By Shirogami
Chapter 11: Thank you for become part of us, Oogami-san.
After the 'unforgettable' meeting with Sumire, Oogami hold his torchlight and continues his patrol again.
Everything seems to be quiet all the way at the first floor, "Of course." Talks to his mind, "Everyone should be in her dreams now, isn't it?" Just when he thinks it is fine, he notices someone is standing at the balcony, wearing her favorite light blue pajamas with sakura pattern on it.
"Sakura-kun? What are you doing here? Isn't it too late for you to stay awake." Oogami concerns for his favorite female and asks.
"Ah, Oogami-san, thanks for your concern. I can't sleep actually. Something troubles me." Sakura greets Oogami and explains her present.
"I see. Is that something I can do?" Oogami offers help, as he always does when Sakura faces problem.
"I don't it is necessary, as it is my personal problem." Sakura answers and blush a bit.
Joining Sakura, Oogami looks at the night scene of Teito. Starting to feel his responsibility as a part of protecting the whole Teito, he can't help himself and sigh.
"Oogami-san?" As his most trust-worthy person, Sakura wonders what is in Oogami's mind.
"Sakura-kun, from the day I was chosen to be the captain of the Hanagumi, I always try my best to handle my position; concerns about Teito, fight the demons, giving and receiving orders, not to mention the job of the theater, haha..." Oogami speaks and ends with a weak smile, like he is really tired for everything. "But, I won't regret since I did them with all of you along, everyone of you have give me the reason to battle until the end." Looking at Sakura, Oogami starts to smile.
"But sometimes, I just think twice about this: Am I really capable to be the one to bond all of you girls together? I may have the ability as a soldier, but I don't really know I can be the best person to create the strong relationship for all of you. How do you think about me, Sakura? Do you think I am capable enough to handle everything within the Hanagumi?" Oogami asks Sakura.
At first Sakura is shocked by the question and speechless, but Oogami doesn't blame and continues, "Never mind, as you say, 'it is my personal problem.' Anyway, thanks for listening, Good night Sakura-kun" then he starts to leave and patrol.
"Wait, Oogami-san." Sakura holds him from leaving. Oogami stops his footstep and turns to look at her.
"Actually, I think you are the perfect person to lead us, Oogami-san. Ever since the day you joined Hanagumi, each of us are getting more closer to each other: Sumire didn't argue much, Maria become more friendly, Iris is more merrier with stranger, not forget to mention the joy brought by Kanna and Kohran, and you also change my life a bit too"
"Huh?" both faces of Oogami and Sakura blushed as Sakura mentioned the last word.
"Frankly speaking, Oogami-san, when the time I arrived Teito on behalf of protecting it, I am really scared of leaving the hometown I lived for many years and start a new life here. I still remember, when I was here for the first time, I faced lots of difficulties and hard times for both theater play and battle with the others who are not friendly with me like now. As a result I am lonely and barely can express my feelings to anyone except through the play." Sakura paused a while, then turns face Oogami and continues, "But since you came here, I finally found somebody I can speak anything to: either happy or sad. Your friendly, kindness, strong leadership makes me feel like I got someone I can trust of, and I bet the others feel the same to, if it is not, they won't admit you as their captain, as a friend as well." As she speaks the words, Sakura smiles to Oogami.
Listening to Sakura, Oogami stares at the streetlights through the windows of the balcony and thinks for every word Sakura said. He barely finds hard to believe he had being an important part among those girls with noticed all this time. May be that is the reason Commander Yoneda passed the troop of girls for him to handle, due to the potential he had seen within Oogami.
"Thank you, Sakura, for everything you said. I think I feel better now and had no doubt for anything"
"Oogami-san"
"Okay, I get to continue my watch. Please sleep early and good night." Starting to go downstairs, Oogami greets Sakura.
"Good night, Oogami-san." Then Sakura starts to walk towards her room.
Author's Note:
Greetings, everyone! Shirogami here and I would like to thank you all for keep reading this story.
Yup, this chapter is focus on Oogami's own. He is a human after all, and human always got problems. I choose Sakura as his person to speak to because she is the one always says words that convince and comfort his heart most efficiently, don't you think so?
My another story "After Sakura Wars" is updated, please feel free to R&R.
I don't owe any of Sakura Taisen' character, but I hope you enjoy the story.
Next chapter is up soon, please R&R, Thank you.