Shizukana Kaze - Chapter X - Left Behind - 16/8/12
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Chapter III - Night of Fate
Shizukana Kaze
冬
****
December 14th
I woke up to a start, like most mornings. Of course, early once again. 4:10 AM. Kyoko was right beside me, though unexpected, I didn't mind much. The hotel had two beds, and I am pretty sure she slept in the other one last night. I hope she didn't do anything while I was asleep. I yawned and walked over to the balcony, I don't know why, specifically, but whenever I wake up this early, I prefer to take a look outside on the balcony. I walked over to the door, slid it open, and stepped outside. The view was nice, quiet, cold. I could hear the horns in the distance, the slight breeze. It was lovely.
"You enjoy the view, don't you?", A voice behind me said.
I turned around, it was just Kyoko.
"Oh, yeah. I do."
She was holding something behind her back, I couldn't quite make out what it was.
"Enjoy it, it's your last view before you leave, anyway.", She said.
"What do you mean 'Last view'? I know we're leaving Yamagachi prefecture today, but this isn't our 'Last view'"
"You didn't understand.", She said, and slowly moved one of her hands away from her back. It was a knife. A sharp blade it was, could cut straight through my skin with ease.
"K-Kyoko-Chan..", I stuttered, "W-What are you doing with that?!"
"Doing a favor, for you."
She walked over to me slowly, I tried to move, but when I reached her, she grabbed me by one arm and threw me on the floor. She kneeled down and took one last look at me. I tried to get up, but she held me down with her arms.
"Tsukiko-Kun..", She said slowly, pulling the knife off the ground, very slowly. "I loved you. But you can't go on."
"What are you talking about?!"
She slowly raised the knife.
"This blade shall reap your very body, tormenting your very self as you either cry, or scream with pain. It ends.."
She slowly lowered the knife.
"Here."
And before I knew it, in an instant my blood level was draining. Pouring all around me. She took the knife out, and took a look at the blood. And then she.. Licked it. But that didn't matter, I was dying. Slowly bleeding as all my blood depletes. It hurt, badly. I don't know why in the world she would do this.
"Kyoko.. Why did you.."
"This is taking too long! It ends now!"
She took the knife, and with a quick, full force.. She stuck it back in the cut quickly. And the next thing I know.. Darkness.
****
I woke up to a start, like most mornings. Of course, early once again. 4:10 AM. Kyoko was right beside me, though unexpected, I didn't mind much. The hotel had two beds, and I am pretty sure she slept in the other one last night. I hope she didn't do anything while I was asleep. She was cute asleep. Wait a minute.. Gahh, must this really happen? Why am I gaining affection for her.. I yawned and walked over to the balcony, I don't know why, specifically, but whenever I wake up this early, I prefer to take a look outside on the balcony. I walked over to the door, slid it open, and stepped outside. The view was nice, quiet, cold. I could hear the horns in the distance, the slight breeze. It was lovely.
"Wow, Deja Vu. Strange how that dream was exactly like this, at least, up to this point."
I waited a few moments to see if anything happened, but nothing did.
"Good, still alive."
****
8:30 AM - Let's go already..
I couldn't sleep the rest of the night after that nightmare. No, I wasn't scared.. I just didn't feel tired. I wanted to head back home now. To Kyoto. I've had my fun in Yamagachi.
"Kyoko, wake up."
She didn't move.
"Wake up.."
She still didn't move, I was getting a bit tempered.
"Wake up!"
She still didn't move. Can she hear?
"I pushed her."
She still didn't wake.
"Wake up already!"
I pushed her onto the floor, and she woke up.
"Idiot. I was just messing with you. You didn't need to do that.."
"You don't say?"
She seemed a bit angry.
"Come on.. Just go get changed and ready to leave. We have to head back to Kyoto.", I said.
"I don't want to. I want to stay here."
"Well we can not do that. Please, just go get ready."
"Fine."
She walked over to her luggage, and began packing. She was just tired. She wanted to sleep more. I wanted to head home, though. It's a long drive. Besides, who else will Aki talk to? I began to pack my luggage. I was a fast packer, not much of a challenge.
"Tsukiko..", Kyoko said. I had no idea she was behind me. "I'm ready to go."
"Oh-Okay. I am too."
"Okay then."
I looked down for a few seconds. For some reason, I was unaware of what to say.
"Let's go to the car now, okay?", I asked Kyoko.
"Okay."
We grabbed our luggage and walked out of the hotel room. We were surely not returning to it this time. At least, not that room specifically. I reached inside my pocket, the prize money I earned was still in there. There wasn't a trophy, which I found a tad shameful, but I suppose it doesn't matter completely. Winning isn't everything. I used some of the money to repair the slight damage on my car, though. Of course, it didn't take a huge chip out of it. Because I know a guy.. We reached the car a few minutes later. There it was, still clean and in excellent condition. The Matte paint job was shown greatly, not a scratch, or dirt, or snow.
"Come on, get in, Kyoko."
She got in, then I. I smelled the air. The fresh scent of Pomegranate. I have an air freshener in the car. I like scents of fruits.
"Okay Kyoko, let's get going. Shall we?"
"Yes."
I ignited the engine. The sweet sound of the powerful cylinders grinding combusted into a block. I moved the shifter into reverse to get out of the parking lot. Then, I switched to first gear, and once I stepped on the throttle; Off we went.
****
7:35 PM - What's for dinnerKyoko Tsukiko?
"7:35 PM. Earlier than I expected."
Kyoko was in the passenger seat, passed out. She was bored easily, it seems.
"Kyoko-Chan, we're here. You may wake up now."
She didn't budge, and I really didn't want to go through this again. My only choice was to carry her back in, or use the horn. It's the horn, definitely. I pressed down on the horn trigger for about 3 seconds.
"Crap!", Kyoko yelled, as she jumped and hit the roof with her head.
"We're home.", I said.
"Idiot, you didn't need to wake me like that."
"Oh?"
"I'm just going to go in the house, Tsukiko-Kun.. You can just go and grab the luggage."
"Yeah, sure. Why must I do everything?"
"Because. It's cold out here."
"Yeah right.. You know what? Just go inside, I'll be in there in a matter of moments."
"Okay.."
I opened the trunk of the car and grabbed the luggage. Kyoko's was more heavy, obviously. Really, what does that girl keep in here? Whatever, I just want to get into the house. I kind of missed the place, and as it seems, Kyoko did too. She was just in there, lounging on the couch while watching some Anime. Casual for her? I walked toward the door, and opened it. The fresh smell of home.
"Kyoko-Chan.. Why are you watching Anime when you should be cooking?"
"What are you talking about? I cook on rare occasions. You're the cook.."
"Gahh.. Whatever. What would you like?"
"Anything is fine."
"Okay.."
I walked over to the kitchen and looked through the pantry for food. I didn't find anything, and I was in the mood for Sushi.
"You know what? I'm just going to head down to the Sushi bar and get some Sushi. You wait here."
"Sure.", She replied. "Now be quiet. This part is getting good."
"Someone's obsessed.", I said, under breath.
"What was that?"
"Nothing.."
I grabbed the keys and walked out the house.
****
8:03 PM - A Challenge?
I arrived at the Sushi bar around Eight. I had a large craving for Sushi. Especially Salmon and Eel. I walked in the nice, cool interior. But then, at an unexpected time, I was encountered by a familiar face.
"Oh, Kamuchi-San..", I said to her. She had that stern look on her face, as usual. Kamuchi is my Homeroom teacher, I don't know remember her first name, but she's my teacher. So I guess it doesn't really matter.
"Oh, how nice to see you here, Chikamatsu. I have a topic we can chat about. How about, you please explain your recent absence to me. Shall you?"
"Um.. I was busy."
"I don't find that a good excuse. Either you answer me, or I'll.."
"I was taking a small vacation in Yamaguchi. Is that fine?"
"I suppose it is, but something seems like a lie."
"Um, okay?"
"Well, I better see you in my class tomorrow, got it?"
"Yes, Kamuchi-San."
She nodded, and walked out the Sushi Bar holding her bag of Sushi she just bought. It's always embarrassing and annoying to run into a teacher somewhere.
"Good that's over."
"Idiot.", Someone behind me said. The next thing I know is that I'm hit on the head by this person.
"Are you.. Trying to pick a fight?", I asked the person, and turned around. Surprisingly, it was Aki. I probably would have gotten that any other time anyway.
"Oh, Aki."
"Yes, dumb ass."
"I take it you're angry about the job?"
"What do you think? I couldn't go home until 10! I couldn't ram those stupid Veyrons in the Cruise lounge like always.."
"Huh? I haven't a clue of what you're speaking about."
"Whatever. So, why are you here, huh? Where have you been?
"I was in Yamaguchi.. For a.."
"Race, I know. It's been passed around over my school."
"Oh?"
"Yes."
"And why are you here, getting Sushi?", He asked, demanding an answer.
"Oh, I'm just getting it for Kyoko and I. We.."
"Ha! I knew it! I knew you two were.."
I covered his mouth. There were younger kids here. Besides, he was too loud.
"What was that for?!", He asked.
"Reasons.."
Aki seemed to roll his eyes and look around for a minute.
"You know,", He said. "I want to challenge you."
"A challenge?"
"Yes."
"What do you mean by that?"
"A street race, idiot. You and me, the freeway, bring our cars. And.. Some cash."
"Huh? That's a bit risky, but.. How much Yen?"
"One Hundred-Fifteen Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Seven"
"That's quite a chip in my money.."
"Who cares?"
"Fine, I'll race you. What time should I attend?"
"Midnight. Midnight exact."
"Yeah, sure. I'll meet you there if I feel like coming."
"No, you will not choose if you come or not. You will come. And if you don't, I automatically win the Yen."
"Oh, okay then. I guess I'll see you there."
I was by the register by the time we finished our talk. I got my Sushi, and headed back home. And in the car, I came up with a rather brilliant idea. How about I fall asleep? He can't make me pay up as I've fallen asleep. Yeah, that will work.
****
8:45 PM - How's the Sushi?
"Kyoko, I'm home."
The house was silent. I didn't hear even the slightest of noise.
"Kyoko?"
I walked over to the living room to find her passed out on the couch. She must have been tired. Normally, she doesn't sleep this much.
"Kyoko, wake up.", I said.
She didn't budge, and I didn't want this to happen again. So I did the smartest idea I could. I got some Wasabi from the bag with our Sushi in it, and stuck it into her mouth. And in just a few moments, when she finally took a small swallow.. She woke up with a great shock as she lunged forward to grab her water, and drank the whole thing.
"Oops, I'm sorry. I accidentally dropped the Wasabi in your mouth as I walked around. I slipped."
"You did?"
"Yeah, I apologize."
"Oh, okay.", She replied and rubbed her eyes.
I can't believe I actually tricked her this one time. Well, she is tired..
"Anyways, we have our Sushi now. Come on, let's eat."
"I want to eat in here.", She told me.
"Why?"
"Television.."
"Sure. That's fine."
I brought her the Sushi and placed it on the table in front of her.
"Eat up."
"Thank you."
"I'll be eating in the Kitchen if you need anything."
I walked off and grabbed my Sushi. I was going to do a little research.
-10 Minutes Later
"I finished.", Kyoko told me.
"Already?"
"Yes. Is there more?"
"Seems you liked it, but, I'm afraid not."
"Damn it.."
"You look tired still.."
"I am."
"Okay then, I'm going to finish this research. You go watch your shows, then we can head to bed, okay?"
"Okay.."
She walked off to the couch again, where she sat with a look of boredom and tiredness. I had to finish my research on the Sport of Racing. I needed to learn more. I've got to learn more..
****
10:12 PM - Lying There and Staring at the Celing, Waiting for a Sleepy Feeling
"Okay Kyoko, I'm finished. We can go to sleep now. I understand you're very tired."
"Okay.."
She walked over to me. I've never seen her this tired. Her eyes could barely stay open. She was also walking quite slowly.
"Yeah, we need to get you to bed. Here, grab my hand. I'll take us upstairs."
She grabbed my hand as I began walking. We made it to the room in a few minutes. After Kyoko kept falling near the floor.
"Okay, there's your bed. You can get in it now."
She walked over to her bed as I changed into my Pajamas.
"Good Night.", She told me.
"Yeah, I'll see you again tomorrow.."
And before I knew it, she was asleep. Faster than I had originally expected. Though, I still didn't comprehend why she became so tired. Anyways, I found myself to be lying down on the bed as I stared at the ceiling. I was waiting for that sleepy feeling I needed, but it just wasn't working. I decided to go downstairs and watch TV, maybe that should get me to sleep.
- 1 Hour Later
It didn't. I sat here for an hour, watching TV. It didn't work. Though, I'm somewhat amused by what Kyoko was watching. I don't know what it was though, to be honest. I think it was called The Life Story of Anako Sarika. It sounds stupid, but I liked it. Plus, it was a marathon premiering. But, I had to race soon since I failed to fall asleep. I looked at my watch. 11:43 PM.
"I better get going."
I set the Marathon to record, got dressed, and grabbed my car keys. I would be leaving Kyoko alone. Hopefully, she'll be safe.
"So.. Sawagi, prepared to meet your fate?"
****
12:03 PM - Afraid? No..
I pulled up my Nissan near Aki's car. It looked like some weird, "Ricer" vehicle you see in those idiotic films. It was also snowing. It was quite a nice view, and this could cause the race to be trickier.
"I see you have actually arrived", He said. "So this is what you drive?"
"Yeah, problem?"
"Not at all."
"Anyways, did you bring the Yen?"
"Yes I did.."
I showed him the Yen, as he showed me his.
"Well, let's get this over with.", He said.
"Yeah, we should."
"Good luck.. Oh wait, I know you'll lose. Tsukiko, you don't have knowledge about racing at all."
He gave me a wink as he got into his car. I wasn't going to let him win like this. I quickly got into my Nissan, and in a few seconds, we took off.
I pushed down the throttle as much as possible. This is a freeway, right? A straight course. I easily overtook Aki. Slow car? Or is it just slow with acceleration?
"This shouldn't be hard.", I said.
I noticed Aki had begun to draft me. I remember what my father told me about drafting. It increases the speed.
This won't be too hard. But the rear wing on Aki's car certainly is an advantage for him. The down-force is increased.
I could see the car behind me. It surely wouldn't be an easy race, but I shouldn't fret. I had to focus on my goal. Not what I fear might happen.
I drove forward until I noticed something unusual.
"A bank?"
I was unaware there was a corner. I quickly broke to avoid creating any accidents. But Aki didn't. Did I brake too early?
I should concentrate. It seems there are a few unexpected things. I had to brake again on the bank to avoid collision.
"This is a tad trickier than it seems.."
There was a sharp corner up ahead. I broke majorly to take it. But Aki passed me. He took me from the inside.
"Damn it.."
I figured that Aki was probably used to this. Considering he has a car like that. Plus, he seems like the common street racing idiots.
"I cannot let him win."
I decided I should try drafting. It might be my only key to winning in this race.
"Come on GT-R! You can win this for us.."
I drafted Aki. The only way I could win this race, as I said, is like this..
I could feel the car speeding up. The tension rising. I turned on my Ipod, it just added to the feel. The lovely sounds of soundtracks.
I was catching up to Aki quicker than I thought. Could I win this? I hope.
It just took a bit more drafting, but I had finally overtook Aki. I passed him like it was nothing.
"Good job, GT-R"
I could sense by Aki's driving that he found me somewhat well. He couldn't accept loss, I know the person he is.
"He's going to draft now, isn't he?"
"I knew he was planning on that. It's all you can really ever do on this course."
He was catching up. I had barely noticed it. That stupid wing on his car.. No wonder he has it. Or.. Is it just for showoff?
Another sharp bank came ahead. And this one required usage of well timing. But as it's unexpected for a new racer, it might be hard. But Aki didn't brake as much as I, it was just about a 1 1/2 second brake, then he proceeded to use the throttle.
He was just about grinding the wall, but it appeared that he couldn't care. Victory was still on his mind, and it was in mine too.
I realized what warning the bank gave. There was a tunnel ahead. A long, straight tunnel. And Aki was ahead. It should be a good condition here to draft him.
He was a tad far ahead. I could barely see his car, but I went with my instincts and did what I thought was drafting him.
I realized that what I was doing was correct. I could see his taillights becoming closer and closer. My car gaining a few extra kilometers.
By the time we had left the tunnel, Aki and I were "Neck and Neck". We were close, and I could overtake him due to the fact I drafted him.
He began to grow furious. I could see his facial expression through his windshield. He's most likely raging because he didn't expect me to be this good.
We drove until I saw something. A huge round-a-bout. I broke heavily, this corner could easily take someone out, I bet.
But Aki didn't brake as heavily.. He just broke a tad lighter, and continued driving.
"He knows this.."
I drover throughout the roundabout, maintaining a line and a well speed. But Aki overtook me from the inside.
"Isn't that a bit dangerous?"
I thought he was about to crash until I noticed something. His car turned a tad sharply, his rear tires skidding. What did he just do?
I had no time to think about what he did. I had to focus on the race, or else I'll..
Lose..
I overtook him. I didn't plan on stopping. I drove with all my might. My hopes on first.
But something I definitely didn't expect had occurred. Aki sped up with great speed as he overtook me. Was he just holding it back all this time?
"Bastard.."
I saw the corner ahead. The quite heavy one. But I realized that after the round-a-bout the corner was less sharp. I don't need to brake at all, but for some reason, I did...
But I did well. I overtook Aki because he was careless and went into grinding the wall. It was his fault this time.
I knew at this point I just might went. The end was getting closer, and closer. My hope levels had rose..
But maybe I let them rise a bit too much.
"Damn it! No!"
Aki had won this race.. And I had to accept that. But, am I really going to accept this loss? Am I going to accept giving him my money?
We pulled over to the sideline in which we then had a chat.
"You weren't bad, but you still have much to learn.", He told me.
"Oh.. Yeah, I guess you're not bad either."
"I see that you're disappointed."
"I am?"
"Of course you are. You just lost to an 'Idiot'"
He clearly was showing off. By the smirk on his face and the wording he chose, I could tell.
"Well..", He said. "I'm going to give you a second chance."
"Oh?"
"Yeah. At the touge course a few miles away from here."
"And the winner?"
"Gets the money."
"Easy enough."
I figured this could be my chance. Touge roads often have sharp corners, but I could handle it. Aki tends to not brake enough, so it could be simple.
"Okay, let's go there then.", I told him.
"Sure, follow me on the way there. Hope you don't get lost behind my taillights when you're cruising too."
He stuck his tongue out at me and got into his car. Was I just going to let him get away with this? No.
****
1:06 PM - I Am (Not) A Failure
"So.. Are you ready to begin, Tsukiko?", Aki asked me.
"Sure. I certainly won't let you off with this one."
"Oh we'll see about that, idiot."
The touge road looked a bit twisty, but I certainly wouldn't let that stop me. I had to win this, definitely. We sat there in our cars, waiting for both of us to give thumbs up.
Once we were ready, I sped up quickly. This race surely won't be easier than the previous. Even if Aki collides with the barriers a tad more.
First was just a simple raise. Straight is all it was. So I figured I could push the throttle all the way.
Quite a bad idea. You could barely even notice that there was a sharp corner ahead. I broke hardly. This track was quite deadly.
"Close."
Aki, who was behind me was slightly grinding the barriers. I could tell he wasn't pleased. But he didn't let that stop him. His car sped up and he began to draft me.
I switched on the music again. Just to add to the vibe. And as I raced across the road, I could see fireworks in the distance. Who does Fireworks at 1 AM?
But I shouldn't let those distract me. I had a race to win, and that's what was important. In the dark light, I could notice a corner ahead. I broke slightly.
But then I noticed a pair of headlamps behind me. It was no other than Aki Sawagi, of course. He was speeding up. And then I remembered Aki's car was a Silvia, and it's an FR. I think my father said something about FR's and drifting, and something about mountain's with that.
But I didn't let that stop me, as right when he overtook me, there was a corner ahead. He failed to brake enough, and went grinding into the corner.
I saw that behind me he was still tailing. His driving was a bit messy, but that really didn't bother me. The fact he was practically driving faster than me was what bothered me.
And he was. He overtook me quite simply. Obviously, I think he somewhat knew these roads well..
I couldn't let him win. No. But I focused too much on that, and not on the road. Because I didn't brake enough, and I slammed into the railing. Thankfully not too much, though. But it did damage my car a bit.
"Crap!"
I shifted into reverse to get my car out of that situation. But once I had gotten back to driving, there was no sign of Aki. He must have sped off. Leaving me.
I wouldn't let that stop me, though. I kept on driving. I knew that with effort, I could do this.. I could..
I then noticed something. A little white blur ahead of me. Though taillights weren't visible to me, I knew it was Aki.
"Come here, idiot."
And it was definitely Aki alright..
"These skid-marks.. They look fresh. That was definitely Sawagi.."
I could still see that white blur ahead of me.. Just then, Medley of Conflict had come on. I could feel my tension rising. I couldn't let him win like this.. No..
"No~!"
I could still see that white blur ahead of me, and I just can't let him outrun me.
"This is the Night of Fate.."
But I was focusing too hard. I was letting anger ahead of me. Which is never a good plan for a race. I spun on a corner I made a mistake on. Luckily, it wasn't too bad. But it cost me time..
I quickly reversed. I had to get back on track. I was full of tension, anger, and concentration.. But concentration must overpower both to get through this with victory..
"Go, GT-R!"
But something felt wrong.. My GT-R. It was slowing, the car couldn't take it anymore. The traction on the tires were worn. The car was skidding.. But I tried and held it straight.
The race couldn't be continued. I couldn't see Aki.. My car was skidding.
"Damn it!"
It was over.. I spun.. My car was done.. It wasn't damaged, just a paint scratch.. But the tires, were done..
- 5 minutes later
"So I see you lost.", Aki told me.
"Yeah, what's your point?"
"My money. We made a promise, and we raised fair."
I reached into my pocket and handed him the cash.
"Take it. Just leave me alone.."
"Oh? Someone's angry."
"Yeah!"
He paused for a few moments.
"Well, I'll see you at work tomorrow. It was fun Tsukiko. But you're a failure."
"I am not a failure!"
"Oh, yes you are. You should say, 'I am a failure!'"
"Idiot.. Leave."
"Okay then."
He got back into his Silvia and drove off. I wasn't angry, but sad. But I was trying to cover the fact that I would be crying about my GT-R. Once he left, he fell to the floor. Tears in my eyes. The fact that my GT-R had failed me.. Why would it do that?
"D-Damn it.."
I sat there for about 10 minutes, crying. But then I decided it was time to man up and go get this paint job fixed, and replaced the tyres. I new I would be home late..
****
5:03 PM - I.. Don't even..
I finally was home. I had calmed down ever since the race. My GT-R was nice, and clean again. The paint and tyres looking new. They did a good job fixing it up. And now.. I was glad to be home, because I finally felt tired..
I stepped through the door. I could smell the scent of Strawberry through the air. Was Kyoko taking a shower? I walked over to the kitchen table, put down my car keys, and hanged my coat up on the coat hanger in the living room. I was exhausted. So I figured I would go upstairs and sleep after changing into my Pajamas.
- 2 minutes later
"Well then.. What an exhausting day I had. It's good to come back and relax.. Surely, I will defeat Aki sometime.. Won't I?"
I stared out the window and looked at my GT-R.
"Good night.", I said.
I walked up the stairs, a bit dizzying since I was tired, but that didn't really bother me. I opened up the door to my room and I saw Kyoko in there. And she was..
"Tsukiko-Kun..", She had said.
"Kyoko.. I don't even.. Wha~?"
To Be Continued...
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Thanks to NascarManiaco99 for playing the roll of Aki Sawagi.
Sorry for the long delay! Or if the Chapter feels rushed!
Shizukana Kaze
冬
****
December 14th
I woke up to a start, like most mornings. Of course, early once again. 4:10 AM. Kyoko was right beside me, though unexpected, I didn't mind much. The hotel had two beds, and I am pretty sure she slept in the other one last night. I hope she didn't do anything while I was asleep. I yawned and walked over to the balcony, I don't know why, specifically, but whenever I wake up this early, I prefer to take a look outside on the balcony. I walked over to the door, slid it open, and stepped outside. The view was nice, quiet, cold. I could hear the horns in the distance, the slight breeze. It was lovely.
"You enjoy the view, don't you?", A voice behind me said.
I turned around, it was just Kyoko.
"Oh, yeah. I do."
She was holding something behind her back, I couldn't quite make out what it was.
"Enjoy it, it's your last view before you leave, anyway.", She said.
"What do you mean 'Last view'? I know we're leaving Yamagachi prefecture today, but this isn't our 'Last view'"
"You didn't understand.", She said, and slowly moved one of her hands away from her back. It was a knife. A sharp blade it was, could cut straight through my skin with ease.
"K-Kyoko-Chan..", I stuttered, "W-What are you doing with that?!"
"Doing a favor, for you."
She walked over to me slowly, I tried to move, but when I reached her, she grabbed me by one arm and threw me on the floor. She kneeled down and took one last look at me. I tried to get up, but she held me down with her arms.
"Tsukiko-Kun..", She said slowly, pulling the knife off the ground, very slowly. "I loved you. But you can't go on."
"What are you talking about?!"
She slowly raised the knife.
"This blade shall reap your very body, tormenting your very self as you either cry, or scream with pain. It ends.."
She slowly lowered the knife.
"Here."
And before I knew it, in an instant my blood level was draining. Pouring all around me. She took the knife out, and took a look at the blood. And then she.. Licked it. But that didn't matter, I was dying. Slowly bleeding as all my blood depletes. It hurt, badly. I don't know why in the world she would do this.
"Kyoko.. Why did you.."
"This is taking too long! It ends now!"
She took the knife, and with a quick, full force.. She stuck it back in the cut quickly. And the next thing I know.. Darkness.
****
I woke up to a start, like most mornings. Of course, early once again. 4:10 AM. Kyoko was right beside me, though unexpected, I didn't mind much. The hotel had two beds, and I am pretty sure she slept in the other one last night. I hope she didn't do anything while I was asleep. She was cute asleep. Wait a minute.. Gahh, must this really happen? Why am I gaining affection for her.. I yawned and walked over to the balcony, I don't know why, specifically, but whenever I wake up this early, I prefer to take a look outside on the balcony. I walked over to the door, slid it open, and stepped outside. The view was nice, quiet, cold. I could hear the horns in the distance, the slight breeze. It was lovely.
"Wow, Deja Vu. Strange how that dream was exactly like this, at least, up to this point."
I waited a few moments to see if anything happened, but nothing did.
"Good, still alive."
****
8:30 AM - Let's go already..
I couldn't sleep the rest of the night after that nightmare. No, I wasn't scared.. I just didn't feel tired. I wanted to head back home now. To Kyoto. I've had my fun in Yamagachi.
"Kyoko, wake up."
She didn't move.
"Wake up.."
She still didn't move, I was getting a bit tempered.
"Wake up!"
She still didn't move. Can she hear?
"I pushed her."
She still didn't wake.
"Wake up already!"
I pushed her onto the floor, and she woke up.
"Idiot. I was just messing with you. You didn't need to do that.."
"You don't say?"
She seemed a bit angry.
"Come on.. Just go get changed and ready to leave. We have to head back to Kyoto.", I said.
"I don't want to. I want to stay here."
"Well we can not do that. Please, just go get ready."
"Fine."
She walked over to her luggage, and began packing. She was just tired. She wanted to sleep more. I wanted to head home, though. It's a long drive. Besides, who else will Aki talk to? I began to pack my luggage. I was a fast packer, not much of a challenge.
"Tsukiko..", Kyoko said. I had no idea she was behind me. "I'm ready to go."
"Oh-Okay. I am too."
"Okay then."
I looked down for a few seconds. For some reason, I was unaware of what to say.
"Let's go to the car now, okay?", I asked Kyoko.
"Okay."
We grabbed our luggage and walked out of the hotel room. We were surely not returning to it this time. At least, not that room specifically. I reached inside my pocket, the prize money I earned was still in there. There wasn't a trophy, which I found a tad shameful, but I suppose it doesn't matter completely. Winning isn't everything. I used some of the money to repair the slight damage on my car, though. Of course, it didn't take a huge chip out of it. Because I know a guy.. We reached the car a few minutes later. There it was, still clean and in excellent condition. The Matte paint job was shown greatly, not a scratch, or dirt, or snow.
"Come on, get in, Kyoko."
She got in, then I. I smelled the air. The fresh scent of Pomegranate. I have an air freshener in the car. I like scents of fruits.
"Okay Kyoko, let's get going. Shall we?"
"Yes."
I ignited the engine. The sweet sound of the powerful cylinders grinding combusted into a block. I moved the shifter into reverse to get out of the parking lot. Then, I switched to first gear, and once I stepped on the throttle; Off we went.
****
7:35 PM - What's for dinner
"7:35 PM. Earlier than I expected."
Kyoko was in the passenger seat, passed out. She was bored easily, it seems.
"Kyoko-Chan, we're here. You may wake up now."
She didn't budge, and I really didn't want to go through this again. My only choice was to carry her back in, or use the horn. It's the horn, definitely. I pressed down on the horn trigger for about 3 seconds.
"Crap!", Kyoko yelled, as she jumped and hit the roof with her head.
"We're home.", I said.
"Idiot, you didn't need to wake me like that."
"Oh?"
"I'm just going to go in the house, Tsukiko-Kun.. You can just go and grab the luggage."
"Yeah, sure. Why must I do everything?"
"Because. It's cold out here."
"Yeah right.. You know what? Just go inside, I'll be in there in a matter of moments."
"Okay.."
I opened the trunk of the car and grabbed the luggage. Kyoko's was more heavy, obviously. Really, what does that girl keep in here? Whatever, I just want to get into the house. I kind of missed the place, and as it seems, Kyoko did too. She was just in there, lounging on the couch while watching some Anime. Casual for her? I walked toward the door, and opened it. The fresh smell of home.
"Kyoko-Chan.. Why are you watching Anime when you should be cooking?"
"What are you talking about? I cook on rare occasions. You're the cook.."
"Gahh.. Whatever. What would you like?"
"Anything is fine."
"Okay.."
I walked over to the kitchen and looked through the pantry for food. I didn't find anything, and I was in the mood for Sushi.
"You know what? I'm just going to head down to the Sushi bar and get some Sushi. You wait here."
"Sure.", She replied. "Now be quiet. This part is getting good."
"Someone's obsessed.", I said, under breath.
"What was that?"
"Nothing.."
I grabbed the keys and walked out the house.
****
8:03 PM - A Challenge?
I arrived at the Sushi bar around Eight. I had a large craving for Sushi. Especially Salmon and Eel. I walked in the nice, cool interior. But then, at an unexpected time, I was encountered by a familiar face.
"Oh, Kamuchi-San..", I said to her. She had that stern look on her face, as usual. Kamuchi is my Homeroom teacher, I don't know remember her first name, but she's my teacher. So I guess it doesn't really matter.
"Oh, how nice to see you here, Chikamatsu. I have a topic we can chat about. How about, you please explain your recent absence to me. Shall you?"
"Um.. I was busy."
"I don't find that a good excuse. Either you answer me, or I'll.."
"I was taking a small vacation in Yamaguchi. Is that fine?"
"I suppose it is, but something seems like a lie."
"Um, okay?"
"Well, I better see you in my class tomorrow, got it?"
"Yes, Kamuchi-San."
She nodded, and walked out the Sushi Bar holding her bag of Sushi she just bought. It's always embarrassing and annoying to run into a teacher somewhere.
"Good that's over."
"Idiot.", Someone behind me said. The next thing I know is that I'm hit on the head by this person.
"Are you.. Trying to pick a fight?", I asked the person, and turned around. Surprisingly, it was Aki. I probably would have gotten that any other time anyway.
"Oh, Aki."
"Yes, dumb ass."
"I take it you're angry about the job?"
"What do you think? I couldn't go home until 10! I couldn't ram those stupid Veyrons in the Cruise lounge like always.."
"Huh? I haven't a clue of what you're speaking about."
"Whatever. So, why are you here, huh? Where have you been?
"I was in Yamaguchi.. For a.."
"Race, I know. It's been passed around over my school."
"Oh?"
"Yes."
"And why are you here, getting Sushi?", He asked, demanding an answer.
"Oh, I'm just getting it for Kyoko and I. We.."
"Ha! I knew it! I knew you two were.."
I covered his mouth. There were younger kids here. Besides, he was too loud.
"What was that for?!", He asked.
"Reasons.."
Aki seemed to roll his eyes and look around for a minute.
"You know,", He said. "I want to challenge you."
"A challenge?"
"Yes."
"What do you mean by that?"
"A street race, idiot. You and me, the freeway, bring our cars. And.. Some cash."
"Huh? That's a bit risky, but.. How much Yen?"
"One Hundred-Fifteen Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Seven"
"That's quite a chip in my money.."
"Who cares?"
"Fine, I'll race you. What time should I attend?"
"Midnight. Midnight exact."
"Yeah, sure. I'll meet you there if I feel like coming."
"No, you will not choose if you come or not. You will come. And if you don't, I automatically win the Yen."
"Oh, okay then. I guess I'll see you there."
I was by the register by the time we finished our talk. I got my Sushi, and headed back home. And in the car, I came up with a rather brilliant idea. How about I fall asleep? He can't make me pay up as I've fallen asleep. Yeah, that will work.
****
8:45 PM - How's the Sushi?
"Kyoko, I'm home."
The house was silent. I didn't hear even the slightest of noise.
"Kyoko?"
I walked over to the living room to find her passed out on the couch. She must have been tired. Normally, she doesn't sleep this much.
"Kyoko, wake up.", I said.
She didn't budge, and I didn't want this to happen again. So I did the smartest idea I could. I got some Wasabi from the bag with our Sushi in it, and stuck it into her mouth. And in just a few moments, when she finally took a small swallow.. She woke up with a great shock as she lunged forward to grab her water, and drank the whole thing.
"Oops, I'm sorry. I accidentally dropped the Wasabi in your mouth as I walked around. I slipped."
"You did?"
"Yeah, I apologize."
"Oh, okay.", She replied and rubbed her eyes.
I can't believe I actually tricked her this one time. Well, she is tired..
"Anyways, we have our Sushi now. Come on, let's eat."
"I want to eat in here.", She told me.
"Why?"
"Television.."
"Sure. That's fine."
I brought her the Sushi and placed it on the table in front of her.
"Eat up."
"Thank you."
"I'll be eating in the Kitchen if you need anything."
I walked off and grabbed my Sushi. I was going to do a little research.
-10 Minutes Later
"I finished.", Kyoko told me.
"Already?"
"Yes. Is there more?"
"Seems you liked it, but, I'm afraid not."
"Damn it.."
"You look tired still.."
"I am."
"Okay then, I'm going to finish this research. You go watch your shows, then we can head to bed, okay?"
"Okay.."
She walked off to the couch again, where she sat with a look of boredom and tiredness. I had to finish my research on the Sport of Racing. I needed to learn more. I've got to learn more..
****
10:12 PM - Lying There and Staring at the Celing, Waiting for a Sleepy Feeling
"Okay Kyoko, I'm finished. We can go to sleep now. I understand you're very tired."
"Okay.."
She walked over to me. I've never seen her this tired. Her eyes could barely stay open. She was also walking quite slowly.
"Yeah, we need to get you to bed. Here, grab my hand. I'll take us upstairs."
She grabbed my hand as I began walking. We made it to the room in a few minutes. After Kyoko kept falling near the floor.
"Okay, there's your bed. You can get in it now."
She walked over to her bed as I changed into my Pajamas.
"Good Night.", She told me.
"Yeah, I'll see you again tomorrow.."
And before I knew it, she was asleep. Faster than I had originally expected. Though, I still didn't comprehend why she became so tired. Anyways, I found myself to be lying down on the bed as I stared at the ceiling. I was waiting for that sleepy feeling I needed, but it just wasn't working. I decided to go downstairs and watch TV, maybe that should get me to sleep.
- 1 Hour Later
It didn't. I sat here for an hour, watching TV. It didn't work. Though, I'm somewhat amused by what Kyoko was watching. I don't know what it was though, to be honest. I think it was called The Life Story of Anako Sarika. It sounds stupid, but I liked it. Plus, it was a marathon premiering. But, I had to race soon since I failed to fall asleep. I looked at my watch. 11:43 PM.
"I better get going."
I set the Marathon to record, got dressed, and grabbed my car keys. I would be leaving Kyoko alone. Hopefully, she'll be safe.
"So.. Sawagi, prepared to meet your fate?"
****
12:03 PM - Afraid? No..
I pulled up my Nissan near Aki's car. It looked like some weird, "Ricer" vehicle you see in those idiotic films. It was also snowing. It was quite a nice view, and this could cause the race to be trickier.
"I see you have actually arrived", He said. "So this is what you drive?"
"Yeah, problem?"
"Not at all."
"Anyways, did you bring the Yen?"
"Yes I did.."
I showed him the Yen, as he showed me his.
"Well, let's get this over with.", He said.
"Yeah, we should."
"Good luck.. Oh wait, I know you'll lose. Tsukiko, you don't have knowledge about racing at all."
He gave me a wink as he got into his car. I wasn't going to let him win like this. I quickly got into my Nissan, and in a few seconds, we took off.
I pushed down the throttle as much as possible. This is a freeway, right? A straight course. I easily overtook Aki. Slow car? Or is it just slow with acceleration?
"This shouldn't be hard.", I said.
I noticed Aki had begun to draft me. I remember what my father told me about drafting. It increases the speed.
This won't be too hard. But the rear wing on Aki's car certainly is an advantage for him. The down-force is increased.
I could see the car behind me. It surely wouldn't be an easy race, but I shouldn't fret. I had to focus on my goal. Not what I fear might happen.
I drove forward until I noticed something unusual.
"A bank?"
I was unaware there was a corner. I quickly broke to avoid creating any accidents. But Aki didn't. Did I brake too early?
I should concentrate. It seems there are a few unexpected things. I had to brake again on the bank to avoid collision.
"This is a tad trickier than it seems.."
There was a sharp corner up ahead. I broke majorly to take it. But Aki passed me. He took me from the inside.
"Damn it.."
I figured that Aki was probably used to this. Considering he has a car like that. Plus, he seems like the common street racing idiots.
"I cannot let him win."
I decided I should try drafting. It might be my only key to winning in this race.
"Come on GT-R! You can win this for us.."
I drafted Aki. The only way I could win this race, as I said, is like this..
I could feel the car speeding up. The tension rising. I turned on my Ipod, it just added to the feel. The lovely sounds of soundtracks.
I was catching up to Aki quicker than I thought. Could I win this? I hope.
It just took a bit more drafting, but I had finally overtook Aki. I passed him like it was nothing.
"Good job, GT-R"
I could sense by Aki's driving that he found me somewhat well. He couldn't accept loss, I know the person he is.
"He's going to draft now, isn't he?"
"I knew he was planning on that. It's all you can really ever do on this course."
He was catching up. I had barely noticed it. That stupid wing on his car.. No wonder he has it. Or.. Is it just for showoff?
Another sharp bank came ahead. And this one required usage of well timing. But as it's unexpected for a new racer, it might be hard. But Aki didn't brake as much as I, it was just about a 1 1/2 second brake, then he proceeded to use the throttle.
He was just about grinding the wall, but it appeared that he couldn't care. Victory was still on his mind, and it was in mine too.
I realized what warning the bank gave. There was a tunnel ahead. A long, straight tunnel. And Aki was ahead. It should be a good condition here to draft him.
He was a tad far ahead. I could barely see his car, but I went with my instincts and did what I thought was drafting him.
I realized that what I was doing was correct. I could see his taillights becoming closer and closer. My car gaining a few extra kilometers.
By the time we had left the tunnel, Aki and I were "Neck and Neck". We were close, and I could overtake him due to the fact I drafted him.
He began to grow furious. I could see his facial expression through his windshield. He's most likely raging because he didn't expect me to be this good.
We drove until I saw something. A huge round-a-bout. I broke heavily, this corner could easily take someone out, I bet.
But Aki didn't brake as heavily.. He just broke a tad lighter, and continued driving.
"He knows this.."
I drover throughout the roundabout, maintaining a line and a well speed. But Aki overtook me from the inside.
"Isn't that a bit dangerous?"
I thought he was about to crash until I noticed something. His car turned a tad sharply, his rear tires skidding. What did he just do?
I had no time to think about what he did. I had to focus on the race, or else I'll..
Lose..
I overtook him. I didn't plan on stopping. I drove with all my might. My hopes on first.
But something I definitely didn't expect had occurred. Aki sped up with great speed as he overtook me. Was he just holding it back all this time?
"Bastard.."
I saw the corner ahead. The quite heavy one. But I realized that after the round-a-bout the corner was less sharp. I don't need to brake at all, but for some reason, I did...
But I did well. I overtook Aki because he was careless and went into grinding the wall. It was his fault this time.
I knew at this point I just might went. The end was getting closer, and closer. My hope levels had rose..
But maybe I let them rise a bit too much.
"Damn it! No!"
Aki had won this race.. And I had to accept that. But, am I really going to accept this loss? Am I going to accept giving him my money?
We pulled over to the sideline in which we then had a chat.
"You weren't bad, but you still have much to learn.", He told me.
"Oh.. Yeah, I guess you're not bad either."
"I see that you're disappointed."
"I am?"
"Of course you are. You just lost to an 'Idiot'"
He clearly was showing off. By the smirk on his face and the wording he chose, I could tell.
"Well..", He said. "I'm going to give you a second chance."
"Oh?"
"Yeah. At the touge course a few miles away from here."
"And the winner?"
"Gets the money."
"Easy enough."
I figured this could be my chance. Touge roads often have sharp corners, but I could handle it. Aki tends to not brake enough, so it could be simple.
"Okay, let's go there then.", I told him.
"Sure, follow me on the way there. Hope you don't get lost behind my taillights when you're cruising too."
He stuck his tongue out at me and got into his car. Was I just going to let him get away with this? No.
****
1:06 PM - I Am (Not) A Failure
"So.. Are you ready to begin, Tsukiko?", Aki asked me.
"Sure. I certainly won't let you off with this one."
"Oh we'll see about that, idiot."
The touge road looked a bit twisty, but I certainly wouldn't let that stop me. I had to win this, definitely. We sat there in our cars, waiting for both of us to give thumbs up.
Once we were ready, I sped up quickly. This race surely won't be easier than the previous. Even if Aki collides with the barriers a tad more.
First was just a simple raise. Straight is all it was. So I figured I could push the throttle all the way.
Quite a bad idea. You could barely even notice that there was a sharp corner ahead. I broke hardly. This track was quite deadly.
"Close."
Aki, who was behind me was slightly grinding the barriers. I could tell he wasn't pleased. But he didn't let that stop him. His car sped up and he began to draft me.
I switched on the music again. Just to add to the vibe. And as I raced across the road, I could see fireworks in the distance. Who does Fireworks at 1 AM?
But I shouldn't let those distract me. I had a race to win, and that's what was important. In the dark light, I could notice a corner ahead. I broke slightly.
But then I noticed a pair of headlamps behind me. It was no other than Aki Sawagi, of course. He was speeding up. And then I remembered Aki's car was a Silvia, and it's an FR. I think my father said something about FR's and drifting, and something about mountain's with that.
But I didn't let that stop me, as right when he overtook me, there was a corner ahead. He failed to brake enough, and went grinding into the corner.
I saw that behind me he was still tailing. His driving was a bit messy, but that really didn't bother me. The fact he was practically driving faster than me was what bothered me.
And he was. He overtook me quite simply. Obviously, I think he somewhat knew these roads well..
I couldn't let him win. No. But I focused too much on that, and not on the road. Because I didn't brake enough, and I slammed into the railing. Thankfully not too much, though. But it did damage my car a bit.
"Crap!"
I shifted into reverse to get my car out of that situation. But once I had gotten back to driving, there was no sign of Aki. He must have sped off. Leaving me.
I wouldn't let that stop me, though. I kept on driving. I knew that with effort, I could do this.. I could..
I then noticed something. A little white blur ahead of me. Though taillights weren't visible to me, I knew it was Aki.
"Come here, idiot."
And it was definitely Aki alright..
"These skid-marks.. They look fresh. That was definitely Sawagi.."
I could still see that white blur ahead of me.. Just then, Medley of Conflict had come on. I could feel my tension rising. I couldn't let him win like this.. No..
"No~!"
I could still see that white blur ahead of me, and I just can't let him outrun me.
"This is the Night of Fate.."
But I was focusing too hard. I was letting anger ahead of me. Which is never a good plan for a race. I spun on a corner I made a mistake on. Luckily, it wasn't too bad. But it cost me time..
I quickly reversed. I had to get back on track. I was full of tension, anger, and concentration.. But concentration must overpower both to get through this with victory..
"Go, GT-R!"
But something felt wrong.. My GT-R. It was slowing, the car couldn't take it anymore. The traction on the tires were worn. The car was skidding.. But I tried and held it straight.
The race couldn't be continued. I couldn't see Aki.. My car was skidding.
"Damn it!"
It was over.. I spun.. My car was done.. It wasn't damaged, just a paint scratch.. But the tires, were done..
- 5 minutes later
"So I see you lost.", Aki told me.
"Yeah, what's your point?"
"My money. We made a promise, and we raised fair."
I reached into my pocket and handed him the cash.
"Take it. Just leave me alone.."
"Oh? Someone's angry."
"Yeah!"
He paused for a few moments.
"Well, I'll see you at work tomorrow. It was fun Tsukiko. But you're a failure."
"I am not a failure!"
"Oh, yes you are. You should say, 'I am a failure!'"
"Idiot.. Leave."
"Okay then."
He got back into his Silvia and drove off. I wasn't angry, but sad. But I was trying to cover the fact that I would be crying about my GT-R. Once he left, he fell to the floor. Tears in my eyes. The fact that my GT-R had failed me.. Why would it do that?
"D-Damn it.."
I sat there for about 10 minutes, crying. But then I decided it was time to man up and go get this paint job fixed, and replaced the tyres. I new I would be home late..
****
5:03 PM - I.. Don't even..
I finally was home. I had calmed down ever since the race. My GT-R was nice, and clean again. The paint and tyres looking new. They did a good job fixing it up. And now.. I was glad to be home, because I finally felt tired..
I stepped through the door. I could smell the scent of Strawberry through the air. Was Kyoko taking a shower? I walked over to the kitchen table, put down my car keys, and hanged my coat up on the coat hanger in the living room. I was exhausted. So I figured I would go upstairs and sleep after changing into my Pajamas.
- 2 minutes later
"Well then.. What an exhausting day I had. It's good to come back and relax.. Surely, I will defeat Aki sometime.. Won't I?"
I stared out the window and looked at my GT-R.
"Good night.", I said.
I walked up the stairs, a bit dizzying since I was tired, but that didn't really bother me. I opened up the door to my room and I saw Kyoko in there. And she was..
"Tsukiko-Kun..", She had said.
"Kyoko.. I don't even.. Wha~?"
To Be Continued...
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Thanks to NascarManiaco99 for playing the roll of Aki Sawagi.
Sorry for the long delay! Or if the Chapter feels rushed!
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And I agree with DK. He does have messed-up dreams..
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Why I play the dirty character of the story? I'm not like that
And yeah, I assume I was drifting in the turns with the S15.. but I didn't wall ride... or I did? I can't remember
Anyway, good chapter Ryou!
Because you chose to drive like that.
But you perfectly matched Aki's personality. Unforgiving, selfish, dirty.
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Mines takes a while. Perhaps a similar length of time as Ryou's. It even takes a week or so to write an essay-length chapter, w/ no races. But I'm not a judge of my release schedules. Just take your time. Not like anyone or anything is pushing you to write (perhaps school
). Also, I like the organization in the chapters. Perhaps I can adopt a similar layout..
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Mines takes a while. Perhaps a similar length of time as Ryou's. It even takes a week or so to write an essay-length chapter, w/ no races. But I'm not a judge of my release schedules. Just take your time. Not like anyone or anything is pushing you to write (perhaps school
Also, I like the organization in the chapters. Perhaps I can adopt a similar layout..
I don't mind. When did I ever say my writing style was Copyrighted?
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- dowby
One great chapter, both in content and size:tup:
It's nice to know original authors are not dying out
It's nice to know original authors are not dying out
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Man With A Long BladeOne great chapter, both in content and size:tup:
It's nice to know original authors are not dying out
It is nice
Though.. I do have a question to you all. Shall I proceed to keep the race scenes in First Person, or shall I put race scenes in Third Person?
