Yow! So I've been gone for a LONG while, and I'm really sorry if I've left you all waiting…

And, the reason for that long absence is… because I've been busy.

Yeah, with all the tests, and requirements, and report cards, and Foundation Week stuff, and Field Demo practices… I'm just glad I survived to see the sembreak!

But also, I've been contemplating on whether or not I should end the fic here.

I mean, I've considered adding a few more chaps to this, but I really don't know how to move on with this. So I've made a really, really, REALLY hard decision.

I've decided to end the fanfic here.

Yes, I know, it may not be the best decision for most of you there, but, believe me, I've given this a lot of thought. This wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision, this took me weeks, and weeks of thought. Trust me, I don't like this either. But it's for the best.

But, don't worry. I won't end Fuyuna & Gouenji's story here. I'm actually in the process of writing a sequel to this fic. This chap will probably give a few hints of what could happen in the next fic.

Okay, enough pussyfooting around. I can't keep putting off the swan show*

So, for the last time, (in this fic), I don't own Inazuma Eleven… sadly.

Chapter 32- Ten Years Later…

(Fuyuna's Diary…)

It's been ten years since that day.

Ten years since I nearly died.

Ten years since… everything.

After all that commotion with my dad, I can't really say things went back to the way they were. For example, my mom and I began to spend more time with each other. Not that it isn't welcomed, trust me, it was fun, but I wasn't accustomed to 'Mother-Daughter Time' ALL the time.

Also, me and Shuuya-kun started going out a lot. He took me on a date, (a REAL date, not like the one we had when I was kidnapped, and all…), bought me this really, really cute teddy bear for my birthday, and took me out for Valentine's Day.

Are you wondering if we still live together? Well… no, not anymore. I mean sure, technically, the house is ours, but, hey, we both had families who miss us and all, but sometimes we go visit the house, we sleep there sometimes, but overall, yeah… I don't make sense.

I know, I know. I shouldn't be talking about the past all the time, but, with Shuuya-kun coming back to Japan and all, I just can't help feel nostalgic, and everything.

Okay, okay. Maybe I should talk about someone else now. Do you still remember the detective girls? (You know, Mamera, Fran, Yumiko and Axellia?) Well, they have a pretty successful detective agency now! They're actually giving me calls, and endless thank-you letters for giving them their big break during that case with my father.

It's funny how that tragedy changed a lot of lives, isn't it?

You're probably wondering where Shuuya went, eh? He went to Germany for college, actually. Stands to reason why there's a chest full of letters from him. (That's right, a CHEST.) I also visited him there, in Germany of course, and it was fun! He took me to the most memorable date we've ever had together, he took me to amazing tourist spots there, and by the end of my visit, I almost wished I didn't have to go. Believe it or not, I actually CRIED in the airport because I was gonna miss him SO MUCH.

But hey, Shuuya-kun says that his stay in Japan will be permanent. Believe it or not, he had his stuff moved to our house, because I told him that that was the house I was staying at because it was closer to where I went to college.

I'm at the sidewalk near my old house, (you know, the sidewalk where we met!) waiting for him to arrive, so I'm just killing time writing here… Oh, look, there he is! I'd better go, I'll tell you everything later!

Oh, gosh, I am just sooo nervous!

(Normal P.O.V)

Why shouldn't she be nervous? She hasn't seen Gouenji for a really long time, and who knows? Maybe he's changed a lot during his stay in Germany!

"Fuyuna-chan, or am I mistaken?" The voice never changed, but the person who stood before Fuyuna looked nothing like the Shuuya-kun she's known since they were high school. His skin was darker, and his hair was no longer spiky, in fact, it was a bit longer, and it was almost shoulder-length. His hair was still blonde, save for the fact that it had highlights on them. But his face, though its features a bit sharper, were still the same.

"Well? Are you Fuyuna-chan, or not?" Gouenji asked again, in a playful tone this time, while Fuyuna shot him a grin, and said, "Yeah, that's me. Or were you expecting someone cuter?" Gouenji laughed out loud, as he hugged Fuyuna tightly, and said, "OH, it is you! I've missed you so much!"

Fuyuna fought to hold back her tears, happy tears obviously, as she returned the hug, saying, "Shuuya-kun… I missed you too!"

They walked around town a while, catching up with each other. They returned to the sidewalk when Gouenji turned to face Fuyuna, and said, "Fuyuna, I've been meaning to ask this for a really long time….", looking serious now. Fuyuna blinked and said, "Oh, uhm.. sure. I don't mind."

Gouenji pulled out a tiny purple box out of his pocket, knelt down on one knee, and, opening the box, revealing a moon-shaped diamond ring, said, "Fuyunamu Hayakaze, will you marry me?"

Fuyuna, shocked at Gouenji's words, couldn't hold back her tears anymore as she hugged Gouenji, saying, "Yes, Shuuya-kun… Yes…"

Well. How was that for an ending? Did you like it?

Oh, wait. No one likes endings.

Unless you're waiting for a terrible story to end. Are you?

Okay, enough about that.

Before I end this, I just want to thank everyone who's followed Fuyuna and Gouenji's story from beginning to end, I thank you. Thanks for all of the support, and for choosing to ride the crazy rollercoaster of emotion that is my fanfic.

Just in case it isn't obvious, this is actually my very first fanfic. The very first fanfic I have ever finished and used OCs in. Most of you may not think of it as a big deal, but it is a very big deal to me.

Looking back, I really hadn't imagined I would be able to see this fanfic reach the end, (or even be this successful, too!), but I still can't believe it's over. Gosh, I'm actually crying tears of joy now…

Hope to see you in the next fanfic!

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-KatoShuuya-