Max level confession
The time had come. Konata and Kagami waited for Tsukasa to come out of her room so they could head off towards the inevitable. Kagami looks at the time for a moment.
─ Does it really have to be today, Konata?
─ And when do you want it to be, Kagamin? Now that we know, we have to make Tsukasa do it, no matter what. Imagine the moments so moe that we are going to enjoy if things go well.
─ Even in this situation you have to talk like that ─ Kagami got a drop on the back of her neck.
They both stare at the door, still waiting for Tsukasa to come out. A scream from behind the door reveals that Tsukasa had slipped, and a second scream suggests that trying to get up she slipped again. Kagami could only think about how they all got to this point so she wouldn't sigh at the pity she felt for her twin sister.
Two days before
The three girls were gathered at Konata's house. Miyuki wasn't available because of a cold, which was convenient in a way, since Tsukasa wanted to discuss something very important with Konata and Kagami. She felt that she couldn't keep it in for much longer.
─ Ehhh… Onee-chan, Kona-chan…
─ Hmm? Is something wrong, Tsukasa? ─ Kagami looks away from her novel, surprised by the nervous way in which Tsukasa looked up and down from her.
─ Tsukasa, you already know where the bathroom is ─ Konata for her part did not take her attention away from her console.
─ I-I didn't mean that, Kona-chan. It's just… I-I don't know how to say it.
─ Say what? Hopefully it's something good ─ now Konata pauses and sees her friend.
─ I-I… ─ Tsukasa breaks out in a cold sweat, which was not a good sign for Konata and Kagami ─ Onee-chan, Kona-chan… I-I think… I think I like someone.
─ What? As soon? ─ Konata's eyes widen, and then she directs a mocking smile at Kagami ─ Look at her, Kagamin, our little girl is growing fast.
─ Stop your nonsense, Konata ─ Kagami takes Tsukasa's hands to squeeze them as a way of moral support ─. Well good for you, Tsukasa. It was about time you felt that something so special for someone.
─ T-thank you, onee-chan.
─ Well? Can you tell who that special boy is?
─ Kagami-sama is right. Tell us who it is.
─ Ehh… Well… ─ Tsukasa was getting redder and redder, but she had already made the decision to say it, so she couldn't back down, besides that Konata wasn't going to leave her alone until she heard the name of that person from her lips ─ Ahhh… I don't know how to say it…
─ Someone with a complicated name? Is a foreigner? ─ Konata says frowning ─ Well, that's where you make it difficult for us. I don't know any boy with a name like that.
─ I don't think it's a foreigner. I don't even think she knows one ─ Kagami says seriously.
─ I-it's not about anyone foreign, girls. T-it's something difficult to tell them, because I don't know how they're going to take it.
─ As long as it's not Yu-chan, everything is fine. She already has an owner ─ Konata says between laughs.
─ It's not her. Really, Kona-chan. Although yes, she is a girl who I like…
Now Kagami and Konata had their full attention on Tsukasa. They were quite interested in knowing who that special person was, although the attention they were showing made Tsukasa even more nervous.
─ Who is she, Tsukasa?
─ What Kagamin said.
─ W-well… That girl is… uki…an…
─ Who? ─ Konata pressed a little more, seeing that Tsukasa still didn't dare.
─ It's Yuki-chan! ─ Now Tsukasa says with force, and realizing what she did she feels that her face was boiling with shame ─ Aahhhh! I said!
─ Tsukasa, you should know that I welcome this ─ Konata takes Tsukasa's shoulder and gives her a thumbs up ─ And what else do you say about it? Does Miyuki-san know?
─ I find it difficult, but I'm still glad to know that there is someone you really like ─ Kagami runs a hand through her sister's hair ─. But you know full well that it's Miyuki you really need to tell, so don't feel like you've accomplished anything yet.
─ It's true. Yuki-chan still doesn't know what I'm feeling, but it's still hard for me. I don't know if I manage to tell her, or if she's going to reciprocate my feelings.
─ Tsukasa, even if Miyuki-san tells you no, you have to let it out ─ Konata shows great determination, the same that Tsukasa seemed to lack ─. As the saying goes, it is better to try and regret it later than to regret not having tried.
─ This time I have to agree with Konata. Tsukasa, you shouldn't keep it to yourself. Regardless of whether Miyuki reciprocates or not, you have to step up to her and tell her your feelings ─ Kagami gives Tsukasa a quick hug to cheer her up ─. If things go well, then congratulations. If things don't turn out well, then move on, but at least you already did what you had to do. Staying quiet will only make things more difficult as time goes on.
─ You are right. I must confess my feelings to Yuki-chan. I'm glad to know that you support me in this ─ Tsukasa seemed that at any moment she would burst into tears.
─ That's what we're here for, apart from the fact that I want to see as soon as possible the couple that you two would make ─ Konata smiles broadly.
─ With you, one can never tell ─ Kagami sighs as she holds her forehead.
Present
The door finally opens, and Tsukasa was a bit agitated. Her lasso was somewhat messed up, apart from the fact that she had a long ribbon on her head, surely the product of her fall. She also looked exhausted, a sign that she was doing everything on the run.
─ I-I'm ready…
─ Better let me help you with this, Tsukasa ─ Kagami removes the ribbon and pushes her back into the room. Geez, it's hard for you to get ready properly, apart from the fact that you came to wake up late again.
─ I'm sorry, onee-chan.
─ No way. I have no choice but to help them ─ Konata also enters Tsukasa's room.
Miyuki's house
Finally they were all at the door. Tsukasa had managed to cover all the distance between the houses of both. Now it was time to cover those few meters that represented the most difficult for her. Fortunately Konata and Kagami were accompanying her so she wouldn't just stand there, or worse, turn around and go home. There was no way they would let her throw away what she had done so far.
─ Onee-chan, Kona-chan, are you sure this is an opportune moment to do it?
─ I already told you, Tsukasa. The more time you let go, the more difficult it will be. Do it now, or you'll see that you'll regret not having the necessary courage ─ Kagami answers seriously and holding her shoulder.
─ That's right. This is like beating the boss of a dungeon with a high level of difficulty and your character being a bit low in level ─ Konata says with her characteristic cat smile ─. It may seem very difficult, it may even seem like you can't deal with it, but once you dare and defeat the boss, you will see the satisfaction that remains.
─ Could you one day leave those similes with your video games, silly?
─ The feeling of satisfaction if I defeat the boss. I think seeing it like this can help me ─ Tsukasa says, perplexing her sister ─. Here I go, I'll beat that boss by declaring my feelings to Yuki-chan.
─ You've done an extraordinary job getting Tsukasa into those things of yours ─ Kagami says in a low voice, almost a whisper.
─ Do what you can, Kagamin.
─ It's not a compliment!
Tsukasa approaches the bell, and with her trembling finger she presses it after a few seconds of maximum tension, or at least for her, since Kagami and Konata were about to ring the bell themselves. A few seconds of waiting pass, and the door is opened by Yukari, who is smiling at the visit.
─ G-good morning, Yuki-chan's mom.
─ Good morning, Takara-san ─ Kagami hastened to say, as if telling Tsukasa how to do it.
─ Have you come to visit Miyuki? I'm glad to know that. You are always welcome, girls ─ Yukari makes way for the girls to enter ─ Do you want me to make some juice for you, or do you prefer tea?
─ A juice is what I need, thank you ─ Tsukasa answers with some haste.
─ For Kagami-sama and me a tea, if it's not too much to ask.
─ Don't use that name in front of other people, Konata!
Yukari seemed to ignore Konata and Kagami's discussion and went to the kitchen to prepare the order. It was strange that Miyuki hadn't shown up yet, as they thought that she would rush to receive them as well. Miyuki had already recovered, and they did not believe that she could be a relapse, if they were not even warned about it. The three of them take their seats and wait for Yukari to come back.
─ I wonder where Miyuki-san is ─ Konata takes a brief look at the stairs, as if waiting for the aforementioned to appear ─. I wonder if she came up with some commitment and that's why she's not here.
Tsukasa didn't want it to be like that. It could be that she was just organizing her room, or she was reading and lost track of time (especially the second option being the most possible). But her thoughts do not go any further because Yukari appears with the requested drinks.
─ Here they are. Miyuki is upstairs studying, but at one point she warned her.
Yes, the idea of Miyuki losing track of time was the right one, but Tsukasa was still nervous. She didn't know how to face her once she appeared.
─ What do I do? I don't know what to say to Yuki-chan...
─ Kagamin, it seems that on our part it remains to fix this problem ─ Konata says in a whisper.
─ Tell me something that is not obvious.
─ I'm going to talk to Miyuki-san ─ Konata passes all the contents of her tea and stands up ─. I'll be right back, so if you'll excuse me.
Kagami and Tsukasa nod. Kagami would take it upon herself to cheer up her sister, while Konata would try to find a way to bring Miyuki back to the real world.
Miyuki's room
Konata knocks on the door a couple of times. The lack of response makes Konata open the door on her own. Miyuki was reading a physics book and seemed to have forgotten that the rest of the world exists, so Konata approaches without caring about the sound of her footsteps, which didn't catch her attention anyway. Once she was close enough to her she runs her hand over the pages of the book, startling the pinkhead as if she had scared her.
─ Konata-san? What time is it?
─ Almost twelve o'clock.
─ So late? My goodness, I've had a lot of fun with my reading. I'm so sorry, Konata-san.
─ Don't worry, nothing's wrong ─ Konata gives a small and mischievous smile, because she saw her great opportunity ─. By the way, Miyuki-san, what do you think of romance? Have you ever felt a particular interest in someone?
─ Huh? ─ Miyuki turns quite red, almost making Konata laugh ─ W-we-well… I-I don't know. It is somewhat complicated to explain or measure in that sense...
─ I suppose so, but for that very reason I don't know if it's necessary to analyze the subject so much, Miyuki-san ─ Konata sees that she had to try to find out in another way ─ What do you think of the love between two girls? Do you think something like that is okay?
─ When love is sincere and does not cause any real harm to anyone, then it should not look bad, even if it is between two people of the same sex. At least that's what I think.
─ Your words are always full of wisdom, Miyuki-san. And I guess you've ever felt attracted to a girl, or maybe not...
─ Maybe it happened, although if that was the case, it would never have been so strong for me to remember, besides, I always paid more attention to my studies, so I didn't used to have good friends like you, Tsukasa-san and Kagami-san, so that I was never even close to having a relationship of that kind.
─ And what do you think of Tsukasa, now that you mention her? Do you think she is cute?
─ Of course. She's quite a cute girl, although her modesty doesn't let her see her that way ─ Miyuki answers with a cheerful smile.
─ Isn't it? And what qualities do you consider make it special?
─ Well, there are many things, Konata-san. I think her kindness and tenderness make her unique, and the way she smiles is very beautiful.
─ And do you think her eyes are pretty?
─ Indeed they are.
─ If you were to have Tsukasa as a partner, do you think that life as a couple would be beautiful and fun?
─ A lot, Konata-san. I have no doubt about it, although it is a bit embarrassing to say it openly. Wait… ─ Miyuki stops dead and it seems that she was analyzing the situation ─ You are asking me about all those things and you ask me for an opinion about Tsukasa-san in that sense, and before you asked me about what I think of romance ─ Konata suddenly she began to sweat cold, thinking that maybe she didn't measure her words properly ─ Do you like Tsukasa-san, Konata-san?
─ Huh? ─ Konata now thinks that she was the confused one, because she didn't understand how her friend came to that conclusion.
─ So what is that ─ Miyuki adjusts her glasses and approaches Konata ─. It's good to see that you trust me to know these things, and I wholeheartedly tell you that you have my sincerest support for you to be with Tsukasa-san. You can.
─ I-it's not really that, Miyuki-san! ─ Konata puts her mind to work at full power to undo the tangle ─ Y-you see, they're just a few casual questions. Nothing particularly to do with me.
─ It's strange. You usually ask those things if there is any interest in it.
─ It may be, but I guess we have to go down. Kagamin and Tsukasa must be waiting for us.
─ Let's go then.
Lounge
─ Why did it take so long to come down? ─ Kagami doesn't hesitate for a second to scold Konata when she sees her return.
─ I was just talking about some things with Miyuki-san, and I was able to draw some interesting conclusions ─ Konata widens her smile, which makes Kagami understand what she meant.
─ Konata, I hope you didn't say what you already know ─ Kagami grabs Konata's arm to move away from Tsukasa and Miyuki, who were beginning to chat ─. Remember that it is Tsukasa who must confess. It's not worth it if we get ahead of ourselves.
─ Don't worry. I was careful that Miyuki-san didn't suspect anything.
─ It seems somewhat contradictory that it is precisely you who talks about being careful...
─ It's the truth. What's more, Miyuki-san for a moment believed that the things she said to her was because I liked Tsukasa. She still doesn't know that Tsukasa has feelings for her, but at least I was able to draw a few favorable conclusions.
─ And with favorable you mean…?
─ Tsukasa has possibilities. There is no reason to give the lost battle without having started it. But Miyuki is even more innocent with having a partner than I thought, and that I already saw her sooooo innocent.
─ I have no choice but to believe you, for Tsukasa's sake ─ Kagami sighs, and they both approach the other two.
Tsukasa was somewhat red. Being around Miyuki at that moment was throwing her off balance a bit, and because of that she thought she'd better try confessing later, when her mind is a bit more in control, but she sees Konata and Kagami waving to her from behind Miyuki. She was gaping, unsure what to really do, as she was killing herself with the anxiety of the confession, as well as not wanting to let Konata and Kagami down. She needed to be brave, face her fears and her insecurities and open her heart to Miyuki, or else she would amount to nothing. She couldn't afford to lose this opportunity because of her own fear.
─ It seems that now yes. She will, Konata whispers.
─ Shut up and listen.
Tsukasa swallows hard. Konata and Kagami now go into the phase of listening carefully to what Tsukasa is going to say, and that made things a little more difficult. That is to say, she knows that Kagami and Konata are supporting her in this, and no matter what happens they will be by her side, but she still put a lot of pressure on herself at the idea of confessing her feelings for Miyuki. Even if the pinkhead didn't share her feelings, there's no way she would hate her. Miyuki is too kind and generous for that, right?
But the fear was still there, and it got worse the more she turned her head about it. Yes, she was definitely the biggest obstacle of herself. It was as Konata had told her, although she also thought that she must have grinded a bit with her confidence to win this mission, but since she no longer has a chance to do so, she had to use all her tricks, resources and skills to defeat the dungeon boss that embodied her fears.
─ Yuki-chan, I… ─ She swallows hard again. That was getting harder and harder ─ Y-Yuki-chan…
─ Is something wrong, Tsukasa-san? Your face is turning red. I hope you're not over-demanding yourself if you feel bad.
─ I'm fine, Yuki-chan. It's just that… ─ She again looks at her sister and Konata, and they continue to encourage her, although they also seemed about to explode with emotion ─ Ahhh… I…
─ Tsukasa is at her limit. If she continues like this she's going to give her a panic attack ─ Kagami whispers worried.
─ With Tsukasa the only thing that isn't difficult is playing pranks on her ─ Konata thinks aloud.
─ Tsukasa-san, breathe deeply and calmly ─ Miyuki takes the hands of the younger twin to pay attention to her ─. If there is something that bothers you, you can tell me without any problem. You know I'm always here to help you.
─ Yuki-chan ─ Tsukasa looked like she was going to cry at any moment. She had to do it now, or else she'd just make a fool of herself for free. Y-you… Yuki-chan, I… I…
─ Do you…?
─ I… like… you… ─ she manages to complete in a low voice, almost as if it were a breath, but Miyuki managed to hear it.
─ You… do you like me, Tsukasa-san? ─ Miyuki turned quite red.
─ I told you was completely true, Kagamin ─ Konata whispers as she waited for Tsukasa to respond.
─ Y-yes… I-I can't… help it… It's true, Yuki-chan.
Kagami and Konata were absolutely right in the world. It was difficult, for a moment it seemed that the pressure was going to overcome her, but she did it, and now that she did, she seemed to calm down little by little, despite not having received an answer from Miyuki yet. But she was still excited to hear a yes from her. With all her being she wanted to hear how she corresponds to her feelings, but she was aware that what she had to do she already did.
─ Tsukasa-san, that... has been something nice. I didn't expect you to feel something for me ─ Miyuki begins to answer somewhat blushing ─. I'm sorry for not questioning myself sooner if I could feel something like this for you, but still I must say…it feels good to hear you say it to me.
─ Does that mean we can go out together, Yuki-chan? ─ Tsukasa trembled with emotion.
─ I guess so. I see no reason to refuse.
─ Well done. Level complete ─ Konata smiles satisfied ─. Thank goodness that in the end Tsukasa didn't made a game over before completing the level.
─ I'm surprised that I can understand what you just said, but I'm also relieved to know that Tsukasa has finally done it ─ Kagami crosses her arms and smiles quite happily ─. It's just the beginning of the road, but the two of them will surely do their best for the relationship to succeed. They would never do anything to harm the other.
─ Sure.
Tsukasa and Miyuki shyly bring their hands closer until their fingers touch, and then intertwine until their palms are together, and then Yukari appears and sees what happens. Miyuki and Tsukasa are extremely embarrassed when they find out.
─ Eh… I think I just interrupted something ─ Yukari rushes to put the tray on the table before leaving ─. Don't worry about me, I have other things to do. Keep up the good work, girls.
─ What was that? ─ Tsukasa was perplexed.
─ I guess it's the way in which okaa-san has given you her blessing ─ Miyuki was the same.
─ I think so too ─ says Konata ─. And now, seeing as you're a couple, you two should kiss.
─ K-k-kiss us? ─ again the colors rise to Tsukasa's face, and in Miyuki the case was quite similar.
─ All couples kiss. It's okay to hold hands, but standing there is a bit childish.
─ Konata, don't put things into their heads ─ Kagami is scolding Konata again ─. Let Miyuki and Tsukasa evolve their relationship at their own pace, which we don't…
Suddenly Miyuki kisses Tsukasa, leaving Kagami with her mouth open. Even Konata was surprised by such a turn of events, although she still thought that it would have been even more difficult for Tsukasa to take the initiative. After a few seconds Miyuki and Tsukasa separate their lips. They were both red and had a rather peculiar gleam in their eyes.
─ I guess that's how we're already a couple, and I must say… that I really… liked doing it ─ Miyuki admits with some difficulty.
Tsukasa's eyes shine even more. She felt immensely happy to be kissed by the girl she liked, and that she also liked her. The relationship had gotten off to a very good start, and although the main credit was her for daring, there was no way she wanted to leave out Kagami and Konata. If it weren't for them, she wouldn't have dared, and for that she mentally thanked them and with all her strength for that emotional push they gave her to get to this point.
End
Originally I uploaded this fic in Spanish to commemorate that I had reached 500 fanfics, also that it had been for my birthday at that time (I uploaded it on October 18). I hope you liked this fic, and I will surely bring you more soon.