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This is it! Finally!
I hope you enjoy this last chapter :)
Back at class 3-2 while Yui's search is in progress…
"Hmm I never thought Yui-chan could be this loud," Mugi said while hearing Yui's voice reach the classroom
"So would you mind telling us what's going on?" Ritsu said.
"In summary, everything was part of Mugi's plan to make Yui confess to Nodoka," Mio explained.
"Plan? What plan?" asked Ritsu while everyone waited in anticipation.
"Well first I have to know if Yui-chan has feelings for Nodoka-chan so I tried to make her jealous by clinging on to her."
"Oh that explains why you were spending so much time with Nodoka," Ritsu commented.
"Wait! But didn't you say you were in love with Nodoka-senpai?" Azusa brought up.
"That was a lie," Mio answered.
"EH?!" Ritsu and Azusa said in unison.
"Yeah, but before that, since Tsumugi-san saw a hint of jealousy from onee-chan when she started being close to Nodoka-san, she needed to make my sister realize her feelings next. So she made her even more jealous up to the point where onee-chan already got mad at Nodoka-san and accidentally said mean things to her," Ui explained.
"And after witnessing their fight, she wasn't satisfied yet – so she went on and told her that lie," Mio added.
"That's a bit harsh Mugi-senpai."
"It gets worse," Ui said. "She even confessed to Nodoka-san yesterday."
"And even made sure Yui would see it," said Mio
"WHAT?!" said everyone in the room.
"That explains Yui's sudden disappearance yesterday. It was because of you," Ritsu said glaring at Mugi.
"Hold on, I didn't confess yesterday," Mugi said defending herself.
"Whatever, the point is you made sure onee-chan would think that you confessed and Nodoka-san would say 'yes' "
"I think that's too much already Kotobuki-san," one of their classmates commented and everyone agreed.
"Well…I have to…," Mugi said, gently smiling and looking out the window.
"No you didn't," Ui argued.
"I have to or else Yui-chan would probably hesitate."
"What do you mean?"
"It's cruel I know but I need to make her feel all the pain in losing the one you love to someone else. I need to make her feel some regret in not doing something about her feelings, so that when she's given that one only chance of getting her back and make everything better she will not hesitate to grab that opportunity with both hands."
"Well that makes sense. In short, tough love right?" Ritsu said.
Everyone in the room still thought that it was a cruel thing to do but after what Mugi said they understood and accepted it.
"But what if Manabe-san rejected her?" one of their classmates asked.
"Oh don't worry, Nodoka-chan also has feelings for Yui-chan," Mugi said with a grin on her face.
"What? Then that's good news," Azusa said happily.
"So why are we by the window?" Ritsu finally asked.
"If everything goes well, we will witness the confession right there by the school statue."
"Eh? How sure are you about that?"
"I have my ways," Mugi said and gave a chuckle.
"Too bad the power went out or else Yui-senpai could've just had Nodoka-senpai called – "
"There's no fun in that so I had the power cut off."
"So that's what the phone call was about earlier!" Ui remembered.
"Wait! And borrowing Yui's phone?" Mio brought up.
"Yup. So that she can't call her," Mugi said holding up Yui's cellphone. "Now, we wait."
"I really hope Yui-senpai would catch up to her."
"Ah the suspense is killing me!" Ritsu said out loud. "Come on Yui! You need to find her or else Nodoka's going to fly away forever."
Back to Yui
Yui searched for Nodoka from top to bottom and now she was on the first floor of the school. She was out breath and tired from running all over the school while shouting; she didn't know if she could run anymore. I have to…I have to find Nodoka-chan before it's too late…I finally have this chance…I need to let her know…I need to let her know I love her…all this time I don't want to lose her again…that's why…come on feet move! Taking one heavy step at a time Yui started to walk again.
She then realized that she was near the shoe lockers; she immediately went there and checked Nodoka's locker. Her shoes…! Aren't here! She left already?! Yui refused to accept that she was too late; maybe she hasn't got out the school gate yet. She looked outside and there she saw the person she's been searching for, walking and almost at the school statue. I'm not too late! Her legs started to hurt from running and her throat was already aching from shouting but when she saw Nodoka just a few meters away she forgot about everything and ran all her might towards her, "NODOKA-CHAAAN!" and shouted like there's no tomorrow. Nodoka turned around and didn't even get the chance to see what was coming to her when Yui suddenly wrapped her arms around Nodoka's neck and kissed her, causing her to drop her bag in the process.
Wha - … Nodoka stood frozen and stunned in her spot with eyes wide open, including each and every single person around them. Y-Yui's…she's…Nodoka felt her face grow hotter by the second the moment she realized what was happening. It became harder for Nodoka to think; she didn't know what's going on. All she knows is Yui's lips are on hers and she can feel tears falling from Yui's eyes. After what seems like an endless kiss for Nodoka, Yui pulled away and hugged her best friend – letting all her tears out.
"Thank goodness…thank goodness…I caught you Nodoka-chan."
"Wai – Yui…why di – did you just?…Huh?...what?..." Nodoka had trouble knowing what she wants to know but was able to clearly express her confusion.
Yui held Nodoka's face and looked at her with eyes full of tears and fear, "Please don't go Nodoka-chan! Please don't leave! Don't go please!"
"Huh? What? Yui what's going on? And why did you just kiss m – "
"Because I love you Nodoka-chan!"
Again, Nodoka was dumbfounded. "What…what did you say?"
"I love you Nodoka-chan."
"…Huh?..." Nodoka was having trouble believing it.
"I love you Nodoka-chan. I love you…I'll say it over and over again if that's what it takes for you to believe me. I love you Nodoka-chan…how many more times do you need me to tell you? 20? 70? 100? A thou – "
"I believe you Yui. So could we calm down a bit? And we're drawing too much attention could we go – "
"No! I don't care! I don't want you to go anywhere!" Yui hugged Nodoka again, too afraid to let her go anywhere.
Nodoka immediately embraced Yui after sensing her panic. "Okay okay. Then let's just take a few seconds to calm down and breathe."
And they did but Yui kept holding her. Okay…um…Nodoka calm down…Yui just kissed you and then confessed so…relax…it's the greatest day ever, I know but you need to calm down…Yui's lips were so warm and soft, the best first kiss ever, I know but you need to calm down…calm down…calm down. First think, she's covered in sweat, breathing heavily and her whole body's hot…did she run all the way here? Why is she so afraid? What happened? – wait! I still need to tell her I love her too! She tried her best to keep herself composed after what happened, but she couldn't and it was written on her face. Okay here goes…I'm going to tell her now.
"Yui…I…,"
"I can feel your heart beating so fast Nodoka-chan," Yui said this time feeling more calm and looked at her best friend. "Do you love me too?"
"Eh?! Well…I…," Nodoka was surprised by Yui's ultimate question. She could see Yui waiting anxiously her answer. Did she just make things easier for me? A simple nod would already be enough for her…but that doesn't seem fair on her part. She looked like she went through a lot just to tell me she loves me…[and to kiss me]…I always wished I'm as brave as her and this is a great way to start. Nodoka looked at her best friend, waiting, one more time – she took a deep breath then placed her lips on Yui's. Surprising her the way Yui did to her. Nodoka pulled away and said, "Yes…I love you too Yui. And I'll say it over and over again if that's what it takes for you to believe me."
And instantly Yui started tearing up again but this time she had a big smile on her face. She was going to hug her new girlfriend when they heard a loud noise coming from above them. They looked up to see their classmates applauding and cheering.
"Way to go kaichou!"
"Congrats!"
"Good thing I voted for you! You're the best, Hirasawa-san too!"
"What the?! Were you all watching?!" Nodoka asked feeling embarrassed.
"It's fine Nodoka-chan, they're not the only ones anyway," Yui said referring to the other students around them. "Say Nodoka-chan…"
"What is it?"
"Is it really too late for me to ask you to stay?" Yui asked with very sad eyes.
"You've been telling me not to go but I don't know what you're talking about Yui."
"Huh? But didn't uncle have a job transfer to Alaska so you and your family are supposed to leave later? And stay there permanently?"
"What? Who told you that?"
"Mugi-chan did, that's why I've been searching all over for you. She said your parents are already waiting for you outside the gate to go to the airport…I was so scared 'cause if ever I didn't catch you I'll never see you again and you'll never know about my feelings and I…," Yui started to crying again.
Nodoka immediately glared at the blonde, who was just smiling at her. "*sigh* Yui I need you to listen okay? First of all, yes it's too late for you to ask me to stay…"
"Wha – Why?! Why didn't you tell me you're leaving?!"
"Calm down Yui I'm not done yet…second of all, we're going to Chicago not Alaska."
"Huh? Isn't that in Africa?"
"No…anyway, our flight is tomorrow 10am. Dad didn't have a job transfer; it's just a business trip. He'll be staying in Chicago for the whole summer so mom and I will go there with him tomorrow to spend our summer there. Since summer vacation starts tomorrow anyway."
"Then…"
"Yes, I'll be back after summer vacation. So my parents aren't waiting for me outside the school gate or anything. Sorry I didn't tell you. Are you okay now?" Nodoka smiled gently after explaining everything.
Yui just hugged Nodoka again and said, "Thank goodness…"
At class 3-2
"The heck? So it's just for summer vacation. You really scared us Mugi," Ritsu said.
"Sorry," Mugi said.
"But to think it only took them 5 days, this must be some kind of record."
"Well I wanted to make sure they get together before summer vacation starts so I did my best to make it so," Mugi explained.
{At Ritsu's right side…}
Mugi looked at Mio who was standing quietly beside her the whole time. "What's wrong Mio-chan?"
"Nothing it's just that your accuracy is scary sometimes."
"Oh? But I thought you like my accuracy especially when we're –"
"That's different!" Mio suddenly said blushing. "Anyway, let me know first if you're scheming something next time. Suddenly clinging on to Nodoka one day…making me clueless…"
"Okay I'm sorry. I'll let you know next time I promise so you won't get jealous. Don't be mad anymore…"
"Well…I'm not really – "
"How about I make it up to you? Why don't you sleep over at my house tonight?"
"What?! No you don't have to do anything Mugi I'm not really ma – "
"But my parents won't be home tonight and it's lonely to be alone in a big house," Mugi said then discreetly held Mio's hand. "You don't want to?"
A brief pause before Mio said, "…I do…" with a very red face.
{At Ritsu's left side}
Ui let out a breath and said with a smile, "Thank goodness."
"Thank goodness for what?" Azusa asked.
"Hm? Thank goodness everything went great for onee-chan and Nodoka-san," Ui explained.
"Is that all?"
"What do you mean Azusa-chan?"
"I bet you're also relieved that Yui-senpai will stop hugging me all the time from now on."
"Hmmm…I wonder, maybe I am or maybe I'm not. What do you think? Ui smiled happily and subtly held Azusa's pinky finger.
"I think…you are," Azusa said grabbing Ui's hand.
I'm at the center but why do I feel like I'm so isolated? Why are these four whispering to each other? Ritsu thought.
After witnessing one of the greatest confessions of all time, everyone went back to whatever they're doing feeling happy for their president and her new girlfriend. As for the new couple, of course, they spent the whole afternoon together after finally confessing their feelings for each other.
For the first time in three years, Yui and Nodoka were walking home together again. This time, it's going to stay that way. It was a bit awkward for Nodoka at first but when she saw Yui walking so happily beside her she began to feel at ease. I still can't believe it…but it did happen, Nodoka thought. Yui then held Nodoka's hand as they walked, it surprised her because it wasn't something new and yet it was at the same time.
"Ah! Look Nodoka-chan! Do you remember that playground?" Yui said pointing at the same playground where Nodoka first realized her feelings for Yui.
"Of course," Nodoka answered.
"Come on!" Yui excitedly pulled Nodoka to the swing. "It's so nostalgic."
"I agree," Nodoka said and sat on a swing.
"I remember you'd always give me candy every time I trip and hurt myself just to make me stop crying."
"Yeah, you trip even if we're just walking around. Now that I think about it, I bet you were doing that on purpose so that I'd give you candy."
Yui laughed at Nodoka's theory, "Maybe…or maybe I just wanted your attention at the same time too."
Nodoka blushed at what Yui said.
"I'm really thankful that you're not really leaving Nodoka-chan."
"I said I'll always be there for you and I've been doing it since we were 3 so you should've known better. If I ever I will go away somewhere I'll let you know about it."
"Sorry…," Yui said and started to cry.
"Ah no! Don't cry. It's not like I'm mad or anything I'm just – "
"No it's not that. You really kept your promise even now, being there for me, helping me, supporting directly or indirectly…and I was just so mean to take you for granted all these years. I'm really sorry Nodoka-chan, don't worry that won't happen again I promise."
Nodoka stood up and went over to Yui's side to hug her and said, "I'm not worried."
"AH!" Yui suddenly remembered something.
"What is it?"
"I forgot about Mugi-chan!"
"What about her?"
"She confessed to you yesterday."
"What – "
"And you said yes to her!"
"What?! She didn't – I didn't…"
"You're cheating on me?!"
"What?! No! That's not true! I'm not – Mugi never confessed to me and I didn't say yes to anyone! I love you!"
"But I saw you and Mugi-chan yesterday talking in an empty classroom."
"What? Mugi just asked me to bring her back some souvenirs from my trip that's it. Why would you think that she confessed to me?"
"Because she said she loves you."
"She said what?!"
"And what was that notebook she keeps giving you?"
"Wait one at a time Yui. First, whatever she said to you about her having feelings for me, that wasn't true."
"Why do you say so?"
"Because she's dating Mio."
"She is?! So they're together?!" Yui said very surprised.
"Yes they are." I don't think it's a good idea to tell Yui about Ui and Azusa-chan for now.
"Anyway, the notebook was just a list of places and foods in Chicago she recommended to me."
"Oh…I see…," Yui felt a little embarrassed.
So cute…, Nodoka thought after seeing Yui get jealous.
After talking and playing on the swing for a few minutes more, they decided to head home. Yui feels a bit sad that Nodoka will leave the next day, but that's okay because I'm now confident that she'll be back…then we could spend more time together again. I can't wait. Yui giggled at thought. "What is it?" Nodoka asked after hearing her laugh. "Nothing. I love you Nodoka-chan," Yui said with a big smile on her face. "I know and I love you too," Nodoka said trying so hard not feel so embarrassed.
That night
Nodoka tried her best to hide the happiness she feels from what happened earlier. If mom finds out she'll tease me every chance she gets. So from the moment she arrived home Nodoka put on a poker face and she kept it on until she finished eating and already in her room. Safe! Nodoka thought as she lay on her bed. But that's weird mom didn't mention Yui the whole time I'm was her…not even once. She didn't think about her mom anymore and just closed her eyes. Nodoka recalled what happened earlier after school and she played in her mind over and over again. I never thought Yui was the one who confessed, she has feelings for me and I didn't even know it. And she kissed me…she really kissed me…just like in my dream. It felt great…everything about this day is great! Ah~ I want to see her now…maybe I could. I mean she's just a couple of blocks away…but what will I tell mom?
"Tell me what?"
"WAAAH! MOM!" Nodoka jumped out of surprise. "Stop surprising me like that! And did you just read my mind?"
"No I didn't you were thinking out loud. So what will you tell me?"
"Uh…it's nothing! So wh-what did you need?"
"Oh, here," Nodoka's mom gave her a cupcake on a plate and there was something written on it.
'Congrats!' "What this?" Nodoka inquired.
Her mom didn't answer and just showed her a video from her phone.
"That's…!" Nodoka suddenly took it and looked at it closely, "How did you – "
"Ui-chan sent it to me. I got to say I don't think your father could even confess like that," her mom said smiling. "Do you want me to send you a copy?"
"What?! No! I can't believe Ui would do that?!"
"Jeez, you really need to be more honest with yourself," her mom said while doing something on her phone. "And…sent!"
"What did you – " ~brrrr~ "You just sent me a copy of that video didn't you?"
"You're welcome," her mom happily said.
"You're going to tease me forever now, won't you?"
"Oh dear no. Just until you two are living together."
"Wha – living toge – "
"Oh by the way, I almost forgot to give you this"
"A book?" Nodoka looked at it and there was no title on the cover. "What kind of book is this?" she opened it and the title was on the first page.
How two girls hav –
Nodoka blushed heavily and suddenly closed the book. "MOM?! WHAT THE HECK IS THIS?!"
"Don't get so worked up. It's just a reference book."
"But – "
"You'll never know what will happen, so it's better that you have an idea what to do when the moment comes."
Why did that suddenly sound very suspicious?!
"Well anyway, you better get some sleep we need to be early tomorrow," her mom said and gave her daughter a kiss goodnight then turned off her lights before leaving.
Nodoka lay back down on her bed and put the book on her side table. She stared up to her ceiling and slowly drifted off to sleep while thinking about Yui.
The next day at the airport
The Hirasawa sisters stood at the entrance waiting for the Nodoka and her parents to arrive. Onee-chan looks happy and excited despite knowing Nodoka-san's leaving. And after a few minutes they met up with the Manabe's.
"Yui-chan Ui-chan here to see us off?" Nodoka's dad asked.
"Yup!" Yui excitedly answered.
"I'll just unload our luggage from the cab," her dad said.
"Thanks for coming," Nodoka said.
"Ah no it's nothing," said Yui while scratching the back of her head.
Meanwhile Nodoka noticed her mom smiling mischievously at them. That smile is always bad news for me.
"Right! Here's our luggage and we're ready to go," her dad said while carrying two bags.
"Wait…where's mine?" Nodoka asked.
Her parents looked at each other and her dad said, "Well your mom and I talked about it and we decided to let you stay."
"Eh?"
"We figured that you'd want to spend your summer here with you friends plus I think it'll be better if you're with Yui-chan to help her with your homework and study…as well," her mom explained happily.
Study? I know exactly what she's trying to say, Nodoka remembered the book her mom gave her and glared at her mom letting her know to stop teasing her.
"Yay! You're staying Nodoka-chan!" Yui excitedly said and hugged her.
"Don't forget to study hard you two," her dad commented.
"What?!" Nodoka got flustered at the mention of study since that so-called reference book is already on her mind.
"Don't worry uncle. We'll study hard," Yui responded.
"Huh?!"
"Nodoka be sure to help Yui-chan study, okay?" her dad said.
"Wha – "
"Sorry Nodoka-chan for always burdening you with studying and homework," Yui said.
"Uh no…it's…fine," Nodoka tried her best to remind herself that they're talking about something else.
"Don't worry Yui-chan if there's something you don't understand Nodoka-chan will gladly help you study over and over again until you get it," her mom teasingly said. "Right Nodoka-chan?"
Nodoka didn't answer and just looked away with her face red as ever.
"Anway, we need to go," her dad said while looking at his watch. "You kids be good now. See you when summer ends."
"Have fun studying! Oh and don't forget you could use the reference book I gave – "
"I don't need it!" Nodoka immediately said.
Her mom just laughed and said, "Just enjoy your time Yui-chan, okay?" before giving her a daughter a kiss goodbye on the cheek.
After saying their goodbyes and seeing Nodoka's parents off, Nodoka asked the sisters what they were planning to do afterwards. "Mugi-chan texted, she said she wants to meet at our house," Yui said while reading Mugi's message. "Then let's go," Nodoka said and held Yui's hand. And Ui just walked with them, happy and contented at what she's seeing. This is going to be one of the best summers ever.
The end.
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