Author's Notes: I don't own Super Gals. Edited.
"You know what guys", Aya said. Eating their lunch at the cafeteria with Ran and Miyu. "Maybe I have only a few days to live", she said.
"Aya! Stop playing jokes!" Ran fumed, rolling her eyes in disagreement.
"No really! I'm not joking! You know what if I'll be stressed out again...my heart can't make it", Aya finished.
"Please Aya! You're still young to die!" Miyu said.
"Have you forgotten Miyu? Death doesn't choose people, age nor time. And besides", she looked at Rei on the other table. "I never knew how weak I am to fall in love", she finished.
"Y-You still love Rei?" Ran asked. Aya nodded.
"Aya does Rei know?" Miyu asked. Another nod.
"Oh well...my fragile heart says it", Aya said, finishing her lunch. "Oh I forgot mom went to the doctor yesterday...that is why one more stressed-out-work I'll be dead meat". Aya added. Ran and Miyu sighed.
/
"So what are we going to do Rei?" Yuuya asked, packing their things.
"I don't know". Rei answered. Suddenly Ran and Miyu went to them.
"Rei we need you to do us a favor!" Ran said.
"Nani?" Rei asked.
"Um...Aya said one more stressed-out-work and she'll be dead", Miyu said.
"WHAT?" Yuuya said, shocked.
"She's not joking though. So Rei can you please go out with her tomorrow? Just make her happy for once even though I know, we know, you two don't get along. She had agreed on it coz' we forced her. So please Rei...a chance onegai!" Ran pleaded, her hands in a prayer position. Rei thought for a while. Then he made his decision.
"Fine. I'll take her out."
"Yay!" Ran and Miyu cheered.
While Aya was practicing she thought, Darn! I'll have a date with him tomorrow! I hope he says "No" I'll be very happy! But still...if ever I die I'm glad so glad that I met you Ran, Miyu, Yuuya and especially you Rei. I love you so much Rei. I'm sorry for you and myself I have to build this wall inside my heart so that I'll never want and to feel love again.
/
That next day after Aya had finished practicing again for the song for tomorrow Rei decided to pick her up on the music room. "Knock, knock", Rei said, knocking on the door.
"Oh Rei! Wait a second", Aya said, looking up, and then packed her things. "I'm ready!" she said.
"Okay. Let's go!" and they we're off.
/
"Wow! From all those time I never went out because of practice and school!" Aya exclaimed.
"You sure are pretty busy", Rei compliment.
"Yeah", she answered, dully.
"Want to eat?" he asked.
"Sure!" she said enthusiastically that Rei had to chuckle. "Nani?" she asked.
"Nothing. Let's go!"
/
After they eat in a restaurant they went to a small bridge. Just then fireworks we're held. "Oh wow! Beautiful fireworks ne?" Aya said.
"Yeah kirei", he said. Then Aya's facial expression changed.
"If only I don't have this sickness. I could be happy. Living in a normal life. And also love the people I would love", Aya said, still looking on the beautiful fireworks.
"Aya..."Rei said, in this situation it's so darn obvious he doesn't know what to do.
"Rei if ever you find the right girl at the right time promise me I had to meet her before I die", Aya added, smiling. Rei looked away.
"Sure...I promise you".
/
"Okay this is it! This is the night we're waiting for", Ran said.
"Go for it Aya! Don't be too nervous. Remember your heart..." Miyu said.
"I know", Aya answered.
"So what happened yesterday?" Yuuya asked, turning to Rei.
"We'll talk about it later but for now..."he paused, as he looked at Aya. They we're on the backstage actually. "Let's listen to her...sing". They heard Aya's name being called. She went up to the stage and grabs the microphone. People we're noisy shouting their cheers.
"I have a few announcements to make", Aya began. "Before I sing the song I dedicate this song to my friends Ran, Miyu, Yuuya and...Rei. Thank you guys you're the greatest pals ever. And to the man I love before...Rei Otohata this one is also for you!" Aya said. Loud cheers we're heard again. On the backstage Ran, Miyu and Yuuya teased Rei who is now flushing. And the music began as Aya started singing her song that she have practiced for quite some time.
Rei, if only you could hear me. I've cherished those times that we've been together. Truly…I do. You made me happy and you don't know how much you've made me happy. I'll forever remember yesterday when we were together. Sorry for the times I've hurt you, the times that I've been cold to you. But I still love you…I still do…
As Aya finished her song people's cheer go wild as Aya bowed politely and went to the backstage. There her friends congratulate her then suddenly, " My heart! It's on it again! I-I can't breathe!" Aya said.
"Aya! Oh god! Her face is so pale! Guys let's take her to the hospital!" Ran said.
/
On the hospital Aya's mom was still talking to the doctor. Their voices could be heard because they we're talking outside. "So...if Aya's heart will stop beating more than fifteen seconds she's going to die?" Miyu said.
"But she's too young to die!" Yuuya said, angrily.
"Like what Aya said Yuuya death doesn't choose people, time nor age", Ran answered. Suddenly Aya's eyes opened. "Aya!" Ran said.
"I-I still couldn't breathe!" Aya said.
"Don't worry Aya you'll be fine!" Miyu said.
"Rei…" Aya said, reaching her hand out for Rei. Rei went to her and clasped his hands to hers.
"Um...guys do you need privacy here?" Yuuya asked.
"No please stay everyone. Rei", Aya replied.. "I think I won't live long enough", she said.
"Don't say that Aya. Y-Your going to be fine!" Rei said.
"It's okay. If it's my turn then I'll go. There's nothing we can do. We can't stop time. Rei I'm happy I've met you and also you guys", Aya said.
"Me too Aya", Ran said, biting her bottom lip.
"Same here", Miyu said, as tears began to fall.
"Me too", Yuuya said.
"I'm also thankful I met you Rei. The one I loved most", Aya turned to him.
"Same here", Rei spoke softly, smoothing Aya's bangs.
"Guys!" Ran said, shocked, looking at the monitor.
"Oh my god! Her heartbeat is going down!" Miyu said.
"I'll call the doctor!" Yuuya said, hurriedly.
"No need to call. There's nothing they can do". Aya eyes turned to Rei's. "Find the girl of your dreams".
"Aya for all this time...it's you!" Aya smiled. The scanner said her heart is beating low.
"Then I'm happy. Goodbye Rei. I love you." Aya's hand loosened on Rei's grip.
"Aya! Aya! No! Please wake up!" he said, crying as he hugged the lifeless Aya in his arms. "I love you!" he whispered in her ears. Everyone cried and the doctor's we're too late. Aya was dead.
/
One week had passed since Aya's death. Rei went to her grave that Saturday afternoon. "Hey Aya", Rei said, putting the flowers on top of her grave. "I bought these roses for you. Hope you'll like them. Say...how are you up there? I miss you. Not only me Ran, Miyu and Yuuya too. I'm so happy I have met you Aya. Sorry for those times I'm being cold. Yuuya's right you're too young to die. You're just in second year high school. You dream is just ahead but in came to an end", he paused and look at the sky then back to her grave. "I had to go now. I love you Aya", he said then he left. Not from afar the soul of Aya hid behind a tree. She smiled to herself, watching Rei's figure disappearing.
"I love you too...Rei Otohata…"
The End.
