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THE CONCLUSION
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"Another day had passed, as our wedding gets closer. Invitations had been mailed and the wedding preparation had been finalized. Now for the little things that I need to take are of." Kahoko mutter to herself while sitting in her study, she then open her computer to double check her checklist and came to find that she is missing one important thing for the wedding. "How could I miss that? What should I write on my wedding vows?" as she grabs a pen and a paper trying to think on what to say on her vows. Then a knock came.
"Come in" she said while she quickly put the pen down.
"There you are, what are you doing? Are you checking your checklist again? Says her ever so loving soon to be husband while he gives her a light kiss on her lips.
"Yes. Just making sure I got everything ready, I don't want to let Miyabi-chan down, I did tell her that I would help out." She smiles at him as she kisses him back lightly on his lips.
Soon after their finals Azuma and Kahoko are finally back in Japan for their big day. Everyone is busy for the big day and the feeling of panic is what Kahoko feels as she counts the day until the wedding.
"What are you doing staring at the calendar?" says her best friend as she helps Kahoko tries her wedding gown for her last fitting.
"You know I have exactly 6 days left and I will be a married woman." She smiles at Nao. She then walks towards the big mirror and looks at herself, before her is the most beautiful bride. The dress fits her like a glove. Her dress is bias-cut crepe-back satin gown with v-neck and circle skirt, Georgette mermaid dress with hand-pieced Chantilly lace appliqué on bodice. The skirt had hand-cut organza petals intermixed with Chantilly lace motifs and organza sprig embroidery.
"You look amazing!" says Nao who is in aw seeing her best friend on a wedding gown.
"Azuma really knows how to pick a good designer." She then puts on a veil but a snappy Miyabi walks in and said.
"No way your're wearing that!" she then grabs the veil away from Kahoko's hands, While she reaches in her bag and reveal the head piece, "wearing that hideous veil does not go with that dress, now this is more like it," as she reaches on her head and place a crystal incrusted sakura flower in white and lace on her left side of her hair.
"Wow! Miyabi-chan you really know what you're doing," says Nao
Shortly after the fitting the girls went on for a spa trip to ease some tensions and to relax for working so hard. The Men on the other hand decided to spend their day to go wine tasting.
"Hihara-san I'm glad you could make it early," says Yunoki as he pours wine in to their glasses.
"Yeah! Me too, I would not miss it for the world and who would have thought the controlling Yunoki Azuma I knew in high school would get married and not just to any girl but the GIRL we all liked back then." As he laughs lightly while he sips his wine.
"You're right! I have to give it you, you're one persistent man Yunoki and I really admired you for that. Back then no one really dare on confessing their feelings for her, well except for Len." Says Ryoutaro as he patted Yunoki on his back while they laugh so hard that Hihara's face turns red as beet.
"Oh! Man! Until this day I still don't understand why she likes him back then, his stoic personality and snobbish attitude? I don't know about you guys but he seems like he would be a lot of work." Added Hihara
"We actually saw him not long ago at the Lofts, Kahoko and I were out before we know it Len send over a bottle to our table, it was awkward at first but I caught him taking a peep at my girl so I decided to invite him and his wife to our table." Says Yunoki as he tells Hihara and Ryoutaro on how that night went. Both Hihara and Ryoutaro of course were stun on what they heard. They thought that it could have been the worst scenario ever but it could not be helped since Yunoki came up with the crazy Idea that could have cost him Kahoko.
"Only you would come up with something crazy like that," added Hihara as he gives Yunoki a light tap on his shoulder.
"Enough about Len, tonight is about Yunoki." Ryoutaro raises his glass, Hihara and Yunoki then follows "Cheers to Azuma-san and to your marriage to the most amazing woman, may you always take care of her,"
"Cheers" all in unison.
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The day is finally here as she grew more anxious and nervous while she waits to get my make-up done.
"Mother in heaven how I wish you could be here to witness this day," Kahoko sighs heavily.
Kahoko looks beautiful with her light make-up on and soon after her make-up the hairdresser came to fix her hair and set her headpiece. Then came Nao and Miyabi with her wedding gown as Kahoko move smoothly into the gown. Nao then pull the lower back zipper while Miyabi starts to lace her corset.
"Deep breaths Kaho-chan," says Nao as she notice how tense she looks
Soon after Kahoko is now ready. Her beauty radiates in the room and everyone around her are in aw on how beautiful she looks. And for the final touch Miyabi attaches a simple train to back of her headpiece. Then came a visitor the girls did not expect.
Knock…knock…knock
"Ladies you guys look lovely," says a happy Hihara. He then looks around the suite and could not find Kahoko
"Hihara-senpai what are you doing here?" says Nao surprised seeing her Senpai in the girls hotel suite
"Well I'm here in behalf of Yunoki," he then revealed the small black bag that his holding in front of Nao. Nao tried to grab the bag from him but Hihara stopped her, "Oh no! I was told that I must hand this bag directly to Kaho-chan." He smiles at her while Nao rolls her eyes "Fine she is over there," says Nao
As soon as he walks in the room Hihara stands frozen with amazement on his face. He could not believe how beautiful Kahoko looks. Her fitting gown that hugs her body certainly got his attention and everything about her ensemble is beautiful.
"Senpai, what are you doing here?" Kahoko asks while she walks towards Hihara
Hihara then shakes his head, he then looks at Kahoko as he tries to stay compose but could not help himself. His face turns redder than the stoplight. He then gathers words but could not say it. Kahoko now very puzzled why her Senpai is here. She then said to him.
"Do you have something for me Senpai?" asks Kahoko again
"Huh? Oh yes, here it's from Yunoki-san," he handed her the bag beaming at her. "He said to open it right away," Hihara added
Kahoko then calls on Nao and Miyabi to help her. Inside the bag is a black jewelry box in crusted with the Yunoki family crest. She opens the box and uncovers a diamond necklace and a diamond bracelet. She then looks at her bridesmaid and said.
"O-h m-y g-o-d!" Kahoko now astounded as she looks at the gifts again
"He said it would be an honor if you wear them," added Hihara who is now very pleased seeing Kahoko's surprised face. He then excuse himself as he immediately return to the men's suite. As soon as he enters the door still gasping, Ryoutaro is there with Yunoki waiting for him.
"So?" asks Yunoki while he taps Hihara on his shoulder.
"She loves it and she will wear them," answers Hihara. He then grabs a bottle of water to drink and turns to Yunoki and said "You better be good to her, love her and give her everything." Says Hihara
"Are you an Idiot?" replied Yunoki
"Don't be stupid Hihara Yunoki worked really hard to get this far, of course he will do anything for her. How are the girls though?" asks Ryoutaro while he drinks from his flask
"The girls look lovely and for the bride? Man all I can say is Yunoki is one lucky bastard," As he signals Ryoutaro to share his flask with him. He then took a long mouthful drink from it.
As Ryoutaro takes another drink from his flask he sees a nervous Yunoki. Ryoutaro knows what Yunoki is feeling inside him as he went through with the same feelings when he married Nao in their wedding day.
"Hey! Just shake it off and take a shot of Patron and you will be okay," he said to Yunoki while he pats his back "Come on its that time, you don't want to be late on your own wedding?" he then handed Yunoki a shot full of Tequila as he watch his friend takes it to shake of his nerves.
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The Sakura trees are in full bloom, while the petals radiates around the place and the scent is even sweeter than it was before. Guests start to gather around the ceremony while they are greeted with a quartet. The place is set in a romantic manner. The colors of baby pink and chocolate brown spread as the eyes could see while butterflies fly freely around.
Everyone is gathered and right on queue Azuma walks down the aisle as the quartet play a sweet melody. He looks sharp on his white tuxedo and his purple hair stands out as a contrast. He smiles at everybody and as he get closer to the alter there waits his groomsmen Ryoutaro and Hihara. As he takes his position his groomsmen then taps his shoulder showing their support to Yunoki.
Azuma's nerve starts to kick in when he sees Nao and Miyabi walk down the aisle. He can see both girls smiling at him and this makes him more nervous than ever. Soon after, here comes the bride. Everybody stands up while the quartet plays their rendition of Kanon's Brand New Breeze.
Azuma turns his head around and there he glimpses the most beautiful bride. His heart beats faster. His nervousness went away while the feeling of excitement took over while he mumbles to himself and said "I can't wait to have you as my wife."
As she walks in, she can feel warmth and love. Her eyes grows bigger when she catches sight of a long shiny purple hair at the alter. Kahoko's pleasant expression gives out immense vibe around the guests. Everyone can see how much she glows as she gets closer to the alter.
Her father handed her hand to Azuma, Kahoko then look at her father and mutters "I love you," while she smiles at him.
Before long, it is time to say their vows. Kahoko handed her bouquet to Miyabi and she meets Azuma in the eyes. Azuma then hold her hand while he beams at her. The pastor then gives a gesture to go ahead and say his oath to his future wife.
Azuma then hold Kahoko's hand closer to his heart while he looks at her with love and said.
"Kahoko, from the moment I first saw you, I knew you were the one with whom I wanted to share my life. It may have taken me many years to confide but it taught me that true love will endure. . In you I showed my true self and you changed my everyday phase. Your beauty, heart, and mind inspire me to be the best person I can be. I promise to love you for eternity, respecting you, honoring you, being faithful to you, and sharing my life with you. This is my solemn vow."
Upon hearing Azuma's vows Kahoko's tears starts to fall down on her cheeks. She is at her happiest while she smiles at him whole-heartedly. Azuma feels the same while he smiles at her back. Before long it's Kahoko's turn. She looks Azuma straight to his soul and said.
"Azuma, since we have been together, you have provided me with strength, security, confidence, honesty, love & plenty of much needed guidance. Where there has been cold, you have brought warmth; where my life was dark, you have brought light. In my darkest trouble, in my coldest silence, you showed up unexpectedly. You are truly my knight in shining armor. You may not realize it but you have helped me and saved me in so many ways. You are The Missing Piece and I love you. I am honored that you will have me as your wife and I am proud to have you as my husband. I believe that we were meant to be from the start & I will always love you with all my heart."
Both melted to their meaningful words and together they exchange rings. The Pastor then said. "Everyone may I be first to introduce to you Mr. and Mrs. Azuma Yunoki." Everyone then stands as they explode into a loud applause. The pastor applauded the new couple as well then he said the most important part to seal their vows "YOU MAY KISS THE BRIDE."
Azuma's lips then locks with Kahoko's. Their kiss as a married couple is full of love and passion. Together with their family and friends both Azuma and Kahoko shared the most precious bond known to mankind. And they live happily ever after.
THE END
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