Forget It

Chapter 1: Taking Things Too Far

The sun was shining brightly in the sky, the birds were singing their usual tune, the Sakura trees swayed in the wind.

Such a peaceful day at Kyoto, Japan.

Until a certain incident occurred.

The Light Music Club sat on their seats as they waited for their club president, Tainaka Ritsu. They drank tea and ate cakes and talked about stuff.

But that stuff was incredibly hurtful.

"Mou, where's Ritsu-senpai? She is taking such a long time."

"Ricchan has always been my captain, but sometimes there are times where I don't feel like she really is my captain."

"Ritsu? Come on, Yui. When did you ever feel that?"

"Well, like that time when she can actually be annoying sometimes."

"Sometimes? Yui-senpai, she ALWAYS is."

"Now now, Azusa-chan, Yui-chan. Why do we have to talk about her when we could just-"

"But Mugi-chan, I don't really think Ricchan's a good leader..."

"Heh. I agree with you, Yui."

"Me too, senpai."

Everyone turned their heads towards the keyboardist.

"I...I think Ricchan's great and all but...she's just...a bit too energetic sometimes..."

"Not sometimes, Mugi. Every time!"

"I agree with Mio-senpai."

"Now now, guys..."

"Sorry, Mugi-chan, but we disagree with you! She's EXTREMELY energetic!"

"You're one to talk, Yui-senpai."

"Heehee~"

"You guys know what? I'm glad she's not here."

"Yeah, I agree with you, Mio-senpai."

"Me too, Mio-chan!"

"We should have replaced her while she was sick."

"Yeah!"

Mugi sighed and gave up.

They chatted happily about Ritsu's presence NOT being there.

But little did they know that Ritsu, who was just about to enter, heard the whole ENTIRE thing. Tears began to roll down her cheeks. She then ran all the way home as fast as she could.

"Ah, Ritsu! Welcome ba-"

"Leave me alone!" Ritsu shouted as she ran upstairs to her bedroom and slammed the door shut and even locked it. Satomi, Ritsu's mother, became very worried and walked up to Ritsu's bedroom. She began to knock.

"Ritsu, honey, open the door."

"No!" Ritsu shouted as she sobbed on her pillow.

"Ritsu..."

"NO!"

Satomi sighed. Well, good thing she has that keystring that they kept. It's a string that has all the keys to every house in the house. She grabbed it and unlocked it with Ritsu's room key. Ritsu mentally cursed about that keystring. Satomi sat on Ritsu's bed. At the far corner there.

"Honey, tell me what's wrong."

"...No!..."

"Ritsu..."

Ritsu sniffed than lowered her pillow to show her face. Her eyes were red, her nose is too.

"Fine..."

K-ON!

"I see..." Satomi said calmly. Actually, she is filled with rage inside. She didn't want to show it.

"I know." Ritsu said.

"I can't believe it...especially Mio-chan..."

"I know..." Ritsu repeated.

"I don't even know what to say..."

"I know...!" Ritsu said again. She agreed to every sentence Satomi had just said.

"They don't deserve you, anyway." Ritsu looked up at her mother.

"Who cares about them? Just probably ignore them."

"But...Mio helps me with all my homework...and they were the best friends I ever had..."

"Then start studying. They WERE your best friends. Just move on." Ritsu had no other choice but to agree. She nodded. Satomi smiled and patted her back.

K-ON!

Ritsu arrived surprisingly early the next day of school. She surprisingly also went to her seat and started reading a book.

Mathematics for 3rd Years.

...What?

Mio then arrived as well and went to Ritsu's seat to...talk.

"Hey, Ritsu. How are you doing?"

"Go away."

Mio became confused.

"...What?"

"Are you deaf? I said 'Go Away'.'" Ritsu repeated a bit louder. Mio was taken aback. Ritsu had never acted this coldly and said those words to her. She tried to stifle her tears.

"W-Why? Ritsu, what's going-"

"How many times to I have to repeat it?!" Ritsu snapped. Some of the students in the class stared at them. Mio flinched and did what she was told, holding back her tears as she went to her seat. Ritsu continued to read her book.

Next, Mugi came into the classroom.

She then started to walk towards Ritsu, but something tugged onto her sleeve. Mugi turned her head to see who it was. It was Mio.

"Don't." She said. Mugi was confused, but obeyed.

They did the same to Yui.

K-ON!

Classes have ended, and students packed up their things to go home or for club time.

Ritsu packed up her things and left immediately. Mio, Mugi and Yui stared at her leave in confusion.

"Let's follow her." Yui said. Mio and Mugi nodded.

So they followed her. Ritsu went into a certain room. They all looked at the sign.

Staff Room.

'...What for?' They all thought.

Then they peeked through the slightly opened door.

"Huh? Ricchan, what are you doing here?" Sawako asked, confused.

Ritsu looked at her, eyes filled with anger and depression.

"Sawako-sensei." Ritsu said.

...Sawako-sensei?

And not Sawa-chan?

"Y-Yes?" Sawako gulped.

"I..." The Light Music Club leaned forward to hear.

"I want to quit the Light Music Club."

Sawako widened her eyes in surprise and horror, so did Mio, Mugi and Yui.

"W-What?! Why, Ricchan?! Why?!" Sawako shaked Ritsu by the shoulders back and forth vigorously. Ritsu kept her face.

"I...just do."

Sawako's mouth stayed opened. She stared at Ritsu in disbelief.

"I...Okay then. Please sign this 'Quit Club' form, then." Ritsu quickly signed the form and gave it to Sawako. Ritsu then started to make her way to the door. The Light Music Club stayed in their positions.

As soon as Ritsu opened the door, three girls shouted at her, making Ritsu flinch.

"Ricchan, why?!" Yui shouted.

"Ritsu, what's wrong with you?!" Mio barked.

"Ricchan...no..." Mugi muttered.

Ritsu glared at them.

"What's your problem? I thought it'd be best for all of us-"

"It certainly wasn't!"

"Are you sure?!" Ritsu snapped at Mio. "Because I heard you guys complaining in the music room yesterday!"

The four of them became speechless.

"We were just kiddi-"

"I thought you were my partner in crime, Yui!" Ritsu shouted at Yui. Yui didn't say anything after that. She couldn't think of a retort.

"Mugi, I appreciate how you were trying to be kind, but it doesn't matter anymore." Ritsu said softly to Mugi. Then she turned to Mio.

"And you. I cared about you, protected you, kept you company!" Mio stared at the ground, trying to think of a comeback.

"Without me, you wouldn't have made it this far! You wouldn't have known music! YOU WOULDN'T HAVE KNOWN HOW TO PLAY THE BASS!" Ritsu roared. Then she sighed. She then stomped towards the exit.

The four stood their, not knowing what to say.

Sawako heard everything. She then sighed.

"To be honest, I'm quite surprised that she wanted to leave the club. I liked her presence in the clubroom..."

A/N: First chapter of my new story! Hope you like it so far!

Till next chapter!