Chapter 12: Kai and Minami
Couple- Kai and Minami from the first Digimon Tamers movie
Even in late October it was still warm here in Okinawa where Takato Matsuki's cousin, Kai Urazoe lived. Speaking of him, there he was surfing the waves after school as usual. He reached the shore and walked over to Minami Uehara, a friend of his.
"Hey, so what's up?" asked Kai.
"I'm just video chatting with Rika and Jeri" answered Minami from behind her laptop.
Kai sat down next to her so that his face could be seen on screen. "Hey, don't you two look as beautiful as ever"
"Why it that so many of you guys behave the same?" said Rika.
"Sometimes guys can't help themselves" giggled Minami.
"I resent that!" said Kai.
"So how's the beach there?" asked Jeri.
"Oh you know, sandy, wet, warm" said Kai.
"I hate the cold weather here, I wish we were there with you guys" said Rika.
"Well it's getting cooler here" said Minami.
"Still" said Rika.
"Aw, don't worry first chance I get, I'll come over there and we can cuddle by the fireplace" said Kai.
"Kai…if I was there right now I would take your surf board and shove it up-"
"Rika!" interjected Jeri.
Rika sighed. "Fine, anyway, Minami, please try to control him. Me and Jeri have got some studying to do for our biology exam, later"
The screen faded to black and Minami closed the laptop.
"So what do you want to do now?" asked Kai as he got up and stretched.
"We should probably get back inside and finish our homework. Then afterwards we can-"started Minami but quickly stopped when she noticed him around twenty yards away.
He was so obviously flirting with two girls. And it was so obviously working since they were giggling.
Minami sighed and went back inside. 'Maybe I should've said yes that time two years ago. Then maybe I wouldn't cry so much' she thought as tears began to fall from her eyes.
Flashback…
Minami and Kai were walking home together from school. Both remained silent as they walked in sync with each other. That in sync motion was never broken before, well, not until now.
"Hey, Minami?"
"Yeah?"
"I was just wondering if you'd like to go out with me this Saturday"
Minami stopped in her tracks after he finished his sentence. "You mean…like a date?"
"Yeah"
"I'm sorry Kai but I don't think it'd be good for us to date. We're friends and I don't want anything to jeopardize that"
"I get that but I really like you, so I was just hoping that we could try and-"
Minami shook her head furiously. "Kai, don't, let's just go home"
With that they continued on home. But their steps were all wrong. That in sync motion was finally broken with a simple question.
End Flashback…
Minami placed her laptop back into her bag and sighed deeply as she took out a handkerchief to dry her tears.
"You seem upset young one" said an old man's voice.
Minami turned to see Kai's grandfather sitting there like always.
"Oh, I'm sorry Mr. Urazoe. I didn't mean to disturb you while you were meditating" said Minami.
"Nonsense, you are always welcome to my home, and I don't mind interruptions from you as much as I do from my grandson. Now why don't you relieve this old man from his confusion and tell me what's wrong"
"I'm just a little upset that I didn't take up an offer Kai gave me two years ago" said Minami after a few moments of silence.
"Mm-hm, tell me Minami, do you have feelings for my grandson?"
Again Minami remained silent before speaking. "I'm not sure, maybe"
"Well then, in order for you to confirm your feelings, I want you to go into Kai's room and go to his closet. Inside you will find a box labeled 'My Best Memories'. I want you to open it and take a look at its contents" instructed Kai's grandfather.
"Oh no, I don't think I can-"
"Just trust me on this one"
Minami nodded and walked into Kai's room. She opened the closet and took out the box labeled 'My Best Memories'. She took a deep breath and opened it. She gasped when she saw what was inside, a bunch of photos of her and Kai. Some were recent too.
She picked up each one and began to look through them. Each one made her smile more and more. Some made her laugh or giggle.
(I suggest listening to music when reading the next part. Any song works, but I suggest a Big Time Rush song [Superstar, Invisible, Nothing Even Matters, etc.]. It's also best that it's a love song or at least a meaningful song)
After they defeated Gulfmon and they were getting to know the other Tamers.
The day Kai decided to teach her how to surf.
A melon smashing contest with Guilmon winning it.
Kai pretending to save her from Guilmon.
Minami in Kai's arms next to a fireplace one cold winter night.
Them, turning their heads on the couch to notice the camera.
The day they visited Shinjuku.
The day all the Tamers visited Okinawa.
Each memory had them in the shot. And each one showed how happy they were together. 'Maybe I was at my most happiest with Kai, so I'm at my saddest without him'
She noticed a bunch of paper and each had their private conversations when they were at school. Some were completely random; others were so sweet and thoughtful.
She smiled as she read all the compliments he gave her in these notes.
I've never met anyone more beautiful.
We always had the best laughs.
You're the best person I've ever known.
Stop putting yourself down, you're awesome!
Have I ever mentioned how pretty your eyes are?
Every second away from you feels like a year.
I don't even remember how my life was before I met you.
You'll always be the most important thing in my life.
I think you are like my whole world.
You have a beautiful smile.
You make me feel alive.
You shine like a star.
Do you really think I over compliment you? I don't, you deserve everything I say about you because it's true.
You are…amazing.
There was one last picture. It was just her, smiling and behind it, there were three words. 'I love you'
"My offer still stands you know" said Kai surprising her.
"Kai! I didn't mean to be snooping around or anything" said Minami.
"It's okay, I was just talking to grandpa, and I'm just here to tell you that my offer still stands. Would you like to go out with me this Saturday?"
Minami looked up into Kai's eyes while he smiled that beautiful smile of his.
"Yes, I would love to"
(Stop the music!)
From that day on, they fell into step again. It was if that in sync motion never broke in the first place.
I think this turned out pretty good, what about you guys. I hope it was as enjoyable for you to read it as much as it was mine to write it. I finally got a new idea for Kenyako. So look forward to it. Adios mis amigos!