Love Live! Moonshine!

Chapter 6:- Trust

Opening: 光るなら - Goose house

Ending: 夢想歌 2016 - Suara

-It was morning as Shinji woke up on the couch, he blinked a few times to clear his vision as he looked around and saw the bedroom door was opened, he then quickly got up and ran to the bedroom and looked inside and saw no one, he went to the door to check as he did not see Maki's shoes as he found out that she left the apartment, he then took a quick shower and went to change, as he was in the bedroom, changing, he couldn't find any of Maki's clothes as they were all gone. He quickly changed and went out to find Maki as he skipped breakfast, he tried calling her but she would not answer his calls as searched the town for hours and then went to Akihabara to check, as he went to the hospital and asked Dia, she said that Maki was not working today, which worries Shinji even more so but he left the hospital and walked around Akihbara until it was 12 in the afternoon. he sat on a bench as he sighed in worry as he checked his phone for any messages or replies from Maki but none of them came through-

Rin: Are you alright? -Shinji looked up to see Rin as she looked worried and was wearing her school uniform-

Shinji: O-Oh hey.. Yeah. I'm alright. Why are you wearing your school uniform?

Rin: I went to visit my school for awhile, nya! But are you sure, you're alright, nya? Your eyes are red and you look so pale.

Shinji: Eh? I-I am? I'm sorry..

Rin: Come on, I'm free now. Let's go relax for awhile, nya! -She grabbed Shinji's hand as she smiled happily at him as she brought him to a small cafe to have lunch together, Shinji ate but was eating very slowly, which made Rin worry even more- S-Shinji-kun?

Shinji: Ye-Yeah?

Rin: I'm sorry, nya. But can you tell me what happened? If it's alright with you, I'd like to help, nya.

Shinji: Well.. I..

Rin: A-Ah! You don't have to tell me if you don't want to, nya!

Shinji: No..It's okay. It's just that the kiss with Minami-san yesterday caught me off guard and when Nee-chan saw it, she was furious about it and when we got home, she and I got into a huge fight. So...She broke up with me.

Rin: Eh? S-She broke up with you?

Shinji: I slept on the couch last night while she slept in the bedroom, when I woke up this morning, she was gone, everything that was in the apartment that belonged to her was gone. I called her, messaged her, asked everyone who knew her if they have seen her but no luck.

Rin: So.. Did you apologize, nya?

Shinji: Yes I did. I did apologize with all my heart but she just wouldn't listen! There was yelling..Shouting..Screaming.. It hurts me to see her like that. -Rin would then get up from her seat and walk towards to Shinji and hugged him tightly- Eh?

Rin: Shinji-kun? You're such a gentleman, nya. I honestly envy Maki-chan for having someone this caring and loving, nya. I really do envy her but I do have one question, nya. Do you still love her?

Shinji: I do. I really do.

Rin: The next time you see her, will you let her go?

Shinji: I won't. Never. I will never let her go!

Rin: That's a good boy, nya! -She kissed his forehead lightly and smiled at him happily and petted his head- I can't really confirm where she may be but I do have an idea though.

Shinji: Eh? Wh-What do you mean?

Rin: Go to your parent's home and find her there, she may be there, nya! And don't worry, I'll handle the bills here, nya! Now go! Stop wasting your time here and go, nya! -Shinji nodded as he thanked Rin and ran out of the cafe and ran straight to his parent's home-

Mahiru: Um. Excuse me, miss. I'm sorry but I may not be any of my business but are you want to let him go? Because it seems like you really like him. (Inami Mahiru from the anime series "Working!")

Rin: Yeah, it's okay. I really do like him, nya! But I believe he belongs with someone better than me, nya!

-As Shinji was running from one place to another, running through crowds of people and dodging cars and bikes, he would then reach the entrance of his parent's home as he was in front of a really large gate, he pushed the gate and entered the area and as he walked to the entrance, he remembered the memories of playing in the large yard with Maki when they were kids, though it brought back nightmares because of his father. He was exhausted, he was breathing heavily and was sweating from running, he got to the door and knocked on the door as a maid opened the door and was shocked-

Maid: S-Shinji-sama?

Shinji: Where is she?

Maid: I'm sorry?

Shinji: Nee-chan.

Maid: She's busy at the moment- Ah! S-Shinji-sama! -He walked straight into the house and searched in all rooms until he went to Maki's room and knocked on the door, no one answered as he walked into the room as his eyes widened and was in shock as he saw Maki being pinned down on her bed by a man with long spiky brown hair as they both looked at Shinji and were surprised as well-

Maki: Sh-Shinji!

Toshiki: So this is your brother? Interesting. -He got up from pinning Maki down on the bed and walked straight to Shinji- My name's Kai Toshiki. Pleasure to meet you, Nishikino Shinji.

Shinji: Ah~ Kai Toshiki. One of the Vanguard champions, huh? Likewise, it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm sorry for barging into the room while you two were in the middle of something. Let us all pretend that nothing had happened here, hm?

Maki: Wa-Wait! Shinji-

Shinji: I'm sorry for bothering you both, Kai-san, Onee-san! Please, do continue what you were doing as I will take my leave.

Maki: Shinji, wait! -Shinji quickly ignored Maki as he closed the door quickly and walked downstairs and left the house quickly, as he was outside and walking, he saw his father and walked passed him-

Mr. Nishikino: What the hell? Shinji! Why are you here?! -Shinji ignored the man and continued walking out- Tsk! Snotty brat.

Shinji: -As he reached the gate and was standing outside the entrance, he looked back and glared at the house- I can't even trust my own sister's words now. Trust no one. -He looked in front of him and saw Rin was waiting for him across the street as she waved at him with a smile but her smile slowly disappeared as she saw Shinji looking very upset. Shinji then walked to the side as he was about to go back home but Rin ran quickly from across the street and ran to Shinji and held his wrist and looked up at him-

Rin: S-Shinji-kun! What happened- -She released her hands and let go of his wrist as soon as he looked back at her with the eyes that intended to kill someone, Rin was afraid but was also worried about Shinji as she was shaking, she would then look at Maki's home as she began to worry even more and the clouds were becoming dark as it was about to rain- Maki-chan..What have you done..?

-Rin would then take a deep breath and smack her own cheeks softly and went inside the home, as she walked into the home, she knocked on the entrance as a maid opened the door-

Maid: Yes?

Rin: H-Hello, I'm Hoshizora Rin, nya. I'm Maki-san's friend.

Maid: Ah okay, please come in. -The maid lead Rin to Maki's bedroom and as the maid opened the door, she saw Toshiki sitting on a chair as Maki was on her bed, Rin thanked the maid as the maid left-

Rin: Maki-chan! I'm sorry but is it okay if we have some privacy, nya?

Toshiki: Of course. I was about to leave. Bye, Maki. -He waved goodbye to Maki as he left as Maki did the same back to him with a smile on her face as Toshiki closed the door-

Maki: So? What is it that you want? -She was then slapped on the face really hard by Rin as Maki placed her hand on her cheek as she was in pain and looked up at Rin angrily- What the hell was that for?!

Rin: For Shinji-kun, you idiot!

Maki: Huh? For Shinji?

Rin: Did you not see his face when he got out of the house, nya?! He was enraged! It looked like he could've killed someone if he wanted to!

Maki: Huh?! Hmph! That idiot has nothing to do with me- Ah! -She was then lifted up by the collar and pinned to the wall by Rin as Rin glared into Maki's eyes-

Rin: Now you listen to me, Maki-chan! I know it is none of my business but you need to stop being such a spoiled brat and think about what you are doing to yourself and to Shinji-kun! He's a good boy, he's loyal to the person he loves! He was looking everywhere for you since morning but apparently seeing you with that guy just now, made him angry and depressed! His childhood was already ruined, are you gonna destroy his current life now?!

Maki: He's the one that should- Ah! -Rin knocked Maki to the wall as she lifted her up by the collar-

Rin: No! It's not what he should have done! It is what you should have done instead! That kiss from Kotori-chan was not in impulse or anything, nya! She did not know you two were dating! If she knew, she would not have kissed him on the cheek! You were just too blind to notice that Shinji is risking everything he has to be with you and to make you happy but you were the one who just destroyed everything he made, nya! You are his older sister and you are an adult, nya! It it time for you to act your age stop being such a bitch about it, nya!

Maki: Tsk! -She pushed Rin away as Rin dropped her to the floor as Maki then got up and looked at Rin as she was getting teary- Do you not think that I have considered apologizing to him?! I wanted to! I love him very much! I really do! But you have nothing to do with this so just leave it to me!

Rin: No.

Maki: What?

Rin: I'm not gonna trust you with your brother anymore, nya. I've known him since our graduation and I came to understand him more, nya! At this point, to see what you did to him, I just can't trust you to take care of him anymore, nya! It really irritates me to see you not care for your little brother enough until you would break his heart so badly, nya. His childhood was destroyed by your father and now his teenage life may also be part of it because of you, Maki-chan. He's still young and he's experiencing life on his own with his friends but you just can't understand that he suffered so much and is willing to sacrifice just for you, nya.

Maki: I just..

Rin: You are a disgrace as a sister. -She then turned to the door and opened the door as she looked back at Maki- From now on, I'll take care of him instead, nya. I will never let you see him ever again for the rest of your life, Maki-chan. I swear to you.

Maki: What?! I just wanted-

Rin: Never again, nya. -She closed the door shut and left the house as the sound of thunder could be heard from afar and lightning was flashing brightly in the sky-

-A few hours later as Shinji was at home, someone knocked on the door as Shinji opened it and saw Rin, who was completely drenched from the rain, he quickly let her in and passed her a towel and a cup of hot chocolate to keep her warm-

Shinji: Listen..Uh.. I'm sorry for glaring at you awhile ago. It was rude of me.

Rin: N-No! It's okay, nya! I totally understand why! It's okay. You just need to relax your mind a little, nya.

Shinji: I guess you're right. Thanks, Hoshizora-san.

Rin: Rin!

Shinji: Hmm?

Rin: Call me Rin, nya! We've known each other for several years now and I've finally got to know more about you, nya!

Shinji: R-Rin-san?

Rin: Without the "san"?

Shinji: Rin?

Rin: Much better, nya~ It sure is cold, huh, nya?

Shinji: Yeah.. Why don't you take a shower, I'll wash your clothes and prepare some clothes for you, I think I have something that may fit you.

Rin: N-No, it's okay, nya! I'm not even that cold- Ah chu! -She sneezed cutely as Shinji chuckled slightly- Okay.. I'll take a shower, nya..

-As Rin was taking a warm bath and shower, Shinji was washing her clothes and had prepared new sets of his own clothes for her to wear and set it on the table in the changing room, he waited outside as he was reading one of his textbooks for school as he was studying, after Rin bathed and changed, she walked out of the changing room with an oversize shirt-

Rin: Wow, you're really big, nya!

Shinji: R-Rin...Why aren't you wearing pants?

Rin: This is quite big and long so I thought I wouldn't need pants.

Shinji: Ah I see. -He would look outside and notice the heavy rain as it was 6pm- How are you gonna go home in this weather?

Rin: Who knows. Maybe it'll get better, nya. -Her stomach grumbled loudly as Rin blushed out of embarrassment as Shinji smiled at her and went to make dinner for the two of them to have, in a few minutes after Shinji had cook, Rin and Shinji ate together and chatted together as Rin was slowly getting to know more about Shinji, after dinner, they both cleaned up the dishes and sat together in the living room-

Shinji: So you're living alone, huh?

Rin: Yeah, I have a small place in Akihabara, nya! I didn't want to rely on my parents too much so I went to find a job, worked there and get a place of my own, nya.

Shinji: That's nice. You're living independently, you have my respects. -Rin would chuckle softly as she leaned on his shoulder and looked out of the window, which was still raining heavily- Hey, I'm sorry if I'm rude but if it continues to rain, you can stay over for the night, if you want. Don't worry, I'll sleep on the couch.

Rin: Eh?! I-I can't do that, nya! It'll be rude for you and also...A guy and a girl, living alone together is a little.. -She blushed as she looked away from him-

Shinji: R-Right.. I'm sorry. I guess you're right.

Rin: This is nice.

Shinji: Hmm? What is?

Rin: Talking, relaxing together like this in the cold weather. It relieves stress, nya.

Shinji: It sure does..I guess.

Rin: Do-Don't worry, Shinji-kun! From now on, I'll be taking care of you, nya! You don't have to rely on that Maki-chan anymore! You can now rely on Rin-nee-chan, nya! -Shinji laughed innocently and quietly as to what Rin had said as he smiled at her happily with a slight blush on his cheeks as he thanked her, Rin would then skip a heartbeat and blush madly at the sight of his smile, Rin's body began to move towards Shinji slowly as she would then thought to herself- "Eh? What am I doing, nya?" -She used one hand to turn Shinji's head to her as she kissed him on the lips passionately as she closed her eyes- "Ah.. I forgot..I liked him since the day I met him, nya.. I'm sorry Maki-chan.."

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