A/N: So here is the 13th chapter of my story! Sorry for the delay, there were certain concerns that came up that needed my undivided time and attention, not to mention homework was also in the way so I sincerely apologized for that. I have also noticed how many typos chapter 12 had a few hours after I uploaded it and let me tell you.

I was spazzing like a monkey who thought the sky was on fire.

So again, I'll proofread twice before uploading chapters from now on! I promise :3 Other than that, please enjoy this 13th chapter from me. Happy reading!

Disclaimer: I do not own Marimite or any of its characters. all belongs to Oyuki Konno.

Chapter 13: Party Planning 101

Two days have passed since Yumi called and told Sachiko that she accepted the raven-haired girl's request. According to Yumi, this request was like a perfect opportunity served on a golden platter! Maybe Maria-sama listened to her prayers earlier that day. For that she was eternally grateful.

Like really, really grateful.

But now she's slightly regretting saying yes to Sachiko. For some odd reason, she can't think of any plans of any kind for the bachelorette party. Yumi was sitting at her desk in her room for several hours trying to think of places Sachiko might enjoy. But all she came up with are places where Sachiko wouldn't want to go to. Oh, she meant places where Sachiko might faint because of overcrowding and loudness of the place.

She thought of amusement parks, but they have been there before. Not to mention their outing there didn't go quite as planned. Water parks? It was too cold for that now. Don't want the bride to have the sniffles in her big day. There were more places that she has written down in her 'party planning book of awesomeness' notebook completed with puppy and food stickers.

Apparently the brunette ripped out half of the pages and that the garbage can was overflowing with crumpled pieces of paper.

'Oh my god... Why can't I think of anything? This is harder than I thought. Naturally planning a party would take a person 1-2 hours at tops. But sitting here only thinking of the freaking venue for 4 hours is simply ridiculous!' Yumi thought numbly. You know what was more ridiculous than this? The same thing happened yesterday.

She was so deep in thought that the girl didn't even notice her brother knock twice before he came in her room until he went and stood beside her. Looking closer, he then remarked about what Yumi was doing, which startled the wits out of her.

"You're still going to host a party for her?"

Quick as an eye's blink, Yumi turned her head to where to voice came from, but was only met with a loud 'thunk' and a bruised forehead after.

"OW!" The two simultaneously exclaimed.

Rubbing her forehead, Yumi faced her brother and shrieked so loudly that Yuuki thought his eardrums were going to pop and bleed after.

"Don't you knock a person's door first before entering?"

Yuuki just rolled his eyes."If you noticed, which in this case you didn't, I knocked like two times before coming in your room Yumi."

"Oh..." Yumi trailed off rather dumbly." Is it time for dinner already?" She asked while looking at her red wall clock.

"Not yet. I'm just worried about you. That's why I came here."

Worried?

"Why are you worried about me Yuuki? I'm in perfect health." Yumi stated. Everything was fine and normal, so what was he so worried about?

"Well...yesterday you were at your room the whole night. And today your still sitting here planning this bachelorette party of hers."

"What's wrong about that?" Yumi quickly defended herself. She was so not in the mood to have an argument with her brother right now. First, she hadn't thought of a single place to host Sachiko's party and now, she had to deal with a kind yet overprotective Yuuki.

Boy was today not her day. Not her day at all.

Yuuki did his best not to agitate his sister any further.

"Look here Yumi." Yuuki calmly replied while raising both hands, as if telling Yumi to just 'breathe and calm down'."Planning a party is never a bad thing. It's just who you're planning the party for that makes me worried."

Yumi sighed as she went and flopped unto her bed."Nothing big really. It's just a bachelorette party for Sachiko-sama."

"Exactly. Do you see where I'm going with this Yumi?"

She was confused now. Like really, really confused. So she was planning a party for her former onee-sama. Is it that really a big of a deal?

"I think I do." Yumi replied unsurely. Yuuki just crossed his arms and gave her the 'oh really?' stare.

"Ok maybe I don't."

This made Yuuki face palm loudly. Massaging the top of the cartilage of his nose between his eyes, he walked in front of Yumi who at the time was still lying down her bed and was staring at the ceiling, as if the ceiling would magically form ideas about the party.

"Are you sure you want to do this Yumi? You can still back out if you want. I bet there are many who are willing to become Sachiko-san's ma-"

"-No. I made up my mind Yuuki, and if this party is my last chance to be with Sachiko-sama before her wedding, then I'd gladly accept this invitation." Yumi finally stated. Yuuki knew that once Yumi's mind was set on something, no one can change her mind. All he could do now was support her and be there for her from now on.

"Since God knows you're never going to change your mind, I'll just switch tactics then." Yuuki grinned.

Yumi raised her eyebrow in suspicion."Switch tactics?"

"Instead of trying to change your mind, maybe I'll try and help you out instead. If you want to spend time with her that much, then it's not my place to take that chance away from you." Yuuki offered generously.

Yumi was astounded by her brother's declaration. Trying not to squeal in delight, she asked one more time just for the reassurance.

"So you're really going to help me plan this party?"

"Hai."

Yumi couldn't contain herself any longer. She suddenly jumped off her bed and started hugging her brother like they won some lotto or something.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you Yuuki! I don't know what I'd do without you!"

She was ecstatic! Finally someone can give her ideas on planning the party. To say that everything's smooth and that she doesn't need any help was a big lie. Why would she deny Yuuki's offer anyway? To do so would be completely stupid. Let's face it.

She had and still have an absolute party planner block...does that even make sense at all?

Yuuki grinned and tried to breathe at the same time. Who knew Yumi could give lung-crushing hugs if she wanted to?

"Ok, ok that's enough you. Oh and besides, you can't do anything without me." Yuuki smugly said as he tried to pry Yumi off. God was his sister clingy.

"That is not true." Yumi poked her tongue playfully.

"What I said just now is indeed true and you know it." Yuuki's smuggled smile turned into a full blown smirk.

"Prove it."

Yuuki paused for a moment before answering.

"Since when was the last time you picked your clothing for an outing or occasion without me telling you which outfits to wear or pack?"

"..."

"Not to mention the first time you used the computer last year. You said you were doing fine on Words but when I looked at what you were typing, the screen was BLACK and BLANK. For heaven's sake Yumi, if it wasn't for me, you'd still be typing and not notice that you accidentally shut off the computer!"

"At least I know how to turn on the computer now." Yumi quickly replied. Well she heard from other people that if you reply fast in arguments you sound smarter.

Yuuki just laughed after hearing another funny reply in his head.

"And since when is learning how to press the power button on a CPU a big achievement? Hurray for you" Yuuki congratulated her sarcastically.

'Oh gods this is embarrassing' Yumi thought as her face turned a pinkish hue before looking at her brother with defeat.

Yuuki just smirked again at his amazing 'victory'.

"Well anyways we are off the topic here Yuuki. I thought you're here to help me plan this party, not make fun of me...meanie." Yumi whispered the last part.

Unfortunately for the mocha-eyed girl, Yuuki's ear surprisingly picked up the last word. But because he was a kind and caring brother, he will just pretend he didn't hear that last part from her. He can't help but think though.

'If I was a meanie would I even bother myself with helping you plan this sham of a party?' He mentally said to himself.

Not wanting to waste anymore time, the two went to Yumi's desk and started planning. Yuuki stood up while Yumi took her sit. Since Yuuki doesn't know where to brainstorm first, he asked for Yumi's notebook...which was empty.

"You sat here for more than 2 hours and you didn't even write one, single idea down?" Yuuki cried out hysterically while glaring at Yumi. So now he knew where to start.

From square one.

Yumi felt that she was shrinking from humiliation and his brother's icy stare.

"Well... at least I got the notebook all pretty and stuff..." She tried to make him see the positive side ok?

Normally Yuuki would just let that those kinds of statements slide. But apparently a pulsing vein located near his temple said otherwise.

"Making a notebook pretty is the least of your worries when it comes to planning!"

Yumi was beyond scared at this point. Never have she seen her brother looked so...pissed." Maybe what she said before that was a bad move. Scratch that, what she said before was a bad move.

'Calm down Yuuki. Calm down. You and Yumi are not going anywhere if you keep on spazzing about a sticker-covered notebook.' The male Fukuzawa tried to calm himself.

"So let's think about the venue first. What are the factors for the perfect place Sachiko-san would like to go to?" Yuuki asked while having a pencil and the notebook in hand.

Yumi placed her pointer finger and began tapping her temple. After a few seconds, she started speaking.

"Well, Sachiko-sama likes places that are relaxing, no loud music or sound and she loves to go secluded parks."

The last place caught Yuuki's attention the most.

"Secluded parks? Why so?" He asked curiously

Yumi just shrugged."Because there's usually no people or overcrowding there I guess."

All was heard after was the sound of a pencil making contact on lined paper.

"Umm... Yuuki, what are you writing down?"

'I got it! I think I have found the perfect place for Sachiko-san's party!' Yuuki mused happily.

Seeing her brother smile after he read the notebook made Yumi want to read it too. What did Yuuki write down?

Yuuki noticed that his sister was eyeing the notebook. Since she was the one who was suppose to plan the party, Yuuki can't help but give the notebook to his sister, which didn't go unappreciated.

After reading the notes, Yumi had a smile that stretched miles plastered to her face.

"Thank you so much Yuuki. You are a genius!"

"No problem. You should ask the other members of the Yamayurikai to join to. You know, so that it wouldn't be that awkward between you and her?"

Yumi just nodded at her brother's advice.

All of a sudden, their mother's voice was heard, signaling that it was time for supper.

"Yumi, Yuuki! Time for dinner."

"Hai oka-san"

The two turned and looked at each other for seconds before both simultaneously said.

"Last one down washes the dishes!"

The siblings started running and since Yumi knew that her brother was faster than her because he was a guy, she formed a plan to arrive at the dinner table first.

She practically pushed him behind her when they were near the stairs.

"Hey that was cheating you cheater!"

"Didn't mom ever tell you that ladies are always first?" Yumi retorted while laughing with glee. Oh my god she was winning for the first time in the smart-ass retorts department!

"Pssh as if you can count yourself as a lady. What kind of lady has those fat, man-like legs to begin with? Not to mention proper ladies never cheat!"

Ok never mind. Her brother still owns her when it comes to retorts. Why can't she think of a witty remark for once?

Oh dinner was going to be so much fun.

So. much. fun.

"Everyone, I have an announcement to make."

It was a cloudy, morning day. The atmosphere somewhat drained the energy out of everyone in the Yamayurikai. You'd be surprised to see the Rosa Chinensis not smiling her usual cheerful smile. That's because she has big news, and she is not sure everyone will like it.

All the members of the Yamayurikai discontinued what they were doing when Yumi spoke up. Yoshino and Shimako looked up from the papers they were reading. Noriko and Touko became still and turned their attention away from brewing the tea leaves and gave it to Yumi. Nana just froze while sweeping.

"What do you want to say Yumi-chan?" Yoshino inquired.

Everyone just stared at the Rosa Chinensis; them giving their undivided attention to the pig-tailed girl.

"I know that everyone is busy so I'll make this short." Yumi inhaled deeply before continuing."As of now, I am Sachiko-sama's maid of honor, which also means I'm one of her bridesmaid for the wedding."

Almost everyone gasped except for Touko, for she knew Yumi's decision and that she was there when she decided so.

Yoshino stood rather abruptly; her face contorted with surprise and anger."After all that she has done to you, and now she made you her bridesmaid and maid of honor? Ogasawara-sama has taken this too far!"

Not wanting to have an argument with her best friend, Yumi just kept quiet. Shimako noticed Yumi's inner turmoil and tried to salvage the situation.

Placing her hand on Yoshino's shoulder, the Rosa Gigantea tried to calm her down with her words."Maybe Sachiko-sama just wants to spend more time with Yumi and the Yamayurikai. Haven't you ever thought about that?"

Yumi silently mouthed "thank you" to Shimako.

This made Yoshino sit down peacefully."But still, I don't understand why she had to make Yumi her maid of honor. Sure she made Yumi one of her bridesmaid, but maid of honor? Doesn't she know that Yumi has to plan a party for her?"

"That's why she made me her maid of honor Yoshino-chan." Yumi finally spoke up."I know her best, so I know the places she would like the most."

And she knows the perfect place.

"Wait", Touko interrupted." So you already planned Sachiko-sama's bachelorette party in just two days?"

"That is affirmative Touko-chan."

Touko was surprised at how fast that was. Not to mention that she was astounded on how her onee-sama planned all of it considering her mental and emotional state of being.

"Well, where will this party take place onee-sama?"

Yumi just grinned as she replied."I planned to host the party on a hot spring resort called Niroshi Hot Springs(non-existent)! And all of you guys are invited."

Everyone just gawked at her.

Oh gods everyone's faces are priceless! She finds a camera a necessary tool right now.

"We're invited? All of us? Including Sei-sama, Youko-sama and Eriko-sama?" Yoshino asked baffled.

"Yep. I already called them. I also called Sachiko-sama too about the arrangements. Oh and the party will be held this Saturday and Sunday."

"I guess this could also be our two-day vacation uh guys?" Shimako sincerely smiled.

All the members just nodded and also had a smile on their faces.

"I'll tell you guys the other information and details of the party tomorrow after school." Yumi added. After everything was said and done, everyone returned to their individual work.

What kinds of events would take place there?. The hot springs... their grand adventure awaits!

To Be Continued...

A/N: Almost done with this story ^^ only a few more chapters left and this story will be in the completed section of the archive :D

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Hope to hear from you soon,

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P.S. Thanks for the shout out Miracle97! I truly appreciated it :) (Is this story really amazing? I bet you're just fooling around lol)