My First Girlfriend is a Gal: Moving Onward (Short Story) Part 1

Characters:

Junichi Hashiba

Yukana Yame

Ranko Honjō

Nene Fujinoki

Yui Kashī

Shinpei Sakamoto

Keigo Ishida

Minoru Kobayakawa

Last Days:

With Graduation only less then two short weeks away, the atmosphere within Class had changed dramatically. There were those that looked forward to striking out on their own and accomplishing something grand. While others were in a slump having no idea what they were going to do. For Junichi Hashiba was sure of what he was going to do. While attending Collage part-time, he was going to be the new Manager of the Crosplay Cafe. The same one that he had worked at with his Girlfriend. Though he was unsure of his future with Yukana Yama. Since they had not really discussed that yet. That concerned him. Because the only reference she had made about their future together was them going to a Carnival once a year for the years to come. Entering the Classroom he glared at his idiotic perverted friends. "Will you guys put those things away already! If Yukana sees you reading those Porn Magazines again she is going to take it out on me!" He said angrily at his three moronic friends and Shinpei Sakamoto simply smiled at him.

"That is your problem Junichi not ours." Shinpei pulled out another Magazine and once more offered it to him. Taking it, Junichi tossed it towards the Trashcan. Missing it completely.

"Hey! That is mine! It is the Slutty Twins Edition!" Keigo Ishida growled in protest, rushing over to pick up his Magazine and began to make sure it had not been too damaged. "You know ever since you got a Girlfriend. You don't act like yourself anymore." He returned and Junichi shook his head.

"You know if you guys did not act like Perverts..Then you probably could get one yourself." Junichi walked over to his own desk and sat down heavily. Watching as the Girls in class all glared at the three, then to his surprise some of them smiled at him. Smiles that were a little disturbing to say the least. Smiles that would get him in worse trouble with Yukana if she saw them then her noticing the three Class Perverts reading Porn once more.

"Junichi." The sing song voice of his Girlfriend said from the door and he smiled as she walked in. She smiled back then purposely ignored his three friends that were in no way hiding that they were displaying the fact that they were reading Porn once more. "Hello there Boyfriend."

"Hi Yukana..Girlfriend." Junichi said immediately thinking as he looked at her silently remarking on just how incredibly beautiful she was. Still wondering how he had somehow had her as his Girlfriend. She clasped his right hand in hers and interlaced her fingers into his.

"We are so going out tonight. Right after class okay." Yukana said to him and he nodded. She gave his hand a gentle squeeze and then let go. Moving over to talk to her two Friends and Yui. Still ignoring the three perverts and initially ignoring the fact that most of the Girls in Class were eyeing and smiling at Junichi.

With Classes over for the day and the date changed for later that evening, Junichi made his way to the Crosplay Cafe. Until he Graduated and could actually take over as Manager. The Owner had taken over Managing it. Since the Owner had fired the last Manager after once more the Asshole had done something that pushed it too far. Believing that the Owner was not keeping a close tab on the EX Manager, which she was. The idiot scheduled a day where the Girls wore shorter then normal skirts and demanded that they do not wear panties. He was fired that same day. Though Junichi's mind was not completely on meeting up with the Owner. His mind was on that he had to talk to Yukana real soon and find out if like so many others from previous Graduates. Were they going to break up after Graduation. Entering the Cafe, he was greeted by the Lead Crosplay Waitress. Ranko Honjo with her usual title for him. "Hey there Mister Virgin very soon to be Mister Boss Virgin." She announced with a gleeful smile.

"Hi Ranko." Junichi said back, finding it funny that Ranko had become one of his closets friends. She noticed his expression.

"Okay what's wrong?" Ranko asked as she worked, wiping down the three tables that she was assigned to and getting ready for the end of the day. Junichi shrugged.

"Oh it is really nothing. I have to talk to Yukana later when we go out. But I don't know if I can ask her something." Junichi said and Ranko frowned.

"Your not about to ask her the big question are you?" Ranko asked giving him the usual threatening stare and he shook his head.

"No! It is not that." Junichi sighed loudly. "It is about after Graduation. I am worried that she might want to break up with me. We have not really discussed if we are going to continue our relationship or not. I am still in love with her, but..." He trailed off and Ranko looked at him oddly.

"But What?" Ranko asked now really concerned about what he was saying.

"She had not ever...I told her I love her numerous times and she...well she never..." Junichi trailed off again feeling a little embarrassed telling this to Ranko and also feeling a little envious. For Yukana had said it numerous times to her best friend Ranko. Never to him though. Ranko gasped.

"Wait she never?" Ranko looked at him wide eyed. "You two have been together for almost two years and she never." He shook his head and looked at her sadly.

"Not once. See that is why I am worried that perhaps she is going to break up with me after we Graduate. Wanting to be single so she can find someone more...more suited for her...then me." Small tears began to form in the corner of his eyes and Junichi lowered his head. Then with another deep sighed exhale. "Well I better go talk to the Owner. She wanted to discuss the exact day I take over and she also wanted to go over some other details." With that he headed for the Manger's Office where he should be there only for about twenty minutes. When he came out he was talking on his phone to someone, so after he gave Ranko a small see ya wave. He left still talking on his phone. Though Ranko noticed that he seemed more cheerful then when he had gone in to see the Owner.

"Alright! I got to talk to Yukana." Ranko said and a small smile began to form on her lips. Then she shook it off. "No I gave up on that. I have Yui now and I do not want anything to endanger that." She whispered thinking about her Girlfriend Yui Kashī and how important the dark haired girl was to her. Now that they were dating. Taking out her Cell Phone she sent a text asking Yukana to meet up with her. Hopefully before her friend went out on her date tonight with Junichi. Typing in that it was extremely important.

00

Waiting outside her house, Yukana smiled and waved as Ranko approached. "What's up?" She said as her best friend walked up.

"I think we better go for a walk." Ranko said and gestured down the street. Yukana looked at her oddly then glanced at her watch.

"Okay. But I have to be back here in about an hour for my Date with Junichi." Yukana fell in besides Ranko and they strolled along. "You texted it was extremely important. Oh no is there something wrong with you and Yui?" Ranko shook her head.

"Nope. We are doing great. It is actually your Boyfriend I need to talk to you about." Ranko stated and glanced about to make sure no one they knew was out and about. She leaned closer. "Tell me...have you ever...? She inhaled softly and Yukana blushed.

"We are waiting until we are both ready and I want a time where no one interrupts us." Yukana whispered feeling embarrassed about that subject or the subject that she thought Ranko was asking her about. Her friend shook her head.

"No not that! I am not talking about that! What I was asking...I found out he is upset and worried because..." Ranko trailed off again, hating to be the one to ask. But she had promised herself once that she would do anything for Yukana to be happy. "Are you going to break up with him?" She blurted out and Yukana stopped walking, turning towards her friend.

"No. Never. He is the greatest boyfriend I could ever hope for. Why would he even think I would break up with him?" Yukana asked and Ranko exhaled with relief.

"He thinks that...how many times has he told you that he loves you?" Ranko asked and then before Yukana could answer. "I bet more times then you can count, Right?" Well how many times have you told him that you...well love him?" Yukana stared at her friend in shock. Tears welled up in her eyes.

"Oh crap! I never...he is the love of my life and I never told him how much I love him." Yukana said in shock as she realized she had not ever said those important words to him.

Back at Yukana's house the two found Junichi waiting outside. He dare not go inside for fear of encountering her Father once more. Her Father the last time spent the entire time glaring at him and then continually asked his intentions towards his little girl. So he tried to avoid her Father as much as possible. He smiled as she walked towards him. Ranko had left or rather walked a block away and then picked a spot where she could eavesdrop without being noticed. Peering around the corner, she could not quite overhear them. But she believed she would be able to tell if Yukana could bring herself to say those magical words to him.

As soon as Yukana got close enough, Junichi could not contain himself. He had some great news and was to excited to wait. He smiled broadly and Yukana could easily tell he had some good news. "My Family is going on Vacation a week after we Graduate. To Hawaii for a whole week." He said with excitement as she frowned and pouted.

"Oh. So you will be gone for an entire week." Yukana said sullenly and Junichi continued to smile.

"Yeah and my Mother insists that you come with us." Junichi stated and Yukana slowly smiled with delight. She liked that idea. There she would be able to find the perfect spot and moment to tell him how much she loved him. She was intending to tell him as soon as she had seen him today.

"That is awesome." Yukana said happily. Though she almost suspected that his Mother would want her to come along. Ever since she had met his Mother Nemuri. The Elder woman had fawned over her. Not so subtly encouraging their relationship and wanting to know when the two might become more then just boyfriend and girlfriend. Wanting it to be something more Matrimonial in nature.

"Oh. My Dad wants to make sure that you do have a Passport. If not you do have just enough time to get one." Junichi said and Yukana nodded. She did have one. Though she would have to check the expiration date. The last time she used it was about three years ago when her family took a trip to the United States for a Vacation to California.

"I have one. Come on. I should go thank your Parents for inviting me." Yukana took his right hand in her left and they walked towards his House. She easily noticed Ranko attempting to hide behind a lamp pole. She shook her head and smiled. She would tell her friend later about her plan to tell him once they go on Vacation. Where she would pick the perfect place and moment to tell him. Then perhaps even prove it later that night. She needed to remind herself to make sure she had a certain box of items to take on the trip.

After the date, Junichi sat at the Kitchen table with his Mother right across from him. His Mother looked at him sternly. She then pulled out a small box out of her pocket and placed it before him on the table. He tentatively opened the box and frowned at his Mother. "Mom! We are no way even thinking that yet!" He declared as he shut the box with a loud clack. Not wanting to even continue to look at the Engagement Ring inside. He knew it was his Grandmothers Ring and that his Mother had probably had it resized to fit Yukana's Finger. His Mother smirked at him.

"Sure you are. Your Father proposed to me a month after we graduated High School. Now I love Yukana and want her as my Daughter in Law. So man up Junichi and propose already." His Mother demanded and Junichi rolled his eyes at her. Shaking his head.

"Come on Mom. She has not even...never mind. I have no idea if me and Yukana even will be together after we graduate." Junichi stood and then left before his Mother could question him about what he had said. She picked up the Ring Box and put it into her Purse. So she would make sure she had it when they went on the Vacation. Just in case her son did need it.

Two Days Before the Vacation:

Repacking her Bag once more, Yukana rechecked again to make sure she did have everything she would need. Including two Boxes of a certain item that she had to have Ranko get for her out of the Store. For she could not bring herself to actually buy them. She had told her friend that it was better to have them and not need them. Then need them and not have them. Zipping the Pull behind Wheeled Travel Bag shut, she carried it downstairs. Now that she was sure she had everything, she would have Junichi take it to his House so that she would have one less worry to be concerned about. Once outside she found him waiting patiently for her. He took her bag and then they walked to his house. Tonight they had planned to watch a DVD Movie for their date. As they walked, she noticed he had not really said anything to her and that concerned her. "Okay what is wrong?" She asked him and he at first did not say anything.

"We have graduated." Junichi said.

"Yes we have." Yukana said back. He inhaled deeply.

"Are...Are you going...I noticed that those that Graduated last year...they broke up after they Graduated...Are you going to break up with me?" Junichi asked and Yukana stopped walking. She stared at him and then chuckled.

"If you ever cheat on me. Then definitely. Until then. Not a chance." Yukana had planned for a perfect moment and a place when they were on Vacation. But she decided that now was as good as any. "You are my Boyfriend and...well...I...Love you." She whispered the last two words just loud enough that he had heard her. He stopped in his tracks and nearly tripped on his own feet. He stared over at her in shock, not saying anything at all. "Say something already!" She demanded after several minutes of silence.

"I never thought you...you know would say that you...I love you too." Junichi said with a huge smile. She smiled back and they continued onto his house. There they sat on the Couch. The same one that Ranko had years prior had tested to ensure that he would not cheat on her. Putting in AVATAR, she sat next to him and after a bit she leaned against him heavily. Taking his left hand in her own left hand. She intertwined her fingers into his. To her this was perfect. The perfect date. Going out was fine and going out with the others was just as fine. But she preferred it when it was just her and him. Where she could snuggle up against him. His Mother had promised that on the Trip, that she and him would have plenty of time to be alone together. Even after his Father had informed them that his Father's Brother and his Family would be there. She did wonder why that seemed to make Junichi nervous. So she would later ask him about that. Perhaps once they were on the Flight. Right now she was much to relaxed and comfortable to be concerned with anything other then being with her Boyfriend. She moved downward slightly and rested her head on his side at the same time she pulled her legs up onto the couch and he covered her with a throw blanket. She smiled. Without realizing it, she slowly closed her eyes and before she knew it she dozed off to sleep. Awakening briefly when he gently slid himself off the couch and eased her to lie down completely on the couch. He covered her with another throw. She immediately fell back asleep.

Awakening in the Morning as the Sun shined through the Sliding Glass Door. She sat up and looked over towards the door to see his Mother Nemuri standing there smirking. "Good Morning dear. Did you sleep well?" His Mother asked and Yukana nodded.

"Yes I did. I actually did not plan on sleeping over last night." Yukana admitted and Nemuri chuckled.

"That is alright. I called your Mom and told her that you were staying the night on our couch. She said it was fine." Nemuri said and then looked over her shoulder. "Good Morning Junichi...Yukana is awake. I will have breakfast ready in a minute." With that his Mother turned and left as Junichi came in. He smiled at her and she smiled back.

"Good Morning Boyfriend." Yukana said happily and then noticed he was staring at her. "What?" She asked and Junichi shrugged.

"It is nothing really. I just think it is funny that your hair is such a mess and you still look incredible regardless." Junichi gestured at her and Yukana moved her hand up to feel that her hair was basically everywhere and not in her usual style.

"I need a shower, my hairbrush and my Hair Mouse." Yukana stood and went to her luggage bag. Removing her Cosmetic Bag from inside and a change of clothes. Then went upstairs to the Bathroom. Taking a quick shower, she then spent a good five minutes redoing her hair and applied some make-up. As she finished she heard Nemuri announce that Breakfast was ready. Coming down she found Junichi sitting at the Kitchen table. His Mother placed two plates on the table with Eggs and Bacon for her and him to eat. After they ate, she had him walk back to her house. She needed to select some clothes to replace the ones she had taken out of her Luggage. Though she already had a thought about taking the dress that she had bought for their first date to the Carnival. Knowing that Junichi really liked that one. She had considered originally on taking that one, but had other outfits that she wanted to take instead. Now with the space in her Bag, she could take that one. "I am so looking forward to the trip." Junichi smiled and nodded.

"So am I." Junichi said and then chuckled. A thought came to him and Yukana looked at him oddly.

"What?" Yukana asked and Junichi continued to chuckle.

"Oh just a passing thought about how my Mother is trying to be manipulative and I kind of think it is funny." Junichi could tell that Yukana had no idea what that meant and he was not about to tell her about the Ring that his Mother had tried to get him to give to her. Then Yukana chuckled.

"Oh is this about your Grandmother's Engagement Ring?" Yukana asked and Junichi gasped. Stumbling several steps as he turned to stare at her in shock. She smiled. "Last week your Mother had me try it on to make sure that it fit. It does not take a genius to realize why she would want me to do that." She told him and then thought it was equally funny watching his expression. His face had paled and she almost believed he was about to faint. "Don't worry I told her already that it is too soon for that...someday yes...but not right now. That seemed to pacify her." He began to almost hyperventilate.

"Someday?" Junichi gasped out and Yukana chuckled again gleefully.

"Well yeah Junichi...I love you and I...I hope that sooner or later...we would." Yukana said and Junichi again paled. Then he smiled. "But not now or on the Trip." She clarified and he let out a breath of relief.

The Trip:

Spending the night in the Guest Room so that Yukana could just ride to the Airport with Junichi's Family. She had arisen in time to take her turn in the Bathroom and then when they did depart for the Airport via an Uber Driver. The rest seemed to blur by. Checking in, going through Security and then getting boarded on the Flight. Where she now sat right next to Junichi. While his Parents sat three rows in front of them. "Six Nights and Seven Days. This is going to be so much fun." She commented to him then felt the Plane shudder. Grabbing his left hand in hers, she clenched it tightly. She actually hated turbulence.

"Hey you alright?" Junichi asked with concern and she pouted over at him. Tightening her grip on his hand.

"I sort of...I hate when the Plane does that." Yukana said as the Plane shook again. He smiled over at her and pulled his left hand free. She initially felt a little rejected at first that he would do that. Then before she could protest he slipped his left arm over her shoulders and reached over with his right hand to hold her hand. Smiling she leaned closer to him and inhaled softly. Closing her eyes and feeling a lot better. "I could so get used to you doing this...Holding me." She whispered to him and he blushed.

Arriving at the Maui Airport eight and a half hours later, the four walked first to Customs and then to the Baggage Claim area. With it nineteen hours behind and from what they could tell. It was 7 PM the day before. "You know jetlag and the time difference really sucks." Yukana commented unsure if she should be tired or not. As she walked next to Junichi who had both of their bags. In front of them was his Parents who led them to the Marriot Hotel Shuttle. Once at the Hotel and in the Suite, she went to her Room to unpack. She wondered briefly about the sleeping arrangements when she first found out it was a Suite. Thinking that there was no way she was going to share a room or a bed with her Boyfriend. They were not up to that point yet. Though for some reason she actually wanted to. Thankfully his Father had some prior insight and had a Futon Bed arranged to be present for Junichi to sleep in the common room of the Suite. What made the whole thing a little weird for her was the disappointed expression on his Mother's face when they had entered the room to find out what his Father had arranged. Yukana deduced that his Mother expected them to share a room and a bed. She smiled as she finished putting her Clothes away. "Soon Nemuri...really soon...we will." She whispered mostly to herself as she placed the two boxes of a certain item in the nightstand. Making sure she locked the stand and put the Key in her pocket. Not wanting anyone to discover what she had placed there. Especially his Parents or worse Junichi before she was ready.

To be continued: