Sad Little Joker

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Tohru's POV

"It's okay.. I got you - just how you got me.."

I was hugging (Y/n) tightly, wanting to make sure she knew that she could also depend on me for situations such as this. She could depend on all of us.

Slowly, (Y/n)'s breathing started to go back to normal. She held onto me gently, hiding her face from everyone. "Thank you, Tohru.."

"You do the same for me.. It's only natural." I told her, smiling. "Just know you can depend on us."

(Y/n) nodded, still hiding her face. "Uotani and Hanajima will throw a fit when they see my face.. Make them go away so I can clean myself.." (Y/n) whispered to me, causing me to giggle a bit.

"Uo-chan, Hana-chan, (Y/n) says she's feeling better so you can go on ahead and work. She wants to get ready again after crying so much."

"No way am I leaving (Y/n) like this! She was a mess a few seconds ago!" Uotani growled. I turned to face her, causing her to relax a bit. Sighing, Uotani held her face. "Fine. Make sure she drinks water. That high note was killer."

"Yes. And make sure she rests before seeing everyone." Hanajima added, leaving with Uotani.

"Coasts clear." Kyo said, causing (Y/n) to move away from me. We all saw how puffy her eyes were as she fixed her hair. "You feeling better now?"

"Yeah, I think so.. I was overwhelmed by their reaction and the performance, that's all." (Y/n) answered, smiling. "Thanks, Sohma. You didn't have to perform with me but you did, even when you suggested it."

"I had fun. You do sing beautifully."

"Thanks.. Now you guys can go back to rice ball stand. I'll head out after I clean up a bit. I promise." (Y/n) told us, standing up.

"A-Are you sure? I want you to rest as much as you need. You can just stay here if you want." I suggested, standing up as well.

"I'm okay, Tohru. Just a slight panic attack." (Y/n) ruffled my hair. She walked towards the window and grabbed something before walking up to Kyo. "Thanks for putting up with me and my pranks." It was a rice ball.

"Tck, whatever." Kyo grabbed the rice ball and ate it, only to spit it out. "YOU GAVE ME CHIVES AGAIN! WHAT KIND OF APOLOGY IS THAT?!"

"One where you never learn.~" (Y/n) smirked, waving her arms as a wave.

"NEVER AGAIN! I SWEAR IT! THAT'S SERIOUSLY THE LAST TIME YOU GET ME WITH CHIVES!"

"Duh, I'm Kyo and I never learn my lesson.~" (Y/n) teased.

"Seems like she's back to normal, Miss Honda." Yuki said, a sweat drop appearing on his head.

"Y-Yeah.."

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As I just finished serving, (Y/n) walked out, still wearing her dress but with her indoor shoes on. She also covered her bruises that appeared again after crying. The both of us looked at each other and smiled.

"(Y/n), your performance was so good!"

"It was! We were wondering if you could do an encore later."

"Maybe you can do a solo in our class later on! I'm sure everyone will enjoy it."

"T-Thank you, but I actually have to help out with my class. I'm sorry but next time I will help. Please excuse me." (Y/n) bowed and walked towards me, helping me with making the rice balls.

"How are you feeling?" I asked, forming the rice ball.

"I'm better. Thanks to you, cousin." Smiling, (Y/n) had finished and got another rice ball ready. Things were going smoothly until Yuki had to change into a dress after the performance, which caused (Y/n) to chuckle a bit. "That's his fan club alright." Finishing up, (Y/n) got a notepad and a pen. "I'm gonna go help and take orders."