walked around the corner near the teacher's area. "I'd rather be dealing with Matsuda." she thought. As she saw the door to the office up ahead. "Home free." She thought.

As she opened the door a bucket of purple paint fell on top of her…. "NYAMO I'M GONNA KILL YOUR SISTER!!" She screamed.

Minamo quickly rushed up. "Oh dear." She said. "That's the last straw." Minamo said as she quickly took out her cell phone.

"Are you calling your mom?" Yukari asked as she was dripping in paint.

"Better, the one person I know that has always put Emerald in her place." Minamo responded.

"Well if that's the case…. WHY THE HELL DIDN'T YOU CALL FOR HELP EARLIER?!" Yukari screamed.

(I Have Decided)

Kaorin was walking down the hall when suddenly she felt someone grab her arm and drag her into the girl's bathroom.

"HEY WHAT?!" Kaorin screamed in a panicked tone.

"Do not worry Miss Kaorin, it is I." a voice said.

"Madoka-san?" Kaorin asked as Madoka walked out. "Madoka-san?" Kaorin said as she tried to hold in her laughter.

Madoka stood in front of Kaorin, her face was covered all in white and several different colors as well.

"Madoka… you look like a clown." Kaorin said.

"Is that good… because I do not know what a clown is." Madoka responded. All I know is that I tried to use this thing called…. Make up."

"Trust me Madoka-san, this is not the way to use it." Kaorin said as she lead her to the sink. "But why would you want to try make up now unless….."

Madoka just blushed.

"You're gonna confess your feelings to her aren't you?" Kaorin said as she gave a huge smile.

"I have realized that I cannot keep my feelings for Rachel-san hidden anymore." Madoka responded. "She must know how I feel."

"That's good and all but……" Kaorin started.

"Is something the matter?" Madoka asked.

"Well confessing one's love in school…. That really isn't very romantic." Kaorin responded. "You need to do it somewhere where she'll feel the most happiest after you confess your true love….. Like her party tomorrow."

"Of course." Madoka said as she smiled. "And you will help me of course?" Madoka asked.

"Well you see, I'm not going to the party… Josh invited me and my mom to another party tomorrow so we can meet his parents." Kaorin responded.

"But you must go… I do not know how to handle these sort of situations." Madoka pleaded.

Kaorin held her hands. "Trust me Madoka-san… when it comes to true love, anyone can handle any situation."

Madoka just looked at her nervously. "If that is how it works." She started to tremble.

"What's wrong?" Kaorin asked.

"I do not feel well." and with that Madoka passed out.

"MADOKA-SAN!!" Kaorin screamed.

(End Of An Era?)

"Are you sure about this Miss Koyomi?" Jade asked.

"Yeah…. I am." Yomi responded.

"Okay, I'll put this on file and I'll let you know if the transfer is approved." Jade responded.

"Arigato Miss Jade." Yomi said as she left the office.

Ihihara walked out. "You know…. The whole school is concerned over those two girls."

"I know, from their history, I thought they would end up growing old together." Jade responded.

"Do not give up on them Miss Jade, sometimes fate has a funny way of working things out." Ihihara assured her.

It was lunchtime……

Emerald was walking towards Yukari's classroom. "Let's see how your whole class feels about being stuck on their desks." she thought as she slid opened the door and was shocked to see…..

"YOU!!" Emerald screamed.

"Hello Auntie Emerald." Miruchi said as she quickly ran up to her and hugged her.

"Why are you here, shouldn't you be in school?" Emerald asked.

"Oh Aunt Nyamo insisted that I come right over and have some fun with you…. Just like you had with Yukari." Miruchi said as she grabbed her hand. "Come on…..let's play." She said as she gave an evil laugh.

"No…no…. NOOOOOOOOOO!!" Emerald screamed as Miruchi dragged her off. (she's strong for her age….)

In the distance Yukari and Minamo just stared at them.

"She's….. dangerous." Yukari said as she shivered.

"She's my favorite niece." Minamo responded.

"She's your only niece." Yukari responded.

Minamo just laughed.

(Need Money Fast?)

Ohyama was looking inside his wallet and sighed. He wanted to get Sakura a nice present, but it appeared that he didn't even have enough to by a ribbon.

"I shouldn't have bought that software for my laptop." He thought. "There's gotta be a way to make some fast money before Christmas."

He then saw a sign on a nearby bulletin board…..

NEED FAST MONEY FOR CHRISTMAS?…

YOU CAN EARN EASY MONEY AS HAMASAKI'S DEPARTMENT STORES IS LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO PLAY SANTAS!!

"Well, I guess I have no choice." Ohyama thought. "Ho….ho….ho."

Meanwhile Sakura was looking in her purse. She also didn't have enough money to by Ohyama a decent gift.

"What am I going to do." She thought.

It was then that she saw a sign on a nearby bulletin board….

NEED FAST MONEY FOR CHRISTMAS?…

YOU CAN EARN EASY MONEY AS HAMASAKI'S DEPARTMENT STORE IS LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO PLAY REINDEERS!!

"Well it's either that or no present for Ohyama." she thought.

(Planning Ahead)

It was afternoon…….

Kaorin was waiting in the infirmary as Madoka was still unconscious on a bed.

Madoka then slowly woke up. "What… has happened?" she asked.

"You passed out, I guess the strain was too much for you to handle." Kaorin responded.

"This is most…. Embarrassing." Madoka replied. "I must apologize for my reaction."

"Don't be, I suppose in a spiritual sort of way this is natural for you." Kaorin said as she couldn't help but give a small laugh.

Madoka smiled. "I suppose." she then sighed. "But now I have to realize that if I am to tell Miss Rachel about my feelings for her… I must do it alone."

Kaorin just stared at her. "Well I guess all I really am doing is meeting Josh's parents. I suppose after a little while there I could quickly swing by Rachel's house." she replied.

Madoka then did something she had never done before….. She gave a hug. "I thank you Miss Kaorin." She said as tears came out of her eyes.

Kaorin then began to stroke Madoka's hair like a mother would do to a loving child. "We'll face this together Madoka-san… I promise."

(The Day Has Arrived)

It was Friday……

A lot of things had happened that week….

Madoka had finally realized that she had feelings for Rachel…… and she want to share them with her.

Kaorin was finally going to meet Josh's parents…. And she had never been more nervous in her life

Minamo's sister Emerald had come for a visit… only to be tormented by her niece Miruchi.

But the biggest thing everyone was talking about the sudden ending of a long friendship.

Yomi just sat in her seat as Tomo stayed in hers. Their eyes staring at the board.

"YOU TWO ARE JUST A BUNCH OF IDIOTS!!" Yukari screamed. "Do you know how this is distracting the class."

Osaka raised her hand. "I know Yukari-Sensei, it's because their mind has been taken over by aliens."

There was silence for a few seconds before she was pummeled with a piece of chalk.

"Anyone else has a comment?" Yukari asked.

The class remained silent….

"I didn't think so." Yukari responded.

After class, Ohyama quickly rushed over to Rachel. "Hey Rachel I may be a little late to the party, there's something important I gotta do." he told her.

"Sure no problem." Rachel said as she smiled.

"Arigato." Ohyama said as he bowed and quickly left.

Not long after that Sakura quickly walked into Yukari's classroom and rushed up to Rachel.

"I'm sorry about this Rachel-san, but I might be a little late arriving at your party, I have an important errand that I have to do." she told her.

"Uh… sure." Rachel responded in a confused tone.

"Thanks Rachel, you're the best." Sakura said as she also rushed off.

"Why do I feel like it's gonna be a 'Gift Of The Magi' moment." Rachel thought.

(Aftermath For A Brat)

Yukari walked into the teachers area. She saw that Minamo and Emerald were waiting for her.

"What do you want?" Yukari asked.

"I….I just wanted to say I'm sorry for everything." Emerald said.

"And?" Minamo asked.

"And I'll never do anything cruel to you again." Emerald added.

"And if you don't keep your word, I'll set up another play date with your loving niece." Minamo warned Emerald.

"NO KEEP HER AWAY FROM ME, SHE'S A TERROR!!" Emerald screamed as she shivered.

"Yikes what kind of games did Miruchi play with her?" Yukari asked.

"Do you really want to know?" Minamo asked.

"Not…really." Yukari responded as she shivered.

(The Game Plan)

It was Lunchtime…..

Kaorin and Madoka were in the girl's restroom planning their strategy for that evening.

"Okay you still have that outfit that you got with Rachel a while back?" Kaorin asked.

"Yes I do." Madoka responded.

"Okay wear that." Kaorin explained. "And I'll ask my mom to make a quick stop at the temple before we go over to Josh's penthouse so I can help you with your make up."

"Once again, I must thank you Miss Kaorin…. For everything." Madoka told her.

"Hey, we're friends are we not?" Kaorin said as she smiled.

(Ho Ho…. WOAH!!)

It was the afternoon…

Ohyama was at the department store…. Dressed as Santa of course.

"The things I do for love." he thought as a little boy had just finished peeing on his lap.

"I guess you must want a new potty for Christmas little boy." Ohyama said sarcastically.

Meanwhile, Sakura wasn't fairing any better as kids kept throwing trash at her.

"YOU'RE A FAKE!!" A little girl screamed as she threw a soda can at her.

"This is for Ohyama…..this is for Ohyama…." Sakura thought over and over.

"Well well well." A voice said.

"I know that voice." Sakura said… "Reina?"

Reina start to laugh at her former best friend. "So it looks like you ended up embarrassing yourself in public eh?" she said.

"Don't you have somewhere else to be Spirit of Christmas annoyance." Sakura told her.

"My my my, aren't we a bit touchy." Reina responded. "But why would you degrade yourself in such a manner anyway?"

"That's none of your business." Sakura responded.

"Let me guess…. You got a boyfriend didn't you?" Reina responded as Sakura started to blush. "Now which fool would be desperate enough to date you?"

"OHYAMA IS NOT A FOOL!!" Sakura responded as she quickly covered her mouth.

"OHYAMA?" Reina responded as she began to laugh loudly. "Wait till the others at the Yuremeshi School hear about this." she said as she walked off laughing.

"She's become a total bitch." Sakura thought.

"Ho, ho ho." Ohyama said as he sighed. "Just remember it's all gonna be worth it in the end." Ohyama thought.

A little girl sat on his now dry lap. "And what can Santa get for you little girl?" Ohyama asked.

"Can you get me the Wii?" the girl asked.

"Of course, it will be no problem for Santa." Ohyama told her.

"NOW HOLD ON…..SANTA!!" a man said as he walked up.

"Ho ho ho, is there a problem sir? " Ohyama asked.

The man just stared angrily at Ohyama. "Do you know how hard it is to find one of those things right now?" he told him. "IT'S IMPOSSIBLE!!"

"Not for Santa Daddy." The little girl said.

"Sorry darling, but sometimes Santa can't do everything…. Right Santa?" the mad said in a threatening tone.

Ohyama started to sweat. "Uh… right, sometimes my little elves can't fill everyone's requests." he told the little girl.

"NO YOU PROMISED ME A WII AND THAT'S WHAT I WANT!!" The girl screamed as she started to throw a tantrum.

The man grabbed Ohyama. "Okay listen up… 'Santa', I don't know how, but you are gonna find my kid a WII or I'm gonna break every bone in your body from your neck bone all the way to your…. Mistletoe….GOT IT!!"

Ohyama just gulped. "Yes sir."

It was later that evening. Sakura had just gotten paid, and was looking around the store for just the right gift to get Ohyama.

"Wow everything is so perfect for him… but there has to be something that says…. I love you." she thought.

It was then that she saw it….. A watch that would tell the time from around the world. "Yes…." Sakura thought as she walked up to the counter and called out for the saleslady.

"I'LL TAKE THAT WATCH!!" Sakura said…. Along with another woman.

"Sorry sister, but I'm buying that watch for my husband." The woman told her.

"Well I saw it first." Sakura insisted.

"Forget it." The woman warned her. "I always get what I want and right now, it's that watch."

"Well today things are about to change." Sakura warned back.

The saleslady walked up. "Look I don't want any trouble so let's settle this in a fair and reasonable way."

"I'll pay triple it's worth." The woman said.

"That's reasonable enough." The saleslady said as she took out the watch and placed it on the counter.

"WHAT THE HELL!!" Sakura screamed. "I JUST SPEND THE LAST FOUR HOURS WITH MY ASS IN A REINDEER SUIT BEING HIT BY GARBAGE BY ALL THE BRATS IN THIS STINKING STORE… I AM GONNA HAVE THAT WATCH!!" She demanded as she pounded her fist on the counter….. Breaking the watch.

"Well then… you can have it." The woman said as she smirked.

Ohyama had managed to find a Wii, at a nearby pawn shop, unfortunately even with a deal he made by trading his laptop which he always carried with him, he was still short… so he had to use his earnings he made by working as Santa.

A split screen is shown… with Ohyama on the left and Sakura on the right….

"All that work….for nothing." The both said at the same time.

(Farewell My Sensei)

The room to Madoka's room slid open… Madoka walked out wearing the outfit she had gotten with Rachel on their first time out in Tokyo, her hair was now straight down with a flower in her hair, and her face was nicely done with make up.. With help from Kaorin of course.

Norio was just silent… for the first time in her life… Madoka looked like a lovely young lady. However he was still full of concern.

"My Child, I must warn you one more time….. If you go though with this….you will not be welcomed back." he warned.

"It is okay…. I want to spend the rest of my life with Rachel-san." Madoka responded.

"And she's gonna be staying at my house so don't worry about her, My mom and I will take real good care of her… I promise." Kaorin responded.

Norio just sighed. "So I guess this is farewell then." Norio said.

"I thank you for everything my Sensei." Madoka said as she bowed.

Norio bowed as well. "May your journey be filled with happiness then." Norio told her.

Madoka started to leave along with Kaorin. "I shall return for my belongings." Madoka told him.

"They will be ready….. Madoka." Norio said. "And no matter what… I am very proud of the life you are living."

Madoka just stared at him and then suddenly she ran up to him and gave him a huge hug as she started to cry.

Kaorin also shed a tear, because she knew it would probably be the first… and only time that Madoka would show such emotion to Norio.

(Oishii Kimi Tachi)

Yomi was in her room…. Doing her homework….

Elsewhere….

Tomo was just lying on her bed staring at the ceiling…

The both started to think…. About their past…..

Song Stars:

Oishii Kimi Tachi

Yomi: Suki na mono amai mono
Shokugo ni matteru shifuku

Tomo:"Futoru kara kuwan" toka
Itteta bakari da ze

Yomi: Sou da kke?
Tomo: Tashika ni na
Yomi: Maa sore wa
Both: Rinkiou hen

Yomi: Kyou mo kaeri tabeyo ka na
Tomo: Daietto wa?
Yomi: Datte kore wa tei-karorii
Tomo: Iiwake bakka

Both: Kyou mo kaeri tabe nagara
Uwasa ya joudan
Dou demo yosage na oshaberi

Images are shown of Yomi and Tomo when they first met in Kindergarten how an energetic Tomo ran off some kids that were bullying a shy Yomi…..

We Then see images of them in grade school as Tomo tries to copy off Yomi's paper as Yomi tries to hide it from her as she sighs….

After That we see them in junior high as Tomo runs up to Yomi carrying a bunch of fried noodle sandwiches as Yomi's eyes grew wide…

Finally we See them in Azumanga High school as Tomo wraps her arm around Yomi's neck as they prepare for their first day…

Yomi: Suki na momo karai mono
Nigate na dareka ni age you

Tomi: Sarigenai ijiwaru ni
Seikaku mieta yo na
Both: Tada no itazura

Yomi: Chotto dake
Tomo: Ya na kanji
Yomi: Maji janaku

Yomi: Sou da kore mo oishii yo
Tomo: Damasarenai
Yomi: Karakunai oishii kara
Tomo: Yamero tte mou

Both: Konndo koso hikasanai yo
Omoshirookashiku
Warawarete nanbo no oshaberi

Yomi: Kyou mo kaeri tabeyo ka na
Tomo: Daietto wa?
Yomi:Datte kore wa tei-karorii
Tomo: Iiwake bakka

Both: Kyou mo kaeri tabe nagara
Uwasa ya joudan
Dou demo yosage na oshaberi

END OF SONG…..

A split screen is shown , Yomi and Tomo are shown staring out their windows at the sky…..

(Things Didn't Turn Out As Planned)

Ohyama had just arrived outside Rachel's house….

"Great thanks to my big mouth, I have no present for Sakura." he thought. "She's probably gonna think I'm such a cheapskate or something."

It was then the Sakura arrived as well.

"Oh no there's Ohyama…. What is he gonna think of me when he finds out I don't have anything to give him." she thought.

"Uh… nice night." Ohyama said.

"Yes, it certainly is." Sakura responded.

"So…. Are you ready to go inside?" Ohyama asked.

"Of course." Sakura replied nervously.

"Is something wrong?" Ohyama asked in a worried tone.

"Well you see…." Sakura said as tears appeared in her eyes. "I couldn't get you anything, I worked so hard I really did, to try and get you a nice present, but I accidentally broke a watch at the store and I had to use my earnings to pay for it."

Ohyama couldn't believe his ears. "You think that's something, something similar happened to me… well I actually didn't break anything, as a matter of fact, I was the one who almost ended up broken." Ohyama said as he explained everything to Sakura.

"So I guess we both did get a gift for each other after all." Sakura said.

"Huh?" Ohyama asked.

"The gift of love." Sakura said as she gave Ohyama a quick kiss.

"Now there's a gift that I'd never return." He said as he blushed.

(Good Luck)

About 20 minutes later…..

"Well Madoka-san, I'm off" Kaorin told Madoka. "If you want to wait until I am here later tonight…"

"No I think that would be for the best if I at least try to tell her right now." Madoka replied.

"Are you sure?" Kaorin asked.

"I am." Madoka replied.

"Okay then, I'll see you later." Kaorin replied.

"And good luck." Kari added as she supported Madoka's decision.

And with that…. Kaorin and Kari drove off.

Madoka just stared at Rachel's house. "This is more difficult than I imagined." She thought.

(Meet The Parents For Real )

Some time later……

"Mrs. Kari And Miss Kaorin Aida" Chadwick announced.

Kaorin was amazed by the size of the penthouse. "Well, it seems that there's no shortage of space is there Mom?" Kaorin asked.

"Kaori, mind your manners." Kari scolded.

"Sorry." Kaorin responded as she sweat dropped.

Josh walked up along with his parents.

"Kaori…. Mrs. Aida, I'd like to present to you, my parents, Thomas and Momoko Peterson." Josh introduced.

"So this is the young lady that has stolen the heart of my boy." Thomas said.

"It's a pleasure to meet you." Kaorin said as she and Kari bowed.

"And it seems that you healed well from your little scuffle with Miss Rei huh?" Thomas added.

"Dad." Josh said. "You're embarrassing her."

"No it's okay." Kaorin said. "But I left Rei looking so bad, I wonder if she is still all scarred."

"Kaori." Kari scolded.

Thomas just laughed. "I like her, she has a lot of spunk." he said.

"Yes, it appears that our son did make a wonderful choice." Momoko added.

Josh just sweat dropped. "Well this was unexpected." he thought.

Kaorin and Kari talked to everyone at the Peterson's party and it seemed like everyone has taken a liking to them especially Kaorin and her witty conversation…

"And then I dove into the aquarium and managed to free him." Kaorin said as everyone around her was amazed.

"You must meet my son." A woman said.

"Um, I'm already taken, weren't you paying attention to the story." Kaorin replied.

"Oh but my son is much richer than that boy." The woman answered.

Kaorin looked at the clock on the wall. "Oh geez, I gotta get to Rachel's." she thought. "Excuse me." she told everyone.

"You're leaving?" Thomas asked.

"It's not that I'm not having a good time, in fact I had a blast." Kaorin said. "But I promised this friend of mine that I would help her with a major problem."

Thomas smiled. "Once again you amaze me Miss Aida, always looking out for your friends." he then took a deep breath. "JOSH YOU CAN'T LOSE HER!!" he yelled.

"Dad." Josh said softly to himself from across the room.

Josh walked Kaorin and Kari to the car. "Sorry about leaving early, but I promised Madoka that I would help her."

"I understand, that's why I love you so much, always thinking of others." Josh replied as he gave her a quick kiss. "Let's get together tomorrow, maybe take a walk in the park."

"I'd like that." Kaorin replied as she got into the car. "I love you." she said.

"I love you too." Josh replied.

"Hurry up or were gonna be all night here." Kari told them which caused both of them to blush.

(Lost Nerve)

Kari dropped of Kaorin at Rachel's. "Are you sure you don't want me to pick you and Madoka up later." she asked.

"That's okay mom, we'll get a ride with Chihiro and her mom." she assured her.

"Okay be careful sweetheart, and don't party too much." she said.

Kaorin just sweat dropped. "Good night mom." she said as Kari drove off.

As she headed for the door, she noticed someone sitting on the sidewalk. "Madoka-san?" she asked. "Have you been here all this time?"

"Greetings Miss Kaorin." Madoka said. "It appears that I have how do you say…. Lost my nerve."

Kaorin just sighed. "Madoka-san….." she said as she held out her hand. "Let's go I'm here now."

"I apologize." Madoka said as she bowed. "This is most shameful."

After Kaorin and Madoka had gone inside, everyone greeted them as they continued to talk and dance.

Kagura and Yuko walked up… holding hands.

"Well it's about time." Kaorin said as she hugged Kagura.

"Thanks to you Kaorin-san." Kagura said.

"Yeah, how did you become so good at matchmaking?" Yuko asked.

"It wasn't really me….. You two just needed a jumpstart that's all." Kaorin replied as she smiled.

(The Moment Of Truth)

Madoka then stared at Rachel. She knew that this was the right time to tell her about her feelings.

Rachel was busy laughing along with some other guests when Madoka walked up. "Rachel-san…." Madoka said nervously.

Across the room, Karoin, Kagura, and Yuko noticed that Madoka was about to make her move. "This is it." Kaorin softly told the other two.

"Yes Madoka-san, is something wrong?" Rachel asked.

"Rachel-san, there is something I must tell you….." She said softly.

At that moment the doorbell rang.

"I'll get it." Rachel's mom said as she headed for the door.

"Rachel-san, I wanted to tell you…….." Madoka started.

"RACHEL LOOK WHO'S HERE!!" Rachel's Mom yelled.

Rachel turned around and saw a young man who was smiling at her. "Trevor?" she was silent for a few seconds. "OH MY GOD TREVOR!!" Rachel ran over to the young man known as Trevor and hugged him.

Madoka got a confused look. And then something happened that caused her to get a shocked look…..

Rachel kissed him.

"Everyone, I want you to meet Trevor Duncan…. My boyfriend from back home." Rachel told everyone at the party.

Madoka could feel her heart sink. "She has…. another….?" she said softly.

Kaorin, Kagura and Yuko quickly went up to her. "Madoka-san?" Kaorin said in a concerned tone.

Madoka just stared at Rachel and Trevor, for the first time in her life, just as she felt love, she could feel the pain of heartbreak.

Rachel walked up with Trevor. "Trevor, this is Madoka Yoshida, she's my best friend."

"Glad to meet you." Trevor said as he stuck out his hand.

Madoka just stared at it for a second, then she did something unexpected. She grabbed the hand and flipped him to a wall.

"TREVOR!!" Rachel said as she ran up to see if he was okay.

Madoka just stared at them and then stared at her hand. "What have I done?" she thought.

"WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU?!" Rachel yelled.

Everyone then just stared at Madoka.

Madoka could feel the tears run down her cheeks as she then ran out.

Outside Madoka ran to the sidewalk and fell to her knees.

Kaorin had gone outside to see if she was okay. "Madoka-san?" she asked. It was then that she could see that Madoka was crying.

Kaorin tried to place her hand shoulder but Madoka just swung her it away.

"I am regretful that I left the monastery….. this world brings nothing but pain." Madoka said as she then stood up and ran off………

Kaorin just stared as Madoka disappeared in the distance….

FADE TO BLACK…….

Well I hated to end this on a sad note, but everything will be leading up to the big final episode of year one so stay tuned….

This is by far the longest chapter that I have ever written, and I want to thank everyone for being so patient while I wasn't around so that I could finish this episode up.

Coming up next on New Azumagna Daioh…. An episode that will focus on Yomi and Tomo, can their close bond be saved….. Stay tuned, so until then, take care……AR

Quick Note: The Song featured in this episode is "Oishii Kimi Tachi" which is a duet sung by Rei Tanaka (Yomi) and Chieko Higuchi (Tomo) and is featured in Azumanga Character Song CD Volume 6 Yomi

'TILL NEXT TIME