A/N: I decided to finish this story in this chapter. I have a lot more stories going on, like The Wrong Advice: Love Triangle. That story is such a pain, I might put it on hiatus.
Anyway, hope you like this chapter!
I'll see you at the end.
Rikku!
Chapter 3: So That's How It Is.
Chapter Summary: After just saying that "Being a girl is a lot better than being a boy", Ritsu found out the cause of her gender change. Can she turn back into a girl or stay a boy forever?
Ritsu finally arrived home, exhausted and tired, going straight to his room. Math is just so hard and wasn't really in the mood for club time. She was extremely bored and wasn't in the mood for practice, and back to Math. It was...well...
Math is mental abuse to humans.
Ritsu let out a long, loud sigh as he closed his bedroom door. Ritsu hopped onto the bed, staring at the ceiling.
"Hey, Mr. Ceiling, can you just be kind for once and tell me why I'm a boy?" Ritsu asked the ceiling. The ceiling just glared at him. Ritsu swore he could see a bored face on that ceiling, or maybe it was just his imagination. Maybe it really was, but he was so sure he could see a bored face. Ah well, thinking about this isn't helping at all.
"I'm getting crazy just talking to a dead ceiling." Ritsu grumbled as he walked into the bathroom for a good, long, hot and relaxing bath.
He removed all his clothing, including his underwear. He looked away as he pulled his underwear down and threw it to the side. He tried so hard not to look at his new private part. He wasn't ready yet. He slowly dipped his foot into the filled tub. Not too hot, just nice. He sighed, looking at the ceiling again.
"I should ask Mio about that Math homework...ah well. I can ask her tomorrow. It isn't very long and I can finish it in school. Math is after recess period, anyway." (A/N: Hey, guys! I haven't finished my homework yet, tomorrow's school and it's midnight! I'm so getting in trouble. Ever since- lemme explain at the end of this chapter -_-)said Ritsu. He then smiled as he closed his eyes.
"I really am grateful my friends are trying their best to help me solve this mystery." He said as he applied shampoo to his hand and began washing his hair.
K-ON!
"Nee-chan! Mio-neesan is here!" Satoshi called out from downstairs. "Yeah, okay! Let me finish!" Ritsu yelled back as he finished packing his bag and walked down. He walked to Mio and grinned at her. Mio blushed a bit and and started walking. Ritsu quickly caught up with her.
"You're not wearing your hoodie today. Why is that?" Mio asked Ritsu, who had his arms behind his neck. Ritsu smiled sheepishly.
"Eheh~! Well, since they've already seen me, is there a point to wear it?"
"But what about Ruko-sensei? She's gonna give you a loud scolding." Ritsu widen his eyes in horror, just realizing that.
"I completely forgot about her..." He stayed silent for a few more seconds before yelling, "FUUUUUU-" Mio knew what he was gonna say and quick covered his mouth.
"Shush, you baka! That's bad! Besides, there's people here!" Mio whispered angrily, embarrassed from all the stares at them. Ritsu scratched his head sheepishly as Mio pulls her hand away from his mouth. Mio made a long sigh.
"We could ask Mugi to make me look as girlish as possible..." Ritsu suggested, shivering from the thought. He was a tomboy, so he doesn't like to dress and look girly. But it was the only choice.
"You have no breasts, Ritsu." Mio pointed at his chest, and Ritsu blushed, "D-Don't talk about that! I can just put some buns over them-" Mio laughed. Ritsu pouted, blushing furiously.
"S-Shut up!" Ritsu said, but Mio just kept on laughing. Ritsu sighed, smiling.
K-ON!
"Ta-da~! I present to you my new creation: Girly Ritsu!" Mugi said, gesturing her hands at Ritsu. Ritsu blushed furiously, looking down at the floor. Yui and Mio clapped and so did the other students in the class.
Ritsu was wearing his uniform, but Mugi added some makeup to his face and adjusted his hair. Mugi also forced Ritsu to put two big buns on his chest. Now, he actually looks like a girl.
"This is so stupid..." Ritsu muttered, sitting on his chair. Mio walked to him, "You're the one who came up with the idea." Ritsu blushed harder. He waved his hands vigorously in front of his face to defend himself, "I-It was a joke!" Mio only just rolled her eyes.
"Sure." Then Ritsu sighed as he lowered his hands into his pockets, "I wish school could end already. I'm not really in the mood." Mio raised her eyebrow.
"Then why did you come to school?" She asked. Ritsu pouted, "My parents are paying for my education, so..." Mio nodded slowly. Ritsu knew that...maybe he isn't much of an idiot, after all. They stayed silent for a few minutes until the teacher finally came in and immediately started the lesson.
K-ON!
"Finally," Said an exhausted Ritsu. "It's over. Class. Is. Over." Mio and the rest of the band, except Azusa of course, walked to her desk.
"Surprisingly, the teacher did not notice the change." Mio pointed out. Ritsu smiled nervously.
"Well, she did stare at me for what seemed like eternity," Said Ritsu. "It made me uncomfortable." Mio smiled.
"Well then. Let's all go to the clubroom, shall we?" Said Mugi, smiling as well. Yui nodded vigorously. So then they all packed their bags and headed up to the clubroom, along with a crowd of fangirls behind them, annoying Ritsu.
Once they've reached the clubroom, Ritsu slammed the door shut, but the fangirls looked from outside through the window.
"Uuuuuuugh..." Ritsu groaned, looking at the fangirls who were staring back at him with dreamy eyes, not caring of the fact that there's a boy in the school. Yui laughed. Ritsu turned to sit on his seat, the fangirls still staring at him. He ignored them.
"Calm down, Ricchan. Just ignore them. I mean, you're lucky, having fangirls." Said Mugi, smiling at Ritsu. Ritsu glared at her.
"I don't want them," Said Ritsu. "I knew it. It's better being a girl." Mio looked at Ritsu.
"What do you mean 'It's better being a girl'?" She asked. Ritsu looked back at Mio.
"Being a girl is better than being a boy." Ritsu answered, eating his cake. Mio continued staring at him.
"Ritsu, didn't you say you wanted to be a boy when we were kids?" Mio said quickly. Ritsu squinted his eyes, trying to remember.
"Hmm...when was that...oh yeah! I did...hold on..." Ritsu's face turned from happy to horror.
"That's it!" Ritsu suddenly shouted. "I figured it out!"
"How you became a boy?" Yui said carelessly, who wasn't in the mood for Azu-energy. "Yes!" Ritsu answered.
It all came flooding back to her...
FLASHBACK...
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GRADE 6
"Mio! Mio~!" A young, energetic and carefree brunette called out her best friend.
"What, Ritsu?" Asked the curious young, shy and quiet raven-haired girl.
"Wanna know what's my wish?" Asked the brunette, by the name of Tainaka Ritsu.
"O-Okay." Answered the raven-haired, by the name of Akiyama Mio.
"Ahem," Ritsu coughed, putting her hands on her hips as she spoke. "My wish is..."
Then she pointed to the air.
"To become a boy!"
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...
"Eh?" Said Mio dumbly.
Ritsu just grinned widely.
"You see, Mio-chan! I'm a tomboy, and I'm proud to be one. But I'd love to be a boy! I just...don't like being a girl, ya know..." Said Ritsu with a depressed look on her face.
"So that's why I'd like being a boy," Ritsu said, smiling sadly. "But I'm devastated that..." She trailed off, not continuing the sentence as she stared at the floor as if it was the most interesting thing in the entire planet.
Mio felt sorry for her best friend. She knew that that wish will never come true. She patted her head, "I'm sorry, Ritsu." Not knowing to say, she continued patting her head.
They stood there, depressed looks on their faces.
END OF FLASHBACK
Ritsu suddenly started feeling hot.
"Is it very hot in here or is it just me?" Ritsu asked, confused. Everyone stared at him, confused.
"Ritsu/ Ritsu-senpai/ Ricchan?"
Ritsu started to sweat.
"R-Really, guys, it's getting really hot..." Ritsu said, who started panting. Mio touched Ritsu's forehead, only to pull her hand back immediately.
"Ritsu, you're burning!" Mio said, panicked. The fangirls outside started to whisper, confused of what's going on.
Ritsu's head felt a familiar sharp pain. She clutched her head hard, groaning.
"Aaargh...aaaaaagh!" Ritsu screamed. The band didn't know what to do but attempt to calm her down.
"R-Ricchan!" Yui said, panicking.
Finally, to end it all, Ritsu screamed loudly.
"AAAAAAAAAAGH!" (1)
The band's eyes widened, staring at the transformation happening in front of them.
Ritsu's hands became a bit smaller.
Ritsu's body became slimmer.
Ritsu's eyes became a bit bigger.
Ritsu shrunk a bit.
Ritsu's scream became higher pitched.
Ritsu's Adam's Apple disappeared.
And finally, some of Ritsu's hair turned white.
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...
Ritsu stopped screaming and suddenly fainted.
"RITSU!"
K-ON!
Beep...beep...beep...
Ritsu slowly opened her eyes and saw white. His heart raced.
Am I in heaven? Did I die?...
He tried moving his body. Success.
He moved to sitting position. He looked around.
The brightness faded. She was sitting on a white bed, a VR (3) beside her. White walls...small room...No...
A hospital?
The door suddenly bursted open.
"Minna?" Ritsu said, shocked.
"RITSU/ RICCHAN/ RITSU-SENPAI!"
The band ran towards Ritsu, diving into her for a big hug.
Ritsu, who was still confused, sat there, eyes widened, "Huh? W-What? What's going on?"
"You've gotten the Marie Antoinette Syndrome," (1) Said a doctor, who suddenly came into the room. "That's why you're here, in the hospital."
"Oooh..." Ritsu trailed off. "What's that?" The doctor laughed.
"It's a syndrome caused by stress, sorrow, fear or intense rage. It's also the sudden whitening of the hair," Ritsu gaped at him. "Don't overwork yourself, seems like you got it from stress," Said the doctor, smiling. Ritsu, who has a tiny drop of sweat on her cheek, just stared at him as she smiled back nervously.
"Well then, I better leave and let you have your alone time." The doctor said as he left the room. The band finally let go of Ritsu, tears on their faces.
"I'm just so happy, Ritsu, " Said Mio, wiping her tears away. "You're finally back, my best friend's back. I missed you. You're not the same as a boy."
Yui nodded vigorously, "Mio-chan's right! Captain Ricchan isn't the same as a boy, despite you being so attractive-"
"Yui-senpai!"
"Sorry, Azu-nyan," Yui said shakily, smiling at her weakly. "Just trying to lighten up the mood."
Ritsu stared at them, shocked and amused. They cared for Ritsu this much? But ah well, she cares for them like how they care for her. Tears began rolling down Ritsu's cheeks without her noticing as she smiled at them.
"I'm so grateful to have such friends, " Said Ritsu. She touched her cheek, finally realizing the wetness, "Oh."
Mio laughed as she hugged Ritsu again tightly. Ritsu grinned down at her.
"Anyways, let's check out my white hair! Anyone got a mirror?"Ritsu asked. Mugi took out a small mirror and gave it to Ritsu.
"Wowsers (2), that's quite some white hair I've got there." Ritsu said, surprised while touching her new white hair. "I look awesome!"
The band nodded in agreement.
"You look weird with it," Said Mio, looking at Ritsu touching her white hair. "Ritsu's better white light brown hair."
"I still have brown hair, Mio, don't worry. (3)" Said Ritsu. Ritsu lowered the mirror and closed her eyes.
"At least I'm back being to a girl. Being a girl isn't so bad, after all."
THE END
A/N: So that's the end of Rikku! Finally, I've been busy so I haven't been writing and updating often. New year, that's why.
I've gotten a bit sloppy in my writing. Lol sorry.
(1): Marie Antoinette Syndrome is how Kaneki Ken got his white hair from the torturing.
(2): I'm sorry, I just love Life is Strange.
(3): Ritsu looks like Haise Sasaki, who is the third transformation of Kaneki Ken. She has white hair on her bangs, side hair (in front of the ears) and her back hair. Her brown hair is on the top of her head.
Anyway, that's it for now.
Till next story!