If you want to she what Rima's dance looks like then look up Dance Central 2 Toxic Hard. It's pretty hard and is the only song I can't freaking do! It's frustrating...anyway hope you like the chapter.
Recap
"Rima-chan, you are the last one," Mrs. Fujisaki said after about an hour of the other girls dancing.
"Alright," I said.
"You may pick some music," she informed me. I didn't have anything planned.
"Here use my Ipod," Utau said as she handed it to me. I set it up to the I pod player that was conveniently in the room and picked random. Who knew what songs Utau listened to besides her own. I stood in front of everyone. I gave Nadeshiko a worried look. She gave me a reassuring smile. I had to at least try.
Chapter 9 Nadeshiko is too Good at Cards
*Rima's POV*
Music began to play. It was Toxic by Brittany Spears. This was not a song for traditional dance. My dance was going to be complete different from all the other girls. I just started to sway and try to get into the music. I kept looking at Nadeshiko. She didn't stop smiling.
"Yo Rima, Nagi...I mean Nade says that you will do fine. You just need to go with the flow," Rhythm said as he some how snuck in without any of my friends seeing him. He hid in my hair and whispered in my ear. Just go with the flow.
"Thanks," I breathed. I didn't want to look crazy. I closed my eyes. As soon as the words began my body had no control. I had control but mentally I had no idea what was going on. This wasn't a character change. This was me dancing. My body just seemed to know what to do. I burst through with this energy using modern dancing moves instead of traditional ones. I didn't dare look at his grandma but I did catch a glimpse of his mom. She had a big smile on her face. Does that mean I was doing well?
My body moved, shook, turned, and much more I can't even begin to describe. How did I get this good? I guess with years of practice this was probably nothing. All of my friends watched me with awe. The music ended and I did a finishing pose. My friends, except for Nadeshiko, clapped. The only reason popped into my head. It was rude to clap until they were sure that the dance was done.
"I am finished," I informed everyone. Everyone began to clap. I bowed towards the older women and then sat down next to Nadeshiko.
"That was awesome Mashiro!" Kukai cheered.
"I admit it, chibi has some moves," Utau complimented.
"Rima, I never knew you were that good," Amu said.
"I'm pretty sure to the amateur eye that it was great but there was a few times I almost slipped," I said being modest. I honestly don't know how good or bad it was. I looked at Nadeshiko. She had a smile on her face.
"What do you think Nadeshiko?" I asked.
"I think it was wonderful. You just felt what's right and went with the flow," Nadeshiko said. Rhythm popped out of my hair a little to give her a thumbs up. He then quickly flew out of the dancing room before anyone could see him. Maybe dancing isn't totally terrible. I could get used to it.
"We're back!" Kusukusu announced as the charas returned. All of us looked at them in the corner of our eyes but we didn't say anything. People would think we were crazy.
"Mother, would you like to say anything?" Mrs. Fujisaki asked.
"Yes, all of you failed my test...except one," the elderly woman said. Everyone gasped at her comment. Everyone had danced so well yet almost everyone failed.
"Who passed mother?" Mrs. Fujisaki asked as she got over her shock.
"Rima Mashiro," the old woman said. Everyone looked from her to me.
"Me?" I asked making sure I heard right.
"Yes, you've got guts. You stood up for my grandchildren even when I said something against them. My threatening attitude is something that kept nearly everyone afraid to talk back to me but you did as if I was someone your age. Also you were the only one that took my daughter's words and did something different. She said that you could do any dance you wanted and you went a different path than all the other girls. I would love to see you and Nagihiko dance together," she said.
"Thank you," I managed to say.
"Dance class in over early. Nadeshiko you may take your friends to your room," Mrs. Fujisaki said.
"Thank you mother," Nadeshiko said then bowed. The dance girls left and our group was walking to the door.
"I would like to speak with Mashiro-san," the old lady said. I looked at Nadeshiko. She looked like she saw a ghost. Was she that afraid of her grandmother.
"You guys go ahead. I'll see you in a few minutes," I said. They all left with their charas. Nadeshiko looked back once but left with our friends.
"What did you want to talk about?" I asked.
"I'm so proud of your dancing. You are my best student so I knew my mother would pick you. Also you and Nagihiko are so close so I know you two will do well," Mrs. Fujisaki said.
"Best student? I think Nadeshiko is better," I said putting a good word in for her.
"Do you know about Nadeshiko's secret?" her grandmother asked.
"Yes she does," Mrs. Fujisaki answered for me.
"Then can I ask you a question about-"
"Mother! Nagihiko is too young and that question could ruin what relationship Rima-chan and have," Mrs. Fujisaki said.
"What question?" I asked.
"Don't worry about it. I'll keep in touch to schedule dance practice with Nagihiko. You can go with your friends," she said.
"Mrs. Fujisaki seems to be bothered my this question," Kusukusu said. I swore I saw Mrs. Fujisaki look at Kusukusu but I blinked and she was looking at me. Maybe I was just imagining it. I bowed and left.
"Did she see me?" Kusukusu asked.
"I don't think so," I said. I walked till I stopped by a door. I seemed to know where I was going. With two fingers I tapped lightly on the paper door.
"Come in Rima," I heard Nadeshiko's voice from behind the door. I opened it to see everyone in a circle on the floor.
"We're playing blackjack," Amu informed me. Utau dealt me in. I looked at my cards and saw I had a twenty. No one could best me unless they had one more. I had a pretty good hand.
"What did they talk to you about?" Nadeshiko asked.
"They complemented my dancing and kept arguing about a question that Nagihiko was too young for," I said while I was still looking at my cards.
"Nadeshiko? Are you ok?" Amu asked. I looked at her to see a blue depressing aura surrounding her. The second Amu asked the question she gave the pinkette a fake smile.
"It's jet lag," she lied. Amu seemed ok with that answer. Nadeshiko looked at me and winked. She better tell me later.
"Hit me," Kukai said. Utau hit him playfully.
"That's not what I meant," he said.
"Be more clear next time," she said as she gave him another card. By the look on his face he didn't have a good hand.
"I raise five chips," Utau said. We used actually chips, like the kind you eat. Tadase, Nadeshiko, and I put in five chips.
"Fold!" Kukai and Amu said.
"Amu got thirty!" Ran said.
"Ran shut up!" Amu said. How do you get thirty? She would have to have three tens which means she began with two. She would've been tied with me. I think she doesn't know how to play.
"So it's just us," Tadase said. I looked at him. He seemed indifferent which means he had a decent hand. Then I looked at Utau. She was trying to hide a smirk. She may be a problem. I looked at Nadeshiko but she still seemed upset about what I said earlier.
"Alright what do you got?" Utau asked.
"Eighteen," Tadase said.
"Twenty," I said beating him.
"I also have twenty but since I'm the dealer I win," Utau said.
"I believe I win Hoshina-san," Nadeshiko said showing her cards. She had twenty one.
"Damn it!" Utau yelled.
After an hour or two of playing Nadeshiko was lucky and won. SHe was nice enough to share with us. Shortly after that my mom came and picked me up. I got in the car and waved to my friends. My mom began to drive home.
"How was dance today?" she asked.
"Nadeshiko and her grandmother were there. Mrs. Fujisaki had a contest to see who could dance good and Nadeshiko's grandma picked me. I get to dance with Nagi when he gets back from Europe," I said.
"I'm so proud of you," she said. Those words rang in my head. She never told me that when she was fighting. It was good to be able to talk to her openly. I couldn't help but smile.
"Rima's mom made Rima smile," Kusukusu cheered. I looked at my mom and she had a smile on her face. Did she hear Kusukusu? No, she's just proud of me. We pulled up into the driveway and went inside.
"Daddy got takeout!" Azumi cheered as she began eating at the table. Mom and I joined her and dad at the table.
"How was dance?" dad asked. I told him the exact same as my mom.
"So you are doing a dance with Nagihiko. You've really grown," he said. I ignored his statement and began to eat.
"How was the Hinamori house Azumi?" mom asked.
"It was so fun. Mrs. Hinamori let us help make cookies. Then Mr. Hinamori made cushion forts on the couch and we had a pillow fight," Azumi said with food in her mouth.
"So you two are friends now?" I asked.
"No way! I was behind enemy lines," she said.
"I wonder where she learned that," dad said. He then gave me a quick look.
"You know Azumi, Rima and Nagihiko used to be like that but now they're best friends," mom said.
"Don't lie mommy," she said.
"It's true we used to be enemies," I said.
"Rima, does that mean you are real friends with Nagi?" Kusukusu asked. I didn't look at her since my family was here. I quickly ate my food and excused myself upstairs. I put on some comfy jammies and plopped on my bed with a gag manga.
"Rima, are you really friends with Nagi?" Kusukusu asked. I curled up into a ball and thought about her question.
"Now that I think about it...him and I have been getting along even when we're alone. Yeah there is still teasing but we don't have heated arguments anymore. I guess I've gotten closer to him. That doesn't mean I like him thought," I said as I buried my head in my arms.
"Rima like Nagi," Kusukusu said then busted up laughing.
"I do not," I said as I popped my head up.
"Rima your face is pink," she pointed out. I hid my face again while my chara laughed at me.
*Nagi's POV*
"You called me mother?" I asked as I walked into her room. I was still dressed up like Nadeshiko. My charas were floating above my shoulders.
"Yes, your grandmother and I decided that you should act like a boy at home. Unfortunately, you still have to be Nadeshiko during school and dance practice," she said.
"Thank you," I said in my normal voice.
"Also if you pull this dance of with Rima-chan then she'll allow you to be yourself except dancing," she said. I couldn't help but smile.
"You've been a good sport about this. I promised that you wouldn't have to be a girl in public again except for dance and your grandmother comes back and you're forced being a girl again and-"
"Mother it's alright. Five years from now give or take I won't have to do this anymore," I said as I let my hair down.
"You know that once you're married you won't have to be a girl anymore but about that..." I gave her a confused look.
"Your grandmother wants you to get married once you turn eighteen," she said.
"That's it! She forces Nagi in a skirt now she control his love life! I'm getting that old hag!" Rhythm yelled. Temari grabbed his vest and held him back.
"There's nothing we can do," Temari said trying to assure him. I noticed I was looking at them. I looked back at my mother and she wasn't looking at me, but at my shoulder. Could she she charas? She looked back at me.
"I'll try to convince her different. To make you feel better Nadeshiko can join girl's basketball team. The tryouts are tomorrow and you should go," she said. I didn't know what to say. I was pretty shocked.
"At least he still has basketball," Rhythm said now call and sitting on my head.
"Nagihiko's mom always makes sure to take care of her son," Temari said who was sitting next to him.
"Mom I would like that but I have guardian duties and dance practice," I said.
"I'll work something out with dance practice and I'm sure the guardians can work something out. Just go tomorrow. Can you promise me that?" she asked.
"I promise I'll go," I said.
"That's my boy. Now go get some rest," she said.
"Thank you mother," I said, bowed, and left.
"You're mom always finds a way to make the best out of a bad situation," Temari said.