2. A Day At Magical Land, Part 1

This is part 2 of a double update. The last chapter was a short intro, so I figured I would give you a little more.

I don't own Azumanga Daioh.

Osaka and Chiyo decided early on not to do roller coasters, so they spent most of the morning just walking around, enjoying the calmer rides as they came up.

After a fun turn on the Carousel, the two decided that they needed a break from walking, so they sat on a bench.

"Ahh. Isn't today fun so far, Chiyo-chan?"

"Definitely! I sure am tired, though. It's a good thing we decided to skip the big rides."

"I'll say. I would have passed out by now, or at least thrown up. Just like last time."

"Yeah."

The two then sat back and relaxed in peace. However, a thought occurred to Chiyo, one that she had been thinking about much recently.

"Miss Osaka, do you think that they will like me in America?"

"I'm sure they will, Chiyo-chan! I don't think that there's anyone who doesn't like you!"

"Well...there's Tomo."

"Ah, she's just jealous of your smarts."

"Really? Are you sure she doesn't just like making fun of me?"

"Yep. We're all a little jealous of your brain."

Chiyo looked at her incredulously.

"Really? Even you?"

"Yep."

"But you're smart too, Miss Osaka."

"Nope. It only seems that way. Everything gets all jumbled up there, and then I ramble on, making me look smart."

Chiyo looked away. She knew Osaka was smart, no matter what she said.

Just then however, Osaka's stomach rumbled.

"I think it's time to meet up with the others."

"Agreed."

Meanwhile, Sakaki and Kagura, unlike Chiyo and Osaka, did get on the roller coasters. After a while, however, they got tired of them, and they decided to walk around. Then, they found an arcade, complete with a claw machine with stuffed animals. Sakaki couldn't walk away.

Most of her money later, Sakaki was having no luck. Kagura couldn't help but notice.

"Woah there Sakaki! You'll run out of money before we can even get lunch!"

"I...can't help it. I must have it."

"Have what?"

Sakaki pointed at a specific stuffed animal.

"That."

The plushie in question was a near-perfect replica of Maya.

"What is it with you and stuffed animals? You have a lot of them at your house."

"I've always collected them."

"Why?"

At this, Sakaki lost again, causing her to frown.

"I guess it's because I was never able to own pets of my own."

"That makes sense, I guess."

Kagura then looked at the clock on the wall, and she noticed that it was near time to meet back up with the group.

"I think we better go. The other's are going to get lunch soon."

Sakaki reached into her pocket, and discovered that she was out of money.

"Uh, I think that I will have to eat later."

Kagura sweatdroped when she realized exactly what she meant, and she grabbed Sakaki's hand.

"C'mon. I have some extra money, so I'll pay for you."

Sakaki smiled, but she then began to wonder why Kagura was being so nice to her.

Tomo and Yomi first ran to the biggest roller coaster they could see, and they got on quickly due to a small line. However, both girls underestimated the extremeness of the ride, they both got sick afterwards.

The two then agreed to go on some less extreme rides, and they made their way towards the next ride, a Ferris Wheel.

When their compartment got to the top of the Ferris Wheel, it stopped. A gentle breeze was blowing, and Yomi was really enjoying it.

"Isn't this great Tomo?"

"Yeah. Plus, it's not making me sick."

"I'll say."

Tomo looked over at Yomi, who was smiling, and she felt a sudden pang of regret.

_Not this again._

She then began to argue with herself.

_I know that I like her. I always have. But why can't I bring myself to tell her!_

_It's because you think she'll reject you, you idiot._

_Yeah, but I don't have all the time in the world to tell her!_

"What's up Tomo? You look down."

Tomo snapped out of it.

"What?"

"I said that you look down. Are you OK?"

"Yeah. I'm just thinking."

"You? Thinking? Wow."

"Yeah, yeah."

…

_TELL HER ALREADY!_

"Yomi?"

"Yes, Tomo?

"I actually have something to tell you."

"Sure. What is it?"

"...I love you."

I just love starting a story with a cliffhanger. Stay tuned...and please review.