Love Hina
Ever After
By: Belldandy'sKeiichi
Note: [any text in here is a thought text]
Author's Time: Well! This is it! The last chapter! I would like to thank all of you that reviewed and read my story this far. Also, if you haven't checked out my profile, this is my last Love Hina fic until December sadly...so for 3 months I'm retired as a Love Hina writer...well, enjoy my last piece of work. I guaranty it will be a keeper.
Yours truly,
~Belldandy'sKeiichi
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Naru was sitting down in the doctor's office for her appointment with the doctor to see if she was really pregnant.
"Boy...I don't know why I'm nervous...but...for some reason, I'm really scared to see the doctor this time..." She said to herself, squeezing the magazine she was holding. The door to the examination room opened and two people walked out. Naru's eyes widen as she identified the two that just came out. One was the Doctor...and the other was Haruka.
"Well, I see I have another appointment that concerns babies..." the doctor said as he looked directly at Naru.
Chapter 15: Tokyo U or Bust!
"H-Haruka?" Naru said, looking straight at her.
"Um...it's not what you think!" Haruka said, trying to escape but was held back by Naru.
"It is you! What are you doing here! Unless..." She said, covering her mouth.
"Yes yes it's true ok..." Haruka yelled at her.
"Then, that pregnancy test that Mutsumi had...it wasn't hers...but it was yours..." Naru said, putting two and two together. Haruka slowly nodded.
"But then...who's the father?!" Naru asked, holding on to her so that she doesn't run.
"Well...duh...it's it obvious?" Haruka said, turning red.
"You mean...!" Naru gasped but was interrupted by Haruka.
"Enough about me already! What about you? Why are you here? Have you and my nephew been rocking the house?" Haruka said, starting to put the pressure on Naru.
"I! I...um, have to go! The doctor wants to see me!" She said, running off.
**
Shinobu slowly opened her eyes. "O my god...I fell like I got hit by a car...again..." She said, checking out her surroundings. Her eyes widen when she realize that she wasn't in her room. In fact, she wasn't even in the Hinata Inn anymore. She was lying in a soft bed inside a really expensive hotel suite. She looked around and saw that her coat was on the floor...along with Kai's shirt. [O my god! O my god! What have I done? Did we do it? Was I any good! Why can't I remember!] She thought, getting out of bed.
"O? You're up?" Kai said, standing outside the bathroom. Shinobu turned around and saw him in a bathrobe, walking towards her.
"O my god!" She said, trying to run out the door but Kai caught her just in time.
"Whoa there Shinobu! Where do you think you're going?" He said, bringing her back inside. Kai set her down on the bed as he pulled a seat next to her.
"Kai! I don't know what happen last night but whatever it is, then I..."
"What? What are you talking about Shinobu?" Kai asked her, confused. "Huh? But didn't we..." She started, looked back at the bed. "O...that well...you see, I guess it was my fault that I kept you up so late to the point where you just fell asleep. I tried to get you home but the trains didn't run that late...so I brought you here...of course it made a gigantic hole in my wallet but as least you're ok." He said nervously. Shinobu relaxed.
"Whew...was that it? I thought that we actually did something last night...heh, but I guess I let my imagination go wild again huh?" She said to him as he rubbed his chin.
"Hey now...I wouldn't say that..." He said, winking back at her.
"Huh? Wait! Tell me! What did we do!" She yelled at him as he made is way to the bathroom.
"O nothing...nothing...hahaha..." He laughed.
"KAI!!!"
**
"Hello? Aunt Haruka? Mutsumi? ...Seta?" Keitaro called as he walked into the Hinata Café. There was no response. Keitaro took a seat and took a minute to check out his surroundings. [It's been five years since I can here and by doing so, I have done so much that the average working man would be jealous...] He thought to himself.
"O my...hello there Kei-kun..." Mutsumi said, walking down the stairs to the main room.
"O, I thought you went somewhere...hey there Mutsumi..." Keitaro said, looking directly at her. Mutsumi got herself a glass of water and sat next to Keitaro. "So what's on your mind?" She asked him. Keitaro let out a sigh and looked straight at her.
"You know, ever since I learned that Naru was pregnant, I thought to myself where would I be if I haven't come here in the first place. Like, would I be back at home running the sweet shop with my parents?" He said to her.
"Silly Kei-kun, that really doesn't matter now, does it? You came here because you were following a dream and found the girl of your dreams...literally. You became the landlord of the Hinata House and made friends that will be with you for life. I don't think that it's a mistake that you came here five years ago; I'd say it was fate's will that brought you here." Mutsumi said to him.
"Heh, What would I do without you Mutsumi..." He said, looking down.
"I don't know...maybe sweating over the bills..." She said getting up. She walked over to Keitaro.
"You know Kei-kun, I always loved you, since we were kids and 'til now. I just want to tell you that if you need any help, advice, or just someone to talk to...I'll be here..." She whispered to his ear. She kissed him one last time and walked back to her room. Keitaro sat there, leaning back on his chair and took a deep breathe.
**
"So there you two are...where did you guys go?" Kitsune said, staring at Kai and Shinobu.
"I...Um..." Shinobu hesitated.
"I'm sorry, it was my fault. Me and Shinobu went out and we kinda lost track of time..." Kai said to her.
"Heh, is that all? Well...I guess it's nothing to worry about..." Kitsune said, walking to the kitchen. Kai and Shinobu looked at each other and laughed.
"That was a close one huh..." Kai said to her.
"Yeah..."
"So there you guys are..." Kate's voice echoed in the room. Kate walked down the stairs and looked at the two.
"I see that you guys had fun last night?" She said to them.
"Ha ha...very funny Kate. We just danced and lost track of time and that's it..." Kai said to her, but she didn't buy it.
"Uh huh, right, of course. Whatever you say..." Kate said, walking back upstairs.
"Somehow, I don't think she took you very seriously Kai..." Shinobu said to him.
"What was your first guess? Well, go freshen up ok? I'll go talk to her..." He said, going upstairs.
**
"So...did you guys get low? Kate asked him as Kai walked into her room.
"Haha...very funny..." He said, walking towards her.
"You know Kai, one of these days you'll have to tell her that you're Taro and I'm Bell and we are secret lov-" Kate started but Kai covered her mouth.
"I know I know...but if she knew, she'll be so heartbroken..." He said to her.
"O...so you know..." Bell said.
"Yeah, it was pretty obvious that she loves me...but if she knew about you, she'll have so much bottled up inside her that she'll fail the entrance exams again...and I promise that we'll get in this year." Kai said to her.
"So what are you going to do?" She asked him. "...I'm not sure..." He said. "Ok then...what about the project?" Kate asked, changing the subject.
"Well...the project is finished..." He said to her.
"It is?!"
"Yeah...but there is one obstacle that I need to pass before it's officially done." Kai said to her. "What's that?" She asked. Kai walked up to her and sat next to her. "In order for it to be official, I need a vice...you know, someone that will back me up and support me. And well, I was wondering if you would like to take on the job..." He said to her.
"Of course Taro, I wouldn't dream of giving up an opportunity like this..." She said, smiling at him. Kai let out a sigh.
"In two weeks, the exam..." He said to himself as Kate leaned against him.
**
"Hello? Keitaro?" Naru called, walking into their room. "Hmm...he's not home..." She said to herself as she changed into something that's more conformable. Naru looked around their room and saw a picture of the whole Hinata Inn family in front of the building. [It's been so long since that day where me and Keitaro were just study buddies...along with Mutsumi, who normally passes out whenever we study...ha, those were some good times...look how happy we were...] She thought to herself as she took the picture off her desk and got a better look at it. [Mutsumi, Kitsune, Shinobu, Sarah, Su, Motoko, Seta, Haruka...you guys were always there whenever we needed you...even though there was the occasional 'destroy everything in sight' thing...but still, you guys where very supportive...] She thought. Naru let out a sight and sat down on the floor. She placed a hand on her belly and smiled. "So the doctor said it might be another girl huh...what's her name going to be? Ashley? Nancy? Sephria? ...god, I don't remember picking names was this hard..." She said to herself.
"That's because I normally help you..." a voice called. Naru looked up and Keitaro was staring at her over head.
"Hey there honey..." She said as Keitaro dropped down from Naru's old room to their room. They kissed each other and Keitaro sat next to her.
"So? Are we having a baby?" Keitaro asked.
"Yeah...and the doc says that it might be a girl..." She said to him.
"Cool...so that means that we have to think of girl names...let's see..." He thought.
"I also saw Haruka at the hospital also..." Naru suddenly said to him.
"What?"
"I said I saw Haruka at the hospital...and I think she's pregnant..." She said to him. Keitaro let out a sigh.
[So Seta did it...what a] "Really?! What the hell?!" He said out loud.
"Heh you can say that again. Well, I'm going to the Café to check on her. She should be home by now..." Naru said, getting up. She walked out the door as Keitaro just sat there.
"But...I just came from the café..." He said to himself, laying back.
**
"Hello? Haruka? Mutsumi? ...Seta" Naru called, looking around. She noticed that there was a note on the table. Naru picked it up and read it. "Whomever this may concern, I went out. Mutsumi." Naru read out loud. "Well...Mutsumi's gone...but where's Haruka? Or Seta...this doesn't make any sense..." Naru said, continuing to look around. Naru went up to Haruka's room and opened the door. "Haruka? You in here?" She called but she wasn't in her room. Naru walked in and saw another letter that was address to Keitaro. "Hmm...A letter for her own nephew? Why doesn't she just tell him whatever she wants him to know...o well..." Naru said, taking the letter and pocketing it. "I guess they're not here...might as well go back..."
**
Almost two weeks have past and tomorrow was the day that Shinobu, Kai, and Kate were going to take their exam. For the past two weeks, they little study group did nothing but study study study, with the occasional breaks and the sudden, unannounced departures of Kai. But over all it would seem that they were as ready as ever...or at lease they though they were...
"Sempai?" Shionbu called, opening the landlord's door. It was in the middle of the night and Shinobu was getting cold feet. To her surprise, the lights were still on and Keitaro was sitting at his table. He turned around and smiled at her.
"Heh, it's about time you got here..." He said to her. Shionbu walked in and sat next to him.
"Um...did we have plans?" She asked him.
"Well, knowing you, you're probably nervous right? I mean, isn't that the reason that you're here right now?" Keitaro asked her.
"Yeah...you're right...I'm getting nervous again." She admitted.
"But don't worry about it, the way you were studying, I'd say you'll ace that test." He said, trying to support her.
"Yeah, that's what everyone says. But...I" Shinobu started but notice that Keitaro wasn't paying attention.
"SEMPAI! You're supposed to make me feel better! Not ignore me!" She yelled.
"Shhh! Do you want to wake Naru? Or Keli? Now if I can find...ah! Here it is!" He suddenly said, talking out a mechanical pencil.
"Huh? It's a pencil..." She said, stating the obvious.
"Heh, well, if you know that, I would say that you are more than ready..." He joked.
"But really, it's a mechanical pencil..." She said to him.
"It's not just a mechanical pencil, it was my spare pencil when I took the entrance exam. It helped me get into Tokyo U, and I know it will help you also..." He said, handing it to her. Shionbu took it and smiled at him.
"I'll do my best sempai." She said to him. "And that's a promise..."
**
Meanwhile, in the middle of the night, Kai and Kate were walking along the sidewalks of a busy street.
"I don't get it Kai...where on earth are we going?" Kate asked.
"Don't worry about ok?" He said, still leading the way. Soon, they stopped in front of a really tall building. Kate looked at it with amazement.
"Kai! It's...it's complete!" Kate said to him.
"That's right...me, Stan, and the rest were able to complete the building two days ago..." He said to her.
"Wow, I didn't think this dream would come true...an orphanage which will treat each and every kid with respect and dignity...not like the other orphanages..." Kate said as she looked over at the stone sign on the side.
"The Hope Orphanage..." She read. "And you and I are going to run it...starting next week..." He said to her.
"It's kinda funny how you didn't get this property legally..." She said to him.
"Yeah...that's why we had to go out almost everyday and dress up as security guards so the police won't get suspicious." He said back.
**
Examination Day
"Kai! Get up! We need to head to Tokyo U and..." Shionbu said, running into his room but his entire room was empty. "Kai? Kai!" She called but then, saw a letter in the middle of the room.
Dear Shionbu,
Sorry for the sudden leave but things have turned up and I can't stay at the Hinata Inn anymore. I want to thank you for taking care of me over the year and help me study. I also want to thank you for restoring my spirit. Although you haven't noticed it, but over time, you reminded me about how love felt and thanks to your help, I believe in love again! But don't take this letter as a farewell letter, I'll keep in touch. Besides, we'll meet over at Tokyo U...I mean, after all, our examination rooms are the same. So I'll see you there ok?
~Taro
"Wait a minute...Taro? But...this is Kai's letter...unless...ah!" She suddenly got it, running to Kate's room. There she saw another letter.
Dear Shionbu,
I guess you have figured it out by now huh...well, to make things clearer, My name is Katherine Isabell Asyukas, but I'm also known as Bell. I know that I've been hiding my real identity and it was for your own good. If you figured out that me and Kai were really going out, then you would have concentrated less on the entrance exams. So Kai told me not to tell you and I respected his decision. Well...All I have to say is good luck on the test and I'll see you in a week for the results.
~Bell
**
Shinobu sat down in classroom C-15 as she waited for the test. Sitting six tables away was Kai and from the beginning of the test to the end, he never looked back at her or noticed her. [Was this it? Is this the end of me and Kai? And the beginning of Kai and Kate? I just don't know anymore...] She thought as she looked back at her test. A frown spread across her face as she looked at all the blank spaces. But then she remembered the pencil that Keitaro gave her. [That's right...I still have a promise to keep to sempai...I need to do my best for his sake.] She thought, taking out the pencil that he gave her. But before she continue, she took one more look at Kai.
**
And so, a week as past and Shinobu went off to see her result...
"Bye Sempai...bye Naru..." She said weakly, walking off. Keitaro and Naru stood at the door way as Shinobu left.
"Wow, she's really down in the dumps huh..." Keitaro said to Naru.
"She's been like that through the week, ever since Kai and Kate left the Hinata Inn...you think she'll be ok?" Naru asked him.
"...it's too soon to tell..." Keitaro said back. Naru looked back at him.
"Hey Keitaro, whatever happen to that letter I gave you from your aunt?" Naru asked him.
"Um...it's nothing really, it just said she's going to take a vacation and wants someone to run the café when she's gone." He said to her.
"O...ok...well, I'll see you inside." She said, kissing him on the check. Keitaro watched as Naru ran into the house before he took out the letter.
"Heh, damn you Seta..." He said laughing as he re-read the letter.
We're Eloping!
~Haruka
**
"So Kai is Taro...and Kate is Bell...and they are the couple that made a promise to each other to come here...but then why was Kai being so nice to me and made a promise with me to get in if he already promise someone else?" She said to herself, standing a few yards away from the wall that had the people that were accepted.
"Hmm...maybe it's because I care about you as well?" Kai's voice said. Shinobu turned around and shock to see Kai standing right behind her.
"Heh, you look...surprised to see me." Kai said as Shinobu turned herself back around.
"Well first of all! You leave without saying a word to anyone. Then you don't even talk to me before or after the test last week. And after that, you never kept in touch like you said. I'm not even sure who you are Kai! Or Taro...or...whoever you are!" She yelled at him.
"Whoa there Shinobu, chill. There are reasons that I didn't do the following. Well, for one, if you knew I was leaving, you would have held me back. Two, if we talked again after that abrupt leave; you'll probably lose concentration on the test. And about the keeping in touch thing, well, I actually got a job and it's been eating my free time...ok? Does that answer everything?" Kai asked her.
"So...you were still supporting me?" She asked him.
"Of course I was! I just don't ditch people like that..." He said to her.
"O man...you must think I'm a total spaz for yelling at you like that..." She said, looking away from him.
"Well, yeah...but still, you're my friend. And whatever happens as soon as we see our results, I just want you to know I'll still be you're friend." He said. Shionbu nodded and they walked over to the wall.
"On three ok?" Kai said to her.
"Um...make it five? I'm kinda nervous..." Shinobu told him.
"Heh, ok, five....four....three...two...one!" He said as they stepped up so that they could see the wall. Birds flew over head and cheers where heard all over the campus. And there, as if it was highlighted, Shinobu Maehara's name was on the wall. Her eyes began to water, knowing that she has achieved the goal that she set for herself so many years ago.
"Kai! Kai! I made it! I!..." Shinobu said with glee, but her cheering fell on deaf ears...or ears that didn't care. She looked around and noticed that Kai wasn't behind her anymore. "Kai?" She called, looking around. And in the distance, over in a clearing, she saw Kai and Kate kissing each other. Shinobu didn't freak out, she didn't feel jealous, and she didn't feel sad. All she did, was smile.
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Four years later...
"Hey Kyra..." a little boy said, as three little kids played in the sandbox at the park. Kyra Urashima looked up.
"Yeah?"
"Did you know that if two people that love each other go to Tokyo U, that they will live happily ever after?"
"Really?"
"Yeah! Hey, I know! Let's go to Tokyo U together!" He said.
"Ok! Let's make a promise!" Kyra said to him.
The End
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Well! That's it! As of now, I'm retired as a Love Hina writer. I want to thank you all for reading one more time, it means a lot to know that you guys liked my story. But don't think this is a final good-bye. I'll still write, if I find the free time. So, good-bye, farewell, and so long to the wonderful world known as Love Hina.
Ever After
By: Belldandy'sKeiichi
Note: [any text in here is a thought text]
Author's Time: Well! This is it! The last chapter! I would like to thank all of you that reviewed and read my story this far. Also, if you haven't checked out my profile, this is my last Love Hina fic until December sadly...so for 3 months I'm retired as a Love Hina writer...well, enjoy my last piece of work. I guaranty it will be a keeper.
Yours truly,
~Belldandy'sKeiichi
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Naru was sitting down in the doctor's office for her appointment with the doctor to see if she was really pregnant.
"Boy...I don't know why I'm nervous...but...for some reason, I'm really scared to see the doctor this time..." She said to herself, squeezing the magazine she was holding. The door to the examination room opened and two people walked out. Naru's eyes widen as she identified the two that just came out. One was the Doctor...and the other was Haruka.
"Well, I see I have another appointment that concerns babies..." the doctor said as he looked directly at Naru.
Chapter 15: Tokyo U or Bust!
"H-Haruka?" Naru said, looking straight at her.
"Um...it's not what you think!" Haruka said, trying to escape but was held back by Naru.
"It is you! What are you doing here! Unless..." She said, covering her mouth.
"Yes yes it's true ok..." Haruka yelled at her.
"Then, that pregnancy test that Mutsumi had...it wasn't hers...but it was yours..." Naru said, putting two and two together. Haruka slowly nodded.
"But then...who's the father?!" Naru asked, holding on to her so that she doesn't run.
"Well...duh...it's it obvious?" Haruka said, turning red.
"You mean...!" Naru gasped but was interrupted by Haruka.
"Enough about me already! What about you? Why are you here? Have you and my nephew been rocking the house?" Haruka said, starting to put the pressure on Naru.
"I! I...um, have to go! The doctor wants to see me!" She said, running off.
**
Shinobu slowly opened her eyes. "O my god...I fell like I got hit by a car...again..." She said, checking out her surroundings. Her eyes widen when she realize that she wasn't in her room. In fact, she wasn't even in the Hinata Inn anymore. She was lying in a soft bed inside a really expensive hotel suite. She looked around and saw that her coat was on the floor...along with Kai's shirt. [O my god! O my god! What have I done? Did we do it? Was I any good! Why can't I remember!] She thought, getting out of bed.
"O? You're up?" Kai said, standing outside the bathroom. Shinobu turned around and saw him in a bathrobe, walking towards her.
"O my god!" She said, trying to run out the door but Kai caught her just in time.
"Whoa there Shinobu! Where do you think you're going?" He said, bringing her back inside. Kai set her down on the bed as he pulled a seat next to her.
"Kai! I don't know what happen last night but whatever it is, then I..."
"What? What are you talking about Shinobu?" Kai asked her, confused. "Huh? But didn't we..." She started, looked back at the bed. "O...that well...you see, I guess it was my fault that I kept you up so late to the point where you just fell asleep. I tried to get you home but the trains didn't run that late...so I brought you here...of course it made a gigantic hole in my wallet but as least you're ok." He said nervously. Shinobu relaxed.
"Whew...was that it? I thought that we actually did something last night...heh, but I guess I let my imagination go wild again huh?" She said to him as he rubbed his chin.
"Hey now...I wouldn't say that..." He said, winking back at her.
"Huh? Wait! Tell me! What did we do!" She yelled at him as he made is way to the bathroom.
"O nothing...nothing...hahaha..." He laughed.
"KAI!!!"
**
"Hello? Aunt Haruka? Mutsumi? ...Seta?" Keitaro called as he walked into the Hinata Café. There was no response. Keitaro took a seat and took a minute to check out his surroundings. [It's been five years since I can here and by doing so, I have done so much that the average working man would be jealous...] He thought to himself.
"O my...hello there Kei-kun..." Mutsumi said, walking down the stairs to the main room.
"O, I thought you went somewhere...hey there Mutsumi..." Keitaro said, looking directly at her. Mutsumi got herself a glass of water and sat next to Keitaro. "So what's on your mind?" She asked him. Keitaro let out a sigh and looked straight at her.
"You know, ever since I learned that Naru was pregnant, I thought to myself where would I be if I haven't come here in the first place. Like, would I be back at home running the sweet shop with my parents?" He said to her.
"Silly Kei-kun, that really doesn't matter now, does it? You came here because you were following a dream and found the girl of your dreams...literally. You became the landlord of the Hinata House and made friends that will be with you for life. I don't think that it's a mistake that you came here five years ago; I'd say it was fate's will that brought you here." Mutsumi said to him.
"Heh, What would I do without you Mutsumi..." He said, looking down.
"I don't know...maybe sweating over the bills..." She said getting up. She walked over to Keitaro.
"You know Kei-kun, I always loved you, since we were kids and 'til now. I just want to tell you that if you need any help, advice, or just someone to talk to...I'll be here..." She whispered to his ear. She kissed him one last time and walked back to her room. Keitaro sat there, leaning back on his chair and took a deep breathe.
**
"So there you two are...where did you guys go?" Kitsune said, staring at Kai and Shinobu.
"I...Um..." Shinobu hesitated.
"I'm sorry, it was my fault. Me and Shinobu went out and we kinda lost track of time..." Kai said to her.
"Heh, is that all? Well...I guess it's nothing to worry about..." Kitsune said, walking to the kitchen. Kai and Shinobu looked at each other and laughed.
"That was a close one huh..." Kai said to her.
"Yeah..."
"So there you guys are..." Kate's voice echoed in the room. Kate walked down the stairs and looked at the two.
"I see that you guys had fun last night?" She said to them.
"Ha ha...very funny Kate. We just danced and lost track of time and that's it..." Kai said to her, but she didn't buy it.
"Uh huh, right, of course. Whatever you say..." Kate said, walking back upstairs.
"Somehow, I don't think she took you very seriously Kai..." Shinobu said to him.
"What was your first guess? Well, go freshen up ok? I'll go talk to her..." He said, going upstairs.
**
"So...did you guys get low? Kate asked him as Kai walked into her room.
"Haha...very funny..." He said, walking towards her.
"You know Kai, one of these days you'll have to tell her that you're Taro and I'm Bell and we are secret lov-" Kate started but Kai covered her mouth.
"I know I know...but if she knew, she'll be so heartbroken..." He said to her.
"O...so you know..." Bell said.
"Yeah, it was pretty obvious that she loves me...but if she knew about you, she'll have so much bottled up inside her that she'll fail the entrance exams again...and I promise that we'll get in this year." Kai said to her.
"So what are you going to do?" She asked him. "...I'm not sure..." He said. "Ok then...what about the project?" Kate asked, changing the subject.
"Well...the project is finished..." He said to her.
"It is?!"
"Yeah...but there is one obstacle that I need to pass before it's officially done." Kai said to her. "What's that?" She asked. Kai walked up to her and sat next to her. "In order for it to be official, I need a vice...you know, someone that will back me up and support me. And well, I was wondering if you would like to take on the job..." He said to her.
"Of course Taro, I wouldn't dream of giving up an opportunity like this..." She said, smiling at him. Kai let out a sigh.
"In two weeks, the exam..." He said to himself as Kate leaned against him.
**
"Hello? Keitaro?" Naru called, walking into their room. "Hmm...he's not home..." She said to herself as she changed into something that's more conformable. Naru looked around their room and saw a picture of the whole Hinata Inn family in front of the building. [It's been so long since that day where me and Keitaro were just study buddies...along with Mutsumi, who normally passes out whenever we study...ha, those were some good times...look how happy we were...] She thought to herself as she took the picture off her desk and got a better look at it. [Mutsumi, Kitsune, Shinobu, Sarah, Su, Motoko, Seta, Haruka...you guys were always there whenever we needed you...even though there was the occasional 'destroy everything in sight' thing...but still, you guys where very supportive...] She thought. Naru let out a sight and sat down on the floor. She placed a hand on her belly and smiled. "So the doctor said it might be another girl huh...what's her name going to be? Ashley? Nancy? Sephria? ...god, I don't remember picking names was this hard..." She said to herself.
"That's because I normally help you..." a voice called. Naru looked up and Keitaro was staring at her over head.
"Hey there honey..." She said as Keitaro dropped down from Naru's old room to their room. They kissed each other and Keitaro sat next to her.
"So? Are we having a baby?" Keitaro asked.
"Yeah...and the doc says that it might be a girl..." She said to him.
"Cool...so that means that we have to think of girl names...let's see..." He thought.
"I also saw Haruka at the hospital also..." Naru suddenly said to him.
"What?"
"I said I saw Haruka at the hospital...and I think she's pregnant..." She said to him. Keitaro let out a sigh.
[So Seta did it...what a] "Really?! What the hell?!" He said out loud.
"Heh you can say that again. Well, I'm going to the Café to check on her. She should be home by now..." Naru said, getting up. She walked out the door as Keitaro just sat there.
"But...I just came from the café..." He said to himself, laying back.
**
"Hello? Haruka? Mutsumi? ...Seta" Naru called, looking around. She noticed that there was a note on the table. Naru picked it up and read it. "Whomever this may concern, I went out. Mutsumi." Naru read out loud. "Well...Mutsumi's gone...but where's Haruka? Or Seta...this doesn't make any sense..." Naru said, continuing to look around. Naru went up to Haruka's room and opened the door. "Haruka? You in here?" She called but she wasn't in her room. Naru walked in and saw another letter that was address to Keitaro. "Hmm...A letter for her own nephew? Why doesn't she just tell him whatever she wants him to know...o well..." Naru said, taking the letter and pocketing it. "I guess they're not here...might as well go back..."
**
Almost two weeks have past and tomorrow was the day that Shinobu, Kai, and Kate were going to take their exam. For the past two weeks, they little study group did nothing but study study study, with the occasional breaks and the sudden, unannounced departures of Kai. But over all it would seem that they were as ready as ever...or at lease they though they were...
"Sempai?" Shionbu called, opening the landlord's door. It was in the middle of the night and Shinobu was getting cold feet. To her surprise, the lights were still on and Keitaro was sitting at his table. He turned around and smiled at her.
"Heh, it's about time you got here..." He said to her. Shionbu walked in and sat next to him.
"Um...did we have plans?" She asked him.
"Well, knowing you, you're probably nervous right? I mean, isn't that the reason that you're here right now?" Keitaro asked her.
"Yeah...you're right...I'm getting nervous again." She admitted.
"But don't worry about it, the way you were studying, I'd say you'll ace that test." He said, trying to support her.
"Yeah, that's what everyone says. But...I" Shinobu started but notice that Keitaro wasn't paying attention.
"SEMPAI! You're supposed to make me feel better! Not ignore me!" She yelled.
"Shhh! Do you want to wake Naru? Or Keli? Now if I can find...ah! Here it is!" He suddenly said, talking out a mechanical pencil.
"Huh? It's a pencil..." She said, stating the obvious.
"Heh, well, if you know that, I would say that you are more than ready..." He joked.
"But really, it's a mechanical pencil..." She said to him.
"It's not just a mechanical pencil, it was my spare pencil when I took the entrance exam. It helped me get into Tokyo U, and I know it will help you also..." He said, handing it to her. Shionbu took it and smiled at him.
"I'll do my best sempai." She said to him. "And that's a promise..."
**
Meanwhile, in the middle of the night, Kai and Kate were walking along the sidewalks of a busy street.
"I don't get it Kai...where on earth are we going?" Kate asked.
"Don't worry about ok?" He said, still leading the way. Soon, they stopped in front of a really tall building. Kate looked at it with amazement.
"Kai! It's...it's complete!" Kate said to him.
"That's right...me, Stan, and the rest were able to complete the building two days ago..." He said to her.
"Wow, I didn't think this dream would come true...an orphanage which will treat each and every kid with respect and dignity...not like the other orphanages..." Kate said as she looked over at the stone sign on the side.
"The Hope Orphanage..." She read. "And you and I are going to run it...starting next week..." He said to her.
"It's kinda funny how you didn't get this property legally..." She said to him.
"Yeah...that's why we had to go out almost everyday and dress up as security guards so the police won't get suspicious." He said back.
**
Examination Day
"Kai! Get up! We need to head to Tokyo U and..." Shionbu said, running into his room but his entire room was empty. "Kai? Kai!" She called but then, saw a letter in the middle of the room.
Dear Shionbu,
Sorry for the sudden leave but things have turned up and I can't stay at the Hinata Inn anymore. I want to thank you for taking care of me over the year and help me study. I also want to thank you for restoring my spirit. Although you haven't noticed it, but over time, you reminded me about how love felt and thanks to your help, I believe in love again! But don't take this letter as a farewell letter, I'll keep in touch. Besides, we'll meet over at Tokyo U...I mean, after all, our examination rooms are the same. So I'll see you there ok?
~Taro
"Wait a minute...Taro? But...this is Kai's letter...unless...ah!" She suddenly got it, running to Kate's room. There she saw another letter.
Dear Shionbu,
I guess you have figured it out by now huh...well, to make things clearer, My name is Katherine Isabell Asyukas, but I'm also known as Bell. I know that I've been hiding my real identity and it was for your own good. If you figured out that me and Kai were really going out, then you would have concentrated less on the entrance exams. So Kai told me not to tell you and I respected his decision. Well...All I have to say is good luck on the test and I'll see you in a week for the results.
~Bell
**
Shinobu sat down in classroom C-15 as she waited for the test. Sitting six tables away was Kai and from the beginning of the test to the end, he never looked back at her or noticed her. [Was this it? Is this the end of me and Kai? And the beginning of Kai and Kate? I just don't know anymore...] She thought as she looked back at her test. A frown spread across her face as she looked at all the blank spaces. But then she remembered the pencil that Keitaro gave her. [That's right...I still have a promise to keep to sempai...I need to do my best for his sake.] She thought, taking out the pencil that he gave her. But before she continue, she took one more look at Kai.
**
And so, a week as past and Shinobu went off to see her result...
"Bye Sempai...bye Naru..." She said weakly, walking off. Keitaro and Naru stood at the door way as Shinobu left.
"Wow, she's really down in the dumps huh..." Keitaro said to Naru.
"She's been like that through the week, ever since Kai and Kate left the Hinata Inn...you think she'll be ok?" Naru asked him.
"...it's too soon to tell..." Keitaro said back. Naru looked back at him.
"Hey Keitaro, whatever happen to that letter I gave you from your aunt?" Naru asked him.
"Um...it's nothing really, it just said she's going to take a vacation and wants someone to run the café when she's gone." He said to her.
"O...ok...well, I'll see you inside." She said, kissing him on the check. Keitaro watched as Naru ran into the house before he took out the letter.
"Heh, damn you Seta..." He said laughing as he re-read the letter.
We're Eloping!
~Haruka
**
"So Kai is Taro...and Kate is Bell...and they are the couple that made a promise to each other to come here...but then why was Kai being so nice to me and made a promise with me to get in if he already promise someone else?" She said to herself, standing a few yards away from the wall that had the people that were accepted.
"Hmm...maybe it's because I care about you as well?" Kai's voice said. Shinobu turned around and shock to see Kai standing right behind her.
"Heh, you look...surprised to see me." Kai said as Shinobu turned herself back around.
"Well first of all! You leave without saying a word to anyone. Then you don't even talk to me before or after the test last week. And after that, you never kept in touch like you said. I'm not even sure who you are Kai! Or Taro...or...whoever you are!" She yelled at him.
"Whoa there Shinobu, chill. There are reasons that I didn't do the following. Well, for one, if you knew I was leaving, you would have held me back. Two, if we talked again after that abrupt leave; you'll probably lose concentration on the test. And about the keeping in touch thing, well, I actually got a job and it's been eating my free time...ok? Does that answer everything?" Kai asked her.
"So...you were still supporting me?" She asked him.
"Of course I was! I just don't ditch people like that..." He said to her.
"O man...you must think I'm a total spaz for yelling at you like that..." She said, looking away from him.
"Well, yeah...but still, you're my friend. And whatever happens as soon as we see our results, I just want you to know I'll still be you're friend." He said. Shionbu nodded and they walked over to the wall.
"On three ok?" Kai said to her.
"Um...make it five? I'm kinda nervous..." Shinobu told him.
"Heh, ok, five....four....three...two...one!" He said as they stepped up so that they could see the wall. Birds flew over head and cheers where heard all over the campus. And there, as if it was highlighted, Shinobu Maehara's name was on the wall. Her eyes began to water, knowing that she has achieved the goal that she set for herself so many years ago.
"Kai! Kai! I made it! I!..." Shinobu said with glee, but her cheering fell on deaf ears...or ears that didn't care. She looked around and noticed that Kai wasn't behind her anymore. "Kai?" She called, looking around. And in the distance, over in a clearing, she saw Kai and Kate kissing each other. Shinobu didn't freak out, she didn't feel jealous, and she didn't feel sad. All she did, was smile.
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Four years later...
"Hey Kyra..." a little boy said, as three little kids played in the sandbox at the park. Kyra Urashima looked up.
"Yeah?"
"Did you know that if two people that love each other go to Tokyo U, that they will live happily ever after?"
"Really?"
"Yeah! Hey, I know! Let's go to Tokyo U together!" He said.
"Ok! Let's make a promise!" Kyra said to him.
The End
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Well! That's it! As of now, I'm retired as a Love Hina writer. I want to thank you all for reading one more time, it means a lot to know that you guys liked my story. But don't think this is a final good-bye. I'll still write, if I find the free time. So, good-bye, farewell, and so long to the wonderful world known as Love Hina.