The Warm Melody

Chapter Four - "Empty"

"Awkward"

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*Maki's POV*

Thank god I skipped practice today. I heard that Nico's boyfriend or whatever came to the clubroom.

I went to take a stroll in the mall and decided to go to the new restaurant that has been getting high ratings. Little did I know, Nico and her boyfriend would come here too. They chose the seats behind mine.

What are they doing here?! Wait, what are they talking about?

"μ's is really fun. I'm glad I joined. Everyone is really friendly and each person has a unique trait. However, I won't ever play favourites with them, so I can't really answer your question." Nico said.

"I see," he said, "then who's the closest one to you?"

"Mmmm... I would like to say Eli and Nozomi, but it's not really true. The closest one would have to be Maki. She can be mean and a bit of a tsundere at times but she's really nice at heart. I'm really happy I met her," Nico smiled wider than ever before.

After hearing this, Koichi decided it would be best to end the date there.

"See you soon Koichi-kun!" Nico said, before turning around and heading straight toward my direction.

Is she coming to me? Does she know I was eavesdropping on her?

"Why hello there Maki, what brings you here?" She grabbed my collar while forcing a smile, looking a slight bit angry.

"Well.. uh.. I was just strolling by and decided to pass time in this restaurant.. eheh.." I nervously replied.

"Is that so..?" She seemed to believe me as she let go of my collar. Thank god, I thought I was about to die there for a second.

"Why'd you skip practice today then?" She asked.

"That's because!..." I tried to give an answer, but failed miserably.

"Because?"

"Because I.. didn't want to see who your boyfriend was..." I answered truthfully.

"Seriously?"

"Yes, seriously,"

"Well that's dumb. He's a nice guy you know," Nico said.

"Whatever, I'm going home now," Maki said.

"But I wanna hang out with youuuuu," Nico said.

"What?" I replied, furiously blushing.

"Nevermind.." Nico turned away. Her face was red?

Is she mad? She says she wants to hang out but then she gets mad? What kind of logic is that?

"Whatever, see you on Monday," I said.

"Mm.. yeah.." She whispered.

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*Nico's POV*

I sighed as I walked to school. The date wasn't any helpful, I just kept talking about μ's. Still, I feel so empty..

Why? I just had a date with Koichi-kun. Shouldn't I feel good?

I was lost in my thoughts... until i walked into a pole.

"Ouch!" I shouted as I fell.

It seems Honoka was nearby and happened to see the incident as she soon checks up on me.

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"Hey everyone. Shouldn't we take a break or something? We've been working very hard. Heck! Even Nico walked into a pole!" Honoka said.

"I told you not to mention that!" I shouted at her.

"That doesn't sound like something Nico would do nya!" Rin said.

"That's kind of true," Umi followed, then turned to me, "Something going on?"

"Eh?! Uh... not really..?" I lied.

"If Nicocchi doesn't know herself then we wouldn't be able to know either, would we?" Nozomi smirked as she looked towards Maki, as if she was involved in what ever nonsense Nozomi was planning.

"Jeez! Someone answer me!" Honoka complained.

"Well, I suppose we do need a break," Eli said. Everyone agreed.. well Maki hasn't answered.

"What do you say Maki?" Umi asked.

"It's not like you guys would have anywhere to go if I didn't agree," Maki said.

"So that means you're in?" Honoka excitedly asked.

"Yeah," She answered.

"So, how about a sleepover at Maki's house?" Kotori asked.

"I agree"

"Me too nya"

And soon, everyone in the clubroom agreed.

"I guess we'll have to do it. However, I have one condition," Maki looked towards me with a dead serious face, "You can't bring your boyfriend. It's going to be girls only."

"Is that the condition? Well that's stupid," I snorted. Though.. I kind of felt glad..

"This going to be so much fun!" Kotori smiled at Umi, who was also smiling back.

"Then, since we're having fun tomorrow. Today's practice will be extra hard," Umi turned to face the rest of the members.

"Uehhhh?!"