Disclaimer: Disclaimer: all characters in this story belong to Inoue Takehiko...*sigh* (I wish I was the one who owned Slam Dunk)
This chapter will mainly focus on our Lovely Aya-chan….. :) I hope Ayako wouldn't look like she was mean or anything [oops! I'm spoiling the chapter :) ]… Just try to understand her situation… Pls. R& R
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For Ryota, the world seemed to stop, everything was in slow motion, he could not breathe as he waited for Ayako's reply, and….
" I would love to, Ryota" Aya-chan replied with a smile
"I knew you would say no…wait..NANI?? Are you sure?? Oh, Aya-chan.. Arigatou! Arigatou! You don't know how much you've made me so happy. I've got to be the luckiest man here on earth!! " Ryota was so happy that he couldn't helped it but to kiss Ayako on the cheeks.
"NANI!!!" Ayako was surprised that suddenly, a very familiar fan hit Ryota's head.
"Gomen, Aya-chan. I was so happy that I forgot what I was doing..hehe.. can I do it again?? I mean, I won't do it again" Ryota was now blushing furiously while sincerely apologizing. I never though that I would feel heaven when I kiss Aya-chan, but it felt so wonderful..
"Its okay Ryota…I mean, of course, its not okay, you kissed me without my permission, you better not do it again" Ayako was scolding and threatening Ryota with her fan that she didn't notice that she herself was blushing too.
"I promise, Aya-chan, I won't do it again..umm…Aya-chan..umm..about our..ahem..*date*… can I call you tonight for the details?..umm..you see, I was so pre-occupied on how to ask you that I forgot when and where we would go…please…"
"Sure Ryota. Just call me at around 9. You better go now. I know you're really tired, and we still have practice. Please rest when you get home okay?"
"For you Aya-chan, I will. Bye. You rest too, Aya-chan." Ryota waved goodbye to Ayako, feeling that he was now floating on Earth. Yahoo!!! I'm finally going out with my Aya-chan!!!
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Even if Ryota's kind of cheeky, I don't know why he makes me smile. Ryota's really sweet. Ayako couldn't help but smile as she touched her cheek where Ryota *accidentally* kissed him.
"What's happening with me?? I mean, its just Ryota asking me out on a date. So, okay! I admit, I feel excited about the idea, I mean, it's about time…Nani?? I am NOT having any feelings for Ryota… What am I saying…Ryota, Ryota, Ryota, what am I going to do with you?" Ayako told herself but then a realization came into mind. "I'm sorry Ryota"…Ayako thought to herself sadly, when she knew what would happen. As Aya-chan opened the door to her house, she couldn't help but feel disappointed and sad. Her house was in a mess, like the usual. A note was on the table that her mother left saying to Ayako that she better get her baby sister from their neighbor as soon as she arrived.
Ayako was used to this kind of set-up. Although her family was not poor, they were not also considered well of. She had to take care and clean their house everyday, even if she was feeling tired. She was also responsible for taking care of her baby sister while her parents were working in another city, which made them impossible to go home early. Because of that situation, Ayako was now responsible in taking care of everything, even if sometimes she felt she couldn't take it anymore. Not only with this big responsibility resting on her shoulders, but she also had to study everyday. Ayako, worked really hard to maintain her grades, to be on the honor's list.
Even if she was tired from all her duties, she still stayed up late to study and do her assignments because she wanted to, but importantly, she had to. If she graduates with honors, it would give her a better chance to succeed, to "improve her family's life". Even though it seems Ayako was doing the impossible, she sometimes didn't mind because Basketball was always there. Basketball makes her forget her responsibilities even for just a while. She was glad that she was the manageress of a winning team, but most importantly, to meet a bunch of diverse basketball players who never failed to make her laugh with their nonsense and funny ways. Haha!! Those guys, Mitsui- sempai, Akagi-sempai, Kogure-Sempai, Rukawa, who would forget, Hanamichi, and she had to admit, especially, Ryota.. Ayako had to smile with the thought.
But today, Ayako, though was feeling high due to Shohoku's win and Ryota asking her out, she was really tired. These past few days, she had only little sleep due to the team's rigorous practice and the tests and assignments given to her. She felt weak and was ready to give-in to sleep but she knew she could not. I still have to get my baby sister, fix this messed-up house, and do my homework. Ayako, just finish this and you can rest. Ayako kept on telling and reminding herself.
When she was done making her baby sister sleep, Ayako ate for a short while then proceeded in cleaning the house. The room was a mess that it really took out all of Ayako's energy. Though in her mind, she wanted to do more, her body was now dead tired, that she didn't notice that she was already falling asleep.
"I'll sleep for only 10 mins. Then, I'll do my homework then, wait for Ryota…Ryo…" Ayako, tired from doing all her work, immediately fell into a deep sleep.
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Ring. Ring
"Come on Aya-chan, please answer the phone" Ryota was mumbling to himself. It was past 10 minutes since he was calling Ayako, trying to talk to her but to no avail.
Ryota, had planned it all now. Since Ayako told him the magical word "yes" he could not wait to think of a special plan for Ayako. When he finally did, he couldn't wait to tell her and surprise her but unfortunately, she could not reach Ayako. Where could she be??I can't wait to tell her. Aya-chan, you just don't know how it means so much to me when you said yes…Aya-chan….
An hour has passed and Ayako still couldn't be reached. Ryota finally decided to stop and rest for the night. He was now feeling the ache in his entire body and the energy draining. He was now ready to sleep..
"Gomen, Aya-chan.. I know I promised that I would call you but I can't seem to reach you…Goodnight, my Aya-chan…" Ryota kissed the picture of Ayako on his bedside table. Aishteru, my Aya-chan… He was now sleeping like a baby…
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The next morning…
"Ayako!! Ayako!! Don't you have a class?? Its already 7.." Ayako's mother said as she woke up Ayako who was sleeping on the den..
"Nani!! I'm late for school, and I haven't finished, no, I haven't started my homework… Baka!!! I'm in trouble for today… Bye, Mom!! " Ayako rushed as she fixed herself up, rushed to the door without even eating her breakfast, and went straight to school. That homework means a lot because it will make up most of our grade for that class. I cannot "not" do it..
"Aya-chan!! Aya-chan!!" Ryota shouted as the sight of her lovely Aya-chan came into view. But Ayako didn't seem to hear him since she was in a hurry.
"Baka!! I still have to do my homework, I hope I still have enough time…I better walk faster.." Ayako reminded herself
"Aya-chan!! Aya-chan!! I've been calling you. Finally I've caught up with you…" Ryota said, as he catched his breath
"Gomen Ryota, I'm in a hurry so I didn't hear you.. I have to go now…"
"Aya-chan! I've been calling you last night and "
"Gomen Ryota but not right now please…"
"But I'm so happy Aya-chan, you've got to hear this"
"Ryota, please…"
"I was just wondering how you were?"
"Thanks but not now.."
" But I'm so happy because, I've set-up all the details and.."
"I SAID NOT RIGHT NOW RYOTA!!!" Ayako shouted that when she realized what she did, she could not look into Ryota's eyes. She was so embarrassed by what she did that she had to run away, away from Ryota. Gomen Ryota, I didn't mean to..You won't understand…
"Aya-chan, waaaaiiiit!!" Ryota called after her but it was too late. What did I do Aya-chan? Ryota asked, thinking to himself as he went sadly into his class. Dazed and confused.. Everything was going fine until now……
Sorry, if this chapter didn't turned out to be okay…. I guess, I couldn't think of an idea… so please, please help me by writing your reviews of this chapter. I'll really appreciate it…. until then….