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Umi: "When I was little, I invented a magnetic flashlight clip so I could read under the covers. This clip and I went all around the world together: Hogwarts, The Shire, Sweet Valley High, Terabithia."
Nozomi: "But never to a friend's house, huh?"
Umi: "...highly uncalled for."
#love live#love live school idol festival#love live school idol project#love live school idol festival 2 miracle live#μ's#love live incorrect quotes#nozoumi#nozomi tojo#tojo nozomi#umi sonoda#sonoda umi
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Arrow (Nozomi/Umi)
Sapphic September day 4
Umi teaches archery to Nozomi. [Nozomi/Umi]
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more justice for natural-color anime hair!!
#a follow up from my nozomi with normal hair#I was gonna take a step further and make their eyes brown#but their eye colors are so good#nozomi tojo#umi sonoda#love live#love live!#llsif#nozoumi
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Honoka : Hey, what’s porn?
Nozomi : It’s the short form of popcorn, you know, the one we eat in the movies
Honoka : I know what popcorn is but thank you!
Nozomi : yeah okay...
*Umi has entered the chatroom*
Umi : What?
Honoka : Let’s buy porn together!
Umi : excuse me what?
Honoka : ? I thought you knew what porn was?
Umi : Yeah I know, but, you want to buy porn?
Honoka : Yup! Is that wrong?
Umi : You’re growing up so fast
Honoka : If you don’t wanna buy it, let’s just make it together!
Umi : WOAH WOAH WOAH WAIT WHAT
Nozomi : I think we have a misunderstanding here...
Umi : I don’t know what stupid thing you taught her today but this is too much
Honoka : Heyyyy~~ I’m hungry!
Umi : CALM DOWN HONOKA
Nozomi : Let’s meet up at your place, I’m gonna bring some porn as well
Honoka : Yeah! Thanks!
Umi : I’m going to kill you
Nozomi : Forgive me for my sins
#love live incorrect quotes#incorrect love live quotes#incorrect quotes#love live#nozomi tojo#honoka kousaka#umi sonoda#gc#group chat#texting#nozohono#hononozo#honoumi#nozoumi#nozohonoumi#hononozoumi#μ's
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Fanfic: So they’re in highschool
Me: yeah
Fanfic: But here’s the thing
Me: mhmm
Fanfic: One’s and nerd
Me: GO ON
Fanfic: AND THE OTHER ONE’S A JOCK
Me:
#bubbline#camren#phan#supercorp#tamen de gushi#victuri#otp prompts#19 days#lgbt prompts#otp#kanadia#dahmo#vkook#nozoumi#nicomaki#moonsun#seulrene#catadora#michaeng#korassami#klance
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nozomi’s love arrow shoot confirmed?? 😳
#nozoumi#uminozo#nozomi tojo#umi sonoda#llsif#love live school idol festival#love live!#my art#sketch dump
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a very simple nozoumi drawing because apparently the only way to get content of your rare pair is to make it yourself 💜💙😔🤙
#nozoumi#uminozo#love live#love live!#llsif#love live school idol festival#umi sonoda#nozomi tojo#nozomi toujou#sonoda umi#love live school idol project#llsip#llsifas#love live all stars#llas#anime art#anime girl#fan art#fanart#love live fanart#µ's#muse#lily white#digital art#digital drawing#art tumblr#idol#idol anime#artsy stuff#4/2020
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¿Porqué el NozoUmi no tiene mas fans?
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ʚ NozoUmi phone wallpapers ❀
→ requested by anon ♪
#love live!#love live#nozomi tojo#umi sonoda#llartnet#lovelivegraphic#love live edit#llsif#nozoumi#tojo nozomi#sonoda umi#nozomi#umi#!mine#!edits#!wp#thanks for requesting!#oooo this is a nice rare pair~
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if u wrote a nozoumi fairy tale (w mermaids, knights, dragons, princesses) au ill give u my life AND my heart
It had been two fortnights since she travelled to the castlefar away on the outskirts of their oldest town. And that made it a month since she had been here,travelling to and fro between the castle and the tower that loomed over this bustlingplace.
It started from the rumours she heard around the palace, smalltalks and gossips from the guards, till one night the princess herself couldn’tstand it anymore.
“There’s a dragon in the tower!” He said, “It has beenpeaceful for ten years but the elders have been talking about unearthly criescoming from it recently.”
Then here Umi was, light sword tucked away by the belt, withcourage as armour. Recon business shouldn’t be that much of a problem shereckoned, and her trusty horse brought her to the foot of the tower.
It was a magnificent building, even when its worn and erodedby ages; it stood tall and forbidding, black marble twined with stone. The sun overheadcasted its shadow across half the town, it was no wonder that it was aconcerning issue for the people.
She took three brave steps forward after hopping off herhorse and knocked. The entrance was ametal gate, black and cold to touch. A slight push told her it’s sealed, likelyfrom the inside, but something in her told her to knock again.
It’s only polite, shethought, and knocked thrice.
The sound that came wasn’twhat she expected; there was no dragon cry or wicked scream. And insteadthere was a soft human voice.
“Knock knock, who’s there?” There’s a soft laugh, almostteasing, “Who visits at this time of the year?”
The blush that fought to rise up Umi’s cheeks burned, andshe was half convinced that it’s no dragon but a siren.
“It is I, the princess of the land that this tower stands on.”She began, and then meekly added after a significant pause. “S-Sonoda Umi.”
“So, what brings you here Umi-chan?” There’s that soft giggle, “You sound too young to behere.”
“I’m of a-age!” Was all Umi could muster, “It was just asite check-up. I must take my leave right now.”
“So soon? If you want to, keep me company for a little whilelonger? I’m Nozomi by the way.” It almost sounded sad, and for the briefestmoment it tugged madly at her heartstrings. “I could sing a song for you if you’dlike.”
And that’s how Sonoda Umi realized she’s helplessly gay, theheart palpitations did not lie.
The gay princess laid down her sword, sheathed it and tossedit aside, for there was no need for weapons when there’s love. And instead shetook out her own flute that she carried with her at all times.
Hand shaking, she asked, “Would you like to sing the tunefor me?”
And then Nozomi sang, each note crystal clear, soft. To Umihowever, it was possibly the nicest sound in the universe; it dripped likehoney, sounded like s*x, and she could listen to this “shunjou romantic”forever.
“How was it?”
“As pure as this lily white here,” Umi breathed, a littleheavy. “It was pleasant.”
“Only pleasant?”
“M-More than pleasant!” She exclaimed, “I could almost listento it forever.”
It was the beginning of something that she didn’t quite expect,then again Umi didn’t expect many things in life. A weird sort of friendshipblossomed between the girl in the castle and the one in the tower. And Umifound herself spending days by the metal gate, warmed by the body on the otherside. Instead of a dragon, she probably found something better. An angelperhaps.
There was a question that she never found the courage to ask,and for some reason that day she did. The sun breathed little warmth to hercold hands that day, and no Nozomi teasing could bring her away from the questionthat had been bugging her.
“Can I see you?”
And then there was a significant pause, a break in the laughter,like the very first day they met. The blush that threatened to rise all thetime burst its seams, and she found herself strangely embarrassed by therequest.
“Why, sure.”
And that was it.
The reply to the question that she had for two fortnights, wasastoundingly short and simple. Immediate and quite possibly sent her into a panicattack.
“I-I could?”
“Well, princess of the lands that this tower stands on,”Nozomi laughs, “There’s an entrance at the top of the tower.”
“T-Top of the tower? Don’t be silly Nozomi.”
“Don’t you want to see me?”
Umi looked at her nails for a second, and then at the wallsthat kept them apart. Nails for girl? Probably worth it. There were signs thatattempts up the wall had been made as well.
“I-I do!” Umi cried, “Everyday of my life!” She washelplessly gay, she thought, even though at the back of her mind something nagged.Maybe she was forgetting something but nothing really was that relevant exceptthe girl at hand.
“Then you can do it,” Nozomi said, “I’ll let down my hairfrom the top of the tower, and you can climb it you silly.”
“O-Oh…” She breathed a sign of relief, and then, “W-wait areyou absolutely sure you are a okay with me seeing you?”
“Absolutely a okay. I want to see you too, littlesweetheart.”
The arduous journey uphill (up tower?) was no small feat,but the princess of the lands that this tower stood on was no pushover either.The muscles spoke for themselves, as she climbed the walls, black marblepassing under her feet like wicked voids.
Nozomi’s hair was purple, and soft on her touch. Umi almostfelt bad for tugging on it, and it was only at Nozomi’s insistence that she didso, and she supported herself with the hair rope and dents on the walls. Strangeexcitement bubbled up inside, it was anticipation mixed with something else, and some part of her thoughtit was almost okay for her to dietrying.
The window was made of glass and wooden frames, she slowedher steps down, heart bursting and hands clammy.
“Are you scared?” The voice from within called, and then indignanceoverwhelmed whatever shame she had left for breaking and entering a maiden’sroom.
“No!”
And then a light hop into the window.
She rolled herself into a room that smelled like lily flowersand felt strangely at home, despite the corner of weird looking artefacts and petalsscattered everywhere.
“But you will be scared,” She heard a voice and looked up, topurple hair and the cutest face she had seen in her entire lifetime. The greenthat looked into her eyes was a sad colour, a smile that was barely mustered wasplastered on.
“And why is that?”
“Because I’m a scalie.” Nozomi smiled sadly, brandishing herdragon wings, “I am part dragon.”
“The… people didn’t lie…?”
“They didn’t.”
“And why would I be scared?”
“Dragons?” Nozomi tooka step back, “A-Are you fearless?”
“Maybe I am.” And with the brightest smile she could musterbefore she fainted, Sonoda Umi took the hands of the lady before her andbrought them to her lips. “But if thiswas a twisted fairy-tale then I would accept this with all the love I’ve got.”
She gave it a soft kiss and looked Nozomi squarely in hereyes. “We ain’t living no fairy tale though, even though you’re a dragon and I’ma princess. Just two girls in love, I’d like to think.”
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Another 30 Day Anime Challenge Day 10: Favorite Slice of Life Anime
Love Live
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Umi: "Shoot, I'm so clumsy today! I keep bumping into things... I have so many bruises, it's not funny!"
Nozomi, who broke into Umi's room yesterday to move all her furniture exactly two inches to the left: "Oh, damn. That’s wild."
#love live#love live incorrect quotes#love live school idol festival#love live school idol project#μ's#nozoumi#sonoda umi#umi sonoda#nozomi tojo#tojo nozomi
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Love of the Sea (Nozomi/Umi)
Umi and Nozomi walk together on the beach. [Nozomi/Umi]
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A Name In The Wind (29/?)
Next chapter of ANITW, I hope you guys enjoy!
Warning(s): Violence, sexual scenes, angst, SELF-INJURY, swearing and…hetero romance?
Leading off of that, just a note to mention that there are some het scenes in here (not sex, NEVER sex) but like intense making out etc so if you want to skip those, that’s fine. Just skip the Hanayo scenes and the Nico scenes.
Again, skip the Hanayo scenes and Nico scenes if you want to skip the het stuff.
Nico was relieved to find Raven sitting in the living room, alone. She had been trying to get a moment alone with him for most of the day but with Cocoa and Cocoro being over again she hadn’t managed to get a minute.
“Can I talk to you?” Nico asked warily as she moved over to him. Cocoro and Cotaro were sleeping in her bedroom, Hanayo watching over them while she studied.
“Sure, what about?” Raven glanced up at her, setting aside his phone. “You okay?”
“Yeah, um…” Nico hesitated as she stopped in front of him. “I-I was just thinking that maybe it would be better if we just stayed friends. I mean um...I know I’m attracted to you, it’s just after what happened...you know, the um...sex. Which was good so don’t worry but um...I just think Hanayo is pushing this thing too hard, don’t you?”
Raven breathed a sigh of relief. “You read my mind…”
“Really?” Nico’s eyes widened in relief. “Good, I’m not the only one thinking this way.”
Raven offered a weak smile in response. “I spoke to Cocoro some more earlier. She reminds me of you a lot…”
Nico winced. “I never want her to be like me. I want her to be a kid, not take my mantle.”
Raven nodded in understanding. “I told her you were dating Hanayo and that her and I and you and I were just friends.”
“What?” Nico looked up sharply, her eyes wide. “I-I’m so sorry, I…”
“It’s fine. Something about you two together..” Raven trailed off, thinking to himself. “I don’t know, both of you act more natural together. When I saw you with your other sister, Cocoa and Hanayo...you two really did act like a mom and dad. Or a mom and mom. Plus, Hanayo loves the kid because she’s like you.”
Nico nodded, a slight smile tugging at her lips. “Those two love to copy me too much.”
“Well the younger ones always follow the big ones. It was the same with me and Hisa and I guess me and Itsuki.” Raven said softly. “If it makes you feel better I think it’s one of the things Hanayo loves about you, that you…” He trailed off, his breath catching in his throat as he noticed tears in Nico’s eyes. “Nico?”
“Shit, I-I don’t deserve her.” Nico growled, her hands closing into fists. Neither she nor Raven noticed Hanayo walk out of the bedroom only to pause just outside of the doorway. “I just..I don’t want to be alone anymore. I’ve been alone since I was twelve. And I know this is just a fucking sob story. I thought it ended when Honoka found me, but then that was RIPPED APART. I had Rin and Hanayo yet I kept pushing them, going for my career..If I had another choice I would have fucking dropped everything. But my family...Cocoro, Cotaro and Cocoa always came before my happiness. I’m so fucking tired. I don’t want be alone!” She took a shuddering breath, tears sliding down her cheeks relentlessly. “I want to be with Hanayo. I want to marry her. I want to have children with her. I just want to be loved.”
Raven stared at her in shock. He got to his feet but he didn’t know what to do. All he could do was stand there as Nico seemed to break in front of him, her hands clutching her chest as she dissolved into sobs.
“Nee-chan!” Hanayo felt herself jolt forward as Cocoa and Cocoro rushed past her. They reached Nico at the same time, throwing their arms around her neck.
“Nee-chan, don’t cry!” Cocoa exclaimed, close to tears herself. It only caused Nico to cry harder.
“O-Onee chan, please don’t cry.” Cocoro pleaded, at a loss for what to do.
Hanayo was frozen in place. Nico was crying as hard as she had when Muse disbanded, even as hard as she had after Honoka’s funeral.
Raven’s hands shook at his sides, his chest tight as he watched her. He stepped forward, resting his hand atop her head. She looked up at him, her eyes blurred with tears.
“It’s okay.” Raven said softly, noticing the pain in her eyes. “You’re gonna be okay, Nico.”
Nico took a shuddering breath, struggling to comprehend his words. “B-But…”
“You two really are made for each other.” Raven said quietly. “You’re right, this isn’t working.”
Without another word he turned and walked away only to pause at the sight of Hanayo standing there with tears in her eyes. “Go on. Go to her. I’m going out.”
“Nii-san.” Itsuki appeared suddenly at his side, clutching his hand to keep him from going anywhere. “I-I’ll go with you!”
“It’s okay, Itsuki. I’ll be back.” Raven said without looking toward her. “Stay with Yukiho please.”
“B-But you’re…” Itsuki felt tears well in her own eyes at seeing Raven so upset.
“I’m okay.” Raven pulled away and left the apartment quickly.
Hanayo stared at Nico, pained to see her girlfriend so upset. This was her fault. She had been selfish and now she’d hurt both Nico and Raven. On shaky legs she went to the three siblings and crouched down next to them, wrapping her arms tightly around all three.
Drawing back after a moment, she pressed her forehead to Nico’s. “I promise you everything will be better. I believe, like Nozomi-chan. Chika-chan can fix our future. She can bring Honoka-chan back, Nico-chan. I know how you feel. She touched everyone, including you. You don’t have to keep it inside, just let it out. Stop hiding your feelings. I’m here.”
Nico let out a heartbreaking sob, similar to the one she had let out when Muse had disbanded. Hearing it, Hanayo felt her heart break and she clutched Nico tighter, hearing the kids break into their own sobs.
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Hanayo paused on her way to the kitchen as she noticed a silhouette of someone sitting in the dark. Nico was asleep in the bedroom, thankfully. She made out the person as Raven and felt her heart plummet. She was about to say something when he lifted his illuminated phone to his ear.
Raven listened to the dial tone, his heart thumping frantically against his chest.
“Ugh, you better have a good reason for calling me at two in the damn morning!” Hisa’s voice sounded grouchy as she answered the phone.
Raven found himself lost for words for a moment, a lump forming in his throat.
“Raven?”
“Y-Yeah, I’m here.” Raven leaned forward and rested his elbow against his knee, his head falling to his hands. “Sorry, I just wanted to talk to you about...about things.”
“About things? You shouldn’t be calling me to talk to me about things at two in the morning, I was sleeping!”
Raven let out a laugh, clogged with emotion. “Y-Yeah, I guess.”
“Hey, are you...are you crying?!”
“No!” Raven exclaimed hurriedly. He quickly wiped his damp eyes. “Jeez, Onee-chan.”
“Liar.” Hisa accused, her tone softening. “Is Itsuki okay? Nothing’s happened to her, right?!”
“Y-Yeah, she’s fine. Um...it’s not about that.” Raven answered. He sniffled and sat up straighter, trying to pull himself together. “You remember how you said this thing with Hanayo wouldn’t work out?”
“Yeah…”
“It...it didn’t work out.” Raven’s voice cracked despite his best efforts and he cursed himself. “Can I stay with you for a while?”
“I’ll come and get you tomorrow.” Hisa answered without hesitation. “Or...now? I can be there in six hours.”
“Don’t speed at night for me. I’m still a cop.” Raven leaned back against the back of the couch, feeling a little more at ease. “And you don’t have to…”
“I’ll be there in the morning. I’ll leave now.” Hisa interrupted bluntly. “No speeding, I promise.”
Raven heard the sound of rustling followed by Hisa’s voice.
“So what broke it up?”
“Nico. The realization that she may love Hanayo more than we both thought. It was a mess from the beginning.” Raven said honestly. “But we wanted to make her happy. We tried so hard but it just didn’t feel right.”
Hisa growled low in her throat. “I’m gonna knock Hanayo’s damn…”
“Please don’t.” Raven interrupted, hearing the jingle of keys on the other side of the phone. “I don’t want that. I knew from the beginning of our relationship that she was in love with someone else. I just never thought it was a group member. But...go easy on them. Please.”
“Why the hell should I?!”
“Because they already went through hell losing their leader and friend…”
“Fine, fine.” Hisa sighed loudly. “Get your stuff together. And Itsuki’s.”
“Right. Try not to drive like a crazy person.”
Hisa gave a short laugh. “No promises.”
Raven heard the sound of a car door being shut. “See you soon, Onee-chan…”
“Yeah, see you soon…”
Raven hung up, letting the phone fall to his side.
Unseen, Hanayo slipped back into the bedroom and leaned back against the door, pressing her hand to her mouth as tears slid down her cheeks.
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Nico stared numbly at the omelette she was rolling in the frying pan in front of her, chopsticks held loosely in her hand. She was dressed for work but she wasn’t sure how she was going to motivate herself to leave the apartment.
Hanayo was nearby, making coffee while Raven stood leaning against the counter, reading the newspaper.
Cocoa looked up from her food, preparing to speak but Cocoro shook her head from where she was sitting opposite her. “Finish your food.”
“But Nee-chan is still sad…”
“Cocoa.” Cocoro warned seriously.
“Sorry…”
Yukiho bit her lip, lightly rubbing Itsuki’s back. It had been a rough night for the girl. She’d ended up with Itsuki crying in her arms. It had reminded her of Eli and Arisa and how they’d done the same on so many occasions. She was used to being a comfort for people.
A knock sounded at the door and Yukiho, who was closest went to answer it. After a few minutes she returned with a redhead behind her.
Hisa growled at the sight of Hanayo. “YOU. You little…” She paused, noticing the children at the table. “You’re so lucky they’re here.”
Hanayo nodded, bowing her head.
“Onee-chan!” Itsuki darted to Hisa’s side, hugging her tightly.
Hisa returned the embrace, glaring between Hanayo and Nico before she turned to Raven. “Do you have everything, Raven? Itsuki…?”
“Mmhm!” Itsuki answered while Raven nodded his head in silence.
Hisa paced over to him, leaning up to hug him. “You okay?” She asked, lowering her voice.
Raven shook his head in response, hugging her back.
Nico turned away, feeling sick with guilt. She’d done this. It was her fault. Her eyes prickled with tears and she tried to wipe them away only for Cocoro to get up and hug her.
Feeling a little left out and noticing Hanayo’s discomfort, Cocoa moved to the older girl’s side, hugging her around the waist.
Hisa drew away from Raven and noticing the pained look on his face, patted his shoulder. “Get your things.” She turned to Hanayo, gritting her teeth. If it was up to her she wouldn’t be holding back her anger.
“Stop glaring at Hana-chan!” Cocoa exclaimed, gripping Hanayo tighter.
“It’s okay, Cocoa.” Hanayo said softly, placing her hand atop Cocoa’s head.
Hisa raised an eyebrow. “Whose kid is that?”
“She’s my sister. She’s nine.” Nico glared at Hisa in annoyance.
“Jeez, how old was your mom when she had you?”
“That’s none of your business!” Nico snapped angrily. She watching Hisa roll her eyes and began to stop forward only to be stopped by Cocoro pulling her back. “Cocoro, Cocoa, go back to Yukiho’s room.”
“Onee-cha-”
“Now.”
The two young girls nodded and went to the room, closing the door behind them.
“Oh?” Hisa raised an eyebrow as Nico glared at her. “Do you really want to start something with me, Nico-chan?”
“No, I just don’t want my sisters to see me get punched. Though I deserve it.” Nico answered with a shrug of her shoulders.
“Nico-chan!” Hanayo’s eyes widened while Yukiho stepped forward, warily.
“Hisa.” Raven said softly, not looking at either Nico or Hanayo. “Leave them alone. You promised.”
“Are you stupid?!” Nico blurted out angrily. “I stole your damn girlfriend.”
Hisa shot forward, intending to hit the girl but she was stopped by Raven stepping in front of her. “Come on, are you kidding?!”
“I don’t want anyone to fight. Or get hurt.”
Nico growled low in her throat. “Why do you have to be so damn nice?! Just let her do what she wants.”
“Yeah, just let me do what I want.” Hisa growled back, her hands clenched at her sides.
“Hurting you isn’t going to fix any of this.” Raven answered without turning to look at Nico. “You need to work on your anger, Onee-chan. Help me with my bags.”
“Why do you need help with your bags?” Hisa scowled, itching to be left alone with the two.
“Because I do.” Raven pressed a bag into her hand.
Yukiho looked to Nico and Hanayo and nodded at them. “Um...Raven?” She stepped forward, her heart in her throat as he turned to look at her. “C-Can I come with you?”
Raven blinked at her in shock while everyone else froze. “Um...why?”
“I-I know it’s rude to ask. We’ve only known each other for a week. But I don’t want to be a burden to Nico-san.” Yukiho exclaimed hopefully. After what she’d seen last night she knew that Nico didn’t need any more pressure. “Please! I won’t be any trouble and I’ll pay rent and…”
“You won’t pay rent. It’s against the rules.” Raven sighed, looking toward Hisa. She shrugged her shoulders. “Alright. What about your stuff?”
“Um...I’ll get it later.” Yukiho answered hesitantly. “Most of my stuff is still at my own apartment anyway so I’ll pick some up from there.”
“Okay. Um…” Raven cleared his throat. “Bye Hanayo. Nico.”
Yukiho shot the two a regretful look. “I’m sorry. Thank you for all of your help. It meant a lot to me.”
Nico couldn’t say anything. As he left her knees gave out and she slid to the floor. “I-I feel sick, I’m going to tell Kei I just can’t today. I’ll take my sisters to school…”
“No, go to bed. I’ll do it.” Hanayo said softly, crouching down next to Nico. She placed a gentle hand on her shoulder. “You need to relax.”
“I need a coffin…”
Hanayo’s eyes went wide with shock before her expression changed to anger and fear. “Don’t you fucking joke about that, Nico-chan.”
“Sorry, I just...I-I just can’t do this. We just destroyed a guy’s life and…” Nico shook her head, unable to comprehend it. “What the hell is wrong with me?! What...what would Honoka think of me right now?”
Tears slid down her face and her breathing quickened. She leaned down, burying her head in her arms.
Hanayo’s eyes widened as she recognized the signs of a panic attack. Umi used to have those frequently in her last year of high school. “Nico-chan, calm down. Breath. Breathe with me. Your sisters are in the other room. Don’t pass out. Take deep breaths. Breaths, Nico-chan.” She stood up, looking around until she spotted a paper bag. She hesitated before reaching into her pocket, quickly calling Maki.
“Maki-chan!” She exclaimed when Maki answer. “N-Nico-chan is having a panic attack, what do I do?! I-I have a paper bag and...”
“Don’t give that to her.” Maki interrupted firmly. “You could cause hypoxia. Shit, is she breathing okay? Just try to calm her down. I’ll be there. Kotori, where is my med stuff? Ah crap, I’ll have to go through Eli. Shit!”
“Eli-chan...she’ll kill me.” Hanayo mumbled, her hand hovering just above Nico.
“Yeah, I know. You just caused one of her closest friends to have a panic attack, good job!” Maki snapped irritably. “You better hope Nico’s okay or…”
“Just get over here!” Hanayo exclaimed desperately. “I-I don’t know what to do! She’s...Nico-chan, what are you doing?! W-Where are you going…?”
“Hanayo-chan, what’s wrong with Nicocchi?!” Nozomi’s voice sounded suddenly on the other end of the line. “Is she okay?!”
“I-I…” Hanayo stood up as Nico pulled the front door open. “W-Wait, where are you going!?”
“Is she running?!” Nozomi asked knowingly. “You need to catch her, Hanayo-chan. HURRY!”
Hanayo rushed after Nico, leaving the door unlocked and rushed down the flight of stairs. She saw Nico run out of the apartment block door and took off after her as quickly as she could. “Nico-chan, wait…” She gasped as Nico tried to cross the street, not seeing the car approaching her. “NICO-CHAN!”
The phone fell from Hanayo’s hand as the car ran right into Nico, sending her flying forward a few feet. Hanayo screamed, her hands going to her mouth.
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“What the hell did you do?!” Nozomi growled, struggling against the tight grip Eli and Umi had on her arms. “What happened to her? Did you say something? Nicocchi wouldn’t just run out like that unless you did something to upset her!”
Hanayo stared numbly at Nozomi. She looked emotionless now but it was clear that she had been crying earlier.
“ANSWER ME!”
“Nozomi, stop it!” Eli exclaimed, moving in front of Nozomi. She gripped her by the shoulders. “Stop it, you’re scaring the kids!”
Nozomi glanced to the left where Rin was sitting with Cocoro and Cocoa. Cocoro was clearly panicking, sobbing into Rin’s shoulder while Cocoa just looked confused and worried. She was sitting in Rin’s lap, her head resting on the girl’s chest while Rin held tightly to Emily’s hand.
Raven sat in the seat behind them with Hisa, Yukiho and Arisa. He looked stoic but his leg was shaking anxiously.
Kotori and Maki were nowhere in sight.
Rin gritted her teeth as she watched Eli tried to reason with them. She felt furious but she didn’t know who exactly she was angry with. Maybe all of them. She couldn’t say anything though, not while she was looking after Nico’s siblings.
“Where the hell is Maki…?” Nozomi fumed though Eli’s words had seemed to have calmed her.
“Smoking like a chimney.” Hanayo muttering, remembering Maki saying that she was leaving to smoke. Kotori had left with her.
Nozomi glared at Hanayo. “You have to be able to tell us something. What did the paramedics say? Was it bad? Was there a lot of blood?”
“She hurt her leg, it was...bleeding a lot.” Hanayo mumbled, not even looking at Nozomi. “Um...her head was too. Bleeding…”
Nozomi was about to press Hanayo for more answers when she heard a commotion from the doors. She turned to see Nico’s mom and another woman walk into the hospital, Cotaro on the back of the woman Nozomi didn’t recognize.
Aki spotted th group and stormed over to them, her expression frantic. “Where is my baby?! Where is she?!”
“Mama!” Cocoro bolted from her seat and into her mom’s arm, Cocoa following her a second later.
Eli turned toward Nico’s mom, surprisingly calm given the situation. “Nico’s in surgery right now.”
Aki held her children close to her, shaking her head. “Surgery? How, I can’t...I can’t afford this kind of care.”
“Nishikino-sensei.” Eli answered quietly. “Maki’s dad is taking care of it. Maki called him earlier.”
“I-Is she okay?” Aki asked, her eyes flooded with tears. “What happened? How bad is it?”
“I-I don’t know…”
“Aki-chan!” The sound of another voice echoed around the room and the group looked up to see Maki’s mom and Kotori’s mom walking toward them. Rei, who had spoken, reached Aki first but Yume was right behind her.
“Rei-chan!” Aki exclaimed, gripping Rei’s arms. “W-Will she be able to move? What’s wrong with her?!”
“She’s going to need physical therapy.” Rei explained, trying to keep her voice calm. Aki looked nothing short of hysterical. Out of the corner of her eye she noticed Hikaru and Yusuke walk into the hospital. They looked around for a moment before spotting the small group and walking over. “She’s going to be okay.”
Kei bit her lip. “I’m going to put her on a hiatus. She will get paid, I’ll make sure of it.”
“M-Mom!” Yukiho shot up from her seat, her eyes wide.
Hikaru froze for a moment before slowly turning to Yukiho. “Y-Yukiho…”
“Mom…” Yukiho bolted toward her mother, throwing her arms around her. It was too much. Being in the hospital again, another member of Muse hurt. She cried into her mom’s shoulder, her shoulders shaking with sobs.
Hikaru stood motionless for a moment before she hugged Yukiho back as tightly as she could, feeling her husband’s arms go around both of them after a moment.
Eli stared at the three of them for a long moment before she went to sit down in the back row, next to Raven.
Hisa frowned as she took everything in. “Well at least it wasn’t me who ran over her.”
“Damn it, Onee-chan.” Raven mumbled, rolling his eyes. “Read the mood.”
“I don’t think I’ll get anything out of Hanayo.” Eli said, looking at Raven. “So can you please tell me what happened?”
Raven grimly shook his head. “It’s too complicated. I don’t want to get into it.”
Eli huffed out a sigh and turned to face forward.
“I knew this would happen somehow.” Rin growled angrily, focusing on Hanayo. “I told you! This is ALL your fault, Hanayo.”
Emily’s eyes widened. Rin hadn’t used any nicknames or quirks when she spoke to Hanayo.”Uh-oh.”
“Shut up, Rin.”
Rin looked up sharply, surprised to find Raven staring back at her. “What?!”
“You don’t know what you’re talking about.” Raven said, his voice soft but firm. “If you want to blame anyone, blame me for getting in the way. Hanayo didn’t do anything.”
“Are you kidding me?!” Rin retorted in disbelief, switching to English. “How the hell did you get in the way?”
“Rin, children…” Emily mumbled.
“They don’t know English!” Rin snapped irritably before she turned back to Raven. “Well?!”
Raven sighed and shook his head. “Just leave her alone.”
Rin got up and threaded her fingers into her hair, accidentally knocking her ponytail ascue. She hardly cared. “I’m sick and tired of leaving everything alone. FUCK. What the hell is wrong with you all? I’m the ONLY one out of everyone to keep my promise. Nobody ever thinks about how this all affected me!”
“Now you want to talk about Honoka?” Nozomi asked dryly. “NOW?!”
“She was my damn role model!” Rin snapped, clearly seething. “My senpai, my hero. And unlike any of you I KEPT my promise. I’m the only one who wanted her to see my happiness. I hate not understanding any of you! Do you think she would want to see you smoking, drinking and fighting? Do you think she’d want to see YOU with your damn anger?!” She pointed to Nozomi who stared back at her. “You’re all supposed to be my damn friends. And now another of my best friends is fighting for her life right now! How the fuck did this happen again?!” She kicked her chair in a fit of rage and stormed away in tears to begin pacing the waiting room.
Nozomi noticed Kotori and Maki walk back into the waiting room. Both looked like hell but Maki looked like she could burst into tears at any given moment.
“Rin was right, this is my fault.” Hanayo whispered, looking up. She glanced toward Raven. “I should have never started a relationship while I was still in love with someone else. I’m sorry I dragged you into this mess.”
Raven silently shook his head. “You were trying to move on. That’s normal.”
Hanayo sighed and sank down to the floor, leaning back against the wall behind her. “I didn’t want to move on. I knew we’d find each other again. Raven, I-I kissed her first. I flirted with her, I’m the one who drew her back in. And then I caused her to get all those rumors in the tabloids…”
Raven didn’t say anything. He didn’t know what he was meant to say to that. He’d already known of course. He felt a hand on his arm and looked to his right to see Hisa glaring daggers at Hanayo. “Don’t, it’s fine.”
Hisa scowled but nodded her head.
“I smoke too.” Hanayo reached into her pockets, taking out her cigarettes. “It’s been a secret between me and Nico since I was sixteen.”
“Right.” Raven mumbled.
“Anything else you want to add or are you done?!” Hisa growled angrily.
Hanayo ignored Raven’s sister. “I hid a lot from you and I’m sorry. But I did tell you some things I wouldn’t tell other people I dated.”
Raven took a deep breath. “I’m not angry with you for choosing Nico over me. But did you have to do this here?”
“Right. Guess I screwed that up too.”
Raven cleared his throat and got to his feet. “I’m going to get some coffee. I won’t be long.”
Nozomi rolled her eyes at the two of them. “Like now is the time to talk about that anyway…” She muttered under her breath before she turned back to Umi. She hugged her tightly, feeling the girl trembling against her.
A few minutes passed before a doctor walked into the waiting area. “Yazawa Nico’s family?” He asked carefully. At once, Nico’s family and Muse turned their attention to him. Hanayo scrambled to her feet. “Um...okay. She’s in critical condition at the moment. Due to a punctured lung she stopped breathing during surgery but we got her back. We believe she’ll be in this condition overnight but we do think she’ll stay stable. Her leg was shattered in two places so we’ve had to place screws. She’s going to need physical therapy afterwards too.”
Kotori grimaced at that, clutching Maki’s hand tighter.
Hanayo stumbled back, her hands going to her mouth. It was her fault. All of it was her fault.
“Can I see her?” Nico’s mom finally asked, her voice trembling as she spoke.
The doctor nodded in response. “I’ll take you to her room. Follow me.”
“I’ll go with you.” Hikaru volunteered, gently moving away from Yukiho. The girl sank into her father’s arms instead.
Hanayo watched them turn to go, her eyes brimming with tears. As much as she wanted to see Nico she knew Nico’s mom needed to see her first.
“Hanayo.” Aki turned to Hanayo, meeting her eyes. “Come with us. You should see her too.”
“W-What?” Hanayo stuttered, her eyes widening. “Why me?”
“Because Nico loves you.” Aki answered simply, holding out her hand. “Please. She’d want you to be there.”
Hanayo hesitantly walked over to take Aki’s hand, letting her tug her down the hallway.
Kotori glanced at her mother. “Mom?” She waited until her mom looked up before she spoke again. “I’m bisexual and I’m dating Maki-chan.”
Yume’s eyes widened and the rest of Muse turned toward Kotori in shock.
“I just wanted you to know that.” Kotori said hesitantly. “Sorry, um...I know it’s not the best time.”
“Understatement.” Nozomi muttered.
“I-I need to...process that.” Yume stuttered, shaking her head. “Not right now.”
Kotori nodded and felt Maki squeeze her hand. She leaned into her girlfriend, resting her head lightly on Maki’s shoulder with a soft sigh.
Nozomi glanced at Eli who was sitting in silence next to Hisa. “How the hell are you calm?”
Eli’s eyes darted up to Nozomi’s.
“Her leg is shaking, lay off her.” Hisa growled, earning herself surprised looks from both Nozomi and Eli.
“Um…” Eli blinked at Hisa. “I’m sorry, um...who are you exactly?”
Hisa let out a laugh at the question but quickly smothered it. “Raven’s older sister. I’m just here for him, don’t worry. And you are...hot stuff?”
“Don’t flirt with me.” Eli said in a flat tone of voice. “Ayase Eli.”
“Oh, I’ve heard about you.” Hisa said thoughtfully, placing her hand to her cheek. “You’re the heartbreaker.”
Eli stared at the redhead. “I don’t do relationships.”
“Neither do I.”
“I don’t do that either.”
Hisa looked Eli up and down. “You look like you need it. You’re so tightly wound.”
“My best friend is in the hospital, how should I be?” Eli asked defensively. She groaned in exasperation and leaned back in her seat. “I’m not interested.”
“I’m just teasing you, hot stu-”
“Don’t call me that.”
Hisa smirked, amused by how unreceptive Eli was. “Fine. Eli-chan. I’m just teasing you. You don’t need to worry about me.”
Eli twitched at the honorific. “No you’re annoying me.”
“Sorry, I’ll shut up if you get coffee with me.” Hisa proposed, turning toward Eli. “As friends. And not this shitty hospital coffee. Come on, I promise I won’t hit on you. Much. You don’t seem interested in that anyway.”
“I’m not.” Eli bit her lip. “Fine. Gotta start somewhere.”
“Good. Hospitals are great places to meet people.” Hisa said with a smile.
“You’re twisted.”
“Damn straight, I am.”
Eli rolled her eyes and sank back into her chair, deciding to go back to ignoring the odd redhead.
Nozomi glanced between the two with a frown. She hoped Eli knew what she was doing. It was clear the blonde wasn’t ready to move on, if she ever even would be ready. It seemed unlikely.
-----
Hanayo absentmindedly trailed her fingers up and down Nico’s arm. Her thoughts has drifted a long while ago, not long after she had joined Nico in the bed. She kept going over and over the last two years in her head, analysing every mistake she’d made. She should have fought for Nico, she shouldn’t have moved on when she wasn’t ready.
“Hanayo…”
A tired, raspy voice echoed around the otherwise silent room. Everyone else had come and gone already but Hanayo had refused. She needed to stay with Nico. She bolted upright, her eyes widening when she noticed Nico’s eyes were open. “You stupid idiot...BAKA! BAKA!”
Nico stared up at Hanayo through tired eyes. Her hair was down, not in a stylish way like it would usually be. Just straight. She had a bandage on her right temple, various cuts and bruises scattered over her face, arms and most likely the rest of her. She still had an IV attached but Hanayo was relieved that the oxygen mask was gone. It had to mean that Nico was managing to breath on her own again, otherwise the doctor wouldn’t have taken it off.
“I love you.” Nico rasped, desperately grasping for Hanayo’s hand. She calmed slightly when she finally held it in her own. “I-I saw Honoka.”
Hanayo flinched in surprise, fixing Nico with a wide eyed stare. “W-What…?”
Nico cleared her throat. “I saw her. Honoka. When I was unconscious, I guess. She called me an idiot too. Like she can talk…” Nico lifted her hand to her head, fingers brushing against her bandages. She supposed she must look a mess though what had happened was foggy at best. “How crazy was I?”
“Hysterical.” Hanayo answered simply, trying not to think back to it.
“Ah, I guess all that pent up emotion finally got the best of me.” Nico smiled though it was humorless and quickly slipped away. “It honestly felt like my world was shattering. I made the stupidest choices…”
“Bullshit.” Hanayo argued bluntly. “If anything you and Rin-chan made all of the right choices. I was the one who made mistakes. I should have fought for you. I shouldn’t have tried to be with anyone else when I knew ultimately it wouldn’t work.
“I told you to come with me to Paris.” Nico explained with a shake of her head. “I asked you to come with me to Paris but you were still in school. Graduating. That was stupid of me. You couldn’t have said yes even if you’d wanted to.”
“I did want to.” Hanayo said softly. “I wanted to be with you but I was lying to myself. And you. I could have followed you like Umi-chan did with Nozomi-chan but I didn’t. I should have.”
“Umi-chan didn’t have a choice, you had your life and family here.” Nico said stubbornly. “I’m sorry, Hanayo…”
“Shut up!”
“Huh?!” Nico felt herself being tugged up just as Hanayo leaned down. It hurt but she ignored it, finding her face pressing against Hanayo’s shoulder.
“Nico-chan is irreplaceable.” Hanayo insisted firmly. “Like Kotori is to Maki and Umi is to Nozomi. And like Honoka is to Eli. If you’d died, I wouldn’t have moved on.”
Nico swallowed thickly. “Eli is a terrible person to follow.”
“I don’t care, I’d rather die before being with someone else.” Hanayo answered with a frown. She couldn’t imagine being with someone who wasn’t Nico. She had with Raven but now that she knew what it was like to be with Nico, she couldn’t imagine going back to him. “I need you. I want you, Nico-chan. I NEED you. Seeing you with Cocoa really made me realize I couldn’t see myself in a situation like that with Raven. I’m usually stingy with kids. Raven even told you I’m bad with kids because they make me nervous. But I can be with Cocoa and Cotaro and even Cocoro. They all have your eyes. Eyes that make me feel like...home.”
“I feel like this is where you’re meant to propose to me or something.” Nico smirked.
Hanayo fondly rolled her eyes. “You’ve been spending way too much time with Maki. You caught the proposal illness.”
“Shut up.” Nico muttered with a shake of her head.
“I’m not ready for that step yet.” Hanayo said, turning serious once more. “But...I don’t mind thinking about it...as long as you’re willing to think about it?”
Nico bit her lip. “I want a family. But I need to be stable before even thinking about it. I’m still not at the right amount for that…”
“You’re famous…” Hanayo pointed out.
“Well in the fashion world, yes but I’m still not making it like those damn supermodels.” Nico frowned. “Plus my legs…they were my biggest asset.”
“And your ass…”
“Hanayo!”
“All I’m saying is I’m gonna be cautious of that area.” Hanayo teased lightly. “As for your legs they’ll recover. Nishikino-sensei said that you just need time and physio. And you’ll be paid for the time you take off too so don’t worry about that. Kei-san said so.”
Nico gave a slight smile. That was a relief. “That’s good.”
-----
Eli hadn’t taken more than three steps into the coffee shop Hisa had directed her to when the redhead herself appeared in front of her, a bright smile on her face. “You came! Come on!” She grasped Eli’s hand, tugging her over to the coffee liquor bar to their far right. “Don’t worry, you ain’t drinking. This is for me. I already got the one up from Yukiho-san, Eli-chan.”
Eli sat down hesitantly on a stool at the bar. “She’s still keeping tabs?”
Hisa nodded in response. “Yep. Gotta tell her even if you just take a sip of mine. Which you will. And don’t worry, I won’t tell.”
Eli frowned. “And have an indirect kiss with you? In your dreams.”
Hisa smirked. “Wow, twenty and still so innocent.”
Eli glared at her in annoyance.
Hisa took a moment to look the blonde over. Eli looked good, wearing jeans and a striped black and white polo while Hisa had decided to go with a more casual look, opting for camo pants instead of jeans and a simple, tight black shirt.
Eli glanced around for anything to change the subject, finally settling on the tattoo she’d noticed on Hisa’s wrist the previous day. “Why do you have an anchor tattoo? Does it mean anything?”
“I’m in the navy.” Hisa answered with a nod of her head, turning her arm over to show the inside of her wrist. She traced the small tattoo. “You like tattoos, huh? You wanna see my oth-”
“No.” Eli interrupted before Hisa could finish her sentence.
“Killjoy.” Hisa chuckled before she turned away to order her drink. “You want anything, Eli-chan?”
“I really wish you wouldn’t call me that.” Eli muttered under her breath. She looked to the person serving Hisa. “Just a coffee. No alcohol, please.”
Hisa sat down in the seat next to Eli, turning toward her so that their knees brushed together. She noticed the blonde frown down at where they touched but didn’t move away.
“She must have been something. A literal angel.” Hisa mused before she turned the conversation to something else. “So you’re Russian.”
“A quarter, from my mother’s side.” Eli answered hesitantly. “What about you? You’re not...entirely Japanese, right?”
“Canadian. My dad’s side.” Hisa answered casually.
Eli looked up at Hisa. “Why isn’t you brother as tall as you…?”
“He looks more like our mother. Aside from his hair, he gets that from our dad.” Hisa explained with a shrug. “I get mine from my mother and Itsuki gets hers from her dad. He’s not entirely Japanese either…”
“Huh.” Eli mumbled thoughtfully. “So um...your parents…”
“Bad subject.” Hisa interjected before Eli could really ask anything. “So what do you do? College? Work?”
Eli shrugged her shoulders. “Neither. I moved back to Russia for a while and I only just moved back a few weeks ago. How long have you been in the navy?”
“A couple of years. I went to college but it wasn’t for me.” Hisa rested her chin against her open hand. “Guess I was tired of studying and just wanted to get out there and do something?”
“So you’ve always been...athletic?”
Hisa smirked. “I think that was a thinly disguised compliment, Killjoy. I do work out if that’s what you’re asking.”
“It wasn’t…” Eli frowned at the girl. “Do you hit on everyone you meet?”
“Only the hot ones.” Hisa replied before she continued in a slightly more serious voice. “I really don’t. You just caught my attention, that’s all.”
“Well you’re not going to get anywhere with me.” Eli’s attention was momentarily draw away from Hisa by the man behind the counter setting their drinks down. She thanked him before she addressed the redhead again. “I’m in love with someone else.”
“Right, of course.” Hisa said, her smile slipping away for a moment. She picked up her coffee, taking a sip of the hot beverage and basked in the slight taste of alcohol. “You know you don’t have to lie to me, Eli-chan.”
“I’m not lying. Let’s just talk about something else.”
----
“I don’t know why you wouldn’t just tell me where you live.” Eli scowled as she helped Hisa into Kotori’s apartment. The girl’s arm was around her shoulders, Eli practically carrying her along.
“Protecting Yukiho.” Hisa mumbled.
Eli scowled as she closed the door behind them. “Jeez, what do you think I’m going to do to her? She’s the one who came onto ME not the other way around.” She glanced around to make sure there was no sign of Maki but she didn’t see her anywhere. She was relieved at that. Maki would kill her if she found out Eli was letting someone else stay at the house. Or rather when she found out.
Hisa drunkenly hiccuped. “Heartbreaker.”
“Stop calling me that. Now that I think about it, stop calling me anything you’ve ever called me. It’s Eli. Just Eli.” Eli helped Hisa sit down on the couch.
“Way too intimate. I was raised Japanese, not Canadian.” Hisa leaned forward to try to take her shoes off, given Eli hadn’t paused to let her earlier, only to almost fall off the couch. She would have had Eli not caught her by the shoulders.
“Well I was raised Russian, I’d prefer just my damn name.” Eli snapped, pushing Hisa back against the back of the couch.
“Eli-san.”
Eli twitched as she knelt down to take Hisa’s shoes off for her. “Not that.”
“Then what? I’m older than you, I’m hardly gonna call you senpai.” Hisa slurred, resting her head back against the couch. She didn’t notice Eli momentarily freeze. “I need a damn honorific. I only call my family without one. I’m in the damn navy, I don’t disrespect people.”
Eli took a couple of deep breaths, trying not to think of Honoka. “Just be quiet.” She muttered as she finished taking Hisa’s shoes off for her. She set them aside.
“You sound just like the old woman.” Hisa muttered as she watched Eli straighten up. “Ever since Dad died she changed. Guess death really changes people. Her, exhibit A. You, exhibit B. I’m sick of people destroying themselves because they’ve lost someone.”
“You miss your dad.” Eli commented bluntly as she gently pushed Hisa to lie down on the couch. She sat down on the edge of it.
“Shut up.”
“Why?” Eli asked softly.
Hisa curled her arms around a cushion. “I’m drunk and defenseless, don’t bring up such topics, killjoy.”
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Rin stared down into the cup of coffee she was holding in her hand. Emily had taken her home a short while ago, saying that she shouldn’t stay in the hospital overnight. There was nothing she could really do, after all.
Still, while Rin had agreed to go home she refused to sleep. She couldn’t.
“You’ve got a big meet soon.” Emily commented as she took a seat next to Rin. “We should probably start training. I have a huge game too. Soccer season will be starting.”
Rin shook her head. “Nico-chan is still hurt. We can’t go back.”
Emily fornwed. “But our tickets…?”
“Fuck.” Rin cursed loudly. She set her coffee down with a thud, sending it splashing over the side. “I don’t want to bring Honoka-chan back. We’ll only be messing with the spirit world.”
Emily stared at Rin for a long moment before she nodded. “Okay. But we do need to go back.”
“I know. I’m happy in America. Being here is too painful. I don’t even think I know these people anymore…” Rin sighed and leaned forward, her head falling into her hands. “I want to go back but I can’t just leave Nico-chan like this.”
“Right.” Emily said softly, slightly at a loss. She bit her lip, looking left and right. “So where does that leave us?”
“I don’t know.” Rin muttered. She couldn’t figure out what she should do. She needed to get away but she needed to see Nico do the same. “Damn it. I just want to get out of here. There’s no way I can keep my promise to Honoka like this.”
Emily was silent. She knew not to push Rin when she was thinking. Unfortunately they were interrupted by the sound of Rin’s phone ringing.
Rin sighed and fished it out of her pocket, quickly answering it. It was Hanayo. “What do you want?”
“Nico-chan and I were talking…” Hanayo began warily. “She doesn’t want Maki-chan’s dad to pay for her.”
Rin rolled her eyes. “Stubborn Nico-chan.”
“She told me she can get better care in France.” Hanayo continued quietly. “She has a dual passport and already has residence so she can get their health insurance. Japan is too expensive.”
“So you’re going then.” Rin said, her voice softening. “You and Nico-chan are just going to leave?”
“Well yeah. If that’s what she wants.” Hanayo answered hesitantly. “Or needs.”
“Me too.” Rin replied after a moment of silence. She met Emily’s concerned gaze. “I’m leaving too.”
“Right. But what about…?”
“I don’t know.” Rin interrupted, looking down at her lap.
“The others are going to be pissed.”
“I can’t do anything about that.” Rin said, closing her eyes. She felt irritation niggle at her. She didn’t especially want to be talking to Hanayo. “I have to go, I’ll talk to you tomorrow.”
She hung up without saying goodbye and tossed the phone down onto the coffee table.
“Are you okay?” Emily asked hesitantly.
Rin shook her head. “No, I’m not.”
Emily noticed tears in Rin’s eyes and leaned in to hug her from the side.
“It hurts, nya. I don’t want to not bring Honoka back but I fucking hate Tokyo.” Rin growled tearfully, her head bowed. “You must think I’m awful.”
Emily simply shook her head. “I think you need a break. You’re going to have an attack like Nico if you keep this behavior up.”
Rin sniffled softly and nodded her head. “This isn’t what Honoka wants for me. She wanted me to be happy. This just...sucks. Life sucks.”
“It does in general.” Emily agreed hesitantly. “Remember, I told you about my parents divorcing?
Rin gave a slight smile. “Your mom is sweet when she visits.”
Emily gave Rin a gentle squeeze. “I still want to punch my dad though. I’m glad she divorced him.”
“Why do we have to have such terrible luck, nya?” Rin rested her head lightly on Emily’s shoulder.
“Terrible luck?” Emily echoed in disbelief. “I just got the cutest girl in my university, who happens to be Japanese to go out with me.”
Rin’s brow furrowed. “But I’m the first girl you ever dated.”
“True, but I’m still, y’know…”
“What?! REALLY, NYA?!”
“Shhh!”
“But everyone in the soccer team at least…”
“I told you to keep your voice down, damn it!”
Rin finally quietened down. “Wait, what about your boyfriend from NYC?”
“Broke up with him over the semester.” Emily said with a shrug of her shoulders. “So we never really...did it even though he was kind of pressuring me.”
“American men are terrible.” Rin muttered with a roll of her eyes.
“So true. And dumb.” Emily smirked. She rested her cheek against Rin’s head. She was glad she had her now at least.
“When are we due to go back?” Rin asked finally, her voice small.
“The return date on the tickets is in three days.”
Rin closed her eyes, a sickening feeling forming in her stomach. “We should start packing.”
TBC.
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26 or 49 for nozomi/umi?
“It sounds like you’re trying to convince yourself.“ [Prompt List]
A/N: Since 26 was already picked, 49 it is! Ah, a guilty ship, my precious Lily White ｡ﾟ(｡ﾉωヽ｡)ﾟ｡ a simple bliplet, I hope that I’ve captured the pure and mellow sort of dynamic I envision them having (when it’s not crack mode ofc *looks at that MountainClimbing episode)Words: 823
“Here, please have some.”
“Ara, thank you, Umi-chan.”
“You are welcome,” Umi could feel herself relaxing as she sits down on the porch beside her guest. Nozomi reaches for the plate of watermelon slices, her eyes crinkled in mirth. She makes hums of appreciation, relishing in the sweet snack with her cheeks puffed.
Smiling in fondness, Umi herself also begins to eat the fruit meticulously, sat upright in the standard seiza pose. It’s truly fitting, to name it ‘watermelon’, for it does have an ample amount of juice perfect for a hot summer afternoon like today.
The heat wave is enough to make one dizzy under the sun, coaxing residents to take refuge under the shades. With cicadas buzzing in the background and the stifling air all around, Umi could feel tickles of lethargy coaxing her to take a nice, long nap inside the family dojo. She shakes her head slightly and takes another dainty bite, clearing her mind but also steeling it at the same time for what she must do today.
The lack of movement from the corner of her eye catches her attention, and one glance tells her that Nozomi has stopped eating and is merely gazing at her.
“W-What? Is something on my face?” Umi falters, putting down the watermelon skin and dabs at her lips with a napkin. That gaze feels familiar, its paradoxical quality piercing your soul yet soothing it at the same time. It is the same look Nozomi had given her when she…
“I know why you invited me here today, Umi-chan. It’s okay, you don’t have to give me an answer. I can wait.” Nozomi’s smile is kind and patient, and Umi drops her gaze in shame as she fiddles with her fingers.
“No, that is not right. I should give you a proper answer… I should have given you one then, instead of making you wait this long.”
A week ago, Nozomi had confessed to Umi, and rather directly too instead of through her typical riddles. Umi was too stunned to react back then, but at least she was given time to sort through her thoughts and feelings, thus leading to her calling the older girl to the dojo today.
Through their idol activities, whether in subunit sessions or during school setting, she has grown quite fond of the quirky but dependable girl. Nozomi is more than a senpai, more than an older sister figure. She is not just a confidante, but someone Umi wishes to spend more time with and, to become her pillar of strength.
If this were a perfect world, she would have accepted Nozomi’s feelings immediately and embraced her with everything she has.
Alas, the worrywart side of her can’t help but worry about their future, about her responsibilities as a Sonoda, about society’s acceptance of their relationship, and so on. She just does not know how to articulate her concerns, but she knows that she needs to convey her thoughts.
After she manages to finish explaining herself, Nozomi gives her a warm smile.
“It sounds like you’re trying to convince yourself. That’s not how you really feel, is it?”
So easily, she breaks through Umi’s carefully-built wall with that simple gesture and resonating voice.The younger girl purses her lips in chagrin.
“I’m prepared, Umi-chan, but I don’t want to force you either-”
“No! You are not forcing me anything,” Umi reaches for Nozomi’s hand, her voice a pitch higher but unwavering. “You have no idea how happy it makes me to hear that you return my feelings too. You are correct, I was trying to convince myself otherwise just so we would not have to confront obstacles in the way of our relationship. It does not matter what difficulties we may face… the bottom line is, I want to be with you. I like you, Nozomi.”
Oddly, Umi does not feel embarrassed by her words. There is nothing ‘harenchi’ about saying the truth. She is simply expressing her feelings from her heart.
“…I’m glad to hear that.” Nozomi lowers her head so Umi could not see her expression. Her hoarse, emotional voice is telling enough, prompting Umi to envelope her in a tight hug.
Filled with contentedness and protectiveness, Umi shyly kisses the top of Nozomi’s head and murmurs. “I suppose I just needed to talk it out, to hear myself aloud… I am on the same page as you are now, Nozomi.”
Nozomi’s responding chuckle has that characteristic playfulness, making Umi smile in relief that the girl’s spirit isn’t dampened by her awkwardness. Peering up, Nozomi slips her arms around Umi’s waist and leans closer.
“So you are.”
Their gazes connect and soon, their lips follow suit.
#anon ask#prompt list bliplet#nozoumi#uminozo#canon-verse(?)#vaguely set in that unidolized nozoumi URs#I would've chosen another setting and ofc include Rin#to make it LLW cuz I'm trash but#that would prolly make this one whole oneshot so no#this short exchange it is DX
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