Disclaimer: I sadly don't own Dragonball or any of its contents (except for the action figures) and I do not own Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (storyline) or any song lyrics mentioned throughout this fic.
Something Happens in My Heart
Written by the somewhat infamous Goku's Daughter
Chapter Five: Old Face Return
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Love may be blind, but marriage has certainly opened a lot of eyes
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"Hi!"
He just stared up at her with his mouth stupidly opened. He still did not quite believe that he was finally here, after the ride in a plane and an hour drive by bus to this desolate, forest-like area. He didn't expect the land to bee big, stretching very far in each corner, mostly covered by trees. But when Goten walked up the pathway, it'd lead him to the center of this 'forest'. Most of the trees were probably cut down, and if he had flown up he'd probably see a huge circle of land with very little vegetation, also occupied by many small cabins in some linear pattern but ultimately in the center was one big building, which Goten had assumed was the main building…with food… Not like that was the only good thing…oh no, he finally got to meet her.
"Are you okay?"
Leave it to the best friend to make a good impression. "Uh…he's just has a little j-jet-lag. Yeah that's it….jet-lag. Happens all the time! Give him some time and I'm sure he'll snap out of it."
She smiled at them, looking quite amused.
Goten cocked his head to the side, almost frowning as he was 'inspecting' her. He wondered if this was the same Videl because she didn't look like a tomboy like in the picture that his mother left for him. In fact she was beautiful, more breath taking than he would ever imagine…
Her hair…her hair was different, longer and opened, not caring if the strands were free to dance with the tedious wind. Her attire seemed to have drastically changed, most likely consisting of dresses, skirts and more revealing clothes than to the big white t-shirt and black shorts. Now she wore a small dress that hugged nicely to her body, with a long beige jacket over to give her warmth, which the dress had not provided. Not only that, but she actually wears make-up now… So was this Videl?
Goten reminded himself that time can change a lot of things, but surely, hopefully she was the same on the inside…He can just see it in her eyes that this was Videl. Not like he totally forgot who she was either. No, he didn't. It took time, but he did remember her, faintly, but surely, he did.
That girl coming over a lot to play with her brother and especially to see Goten…yes that was Videl… That same girl who helped him captured a dinosaur…that was Videl. The same girl that kissed his boo-boo to make the pain go away…yeah, that too was Videl. It was quite sad that he didn't remember her from before… Maybe he shouldn't block old memories away…
Now with no other choice he concentrated on what he remembered of her 'ki', which wasn't really hard since it was higher than any regular human.
This had to be—this was Videl…the same Videl that had to be reunited with his brother. But would Gohan recognize her?
"Uh…ok… Well tell me your names and I'll help you with your stuff."
The blue-eyed boy almost panicked, knowing it would not be wise to give her such information. "No it's okay. I have it under control." Trunks turned to walk away but in the corner of his eye he saw that Goten wasn't budging, still having that goofy, shocked look on his face. Almost sighing, he nudged him fiercely, hard enough for Goten to pay heed to Trunks' lead.
Much to Trunks discontentment, Goten told him to go without him with a wave of his hand.
He let out an exasperated sigh and having no other choice, Trunks walked away.
Videl did the same...
Goten almost panicked seeing that Videl was just a blur to his vision. "Wait!" He wasn't quite finished with her…no yet…
Her hair gracefully flicked into her face when she turned around at him, giving him a puzzling look.
Goten blinked twice, beginning to stutter. He tried to say something…anything at all, but at the same time, he tried not to sound stupid. "What's you name?" Yeah, great job Goten…
Her voice softened. "Videl."
He smiled, which soon turned to a smirk, asking, "You like Martial Arts?"
She nodded in response and then questioned, "You?"
Goten too nodded. Suddenly looking at the ground, he gulped the annoying saliva that had lingered in his mouth ever since he had arrived. Now he just realized how nervous he was. "Yeah, I love it. My brother use to teach and train me when I was younger, but now since he's busy with his work, it seems like he has no time for me anymore." His eyes suddenly turned hard, cold and hurt, as if a blade had ran teasingly over his heart…
Videl frowned. "Oh I'm sorry."
Goten waved his hand around, suddenly showing no signs of wanting sympathy. "No, it's okay. I just wanted to get away from…you know everything." His voice had gradually become softer with every word he said. "He seems so sad. He has no one really. My mother and father died. He has no wife or girlfriend. His best friend…whoever she is…she's gone. And his other good friend died. It's so sad…" He looked up at Videl, locking his dark, hurtful eyes to her blue orbs, knowing that he can win something from her…even pity. He knew he'll need it if he had to bring her back to Gohan.
Videl almost flinched in surprise but instead took a couple steps closer to Goten, filling most of the gap between them. Almost suddenly, she put her hand on his shoulder and added some comforting pressure. "Well he has you. Am I wrong?" she asked.
Goten smiled a bit at her questioning and concern. "I guess…but something is missing from his life. I mean I can't take the place for his best friend because he's my brother who is also taking a motherly and fatherly role. But you are right. If anything happens to me, he'll probably go crazy."
Videl placed a hand on his cheek and looked lovingly at him, finding it quite odd that she already liked him. She smiled at him once more, letting her eyes sparkled with radiance for this boy that she has just met. She wouldn't deny that there was just something—something about him that drawn her to him…as if she met him somewhere before… "So he's unhappy and his little brother feels for him. That's so sweet."
Goten's face got a little warm. "To tell you the truth, I just want him to be happy again."
Videl nodded slowly, not hiding the look of curiosity in her eyes. "Are you happy?"
Goten shook his head slowly as if he was unsure. "I have a best friend. I have a 'mother' and 'father' but I miss my big brother. Until he's happy, I'll be happy. What about you?"
Videl looked around herself. "Really, I have no reason to be unhappy. I have both parents and someone actually loves me…but…" She bi on her lower lip, afraid to say anything else, especially feeling a bit uncomfortable to open up to a boy that she just met. But she found it quite of that he opened up to her without any sort of hesitation. That is odd. Why would someone actually do that, she didn't know. But she shrugged off that eerie feeling and tried to continue. "…But I think there's a part of us that will never be content."
Goten smirked as he casually tucked his hands into his pockets. He knew she was hiding something. Her face said it all, betraying her most of her emotions. "I guess you're right… but how unhappy can you be when you walked away from your true love?" He didn't wait for a reply, quickly walking away.
Videl was left puzzled. She knew there was something about that kid… But what? And what the hell was he talking about? He couldn't possibly know about her…or is he just mental, trying to fool around with her mind.
She looked shocked mixed with great confusion as she gripped over her heart, thinking. Blinking a couple of times before recomposing her posture, she yelled after him, "Hey kid, what's your name?"
He never turned around to answer as he continued to walk away, even if it meant to fight his own heart and character.
Videl stared at the young boy walking away from her. She still wore a disbelieved look on her face but as much as she was baffled and confused, she just couldn't—no—wouldn't run after him, especially when she was so shaken up with his words. Yes, there was something about him…just something about him that made her glow—just something about him reminded her of something…but what?
Yes, she for once in a long time was too uncertain, confused blended with fear, to move at all…
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"And we're back on Smackdown! where our match with Triple H and RVD is just about to begin!" cheered Jerry "The King" Lawler.
"And the fans are roaring tonight where the winner of this match will face Brock Lesner for the Undisputed TITLE!" JR yelled.
There were cheering and hollering all around the stadium as the match was about to commence.
But before Videl could watch anything else a strange blackout had occurred.
Videl watched the television screen with narrowed eyes, immediately cursing out, "What the f—ck?" She decided to end the night by watching a good old wrestling match, although if it meant tolerating with a soap opera-ish type theme with it, because it IS WWE. Sighing, she slumped back against her chair, closing her eyes for some rest. Despite her weariness, rest was not assured as she quickly jumped back, greatly startled by the sound of the answering machine playing back*. Damn that generator…
"You, I know you're at winter camp…'Hercules' camp…
Why did you leave without my consent?
I want you to come back soon, because I miss you so much.
You know I love you…"
Videl turned around violently, staring at the machine with shocked eyes. Who is it? "Yamcha?" She stiffened a bit, desperately trying to recognize this voice. It was similar to Yamcha's but different. Before heavy contemplation would begin, she had wondered who would know this number. On instinct, she took in a big breath, to brace her for…anything…because whoever this was, which wasn't Yamcha (because he would add 'sexy', 'chick' or 'babe' in it somewhere), was defiantly scaring her right about now…
"Come back to me…I miss you…
You know you're all I have left…
Since I know you're probably having so much fun without me
It may mean that you already forgotten my voice…
It's Gohan…"
Her mouth hanged wide open. It had been able to close a few times, but due to the shock, her mouth was left opened. His voice alone paralyzed her, let alone overwhelmed her. It had totally caught her off guard since she would never believe in her wildest dreams that she'd have to face him again…
Her eyes were beginning to beg for moisture as they were dry, but Videl just couldn't blink, only able to stare at that answering machine. Her eyebrows almost reached her eyelashes in great surprise as her blue orbs had become darkened in questioning thought. But the more she pondered, the more she found difficult to breath. The heavy thumping that her heart created was quite annoying as she was uncertain of anything. There had to be a logical explanation to this…Gohan couldn't love her. He said he has nothing…what happened? Why would he search for her now? Something happens—no—this can't be right… he DOESN'T love me!
Somewhat pleasant memories of him quickly flooded her brain in frenzy. Though how much she braced herself for the unexpected, she was unable to withstand the emotional pain inflicted in her heart and soul.
Trying to find comfort she clutched on clothes and limbs for support as her eyes became watery with wavering distress. So confused…so lost…she felt something burning inside of her. How long could her love for him haunt her?
Looking down, she could see her chest rise and fall once more as she took in a big breath—trying to be able to bear up to his voice once more time…
"Please
Come back soon…
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Goten…"
*Line cut off*
As those words sank into her head, she had let herself go free from her own grasp. She finally blinked a few times but continued to sit still until her breathing was back to normal, or how normal it could get. As soon as it did, the power came back on, followed by Jerry's outbursts. She looked around the room, confused of what to do next… She couldn't watch the wrestling as she found it very difficult to concentrate...at all.
"Goten…"
She felt kind of foolish when she thought that Gohan would actually want her back…need her desperately as his voice betrayed…and would actually love her… "Get real Videl…"
"Goten…"
Now that name—it raised more than enough questions. It was so similar yet so ancient. She begged her mind for a plausible answer, as time and memory would soon grant her wish.
"Gohan's brother…"
She let out a small gasp, finding herself standing one her two feet, frantically looking for Goten on the attendance sheet. It was kind of ironic how she had neglected to read and study the list, thinking it was not necessary. Ah yes, she had felt even more foolish now…
Her finger traced over the children's names in the list, immediately stopping at 'SON GOTEN'. Soon, she found information on Goten in the records—including his cabin number. In a hurry she headed to his cabin, not even bothering to think of something to say to him when she would arrive at his doorsteps. That's just how anxious she was to meet him again…well if this was the right boy after all. But how many people are named Gohan with a little brother named Goten?
Quietly, she opened the creaky cabin door, finding what looked like two boys fast asleep. One was a purple haired boy and the other was a boy with black, messy, untamable hair. His resemblance to Gohan was so uncanny that she didn't know how she could miss the likeness at all. Maybe that's why she felt so drawn to him when meeting him for the first time after so many years.
She fumbled with her fingers, looking very nervous against the dim starlight and lamplight illuminating outside. She didn't come this far for nothing, so she used courage and curiosity as her aid and was soon at his bedside, whispering at the young boy, "Goten, you're Gohan's brother." Her lips had curled up slightly at the sight of him. He looked like an angel, just as she remembered him from long ago. It was hard not to look adoringly at him, unable to stop herself from trailing her fingers over the boy's face, still perplexed and surprised that he was here with her…
"Yeah, he is Gohan's brother…"
Videl jumped a bit, looking at the speaker with great care. "And you're Trunks." Ah yes, her memory served her well for the lavender haired boy. Not like colour served her well in this dim-lighted cabin.
Trunks nodded, but it was with a frown.
Videl looked around a bit, her eyes straining in the dark, having only one uncertainty. This doubt had lingered through her mind, which was consequently fueled by her memories. "Is there another reason why you guys came here?"
Trunks was a bit shock with her inquiry but gave her a shadow of a doubt. He shook his head almost immediately to her liking but was unable to hide that smirk he inherited from his father. He mentally noted that she was a smart one, also remembering their past "tricks" they had played when she was around. "No, I have no hidden agendas here but surely you remember that Goten and I love to fight?"
Videl blinked, and at realization, she nodded. She had tried to dismiss that thought and for once, try to trust Trunks.
She took in a big breath, noticing that it was quite late. Looking a bit hesitant, she quietly placed a soft kiss on Goten's forehead. Relieved that he didn't wake from her kiss, she looked at him with an admiring face, not believing how cute and handsome he still was. She also couldn't believe how much she missed him, and Trunks.
Getting up, she ignored Goten's stir and headed to the door. But she stopped in mid-step, having another thought crossing her mind. "If you guys are Super Saiyans, then why bother?"
Trunks propped himself up with an elbow, smiling with great interest. "We don't know how to act, dance, or draw…"
Videl let out a soft laugh. She really had no choice but to trust him. After all, he was grown up now. He should be MATURE. "Alright alright! You better go and sleep. I guess if you two can't dance, draw, and act, we must be working on those the most, huh?"
Trunks smiled and fell back. "Yeah, for sure!" Heaving in a big breath, he softly said, "Goodnight Videl." Not caring for a reply, he smiled at the day's events. Maybe he should team up with his mother more often. Without her, Videl wouldn't come to a hard realization that Goten and Trunks was staying here, as she wouldn't remember much Gohan.
She frowned, still feeling shocked and a bit overwhelmed, but she couldn't let anyone, not even Trunks see in this state, as they would believe that it was them that made her like this. Okay, maybe they were part of it but the rest was remembering Gohan. And then it was worse remembering what Goten said earlier…about Gohan having no one and is unhappy. Yes, she couldn't deny that she knew Lime had passed away a few yeas ago but she just couldn't return to Satan City for that, she wasn't ready for it. She also couldn't because she would just have to fight hidden demons inside of her—and the last thing that she'd want was to be a fall back for Gohan…
She then remembered that she was supposed to say something when someone wishes you "Goodnight." Her body turned to the side as she whispered in a midnight voice, "Goodnight Trunks."
Yes, what a day it was… By the time she was at her own cabin she couldn't help but feel guilty. As soon she entered the small room, she battled with herself. It wasn't her fault that she had to leave… Not like it mattered anyways… Not like she'll ever have any other have another reason to return to Satan City.
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Gohan walked into the kitchen with a briefcase in his hand. Seeing Bulma fixing coffee, he asked nicely, "Hey Bulma, can you fix my tie?" He had failed to notice that Yamcha was sitting there.
Bulma had a wide smile on her face as she walked to Gohan, trying to tie Gohan's tie as quickly as possible.
Gohan had focused on the blue haired woman below him, just to see if she was in the mood to do it properly and not choking him in the process. Strange enough, he felt someone else…someone familiar in Capsule Corp… in his presence. Once Bulma was finished, he cocked his head to the side, spotting Yamcha sitting there with a happy, goofy grin on his face. Wide eye to see him after so many years, Gohan yelled out with happiness, "YAMCHA?!"
Yamcha made a reserved, simpler smile. "Hey Gohan, long time no see? It's been years." He got up to give him a hug.
Gohan smiled a bit, bracing himself for the hold. Kami, he missed the good old days, well the parts without the fighting. With good intentions in mind, he asked, "So what are you up to these days?"
Yamcha flashed a toothy smile, raising his eyebrows up and down. "I'm getting married!"
Bulma and Gohan gasped, quickly pulling Yamcha down and taking a seat. Without delay, they began their interrogation. "Really, how is she like? When did you meet her? What's her name? They were ecstatic and surprised to hear him that he was getting married. Actually Gohan was the only one genuinely surprised. Bulma faked most of it, already knowing mostly everything as she fought not to smirk or release information that would harm Trunks's and Goten's mission.
Yamcha rested back and looked like he was in some sacred thought. "You guys, she's beautiful. I mean I can't believe how lucky I am. She has these dreamy blue eyes and long black hair, and oh Kami, I love her to death. I don't even think I never loved anyone as much as her."
Bulma just glared at him.
Yamcha coughed a bit. "I mean, I never knew I can love anyone this much. She's everything to me…"
Gohan was amazed at his friend's happiness. Also amazed how much it brightened this man's face. "Wow Yamcha… You seem really happy. What's this lucky girl's name?"
A dreamy look occupied Yamcha's face. He opened his mouth to respond…
But before he had a chance to answer, Bulma's attention was caught elsewhere, followed by a high pitched screeched, "Vegeta, what the hell did you do?!"
Both men flinched. Sad as it was, they could never get use to her screaming. They turned almost expectantly, seeing Vegeta with crossed arms, covered with ash and dirt. "Onna, the GR blew up. Go and fix it"
Bulma gagged. "Excuse me? This is the third time this week. I don't think so buddy!"
His mouth was hanged a bit wide watching the fight enfold before him. He lived with these people for a long time now so he knew what was going to happen. He also knew that he had to get out of there before he would become a greater victim to Bulma's screams. Luckily, his watch started to beep. "Yes, saved by the bell!" Looking at it, he spoke, not bothering to hide the sound of false interest, "Err…guys, as much as I like standing here and listening to you guys yell at each other, I have to go to work." He didn't care for a reply, knowing that Bulma was too 'enthralled' into Vegeta's problem. But before Gohan walked entirely out of the room he made a small glance at Yamcha.
Yamcha mouthed to him, "I'll send you an invitation."
Gohan showed him a toothy smile as a form of response and acceptance. He then left the building, finding himself to feel a bit happy for his friend…
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"Sensei Videl, they are going to eat all of the food!"
Videl sweat dropped at the boy's comment and then sweat dropped again when watching Goten and Trunks eat. She had almost forgotten how much half-Saiyans, let alone Saiyans, could eat. "Well I guess we got to look for our own food." She turned around and mumbled, "Or I can call my dad and he can send us more…"
She then turned to the boys. "Well, Goten and Trunks. As soon you two are finished I want you to get changed out of your pj's and into your gi's. I'll be expecting you two in the other room and we'll begin some 'simple' training."
Goten and Trunks made an uninterested nod.
Once seeing their response, Videl made a faint smile and exited the kitchen with the rest of the students.
When they were gone Trunks gulped down his food. "Goten, I don't think we could bring Videl to your brother. She's not that stupid. She'll know what we're up to. Not only that, we don't know how badly Gohan will react when seeing her back. Didn't you say he got all defensive when you found her picture in the yearbook?"
Goten too gulped down his food and hesitantly put down a chicken leg. "Yeah, Gohan would be more than shocked. So I take it that you want Gohan to meet Videl elsewhere than Capsule—er—home." Calling Capsule Corp his home still wasn't a habit for Goten.
Trunks only managed to murmur a small, "Yeah."
Goten frowned.
Trunks brows had almost come in contact in deep thought. "Has Videl mentioned what we are doing today?"
Goten nodded. "After 'training' we're going to focus on acting stuff or role-playing shit I guess. The other stuff we're doing is on this sheet." He crumpled the schedule in a ball and threw it at Trunks.
Trunks caught it effortlessly and straightened it out. Then he closely revised the schedule and as soon as he found a toy-able activity, his eyes began to glisten. He knew he should be very grateful that he was intelligent as his mother, yet so evil like his father...
Trunks reluctantly put down his chopsticks giving Goten a knowing smirk. Yes, the next part of his plan should be a success. After all he was Trunks, the son of Bulma Breifs and the son of the Prince of All Saiyans. It was difficult to wipe away that arrogant, smug look off his face. Especially when there was no way that they'll fail… Bringing Videl to Gohan may be a problem, but how hard would it be to bring Gohan to Videl?
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*- Yes, that answering machine thing—it DOES play back after the power comes back on—or something like that…ack, I just realized that the power came on after…oh well—let's just say that the phone was powered by a generator after the power came off…
Comments to the reviewers:
DemonDancing: LOL…and thanks for putting it on your fav.list… Means a lot to me^^ and nice to know what you think about it too! Uh…I was talking about MSN—which I think is better than AIM! Ahaha lol…yes—it has become quite popular!
silver_shelter: Yes, get used to it. That fact will be there for most—if not—almost all times of the story…
Gohan-Kun Shin: Don't worry I am!
Kachi-chan: Yes, I'm glad you loved it!
Android 71: Yeah, I added you already, hopefully you got the e-mail (get back to me on that)…and we will see what Trunks will conjure up for our Demi-Saiyan and Videl…even though I may have already spilled it…
Poppy: Ahaha, yes, you are special. And yes, baiting you was the best part! And you can guess all you want—I wont say anything! Actually, I'll find it quite amusing to think what you're thinking of, unless you got it right—then I'll just feel stupid…lol… and NEVER LOSE HOPE ON VEGETA'S AND GOKU'S SONS! Trunks, who is naturally evil and smart—sure is to find a way for them…and Goten—well—he's just cute ^^ That should get him somewhere… Anywho, thanks for that Mary Sue thing…It helped a lot! Especially when I went into Noseless Wonder's profile thingy and read her fic about Mary Sue. I just wonder why they call it a Mary Sue… I hope "Unforgettable"—er, hope that Chika isn't one… *frowns in deep thought* Is she?
WildWolf: Have patience!
The GirlieGyarados: Am I? Don't worry—the laughter will die soon as you'll be the one who will kill me soon… *wink wink*
VideliGohan: As always—THANK YOU!
Riot Girl: I'm glad you thought it was funny! I needed to relieve the tension… And I did finish the story—but need to edit it, and I'm not uploading it until it makes some sense and is EDITED!! Nope—I'm not high, too late at night—I need some sleep…
Matt: Ehehe—you'll just have to wait when I decide to be lay and make short (or keep) the short chapters… But have patience with me—the long wait should be worth it as I try to make the story worth reading! The last thing I want to do is to upload something that wasn't done best to my 'skill'—or something like that—well that's just one of my goals…
Panchan: Yup—I didn't mean to make I so long, I guess it's a good thing…
Little Ricecake: We all know that Videl loves Gohan, but what are his feelings about Videl? OooOoOooOoOooooO Ahaha… I know cleaning your room is a bitch… poor you…I don't bother to do it at all, unless my mom forces me—and I hate it when she cries and go insane on me…
FloralBlackMoon: Yes, thanks for the explanation! But now I'm sad thinking if Chika is a Mary Sue… *frowns* Anywho, I enjoyed reading your long review! It made me happy! Seriously it did, that's how lame I am…
Emotionless Shadow: Ah—don't get more hyper with coffee, you're already hyper enough!
wind: LoL…take as many as you like!
StarLite Wind: I'm also glad that your friend sent you this story ^^ Means more review for me ^^ You can have your cookie—and take my milk—because I hate milk… especially when I'm sick : ( I'm not suppose to drink it—but not like I drink it even when I'm well…
Finally MY Note:
Yeah—this chapter sucked…but it was pretty long since it is 10 pages (excluding the notes, or else it'd be 13)… and what's worse is I'm sick with a pounding headache—with a fever, sore throat and ahhh! I should be sleeping now—but I'm too lazy to get up… *wondering why the flu shot didn't work* *sigh* Anyways, school's a bitch, I know I'm such a complainer but it's true (I'm sure I mentioned that countless times already) and soo—tomorrow I have to catch up with the work I missed on Friday (since I didn't go to school because I'm sick). So do me a favour and leave me a good, lengthy review so when I come home from hell, it'll give me something that would brighten up my craptacular day!
Okay, that's about it—and to the reviewers-enjoy your cookie! (I believe it's the baby Gohan cookies).
Anywho, the next one I'm cooking up is a Chibi Vegeta cookie. Have you guys seen have ADORABLE he is when he was small! I just want to bite his chubby cute mouth! You know there are small kids that are cute…and then small kids who are evil…and look evil (but look good), like Chibi Vegeta—who also looks good enough to eat as a cookie… LOL—I know I'm crazy—just live with it…
Feedback, praises, and hungry people are always wanted!
Maybe I should eat one of my own cookies to get out the nasty medicine flavour. God knows I'm already over-drugged with painkillers…
Luv,
Goku's Daughter
Kiss Kiss
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