OHAYAHOO MY READER-CHAN! So I'm pumped. I'm excited to where this story is going and I'm pretty happy with how it's going to turn out. Slowly and slowly it's coming to a close and I'm pretty excited especially since I want to work on my new idea soon so it's really exciting. So to keep you guys in the loop, I decided to put in a small description for Yuuma.
Yuuma's description - Takeshita Yuuma, 18 years old, birthday is on December 6, his blood type is O, parents are divorced so he lived with his mother, has a little brother, Takeshita Akio, who he hasn't seen since parents divorced, has known Haruka since he was 6 and she was 5. Yuuma inherited his father's look; he has dark blue messy hair that was slightly slicked back with a few strands falling over his eyebrow and golden yellow cat-like eyes that intimidate people when they look him straight in the eye (Haruka, her grandmother, and his family are exceptions), has an x-like scar above his left eyebrow from protecting Haruka. Overly protective of Haruka, thinks of her as a little sister, will do anything to keep her happy and smiling. Known to be a playboy and a flirt, really is a gentleman
So that's about it for Yuuma, he isn't a very deep person so it's easy to get along with him unless it has something to do with hurting Haruka. Also, for the record, Yuuma is kinda like me, if I was a boy I mean. I have a good reason why I made Yuuma a boy and not a girl and it will be mentioned in this chapter. So if Yuuma stared acting like a bitch or an asshole, it's what I would do in his position, so I basically inserted myself in the story except I changed my gender to fit the story line. Also another reason why I can't or won't ship Yuuma with Haruka is because Yuuma is basically me and I don't find that appealing (don't get me wrong, I'm fine with and support LGBT stuff, but I won't identify myself as one, I'm straight through and through)
To SenpaiChiii, there are stories like the one I plan on writing but they either don't complete it or it doesn't make any sense at all and I'm kinda peeved at how there isn't that many stories like this. Also, I don't plan on writing any other stories until this story is finished. I'm just asking you guys' opinion on what I should write because I like both ideas but I'm not sure which one to write after 'Love Song Problems' and yet I'm really leaning on 'Matchmaking'but it's up to you guys. I don't mind whichever story. I decided to extend the voting. Look at the Author's Note at the end of the chapter for further details,
Previously on Love Song Problems: The members of STARISH quietly shuffled inside, a bit ashamed at being caught, QUARTET NIGHT decided to lean against any available space on the walls as they looked at Yuuma, HEAVENS strode inside, not at all guilty at being caught as they sat around the table beside STARISH, and Ryuya and Ringo decided to linger at the door, each leaning on the door as they shut the door behind them.
'This is just going to get interesting by the second,'Yuuma let a smirk appear on his lips as he looked at each occupant of the room with his narrow golden yellow cat-like eyes.
NOW ON WITH THE STORY!
Chapter 21: Let's make em' jealous
~With Yuuma~Third Person View~
"I'm just going to say this once so you better fucking listen. My best friend told me everything that has been going on in her life for the past years that I wasn't there for her. And let me tell all of you this," Yuuma growled as he looked over at the men occupying the kitchen, "Mess with Nami-chan and I won't hesitate to kick your asses. Nami-chan means so much to me and I will not have you guys destroy who she is."
"Who are you to say what Nanami feels?" Syo growled as he looked over at Yuuma, forgetting about his initial fear for just a moment.
Yuuma turned his gaze to stare at Syo who faltered slightly at seeing Yuuma's cat like eyes stare him down, "I have known Nami-chan for years. Even before any of you even knew her, I have known her the longest. I have seen her grow up. I have been there all throughout her life. I know all the pain and hardships she had to go through to be where she is now. And I won't let some pussy ass boys who can't even get their shit together destroy her fragile heart."
The men in the kitchen twitched as Yuuma insulted them but they knew they had no right to speak especially if it was about Haruka. Yuuma took a deep breath in as he decided to keep his hands busy, working with making the bentos for him and Haruka to eat, in fear of lashing out at the unsuspecting men, "Nami-chan means the whole world to me. She's my best friend and I don't want anything bad to happen to her. I will not stop any of you from courting her but let me tell you something, if any of you hurt her, I will hunt down your asses and make sure they never find your body."
Even though most of the guys in the room knew that they wouldn't go down without a fight, more especially Ryuya, Yamato, and Syo, they all nodded with fear in their minds as Yuuma stared them down, his yellow cat-like eyes flashing dangerously.
Yuuma looked all of them in the eye before saying, "Just know that whatever you guys do, I will try and prevent. I know how guys are, Nami-chan doesn't deserve to get her heart broken because one of you got bored of her."
"I would never get bored of Haruka!" Nagi exclaimed, anger in his voice at even the mere thought of what Yuuma suggested. The other guys nodded furiously, agreeing with what Nagi said.
"Oh really? Okay. Picture this. You're going out with Nami-chan, she finally said yes to you and you're thrilled at getting the girl you want. You're dating now. You've dated for two months already and wish to take it to the next stage but, Nami-chan isn't ready. So what do most men do when they can't get what they want? Of course. What else but find it in someone else," Yuuma growled, baring his teeth.
"I may be a guy as well, a flirt and playboy to be exact and I can't count how many girlfriends I have had. I'm not proud of what I have done but I have done the same exact thing that I'm talking about and I regret doing it but I can't do anything about it, not anymore. Now imagine Nami-chan, sweet little Nami-chan. You all know how she is. All of you are men, and all of you have urges, and there are chances, Nami-chan will not be able to help or give you what you want because she's shy and innocent," Yuuma said bluntly, not the least embarrassed in where his speech was going, not even faltering in the slightest even when most of the guys in the vicinity started to turn a bright red from what he was saying and suggesting.
Yuuma said as he packed up the last thing he needed, pulling out a plastic bag from a drawer, and putting the snacks into it, "So, you need to prove to me and to her that you're serious about her. I will not accept you if you don't prove it. You have to get my approval before I leave. If you don't, then Nami-chan won't accept you. I'll make sure of it. Good luck. All of you will need it."
Yuuma shot them all a smirk as he picked up the plastic bags that contained all the food that he and Haruka would consume together, "See ya."
With that he walked towards the door, Ryuya and Ringo pushed themselves off of the door before they opened it, letting Yuuma walk through the door and out of sight.
The guys were left to muse out loud to themselves. Tokiya said softly as he looked at his hands that were clasped on top of the counter, "We have to prove to Yuuma that we're serious about Nanami-san.."
"Dammit! Just when we accepted that all of us would share! Now we have to prove to Megami-chan's best friend that we're good enough for her," Yamato cursed as he resisted the urge to slam his clenched fist against something.
"We have to do it or we'll lose all our chances with Haruka-chan," Ai sighed, ruffling his hair slightly, a stressed look plastered on his face.
~With Haruka and Yuuma~
Yuuma grinned as he sat down on the bed, placing the plastic bags full of snacks on Haruka's bed. Haruka squealed as she took out a tub of strawberry ice cream. Yuuma rolled his eyes before taking out one of the bento boxes he made before digging in.
"So what's your game plan?" Haruka asked as she scooped a spoonful of ice cream and eating it.
"Do your boys get jealous easily?" Haruka blushed at the blunt statement of the idol groups being 'her boys' but she nodded nonetheless, a bit embarrassed.
Yuuma grinned before saying as he lifted his chopsticks to point at Haruka, "Then that's our game plan. Let's make em' jealous! If they're really serious about dating and courting you, they would do anything in their power to win you over even if there's someone in the way of that happening."
"Someone?" Haruka tilted her head in confusion as she lifted yet another spoonful of ice cream to her lips.
"Why me of course! You remember how affectionate and clingy you were to me before?" Haruka blushed at Yuuma's bold statement, covering her red face with her hair as she nodded meekly, "We can use your affectionate ways to our advantage."
Haruka frowned slightly before saying softly, "I don't want them to fight more than they already do Yuu-kun.."
"It'll be okay Nami-chan. If it gets to the point that someone will kill someone, we'll stop okay? I don't want you to get scared or stressed out because I'm scared you'll get a relapse.." Yuuma looked down at his lap that held his empty bento box.
Haruka frowned as she whispered, "Hey..are you still thinking about that time..?"
"I was so scared Nami-chan. I almost lost you that day..and it was all my fault for stressing you out. I don't know what I would do if I lost you too Nami-chan.." Haruka sighed as she scooted closer to Yuuma, bringing him into a small hug in which he buried his head into her shoulder.
"Don't worry about me. I know you'll always be there for me if anything bad happens," Yuuma looked up to stare into Haruka's golden green eyes before nodding slowly.
"I love you Nami-chan. You know that right?" Yuuma said with a small smile as Haruka smiled back.
"Of course. I love you too Yuu-kun," Yuuma ruffled Haruka's hair as he shot down a goofy grin at her.
{A/N - When they say I love you to each other, they mean it in a sibling way. I don't ship my OC with canon peeps. It's weird for me}
Haruka looked up with a pout as she brushed back her hair to it's original clean state, "I'll have to meet up with Shining soon. Is it okay if you stay at the lounge for a while? I don't want you to stay here in my room all alone when I have a chance of taking a while discussing with Shining and Raging."
"Don't worry about me. I'll be fine. I can entertain myself by baiting one of your boys," Haruka flushed a bright red yet again at Yuuma calling the idol groups her boys.
"Please don't word it like that," Yuuma laughed at Haruka's flushed face as they both got up and headed towards the door.
After a few moments of walking, Yuuma suddenly intertwined their fingers and Haruka flushed asking softly as she stuttered, "Yu-Yuu-kun? Nani?"
"Shh. We're getting close to the lounge and I can hear your boys arguing. It's time to set our game plan on," Haruka bit her lip before nodding, a certain fire in her eyes and determination written all over her face.
Yuuma chuckled loudly as they entered the lounge, drawing attention to him and Haruka. Haruka's determination faltered when she heard the growls, snarls, and hisses of the idol group but relaxed when Yuuma squeezed her hand softly in reassurance.
Haruka turned to Yuuma and said with a sweet smile, her eyes sparkling brightly, "Yuu-kun, I'm going to go meet Shining and Raging okay? I'll see you later for that date you promised," Haruka hoped that Yuuma would go with what she said and she sighed in relief in her head when he did.
"Of course Nami-chan. I'll see you soon. After you're done with you meeting with Shining-san and Raging-san, go get ready and meet me at my room. Dress casual," Yuuma smiled down at Haruka, winking down at her.
"Okay. I'll see you later Yuu-kun," Haruka pulled up all the courage in her tiny body as she pulled Yuuma into a tight hug before pulling away and walking off a few steps towards the direction of Shining's office before stopping, "Ne Yuu-kun?"
"Hai?" Yuuma tilted his head to the side, his eyes sparkling with hidden mischief.
Haruka smiled brightly causing the hearts of the boys in the room, except Yuuma to melt and beat faster, "I love you Yuuma."
Yuuma had a small smile on his face, ignoring the frowns or scowls on the faces of the idols in the room, "I love you too Haruka. Now go see what your boss wants."
Haruka giggled as she walked away. Yuuma walked up to the empty space on the couch that occupied Ranmaru and Reiji before plopping down, sighing heavily as he closed his eyes, as he tilted his head back.
"What do you think you're playing at Takeshita?" Yuuma cracked open one eye to see his face a few inches from a face that held two off colored eyes.
Yuuma smirked as he sat up properly, "What ever do you mean, Kurosaki Ranmaru?"
"You said you saw Haruka as a little sister. Whatever you two did just now, that's not something opposite gender siblings would do!" Ranmaru growled, the others agreeing in their small little way.
"Sure we didn't act like siblings but that's Nami-chan's way of showing affection. I mean, I grew up with her. She's the most comfortable with me than all of you combined so if she was ever to look for affection, she would come to me. Is there a problem Kurosaki-san?" Yuuma smiled dangerously up at Ranmaru who looked on the verge of lashing out at the smug blue haired man.
Ranmaru took a deep breath in to cool himself because punching the living daylights out of Haruka's best friend would not sit well with Haruka, "No. Nothing's the problem. What is your relationship with Haruka anyway?"
Yuuma sighed before saying, "Look. If any of you actually think I have a crush on Nami-chan or even that I'm in love with her. You're sorely mistaken. Nami-chan means the whole world to me, yes, but I do not have any romantic feelings for her besides brotherly love for her. That means me protecting her from any possible boyfriends because I would never want her heart to be broken."
"Nami-chan has always been this affectionate with me. Even since we were kids, she would always be clingy and everything so I'm just used to her showing affections to me. If you guys can't accept that she would be willing to be affectionate with other guys then how would you ever be able to share?" Yuuma smirked at the shocked looks on each of their face, "You think I didn't know that you would be willing to share? Please. If you can't handle me, as her best friend and brother, being affectionate with her. How about amongst yourself?"
They all looked at each other before realizing what he was talking about. They all looked away from each other as they sunk deep into their thoughts. Yuuma looked at each one of them before saying softly, snapping the idols out their thoughts, "I care a lot of Haruka. She means everything to me and I don't know what I would do if I lost her. I don't want to lose her to any of you but she's happy with you guys so please take care of her heart. If you prove to me that you can be the men she needs and deserves then I will approve of your relationship with Nami-chan, I need you to prove it or I will never allow Nami-chan to end up with any of you. ALL of you have to prove yourself or none of you are getting her. If all but one gets approved, I will still not approve. It's either ALL or NONE. Got it?"
They froze before looking at each other before they all nodded determinedly. Yuuma smiled at their determination before saying as he stood up, "Well. Good luck to all of you. If you'll excuse me, I need to get ready for my sibling bonding time with Nami-chan. When we get back, I expect something to happen. Just because I will allow you guys to court her, doesn't mean I will not get in the way."
With that Yuuma flashed them a cheeky grin as he walked towards the girls dorm to his room, leaving the idol group to talk amongst themselves about plans on winning Haruka over and getting Yuuma's approval.
~With Haruka~Haruka's POV~
I walked down the corridor deep in thought as I chewed lightly on my bottom lip, 'What am I to do? Knowing Yuuma, he's baiting the idols..Should I really be doing this? Should I really be leading on these really wonderful men when I don't even know my own feelings?'
Before I even knew it, I was standing in front of Shining's office. I took a deep breath before lifting my fist to knock lightly on the door, "Shining-san, Raging-san, it's me. Nanami Haruka."
"Miss Na-Na-Mi! Come in~" I slowly pushed the door open letting myself in before shutting the door behind me. Shining and Raging were seated on opposite sides of the desk, eyes trained on me as they observed my every movement.
I walked up to the desk, bowing my head low, "Konnichiwa Shining-san, Raging-san. Is there a reason for me to be here?"
"How is your songs coming along~?" Raging asked as he pushed himself off the desk.
"They're coming along well. Just a bit..slow," I bit my lip as I looked away, embarrassment evident in my voice.
It was quiet before Shining broke the silence, "I know I lifted up to 'no love' rule but don't let that get in the way of your work."
I chewed on my lip harder before whispering, "I'm sorry. It won't happen again."
"I'm not saying it shouldn't happen. It's normal," Shining said as he pushed himself off of the desk to walk towards the window, looking out of it, "Just take care of their hearts..STARISH and QUARTET NIGHT, I mean."
I nodded slowly, processing his words as Raging interrupted, "Miss Nanami, I know of Eiichi and Eiji's affection towards you."
My face turned a bright red as my head snapped up to stare wide eyed at Raging's grinning face, "Na-Nani?"
"I will not stop them. They deserve to be happy..after they lost their mother. I know I wasn't the best father out there and I know it's too late to give them the familial affection they needed growing up but I know you can give them the love they really need and deserve. I approve of you Nanami Haruka," he walked up to me, placing one of his hands on my shoulder while his other hand was on my head, as he patted my hair softly.
I stared up at him in wonder as he smiled softly down at me, "Take care of them and the rest of HEAVENS for me Haruka."
Tears gathered in my eyes but I refused to let them spill, "Ha-Hai! Arigatou Raging-san. It means so much to me that you approve of me."
"Call me Tou-san. I'll need to get used to it especially when you become my daughter-in-law," I blushed furiously at the idea of being married before nodding quickly.
"Thank you for you time Miss Nanami~! I hope to expect wonderful songs from you," Shining grinned as he flashed a thumbs up in my direction.
I nodded meekly, letting a smile graze my lips, "Hai! Arigatou Shining!"
"Call me Mitsuo but only when we're in private okay? I don't want anyone knowing my name," I giggled to myself before nodding.
"I'll see you later then..Mitsuo-san..Tou-san," I bowed my head before heading towards the door. I swung the door open before walking out an letting it shut behind me.
My face felt like a fireplace from recalling the words of both Presidents, 'Take care of their hearts..What did I get myself into? What am I going to do..?'
I walked back to the girls dorm, a dejected look on my face as I passed by the lounge not taking notice of the idols who seemed to be talking amongst themselves although some seemed to be arguing with each other.
"-Nami..Nanami..Nanami!" I looked up slowly to see who called out to me to meet Sumeragi-san's golden yellow eyes.
I looked from him to the others to see worry in their eyes. Jinguji-san got off the couch he was sharing with Van-kun and Tsukimiya-sensei as he asked me softly, "Is everything okay Kohitsuji-chan?"
I flashed a fake smile at them before nodding, "Hai..I'm sorry. I was just thinking of my meeting with Shining-san and Raging-san."
"Is everything truly all right Kouhai-chan?" I bit my lip as I looked through my lashes up at Kotobuki-senpai who walked up to me.
I could see worry very evident in his eyes before I took a deep breath, shaking my head as tears filled my eyes, "No. Nothing's okay but I'll be fine. I..I need to find Yuu-kun. Please excuse me. I'll see you later."
Before I could run off, I felt arms wrap around my waist from behind. I tilted my head to stare up at Van-kun's broken eyes, a frown playing on his lips, "No. Tell us what's wrong Ha-chan."
I broke free from his grip as tears spilled from my eyes, "You know what's wrong?!"
I stared at them, my tears flowing down furiously, my cheeks flushes as I stared at their heartbreaking eyes, "I don't know what do to okay?! All of you are fighting for me and I find it hard to choose okay? I don't.. I don't want to hurt any of you and you fighting over me is hurting ME and breaking MY heart! I can't choose any of you..I can't hurt any of you. Please don't make me choose..please.."
It was quiet and the only thing that can be heard was my heartbreaking cries and sobs before I took a deep breath wiping away my tears with the back of my pal roughly. I stared them with tears in my eyes before whispering softly, "I love all of you..Please give me time to think."
"Nanami/Nanami-san/Kohitsuji-chan/Haruka.."
"Kouhai-chan/Haruka/Haruka-chan/Nanami.."
"Angel-chan/Nanami/Haruka/Ha-chan/Megami-chan/Hoshi-chan.."
"Hana-chan/Haruka-chan.."
"Please excuse me. I need to find Yuu-kun," with that I turned on my heel before running blindly towards the girls dorms, ignoring their desperate calls for me.
'Dear Grandmother, what am I supposed to do? I snapped and now..I'm back to stage 1 again..'
OHAYAHOO MY READER-CHAN! I'm really sorry for the short chapter. Also, okay, I'm really sorry how the story is going but I have a plan on how to make this work and I needed to make Haruka upset or angry with the idols so I did. I'm not sure how long she'll be mad but I might play it for a few chapters to add a bit of dramatics. The story is getting to a close and I'm pretty happy how it's turning out.
Now about the extension of the voting for my new story! I decided to end the voting at..August 28, 2017 so please vote soon. I'll post the summaries again with a few adjustments.
1. To The Future - Without any indication of a warning, Haruka, STARISH, QUARTET NIGHT, and HEAVENS were transported to the future where they meet their future selves and their future kids. While looking for a way back, will the future they see come true or not? (Picks up after season 4) {Haruka X STARISH X QUARTET NIGHT X HEAVENS}
2. Matchmaking - Haruka, STARISH, QUARTET NIGHT, and HEAVENS were all gathered in one place when a bright light cut off any conversation. When the light died down, in place were 24 kids who claim to be their future kids who had no idea how and why they were thrown back to the past. When the kids notice that there was a chance that the future they come from will not happen, they have to do the right thing and match make (Picks up after season 3 but before season 4) {Haruka X Everyone}
For Matchmaking, there's a reason why it's after season 3 and not after season 4. That will be mentioned in the story.
Also to anyone wondering, I will not be pairing Haruka with the teachers in either of the stories that are coming up. I apologize to anyone who wanted the teachers as well but I really am having a hard time adjusting things for them. I can do Reiji but Ryuya and Ringo seems a bit..eh, mostly because it doesn't show their relationship in the anime and I'm having trouble thinking up something for them
And to anyone who is worried. I plan on writing the story AFTER I finish this story. So no one needs to worry about me not finishing this. I will NOT abandon this story, I really like this story and I will not abandon it.
READ & REVIEW! Thank you for all your support! And if any one has ideas, please feel free to drop a review about your idea or even PM me. I LOVE YOU GUYS! See you next chapter~!