Life and Death

Ryuichi: (pulls out a megaphone) Koto Yoko-chan, Yukino-chan said that the Season 2 will be continued right after the next chapter na no. (scratches head) Which means that this isn't the last chapter na no ka? Haha, Yukino-chan doesn't like readers to wait to long na no. (suddenly cries) Wah! Yukino-chan is such a meanie! Suguru is going to die if he donates his organ!

I sighed heavily, If there's anything that I could do for Sakura. I stared at the ceiling while I lay down my bed. Suddenly, my phone rang, making me jump in surprise. I lazily reached for it and answered...

"Hello," I said coldly

"Sakuma-san."

"Let me guess it's Fujisaki Suguru."

"Hai, sou desu. Could I talk to you personally?"

"We can talk on the phone," I replied, I don't want to see you!

"Please, Sakuma-san. It's really really important," he pleaded.

I sighed, "Are you sure it's important?"

He nodded though I can't see him, "Yes."

I sighed once more, "Ok. Where will it be?"

"I'm already outside your door."

Impossible, I thought, He doesn't know where I live. I went to check outside, praying that he got the wrong house. I gulped as I slowly turned the knob. "Konnichiwa, Sakuma-san."

I plopped down the chair, "So what do we have to talk about?" Suguru composed himself before replying, "About Sakura's operation... I'll donate my heart." I raised my eyebrow, "Is it just because of showing off to Sakura?" He shook his head, "Not exactly. I wanted to do it because she's my best friend. I wanted to help her." I smirked, "Hn! Best friend, huh? Then why were you on a date with her!" "In fact, we dated but I could only treat her as my friend," he said, "She loves you more." I glared at him, not believing in each word that he just said. "To tell you the truth...," he continued, "...even though we were on a date, she was thinking of you." "She is?" I repeated, "Are you trying to kid me?" He shook his head, "No, I'm not," he paused, "Sakuma-san, could I ask you a favor man-to-man?" I remained silent but nodded. He immediately stood and bowed, "Please take care of Sakura when I'm gone."

I decided to go with Suguru to visit Sakura that night. Everything that happened, about our rivalry, were all forgotten. It's like leaf carried away by the calm breeze. It carried away our anger and now, it's like nothing happened at all. It's a great feeling! I feel lighter now. "Oh yeah," I snapped, "What about the Bad Luck na no ka?" Suguru laughed, "Actually, I haven't thought of that." I pulled Kumagorou out from I-don't-know-where and asked, "What is it na no ka, Kumagorou?" I nodded, "Mm-hmm," I turned to the sixteen year old keyboardist, "Nee, Suguru, Kumagorou suggests to combine Nittle Grasper and Bad Luck na no da." Suguru scratched his head, "Haha! I haven't thought of that... Sou da! Why don't you let Sakura join the band?" "Eh! Sakura-chan could sing?" I asked with my glittering eyes. Suguru raised his finger, "Not only she sings really good but I also thought her how to play the keyboard. She's really talented," he proudly said. My eyes glittered more in amazement, "Eh? Hontou na no ka?" He nodded, "Ee. Hontou desu." I jumped around him saying, "Yatta!" repeatedly.

We silently entered the room. I saw Sakura and gazed at her beauty. The moonlight shines her pale face, some machines that were attached to her were removed, her chest rises up and down which clearly tells her steady breathing. Suguru sat beside our sleeping princess and stroked her cheek softly, "This will be my last time to see her." "Suguru," I said, "Don't say something like that." He breathed heavily, "I know but it's the truth." I approached him and held his shoulder, "You don't have to force yourself." "I—" "Suguru-kun?" We turned to Sakura looking back at us. "Ryuichi-kun, your here too?" I nodded and held her hand, "How are you feeling? Does it hurt?" She shook her head, "I'm feeling fine now." "Sakura," I said, "Suguru is going to—" He looked and shook his head, "Don't tell her." Sakura blinked, "What shouldn't he tell me, Suguru-kun?" Suguru waved his hand, "No, it's nothing. Are you hungry? Could I get you something to eat?" He instantly stood up without waiting for an answer and winked at me, "Take your time, Sakuma-san." I sweat dropped, "Take me time? What do you mean by that?" "Gomenasai, Ryuichi-kun," she apologized, "It's my entire fault." I pressed my finger to her lips, "Shh. It's not your fault. You don't have to blame yourself." She refused to look at me. I sat on the bed beside her and leaned to her ear, "Once you are out of the hospital, I will make you feel the pleasure like that night." I pulled away to see her reaction. I saw those eyes, the eyes that I saw at the hotel. Ah! That feeling is coming back again! I thought as I hungrily kissed her which also seals up my promise to her. Meanwhile, a shadow slowly turned away and slowly walked to the darkness.

Suguru sighed heavily and closed the door gently. "Sakuma-san really knows how to stop Sakura from blaming herself," he said aloud, "She likes the genius vocalist from the legendary Nittle Grasper. It's impossible for her to like me. I'm just a person below ordinary." He sighed heavily and walked away, But I'm still glad to have Sakura as my best friend. She deserves more love than I could give her... and so I have to let her go.

I pulled away and stared deeply into her eyes, "I love you, Sakura-chan." "I love you too," she whispered. I smiled at her, "Tomorrow, the doctors said that you will have an operation." "An operation?" she repeated. I held her hand and stroke it with my thumb, "I will be with you." "But, I'm scared, Ryuichi-kun," she said, tears appearing on the sides of her eyes, "I don't want to be operated again." I hugged her tightly, "Don't cry. I can't bear to see you lonely. It's going to be all right."

Yuki noticed that everything is quiet, That's odd. Shuichi is already here and there's not a single sound heard from him. Worried of his lovely singer, though he doesn't want to admit it, he stopped typing his novel and went out to check on him. He walked to the couch and there he was, sitting and rolled up like a ball at one corner. Yuki took out a cigarette, lit it up before asking, "What's the matter now, Shuichi?" "Sakura," he replied, "Sakura will have an operation tomorrow." "And then?" Yuki said, knowing that there's more of it. "I don't have enough money," he continued. Yuki put out his cigarette and sat beside Shuichi, "Sakura is your youngest sister, right?" He nodded. Yuki sighed, "If that's the case then I'll lend you some money." Shuichi's face lit up, "Really!" Yuki nodded and leaned close to him, brushing his hand to Shuichi's you-know-what, "But you have to be ready tonight." "Tonight?" Shuichi repeated, "What will happen tonight?" Yuki smirked down at his lover, "You've better get your tight ass ready for tonight. Instead of paying me back, I want to fuck you 'till morning for three whole weeks." "Yuki," Shuichi said dreamily, "Do you want me that much?" Yuki smiled, "Yeah," and hit him flat on his face, "Of course not!" Shuichi quickly sat up, "Why?" "You come too early, you suck really bad and you always say unnecessary things!" "But Yuki—" "I just wanted to help you out, I think," Yuki said. He looked back at Shuichi and saw him with his famous puppy-dog eyes. In an instant, Shuichi's beside Yuki, clinging to his arm, "I loooove you, Yuki! Say that you love me." "I like you, I guess." "No fair, Yuki," Shuichi pouted, "Say that you love me." "No." "Yuki!" "I said no." "Yu—" Yuki quickly crushed his lips to Shuichi's to shut him up. Shuichi blushed, It's better to show than to say it, and kissed him back.

"Sakuma-san, please take care of Sakura," Suguru said. I nodded, "You'll watch over us, right?" "Yeah, I will," he bowed at me before following the nurse to the operation room.

"Please lay down," the nurse said. Suguru nodded and followed the order. He glanced at Sakura and smiled, Everything will be all right. He reached out for her hand (they're not too far apart) and held it tight. Contented, he slowly closed his eyes as a tear escaped, I love you with my all. You must live as the happiest girl in the world.

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Translations:

-chan

Honorific. Can be used either as a diminutive (e.g., with a small child—"Little Sasuke"), or with those who are grown, to indicate affection ("My dear").

Ee

Informal saying of 'yes.'

Hai, sou desu

Yes, that's right

Hontou desu

Really

Hontou na no ka?

Really?

Konnichiwa

Good day/Good afternoon

-kun

Indicates familiarity or affection.

Nee

Hey

-san

Honorific. Carries the meaning of "Mr.," "Ms.," "Miss," etc., but used extensively in Japanese than its English equivalent.

Sou da

Oh yeah

Yatta

All right