Children were laughing, clamoring . And people were entering the school chatting, smiling . There was an announcement "Today's annual cultural program will start at 10:30. So, wait till then, thank you ".
"Sato! (Sato is busy in preparation for the event) Sato! Where is Hina?" Inoue came asking about Hina "I don't know, Miss Iumi and Hina both haven't come yet". "What ? are you kidding, the function is about to start and she's not here yet ! what about Takemichi , Akihiko and others?" Inoue was really stressed .
" They are there, the most handsome and popular boys from the whole school showing off their beauty" said Sato, pointing to a place where the girls had surrounded someone. Inoue peeped inside and found them both. Losing her temper, she went closer to them and shouted "You two ! Don't you have any other work to do instead, you're playing lead roles in the play remember ? Now go and memorize your dialogues." Inoue's voice really frightened them both. All those girls also ran away in fear due to Inoue's screaming. " Yes , mam sorry ! I...i just remembered I was I'm going to memorize my dialogues again, see ya " Takemichi left trembling . Inoue glared back at Minamoto angrily.
He came close to her. She panicked. He whispered in her ear "Don't you dare to shout at me like that again, you're nothing to me. So, stop pretending like you are..." Inoue's eyes got overloaded with tears and her lips quavered... After speaking out, he walked away . Meanwhile "Inoue !" Sato called her . She wiped the tears away, turned around and replied smiling " yes?" " Hina , and miss Iumi have arrived. " Sato called her shouting.
Hina was standing beside the blackboard inclining her head. Hiding herself behind Miss, Iumi's back . The moment she noticed her . She ran to her steadily . " Hina where have you been till now ? You are playing the role of the lead character . And you are still late. Btw why are you hiding yourself " .
" it's because I can't face you , I...I can't sing today " Hina's voice sounded hoarse, it seemed her voice was getting heavier than before . "Hina, what happened to your voice ?" Inoue asked worriedly . "It's because...?" Hina was trying to say something and Miss Iumi said interrupting "It's because last night this silly girl ate 3 big scoops of her favorite chocolate ice cream due to nervousness" . Hina pinched her from the back out of pain miss Iumi screamed . " Now what should we do , how can we find another Marie within 15 minutes ?" Inoue got worried . Minamoto was listening to them . And suddenly miss Iumi said " don't worry sweetie we have already found her " she chuckled " Really , who is she ?" Inoue 's eyes sparkled out of excitement . Miss Iumi replied " You, who else ?".
" Wh..What ? me ?" Inoue was surprised , Minamoto's jaw dropped . He felt amazed and blushed at the same time . " But how can I...." Inoue's voice shivered . " Why can't you?" Hina queried ,(Inoue quietly listened to her ). "You know all the dialogues. After all you've written this story, you can even sing better than me, please take my place. And let me dance in your place at the end of the function. That's the only thing I can do perfectly ". Please Inoue... don't say no." Hina held her hand and started requesting her to let her take her place...Inoue's eyes widened, she placed her left hand on Hina's and said smiling "I will try to give my best and I expect the same from you too . Inoue's words really touched Hina . Out of joy she gave her a tight hug . " Someone hug me too, I'm also going to play a tough role which is out of my league" Sato made a face. "Come...! over dramatic" Hina extended her hand towards her and asked her to join them. Sato jumped on them and they all squeezed each other like best buddies . Minamoto was delighted to see them together. "Hey! What are you three doing, you are looking like some baseball team that's going to represent our country Japan? " Takemichi asked as he stepped inside the classroom. " Shut up !" Sato said aloud " Okay fine , be cool ! I was just kidding " " Btw why you all are so happy ?" asked Takemichi " because Inoue is going to play Marie's role " Hina replied him back " Inoue ?" Takemichi felt dejected because Minamoto is the prince . And now Inoue became his beloved
" but why ?" Takemichi queried " it's because Hina's throat has a sore and she can't sing " Miss Iumi answered him. "Oo , All the best " After wishing good luck to her he left . Inoue felt bewildered due to his strange act. Sato understood the point behind his saddened face . So she said " Inoue you go and get ready for the play I will talk to him, okay ! " Sato grinned and went after him . " Inoue can you help us ?" Some students in her class c asked " Ah ! Sure , Hina I'll come within 5 mins . You go and memorize your steps " said Inoue " Sure , you should go and don't stress yourself out too much okay " Hina replied . Inoue nodded and left .
" So, our plan worked?" Miss Iumi asked Hina from her behind "Mm kinda..." Hina smirked .
Miss Iumi and Hina's plan was to convince Inoue to play the lead role. Because she deserves it .That's why she forcefully ate 3 scoops of ice cream to sore her throat.
" Why did you come here? And what is the reason for making such a rotten face" said Sato coming from behind . Takemichi was lying on the roof, looking up at the sky . " It's none of your business, " he replied rudely . Sato went closer, and lay down next to him. and said "hmm but still I want to know you more than anyone else. You are sad aren't you ? Because Inoue is playing the role of prince Anwyll 's , no wait Minamoto's beloved ? " . Said sato, after listening to her Takemichi's pupil enlarged . " let's go we have to recall our dialogues right? " he stood up smiling . Sato didn't understand, why his mood suddenly changed, she just grinned back without uttering a single word.
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" Hina...!" Inoue jumped after Hina and shouted . She got startled " Inoue why you are scaring me like a ghost in the broad daylight ". "Sorry, but something important came to my mind . Now if I'm the yellow haired girl, who's going to narrate the story?" Inoue asked worriedly " Ah ! You scared me just because of this ? I have already asked someone to be the narrator . You know who she is ? it's Aoi . " Hina said pointing to Aoi . Inoue followed her finger and found Aoi . She waved her hand towards Inoue and smirked . " She said it's better to narrate the story instead of playing the role of some random wild animal. So, don't worry go and dress up . Our play is about to begin . The Sakuras are on stage right now . We have to give our best remember " said Hina . " Mmm" Inoue nodded.
(Sakuras are performing on the stage)
"The sky is blue, it is the same color as the sea. Let me be your prince, my sweet beautiful angel. "No, Prince I can't be your princess because we're not made for each other." I am from heaven and I must go back to where I came from . " if you really want to leave . Then prove you don't have any feelings for me . (The angel couldn't control her emotions anymore, so she went back to the prince and kissed his chick) . With a little grief she sighed "sorry god I betrayed you but I can't stay away from this human whom I love the most. ( Suddenly god appeared and said " oh my little daughter you are everything to me. How can I force you to hate the one you love . You haven't betrayed me, you're just being loyal to the love of your life. Now you are free . God disappeared somewhere in the clouds . The angel lost her powers . At the end the prince and the angel lived a happy life together " .
As Sakura finished the play, they all bowed down to express their gratitude to the audience. Everyone appreciated it and considered it the best play ever. And the curtains fell.
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"Inoue are you ready? Now it's our turn" Sato asked Inoue as she stepped inside the changing room. "Yes, we are..." Hina and Inoue turned around with a gentle smile on their faces. " Wow...Inoue you are looking stunning and Hina you are looking so pretty ." Sato said praising them . Inoue chuckled and thanked her . " Hey your cap is not that bad, you are looking cute too " Hina teased Sato pointing to her sparrow cap . "Shut up , Hina ! Don't make fun of me . I'm already pissed up because of this stupid outfit . "
"It's not only you, but your whole group is looking stupid and clumsy " someone said from Sato's back. Hina peeped and saw Fujiwara Yui enter the room laughing along with her two fellow subordinates. "Everyone is liking our play. And they want us to receive the best play award like last year." She cackled . " You..." Sato wanted to hit her nose but Inoue stopped her and said " We don't know , whether people will like our play or not but we will try to give our best together like a team , I'm glad everyone is liking your play . And they want you to hold the cup this year too maybe because they haven't seen our's yet." Inoue raised her right brow and gave a one-sided smile. " Let's see " Yui and her fellow underlings left fuming.
" Awesome Inoue , I never expected this from you . That you can also talk to anyone like this " Sato shuddered with joy .
" Inoue , Sato are you guys ready? They will call us on stage after 10 minutes." Takemichi spoke out loud while standing outside the room . At his call the three of them came out without answering him back. " How many hours do these girls take to get ready ? " Takemichi was grumbling to himself without seeing them . But when he turned back and saw the three, his jaw dropped . Not only him, but the mouths of all the people present there remained wide open . "Inoue Hina, you both are looking very beautiful today. And Sato you too are looking very cute in this bird's outfit." Aoi and Niko said together . Niko was the grandma , so she wore an outfit similar to grannies and added some makeups to look more natural . Aoi was wearing a normal cute outfit as she was going to narrate the story .
" Btw Takemichi you didn't say, how we are looking?" Hina asked him teasingly , " Y...you all are looking good , now shall we go " Takemichi was blushing so to hide his emotions he turned around and left .
Meanwhile Minamoto arrived . The moment he saw Inoue his heart skipped a bit. Blue eyes looked great on her with a blonde colored yellowish wig. Inoue caught him staring at her and when their eyes met Minamoto's face reddened but he pretended like he doesn't care whether she looks good or not . He just walked away . Inoue felt very bad when he left without giving his opinion to her . And suddenly out of the blue Mr. Takahashi popped up , he said ." Wow...Miss, Ichika you seem so gorgeous today " he said cackling . Minamoto was leaving but when he heard him . He stepped back and said " Sir, can we talk for a while " he didn't let him to talk back and took him with himself . "
"Good luck Miss, Ichika . I know you will win " Mr. Takahashi said showing a thumbs up " Shut up ! " Minamoto yelled . Nobody understood what just happened . So, they gave an confusing expression .
"Oh wait , Hina where is Miss , Iumi . I haven't seen her for a while " asked Inoue " She is waiting for us near the stage with Miss , Lisa " Hina replied . " Oo ! Then we should hurry " . " Wait ! Inoue where are your sandals " Sato queried . " Oh yes , I forgot them in class you all leave I'm coming " Saying this Inoue ran to her class .
Hina , and everyone else also left.
" Did you do what i told you to do?" Yui asked one of her fellow underlings . " Don't worry today we will win that award " she answered " Good " Yui smirked.
To be continued...