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"Congratulation for the wedding, Nana...no… Your Majesty, Queen Matsuoka." Sousuke bowed to the soon to be queen as Haruka gave him a small smile.
"Thank you Yamazaki." She answered as the man stood up straight, gazing down at her.
"I'm glad that you come back after 3 years. You don't know what happen to Rin when you are not here with him." Haruka let out soft chuckles then look up at the taller man, the smile still plastered on her beautiful face.
"Thank you for taking care of him, Yamazaki." Sousuke smirked.
"It's my duty. Also, your majesty, please take care of the King."
"I will, Advisor Yamazaki. Thank you"
"I better go back to Rin now before he piss off, knowing that I'm in his future queen's room."
Sousuke leaves the room, leaving Haruka alone again. Haruka stared into her own reflection in the mirror, her hands becoming sweaty.
'Am I really suited for Rin?' The thought ran through her mind and she shook her head and suddenly soft knocks on the door caught her attention and she turned towards the door.
"Come in." At that, the door open and reveal Makoto. The tall woman smile at Haruka as she stepped into the room and close the door behind her softly.
"I'm sorry for being late Haru. Here's your wedding dress." Makoto hang the dress as a maid enters the room.
"Should we start now?" The maid asked and Haruka nodded. After helping Haruka put on the dress, the maid excuses herself leaving Makoto in charge of the make-up and final touches. Makoto gently apply the powder on her face as her green eyes seem to focus, which cause the smaller woman blinked.
"Is something wrong Makoto?" Haruka asked which cause Makoto to blinked and she sheepishly let out a laugh and scratches her cheek.
"It's nothing… It just I was wondering." Makoto sighed as she softly applied the soft rose lipstick on Haruka's lips carefully as Haruka kept staring at her.
"About what?" Makoto look at Haruka with a gentle smile on her face, and she chuckled.
"It's been three years you and Rin haven't met, and right after you come back, he proposed to you like he promised." At this, Haruka's cheeks redden and scoff.
"That idiot...Yes he did. But what are you actually thinking Makoto?" Haruka asked again and Makoto sighed as she brushed Haruka's cheek with a blusher.
"How come… you both stay loyal and still love each other after so long?"
"Makoto?"
"A-And… how do you know he's the one Haru?" Makoto looked up at her, a slight of blush and excitement on her face which resulted a smile from Haruka.
"It's complicated really… It just, when our eyes met, we just connected. No words, no greetings, just an eye contact that made both of us knew, that we are meant for each other…" Haruka slowly explained as she interlaced her fingers as she stare longingly on her hands, a flush appear on her face.
"But you still manage. And here you are now, marrying the king." Makoto smiled as she softly comb Haruka's long hair and tied it up into a ponytail. Haruka nodded in agreement as she stares at the reflections on the mirror.
"Thanks to the others and you Makoto."
"That's what friends do right?"
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An annoyed glared and a nervous laughter coming from the two 14-years old female teenagers as a red head male pouting his bottom lips as a taller boy stood behind him, ignoring the two girls in front of them.
"You late Rin." Haruka complained as Rin crossed his arms as he inverted his eyes away.
"I'm here now. So just…" Rin let out a sigh and Makoto let out a small chuckled and look up behind the red head prince.
"Umm Rin-sama, who's is this?" Makoto asked and they blinked. The new boy nodded at him.
"Hello."
"Ahh, I bring him here today. I think Haru know him?" Rin asked and Haruka nodded, her annoying gaze turned towards the teal eyed boy as he gave her the same cold eyes.
"Very well know." Haruka hissed and Makoto blinked in confusion.
"H-Haru-chan?" Makoto softly asked as her eyes turned towards the sour face of the new comer.
"What are you doing here Yamazaki?" Haruka asked with a hint of annoyance in her tone which caused Makoto to flinch but it didn't shake the taller boy. Instead he let out a snort and looked towards the prince.
"This? You mean the person you always lose to is this girl?"
"S-Shut it!"
"What are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be in the castle right now?" Haruka harshly question and Sousuke rolled his eyes at the girl.
"I can be here whenever I want. And this guy over here is the one who invited me to watch your practice." At this, her glare turn towards Rin as he ignored it as he looked away. She let out a frustrated sighed and rubbed her temple.
"Whatever. Rin, let's continue over practice today." At this, Rin grinned and lead the raven head to the practice field. Sousuke smirked at this as the two start their battle position, the sword in their hand.
"Oi Rin, I think you going to lose this one again!"
"Shut it Sousuke! You supposed to be supporting me dammit!" Rin angrily shout back which cause the olive head to laugh softly which cause Sousuke blinked and looked towards her. Makoto noticed a stare on her and she look up to meet with Sousuke's teal eyes and her cheeks burn.
"I-I'm sorry…" She mumbled under her breath and he smiled softly.
"It's fine. Nice laugh by the way." At this, her cheeks redden as she lowered her eyes down to the ground, red began to crept up to her ears which cause the boy to laugh lightly.
"I'm sorry. I'm not properly introduced myself to you. I'm Yamazaki Sousuke."
"T-Tachibana Makoto…" She whispered and their eyes turned towards the intense battle between Haruka and Rin, quiet atmosphere surrounded them. All they heard is their rapid beating heart and a sudden warm risen to their cheeks.
'Why am I feeling this way…?'
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"And, now you're done!" Makoto declared after she finished put on a light blue veil on Haruka's bottom face, covering her nose and lips. Haruka opened her eyes gently and blinked. A white dress flowed down to her ankles as a light blue cloak worn over the dress. A semi-clear blue veil covered her lower face as her hair been tied in a high ponytail has been curled at the bottom, leaving her speechless. A simple yet elegant design, suited for Haruka.
"Makoto…"
"Yes Haru-chan?"
"Thank you… for always be there for me." Haruka smiled softly which cause Makoto's brighten and she nodded.
"It's my pleasure, your majesty." Makoto bowed and caused Haruka eyes sadden as she gently took Makoto's hand and held it tightly.
"We've been for each other since little. Don't call me that Makoto. It's…"
"Awkward?" Haruka nodded and Makoto let out a giggle.
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Dim lights of the candle lighten up the dark room as a 15-years old boy rearrange his books on his table. He sighed heavily as he looked up to the bright moon, staring as a small smile appeared on his lips.
"What a nice night…" He whispered under his breath as his eyes soften. He looked towards his now tidy desk and to the forest outside his room. His lips turn upwards and he took out his hidden cloak that was placed in the drawer and put it on, pull over the hood over his head. After making sure the cloak covered himself, he climbed out the window and jumped over to a nearest branch tree and climb down the tree.
"Damn… It's been a long time since I sneak out…" He murmured as he stretches his tired body and he start to walk towards his destination. It's been his usual activities now as he started sneaked out the mansion since last year because the stress level is over the roof, and it becoming worsen now till it becomes his weekly activity. Every time he stress, he will sneak out and went to the near lake that placed middle of the forest.
"It's pretty bright tonight." He mumbled to himself as he's avoiding the branches and bushes, trying to be silent as possible. As he come nearer the lake, a faint voice were heard not far away which cause him to blink. Curiosity kicks in as he becoming positive the source of the voice is coming from the…
"The lake…" He whispered as he rushed towards his destination. He halted his steps as his eyes widen in awe, the scenery in front of him enchanted him.
The moon light reflected on the lake leaving the lake shining brightly. But what made him in awestruck is a female figure standing on the edge of the lake, staring towards the beautiful scenery of the night. He can't see the person as her back is facing him which caused him to step closer. Suddenly she raised her arm to the moon, her heads up.
"The sorrowborn today,soars high towards sky.The sky awakenscalls for wind. My heart trembles." She started singing to the moon, loudly enough to reach the male teenager ears. His eyes widen as his heart start thumping hard.
"I want to protect you, I want to touch destiny. Both hollow in your chest and your overflow tears. I want to fill them with happiness." Arms softly gestures in the air following to the tune she was singing. Breeze blew, flowed her long hair while a gentle smile on her face as continue singing the song with passion. Sousuke stare in awe as his eyes didn't leave her figure.
"It's a tender rain, perhaps this songreaches by your side.No matter how farwe've been separated.I believe,this song will reach you." She softly breath out, the smile still on her face as she put down her arms to her side. Her bright green eyes haven't left the bright moon, staring intently into it.
'Who is she…?' He gripped his cloak tightly as the female turned around, and his eyes widen. There stood the girl, the girl that been accompany in his heart since their first meet. She swept her hair behind her ears as she straighten her long dress. His eyes followed her figure as she walked away from the lake towards her house maybe?
"Tachibana Makoto…" He whispered out her name with a shaky sighed as his cheeks were flushed, his eyes soften watching her retreating figure. He didn't know why but for the whole night, the image of the female has been planted into his heart.
"What have you done to me Tachibana…?"
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"Oi Sousuke. Sousuke!" Sousuke open his eyes greeted by annoyed glared from his red head friend.
"Why are you sleeping against the wall?" Rin spat and Sousuke rolled his eyes as he cracked his neck.
"Well, who is the one who getting marry and appointed me the works?" Sousuke snorted in response as Rin just let out an angry sigh. He looked up at his taller friend and down to his wedding robe.
"Sousuke… do you think this look fine on me?" Rin asked in awkward tone as he looked at his reflection in the mirror. Sousuke looked towards him and give him an approval nod.
"It's fine and stop worrying. Her Majesty won't leave you even if you in the most ugly robe in the world." At that, he earned a low growl from the red head and Sousuke let out a light chuckle.
"Sousuke, where's the necklace?" Rin asked and the raven head just sighed and gave the golden necklace to the king. Rin took it wear it as he look at himself in the mirror. He saw a sight of deep in thought were obvious on his tall friend through the reflection of the mirror.
"What are you thinking about Sousuke?" He asked out of the blue and Sousuke blinked. He shook his head in response as he gave Rin another bracelet to wear.
"It's nothing…" Rin scoff at this and he turned to his partner, obvious scowl on his face.
"You've been out of it since morning. Are you THAT tired?" He asked and Sousuke shook his head again.
"It's was nothing. Just deep in thought."Sousuke replied as he staring at his friend reflection and nodded in approval.
"Her Majesty wedding dress is choose by you isn't it Rin?" Sousuke asked and Rin nodded.
"She told me she didn't know which one is suited her the best. So I choose one." Sousuke smirked at Rin's replied and the king turned around to Sousuke, huge grin on his face.
"Thanks for everything Sousuke." Rin softly smiled and Sousuke nodded, knowing that Rin meant it.
"Congrats buddy for the wedding. May you have a great life after this."
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The song that Makoto sang is called "Beautiful Rain" by Rena Maeda from anime Sore demo sekai wa utsukushii.