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Italic and underline – for Yaya’s written lines.
Bold – for shouting.
Underline – for Yaya’s mouthed lines.
Filler: Shinobu : Onee-sama
It’s been almost two weeks since I’ve heard Yaya-onee-sama’s voice. I heard the choir members say that she hasn’t been attending practice for over a week now. I’m worried about her, but it really isn’t my place to go and ask her about it. I’m nobody to her. So all I can do is ask someone who might know.
I was walking around the halls when I spotted Tsubomi-san, walking towards my direction. I waved at her while calling her name. “Tsubomi-san!” I could ask Tsubomi-san, she’s a classmate of mine and she is part of the saintly chorus with Yaya-onee-sama.
She looks at me and waves, she was in a wonderful pink dress with red ribbons that complemented her hair. “Hi! Shinobu-san, What can I do for you?”
I blushed for a moment, nervous to ask my question. But strengthening my resolve I asked away. “Is it true that Yaya-sempai has lost her voice?”
Tsubomi suddenly froze and blushed quite brightly. I instinctively swallowed nervous of what that reaction of hers had meant. ‘I does Tsubomi-san like Yaya-onee-sama?’ I continued to watch Tsubomi-san, she seemed out of it for the moment. I wonder if something was wrong with Yaya-sempai that Tsubomi-san can’t say.
“Ah… Um… Yeah!” She suddenly and nervously began saying. “She says the doctor said that it may take a while for her to get her voice back.”
‘What?! Oh my… Poor Yaya-onee-sama…’ I thought sadly. Yaya-onee-sama was so nice and cool why did something like this have to happen to her.
“I see… That’s too bad…” Was all I could say.
“Hahaha… Yeah it is. Maybe it is Kami-sama's way of saying if she doesn’t want to use her beautiful voice he’ll give it to someone else who wants to use it.” She laughed hard at that. I thought it was mean of her. I’m told that Tsubomi-san and Yaya-onee-sama don’t get along too well. I wonder why that is so.
“That was a little mean, Tsubomi-san.” I told her meekly. I didn’t intend to speak it out… but it suddenly slipped out of my mouth.
“… Yeah… I guess so…” her laugh and smile disappeared almost instantly. I decided to apologize.
“I’m sorry Tsubomi-san! I didn’t mean it like that.”
She smiled and looked out the window. “I know… But it was mean of me…” so she said… which was something I didn’t expect to come from her, at least if it was something that had to do with Yaya-onee-sama. I found myself wondering about Tsubomi-san as well. She wasn’t this quiet before. Something seemed off… I wonder if something had happened between them and Yaya-onee-sama.
“I’ll see you later Shinobu-san. I want to have a shower and change of clothes.” I nodded as she continued her walk towards her room.
I soon found my thoughts back to Yaya-onee-sama. Tsubomi-san had just confirmed that she had in fact lost her voice somehow and from what she says it may be a while before we could hear Yaya-onee-sama’s voice again. I wonder how she’s taking it.
I found myself roaming around the dorm house for a while and ended up at the main entrance where I saw a security guard and a delivery man had just exited the Sister in charge’s office. They then bowed and exited the building. The sister spotted me and called me closer.
“Yes can I help you Sister?”
She smiled as she looked at me before telling me her request. “Would you go to room 212 and tell Nanto Yaya that there is a Package waiting here in my office.”
‘Room 212?! Yaya-onee-sama’s!?’ I was startled at first surprised to hear that the sister was asking me to go and deliver a message to my idol… this is almost a dream come true. I had to pinch myself to snap me awake.
‘Ouch!’ wait… ‘that hurt!... I’m not dreaming!’ this is my chance to talk to Yaya-onee-sama!
“Maehara-san? Maehara-san?!” I realized that my thoughts had dazed me for a moment seemingly causing the sister alarm.
“I’m sorry… I got lost in thought.” I bowed and apologized to the her.
She sighed, most likely disappointed at me. It was very rude to space out in a conversation. “That’s all right. Please call her right away.” She said as she turned toward her office once again.
But suddenly I thought that maybe I could bring her package up to Yaya-onee-sama instead. “Excuse me?” I called to ask her.
“Hmm?” she paused and turned her head to look at me.
“Can’t I just bring the package to her?” I asked twiddling my thumbs.
“You could… but…” She paused and opened the door to her office.
‘but what?’ I turned and looked into her office. And was surprised that what greeted us were a few big boxes that all had the ‘FRAGILE’ marked in big, bold, red letters all over. I swallowed nervously and realized why sister only asked me to call for Yaya-onee-sama. I’m quite clumsy with heavy things… auw…
“I’ll go tell her then.” Was all I could say. I felt embarrassed that the sister knew that I am clumsy and cannot be responsible for something fragile. She just smiled sadly and patted my shoulder.
I turned and headed upstairs where Yaya-onee-sama’s room is.
“208… 210… 212!” ‘I’m here.’ I thought as I tried to calm myself. I’ll finally get to see Yaya-onee-sama up close. ‘I hope she’s here. I hope she’s here. I hope she’s here.’ I prayed deep inside. I took a deep breath before I knocked on the door.
There was only silence for a few moments after the knock, I raised my hand to knock again.
“Yes, I’m coming.” Said a voice from the inside, it did not sound like Yaya-onee-sama. I had assumed the worst when I heard it. ‘Oh my Yaya-onee-sama has someone already. And they’re sharing the room already!’ It took me a few seconds to remember that Yaya-onee-sama was sharing a doubles room with...
The door opened and I am faced with Konohana Hikari, Yaya-onee-sama’s roommate and best friend. “Good Evening Sempai. This is Nanto-Onee-… Nanto-sempai’s room am I correct?” I swear her eye brow twitched when I almost said Onee-sama.
She then nodded and said; “Yes it is.” I don’t know why but I feel that Konohana-sempai looked annoyed for some reason. I’m told that she’s really nice. But I think I’m going to trust my instinct about her for now. And it was telling me to get my business done and leave… Quickly! “A package was delivered for her just now. Sister Mamasaka asked me to call her to pick it up in her office.”
She nodded and opened the door wider revealing… Yaya-onee-sama, in a very skimpy red tank top and tight blue jean shorts. I couldn’t help but blush and force my self to swallow even though my mouth was incredibly dry from being so nervous. I was completely stunned to see so much of Yaya-onee-sama's divine figure. She looked and headed my way after writing something in her notebook.
I panicked… “Th-that wi-wii-will beeeeall. Th-th-thank youforyourtime.” I quickly and badly said as I bowed and turned away.
“OW!” for a moment my head was struck with pain. I found myself on my knees holding the left side of my head, where I realized I hit the door frame with.
“auw…oh…auow….”
I soon realized that Yaya-onee-sama was in front of me, smiling. She gently held my chin which made me yelp in surprise. But her hand stayed where it was. With her other hand she took hold the hand that was holding that side of my head.
“Onee-sama?” I said without thinking. But then I found myself not minding it, when I saw her smile widen. She gently lifted my hand away and gently ran her hand thru my hair lifting it ever so carefully to check on the possible wound on my head. Her hands let go and I could see her smile soften a bit. She picked up her note book and began to write something.
“There isn’t any cut. You should get some ice for that before it gets swollen.” Was what she said. 'I guess it was true that she had lost her voice.'
“Y-y-yes… I wi-will… Th-thank you.” I couldn’t help but stutter and blush. I was so nervous and yet so happy at the same time. ‘Yaya-onee-sama touched me. She touched me!!!’
After a short while, I felt a little calmer now. Or at least enough not to hit my head on the door frame again. I turned to leave after bowing once more as a thank you and farewell. I turned and walked towards the stairs to tell sister that I had given Yaya-onee-sama the message.
I returned to my room, which I used to share with someone of the same year. But she requested a room change with someone she got along with quite well and I’ve been alone in this room for about a month now. I didn’t mind really, It actually gave me more space and privacy… especially since Motoko-sempai tells me that I sometimes tend to space out and mumble when I’m day-dreaming. I did what Yaya-onee-sama had advised and had gotten some ice from the kitchen on my way back here. I placed them into an Ice bag and let it gently rest on my head as I laid on my bed and awaited dinner.
Later at dinner I found myself watching Yaya-onee-sama. To her right sat Konohana-sempai and to her left sat Tsubomi-san. I don’t know why but it was quite rare that Yaya-onee-sama was in the middle. Usually Konohana-sempai was in the middle of the two, I wonder what’s going on.
Another thing I’ve noticed is that Ootori-sama, has been looking at their direction for the most part of dinner. I’ve heard rumors about Ootori-sama and Konohana-sempai going out… but lately there were talks about her talking to Yaya-onee-sama in private.
‘I hope I’m just thinking too much.’
The next day… it was 5 in the morning when I heard the familiar and very routinely sound of knocking on my door. I sat up awake and said that I was up now.
“Good. I’ll wait for you as usual.” Said the girl by the door, who I was sure is Motoko-sempai.
I got changed into my jogging pants and tee-shirt, raced out of the room after washing my face and picking up the shinai that Motoko-sempai had given me to practice with. In a few minutes I caught up to sempai who was swinging her sword to practice her downward slash. She told me to do what she did…
We practiced for a few minutes. It was still cold this morning but I could feel myself sweating already. I was feeling alright, the warmth my body made with each swing, the feeling of getting a good exercise from my muscles, and Yaya-onee-sama’s gaze.
‘EH?!!’ It took me seconds to realize, that Nanto Yaya… the Ace of the saintly chorus and my big time crush was looking at my direction… for the second time within 24 hours! To my surprised, Onee-sama confirmed it… and waved at me… I blushed and lost my footing and ended up on my behind.
“Shinobu… That was embarrassing.” Said Motoko, who sounded very disappointed. She lectured me while I hang my head down in shame.
Before we realized it, Yaya-onee-sama had approached us and showed me her notebook. “How is your bump from yesterday?” She had a soft concerned on her face. I felt like smiling but given the embarrassing situation I couldn’t help it right now.
“Iiiit’s fine nona-now. Th-thank you…” I told her.
She smiled brighter and wrote again. “I see. Good luck with your training then. Work hard alright?!” She showed me the message and patted my head lightly. Causing me to blush and smile at her concern and encouragement. And thanks to that I was some how able to say “Ye-YES! Thank you very much!” without stuttering too much. She then bowed and turned to leave waving till she was a few feet away from us.
“… Onee-sama…” I felt like drifting into a daydream… but soon found myself on the ground again, after feeling something solid poked me from behind. I turned to see Motoko’s bokken pointed at me.
“Sempai…” mumbled fearfully.
“Shinobu…" Motoko-sempai's voice sounded cold. "you’re drooling.”
My eyes grew wide in surprise. ‘Eh?!’ I lift my wrist to wipe at my face and found out that it was true…
“Since when?!!” I asked her.
“Since you saw her…” she replied in a way that was very convincing.
“NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!”
End of Filler Story.
Author’s notes: This was made as a filler story. As well as to feature a fan-girling Shinobu and Motoko a little more. And maybe to give Yaya a popular side, even if it was just one fan girl for now. They may or may not have much of a relation in the story... yet. But it makes a great read and more Yuri lovin’wouldn't you agree?
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