ℝ𝕒𝕚𝕟 𝔻𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕤 𝕆𝕗 𝕃𝕠𝕧𝕖

Nostalgia trip

Poetry, Beauty, Romance, Love.

These are what we stay alive for.

You are here.

The powerful play goes on, and you...

You contribute a verse.

What will your verse be?

Tachibana's heart was fluttering at the sounds of the train doors closing behind her. Her mind darting backwards and forwards on her decision to even get on in the first place. She took a deep breath, feeling its weight on her chest. She was feeling light headed from rushing for the train. Tachibana glanced around and noticed the carriage was empty, strange for rush hour on a Thursday but she didn't mind it. She sat herself down before feeling any more light-headed. 

Closing her eyes as the train pulled out of the main station area, Tachibana was reminded of this journey, she had taken it so many times before. The sun's rays beamed through the window, it hit her face and felt warm and inviting, a similar warmth she felt about those days. A smile snuck onto her face, she was getting giddy with glee at the thought of seeing him again. Tachibana started tapping her heels up and down in a sweet happy rhythm. She hadn't felt this way since parting ways a few months ago. Time had flown by and Tachibana wondered what he had been up to in their time apart. She had finished her high-school days and decided it might be fun to go see him and the restaurant staff to let them know the good news.

Tachibana glanced up at the destination board, Kamiōoka Station had just passed. Her stop was soon and the light headed feeling she felt before had melted away, instead it was replaced with a building happiness and she could not contain it for much longer. The tannoy belted out the name of the station and Tachibana knew it was time to leave her happy little moment behind. She felt scared leaving the train, there would be no going back once she got off, she promised herself that. Tachibana gathered her bag and hopped onto the station platform.

Passing through the gate barriers and making her way briskly to the Restaurant Tachibana's mind pictured the restaurant and all the family like staff there. She knew Kondou would be on shift today as she kept in contact with Yui now and again. She let Yui know she was going to visit today but made sure she would keep quiet about it. Tachibana wanted to see Kondou's reaction so badly, picking up her pace as her mind wandered through thoughts of him. The words 'Garden' glowing along with the setting sun, the restaurants' red banner greeted her rosy blushing cheeks. Tachibana pushed the door open and was further greeted by her dear friend.

"Tachibana!" Yui cheerfully whispered and signalled her to come sit in a booth she had reserved for her. "I'm so glad to see you again!" She gave Tachibana a big smile and hug.  "I got you a booth where its more private as you said you wanted to speak to the Manager, right?" Yui explained in a sweet tone.

Tachibana was so happy to be back here and just hearing 'Manager' made her heart flutter again. "Thank you Yui, thats so kind of you" Tachibana gracefully smiled, trying to contain her excitement. "Is..." Tachibana paused and glanced around the restaurant in search of her main reason for visiting. "...Is Tenchou around?" She was still so hesitant to use his name in conversation, just thinking of his name made her cheeks flushed.

Yui winked and gave her a happy little nod. "Yup! He's out in the back sorting through things, You remember what he's like! He loves hiding away in that office doing nothin'!" Yui let out a little chuckle, so bright and cheerful as always, Tachibana missed her company alot. "You get yourself comfortable and I'll go grab you a drink, What do you fancy this fine evenin'?"  Yui whipped out her pen and paper, ready to scribble the order down.

"Hmm.. I'll have some orange juice for now please." Tachibana gave Yui her order sweetly. "Oh! and...C-could you let Tenchou know 'someone' is here to see him?" Tachibana asked shyly. Yui returned the smile and nodded once more and made her way to the kitchen to fetch Tachibana's orders.

Tachibana took the time to look around the restaurant. It hadn't changed one bit. It felt so welcoming and warm to be back here. The nostalgia made her smile uncontrollable. Her gaze noticed Yui was returning with her orange juice. Placing the drink on the table Yui beamed her happy bright smile once more. "Right! I'll go grab the Manager and let him know, 'someone' is here to see him." She giggled as she waltzed off to the office.

Tachibana felt her face going hot and flushed again. She took a sip of the orange juice, It was super bitter but gave her the kick she needed!

--Edit - 18/10 - I have made some changes to this chapter, I wanted to word it better and take parts that felt redundant out now I have a better plan on the story ahead :)