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Act. 8

he new week started with a sunny day of half June. Our school spring
uniforms had already been replaced with the summer ones and a
strong wind of change blown across the institute.
Hey, Miyuki-chan, youre late!, Yukino scolded me, turning toward
me who had just arrived.
I didnt hear the alarm clock, I panted falling on the chair.
I need you to let me copy your math homework, she begged.
Yes, here, I lent her my copybook, then I noticed an unusual excitement in the classroom. Whats happening?
Asakawa is back and some brave guys are trying to get her attention, replied
Yukino, while she was all focused on copying the exercises for the next hour.
I see..., I noticed a little group gathered around Rei. Little by little,
other onlookers added to them. Shes in a good mood, I commented.
She really is! Can you believe I saw her smiling, too?, said Yukino
incredulously.
Good, I felt relieved. Rei really looked in good shape and, despite her
usual coldness, there was a shy smile on her mouth.
You got a text, Yukino drew my attention. Havent you turned off
your phone yet?
Ill do it now, I snorted while checking who had texted me. Its from
Misato... even today she cant have lunch with me
My mate became physically tense
What?, I looked at her confused.
No, its nothing, she frantically kept copying the exercises.
You liar!, I took the copybook off her pen.
Oh, no, please! Ill be in trouble if I dont finish it
So?
So... I heard that... You know, the captains often having lunch in the
school garden these days
What?, I suddenly felt something heavy lying on my chest.
Yeah... Sorry, I dont even know if thats true. They say that shes always
very busy preparing for the tests and that she eats and study at the same
time to not neglect the basketball team
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Yukino beat around the bush, but as I moved to take the copybook off
again, she hurried and answered: They say that shes always with that
stupid Yamato
I was hit by a cold shower. In that moment, I didnt know if it was jealousy or just resentment toward that boy, but of one thing I was sure: I
wouldnt have kept waiting for Misato to decide to talk to me!
During lunch break I went straight to the spot Yukino showed me and,
just like she said, on a cute small blanket, under the fresh shade of a tree,
Yamato and the captain were eating their bentos.
Enjoy your meal!, I shouted. Yamato dropped his rice bawl from the
fright, getting the blanket dirty. Surprised, Misato looked up from the
book she was reading.
Miyuki?
Yeah, thats me, I crossed my arms blaming her with my look. You
couldve told me that you did have time to have lunch with him, but not
with me
Yamato went pale.
Come, we need to talk, Misato stood up coming to me.
Ah, girls, I... think Ill just go..., said the boy embarrassed, running
his hand through his hair.
No, please, stay, I stared at him. Id like you to hear, too
Yamato stood still beside his best friend.
Whats going on?, I said to the captain.
I have to study, I told you, she replied, puzzled.
This is just a pathetic excuse. Just tell me the truth... Is there something
I need to know?, I crossed my arms to my chest.
This again?, she got nervous. Ryo and I know each other since we
were kids!
Uh, really?, I laid my eyes on the boy, who immediately looked away.
Cut it off, now!, Misato lost it, getting between us. You, rather! May
I know what were you doing behind the warehouse with Asakawa?
I got caught up by her accusatory tone.
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 I came to her aid. Rei was attached by three boys, dont you remember?
And you, by any chance, arrived just in the right moment!, she gave
me a strange look.
Dont you believe me?, I opened my eyes wide. You think I was there with her to...
A heart shaped box was found there, Miyuki, Misato bit her lips,
barely holding her anger. It seems like those jerks spoiled you the party,
uh?, she hurt me, without even giving me the chance to reply.
I see, I took a breath, feeling dumb. So, you reacted to that discovery holing up with him?, I looked Yamato in his face and he seemed
even more ill at ease. It was you who convinced her about that?, I asked
him trying to be calm.
He has nothing to do with that!, the captain stood in the middle.
My teammate brought me the box
Right, so they were the ones who set you against me?
Misato didnt reply.
Awesome!, I couldnt hold an hysterical laughter. Is that all your
trust in me?
The facts are pretty clear to me, Miyuki!, she replied nervously. I
shouldve followed my instinct from the start
Your... instinct?, I repeated stunned.
If you dont have anything more to say, I have to go back to my class
now, she concluded colder like Id never felt her before. Yamato, behind
her back, looked uncertain on what to do.
Wait..., I stopped her, feeling disappointed and embittered by her
behavior. Those cookies were for you. I was coming to the gym to make
you a surprise, but on my way I heard some noises behind the warehouse.
I got suspicious and ran to see, I told. You may not believe me, but thats
how it went
Misato faltered.
Sorry to barge in..., Yamato stepped in at that point. but, maybe you should
talk about this properly, without jumping to conclusion, dont you think?
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 It seems like your dear friend already drew her own conclusions. Im
leaving!, I looked at them with a scornful gaze. Only when I turned to go
back to class someone grabbed me by the arm.
Miyuki, Misato called me. Ryos right, can we talk this properly?
Ryo-is-right..., I repeated irritated. Is it possible that you dont realize it?, I stepped towards her feeling the anger burst in my chest. If
you have a problem, you run and hide behind him; if he tells you to do
something, youd do it... If Yamato dates a girl, then... you get jealous of
her and she becomes your enemy! Why dont you two stop to make fool
of everyone and finally get together?, I attacked her, leaving the both of
them shocked.
I already cleared it up! Were just good friends!, Misato stood up for
herself.
Is that so, Yamato? Are you two just good friends?, I talked to the
boy, looking daggers at him. He didnt answered.
Ryo, whats up?, Misato shook him by his arm. Why arent you
saying anything?, she looked at him confused.
Because Miyuki-chan is right, he finally confessed. I havent thought of you as a friend a long time now, he dealt with Misato.
But... no way..., she blabbered in shock. Why would you have been
with Asakawa, then? And why would you have asked Miyuki to go out
with you?
To not keep on destroying myself..., he declared very serious. I
know my love is impossible. Im just trying to get over it and move on
to not spoil our friendship, he contracted his facial muscles. I asked
Miyuki to go out with me before knowing that you asked her the same.
It was a coincidence to be attracted by the same girl..., he turned toward
me, mortified. Trust me, this is the truth Miyuki-chan, I like you a lot...
But I dont want to suffer anymore, thats why I let you go so fast
I know that you didnt want to make fun of me, I clenched my fists stepping back. At this point, though, Im leaving. The two of you are the ones
who need to clear things out, I nodded to the both of them before leaving.
Misato stood still near her dear friend Ryo.
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Maybe our relationship has come to an end, I closed the door of my
house behind my back: I was devastated and I wanted to cry a lot. I didnt
think it could end this way, though, I felt overwhelmed by the sorrow. I
left my schoolbag on my desk, I wore my school uniform off and I locked
myself in the room used as a dojo, with the intention to break free from
this bundle of feelings struggling inside of me. I need to clear my head, I
repeated within myself, trying to focus on the breathing exercises, then I
heard the door open:
There you are. Come down, you have a visit, my mother called me.
I got up reluctant and looked out from the stairs: in the hall, with a big
bouquet of red roses in her hands, Misato was waiting for me.
My mother poured some tea into the cups:
Why dont you stay with us for dinner, Misato-san? Wed love to
Another time maybe, thank you, the captain put a shy smile on her
face.
I just came by to talk with Miyuki for a moment, I didnt tell my parents I wouldnt have come back home, she kindly refused.
Fine, next time, then. Ill leave you two alone, my mother left.
Misato was still wearing her school uniform. She was staring at me,
sadly, while the roses she gave me were showing off on my desk.
Im sorry, she broke the silence. I was a fool
How is it going with Yamato, did you two cleared things up?
We talked and... we cleared up, she lowered her watery and reddened
eyes.
Good, Im happy for you, I said avoiding her look.
Miyuki, I was wrong. I shouldve come to you right away instead of...,
she bit her lips. I assure you that between me and Ryo there never was
and never will be nothing more than friendship, she said trying to be
convincing. At least, for me...
Then, why did you go to him, instead of facing me? You accused me
of something very grave..., I answered back resentful.
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nervous. The thing is... theres an old story regarding Asakawa and... it
looked like itd keep happening
An old story? Be more specific, I asked exasperated.
Misato filled with gloom.
Asakawa got in the way between me and a person who I was in love
with, she confessed.
You mean that... you two fought over a girl?
Something like that, she had a weird expression.
You and that girl were together?
Yes...
Are you trying to tell me that your ex cheated on you with Rei?, I
asked being shocked.
Im sorry, but... I dont feel like talking about this right now, she answered in a whisper, looking away.
Do I know her?
Misato took a breath:
It would make any difference if I told you who is she?
Of course not... It was just mere curiosity, I tried to pull myself together from that revelation and to keep control of myself. Were still getting to know one another, thats why theres was this misunderstanding, I
tried to take the edge off.
Yes, thats right, she got closer to me. Please, give me another
chance
Only if you give me your word that it wont happen again
I promise, the captain finally smiled, leaning on me.
Misato was sweet, soothing... When her strawberry-like mouth kissed
me, the sensations I felt were so different from the ones that Rei had given
me...
Is this love?, I wondered looking in her eyes, feeling my heart beating
faster. So then... whats that I feel for Rei?
Miyuki, what are you thinking about?, she looked at me in a strange
way, like she had read my thoughts.
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 Us..., I lied clinging onto her, kissing her and taking refuge in her
arms. Misato didnt tell anything, but suddenly I felt her body turning on.
I moved aside and I saw her face in agony.
What is it?, I worried.
You see..., she lowered her eyes, then I felt her hands caressing the
cloth of the light tracksuit I used to wear for training. Youre very attractive in martial arts version, too, she smiled slightly and slowly put
her hands under my shirt. Then she lift her look to view my expression.
My mother is at home..., I whispered, getting her intentions. Misato
stopped and stared at me.
Is this bothering you?
I didnt say that, I felt my face on fire.
Really?, she asked in a whisper. So... Can I go on?, she started to
touch lightly my skin again with her delicate fingers.
Its just that... I dont want someone to barge in the room right in this
moment, I closed my eyes fighting against my embarrassment.
Well be careful, she said in a breath, kissing me on the lips. Her
mouth went down on my neck, then, and she unhooked my bra with an
easy move.
Misato, please..., I blabbered trying to stop her, but she didnt listen:
she took my hand and brought it to her chest.
Here... like this, she whispered, half-closing her eyes. Keep going...,
she let slip in a moan.
Misato was lingering while she was leading me, teaching me how to
pleasure her. Her breasts were soft and firm, I could see them through the
neckline of her shirt, tight-fitting in a blue embroidered balconette bra.
I was agitated and confused.
You seem so worried..., said Misato, pushing me gently to the edge
of the bed. Please, just relax, she whispered, kissing and touching me
again. She seemed so secure, so experienced that for a moment she reminded me of Rei.
No, I cant think of her right now!, I pulled the image and the memory of
her away, which was still capable to trap me in its crush if it wasnt reined in.
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 Miyuki..., moaned the captain, biting sensually her lips. Is everything

alright?
I looked myself in her hazel eyes: Misato was gorgeous. Her sweet insistence was proving me how much she cared, how much she liked and lust
after me...
There was nothing wrong. There wasnt a reason to be nervous.
Y-Yes... it is, I clumsy answered, while my heart was beating fast in
my throat.
Are you sure?, she caressed me on the cheek, when a mobile ringtone
took us back to reality.
S-Someone is calling you..., I stammered.
Yeah..., sighed the captain, getting up against her will to pick up the
phone from her purse.
I turned toward the clock which was ticking on the 8 p.m.: it was really
late.
I pulled myself together, still panting.
I gotta go, said Misato, buttoning her shirt. Will we see tomorrow?,
she asked smiling.
Of course. Ill wait for you
Misato leaned on me to kiss me again. I smelled her perfume all over
me again and I let myself carry away.
When I saw her in the hall with that bouquet of roses, I was barely
believing it. I thought that our relationship was ended and that she had
preferred Yamato over me, but...
Honey, what happened between you and Misato-chan?, asked my
mum, as soon as she went away.
Nothing happened. Why?, I tried to escape her.
With a bouquet of roses that big it cant be nothing, she pried.
We had a little fight, I admitted. But its all good, now
Really?, she insisted.
Yes, and stop it now, please, I quickly went back to lock myself up
in my room. I took a breath and dropped onto the bed, thinking again to
what had happened:
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 We took a nice step further, I bit my thumbnail feeling my heart race.

Misato... was so bold. Did she go all the way with that girl?
I clenched the pillow on my chest and an image popped up in my thoughts, upsetting me: Rei and Misato clenched to the body of a faceless girl, with
whom it seemed to be something so intense they didnt even want to tell.
The day after I woke up a little gloom, but luckily I managed to recharge myself inside the kitchen, where I prepared a special dessert:
What do you think, how is my chocolate tiramisu?, I asked sipping
my cappuccino. On the other side of the counter, Misato was tasting the
dessert I offered to her.
Its delicious!, she said. With such a delight its a very good day
Im happy to hear you say that, I smiled and took a little bite of the brioche
I was eating: I had waited for Misato to have breakfast with her, on purpose.
Miyuki, you got something on here, she leaned her fingers, cleaning
me from the powdered sugar I got on my cheek.
Oh, damn, I blushed.
Dont do that, or everyone will notice that youre blushing
Are you kidding me?, I snorted, and in that moment two figures who
had just entered the shop drew my attention:
Good morning, Ritsuko-san... Rei..., I made a huge smile to them.
Good morning, dear, is your mother here?, the woman came closer
with her usual slow and sensual stride.
Sakura went to call her. You can take a seat in the meantime, I said,
while analyzing the strange atmosphere that had gotten up: Rei was sitting
at the counter, on the stool near Misatos, with a worried expression on her
face. The captain, instead, after an awkward moment , got up to say hello
to my class reps mother:
How are you, Ritsuko-san? You look mighty fine, she said with her
usual delicate tone.
Its a pleasure to meet you again. I still need to thank you for calling
me when that bad thing happened to Rei, she looked at her with a mix of
gratitude and sweetness. You were really lovely to take care of it
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 I just did what I had to, replied Misato, while her cheeks were blushing.
I got myself caught up in their talking. It was unusual to see Misato so
clumsy, but I couldnt blame her: Reis mother did that to a lot of people...
including myself; her gentle attitude, her flute-like voice and her astounding charm, caught me by surprise embarrassing me most of the time.
Suddenly, I felt my finger wet and getting in touch with something soft:
Ah!, I jolted while Rei pulled herself together after eating what had
remained of my brioche.
Delicious, she cleaned her mouth with a paper napkin.
Are you insane?, I got angry feeling my face on fire.
Its not my fault. You were distracted and the jam was dripping. It
wouldve been a shame if it went to waste, she said with a smirk.
Youre still the same, I scolded her.
Asakawa, do I need to teach you how to keep your mouth to yourself?, intervened Misato annoyed, sitting back on the stool.
Dont be that mad, Miyuki was focused on looking at you... otherwise,
she wouldnt have let me eat from her hand, would she?, she glared at her.
Girls, is everything ok?, Ritsuko came close, putting a hand on her
daughters shoulder.
Yes, mother. We were just joking a bit, replied casually Rei. Misato
remained silent.
Very well, she smiled. Theres Eriko!, exclaimed, looking beyond
my back.
What a nice group, commented my mother, coming next to me.
Sorry for making you wait, Ritsuko
Dont worry about that, winked her Reis mother. And as for you
girls, eat all that you want. Its on me today, she concluded turning toward
Misato and her daughter.
Oh, no, theres no need. Really..., the captain got agitated.
I insist. Its the least I can do, buying you the breakfast, Ristuko made
one of her irresistible smiles, then left and went to take seat at a private
table in a corner of the bakery, near the window.
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 Ritsuko is such a classy lady, slipped me admiring her.

You cant say the same of her daughter, whispered Misato, turning
back to her tiramisu.
What an unhappy joke, Fujiwara-san, Rei looked askance at her.
Enough you two!, I snorted. Could you cut some slack this morning
at least?
Actually, I came in peace, said Rei, picking up a picture from inside
her bag and showing it to me.
But this is..., I flushed.
Can I see it?, Misato took the picture from Reis hands without
asking for permission and in an instant her face softened. You are so
cute, Miyuki, she exclaimed, changing completely her tone of voice.
May I know where did you find this?, I asked to Rei.
It was in an old hard drive. I have a lot more of that, you know?, she
smiled at me.
In the picture there were Rei and I as children, while we were bathing. I
really couldnt understand whats gotten into her mind: why did she bring
out something like that in front of Misato?
Can I keep it?, asked the captain staring at me.
Y-Yes, of course, I tried to be calm. After all, you can print it again
for me, cant you?, I asked to Rei.
Yes, but..., she turned towards Misato, taking the picture from her
hands, thereafter she bent it and split it in two parts. Here, this way you
will have only the part with Miyuki, she gave it back to the captain.
There was no need to rip it like that... I wouldve cut it later leisurely,
Misato reproach her, taking back that memento and again the tension
between those two filled the room.
Hey, dont you think that you two are going too far?
Can I have a slice of that dessert that Fujiwaras eating?, Rei smiled at
me, pretending not to hear me.
Okay..., I grimaced to her, bringing what she asked. On the other side
of the room, sitting in a table aside, Ritsuko and my mother were having
a rich breakfast, too. They looked like they were lost in their own world.
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 Miyuki, you didnt finish eating, Misato called my attention. What

are you staring at?
I was watching my mother. Shes so happy when Ritsuko come to visit, I commented. Anyway, I can only finish to drink my cappuccino,
since someone ate my breakfast, I gave Rei a squint-eyed look.
Dont get mad, here, take it, she leaned on, offering me a spoonful
of tiramisu I had just brought her. Open your mouth, she said with her
usual arch tone, like we were the only people in the shop.
Stop it, are you insane?, I leaned back feeling my heart beating like
crazy in my chest.
Asakawa, youre starting to annoy me, Misato got irritated. Rei stood
still and finished her dessert, drinking the cup of steam tea she had ordered.
Dont get so heated, you could give the impression that youre afraid
of me, she turned toward the captain with a provocative demeanor.
Should I?, asked Misato, assessing her.
Who knows...
So, youre getting serious
What do you think?
Stop it!, I intervened on the edge. Rei and Misato glanced at each
other one last time, before getting back to their breakfast. I really didnt
understand what was going on: why acting so stupid?
Miyuki, would you like to come over tomorrow? Ill make you see
the other pictures, asked me Rei out of the blue. I looked at her in amazement. Just think about it, she concluded, cracking a smile, then she
turned to the captain. I think its time for me to leave, she got up staring
persistently at her.
What makes you think that Miyuki can come over to your place tomorrow?, Misato rose up intimidating against her.
Dont get heated, replied sharp Rei. Im not forcing her. Its her choice, she ended cold.
This isnt right, the captain got angry. Miyuki and I are together, if
you havent figured it out!
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 Uh, really?, Rei let slip an ironic laughter. So, tell me, Fujiwara-san...
when someone is taken, they cannot be courted?, she looked daggers at her.
Misato lost color from her face and didnt reply, leaving me even more
confused.
May I know what was that in the pastry shop this morning?, I asked
to Misato, while we were entering my room. She was staying over for lunch, but she barely spoke the whole time.
Asawaka is hitting on you!, she got riled up.
Are you concerned about that?
Will you go to her place... tomorrow?
No, I wont, I looked at her on bemused. Whats the matter?
Will you go some day?
Misato, are you really so jealous of her?
Of course I am!
Rei was just trying to tease you, I sighed. You shouldnt mind her so
much
Shes not joking at all!
Calm down, now, I invited her to seat next to me on the bed. She
gave you a picture of me as a child, after all, I tried to defuse.
Really funny!, she got irritated: she looked really upset.
Im just saying that... your reactions are strange when it comes to Asakawa, I brushed her hair. Would you like to tell me properly what happened between you two?, I tried to bring the subject up again. Letting it
out could make you feel better
Asakawa... got in the middle me and the person I loved. Theres
nothing more to say about it!, she got even more nervous.
Okay, dont get mad
Im not mad. Its just that..., she took my face within her hands. I
dont want to think about it anymore, she came closer to kiss me.
Alright, I get it, I leaned back a bit, tying my eyes with hers. I wish
you will tell me that story one day, though, I insisted. I know that girl
was important for you and... for Rei. Otherwise, you wouldnt act like this
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Ill wait, obviously, I put a hand on her cheek, finding her eyes again.
I need to understand who and what were fighting, to defeat them together, I ended looking intensely at her.
The captain stood still while I was hugging her. She wasnt mad about
Rei, but she still looked agitated. Maybe I didnt have to insist with that
story, but I felt that, if I wanted to go on with her, I needed to set her free
from the skeleton in her past. Would you like to go out a little? Theres a
nice movie at the theater, we could go and watch it and then...
I want to be with you, Misato stopped me. Her lips overwhelmed me
all of a sudden, leaving me breathless.
Me too, but... youre still upset about what happened before. We need
to calm down first, dont you think?, I tried to talk sense into her.
Misato bite her lips, then she leaned her head on my shoulder:
I like you, Miyuki, she pulled me, kissing in a whole different way
that she did till then: I could clearly feel her desire. With a simple act, she
moved me making me straddling her, my pleated skirt lift up, embarrassing me. I was dazed, I didnt want to make her angry again, but I was
feeling in a box.
Why is she acting like this, now?, I asked to myself just in time to feel
her hand moving up under my shirt.
Mi-Misato, wait..., I grasped her again trying not to lose my balance,
but the captain didnt listen. She kissed me with passion, she took my shirt
off and unhooked my bra dropping it on the floor, then she sank down my
chest, taking my breath away.
No... please, I weakly said feeling her mouth pressing on my breast.
Misato, once again, didnt seem to notice my uneasiness and for that,
despite what she was doing, she looked very far away from me. Her
hand moved under the wrinkles of my blue skirt: I widened my eyes and
suddenly everything became blurred, I couldnt see her, I couldnt see
anything anymore, I just could feel her mouth, her tongue, her fingers
going beyond.
Misato, stop!, I brought my hand on my face.
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 Miyuki..., she suddenly stopped. Whats up?, she looked at me

worried: she seemed to be herself again.
Stupid!, I burst out, surrounding her neck with my arms.
Im sorry, I didnt mean to, she helped me to hook my bra and to
wear my shirt again. I just got carried away. Its your scent... I couldnt
resist, she wiped my eyes with the back of her hand.
Were not alone in the house, and...
Youre right, she gently kissed me on the lips. Im sorry..., she looked at me concerned again.
Please, dont make me feel like this
Like what?
Like a rookie, I lowered my eyes, feeling the tears filling my eyes
again. I know you already did it with that girl and that you expect certain
things from me, but...
Misato kissed me again hindering me to complete the sentence.
I didnt want to push you, she looked at me mortified.
So, thats how it is?, I stared at her. That girl... was your first time?
Misato stood nailed on my gaze but didnt answered. That tacit approval got me a deep discomfort and the angst relentlessly threaded its way
through my uncertainties.
That weekend had been really hard: the captains weakness facing a past
still unsolved, and then Reis attitude, unclear as usual to me.
Shes just keeping on playing, I sighed going down the stairs to make
a cup of hot tea. I didnt feel well at all. Rejecting Misato had left a nasty
taste in my mouth, but on the other hand things had got off on the wrong
foot right from the start that day. When Misato and I said goodbye, we
were both more relaxed, I switched the light on in the shop. Though...
there are too many things that are unclear to me, I poured the water in a
teacup and added a spoon of cherry blossom flavored green tea. I leaned
on the liquor cabinet staring at the counter where I served Rei and Misato that morning. Whos that person theyre fighting over?, I lightly bite
my thumbnail. Despite I didnt want to think it over, that question was
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been desperately in love for, to the point that they still had all that resentment? Could she be from our school? Maybe someone who graduated the
year before?
No, I must not wonder about her!, I hit my forehead with the palm
of my hand. Stupid, stupid, Miyuki! , I snorted agitated, then something
drew my attention: And how did this get here?, I held out my hand
behind the faucet of the sink grabbing the picture Rei had ripped that
morning. So cute, I looked again the little Rei, with her hair gathered
up with a cute pink hairpin, while she was holding a rubber duck in her
hands. It seems almost impossible that theyre the same person, I drank
a sip of tea and my mind rushed again to the argument my two schoolmates had, to the adult Rei that was eating the brioche from my hand, not
caring about the people around us, including Misato.
I opened the cabinet door were the trash can was, ready to get rid of
that photograph. I stood like that, still, with my outstretched arm for time
that seemed very long to me, but in the end I didnt have the courage to
do it. Maybe Misato has her reasons to be so suspicious about me..., I
went back to my room, disconsolate. Why... when Rei touches me I dont
understand anything anymore and... I dont care if I get caught?, I flopped
down on the bed picking Tora-chan between my hands. You know that
this is not good at all, dont you?, I let go the stuffed animal and covered
my eyes with my arm, protecting them from the light of the lamp.
I liked Misato, she made me feel safe and I was fine with her. I couldnt
trade that happiness to be destroyed by that seducing and unstable old
childhood friend. I need to get her off of my head, I concluded opening
the drawer of the bedside table and dropping inside it that photo with the
intention of forgetting about it, the I fell deeply asleep.
That night I dreamed a gorgeous girl, with dark hair gathered up in a
half tail and with strawberry lips. She was moving with self confidence
and she was holding Reis hand on one side, and Misatos hand on the
other. The three of them were walking along a path which led to a river,
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which could be seen from afar. The girl was laughing happy and my two
mates had eyes only for her, they were so caught up by her that they didnt
even consider the idea of being victim of a two-timing game.
Rei! Misato!, I screamed.
For a moment they all turned towards me.
The brunette girl smiled to me: she didnt seem worried by my presence, while Rei and Misato were staring at me with a surprised look, as if
they really didnt know who I was.
Dont you know me?, I cried out in despair, feeling torn apart.
Misato gazed at me puzzled, then she went back to look towards the
brunette. Rei, though, was still keeping her eyes on me. Her face darkened
in an instant, then she seemed to understand:
Miyuki!, she cried out as if she was suddenly remembering my name.
Yes, its me, I said, stuck in that position, unable to move.
Misato recognized me, too. They both seemed torn, uncertain on keeping on going along that path or coming back to me.
Misato looked restive at me while the object of her desire was whispering something in her hear holding her to herself. Rei, though, took
advantage of that distraction to let go the dark-haired girls hand and reaching me.
Where are you going?, she recalled her before she could go too far
away. Do you really want to tell her everything?, she asked mellow to
my beautiful class rep, thereafter she turned toward me. And you... will
you be able to accept it?, she gave me a sinister smile.
I woke up with a start and sat up on the bed, wiping with the palm of
the hand my forehead bathed in sweat, while the light of the dawn was
breaking through the window.

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di Scarlett Bell

with drawings by Aeryn Sun

English translation by Sakura21 from micettescans.blogfree.net

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