Ch. 24: Triple S

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I hummed to myself as the cherry blossoms fell slowly, slowly.
The moonlight reflected off of them, making them shine silver.
Reminds me of snow, I thought with a smile. Winter Blossom was the only tune I had in my head now.
And, Maji Love 2000%...
I turned to the sound of someone singing the "La, la, la" part of Maji Love 2000%.
The familiar sweet tone of Ai's voice.
I crept up to him as he sang by the fountain.
"Ai," I whispered, touching his arm lightly.
He turned, looking at me curiously.
"My heart." He whispered. "It's all doki doki.."
My eyes widened in surprised, "Huh?!"
He leaned in closer. "Ne, __________. Tell me. What is this feeling in my heart. This doesn't happen with any other song... Not even ours... Not even yours..."
My heart broke a little at that comment. "I... I don't know, Ai."
He seemed to have sensed my hurt. He hugged me close. "But, you're the only one who sets my heart on fire."
I snuggled into his chest. "And you light mine on fire." I answered.
"Ara, ______-senpai, Mikaze-Senpai." Haruka's voice came.
Ai's warmth suddenly left as he quickly approached Haruka. "Ne, kimi," he said. "Your songs. They make my heart feel Doki Doki. Do you know why?"
Haruka blushed from Ai's close proximity. I glared, jealousy tugging at my heart.
"Ai..." I whispered. Why is he so desperate for this answer?
"I see..." Ai whispered. "You don't know either." He turned to me. "________, he said. Come with me."
I took his hand as we made our way to Shining's office.
"Shining wants to see us." He said.
He opened the door. Reiji, Ranmaru, and Camus were all in there, along with Shining.
"Aahhhh, Mmmmmrrrrr. Mmmmmiiiiikkkkkaaazzzeeee, Mssssss. _______________." He said. "I have great news. QUARTET NIGHT is going to have a world debut."
We all had a double take, excitement filling the air.
"EHHHHHHH?!?!??!?!" We yelled.

*time skip*

We stood in the dark. This was actually happening.
Shining, Ringo, and Ryuya's usual weird entrance... Blah, blah... Then...
"I will be submitting a request for QUARTET NIGHT." Shining said.
I looked toward my friends. Oh, I already have a tune in my head for a new song.
"Annndddd, Miiiiissssss Nanami." He said. "You will be writing the song for QUARTET NIGHT."
I stopped short, excitement fleeing from my chest. "Nandesude?!" I snapped. "I'm QUARTET NIGHT'S song writer."
Shining looked at me with hard eyes. "Iie, Mmmiiiissss __________. This time, you will be the night to their quartet."
I looked at him, confused.
"You, Miiiisssss __________, QUARTET NIGHT will be singing Miss Nanami's song." He said. "At the least, you will be singing."
My heart broke. Because I can't create the happy pulse. Because my songs don't make people's hearts happy.
I bowed. "Hai, wakarimashita."
Shining nodded his head. "Good, good. Well, I have business to attend to."
They left. I turned on my heel, feeling tears form, my chest hurting.
"__________!" I heard Ai call. "________, matte yo."
I ran harder. Even Ai could agree that I couldn't compose as well as my Kohai. I should be the kohai and she the Senpai
I jerked to a stop as Ai's hand grabbed my hand.
He hugged me close as he saw my tears.
"______, doushita?" He asked.
"Betsuni." I sniffed.
He brought me away from the embrace, meeting my gaze.
"Don't think about it." He said. "You're a great song writer. You're a great singer."
But not the best, I thought
"But, that doesn't matter to me." He whispered. "To me, you're the only thing that shines. Isn't that what counts?"
I nodded. I could feel his steady, inhuman heartbeat between my fingers. I tugged him down, and kissed him gently.
That was all I needed to hear.
Maybe I don't need the world to love me.
I just need him to love me.

Heeeeeelllllloooooo, my readers! WHO ELSE WAS SOOOO EXCITED THAT UTAPRI MAJI LOVE REVOLUTIONS CAME OUT?! I DIED AT FIRST, BUT THEN REVIVED LONG ENOUGH TO WATCH IT!!
Lol, it's QUARTET NIGHT against STARISH... AND IM ROOTING FOR QUARTET NIGHT. Who are you rooting for?
Comment and vote, arigato! And, did I make your heart go Doki~Doki~?
I'll see you all next week!

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