Hi again everyone, I'm really sorry if I'm a bit late again but please enjoy this chapter as an apology.
On the way to the beach, everyone talked about Cardfight! Vanguard.
After 30-minute ride, they arrived at the beach.
Aichi excitingly jumped off the car to look at the beach.
The beach was very beautiful with the very blue sea. Aichi can also see a small island which can be reached by boat only.
Leroy called Aichi so that they could change into their swimsuits.
"Now listen, the girls changing room is to the left while the boys is to the right." Leroy said
Everyone followed Leroy's instructions and changed into their swimsuits in the changing room.
A few minutes later, everyone came out of the changing rooms.
What they wore:
Misaki: White bikini
Aichi: Black with fire designs trunks
Kourin: Orange bikini
Miwa: Blue trunks
Everyone else: Color of their hair corresponds to color of bikini/trunks
"Misaki, you look really beautiful." Aichi complimented Misaki
"Thanks, Aichi. You look wonderful as well." Misaki complimented back
"Hey, have you guys seen Jin and Asin?" Leroy asked
Everyone looked around but they couldn't see the two but when they looked down they saw them collapsed.
Leroy hurried to them and saw that they had blood in their noses.
"Too much beauty." Jin said
"I see. Well, they got a nosebleed since….. well, because of what the girls are wearing but don't worry. They're going to be okay. They're always like that." Leroy said
Everyone sighed in relief and went to setup their spot in the beach.
They found a spot in the beach that no one used so they setup there.
After they set up, Leroy laid Jin and Asin where they set up before they all jumped in the water.
Kazuto was still spacing himself out as Leroy talked to Kazuto.
Aichi couldn't hear what they were talking about but he saw Kazuto nod before Leroy went towards Aichi's direction.
"I believe I still haven't finished what I said earlier, yes?" Leroy said
Aichi just gave a nod to listen.
"Well, he's-" Leroy was interrupted again
"Leroy, please don't tell them." A voice behind Leroy sounded and Leroy turned around to see Kazuto.
"Don't worry Kazuto. You can trust them, like you can trust me." Leroy said
"Well, if that's what you think is okay." Kazuto said
"As you know, Kazuto is from Japan." Leroy said
Aichi nodded to listen and the others came to listen
"And here's the part I'm always interrupted with. He's all your childhood friends. Naoki, Miwa, Aichi, Misaki, heck even Kai knows him." Leroy said
"So it's as I thought. Why doesn't he want to let us know this?" Naoki asked
"That I don't know. May I suggest you ask him?" Leroy said
"Yeah, you're right. Why didn't you want to let us know about this, Kito?" Naoki asked
"Kito?" Everyone raised their eyebrows wondering why he just called Kazuto 'Kito'
"I can't believe you remembered me, Nao. Well, that's going to be a long story. Why don't we save that for another time?" Kazuto said
"Sounds good to me." Naoki said
Everyone was wondering once more why he called Naoki 'Nao'
"Hey, Kazuto. Long time no see, bro. Kai really misses you back in Japan." Miwa said
"Really? I really want to see Kai again because I wanted to thank him for teaching me how to play Cardfight! Vanguard. He was really a big help. Without him, I wouldn't be what I am now. Can you please thank him for me?" Kazuto said
"Sure thing, Kazuto." Miwa said
"Kazuto….." Aichi murmured to himself as Kazuto looks towards his direction
"Something wrong, Aichi?" Kazuto asked with a worried face
"Kazuto, I'm not forcing you to this but will you come with us back to Japan?" Aichi asked
"Aichi…. I want to go back to Japan, I really do. But my home is here in Pagadian City." Kazuto said
"Oh, is that so? I understand." Aichi said
"Oh but Aichi, I'll try to visit you there if I have time." Kazuto said
"Really? I can't wait when it will be." Aichi said
"I see two of my favorite singers are here, Where's Rekka?" Kazuto asked
"Rekka's back in Japan." Kourin replied
"We still don't remember much of what happened before since Takuto sealed our memories away but I'm remembering a bit of us before." Suiko said
"Yeah, that time when the three of you can't find anyone who will listen to you singing, I volunteered to listen. So, are your voices still as beautiful as ever?" Kazuto said
"You make it sound like your teasing us." Kourin said
Kazuto laughed and said "The three of you have improved a lot in singing. I've seen a lot of your performances and I was really impressed."
"I believe I still haven't talked to one of my childhood friends, yes?" Kazuto asked
"You can't forget Misaki." Aichi said
"Ah, of course. How could I nearly forget. I see that your wish got granted, Misaki." Kazuto said
"What wish do you mean?" Misaki asked
"I thought you told me before that you liked Aichi. And as I can see, the two of you have become lovers." Kazuto said
"D-Did you really have to say that now? Sheesh!" Misaki said a bit annoyed also blushing
Kazuto laughs and says "Just like the old days. I missed you guys."
"We missed you too." Everyone said
"Why don't we celebrate this one with enjoying some time with Kazuto." Leroy said
They did so and by the end of the day everyone was really tired that they were asleep on the way back.
It was a good thing Leroy wasn't sleepy like the rest since he was driving.
After 30 minutes, they reached Hotel Alindahaw and Leroy dropped them off there.
As Aichi was going inside Hotel Alindahaw, Leroy called him.
"Thank you for staying here. We hope you'll come back very soon." Leroy said
"I hope we will too. We've had a lot of fun here but we have to go tomorrow." Aichi said
After they ate dinner, they all slept.
After they woke up in the morning, they started packing their things so that they could enjoy the place a bit more before noon.
After Aichi and Misaki packed their things someone knocked on their door.
Aichi opened it and saw their 4 friends.
"Hey Aichi, have any plans before we go back?" Miwa asked
"Nope, how about you?" Aichi asked
"Well, we were planning to have a swim in the swimming pool on the top floor. Want to come with us?" Suiko asked
"Wait, I've got to ask if Misaki wants to come along." Aichi said and he does so and got a 'yes' as an answer
"Okay, let's go." Aichi said
Misaki avoided to look near the sides as she was still afraid of heights.
They took a bath for 30 minutes and they hurriedly went back to their rooms to not miss breakfast.
After they ate breakfast, Elena came to the hotel and told them that they will be leaving in 9:00 A.M.
Elena hurriedly exited the hotel as if she's got to go somewhere.
They went back to their rooms to check if they were going to leave anything behind before they went outside the hotel.
Outside the hotel, they saw Leroy and the others waving at them.
They came closer and was asked "Hi Aichi, can we take you to the hotel?"
"Well, if it's okay. Thank you." Aichi thanked them
After a few minutes, they arrived at the airport and it was still too early so they talked to each other.
A few minutes passed and it was time for them to go home.
"We'll miss you, all of you. Have a safe trip." Leroy said
"We'll miss all of you too. We'll meet another time." Aichi said
They boarded the plane and a few hours later they arrived in Japan.
A lot of people welcomed them back home but there were some people who didn't go like Morikawa for obvious reasons. Kai wasn't there as well for some reasons.
After they talked about what happened there, they went to the Card Capital.
When they arrived at Card Capital, there was a party set up for the six of them.
They all played some games, sang on the videoke, and talked about what happened all night until it was 8:30 at night.
When it was time to go, Aichi remained to help clean up.
After they cleaned up, Misaki gave Aichi a kiss and told him "Aichi, could you come here tomorrow? I'm going to show you something."
"Sure thing, Misaki." Aichi said
Aichi walked home while thinking how fun it was in Pagadian City.
When Aichi reached home, he brushed his teeth before going to bed.
He was really tired so he slept right away.
And that's it. Chapter 23 is finished. This one really took a while because of all the blackouts and all. Anyways, next chapter will still come in 3-7 days.
YMTV Free Chat
Emi: Welcome back, Aichi.
Aichi: Yeah, it's good to be back.
Kamui: So this Leroy guy gave you some cards? How lucky I should've went there as well.
Leroy: Errr…. Leroy guy? Don't forget I am Mr. Writer. Also can you even afford to go there?
Everyone: So, what you said last chapter was a joke?
Leroy: Yes, it was all just a joke. Just to see if I have some loyal people. And it looks like we do. Please keep on doing your good work.
Everyone: Thanks. Of course we will.
Leroy: By the way, where's Morikawa?
Izaki: Don't worry about him, he just can't believe Kourin left him alone here and also he can't believe she's with Miwa.
Leroy: Well, serves him right for being noisy. So does anyone have any questions?
Shingo: I do. How does this Kazuto guy look like?
Leroy: Oh right, I didn't mention it before. From head to toe he looks like Kirito from Sword Art online except for the hair that is the hair of Sieghart from Grand Chase. Any of his four hairstyles since Kazuto changes his hairstyle sometimes.
Jin: Did you have to spoil that?
Leroy: Oh right, sorry. Anyways, does anyone else have a question?
Everyone: None!
Leroy: Okay, I'll end YMTV Free Chat here then.