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FLASHBACK
"Shizuka, over here!"
Tsukushi yelled, and a girl of eleven years came running to join her, tugging behind her was a boy the same age as Tsukushi. Tsukushi was at the park with F4, playing in the sandbox. It was a Saturday afternoon and the kids were playing with their toys. Little did they know that this weekend would be their last time to play with each other.
"Hi! Sorry I'm late, Kushi. I had to pick up Kazuya first, he said he wants to play with you and your new friends." Shizuka said politely.
All four boys looked up and saw Shizuka. She's beautiful, they thought. She had her hair twisted and curled and was pulled back with a ponytail. She has a bright face, a sweet smile, and twinkling eyes...Todou Shizuka. Behind her was a small boy with big, glassy eyes staring at the four boys.
"Oh, this is Shizuka and her cousin Kazuya, and they're my friends." Tsukushi said beaming. The boys waved at Shizuka and invited her to join them.
"Tsukushi, can I play ball with you?" A timid-looking Kazuya asked, holding out a ball to Tsukushi. Tsukushi said yes, but Tsukasa stood up.
"We're not finished playing yet, maybe you should just play by yourself, that would be fun." Tsukasa said, smirking.
"But auntie said I should play with Tsukushi, not by myself, how could I pass and catch the ball at once?" Kazuya opposed, not noticing Tsukasa was getting mad by his insistence to play with Tsukushi. Tsukushi went between the boys before Tsukasa could do something...not appropriate.
"Kazuya, we can play ball later. Why don't you join us in the sandbox first?" Tsukushi asked nervously, sensing Tsukasa's about to throw a fit.
"Okay, but you promised we'll play later." Kazuya reminded her. Tsukasa scowled, but it was Tsukushi who wanted that, so they resumed playing again. After that Tsukushi played with Kazuya and the boys, without Rui. Shizuka noticed him sitting on the swing, just watching his friends play.
"Hello. You're Rui, right? Why aren't you playing with them, they're having fun." Shizuka said, trying to include Rui in the game. He just looked up to her, Shizuka smiled, but he bent his head again...no response.
"You know, Kazuya was like you when he was younger. He wasn't used to playing with anybody, he'd just sore himself sitting in a corner. I think that's why everybody teases him, they used to call him a loser. That was when Tsukushi showed up, and helped him to overcome that shyness. No wonder Kazuya wants to be with her always, Kushi's her protector." Shizuka told Rui. He listened quietly, not uttering a single word.
The day continued on like that, with the kids playing and Shizuka sitting with Rui in the swings. It was almost five in the afternoon when they decided to call it a day and went home. Then on Sunday afternoon, Tsukushi came running to the boys and Shizuka. Her face was tear-stricken, and her eyes were a bit puffy. Her voice quivered when she spoke.
"We...we...we'll be leaving on Thursday. D...da...daddy said he's been offered a better job in the States, a...an...and we'll be living there starting next week. I...I...I don't wanna leave but I don't want my mommy and daddy to get mad." Tsukushi wasn't able to hold back the tears, they flowed freely down her cheeks. All four boys were shocked, including Shizuka and Kazuya. They didn't expect they'd have a short time playing with Tsukushi. It had the most effect on Tsukasa, he didn't want to believe it. He thought everything will be alright, he had grown close to Tsukushi in just a matter of days. But now she's telling them she's leaving.
END OF FLASHBACK
It was Thursday. The sun was shining brightly and the day seemed so beautiful, but not for a girl and her friends. Tsukushi was talking to F4 with Kazuya and Shizuka outside their house. It was time for her to leave.
"Take care, Kushi. I'll miss you. It would never be the same without you here." Shizuka said, teary-eyed.
"Tsukushi, you'll write to us, won't you? I'll miss you so much, no one will play with me anymore." Kazuya asked Tsukushi, he had a sad look on his face, and he went to hug Tsukushi.
"See you, Kushi. We'll see each other again sometime later." Jiro told her. It could be heard in his voice that he didn't want her to leave.
"Aww, now it'll be quiet here. We won't be going to the park any longer. We don't have anyone to play ball with." Akira said, smiling. Surely he was trying to cheer up everybody. It was a sad day for all of them.
"Bye. Take care." Rui said, not wanting to talk too much. He's not that emotional when it comes to partings like these, really. He shook Tsukushi's hand and stepped aside.
It was Tsukasa's turn to say goodbye. He was lost for words, not wanting to say anything. He was afraid he would make the situation worse if he say something. He had a hard time before he was able to speak.
"Uh, I had a great time with you. You take care and be good. That's all I want to say." Tsukasa inhaled heavily. He was fighting back the tears of seeing Tsukushi leave.
"Thanks. I had a wonderful time with you. We'll see each other again." Tsukushi's tears rolled down as she went to hug Tsukasa.
"I'll miss you." She whispered.
Goodbye
By Spice Girls
No, no, no, no,
No, no, no, no,
No, no, no, no, Now listen little child, there will come a day,
When you will be able, able to say,
Never mind the pain, or the aggravation,
You know there's a better way for you and me to be,
Look for the rainbow in every storm,
Fly like an angel, heaven sent to me,
Goodbye my friend,
I know you're gone, you said you're gone,
But I can still feel you here,
It's not the end,
Gotta keep it strong,
Before the pain turns into fear,
So glad we made it,
Time will never change it, no, no, no,
No, no, no, no,
Just a little girl, big imagination,
Never letting no one take it away,
Went into the world (into the world) what a revelation,
She found there's a better way, for you and me to be,
Look for the rainbow in every storm,
Find out for certain loves gonna be there for you, You'll always be someone's baby,
Goodbye my friend,
I know you're gone, you said you're gone,
But I can still feel you here,
It's not the end,
Gotta keep it strong,
Before the pain turns into fear,
So glad we made it,
Time will never change it, no, no, no,
No, no, no, no,
You know its time to say goodbye,
No, no, no, no,
The times when we would play about,
The way we used to scream and shout,
We never dreamt you'd go your own sweet way,
Look for the rainbow in every storm,
Find out for certain, love's gonna be there for you,
You'll always be someone's baby,
Goodbye my friend,
I know you're gone, you said you're gone,
But I can still feel you here,
It's not the end,
Gotta keep it strong,
Before the pain turns into fear,
So glad we made it,
Time will never, never, ever change it,
No, no, no, no,
You know it's time to say goodbye,
No, no, no, no,
And don't forget you can rely,
No, no, no, no,
You know it's time to say goodbye,
And don't forget on me, you can rely,
No, no, no, no,
I will help you, help you on your way,
I will be with you everyday,
No, no, no, no,
I will be with you everyday,
No, no, no, no,
I will be with you everyday.
The boys and Shizuka watched as Tsukushi's family car drove out of sight. She had left. Only God knows when will they be seeing each other again.