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On a wonderful Saturday, lies the day when all the students of Hachimitsu celebrate the bonding relationship of the council paving a future for the school. And while celebrating the birthday of Chiyo. Ending the story arc with a festive bang…
-Near the River Bank-
Several Years Ago…
A black limousine was driving down the wet road through the heavy rain. The windshield wipers were on, wiping off the water from the window. Inside the car, a man with sleaked black hair, wearing a black vest with a white collar shirt underneath. Sitting around him were his men, dawned in their black and white suits wearing sunglasses over their eyes.
Sitting next to the man, was a female figure whose clothes were ruined and scratched. As if she just got bruised up. A brown bag was placed over her head, a staggered breathing was coming from right under the bag. Her hands were tied behind her back.
The man's eyes look out the window. "Stop here."
"Yes sir!"
The limousine came to a stop on the bridge over the water, halting by the sidewalk near the railing. All of the men immediately exited the car, with the man stepping out last. Before he could, he roughly grabs the woman by the collar, giving her a good glare before tossing her out of the car. The woman hits the ground, making a small splash.
"Grab her." With a simple command.
The men immediately grabbed her from both sides. Standing her straight up as they walked over to the railing. Her back rested against the railing, feeling the heavy rain drops on her, the bag over her head was being drenched, sticking close to her face. Making it hard for her to breathe from the nose.
The man stepped out of the car with the umbrella over his head. He looked at the woman who was struggling to breathe.
"Remove the bag."
The men did as they were told as they removed the bag from her head. The woman shook her head, her short brown hair now getting soaked in the rain. Her mouth was shut with a thick cloth covering it, tightening against her face. She glares at the man who looked at her with a smirk, his red eyes shooting right at her.
"Hehe…now there's that beautiful face." The man said with a sneer.
The woman growled at the man under her breath. Glaring at the man.
"You really think you can just walk out of here. Thinking to yourself that you can go on and live your own life." He said as he approached the woman, his smirk was not leaving his face. "Hoping to bury the past, leaving it behind."
The man grabs both her cheeks, forcing her to look at him. The woman breathing through her teeth while glaring at the smirking man.
"You're the one who joined the Sleeping Wolves. Those who join our organization are forever bound to our family. And you…you've made the biggest mistake out of them all," He said as he leaned close to her face with a fierce glare. "You hope to achieve by just waltzing out of the family circle. It seems you don't remember our code here in the sleeping wolves…you!"
He pointed to one of his men as he flinched. "Y-Yes!?"
"What is our code?"
"O-Our code! Our code is: 'those who join the pack! Will forever remain in the pack'!"
The man nodded as he looked back at the woman. "You…out of all people should know that. So why bother leaving us? Did we not satisfy your need? Did we not provide you with the best hospitality? More need of money? I just can't seem to understand your reasoning?"
The woman didn't say anything as she just glared at the man who continued to stroke her cheeks with his fingers.
The man sighs to himself as he releases her cheeks. His eyes looked up at the sky. "I wish this didn't have to come to this. You were the best nurse that the sleeping wolves had. Whenever we come back from a job you would come and heal us, so we can be ready for the next job."
He looks back at the woman. "And here you are, wanting out of the pack? I'm sorry but I truly can't understand your reasoning?"
He walks over to her again, he pulls down the cloth, releasing her mouth for her to speak. She gave a low growl as she glared at the man. "I'm leaving because I want nothing to do with a psychotic maniac who is nothing more but a tyrant!"
The man laughed to himself. "A tyrant? Oh no my dear, I'm not a tyrant at all. I'm just a person who wants things to go my way and keep my men in line if they wish to cause trouble. But a tyrant? I'm the most benevolent boss there is…isn't that right, boys?"
All of the men around him nodded with fear written on their faces.
He looks back at the woman who was still glaring at him, not convinced by his words. "Listen, I can be reasonable at times, so I'll give you one last chance…I want you to get on your knees and apologize. Only then I will bring you back into our loving family…what do you say, Takamoto?"
Takamoto snarled at the man. "Are you…are you even listening to yourself? WHY THE HELL WOULD I EVER BOW TO YOU!? YOUR NOTHING BUT SELF CENTERED TYRANT WHO DOESN'T CARE ABOUT YOUR MEN NOR EVEN YOUR OWN FAMILY!"
The men felt their blood run cold as they looked at the man whose red eyes began to glow under the umbrella. Looking at Takamoto with a death glare.
"You want to know what people like you deserve…a good SMACK ACROSS THE FACE! You're nothing but a bitter, stubborn fool. You're no Immortal wolf, you're an old fart who deserves to rot in he-!"
*SLAP!*
The men winced in pain as Takamoto was slapped across the face. The noise caused it to echo across the silent night, being mixed in with the heavy rain.
The man glared at the woman, his hand extended and veered to the side. Leaving a red mark on the woman's cheek. She looks up at the man through her strand of hair. Not wavering in fear.
"You truly are a bitter old fool, Tatsuya…and you will forever be a fool." Takamoto coldly said.
Tatsuya sucked in his breath before exhaling. In a quick motion, he whips out his gun and shoots at Takamoto's feet. She lets out a soft scream as she drops to the ground. The men quickly back up as Tatsuya approaches the fallen woman. He then stomps on her foot, crushing them under his pressure.
Takamoto sucked in a sharp breath, trying her best to hold in her scream.
"Go get the kettlebell." He said with a dark tone. "I think it's about time our naive nurse takes a dip with the fishes."
"Y-Yes sir!"
It only took a few moments, but now Takamoto's feet were tied with a 100Ibs kettlebell strapped to the end of it. Her body was now on the other side of the railing of the bridge, inching off the edge close to her impending death.
Tatsuya's hand swung around her body, his head resting on her shoulders. Whispering in her ears. "Last chance, Takamoto. You bow down to me now…and I promise you'll live to see another day."
Takamoto's breath shook, feeling the silent wind and Tatsuya almost pushing her off the edge. However, taking a deep breath, she looks at the man with a glare.
"Burn in hell you bastard."
*BANG!*
It all came too fast. She felt a cold bullet on her back and went through her stomach. She looks down at herself, seeing blood flooding on her shirt. She was then pushed off the edge of the bridge and plummeted towards the water.
*SPLASH!*
Tatsuya sucks in the cold air and breathes out. His men cautiously looked over the railing and below them. Seeing for any bodies or something to rise up from the water. But nothing could be seen nor heard.
"It's truly hard," They flinched at his voice. "To find good help these days. No one truly understands my vision for the sleeping wolves…oh well then. We can manage just fine without her. Come boys."
"Y-Yes sir!"
Tatsuya walks back to the car with his men hurrying along the way. All of them got inside the car, driving away from the scene.
-Unknown Location-
"..ey…hey…wa….up…"
A voice was calling out from the darkness. The vision was blurred but slowly coming to life.
"..hey…come…wake…"
Opening their eyes, a blurred image of a young looking teenager with green hair was hovering over the person's face. The vision is coming to be, seeing the green haired teenager clear now.
"Hey! You're finally awake!"
Takamoto woke up slowly on an unfamiliar bed, in an unfamiliar room. She got up, only to wince in pain, holding her sides.
"H-Hey! Take it easy. You still need to recover from that nasty wound."
Takamoto sucked in a breath as she looked down at her own wound. Seeing how her lower half torso was wrapped in a bandage.
"I was…shot?"
"You even got some nasty wounds on your foot as well. Like it was crushed or something…"
"M..My foot…"
She releases a soft gasp. It all was coming back to her. She slowly removes the blanket from her and looks at her feets. They were wrapped in bandages as well. She gently touches her own feet, wincing in pain a little from them being sore.
"Now I remember…" She said softly. The green-haired girl looks at the woman. "That bastard did this to me…all because I wanted to leave the sleeping wolves…"
"You were lucky that me and Junichi followed those bastards. Otherwise you'd be dead."
Takamoto blinked as she looked at the girl. "Junichi…"
She smiled. "That's right. Junichi is my friend. We happened to see you being cornered by those nasty people while on our walk. Junichi has this little gut feeling he calls it, saying that he was certain that those guys were up to no good."
Takamoto bit her lips. All of it coming back to her. "I was…I wanted to get out of the sleeping wolves…but Tatsuya…that bastard was able to catch me off guard."
The young woman lays back against the resting board. Sighing to herself as she ran her hand through her face.
She looks at the green haired teen. "Thanks for saving me though…"
The green haired teen smiles back. "You're welcome! But the one who you should really thank is Junichi!"
"Oh yeah, well then. I guess I should give my thanks to him when I see him."
"How about thanking me, now?"
They both turn to see an older looking man at the door. The man had short black hair with a hint shade of gray coloring on him. He bears a scar on his eye, wearing a blue coat, pants and white shirt underneath. The man was carrying a tray that had a bowl and strawberry milk drink on it.
"Hey Junichi! This woman is awake!"
"Hehe. I know, I know." He said with a rather tired voice. The man set the plate down on the dresser. He moved to bring a chair over and sat close to the bed looking at Takamoto. "How are you feeling there, Ma'am?"
"I'm feeling fine…still slightly sore, but I'm fine now. I'm guessing your Junichi?"
Junichi nodded as he rested against the chair. "That's right. That's me. You're lucky we managed to save you in time. Any more minutes underwater while losing blood could result in you officially kicking the bucket."
Takamoto sighs to herself as she runs her hand through her face and to her hair. "I see…thank you anyways though."
Junichi smiles as he leaned forward. "We never really properly introduced each other. My name is Junichi. This is Penny. Her full name is Penny the Slasher, but don't let the name intimidate you. She can be really friendly."
"It's nice to properly meet you." She bowed.
Takamoto releases a warm smile. "My name is Takamoto…it's nice to meet you all."
-Takamoto Room-
Back in the Present Timeline…
July 7th (Saturday)
Takamoto wakes up in her bed. Facing the ceiling, hearing the fan going on in her room. She gave a big stretch before she looked at her phone that was on the floor. Looking at the time as it reads 7:00 am. She then reads the date it was…
"July 7th, huh…" She said to herself as she looked up at the ceiling. "It has been for years now since that man saved me…that I was able to live another day to see the light."
A soft smile graced her lips.
"It was thanks to him that I landed on this job…I wonder if we'll meet up with each other again. This IS a small world we live in after all…"
She took a deep breath before getting off from her bed and began to prepare for the big special day…
-Hallway-
July 7th (Saturday)
9:00am
Mari and Hana were walking down the hallway, both of them dressed in more, casual outfits. Hana was dressed in a toned down blue sleeveless dress. With her top being buttoned up. Meanwhile Mari was dressed black dress that hugged against her skin, outlining her figure rather nicely.
Hana looks at her phone for the time. "When are we supposed to meet up with the others?"
"I believe everyone should be at the front of the school at the moment. But it should be fine, father said that he will be driving us to the spot that he reserved for us."
Hana blinked with a pondering thought. "Actually, I still don't know what your father even has for us or where this spot he reserved for us…"
Mari could only shrug. "Not to be honest, my father often likes to be secretive about things. He does the same thing with me and Chiyo whenever it is our birthday or anything. But I have grown accustomed to his antics."
"I wonder if Meiko is done dressing up for the occasion, I mean she is supposed to be performing for some entertainment at the party. I think she was supposed to be doing some…barrel tossing?"
"Yes…I believe she is wearing the yukata she brought during our shopping trip the other day."
Hana could still remember the day when she was picking out the outfit. "Hehe~. I still remember how flustered Meiko was when she tried to pick out the right outfit, thinking that Matsuri wouldn't like it."
Mari sighed to herself as she pushed her forehead with her finger. "Of course I couldn't forget about that…she was sweating up a storm. Which does make me worried if she's still worrying about Matsuri input about her dress…honestly it wouldn't put it past me if that's the reason why she's late."
"If anything Matsuri should be the one picking her up…where is he anyways?"
"He wanted to go somewhere early, he didn't want to bring Meiko along because he didn't want her to be late to the party. As for where he's at…not sure, he didn't say."
Hana rolled her eyes. "That damn idiot."
"It's alright…if he wishes to be alone on this then I won't force him. It's best to respect his wishes then going against them. No need to push towards the edge."
"Hmm…if you say so…" Hana stayed quiet for a moment as they continued to walk down the hallway. "Hey…you know…it's been a while since things have been quiet around here."
"What do you mean?"
"I mean…us not fighting with the ASC and not trying to kick the boys out of the school," Hana formed a small smile on her lips. "It's really nice actually…"
Mari hummed for a moment as she looked the other way with a small smile. "I agree. Though despite our ups and downs…and our rough start with Matsuri…I will admit…this school year has been fun."
Hana didn't say anything as she offered a soft smile as she looked forward as they approached the door.
Mari knocks on the door. "Meiko? It's us. Are you ready?"
They were startled for a moment when they heard a soft scream from the other side. "AH! Apologies! I-I'm still getting ready!"
Both Mari and Hana blinked as they both looked at each other with confused expressions. "My guesses are that she's still in complete panic…"
Mari couldn't help but to feel a little worried about her friend.
"Ah. There you girls are."
Mari and Hana turn to see two three familiar figures. In front of them, Kate was wearing a pink hoodie with some blue gym shorts and some sandals. Risa wore her usual hachimitsu female uniform without her jacket. And Mitsuko, wearing a casual outfit that was a pink and white dress with dots designs covered over her.
"I figured you girls would be by the gate." Kate asked.
"Ah well…" Mari was about to finish her sentence before…
"APOLOGIES, I'LL BE RIGHT OUT IN A SEC!" Meiko yelled from the other end.
Kate could only roll her eyes. "Of course she would be late."
"Be nice, Kate." Mari said as she crossed her arms under her breasts. "She probably has a lot in her mind."
"Like what…" Kate asked, gaining a raised brow from the crow mistress. It didn't take long before it came to a conclusion. Rolling her eyes. "Oh for pete sake, seriously?"
Mitsuko looked at her phone. "Either way, we better meet everyone else at the front of the school, we don't want to keep them waiting."
Mari looks back at the door, still wearing a worried look. She sighs before she speaks. "I'll keep an eye on Meiko, for now you all go to the front of the school."
"You sure?" Hana asked.
Mari turned to Hana. "It's fine, you girls go on. I'll catch up with you all later."
Hana blinked before looking at Kate and the others. The orange hair girls looked back at the crow mistress, seeing the expression on her face says a lot. "Alright, just don't be late. And certainly don't expect me to wait for you."
Mari rolled her eyes with a smirk. "I'll catch up in time."
On that note, Hana and the other girls decided to walk away from the spot and move towards the destination they are supposed to be at. Leaving Mari as she moves towards the door…
"Meiko…is something troubling you…"
"..."
"Does this have to do with Matsuri by any chance?" She hears a soft gasp from the other end. "Figured as much…"
"...M-Mari…I'm sorry." Meiko said from the other end. "I've been thinking about Matsuri lately in my mind yesterday…a-and the day before…and so on from there."
Mari blinks as she continues to listen.
"I was thinking…that perhaps today after the party…I-I wanted…I wanted…I want to do more things with Matsuri." Mari didn't say anything as she just stared at the door, not being able to see Meiko but could tell she was on the other side of the door. "I-I spoke with Takamoto the other day and I…I just couldn't get him out of my mind the entire day! I want to kiss him, I want to hug him close…"
Mari could only just look at the door with widened eyes. Not sure how to respond to her, but was genuinely surprised by how much she expressed, especially considering that this is a male they are discussing.
"However…I fear that…what if I overstep my boundaries with him…I don't want to make him uncomfortable or anything…I just don't want him to hate me…"
Mari hums to herself with a hint of blush on her cheeks. She looks up at the door. "Meiko…if I were to be honest, I'm not exactly an expert when it comes to relationships…especially when it comes to conversing with the opposite sex…but Meiko. I don't think you have much to worry about when it concerns Matsuri."
Meiko listened to Mari's words.
"I mean…he does love you. And you love him just as much, the way how I see it, both of you care for one another. I believe that's what is most important when it comes to relationships. If both of you care for each other, share each other's feelings, I personally believe there is nothing to be concerned about."
Mari turned around as she laid her back against the door.
"And…even though Matsuri doesn't share the same pervertness as the boys…he STILL a boy though, so I don't think there will be nothing to worry about when it comes to wanting to have his way with you."
"Y-You believe so…" Meiko said from the other side, almost sounding as if she was uncertain.
"I believe so, yes."
….
It only lasted for a few seconds of silence between the two. Not before Mari hears the door being unlocked. She pushes herself off the door and turns around to see the door opening up. Mari offers a smile as she sees Meiko dressed in her yukata that she picked out from the other day.
Meiko's face was flustered red with a bit of sweat dripping against her bare skin. "A-Are you certain he wouldn't turn me away. Even if I think of doing something…dirty per say, with him."
Mari could only chuckle. "Meiko, there's nothing to worry about, I'm sure Matsuri wouldn't think of this sort…now then…"
She extends her hand out towards Meiko.
"Shall we…"
Meiko nodded with a smile. "Yes…we should."
She takes Mari hand as both of them walk down the hallway, not before Meiko could close the door to her room. Hoping to catch up to the others who were waiting for them.
-Front of the School Entrance-
Standing by the front courtyard of the school, standing by the gate, a small group of familiar students. The five boys, at least three of them being Shingo, Gakuto and Joe carrying a piece of the PBR-SAMA on their backs.
Kiyoshi however, was having a hard time looking straight at Chiyo who was talking with Mayumi, showing her some things on her phone. The poor boy was sweating bullets as he didn't know how to even look at her straight without losing it.
The girls, mainly Anzu, were glaring straight at the boys who were carrying the pieces on their backs.
"So hey…you boys seriously going to be bringing that trash with you?" Anzu said straight up, offending the boys.
"OI! This is not TRASH! PBR MK II! And it will be lots of fun later on, just you wait and see!" Shingo yelled.
"Indeed, PBR MK II will be the star of the show!" Gakuto said as he pushed up his glasses.
This caught her attention as she raised a brow. "Huh? Star of the show?"
The four boys gained a smirk on their faces. Gakuto spoke up. "You'll see when the time has come. PBR MK II will be our silver lining for the future to come."
"WE'RE GONNA SCORE BIG WHEN WE SHOW OFF PBR MK II!" Shingo, Joe, and Andre all thought to themselves with immediate thoughts in their heads.
"I don't know Anzu-san, it could be fun…" Satou remained optimistic about their idea.
Anzu wasn't convinced. "Knowing these guys, it could only be idiotic and disastrous in the end of it all."
"Come on Anzu. Just give her a chance, will ya?"
"Yeah, why not give them a chance, Anzu."
They turn to see Asuna walking towards while carrying some bags in her hands. Wearing a smile on her face as she waves at them.
"Hello everyone~!" She waved.
"Good morning Asuna-chan!" Chiyo waved.
Asuna, swaying her hips from left to right. For clothing she was wearing a white t-shirt that was tied in a knot around her waist and hips hugging shorts. Grabbing the attention of the boys who looked at the girl with mad blushes on their faces. She immediately rushes up to Chiyo as she clasps her hands onto hers. "Hey there birthday girl! Are you excited for the day?"
"Hmm-mm! I'm very excited!" Chiyo said with a smile.
Asuna offered a friendly chuckle before looking towards the boys. "Soo~. I'm assuming that um…PBR MK II on each of your guys' backs is gonna be something big or whatever."
"O-Of course!" Gakuto said with a blush. "Though…it is really just more of a…t-testing phase per say."
"HOLD ON! TESTING PHASE!? SO IT'S NOT READY YET!? ACTUALLY NO, YOU LITERALLY GOING TO LAUNCH THAT THING!?" Anzu asked with a hint of worrisome tone.
Gakuto shivered a little. "I-Indeed! But nothing to worry about! We made sure that PBR-SAMA is well prepared and is floatable as well!"
"I HAVE PLENTY TO WORRY ABOUT NOW! DON'T TELL ME YOUR PLANNING ON PUTTING CHIYO ON THAT THING!?"
This caught Chiyo and Mayumi's attention as they looked at the boys who held a straight face.
"Well…it is the birthday girl's day so…" Joe said quietly.
"Yeah. I have plenty to worry about now…" Anzu said as she ran her hand through her hair.
"Hey come on, give them a fighting chance yeah? Who knows, maybe it will be fun." Asuna said with a smile.
"I mean…I guess it will be fun. But it is Chiyo's birthday so it would be best to give her the front row seat." Satou said.
"Huh?" Chiyo said out loud as she had all eyes on her. Her eyes wandered over to the pieces of PBR MK II on the boy's back. "I-I mean…I do want to try it out…it could look fun…yeah. Like what Satou-chan says."
"You're serious about this Chiyo?" Anzu questioned the girl.
As they were speaking amongst each other, Kiyoshi was having a hard time looking at the girl. Contemplating in his own thoughts. "Damn it! Even after that pep talk from Hana! I can't even get a word out! Or at least a simple 'happy birthday'! Gah, I'm just really nervous!"
"I see everyone is present."
They turned to a familiar voice. The boys, immediately all thought processes were gone when they spotted Mari in her dress. With everyone else towing behind them, but their main focus was on Mari and her black dress.
"HOLY SHIT SHE LOOKS LIKE A GODDAMN SUPERMODEL!" All the boys thought to themselves, not being able to take their eyes off the girl.
"Onee-chan!" Chiyo said as she rushed over to Mari and immediately wrapped her arms around her sister, giving her a big hug. "You look beautiful with that outfit!"
Mari giggled. "Thank you, Chiyo. And Happy Birthday."
The boys could not take their eyes off of the crow mistress. They're eyes wandered all over her body. Her dress managed to cover towards her knee. Her reasonable bosom pushed against the fabric of the dress. She was indeed a walking supermodel.
"Hey there Mari! See you rocking in that outfit!" Asuna said with a wide grin.
Mari could only just roll her eyes. "Thank you for the compliment, but would've appreciated it if you tone down the praise."
Asuna casually walked over to the crow mistress as she patted her on the shoulders. "Hey come on, you have to admit, you look really good there. Enough to attract some boys."
She gestures her head over to the boys who couldn't help but to still look at her with their cheeks flustered red. A small drip of drool from their lips. Causing Mari to scowl at the boys before they immediately turned the other way to avoid being beaten.
Meiko could only roll her eyes. "Typical…"
"And Meiko, you look really pretty with that yukata." Chiyo said.
"Thank you. Although I have to thank Hana and Kate for picking this out for me." Meiko said as she showed off her kimono.
The boys were somewhat disappointed about her outfit that is impressively holding back her impressive bosom. But nonetheless she did look beautiful in it.
"Still can't believe that Matsuri has yet to bang that body!" Shingo thought to himself with a hint of jealousy.
"I bet you look good for a little alone time with Matsuri~." Asuna said with a grin.
Meiko tried her best not to react to that as she looked the other way with a mad blush on her cheeks. Something that did occur to the boys, Matsuri, was nowhere to be found.
"Now that I think about it…Matsuri-dono is nowhere to be found. I figured he would be here, especially with Meiko-dono." Gakuto points out bringing attention to the others.
Kate looks around. "Now that you did bring it up, I'm surprised that Matsuri is nowhere to be found. Not even Etsuko and the others are nowhere to be found."
"Ah, yes. According to the text I got from Matsuri, he wanted to go somewhere before he would meet us at the party." Mari said.
Risa blinked with a confused expression. "Is he alone?"
"Well, considering that we don't see the squirt or any of the others…maybe they're with him…" Hana said.
Mari couldn't help but to gain a worried look on her face. Even though he have recovered and have not thought about suicide or anything. But she could not help but to have a thought that he would still go out of his way and try anything too reckless or dumb on his end.
She looked towards Meiko who was immediately adopting a worried look as she pushed her finger against her lips. Mari set her hands on her shoulders. "I'm sure he will be fine."
Meiko offered an attempted smile but still was worried.
They didn't have time to register anything as they heard more footsteps coming. From the distance, they see Takamoto and Usano walking towards them. Usano's eyes immediately gazed upon Chiyo who happily waved at the father.
"Good morning father!"
"Good morning, Chiyo! And happy birth…day!"
Takamoto offered a small wave. "Happy birthday Chiyo."
"I believe everyone is present aside from…well a few of us." Gakuto was brought up.
"Matsuri and the others are missing." Risa brought up. "According to Mari, he left early and hasn't exactly told where he's going."
Usano and Takamoto glanced at each other, sharing a look. The nurse couldn't help but sigh. "Sometimes I'm worried about that boy."
"Indeed. But I believe Matsuri would not go as far to do anything to go as far to…well do anything rash." Usano looked amongst the students and teacher that looked at him with a gathering of worried looks. Aside from Mari who glared at him. "Ahem. But no worries. I'm sure Matsuri would be okay. For now, let us enjoy the…party!"
Usano looks at Takamoto who looks back at him. "As we talked, I'll be driving Mari, Meiko, Hana and Chiyo to the venue. Takamoto I believe that you were going to take the girls in your…transportation."
Takamoto nodded before looking at the group. "Though I don't have a big enough car, so I can only maybe take three of you."
Anzu adopted a groan. "Not much help there…well, how far is the spot?"
Chiyo brings out her phone. "Here, Mayumi. I'll send you the location to your phone."
Just as she did, Mayumi wasted no time as she reached for her phone in her pocket. Taking a look at the screen on her phone, she blinked rapidly, taking a double take at the location. "No way! We're celebrating at the beach!"
"Huh!?" Anzu held a baffled expression. "Seriously!?"
Usano nodded. "Yes. I feel as students who have gone through enough, I believe a special place is deserving for some relaxation. Wouldn't you all…agree."
The students look amongst each other with baffled expressions. Unsure of what to make of this special occasion. Each of them wearing an almost conflicted face, while it was an offer of a lifetime in their school life, they couldn't possibly pass it up.
"Indeed, this is a rare occasion. I have no objection. It's a bit far, but we can manage."
"A bit far my ass," Anzu said as she rubs her head with groan.
"Like I said, I'm only able to take three people at least, so who wants to ride with me?" Takamoto asked. Before she could take any offers, she noticed the boys raising their hands. All four of them. "Yeeeaaaah…sorry I'm not taking you boys."
"HUH!? WHY NOT!?" Gakuto, Andre, Satou and Shingo asked.
Takamoto pointed to the large pieces of PBR MK II on their backs. "Forget it, I can't find any rooms for PBR MK II. So yeah, you guys are taking the train."
"This is rather…criminally insulting to us boys." Gakuto said feeling rather defeated.
"Evil teacher…" Joe muttered.
"But it's soo hot…" Andre said.
"This is the worst…" Shingo joined the depression circle.
"Hey come on guys. It will be fine. As long as we stay on track it should be good, right?" Kiyoshi, the only one trying to be positive in the situation.
Takamoto looks back at the girls. "Last chance, who's joining me?"
Anzu crossed her arms with a thought before looking at the boys who were talking amongst each other. She wiped the sweat from her forehead. "Gah, fuck it. I fear that the boys will get lost or do something stupid. I'll take my chances and be their navigator."
The boys got wind of this. "Hey hold on, Anzu! We don't need a babysitter!"
Anzu looks back at the boys as she places her hands on her hips. "Oh trust me, you boys need someone to watch over you."
Satou adopted a thought. "I guess I'll take my chances with the boys. I'll help out Anzu."
"I'll help out too~!" Asuna said with a smile.
"I don't want to impose, so I'll be with Anzu and the others." Mayumi said.
Takamoto then looks over to Kate and her friends. "How about it girls, really convenient right now."
"Better than dealing with this god forsaken heat. Sure why not." Kate said.
Risa adopts a worried look as she walks over to Andre. "Hey, you sure you'll be fine."
Andre blinks with a curious tone. "Hm? Of course I will, we got a map. Plus with Anzu and the other girls we should be fine."
Risa hummed for a moment before looking towards the nurse. "Alright then, I'm in."
The girls followed Takamoto to her car as Mari and the others followed Usano. However, Hana stayed behind a little as she looked towards Kiyoshi who looked at her back. Hana couldn't help but roll her eyes.
"Seriously, you haven't said anything yet."
"S-Sorry! I got nervous!" He whispered back.
"Ugh, you better apologize to her at the party! You hear me!"
Kiyoshi flinched a little. "S-Sorry…"
"Kiyoshi-dono! It's time for us to go!" Gakuto yelled.
"Coming!" He yelled back before looking back at Hana. "I promise I will talk to her at the party."
Hana could only pout her lips at the boy. Deciding not to say anything she rolled her eyes and hurried over to join up with the others. Kiyoshi went his way to join with the boys to get over to the venue point.
-Graveyard-
9:15am
Walking alone towards the graveyard, with multiple stone tablets, each standing planted towards the ground in rows from each other. Matsuri continued walking straight down the middle with a bouquet of flowers in his hands. The boy was wearing a black zipper jacket, revealing his t-shirt. Wearing jeans and some casual shoes.
He approached the one stone tablet, the character reads, 'Yoshimiya Kakeguri'. Bending down he places the flowers next to the tablet. He kneeled down next to it with a soft, but somber smile.
"Hey Yoshimiya…it's me again," He said quietly. "Um…a lot of things happened during my move from Atsuhiko. I um…already am aware I told you this when we had that brief conversation but…I just wanted to talk to you…one last time."
He received no response but a wind blowing through the air.
"You know…I've always been thinking how life would be if you were still here with me…just us going to Hachimitsu together. Doing all sorts of things like hanging out…drinking and eating and telling your jokes. Oh! You remember what I said about Etsuko and the others, I think you'll be great friends with them. Especially Etsuko…though she's a little crazy, but she means well."
Once again, a small pause before Matsuri started speaking again.
"Right…before I forget…Megumi has mellowed out a bit…although I think she still misses you, but I think she is starting to get around more. With Etsuko and the others being there for her. But she still misses you just as much…"
Matsuri smiled a little more warmly this time, but his tone still sombers.
"So um…Hachimitsu is going through some changes though. Looks like both the USC and the ASC will be working together this time around…I'm glad for them. It's nice to see them getting along instead of going at each other's throats."
He scratched the back of his head with a smile.
"And well…me and Meiko are doing good as well. Today is both Chiyo's birthday and the celebration for the union between the council working together. So anyways, after the party, I made a song for Meiko, I plan on singing it to her…o-of course after the party. Can't have everyone watching me. Plus I don't want to embarass Meiko either…yeah. You get it."
He settled for a moment before his smile turned into a frown.
"So um…I don't know if you know this if I ever said anything…but…Hayakki…she's the council of Atsuhiko and not only that…her dad…is part of the gang known as the sleeping wolves." He drew in a shaky breath before speaking. "To be honest I'm still scared of her. I still remember how I betrayed your trust. I should've taken the fall there, so then you wouldn't have to suffer for so long. But I didn't…I just stayed behind like a coward."
He let the wind blow through his hair for a moment. Letting the silence overtake the scene.
"...Yoshimiya…you never deserved this. You never deserved to be through that much pain…all that suffering you endured. That should've been me…" He blinks as he looks around, making sure no one was around. "I know my friends and family tell me that I never did anything wrong but…my heart still feels a hint of guilt. I still could've been there for you. I could've just come out and done something…but I…"
Matsuri couldn't finish his sentence as he drew in another shaky breath.
"If I ever met death in the face…if I were to be executed for my crimes…I wouldn't fight back. Because deep down, I betrayed you…for everything you did for me. I never gave back anything in return…" A small somber smile graced his lips. "If I ever had the chance to come clean about your death…I would gladly accept the consequences. I say it's a fair trade for what you've been through. The others may stop me for this but…this is something that I chose…and I won't run away from that."
"Matsuri! Come on, we gotta go!" Etsuko's voice could be heard from a distance.
"ONII-CHAN! HURRY UP!" Ritsu yelled as well.
Matsuri briefly looked over his shoulder before looking back at the grave stone. "Look like I…gotta go…but thanks for the small talk…Happy Tanabata…and…thank you."
Matsuri walked slowly away from the tomb before quickly making his way back to the others. A lone wind passes through the grave tone, picking up some of the flower petals being blown in the sky.
-Somewhere along the coastline-
The weather was absolutely perfect for the day to party at the beach. There were a small group of people walking alongside the coastline with either their loved ones or family members. Kids were seen running next to the water, playing any type of games to themselves.
Standing on the sand, with both his fist on his hips. His eyes look off into the distance, towards the endless sea. Letting the wind blow through his hair. Usano took a deep breath before he exhaled.
"A beautiful weather, an endless sea that expands towards the horizon. The sun glisters against the sea…and a spot just perfect for our celebration for our students who will continue to pave way for their new future. Yes…it is…PERFECT!" He exclaimed out loud. "THIS IS HOW YOU CELEBRATE A PERFECT BBQ PARTY FOR CELEBRATION OF NEW FOUND FUTURE AND THE CELEBRATION OF MY YOUNGEST DAUGHTER BIRTHDAY-"
"Ahem." Usano stopped on the spot when he turned his head over his shoulder. "I know you're very excited and all but…do you mind if you can help us setting up the spot so we can get started."
Takamoto pointed behind her as she saw everyone already getting the equipment settled on the spot they picked for their celebration. Usano hummed for a moment feeling slightly embarrassed. "R-Right…apologies."
"Father! Where do you want to set this table?" Mari asked.
"That right there would be a nice spot."
As everyone was getting the spot all setted up. With the tables, chairs, the tent, the grill and ice chest all setted up. With everything setted up, the group were once more speaking with each other. Chatting it up and catching up with each other.
Takamoto, alongside each of the council members, were setting up each of the tables and the reasonable size gazebo over it.
"I must say, I was a little cautious about the idea of celebrating at a beach, but it looks like this is gonna be pretty nice."
"I know. And on a perfect day like this with this being on the beach. This was a great idea." Chiyo said with a smile.
"Chiyo-chan…" Chiyo turned to see Hana walking up to the group. "Can I talk to you for a moment?"
"Oh. Sure. I'll be back guys." Chiyo waved to her sister and the others before she walked over to the others. "Okay, is there something you need?"
Hana was about to say something. But then she stopped herself as she pondered to herself before speaking. Wondering what to say to the girl in front of her. "That bastard, he says he will apologize to Chiyo-chan but knowing that idiot he'll possibly just chicken out…"
Hana looks back at Chiyo who blinked and tilted her head at the blonde girl. Still curious about what she is going to say to her.
"I guess I can go ahead and give him a little boost."
"Hana-chan?"
"Sorry, I was just thinking to myself…anyways, Chiyo-chan. How do you…well feel about that bastard Kiyoshi."
"Kiyoshi-kun…" Chiyo repeated the name. She pondered for a moment. "I mean…I'm not the type to hold a grudge against anybody to be honest. That also extends to Kiyoshi. Yes, I'm aware that Kiyoshi can be…much. But it isn't all bad I suppose. I wouldn't mind being his friend though."
Hana blinked before she rolled her eyes in a rather playful manner. "Of course you would say something like that. But I shouldn't really go out of my way and tell you any other way. Well, either way, Kiyoshi wanted to talk to you about something."
Chiyo blinked at this. "Huh? Me? What?"
"I think it's best if you hear it from him…though whenever he and the boys get here." Hana said with a somewhat disgruntled expression. "Geez, I bet he just skipped out on the ride because he didn't want to face you."
Chiyo was still pondering about what Hana had said. That Kiyoshi had something to say to her. She could only think that he wanted to wish her a happy birthday, but that's only a general gesture. "I wonder what he wants to speak with me about?"
"WE'RE HERE~!"
The group turns to a very familiar voice. Walking in their direction, they see Matsuri and company, while tagging along behind them was Matsuri's family and Miyuki, all of them dressed for the occasion.
Ritsu immediately dashed over and gave Meiko a hug around her leg. "HAPPY TANABATA, MEIKO!"
Meiko smiled softly as she hugged her as well. "Happy Tanabata, Ritsu."
Etsuko joined with the two as she took notice of Meiko yukata. "Woow~! Meiko, you look beautiful!"
"Yeah girl. You look good for my baby brother~." Ayame said with a wide grin.
Meiko cheeks flushed red a little as her eyes wandered over to the boy who was busy gazing at her attire. The boy flinched a little as he looked in the different direction, trying to hide his blush from the others.
Tsubaki slapped the boy on his back, earning a yelp from him. "Hey come on, don't go and pretend you didn't see anything. Say something."
"Come now, dear Matsuri. Your future mate is waiting for your compliment." Yukina joined in with a mischievous grin.
"Don't be a chicken now." Megumi decided to join.
Matsuri felt the pressure around him. He turned towards his parents and Miyuki who just laughed a little at his predicament. Didn't help as the other students joined in, waiting for a show or something.
Matsuri groaned as he looked towards Etsuko. "This is your fault, you know?"
Etsuko only responded with a *playful* innocent grin.
Matsuri looked towards Meiko who stood up from her position. Her eyes bashfully blinked rapidly as she somewhat averted her gaze. The boy took a closer look at her yukata, his heart pounding at the sight of her. The way how the yukata magically fitted against her. He would question how the yukata managed to close against her massive chest but chose not to say anything about it.
"U-Um…y-you…you look really beautiful, Meiko." Matsuri managed to say.
A smile graced upon her lips. "Thank you…"
"HEY! COME ON! WHAT KIND OF COMPLIMENT WAS THAT!?" Etsuko pushed her face against Matsuri's.
"W-Well what did you want me to say?"
"You could at least say like-"
*WHAP!*
Immediately Tsubaki slapped her hand over the girl's mouth. The small first year girl released a muffled scream as she began to wave her hand around. "I don't think we need to hear any more of your special 'advice', thank you very much."
Usano and Takamoto approached the adults.
"It's great to see you two again. And you as well Miyuki. You are all looking lovely on this beautiful…day!"
"Good to see you as well old friend. Thank you for inviting us as well." Kenchiro said.
"It was the least we could do. And besides, it is Tanabata after all." Takamoto said with a smile.
As the adults were speaking with each other, the students were speaking with each other. Kate gathered their attention. "Okay, so I assume that everyone is here now, yes?"
"Um…I think the boys and Anzu are also missing too." Mitsuko said.
With the mentioning of the boys, they did take notice that they were indeed missing in action. Hana rolled her eyes. "Are you kidding me? Ugh, what's taking them so long? We also want to start the party while we're at it."
Chiyo grew a little concerned about the boy's safety. "Hold on, let me at least call Mayumi. Maybe she'll pick up the phone."
"Put it on video call."
Chiyo put it on through a video call.
*Ring. Ring. Ring.*
Mayumi picks up the phone, revealing her face. [Hello?]
"Mayumi-chan?" Chiyo responded.
[A-Ah! Chiyo-chan!?]
"Hey, what's taking you guys so long…"
"What's taking you guys so long? We practically got everyone here."
[Sorry, we got a little detoured because Shingo was reading the map upside down.]
Everyone present caught wind of this.
"Are you serious?" Hana said with a deadpan look.
[Yeah serious.] Anzu leaned in front of the frame. [This cocky idiot thought he could read the map but he seriously just realized he was reading upside down!]
[IT WAS AN ACCIDENT!] Shingo yelled from the other end.
"Honestly…" Meiko muttered to herself.
"Yeah, I figured." Risa said to herself with an annoyed look.
Chiyo chuckled nervously. "W-Well, make sure you guys come here."
[We will.]
[Mayumi-chan! The train is here!] Satou yelled from the side.
[Coming! Bye Chiyo-chan!]
*Boop.*
On that note, Mayumi hung up the phone leaving the group. "Hmm…maybe I should've just asked if Kiyoshi was there…I wanted to see what he wanted to talk to me about…"
Hana hummed for a moment before sighing. "Just wait until he gets here. I rather it would be better if he just comes out and says it himself."
"If you say so…"
The group waited for another minute or so before the boys could arrive. They were in the meantime speaking with each other. Matsuri was helping Meiko, filling the barrel with water, laying near the sea water so it could be filled up. Meiko had her sleeves and skirt rolled up so that it didn't get wet, revealing her bare legs.
Once it was filled enough, they tipped the barrel back into balance. "Thank you for the assistance, Matsuri."
"You're welcome…so…you're actually gonna be tossing this around."
"That is correct," She said as she unrolled her sleeves and skirt. Dusting herself off. "This should be heavy enough for me to toss around. I'll just pretend it's like me tossing Andre in the air."
Matsuri blinked with a curious expression. "But…isn't it…." He stopped himself.
He looked back at Meiko who looked back at him with a curious stare. "Matsuri?"
The boy could only chuckle a little. "Nah, never mind. I don't know why I'm worrying since this is you we're talking about here."
Meiko raised a brow as she leaned in towards the boy. "Were you seriously doubting me?"
"I was just worried for your safety that's all…"
Meiko stared at him for a few moments before a smile graced her lips. "Speaking of safety, where did you go so early in the morning?"
"Oh right…I went to visit Yoshimiya grave," He said, the gray-haired teen looking at the boy with a soft look. "Just catching her up on some things that have been going on. Nothing to really worry about."
"...you miss her, don't you?"
"Of course I do…I always hold a special place for her in my heart…but that's not going to stop me from finding ways forward."
A small smile graced Meiko's lips. "I'm sure you will…and we're here to help you as well."
"I know…"
"Matsuri. Meiko." Both of them turned to see Akari and Kenchiro approaching the two.
"Hi, mom and dad. I-Is there something wrong?"
Akari shook her head with a soft smile. "Nothing dear. We just wanted to see how you two were doing so far in your…well relationship with each other."
Both Matsuri and Meiko gained a blush on their cheeks as they turned towards each other before looking at both the parents. Meiko was the first to speak. "Ahem. Well…it's been progressing smoothly…I believe I'm still new to the whole relationship area but I promise you I am making sure to take extra careful steps when approaching Matsuri."
Matsuri couldn't help but to feel a little embarrassed from Meiko's choice of words and how she presented herself to be proper in front of his parents. "No need for her to be proper and all…but I appreciate that she's doing this for me…"
Kenchiro released a soft chuckle. "Meiko, there's no need for you to be so tense."
"H-Huh?" Meiko said as she broke out in a small sweat.
"We understand that you love our son very dearly. And that you try your best to present yourself as decent for not just his sake, but for us as well. There's nothing to worry about, you don't need to go that far." Akari said.
"If you're wondering how we know about this, Mari told us." Kenchiro added with a whisper as he gestured over to the crow mistress who was busy chatting with Kate.
Meiko felt drops of sweat dripping against her skin. "A-Apologies Mr. and Ms. Hitoyoshi. B-But I just don't wish to present myself as such…"
"Meiko sweetie, please relax." Akari said with a smile. "If you're worried that much, can you make a promise to me? This also extends to you, Matsuri."
Both the boy and the girl look at the mother.
"Meiko. While I was never expecting my son to be smitten by you, it is nice to see my son being happy. And that he gets to share things with you. So if anything, please protect our son's smile."
"His smile?"
"It has been a while since we saw him smile genuinely like before when he was with Yoshimiya. So the fact that he's smiling now, makes everything worthwhile. So please…don't break our son's heart. Protect him."
Meiko sucked in some breath before standing straight with a firm expression, with a faint blush on her cheeks. "I will do my best."
Kenchiro looked towards Matsuri. "And for you…same thing. Make sure you protect Meiko. Even though she looks plenty capable, when she is feeling overwhelmed, please make sure to support her."
"Of course…I appreciate everything she has done for me…so I will support her as much as I can as well."
Kenchiro chuckled as he looked towards Akari. "Told you we had nothing to worry about."
"I suppose so…oh wait! That's right! One more thing!" Akari said with a rather urgent voice. She looks deep at the two. "Have you two gotten into any sexual acts while alone."
Both Matsuri and Meiko froze on the spot. Matsuri's face was completely red, remembering his time with Meiko at the theater. But he chose not to say anything because he knows he won't hear the end of it from his mother. However, to his right, he noticed that Meiko was sweating bullets. Her face was completely red and her gaze fixed forward.
Akari held a firm gaze as she looked towards her husband who gestured his hand, giving her the right away to speak. Akari sighs to herself as she looks at the two. "I'm not gonna pry into what sort of act you two engaged into, but if anything…let me go ahead and say something. Matsuri, Meiko. While you two are allowed to explore each other, I do have to come in and stop you two from going too deep into it."
Matsuri groaned a little with a blush. "I already received a talk from Suzumei about that…"
"S-So did I." Meiko stuttered.
"Hold on, both of you already spoke with the teachers?"
Just as Matsuri was going to continue…he stopped himself after he realized what Meiko said. He looked towards her, noticing the quick gaze at him by the amazon girl only for her to turn her head away with a blush.
Akari looks between the two with rather surprised expressions. Ignoring the small laughter from Kenchiro, her gaze was more fixed on the couple. "Well now…looks like you two did have thoughts of advancing after all."
Meiko fiddled with her fingers a little with a heavy blush on her cheeks. "A-Apologies."
Akari looks between the two with a somewhat glare, however her glare didn't last long as she smiled. "If you two truly do wish to go further into your relationship, there are some alternatives you can take."
Both Matsuri and Meiko blinked as they looked towards the mother with amused expressions.
"Instead of going all the way out, how about just using your bodies and/or assets. For example, Meiko…um…don't know how much I can make this any less embarrassing but…you do have a nice bosom." Akari said with a blush. "S-So you can use that to pleasure Matsuri. If not, you could always use anything else like your hands or butt."
Meiko blinked outlandishly with her face beating red. Being stunned for a moment before clearing her throat. "Y-Yes…t-thank you for the advice."
Akari smiled softly at the gray-haired amazon beauty before looking towards her son. "As for you, young man."
"Y-Yes."
Akari stopped for a moment before a grin graced her lips. "I think you have a pretty good idea of what to do."
Matsuri's face, equally red as Meiko, averted his gaze from his parents as he looked off in a different direction. "R-Right…"
Kenchiro ruffled his son's hair. "Just promise us not to go any further until you graduate from school. Then you both are free to do what you want."
Matsuri nodded with a smile. "We will."
Both Kenchiro and Akari look towards Meiko with a smile. "Please take good care of our son."
"I will cherish him all the way to the end. Thank you both."
On that note, both Akari and Kenchiro turned around and walked away from the two. Leaving them alone as they spoke with each other.
"As I said, there's nothing to worry about…" Kenchiro said with a soft chuckle.
"I know but…" The mother couldn't help but to look over her shoulders, more particularly staring at her son. "I'm still worried. Don't get me wrong, it's not that I worried about their relationship…but my concern is…"
"It's about Hayakki, isn't it." Kenchiro finished for her, adopting a thoughtful look. Akari didn't say anything, but her face says a lot. "I know your concern…but there's nothing much we can do."
Akari turned to her husband. "But she's part of the most fearsome organization of Japan! Just the thought of hearing if anything happened to Matsuri and knowing that she or anyone else from the sleeping wolves attacking my son…I just…"
The mother was on the verge of almost crying, but tried to hold her tears back. Kenchiro gave his wife a soft embrace. "I know honey…but I trust that his friends and even the teachers will protect him. And that also extends to us. If anything happens to him, we will be there for him and Meiko."
Akari tries to steady her breathing. Relaxing in Kenchiro arms. "I don't want to lose our son again…I don't want him to be hurt."
Kenchiro said nothing as he fully embraced Akari, making sure he gave her enough comfort. But nothing could help her ease the worries in her heart.
11: 55 AM
"INDEED! WE HAVE FINALLY ARRIVED!" Gakuto announced from afar.
The group turns to see the boys and girls finally making it towards the venue point.
Anzu plopped down on her bottom letting out an exaggerated sigh. "GOD, FINALLY! That is the last time I ever tag along with you boys.
"You guys are very late." Etsuko added in with a mischievous grin.
"H-Hey! We're here aren't we! It's not our fault! If SOMEONE had used the bathroom before we left then we would've been here earlier!" Shingo said as he eyed Kiyoshi.
"Hold on, why are you blaming me? Didn't you have to use the bathroom as well because you drank and gulped down the entire water." Kiyoshi pointed out.
"IT WAS HOT, ALRIGHT! CUT ME SOME SLACK!"
Anzu stomped over to Shingo's face, glaring at him that was causing him to shrink down in fear. "I SHOULD BE MAD AT YOU FOR READING THE DAMN MAP UPSIDE DOWN!"
"R-Right…s-sorry…"
Ritsu looks at one of the boys back. "What's that rocket bottle on your back?"
PBR MK II…" Joe said.
"You guys seriously brought that piece of junk here to the beach." Megumi said as she shook her head as she planted the palm of her hand on her forehead. "I can't imagine the looks that you got from bystanders."
"You don't know the half of it…" Mayumi said with an embarrassed expression.
The three boys angrily looked at the red head. "HOW DARE YOU! PBR MK II IS-"
"Yeah, yeah. We know, we know." Tsubaki waved carelessly at the boys. "What are you idiots even planning on doing with that thing?"
Gakuto could only grin with Shingo, Joe and Andre in tow. "Indeed. Is it not already obvious. We boys plan on launching PBR MK II anew!"
All of the girls adopted rather baffled expressions.
"Hold on a moment. You're telling me that you're actually planning on riding that thing?" Yukina asked.
"That's right! But that's not all!" Shingo said.
"What do you mean not all!?" Yukina asked.
"Indeed. Since this is a very special event, we will give all of you fair maidens and gentlemens a chance to ride PBR MK II. But the special treatment of giving the first ride should go to our fair birthday girl."
On the mentioning of 'birthday girl'. They all turned to Chiyo, who adopted a baffled expression. She pointed to herself as she looked at the boys. "M-Me? I'm riding it?"
"I mean, it is your birthday." Joe said.
"Yeah, how about it, Chiyo. It might be fun."
Chiyo blinked as she curiously looked at some of the pieces on their backs. She noticed how they were all made from plastic bottles. Being taped together. "I-I mean…it does look fun."
"Behold! She gave her first praise to us-"
"Hold on a minute." Ayame interrupted the boy as she gave a doubtful look. "Are you sure that PBR MK II is really safe for riding around?"
"Hey yeah! How do we know if it's safe or not? For all we know it could sink on us right there once it even sets a single inch away from shore." Anzu added in.
"Are you all doubting PBR MK II!? How dare you all! Do not think that consequences will come your way for saying such rude manners in front of her!" Gakuto said with an offended expression.
"Yeah. You better watch what you say or else." Shingo threatened.
"...Onee-chan. These boys are dumb." Ritsu whispered to Ayame.
"I'm pretty sure that's not news at all, sis." She said with a roll of her eyes.
"OH FOR THE LOVE OF-! YOU GUYS ARE SERIOUSLY DUMB!"
"Just you wait! We will prove that PBR MK II will be a success," Gakuto turns to the boys. "COME BROTHERS! LET US ASSEMBLE HER AND LAUNCH HER VESSEL ANEW!"
"AI!" Shingo, Joe and Andre said as they rushed off towards the water with an enthusiastic roar.
The girls could only give the boys blank stares. Judging the boys in their thoughts only.
"Sometimes I feel I should've just expelled the boys." Mari said to herself.
"True, but at least they have a project they are occupying themselves with." Kate said. "Less trouble for us, yes?"
"At the possible cost of their lives…but either way. It seems like we are all accounted for. Let us finally make an announcement."
Kiyoshi looks towards Mari and Kate's direction as he sees them walking back to the set up. "Oh. Let me come and-"
"Hold it." Kiyoshi was halted in his tracks when he felt someone grabbing a hold of his collar. He looks over his shoulders to see Hana with a glare. "And just where do you think you're going?"
"H-Hana!? I'm um…I was gonna go help the girls."
"No you're not."
"Huh!? But-"
"Like I said! No you're not!" Hana forced him to turn around and face her. Poking her fingers at the boy. "You're gonna go and set things straight with Chiyo-chan! No more excuses!"
"O-Oh! Right! I completely forgot about that!"
"Now I know that's bullshit! You were purposely trying to avoid her so you won't have to face her-"
"Hana-chan."
Both of them turn to see Chiyo. Wearing an unusual serious expression on her face. Something that was new to both Hana and Kiyoshi.
"It's fine. I wish to speak with Kiyoshi-kun."
Hana blinked curiously, but understood what she wanted. She looks towards Kiyoshi with a glare. "Don't fuck this up."
On that note, she left, leaving Kiyoshi and Chiyo with each other.
"Kiyoshi-kun…" Chiyo started. "Hana told me that you wanted to talk to me about something…what is it?"
"Um…well…" Kiyoshi took a deep breath before speaking. "Chiyo-chan…I'm sorry. For everything. That day when we first met, it was wrong of me for lying to you. I just…I just wanted…I just found you really cute. You were like, literally the cutest girl in the class so when you found out about my eraser I used that as an opportunity to talk to you. And then there was the whole thing with me being in the girls' bath with you, then me lying that I get free time to go on a date…all of it was a lie."
Kiyoshi took a deep breath.
"So…yeah…all I wanted to say was…I'm sorry. You deserve someone way better than being with some trash like me who just takes advantage of your innocence…I'm really sorry."
Chiyo allowed Kiyoshi words to sink in as she took a deep breath. Looking at Kiyoshi. "Kiyoshi-kun…thank you."
"H-Huh?"
"For apologizing. I know you didn't really mean to hurt my feelings or anything. Sure you were being sneaky about it, but thank you for coming out and talking to me…although I don't think I can be your girlfriend." She said with a bit of a blush.
"N-No need! I'm not trying to force you or anything!" Kiyoshi said with a stutter.
"I know. But I wouldn't mind being your friend. If that's okay with you?"
"O-Of course! I'm cool with being your friend."
Chiyo offered a bright smile at the boy. "Thank you, Kiyoshi-kun."
On that note, she turned around and joined the others. Leaving Kiyoshi to his own thoughts. He sucked in a big breath before letting out some air.
"You okay?" He hears Hana to his left.
"Yeah…a little hurt that I botched my chance at grabbing Chiyo's heart, but I think it's for the better that we remain as friends…"
Hana didn't say anything as she just looked at the boy with a sympathetic frown.
"But looking back on those days…I always felt like I had learned my lesson, you know? That I was now a grown up…but it turns out I was just fooling myself. Looks like I still have a ways to go before I feel that I'm ready to take on the world."
Hana closed her eyes as she was deep in thoughts. Contemplating for a moment before she walks up to the boy and softly pats his back. "I say you're well on your way."
"H-Huh?" Kiyoshi looked towards Hana.
"Nothing. Come on, enough being melodramatic, let's go party!" She said as she dragged Kiyoshi by the arm. Taking him over towards where the others were at.
5:30pm
Takamoto and Usano were over by the water, watching the sun as it set over the horizon. The nurse couldn't help but look over her shoulders, seeing all the students speaking with each other. And not clawing at each other's throats.
"It's a beautiful sight, is it?" Usano asked. "Seeing the students getting along with each other I mean. It's a nice change of pace."
Takamoto smiled softly. "Yeah…and to think these guys were clawing at each other's throat during the other day…now here we are together on a beach…I like this scenario a lot."
Usano looked towards the nurse who was holding a somewhat soft but with a hint of somber in it. The man closed his eyes. "It's been a while since I first entered this school…my time when I was fresh out of the sleeping wolves…almost finding myself dead at the hands of Tatsuya until I was saved."
Usano blinked outlandishly hearing this info. "You were almost dead!?"
"Yeah, right as I made the decision to leave sleeping wolves, Tatsuya got wind of the news and almost killed me for leaving."
"H-How did you…" Usano was at a loss for words. Knowing that she almost was killed by the insane yakuza.
Takamoto took a deep breath before continuing. "I was saved by a man who goes by the name of Junichi."
"Junichi…whose that?"
"He was another yakuza, but unlike Tatsuya, he followed the old traditional yakuza ways."
"Ah. I believe I've heard of such," Usano took a moment to ponder. "I believe there was a saying that goes along with that, it was called…ninkyo."
"Yes. Back then yakuza were more of the 'underworld of justice'. They own turf and protect their own way instead of letting the authority handle the issue. You have a problem, they will solve it for you. Call it more of, they fight for the weak."
"Hmm…a noble way I see. But this Tatsuya person…he doesn't sound anything like from the old days. Though I have yet to meet this Junichi, the way Tatsuya sounds in comparison to Junichi, the sleeping wolves don't remotely relate to the old ways of…yakuza."
"He's not." Takamoto adopted a venomous tone. "Tatsuya is an unholy evil who crawled out from hell and is plaguing the world with his disease. No matter who you are or even what you are, all of it doesn't matter to him. He sees himself above everyone else and will kill those who stand in his way."
"To think such a man exists in this world…and to make matters worse, his daughter is possibly right now, out there looking for Matsuri. The very thought of it makes me…uneasy."
Takamoto stopped for a moment as she pondered in her thoughts. "There's something you should know about Hayakki…she really isn't all that bad."
"Do you know anything about her?"
"During my time, I have spoken with her on some occasions, from what Matsuri describes of her…the Hayakki I once met was never like that." Usano looks towards the nurse. "She would always come to me crying…she would try to look for some warmth or anything. I'm…not sure of the full story of what was going on, but my speculation is that all of this relates back to her father. But anyways, whenever Hayakki is lonely, she would come to me…it could be because she trusts me."
"Odd, that is completely different from how Matsuri would describe her…perhaps there's more to this story than meets the eye." Usano said not finishing in his usual speech pattern.
"I'll try to talk to Matsuri again about the matter…but for now," She looks over her shoulders once more. Seeing the smile on his face. "I'll let him have this day."
"Yes…through all the pain he's been through, he deserves this day off. Though I can't say the same to my thoughts," He looks over the horizon. "There's a nagging thought in my head that keeps saying…that the worst of it has yet to…come."
Takamoto hums for a moment before resting her hand on Usano's shoulders. "Well, whatever happens, it would have to be up to us adults to be there for our students."
"...yes. If Tatsuya or any of the other sleeping wolves attack our school. I will count on you and the others to be there for our..students!"
Takamoto nodded in his direction as they both continued to look out at the setting sunset.
-Front Entrance of Hachimtisu-
8:30pm
It was nearing the end of the day, everyone got their own ride back to the school. Matsuri gave a goodbye to his family and Miyuki who gave him a hug before they left. Leaving him with the students and teachers.
However, before Meiko could join the others, Matsuri silently grabs her sleeves. Meiko looked towards Matsuri who held a soft look. "U-Um…can we…go to your room…"
Meiko's face slightly flushed red, but steeled herself with a firm nod. They both silently, without alerting the others, walked away while holding hands. Back to the school building and heading straight to Meiko's room.
"Man I'm beat." Shingo said with a tired yawn. "But hey, looks like PBR MK II was a success."
"Indeed. Though some snags here and there, it would seem that PBR MK II did win in our favor. Perhaps we could upgrade it by the time of the wet t-shirt contest." Gakuto said.
"We're gonna be the most popular boys at this school." Joe said with a cough.
"Things are finally looking our way!" Andre celebrated with them.
Gakuto lets their words sink in as he looks to the sky with a triumphant smile. "Then what are we waiting for? Let us go forth and make sure that PBR MK II is ready for launch for the wet t-shirt contest!"
"YEAH!" All four of the boys immediately rushes off towards the boys side of the school.
"Aaaand…there they go." Anzu said with annoyed glare.
"Come on, Anzu-chan. Don't be like that, you have to admit it did work…for the most part." Chiyo said with a smile.
"I mean, I guess I did. But it only got worse when they didn't even know how to stop or even steer the damn thing!"
"That is true. I thought they were gonna die the further we got out to the sea." Mayumi said with a shudder. "It was only thanks to your dad and Andre that they were luckily pushed back to shore."
"She is right," Kate joined in their conversation. "If the boys wish to use PBR MK II, then they will need to do some fine tuning on it before I can even approve it."
"Agreed." Mari said as she looked at her phone. "But either way, this day avoided being a complete disaster. I hope you had a good birthday, Chiyo."
"Hm-mm~. I had a great time! We should do these more often when we get the chance." Chiyo said.
Hana held a smile. "I'm down for another chance to relax whenever."
"I'm in as well." Risa agreed alongside.
Mari pondered for a moment before looking towards Kate. "Perhaps when we do get the chance, we can all relax."
"Hmm….I'll look into it when we get the chance, but for now, let's all get some sleep. I'm exhausted."
Mari nodded in agreement with a yawn. "True, I'll go and turn in for the day. I'll see you all tomorrow."
"Okay, goodnight Onee-chan." Chiyo waved goodbye to her as she walked in the direction to the dorm.
Etsuko gives a big yawn as she stretches out her back. Lazily approaching Chiyo with a smile. "Happy Birthday again, Chiyo. Today was soo much fun."
Chiyo giggled at the girl. "Thank you for coming again, Etsuko-chan."
"I'm rather surprised that this child didn't do anything outlandish or childish to embarrass you today, Chiyo-chan." Yukina said with a flick of her hair.
Etsuko was too tired to give her an accurate comeback. "I'm way too tired to fight back at you, Ojou-san."
Tsubaki walks up to the small girl as she picks her up and carries her bridal style. The small first year snuggled against her bosom. "I'll get this little troublemaker to bed. I'll see you guys tomorrow."
"I'm turning in as well, later." Megumi said with a wave.
"Okay, goodnight Tsubaki-chan and Megumi-chan." On that note, Tsubaki walked towards the direction of the school.
Hana looked around, her eyes fluttering from left to right. "Hey, has anyone seen Meiko?"
The remaining students took notice of the missing student. "Hey, you're right. I don't see Meiko anywhere."
"Actually, I don't see Matsuri-kun either." Mitsuko said with a ponder. "Maybe they must've turned in early."
Kiyoshi pondered for a moment, his head in the clouds as he was thinking of some possibilities. "Gah, I'm too tired to even think right now. We'll see them tomorrow. Anyways, I better go help see what the guys are doing."
"Yeah, I think we should all turn in for the moment." Hana said with a yawn. "Happy Birthday again, Chiyo-chan."
The others said the same with Chiyo thanking them. All of them turned towards the school to turn in for the night.
-Hallway-
Walking down the hall on the girls side of the dormitory, Matsuri and Meiko were walking side by side. Matsuri held her hand as his gaze was locked forward. He could feel Meiko pushing up against him. Feeling the soft fabric of her yukata.
"Um…" Matsuri spoke out loud. "Sorry for dragging you away from the group unnoticed, I just wanted to show you something in private."
Meiko smiled softly at the boy. "It's all fine."
The two approach the door where Meiko went to unlock it. Matsuri could feel his heart pounding against his chest at a much faster rate. He could feel his mushroom reacting the more he looked at Meiko bottom, pushing against her fabric.
"She really looks beautiful in that outfit…"
Meiko unlocked the doors, before she could enter, she extended her hand to Matsuri. The boy took a moment to snap out of his trance as he placed his hand on hers. His heart raced even further as he felt Meiko pulling him inside. Matsuri walks inside with Meiko finally closing the doors, locking it.
Matsuri took off his jacket as he held it against him. He looked around feeling nostalgia. "It's been a while since the last time I've been here."
"Matsuri," The boy turned to see Meiko, being shocked for a moment as he found her a bit closer than usual. He backed up a little to see her. "I believe you wanted to share something with me."
"O-Oh…right." Matsuri took a deep breath before looking at the amazon beauty. "Meiko…I um…m-made a song for you."
Meiko blinked with a pondered hum. "You did?"
"Yeah…I had some help from Etsuko and the others. But don't worry, it is MY song, so I made sure Etsuko didn't try to let me slip anything weird in there."
Meiko blinked, she didn't say anything as she walked past Matsuri towards the bed. She turned around and sat down on the edge, with her leg crossed over the other. Her hand dug inside her sleeves. "Go ahead."
"H-Huh?"
"I wish to hear it." Meiko said with a soft tone.
Matsuri, feeling slightly shy, shook it off as he looked at Meiko with a firm stare. "I…I made this song for you. I took some inspiration from Mari's song. J-Just…try not to laugh."
He didn't get a response from her as she just continued to zero in on the boy in front of her. Matsuri didn't need to hear anything from her, but focused on staying calm before he could open his lips:
Meiko is like a shining diamond above the clouds.
She's courageous, strong, and she cut through the strongest of walls.
Yet deep within~. She is a truly wondrous girl~.
Her smile shines like a sun, while clumsy she doesn't falter and puts her mind to it.
She is amazing and wonderful~. Meiko-chan~.
Matsuri finishes singing as he looks at the amazon who looks at the boy with widened eyes and faint blush on her cheeks. The boy scratched the back of his head with a hint of embarrassment.
"Ah…sorry. I'm not much of a song writer. So sorry if it's a little…well…dumb." Matsuri said.
He stopped when he felt Meiko hand grabbing him. He looked down at his own hands, his eyes traveled towards Meiko as she was holding on to his hand. He followed her silent command as she led him to her bed. He sat down next to her, a little closer to her face than he normally was.
"M-Meiko-" He was immediately stopped when she launched herself at him.
The boy found himself pinned on the bed once more. Feeling the warmth from the bed. He looks up to see Meiko hovering over him. With her one hand placed on the side, her other hand reached towards the back of her head and unleashed her bun that tied her hair. Releasing it as it falls down, blinding Matsuri view.
"I-I'm feeling a sense of deja vu from this."
Meiko didn't say anything as she leaned in closer to the boy, finally her lips contacted him. Slightly caught off guard, Matsuri didn't run away as he instead kissed her back. She slightly removed herself as she slid her hands on to his, grasping it in a lock position before she kissed him back.
The two shared their passionate kiss in silence, losing themselves for the moment. Both her legs pushed against his legs, her body closing the distance between his body and hers. Her groin sat right on his mushroom as it grew. Meiko and Matsuri parted ways. Letting themselves catch their breath, Matsuri's face was completely flustered equally as Meiko's.
Meiko guided both of his hands, making them touch the sash of her yukata. Touching the thin rope, Matsuri was confused for a moment before looking up at the girl who gave him an acknowledged nod. The boy, understanding this, carefully untied the rope, releasing from her, next he removed the sash. Unleashing her yukata and showing off her toned body.
Matsuri's eyes took a moment to appreciate her well toned body. Added with her beautiful bountiful bosom that were snuggled against her purple bra. He looks up at the woman who closed in the distance between each other. Her lips lightly touch his forehead as she slides her body upward until her breasts are leveled with his face. Slightly off put with the gesture, he soon got his answer when she pushed against his face. He could feel the softness and sweet aroma coming from her. Added with the feel of the purple undergarment she wore. His hand pushed against their sides, squishing him further in his sweet and soft captor. He could hear the soft moaning from her as he continued to shove his face in her valley.
As he was playing with her breasts, she moaned softly, loving the way he was moving within her bosom. After only for a few seconds, she begins to slide upward, slowly, allowing Matsuri face to enjoy her stomach, abs and naval. Her hands grabbed the headboard of the bed, moving herself upward before she rested her most treasured area in front of Matsuri. Straddling his face with her plump yet muscular tone thighs.
Matsuri's face was being squished against her thighs, his lips felt against her smooth, plump skin. He then started to knead against them with his hands. Getting a moan from the amazon beauty. His hands pressed against them, making her push against his cheeks, feeling the softness of her skin while smelling the sweet smell from her. Meiko was then pushing herself forward, pushing her groin against his face, his lips lightly touching her underwear.
"Ah~."
She moaned as she gently straddled Matsuri's head. The boy soon reached his hand around her back before kneading her rear bottom underneath her yukata. Meiko flinched, feeling the boy groping against her bottom, she lightly pushed herself forward, her groin pushing further against his face as the boy's lips made contact with her skin.
"M-Matsuri!"
The boy heard her voice as he opened his eyes. Snapping back to reality. He leaned back so his head up, looking at Meiko who looked down at the boy. "Sorry! Too much?"
Meiko only responded with a few heavy breathing before her expression softened at the boy. Taking a deep breath, she scoots herself down, lowering herself to the bottom. As she was scooting down, she lightly allowed her lips to touch the boy's skin. Starting from the forehead, lightly and slowly moving down his body to the bridge of his lips, neck and stopping at his chest. Draping down his shirt so she can kiss his bare chest, causing him to moan lightly.
Meiko laid her head against his chest, her face red and a droplet of sweat dripping against her skin. She panted heavily, her eyes looking at the boy she was laid against. "I want to try something…"
"H-Huh?" The boy said as he looked at her.
"If you feel uncomfortable about it, then I won't stop you…but if you're okay with it…" She said almost out of breath.
The boy blinked, unsure of what she was trying to attempt…but deep down he was enjoying what they were doing so far. Steeling himself, he nodded.
Meiko scooted herself down more until she was sitting on the end, her eyes looking at Matsuri's pants. Her eyes look at the area where his mushroom is located. Steeling herself, she reached for the buckle of his belt, causing Matsuri face to fluster red.
"Hold on! She's actually going for my…MY MUSHROOM!?" He panicked in his thoughts.
Before he could even get a word in, Meiko completely pulled down both his pants and underwear, revealing his mushroom for her to see. Meiko's eyes were drawn to it, while not as big, it was still rather somewhat small.
Matsuri's face was completely red from embarrassment, he could faintly hear the voices of Hayakki teasing him for how small his mushroom was back then he was still attending Atsuhiko academy. He didn't bother looking at Meiko, already imagining what she was thinking.
But what he got instead, was one of the softest feelings he felt against his mushroom in years. He looked down and noticed that Meiko was squeezing her massive bosom against his mushroom, earning a soft moan from the boy. Kneading her own breast together and rubbing against his mushroom.
"S-She's…she's…she's using her breast against my-!" Matsuri's thoughts were stopped as he could feel Meiko bouncing her breast up and down against him.
The boy moaned softly as she slowed down her pace, pushing against her breast to reveal his mushroom that was sticking out between her breasts, she gained an idea, moving up to it slowly, she lightly kissed the tip of his mushroom.
"Fwaah~!" Matsuri softly said as he covered his mouth. His face was completely red.
He looks down at the amazon beauty who grinned at him. "That was the first time I got something out of you."
Matsuri averted his gaze as he looked the other way with a blush. Meiko lifted herself up and plopped down next to Matsuri, with her yukata still halfway on her, revealing her undergarments. Matsuri took the opportunity to raise up his pants so that he doesn't have them halfway down before laying next to Meiko.
Meiko took a deep breath, her face still faintly red, but her smile graced her lips. "Heh…I must admit, that was a rather…interesting experience. Even though we were partly clothed and all."
"I-It was mine as well…I liked it a lot." He said as he looked in the other direction with a shameful expression. "S-So…you don't think my mushroom is…small?"
Meiko hummed to herself before she lightly grasped the side of his face and made him look at her. She wore a soft expression as she smiled at him. "I think it was a reasonable size."
Matsuri's face was full red as he looked the other way with a small blush. "U-Um…if its alright with you…"
"Huh?"
"C-Can we…do it again…this time can I…well…p-play with your breasts?" He asked shamefully.
Meiko softly giggled at his expression. "Like you needed to ask for that?"
"H-Huh?"
Meiko moved herself up against the headrest of the bed. Moving her pillow against her back before she looked back at Matsuri, waiting for him. He quickly got up and moved over until he was directly in front of her. She spread her legs, inviting him to come closer. Matsuri scooted closer to her until he was trapped between her legs. His body shoved forward until his face landed between her massive bosom. Using both his hands to grab her, he looks up at the gray-haired young woman who looks down at him with a smile.
"Go right ahead…I'm all yours~."
Matsuri's eyes widened with his face completely flushed red. He looks down at the massive valley he was between. Steeling himself, he slowly but gently started to knead against them. Earning some moan from Meiko as she laid her head back, allowing the boy to continue playing with them.
The boy's lips softly rubbed against her breasts, pushing them inward and outward, but tried his best not to go hard on her. Matsuri, losing himself once more, found himself hovering where her nipples were located. He moved in and moved her bra down, revealing her nipples. Matsuri, slowly, moved in with his mouth open, slowly licking her nipples. Causing her to flinch, but still allowed him to continue, resting her head against the headboard.
The boy grabbed her nipples with his mouth, slightly pulling on it before letting go. He went for the grab again, this time he was sucking on it. He moaned as he pushed himself against her breasts, causing them to be squished against her body before he retreated back to his position. Meiko moaned softly as she felt Matsuri hand wrapped around her back before one of his arms groped her butt once more.
Matsuri released her nipples, panting heavily, his face flushed red, filled with sweat as he looked up at Meiko and looked down at the boy with the same expression as his. The boy then moves in closer, his lips making contact with her neck, lightly kissing it, using the same technique that she used on him. It wasn't long before he came up to her face and kissed her one last time. Both of their tongues explored within. Both were moaning from the pleasurement.
"I can't help it…I absolutely…love Meiko."
The two lasted for a good minute or so before they parted ways from the kiss. Both of the lovers looked at each other, Meiko looking at the boy with a smile as was Matsuri doing the same.
Matsuri then found slowly drained from the session, he found himself slowly laying on top of Meiko bosom, feeling the rise and fall of her breathing.
"Fufu~. Are you tired already?"
"Y-Yeah…I…I found it really amazing…your wonderful Meiko…" He said with an exhausted tone.
"Hehe~. You're not bad yourself, Matsuri~." She said with a smile as she wrapped her arms around the boy. Cradling him against her.
"When we graduate…we should definitely try and do it for real…" Matsuri didn't have time to finish as he fell asleep in her arms.
Meiko blinked rather baffled by how fast he fell asleep. "Perhaps I did it too much…well, we celebrated Tanabata and Chiyo-chan's birthday…so it would be normal for him to be this exhausted."
She lightly giggled to herself as she softly kissed the boy's forehead. "Good night Matsuri…I love you."
"...I love you too, Meiko…" He said in his sleep.
Meiko offered one last smile, before she took off the yukata that was draped on her shoulders completely. She then grabs the blanket and covers them both with it. With Matsuri still in her arms, she kisses the top of his head one last time before falling asleep with lover in her embrace.
-Omake- [Launch PBR MK II]
During the Party…
The boys were near the water as they were setting up the finishing touches of building PBR MK II. With Shingo, Andre, and Joe fixing it up. Gakuto couldn't help but look from a good distance and see it in its full view.
A smile crept on his face as he looked at it. "Truly a sight to behold."
"Aaaaand…it's done." Shingo said.
The boys got up from their positions as they looked at their art, being view from a bystander perspective.
"S-She's beautiful…" Andre said with a single tear in his eyes.
"All those days of drinking water…and constant going to the bathroom…really paid off." Joe said with a weak cough.
"Yeah boys…we did the impossible…"
"Indeed. PBR MK II is now ready for the ultimate test run…" He looked between the boys who all nodded. Gakuto pushed his glasses up before turning around facing the girls. Clearing his throat. "Ahem. MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION EVERYONE!"
Everyone present gave their attention to the glasses wearing boy.
Gakuto cleared his throat one last time. "We boys have finally completed PBR MK II. BEHOLD!"
The boys stepped aside to reveal PBR MK II to the whole group. They all look at the plastic bottle vessel as it was all assembled together with plastic bottles. And being supported by duct taped. They were a little weirded out by the fact that there was a throne right in the middle of it.
Everyone had a mixture of reactions, but were not sure of what to say about it. The boys however (minus Kiyoshi) were waiting for their response.
"Cool! You guys were able to finish it!" Kiyoshi said with an amazed expression as he took a closer look at it.
"These are amazing boys! It looks so awesome!" Chiyo said with sparkles in her eyes.
Gakuto and the others felt so proud of her comment, they all rubbed their nose with just a finger.
"A-Ah. Well, it wasn't easy, but it took a long day of dedication and vision to accomplish this." Shingo said with a proud smirk.
"Don't act all smirk about it." Megumi said with a deadpan look.
"But is it safe though?" Takamoto asked as she made a round trip around PBR MK II. "I mean, it looks like you boys took extra care with it, but how do we know if it's safe?"
"That's what the test is for," Gakuto said with a smirk before extending his hand towards Chiyo with an exaggerated gesture. "And who else is to test this for us, none other than our birthday maiden, Chiyo-dono!"
"W-Wait! Me!?"
"Yeah! It's only fair if the birthday girl rides it. How about it? It will be lots of fun." Joe offered.
Chiyo blinked as she looked at the vessel with slight interest. She always wondered how it was to ride something out into the sea and this could be her chance. But before she could, Anzu stepped in…
"Hold on there." Anzu said with a stern glare towards the boys. "I don't know if we really trust this thing is not all the way safe."
"DAMN IT! STAY OUT OF THIS ANZU!" The boys thought to themselves.
"She is right, boys," Miyuki said with a worried expression. "I don't know if this is actually safe…before sending out Chiyo on it, how about you guys try to ride it?"
Gakuto and the others blinked with baffled expressions. Gakuto spoke with a bit of a stutter. "I-Indeed? But this would be more effective if Chiyo-dono or any other would care to test it out themselves. It could be an experience that you all will surely miss out on."
Mari gave a glare. "I'm not letting my sister ride something if it hasn't been tested out yet."
The boys started to sweat. Things were not going their way at this moment. It was supposed to be so simple. Access to popularity.
Shingo shook his head as he glared at the crow mistress. "Y-You want this tested out, huh? Okay, we'll test it out! And then you'll have to approve that PBR MK II is the ultimate vessel of Hachimitsu!"
Mari pondered for a moment before looking towards Kate. "What do you say, Madam President?"
Kate blushed a little at how Mari emphasized on the word 'madam'. She shook her head to get a grip before looking towards the boys. "How about a little test run then? All you need to do is to launch into the sea, turn around and come back. How does that sound?"
Gakuto looked between the boys. All of them gave a nod. "We accept!"
"Oh hey," Kiyoshi said with a smile. "Mind if I join you guys, since I sort of helped with PBR MK II…"
"Indeed! Come and join us Kiyoshi-dono! And partake on this incredible journey!"
Joe's smile slowly faded when he just realized something, he looked towards Andre. "Oh wait, I don't know if it's gonna support your weight…n-no offense."
"It's alright, Joe. I can just push you guys while you're riding PBR MK II."
"Then what are we waiting for! Let's go already!" Shingo said with an enthusiastic tone.
The crowd watches the boy in excitement. Kate was wearing a baffled expression. "Can't believe they're actually getting excited for this."
"Well, we could see if it's actually gonna set sail. Right?" Mitsuko said with a nervous chuckle.
A few minutes have passed as Kiyoshi, Gakuto, Joe and Shingo were right on PBR MK II. With Andre behind the vessel, ready to give them a push on their mark. And the crowd watches from a safe distance, but still close enough to see how PBR MK II would fare with water.
Shingo had a smile on his face. "This is gonna be sooo awesome!"
"Indeed, mark this comrades, for this will be our greatest achievement yet!" Gakuto said as he gave a fist bump in the air.
"YEAH!" They all followed after Gakuto.
"Looks like they're getting excited…" Matsuri said with a small smile, but couldn't help but to fear something bad was going to happen the moment they launched it onto the water.
"ALRIGHT ANDRE-DONO! LET US…SET FORTH ON A SMALL VOYAGE!"
Andre easily started to push the vessel towards the water. Doing a light jog as he splashes against the water. The boys held on tight against PBR MK II. They were being pushed further and further away from the shore. The water gets deeper and deeper as Andre continues forward.
"ALRIGHT…LET GOOOO!" Gakuto yelled with passion in his tone.
And he let go. He watched as PBR MK II started to float his friends. Launching off away from his spot. His eyes widened with delight as he gave an enthusiastic wave.
The others watched with amazement.
"SO COOOOL!" Ritsu squealed as she watched from atop Ayame's shoulders.
"Those sons of bastards…they actually did it." Anzu said with bewilderment.
"YOU GO PBR MK II!" Chiyo cheered.
Takamoto gave a chuckle. "Looks like they're the star of the show."
"Indeed. The boys have truly outdid them…selves." Usano said with a rather amused tone.
Kiyoshi looks behind them as he can hear them cheering for them. "Hey guys! It's working!"
"Of course it's working!" Gakuto said with a smirk. "PBR MK II was meant to be a success and was ready for us when we set her anew during the wet t-shirt contest. Of course the test would go in our favor."
While it was all fun and games, the boys (aside from Gakuto) took notice of how far they were going away from land. Their cheering became more distant as they floated onward. Kiyoshi, Shingo and Joe became rather worried.
"H-Hey, don't you think we traveled far enough?" Joe asked.
"Y-Yeah, we're going further away from everyone…h-hey Gakuto, how do we stop this thing?" Kiyoshi asked the glasses wearing boy.
All three of them looked towards Gakuto who still had a smile on his face. Giving them the thousand yards to stare out into the sea. This only concerned them.
"H-Hey…Gakuto…yo, dude! How do we stop this!"
"Hahahahaha! Stop this!? Stop your jestering! My brothers, you should know how to stop this vessel!"
All three of them gave Gakuto a baffled expression. Unsure of what he meant. "U-Um…we're not sure how to-"
"Of course you do! As your's truly just said! Stop your jestering! This is not funny anymore! Now stop this vessel!"
"We're telling you man we don't-"
"I SAID STOP THIS VSESEL RIGHT NOW! STOP HER! CEASE! HALT! PULL DOWN THE ANCHOR OR ANYTHING! JUST STOP THIS VESSEL BEFORE WE GO ANY FURTHER!"
….
"Don't tell me…" Kiyoshi asked with a dread of sweat dripping against his skin. "You don't know how to stop PBR MK II…don't you?"
"...no."
The boys look behind them once more. The beach is only shrinking as they can faintly hear them saying 'stop' or 'come back'.
"So what now?" Kiyoshi asked with a dreaded tone.
"I-I don't know man!" Shingo said, clearly scared.
"I want to go home!" Joe teared up.
"BROTHERS!" Gakuto gathered their attention. "There is one thing we must do…"
And just like that. They all screamed for help.
From the shoreline, they can faintly hear the boys screaming their heads off.
"Aaaaaaand…it's a failure." Takamoto said.
"HANG ON GUYS I'M COMING!" Andre said as he rushed to their aid!
Usano sighs to himself as he watches the large student going to save his friend. He steeled himself as he immediately took off his shirt and pants, taking Takamoto by complete surprise.
"I SHALL GO HELP…TOO!" Usano said as he rushed into the water.
Mari rubbed her forehead with an annoyed groan. "Idiots…"
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And that's a wrap! We have reached the conclusion of the Tanabata arc! The student council has now paved a new way for the future of Hachimitsu, Kiyoshi has amended with Chiyo, Matsuri and Meiko have further closed the gap between each other. The future looks bright for our students. However, up ahead, it seems a terrible storm is coming their way. The story is far from over as we head into the next story saga, Enter the Sleeping Wolves…
And we have finally reached the end of the story arc. This was a big chapter for me to write. A good whooping total of 55 pages long! With the handling of the BBQ party and with Matsuri and Meiko special moments at the end of it. This was a lot to juggle with, so that's why this chapter took so long to write. But I hope you all enjoyed it.
I know some of you are bummed out about Kiyoshi not landing one with Chiyo, but honestly, I felt no chemistry between the two. Nothing against Chiyo, but Kiyoshi's character is really just an overall liar to not just her, but himself. But reflecting on his actions, with the help from Hana, he has finally found some common ground with Chiyo. While they won't be together, they will remain as friends.
Just to be clear, the moment shared between Matsuri and Meiko is not a lemon but more of a lime. In other words they didn't had sex but were more of experimenting with each other by feeling each other bodies and sharing kisses. (Though Meiko did used her breast on Matsuri mushroom) it still was played light. But this was intentional as for when they become comfortable with each other and go all the way for real in the near future (at least after until they graduate from highschool). But that's a story for another time. Sorry for those who were looking forward for some hardcore smut scene, but given the previous chapters we got, this was intentional in the first place. But at least you got something XD.
Now for the future of this story, as I mentioned, the story is far from over. From here on, we will enter in the final story saga. The long awaited sleeping wolves will make their full on appearances in this. Things are gonna get wild from here and none of you are prepared for what is to come next XD.
But for the moment, I will be taking a break from the story. I'll come back with the next story arc, but use this opportunity to catch up on reading Hitoyoshi and the Prison School. And to those who have been reading, go ahead and well…read it again I don't know XD.
I want to give a shout out to TheCarlosInferno for the idea of the moment between Matsuri and Meiko, while some things have changed here and there, the idea is still there, some added extra. Hope you enjoyed it.
Remember, this story is available on both Fanfic and A03 (archive of our own). And as always, if you enjoyed the chapter, leave a review for feedback, stay safe (seriously stay safe out there) and I will see you all in the next arc!
