Stars in The Rain

The Story of The Turtle

Tachibana Yui's POV

Tachibana-kun and Chitoge went to gather shells at the beach. We, the older ones, I guess, were left at the hotel eating our breakfast. Takuma-san sat beside Sai and I am sitting opposite to them. Takuma-san sliced Sai's pancakes and also spread the butter. "How come you still dont know how to mix the butter?", Takuma-san sighed. Sai just pouted and digged in. They look perfect together. If Kyouya's here, how I wish he'll also do that to me. But then, that wont probably come true. Kyouya doesnt know the word gentleman.

"Is there something wrong? Tachibana-san?", Takuma-san asked. I choked on my food and he offered water. "Sei-san and I are just best friends!!!", Sai stood and shouted loud. The people started looking at us. Takuma-san chuckled and dragged her to sit. "Why are you shouting, Sai?", I asked. "Well well," she stuttered. Takuma-san flicked her forehead. "Are you still sleeping?", Takuma-san sighed and continued eating.

Afterwards, we all prepared to go island hopping. There was so much to see and so much to learn here. There were shrines and stones that were engraved. Stories are also amazing about the places. Sai was unstoppable in taking pictures even in sacred places. She was enjoying so much. Tachibana-kun and Chitoge are also having their moments. Wah! So cute to see them together. Although Sai didnt approve on Chitoge having a crush on Tachibana-kun, she still gave her support. I looked at Takuma-san who was walking beside me. "Thank you for having us, Takuma-san", I bowed. "Sure, remember what I told you. I want you to be Sayuri's friend", Takuma-san smiled. His smiles are really warm.

Sai came crushing on us and pushing Takuma-san to the waters. "Sai?", I blinked at her quite sometime. "Is Sei-san telling you some weird things? I can tell him to stop", Sai asked. "No, he's actually encouraging me", I answered. "About?", she looked at me. "That would be a secret, Sai. Shall we?", I asked and led the way up to the view deck. We were amazed by the view. Sai was jumping all over the place and taking pictures. Is it her first time here? I mean, I am also excited to see the scenery. I guess she just loves the view of the sea. "Sai, you seems to like the sea", I opened. "Yes, my father and I usually comes here every summer when I was a kid", Sai answered.

Sai grabbed my hand and we sat under a large tree. "I have a story about a turtle who got lost at the sea", Sai opened. "One day, the father turtle and the daughter turtle went at the sea. They were singing songs together... it goes this way... when you dont seems to find your way back. Dont worry, I'll be the one running to your side.... they went and dived into the sea. They saw how beautiful the place was... after a while, a storm came crushing. The daughter turtle got separated with the father. She was lucky to reach the seashore but she was separated to her father. She looked for him but spotted no one. Everyday, she went back at the sea to search for her father. In disappointment, she finally gave up. After sometime, the father went back to them but with another daughter. They became a happy family", Sai ended the story with such glee. "That story was great, Sai", I said and complimented how the story was well said. Sai flushed and we took a picture together.

I was about to leave when Sai called my name. "You're the first person I told that story with. Sei-san doesnt know about it", Sai gave me a bright smile. I was startled about that and wasnt able to search for any words to say that time. All I did was to look straight to her eyes and say "thank you".

Tachibana Sayuri's POV

Thank you? I wasnt expecting that answer. I tilted my head and Yui started panicking. Yui is a sweet talker. I wasnt able to tell her this story if her aura doesnt seems to be safe. Can I really... trust this girl? Sei-san seems to like her a lot. I guess I also needs to be open when that time comes that Sei-san would tell me that he likes her. Also.... she reminds me of someone.

She cant be her. Baka-usagi is black haired and really an annoying fellow.

Back to Yui, she finally got her composure and gave a thumbs up. "Thank you for trusting me and telling me that story. Is that a secret I should keep?", Yui asked. I never intended that as a secret but then I guess I'll make it as one then. "Sure", I replied. We both went down and saw Ryou giving Chitoge flowers from the island. I looked around to see if such restriction are there. Fortunately, none. "Look... Takuma-san is having a conversation with someone. He seems to be so happy", Yui pointed at Sei-san who is smilling so wide. I pouted and just went back to the boat where we waited for quite sometime.

We went back at the hotel and prepared to go to the hotsprings. Wah!!! This is my most awaited time.

Hot Spring-Female Section

Yui and Chitoge were just standing in front of me with their towels. "Come on girls, we're all the same", I went to them but Yui backed off. "I guess I'm feeling dizzy", she excused. "Hmm.. dont be shy. Come on", I tried to catch her once more but she created a big distance. "Let's go", Chitoge grabbed me inside the waters. "Yui, come on you can wear the towel if you like", I encouraged. I guess she wasnt used to it since she grew up in Australia.

She finally sat with us. "Chitoge, how's things with my brother?", I whispered. She burrowed her face underwater. Yui laughed and I looked at her. She seems to be faking it. "Are you still dizzy? You can take a rest", I suggested. She shook her head and told me that she was just tired. Chitoge started sharing stories about how Ryou asked her for a date once we go back to Yokohama. I should really give my brother tons of dating tips!!! I will not let that date flunk out.

Friendship starts with weird conversations. Agree?