If We Were Still... [K Project]

Fushimi - Missing

I was sitting at my usual place after the day's duties passed. I was reading essays and approving them. It was horrible work, but I did it because I had nothing else to do. Being me, I was usually lazy, but tended to follow orders anyways. After submitting Domyoji's essay to the information unit, there was a knock on my door.

"Fushimi-san! Munakata wants everyone to meet at the dojo." Hidaka called. I heard him stomp away to inform the other rooms.

"Tch. What a waste of time..." I mumbled, before retrieving my shoes.
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Munakata was waiting for everyone in the dojo. He was wearing his usual kimono. Enomoto, Fuse, and Goto were already there, looking as if this was some kind of horror film. "Ah. Fushimi, take a seat." Munakata said, gesturing to the floor. I reluctantly sat down.

Domyoji, Camo, Benzai, and Akiyama flew in after me, followed by Hidaka. "So, there's a party?" Domyoji asked hopefully. Camo turned and glared at his partner.

Munakata smiled. "Think of it as one. ow then, everyone's here. Let's begin, shall we?"

"Not if it's a card game or something like that." I said, and Munakata turned at me.

"Of course. There's nothing like that tonight!" he said, full of glee. "We'll tell each other secrets!"

Everyone was in shock. "Er... Munakata-san, isn't that, like, too...awkward?" Hidaka said, raising his hand in respect. Munakata nodded.

"It's an ice-breaker, a game used to become closer with each other. Let's start with...Enomoto! You seem to have a lot." the Blue King said. The usually shy and timid man shook his head in embarrassment. "You have to at least have one."

Enomoto adjusted his glasses. "I-uh-... I haven't had my...first kiss..." he mumbled, turning red. Hidaka's expression turned into shock.

"Really!? I never knew!"

"That's why it's a secret!!!" retorted Enomoto.

Everyone went around, telling secrets. Akiyama had accidentally squished his dog and sent him to the vet; Benzai had never sent snail mail. Camo hadn't gotten over with the fact that he and his wife were divorced, and Domyoji has a fear of horses. Fuse never liked being alone in the dark. Goto forgot to pick up an important check and was almost done with his debt; Hidaka went out with one girl and found out she was really a guy. (Enomoto snickered...)

"Your turn, Fushimi." Munakata said, eyeing me as if I was some kind of exotic tea. I shook my head.

"Sorry, but I have no secrets to tell."

Munakata smiled, and an evil glint in his eyes lit them up. "To TELL, but I asked for A secret. Not none." he said.

I opened my mouth. Memories flooded back in my head. In truth, I missed Yata. I missed him a lot. I want us to be friends again, but that was my dreaded secret. No one should know.

"I hate vegetables." I plainly said. Everyone stared at me. "I'm done. I have to finish my work." I stalked off before I felt the pain of not exposing myself.
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I woke up that morning groggy and tired. I reached for my glasses and fell down from my bed. This happened on my first day working for Scepter 4. I remember that day like yesterday. Then, I recalled last night.

I regretted ever saying I missed Yata. I don't miss him; I hate him. I never wanted him as a friend. Slowly, I buttoned up my shirt and slid on my jacket. I brushed my hair back and left my room.

The empty bottom bunk sat sadly, untouched by nothing except dust. Everything was simple in my room. Nothing extra, and nothing less. Everything that had nothing to do with Misaki was there. Anything that involved Misaki was gone...at least in my heart...

An old video game device was left on my desk. Untouched and lonely, just like myself.

~End: Fushimi- Missing~