LDSM: Chapter 11 Final + Epilogue
“You’re lying…She can’t be dead…” Sho looked at Akira’s mother wanting her to say that she was lying.
“I’m not lying. She didn’t fulfill her mission so she lost her life. If one of your men didn’t do the task he was supposed to, would you allow him to live? In this world you should know it’s unforgivable. My daughter was no different,” her mother coldly explained to him.
“She was your daughter! How could you kill her like that?!” Sho yelled at her as he tried to not lose it right then and there.
“She was my daughter, but she didn’t listen to me or her father. Such a child isn’t welcome into this family,” her mother lazily replied as she continued to look out the window.
“How do I know you’re not lying?!” Sho yelled at her.
Akira’s mother turned to face him as she answered, “You will never see my daughter again Sakurai-san. Take my advice and move on.”
Sho couldn’t believe what this woman was saying. He couldn’t say anything more, before he rushed off out of the room. Akira’s mother let out a long sigh once he had left.
“Akira Miyazawa is no longer around Sakurai-san, but I’ll wish you happiness nonetheless. I’m sure the two of you will be able to find happiness one day,” Akira’s mother mumbled to herself before laying back down.
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Six months had passed since the day Sho had found out that Akira had passed on. He had grieved silently, but he had also changed as he became determined to become the greatest head of this family. He was doing it for Akira who had asked him to stay in that world and take care of this family.
Today was the day that Sho’s father was going to finally hand the reins over to his son. It was a big ceremony and finally Sho’s hard work for the past several months could be recognized. Sho was dressed nicely, looking himself over once more in his mirror. There was a knock at the door before it opened and revealed several heads popping in.
Sho smiled seeing them as he chuckled, “Come in already you guys.”
Ohno, Nino, Aiba, and Jun pushed through the door and smiled seeing Sho. Everyone was dressed in their finest suits and even they’re hair had been done neatly.
“I’m looking forward to the party after this! Rin’s looking forward to dancing with me especially if a sexy song comes on,” Nino lifted his eyebrow as he smiled.
“I have to go pick Yori up from the doctor’s before the party starts,” Aiba smiled as he talked about Yori.
“I still can’t believe she’s already a few months along, in no time you’ll be having a mini monster running around your place,” Jun commented as he stuck his hands in his pocket.
“Jun, you invited Noriko to the party right? You didn’t forget your ring did you?” Ohno asked Jun.
“Nope, I have it in my pocket. When I disappear don’t come looking for me cause I’ll be sure to get the woman to marry me tonight,” Jun confidently smiled.
Another knock was heard at the door before Mizumi peaked in, “We’re going to start, you guys might want to head to the table now.”
“Thank you Mizumi,” Ohno called to her with a big smile on his face.
Mizumi blushed before disappearing down the hall. Nino slung his arm around Ohno’s shoulder as they walked out, teasing him about Mizumi while Aiba and Jun followed after. Sho shook his head before heading out after them.
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The ceremony went smoothly and now Sho was the head of the Sakurai family. He was proud and could see that his father was just as proud to finally have his son taking this seriously. Everyone filed out of the hall and headed to the warehouse where their celebration party was going to be held. As Sho and his father were getting into their car Sho’s father tapped him on the shoulder.
“Son, I need you to head over to one of the houses in the red light district before going to the party,” his father told him.
“Eh? Why?” Sho asked.
“I got a call from one of the owners, they said it was urgent for you to come,” his father explained.
Sho nodded his head before telling the driver to head to the red light district. Sho let out a sigh as he hated missing the party for having to deal with an issue in the red light district. Once they finally came to a stop at the shop Sho quickly exited the car and walked in.
The woman at the counter greeted him and showed him a place to sit, “Sit here Sakurai-san, I shall fetch the owner.”
Sho nodded his head before waiting impatiently in his seat. He tapped his foot furiously on the ground as he shifted several times in his seat. He turned around when he finally heard some footsteps coming up from behind him.
Sho shot up out of his seat and turned to snap, “Hurry and tell me what’s the problem.”
Sho then saw the owner lady and a woman by her side. Sho’s heart stopped for a moment when he recognized that face. Her hair was different, it was longer, but he knew those warm brown eyes anywhere.
“Y-Your name?” Sho stumbled to get out to the girl.
She smiled warmly at him before answering, “My name’s Kira Minomoto, pleased to meet you…Sho-kun.”
Sho grabbed her and pulled her into a tight embrace. His body was shaking as he hugged her lightly, feeling her familiar fingers soothingly rubbing his back as she hugged him back. The owner lady quietly left the two to themselves. Sho finally pulled away, brushing some of her long hair out of her face as he looked into her eyes.
“They said you were dead,” Sho whispered.
“Akira Miyazawa is dead, Kira Minomoto is the one you see now Sho-kun. I have no family, just a poor girl off the streets trying to make some money as a prostitute in the Sakurai district,” Kira explained to him.
“I don’t care who you are, I’m just so…happy to see you’re alive…I…” Sho’s voice quivered before hugging her again.
“I’ll never leave your side again Sho,” Akira whispered softly to him as they held each other tightly.
~-~ Epilogue ~-~
Everyone was scurrying around to get things ready for the big day. Four women were moving especially fast on that day.
“Slow down guys! A pregnant woman can only waddle so fast!” Yori huffed as she followed after Rin, Noriko, and Mizumi.
“Come on Mama, can’t keep everyone waiting!” Rin jokingly called after her.
“Let’s talk when you’re about to burst and being forced to run around,” Yori snapped at her as she picked up speed.
Mizumi slowed down for her, helping her keep up as Noriko and Rin continued their quick pace. The four of them arrived at their destination, knocking on the wooden doors. They waited till the heard a soft voice call from inside for them to come in. Rin opened the door and saw the beautiful bride standing by the mirror, a soft smile on her face.
“Man, Kira, you look beautiful. Sho-kun is one lucky man indeed,” Rin complimented her.
“Thanks Rin-chan, you know I believe I said the same thing to you when you got married to your Kazu-kun,” Akira chuckled as she made her way over to them.
“The brat really is lucky, he wasn’t easy to drag to the altar, but I was able to convince him the honeymoon would be fun if he did,” Rin giggled.
“You guys are freaks,” Noriko laughed at Rin.
“I’m tired of running, my feet hurt, I ache, and I’m craving for something deep fried, where the hell is my man?!” Yori snapped as she waddled over to a chair and sat down.
Akira went over to her side and put a hand on her shoulder as she apologized, “Sorry Mama Yori, I promise that at the reception there will be plenty of food which is fried just for you.”
Yori smiled as she said, “Don’t worry about this fatty right here, give me a chicken leg in each hand and I’ll quiet up.”
Mizumi went over to her side and added, “You’re not fat you’re pregnant.”
“Same thing, means I want something fried in each of my hands,” Yori joked.
“Hey, I think it’s time,” Noriko piped up before heading to the doors.
Mizumi helped Yori up before they all headed to the doors. This is it, time to finally end this chapter of my life and start new with Sho Akira thought to herself as she took a deep breath before walking out of the room. Rin closed the doors behind them a smile on her face as they all walked down the hall to finally see their friend get married.
Well that's it. It was hard ending this, but if had to end lol now i can start something new XD