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“SPEECH” – Conversation

‘THOUGHT’ – Thought

Location – Place / Day

Chapter 4: She’s Back!

Sunday Morning

It was one of the most boring Sundays for Iris, as she had no appointment with any of her friends. She knew that the blonde guy must still be very upset with his consecutive defeats at the hands of her cousin. She woke up almost at noon, sitting in her living room and switching the TV channels from one to another. Reiko (her housekeeper) looked at the girl with great concerns. She seldom saw Iris behave in this way, as the girl was always very cheerful and naughty at times. She then turned her attention to the stairs, wondering about the other girl. Both girls were the contrast of each other. Iris was quite an impulsive, impatient, cheerful and out-going person. As for Mizuki, she was very quiet and always kept things within herself. Reiko knew that Mizuki has some problems and had been asking to look after her closely by the girl’s mother, but she seldom saw her other side. She was getting more worried about Mizuki as she seemed to be unhappier as the day went by. She noticed that every time Mizuki came home with Iris, the girl was quite distracted.

Mizuki stopped at the stairs, sat on the step and stared at the back of her sister. She was wondering about her sister's unusual behavior. Although she did not like the way her sister forcing her into racing, she was still concerned and cared for her. Iris took a glance at her sister before turning back to watch the sports news. In a short while, Mizuki drove off in her IS250. After the news, Iris left the house and headed towards a shopping centre. It was a boring Sunday indeed.

Sunday Afternoon @ Narita Airport

Mizuki was sitting at the bench somewhere in front of the Arrival Hall. She was a little ahead of time as she checked the flight schedule on the board.

“Welcome back,” Mizuki gave her best friend a hug.

“I’m back, Micky!” Nanami replied with a smile.

“It’s been two years now,” Nanami added.

“You’re taller than before,” Mizuki said as she looked at her girlfriend.

“My dad has made the arrangement with Bunta,” Nanami said.

Mizuki loaded the luggage into her IS250 trunk and got into the car. They were heading to Bunta’s shop before sorted some arrangements for Nanami.

“He’s not around,” Nanami said as she looked around the house.

“Come on, follow me,” Mizuki led her upstairs to her bedroom.

“Is this room fine for you, Seven,” Mizuki asked.

Nanami looked around. It was the biggest room in the house and she knew that it was Mizuki’s room from the decoration. It was always simple and clean.

“What about you?” she asked her friend.

“Don’t worry about me. I seldom stay here these days ‘cos I am staying with Iris,” Mizuki replied, frowned her brow a bit.

“Hmm… If it is possible, I would like to stay with you instead,” Nanami said.

“Let’s see what Bunta will say,” Mizuki replied and brought her friend to the living room.

Fujiwara Tofu Shop

Bunta looked at the two girls in front of him. He was expecting Nanami to live with him. After some conversation with the girls, he was thinking otherwise.

“I’m fine if you want to stay with Micky. But it will be far from your school,” Bunta told Nanami.

Nanami nodded, “I know. I will ride to school.”

Bunta gave Nanami a serious look. “There will be no bike for you.”

Nanami then looked up at Bunta, “I will take the public transport then.”

Bunta nodded with a smile, “By the way, you will be staying with Micky for only a month. Then you will move back here.”

“Why?” Mizuki asked.

“Aren’t you be posting to Kanagawa soon?” Bunta replied.

Mizuki frowned.

“Deal,” Nanami said and walked out of the house. “But you must not tell Takumi about my arrival.”

She planned to observe Takumi for a while before she met him. Mizuki followed her friend out of the house and left immediately.

Takasaki University

Iris slung her sporty shoulder bag over her shoulder and grabbed some files as she walked towards her lecture building early Monday morning. Her girl friends, Hanako and Kaori, were surprised at Iris’s early turn up in class. Iris never got into the class before the lecturer arrived. Another word, she walked in either at the last minute or later.

“What makes you so early today?” Hanako beseeched her friend with a smug smile.

“Nothing, I just got up early. That’s all!” Iris replied.

“So desu ka?” Kaori exclaimed.

“Hai!” Iris confirmed and began to browse through her thick pink file.

Her two friends were nattering about Iris and a senior student from another faculty. On the other hand, Iris did not bother about the chat as she was immersed in her studies.

After class, she walked towards her new Integra. She stopped at the yellow FD and looked at it. She was wondering if the owner had gotten over his Saturday’s defeat.

“Anything wrong with my car?” Keisuke asked, as he stood just behind her.

Iris startled and quickly replied, “Nothing!” She slowly made her way, towards her car.

Keisuke pulled the strap of her bag, stopping her from walking away, “Can I see you for a while?” He asked.

“Ok, but I need to get home by five. Where do you want to meet then?” She nodded.

“At the park.” He then got into his car and drove off.

Iris followed in a short while. They arrived at the park in their neighborhood. It was a little greenery with a small playground at the other side. Iris walked over to a wooden bench, where the blonde man was sitting.

“Feeling any better?” She asked as she sat down beside him.

“You should know the answer!” He retorted.

“Forget about it! You aren’t that bad, after all.” She reached her hand out and patted his back. “In every competition, there’s always a winner and a loser. I think it isn’t that bad to be a loser, because at least, you’ve learnt something, right? Keisuke, you can win that Hachi-Roku one day. Believe me!” She wondered if her encouragement helped.

He nodded his head, thankful for her words of comforts and encouragement. However, he felt that he had disgraced his brother’s team and dreams. Everyone knew that Keisuke always looked up to his brother and he would do anything to fulfill his dreams. How could he face his brother, Ryosuke? He knew how disappointed his brother was and felt very sorry that he was the one who upset him. Iris listened to his troubles, patiently and understandingly. She held his hand tightly, reassuringly.

“I don’t think your brother wants to see you blaming yourself like this. I’m sure he’ll be even more upset if he knows it.” Iris tried to cheer him up. In her mind, she was reflecting herself and some sort of guilt began to grow. She knew how unhappy her sister was when she forced her to join in the race. She slowly doubts that her plan would work on the young genius.

“How do you know what my brother thinks?” he disputed.

Iris woke up from her thought and replied, “I have a younger sister. Although I’m not a good sister, I know that I’ll get upset if someone upsets her. You know. I don’t know what’s on her mind actually. She seemed very distant to me, especially recently. My little sister isn’t very happy lately and it seems like we can’t communicate well. I mean we never really communicated in the first place. I know that she never look up on me, as you do to your brother. I’ve nothing better when compared to her.” Iris leaned back at the bench, staring at the sky. “Maybe it’s time that I should try to look at her point of view too.” She did not reveal much of her problems with her younger sister, as he could not help her anyway.

“What?” Keisuke exclaimed in his confusion. It was the first time he heard about her sister.

“Nothing, I’m too willful and conceited sometime. I’ve been forcing her to do something that she doesn’t like. I’m really envious of you. You two always share the same interest, unlike mine... Hmm, we never seemed to be able to agree to each other. Whenever you mention about your brother, I can see your admiration for him. I wish she would one day.” Iris began to think about her siblings. No one would understand her, having a couple of perfect brother and sister.

Keisuke chuckled, “I’m not good at comforting anyone, but I think your sister must look up to you somehow. Maybe she doesn’t like to show it.”

“Maybe,” Iris nodded.

Keisuke looked at her face, “Thanks.” He kissed her gently.

“When did you change your car?” Keisuke asked.

“Last week. It’s my sister’s decision.” Iris sighed boringly. “She sold the CRV and bought IS250 which she just parks it at home but refuse anyone to touch it.”

Keisuke smiled, “It looks like your family is pretty well to do.”

“It’s getting late. I must go home now. Don’t brood over it anymore! See you tomorrow!” Iris smiled at Keisuke and drove off in a short while. ‘You never understand what kind of brother and sister I have.’

Fujiwara's Residence

Nanami squatted at the red Celica, checking on the tires. She just changed them for tonight’s race. Mizuki was leaning from the corner of the garage, watching her friend. Iris watched the unfamiliar girl working on her car, wondering who she was. She noticed her sister at the corner, wondering what was behind her expressionless face. Mizuki’s eyes were in blank expression too. She never showed any of her emotion whenever she was with her. They hardly talked to each other since she started her racing hobby.

“Done!” Nanami said while wiping her hands with a clean cloth.

“Seven,” Iris was surprised. “What are you doing here?”

Mizuki walked over to her friend and tapped her shoulder.

“I just moved in,” Nanami answered and slowly walked over to the S2000.

Iris watched the two girls got into the roadster. They were ready to go out with her tonight. She clearly knew that Mizuki did not really like the idea of racing with her. However, Mizuki would still follow her if she could make it on time. This younger girl always busy with her work at their family hospital. Iris looked at the clock and got into her car and left for the pass.

Ohira Pass, Tochigi

The two cars slowly drove up Ohira pass in Tochigi prefecture. The red Celica pulled over at the gallery where her opponents were waiting impatiently. Nanami drove further up to a dark corner at the car park where she would not be disturbed by any of the strangers. Mizuki did not know how to reject her sister and eventually followed her to the race with her friend as the driver. Iris did not notice that the RedSuns members were at the pass too. The race began in a short while with an uphill first. Iris followed her opponent as usual. She watched his line very carefully.

“That bastard. Got some skill huh, but it’s my turn now.” Iris commented frustratingly after she was tricked at the earlier corner.

“First, must know the opponent. This is the only first tactic to deal in all battle. So let me carefully watch you from behind.” She fixed her eyes at the dark green Integra ahead and reminded herself of the racing tactics.

‘…However, if I’m not moving a bit closer, that can’t be an observation anymore…’ She thought, as the opponent widened the gap. She stepped deeper on her accelerator and there; she went.

“It’s coming closer behind me! Could it be… that girl drives faster than me…?” Jin alarmed when he saw that the Celica drew closer.

“No… Wrong…! It must be the slope! In this part, sharp corner upslope is quite tough…! That’s because your car has more power than mine. You can slowly close the gap as you accelerate. I’m sure! Your driving skill isn’t better than mine. In another word, I can use my advantage of a lighter body at the next down slope section. Don’t be so edgy! Just drive normally, she definitely cannot pass me.” Jin commented, but he had underestimated Iris and her Celica. At least, that Celica was specially tuned for mountain race with an unknown engine.

“So Desu… Boorish, bold technique is manly…but… sometimes I can see some of your little coward actions in this kind of driving. I feel that you’re that kind of person. Like any road racer… you also have weaknesses! To be able to drive faster, thus, give the best out of your skills… but! At the same time, the less skilled techniques will dissolve to the weakness, as you drive. Let's watch a bit longer… I think I must be more certain in my view. At the same time, how I’m going to make use of that weakness to pass you. In this pass, how many chances are there? Nevertheless, I haven’t figured out every details of this course well. I must find out that chance before half the course! And attack after that! This opponent… I can certainly beat him!” Iris grinned.

At the top of the pass, Fumihiro and Kyuichi were watching the race.

“After started… it’s already passed 3 minutes… they must be half the course by now… … what kind of exciting race they unfold… I can’t wait to see it. “Fumihiro commented to his friend.

In the meanwhile, Iris had decided on her attacking strategy and began to keep a distance from the Integra. She slowed down her speed a little and maintained at about 110km/h, luring her opponent into her trap.

“She totally did not have any attacking plan! She looks like she wanted to widen the gap, not thinking of coming closer. Is my attack scaring you just now? She drives very fast. I must admit this point, but she doesn’t have the fighting determination! Just a weak girl, after all! A useless new fellow wants to conquer this course, you underestimate me.” Jin smiled conceitedly.

“I found it! It’s there!” Iris exclaimed. “I’m going to attack! Slowly closed the distance… focus on that chance!” She accelerated gradually.

“Huh! Celica… began to slow down? Hee hee. Just half way, she seemed exhausted? That’s I always said… new driver at race is just a show. And girls suck!” Jin smiled broadly, as he misperceived Celica's move.

“From here on, let me teach you, conceited chap! Your deadly weakness is…!” Iris stepped on her accelerator and went full throttle. She did not want to waste any more time in this race as she had entertained her opponent more than enough. They were approaching the third last corner, which was a sharp upslope. Iris shifted her car to the outer lane and decided to pass him there.

“Ah!” Jin exclaimed and began to curse. “Detestable! The corner… too narrow! I can’t turn! Upslope!”

"Screech… Zzzoooom…"

“Excellent!” Iris smiled happily after passing the Integra and sped up to the finishing line.

She got out of her Celica and walked over to the S2000 that parked away at a distance. Mizuki looked up at her sister and to her astonishment, the older girl ordered her to do the downhill battle. Nanami looked at her best friend with a great concern. She then got out of the car and got into Iris’s car. Mizuki lowered her head and studied the floor. She tried her best to conceal her unpleasant feeling and slowly moved the car to the starting line. Inside her, things were tossing and turning just like she was in a storm. Her hands gripped the steering wheel tightly so that her sister would not notice her trembling hands.

“Outrageous! She acted as if she gave up; it makes me careless. So she had planned to use this upslope, using the different in horsepower to overtake. So despicable!” Jin frustratingly told his friends about the race.

“But, the race hasn’t finished! We still have the downhill race and I’ll get it back” Eichi swore and glanced at the young driver inside the white-gold S2000.

“Iris, I don’t think it is a good idea to force Micky to race,” Nanami told the older girl, as she knew how Mizuki felt at this very moment.

“I don’t care, Seven. I will make her like racing like I am,” she replied with determination.

Nanami shook her head and sighed, “I hope she is fine.”

Ohira Pass, Downhill Battle

The downhill battle started at 10.30pm sharp. Mizuki was still clenching her hands tightly on the steering wheel and the gear stick, respectively. Her body was trembling and she felt really sick. It was a result whenever she was forced to race the car. Her mind was relaying the whole incident two years ago. She slowly ignited the engine and revved up with her shaking legs, ready for the start. The Eichi's white Evo VI dashed pass the lineman while Mizuki still stayed put. She slowly put down her emergency brake almost 3 seconds later. The S2000 rocketed out from the starting point and entered the first corner without slowing down. The car skidded smoothly from inner road to outer and back to inner road again as it exited the corner. She did not look at the gauges and meters in front of her. Instead, she concentrated on the road and wanted to get this battle over as soon as possible.

“No accident, please! Don’t crash my car!” Mizuki told herself repeatedly as she controlled the steering wheel. Her subconscious dominated in her driving. Though, not as perfect as she would have been, Mizuki was fast, proving her skills to the spectators as well as her opponent.

Iris followed behind the younger girl with some difficulties. She admitted that the younger girl was faster than her. Mizuki’s driving style was close to Kamikaze, where she challenged the limits. However, she hoped to see the hidden side of Mizuki. She recalled that night when Mizuki took her car out for a ‘dance’ in the circuit. The way Mizuki controlled her car was incredibly gorgeous as if she were dancing on the floor.

Eichi was bewildered when he saw the S2000 approach his rear view mirror after the fourth corner. It did not seem to slow down as both of them were approaching the S-corner. Mizuki drifted hard at the entry before she changed the direction of the car, ready for another tight corner. She floored the gas, dragging her third gear as she exited the corner. The spectators were excited and astonished at the S2000 driver’s skill. The S2000 was less than 5mm gap from the guardrail each time it drifted. She did not slow down and roared pass the finishing line while Eichi was only ¾ the course. She smashed Eichi's record and set a remarkable one below 5 minutes.

Akagi Pass, Almost Midnight

Iris headed home with Nanami while Mizuki went up to Akagi. She looked down at the red stain on her gray overalls and slowly sat back and let her tears rolled down. ‘It was scary. Why must Iris do this to me?’ All sorts of questions began to hit her head, making her confused and lost. The accident two years ago relayed in her mind again and again. She sat still for a long time and did not even notice that the white FC that she met on Saturday had arrived. Ryosuke leaned against his car and watched the sky. Mizuki wiped away her tears and got out of her car after a long while. She walked over to the dark haired man and stopped behind him. She was not sure what she should do at that moment, but she needed a hug. That was the only thing that her parents would do to comfort her. Silently, she stepped close to him and sat down next to him. Ryosuke looked at his unexpected guest, reading her feelings from her face.

“What happened?” He asked the girl with great concerns.

Mizuki shook her head, refusing to tell him anything. She knew that she would feel better if she told him, but she did not trust him enough. Ryosuke was just a stranger who she had met for the second time, even though she could tell that he was a good man. He looked at the girl, who was studying the floor. He saw a few droplets of water dripped on her lap. He reached his hand out and pulled her closer. Mizuki leaned against his shoulder, looking aimlessly at the dark sky ahead. A few seconds later, she wrapped her arms around him, buried her face on his broad chest and sobbed. Ryosuke was shocked, but slowly patted her back, comforting her.

“Thanks,” Mizuki said after she sat up straight and looked at the floor. She did not want him to see her weakness anymore. He had seen enough.

“Are you okay?” he asked anxiously.

Mizuki nodded. Ryosuke looked at her again for a few seconds before he cupped her chin and pulled her closer. He wanted to kiss her. However, Mizuki turned around and stood up.

“I’m fine now. Thank you,” she said.

“What’s your name?” Ryosuke asked.

“Mizuki. Fujiwara Mizuki,” she replied.

“I’m Takahashi Ryosuke,” he said.

Mizuki’s heart was racing, as she looked straight into his eyes. She knew that if she did not stand up, he would have kissed her by now. “Mizuki, you’re a strong girl,” he said, as he knew what was on her mind earlier.

Mizuki cocked her head a side and looked at him. She was wondering what made him said that to her. Was he a mind reader? Ryosuke grabbed her hand and pulled her to sit next to him again. He wrapped his arm on her waist, as they watched the sky quietly.

“Are you thirsty? Can I buy you a drink?” Ryosuke asked.

“No, thank you.” Mizuki replied politely.

She watched Ryosuke walking toward the vending machine. She then turned back to watch the view and began to think about her past. Ryosuke came back with a can of peach tea. He placed it next to her cheek.

“Oh!” Mizuki exclaimed.

“What were you thinking?” Ryosuke asked.

“Nothing in particular,” Mizuki replied and received the can from Ryosuke.

“I have a question,” Ryosuke said.

“Yes, what’s that?” Mizuki asked.

“Do you have a boyfriend?” Ryosuke asked out of his curiosity.

“No, never,” she replied.

“Good.” Ryosuke commented.

Mizuki was surprised by his comment.

“So can I ask you out for a date someday?” Ryosuke asked.

“Err…” Mizuki was thinking of an appropriate answer.

“I take it as yes then,” he cut her off. “Come on, let’s go somewhere else,” he took her hand and brought her to his car.

“What about my car?” Mizuki asked.

“Just leave it here. We’ll be back here to get it in the morning,” Ryosuke said and bent over to help her buckled the seat belt.

“Where are we going?” Mizuki asked when the FC pulled out of the parking.

Ryosuke smiled.

A few hours later, they arrived at a beach in Kanagawa. It was a few hours’ drive from Akagi. Mizuki was surprised and delighted to see the beach. It was her favorite place. She was surprised why Ryosuke brought her here. They walked to the beach and sat down waiting for sunrise. Mizuki leaned against his shoulder as they waited.

“Look!” Mizuki pulled Ryosuke’s hand when she saw the brightened horizon and walked toward it.

Ryosuke was happy to see Mizuki smiled so brightly. This was the place where he brought his ex-girlfriend once. However, his ex-girlfriend had chosen to end their relationship and left for another guy. He did not know why he brought Mizuki to this miserable place. When he saw Mizuki was happy, he knew that she was someone whom he waited for. He wrapped his arms around her waist.

“Why?” Mizuki asked.

“I want you to be happy,” he replied.

“I am. Thank you for cheering me up,” Mizuki said and watched the sun rising from the horizon. Without that accident, she would be much happier now.

They strolled along the beach till late morning and Ryosuke brought her back to Akagi to get her car.

“Mizuki, forget about those unhappiness. See you again tonight!” he said, not forgetting to kiss her forehead before closed the S2000 door.

Takahashi’s Residence

Ryosuke lay on the bed and thought about Mizuki. He was troubled about the girl and was growing to care for her without realizing that he was slowly attracted to her. He was not that kind of man who showed his interests in anyone, except his brother and his cousin. Tsugumi. Everyone knew his cool attitude, even his fan girls. It had been more than two years since he broke up with his ex-girlfriend, but the feeling was different. None of his previous girlfriends had such an impact on him. She was very comfortable to be with, which he recalled from the first meeting. However, it was different tonight. He wanted to know what was behind those tears. He then recalled his happy incident a few hours ago. It had been a year since he last touched any girls. Thinking of her beautiful face, Ryosuke felt his body urged for some ‘de-stress’ again.

‘Fujiwara Mizuki.’ Her smiling face slowly appeared in his mind, and then faded away.

Fujiwara’s Residence

Mizuki dozed off as soon as soon as she got into her bed. She woke up at almost 3 o’clock in the afternoon, without having had any nightmares as she had before. She took a long shower and put on a white linen shirt and mini skirt. As she looked into the mirror, she huffed and puffed. She got a cold pad from the small fridge and put it over her swollen eyes. She lay on the bed, thinking about last night’s incident. The Ohira downhill course slowly replayed in her mind. She began to do a simulation drive mentally, correcting her mistakes. Repeatedly, she came up with the ideal line for that pass. Then, she realized that she was late for her shift.

To be continued - Chapter 5
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