The Greatest Gift
Author’s Notes:
" " quotations mean dialogue
{thoughts of the individual}
[translation of Japanese vocabulary/ expressions or author's comments]
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Several months passed after Syaoran and Sakura have been a couple. It's after school.
Tomoyo and Sakura are walking home together.
Tomoyo casually asks, "Sakura chan, you have something planned for this weekend with
Syaoran san?"
Sakura's head is down, contemplating.
Tomoyo gently shakes her friend's arm:"Sakura chan."
Sakura's head picks up, "Huh? Oh, he has soccer practice this Saturday so..." A soft sigh
follows.
Tomoyo, alarmed, comforts Sakura:"Syaoran san is trying to socialize more with others in
his class. That's why he joined team sports. He's more out going now. Isn't he? He's been
changing a lot FOR YOU, ne."
Sakura murmurs, "yeah...but he shouldn't have to. I mean, aren't couples just "meant to be
soul mates"? Look at Onii san and Yukito san, they just, they just match. They don't have
to change their personalities, and so on. But we, I almost start every conversation. And the
places he takes me to, I like the things he plans, but when I tell him 'let's try this!' he
agrees, yes, he ALWAYS agree with me. He never upsets me. But sometimes I feel that he
doesn't like my 'wild side'. But he says he likes me because I'm different." Sakura slows
down her steps, turns to her best friend for advice.
Tomoyo's eyes are full of concern but her voice is calm," Sakura chan, boys and girls are
supposed to like different things. When you go out, you two have to compromise. That's
how a relationship lasts. He may be a bit more reserved and cautious, but Syaoran san is
right. You are different. You can learn from each other, ne. After all, what really matters
is, that he cares about you; you can trust him; and you can count on him to protect you
regardless of what danger lies ahead." Tomoyo finishes her speech with a reassuring smile,
but WHO is she trying to convince? {I care about Sakura too; she can trust me too. Why
can't I---BUT I CAN'T PROTECT HER. LOOK WHAT I WAS DOING WHEN THE
CLOW CARDS ATTACKED HER. SYAORAN SAN BATTLED WITH HER. I JUST
VIDEOTAPED! And, I can never provide Sakura a family...}
Sakura is still absorbing the complex advice Tomoyo has given her when she suddenly
catches sight of Tomoyo's sad expression: "What's wrong? Tomoyo chan? You're worrying
about me and Syaoran san? Oh, Tomoyo chan..." Sakura is deeply touched. She naturally
reaches out and holds her friend's hand gently, but firmly. Unfortunately, her act of
gratitude and friendship only causes Tomoyo's heart to twitch.
Tomoyo turns her eyes away, fearing any further revelation of her emotions. But her voice
betrays her anyway when she says, "Sakura chan, don't worry about me. It's YOU TWO
I'm worrying about. Syaoran san is a quiet person. If there's a problem, you got to call him
up first. He may seem tough, but he's soft inside. Remember be tactful when you bring up
any suggestions."
Sakura:"Tactful? Hoe? Such as...?" Tomoyo has a sweat drop now ^_^ "Sakura chan, if
you don't mind, really, it's between the two of you, but I can be the messenger for you two
if you can't figure out what to say to him..." Tomoyo's heart races when she offers her
help. All these months Sakura and Syaoran have been going out, Tomoyo has almost been
like a "movie extra" who had no schedule as to when or where to meet with Sakura. If she
can participate somehow in the relationship, doing something special for Sakura, she
would DIE FOR IT. After all, she chose Syaoran for her. If it turns out to be a wrong
match and Sakura's heart breaks, Tomoyo cannot possibly forgive herself.
"Ok, I guess..." Sakura accepted her friend's help. {Well, relationships are private matters
and telephone 3-way conference is DEFINITELY not the thing, but I guess Tomoyo is a
better speaker than I. Maybe I'll just ask her what to say and then tell Syaoran san
myself.}
It's a sunny Saturday. The soccer field is empty now that the players have finished their
practice. Sakura fiddles with her purse, waiting at the school gate for Syaoran to have
their discussion, as per Tomoyo's cleverly drafted instructions. Syaoran quickly spotted
the brown haired girl and walked towards her.
The couple is facing each other. Sakura stumbles with words: "Hi, Syaoran san, can we---
do you have time? How about we go to the park? I---"
Syaoran:"Sure, I have something to talk to you too." Then the silent couple walks to the
park.
Today is different. Syaoran speaks first:"Sakura san...if I...if I hadn't come back from
Hong Kong, would you, would you have met someone else?...Maybe you would have met
someone else wonderful?"
Sakura is totally thrown out of rhythm. Forget about the lines Tomoyo has given her. This
is too much of a blow. Syaoran hardly ever asks things, especially personal things, so
directly. The tone is not accusing, rather doubtful of himself.
Sakura:"What? Where does that come from?? Someone else? Who? Wonderful? You're
not wonderful? Syaoran san, I only want to go out with you---is it Yamamura senpai?
[senpai is an honorific suffix for schoolmates or colleagues senior to you] He's just been
showing me how to skate board and his sports collections. Those weren't dates! You trust
me don't you?"
Syaoran:" Of course I trust you, Sakura san. It's not that. I'm just saying, I'm just
proposing, if I was never there to meet you again, wouldn't you have found someone else
who would make you happier? I've changed a lot. And I'm willing to do it for you. But it's
still the same me. It always will. Maybe, maybe..."
Sakura, frustrated, not understanding where all these ideas have come from, finishes the
sentence for Syaoran:" we don't match? Is that what you're trying to say? Who matches
then? Like onii san {brother} and Yukito san? Tomoyo chan says, doesn't really matter
we're different, as long as we care about each other, and trust each other and, and---" In
the midst of panic, Sakura searches for exactly what Tomoyo's advice was. However,
Syaoran has a mind of his own:" What else did Tomoyo san say? You listen to everything
Tomoyo san tell you?"
Sakura can't deal with so many questions shooting at her all at once, especially most of
them are so pointed. Sakura loses her calm: "Syaoran san, stop. I don't know. What're you
trying to say?? I can't talk to Tomoyo chan when I have problems? Who else will I talk to?
Sometimes when we're together, I feel like I'm talking to a stone wall. You're so wrapped
up. Our relationship is private, I know, but I have no one except her. Besides, she always
understands."
Syaoran flatly asks,"and I don't?" Silence fills the air afterwards.
Syaoran knows he talks too much today. He's not good at speech in the first place, let
alone deep thoughts and emotional topics, with the one he cares so much about. He
probably has confused her, maybe even hurt her. He'd better stop talking now. He intently
looks at Sakura, and told her that he is sorry, he probably said too much, and he'd need
some time to think over this entire situation. He'll call her soon. Out of genuine concern,
he reaches out his hand and offers to walk her home. However, Sakura was already deep
into the pit of confused anger, and she flatly refuses his offer, saying that she will be fine,
and starts to skate away, in the direction of Tomoyo's mansion.
Tomoyo is stunned when the servant leads the completely drenched Sakura into the
guestroom. Sakura is not only shaking with coldness, but her left knee is bleeding. She
must have slipped while she was skating to the mansion. Being overwhelmed by the pain
Sakura must be suffering, Tomoyo embraces her dear friend for almost an eternity. Slowly
she releases her arms, and reassures Sakura that no matter what happened, she will make it
better for her. After being carefully (and lovingly) bandaged by Tomoyo, Sakura is led to
the bathroom to take a shower.
"Kiya~" Screams of pain from the bathroom send Tomoyo rushing to the door, knocking
the door violently:"Sakura chan! Are you alright?"
"Oh, Tomoyo chan, I'm fine. It's just that the warm water sprinkles on my bandage but the
wound still hurts~"
"Oh, Sakura chan, gomen ne [sorry], you do need to wash your wound. But try cover it
with a cloth so the water won't come in direct contact with your knee."
"Ok, I'll try that. Hm...It's better now. Oh, Tomoyo chan, thanks. I don't know what to do
without you. I'm sorry I ran into your home like this. I, I..." {words can't express how I
feel...Tomoyo chan. Can't you read my thoughts? my pain? I hope you understand, 'cuz
seems like no one else does}
"Sakura chan, I'm glad you made it here. It's pouring outside. You should have called me
and I could have picked you up wherever. You still have my cell phone right? Don't worry.
When you come out, we'll talk things out, what ever it is." {You see, there're so many
things I still have to help you with, like picking the wedding dress, choosing baby clothes,
etc. When one day you finally grow up and don't need me anymore, you can forget me.
You can lose touch with me. I'll let go. I promise. Our memories will be enough. I'll
always be there...} Tomoyo collapses by the door, but quickly comes back to her senses
and stands up again.
After the shower, Sakura's cheeks return to their usual rosy color, but still lost their shine.
Her eyes are drooping too. Tomoyo carefully analyses the conversation between Sakura
and Syaoran at the park:" I think he's critical of himself, not you. He expects a lot from
himself, believing that you deserve more happiness than he's giving you right now. I guess
he's a believer of "soul mate" theory too? I don't think he minds that you share your
problems with me. After all, I'm the matchmaker and I hold some responsibility for the
outcome of your relationship. Maybe he wishes that you can turn to him for answers,
instead of turning to me."
Sakura's eyes are wide open:" He's jealous? Of you, not Yamamura senpai? You're the best
companion to talk to, that's what best friends are for. I can't turn to him for a lot of things,
girl stuff for example. No, he got it wrong. I can and I should still talk to you. But he's
gotta change---" Sakura realizes her own hypocrisy. She's just told Syaoran moments ago
that being different is actually good, that they can learn from each other. Then she wishes
him to be more open like she. {WE DON'T MATCH??} "Maybe we don't match. Syaoran
san says so too."
Tomoyo's heart twitches. {No, that can't be. I didn't? Did I? With my own hands, I push
my only love into failure? A first love that ends with a sour note?} Tomoyo holds up
Sakura's head, and promises to call Syaoran and straighten things out.
Ring---ring. Syaoran drags himself out of the bed for the phone. But the answering
machine is activated when Syaoran hesitantly reaches out for the receiver. {What if it's
Sakura san? what should I say or ask?} It's Tomoyo's voice, a bit shaken, which is
unusual:" Hello, this is Daidouji Tomoyo. Syaoran san, if you're in please pick it up. It's
important. Sakura is at my house. She's hurt---" Syaoran's voice interrupts the recording,
just as Tomoyo expected:" What? Tomoyo san? Sakura what? Is she alright?"
Tomoyo, still nervous about if she can fix the problem, keeps Syaoran in suspense:"
Syaoran san, it's good that I can get a hold of you. She's fine, but she's bleeding. She says
you want her to try going out with some one else." She twists the story enough to make
sure she can get a response from the reserved Syaoran, who, usually doesn't clear things
right out. Surprisingly, this time the strategy backfires.
The tactic goes smoothly at first. Syaoran does deny that he wants to break up with
Sakura, and confirms that he loves her.
Tomoyo can't believe what she hears next though: "I just feel that maybe I'm not the one
for her. I mean, just because, we, went through a lot of troubles and dangers together
and...but on a normal day, would she pick me to hang out with? Like, I came back for her
because my life is boring without her. I need her smile. I need her. But when we're
together, it's like, we don't---"
"Stop. Syaoran kun." Syaoran is shocked by Tomoyo's bluntness. She's never like that.
Tomoyo goes on, without any apology:" Sakura chan is still young. When she matures, the
distance between you two---no, the distance between a man and a woman will lessen, I
believe, because the older you get, the more experience you have with how to get along
with others, and understanding WILL grow. You got to be patient. It's a long term
relationship remember? When you weren't sure about how you felt at first, remember I
encourage you on to 'try it'? I don't mean by 'just try it once'. Love takes a long time to
nurture. It's the hardest plant to grow---"
This time it's Syaoran interrupting:" Tomoyo san please. I know you were the matchmaker
and you probably felt responsible for whatever happens between the two of us, but, this is
between me and Sakura san. I'm just thinking, if we need so much help from you and
others, that Sakura san and I have to involve so much and so many people to keep it all
together, is it worth it? Is it fair to her? And how come you've chosen me to match with
Sakura san? What makes you think that I'm the one?"
"Because you care about her. You protected her. I can see how much you'll cherish her if
she belongs to you. I entrusted her, my dear friend, to you." {oh~what is this feeling? It's
panic. No way, I never panic. But he's losing her. I'm losing Sakura's happiness. I have to
keep trying.}
"Urh~Tomoyo san, thanks for calling, and helping us out. I'll come to look after her
wound, but is she in the mood to see me?"
"OF COURSE SHE IS! That's great news! I'll send a car to pick you up then." Tomoyo
hangs up before Syaoran has the chance to speak further, fearing that he may change his
mind. Tomoyo's voice is a bit too excited, Syaoran thinks to himself.
While Syaoran is getting himself ready, many thoughts run through his mind. {Thanks to
Tomoyo, what a great mediator. What would we do without her? Come to think of it, she's
a bit possessive of Sakura's problems. Oh well, they're best friends since childhood. But
isn't it odd she's acting like it's her own relationship as if she's got so much free time---no,
she has private tutor lessons for music and other subjects, plus choir practice, and going
out---with Sakura and other friends. No boyfriend yet for her, hm...she does get a lot of
chocolate on Valentine's Day from boys of different classes and grades, though it's not
really the right day for boys to give out chocolate. Boys give out chocolate on March 14
the "white day". Hm, she does give out chocolate to---to Sakura?! Ah...and
she...videotapes Sakura. Uh~this is, this is THAT?!} Syaoran's thoughts are interrupted
by the door bell. Tomoyo's guards have come to pick him up.
On his way to Tomoyo's mansion, Syaoran has made a painful decision. {How could she
have lived like that? How has she managed to restrain herself from embracing the one she
loves so dearly? To hide her tears, her emptiness and all. How brave for a girl to endure
such pain. If that's the case, I can't take advantage of Sakura san's ignorance of the
situation and keep our relationship. I want to be a real winner, with Sakura san choosing
me after she makes an informed decision. She deserves a choice and Tomoyo san deserves
a chance. She cares about Sakura san just as much---or maybe even more than I do...}
When Syaoran arrives, Tomoyo allows some privacy for the couple in the guest bedroom.
Syaoran tenderly attends to Sakura's wounds so Sakura keeps quiet to enjoy the sweet
moment. Then Syaoran's face darkens. He frankly tells Sakura that there's another person
who is in love with Sakura. Therefore, they should be apart for a week as a test to see
whom Sakura misses the most. Whoever that is would be the one she should love. Sakura
is completely disturbed by the proposition and bombards Syaoran with one single
question, "why?" Syaoran realizes that Sakura can be quite dense sometimes when it
comes to delicate matters. Then again he does not want to expose Tomoyo's true feelings
without consent. So he insists on protecting the identity of the secret admirer, only
stressing that Sakura deserves a choice and that admirer, who "has always been there for
you in both rain and shine" should have a chance. That said, Syaoran quickly leaves the
distraught Sakura, lest himself will break down in tears and revert his proposal.
That night, Syaoran goes home very late and even turns off his phone to avoid Sakura.
Meanwhile, Sakura tosses and turns on her bed, wondering who can be as worthy as
Syaoran to win her love. {If I can't find anyone else who's just as wonderful, I guess I have
proved that Syaoran is the only one and we should be together. But I got to stay strong. I
can't make everyone worry about me. But I can't do this myself. I need someone to talk
to.} Out of reflex, Sakura dials up Tomoyo's phone number. Tomoyo can't sleep either.
Her heart is filled with guilt. {Sakura is old enough now. She'll probably understands my
feelings. She didn't react negatively to Touya san and Yukito san. Maybe it's ok to tell
her.}
Ring---ring "Hello? Sakura chan?" Tomoyo answers the call right away, since the cell
phone is by her bed. [How obsessive.]
"Tomoyo chan~what should I do? What if I can't find that person? Syaoran kun is all I
have~"
"Sakura, I'm sorry. It's all my fault. I thought you'd be happy with him but it turns out like
this. You want to know who else admires you? I'll tell you. Wanna come over to my
house?"
"Tomoyo chan, You found out? OH~you're the best! I'll come right now!" click. Sakura
can't even wait for Tomoyo's ride. She just skates right over to the mansion.
"So, who is it?" Sakura shoots out the question as soon as she arrives. Tomoyo's eyes are
fixed upon Sakura, with a strange sense of determination. "Sakura chan, come." She leads
her clueless friend into the bedroom, and shows her the box once again. "Remember this
eraser you've given me? Everything you gave me: notes, UFO catcher dolls, stickers, I keep
them. I videotaped you, because I don't want to lose any memory of you. Sakura, you're the
most important person to me. I never try to hide it from you. You're just too young to
understand. I don't blame you. You're so innocent. That's what I like about you. I like
everything about you." Sakura's eyes widen.
Tomoyo takes a deep breath and continues, "Sakura, there're not many girls like me. So I
sort of assume that you'll need a boyfriend someday. I look around, and found Syaoran
san. He's a wonderful boy. I know I find happiness when my love finds happiness. Sakura,
are you angry at me? I cause so much confusion between you and Syaoran san. I'll be there
for you, whenever and wherever, as long as you need me." Tomoyo finishes her
confession, closes her eyes, and waits for the verdict from Sakura. Tomoyo has really spelt
it out this time. She even dropped the "chan" suffix, which is used commonly among
childhood friends. To call someone with first name only means either rudeness or
intimacy.
Neither one speaks. There are no signs of disgust, anger, or even discomfort from Sakura's
face. Instead she leans forward to Tomoyo, looking intently at her friend with awe,
gratefulness and guilt. Someone has always been there for Sakura, through rain and shine.
Someone is hopelessly in love with Sakura, yet joyfully accepts the destiny. She embraces
loneliness, regardless of her complete devotion of time and energy. That someone, is
Tomoyo. Sakura breaks into tears, and then a smile. She strokes Tomoyo's face gently:
"Tomoyo, you're the greatest gift I have. When I was little, I wanted a sister, and there you
were. I needed a best friend. There you were. When I look back, the happiest days of my
life is childhood, when there's nothing I have to worry. Otou san [dad] and onii san
[brother] sheltered me. So did you. You always came up with a way to help me, cheer
me in one way or another. When we entered junior high, there're so many changes I had to
face, but not alone, because of you. Tomoyo, you're perfect. Sometimes I think I should be
more like you, smart, elegant, mature. But you always have a way of making me feel
special, that I am just perfect being the way I am. Before I met Syaoran, my life was
happy. Why do I keep thinking I have to have him? Because I'm older? Because I need a
boyfriend? I need romance?"
Tomoyo puts a finger on Sakura's lips: "Sakura, you need a family. You need someone to
protect you too. Syaoran san can provide that for you. I can't. I was all you need when you
were young. But as time goes by, needs change. Sakura, I'm grateful you accepts what I
am, but please don't push yourself for me."
"When Syaoran told me he noticed another admirer deserves my love, I had no idea what
he meant. And I was hoping that person would turn out to be someone not so dear to me,
so that the choice would be easier. But it turned out to be you..." Sakura's eyes looked
around the room, which is walls of videotape collections and hanged group photos of her,
Tomoyo, Naoko, Rika and Chiharu. Indeed, childhood is a beautiful place to stay. One
must grow away from it though.
Tomoyo squeezes out a smile, and pulls herself away, "Sakura chan, gomen ne, I'm making
this difficult for you to choose. I've always promised myself not to be a burden to you.
Don't worry. We can stay as friends ^_^ You go ahead and let Syaoran know that he has
nothing to worry about, ok? If you want, we can all meet together and straighten things
out, whatever misunderstanding is going on between the two of you. Ii de shou [alright]?"
Sakura stares at her friend, unsure of how much pain her friend is hiding. The meeting is
going nowhere to any solid resolution, so Tomoyo urges Sakura to go home by her car and
leave the decision to tomorrow.
The next evening, Sakura leaves a message on Syaoran's phone, letting him know the
progress: she knows the admirer is Tomoyo but she needs some time before she makes the
decision.
{Who can I talk to? When I was rejected by Yukito, Syaoran lent me his shoulders. When
I have fights with Syaoran, I turn to Tomoyo chan. Now both of them're competing. I need
advice from, from Onii san! He can help. He teases me, but he always protects me.} The
thought of Touya's often stern but concerned face gives Sakura a momentary relief.
[In Sakura's room] Sakura: "Onii san, either one of them would be heart broken. I know
how it feels, being rejected..." {flashbacks of Yukito confessing to Sakura that he's really
in love with someone else} "Even someone as gentle as Yukito san didn't make the
rejection sound any softer. I can't forgive myself hurting the ones I care so much for. I
wish I knew the right one from the start. That way, I wouldn't involve so many people,
crying for me." Sakura holds her head tight, weeping.
Touya frowns even deeper, pads her little beloved sister's head and soothes her, "Sakura,
I'm sorry I've broken your heart. Neither of us meant to lead you on. I didn't notice I loved
Yuki until later, and Yuki couldn't see it in your eyes. Strange isn't it? Love, so strong; it
runs deep inside you like blood flowing in your body. You feel the pulse, but you don't
always stop and think about it. It takes time to sit down and think hard to realize what
others have been doing for you, especially when you're busy thinking about someone, first
Yuki, then Syaoran. I'm sure Tomoyo forgives you for missing her out."
Sakura: "Onii san, about the 'love is like blood running deep inside', that's deep thoughts,
you came up with that?"
Touya, startled, coughs, "Ah, Hm---you caught me ^_< Kaho told me that when I was
reconciling with her about who we really love. By the way, I don't regret the time I spent
with her. She was loving, and I've learned much about life from her. Through love one
grows, no matter how painful it is. You learn to be self-less, different, open and trust
others, and brave too. So whoever you choose, fear no pain or guilt, because the day you
open your heart to someone, you should have the courage to face anything. It's not your
fault that you didn't pick the right one, or you didn't notice who loves you. Most people
make wrong choices before they find the right one, and it takes two to make a relationship
go down. And don't think that you'll lose one of them forever, because I believe both of
them will stay as your friends anyway."
Sakura, amazed by her brother's sudden profound wisdom {guess I haven't ever had a
heart-to-heart talk with Onii san---didn't know he's THAT smart; always thought Yukito
san was smarter ^_< } asks her brother further: "So should I stay with Syaoran san, or
leave and try a new life with Tomoyo chan? What makes you realize that you got to be
with Yukito san?"
Touya thinks for a moment, then replies firmly, "When you can't think of living another
day not seeing that person---that is, everyday wherever you go, whatever you do and think,
that person is PART OF YOU, like the blood flows in you. It's there, but you don't see it,
but you feel the pulse. If it goes away, you REALLY feel empty and can't move on. It's
scary at first, when I noticed that how much I have been depending on Yuki. But then I
was glad, I found someone special. I'm not living on the earth alone. Someone is with me.
When Otou san [father] dies, and you get married off, I'll still have someone, Yuki, by my
side. Sakura, you've got to have the guts to try. Doesn't matter if it turns out the wrong
one, find you soul mate. It's worth all the journey."
"Arigatou, Onii san. I kinda understand what you mean by 'soul mate' now." {I feel the
inertia to change, but it has to be that way I guess.}
"Gomen ne, Syaoran san, made you waited these few days."
It is a sunny afternoon, but Syaoran can feel the clouds around him. Before him stands
Sakura, the soon-to-be ex-girlfriend. She chose her. He can tell. Sakura is a passionate
person. If she has chosen him, she would have already moved closer, why the guilty
distance? Syaoran, a gentleman from start to finish, breaks the silence.
"Sakura san, it's...okay. I am prepared for either way. Your happiness is the most
important. That's why I insisted you look into the alternate admirer. You deserve the best.
If anything goes wrong in the future, please tell me, I'll do my best being your confidante."
Tears betray Syaoran's smile. He wipes them away, and gives the hesitant Sakura a strong,
last hug. Sakura cries on Syaoran's shoulders, but this time, it's departure.
"Syaoran san~ gomen ne, Tomoyo chan---Tomoyo needs me. I need her too. Please don't
wait for me. That would be too much to ask. Syaoran san, I'll take my chance. Please don't
wait for me like Tomoyo did. It's too awful." Syaoran hesitates to promise this request. It's
impossible to forget Sakura, at least for now. Syaoran whispers into her ear softly, "Sakura, I
can't forget you. But I promise that if someone wonderful loves me, I'll give her a chance,
ok?" Sakura closes her eyes with tears of relief and gratitude, "Thank you, Syaoran san."
Looking from a distance, Tomoyo can't make out what words have been exchanged
between the couple. She only sees the tight embrace, then the parting of the two, with
Syaoran's head down, a clear sign of defeat. Tomoyo's heart is now divided between guilt
and excitement. {I'm sorry Syaoran kun. I was the matchmaker and look what I've done to
you. But, what can make Sakura possibly choose me? I'm a great friend, but can I be all
that to her? Oh~ I just hope she didn't choose on impulse.}
Sakura quickly spotted Tomoyo and skips over to her side. {Hoe, what should I say?}
"...Tomoyo chan---hn, To-mo-yo, gomen ne, I made you wait. I hurt Syaoran. I was dumb.
This time, I hope...I won't hurt you!" Sakura swiftly takes Tomoyo's hand by surprise, and
blurts out, "Ikimasu! [let's go]"
Tomoyo: "Sakura! It's broad day light!"
Sakura: "Hoe~oh well, sooner or later...Tomoyo, hanasa nai de [please don't leave me/
don't let go]."
Tomoyo laughs: "I never have," then she draws closer to Sakura's side, whispers, "and I
never will."
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