A/N: This is a K-On oneshot haha I'm not 100% sure what a one shot is, but I suspect it's a short story of some kind so here goes nothing. Please do correct me if I'm wrong or something since I'm still adjusting to the terminology of this site.
haha I also tried to stay away from the whole couples and romance stuff cuz people in this area of FanFic trash people so hard for that hahaha so let's stay away :D
(Thanks to WTH. I am now considered lame, so please don't take my previous message as some kind of joke. I was just making an obviously wrong assumption over some stories.)
The Surprise Plan
Ritsu looked up at the ceiling of her room and sighed. It was January 13th... two days away from Mio's birthday. Ritsu pondered on that thought for a second before rolling over and looking at the drum set in the corner. Maybe playing some drums will help my decide what to do for Mio's birthday, she thought to herself as she sat up and stared at the drum set.
"I still can't believe it's been 2 years since we all graduated college and went our separate ways," mumbled Ritsu as she reached out her arms to grab the two drumsticks lying on the floor next to her bed. Ritsu looked at the drumsticks for a moment before starting to tap a small beat against her bed with the drumsticks. She smiled as she increased the speed of the beat and made the beats more complex. Before she knew it, she was actually sitting in the seat of her drum set and was banging away at the drums.
"Sis!" yelled a voice from downstairs, "KEEP IT DOWNN!"
Ritsu snickered as she heard her brother, Satoshi Tainaka, march up the stairs and glare at her.
"Good lord Ritsu, you've graduated from college and everything, yet you still aren't mature enough to play the drums quieter?!"
"Come on Satoshi," pouted Ritsu teasingly, "I barely ever got to play the drums at college because of my busy schedule. I've got to make up for lost time! Besides I was going to stop anyways and go see Mio. It's her birthday in a few days ya know."
"Yeah, well just keep it down later if you decide to 'make up for lost time' again," grunted Satoshi as he turned to walk down the stairs again, "Gee and I thought she was old enough to not do that stuff again..."
Ritsu smiled that her little brother hadn't changed one bit even after all these years. Ritsu then looked out the window at the bright afternoon sky. Now I wonder how the others are doing, she thought.
Ritsu knocked on the door of Mio's house. It was freezing outside even though it was mid day, so Ritsu looked like a walking pile of clothes. Ritsu shivered while waiting and wrapped her scarf tighter around her neck. Mio, ever since graduating college, had bought her own house. It was a nice little place that was neither too big or too small. Just right for Mio you could say.
After a few more moments Ritsu heard Mio's voice and the quick steps of feet before the door opened and there stood Mio in her pajamas.
"Hello Ritsu," said Mio as she smiled before realizing she was still in her pajamas, rushing Ritsu inside, and slamming the door.
"I-I-I'm sorry Ritsu, I'll be right back. Make yourself comfortable," said Mio quickly as she sprinted up the stairs and left a perplexed Ritsu standing next to the door. Ritsu slowly took off all of her winter clothing, which left her in a red t-shirt with jeans.
"Muchh better," sighed Ritsu as she sauntered into Mio's living room and flopped down onto the couch. Ritsu looked around the place and found it exactly the same as when she visited a few weeks ago. Her fireplace was still there next to the wall, there was still the coffee table in the middle, and her bass, Elizabeth, was still on its mount in the corner. Man, Mio's still a neat freak, thought Ritsu as she subconsciously tapped her foot to the beat of Fuwa Fuwa Time, the song that their band had made years ago. Everything was silent for a moment until Ritsu heard Mio's voice.
"I see you're getting nostalgic again," said Mio as she walked down the stairs and into the living room. She wore sweat pants with a pink hoodie.
"What do you mean?"
"Well I can plainly recognize that you're tapping your feet to the beat of Fuwa Fuwa Time," smiled Mio as she quickly went into the kitchen and brought out some tea.
"Mmmm, I guess I am tapping my feet to the beat," laughed Ritsu as she accepted the tea from Mio, "I guess you could say I kind of miss the others."
Mio sat down across from Ritsu with her tea and sighed before nodding in agreement.
"It has been awhile," she said after taking a sip of her tea, "I've only heard from Azusa who is on her last year of college. The others I've lost touch with completely. It's a shame you know? I mean we spent all this time with each other throughout high school and college, but when we get out... things just fell apart."
"I'm sure their lives are just busy now," said Ritsu, "I mean with Mugi's dad falling terribly ill during our last year in college. She had to take over the company so we stopped hearing from her after that. And Yui, whose parents decided to move their family to some European country because they liked it better there than here. I remember that day. Despite Yui being such a clutz, I can't help but miss her."
"Yeah..."
The room went silent for a moment and Ritsu looked up to see that Mio looked on the verge of tears. Ritsu, who was always quick to cheer up Mio, quickly spoke up.
"Hey Mio! You want to go see a movie with me for your birthday?!"
"S-s-sure... what movie?"
"Paranormal Activ-"
Ritsu was suddenly halted by Mio as she smacked her on the head.
"Idiot! I am never going to watch any of those movies and you know that!"
"Hehe I was only joking Mio," laughed Ritsu as she rubbed her forehead gingerly, "I thought you would stop smacking me after a certain age, but apparently not."
Ritsu grinned up at Mio, who couldn't stay mad at Ritsu for long.
"Well thanks for cheering me up somewhat Ritsu," said Mio as she smiled back at Ritsu, "But I just wish I could see everyone again you know? Just once like a reunion of some kind. It'd be nice to see every-"
"I have to go!" said Ritsu suddenly as she cut off Mio, who gave Ritsu a confused look.
"Why do you have to go so sudden-"
"I'm sorry Mio, but I just realized I have to take Satoshi somewhere and he'll be pretty mad if I'm late."
All the while Ritsu was saying that she was getting up to leave. She was putting on her winter jackets when she finished that sentence.
"A-alright, but can't Satoshi drive alre-"
The door closed as Ritsu rudely ran out the door. Leaving Mio alone yet again.
Sorry Mio, thought Ritsu as she sprinted down the sidewalk, but I have two days to fulfill that wish of yours.
Ritsu skidded to a halt at a medium sized house with a small yard. Ritsu looked at it for a moment before realizing that it had been years since she had stood looking at this same house.
Okay Ritsu, It's go time. Operation Fulfill Mio's Wish starts NOW!
Ritsu then walked up to the door and knocked on it before waiting for a moment. After a few minutes a dark haired girl with twin tails dressed in sweatpants and a tank top opened the door.
"Hello? Can't you see I'm trying to stud... Ritsu-Senpai!? W-what are you doing here?!"
"Hey Azusa," smiled Ritsu as she saw that Azusa hadn't changed a bit, "I've got a plan and I need your help."
Azusa gave Ritsu a perplexed look before beckoning her to come in. Ritsu didn't take the time to observe Azusa's house as she quickly took off her jackets and sat down in Azusa's living room. The place was warm and cozy though and had a jazz-like atmosphere to it.
"Alright Ritsu-senpai," said Azusa who was obviously still confused,"What's the matter?"
"Okay. So you know Mio's birthday is in two days right?"
"Right."
"Well I was thinking off getting the band back together."
"Are you sure that's a good idea? I mean Mugi-senpai is now the head of her father's company. She now lives in Kyoto, where the company's main business is. Also Yui lives in America now. Do you know how long that'll take to get her here?"
"I thought she lived in Europe?"
"She's moved quite a few times you know. Her parents just keep moving. I think She's currently in California."
"Hmm well why don't you focus on contacting her, while I go get Mugi. okay?"
Azusa sighed and looked at the clock that hung on the wall.
"Well right now it'd be like... 9PM in California which means Yui should still be up. I'll call her in a little bit."
"Great!" said Ritsu who was now as excited as ever, "This'll be the best surprise for Mio ever!"
Azusa smiled and nodded before Ritsu got up to leave.
"Since we only have two days, I'll head home for now and head to Kyoto tomorrow," said Ritsu as she quickly put on her jackets again, "I wish you luck with getting Yui here."
"Thanks," said Azusa as she opened the door for Ritsu to leave, "But I was always Yui-senpai's favorite so I bet she'll come."
Ritsu gave Azusa one final nod before running back out into the cold as the sun started to set.
Alright, everything is going exactly as planned. Mio's going to be so surprised and happy when she sees that I brought everyone back! It'll be just like the old days.
Ritsu smiled to herself as she pictured all of them, being young adults, playing Fuwa Fuwa Time and laughing together again just like they used to.
A/N: Alright, that was good. Hopefully this is fitting the standards of a One-shot LOL If not please do tell and also I'm very unfamiliar with Japansese-English translation so if I made a mistake anywhere, please point that out and correct me. But for now this is all I'll have. a 3-4 chapter story is all this will be so hopefully that fits the guidelines of a one-shot ahaha