A Story About A Girl Who Regrets Abandoning Her Childhood Friend. - Chapter 02
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A Story About A Girl Who Regrets Abandoning Her Childhood Friend
Chapter 02 – A Story About a Man Who Didn’t Give Up Even Though His Childhood Friend Abandoned Him
A place in Tokyo.
When I parked my car in an underground parking lot, I put the documents I had left on the passenger seat into my bag.
She’s really too single-minded, isn’t she?…
I muttered to myself.
I got out of the car and headed for the elevator.
I was reluctant to report it, but it was my job to do so.
The elevator took me to a private studio that occupied an entire floor of a high-rise building.
There’s a ridiculous amount of music equipment lined up, from the latest to vintage.
In one corner.
He was in the mixer room.
“Ah, Sensei! Welcome back!”
“I’m not your teacher, I’m your manager.”
Even though I warn him this way every time, he refuses to quit calling me teacher.
I used to be a high school teacher, Kobuchizawa Mika.
Currently, I am the manager of Hibiki Oizumi, a top artist.
I was baffled when my former student begged me to be his manager after he graduated….
I had been impressed by his talent since I was in school, but I never imagined that I would end up supporting him.
He had a lot of work overseas that required interpreters, so I, as a bilingual English teacher, was apparently chosen for the job.
It was a wise decision, though, because I ended up earning an income that was incomparable to when I was a teacher.
“Here… this is the report from the box office.”
I handed him the document and he began to read it intently.
“Hey, Sensei…? I was wondering if you could put off all my plans for tomorrow?”
He said, not taking his eyes off the report.
“I knew you’d say that, and I’ve already made the arrangements.”
“You’re right! I knew I could count on you.”
I couldn’t help but let out a sigh as he gave me a carefree smile.
When I took on this job, I never dreamed that my job as a manager would include romantic advice…
The report from the detective agency…
I already got the report checked before giving it to him.
His childhood friend, Mai Kiyosato.
Her current place of residence and whereabouts..
This was originally a case that I requested to investigate on my own.
Her family has already split up, so I had to resort to this illegal stalking way of investigation to get information.
Fortunately, she was currently single, and there were no men in her life with whom she was in a relationship with.
The music of Hibiki Oizumi was frequently heard from the apartment where she lived.
“Mai-chan..”.
He mutters the name of his loved one while holding the photo in the investigation documents.
“You’ve changed a lot, but… nothing has changed after all….”
At that boy, I leaked out a sigh of relief.
I was suddenly reminded of when he was still in high school.
He spared no effort in trying to get her to look towards him.
However, there were many bad rumors about her while she was still in school, so I advised him to keep his distance.
I was a teacher, but I remember that I kept them apart….
As a result of a combination of misfortunes, Mai Kiyosato had suddenly disappeared from his life.
While comforting him in his depression, I couldn’t help but think that it was a good thing that she was gone.
And now.
While dreaming of seeing her again, he continues to run up the stairs of a star at the speed of a flying bird.
Their reunion had not yet been fulfilled.
One of the reasons was that I, as her manager and relationship advisor, had always been against it.
However, it is no exaggeration to say that his love for her is the driving force behind many of his hit songs.
Any further procrastination would most likely lead to the burying of his talent.
Having come to that conclusion, I had no choice but to allow him to see her again.
“The power of love is so great…… I’ll be damned if I say I don’t feel jealous.”
“Yes… thank you,sensei.”
He is now a top star.
And because of that status, the hidden rotten nature of these so called cute idols and beautiful actresses, who used their sexuality to their advantage, were exposed as clearly as day.
But he was not even interested.
Oh, and…
Unfortunately, He wasn’t interested in me at all… che.
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It’s Sunday afternoon.
Even though it was a holiday, I had nothing special to do as I was living in extreme poverty.
After I finished doing the laundry, I just hugged my knees and listened to the songs playing from a cheap CD boombox.
“Pin-pon”
I was just finishing the last song of the album.
Just as the last song of the album ended, the doorbell suddenly rang, and I picked up the receiver of the intercom.
Yes…… what is it?”
I replied languidly, thinking that it was some kind of contractor offering me a deal.
“Oh, Mai-chan…? I’m sorry to bother you all of a sudden…”
“Eh…!?”
It was a voice I had heard a long time ago, yet still hear every day. It is a nostalgic, gentle voice…….
“I’d like to talk to you… is that okay?”
It’s only after I opened the door did I realize.
I realize that I’m not wearing any make-up and that I’m wearing shabby normal clothes.
Despite my terrible appearance, Hibiki still smiles at me.
“It’s been a while, Mai-chan.
“Why is… Hibiki…!?”
The woman behind Hibiki called out to me as I was in despair.
“Kiyosato-san, I don’t want anyone to see us. Can you let him in, please?”
“Y-yes…?”
A woman in a suit….
It took me a few moments to realize that it was a teacher from my old school.
“I’ll leave you to it. I’ll be back to pick you up when I’m done, so give me a call.”
After telling Hibiki that, she was the only one to leave.
I was stunned, but I couldn’t help but wonder what kind of relationship they had.
“I’m sorry about that. It’s a messy place, but come on in.”
I invited Hibiki into the room with a huff.
I think to myself that it is a bleak space, not so unfitting for a room of a young woman living alone.
It’s a small one-room apartment.
The only appliances are a washing machine, a refrigerator, and a TV.
There is no chest or closet, and the clothes are packed in a box in the corner of the room.
On top of the box was a hand mirror and some cheap cosmetics.
It’s embarrassing to have a sudden visit from someone who can see through your current miserable life…..
“Ah, you bought my CD! Yay! I’m so happy!”
Hibiki looked genuinely happy when he saw the CDs piled up on the table, next to a cheap boom box.
“Um, why did you come to see me…?”
“What? I just wanted to meet you, Mai-chan.”
Hibiki replied smoothly.
I should have uttered joyful words, but….
I had doubts, even after the supposed joyous reunion.
(What does he want to do now that he has met me who’s fallen so low?)
“Did you come all the way to laugh at me?”
The same disgusting words were coming out of my mouth as back then.
Why is it so?
Why can’t I be honest?
Even though I just have to apologize to him…!
I couldn’t look at Hibiki’s face.
My head drooped and I turned my head down, and my body couldn’t stop shaking.
My eyes begin to moisten and tears start to flow.
“I’ve… been working hard to get Mai’s approval.”
“What are you talking about…? Are you making fun of me?”
Again.
Why is this all I can talk about?
I’m not the one who should be angry.
It’s Hibiki who should be angry at me for what I did to him.
This is no different from what I did back then.
I haven’t changed a bit!
“I don’t know if you know this, but…… I got a sexually transmitted disease from my senior, and I also got pregnant. That’s why I disappeared. Of course I aborted it, but the rest of my life has been… laughable, hasn’t it?
As if bragging about her self-mutilation, the past that she didn’t want people to know came out of her mouth.
And yet, Hibiki is looking at me with a smile on his face….
And finally…….
I understood the real me, the one who speaks of words that are untrue.
I don’t know when it started.
I think I’ve been in love with Hibiki since I lost him.
Even though I was like this, Hibiki reached out to me.
The one who was more kind than anyone else, the one who looked out for me.
And now, Hibiki is working to give dreams and hopes to many people.
“I never wanted to meet Hibiki!”
That’s why you can’t stay with me.
“You have to understand that a successful Hibiki will only make it harder for me!”
Hibiki must probably be disillusioned with me and hate me…
“You and I are just childhood friends. That’s all there is to it right?”
Since from Hibiki’s standpoint, I am nothing but a pest…
Fake words of rejection came from my mouth in rapid succession.
“Mai-chan….”
“Go home!”
I rejected Hibiki again.
No, I had to reject him.
“I will…”
“Just go home! I don’t need Hibiki in my life anymore!”
I interrupt his words and unleash further verbal barrage.
This is good…….
This is the best choice for Hibiki.
The best thing for Hibiki would be to forget about me.
So I really need to say goodbye.
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As the silence continued, Mai’s shoulders were shaking.
Her eyes were filled with tears.
“So, it’s my turn now….”
Mai looked up at me, desperately trying to hold back her tears.
“I’ve always loved you, and I always will. And you’re the only one for me, okay?”
Even so, Mai-chan shook her head.
“The reason why I’m doing this job is because I worked hard to become a man worthy of Mai-chan.”
“It doesn’t… matter to me.”
“All the love songs I’ve written were written with Mai-chan in mind.”
“I didn’t…. ask you to do that…”
Mai’s voice became teary and she just kept rejecting me.
“And I’ve known… for a long time. The reason why you reject me.”
“………!?”
“You wanted to push me away on purpose, didn’t you?”
“Don’t… say it…”
Finally, she couldn’t take it anymore, and Mai cried.
It’s true… I was pathetic, and Mai gave up on me.
Which is why I was able to change.
Normally, that would be the end of the story. It could have been a common sweet and sour memory.
This is why she kept me away.
But…….
Mai-chan was watching me as I began to change, and she was right.
That cold winter, the night I finally left school.
I swore that I would get her back.
And now, Mai is doing the same thing as she did then.
It’s a sad rejection for my sake and because she cares about me.
“But I… didn’t come to see you with half-hearted feelings either, you know?”
“I… hate you… Don’t talk to me anymore…”
I took a deep breath and confessed again.
“I’m sorry I’m late. I’m here to pick you up, Mai-chan.”
“You… can’t… Mou…”
Mai collapses and falls to her knees.
Even so, I’ll never give up on her.
“If Mai-chan doesn’t approve of me, I’ll quit music.
“What ……?”
“Because I’m doing this for Mai-chan. If Mai-chan herself doesn’t want it, then there’s no point in doing it.”
“No… absolutely.. You can’t…!”
“As of today, Hibiki Oizumi’s entertainment career will end.”
You can understand I’m serious right?
I’m not lying when I say that.
“But! My favorite Mai Kiyosato is the only one in the world who has the chance to make me withdraw my intention to retire.”
“That’s not fair ……!”
I unrelentingly confronted Mai, who had stopped crying.
“Will you stay with me from now on?”
“If you say that, I think… It’s a good…. idea…..”
Mai finally answered me with her eyes turning bright red.
My childhood friend, whom I loved so much, abandoned me at one point..
But I worked really hard to change.
And now, I’ve finally won her back.
She’s still a clumsy girl who can’t be honest.
Even so… I understand her better than anyone else.
~FIN~
Author’s Note:
In the end, I made it a happy ending. ……
You did it, Hibiki! Mai-chan!
This is the afterword!
It was interesting!
You who thought it was interesting!
Please give me a rating point or a buzz.
If the author gets motivated, he might write a story about Mika-chan-sensei who was late to the party, or about Nagasaka-senpai’s later life (what’s that?).
TL NOTE: I am pooped. Excuse me while I vomit blood.
ED Note: Hello, ED here, the one who recommended this project. Was it painful? Does your heart hurt? That is good. But what was that ending? I like Sensei better.
Anyway, TL was too lazy to publish the chapter, so I had to do it for him. That is all.
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Too much sugar (?)… wtf, why can’t I have a childhood friend that’s a girl??