Konnichiwa, minna-san~ Uwaa, I didn't really think I'll be getting so many requests *w* Thank you for those requests! I'll be doing them all!~ Just wait patiently, ne? X3

So for this chapter, are requests from IEGuest: EnNatsu couple and EnHaru friendship!

Response for the requests:

Shiranai Atsune (Hayato/Minori and Kyousuke/Aoi): I'll be doing one or both of them, if I can, on the fourth chapter, Shira-san! XD

IEGuest: Oh my, that's a lot of them! You really like Endou, huh? XD Okay, I'll make them all! For this chap I'll be doing two of them first! XD

Mizuhara Yukie (MuneTaku friendship): Accepted, Yukie-san! Your request will be done in the third chapter! X3

Mist Harmonics: Ahaha~ yeah! And I'll be waiting for your request if you'd like to! XD

Guest (TakuFem!Ran): Ah, thank you! :3 Okay, please wait for a few chaps!

Title: Anniversary Celebration

Main Characters: Endou Mamoru, Raimon Natsumi, Otonashi Haruna

Pairings: Endou/Natsumi (couple), Endou/Haruna (friendship)

Setting: Canon, IE GO timeline, after the Holy Road tournament arc.

Rating: K

Length: 939 words

The Raimon's coach Endou Mamoru seemed to be thinking more seriously than ever lately. Was it because of the team's degrading skills or teamwork? Well, nope. They had won the Holy Road tournament, proving they're Japan's best team. And after that they were always playing as happy and as enjoyable as ever, especially Tenma and his dear best friend Shinsuke.

So, it wasn't about the coach's occupation… So what is it? Well, the coach was usually seen counting his fingers, mumbling about the name of days – he was counting for a date to come. Yes, it was because of his domestic affair; his marriage anniversary with Natsumi was coming up in less than a week.

And this coach here had no idea what to do to celebrate the memorable day. But thankfully, it's not too hard to guess for Otonashi Haruna to find out the strange attitude of the always-cheerful Endou.

And so, that very day, right after Endou dismissed the members, Haruna approached him, who slumped at the bench in obvious mental tiredness.

"Mm, Endou-san…" Haruna tried to call his attention.

"Yeah, Haruna?" Endou looked up to her – confusion was all over his tanned face.

"I see that lately, you've been occupied with something… Is there anything I can help?" Haruna proceed to start a conversation – even though she had already known the very reason. Well, how can she forget the day when he saw Endou and Natsumi united in matrimony, when she became one of the bride's maids, while her brother became the best man.

"Uh, you see, Haruna… My wedding anniversary… Is coming up next week, you know that, don't you?" Endou finally gave up – it seemed he really needed help for this matter.

"Of course I remember that!" Haruna smiled – that question confirmed her thought.

"Well, the thing is… I don't know what to do to!" Endou grasped his hair with both of his hands.

"Umm… What do you do usually?" Haruna asked – it had been quite some years since their marriage but this is the first time she saw Endou like this.

"Well, she usually cooks some special dishes, but this year, I want it to be different…" Endou explained. "Other than the fact that… I can't endure her worsening taste of the 'special dish'." He finished with a sigh.

"I—I see." Haruna nodded with a sweat-drop. But then her mind began to work… What should Endou-san do? Yeah, I also want to help my dear friends' special day… Hmmm… what to do…?

"Ah anyways, Haruna, it's okay, I'll come up with something—" Endou didn't manage to finish her sentence, because Haruna had stood up and grabbed his hand.

"I've got it, Endou-san! Come on!" Haruna cheerfully said as she dragged him away.

"Where are you taking me, Mamoru…?" Natsumi asked as she and Endou stepped out of their car, with Endou guiding behind her, who had her eyes blindfolded.

"Well, you'll see…" Endou replied, as she led Natsumi into the building, where he took her to.

"Well, come in!" Endou exclaimed, as they entered the building, and he undid the blindfold.

"HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!" A unison cheer was heard throughout the room – and how surprised Natsumi was, seeing that the previous Inazuma Japan and their fellow football-freak friends such as Aphrodi were there – holding a big banner that bore the same sentence as the one they had screamed.

"HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, ENDOU-KANTOKU AND NATSUMI-SAN!" This time, it was from the young Raimon members and managers, and also Yukimura that Fubuki bought, Taiyou that accompanied Fuyuka, Miyabino along with Sakuma, Kishibe that Aphrodi dragged, and Hakuryuu and Shuu that was invited by Tsurugi, approved by Gouenji and courtesy of Tenma, who said that "the more the merrier!".

"W-What—" Natsumi, who had her hands covering her surprised face, was unable to speak another word.

"Happy anniversary, dear," Endou hugged his wife from behind and kissed her forehead – followed with cheers from… both their mature friends and the young teens. And of course, Akane and Haruna, who had brought their cameras along, didn't let the lovely moment away – quick clicks of the cameras proved it.

"A-ah, thank you…" Natsumi whispered as her face began to blush.

"Come on then, let the party begin!" Haruna cheerfully waved to Hibiki and Tobitaka, who nodded in response – Natsumi just realized that they were in Rairaiken Restaurant. Yes, Haruna, and along with Aki and Fuyuka, had arranged that the party would be in the Rairaiken, where the guests would have a ramen eating spree.

"RAMEN!" Kabeyama ran and sat right in front of Tobitaka. "I'M FIRST!"

"NO! I AM!" Amagi was seen sitting next to him in a flash.

"There we go again…" Fudou sighed, with Kazemaru laughing at the scene.

And in less than few minutes, with the help of the Inazuma Japan's manager girls minus Natsumi, and Raimon's managers, plus Toramaru, Tsunami, Fubuki, Kazemaru and Gouenji (who can cook as well), all guests finally got their bowl of Rairaiken's Special Ramen.

And in less than another five minutes, Kabeyama had challenged everyone to a ramen-eating challenge, only to be accepted by Amagi, and so began the hectic competition – the grownups began cheering for Kabeyama, while naturally, the teens cheered for Amagi.

While amidst of those shouts and yells, not missed by the three Inazuma Japan's manager girls watchful eyes, and Gouenji and Kidou's sharp eyes, Haruna's camera's focus, Endou and Natsumi were enjoying their ramen together, with Natsumi feeding her husband, Endou cheerfully munching the ramen, both seem undisturbed by the noisy atmosphere of the room.

And this time, Endou wouldn't need to worry for a stomachache.

Okay, it's done! *w* Yeah, I think Endou needs help for stuffs like that XD and I think Haruna would fit for this part!

Yes, this is placed after the Holy Road tournament arc, as you can see Gouenji is present there.

And pffft—I just realized there are many adult/coach-teen friendship stuffs – like Fubuki&Yukimura, Fuyuka&Taiyou, Kabeyama&Amagi… Well, the last one isn't spoken very much though XD

Yeah, for Toramaru's cooking skill, I think that's unquestionable… But I did see Gouenji and Kazemaru cooking noodles in a picture, and in the Inazuma Eleven Drama CD Tsunami and Fubuki were debating about the best flavor of ramen XDD

That's it!

And if anyone wants to request, I'll be welcome!~ But they will be put in the pending list for the moment!

Now… Review, please?

Jaa ne!