Candy: Heyow! I've been waiting for this day to come! That's all. ^_^
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Chapter sixteen: So close and yet so far
Even Kyande felt happy. Oh goody. I've been waiting for this day to come! But I don't know if I will be happy after this. All I know is, by tomorrow, I'll be down…
Mitsui took a glance on Kyande. She was looking on the people who were laughing. And it made his heart heavy once more. How could he give her up? He doesn't know why. He wants to know the answer. But he doubt there's one. Kyande's eyes were like the eyes of an angel. They're surrounded with innocence. And yet, she seemed so tough. No wonder why Kaede's tough. Maybe it's because their family ARE tough.
Shigan was about to walk to Mitsui. But as soon as she saw Mitsui looking at Kyande, she knew he was being trapped inside the world of love again. It made Shigan even madder. But she didn't disturb Mitsui. Because the truth is, she didn't want Mitsui before. Just when she's just playing with HER feelings, herself, that's when she realized what she felt was real.
Then, the prom really started. They took dinner. And it was so delicious. But Kyande wasn't fascinated or amazed by the meal. Their chef used to cook that.
Right after their meal, a very romantic sound played. It was "Come a little bit closer" by Brandy. It was her second favorite.
…But even though I'll be down tomorrow, I am so glad that I could hug Sendoh like this. Even if I know he likes another girl, I'll fool my self. I'll try to think that he likes me and no one else. Beside us is Reina. And he doesn't even seem to care. His hands are warm, indeed. But… someone else's hands were warm. I just don't know who… Oh, Sendoh. But the song ended fast. She has just begun enjoying Sendoh's hug. And yet, it already ended the girls went away with their partners and moved to the other guy. She was surprised. It was just like her mother's birthday ball. After she bowed, her eyes widened as she saw Mitsui, looking at her, can't even bow, not knowing what to do. Everybody was already dancing. When someone bumped Kyande, she landed on Mitsui's arms. She tried to look up, but it was too late. Mitsui's already hugging her and he can't let go. He placed Kyande's hands right on his and they started to dance. The song was going slow for Kyande. Just as she wished it would be. When the words "I will be your hero you strength, anything you need. I will be the sun in your sky, I will light your way for all time. Promise you, for you I will." Mitsui hugged Kyande more tightly. She felt Mitsui's warmness. Mitsui brushed Kyande's hair again. They were so close and yet, so far. Then he began to whisper.
"Kyande… you're feeling well with me now. Why?" He said as he laughed softly.
"… Huh? (laughs) Maybe it's because my favorite song is being played."
"Really? It's the OST for my favorite cartoon." Then he again laughed.
While everybody's eyes were closed, he dragged Kyande out of the room. Then they went to the garden. Kyande looked at Mitsui. When she saw the blue light on his face, he looked up and saw the moon.
"It's so beautiful, ne Kyande?" Mitsui said. He walked closer to Kyande. Her back was only small. He thought. While she was on her back, Mitsui held her on the waist and then he hugged her. Kyande's hands were trapped inside Mitsui's arms. But she liked it. Then, Mitsui forced Kyande to face him. He looked at Kyande who was smiling. Then, he too smiled and touched her cheek. And he laughed.
"What's so funny?" Kyande said, and she laughed too.
"Nothing."
"Does that mean you're crazy?"
"Yes."
"Why is that?"
He didn't answer her for a moment. But then, he laughed softly, felt her softness more and leaned closer on Kyande.
"….. That's because I've already fallen for you completely. The craziest thing I've ever done… Kyande, I love you." Then he kissed her on the lips.
Kyande cried as he said those words. Your lips are so soft. I wish this won't end. I want the taste of your lips. I love you. God, I love you. Mitsui said to himself. Kyande thought that it will end now. But it didn't. Right after their kiss, Kyande even cried more.
"Hey… what's the matter?" Mitsui said and wiped her tears.
"Don't tell this to Megumi or Ayako OR Ryota."
"Tell what?"
"Remember when we arrived here in Japan? When I went to our house…"*to the past!*
I was about to enter the house when I saw my Mother's car. I began to be terrified. But I don't have to be because I have to go inside and see how my brother's doing. Even if she gives me sermons again about their plans for me. When I went inside, I saw her furious face. She stood there, like she's going to kill me. She dragged me to my room where I saw Yoshiro (don't ask me who that is! ^_^) Yoshiro was about to stop my mother, but she already spoke.
"Where have you been?!" She asked me.
"I… on a field trip."
"On a field trip?! Leaving your little brother behind?!!" And she pointed on my little brother who was controlling his temper.
"I… I know. But I called him everyday… and…" Tears started to run out from my eyes. I love my mother so much. Then, she slapped me. Kaede walked to our mother and was about to give her a piece of him. But I blocked him before he does anything to our mother. Kaede's eyes widened. And he looked at our mother.
"I ALREADY SAID I DIDN'T WANT TO GO TO HER, THAT'S ALL!" Kaede yelled at our mom. Our mother gave him a look and didn't speak.
"Mom, just don't hurt my future wife. PLEASE!" Yoshiro spoke.
Our mom calmed down and touched her head.
"Okay. I won't. For now. But I might will if she escapes from the house again."
"Yoshiro… you called me your… future wife?" I stared at him. "I thought you cancelled that plan? Mom, would you please care to explain?!"
"You heard him. You're his future wife. Don't tell me you're in love!" Our mom yelled at me.
"But you didn't tell me anything about that!" I protested and stomped my foot once.
"No arguments now. Our reputation is at your hands. And if you cancel that plan, then we'll have to start over again with the second class business persons. You will marry him whether you like it or not." Then she went out of the room. *And… back to Micchy and Kyande!*
Mitsui just stared at Kyande, without anything to say. But when Mitsui looked on her lips, he wanted to kiss her again. But he just can't.
"When are you going?" He said.
"… Tomorrow morning. I'll be with my little brother. So…"
"So what will be your decision?" Mitsui interfered her.
"To marry him. I can't let my father down. He died for the company. And I can't afford to lose it." She said and looked down.
Mitsui held Kyande's hands and he stood up, and then went to the room again. Kyande stood up with tears on her eyes.
"Hey guys! What're you doing in here?" Megumi asked them cheerfully when she opened the door.
Kyande's tears flowed more.
"Mitsui! I… I still feel the same way. It's not that I'm planning to abandon you. It's just that… I don't want my father's life to be wasted! Mitsui!!" Kyande said, wiping her tears away. He wanted to look back, but he can't let her see him crying too. Megumi ran to Kyande, worrying.
"What's the matter?!" Megumi asked.
"We just had a little talk. That's all. Hey, I'm hungry. Let's go inside!" She said cheerfully.
"You look pretty." Megumi told Kyande.
"Why… thanks. You too. I didn't know Ayako does make up!"
"Oh, I trained her." And they began to walk.
When they went outside, they saw everybody looking for something. Kyuande tapped her class mate on the shoulder and said "What's the matter?". Her class mate screamed. "H-Hey! What's the matter?"
"Ooh! Kyande! You're the prom queen!!!" She said.
"WHAAAAAAAAAAT?!!!!" Kyande said and dropped her jaw.
"OH… OH MY GOOOOODD!" Megumi screamed.
"How did that happened?"
"Well, Shigan was supposed to be the prom queen. But she refused to be the prom queen. So, technically, you're the queen and Mitsui's the King!" Her class mate said.
Then she looked at Shigan.
The next day, Megumi was so excited to call Kyande and asked what happened after Mitsui gave her a ride to their home. When she called, no one answered. And then she had the idea of coming by. (Lagot!)
When she went out of the taxi, she saw a note.
"Hmm… what's this? I can't read it properly! The hand writing's so ugly! Oh. This is Kyande's handwriting." Then she started to read the letter.
"Hmm… it says…:
To my friends,
Ayako, Ryota, Sendoh, Mitsui and especially Megumi, thank you for everything. I owe you what I am now. I don't deserve to be a prom candidate before. But I finally became a candidate. You know what; I've waited all of my life to be popular. And now that I am, I'm so amazed that you made a dorky girl get to have a chance to be a prom queen! (Then a drawing of a fox trainer) So, I would like to say thank you very much to my Megumi. And if you see a tiara on my locker, please give it to the rightful owner, Shigan. Please tell her I thank her because she at least gave me the opportunity to be strong. I love you very much Megumi, Ayako. Thanks again for everything!
--Rukawa, Kyande"
Tears came out from her eyes. Then, it reminded her of what happened last night. Mitsui knew this all along and he didn't tell us?! Then she called a taxi and went to Mitsui's house.
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Candy: What will happen next?! Buh-bye!
