A Chance of a Lifetime
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Three chapters left as everyone heads to Rika-chan's funeral. Dark-kun still needs Rika-chan, which makes Riku-chan unsure if he's ready to be with her. After talking with Rika-chan, though she's not alive, Risa-chan decides to be with Sa-kun! But things are still bothering Riku-chan. As she and Dai-kun start to hang out as usual, will Dark-kun let it be like that? Or will he learn to love again? The play is soon to have its rehearsal as Riku-chan and Dark-kun prepare. Riku-chan realizes who she wants to be with… but is it too late to tell him?
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Daisuke was at home as the clock turned two thirty. It was Saturday, and he suddenly heard the phone ring. Before he could get to it… Emiko had to answer it. "Hello? Oh, hi Riku! You want to speak to Daisuke right?" she chatted away as Daisuke glared. "Oh, it's for you, Dai! It's your girlfriend!" his mom teased. "Mom!" Daisuke said as he took the phone from her. "Hello?" Daisuke asked.
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"Hey Niwa! Look… umm, I forgot to tell you, but we're going to a funeral okay? So wear black, and remember to meet me at my house at three! Bye!" Riku told him quickly as she hung up. Before she did, she could hear Daisuke's outburst of "What! A funeral!" She laughed as she tried on the black gown she'd wear to the funeral. Riku didn't really want to wear one because she thought it was "girly," but Risa insisted. Riku was going to, for Rika's sake, and she already knew Dark was gonna be there.
"Are you inviting anyone to go with you, Risa?" Riku asked. "No, I mean, I know Mr. Dark will be there, so I don't want him to be jealous if I brought a guy… like Niwa, or Hiwatari, for instance," Risa said, who was in the bathroom, with the door open; she was already wearing her black gown, fixing her hair into pigtails. Riku rolled her eyes. "Risa, I'm inviting someone," Riku said. "Oh… who?" Risa asked.
"Niwa. I know he doesn't know Rika, but… I don't know. I was supposed to go on a date with him yesterday, but felt depressed. This is so a weird way to make it up to him!" Riku mumbled, already regretting it. "Yeah. I was depressed yesterday too. Why didn't you tell me? I had to hear it on the news…," Risa fumed, coming out of the bathroom. "Sorry, Risa. I just… it felt so hard… just to talk about it," Riku told her sister looking down. Risa sighed as she sat next to her sister on her bed.
"Riku, don't worry. Don't be so depressed. I bet Rika wouldn't want us to be sad," she tried cheering her up. Riku looked at her sister, and smiled. "Thanks, Risa. Niwa should be coming soon, so let's head downstairs, okay?" Riku asked. Risa nodded.
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"What! A funeral!" Daisuke shouted, shocked, but only heard a beeping sound on the phone. "Ms. Riku hung up…," he thought with a sigh as he put the phone back. "Dai, if you're going to a funeral, you have to wear black. You know that!" Emiko reminded him, who popped out.
"You were listening to my conversation with the other phone, didn't you?" Daisuke questioned. "Couldn't help myself!" his mother exclaimed. Daisuke groaned as he went back upstairs.
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When they got there, it was pretty quiet. Everyone was in a line to see the departed Rika. Riku saw Dark was the first in line, and then after ten more people, she saw Krad.
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Dark gazed at Rika, whose coffin was open. "Rika… I'm sorry you had to suffer because of me," he whispered. He left the line, and turned to see Riku, Risa, and Daisuke. He walked over to them, and faintly smiled. "I'm glad you came, Riku. You too, Risa, Daisuke," Dark said to them. "Dark… Rika's always been so kind, and always thought about you. She didn't mind your choices; Rika just wanted you to be happy. She always had, and she always will," Riku told him. "Riku…," Dark thought as he smiled and nodded, and thanked her.
They saw Krad had finished saying his words as he quietly walked pass them. "Are you going to…?" Riku asked, but Dark shook his head. "It's not Krad's fault. I realize that now. The shot was meat for me, not for Rika. There's no one to blame," Dark replied, and went on his way.
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Risa had been listening to the conversation the whole time. She looked down silently. "Mr. Dark... he likes Riku, not me… I should've known," Risa thought, and with that sad thought a small smile of joy, knowing she made the right decision on who to be with. Daisuke had listened too. "Ms. Riku likes Dark. I shouldn't be in the way. That'd be selfish. I should just let Ms. Riku be with Dark. I mean… it's for the best after all," he decided, seeing Riku looking back at Dark leaving.
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The Harada twins stood in front of where Rika was, lying there, to never awaken again. Riku sniffed as Risa was trying hard not to cry. "Rika… we miss you, and I want you to know that I'll help Dark, but he needs you most of all, Rika. Please, know that and watch over him," Riku whispered. "Rika, thank you for being there for me. I've made my decision. I'll stop thinking I can be with Mr. Dark. He doesn't want me… he wants… someone else…," Risa added as she glanced at Riku with a smile. Riku noticed and blushed. "She's not saying… what I think she's saying!" she thought. "Let's go, Riku," Risa said as she walked to the entrance, with Riku and Daisuke following.
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Riku tried her hardest to concentrate on the play. She even practiced with Daisuke, who was Dark's substitute for Elliot's part. Riku Harada was at his house, on a Monday, practicing.
"But, Ms. Riku! It's a Monday! I have to go to Art Club!" Daisuke protested. "Come on, Niwa! If Dark can't show up, then you'll have to lead!" Riku begged. Daisuke sighed as he took out the script. "Why do you want to practice with me, Ms. Riku? Shouldn't you practice with Dark?" he asked, looking through the pages. Riku looked up from her script. "Well… Dark's been really depressed since Rika's death. I think I should leave him alone for awhile. Besides, I wanted to spend today with you. It felt weird bringing you to the funeral… sorry," she explained. "It's alright, Ms. Riku," the cute redhead reassured her. Riku smiled and nodded as they began.
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The next day, after school, Riku had to go for rehearsal again. The play was coming up in a week, and they had to practice. She insisted on Daisuke coming because he should be there, since he's the substitute for Dark.
"Since the play of Ice and Snow will play in a few days, rehearse hard and practice by wearing the costumes," Teacher said. Riku came out in her costume with a blonde wig and medieval clothes. "Teacher, do I have to wear this?" she asked, staring at her costume. "Of course, Ms. Harada! After all, Mr. Mousy's wearing his costume as well," Teacher said. Riku glanced at Dark, wearing medieval armor. "Dark," Riku thought as she walked up to him. "Hey; you look cute in that, Riku," Dark smirked. Riku smiled and nodded. She looked to her left and noticed Daisuke sitting in the seats.
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Daisuke sighed as he looked down. "This was a bad idea for Ms. Riku to bring me here. I know she likes Dark… I shouldn't have come, but Ms. Riku really wanted me to come…," he thought as he looked up to see Riku. "Ms. Riku!" Daisuke said, blushing, seeing her in her outfit.
"What do you think, Niwa? Dark said I look cute, but I want your opinion!" Riku exclaimed with a smile. "You look… Ms. Riku, you look beautiful," Daisuke mumbled, looking away. "Niwa…," Riku thought, her face as red as a tomato.
"Niwa… uh, I have something to tell you. Wait; let me get Dark too," Riku said so suddenly as she rushed back up the stage. Daisuke saw her run off as he already knew what she was going to say. "Ms. Riku, I believe she made her choice…," he thought.
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Dark noticed Riku running to him. "Riku? What is it?" he asked. "Dark, come with me. I've got something to say to you and Niwa. It's really important," she told him. Dark nodded, a bit confused as he went with her.
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Daisuke and Dark stood with Riku in the hallway. "What did you want to tell us, Riku?" Dark asked. "Okay, I've… made my decision… on who to be with. You both are very great guys. It was really hard for me to choose," Riku said. Dark looked over at Daisuke with a grin. "I know it'll be me. Sorry, Daisuke," he thought.
"Ms. Riku, I know who you're going to choose, and I'm okay with it," Daisuke said. "Niwa?" Riku asked. "You and Dark are great together, Ms. Riku. I won't stand in your way. I hope you'll do well in the play. I have to get going too… bye!" Daisuke told her with a faint smile as he left. "Wait, Niwa! Niwa!" Riku shouted. "Looks like that's taken care of. Say, Riku, you want to do something after this?" Dark smirked.
Riku was looking down, quietly. "Riku?" Dark asked again. "I… have to use the bathroom. Excuse me!" she mumbled as she ran off. "Riku!" Dark called, running after her.
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He ran in front of her to stop her. "Riku…," Dark said. Riku kept looked down, with her hands in fists. Dark put his right hand on her cheek, and lifted her head. Riku bit her lip as tears fell.
"You were… going to choose him, weren't you…?" he asked her. Riku looked away. "It doesn't matter anymore. Niwa… he clearly doesn't like me now… after putting him through so much," she whispered. Dark walked to her and hugged her. "You probably don't like me too. After all, I was going to choose Niwa… and you'd be hurt…," Riku whispered again, more tears falling.
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Teacher went outside the hallway to find the two. "Ms. Harada, are you… crying? Don't worry about stage fright! I know we're all working hard, come on, everyone is waiting," she said as Riku nodded and followed Teacher. Dark stood there for a few seconds, staring at the hallway windows. "Riku…," Dark thought, "I have to do something. Daisuke's got it all wrong."
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Riku-chan like Dai-kun? So sad, so sad; Dai-kun doesn't even know it! And what'll Dark-kun do? Sorry, DarkXRiku fans, but it had to be done… well; you all knew it was gonna happen, right? In the next chapter, Risa-chan and Sa-kun are on another date as she tries to tell Sa-kun about her feelings. Riku-chan wants to talk to Dai-kun, but he won't answer… he won't even talk to her! The play is coming up, and with Riku-chan growing even more depressed, how can Dark help her? RXR, okay? Three more chapters to go!