Hi!!!!

Hello? It's me.

HELLO? ANYBODY OUT THERE???

Hehe, um, sowy bout the looooooong time it took me to update this, I'll try to upload a new chap every week or so now so please bear with me. =) your comments are greatly appreciated.

Note: This chapter conveys Popurri in a uh. how should I put this. a little short of a mental nutcase who is a crazy pyschotic bitch. um apologies in advance to any Popurri fan out there. But don't worry, this is only temporary (well, for now ne way)

Disclaimer: I do not own Harvest Moon 64, I'm not doing this for profit either!!!

Enough rambling and on with the story--



Things take a turn for the worse.

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A sad sad story

Chapter 2b

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The 9th quickly came around, Karen decided to enter a tomato, her favourite vegetable at the veg festival. But it wasn't like she was going to win, rather, she just wanted an excuse to go see Jack, although there was no way she could admit that to anybody, not even herself.

When she arrived, she found Kai already there, but Jack was no where to be seen. Just as she was looking around, she saw Jack, but tried not to look his way. *afterall, wouldn't want the baka to get the wrong idea that I like him* Jack started talking to everybody at the tables. "Guess what Jack?" asked a disgustingly sweet and annoy voice, "I entered something too. a herb." It was Popuri, that little hussy. It seemed that she noticed Karen as well, making her way towards her, Popuri siad in her usual bothersome manner, "Hey Karen, I haven't seen you around lately." *Maybe because I don't want to see you bitch.* Karen thought, but bit the words back, it wasn't really worth the effort she thought, really wasn't worth the effort.

Just then, Jack noticed her too, and made his way towards her, "Hey, " he said quietly, "Didn't expect to see you here," "Well here I am," she replied, suddenly feeling nervous, "Did you enter anything?" Jack asked, trying to make small talk. "Yeah, I entered a tomato, it's my favourite vegetable."

The mayor started speaking, "We'll now announce the winner," this got everyone's attention. "This year's winner is. Jack!" everyone clapped. He had entered a strawberry. Everyone went home except for Karen, Jack and Popurri. "Jack," Popuri began, "Do you wanna." But before she could finish, Jack held up a hand, "Popuri, I know what you're gonna say, and the truth is, I like you as well." Jack paused, *Oh my God,* Popurri thought, *he likes me, he really likes me* Karen's heart seemed to break once again, the already broken pieces shattering into nothingness. All she wanted to do was run, to hide somewhere, and cry. But she couldn't, her legs remained still, and she was forced to listen to Jack and watch the joyous expression on Popurri's face.

".But." Jack continued, "only as a friend."

Slap!!!

A handprint appeared on Jack's left cheek. Red eyes swelled with tears as Popurri forced them back, determined to keep her dignity. "WHAT????" She screamed, "I can't believe you???? After leading me on for so long, you tell me you like me as a friend??? Are you that dense? Do I look like I LIKE YOU AS A FRIEND????"

"He didn't lead you on y'know, you were the one throwing yourself all over him." Karen jumped in, unsure of why she would defend _him_.

"YOU!" Popurri, having found a new target for her anger, turned to Karen, pointing at her with a shaking fist. "You were in this too!!! You hussy! How dare you??? Jack is mine, you got that? HE IS MINE!!!! He will never like an over-spoiled brat like you!!!"

"Since when was I ever yours?" a quiet voice interrupted, the owner of that voice gingerly rubbing his new, red mark that decorated his face.

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Popurri was speechless. Not knowing what to do anymore, she turned around and ran, hoping that just maybe, Jack would go after her. But her hopes were in vain, she kept on running, unaware of her surroundings, just a blackness plaguing her mind, and shattered pieces of her heart spilling on to the ground as she ran, unsure of her destination. Just running. running.

Meanwhile, Jack and Karen looked at the spot where Popurri was a minute ago, each lost in their own thoughts.

If one listened enough, they would be able to make out the obviously masucline whisper-quiet voice that seemed to scream "I'm sorry".

As the cool night air finally took its toil on Popurri, she slumped down, feeling dizzy, *oh Jack, how could you do this to me???* She thought, tears once again threatening to spill out from her already swollen eyes. Just then, an idea occurred to her, *I shall make you pay for this Karen, I know you are behind this.* chuckling to herself evilly, she headed home, already making plans on how to bring _her_ Jack out of that hussy's influence.

End of chapter 2b

What is Popurri planning to do???

Does Jack really only like Popurri as a friend?

How does Karen feel about all this?

Heehee, I love writing cliff-hanger (not that this once counts for that much of one), well, please comment or critisise or woteva, and please tell me who you'd like Jack to end up with in the end. I'm thinking of finishing the story at the end of hm64 first year. Your comments are much appreciated.

;D ReikoChan 2001