CHAPTER III
Yuta POV:
"Even though I've lived here my whole life, I still don't know my way around that well, so I'm a pretty useless tour guide." Ayu says. "That's okay," I smirk. "I don't really need you here; I studied the whole map before I transferred." "WHAT?! Then why'd you ask me to show you around! I'm outta here!" "Wait!" I say, grabbing her arm. "I could always show YOU around. Come on, it'll be fun." "Fine." she said. She must be pretty curious to agree. We walk along the street lined with kiosks on each side. "As you probably already know, I'm a witch, just like Nina." "Uh-huh.." "The difference is that while she's a terrible witch, I'm an incredible one. I can even do magic without a PC." "Wow, really?" she gasps in awe. "Sure, look at this." I concentrate my power and point my finger at a balloon stand, causing them all to pop. "Hey!" says Ayu. I laugh and start causing trouble at all the stands, amused at the humans' shocked faces. I see a little girl happily licking a lollipop. Wasn't it nice when that was all it took to make you happy? Ugh, I can't keep thinking these kinds of thoughts. And so, I lock up my emotions and make my heart cold as ice. With a flick of my finger, the girl's lollipop disappears and she begins to cry. "HEY!" Ayu shouts. "Better than Nina, huh?" I smirk. "No! You're NOT a better witch than Nina! Your powers may be stronger but at least Nina uses her magic to make other people happy! She doesn't try to hurt them like you do! And that's what makes her a really great witch!" She storms off angrily. I stand there, eyes wide. "Wait, Ayu! Wait!" I run after her and grab her arm. "Let go of me, Yuta." "No. I'm sorry. I won't do it again, I promise. Just give me a second chance." "Alright.." she says reluctantly.
Nina POV:
After Yuta and Ayu left, I walked back home. For some reason I couldn't explain, I felt jealous that Ayu got to show Yuta around and not me.. "Don't be silly Nina!" I say to myself and shake the peculiar feeling off. "Yuta is just a friend.." I decide to call Hiroki. He picks up on the first ring. "Hello?" "H-hi Hiroki, it's Nina." "Oh, hey Nina." He says in a warm voice. I feel my heart flutter. "Is there a reason you called?" he asks. "Uh no, no reason! Just felt like saying hi I guess. My house is pretty lonely since Ayu's gone off with Yuta!" "Oh? I thought Ayu liked Kaji." "WHAT?! How'd you know that?" "I saw her take a picture of him in the nurse's office while he was sleeping." "Oh, Ayu! Well, Yuta and her aren't an item anyway. She's just showing him around the city." "Oh, I see. Would you like to go out somewhere Nina? Since you're all alone, we can hang out now." "Yeah, s-sure! That'd be great!" I hang up and quickly go change into a cuter outfit before meeting Hiroki at his house.
Yuta POV:
"I have a gift for you, Ayu." "Really?" she says doubtfully. "Yep." I make a magic camera appear in her hands. "A camera?" she asks. "A magic camera," I say, "Whoever's photo is taken with this camera will come out as a photo of the person they love." "Wow, really?! I can use this on Kaji!" she exclaims. "That's the point." She smiles at me. "Thank you, Yuta." "No problem. Even I have a heart." I say. "Well, I guess I should be going now.." she says. "Okay, see ya around." I turn and walk away, but I hear the sound of a camera shutter clicking behind me. I whirl around in surprise. "Did you just take a picture of me on that camera?!" "Yes, yes I did." She grins. "Now, let's see." "N-no, give me that!" I reach out and try to grab the camera, but she yanks it away. Oh no, she'll find out I'm in love with Nina! "I knew it!," she exclaims, "You love Nina!" "Sh!" I say, blushing deep red. People are starting to stare. I don't need anyone from school finding out about this. "Don't tell Nina about this, please Ayu." "Bu-but, she deserves to know.." "Please." "Oh, alright. But I'm telling you Yuta, you should tell her how you feel. Before it's too late.." "What's that supposed to mean?" Ayu looks at me sternly. "She can't wait for you forever. Hiroki's already gotten her by now." Her eyes soften with pity. I know she means well, but the way she looks at me makes me angry. "Don't give me that fucking pitiful look like I'm no more than a lovesick loser." I snap at her. "I don't need your pity or anyone else's!" I turn around and walk away, leaving Ayu shell-shocked.
Nina POV:
I walk hand in hand with Hiroki at the park. We sit down at the bench. I lean on Hiroki's shoulder. He gently strokes my hair with his arm around me. "Hiroki.." "What is it, Nina?" "Do you love me?" I ask. Hiroki looks down at me and smiles. "Yes, Nina, I do." "Does this mean we're an official couple now?" "Only if you want to be." He replies. He looks at me seriously. "Nina, would you like to be my girlfriend?" Suddenly, Yuta's face flashes through my mind. Why am I thinking about him right now?! Hiroki notices my hesitation and looks hurt. "Forget it." He says and stands up. "N-no! I mean yes! Yes, I'd like to be your girlfriend!" I wrap my hands around his neck and kiss him passionately. He looks surprised. "Hehe!" I giggle at the expression on his face. As I disentangle myself from Hiroki, I turn around and see Yuta standing there with a cold look in his eyes. "Yuta.." I whisper. In a flash, he disappears.
Disclaimer: Ultra Maniac belongs to Wataru Yoshizumi. This is my first fan fiction, so please review.
Note: Italics show a thought or memory in my writing.