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" Blahblahblah": people's talk

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Chapter 2 : The Reuion

" Eh? Yeah, Thank you, Kawai-san," said the blond pro as he got out of the taxi.

" Good luck, I'll come to see your match," Kawai shouted.

" Thanks, BYE," Hikaru shouted back before he entered a hotel.

When he was in there, he went straight to the reception desk.

" Excuse me," Hikaru called a young lady at the desk. Gotta check in first

" Shindou!" someone called out his name.

" Ko!" It was no one else but Ko -Yongha, " Hey, Long time no see, how are you doing?" Shaking their hands, Hikaru greeted cheerily.

" Never been better, I'm so glad to see you again," Yongha in casual dress answered happily.

" Err, sir?" the reception interrupted.

" Ah! Yes! I'm here for the Hokuto Cup, I'm a member of Team Japan," It was quite hard to believe that a boy who bleached his bangs and wore red ruby earrings was a Go professional player.

" Yes, sir, please sign here," she pointed at a guest list book, " Thank you,"

" Excuse me, has the rest of my team arrived yet?" Please tell me that they haven't arrived yet, I don't want to be the last one who reached here again But...

" They just checked in 15 minutes ago, sir"

" Damn it," he cursed quietly, he didn't want her to hear this.

" Shindou," the Korean called.

" Ah, Ko, Let's talk later, okay? I have to go upstairs. Touya is waiting for me," the Japanese pro took his bag and prepared to leave.

Touya, that name again! " What if they're going down here, you'll miss them,"

" You got a point…umm…" What should I do then?

" Why don't you let a bellboy take your bag to your room while you're waiting for them here?" suggested Yongha.

" Hmm, maybe you're right," Hikaru marked by a careful thought.

" Great," Yongha smiled cheerfully, " Miss, could you arrange that?" he demanded the receptionist instantly for fear of the younger boy changing his mind. She nodded. " Thank you," Then he turned back to his primary target, " Hey, Why don't we sit there?" He pointed at a big couch near the French window that gave agarden view. Hikaru shrugged.

Now they were sitting on the couch having a tea break together. The long brown-haired pro started the conversation.

" By the way, why do you come here today? The opening night will be on tomorrow evening,"

" You don't know anything, do you?" Hikaru smirked. It felt so good to know what the other had no clue about it.

" No," Why is he smiling like that? " Hey, Don't keep a secret from me, Tell me!"

" Well..Actually, it's because of you," You!

" Me?" Me?

" Okay, okay, Us, it's because of us,"

" Us?" Us? I don't know what the hell he's talking about but I like the word "Us". In his mind, Yongha was smiling from ear to ear.

" Since what happened last year, let's say that they don't want it to happen again,"

"Uh-huh, and?"

" So they told us to stay the night since today until the tournament would end," Hikaru sipped his hot chocolate before he continued, " This evening, all players will have an informal dinner together. If anyone has any problem so he can…"

" So, whoever has any problem or any misunderstanding can clear it up before the tournament begins," Yongha grinned. Unlike his favorite Japanese boy, he was sharp.

" Yeah," Hikaru looked around, " Hey, where is Suyon anyway?"

" I don't know," Yongha turned his head looking for his friend, " Just strolling around, I guess,"

" Hey, I heard that….."

It was a good talk, 10 minutes with a joyful laughter. They talked about their life, Yongha was a 5 Dans now.

Bing…an elevator reached the lobby. A group of pros stepped out of it. There were Kurata, Akira, Yashiro and Yanghai.

" What the…." Yashiro was speechless, he didn't know what to say next. The picture of Ko-Yongha and Shindou Hikaru sitting opposite facing each other, giggling had never crossed his mind. The others felt the same because as far as they knew those two hated each other. Except Akira who knew what had happened last summer. It's him again!

" Touya!" Hikaru exclaimed with delight. He quickly ran to his friend.


A/N : So it begins, don't forget to comment

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