This took me a long time to write since I had to re-word some of the things the brothers say from the anime. Anyways, I present you with the next chapter.
Disclaimer: I, El-Sensei, do NOT own Brothers Conflict!
It's been a couple of months since Rai and I broke up. Right now, it's January and Ema-nee's university exams are coming up. Unfortunately, her grades have dropped down to a D. "I'm really worried about Ema-nee. She's becoming pessimistic ever since her grade dropped.", I said while helping Kyo-nii make lunch.
"It is quite surprising, but this is the reason for this lunch, right?", he responded.
"I guess. Knowing her, she'll definitely be cheered up by this." After a while, we finished the lunch and Masa-nii went to fetch Ema-nee.
Kyo-nii and I were setting the table and Ema-nee complimented the food. "Ah, this is all for everyone, right?"
"Yes. There were good deals at the market today, so we bought too much before we realized it. Right, Yume-chan?" I nodded.
"Kyo-nii, you are too controlling when it comes to us.", Tsuba-nii said.
"Although it doesn't really help out much.", Azu-nii added.
"I'm sorry, especially since it's on a holiday. It was supposed to be my turn to cook today.", Ema-nee said apologetically.
"It's fine. You have university exams in a week anyways. We'll be taking care of you and Yusuke's turn as much as possible until then.", Masa-nii reassured her.
"That's what you say, but I feel like I'm completely being controlled as well.", Yu-nii said, slightly annoyed.
"Well, you are somewhat of a student taking university examinations as well.", Tsuba-nii said in a teasing tone.
"You should be rewarding him for being somewhat of a student taking university examinations.", Azu-nii explained. Yu-nii was really annoyed now. Then, Ema-nee gave her usual smile.
"Ah! Big Sis smiled! You smiled! Yay! Today was supposed to be cheering up Big Sis because her scores were low, right?", Wata-chan said cheerfully.
Ema-nee said, "Thank you everyone. Everyone is paying attention to what I need. But I'm alright. I've taken notes on where I slipped, and I still have other schools where I can get into. Even if it's no good, giving up is-"
Yu-nii interrupted her and stood up from his chair, "Wait! That can't happen, not at all! Don't throw it away right before doing it. Humans don't get exactly what they want in life, but no matter what chance you have, there is a possibility as long as you don't give up. I'll put everything I have into getting into Meiji. I'll show you I can pass. That's why, you too-"
Kyo-nii was the one to interrupt this time, "This is a good mental attitude coming from someone who normally violates all that you say, Yusuke."
Tsuba-nii said disappointed, "That's how you are going into your first choice of university? You…"
Azu-nii stated, "It's like you are defenseless, but that's just like Yusuke."
"I'll cheer you on.", Masa-nii said.
"As will I!", I said.
"I-It's fine, right! It's something that I decided for myself!", Yu-nii said.
"Thank you. I won't give up, I'll do my best until the end to get into Meiji.", Ema-nee reassured him.
Yu-nii said, "I-I see. That's great."
Wata-chan walked over to them and said, "No! Yu-kun is unfair!"
Yu-nii was taken aback. "What are you doing so suddenly?"
He turned to Ema-nee and said, "Big Sis! I have a present for you! It's this! It's a coupon for helping out! And then a coupon for playing games together! And then, there's this one! A coupon for a kiss with 100 times use!" Yu-nii spit out his drink while coughing a bit. While I'm choking on the food I was eating.
"Wataru! Why such a thing?", Kyo-nii asked.
"What's wrong, Kyo-tan?", Wata-chan asked innocently.
"What horrible things have you been feeding his brain with?! There's no way Wata-chan could have thought of this himself! You guys really disgust me.", I said.
"Don't worry, Sissy! I made some for you too!", Wata-chan said cheerfully, "I don't want to make Sissy feel left out as well!"
"O-Oh… Is that so?" I guess I'll play along with his act. "Then, I'll be using this." I kissed him on the cheek. "Now, only 99 more times, right?"
"Eh? Why not on the lips?", he asked innocently again.
"Ah, well… Ah! It only says a kiss. So, I'm allowed to have it anywhere.", I said nervously.
"Okay. Next time, I'll be more specific.", he said and ran back to his seat. I think I just made it worse.
After lunch ended, Ema-nee was washing the dishes. "Ema-nee, I could wash them instead. You need to study."
"It's alright, Yume-chan. You already made lunch for me, so this is the least I can do."
"I guess. Making lunch was really fun anyways. It helped me with practice for the cooking competition that my club entered in. Last year, we could have won if I had added a little more spices to the dish we made."
"When is it again?", Ema-nee asked.
"It's the same day you're having your exams. Except, it's later on in the day instead of way too early. I hope this year we'll win. I want to make it a memorable time for the senpais. Since this is their last year."
"I'll cheer you on and all your friends, Yume-chan."
"Thanks. And of course I'll be cheering on you and Yu-nii. I'm going to my room to tidy some things. Later!"
When I got upstairs, I saw Tsuba-nii and Azu-nii were going over a script. "Are the two of you leaving?"
Azu-nii answered me first, "Yes, we have a recording after this. The studios is in the same direction, so I thought we should go in the same car."
"I wanted to read over the script a little more, so Azusa ended up agreeing to drive me there.", Tsuba-nii stated.
"I see."
"Ah, wait a sec…" Tsuba-nii was writing some things in the script he had. "Okay. I'm going to phone the coach outside."
"I understand. I'll come right away after I get the key."
"Thank you. Later!"
"Yes! Have a safe trip!" And with that, Tsuba-nii stepped into the elevator.
"Do you think that Tsubaki has changed?" I turned my head to Azu-nii for more details. "From the time he accepted the substitute role from that anime… Compared to before, he's becoming much more serious about acting. His reputation has gotten more positive as well."
"That is amazing. He's properly proud in results in a job he personally chose."
"You too, have been doing your best with what you love. I guarantee your dream will come true, so you will definetly be fine. Okay?"
"Thank you very much. Tsuba-nii really is concentrating quite hard. There's also the issue about Azu-nii, but it's also the fact that he got a role that he wanted that he's like this."
"Ah, so that's what you thought. I think it's a different cause. The Tsubaki right now is more charismatic then before. That's why I want you to recall the current Tsubaki of you are thinking about him. To this degree, I can lift myself up as well."
"Azu-nii?"
We faced each other and he said, "But on top of that, I'd like an answer. A direct answer to our feelings. I don't mind whatever day or time you choose to say it. I will accept it no matter what it is." After that, he left. I never did properly told them my feelings, but I wonder if now is still a good time. I just pushed it out of my head and went to my room. For now, I should worry about Ema-nee and the competition.
The days had gone by in a snap. Juli and I were helping Ema-nee prepare for the exams. "Chi! Did you remember your admission ticket for the examination?"
"I did.", she reassured him.
"How about your pencil case, your pencil case?", I asked.
"I said I did! See?" She pulled out her case and started jiggling it. "Ah! The inside is completely empty!" And then Ema-nee started searching for pencils and erasers as Juli and I did the same.
"Calm down Chi!"
"Juli and Yume-chan are the ones that should calm down!" Then a doorbell came at the door. "Yes!" We opened the door and saw it was Louis-nii.
"Good morning, Chi-chan, Yu-chan!", he greeted us.
"Louis-san!", Ema-nee said surprised.
"I have to leave already, so I wanted to tell you I'm cheering you on. For your examinations and your competition.", he said.
"Thank you!", we both say.
"Sorry for the trouble, Louis.", Juli said. Louis-touched Ema-nee's head. The three of us were all taken aback.
"Bed hair." He paused as he was fixing Ema-nee's hair. "Okay. Fixed. When your hair isn't messy, you feel more lively, right?"
"As expected of Louis, you understand a university exam-taker student very well. Not bad, not bad."
"And then there's this. It was left in front of your rooms." He handed us both a flower.
"This is… from Io-nii right? It's an iris.", I say.
"Yes. It means 'trusting in good news' in the language of flowers." But if I remember correctly, it can also mean "putting everything on the line, I love you." I wonder if there is supposed to be a special meaning to one of us. That can't be it. Io-nii wouldn't do something like that.
Kyo-nii lifted up the bentos to Yu-nii and Ema-nee. "Thanks Kyo-nii.", Yu-nii said.
"Sorry for the trouble.", Ema-nee said.
"The both of you need to relax.", Masa-nii reassured them.
"Please put everything into it so you won't leave any regrets. Don't make too many careless mistakes.", Kyo-nii explained.
"Oh no! This is why uptight Mr. Lawyer shouldn't do anything. Now that you've reached this point, you'll become like him if you aren't careful!", Hika-nii said. It looks like today he's cross dressing today.
"Someone like you is…!", Kyo-nii said annoyed
"Little Sister should be okay, but you really need to do your best.", Hika-nii said to Yu-nii.
"I know that."
I laughed and then Ema-nee got a text. "Natsume-san…" I'm not gonna worry about that right now. He's just cheering on Ema-nee is all, I hope.
Then I got a phone call. "Yes."
"You're slow!" It was Fuuto. "Don't make me wait when I'm calling you at work. Today is Big Sis's and that idiot's examinations and also your competition. I was thinking that you would be the most grateful to be able to hear my voice. When Big Sis goes off to college, I'll be there to console you of your loneliness."
"Shouldn't you be talking to Ema-nee right now. She's the one who needs the cheering. And I won't feel lonely after she's graduated." It was quiet. "Fuuto?"
"Of course, you're more important to me. That's why I'll he cheering you on more." After that he hanged up.
"Well, Fuuto wanted to cheer you two on your exams and me with my competition." He actually went to the trouble of calling me even though my thing isn't as important as theirs. It makes me a bit happy. "Anyways, good luck you two! I'll be cheering on the whole way!" The two left as I told them that.
"When do you have to leave, Yume-chan?", Masa-nii asked.
"I need to be at the place by 11. Rai and his parents will be picking me up, though. They'll be around by about 10:20 or so.", I answer him. "I hope we win. No. We will win, I know it!", I said cheerfully.
After some time, Rai and his parents came and I was getting really nervous. "Good luck, Yu! Make sure you taste check all your foods.", Juli said.
"Yes, yes! Thanks Juli! Anyways, I'm off!"
We arrived at the given place where the competition was being held. "I'm getting butterflies in my stomach, Rai."
"Everything will be alright, Mei-chan. Even if we don't win, I'll be satisfied just to have a fun time with everyone.", he told me.
"I know, it's just… I want to make this a memorable year for you and the senpais. So, I want to give it my all and win for all of your sakes!" He patted my head and smiled.
"Thanks, Mei-chan. Let's have fun with everyone!"
The competition started and all of us were rushing to make our parts of the dish. It was nerve-wracking but I was going on with my routine. I made sure everything tasted alright, the spices were fitting and mouth-watering, and that the meal wasn't too over cooked or under cooked. Finally, time was up and it was judging time. I couldn't help but worry when the judges were complimenting the other schools dishes. Rai put his hand on my shoulder to reassure me. I smiled in return.
Then, the judges gave their announcements. "To start off, I want to reassure everyone's dishes were amazing. Now, the three best out there, it was a tough decision. Third place…" Our school wasn't announced. It made me happy since there still is a chance we'll get first. "Second place…" Thankfully, it wasn't our school yet. But now, my heart was pounding as the last school was called. "And finally, the moment if truth… First place… Hinode High School." Everyone was clapping and we all were hugging each other and giving high-fives.
"We won! We really won, everyone!", I said so happily. I started crying tears of joy.
"Of course we won Yume. Don't underestimate us!", Akane-senpai said.
"Yes. Akane is right. As long as we work together, we can achieve it.", Himeno-senpai added.
"I agree as well. This really will be an unforgettable day.", Vice Pres said.
"Mei-chan's support was what helped us all.", Rai said, smiling.
"I'm most glad we were able to do this within the time limit.", Shiro said with a sigh of relief.
Akuma responded with, "Maybe I should have put a lot of tobasco sauce. I can imagine the screams of the judges."
Megumi bit his hand and said, "Stop… it… Akuma."
Kyousuke and Kyouko said at the same time, "Come on! Let's take a picture to remember this wonderful day!" We all got together and Rai's parents took the picture. I'll always remember this day.
When I got home, th first one I saw was Io-nii. "I'm back!", I greeted him.
"Welcome back. How was your competition?"
"It was lots of fun. In fact, we even won!"
"That is good."
"Oh, and thank you for the iris. It gave me plenty of encouragement and I know it did for Ema-nee too."
"I'm glad you liked the gift I gave."
"I'm wondering…" I took a pause to find my words. "Was there any deeper meaning to it?"
"You know the other meaning of an iris."
"Yes. 'Putting everything on the line, I love you.' All I want to know is, if that was meant for Ema-nee or me."
He gently placed his hand on my cheek and said, "Would you like to guess?" Now I know which one it is.
"I'm sorry. I can't return your feelings Io-nii. You're important to me… as a brother." He let go and there came an awkward atmosphere.
"I knew that would be your answer. All I wanted to do was tell you my feelings before I leave."
"Leave? What do you mean?"
"I'm going to go study abroad for a year."
"You are?!" He nodded. I looked down and my smile faded away.
"Don't be upset Yume-san. It'll only be a year."
"You're right. I'm going to go find Ema-nee. Later." I left and I couldn't help but have unhappy thoughts.
I couldn't find Ema-nee anywhere. I did find Juli. "Hey, Juli. I'm back. Where's Ema-nee?"
"Chi went off to a gaming place with that horrible Natsume."
"I see. Anyways, we won Juli."
"Really? That's good news! You should call Chi and tell her that."
"I want to tell her in person. You know, face-to-face is more my thing."
Eventually, Ema-nee came back. "Hey, Ema-nee, welcome back. Huh? Is something wrong?"
"Oh, Yume-chan. How was it?"
"Everything was perfect. We won and now I'm definitely confident you'll pass your exams. Anyways, what's up?"
"I think it's about time we tell everyone our true feelings. Don't you feel the same way."
I was surprised, actually. "Something happened, didn't it? Oh well, we need to tell them eventually. I need to confront Tsuba-nii and Azu-nii."
"As for me, I need to properly tell Subaru-san and Natsume-san how I feel. Good luck, Yume-chan."
"You too, Ema-nee." But… I don't know what I'll do with Fuuto. I wonder if my feelings for him are as an enemy, as a brother, or, dare I say it, as a lover.
And done. Next chapter, you ready, will be the final chapter of Brothers' Love. However, it'll be followed by an extra chapter of the ova. Now, I gotta start typing up that next chapter. Till next time! Favorite, Follow, or Review!
Guest chapter 20 . May 3
Things are getting interesting. Update soon, but don't push yourself ;)
I'm glad you're hooked on to the story. And don't worry, I'm not pushing myself :)
Guest chapter 20 . May 3
Your 1 and 2 plan are cruel but plsss update but really get cheated and die
Yeah… I'm an ice lady.
Cinderella378 chapter 20 . May 3
Are you kidding me?! I could never get tired of this story, Out of all the stories and books I have read this has to be the one story that has me completely hooked and always on my mind. Brothers Conflict is my favorite anime, so the fact that I found a story for it and one that is so amazing! It's the best thing ever! I couldn't wait till I got home to read the chapters I missed, it was the first thing I did! Also, don't worry I completely understand about the extra chapter, you already put so much effort into your stories so I'm grateful just for that reason. I'm sorry that it got erased, that must of been a disappointment for you. Now about this last chapter! Omg :( I was freaking out at first, wondering if he was going to die or not! So happy he didn't! How understaning he was and how he was the one that brought it up. Loved! BUT FUUTO! He kissed her! And she didn't push away! I see where this is going :P I think! And hope!
I'm absolutely glad you like my story! Like I said before, you are my favorite follower! Just for that, I'll give a little summary of the extra chapter. So, Yume invites her friends from the cooking club over to help make a feast for Azusa's return from the hospital. Yume's girl friends got really close with the brothers and makes her feel a little jealous. After the whole mess is done, she and Mirai were talking about how the day went. Yume was telling him she was feeling a little left out from everyone. Mirai kisses her to help her feel better. Yume didn't feel the same spark she felt when he kissed her for the first time. She asks him to leave and he does as told. She couldn't sleep because she started to question her love for Mirai. That's basically what happened.
NightlyRowenTree chapter 20 . May 3
Awesomeness
You're welcome!
Writer-Esile chapter 20 . May 4
Yo friend! Good chapter there but… you gots the coldest heart, El… Mirai dying? -_- you ain't meh friend no more
You of all people should know my heart is ice. Anyways, other peoples readin' this, this person is my real life best friend! I forced her to join fanfiction so I'm wondering if I should force her to write stories! Oh! And her name is not Esile it's my name backwards. She chose that cause safety reasons, it's her alias! The last review she did, I was in a hurry so I didn't mention she was my friend. And Esile, if you are reading this, you've got no say in this! :) Love ya!
Momochan77 chapter 20 . May 4
I like your story! I really do. And I can practically see this as Yume ending up with Fuuto. While he's not my favorite character I shall support this choice.
Yeah… I'm not the biggest fan of Fuuto for two reasons: he's cocky and younger than the Ema. I dislike it when the guy is younger, I don't know why, I just do. So that's what lead me to make Yume and this story. And since Ema annoys me sometimes, being a character that gets pushed around easily.