Author's rant and vocabulary at bottom. :)
Sailor Chibi Kamen's Theatre presents:
Destiny Takes A Hand
chapter 2
Head Over Heels
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*the next day*
RRRRRRING!!!
"Hold on! I'm coming!" Rei wrapped a towel around her
soaked hair.
RRRRRRING!!!
"Shimatta! Can't I bathe in peace?" Rei grumbled, tying
her bath robe.
RRRRRRING!!!
Rei muttered something about frying the f-ing phone as
she nearly slipped on the wet floor.
RRRRRRING!!!
"Moshi moshi?" Rei finally answered the phone after
thirteen rings. There was deafening silence.
"Is anyone there?" She was getting rapidly pissed off.
"Hai, gomen. Hino Rei-san?" came a man's voice.
"Speaking."
"Reisan, watashi wa Toda Masazumi. I felt that we
should talk."
"Konnichiwa, Masazumisan. What do you wish to discuss?"
Rei dreaded the answer.
"Um, well,....Your father has spoken to my parents. He says...
things about you."
"Like?" she asked a little too sharply.
"Like...you are no longer an honorable woman. He calls you
an insane, demonic whore who is unfit to be my wife."
"NANI?!?!" Rei was furious. "The truth is I don't *want* to be
your wife. I don't want to be *anyone's* wife right now! I'm not
even out of high school yet. And, as to my 'honor,' that is my
business alone."
"Gomen nasai, Reisan. I was merely repeating what was
said, albeit in bad taste. I meant no offense," Mas apologized.
"None taken," Rei mumbled.
"Um, look, Reisan? I know the circumstances are awkward,
but I'd really like to see you. I hardly remember you anymore.
I know we were friends once. I'd like the chance to know
you again. There's no pressure from me. My parents, on the
other hand...well, I can handle them.
"I'm only here for a short visit during Spring Break. Can we
meet?"
"Wakataimasen, Masazumisan...."
"Reisan," his voice became soft, "let's just forget about
our parents' plans for us. As you say, you are young. We both
are. Demo, you are a beautiful woman and I would very much
like the chance to get to know you. Dozo, tenshihana, allow me
the honor of your company."
By this time Rei was blushing furiously. She *was* very
interested in meeting the handsome college student whose
picture she was holding. She could just imagine his laughing
green eyes gazing deep into her violet ones, holding hands
as the Earth rose behind them. Where did that come from?
Baka! I'm starting to daydream as much as Usagi.
"Hai, Masazumisan. We can meet."
"Kakkoii! How about later on? I can come by after I visit my
family, around four o'clock. And, please, call me Mas."
"Alright, I'll see you then. Ja!"
Rei hung up, then pressed a number on the speed dial.
"Mosh...?" a sleepy voice answered.
"Usachan, he called me!!!!" Rei practically shrieked with
joy.
"Nani?" Usagi woke immediately. "Sugoi! So...?"
"Well, he's coming over at four...."
"Kakkoii! I'll come over and help you get ready! See you
soon!" Usagi hung up and bounced out of bed, knocking
Luna to the floor.
WHOOMPH!!
"Gomen, Lunachan!" came Usagi's bubbly voice from
the closet. She slipped out of her pajamas and pulled on a
simple powder-blue dress with sheer sleeves. She flew to
her dressing table and put her hair up in the usual odango,
humming all the while.
"Usagichan, you're awfully cheerful about waking up.
Were you dreaming about Mamochan again?" Luna
teased.
"Hai. Demo,that's not important. Oh, nekochan, do you
remember what I told you last night, about Rei? That whole
marriage thing? Well, he called her and he's coming over
at four o'clock and oh Kamisama! it's after twelve! I
have to go! Ja mata, Luna!" she jabbered as she grabbed
her makeup kit and ran out the door.
Luna rolled her eyes.Some things never change.
"Itai!" came from the hallway, and Usagi ran back into her
bedroom. "Luna!" she screeched, "why didn't you remind
me about Minachan? You *know* I'm supposed to go to the
arcade to meet her!"
"Usagi no baka. You keep saying you can take care of
yourself, you're a big girl, but you still rely on me as an
appointment book."
Ignoring Luna, Usagi grabbed her phone and dashed
to her futon, throwing herself down as she dialed. "Konnichiwa,
Minachan! Gomen, I forgot we were going out before I told
Reichan I'd come over to help her get ready for her date! Hai,
I said Rei! You in? Bring your clips, ne? Ja!"
The blonde whirlwind dashed out of the room again. She
promptly tripped over the rug and fell flat on her face.
"WAAAAAAH!"
Luna waited till Usagi was out of earshot before bursting
into kitty laughter. Hai, some things never change.
@}~~`~~,~~{@
Minako hung up the kitchen phone and shook her head.
A smile played across her face as she mindlessly scratched
behind Artemis' ears. I should have known Usagi would
cook something up. She's always trying to fix Rei or Makoto
up with one guy or another. I'll bet she's looking forward to
this more than Reichan!
Her mother's voice intruded upon her thoughts. "...going
out?"
"Huh? Gomen, Okaasan, what did you say?"
"I asked when you and Usagichan are going out?"
Ainosan was used to her daughter's lack of attention and
stood calmly, arms crossed, awaiting an answer.
"Oh, I'm leaving as soon as I get dressed. We've had a
change of plans and we're meeting at the jinja instead.
Usachan babbled something about making Reichan over
for a date," Minako replied as she gulped her juice.
"I'm sure Reisan doesn't really need your help, Minachan."
Minako grinned. "Hai, wakataimas. Demo, why should
Usagi get all the fun?" She dashed to her bedroom and
returned shortly, wearing a pale green blouse and white
jeans. Her waist-length blonde hair was in her favorite
red bow. In her hand she held a purse, full of various hair
accessories.
"Itte mairimasu, Okaasan!" Minako flashed a 'V for
victory' with her right hand and ran out the door. Artemis
clung to her shoulder for dear life. Her mother watched
with a faint smile of amusement.
@}~~`~~,~~{@
Usagi skipped along the sidewalk, her ponytails bouncing
with her steps. "La la la! Atashi Sailor Moon, the
champion of looooove!" she sang to herself, not watching
as she skipped into a man's back.
"Gomen nasai! Gomen, gomen!" She bowed rapidly
with her apology.
There was a soft laugh. "Daijobu, Usako. I'm used to
it by now," the man said gently, his sapphire eyes soft with
affection.
"MAMOCHAN!!" Usagi shrieked as she threw her arms
around her love. "I didn't think I'd see you today! What are
you doing here?"
"Just out for a walk," Mamoru shrugged.
"Oh. Ano, I'm going over to Rei's. She's got a DATE!"
Usagi's blue eyes sparkled as she clapped her hands
excitedly.
Mamoru smiled down at his love. He knew how much
the two girls cared for each other. Indeed, he cared a great
deal for Rei as well (even if he wasn't totally sure why. His
memories of their time together were sketchy.) He just
couldn't express his feelings without the risk of hurting all
the involved parties. Even after three years, there were
times when Rei couldn't look at him, couldn't talk to him,
couldn't even stand to be in the same room as him.
"That's...good. She needs someone."
"Of course! Everybody needs somebody to love. I'm
just lucky enough to have you!" Usagi's love showed
all over her face. "Say, why don't you come with me?
I mean, since you're not busy."
"I don't think so. Makeovers really aren't my thing,
Usako."
Usagi looked momentarily pensive. "Hai, you're right.
I just miss you."
Mamoru laughed, running a hand along the side of her
face. "It's only been two days! Remember, we have all
eternity together."
"Two days without you is an eternity, love." Azure eyes
met sapphire ones and they kissed.
Usagi noticed a clock as she opened her eyes. "Kami!
Mamochan, I have to go!"
"Have fun. Beep me when you're done. I'll come and
pick you up for some ice cream."
"Kakkoii! Ja ne!" Usagi gave her man one more kiss
before running down the street. Amazingly she got to the
shrine without knocking into another person. She dashed
up the steps and almost ran into Rei, who was counseling
a worshipper.
"Reichan! What are you doing? You have a date in only
three hours! We've got to get you ready!" Usagi was
amazed that her friend was still wearing her robes.
"Usachan, it's not a date. We're not going anywhere,
we're just going to talk. Besides, with Ojiisan and Yuusan
away on their 'spiritual journey' I've had to assume my full
duties as miko," Rei said calmly.
Usagi snapped her fingers. "Sugoi! Minachan's on her
way. I'll call Amichan and Makochan. We'll all help you out!"
Rei hung her head in defeat. "Ok, Usachan. I know when
your mind is made up there's no way to dissuade you."
"Oneechan," Usagi began as she hugged her, "you do
so much for me. This is my chance to pay you back a little.
Let us do this for you, ne?" She didn't wait for an answer,
instead running towards Rei's dwelling. Had she looked
back she would have seen the single tear that ran down
Rei's face.
"Imoutochan...you do so much more for me than you realize,"
she whispered. "So much more than you can ever know...
I can never repay your friendship...your love." The tear fell,
unnoticed.
@}~~`~~,~~{@
By 2:30 Ami and Makoto had shown up, both curious
about Usagi's cryptic call. As it was a rather busy day at
the jinja Usagi and Minako were helping out by dispensing
incense and charms, and chasing away yet more fallen
sakura. Mina spotted the girls first.
"Amichan! Makochan! Over here!" she shouted exuberantly,
causing a few worshippers to cover their ears. The tall
brunette and the petite blue-haired girl made their way over.
"Konnichiwa, Minachan, Usachan!" said Makoto. "What's
up?"
"We gotta clear this place out is what," came from Usagi.
"Some gorgeous *hunk* is coming by to see Reichan at four,
and we haven't been able to get her ready yet!"
"Usachan, we *can't* just throw everyone out. People
come here to worship and pay respect," Ami said quietly.
"Besides, what did Reichan say?"
Usagi scowled. "Pretty much the same thing, but a lot
louder. She doesn't even see why she needs to change
out of her robes. Hopeless!"
"Ya know, minnachan, I gotta agree with odangochan
on this. I mean, take a look at his picture! He is *hot*!"
Mina showed them the picture that Usagi had found by
the phone earlier.
"He's cute," Mako said dreamily. "Kind of reminds
me of my sempai."
Minna shook their heads in disbelief. "MATAKA!"
@}~~`~~,~~{@
Four o'clock came. The girls had finally convinced
Rei around 3:30 to close the jinja to the public.
"Reichan, haiyaku! It's already four!" came Usagi's
insistent whine. "He'll be here any minute!"
The rice paper door to Rei's chamber slid open.
The miko had changed into a cropped (the better to
display her new piercing) purple sparkly blouse and
a black pleated miniskirt. Minako ran up and pushed
on Rei's shoulders, forcing her to sit so her hair could
be fixed.
"Minachan, my hair is fine," Rei halfheartedly griped.
Even Ami shook her head. "Reichan, if I had your
hair I wouldn't leave it down all the time. At least let her
do a french braid or something."
"How 'bout a regular old japanese braid," piped up
Makoto from her post as lookout, " 'cause I think that's
him coming up the steps."
"Nani?" Rei gasped. "Haiyaku, Minachan!" Minako's
fingers flew, forming a thick black rope that hung to Rei's
knees when she stood. "Arigato, minnachan. I couldn't
have done it without your help. How do I look?" She
spun around as she asked.
A soft cough came from the doorway. "Minnachan, I
think it's time for us to leave." Makoto leaned into the
room. Someone was just barely visible behind her.
Rei froze. For possibly the first time in her life she
was afraid of her future.
Usagi clapped her hand on Rei's shoulder. "Hang in
there, oneechan," she whispered. One by one the others
offered words of encouragement as they filed out of the
room. As they made their way to the grounds outside, each
girl glanced openly at Rei's would-be suitor.
"Konnichiwa, minnasan, he said as he bowed. "Had I
known there were so many beautiful ladies in Juuban, I
would have visited my family more often."
At his statement, minna blushed except Makoto. She
turned to look him right in the eyes. Her emerald eyes
crackled with sparks as she narrowed them to slits.
"We'll be right outside, so don't get any ideas," she
growled.
He put his hands up in mock surrender. "Wouldn't
dream of it."
"Makochan, arigato, but I'll be fine. Maskun is a
gentleman, born and bred," came Rei's soft voice.
Makoto fixed Masazumi with a cold stare and left
the building.
@}~~`~~~,~~{@ @}~~`~~~,~~{@ @}~~`~~~,~~{@ @}~~`~~~,~~{@
i wanted to be with you again
and talk about the weather
but traditions i can trace against the child in your face
won't escape my attention
you keep your distance with a system of touch
and gentle persuasion
i'm lost in admiration could i need you this much
oh you're wasting my time
you're just wasting time
i made a fire and watching it burn
thought of your future
with one foot in the past now just how long will it last
no no no have you no ambition
my mother and my brothers used to breathing clean air
and dreaming i'm a doctor
it's hard to be a man when there's a gun in your hand
oh i feel so...
something happens and i'm head over heels
i never find out till i'm head over heels
something happens and i'm head over heels
ah don't take my heart
don't break my heart
don't throw it away
Tears for Fears yet again! I was listening to their
greatest hits when I wrote the first 2 chaps. :)
**********
ok, some relevant stuff:
1. I've decided that for my purposes Mamoru is only
3 years older than Usagi, like in the manga.
2. You will notice that Mina's mom refers to Usagi as
-chan while she calls Rei -san. This is in deference to
her position as a priestess. Keep this in mind; it will
happen again in a later chapter.
3. Any similarities to anyone else's works are purely
coincidental.
Vocabulary for the gaijin:
moshi moshi=a phone greeting
watashi (wa) = I (am)
dozo = please
tenshi = angel
hana = flower
kakkoii = cool
sugoi = awesome
neko = cat
ima = now
ja mata = until later (?)
itte mairimasu = so long. used when leaving the house
in response to itte rasshai.
sakura = cherry blossoms
haiyaku = hurry
sempai = kind of like a 'big brother.'
anything not here was in ch 1's vocab list.
A red curtain covered with lavender roses comes down,
closing yet another episode of the Theatre.
Ja mata, minnachan. O-daijini(take care).
Sailor Chibi Kamen's Theatre presents:
Destiny Takes A Hand
chapter 2
Head Over Heels
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*the next day*
RRRRRRING!!!
"Hold on! I'm coming!" Rei wrapped a towel around her
soaked hair.
RRRRRRING!!!
"Shimatta! Can't I bathe in peace?" Rei grumbled, tying
her bath robe.
RRRRRRING!!!
Rei muttered something about frying the f-ing phone as
she nearly slipped on the wet floor.
RRRRRRING!!!
"Moshi moshi?" Rei finally answered the phone after
thirteen rings. There was deafening silence.
"Is anyone there?" She was getting rapidly pissed off.
"Hai, gomen. Hino Rei-san?" came a man's voice.
"Speaking."
"Reisan, watashi wa Toda Masazumi. I felt that we
should talk."
"Konnichiwa, Masazumisan. What do you wish to discuss?"
Rei dreaded the answer.
"Um, well,....Your father has spoken to my parents. He says...
things about you."
"Like?" she asked a little too sharply.
"Like...you are no longer an honorable woman. He calls you
an insane, demonic whore who is unfit to be my wife."
"NANI?!?!" Rei was furious. "The truth is I don't *want* to be
your wife. I don't want to be *anyone's* wife right now! I'm not
even out of high school yet. And, as to my 'honor,' that is my
business alone."
"Gomen nasai, Reisan. I was merely repeating what was
said, albeit in bad taste. I meant no offense," Mas apologized.
"None taken," Rei mumbled.
"Um, look, Reisan? I know the circumstances are awkward,
but I'd really like to see you. I hardly remember you anymore.
I know we were friends once. I'd like the chance to know
you again. There's no pressure from me. My parents, on the
other hand...well, I can handle them.
"I'm only here for a short visit during Spring Break. Can we
meet?"
"Wakataimasen, Masazumisan...."
"Reisan," his voice became soft, "let's just forget about
our parents' plans for us. As you say, you are young. We both
are. Demo, you are a beautiful woman and I would very much
like the chance to get to know you. Dozo, tenshihana, allow me
the honor of your company."
By this time Rei was blushing furiously. She *was* very
interested in meeting the handsome college student whose
picture she was holding. She could just imagine his laughing
green eyes gazing deep into her violet ones, holding hands
as the Earth rose behind them. Where did that come from?
Baka! I'm starting to daydream as much as Usagi.
"Hai, Masazumisan. We can meet."
"Kakkoii! How about later on? I can come by after I visit my
family, around four o'clock. And, please, call me Mas."
"Alright, I'll see you then. Ja!"
Rei hung up, then pressed a number on the speed dial.
"Mosh...?" a sleepy voice answered.
"Usachan, he called me!!!!" Rei practically shrieked with
joy.
"Nani?" Usagi woke immediately. "Sugoi! So...?"
"Well, he's coming over at four...."
"Kakkoii! I'll come over and help you get ready! See you
soon!" Usagi hung up and bounced out of bed, knocking
Luna to the floor.
WHOOMPH!!
"Gomen, Lunachan!" came Usagi's bubbly voice from
the closet. She slipped out of her pajamas and pulled on a
simple powder-blue dress with sheer sleeves. She flew to
her dressing table and put her hair up in the usual odango,
humming all the while.
"Usagichan, you're awfully cheerful about waking up.
Were you dreaming about Mamochan again?" Luna
teased.
"Hai. Demo,that's not important. Oh, nekochan, do you
remember what I told you last night, about Rei? That whole
marriage thing? Well, he called her and he's coming over
at four o'clock and oh Kamisama! it's after twelve! I
have to go! Ja mata, Luna!" she jabbered as she grabbed
her makeup kit and ran out the door.
Luna rolled her eyes.Some things never change.
"Itai!" came from the hallway, and Usagi ran back into her
bedroom. "Luna!" she screeched, "why didn't you remind
me about Minachan? You *know* I'm supposed to go to the
arcade to meet her!"
"Usagi no baka. You keep saying you can take care of
yourself, you're a big girl, but you still rely on me as an
appointment book."
Ignoring Luna, Usagi grabbed her phone and dashed
to her futon, throwing herself down as she dialed. "Konnichiwa,
Minachan! Gomen, I forgot we were going out before I told
Reichan I'd come over to help her get ready for her date! Hai,
I said Rei! You in? Bring your clips, ne? Ja!"
The blonde whirlwind dashed out of the room again. She
promptly tripped over the rug and fell flat on her face.
"WAAAAAAH!"
Luna waited till Usagi was out of earshot before bursting
into kitty laughter. Hai, some things never change.
@}~~`~~,~~{@
Minako hung up the kitchen phone and shook her head.
A smile played across her face as she mindlessly scratched
behind Artemis' ears. I should have known Usagi would
cook something up. She's always trying to fix Rei or Makoto
up with one guy or another. I'll bet she's looking forward to
this more than Reichan!
Her mother's voice intruded upon her thoughts. "...going
out?"
"Huh? Gomen, Okaasan, what did you say?"
"I asked when you and Usagichan are going out?"
Ainosan was used to her daughter's lack of attention and
stood calmly, arms crossed, awaiting an answer.
"Oh, I'm leaving as soon as I get dressed. We've had a
change of plans and we're meeting at the jinja instead.
Usachan babbled something about making Reichan over
for a date," Minako replied as she gulped her juice.
"I'm sure Reisan doesn't really need your help, Minachan."
Minako grinned. "Hai, wakataimas. Demo, why should
Usagi get all the fun?" She dashed to her bedroom and
returned shortly, wearing a pale green blouse and white
jeans. Her waist-length blonde hair was in her favorite
red bow. In her hand she held a purse, full of various hair
accessories.
"Itte mairimasu, Okaasan!" Minako flashed a 'V for
victory' with her right hand and ran out the door. Artemis
clung to her shoulder for dear life. Her mother watched
with a faint smile of amusement.
@}~~`~~,~~{@
Usagi skipped along the sidewalk, her ponytails bouncing
with her steps. "La la la! Atashi Sailor Moon, the
champion of looooove!" she sang to herself, not watching
as she skipped into a man's back.
"Gomen nasai! Gomen, gomen!" She bowed rapidly
with her apology.
There was a soft laugh. "Daijobu, Usako. I'm used to
it by now," the man said gently, his sapphire eyes soft with
affection.
"MAMOCHAN!!" Usagi shrieked as she threw her arms
around her love. "I didn't think I'd see you today! What are
you doing here?"
"Just out for a walk," Mamoru shrugged.
"Oh. Ano, I'm going over to Rei's. She's got a DATE!"
Usagi's blue eyes sparkled as she clapped her hands
excitedly.
Mamoru smiled down at his love. He knew how much
the two girls cared for each other. Indeed, he cared a great
deal for Rei as well (even if he wasn't totally sure why. His
memories of their time together were sketchy.) He just
couldn't express his feelings without the risk of hurting all
the involved parties. Even after three years, there were
times when Rei couldn't look at him, couldn't talk to him,
couldn't even stand to be in the same room as him.
"That's...good. She needs someone."
"Of course! Everybody needs somebody to love. I'm
just lucky enough to have you!" Usagi's love showed
all over her face. "Say, why don't you come with me?
I mean, since you're not busy."
"I don't think so. Makeovers really aren't my thing,
Usako."
Usagi looked momentarily pensive. "Hai, you're right.
I just miss you."
Mamoru laughed, running a hand along the side of her
face. "It's only been two days! Remember, we have all
eternity together."
"Two days without you is an eternity, love." Azure eyes
met sapphire ones and they kissed.
Usagi noticed a clock as she opened her eyes. "Kami!
Mamochan, I have to go!"
"Have fun. Beep me when you're done. I'll come and
pick you up for some ice cream."
"Kakkoii! Ja ne!" Usagi gave her man one more kiss
before running down the street. Amazingly she got to the
shrine without knocking into another person. She dashed
up the steps and almost ran into Rei, who was counseling
a worshipper.
"Reichan! What are you doing? You have a date in only
three hours! We've got to get you ready!" Usagi was
amazed that her friend was still wearing her robes.
"Usachan, it's not a date. We're not going anywhere,
we're just going to talk. Besides, with Ojiisan and Yuusan
away on their 'spiritual journey' I've had to assume my full
duties as miko," Rei said calmly.
Usagi snapped her fingers. "Sugoi! Minachan's on her
way. I'll call Amichan and Makochan. We'll all help you out!"
Rei hung her head in defeat. "Ok, Usachan. I know when
your mind is made up there's no way to dissuade you."
"Oneechan," Usagi began as she hugged her, "you do
so much for me. This is my chance to pay you back a little.
Let us do this for you, ne?" She didn't wait for an answer,
instead running towards Rei's dwelling. Had she looked
back she would have seen the single tear that ran down
Rei's face.
"Imoutochan...you do so much more for me than you realize,"
she whispered. "So much more than you can ever know...
I can never repay your friendship...your love." The tear fell,
unnoticed.
@}~~`~~,~~{@
By 2:30 Ami and Makoto had shown up, both curious
about Usagi's cryptic call. As it was a rather busy day at
the jinja Usagi and Minako were helping out by dispensing
incense and charms, and chasing away yet more fallen
sakura. Mina spotted the girls first.
"Amichan! Makochan! Over here!" she shouted exuberantly,
causing a few worshippers to cover their ears. The tall
brunette and the petite blue-haired girl made their way over.
"Konnichiwa, Minachan, Usachan!" said Makoto. "What's
up?"
"We gotta clear this place out is what," came from Usagi.
"Some gorgeous *hunk* is coming by to see Reichan at four,
and we haven't been able to get her ready yet!"
"Usachan, we *can't* just throw everyone out. People
come here to worship and pay respect," Ami said quietly.
"Besides, what did Reichan say?"
Usagi scowled. "Pretty much the same thing, but a lot
louder. She doesn't even see why she needs to change
out of her robes. Hopeless!"
"Ya know, minnachan, I gotta agree with odangochan
on this. I mean, take a look at his picture! He is *hot*!"
Mina showed them the picture that Usagi had found by
the phone earlier.
"He's cute," Mako said dreamily. "Kind of reminds
me of my sempai."
Minna shook their heads in disbelief. "MATAKA!"
@}~~`~~,~~{@
Four o'clock came. The girls had finally convinced
Rei around 3:30 to close the jinja to the public.
"Reichan, haiyaku! It's already four!" came Usagi's
insistent whine. "He'll be here any minute!"
The rice paper door to Rei's chamber slid open.
The miko had changed into a cropped (the better to
display her new piercing) purple sparkly blouse and
a black pleated miniskirt. Minako ran up and pushed
on Rei's shoulders, forcing her to sit so her hair could
be fixed.
"Minachan, my hair is fine," Rei halfheartedly griped.
Even Ami shook her head. "Reichan, if I had your
hair I wouldn't leave it down all the time. At least let her
do a french braid or something."
"How 'bout a regular old japanese braid," piped up
Makoto from her post as lookout, " 'cause I think that's
him coming up the steps."
"Nani?" Rei gasped. "Haiyaku, Minachan!" Minako's
fingers flew, forming a thick black rope that hung to Rei's
knees when she stood. "Arigato, minnachan. I couldn't
have done it without your help. How do I look?" She
spun around as she asked.
A soft cough came from the doorway. "Minnachan, I
think it's time for us to leave." Makoto leaned into the
room. Someone was just barely visible behind her.
Rei froze. For possibly the first time in her life she
was afraid of her future.
Usagi clapped her hand on Rei's shoulder. "Hang in
there, oneechan," she whispered. One by one the others
offered words of encouragement as they filed out of the
room. As they made their way to the grounds outside, each
girl glanced openly at Rei's would-be suitor.
"Konnichiwa, minnasan, he said as he bowed. "Had I
known there were so many beautiful ladies in Juuban, I
would have visited my family more often."
At his statement, minna blushed except Makoto. She
turned to look him right in the eyes. Her emerald eyes
crackled with sparks as she narrowed them to slits.
"We'll be right outside, so don't get any ideas," she
growled.
He put his hands up in mock surrender. "Wouldn't
dream of it."
"Makochan, arigato, but I'll be fine. Maskun is a
gentleman, born and bred," came Rei's soft voice.
Makoto fixed Masazumi with a cold stare and left
the building.
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i wanted to be with you again
and talk about the weather
but traditions i can trace against the child in your face
won't escape my attention
you keep your distance with a system of touch
and gentle persuasion
i'm lost in admiration could i need you this much
oh you're wasting my time
you're just wasting time
i made a fire and watching it burn
thought of your future
with one foot in the past now just how long will it last
no no no have you no ambition
my mother and my brothers used to breathing clean air
and dreaming i'm a doctor
it's hard to be a man when there's a gun in your hand
oh i feel so...
something happens and i'm head over heels
i never find out till i'm head over heels
something happens and i'm head over heels
ah don't take my heart
don't break my heart
don't throw it away
Tears for Fears yet again! I was listening to their
greatest hits when I wrote the first 2 chaps. :)
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ok, some relevant stuff:
1. I've decided that for my purposes Mamoru is only
3 years older than Usagi, like in the manga.
2. You will notice that Mina's mom refers to Usagi as
-chan while she calls Rei -san. This is in deference to
her position as a priestess. Keep this in mind; it will
happen again in a later chapter.
3. Any similarities to anyone else's works are purely
coincidental.
Vocabulary for the gaijin:
moshi moshi=a phone greeting
watashi (wa) = I (am)
dozo = please
tenshi = angel
hana = flower
kakkoii = cool
sugoi = awesome
neko = cat
ima = now
ja mata = until later (?)
itte mairimasu = so long. used when leaving the house
in response to itte rasshai.
sakura = cherry blossoms
haiyaku = hurry
sempai = kind of like a 'big brother.'
anything not here was in ch 1's vocab list.
A red curtain covered with lavender roses comes down,
closing yet another episode of the Theatre.
Ja mata, minnachan. O-daijini(take care).