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review hehe. Anyway without further ado, I write for you, Spring' Gift
Chapter 9!!!
Spring's Gift
Chapter 9: The Phone Call
As the hand landed on her shoulder, Motoko immediately turned her back and slapped if off, showing her skilled reflexes, which were an accomplishment of her continuous, hard training. Motoko slowly looked up, fearing that it might be Keitaro who was standing beside her. However, it turned out that Mutsumi who was the one who had rested the caring hand on Motoko's shoulder.
"Mutsumi-chan!" Motoko exclaimed in surprise.
"Ara, that's me!" Mutsumi said cheerfully, pointing her index finger at her face, indicating that the name had indeed belonged to her.
"What are you doing out here?" Motoko questioned, rising to her feet as she asked her question.
"That's just what I wanted to ask you too," Mutsumi said.
Motoko looked away. She didn't want to confess her feelings in front of anyone yet because her feelings were still not straightened. She needed someone to explain to her what she was feeling. Her feelings seemed like a haze to her, her vision blurred by emotions. She could still feel her face burning with embarrassment from the little incident; her blood rushing with adrenaline.
"Motoko?" Mutsumi asked, disturbing the awkward silence that Motoko had used, to straighten out her thoughts.
"Yes?" Motoko answered, a little relieved to be pulled out from her deep thoughts.
"Do you like Kei-kun?" Mutsumi asked, blushing a little.
Waves of dread collapsed over Motoko, one by one, as Motoko gaped at Mutsumi's sudden and embarrassing question. "Liking Keitaro" seemed just the perfect key needed to resolve Motoko's emotion confusion. The words "Liking Keitaro" echoed to and fro in Motoko's mind, the entire puzzle coming to place now. Did Motoko like Keitaro too? All those thoughts seemed to lead to one final conclusion that Motoko likes Keitaro.
"Motoko likes Keitaro"
Those frightful words echoed, entering Motoko's ears persistently. Motoko shook her head hard, trying to clear her mind of thoughts related to Keitaro.
"Motoko-chan, Are you alright?" Mutsumi asked, concerned of Motoko's well being.
"ARGHH," Motoko cried aloud, in frustration while continuing to shake the thoughts out her mind. However, thoughts of Keitaro continued to linger, his face reappearing within every one second.
"I can't stand this any more!" Motoko almost screamed out the words.
In an instant, she leapt to her feet and ran away rashly, leaving Mutsumi, stunned, sitting on the bench.
Motoko ran and ran; she ran as fast as she could, knocking people down on the as she did, but she didn't care. All she cared for was to run away from her dreads and to clear her mind. She liked running when she feels confused by her emotions. It's kind of like running away from your problems for a slight while; just to keep your mind clear of worries, even if it's just for a bit. Motoko enjoyed the sound of her heart beating with each step she ran. She felt safe like that; it felt somewhat down-to-earth. Finally, Motoko pulled to a stop. She found herself standing by one of the waterfalls where she usually meditated.
"It's the spirit of the water" Motoko murmured to herself, "It will help me meditate and clear the mind."
Motoko went over to the waterfall, and stood by the running water. The water poured down fast beside her, pearls of water splashing onto her dress, tickling her. Motoko giggled a bit, enjoying the satisfaction nature brought her. She untied her hair, allowing her hair to fall freely down, just like the waterfall. She felt like herself now despite the dress unfamiliar to her. A true Aoyama. Motoko gazed up at the twinkling diamonds embedded on the night cloth. They flickered at her as if they were winking. Motoko smiled at them, thanking them for making her happy. Dark clouds soon drifted over and obscured the bright yellow moon and stars. Motoko decided to return to Hinata Sou.
Motoko crept into the inn building. Everything was quiet. The lights were turned off. Motoko tiptoed through the hallways, passing by Naru's room as she did. The door was slightly opened, leaving a gap, which light came out of. Motoko peered in, surprised to find Keitaro kneeling beside Naru. Naru seemed to be asleep and Keitaro was still in his tuxedo. He seemed to be thinking by Naru's side. "Maybe he's trying to straighten out his thoughts too," Motoko thought to herself. Just when Motoko turned to leave, she caught a glimpse of Keitaro pulling down to press a kiss on Naru's silky face. Motoko was shocked when she saw this, fury and jealousy burning her face. A sudden rush of emotions urged her back to her room. Motoko ran to her room, closing the door behind her. The thought of Keitaro loving Naru teased her mind. She leaned against her bedroom door, her back pressed against the cool surface. Motoko looked up, seeing the samurai uniform standing in front of her.
"What's happening?" Motoko questioned herself. "Do I love Urashima? Why did I blush? All these thoughts darted at Motoko's weak mind as she thought more. "What about inheriting the dojo? Am I walking the same path as Sister? What would others think of me?? My reputation would degrade among everyone's heart! Love? Or Kendo?"
Motoko groaned at the thoughts. She decided to end the day as it was, falling onto her futon, and snuggling in. She didn't even care about changing into her regular clothes. Let's just leave everything for the next day.......
The next day, the residents woke up, not by the birds' merry chirping voices, but by a phone call.
Bring Bring Bring
"I'll get it!" Su cried out jumpily, rushing towards the inn's phone.
"Ohayou!" Su greeted into the receiver.
"Kaolla-san," the timid voice in the receiver called back.
Su was a bit shocked that the person recognized her voice. The voice sounded awfully familiar. It was.........It was...........
"I am Shinobu," Shinobu said as she helped Su finished the last of her thoughts.
"Shinobu!" Su cried out at once, joy overpowering her.
Shinobu giggled a bit at Su's usual enthusiasm. "I'm coming back the day after tomorrow," she said.
"Whoepeee!" Su cried out, her legs doing the splits in mid-air, knocking Keitaro who was standing beside her throughout the entire the conversation. All the other Hinata girls were up as well; Kitsune was still in her sleepy mood; Motoko was up too and her eyes persistently flashed warning glares at Keitaro; Naru, was also regaining much of her health back as well as wearing a smile across her face.
"Shinobu's returning!" Kaolla cried out, announcing the happy news to all the other tenants.
The others cheered, despite early morning's sleepy spell.
Shinobu could hear everyone cheering behind the receiver, she felt warm within. "Ummm....anyways, I've got to go now, I'm running out of time. This is a pay phone I'm using. I'll see you guys in Japan soon!"
"Bye Bye!" Su called into the receiver.
"Bye Bye," Shinobu said back.
All the tenants cheered. Everyone was happy that Shinobu was coming back. Naru, herself, was glad that she no longer had to do all the chores around the inn, and the rest were just glad they no longer needed to endure Naru's distasteful cooking.
"Oh yeah, by the way, how was the dance yesterday?" Kitsune asked, disturbing the rowdiness in the inn.
Motoko blushed and sadly, Kitsune saw this.
"Oooooo Motoko! Why are you blushing" Kitsune teased, intending no harm.
Fury grew in Motoko and Motoko stormed out of the house, bringing her katana with her. "I have to go practice now," she announced as she left the inn.
Now everyone's attention was brought upon Keitaro, whose hands waved around in mid-air, trying to explain his innocence.
"Now what did you do Keitaro?" Naru asked with menacing eyes narrowing, "Do you have to get every girl sad here before you're satisfied?"
Kitsune crossed her arms across her chest and moved closer in to Keitaro, whispering soft words into his ears "So what did you do to her huh? Spill!" She said the last word so loudly that everyone heard it and were waiting for Keitaro to "spill" the truth.
"We just had a little accident at the dance," Keitaro said truthfully, though hiding some important details.
"Accidents are not acceptable Keitaro!" Naru cried out, and despite her poor health state, she managed to throw a punch at Keitaro causing him to fly out of the inn.
"Hmph" Naru said triumphantly.
Afterwards, the gang at the inn dispersed into their rooms and minded their own business for now......however each and everyone of them, anticipated for Shinobu's return deep inside .
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Yeah I know that wasn't the best chapter, but please, continue to review! Any suggestions welcome! Tell me how you want Keitaro's relationshipS to advance. And how about that volume of four? Do you want a Summer's Gift, an Autumn's Gift, and a Winter's Gift? Each story would star a different pairing, hopefully. It would probably bring an earlier than expected end to Spring's Gift, but I will continue to write! Please continue looking out for this story!
Next Chapter: Shinobu's returning! Keitaro has to deal with the love triangle again, nonetheless having issues with Motoko going on now too! How would he deal with these relationships? Which girl would he choose in the end? Please read to find out!
Spring's Gift
Chapter 9: The Phone Call
As the hand landed on her shoulder, Motoko immediately turned her back and slapped if off, showing her skilled reflexes, which were an accomplishment of her continuous, hard training. Motoko slowly looked up, fearing that it might be Keitaro who was standing beside her. However, it turned out that Mutsumi who was the one who had rested the caring hand on Motoko's shoulder.
"Mutsumi-chan!" Motoko exclaimed in surprise.
"Ara, that's me!" Mutsumi said cheerfully, pointing her index finger at her face, indicating that the name had indeed belonged to her.
"What are you doing out here?" Motoko questioned, rising to her feet as she asked her question.
"That's just what I wanted to ask you too," Mutsumi said.
Motoko looked away. She didn't want to confess her feelings in front of anyone yet because her feelings were still not straightened. She needed someone to explain to her what she was feeling. Her feelings seemed like a haze to her, her vision blurred by emotions. She could still feel her face burning with embarrassment from the little incident; her blood rushing with adrenaline.
"Motoko?" Mutsumi asked, disturbing the awkward silence that Motoko had used, to straighten out her thoughts.
"Yes?" Motoko answered, a little relieved to be pulled out from her deep thoughts.
"Do you like Kei-kun?" Mutsumi asked, blushing a little.
Waves of dread collapsed over Motoko, one by one, as Motoko gaped at Mutsumi's sudden and embarrassing question. "Liking Keitaro" seemed just the perfect key needed to resolve Motoko's emotion confusion. The words "Liking Keitaro" echoed to and fro in Motoko's mind, the entire puzzle coming to place now. Did Motoko like Keitaro too? All those thoughts seemed to lead to one final conclusion that Motoko likes Keitaro.
"Motoko likes Keitaro"
Those frightful words echoed, entering Motoko's ears persistently. Motoko shook her head hard, trying to clear her mind of thoughts related to Keitaro.
"Motoko-chan, Are you alright?" Mutsumi asked, concerned of Motoko's well being.
"ARGHH," Motoko cried aloud, in frustration while continuing to shake the thoughts out her mind. However, thoughts of Keitaro continued to linger, his face reappearing within every one second.
"I can't stand this any more!" Motoko almost screamed out the words.
In an instant, she leapt to her feet and ran away rashly, leaving Mutsumi, stunned, sitting on the bench.
Motoko ran and ran; she ran as fast as she could, knocking people down on the as she did, but she didn't care. All she cared for was to run away from her dreads and to clear her mind. She liked running when she feels confused by her emotions. It's kind of like running away from your problems for a slight while; just to keep your mind clear of worries, even if it's just for a bit. Motoko enjoyed the sound of her heart beating with each step she ran. She felt safe like that; it felt somewhat down-to-earth. Finally, Motoko pulled to a stop. She found herself standing by one of the waterfalls where she usually meditated.
"It's the spirit of the water" Motoko murmured to herself, "It will help me meditate and clear the mind."
Motoko went over to the waterfall, and stood by the running water. The water poured down fast beside her, pearls of water splashing onto her dress, tickling her. Motoko giggled a bit, enjoying the satisfaction nature brought her. She untied her hair, allowing her hair to fall freely down, just like the waterfall. She felt like herself now despite the dress unfamiliar to her. A true Aoyama. Motoko gazed up at the twinkling diamonds embedded on the night cloth. They flickered at her as if they were winking. Motoko smiled at them, thanking them for making her happy. Dark clouds soon drifted over and obscured the bright yellow moon and stars. Motoko decided to return to Hinata Sou.
Motoko crept into the inn building. Everything was quiet. The lights were turned off. Motoko tiptoed through the hallways, passing by Naru's room as she did. The door was slightly opened, leaving a gap, which light came out of. Motoko peered in, surprised to find Keitaro kneeling beside Naru. Naru seemed to be asleep and Keitaro was still in his tuxedo. He seemed to be thinking by Naru's side. "Maybe he's trying to straighten out his thoughts too," Motoko thought to herself. Just when Motoko turned to leave, she caught a glimpse of Keitaro pulling down to press a kiss on Naru's silky face. Motoko was shocked when she saw this, fury and jealousy burning her face. A sudden rush of emotions urged her back to her room. Motoko ran to her room, closing the door behind her. The thought of Keitaro loving Naru teased her mind. She leaned against her bedroom door, her back pressed against the cool surface. Motoko looked up, seeing the samurai uniform standing in front of her.
"What's happening?" Motoko questioned herself. "Do I love Urashima? Why did I blush? All these thoughts darted at Motoko's weak mind as she thought more. "What about inheriting the dojo? Am I walking the same path as Sister? What would others think of me?? My reputation would degrade among everyone's heart! Love? Or Kendo?"
Motoko groaned at the thoughts. She decided to end the day as it was, falling onto her futon, and snuggling in. She didn't even care about changing into her regular clothes. Let's just leave everything for the next day.......
The next day, the residents woke up, not by the birds' merry chirping voices, but by a phone call.
Bring Bring Bring
"I'll get it!" Su cried out jumpily, rushing towards the inn's phone.
"Ohayou!" Su greeted into the receiver.
"Kaolla-san," the timid voice in the receiver called back.
Su was a bit shocked that the person recognized her voice. The voice sounded awfully familiar. It was.........It was...........
"I am Shinobu," Shinobu said as she helped Su finished the last of her thoughts.
"Shinobu!" Su cried out at once, joy overpowering her.
Shinobu giggled a bit at Su's usual enthusiasm. "I'm coming back the day after tomorrow," she said.
"Whoepeee!" Su cried out, her legs doing the splits in mid-air, knocking Keitaro who was standing beside her throughout the entire the conversation. All the other Hinata girls were up as well; Kitsune was still in her sleepy mood; Motoko was up too and her eyes persistently flashed warning glares at Keitaro; Naru, was also regaining much of her health back as well as wearing a smile across her face.
"Shinobu's returning!" Kaolla cried out, announcing the happy news to all the other tenants.
The others cheered, despite early morning's sleepy spell.
Shinobu could hear everyone cheering behind the receiver, she felt warm within. "Ummm....anyways, I've got to go now, I'm running out of time. This is a pay phone I'm using. I'll see you guys in Japan soon!"
"Bye Bye!" Su called into the receiver.
"Bye Bye," Shinobu said back.
All the tenants cheered. Everyone was happy that Shinobu was coming back. Naru, herself, was glad that she no longer had to do all the chores around the inn, and the rest were just glad they no longer needed to endure Naru's distasteful cooking.
"Oh yeah, by the way, how was the dance yesterday?" Kitsune asked, disturbing the rowdiness in the inn.
Motoko blushed and sadly, Kitsune saw this.
"Oooooo Motoko! Why are you blushing" Kitsune teased, intending no harm.
Fury grew in Motoko and Motoko stormed out of the house, bringing her katana with her. "I have to go practice now," she announced as she left the inn.
Now everyone's attention was brought upon Keitaro, whose hands waved around in mid-air, trying to explain his innocence.
"Now what did you do Keitaro?" Naru asked with menacing eyes narrowing, "Do you have to get every girl sad here before you're satisfied?"
Kitsune crossed her arms across her chest and moved closer in to Keitaro, whispering soft words into his ears "So what did you do to her huh? Spill!" She said the last word so loudly that everyone heard it and were waiting for Keitaro to "spill" the truth.
"We just had a little accident at the dance," Keitaro said truthfully, though hiding some important details.
"Accidents are not acceptable Keitaro!" Naru cried out, and despite her poor health state, she managed to throw a punch at Keitaro causing him to fly out of the inn.
"Hmph" Naru said triumphantly.
Afterwards, the gang at the inn dispersed into their rooms and minded their own business for now......however each and everyone of them, anticipated for Shinobu's return deep inside .
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Yeah I know that wasn't the best chapter, but please, continue to review! Any suggestions welcome! Tell me how you want Keitaro's relationshipS to advance. And how about that volume of four? Do you want a Summer's Gift, an Autumn's Gift, and a Winter's Gift? Each story would star a different pairing, hopefully. It would probably bring an earlier than expected end to Spring's Gift, but I will continue to write! Please continue looking out for this story!
Next Chapter: Shinobu's returning! Keitaro has to deal with the love triangle again, nonetheless having issues with Motoko going on now too! How would he deal with these relationships? Which girl would he choose in the end? Please read to find out!