Dance at Okayama

Category: Tenchi Muyo!

Type: Fantasy/Romance

Pairings: Mihoshi/OC, a bit of Tenchi/Ayeka

Disclaimer: I do not own Tenchi Muyo. Any character you have not heard of is mine.

Summary: In an alternate reality Koichi Seiyama is a new student at Okayama High School. On his way to the school on his first day, he crosses paths with a certain blond-haired girl...

Key:

Narration

Speech

Thought

Author Note

Chapter 5: Dance Night II

Mihoshi and Koichi walk together into the school auditorium. Apparently, the festivities had already begun. There was lively music and some students were dancing to it. Mihoshi looks around at the decorations. Wow! This place has never looked better!

Just then, Ryoko walks in with Washu.

Koichi notices them walking in first. Oh! Ryoko! You feeling better?

Ryoko nods in response. Yeah, I had a good cry. Besides, even though Tenchi's comin' with Ayeka, maybe I'll be able to get in a good slow dance with him anyway!

Positive thinking, sis!, Washu says before heading to the punch table.

Ryoko notices a ring on Mihoshi's finger and looks at Koichi slyly. Koichi, you dog! A ring! It's classic!

Koichi blushes and giggles nervously.

Only several minutes later, Tenchi comes in with Ayeka, Kiyone by herself, and Sasami with Shinji.

Koichi greets Sasami at the entrance. Hey, Sasami! So this is Shinji?

Shinji stands bashfully holding Sasami's hand. He had spiky black hair with thin strands of red, and he wore a tuxedo similar to that of Koichi's. Hello.

You must feel really lucky to get such a cute guy, huh, Sasami?, Ryoko interrupts.

Sasami's vision shifts downward a bit as she blushes.

Hey, Sasami, you wanna dance?, Shinji suddenly asks.

Hearing this, Sasami's blush vanishes instantly. Sure, Shinji! And the two head out onto the dance floor.

Those two make a pretty good couple, huh?, Koichi asks.

Just like you and Mihoshi?, Ryoko asks playfully.

Hmm... Kinda.

C'mon, Koichi! No point in hiding it! You're crazy about her! It's written all over your face!

Koichi didn't say anything else. But Ryoko was right: Koichi was falling in love with Mihoshi.

Later on, Tenchi, Ayeka, Ryoko, Kiyone, Washu, Mihoshi, and Koichi all join the others on the dance floor during one of their favorite energetic songs.

Lively, Tenchi dances next to Ayeka. Unexpectedly, Ryoko cuts in to dance with him. Also unexpectedly, Ayeka doesn't mind this. Kiyone dances near Washu, Sasami, and Shinji. Mihoshi dances next to Koichi, of course.

About an hour and a half after the dance began, several figures outside prepare to make their move. Obviously, Tsume was leading them. All right, get ready to move! And remember: we only want to scare the other students, not hurt them.

Ginji interrupts Tsume. Tsume, you don't wanna hurt the other students, but you plan on takin' out that Koichi kid! What's up with that?

No one asked for your opinion, Ginji! Now shut up and move!

Ginji and Hayato sneak up behind the two guards at the front entrance of the auditorium and put them to sleep using knockout gas. All clear!, Hayato loudly whispers.

Tsume, accompanied by two goons, storms into the auditorium and they scare the students into ducking down by shooting the ceiling with guns. Everybody down!

Ginji, Hayato, and the other two goons watch the students, making sure they don't move, while Tsume approaches Koichi and Mihoshi.

Mihoshi was trembling. They've resorted to guns?

Koichi stands in front of her. Mihoshi, when I say "now", you get out through the back, and get the police, okay?

What? You plan on taking these guys on?

Of course not! I'd be killed! I'll just hold them off!

No! I'm not letting you be the hero this time! Mihoshi tightly embraces Koichi.

Mihoshi...

Tsume approaches Koichi with a gun down at his side. You know, you've been a real pain in my side ever since the beginning, kid! You should've listened to my warning the first time! He takes the gun and aims it at Koichi's forehead. This time, I plan on ending it for good!

Why are you doing this, Tsume?, Koichi asks, still scared out of his mind.

Why? WHY? Because I care too much, that's why! And I'm not gonna stop until Mihoshi's mine again!

Tsume... If you truly care about Mihoshi, you'd be able to let her go... Get on with your--

No! Never! I won't let her go! At this point, the gun in Tsume's hand started to tremble.

Please, Tsume... You don't want to do this...

A tear falls from Tsume's eye, and at the same time, he smiles evilly. Oh, yes, I do... It all ends here! He slowly pulls on the trigger...

Koichi...!

A sound of a gun shot echoes through the night air...

Koichi slowly opens his eyes to see... Mihoshi! Mihoshi had swiftly pushed Koichi out of the way just when the gun was fired. The bullet completely missed Koichi, but it hit Mihoshi's left shoulder. She was on her knees, clenching her shoulder in pain. A mass amount of blood was seeping from it.

Tsume couldn't believe what he saw. He had shot the one person he loved. Mihoshi... What have I done?

Koichi kneels down to help Mihoshi cover the wound just as the police storm in. Nobody move!

Hayato had immediately put his hands up. But how? We was watching 'em the whole time!

Ginji quickly pockets his cell phone. Sorry 'bout this, Tsume, but enough is enough...

The police had seized Tsume, who still had a blank stare on his face, and carried him off. Tsume takes one final look at Koichi and Mihoshi. I guess... Mihoshi does love someone else... Tsume then smiles, somehow relieved in knowing that Mihoshi is with someone good, someone who won't treat her the way he did.

Koichi finishes tying a cloth around Mihoshi's wound. There. You'll be okay. Thanks for your help, Ginji!

Heh-heh... So, you knew it was me, huh?

With Tsume gone, the dance was able to continue, but the faculty felt that it would be safe enough for just one more dance. The students resume their positions on the dance floor as a slow song begins to play. Even Ginji himself was dancing with a girl who had noticed him. Lost in each other's arms, the dancing couples slowly rock back and forth around the dance floor. Mihoshi and Koichi weren't lost in each other's arms, but in each other's eyes.

Mihoshi stares dreamily into Koichi's brown eyes. What were you thinking while staring straight into Tsume's gun?

You really want to know?

Hmm... Yeah...

I was thinking... "Man, I wish I had a figure like this guy!"

Mihoshi quietly giggles. Suddenly, Koichi lifts up Mihoshi's head, and gently kisses her on the lips. Mihoshi's eyes gradually close as she almost becomes limp. As Koichi pulls away, Mihoshi looks at him surprised. You kissed me...

You've never been kissed before...?

Well, sure I have. Just...never on the lips.

Not even by Tsume?

Mihoshi shrugs her shoulders. Nope.

Ah... I see...

About 30 minutes later, everyone had left from the most romantic night of his or her lives. When Koichi and Mihoshi stop in front of her house, they turn to each other. I had a great time tonight, Koichi..., Mihoshi begins.

Me too, Mihoshi... Koichi suddenly pulls Mihoshi in for another kiss - this time, for over 2 minutes. When the kiss finally breaks, Koichi starts again. You really want to know what I was thinking back there?

...Mm-hmm.

I was thinking... "If I die here, my only regret is not ever having kissed Mihoshi..."

Oh, Koichi...

Koichi walks down the front porch steps and turns to Mihoshi once more. Well, goodnight... Miho...

Mihoshi looks on at Koichi walking away. She peacefully sighs. Goodnight...

Monday morning... Koichi walks to the front door of Mr. Katsuhito's room. He finds Mihoshi there next to the door. Morning, Koichi. I was waiting for you.

You were? What for?

This... Mihoshi gently kisses him on the lips for about 3 seconds. That's all... Then she enters the classroom, giggling.

Koichi follows her inside with a bright smile on his face. Sitting in his seat, he realizes that Ryoko was sitting right behind him. Hey, Koichi-boy! I can tell you had fun Friday night, huh?

And so did you. I saw you cuddling next to Tenchi when Tsume busted in!

Touché, Mr. Seiyama! Ha!

Kiyone finds an opportunity to cut in. So, I hear you and Mihoshi are an item now, huh?

You could say that. In fact...yeah. Yeah, we are.

Well, be sure to invite me to the wedding, 'kay? Hahahaha!, Washu blurts out.

Both Koichi's and Mihoshi's faces turn beet-red.

Later that day, Koichi had taken his stuff from his locker and proceeds to walk out of the school alongside Mihoshi. Opening the front door, they meet up with...

Hey...

...a pretty quiet Tsume.

Koichi and Mihoshi back up a little.

You don't need to be afraid. Two guards stand by Tsume's side.

Koichi and Mihoshi remain silent.

Suddenly, Tsume extends his hand to Koichi. Truce?

Koichi couldn't believe it. It's almost like Tsume changed completely. Not to seem ungrateful, he shakes Tsume's hand.

I'm leavin' Mihoshi to you now, 'kay? Treat her good...

Thanks. I will...

The two guards walk away, taking Tsume with them. Tsume turns back to the couple to see Mihoshi waving to him. Tsume feels obligated to wave back at her...

During the walk to Mihoshi's, Koichi breaks the silence. Looks like Tsume's finally moved on. You're happy for him?

Yeah, very.

How's your shoulder?

Much better.

Mihoshi faces Koichi when they stop walking. Koichi, could you do me a favor?

What is it?

Could you call me "Miho" more often?

Heh. Sure thing, Miho. Koichi moves in for a short and sweet kiss for 2 seconds. See you tomorrow...

Bye, Koichi. As he walks off, Mihoshi looks down at the diamond flower ring Koichi gave her. She holds it close to her heart as she walks into her house, with a feeling of peace and newfound love enveloping her mind.

THE END