Chrono x Tokoha : The Challenges

Turn 2: Missing Puzzle

Tokoha is in her room just laying on her bed thinking about one red swirly haired boy yet again... She doesn't know what it is but she just can't help to stop thinking about Chrono these days...

Tokoha: What is it with me that couldn't shake him out of my mind? That Chrono... I mean even since the first time I saw him, he really caught my eyes... then the surprise of seeing him in a different perspective due to Vanguard... seeing him grow as a fighter but most importantly as a person...

There are times where she's just so worried about him. For example when his grade got stripped by 1 and he had to work hard to reach grade 3 before the tournament starts, she remembers that she was willing to do anything to help him reach grade 3. Then there is that time when Ryuzu kidnapped him, that's where she was so worried about losing him...

They might argued a lot but deep down, she really cares about him... a lot. Sometimes even more than herself, but then again it's just those feelings that you have towards your friend right? There's no way that those feelings can turn into... something bigger...

Tokoha: Wait, did I really... just think about that? (Shaking his head) Come on, get back into your senses Tokoha Anjou! There's no way that will happen! Yeah, we're just friends... but...

Something just doesn't feel right, it's like there's a missing puzzle in her heart and she doesn't know where's the missing puzzle is...

Misae: (Opened the door) "Tokoha?"

Tokoha: (Startled) "M-Mother?"

Misae: "I've called your name for 2 minutes now, you didn't hear me?"

Tokoha: "Oh, uhm... sorry, I was lost in my mind..."

Misae: (Giggles) "What were you thinking about that you didn't even hear me calling you? Anyway, come downstairs... dinner is almost ready."

Tokoha: "Right!" Great, now I fully lose my mind...

At Chrono's Apartment

Mikuru: "Eh... I see, so you really accepted Shin's offer to work part time at Card Capital?"

Chrono: "Yeah... but it seems that you know about it."

Mikuru: "Shin told me about it, I for one support you to work there since you'll not be too bored at home, and on top of that you'll get some extra money."

Chrono: "That's right..."

Mikuru: "So you'll soon graduate from junior high school, have you got any plans of what you wanted to be in the future?"

Chrono: "I haven't decided yet... I'm still exploring many options."

After they finished their dinner, Chrono went on to wash the dishes...

Mikuru: "By the way, how's Shion and Tokoha? It's been a while since the last time I saw them."

Chrono: "Oh they're fine, Shion is as busy as ever, especially knowing that he'll move to Fukuhara, I won't be seeing him as often as before."

Mikuru: "Well, as long as you're still connected through Vanguard and keep in touch, it will be fine..."

Chrono: "Yeah... but..."

Mikuru: "What? Is it about Tokoha?"

Chrono: "Yes, she still hasn't make a decision about her future. I mean, the most likely option is to stay at Harumi. But I don't know, I heard that she's also applying at other schools."

Mikuru: "You know that whatever her decision later, you have to respect it."

Chrono: "I know, but at the same time..."