A Place To Call Home Part 8
ONE YEAR LATER:
Yuto’s Diary The Final Entry:
Diary, I can’t believe it’s been so long. Keito and I have been together for almost a year and a half now and we couldn’t be happier. I can still remember, the way he appeared to me, standing there in his rich boy clothes… and now… here I am dressed like he was. It’s a real rags to riches story isn’t it?
It’s been so much fun, being here with Keito. We spent so many happy times together, just sitting in front of the fire, curling and cuddling in each other’s embrace. Somehow, despite being alone all my life, I find myself so happy in his arms. During those nights, when I look at him, the soft expression on his face, and the gentle glimmer in his eyes, I feel safe. I know that I wont have to be alone ever again….
Lately, we’ve been talking about everything that’s happened since I came here, and I think remembering is good….
I still remember that day that Dai-Chan took me to my foster parents’ house, the way he commanded himself, was just so amazing….. I really look up to him. I can even remember the way that Keito grabbed my father’s hand, the way his eyes bespoke such anger, and all of it on my behalf. I think, if I wasn’t already in love with him, I would have fallen for him right there… Of course, I can even still remember the way that Chinen kicked my mother. Is it wrong for me not to have felt bad Diary? For me not to have defended them? Then I remember Ryu-Chan, walking into the room, and with just a piece of paper, bearing only words and the symbol of the Morimoto Real Estate group, dismissed a policeman. Imagine! Just a little boy at the time, and already he waved away policemen with a flick of his hands…. But any way Diary, I’m just so glad that I could gain closure, that I could finally let go of my past. I think, now I can honestly say that…. This place, this roof that I share with Keito is my home now.
Oh, and do you remember Keito’s mother, the madam Okamoto? Talking with her on that night, was one of the most painful things that I had ever had to listen to. Truthfully, I was in awe of all the riches Keito had, but I honestly didn’t want anything, I didn't expect anything. As a matter of fact, I can remember, that I was so scared, and so worried, that if at any time Keito changed his mind, I’d be out on the street again. You should have seen how bewildered Keito look when I told him this, just a while ago. He almost went wild as he began to tell me how stupid I was for even thinking such a thing. Maybe I was na~ But anyway. Spending the time away from the house when I ran away, it showed me something Diary. Life without Keito was so hard, every night, my heart ached to be back here, for his smile, for his touch, and even the small nervous glances he’d give as he walked past me. It showed me, that even if I wanted to return to my past, I couldn't. But Keito’s in my future now, and I’m so happy for it. As for his mother, Madam Okamoto, she’s nicer now…. something’s different. Just a few months ago, she came to visit, and we went out together on an outing. She shopped obsessively with me, claiming that she just had to clothe me in the best that money could buy. She said that she wanted to make up for all the accusations that she made, and I really didn't expect her to, but she went out of her way, sending gifts from Paris, Rome, Italy, and London. I felt so pampered! I kept telling her she didn't need to do all this, but she insisted. It’s funny Diary, every time I see her now, we smile, we laugh and we talk. You would never have guessed that just a year ago, I was crying because of her. She’s helped me through so much, she’s a great mother ne~
But here’s the big one, I’m still not too completely clear about what happened here, but Keito keeps telling me it’s not important. The picnic, that day that I vanished from here, and came back a different person. Do you remember diary? Anything that happened? I suppose not… since I didn't write in you on those days. Even now, my memory’s so fuzzy. All I can remember is being strapped down to a table, with all these weird people around me. The guy, whoever it was, would always ask me who I was, what I was, what I was supposed to be doing. No matter what response I gave, it seemed I was always wrong. The only thing that helped me get through it, was Keito. The very thought of him, is enough to make me go to the ends of the earth, and that was all I thought of as I grit my teeth…. Once again, my prince charming saved me…. and I think, this incident made us a lot stronger. Right after that though… I forget. They told me that I was just…. completely gone…. And it hurt… I woke up with so many cuts and bruises, but then I remember seeing Keito on the ground, his lip bleeding and it hurt me…. deep inside. When you love someone… do you feel pain when they’re hurting? I don't know…. Maybe I'm still a bit too young to realize just what this connection is, but I hope it’s love… I know it’s love.
On the end of that day, Keito and I went into his room, and I could barely walk there without collapsing! My body ached so much, I don't know how my tranced self did it! Keito seemed to know just what I was feeling, maybe it was that special connection between us again. When he hugged me tightly right after, I don’t know why… but I started to cry. I couldn’t stop myself… the tears kept coming, and I was so embarrassed, bawling my eyes out, while Keito just hugged me, silently. But I was wrong diary, when I looked at Keito, his eyes were so sad, and so happy all at the same time. I told him, that if he wanted to cry, it was okay, but he told me something…. Something that I can clearly recall to this day. He told me:
“No, Yuto, I don’t want to cry, because then it would mean that I’m sad, and with you, I can never be sad, I’m just so glad to have you… I can’t cry for you Yuto, because I want to be strong for you… I want you to lean on me, and tell me all your problems, no matter how big they are. I want you to come to me with all your aches and pains, and I will shoulder them with you. But mostly, I want you to tell me that you love me, just do that, and I will be your pillar for all time… I want to be strong for you Yuto… if you’d let me….”
At just that time Diary, my mind realized just what my body had been crying about. Maybe it realized faster than I, just how much I’d missed him, and let me cry. I wept into Keito’s shoulders that night diary, so much so, that I don’t think I can ever cry again. And maybe…. That’s how destiny wanted it. I don’t want to cry anymore either, just as Keito is going to be my pillar of support, I want to be his. I want to be able to support him, in everything he’ll do, for as long as this little body of mine will let me.
I left the story again didn't I? Sorry! That night, Keito and I had our first real moment. We sat together in the room, and he patted my back as my sniffles dulled. I was still so embarrassed, but he told me it was okay. And I believed him. When I had finally finished being a crybaby, I think I embarrassed myself even more, when I suddenly squealed from the pain in my muscles. Keito only smiled as he helped me up and brought me to the bathroom. You’d never believe what happened. Somehow, I was so distinctly aware that someone else was taking off my clothes, but I think, because it was Keito… it was okay. He sat me down in the large tub and turned on the water. It was our first real bath together as a couple diary! He was so handsome…. I sound like a girl don't I? It’s silly…. But when he took off his shirt, and his pants and slid into the warm waters with me… .I felt so much at peace. All the warmth, from the waters, and from his body encircling mine, soothed away everything. I’ve never been able to do this with anyone else…. But now… with Keito…. It’s okay. I can even remember, he put his arms around me and held me against himself, and I rested my head on his shoulder, bracing against the side of his neck…. And for the first time in such a long time, we talked….. I must have forgotten what we talked about… but all I know is that my mouth hurt from smiling so much. I think, that was when I fell in love with him… again. After all that I had been through, I fell asleep in his arms, so happy, and so warm. I don’t think I could bear to go back to the way I was… and for that, I’m grateful.
We had a few dates after, and Keito was so cute. One of the things about living together, is that you can actually hear the way that one person frantically digs through his closet in preparation for the date. He was so cute diary! The way he tried so hard to pick out clothes that were “casual, but not too casual, but not to relaxed!” I told him that I really didn't need him to dress up, but he wouldn’t listen and I didn’t know why until later the night of our first date. He surprised me, by taking me to Paris! Keito took me to this little café in front of the Eiffel tower, like the ones that you’d see in dramas, or calendars! And I felt so embarrassed again diary! Imagine, a little pauper boy like me, sitting with a prince in front of the romantic view of all of Paris…
Each date after that, was just a small one, and that’s just how I wanted it. I love him so much, I don't need all that… and now that I’ve told it to you. I know that you’ll help me keep that feeling forever wont you?
But anyway diary, I think this is going to be my last entry, I’ve written in here almost everyday, but now I think it’s time to stop.
For our last time together, please, share with me some final thoughts okay? Everything that has brought me here…all the people I’ve met, help me remember them. I want to be able to pick this diary up when I’m old, and read about a lifetime that I could never forget…..
Do you remember diary? The very first night I was at Okamoto manor? The small little poor boy who was suddenly thrust into the world of the elite. The way that I must have stared in awe at all of Keito’s friends, now our friends. Please, help me convey my message to them… everything I tell you, you’ll pass it along… wont you diary?
Yabu-Kun, the heir of a large trading corporation. I remember watching him, it was so tall and his stature was so prideful. He was definitely the parental figure… maybe in a way he made up for the fact that I didn’t have one myself. The funny thing is Diary, he’s just a big kid himself! Now here’s the fun part, Yabu-Kun’s been named the successor to the entire trading group! We haven’t seen much of him lately, but he always calls to check on me, even though I tell him he doesn’t have to…. He always tells me that if Keito misbehaves, he’d fly right back and help me straighten him out…. Haha. In any case, whether or not Yabu-kun reads this, I want to tell him thank you, for always guiding me, for always believing and seeing me as more than just Keito’s friend.
Ah, who’s next? How about Hikaru… er…. Hika-Chan…? Remember the first time we saw him? The boy who’s family held the culture of Japan in their hands. Well, now that he’s been named the head of the institute, he’s always been busy flying back and forth between the countries, buying pieces for the Yaotome Museum that he’s building, and recruiting artists for the school, and teachers for the faculty. You remember that promise he made me Diary? He did it! The very day that he was given the position, he sent over drums for me! And a new guitar for Keito! I’ve been learning myself, but Hika-chan keeps telling me that he would be more than happy to arrange a teacher for me. Somehow, that’d take all the fun out of it ne? But don’t tell him that… So! Hika-Chan, I know there’s as much of a chance of you reading this as Yabu-kun, but just the same, I’d like to thank you too. Those few not-so-subtle prods into Keito and I’s relationship may have been the sparks that we needed, and I know we would be a lot less happier without your help, but Keito would be a lot more well-rested… those drums were loud….. haha.
Then we have Inoo-Chan! You’re always reading ne~? I wish I was like you, smart, quick witted…. I look up to you a lot Kei-Chan, even thought I may not show it. It’s so awesome the way you’re always thirsting for knowledge, and how you can retain everything! I know that you’re going to have your own share of headaches now that you’ve been given a professor position, as well as the university chancellor title. I hope the students don’t give you tooo much trouble….. well maybe a little. Don’t waste away the nights grading papers! Come over more! We’d love to have you…..
Well diary, the next person would be… Takaki-kun! I can honestly say, that I am so grateful that there’s someone else here who shares my childish notions, and appreciates my jokes. You’ve been sort of…. My confidant… everything I needed advice on, you were there, just a quick phone call away… Takaki-kun, one day, I know that you’ll find someone worthy of your great heart. Just because people in the past have used you for your connections, doesn’t mean that your destined one isn’t out there. Look at me… I was used, abused but I survived, and now I have Keito beside me. And now that you’ve been given your grandfather’s position as the heir of…… what was it that Sasaki told me? “The largest entertainment corporation in Japan” this only means that you’ll be able to meet more people! For everything you’ve done for me up until now, thank you truly. I may not see you for a while, since you’re going on trips to scout exotic locations ne~ But stay safe!
Dai-Chan, Arioka-Kun, Ari-Chan… I’ve gotten so used to him, that I can just about call him anything now huh? The very first time I saw Dai-Chan, I remember I was so scared. You had the serious look of a real yakuza boss, even at your age! But I learned, from the start, that through that tough exterior, is a heart of gold. I owe you so much that my debt could never be repaid. (But please don’t come after me… I don't have any money now!) There’s so much that I want to tell you, but I think you know me so well already. So I’ll just say, that since you’ve been given your own portion of the underground now… be careful! I worry about you all the time, and I still expect you to remember to call me every night before you leave, so I know that you’re okay. You may think I’m paranoid for wanting to hear that you’re still alive every night, but I want to know! Thank you for indulging my paranoia. Thank you, for finding me every time I strayed away from Keito, from happiness. Thank you, for helping me see that my path in life, needed guidance. But most of all, thank you, for being my protective older brother. I could never have imagined that I would have someone like you in my life, but now that you’re here, I don't ever want you to leave. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Please stop by more often, we never see you around anymore! Managing an entire district of activities must be tiring…. But if you forget to call me, I’ll come find you!
Yama-chan, I can honestly say that you’ve been quite the puzzle to me. You’re always so serious looking, but you love to joke around! Although, there was the time where you almost bit me…. I’ll never stand in the way of you and strawberries again….. I promise! You’re already gearing up to run your campaign in the next election year ne? Perhaps, you’ll actually be a world famous politician by the time I remember to come back and re-read this. I want to let you know, that I appreciate how you listened to me. Taking in the opinion of a common boy like me, into the ears of someone with the power to change the laws like you, is something that one could never have dreamed. I know you’ll make a great judge, lawyer, senator… anything you set your mind to. Just don’t move too far away okay? You’re already coming and going so fast that you’re never around! I miss talking with you about politics!
Chinen-kun! Chii-Chan! You little sprite! Mischevious aren’t you. Haha you haven’t changed a bit since I’ve met you. Lately I’ve been practicing my sparring moves so you’d better watch out! Just because you’re the head of a dojo, doesn’t mean that you cant be defeated! But… in all seriousness, when you DO beat me… could you….. maybe not slam me into the padded flooring so hard? Haha In any case, I may not be able to compete with you in martial arts, but I’m working on the acrobatic front! Eventually I’ll be able to surpass you! Playing these games with you, makes me feel like I’m so young again. So for that, I want to thank you for helping me recapture my childhood. I never really had one, being passed from home to home… but with you, I know just what I was missing, and I’m glad I experienced it. Thank you, for turning back time and letting me live my life….I hope you find your inner strength…. Or whatever it was you were looking for in the training temples in the mountains…. But you’d better keep in touch!
Finally, Ryu-Chan… You’re always so quiet, and so collected, even though you’re the youngest of us all! The few times that you’ve spoken to me, I feel as if, I’m actually being talked down to…. But I know that you mean well, and I always find myself following your advice….You’ve been so kind to me, buying that house for my parents, so they could live near Keito and I. I look up to you, and how you’re so responsible. Even though you’re actually younger than me, I look up to you as my older brother…. Maybe the fact that you actually are an older brother helps…. I don't know. You’re always so good at analyzing any situation that I tell you, and You’re always right…. I know that the land in Japan is going to be safe with you… thank you, for all that you’ve done for me and for my parents…
Well Diary, that’s everyone… that is…. Everyone except Keito.
Keito, If you’re reading this…. well you broke your promise to me didn't you! Sneaking to read other people’s diaries….. but if you’re already here, I want to tell you something…. I love you. Isn’t that simple? But you know me, you know all my feelings, all my thoughts. So I don’t feel I need to leave you a long message here…. I’m so happy to be able to see your face every day, sleep in your arms every night, and wake up to your peaceful smile every morning. I owe you so much, I owe you my life really… you rescued me, you saved me, my own prince charming…. I love you and I’m glad I’m going to be by your side… forever.
Well diary, NOW that’s everyone. And this is the last few lines that I have time to write. I have to be going soon. Thank you, for keeping my memories for all this time. Don’t worry, even though I told you that we don’t see our friends that often… there’re all here, in my heart and they’re all here……..
The door to Yuto’s room suddenly opened and Sasaki stepped in.
“Master Yuto, they’ve all arrived, and it’s time to start.”
“Thank you Sasaki, I’ll be out in just a minute.” Yuto scribbled the last few lines in and looked up. He sighed and smiled contently, he shut the small book that had served to preserve all his memories and bound it with the small black leather strap that came with it. Yuto smiled as he put the book amongst the other books in the study, resolved that he would find it again one day in the future, and remember all that he had contained within its pages. He walked out of the study, dressed in a formal white tuxedo.
even though I told you that we don’t see our friends that often… they’re all here, in my heart, and they’re all here……On my wedding day.”
When Yuto opened the door from the study he smiled as the bright sunlight streaming in from the window in the high ceilings of Okamoto Manor. He walked to the center of the Aisle and looked ahead to see Keito standing there, waiting for him. Slowly he walked down the row between the chairs of his friends, as they all nodded to him and smiled. He reached the small altar that was set up and his hand was joined with Keito’s. Yuto smiled happily as he looked at Keito and they faced ahead together, and when the time came, they faced each other.
I’ve found it dairy, after years of searching, here with Keito, I’ve found….
“Keito and Yuto, do you promise to support each other, to love each other, so long as you both shall live?”
“I do” They replied in unison, and leaned in for a tender kiss, unifying them for all of eternity.
A Place To Call Home………..
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Uwa…. Minna, this chapter is the final one! I had so much fun writing this series! I’m sorry the ending was a bit of a let down I guess….. but it was a really good idea when it was in my head! >_<” Gomen gomen! Maybe I’m not suited for long multi-chap fics…. *sigh* lol I don't even have an idea for another one yet…. But this is a good time to fufill some of those requests of yours ^_^.
Again, comments are appreciated!
~Emmie
Yuto’s Diary The Final Entry:
Diary, I can’t believe it’s been so long. Keito and I have been together for almost a year and a half now and we couldn’t be happier. I can still remember, the way he appeared to me, standing there in his rich boy clothes… and now… here I am dressed like he was. It’s a real rags to riches story isn’t it?
It’s been so much fun, being here with Keito. We spent so many happy times together, just sitting in front of the fire, curling and cuddling in each other’s embrace. Somehow, despite being alone all my life, I find myself so happy in his arms. During those nights, when I look at him, the soft expression on his face, and the gentle glimmer in his eyes, I feel safe. I know that I wont have to be alone ever again….
Lately, we’ve been talking about everything that’s happened since I came here, and I think remembering is good….
I still remember that day that Dai-Chan took me to my foster parents’ house, the way he commanded himself, was just so amazing….. I really look up to him. I can even remember the way that Keito grabbed my father’s hand, the way his eyes bespoke such anger, and all of it on my behalf. I think, if I wasn’t already in love with him, I would have fallen for him right there… Of course, I can even still remember the way that Chinen kicked my mother. Is it wrong for me not to have felt bad Diary? For me not to have defended them? Then I remember Ryu-Chan, walking into the room, and with just a piece of paper, bearing only words and the symbol of the Morimoto Real Estate group, dismissed a policeman. Imagine! Just a little boy at the time, and already he waved away policemen with a flick of his hands…. But any way Diary, I’m just so glad that I could gain closure, that I could finally let go of my past. I think, now I can honestly say that…. This place, this roof that I share with Keito is my home now.
Oh, and do you remember Keito’s mother, the madam Okamoto? Talking with her on that night, was one of the most painful things that I had ever had to listen to. Truthfully, I was in awe of all the riches Keito had, but I honestly didn’t want anything, I didn't expect anything. As a matter of fact, I can remember, that I was so scared, and so worried, that if at any time Keito changed his mind, I’d be out on the street again. You should have seen how bewildered Keito look when I told him this, just a while ago. He almost went wild as he began to tell me how stupid I was for even thinking such a thing. Maybe I was na~ But anyway. Spending the time away from the house when I ran away, it showed me something Diary. Life without Keito was so hard, every night, my heart ached to be back here, for his smile, for his touch, and even the small nervous glances he’d give as he walked past me. It showed me, that even if I wanted to return to my past, I couldn't. But Keito’s in my future now, and I’m so happy for it. As for his mother, Madam Okamoto, she’s nicer now…. something’s different. Just a few months ago, she came to visit, and we went out together on an outing. She shopped obsessively with me, claiming that she just had to clothe me in the best that money could buy. She said that she wanted to make up for all the accusations that she made, and I really didn't expect her to, but she went out of her way, sending gifts from Paris, Rome, Italy, and London. I felt so pampered! I kept telling her she didn't need to do all this, but she insisted. It’s funny Diary, every time I see her now, we smile, we laugh and we talk. You would never have guessed that just a year ago, I was crying because of her. She’s helped me through so much, she’s a great mother ne~
But here’s the big one, I’m still not too completely clear about what happened here, but Keito keeps telling me it’s not important. The picnic, that day that I vanished from here, and came back a different person. Do you remember diary? Anything that happened? I suppose not… since I didn't write in you on those days. Even now, my memory’s so fuzzy. All I can remember is being strapped down to a table, with all these weird people around me. The guy, whoever it was, would always ask me who I was, what I was, what I was supposed to be doing. No matter what response I gave, it seemed I was always wrong. The only thing that helped me get through it, was Keito. The very thought of him, is enough to make me go to the ends of the earth, and that was all I thought of as I grit my teeth…. Once again, my prince charming saved me…. and I think, this incident made us a lot stronger. Right after that though… I forget. They told me that I was just…. completely gone…. And it hurt… I woke up with so many cuts and bruises, but then I remember seeing Keito on the ground, his lip bleeding and it hurt me…. deep inside. When you love someone… do you feel pain when they’re hurting? I don't know…. Maybe I'm still a bit too young to realize just what this connection is, but I hope it’s love… I know it’s love.
On the end of that day, Keito and I went into his room, and I could barely walk there without collapsing! My body ached so much, I don't know how my tranced self did it! Keito seemed to know just what I was feeling, maybe it was that special connection between us again. When he hugged me tightly right after, I don’t know why… but I started to cry. I couldn’t stop myself… the tears kept coming, and I was so embarrassed, bawling my eyes out, while Keito just hugged me, silently. But I was wrong diary, when I looked at Keito, his eyes were so sad, and so happy all at the same time. I told him, that if he wanted to cry, it was okay, but he told me something…. Something that I can clearly recall to this day. He told me:
“No, Yuto, I don’t want to cry, because then it would mean that I’m sad, and with you, I can never be sad, I’m just so glad to have you… I can’t cry for you Yuto, because I want to be strong for you… I want you to lean on me, and tell me all your problems, no matter how big they are. I want you to come to me with all your aches and pains, and I will shoulder them with you. But mostly, I want you to tell me that you love me, just do that, and I will be your pillar for all time… I want to be strong for you Yuto… if you’d let me….”
At just that time Diary, my mind realized just what my body had been crying about. Maybe it realized faster than I, just how much I’d missed him, and let me cry. I wept into Keito’s shoulders that night diary, so much so, that I don’t think I can ever cry again. And maybe…. That’s how destiny wanted it. I don’t want to cry anymore either, just as Keito is going to be my pillar of support, I want to be his. I want to be able to support him, in everything he’ll do, for as long as this little body of mine will let me.
I left the story again didn't I? Sorry! That night, Keito and I had our first real moment. We sat together in the room, and he patted my back as my sniffles dulled. I was still so embarrassed, but he told me it was okay. And I believed him. When I had finally finished being a crybaby, I think I embarrassed myself even more, when I suddenly squealed from the pain in my muscles. Keito only smiled as he helped me up and brought me to the bathroom. You’d never believe what happened. Somehow, I was so distinctly aware that someone else was taking off my clothes, but I think, because it was Keito… it was okay. He sat me down in the large tub and turned on the water. It was our first real bath together as a couple diary! He was so handsome…. I sound like a girl don't I? It’s silly…. But when he took off his shirt, and his pants and slid into the warm waters with me… .I felt so much at peace. All the warmth, from the waters, and from his body encircling mine, soothed away everything. I’ve never been able to do this with anyone else…. But now… with Keito…. It’s okay. I can even remember, he put his arms around me and held me against himself, and I rested my head on his shoulder, bracing against the side of his neck…. And for the first time in such a long time, we talked….. I must have forgotten what we talked about… but all I know is that my mouth hurt from smiling so much. I think, that was when I fell in love with him… again. After all that I had been through, I fell asleep in his arms, so happy, and so warm. I don’t think I could bear to go back to the way I was… and for that, I’m grateful.
We had a few dates after, and Keito was so cute. One of the things about living together, is that you can actually hear the way that one person frantically digs through his closet in preparation for the date. He was so cute diary! The way he tried so hard to pick out clothes that were “casual, but not too casual, but not to relaxed!” I told him that I really didn't need him to dress up, but he wouldn’t listen and I didn’t know why until later the night of our first date. He surprised me, by taking me to Paris! Keito took me to this little café in front of the Eiffel tower, like the ones that you’d see in dramas, or calendars! And I felt so embarrassed again diary! Imagine, a little pauper boy like me, sitting with a prince in front of the romantic view of all of Paris…
Each date after that, was just a small one, and that’s just how I wanted it. I love him so much, I don't need all that… and now that I’ve told it to you. I know that you’ll help me keep that feeling forever wont you?
But anyway diary, I think this is going to be my last entry, I’ve written in here almost everyday, but now I think it’s time to stop.
For our last time together, please, share with me some final thoughts okay? Everything that has brought me here…all the people I’ve met, help me remember them. I want to be able to pick this diary up when I’m old, and read about a lifetime that I could never forget…..
Do you remember diary? The very first night I was at Okamoto manor? The small little poor boy who was suddenly thrust into the world of the elite. The way that I must have stared in awe at all of Keito’s friends, now our friends. Please, help me convey my message to them… everything I tell you, you’ll pass it along… wont you diary?
Yabu-Kun, the heir of a large trading corporation. I remember watching him, it was so tall and his stature was so prideful. He was definitely the parental figure… maybe in a way he made up for the fact that I didn’t have one myself. The funny thing is Diary, he’s just a big kid himself! Now here’s the fun part, Yabu-Kun’s been named the successor to the entire trading group! We haven’t seen much of him lately, but he always calls to check on me, even though I tell him he doesn’t have to…. He always tells me that if Keito misbehaves, he’d fly right back and help me straighten him out…. Haha. In any case, whether or not Yabu-kun reads this, I want to tell him thank you, for always guiding me, for always believing and seeing me as more than just Keito’s friend.
Ah, who’s next? How about Hikaru… er…. Hika-Chan…? Remember the first time we saw him? The boy who’s family held the culture of Japan in their hands. Well, now that he’s been named the head of the institute, he’s always been busy flying back and forth between the countries, buying pieces for the Yaotome Museum that he’s building, and recruiting artists for the school, and teachers for the faculty. You remember that promise he made me Diary? He did it! The very day that he was given the position, he sent over drums for me! And a new guitar for Keito! I’ve been learning myself, but Hika-chan keeps telling me that he would be more than happy to arrange a teacher for me. Somehow, that’d take all the fun out of it ne? But don’t tell him that… So! Hika-Chan, I know there’s as much of a chance of you reading this as Yabu-kun, but just the same, I’d like to thank you too. Those few not-so-subtle prods into Keito and I’s relationship may have been the sparks that we needed, and I know we would be a lot less happier without your help, but Keito would be a lot more well-rested… those drums were loud….. haha.
Then we have Inoo-Chan! You’re always reading ne~? I wish I was like you, smart, quick witted…. I look up to you a lot Kei-Chan, even thought I may not show it. It’s so awesome the way you’re always thirsting for knowledge, and how you can retain everything! I know that you’re going to have your own share of headaches now that you’ve been given a professor position, as well as the university chancellor title. I hope the students don’t give you tooo much trouble….. well maybe a little. Don’t waste away the nights grading papers! Come over more! We’d love to have you…..
Well diary, the next person would be… Takaki-kun! I can honestly say, that I am so grateful that there’s someone else here who shares my childish notions, and appreciates my jokes. You’ve been sort of…. My confidant… everything I needed advice on, you were there, just a quick phone call away… Takaki-kun, one day, I know that you’ll find someone worthy of your great heart. Just because people in the past have used you for your connections, doesn’t mean that your destined one isn’t out there. Look at me… I was used, abused but I survived, and now I have Keito beside me. And now that you’ve been given your grandfather’s position as the heir of…… what was it that Sasaki told me? “The largest entertainment corporation in Japan” this only means that you’ll be able to meet more people! For everything you’ve done for me up until now, thank you truly. I may not see you for a while, since you’re going on trips to scout exotic locations ne~ But stay safe!
Dai-Chan, Arioka-Kun, Ari-Chan… I’ve gotten so used to him, that I can just about call him anything now huh? The very first time I saw Dai-Chan, I remember I was so scared. You had the serious look of a real yakuza boss, even at your age! But I learned, from the start, that through that tough exterior, is a heart of gold. I owe you so much that my debt could never be repaid. (But please don’t come after me… I don't have any money now!) There’s so much that I want to tell you, but I think you know me so well already. So I’ll just say, that since you’ve been given your own portion of the underground now… be careful! I worry about you all the time, and I still expect you to remember to call me every night before you leave, so I know that you’re okay. You may think I’m paranoid for wanting to hear that you’re still alive every night, but I want to know! Thank you for indulging my paranoia. Thank you, for finding me every time I strayed away from Keito, from happiness. Thank you, for helping me see that my path in life, needed guidance. But most of all, thank you, for being my protective older brother. I could never have imagined that I would have someone like you in my life, but now that you’re here, I don't ever want you to leave. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Please stop by more often, we never see you around anymore! Managing an entire district of activities must be tiring…. But if you forget to call me, I’ll come find you!
Yama-chan, I can honestly say that you’ve been quite the puzzle to me. You’re always so serious looking, but you love to joke around! Although, there was the time where you almost bit me…. I’ll never stand in the way of you and strawberries again….. I promise! You’re already gearing up to run your campaign in the next election year ne? Perhaps, you’ll actually be a world famous politician by the time I remember to come back and re-read this. I want to let you know, that I appreciate how you listened to me. Taking in the opinion of a common boy like me, into the ears of someone with the power to change the laws like you, is something that one could never have dreamed. I know you’ll make a great judge, lawyer, senator… anything you set your mind to. Just don’t move too far away okay? You’re already coming and going so fast that you’re never around! I miss talking with you about politics!
Chinen-kun! Chii-Chan! You little sprite! Mischevious aren’t you. Haha you haven’t changed a bit since I’ve met you. Lately I’ve been practicing my sparring moves so you’d better watch out! Just because you’re the head of a dojo, doesn’t mean that you cant be defeated! But… in all seriousness, when you DO beat me… could you….. maybe not slam me into the padded flooring so hard? Haha In any case, I may not be able to compete with you in martial arts, but I’m working on the acrobatic front! Eventually I’ll be able to surpass you! Playing these games with you, makes me feel like I’m so young again. So for that, I want to thank you for helping me recapture my childhood. I never really had one, being passed from home to home… but with you, I know just what I was missing, and I’m glad I experienced it. Thank you, for turning back time and letting me live my life….I hope you find your inner strength…. Or whatever it was you were looking for in the training temples in the mountains…. But you’d better keep in touch!
Finally, Ryu-Chan… You’re always so quiet, and so collected, even though you’re the youngest of us all! The few times that you’ve spoken to me, I feel as if, I’m actually being talked down to…. But I know that you mean well, and I always find myself following your advice….You’ve been so kind to me, buying that house for my parents, so they could live near Keito and I. I look up to you, and how you’re so responsible. Even though you’re actually younger than me, I look up to you as my older brother…. Maybe the fact that you actually are an older brother helps…. I don't know. You’re always so good at analyzing any situation that I tell you, and You’re always right…. I know that the land in Japan is going to be safe with you… thank you, for all that you’ve done for me and for my parents…
Well Diary, that’s everyone… that is…. Everyone except Keito.
Keito, If you’re reading this…. well you broke your promise to me didn't you! Sneaking to read other people’s diaries….. but if you’re already here, I want to tell you something…. I love you. Isn’t that simple? But you know me, you know all my feelings, all my thoughts. So I don’t feel I need to leave you a long message here…. I’m so happy to be able to see your face every day, sleep in your arms every night, and wake up to your peaceful smile every morning. I owe you so much, I owe you my life really… you rescued me, you saved me, my own prince charming…. I love you and I’m glad I’m going to be by your side… forever.
Well diary, NOW that’s everyone. And this is the last few lines that I have time to write. I have to be going soon. Thank you, for keeping my memories for all this time. Don’t worry, even though I told you that we don’t see our friends that often… there’re all here, in my heart and they’re all here……..
The door to Yuto’s room suddenly opened and Sasaki stepped in.
“Master Yuto, they’ve all arrived, and it’s time to start.”
“Thank you Sasaki, I’ll be out in just a minute.” Yuto scribbled the last few lines in and looked up. He sighed and smiled contently, he shut the small book that had served to preserve all his memories and bound it with the small black leather strap that came with it. Yuto smiled as he put the book amongst the other books in the study, resolved that he would find it again one day in the future, and remember all that he had contained within its pages. He walked out of the study, dressed in a formal white tuxedo.
even though I told you that we don’t see our friends that often… they’re all here, in my heart, and they’re all here……On my wedding day.”
When Yuto opened the door from the study he smiled as the bright sunlight streaming in from the window in the high ceilings of Okamoto Manor. He walked to the center of the Aisle and looked ahead to see Keito standing there, waiting for him. Slowly he walked down the row between the chairs of his friends, as they all nodded to him and smiled. He reached the small altar that was set up and his hand was joined with Keito’s. Yuto smiled happily as he looked at Keito and they faced ahead together, and when the time came, they faced each other.
I’ve found it dairy, after years of searching, here with Keito, I’ve found….
“Keito and Yuto, do you promise to support each other, to love each other, so long as you both shall live?”
“I do” They replied in unison, and leaned in for a tender kiss, unifying them for all of eternity.
A Place To Call Home………..
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Uwa…. Minna, this chapter is the final one! I had so much fun writing this series! I’m sorry the ending was a bit of a let down I guess….. but it was a really good idea when it was in my head! >_<” Gomen gomen! Maybe I’m not suited for long multi-chap fics…. *sigh* lol I don't even have an idea for another one yet…. But this is a good time to fufill some of those requests of yours ^_^.
Again, comments are appreciated!
~Emmie