Today is the day Takeshima’s trip to hell starts. But what the heck! Why am I also going through this hell?
I turned on my mp3 player, chose ‘She’s Like a Star’ by Taio Cruz, plugged the earphones to my ears and tucked the player inside my pocket.
Like a star, a star, a star, a star. (5x)
She’s my everything,
Like a morning girl,
She’s my angel up above my world,
She’s the only one who understands me,
That’s why I call her my new family.
As the chorus of the song, I began my routine practice for Judo and Aikido. Listening to the song while moving my body helped me concentrate. By doing this, I released my tension from thinking too much about my situation. Having Takeshima has brought trouble. Having to fight all those girls with blazing jealousy, it’s all because of that Takeshima. I’ve only wanted to live a normal but happy life. With the girls’ evil eyes, I don’t think it will be possible now.
“—chan. –zuki-chan. Hey! Mizuki-chan!!!” Kana-chan shouted.
I took off my earphones and turned the mp3 off.
“Ah! It’s you guys. Sorry, I couldn’t hear you earlier.” I said.
“Ah. It’s okay. Mizuki-chan. You looked really cool awhile ago.” Kana-chan said.
“Eh? You think so?” I asked humbly.
“Uhn!” she nodded.
“Anyway, I heard you’re going to fight a whole battalion of girls?” Ran-chan said.
“Yeah.”
“You’re aware that you’re going to fight them because of Takeshima, right?” Ran-chan asked.
“Eh???? Um—yeah. Because they challenged me, that’s why I accepted.” I said.
“Did you really understand what I said?” Ran-chan asked.
“Huh?” I wonder what she meant.
“The fight is about whoever wins gets Takeshima. In any case, it’s a battle among rivals in love.” Ran-chan said.
“L-love? B-but I don’t. T-towards Takeshima, I don’t think—“ I gasped. What the hell was I thinking, accepting the challenge? It’s like saying I want Takeshima for myself. Damn! Then there’s really no point in this battle.
“Well, what do you do now?” Ran-chan asked.
I sighed. “Whatever the motive behind this match is, still—a challenge is a challenge. And I’ve already accepted it. There’s no turning back.”
“Whoa! Mizuki-chan! You’re so cool!” Kan-chan said.
“Kekeke—Am I?” I teased. That’s right. There’s no turning back now. I also have my own pride when it comes to challenges.
“Oh yeah Mizuki-chan. Isn’t Takeshima going to fight an army of guys from Judo and Aikido?” Kana-chan asked.
“Yeah. We talked about it yesterday. His and mine match are going to be held at the same place and at the same time. Then we’ll have a break and then fight each other.” I said.
“So the first challenge has been decided then?” Ran-chan asked.
“Yep. But don’t you think it’s a whole load of an upgrade? Fighting those guys, I mean” I said.
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Showered by the Stars
Teen FictionMizuki is a half-Japanese and half-Australian girl who lives in Japan. Her uniqueness among those around her do not pose a problem for her, since she has two of the most caring friends anyone could ask for. Mizuki, Ran and Kana are like those famous...
