242TITLE: EXTRA-ORDINARY LOVE QUADRANGLE
( ayami – sakuragi – haruko – rukawa - ayami )
PURPOSE OF WRITING:No particular reason…I just want to make my own fanfic PLUS I'm bored with all my schoolwork and I have a sprain in my right foot just like Akagi's so I was inspired to make a fanfic on Slamdunk…
WHAT I EXPECT FROM DOING THIS:Nothing…I just hope no one would hate me after this! So, I'm already asking for your understanding and Im REALLY sorry for wasting your time on such a lousy fanfic.…
DISCLAIMER:I do not own Slamdunk or any of its characters…don't sue me…^_^
* Author's notes:
[ my comments] "their lines"
(the situation) no "" and italicized means their thoughts
* Now on with my story, shall we…
CHAPTER 1 : Her Situation
* BIO-DATA *
Name: Sakimoto Ayami
Address (former): Osaka, Japan - (new): Kanagawa, Japan
Age: 16 yrs. old
Height: 5'5
Weight: 53 kg.
Birthday: August 20
Year: Freshman
Hobbies: reading pocketbooks, listening to her CDs, basketball, track & field, cooking, singing, studying, acting
* HER STORY *
Ever since okaa-san died, I had been a little bit too lazy to do anything at home. Sure, at school I'm still the same hyper-active Sakimoto Ayami but that's just a facade. Once I reach home, that's when I release my true feelings but not in front of oto-san anyways.
I miss okaa-san so much but I have to be strong…not just for me but for oto-san as well. I don't want to be a burden to him.
But, what I didn't know is that today will be different from the other days…
~ At the Sakimoto residence ~
AYAMI
" Tadaima! "
My voice echoed through the whole house. No one answered.
That' strange…usually, oto-san is already at home when I arrive from school.
Then, I heard his voice in the living room. I slowly walked over there and saw him talking to somebody over the phone. From the looks of it, their topic was very serious. I tried my best to hear what they're talking about and to whom is he talking to. I 'm not sure whether I heard it right but I thing I heard him say 'oto-san'.
That means he's talking to ojii-san…
I wonder what they're talking about…maybe he's inviting him and okaa-santo stay with us! That would be really great! Ojii-san could teach me some cool basketball moves and obaa-san could teachme new recipes!
SUGOI! Okaa-san would be really happy if she was still alive…(and with that, she felt sad again).
I miss her so much…(she went to her room because she couldn't stop the tears flowing out of her eyes).
~ Meanwhile, at the living room ~
SHIRO (Ayami's dad, talking to someone over the phone)
" Gomen nasai oto-san. I didn't mean to trouble both of you but you see, I have to go overseas to attend a seminar
and this opportunity only comes once in a lifetime. I hope you understand…"
" You shouldn't be explaining to me. You should be explaining to your daughter, Shiro-kun."
" Don't worry! Anou…I've already talked to her last night…and…"
" And…"
" Anou…at first she didn't agree but after talking to her for a long time, she finally agreed."
" Are you sure?"
" Hai, oto-san…don't you believe me? So, can she stay there while I'm gone?"
" Of course…you know she's always welcome here! We'll be expecting her arrival tomorrow, ne?"
" Hai! Tomorrow then…Ja!"
" Ja…"
I know she'll gonna hate me for this but it's for her own good.
AYAMI
My father had been talking to ojii-san for an hour now.
I wonder what's taking them so long…
" Ayami-chan! Could you come down here for a second?"
Great…I couldn't make him see me like this…
" Ha….Hai! Just a minute…"
Hurry! Wipe your tears and put your glasses on so he wouldn't notice your eyes are so puffy!
After freshening myself, I came down and found oto-san at the living room.
" Doshte, oto-san?"
He looked at me with a serious face and said something that forever changed my life…
" Tomorrow, we're leaving here. You'll live with your ojii-san & obaa-san at Kanagawa. You'll also continue your education there. I have already talked to oto-san and he said that everything will be settled by the time we reach there so now, I want you to pack everything you like to bring because we're leaving tomorrow morning, understand?"
Whoa…what was that all about?!
" What do you mean pack everything 'cause we're leaving tomorrow? Are you serious? What are you saying?!"
But instead of giving me an answer he just gave exasperated sigh and left me there gaping at his retreating back
" Just do what I say Ayami. I'll explain to you everything on our way to Kanagawa, ne?"
And with that, he went straight to his room.
What was that all about?
But still, I followed him. Like I said, I don't want to be a burden to him. He must have a sensible reason why he suddenly decided to go to Kanagawa.
Maybe ojii-san & obaa-san already misses me and wants me stay over there for a while.
But I must admit, it's weird why they suddenly want me to live there.
Arg! I should stop worrying…it'll be alright! Oto-san will explain everything tomorrow morning. And besides, he wouldn't do anything to hurt my feelings, ne?
SHIRO
Gomen Ruriko-san…
I thought I could take care of her but…I can't.
Everytime I see her, I'm always reminded of you. I have to get away from her…for now,at least. I'm still not over the fact that you're gone…
Please forgive me…
~ The next day ~
AYAMI
" Nani?! I'll be staying at Kanagawa?! For how long? Why didn't you tell me earlier? I didn't even said goodbye
to my friends?"
No…this is not happening. All of this is just a dream.
I pinched myself really hard and unfortunately, I got hurt. I looked at him, different emotions conflicting inside of me.
" Doshte, oto-san? Did I do something terrible? Am I such a burden to you?"
Oto-san, who was driving that time, stopped the car and looked at me. Tears were forming in his eyes.
" Gomen nasai Ayami-chan. My decision was so sudden. Even I was surprised. It's just that…I have a lot of work to do. And it's in America. I can't bring you there because…you know…it's far. You'll just get homesick and it's really expensive if you'll also go with me, ne? "
He said this in a matter-of-factly way.
Work?America? Expensive? He's sending me to a place I vaguely remember because he has a lot of work and bringing me there will be expensive?
I don't know whether I should shout at him or slap him or do anything to make him feel how hurt I am. All I know is, at that moment, I hate him. But I managed to hide my feelings, like I always do.
" Are you saying that you're bringing me to Kanagawa because of work? What a nice excuse…"
He tried to explain but I stopped him. I don't want to hear anything from him…not now.
And with that, he started the engine and continued to drive to the place where I will spend the rest of my life.
Kanagawa huh?
I started to feel tears coming down but I quickly wiped them away.
I AM STRONG…things like this doesn't affect me. So what if he chose work over his own daughter?
Really…who am I kidding…?
But still, I can't cry. It's very unlady-like.
I didn't talk to him the whole trip. I feel like if I talk to him, I'll suddenly burst out and cry.
Finally, we're at Kanagawa then, at ojii-san's house. A plump man and a very nice-looking woman greeted us.
" Konnichiwa ojii-san, obaa-san…"
They must have sensed the sadness in my voice because they didn't reply immediately. After about a minute of staring at me, ojii-san greeted me and ushered me and oto-san inside the house. The place was really small but very peaceful.
Maybe its not so bad if I stay here…but still, the fact remains that oto-san loves his work more than me.
Sensing that my mind's wandering to somewhere else, obaa-san led me to my room. She left me there all alone and for the first time, I felt absolutely lonely. I heard some faint sound outsides. They must be talking to oto-san.
I HATE HIM…though I don't know for how long.
After an hour, oto-san said he should get going. He still has an early flight tomorrow going to America.
America…that's a very far place. Is that how much a burden I am to him?
We watched him get inside the car. But before he left, he reached out for me and kissed me in the forehead. I felt like crying and pushing him away from me and telling him that I'm fine with his decision without even consulting me first and also telling him not to leave me there all at the same time but all I managed was a faint smile.
" Ayami-chan…be a good girl, ne? Don't bring any troubles to ojii-san and obaa-san. I promise I'll write to you every month."
I couldn't answer him so I just nodded.
Then he started the car but before he left, I called out to him, smiled and said, " Gambatte ne? Please keep your
promise…and don't worry. I'm not mad at you. I understand everything."
I am such a liar. I don't know why I said those but maybe…I just don't want him to worry about me. Pathetic…
With that, he bid farewell and, after a minute, he was gone.
" Ayami-chan, let's go inside."
It was ojii-san. His voice sounded so soothing so I just obeyed him. I spent the rest of the day unpacking my things and sometimes, crying. There's always a limitation on how long I'm gonna act like everything's alright.
By the time I finished, it was already dinnertime. I ate quietly. I couldn't even taste the food. Obaa-san, however, broke the silence.
" Anou…Ayami-chan. Next week, you'll be starting at your new school. We already bought you your school
things and uniform. It's already in your room."
I didn't reply. It was ojii-san's turn to speak.
"And your school's name is Shohoku. You're a freshman there. Classes start at 8 am. You belong at Class 1-10. I'll just give you the directions there tomorrow morning, ne? "
I tried to register everything in my brain but I can't. I was too preoccupied of other things so I just faked a smile and thanked them for everything. Then, I excused myself and went to my room.
Upon entering, I cried like there's no tomorrow. After all, I must AGAIN act as a happy person tomorrow to
have a good impression. I must release all the tension, frustration, and other negative feelings inside of me or else,
I can't enjoy my new life here. Then, it started to rain.
Hmmm…the weather decided to match my mood.
How cute.
ANZAI-sensei
Ayami-chan looks pretty sad. Who wouldn't be? I pity her…at such a young age, he lost her mother and her father
left her. But, I must admit she's taking it pretty good. I haven't seen her cry [if only you knew…:C].
Hmmm…no need to worry. Next week, she's starting at Shohoku…I'm sure she'll meet a lot of new friends.
I just hope she'll like it here and there.
And, I have just the right idea for her to have a good start.
" HO!HO!HO!"
~_^' MY! MY!
Ahhh…I know it's a sad and dramatic start but don't worry. This is the last time you'll see Ayami-chan sad for an entire chapter. Anyways, its just the story of her life. You know, so you'll not be confused on how she came to Kanagawa . Next chapter, she'll finally meet the Shohoku peeps.
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