Chapter 10
"Would you…be my girlfriend?"
As Tails said those words and went through to her heart, Yakumo's eyes become widened and her face full of red. As she tried to understand every word that she heard from the young fox, she couldn't do anything regardless what they are doing at the moment.
"Well…if you don't accept me…I'm understood. After all, I'm an animal and you're human. I already know what would come if we…umm…in a relationship or something like that." Tails tried to add his word while not looking on her face slightly. Little did he know that Yakumo actually loves animal. The fact that she has a pet cat called Iori in her house proofs that personality of hers.
As time goes on, Yakumo still silent and didn't know what to do, even after Tails explain that he will understand every answer she was made. When Tails decided to let go of her, something unexpected happen.
Yakumo kissed him.
Tails was surprised when he feel something warm on his cheek, and it was Yakumo's lips he felt. He was surprised when he saw Yakumo doing that and her eyes let out a flow of tear. Tails wiped her tears away gently with his hands. After that moment, Yakumo let go of her kiss and started to said something while still crying,"Tails-san…I…I don't care if you…animal…I see…you as a…human…so…please…don't…say…such a thing…"
"Yakumo-san…I…" Tails feel touched by what she said.
"And…I don't want…to lose you…anymore…" Yakumo stopped for a moment to take a breath, "I…love…you too…" Her phoenix eyes were meeting with Tails's sky blue eyes.
"Yakumo-san…" Tails couldn't hold back his tears as he decided to let it out as much as he wants to. Tails crying because she was very happy for what Yakumo said to him earlier. "I…I…I never…feel…this warm…before…" he said while still crying.
Yakumo decided to let go of him and wiped out his tears away. She could feel the happiness that Tails got from his tears. "Tails-san…do you feel better now?" Tails nodded slightly. "That's good to hear. And…I…accept your confession…Tails-san." She said while blushing.
"But are you okay with this? I mean, if everyone sees us together like-" he's about to continued before being poked by Yakumo.
"Tails-san, I already know the risk. So…please…don't think like that ever again." Yakumo scolded the young fox.
"Okay, if you said so, then I believe in you." Tails begin to yawn. He realizes that it was already this late and decided to end it. Suddenly, Yakumo felt down on the floor and Tails beginning to hold her up, "Ya-yakumo-san! What's wrong? Are you okay?" As he examined her face, he feels relieved because she's just sleeping. He put her on the bed so that she can sleep peacefully. As for Tails himself, he decided to sleep on the floor because it will be too awkward for him sleeping with different gender on one bed.
"Oyasumi, Yakumo-san. Sleep well." He turned off the light at the roof and begins to sleep.
In the inner world of Tails, One particular young fox stood there above the sky. This young fox that we already known as Tails watching down below his feet. "Oh, wow! It's been awhile since I entered this place, hasn't it?"
"Indeed it is! It looks like my young master finally manages to come into my world once again." A smooth voice can be heard from particular place. Tails notice the source of it and he look at it. The figure appears in long golden hair and has a figurine body. She wears a golden robe and has a tiara on the top of her head.
"Hi there, Kimu Ryū (Gold dragon)! I haven't seen you awhile. So I supposed that you have been watching my life, am I right?" Tails spoken
"Yes, I am, young master! I have been watching your life from this place. So, young master, is it any question you want to ask? Or will I start first?" The golden maiden stated
"Well, actually, I have one question. Do you know about my brother, Sonic? Since you have befriended with his dragon called Kōri ryū (Ice Dragon), I just think that you may have clue or something." Tails asked his dragon.
"Hmm, very well. I shall answer your question. Apparently, your brother, Sonic is one world with you as well. But he's in a different place. And it's likely that you will be seeing him in near future."
Tails feel happy that his brother is landed in one world. He can finally able to see him. As he still thought about it, the gold dragon interrupted him, "As I already answered your question, may I have the permission to asked you?"
Tails nodded, "Yes, you can asked me any question you have in your mind as well."
The gold dragon begins his question, "Very well. I just have one question. It's about the girl that you confessed earlier."
Tails feel blushed on his face when the dragon asked such a question, "Y-yes? What is it?"
"That girl called Yakumo has great power inside of her. She can read the thoughts of the man that was interested in her. My question is: Are you willing to protect her for the rest of your life?"
Tails stunned. He knew that Yakumo has great power inside of her, but what he was stunned was the question that the dragon asked to him. He tried to remember what Sonic's vow upon that day was. After he rethinks about that moment, he prepared to take the path as his brother does. With his might, he answered. "Yes! I will protect her! Maybe I'm new of this love or something, but she's become important in my life to protect now. And I'm willing to make her happy! I don't want to make her suffer her loneliness again! That's my answered!"
The dragon feel satisfied when she heard Tails's determination and willingness to protect Yakumo. "Well, I see that you will take the same path as him. Very well! I, Kimu Ryū, will lend you my power to help you along the journey you had together!"
"Thank you, Kimu Ryū. I'll appreciate your loyalty to me."
"Anything for you, young master."
Wednesday
"Tails-san…Tails-san…"
Tails came back from his inner world when he heard someone voice calling for him. He slowly opened his eyes and he found Yakumo sit in front of him. He tries to regain his awareness, "Oh, ohayou…Yakumo-san. How was your sleep?" Tails rubbing his eyes to regain his sight after he had much talk with his dragon.
"Ohayou too, Tails-san. I have a wonderful sleep." Yakumo smile at him, making him blushed. "It's very rare for you to wake up this late."
"Really? What time is it?"
"Umm…it's 6.45 AM. Don't worry; we've still got time to get to school."
"I see. Thank god." He feels relieved after he heard what Yakumo said. It looks like the long talk between him and his dragon took a long time, making him wake up this late. Tails stood up from the floor and stretched his body to relax it, 'It's been awhile I haven't so much talk with him. I should pay him visit more often.'
"Tails-san, the breakfast is ready. Why don't we go eat?" Yakumo also stood up and offered the breakfast she already prepared.
"Sure. That's sounds good to me. Let's go!"
They approached the dining room when they saw Sarah sit there. The blonde-haired girl then greeted them, "Ah, Tails-san, ohayou!"
"Ohayou to you too, Sarah-san!"
They have breakfast together when suddenly Sarah spoken, "So, I heard that you guys already in a relationship is that right?"
The couple suddenly turned blushed when she said something so sudden. They stopped for a moment before Tails spoken, "W-well…I…yes, we are in…a relationship, right, Yakumo…san?"
"H-hai…we…are…"
"Heeee? I see, I see. I always knew that you guys would be the perfect couple." Sarah said cheerfully.
"S-Sarah-chan…please…I'm feeling embarrassed here…" Yakumo said while still blushing
As they continued to enjoy their breakfast in this awkward situation, Sarah had an idea, "Minna, what about we're going karaoke after school to celebrate you guys being couple? How's that sound?"
"Karaoke? Well, I don't mind at all. It's been awhile since I have karaoke." Tails said in agreement.
"That's good! What about you, Yakumo-chan?"
"As long Tails agreed, I'll follow him."
"Good! Then it's settled!" Sarah claps her hands responding the agreement between these guys.
After they finish their breakfast, they doing the usual habit like yesterday and going out to the school. Sarah suggested that both Tails and Yakumo should hold their hands together. At first, Tails try to reject this idea due of the embarrassment they will get, but seeing Sarah's determination on her eyes he couldn't resist it. 'Woman are so scary.' He thoughts about it. So they agree to Sarah's suggestion
As they walking, Tails asked Yakumo about something, "Yakumo-san, if Hanai-senpai sees us like this, what would he do?'
Yakumo know the risk about them being the couple. This include about Hanai Haruki who's very interested with her. "Don't worry. He'll understand the situation. And if he does do anything harm to me, you'll protect me. I believe in you." She said while smiling.
Tails feel blushed when he heard that and turned his head around slightly, "Well…Thank you…I feel honored."
As time goes on and it was lunchtime at 2-C, everyone was clamoring around Tails, with most of them being girls, having just one particular question to asked. And it's obvious one.
"Why do you pick Yakumo than me?"
This question kept flowing through Tails head. While Yakumo and Sarah already went out, Tails have to deal with these so called fans. He tried to find the best answer of the question, but he couldn't yet. He decided to take a break by escaping the class with his speed that they couldn't keep up with him while saying, "Sorry, girls! I gotta go! I have something to do. Later!"
And with that, he escaped.
He runs through the hallway and reaches the roof when he saw nobody there. Tails thought that this is the perfect timing to clear up his mind and relaxed.
As he stood up watching the scenery above the school, someone was approaching him from behind. He turned around and saw Yakumo there carrying the bento for them
"I thought I would find you here. Here, I bought some bento for us." Yakumo said cheerfully.
"Ah, arigatou, Yakumo-san! Let's eat!" Tails replied her
As they having their bento together like a couple (I feel jealous about them. XD), they talked each other about what they're doing earlier. It seems that Hanai found out that they were together. Yakumo explained it while she meets her senpai and just what Yakumo said earlier morning, he understand and accept his defeat although you can see that his heart feel depressed about it, but of course, his childhood friend, Suou Mikoto cheered him up and try to convince him to let it go.
"Well, thank god that Hanai-senpai is willing to let it go, although I still very sorry for him." Tails looked down feel sorry. Yakumo lifted his head up and smile at him try to make him feel better, "Tails-san, you don't have to be like that. He's strong guy and I'm sure he can continue his life."
When Tails try to speak, Yakumo continued, "And besides, didn't I tell you that I don't want to lose you anymore and you'll protect me? So please, don't feel guilty about it, okay?"
Tails looked at raven-haired girl and his spirit went back to normal. With the courage he had received from her, he smiled at him, "Yes, you right! I shouldn't feel like this."
They finished their bento and went back to their classroom, knowing that it was already time's up when the bell rang.
After the school, Yakumo, Tails, and Sarah went into local karaoke bar in Yagami district and rent a room for them. Yakumo and Sarah told Akira-senpai that they permission to go from the Tea club and she permitted them. Tails select the song first and he pick 'How to Save Your Life' by The Fray.
"Is that an English song, Tails-san?" Yakumo asked him.
Tails nodded, "Indeed it is, Yakumo-san." Then he started to sing.
Step one, you say,? We need to talk?
He walks, you say,? Sit down, it's just a talk?
He smiles politely back at you
You stare politely right on through
Some sort of window to your right
As he goes left and you stay right
Between the lines of fear and blame
You begin to wonder why you came
Where did I go wrong? I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
Let him know that you know best
?Cause after all, you do know best
Try to slip past his defense
Without granting innocence
Lay down a list of what is wrong
The things you've told him all along
And pray to God he hears you
And pray to God he hears you
And where did I go wrong? I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
As he begins to raise his voice
You lower yours and grant him one last choice
Drive until you lose the road
Or break with the ones you've followed
He will do one of two things
He will admit to everything
Or he'll say he's just not the same
And you'll begin to wonder why you came
Where did I go wrong? I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
Where did I go wrong? I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
How to save a life
How to save a life
Where did I go wrong? I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
Where did I go wrong? I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
How to save a life
How to save a life
Both Yakumo and Sarah clapped their hands amazed by Tails performance.
'Tails-san, that was very good! I feel touched when you sing that song…" Yakumo shed a bit of her tear because of the song.
Sarah also said the same thing as Yakumo does, "Yeah, you're really great singer, Tails-san!"
"Thank you so much for the compliment, girls!" Tails bowed at them.
It was Sarah turn to sing and she decided to sing 'Best Friend' by Fukui Yukari.
I'll be there for you
I will be with you
I'll be there for you
Whenever you need
Ah~ Ah~ Ah~ Ah~
I'll be there for you
I will be with you
I'll be there for you
Cause I love you
Hajimeteatta anata wa
Marude watashi no you
Kitto besuto furendo ni naru
Suguni wakatta no
When you are high anata no koto
When you are down mamotte agetai
Nido tokonai kisetsu wo
Issho ni arukou
I'll be there for you
I will be with you
I'll be there for you
Cause I love you
Tsurai koto tanoshii koto
Anata to iruuchi ni
Minna daiji na peeji ni naru
Sore ga ureshikute
In the beautiful light anata no hanashi
In the gentle rain kikasete hoshii no
kodoku yori hiroi basho
issho ni hashirou
deaeta koto ga taisetsu na gifuto
kitto futari
zutto tasuke aeru
besuto furendo
when you are high anata no koto
when you are down mamotte agetai
nido tokonai kisetsu wo
issho ni arukou
I'll be there for you
I will be with you
I'll be there for you
Whenever you need
Ah~ Ah~ Ah~ Ah~
Both Tails and Yakumo clapped their hands showing their compliment towards the blonde-haired girl.
"Wow! Sarah-san, you're really good! I never thought that you can sing this song nicely done!" Tails compliment her.
"Thank you, Tails-san! It was enjoyable song for me." Sarah smiled at him.
Sarah hand over the mic to Yakumo because it was her turned to sing. She decided to pick a song called 'Yuugao' by Noto Mamiko.
niwa ni sakihajimeta yuugao ni
mizu wo utte agetara
asobi ni dekaketeita neko ga
kaettekita wa "okaeri"
hora mitegoran, kume no sazanami
anzuiro yamurasaki
shizumu yuuhi ni, somatte kirei
marude yume ga maboroshi
kaze ha, doko kara
fuitekuru no deshou
tooi, umi wo watari
nagai tabi wo suru no
futo kigatsukeba, tokei no hari wa
ano hito ga modoru jikan
onaka no mushi mo naiteru hazu yo
kyou wa nani wo tsukurou
soramimi kashira, dareka no koe ga
rusuroku ni MESSAGE
ima ni ano hito awatete iu wa
"yuuhan wa iranai" to
kaze wa, doko made
fuiteyuku no deshou
itsuka, konna hibi mo
natsukashiku naru no
pokkari aita jikan wo hitori
moteamasu VERANDA ni
ichibanboshi ga mata takidashita
kitto kareru, ashita mo
kaze wa yuku, doko e
daremo shiranai
After she finished the song, she got applause by her friend and her lovers.
"Yakumo-san, your voice is very good! And I feel relaxed when you sing that song!" Tails compliment her.
"Tails-san…arigatou…" She replied while blushing. She rarely had been praised like this, so it's kinda new to her.
"Hmm, I think we're still got so much time left. Why don't we continue?" Asked Sarah
"I think it's a great idea. I know! Why don't we pick a song that requires a duet? What do you think, girls?" Tails suggested with his idea of him
"A duet? Well, I like your idea, Tails-san." Yakumo agreed with the idea.
"Why not? It sounds a lot of fun!" Sarah said cheerfully.
The group agreed and continues to sing. It was Tails and Yakumo turn first as they sing 'Daisuki to Dakishimete Tobu Song' by Noto Mamiko and Koshimizu Ami,
(Yakumo)
Senkou hanabi no man naka mitai
Dokidoki ga kyunkyun ga
Tomaranain dawa
(Tails)
Nido to konai kisetsu kakenukeru
Jitensha wa futari nori ga ii
(Yakumo)
Akogare dake de sumaserarezu suki ni nari
Tsutaerarezu ni fukurande iku
Mune wa itami tsudzukete
(Together)
Koi ni ochitara shikatanai mono yo
Aitakute setsunakute
Aenakute tameiki
Moshimo yume nara ima sugu hashitte
Dakishimete daisuki to dakishimete
Sono mama toberun dakedo
(Yakumo)
Higurashi ga yakeni hada ni hibiku
Yuudachi mo anata to wa nureteitai no yo
(Tails)
Hi goto ni otona bichau kigasuru
Dareka wo suki ni naru koto wa
(Yakumo)
Anata ga sukoshi hohoemu dake sore dake de
Kyou ga ichinichi kagayaichau no
Mune ni niji gakakaru wa
(Together)
Koi ni ochitara shikatanai ja nai
Hen dakedo baka dakedo
Kowai kedo daisuki
Yume no naka de wa sugoku utsukushiku
Dakishimete daisuki to dakishimete
Bacchiri kimarun dakedo
(Tails)
Ashita mata aeru kara
(Yakumo)
Ashita mata aeru no ni
(Together)
Koi ni ochitara shikatanai mono yo
Aitakute setsunakute
Aenakute tameiki
Yume de nakutemo sou ne itsu no hi ka
Dakishimete daisuki to dakishimete
Nante ne toberu to ii naa
The couple finishes the song and stare each other with smile on their face. Sarah who watched this scenery just smiled herself and glad that Yakumo finally have something to cherish other than her sister.
After that, it was Sarah's turned and he told Tails to duet with her. Tails agreed and he decided that it was Sarah's to pick a song. She picked the song called 'Need You Know' by Lady Anthebellum
(Sarah)
Picture perfect memories
Scattered all around the floor
Reaching for the phone 'cause
I can't fight it anymore
(Sarah)
And I wonder if I
Ever cross your mind
For me it happens all the time
(Sarah)
It's a quarter after one
I'm all alone
And I need you now
Said I wouldn't call
But I've lost all control
And I need you now
(Sarah)
And I don't know how
I can do without
I just need you now
(Tails)
Another shot of whiskey
Can't stop looking at the door
Wishing you'd come sweeping
In the way you did before
(Tails)
And I wonder if I
Ever cross your mind
For me it happens all the time
(Tails)
It's a quarter after one
I'm a little drunk
And I need you now
Said I wouldn't call
But I've lost all control
And I need you now
(Together)
And I don't know how
I can do without
I just need you now
(Sarah)
Whoa, whoa
Guess I'd rather hurt
Than feel nothing at all
(Sarah)
It's a quarter after one
I'm all alone
And I need you now
(Tails)
And I said I wouldn't call
But I'm a little drunk
And I need you now
(Together)
And I don't know how
I can do without
I just need you now
I just need you now
(Sarah)
Oh baby, I need you now
Yakumo clapped her hands rapidly as a shown of appreciation for both Sarah and Tails after the song was finished.
"Tails-san, you're so romantic on there." Yakumo praised the young fox.
"Really? Why, thank you, Yakumo-san…" He kissed her on her cheek as a shown of gratitude and the couple went into a state of blush.
Sarah who was this scene chuckle and giggle slightly. 'They look adorably cute when they together.'
As they notice, the time for them is almost up. They decided to end with last song by singing together. "Yakumo-san, I think that this is your turned to pick a song for us." Tails suggested her.
"Well, if Tails said so, then I guess I have to…"
Yakumo search a song from a panel and she finally found one. She picked a song called 'Sen no Yoru wo Koete' by AQUA TIMEZ
(Together)
Aisaretai demo aisou to shinai
Sono kurikaeshi no naka wo samayotte
(Tails)
Boku ga mitsuketa kotae wa hitotsu kowakutatte kizutsuitatte
Suki na hito ni wa suki tte tsutaerunda
(Tails)
Anata ga boku wo aishite iru ka aishite inai ka
Nante koto wa mou docchi demo iin da
Donna ni negai nozomou ga
Kono sekai ni wa kaerarenu mono ga takusan aru darou
Sou soshite boku ga anata wo aishiteru to iu jijitsu dake wa
Dare ni mo kaerarenu shinjitsu dakara
(Together)
Sen no yoru wo koete anata ni tsutaetai
Tsutaenakya naranai koto ga aru
Aisaretai demo aisou to shinai
Sono kurikaeshi no naka wo samayotte
(Tails)
Boku ga mitsuketa kotae wa hitotsu kowakutatte kizutsuitatte
Suki na hito ni wa suki tte tsutaeru n da
(Together)
Kimochi wo kotoba ni suru no wa kowai yo demo
Suki na hito ni wa suki tte tsutaeru n da
(Yakumo)
Kono hiroi sekai de meguri au yorokobi wo kotoba jya ii arawasenai ne
Dakara bokutachi wa hohoemi
Iro azayaka ni sugiru aki wo doremi de utatte
(Sarah)
Fuyu wo se ni haru no komorebi wo machi
Atarashiku umare kawaru dareka wo mamoreru youni to
(Together)
Kita michi to yukisaki furikaereba itsudemo okubyou na me wo shite ita boku
Mukiaitai demo sunao ni narenai
Massugu ni aite wo aisenai hibi wo
Kurikaeshite wa hitoribocchi wo iyagatte
(Yakumo & Sarah)
Ano hi no boku wa mukizu na mama de hito wo aisou to shite ita
(Tails)
Sen no yoru wo koete ima anata ni ai ni yukou
Tsutaenakya naranai koto ga aru
(Together)
Aisaretai demo aisou to shinai
Sono kurikaeshi no naka wo samayotte
Boku ga mitsuketa kotae wa hitotsu kowakutatte kizutsuitatte
(Tails)
Suki na hito ni wa suki tte tsutaeru n da
Sono omoi ga kanawanakutatte suki na hito ni suki tte tsutaeru
(Tails & Yakumo)
Sore wa kono sekai de ichiban suteki na koto sa
As the song finished, the group felt tired but they don't care at all because they enjoy it very much, especially the couple, Tails and Yakumo. Both of them shown affection each other ever since the confession last night. And now, it become stronger from before. They went back home and have a rest for the entire night.
To be Continued
A/N: Well, took it long enough to write this chapter. When I saw it, it almost reacg 4k+ words. That's the longest chapter I wrote so far.
The idea of this karaoke I wrote came up when I saw some FF that has karaoke and song inside of it. So i decided to make this one particular.
As for the relationship between Yakumo and Tails, I'm very sorry if I did on rush. But for the sake of the story, I have no choice but to make it quick.
By the way, the song I choose has particular reason. If you can guess what it is, then you're a genius. Otherwise, I'll tell you the reason in next chapter.
Review are welcomed, especially the constructive one!
sonic-elric
08 June 2011
20.50 PM