ZERO[Minakami]
>NOTE<<
The story is fast approaching to it's decided end, lol, I just need to type it down. *smugs*
I'm starting to be anxious about our interview for tomorrow~ WAAAH! *prays*
Let's begin the story itself.
From the last chapter, Mezu decided that she'll come with Tucker's plans, not wanting what could Tucker do. How would this take effect on the relationships?
“So, which place do you recommend me to go?” Tucker asked after a long silence of their trip to Akihabara.
“To hell…” Mezu muttered.
“What?” Tucker asked back.
“Ah! I mean to there, why not we just meet later, it’s not like alice nine. will see us not together in here.” Mezu left without even waiting for Tucker’s respond.
Tucker smiled.
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Days passed without Mezu hanging much with them cause she is forced to be with Tucker, like what he planned and this concerns much Saru and the others.
“Before, she’s going with us in the studio in the morning, even though she’ll go out without even saying a word.” Nao wailed.
“I know…but either I don’t know her whereabouts or what she’s up to. How about you Tora? You must know something.” Saru demanded an answer from the quiet guitarist.
“No, nothing.” Tora briefly answered.
“Uhm…Why not we spy on her…let’s take a break since we’re almost finished the album anyway, we’re just gonna record it, right?” Saga suggested.
“That’s a great idea!” Saru complimented excitedly, whether it’s because of the spying thing or it’s because her bestfriend is involve or both, the reason is vague.
“But how? We don’t know where she is right now and we’re not meeting early in the morning, it’s not like we’re sleeping in her house lately.” Yaya asked.
Everybody looked at her and was amazed with her idea.
“I’ll take care of giving us another leave, even just for tomorrow. I’ll say that we’re gonna have our New Year live the day after tomorrow, so we’ll rest. Ok?” Nao left the room, telling his plans.
“I’ll take care of calling Mezu to tell her we’re going to sleep in her house later.” Hiroto volunteered.
“And I’ll take care of our food for later activity!!” Saru joined in and tagged Saga with her.
“Let’s do make overs later!” Yaya stated happily.
“Yeah! Let’s bring clothes and make ups! And let the guys be the judge! You! Tora! Will surely be one of the judges!” Saru pointed at Tora who’s sitting quietly with Shou beside him.
“Alright!” Yaya cheered.
Saga and Saru both went off and headed to the convenient store they could find to buy what they planned on eating.
Yaya went home to gather some of her newly bought make ups and some other clothes.
Hiroto, on the other hand, called Mezu but is unable to reach her.
“That’s weird…Mezu’s phone was ringing a while ago when it can’t be reached now.” Hiroto stated.
“Have you tried to call again?” Shou asked.
“Yeah.” The young guitarist sighed.
“That really is weird.” Shou mumbled. “I’m really getting worried about her. How about you Tora?” He added.
Tora didn’t even bother to answer.
“Well…The answer must be hella worried. You actually seem anxious.” Shou chuckled.
“That’s nothing to chuckle about.” Tora hissed.
“Oh Tora, you’re so funny. You show to others that you’re not worried but you really are and always showing to others that you’re tough.” The vocalist frankly said.
[WITH SAGA AND SARU]
“It’s not so long when you released Cross Game, isn’t it?” Saru asked as she sees through the nutrition facts of the food they’re buying.
“What?! 50 cholesterol?! That’s gonna make me hella fat….” Saru wailed.
Saga laughed. “That’s not a good thing to be conscious off, that food is nutritious.”
“Yeah, but…I’m on a diet.”
“You’re always on a diet, I think. Look at you, you barely have fats, it seems like you’re just a bone covered with skin.”
“But…I want to be sexy in your eyes….” Saru muttered shyly.
Saga chuckled. “But you’re always beautiful for my eyes.”
Saru got teary-eyed. “Awww! Saga!!”
Saru, who’s right beside Saga, closed her boyfriend in her arms. “I love you so much.”
“I love you so much too.” Saga was stunned with the sudden hug and show of affection but he shrugged it off and hugged back.
“Anyway, your music in Cross Game is fantastic!” Saru complimented, quickly changing the topic and releasing the bassist from her hug.
“That was quick show of affection…” Saga thought.
He just then nodded and sent his gratitude through saying thank you.
[WITH TUCKER AND MEZU]
They arrived exactly after 90 minutes using Shinkansen or bullet train in Minakami, north-west of Tokyo, there, they then decided to stay in Takaragawa’s Ryokan(Japanese Inn). The large 'Osenkaku Ryokan', notable for its huge thatched-roof, is the quintessential Japanese inn in every respect, typifying the grace, architectural subtlety and artistic understatement expected from traditional ryokans. Staying within its cool, hallowed walls was like entering another, more refined world.
Passing perfect little gardens created with love and lit by traditional lanterns, their kimono-clad hostess led them to their room. Disappearing briefly, she quickly reappeared with a welcoming pot of green tea and some Japanese crackers, chattering constantly in Japanese about the baths, mealtimes and facilities. After she left, having drunk their tea, they were on their own.
The room was typical of ryokans, matted with tatami (rice straw), sparsely furnished with a low table and cushioned chairs, a little bathroom and an ancient television hidden behind some sliding doors. A pair of shoji screens slid back revealing a vivid green hillside. High up in the mountains the air was fresh with the scent of the forest and the earth, the only sound being the rustle of leaves by a cool mountain breeze. It was everything Tokyo was not.
Feeling tired and grubby they undressed and slipped into their yukatas, the lovely soft cotton dressing gown hidden in the cupboard, perfect for going to the baths in. Putting on their outdoor slippers (not the hard plastic ones for going to the toilet in) they decided to stay a while longer to finish their tea.
“Why here in all the places?” Mezu’s anxious, holding her tea firmly.
“Uh?” The atmosphere is nice here. I decided to go here with you for a lifetime experience.” Tucker answered.
“What?! Don’t tell me…Now he’s interested in doing that to me?!” Mezu thought.
Tucker looked at Mezu, examing her facial expression. ?”Oi! I’m not thinking about that…I was telling about the hot springs and I thought that this get away with you will help me with my plans be accomplished. This is still partly in my plan.”
“Eh?! Really?!” Mezu exhaled deeply, releasing the tension.
“But…If you like.” Tucker’s voice shifted to a sexy one. “I could always give you a chance.” Tucker grinned from the distance.
“No! Man! I hate these kinds of joke!” Mezu retorted.
Tucker chuckled. “Yeah, you’re really amusing, I’ll go take my onsen bath, if you want one too, just go ahead.” He got up on his feet and exited the room.
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