4Synopsis of Chapter 5: It's already graduation in Tomigaoka Jr. High. Rukawa is disappointed for his dad not showing up, thank goodness, Shinobi's always there to make his day. Shinobi on the other hand got a big surprise from her parents. Wonder what it is? Read on and find out!
Time really flies fast. Shinobi and Rukawa are graduating already. They've proven themselves worthy of entering High School. As you all know Tomigaoka Jr. High became the champion in Kanagawa district and Rukawa is the MVP. Both of them got through many things together with friendship by their side. And each struggle they got over, the stronger the bond that binds them gets.
PREPARING FOR GRADUATION: Rukawa
Rukawa was wearing a formal suit and the graduation clothes on top. And let's not forget the graduation hat (that's not a hat is it? In my country it's called TOGA. I don't know what it's called in English).
"Kaede, you're so handsome. No wonder the ladies dig you! I can't believe you're gonna be in High School soon. I didn't even see what's coming for you. Being the MVP, congratulations dear!" his mother said congratulating him while hugging him.
"How can you see what's coming, you're not even there to watch." Rukawa thought.
Though he's disappointed with his father not showing up, he's still happy that his mom is there. Even for that day for the first time, Rukawa saw his mother come back to Japan for him and not for business.
"Thanks mom. Um... will dad come?" he asked hoping.
"Sorry dear, you know your father, he's working very hard for your future. To ensure that you live a luxurious life."
"Why do I even ask?" he asked himself.
Then they rode a stylish dark teal car to Tomigaoka Jr. High for the graduation.
PREPARING FOR GRADUATION: Shinobi
She's wearing an aqua colored dress and her hair is in a neat half pony. Just like everyone else, her graduation dress is on top and she's wearing a graduation hat.
"Shinobi you look beautiful. Our coming here is worth it." Her mom said praising her looks.
"That's right. Your mother looked a lot like you, only she had black hair. I see your young mother in you." Her dad said.
" laughs Both of you think that I'm the prettiest girl in the world." She said
"That's because, you are." Her dad replied.
And her mom nodded in agreement.
"I really appreciate you coming home today."
"We'll do everything to make our little angel happy." Her mom said
"And we have a surprise for you... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..."
"What?!"
"Can't believe it can you? It's our graduation gift for you." Her mom said
"Now, let's go, we don't want to be late."
So they rode a silver car to the school.
"Go find your seats..." Shinobi told her parents and she went where the students should be, there she saw Rukawa.
"Hi Rukawa! Listen, I've got to tell you something."
"Ok people, the program is about to start, find your seats now!" A teacher commanded.
So they all sat wherever they were supposed to. The program started before it ended; Shinobi got on the stage, for her speech for graduation.
"We are gathered here today, to witness change in every student of this campus. I'd like to congratulate every student here and also parents for their hard work. Of course let's not forget our teachers that made all of us come out of our cocoons. And now, we've become butterflies. According to a legend, if tell a butterfly your wish, it will go up to the heavens and grant it for you." She said then opened a box. "So make your wishes butterflies, all of you." Butterflies flew out of the box and students wished on it.
When she got down on the stage,
"That was a wonderful speech! Congratulations." Her mother said.
"Let's go home and prepare for you know what!" her father said.
"You go ahead, I need to talk to a friend first."
"Ok, we'll wait for you by the car."
Then, her mom and dad left, and she looked for Rukawa. She saw him with his mom.
"Um... Rukawa, we need to talk."
"I'll leave you two alone." Rukawa's mom said and then she left.
"Yes, we do." Rukawa said
They looked for a place to talk...
"Shinobi, you don't know how happy I am that you're here." Rukawa started. "I don't know what I'll be if you're not there. You always make my day. Thanks. And I was hoping that this friendship will continue for a long time."
"Of course it will. Even if we're apart, we're still friends."
"Apart? What are you talking about?"
"My mom and dad decided that I'll be going back to America. I don't want to go but... they said it's the best for me. "
"What? Have you told them that you don't want to go?"
"No. I don't want to disappoint them. They were really looking forward to it. They're really happy that we'll be together. Your parents are also in America, why don't you live there?"
"I want to prove to my father that I can live without his money."
"I know. You hate that your father is always telling you what to do."
"Well, it's been nice knowing you."
"Wait! Before I go, I just want to thank you. Thank you for bringing back the old and happy me. Without you, I could've never forgotten about that."
"Glad I could be of service."
"And I want to ask a favor..."
"..."
"I'd like to see you smile."
"What if I don't want to?"
"Then, it's ok. But I really want to. Who knows when we'll meet again? At least before we part ways, I knew that I helped you. Helped you to be happy, just as you've helped me. If you really see me as a friend, you'll smile for me. Please..."
Rukawa smiled.
"See? You're more handsome when you smile."
"Don't get used to it."
"Thanks."
"Take Care of yourself there ok?"
"Same to you."
"Well, goodbye."
"Don't act as if we won't see each other again..."
With that, they hugged each other. Shinobi knew that if ever she could come back, she'd still have a friend. And Rukawa had accepted that Shinobi would go. But still, both of them are hoping to meet again. And when that time comes, they are still friends.
AN: FINISHED! Hope you liked it! I was thinking of making a sequel... but it's still a plan. And I'm still getting ideas on how to insert my story to the TV series if ever I'll make a sequel. Anyway, thanks for tuning in! RnR ok?