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Tonight was a dark night in tokyo, clouds filled the lonely sky. We then see second year ayumu uehara laying on her bed with a sad look in her eyes. It had been days since she talked to her best friend; and she could feel the loneliness taking over. "I want to call her, I want her to talk to me", she thought to herself. Now with teary eyes, she found herself staring at a picture the two had taken weeks prior. One they took before she came into the picture. Ayumu had desperately missed when it was just the two of them; before all these others came into their lives.
After more time of reminiscing on all this, she couldn't take it anymore...she had to call her. So she quickly pulled the number up, and hit the button. Then after only a few seconds of waiting, her old friend picked up. "Hello". "Hey, it's me...I just wanted to see how you've been doing lately", ayumu asked. "Oh fine, and how about you". "Fine I guess... it's just". "I haven't got to see you in a while", ayumu nearly sobbed. "Oh I'm sorry". "I've just been so busy with the festival planning that I haven't really had time for anyone", she sighed.
At this moment ayumu then saw an opportunity, and decided to use it. "Well I was thinking...I mean if you wanted". "We could go to the mall together...you know like old times", ayumu smiled. "Hey that sounds fun, I could probably use a break from all this planning anyway". Upon hearing this, ayumu's face lit up for the first time in days. "Really!!". "Yeah... it'll be fun", yuu smiled. "Heh, why don't we go right after school then... just the two of us", ayumu jumped. "Sounds good, I'll see you then", yuu said as their call ended.
After the call, ayumu felt like she could shout out in joy; she was actually getting to spend the whole day with yuu-chan. It was finally going to be just the two of them again. So the happy girl hurried and rushed herself to bed. After all, this one night was the only thing that was holding her back from seeing her love. Unfortunately though, the thoughts of the day before her flooded her head. She couldn't go to sleep for thinking about all the fun she and yuu were going to have. She thought about browsing through all the stores, trying things on, and even grabbing a bite to eat.
Before she knew it, a lot of time had passed. So much so that when she glanced at her phone it was almost 3:00 am. "Uh-oh, I better get to bed". The girl then turned to her side and forced her eyes closed at an attempt to get some sleep. After a few moments, this proved fruitful as she slowly started to drift off. Thankfully the next morning arrived quick; and as soon as it did ayumu flew from the bed. She then picked out one of the prettiest outfits she had; and even wore the necklace that her best friend had bought her. Then as she looked at herself in the mirror she smiled, and was more than ready to start her day.
After a few finishing touches she grabbed her purse and headed out the door. She happily rushed with a huge smile on her face to get to her destination. In fact, it didn't even matter if titans started walking the streets; nothing was going to stop her from getting to that mall. Once she finally made it however, her good mood would come crashing to a halt. She saw yuu-chan waiting for her out front, just like she said she'd be. But she wasn't alone; with her instead was a guest that definitely wasn't invited. "Hey ayumu, how's it going", a happy setsuna came to greet her. "I can't wait to go look around with you guys!".
At this moment ayumu felt her heart sink, she was filled with surprise and blind rage. She then walked straight past setsuna and grabbed yuu. "Ayumu what's wro...". "We need to go talk", the girl said walking with her friend. The two then walked far enough away where setsuna couldn't hear them; all the while leaving the girl standing alone in confusion. "What's going on", ayumu growled. "Nothing, what are you talking about!". "Don't play dumb...we talked about this!", the girl yelled. "We agreed it was only going to be the two of us didn't we?". "Yeah, I guess so", yuu replied. "Well then why is she here!!". "She called me this morning, and she said that her folks were gonna be gone all day". "She was all alone so i figured it would be nice if we invited her too".
Ayumu then looked at her friend with disgust and shook her head. "I wanted to spend the day with you, not her". "We barely see each other anymore and you still brought her along". "Even after we talked and planned everything out...just goes to show how much you care", ayumu said holding back tears. Yuu then grabbed onto the girl and gave her a hopeful smile. "Oh come on ayumu we'll still spend time together, I'll make sure of it". "Setsuna will just be tagging along with us", yuu smiled. Ayumu was pretty mad right now, but when she saw the beautiful smile her yuu-chan was giving off; she started to calm down. "Y-you promise we'll have our time together", the girl asked with a sad look. "You have my word.. it'll be a blast", yuu nodded.
After this exchange ayumu then reluctantly followed her back to meet setsuna. "Is everything okay you two", the anime loving girl asked. "Yeah, everything's cool", yuu smiled. "Now what are we waiting for... let's go". The trio then walked into the mall ready to make a memorable evening together. "Okay, so where do you guys wanna go first", setsuna said taking the lead. "Well, yuu-chan and I were gonna go check out this new clothes store that just opened up", ayumu smiled. "Ooh, I was thinking we could go to this record store that sells idol CD's... they've got tons to choose from", setsuna hopped excitedly. After hearing this yuu's ears began to perk up, and her plans changed.
"Oh wow that sounds awesome!". "Right, why don't we go check it out right now", setsuna suggested. "Heck yeah!", yuu said seemingly forgetting ayumus original plans. "W-wait but...". Before ayumu could intervene however, the two already took off leaving her behind. She then began to follow behind them; all the while having an I told you so moment playing out in her head. "Ugh stupid setsuna, this is why I didn't want her to come". "She's always taking yuu's attention from me", the girl thought to herself. Soon after she caught up to them, she saw them already in the store browsing without her.
"Hey, why'd you leave me", ayumu said walking up to yuu. "Oh crap ayumu, I'm must've gotten carried away". "I'm so sorry", yuu said sticking her tongue out. "Well try not to forget that you said we would spend time together", ayumu said sternly. "I won't, I just got a little excited". Soon after this exchange setsuna walked up to the two with a big smile on her face. "Guys, you have to come listen to this cd I found". "It's AWESOME!!", the girl cried out. "Heh, then I can't wait to hear it", yuu cheered. Ayumu however wasn't on board with this whole thing and angrily puffed as she followed behind her friend.
Once there the two enjoyed listening to said album together; while ayumu began to stew even more. "Tch, this isn't even that good", the byun thought. "I don't know why yuu pretends to like this crap... she's probably just being nice." Setsuna then looked at the angry girl and asked a question. "Ayumu, what do you think", the fiery idol asked. "ummmm, it's okay...I guess". "Okay, oh come on; this is probably the best song out right now", setsuna gasped. Ayumu then looked at the girl with a mean face and let some of her frustrations fly. "Geez I said it was okay, what do you want from me", the girl snapped. "Eh, I'm sorry...I was just trying to discuss it with you".
After the two glanced at each other in an awkward moment; ayumu turned and walked out of the store. Setsuna then looked over at yuu and questioned what she did. "I wasn't trying to pick a fight with her I swear", the girl cried. "It's okay", yuu assured. "She's probably just under a lot of pressure with all the festival planning going on". "Well, I'd still like to make amends", setsuna spoke maturely. The two then walked out of the store and joined up with the upset second year.
"Hey ayumu", setsuna called out. "What is it". "I just wanted to say sorry...I know we've been having some stressful times with all of our idol endeavors". "And I just really wanted to hang out with you guys to try and have some fun". "I promise that I didn't mean anything back in the record store", setsuna bowed. "See, we're all friends here", yuu stepped in. "Now how about we all go grab a bite to eat". At this moment the air stated to feel heavy; and everyone went quite. The silence could've cut like a knife, that is until ayumu let out an annoyed sigh. "I guess I could eat". "YAAAY, let's go then", yuu said taking hold of her.
The trio then gave it another try and went back into the mall. Once inside they headed to the food court to get lunch together. "So, what are you thinking ayumu", yuu asked. "Hmmmm, how about some pizza". "Ooooh, sounds good", setsuna chimed in. So the three idols then stood in line and ordered their food, afterwards they went and found a seat. Once here ayumu made sure she scooted her chair as close to yuu as she could. "Heh, it looks delicious", setsuna said staring at the cheesy dish. "Yeah, let's dig in", yuu clapped.
Now the three girls were all casually talking while enjoying their hot pepperoni slices. Then at one point ayumu even seemed to be enjoying herself. But with how these things go, the happy moods didn't last. As ayumu went to take another bite of her food, her phone began to ring. "Oh, I better take this", ayumu said getting up and walking off. She then stood outside the food court and took a small scolding from her mother. The reason for this, is because with all her excitement she forgot to even mention that she was going out today.
After this minor inconvenience though; she headed back inside to rejoin her friends. Once they came into view however; it wasn't a happy sight for ayumu. As she saw setsuna holding yuu's arm in her hand; and smiling as she slipped something onto her wrist. "Wow, it's so pretty... thanks setsuna!", Yuu said said latching onto the girl. "It's nothing, in fact I got one for all of...". "What's going on here", ayumu said interrupting the two. "Setsuna got me this really cool bracelet", yuu said holding up a dark green one that matched the girls hair. Ayumu then looked at the girl in anger and snapped.
"You don't stop do you". "Wha...what are you talking about ayumu". "Your always, always trying to take her away from me!", the girl screamed. Yuu then stood up and tried to calm the situation down. "Ayumu it's okay, just calm down". "No, I'm done with this...I'm going home", the girl said with tears now streaming down her face. Yuu and setsuna then watched as ayumu stomped away in utter hysterics.
Setsuna then jumped up with tears in her eyes as well. "Yuu, I didn't mean to". "It's okay... I'll go talk to her", yuu comforted. The green haired girl then chased after her childhood friend; hoping to figure out what was going on. Now outside of the mall, yuu ran up to ayumu and blocked her path. "Ayumu, what's wrong with you today". "Your a liar!", The girl cried. "What!!". "you said it would just be us, but you lied". "Ayumu what's the big deal...she's our friend isn't she". "She's not my friend...no, she just wants to take you away from me", the girl growled. "Ayumu, there's no way that's true", yuu said defending nana. "It is, and your probably happy with it".
Yuu then attempted to reach out to the girl; but her longtime chum pulled away from her. "I won't bother you two anymore...I'm going home", ayumu said walking away. At this moment setsuna joined yuu; whom was now standing alone. "What's going on with her today!?". "I don't know... she's never acted like this before", the second year said in shock.
Chapter 2 coming soon!!!
This is gonna be a long one!!