Takemichi was walking recklessly, while playing with his bag, kicking empty cans lying on the road. Sato was following his footsteps, suddenly she stopped and said looking down "Mmm, I know you love Inoue, and care about her a lot. I am not saying that it is wrong. But sometimes think about yourself too. After all you are also human. " "Huh?" Takemichi looked at her. After speaking her heart. She left before Takemichi could say anything. He blushed as it was the first time that Sato really looked like a girl to him .
" Hina , Miss Iumi . Thanks for walking me home " Inoue expressed her gratitude. "Instead of thanks can you let me stretch your cute red cheeks."Miss Iumi said extending her hands towards Inoue's face . " Well it's time to go home , bye Inoue" She was about to touch her chicks . And Hina pulled her by holding her collar from behind . Inoue gave a confusing smile and waved them goodbye . She was about to reach her door's handle . And Minamoto came to her mind . She looked up at the moon and murmured to herself "will he be okay ? ".
Next day at school
Inoue and others were preparing for the play . And suddenly Minamoto entered . Inoue saw him coming straight to her . A big broad smile appeared on her face . Out of excitement she said " Akihiko, I'm glad you are okay . You know we all were worried about you ! " Minamoto didn't reply her back. He completely ignored her and walked towards Hina . "I'm the bunny prince right ? Let's start practicing. " Minamoto said pulling Hina closer to his chest. Everyone's jaws dropped.
Takemichi was really angry because of his rude attitude towards Inoue . She was astonished to see such a sudden change in Minamoto. She was feeling sad. Meanwhile, Hina's heart started pounding fast , seeing his face from a closer look . But still she pulled herself away from him and said as her voice shivered " Mm your dialogue sheet is there go pick it up " she was blushing. " I think we should get started " Inoue opined . Takemichi knew it well that she is faking her smile. But he didn't say anything because he didn't want to pour anymore salt on her wounds .
The practice play was about to begin but . " Hey there sweeties " Miss Iumi startled Inoue from behind . The moment she appeared, Takemichi was terrified . He hide himself in back of Hina . They all were stunned to see her there . "Hey, you old hag what the hell are you doing here ? It's my school not some freaking shopping mall, don't you have any manners?" Hina bawled out with rage " Oh ! My lady gangsta don't yell at me like that. After all I'm your teacher show some respect " Miss Iumi chuckled " like you deserve ! " Hina gritted her teeth " Well I didn't come here to fight you . Like you all know I'm playing the role of being your director I'm going to stay here till the annual cultural function overs . Right Miss . Lisa ?". " Director ? When did she become one " Minamoto was murmuring to himself . Aoi heard him. So, whispered in her ears " last night when you suddenly disappeared... " "oh !" Minamoto remembered, he swallowed some spit." Yes ! Students . She is right " Miss Lisa said smiling while her voice trembled. "Miss Lisa....?" Everybody sighed loudly "Miss Lisa how do you know her ?" asked Hina . " Ah !...it's like " Miss Lisa was about to say something but Miss Iumi said interrupting " You don't need to know that . Little girl !" Miss Iumi grinned . Minamoto was still trying to figure out who this woman could be. "And yeah one more thing look. What have I brought for you ?" . She took out a toy rabbit from her purse saying " So, the one who was hopping yesterday like a frog (ken felt embarrassed while everyone else was staring at the toy rabbit) , you don't need to hop again . I brought a radio-controlled cute bunny . Who looks kinda original , isn't it good Hina-Chan ?" Miss Iumi cackled.
"Everything else is fine, but why does it feel like a real rabbit's fur ? It's so soft ". Sato queried touching that toy . Miss Iumi hit Sato's hand saying " Don't touch it. It will get dirty , I bought it from a new famous shop " " A new shop?" Minamoto gave a suspicious expression . " I think we should start practicing by now. With this new member right here the toy rabbit " Inoue said as her voice trembled . "It's whity, call him whity !" Miss Iumi spelled that toy rabbit's name (Don't you think she is weird ) . "Whity ?" Takemichi mumbled raising his left eye brow from Hina's back " Don't irk me out idiot . Just go away from me " Hina yelled at him while stepping on his foot " Oh ! Lord " Takemichi screamed . " Hey that guy with orange spikes, where were you till now " And at last she caught Takemichi " he was hiding behind Hina " said Ken " Oh ! Why ? " She asked .
" Because of you and what else?" Sato said in a low voice. " Hey ! Guys I guess we should start by now , the time is fleeting away " Inoue opined . " Yes , you are right cutie " She again get started , meanwhile Hina came and said dragging her "your place is there, Miss .director. you just have to sit here, watch us practice and note our mistakes that's it. " Hina shouted " Oh my this girl...!!" Miss Iumi cried out .
The practice play began
Inoue narrated the story , while others performed . They were all doing better than the previous day . This time everyone was present . And the time came when Minamoto means Prince Anwyll will show his love to his beloved Marie by kissing her. Minamoto was looking straight into Hina's eyes . At that juncture Inoue's heart quavered . And she started feeling dejected . Miss Iumi noticed that, she also marked a swift change on Minamoto's behavior than the last time they met . " Miss Iumi can I go to the wash room ? Inoue asked looking down " Ah sure...sweety " Not only Miss Iumi but everyone else couldn't ignore Inoue's pain and Minamoto's rude acts towards her . Inoue was about to go out of the class and Minamoto stated " The practice won't stop..." . Minamoto's harsh words really broke Inoue's heart . She got so flustered that she closed the door with a loud noise and ran away with tears in her eyes . Minamoto released her hands immediately just after Inoue left. " You jerk !" Saying this Takemichi followed her .
" You did all this to hurt her, didn't you?" Hina asked Minamoto. But before I knew you I knew her and she's precious to me . I won't let anyone hurt her so easily . I will never let you succeed on your plans . You just wait and watch . " Hina was flaring up with anger . Sato was feeling like an outcast . Miss Iumi was noting down all their strange behaviors . And Minamoto was standing still without any motion.
" Why my heart is aching so much, why I'm crying . Why do his words hurt, even though we are just friends? Wait friends ? No, we are not friends, then who are we ? Why can't I see him with Hina or anyone else? What's wrong with me ? My only love is the bunny prince . The prince whom I'm destined to meet as grandma said ? I can't fall in love with anyone else !! No....." All these things were going on Inoue's mind while running and crying . She couldn't even understand her own feelings !" . She approached the wash room opened the door and locked herself inside . Here Takemichi was searching for Inoue calling her name repeatedly" Inoue ! Inoue ! Answer me " while running around the hall way . Inoue cried out loud, then the bunny she had met as a child flashed before her eyes. A tear came out of his left eye. She didn't say anything, just wiped away her tears and came out with a normal face. She was walking towards the classroom when Takemichi saw her. " Inoue I was looking for you . " " Oh sorry to make you worry , i was in the wash room . I guess i told miss Iumi about it right ?" Inoue replied back " Ah yeah that slipped away from my mind sorry , btw are you okay ?" Takemichi was genuinely concerned for her " Yes, of course !" Inoue said smiling . " She seems normal, maybe I overreacted ? Yeah maybe !" Takemichi said to himself." Now, shall we go back?" Inoue asked "Ah yes!". They both entered the classroom. As soon as she stepped inside, Hina and Sato jumped in front of her." Inoue, are you okay? "Sato asked worriedly. " it was all my Fa..' Hina was about to apologize but Inoue stopped her and said "Don't blame yourself, I'm fine, let's practice again as before"?. Her words really made Hina's eyes sparkled , she was really surprised to see her same smiley face as before. Even she knew it well that Minamoto and Inoue both have grown very close to each other . During the past few days. it's the first time he ignored her, hurt her. Still she is behaving normal. This is what bothered Hina the most . Here Minamoto grimaced ( in fact he frowned sadly) at the sight of Inoue's smiling face . It means his feelings are not over yet. But the reason behind his strange actions is not yet known.
The practice resumed . The days flew away steadily. There is only one day left to go . Inoue and others were all set to face the Sakura's.
"Tomorrow ", "Tomorrow ", Tomorrow ", "Tomorrow ", Tomorrow", "Tomorrow " Inoue and the rest were standing, facing each other . And saying the word 'Tomorrow ' one after another . " So, tomorrow is the day we are going to show them who we truly are " Inoue spoke loudly " yes ! " Everyone except Minamoto clamored . It seemed like, he was lost somewhere in deep thoughts . " But before that you have to know your mistakes . The mistakes you do often" Miss Iumi entered grinning . " Mistakes ?" Hina questioned, as she was bewildered. Everyone was staring at her amazement as they didn't understand what she truly wanted to say.
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" Any message from Haruto? " A woman with long dark hair, fair skin. Wearing a kimono, was sitting in a dark room covered in all black veils. There was no way for sunlight to enter. There was nothing instead of a used candle . Which was about to get melt soon . Asked a man who had two curved horns at the top of his head and his legs were also very strange." No, Your highness. He hasn't contacted us since he left" the man replied " that means, It's our fault, we trusted him! " The woman asked . The man didn't reply back as he was wondering what to say in return . He was trembling in fear " And what about Daruma ? Is he doing his work properly?" Asked the woman "Yeah he has completed the task you gave to him" The man said nodding. " Okay good ! then send a message to Yakino and inform . It's my order to her and her brother to bring the prince and that girl to me dead or alive !. And yeah dead part is only for that girl not the prince " " Sure, your highness " The man slowly went back while closing the door. The woman smiled and it was all evil.
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"What did we do now?" Takemichi shouted. "All these days I wasn't just watching your play. I was noticing your mistakes too". Miss Iumi replied. We know it well but whenever I asked you to show the notes, you've always refused." Hina bawled out in anger. "Yeah because I wanted you all to know about this . The day before the event. So that, I can see how fast you correct your inaccuracies?" Miss Iumi cackled "Speak quickly now" Hina's voice turned furious " Don't scare me like that . I'm saying " Miss Iumi's said smiling as her voice shivered . " You guys have only one fault and that is 'your unity '" Miss Iumi affirmed "What ? Is it our fault ? Are you kidding " Asked Sato "Yes, I've been watching you for the last few days. You all are treating each other like strangers. How can you expect to win together when you can't fight together? "Miss Iumi's words really touched their hearts" . "I think Miss Iumi is right, we have to face Sakura together instead of fighting amongst each other" Inoue stated "Yes, Inoue you are right. Thank you Miss Iumi" said Aoi and Nico. "Hmm..., everything else is fine, but why don't you look like 'you' at all today?" said Hina, staring at Miss Eumi in a suspicious way " Ah , you are still doubting me . You are so mean " Miss Iumi sighed. "
" Hey, wait, what about the song?" Suddenly Hina asked screaming . "Yeah, I almost forgot about that!" Sato said aloud " I've already finished writing it, today after school. I'll send it to you. That song you are going to sing in the end, that's why. I didn't tell you anything about it before" Inoue apologized. " No , its fine . After all its the ending song right ?" Hina said patting Inoue's head " Yeah , you are so kind Hina !" Inoue smirked "Okay, then tomorrow let's show the world what we can do ." Sato was in full swing . "Yes !" . Everyone clamored expect Minamoto . Inoue looked back , she wanted to call him . As he is also a member of their group and she remembered . How he has been treating her for the past few days . Takemichi understood what she was going through her mind . He went to Minamoto and said " Do you need an invitation to come ? Look everyone else is there come with me" " Why Should I Listen To You ? And yes this cultural festival will be the last time I will be with you guys. So, think a thousand times before you dare to order me!"
Minamoto walked out saying it. His words were so rude that it made Inoue feel blue . Miss Iumi didn't say anything . She just kept staring at him...