Part IX : Loneliness can cross the ocean and the hearts

The next day after Keitaro's departure , the ambiance in Hinata was very heavy . Naru hasn't been able to sleep and she cried a little , and the others girls were still under the shock . Every days , Keitaro was driving the whole group in Seta's van at Toudai and it was always a funny ride , full of laughs . But this time , Keitaro won't be there and it will last until his return .

At the dinning table , everyone looked depress . Then , Naru join them , the eyes still marked by the last night's tears . She was still wearing her nightgown and when she opened the door , she took the coffee-pot , the eyes still closed and pour the coffee in a mug . Then she sat and began to drink . Softly her eyes opened and the marks appeared to the others …

'Naru-sempai , did you sleep well ?'

' Of course I did , why are you asking ?'

' Because you still have the marks of yours tears , Stupid …'

' Kanako ! Stop it ! Naru isn't in the mood to support insults like that …'

' Come on , Motoko , stop it . Naru , you spoke with him and because your love for him you let him go, don't you?'

'yes , we did .. but still , He miss me .'

' I understand what you're feeling , I didn't saw him during about 5 years because of the dream he was chasing by …'

' Kana-chan , you never said that to us ..'

'Of course I didn't . that's not your business Kaolla .'

' Sorry ..'

Then the rest of the girls ate their breakfast without saying a word , but Kanako was already regretting what she said …

Then came the ride .. It was the 16th December and Tokyo was already decorate with Xmas trees and lights . Moreover , it was snowing and it might be the worst thing for the Hinata's girls because in Toudai , when it was snowing , the happy couples were freezing so they were stuck together all the time .. It wasn't helpful for the girls , and especially for Naru , to see all this couple filled with loved when they are searching for it .

' God , I bet that bitch of Risa is going to brag about wonderful her boyfriend is ..'

' You know what , Motoko ? If she do that , I'm gonna kill her .'

' Don't be so violent , this poor girl don't need that .. She already have to endure the fact that she's stupid , even stupider than you Kaolla..'

' Why are you saying that , Naru ? I'm not stupid you know ? I've got the best grades in engineer class !'

' By the way , talking about this , don't you think Abe-sensei is very cute Naru ?'

' Gosh , Mitsumi .. I'm married !'

' So ? You still can have an opinion about the other men even if you're married !'

' Mitsumi , I hit Keitaro every time he look at another woman so why should I do it ?'

' Ok , but I'm just asking what you think about him .. Nothing more ! Because you know if there is some more with him , it'll be with me ;) I'm gonna show him some skills I've learned through the years ..'

' Mistumi-sempai , you dated someone before ?'

Of course I did , Shinobu-chan !'

' Really ? I though you stayed a virgin for Keitaro …'

' Ara , Ara , don't fool with me , little brat .. It's not because you're Kei-kun's sister , that I can't hurt you or giving you bad grades ..'

' What ? You can't do that ! it's forbidden !'

' So , if you don't want that happened , be careful when you talk to me …'

' God , you're really good Mistumi .. please learn me some things to shut the face of this little brat up . It'll be useful to me !'

' Naru ! You aren't blaming her ? I'm your step sister !'

' So , what the point ?'

' Listen if you want to shut his face up …'

then Mistumi whispered some things at Naru .

' You're really the worst situation , Incestuous girl .. Mistumi is the best !'

' Shut up , Frustrated writer .. I know it .'

Then Naru parked the car but when the whole group got off it , a surprise was waiting for them ..