I Will Always Be By Your Side

Chapter 12

"You'll see." Rena said before grabbing Jurina's hand.

Jurina could only watch Rena as they walked around the town with the latter holding onto her hand. Jurina could feel her face getting warm and her heart rate going fast as she looked at their hands. "It's a good thing that Rena-chan isn't looking right now..." She thought as could feel herself blushing right now and it would really feel embarrassing if Rena would suddenly look back at her and saw her in that state.

"Uhm, ano, Rena-chan, where are we going?" Jurina asked as the two of them continued walking. They have already passed several shops now as well as some arcade so she really had no idea as to where the older girl would take her. "We're almost there." Rena replied without looking back.

Jurina's face turned pale as the two of them has finally reached their destination - the amusement park. "We're here!" Rena said excitedly but her smile suddenly fade upon seeing the younger girl's pale face. "Jurina, what's wrong?" She asked worriedly. "Nothing. It's just that I didn't expect that you would take me to the amusement park." Jurina replied looking down.

Rena observed the girl in front of her and the way she sees it, there is no way that it is nothing especially with how pale Jurina's face is. She holds Jurina on her shoulder, which makes Jurina look at her. "You can tell me what's wrong." She said. "Really, nothing. I appreciate you bringing me here in the amusement park but... It... It's just that I am actually bad with the rides here especially the extreme ones." Jurina explained. Rena was taken aback upon hearing her explanation. Never has it occurred to her that Jurina would be afraid of extreme rides. "I'm sorry." She said. "I should've told you that we will be going to the amusement park." She continued. "Don't be sorry. It's not your fault. You didn't know, so it's fine." Jurina said with a reassuring smile after seeing the guilt on Rena's face. "I just want to make you happy because I noticed that you've been feeling down lately but it turns out that my plan has backfired." Rena said with a weak smile. "She... Wanted to... Make me happy?" Jurina thought as her heart flutters upon hearing Rena's words.

Jurina grabbed Rena's hand and gave her best smile, sending the latter in daze. "Don't blame yourself. Since we're here, we can still have fun." Jurina said and then she dragged Rena inside the amusement park.

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Not far from the amusement park, two Gekioko students were passing by. "Is that Gekikara?" Asked the long haired girl. The short haired girl with her just replied with a nod. "Should I call some reinforcements to attack her?" The long haired girl asked. "No. Not now." Replied the short haired girl. "But Sayanee, we can now have our revenge on her!" Said the long haired girl. Sayanee just look over at Rena who was smiling as she followed Jurina. "We can have our revenge later. For now, let her enjoy as long as she can." She said before she started walking again. "Let's go, Miru."

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Rena couldn't help but smile as she watched Jurina run happily towards the bump cars. "Rena-chan, let's try this!" She said as she jump up and down excitedly like a child. "Alright." Rena replied. The two of them ride a bump car each, laughing their hearts out whenever their cars collided.

"Waahh that was fun!" Jurina said when they were done with the bump cars. "Where do you want to go next?" Rena asked. "Uhm, let's go to the carousel!" "Carousel? But isn't that too childish?" Rena asked. "Please! Just this once, I want to ride the carousel. Re-na-chan~~" Jurina said with a pout she swing Rena's arm like a five year old kid, which made the latter chuckle. "Ah she's so cute!" Rena thought as she playfully pinched Jurina's cheek. "Okay okay, you win. We'll go to the carousel." "Yay!" Jurina cheered.

After they rode the carousel, they passed by an archery booth. "Jurina, wait. Let's try this." Rena said. After paying, Rena get the bow and arrow and aimed for the target as Jurina watched in anticipation. And in just one shot, Rena was able to hit the target, earning her the biggest puppy stuff toy as the prize. "Wow! Rena-chan is so cool!!" Jurina exclaimed. "Here, take this. It's yours." Rena said as she hand her the stuff toy. "Really? Thank you!" Jurina said, hugging the stuff toy tight.

They continued walking until they passed by a photo booth. "Come, Rena-chan let's take a picture together." Jurina said as she pull her towards the photo booth. Jurina made several cute poses while Rena only gave a simple smile during each and every shot. "Wow, this one is cute! And this one too! Jurina said as she looked at their photos then she handed one to Rena. "Here. It's your copy." Rena reluctantly accepted the picture being handed to her. "Thanks."

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"Ne, Rena-chan, thank you for bringing me to the amusement park today." Jurina said as they were walking away from the amusement park. "Don't mention it. I'm glad that I was able to make you smile today. I don't know what's bothering you lately but always remember that I'm always here for you." Rena said with a smile.