Disclaimer: Again, I don't own Slam Dunk. I feel sad just writing those words :(
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The School dance was coming up. Ryota Miyagi, popular point guard of Shohoku, still had no date. To be specific, he still had no Ayako beside him.
Ryota was staring up at his bedroom ceiling. Today was got to be the worst day of my life. Even beating the day I was confined in the hospital. Ryota rambled to himself. All the boys in school seemed to flock around Ayako like ants on a candy. Everyone knew how Ryota had a mean streak of Jealousy in him. He remembered his promise to himself not to fight anymore, but when one of Mitsui's gangmates slapped Ayako's precious face, he immediately broke his promise and fought. That was Ayako to him, that was how important she was to him. That was how much she meant to me. How much I love her.
But it seems no matter how hard I tried to show her I love her, Baka! Even the whole school knows it, It seems he was just a friend to him. Always a friend. And now comes a girl who wrote him a wonderful letter, declaring her love for him. It was overwhelming for him. After all, wasn't he the guy that was dumped for the 10th time. Maybe he should just forget Aya-chan. He knew that it was impossible, it was like wishing he was taller. He knew it would be hopeless but he was going weary. Maybe it would be better for everyone. If the girl was still too shy to show herself up to him, then he would be the one to find her instead. This should make everyone happy. For me, for Aya-chan and his mysterious girl.
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The School Dance was coming up. Ayako, popular and pretty manageress of Shohoku Basketball Team, had every boy at school at her fingertips, but she was still lonely. She felt alone. She had no Ryota beside her.
Ayako was staring up at her bedroom ceiling. Today was got to be the weirdest day of my life. Every boy it seems was taking notice of her. But one boy did make her notice. It was Ryota. I'm afraid I'm falling deeper. She can't believe she wrote that in her letter to him. To that Baka Ryota! Ayako muttered to herself. Sigh. But she knew she wrote that down because it was true. There was no denying her feelings to him. She had fallen for him and all he did was break his heart. Tears were slowly forming in her eyes, but she wiped them before it fell. She was Ayako. How could she cry over a guy. Over Ryota. She's the girl everyone perceived as strong and independent. She was the girl with the dreaded fan right. But all her defenses broke down when she fell for Ryota. She was always there to give support to him. To always encourage him. To shout the words "Nice Ryota!" just so he would know she was there for him. Just to show a little side of her that she cares. She was not like Rukawa's Shinetai who could shout out their whole feelings nor was she like Haruko who would suddenly melt if Rukawa acknowledged her presence. She was Ayako. She doesn't fall in love easily but when she does, she falls hard.
But it seems that, Ryota has found someone new. Everytime she saw him, it seemed he was watching every other girl who passed by. It was usual for boys to girl-watch, like what Sakuragi's friends usually do, but Ryota!?! She did not know what to think of him anymore now. It seems he was trying to search a girl. A girl that was someone definitely NOT her. Maybe she should try forgetting him after all it was what Ryota seemed to be bent on doing. After all, boys were asking her left and right to be her date, but it just didn't felt right. When did she rely on a boy to be happy? Ayako asked herself. Maybe its time to rethink her priorities, after all, isn't that what Miyagi said to her. See other people. If that's what he wants, he's going to get it. She's going to forget him. This should make everyone happy. For me, Ryota, and whoever that girl.
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"Hai.. This is for the best" Both Ryota and Ayako said to themselves, Both forcing a smile beneath their obvious sadness. Both tried to sleep, and when they finally did, each other was the last person on their minds.
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I really think that Ayako has feeling for Ryota. I mean in the anime, it was obvious that she always cheered on him more often than the other players. Its just so sad, T. Inoue did not give emphasis to this. Ryota and Ayako are so Kawaaaiiii!!! ^_^
Sorry if this story is short and just POVs. But I promise, the next chapter would be an eventful one. Thanks to all those who reviewed. Am grateful and happy for your reviews. I promise, I'll make the next chapter much, much better than this crummy chapter. :) But please don't forget to still review this chapter. Please. Until then…