[CLOSED] Techi Short Stories

Saito Fuyuka

"Techi?" Fuyuka called out to Hirate but the latter remained in her own little world 

"Techi?" she called a little louder and tap the younger girl making her turn her head to fuyuka in a swift motion
"Are you okay? What were you thinking so hard about?"

"Yea... I'm alright Fuuchan, i was just dazing out" Techi gave Fuyuka a small smile 

"Okay... " Fuyuka said slowly as she was a little worried over the younger girl "If there's anything bothering you, you know i will always be here right?" She continued and Techi nodded to her as a respond before turning her attention to her phone.

"Nen" Fuyuka called out as she walked over to Moriya who was at the other side of the room.

"Fuuchan why?" Moriya ask as she tilted her head slightly

"Don't you think Techi have been out of it lately?" 

"Out of it?" Moriya asked as she didn't get what Fuyuka was implementing

"She have been dazing out more than usual recently and she have been skipping quite a number of meals as well" Fuyuka replied worriedly

"Ah... that.. I noticed that as well and questioned her before but she just kept saying she's fine, or maybe just a little tired" Moriya sighed 

"There have to be a reason for her to act this way... " Fuyuka thought for awhile before continuing "I noticed she have been trying to avoid Neru recently, like everytime Neru comes over, she will always find an excuse to leave the room."

"Maybe something happened to them, i'll check with Neru. Don't worry too much, we can keep an eye on Techi together" Moriya said and smile 

Days passed, Moriya and Fuyuka finally got time to ask Neru out for lunch.

"Nen Fuuchan, why the sudden meet up?" Neru asked after they settled down in the restaurant

"It's about Tecchan" Moriya replied

".... what about her?" Neru asked as she look down at her hands

"She have always been close to you but she seems to be avoiding you for the past week, did something happen?"Fuyuka ask with concern

"... I.. said something pretty sensitive to her... she left before i could explain further" Neru said

"If i didn't guess wrongly, it's about graduation isn't it?" Moriya asked and made bother Fuyuka and Neru look at her at the same time
"I noticed.... I also spoke to Yuuka the other day and judging by her reaction, i knew i was right"

"I didn't want to tell her... She was at my place the other day and it slipped out of my mouth after i thought she have slept but she was gone in the morning before i was out and i knew she have heard what i said"

"She is trying to avoid you because she know you are planning on graduating... She wants to pull away so she doesn't get hurt further... She just wants to protect herself from anymore heartbreak though her heart is already slowly breaking apart" Fuyuka said slowly to the both of them

The conversation ended not long and all 3 of them ate silently with a serious atmosphere. Fuyuka was actually shocked at Neru's decision to graduate and Neru was feeling a little remorseful on her small announcement to the both of them. Seeing the two keeping silent, Moriya decided to just kept quiet as well.

Before heading back to the practice room Fuyuka stop both of them and told them seriously 
"I will talk to Techi, let's do whatever we can to protect her" which both of them nodded

Getting back at the practice room, they were shock at the loud laughter coming from Techi the moment they open the door.

Techi was sitting in front of Risa and Oda while laughing at the funny stories shared by them, she also turned and greet the three of them that just entered the room with a smile on her face.

Fuyuka found it very weird, the sudden change of emotion of Techi is very suspicious and that actually made her more worried and kept close attention to Techi.

The whole time during practice, Techi kept a smile on her face and laugh at occasional jokes made by the members. It was as though she was fine but Fuyuka could see through her, she could see her smiles and laughter was forced and she knew she have to talk to her before she gets worse.

"Tecchan!" Fuyuka called after their practice ended causing Techi to look at her 
"Can i sleep over at your place today?" she continued and ask hoping Techi to say yes

"So suddenly? If you want to, sure" Techi replied

"Yay, let's go" Fuyuka cheered and linked arms with Techi causing Techi to smile at her act

Actually Techi knew Fuyuka have a reason why she acts this way and Techi didn't ask further as she know her members won't hurt her but protect her at all times.

The night at Techi's place was peaceful and fun as they cooked dinner together and talk about some fun topics and dramas that they have been watching recently.

Nightfall and both of them was lying down on Techi's bed and Techi decided to break the silence

"Fuuchan, have you ever felt this way? Like... Emotions drained out and feeling so empty for no reasons?" She said solemnly

Fuyuka knew that Techi have decided to open up to her.

"That night when Neru told me, it was like this as well, two of us on the same bed. We enjoyed the day at first but she decided to told me when she thought i was asleep which i overheard what she said." Techi said before she could reply and Fuyuka decided to listen to what Techi have to say before she say anything

"I wasn't angry at her... I just felt a part of me ripped out of me again... Shida... Zuumin... Yone... and now Neru. Everytime one of them announce their graduation, it felt like someone cut off a piece of my flesh and left the wound unattended." Techi said this as tears start to fall

Fuyuka knew that Techi have held this tears for a very long time. She drained out her emotions to not affect herself after hearing about Neru's graduation. She tried to make herself happy so that her members doesn't get worried about her. There was no more words coming out from Techi and there wasn't any sobbing as well but just silent tears falling.

"Techi..." Fuyuka said softly and hug onto the crying girl
"You don't have to bear all the pain yourself, i told you before, i am always here for you. Not only me, the whole team is there for you. The feeling of emptiness? Many of us felt it but you have to know how to break away from the feeling. The feeling is there to drag you down, if you let the negative feelings and thoughts stay in you and not release them out, you will suffer more"

Fuyuka was glad that Techi is finally releasing all the stress and thoughts build up inside her. It was not easy for the younger girl to speak her thoughts and cry but this is also a way of release for her. There was Shida for her in the past so she doesn't keep her feelings to herself as Shida will always be there to talk to her.

"My dear child, from now on, please talk to me if there's anything that you felt pressure about. No matter where am i, i will always rush to you, you are important to all of us" Fuyuka said as she hug the crying girl tighter and her words made Techi cried out loud, releasing everything that was kept inside

The night pass with Fuyuka hugging tightly onto Techi and softly comforting her for the night.

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I got to admit, this was written pretty badly...  XD