Nayamashii Kinen

Three days; three whole days and he hadn't tried to bring up anything about her story. She'd manage to dodge the revelation that she'd once been a sailor senshi throughout her tale. He'd asked few questions and told her, at the end of it all, that she deserved so much better than "this Mamoru character." She was beginning to think he liked her.

Not that it bothered her in the least. When she'd first seen him, she knew that he was one of the cutest guys she'd ever laid eyes on. Minako would've been drowning in her own drool. Over the time of her stay she'd seen how incredibly kind he was to her and how he cooked like no other person she'd ever met. Not even Makoto could compare. Well, maybe her cookies.

As for Yuuhi, he was feeling overwhelmed with guilt. He still hadn't told Usagi about Aya or Tooya, even though she'd spilled her guts for him. The blonde girl hadn't asked anything about his past, but he could tell she was curious. Suddenly, a hand touched his shoulder and he jumped clear out of his seat. He'd been listening to his headphones and hadn't heard anyone come in. Looking up to see who had disturbed him, he saw Usagi laughing hysterically, unable to suppress her mirth.

"What is it, Usagi?" He asked, shaking his head. She finally got herself back under control and stepped to the side, revealing a girl with her hair up in pigtails, looking considerably more serious than the blue-eyed girl next to her.

"You have a visitor." Usagi informed.

"Chidori?" Yuuhi asked, slightly puzzled. Said girl smiled softly at him.

"Yuuhi." She nodded. Usagi sensed Yuuhi's discomfort and made to leave the two in privacy, but Yuuhi held up his hand for her to stay. Biting her lip, she tangled her hands together and stood silently.

"I haven't seen you in a while, how have you been?" Chidori asked, sending a wary glance at the blue-eyed girl.

"Good." Yuuhi replied, never taking his eyes off her.

"Um…Aya came by the other day. She said that her and Tooya are engaged, and asked me to invite you to the wedding." Chidori dug in her coat pocket and produced the envelope.

"If she wanted to invite me, she should have come by here." Yuuhi scoffed, not making any move to take the letter.

"She can't, Yuuhi. She's scared that you're mad at her and Tooya. The way you acted when they left, I can't blame her for thinking that." Chidori scolded.

"You know what, Chidori? I don't want to hear this. Take your wedding invitation and go. Tell Aya I won't be attending the wedding." Yuuhi spoke with near venom. The girl known as Chidori looked down at her feet, nearly crying, and rushed out of the room. Usagi stared after her sadly, and then turned back to Yuuhi with the same expression. He was still bunched up on the floor in the awkward position he'd fell in, but his hair had fallen into his eyes.

"Yuuhi, are you okay?" She squatted down beside him and, without even looking at his face, pulled him into her arms. Surprised, Yuuhi gratefully accepted the comfort. They stayed silent for several moments before Yuuhi finally spoke.

"Aya is the girl I've been in love with since she came to the shrine a few years ago. I guess I'll start from the beginning too."

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Ah...I'm so hyper right now so beware, I get dangerous. This story is doing quite well, I'm very, very happy. :) See, happy? It's high time I replied to some of these reviewers. Sadly, there are only two more chapters after this one. Sadness, I know. Reviews:

Angel-Goddess: Reading your reviews makes me all giggly inside. Plus, I'm spastic. xD Sorry that I couldn't make this longer, it was originally to be a one-shot but I stretched it for my own selfish reasons. –evil cackles- As for the translation...kami-sama I'm dumb sometimes. OO I'll do that at the end of this chapter. It's unnatural for me to update promptly. I've only managed because the story is completed. –wink wink- Thanks a bunches! :D

Dark Universe: -bangs head against desk- I'm mildly retarded. When I first wrote the story, I hadn't made it a winter-time story, so it was originally raining. I knew I would mess up somewhere when I tried changing it. Thanks for pointing that out. :D

Also, I've received wonderful comments and encouragements from all of my reviewers, so thank all of you who've reviewed. This story would be no where without its readers. 3

Chapter titles:

1-Sayonara Hime-Goodbye Princess

2-Don'na Ouji-Whatever Prince

3-Rosuto Koinu-Lost Puppy

4-Doukei-Kindred

5-Isougai Auyakusoku-Unexpected Rendezvous

6-Nayamashii Kinen-Melancholy Memory

Sorry for any confusion. See you guys' next chapter!

-SachiNyoko-