"Hey! Nagisa's-kun!" a voice calls.
The said male turns his head around only to see Kayano running up to him. She is wearing a pale yellow dress that reaches the knees. Her hair is in it's usual cat eared-like pigtails. The girl is holding a bag with a CD inside.
"Yes?" Nagisa answers, blue shirt rusting in the slight wind. "What do you need, Kayano-chan?"
The green-haired girl smiles. "Do you have any plans today?"
"No," the light blue-haired students says. "Why do you ask?"
Kayano holds up the CD and grins. "I just finished a song! I'm going to give it to Koro-sensei later, but would you like to hear it first?"
"Sure." Nagisa nods, placing a hand in his blue jean pocket. "Where should we meet up?"
"How about..." She ponders for a second. "We should have it at my house!"
Nagisa looks around the house. There is a small kitchen, a living room to the west of it, and you have the foyer when you walk in. Further down, you can see three rooms, a guest room and two bedrooms. The walls are a simple light gray color and there are white-tiled floors. A nice and tidy house that is perfect to live in.
"Nice house," Nagisa comments.
"Thanks," Kayano says. "My mom won't be back till next week since she's on a business trip. We don't have to rush things."
The male nods and takes off his shoes. He sets it near the door before going into the living room. Kayano is there humming a song while grabbing a light brown guitar.
"You can sit over there," the girl says, pointing to an empty couch ceat. The boy follows his directions and sits. Kayano looks away, fidgeting a little. "I-Is it okay with you if I sing the song?"
Nagisa is silent for a moment before answering, "Sure...g-go ahead..." A very light pink blush is on his face, from the shock and awkwardness. Luckily for him, it's not really noticeable.
"Okay..."
The green-haired female places the strap of the instrument around her. Strumming for the correct tune, Kayano takes a few minutes to get ready. She closes her eyes while singing. A smile sticks itself onto her face while she is playing.
The sun shines through; it leaves a bright afterimage
I can still see it, even through my closed eyelids.
Taking my notebook and pen in my leather bag
I'll just take a walk.
No matter how much I draw,
It just won't come out right.
But I know it's not my supplies;
It's probably just me.
In my mind I still can picture
That shooting star I saw
In the dead of last night,
I was waiting for...
Nagisa is speechless. Kayano's singing has taken Nagisa away from his discriminated class. It feels great to hear that wonderful voice. The boy wants to hear more now.
Hello, shooting star
Hello, shooting star again
I've been waiting.
That dreaming child is still waiting here
Forever always... Ah, ah...
Just as she was that day... Ah, ah...
Hello, shooting star
Hello, shooting star again
I am waiting.
Even if I'm drowned in my own tears.
I won't give up dreaming... Ah, ah...
Dreaming... A term for those people who don't have a place like Class E. You can dream all you want to go back to the main building but it will never happen unless you change yourself to be 'stronger'. But Nagisa is glad that he can make good friends like Kayano and Koro-sensei and his classmates. He's glad that he's in the E-as-in-End Class.
Even if I'm smiling... Ah, ah...
So shine once again.
Staring into those eyes and this transparent world.
They're both reflected here and there and everywhere.
The color they all have is very much like
The sky and feeling peace.
Kayano opens her eyes and sways her body a little, dancing to the music and the lyrics. Her fingers and hands move continuously to the song she's playing.
I can't fully express it in the words that I know.
There is no color more beautiful than yours.
If I was able to represent you in my sound
The world would be taken aback by the reverberations.
I'm waiting for you
I'm waiting for you always
I'm right here.
I know you are in a dream right now
Yes. Nagisa feels like he is in a dream. Like he is a frail, crying baby and that voice is the voice of the person comforting him. It feels soothing and relaxing at the same time...
Looking into the distance... Ah, ah...
You are chasing something... Ah, ah...
I'm waiting for you
I'm waiting for you always
I won't won't give up because I want to dream for eternity
Just like you forever... Ah, ah...
Just like on that one day... Ah, ah...
The green-haired female take Nagisa's hand with a quick movement. She pulls him up from his seat and dances around him. Nagisa gains the rhythm now and hums along with her.
Hello, shooting star
Hello, shooting star again
I'll keep waiting.
Let's meet again on a night when the moon's gorgeous
I'll be together with you... Ah, ah...
Just as I was that day... Ah, ah...
So keep on shining.
Kayano strums for the final notes of the music and then stops. She looks at Nagisa who is staring at the girl, an emotionless face painting those feminine features.
"U-Um... Is something wrong?" the girl asks.
Nagisa jolts back to reality and quickly shakes his head, denying the question. "N-No! You're awesome! W-Well, I mean the song!" He waves his head around in a fast manner in all directions. "T-That not w-what I meant! Y-You're a great person and all-" The nervous male is cut off short when Kayano kisses him on the lips.
The green-haired girl giggles after breaking the very close contact just a minute ago. "I know what you mean." She sees her friend's face go tomato red and she giggles more. "You really need to learn on how to choose what words you will use."
"W-Well..." The blush on his face turns more red. "That's a really great song and your voice is..." That last part is mumbled.
"What? My voice is..." Kayano waits for him to finish his sentence, hearing him anyway.
"I really like your voice!" Nagisa blurts out unconsciously.
Both students turn red at the unexpected statement. Kayano's blush darkens and she looks away. Nagisa's blush grows bright red (Is that even possible with the way he is now?) and he looks down at the floor.
Kayano faces Nagisa. "Thanks, Nagisa-kun." She kisses him on the lips once more while hugging him this time.
Nagisa kisses her back. He wraps his arms around her body to return the hug. "Your welcome, Kayano-chan."
I'm back! This song is Hello Shooting Star by moumoon. The song is originally Japanese, but this is my English version for it. I'm glad I that created a translated version for it beforehand...
To mspotatoes: Sure, I can take your request for Red. You can choose who Karma's going to be paired up with. Or do you want me to choose? Hehe... What a funny coincidence. I was just thinking about using the song 'Red' for Karma and Okuda. Haha. You can give me a plot to use but I already have a planned one. It's your choice though.
If anyone's a NagiKae fan out there, here's the chapter for them. I had a really fun time writing this!
Like usual, I will take any requests regarding the storyline, song, and pairing. Please tell me in the comments if you want me to fulfill your request.
Hope you've enjoyed this chapter! Stay tuned for the next one!
~KnightFairy