Finding Love (China x Female Reader x Japan)

Farewell Party

The day passed by quick and soon evening came around.

I was in my room getting dressed for the farwell party that the countries arranged for me. Miss Elizabeta and Lili were here, helping me with my dress and hair.

"Miss (Y/n) looks so lovely!" Lili clasped her hands in joy.
"She sure does," Miss Elizabeta smiled.

Looking at myself in the mirror all dressed up, I turned to them. "Thank you very much!" I smiled.

Lili stepped forward and wrapped her arms around me. "We will miss you, M-Miss (Y/n)..." her voice shook.
"Lili," I hugged her back. "I will miss you too."

I heard a sniffing sound and looked up to see Miss Elizabeta wiping her tears with a handkerchief. "Now, now, remember to send (Y/n) off with a smile, Liechtenstein," she said.

"M-Miss Elizabeta..." Tears started forming in the corner of my eyes too.

The three of us joined in a big hug and childishly laughed at our own tearful state.

Sometime later, the two of them brought me to the party hall. Everyone was present there, chatting amongst themselves. Under the bright lights, the hall sparkled with decorations and dressed up nations.

"Hey, look! (Y/n)'s finally here!"

Everyone turned to look at me. I gave a shy wave.

"Come now, it's your party," Miss Elizabeta whispered to me. She gave me a gentle push and I walked towards the others to greet them.

"Good evening, everyone," I smiled.

"(Y/n), don't forget us!"
"We'll wait till your next visit!!"
"Join us for a drink, (Y/n)!!"

The kind gestures of the countries made my heart melt. I nodded and promised to visit again someday.

"Make way for the hero, please!"

Alfred pushed his way through everyone and gave me a wink. "Dudette, why don't you say a few word for us?"

He handed me a mic and signalled to dim the lights. Only a single spotlight landed on top of me.

Usually I would've panicked at moments like this...but today, I felt a different kind of confidence in me. I brought the mic closer to my face.

"I would like to thank everyone here for making me feel like I belonged with you all. When I first arrived at this mansion..."

I still remember when I first came here. I met Felicino and Lovino first...

Remembering Lovino throwing his tomatoes at his brother made me slightly giggle. Then Francis, Arthur, Alfred... Each one of them made me feel like a part of their group.

"...I was scared if you all would accept me. I was nervous if you all would even like me..."

The time when I suddenly declared on leaving the mansion flashed before my eyes.

Everyone cried and pleaded me to stay that time. But I selfishly walked out...

"...Even when I sometimes did something that I wasn't supposed to, you all forgave me. You all found in your heart to give me another chance..."

Every memory I made here drifted before my eyes. Happy memories, sad memories...Within a month, I felt like I spent years with them...

"You all are amazing in your own ways. I never found I moment when I didn't like being with you all. That's why..."

With my whole heart, I want to say...

"Thank you!!"

A tear fell down my cheek as I put the mic away.

Silence.

Suddenly, the hall broke into loud applause.

I looked around me to see tears in everyone's eyes. Some tried their best to hide it while some applauded with tears streaming down their face.

I smiled, knowing that I do belong here.

Alfred came beside me, smiling. His moist eyes couldn't hide the fact that he was crying as well. He took the mic from me.

"And that was (Y/n)! Now if anyone wants―"
"Oh wait! Alfred, I need to say someting to a person here," I interrupted him.

He looked at me, confused. "Oh, uh sure," he handed me the mic back.

I took in a deep breath.

"This is something very important that I needed to tell someone. And I can't hold it in my heart any longer..."

Everyone looked at me and murmured in anticipation.

"That person is..."

The hall fell silent.

"Kiku."