Hi! Here's another chapter for you to enjoy! I've put an author's note at the end of this chapter as well.
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Chapter 29: A Club Party
After we finish for the morning in the garden, Mishima and I split up as we head to our lockers. As I walk, I look at my watch and notice that I don't have much time before homeroom, so I quicken my pace. In my hurry, I accidentally run into someone.
I bow quickly and say, "I'm sorry."
"Kamina-kun?"
I recognize the person's voice, and look up, yes, it's Narita, and next to her is Tsuchiya.
"Narita-san?"
She slaps me on the back and says, "What's your rush,
Kamina-kun?"
"Well, because homeroom is starting soon."
Narita laughs and looks at Tsuchiya as she says, "We don't worry about things like that, do we Yukino?"
In her usual calm voice, Tsuchiya responds, "Not particularly."
"Well, I'll let you go, Kamina-kun, see you later."
"Ok, good bye, Narita-san, Tsuchiya-san."
Before I can leave, I hear Narita say, "Oh, wait, Kamina-kun, I just remembered something important. The orchestra and band are trying to plan a party for the entire club."
"Really? I haven't heard anything yet."
"Well, I'm sure that the students who attend both parts will spread the word soon."
"I think a club party could be fun."
"Of course, of course, Kamina-kun!"
She winks as she says, "And make sure you ask Haruka to go with you!"
Before I can say anything, Narita and Tsuchiya start walking away, Narita laughing as they go.
I head to class, and, when I enter, I walk over to talk to Mishima.
She looks up and smiles as she says, "Hello, Kamina-kun! Did something happen? You're later than usual."
"Well, actually, I saw Narita-san and Tsuchiya-san in the hallway."
"You saw Arimi and Yukino? That's too bad I missed them."
"Narita-san actually told me about plans for a club party."
Mishima shakes her head yes excitedly as she says, "Yes! The three of us were talking about after some upperclass students brought it up. I guess last year was unusual because there wasn't one."
"Hmm, I see. Well, if there is one, would you like to go together?"
"You, bet!"
I decide during club that I want to talk more with Mishima about it, so I leave early and wait outside the door to the music room. She comes out, accompanied by Narita and Tsuchiya.
Mishima looks at me and smiles, and noticing that Mishima is looking elsewhere, Narita looks over and sees me.
"Haruka?"
Mishima looks back at Narita and says, "Yes, Arimi?"
"Yukino and I are heading this way, we'll see you tomorrow?"
"Sure! Bye Arimi, Yukino!"
"See ya!" Narita shouts.
"Until tomorrow, Haruka."
After they wave good bye, Mishima turns back towards me and takes hold of my hand.
"Hello, Kamina-kun!"
"Hello, Mishima. Did you hear anymore about the club event?"
She answers excitedly, "Yep, it's going to be in a couple of weeks, there's going to be music, dancing, food, oh, I can't wait!"
"It sounds like it will be fun, Mishima."
She says more calmly, "I'm especially excited since I'll be going with you, Kamina-kun."
I look at her and smile as I respond, "I think that's the best part, too."
The train arrives at Mishima's stop, and, as she enters, I notice that she's wearing the yellow dress.
"Good evening, Mishima."
She hugs me as she says, "Hi, Kamina-kun, oh, I'm so excited, tonight will be fun, won't it!"
"Of course. You look beautiful, Mishima, that dress has always been the one I liked best on you."
She holds on tighter as she says, "Thank you, Kamina-kun, it's my favorite, too."
We arrive at the station, and walk towards the school. To help reduce the cost, the club leaders had decided to have it in the gym. I had been part of the decorations' committee, the theme chosen was the ocean. I'm looking forward to Mishima seeing what I've done.
We walk together hand in hand into the gym, and I hear Mishima gasp.
She looks at me and says, "Oh, Kamina-kun, the decorations
are beautiful!"
"I'm glad you like them, Mishima."
"I want to look at all of them!"
"Sure."
We circulate around the gym, Mishima commenting happily and asking me which ones I made.
"Haruka! Haruka!"
We both look to our left and see Narita and Tsuchiya coming towards us.
Mishima moves towards them and says, "Yukino, Arimi, isn't it beautiful in here?"
Tsuchiya shakes her head yes and Narita looks at me and gives me the thumbs up sign as she says, "Great job, Kamina-kun!"
Embarrassed, I say, "Well, I wasn't the only one, but thanks."
"Everyone, let's go get snacks and a table," Tsuchiya says.
We all agree and walk over. I decide to get Mishima a drink while she picks out what she wants to eat. I look, but don't see any ramune. Hmm, I think she likes orange soda, too.
"Mishima, is orange ok?"
She looks up from what she's doing and says, "That's fine, Kamina-kun."
I carefully pour it out and then pour cola for myself. I carry our drinks as we head for one of the tables and place Mishima's drink in front of her after she sits down.
"Thanks, Kamina-kun!
You're not going to eat anything?"
"No problem. I'm not really hungry," I
say as I smile at her.
Narita looks at us and pouts as she says, "Ah, I wish I had a boyfriend!"
"You should ask Akizuki-sempai to dance, he's most likely here tonight." Tsuchiya replies.
"You're not very good at keeping secrets are you, Yukino?" Narita complains.
Tsuchiya looks at Narita surprised, "That was a secret?"
Narita pats Tsuchiya on the back and says, "Ah, don't worry about it."
"Haruka?"
Mishima looks at Narita and says, "Yes, Arimi?"
"After we finish, the four of us should go dance!"
Mishima looks at me and says, "That sounds like fun, don't you think, Kamina-kun?"
"I think so, too, Mishima."
I'm looking forward to dancing with Mishima again, especially the slow dances.
Narita grabs Tsuchiya's hand to pull her up and says, "Let's go, everyone!"
Mishima jumps out of her chair and says, "Ok!"
I stand from my chair and walk with Mishima to where people are dancing while Narita runs ahead and Tsuchiya trails behind.
When the four of us reach the dance floor, we make a circle, so that Mishima is on my right and Narita and Tsuchiya complete the circle.
I smile as I watch Mishima enjoying herself. I notice Soujirou out of the corner of my eye, he's dancing with Narumi. I wave and he returns it, I'm glad things are going well between the two of them.
As one song ends, I realize that the next one starting is a slow one. I look out of the corner of my eye, and see Narita and Tsuchiya leaving quietly.
I smile at Mishima and say, "Mishima, shall we dance to this song, too?"
She responds by encircling her arms around my neck and smiling up at me. I confidently place my hands on the sides of her waist and move in close to her. We slowly move in a circle, enjoying each other's presence. Partway through, Mishima moves closer and rests her head on my chest near my shoulder. She looks up at me from that position and we smile at each other. As the song ends too soon, I embrace her and she returns it.
When the next song begins, Mishima and I break apart and I notice that Narita and Tsuchiya have returned. The four of us recreate our circle and continue to dance, Mishima and I smiling at each other.
"Everyone, the party is ending soon, we should probably get going," Tsuchiya says.
"Ah, already?" Narita responds.
"Yukino's right, though, Arimi."
"Ok, ok."
Narita puts an arm across Mishima's shoulders and the other across Tsuchiya's.
"That was fun, wasn't it?"
"Definitely!" Mishima exclaims.
"Yes, it was," Tsuchiya responds.
The four of us leave and head to the train station. Narita and Tsuchiya stay longer since they go on a different train.
After we get on, Mishima hugs me tightly and says, "I had a great time, Kamina-kun, I'm so glad we were able to go!"
"I'm glad, too, Mishima."
After having escorted Mishima home, I get back on the train and walk home after I reach my stop. When I enter my room, I take the Kyoto picture out of my desk and look at it, thinking about how nice a time I had tonight with Mishima.
Author's NotesJust for fun, I included a line from the first episode of the series in this chapter. In this episode, Ayato buys drinks from a vending machine, and asks Ishtori, "Mishima, is orange ok?" Ishtori agrees, and Ayato gives it to Ishtori. I'm guessing that Ayato picked orange soda because that was the only drink that would come out of the machine rather than because he knew "Mishima" likes the drink, but I felt like putting that in the story anyway, assuming that Haruka really does like orange soda.
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