Here it is people. It's the next chapter of the Fraternal Twins of Haruhi Suzumiya. I'll talk about more after the chapter.
I don't own Haruhi Suzumiya.
The Sigh IX
Monday morning came as normal as you can count. It was less than a week until the cultural festival and for some very odd reason; the entire school was as calm as a cucumber. All of the sudden everyone just seemed completely laid back. It was as if the cultural festival no longer exists. This was causing the Kyons feeling pretty crap themselves. Before the Kyons could split off to their own classrooms, they ended up seeing the Koizumis standing in front of them.
"What is it?" Kyonko asked them.
"Well, I just want to know if you're feeling better." Itsuko came up to her and hugged her.
"I'm fine Itsuko." Kyonko said patting her on the shoulder.
Kyon turned to Itsuki since he's normally the one who likes to talk for all of them.
"So? Is there anything you want to talk about?" Kyon asked the boy.
"Yes actually." Itsuki said. "Let's start with the Suzumiyas. They are depressed to the point where being angry is pointless."
"Is that so?" Kyon asked. "You know the reason?"
"You should know the reason, especially you Kyonko. But I'll explain anyway. They believed that no matter what happens, you two would always be by their side even if you two do complain. They were sure that you will forgive them."
"Sure." Kyonko said sarcastically. "The day I forgive them for the hell they put me through is the day I become a saint."
"Actually, can you go cheer them up Kyonko?" Itsuki asked. "The doves back at the shrine are fairly harmless but if they stay like this, I don't know what would happen."
"You want me to cheer them up?"
"All I'm asking is that you make up with them and everything should be fine."
"Like hell I am. Kyon, why don't you do that for me?" She turned to her brother.
"Hey, you're the one who lashed out at them." Kyon said. "I'm not going to be the mediator between them and you. You started it, you finish it."
Damn it.
Itsuki sighed. "I actually thought that you have calmed down by now but it looks like it hasn't."
"Nii-san!" Itsuko shouted at him.
"It's ok." Kyonko told her who was still hugging her like a teddy bear.
The two left while Kyonko still stood there with her brother behind her. Kyonko sighed and leaned against a wall and sighed.
"It's still bothering you huh?" Kyon asked.
"It is." Kyonko sighed again. "The only reason I got angry was because they were treating me like I'm a toy. They even said so themselves. Though, I probably was just suffering from lack of calcium but now I'm more calm than usual. Remind me to by milk before we head back home. Though why should I be the one apologizing? They're the ones who caused it."
"I don't know what goes in their head but, I have a feeling I understand why we do what we do."
"What does that mean?"
"I'm not too sure. Maybe it means that we are the ones that can do it. Though, that's just a feeling." Kyon said as he walked off to his classroom.
Kyonko was trying to make sense of what her brother said. Thinking about it though was only putting her into a bad mood so she just dropped it and went off to her class.
As Kyonko walked off to her class, she ended up seeing the Suzumiyas who were indeed in a terrible mood. They know that Kyonko was close but they didn't even as much as look at her at all and just walked off to their classrooms. Kyonko can only think that as long as she doesn't acknowledge them then everything should be fine for now. Though, the bad mood thing is probably contagious because it was now lunch and she was having it with Kunikida-chan and Taniguchi-chan where the latter in a really bad mood.
"I should have never agreed to have taken part of that movie." Taniguchi-chan said in irritation as she ate her lunch. "That movie is going to be crap, no matter how you look at it since it's 'their' work."
"Ignore her Kyonko." Kunikida-chan said. "She agreed because she wanted to hang out with you all as well as get away from her brother. Heck, she even cancelled her plans."
"I told you to keep that a secret!" Taniguchi-chan barked at her. "Well whatever. I'm not going to help you out on anymore of your stupid little projects. Like I said, that movie is complete and total crap!"
Kyonko isn't the kind that will be known in the world and she can care less about what people say. She is the kind that prefers to keep things to herself like complaining that the food in a restaurant is bad when she doesn't know how to cook herself. But hearing Taniguchi-chan say all that was just bothering her.
"You're the last person that should say that." Kyonko said as she continued to eat.
She will admit that Taniguchi-chan has a reason to be annoyed. She had to cancel all of her original plans to join and take part of the movie only to be fall into a rather dirty lake, and was sent off home with only one scene. Kyonko has a reason to feel sorry for her but she's in a pretty bad mood herself.
It's true that the movie is indeed crap. The Suzumiyas never planned it at all, films the movie right at the spot without a single transition or any direction. But they at least were doing something for the cultural festival which is more that can be said than what their class is doing. Sure it's stupid but they were doing what they want for the school even if they don't have the talent to be a director at all. Though hearing that from other people was only putting her in an even worse mood.
Why does Kyonko feel so irritated about it? Is it possible that she had the sudden passion to be an actress and that she wants to make movies? She wondered about that as she placed her lunch back on the table.
"Is something wrong Kyonko?" Kunikida-chan asked. "Suzumiya-kun seemed pretty upset himself. Did something happen yesterday?"
"They probably just had an argument or something." Taniguchi-chan said and continued to eat.
Kyonko only huffed and ate the rest of her lunch suddenly understanding why she was feeling like this and understood what her brother was talking about. She was almost no different from Taniguchi-chan. She would follow the Suzumiyas orders no matter what and then she goes off complaining about the things she does for them. That's exactly what Taniguchi-chan has been doing. She got irritated having to do everything the Suzumiyas want her to do. But it was something that only she and her brother can do. It's not like she wants someone else to do it, it's just how it is.
When this is over Taniguchi-chan, I'm going to smack you!
Kyonko got up from her chair and placed her lunch back into her bag, now that she had finally come to a realization thanks to the person across her table. But there was no way she will be able to convince the Suzumiyas to cheer up so easily with her simply saying 'I'm sorry' though then again, they can be pretty simple minded most of the time.
Kyon was walking around the halls with a tape in his hand. Kyonko noticed it and went up to him.
"Hey Kyon." Kyonko called out and Kyon turned around. "Is that the last commercial we have?"
"Yeah but I don't think we'll be able to show this since the movie may never be released." Kyon said looking at the tape. "I tried to asking them earlier if we're going to keep on filming only to for them to just storm off."
Kyonko looked at him a little shocked. After all the crap that she had to go through, the movie might end up being cancelled? There is no way she was going to let that happen, not after realizing what she must do and definitely not after everything the Suzumiyas put into it.
"Oh we're going to show the commercial alright." Kyonko said standing firmly in front of her brother. "But we're not going to show that one."
"But if this isn't the one we're going to show, then what else can we show?"
"How about making a new one?" Kyon looked at his sister, thinking that she's crazy.
"How do you plan to do that? We only got an hour before lunch ends."
"I didn't say we're going to start from scratch. Come on, let's head to the clubroom. I'm not going to let them call if off!"
Kyon only looked at his sister and had a feeling that she came to a revelation. Kyonko grabbed hold of her brother who still has the tape in his hand. They made their way to the clubroom. There was no one there so that means that they can do what they need to do. Kyonko helped her brother to make the changes that is needed for the commercial. The ponytailed girl soon realized something. Itsuki loves being a broken record about the Suzumiyas having common sense. If that is the case, then there isn't any reason for her to do anything special. But hell she was going to do it anyway.
There was about 15 minutes left of lunch. The Suzumiyas were just walking around the halls without any thought of where they were going. The soon heard the sounds of static around the hallways.
"This is the lunch time broadcast." One of the announcers said. "For today's cultural festival commercials, it's the SOS Brigade."
When the two heard them saying that it was going to be them, they quickly ran to a classroom that has a TV. What they ended up seeing was some of the footage from the movie that they have been filming. They couldn't believe it. They were looking at the trailer for their movie.
The Kyons stood in the broadcasting room basically congratulating themselves for the hard work that had to do to make the trailer.
"Got it all ready just in time." Kyonko sighed in content.
"You sure this is a good idea though?" Kyon asked his sister. "We didn't tell them that we were going to show another trailer nor do we know that the movie will be finished."
"Well, I don't know. I just gambled on it. But if everything went as it should, they should be here right about-"
Kyonko was cut short with the door slammed open with the Suzumiyas standing there with irritation on their faces.
"Ok you two!" Haruki got up to them. "What the hell are you showing the rest of the school? We never told you can do that! Besides, we already have the commercials needed for our movie!"
"I thought of the idea." Kyonko said. "I thought it would be better to show them what we got in the movie than those sponsors. Besides, aren't you guys having fun making this movie?"
The two wondered what she was talking about as they listen to the sounds of the movie echoing throughout the school.
"At first I thought this isn't going to work but after reaching so far, I don't plan on stopping here. And some of the stuff we filmed isn't so bad."
Kyon was stood there with a deadpan on his face. He had to give credit to Kyonko for making it seemed like the fight that happened yesterday was nothing.
"That's the idea." Haruhi explained. "The movie is meant to be entertaining anyway."
"So is there any reason as to why you two are upset?"
The two turned to them with what seemed like a blank look on their faces.
"The reason is that it's not enough!" The two shouted and headed to the mic.
"Attention all students, this is Haruki Suzumiya!"
"And this is Haruhi Suzumiya!"
"You just saw the confidential footage of our movie! It's the biggest film that can rival the Pirates of the Caribbean movies presented by the SOS Brigade! Viewers will rush in like lemmings! You don't get a second chance if you miss it!"
They finally finished the broadcast and turned off the mic. The Suzumiyas turned around to face the Kyons.
"We're going to show the trailer, it needs a tagline." Haruki explained.
"Now that's taken cared off." Haruhi said. "I want you two to remember that we're going to keep filming today."
The Kyons, or rather Kyonko, stood there with a growing smile on their faces.
"Guys." Kyonko said. "Let's make this movie a success."
It was just a spur-of-the-moment when she said that. It just seemed like a perfect place to say it then again; it was probably influenced by Taniguchi-chan, the conversation she had with Itsuki, Kyon giving a reason why they keep doing this and the Suzumiyas feeling completely depressed. All of that just put Kyonko in a really bad mood and if she didn't do anything about it, she may end up causing trouble.
"Of course the movie is going to be a success." The two smiled at them. "We're the directors after all!"
They were expecting something with a bit more bravado but what they got worked just as well. What they saw was the fire of pure confidence that the Suzumiyas are known for. But it didn't matter because they needed balance in the group. They don't want to see these two idiots to be depressed as it is not only weird, it's also dangerous. They have to keep going like they have been doing with no goal in mind. If they ever stop then they would cause all sorts of trouble. But at least they averted any real disaster or so they thought.
It was now after school. The SOS Brigade has left the school in order to film in their next location. It was the riverbank that the Kyons had first gone to talk with the Asahinas being time travelers. Now, it seemed like a good place to film a romantic scene but there is a problem with filming there.
"You know Kyonko; you could have done something a little more subtle." Itsuki said standing next to her.
"I'm sorry." Kyonko said wearing the waitress outfit.
"I did say to cheer them up but I was really hoping for one which won't cause any trouble."
"I'm sorry."
"Now I just don't know how long we can keep it hidden from them."
The trees around the riverbank haven given birth to cherry blossoms in full bloom. It was beautiful that is true but the thing is that they bloom during autumn. They don't bloom until spring and that is about six months away. Itsuki just felt disheartened as he looks at the tress blooming away.
The Suzumiyas were basically dancing around due to the abnormally in front of them. The Asahinas were standing in pure amazement of what was in front of them. The Nagatos were un-phased about it since that's how they are. Itsuko was only giving a weak smile with the scene while Kyon was having a bit of hard time trying to comprehend what was in front of him.
"This is just perfect!" Haruhi shouted. "I was actually thinking about shooting when the cherry blossoms in bloom! It just screams romance and this weird weather is helping us do that!"
"Well then what are we waiting for?" Haruki asked. "Kyonko, Itsuko, get in here! It's time to film the scene!"
Kyonko only sighed and joined up with them. Itsuko was happy to play the scene, if not a bit too happy. This is what Kyonko gets for acting on impulse. It always seems to come back and bite them in the butt. It's like trying to learn the same mistake only for it to happen again and again for six months. Kyonko only wish she could shoot herself right now. Kyon though could only give her his sympathies.
The cherry blossoms must have started to sprout at around noon. By early evening they were in full bloom. Because of this local news stations all gathered to show this ever so amazing scene before them. They can only hope that they just assume that it was just one of those weird times when it happens. The Suzumiyas believe that it was the case. Though they could care less about that and just assume with filming the movie with Itsuko and Kyonko walking down hand in hand. Kyonko can easily tell that Itsuko was enjoying this way too much.
Haruki had a quick look at the Nagatos who were standing amazingly still about the entire thing. He soon thought about something that could work.
"I got something good!" Haruki shouted. "We need a cat!"
"What?" Kyon asked now that he had finished filming his sister.
"A cat! Think about it, a witch needs a familiar! And almost every single witch has a cat!"
"That's a great idea Haruki-nii!" Haruhi said. "In that case, let's look for one, specifically a black cat!"
"What happened to Yuki-san playing as the evil alien?" Kyonko asked. "And she has Yuuki-kun by her side as her servant. I don't think she needs a cat."
"Geez ponytail. You always like to fuss about the details." Haruki said. "All we need is a cat so let's just find a cat. Now if only we know where we can find a cat."
How about asking a pet store and make them your sponsors. They could use your help more than the model and electronics shop.
"Well, I don't think we should ask a shop in this case." Haruhi said, seemingly reading the Kyons' minds. "It's too much of a hassle. We should be able to find a stray cat somewhere. Yuki-chan, Yuuki-kun, do you know where we can find some stray cats?"
"I know where." Yukihiko answered.
Well, time for an explanation with this chapter. The entire change a commercial to get Haruhi back to filming the movie was from the manga. In actuality the manga decided to add points from later chapters in the light novel before getting to that point but I figured; let's not ruin the flow of it. Let's keep it as the light novel and the anime but throw in the manga for some added fun!
And once again, I made another reference and that is Pirates of the Caribbean. You have to admit that PotC is one great movie series.
Now, granted this is a slightly shorter chapter that I've been known to write for but ah well. At least we got to this point. We're not too far away until I'm done with the Sigh.
Now let's see what I got left to do…
Remains of the Sigh, the Adventures of Kyonko, Manga chapter, Live a Live, Drama CD, Manga Chapter, Day of Sagittarius, Manga chapter, Someday in the Rain and Disappearance.
Special chapters: The Endless: Beginning and Loop, 4 manga chapters.
Yeah the number of chapters has increased. What can I say; I just got hold of Vol. 9 of the Haruhi Suzumiya manga.
Anyway, that's it for me. I'll be back with the next chapter soon.