Author: I own the characters that are NOT from Slam Dunk…. If they are from Slam Dunk, they are property of Inoue Takehiko. Please don't sue me… Also, a foreword, I tend to be long winded when writing my fics, so at least you get the overall picture, as well as the locations/background, and worth your dollar on Internet charges! LOL Please do email/review me, and I can update the previous chapters. Thanks!
Words in italics or between slashes are thoughts, words within ^^ are actions, unless otherwise stated, words in brackets are locations usually before each section.
(=^_^=) Chapter 30 – Rekindled Passion Fruit (=^_^=)
(L.I.D.[author]: Please note, before reading on, if you have the songs, "Wherever You Will Go" BY the band, The Calling on your pc or CD, please listen to it later during the fic. Thank you!)
L.I.D.[author]: Oh yeah, this chapter is for popochi, since she requested for the song. Enjoy!
(22nd May Monday morning, 12:20am)
With that, Mitsui walked with Kimiko side by side, and off they went to Casey's. The cold night air nipped at them, and Kimiko found herself shivering.
"Cold?"
"Hai."
"If you don't mind, we could share my coat…"
Kimiko looked at Mitsui for a second, before agreeing.
/Ah, warmth… Mitsui… could I ever like you again? / Thought Kimiko.
Mitsui looked at his Miko-chan and smiled to himself. /This is a start… I love you so much… I don't want to ever lose you. /
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(Casey's)
"Ah, you're back, Kimiko-chan!" greeted Casey.
"Hai. So, what things do you need to settle?" asked Kimiko, looking at Mitsui, as she sat into one of the booths and ordered a drink. A glass of Bourbon Coke.
Mitsui whispered something into Casey's ear, and the latter smiled, nodded, and went off.
Kimiko had question marks floating on top of her head. "What was that all about?"
"Miko-chan, just sit there, and enjoy."
Kimiko: ????? ^Sweat drop^
Mitsui leisurely made his way towards the stage, and slowly picked up a guitar. His fingers slowly strummed the strings, and a slow, and romantic sounding melody emitted from the guitar.
(Calling - Title: Wherever You Will Go)
(L.I.D.[author]: Mitsui's low manly voice began to sing, and it came from the bottom of his heart.)
So lately, I've been wondering
Who will be there to take my place
When I'm gone, you'll need love ^then, the band began to participate in the song^
To light the shadows on your face
If a great wave should fall
It would fall upon us all
And between the sand and stone
Could you make it on your own
[Chorus:]
If I could, then I would
I'll go wherever you will go
Way up high or down low
I'll go wherever you will go
And maybe, I'll find out
The way to make it back someday
To watch you, to guide you ^ looks at Kimiko. ^
Through the darkest of your days
If a great wave should fall
It would fall upon us all
Well I hope there's someone out there
Who can bring me back to you ^ look sincerely at Kimiko ^
[Chorus]
Runaway with my heart
Runaway with my hope
Runaway with my love ^ Mitsui looks meaningfully at Kimiko ^
I know now, just quite how
My life and love might still go on ^ Mitsui smiles ^
In your heart and your mind
I'll stay with you for all of time ^ Mitsui smiles more ^
[Chorus]
If I could turn back time
I'll go wherever you will go
If I could make you mine
I'll go wherever you will go (x2)
"Toyowara Kimiko, I will always love you. Always and Forever." Said Mitsui, holding up his hand with the ring.
(End of song)
And when Mitsui finished, he opened his eyes after the last verse of the song where he closed his eyes, and saw Kimiko crying. She was shedding tears for him. He put the guitar down, and went to the booth, sitting beside Kimiko.
"That… was beautiful…" sobbed Kimiko. / I never knew he could play the guitar!!! /
Kimiko realised that the Mitsui sitting beside her was still the same Mitsui Hisashi that she knew since the first year in Shohoku High. She looked at him now could still feel the same emotions that she had felt for him before.
/Could it be, that I haven't stopped loving him, as much as I thought I did? /
"No, YOU are beautiful, Miko-chan…" / I love you so much, it hurts… /
Several seconds passed between them.
"Come on Miko-chan, I'll walk you home."
"Hai."
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On the streets of Kanagawa, Mitsui and Kimiko walked, side by side.
"Mit-chan, I'm with Kimi-ch… I mean, Kogure now."
"I know that."
Several seconds passed between them.
"I never forgot you." Whispered Mitsui.
"Nor did I."
"Honto?"
Kimiko nodded.
"I have a confession, but I would like Kogure to hear it as well. We're all adults, aren't we?"
Kimiko nodded. "Kimi-kun is very rational… I'll call him…"
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-Ring! Ring! Ring!
"Moshi moshi… Kogure Residence." greeted a very sleepy Kogure.
"Kimi-kun, can I come over? We need to talk about something important."
That was enough to wake Kogure up.
"Kimi-chan! Sure… What about?"
"Mitsui."
Kogure held his breath, and decided to breathe again. "No problem."
"Arigato, I'll be there in a few minutes. Ja."
"Ja."
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Mitsui and Kimiko arrived at Kogure's home, and the three of them sat down in the living room with cups of hot tea in front of them. Silence reigned the area for several minutes, before Kogure broke the silence.
"So, Mitsui, what brings you here?" asked Kogure.
"Well, Kogure, I… I have a confession to make, to you, and to Miko-chan…"
Kimiko nodded. "Kimi-kun, we're all adults ne?"
/Since when did Mitsui start calling Kimi-chan, Miko-chan again? / Thought Kogure, nodding to what Kimiko said.
Mitsui then started telling his story gently, slowly to Kimiko and Kogure, and was not interrupted, until he had finished. He told them all about the bet, his feelings, amongst other things.
"And that is it. I never planned for this to happen, and I'm really sorry, Kogure, but I really love Kimiko." Mitsui said, burying his face in his palms, thinking about the situation at hand.
"What would you have me do, Mitsui?" Kogure asked calmly.
"Kimi-kun…" whispered Kimiko, disbelieving that he could be so calm.
"I don't expect anything. Only for your consent, that Miko-chan wears my ring again. I love her." Mitsui said flatly.
/And what makes you think ~I~ don't love her? / Thought Kogure.
He looked at Kimiko. She was in pain. So much pain.
/I will give you my blessings. I will make you happy, Kimi-chan… If being with Mitsui is what you want, then… /
"So be it." Kogure said, smiling.
Kimiko and Mitsui stared at the bespectacled brunette.
/Kimi-kun…/
/Kogure…/
"Kogure, you can still call Miko-chan, Kimi-chan, please, I won't take that away from you…"
Kogure nodded. "Remember what I told you Kimi-chan?"
Kimiko nodded. "We're friends first."
"No matter what." Added Mitsui.
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On the day of the competition with Takahata High, Mitsui was walking across the bridge, when he saw several motorcycles rush past below him.
"Ken, is that you?" muttered Mitsui, running as fast as he could, to catch up to them.
He saw some renegades from his gang beating his friend, and shouted; "Ken!"
"Mitsui!"
/Why must I encounter these bastards on the day of the match? But I just can't leave Ken alone! I have to help him. / Thought Mitsui.
"Ryu, stop this." Ordered Mitsui.
"Who are you to tell me what to do, huh? Though you're technically still a leader in the gang, I don't see you doing your share, so I have graciously taken it for you!" cackled Ryu, punching Mitsui in the gut. "All that basketball has made you forget how to fight, is that it?"
"Ryu, the one you're looking for is me, isn't it?" said Ken, standing up.
He was however, knocked unconscious by the guy with a helmet.
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"I wonder where's Mitsui-sempai and Sakuragi!" moaned Ayako.
"I'm sure they'll come soon." Assured Kimiko.
"We can't wait for them anymore, sensei." Akagi said. "We should go off first."
"You're right, Akagi." Said Anzai-sensei. "I hope that they arrive before the match starts."
"I hope they are all right, did you hear anything from them, Kimi-chan?"
Kimiko shook her head.
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Apparently, Sakuragi had overslept, and was rushing off to the competition, when he literally bumped into his Gundan. Elsewhere…
"I promised Anzai-sensei that I wouldn't fight anymore…" said Mitsui.
"You've become weak and a mama's boy, Mitsui! Say, if you beg me, and I know you will do anything for basketball, just kowtow to me, and I will forgive you."
"Please, forgive me…" begged Mitsui, bowing down. He had hoped this would appease the gangsters, but he was dead wrong. They wanted to even destroy his hands, so he wouldn't be able to play basketball anymore. That bastard was going to start off by crushing his right hand, when suddenly…
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"Oh no!!!! I'm going to be so late!!!!" cried Sakuragi.
"Hey, here's a shortcut, just climb this wall and it'll be faster!" cried Hakami.
"Hey, you're right!!!" smiled Sakuragi, and jumped over the wall, thanks to Hakami's head, landing on top of a person. "Oh shit, what have I landed on now?!"
Sakuragi looked around, and noticed someone familiar. "Missy? Hey, what's going on?"
He looked at Ryu, and remembered him as the guy who beat up Rukawa, and thanked him, much to Ryu's surprise. (L.I.D.[author]: ^Sweat drop^)
"No, Sakuragi! Don't fight back!" cried Mitsui. "If you do, you can't play basketball anymore!"
Sakuragi remembered what Kogure had said to him about being the best and winning the competition, and let go of the ruffian who punched him.
"This is interesting… Now I can settle the score I have with you!" cried Ryu, attacking Sakuragi with a metal bar.
"No, stop!" shouted Mitsui.
"You've got to be kidding, right?" said Yohei, protecting the two basketball players.
"The Sakuragi Gundan has arrived!" Hakami announced, landing on Sakuragi. (L.I.D.[author]: ^Sweat drop^)
"You guys!" cried Sakuragi happily. "Hakami! Get off me!!!"
"Sakuragi, leave this to us, we'll take care of this." Yohei said. "Leave now with Mitsui, you can still make it on time."
"Yeah, better go, or you'll be later than already is." Said Ken.
"Ken."
"Goodbye, sportman Mitsui. If you need anything, call me."
Mitsui looked at Ken, and smiled. He and Sakuragi raced towards the competition venue.
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(=^_^=) Meow!
This is my Third, and final instalment of the three chapters I have dedicated to Mitsui-kun on his birthday! Happy birthday, Mitsui Hisashi!
Mitsui: Arigato, LID-chan… *kiss!*
LID: *swoon!*
Wai! Kimiko is now falling for Mitsui! Again! Will it be like yesteryear? Has Kogure gone mad? Stay tuned!
Replies!
Nikka-san: Thanks! Hope you like the song in this chapter as well! ^_^
Joy-san: LOL Better to discover my fic late than never! ^_^ *Blushes* Hope your eyes and butt are ok now! ^_~ Oh hardly, Kimiko happens to be beautiful in the guys eyes because she, how do I say this, radiates a certain flair that is her own style. She don't follow fashion, because not all fits her size… LOL You'd have to ask Kimiko who she truly is gonna be with… ^_^ You'll just have to stay tuned to my fic ne? I'm glad you learned Japanese words from my fic, and I'm learning too! ^_^ And no problem! I've added you to my list of those I update when I update a chapter… I do hope that you'll support my other fics when this is finally completed. :p As for your question, I'm half Filipino. ^_^ Kalahati Pinay, mare!
Archmyst-kun: Thank you!!!! Yep Mitsui's making a comeback… Will Kogure fight him for her? :p Hiak, you stay tuned lah, den u noe. ^_~
Mitsui no Miko-chan: LOL relationships need time to repair, girl! :p Miss you lots too, and hope you got time to write fics again soon! ^_^ Love them!
Renei-san: LOL I hope you've put cool cucumber on your eyes!!! ^_^ And I'm glad I managed to make you laugh while you read my fic! ^_~ Hope you will be still supporting my other fics when this finally finishes, but when, I won't know. :P Oh, and heck I'm not perfect, so why should my fic be? Anyways, I guess the only time if I do make a perfect Kimiko, will be when I'm making a TOTALLY OOC fic, which will probably be for humour, so there. :p Hmm… Kimiko is not perfect. She's fat, and average looking, but I suppose it's her qualities that make her 'beautiful' in the eyes of Mitsui, and Kogure. *shrugs* And she can't play basketball to save her life, but she knows the rules, so the speak. So, all in all, a normal girl. :p As for your suggestions, I WILL keep them in mind, but don't blame me if the ending twists into something totally unprepared for by me or to the readers. *Sweat drops*
Nani? LOL Well, I'll have you know that my fic regarding Akagi and Uozumi is NOT YAOI!!!! Do leave a review when you've read it! ^_^ I seriously don't know when this will finish, but I WILL try to make it by June the 10th. No promises though. Hope you can still check the net once in a while when you're in the dorms? ^_^ Let me know okie? Hope you like this chapter! Stay tuned to the next one coming up!
Icko14-chan: LOL I wish I could have seen that commercial! :p Glad you liked the song, and what about this one? ^_~ Yeap, I KNOW it was close to Mit-chan's Birthday, I had a headache trying to piece my fic together you know… LOL So how is it? :P
Nellie-chan: I dunno. :p Yeah, Poor Kimi-kun, but it ain't over until the skinny lady sings, ne? :p
Nicki-san: Hope you got the Spanish translation I sent through your email! Stay tuned! ^_^
Fehrocious-chan: LOL I don't mind, flood it with dialogue. ^_~ Do well for your mid year exams, and email me to let me know when you finish… Do check your email regularly at least and I will email you if I have updates. *hugz*
Lady Harlequin-chan: Got it, will email you at that ady from now on! ^_^
F5C-chan: Good that you liked my last chapter, what do you think of this chapter? ^_^
Madiha-chan: Yeap, you are confusing, but a nice confusing. :p
Rurouni-san: Hai Hai! I've go, go, go already and here it is! *Huffs and puffs from exhaustion* Yosh! *Types next chapter!*
Super rookie-chan: Well, stay tuned, and you may or may not be disappointed! ^_~ *hugz*