A/n: Hello everyone! I have written a story for Itazura na Kiss this time so I hope you'll support me on this. This is the idea I got after watching the anime for the nth time and it took me quite long enough before deciding to write the 'what-ifs' that I have in mind for this story. Anyway, my story started at the part wherein Naoki brought Christine Robbins in their house to introduce to his family as his soon to be wife and at the time wherein Kinnosuke asked Kotoko's hand for marriage. I think the chapter is 12-13 entitled Mismatched hearts and Love period. Read and review guys! Thanks. :)
Chapter 1
"White flag"
Disclaimer: I don't own anything except the plot.
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" Dear, can I talk to you for a moment?" Her father, with tired and loving eyes, looked at her as she drown herself at the depression of being heartbroken yet again. She just nodded and walked after as his father headed into the patio.
"Don't you think it is time for us to leave this house now?" Her father started and looked at her once more.
"We all know now the situation and we cannot take advantage of Irie's family anymore."
Her eyes became glassy with the unshed tears as she hears what her father has to say. She knew that it is already time to let go but whoever said that you can dictate your heart?
"I think as a girl that you should know when to give up so that at least for the last time Naoki can actually realize how much of a great girl you are."
She never said anything and just let her emotions took over as she wept on her father's arms. This time, there's no turning back. She had to make a decision and let Naoki go because she believes that the greatest strength you could ever show is to let go from the one you loved for five years.
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"Kinnosuke asked your hand for marriage?!" Satomi and Jinko asked in chorus as they widened their eyes in disbelief on what they heard. Kotoko merely nodded her head as she tried to fake a smile.
"Is there something wrong with that?" Kotoko asked to them as she chuckled half-heartedly.
"Well, nothing really. Anyway, I think he would suit best for you. He has been in love for you for five years. You should be the one to understand his feelings you know."
"She's right Kotoko." Jinko agreed.
"So, what's your decision?" Kotoko remained silent after that and bid goodbye to her friends. She needed to face Kinnosuke and give him her answer. Her phone rang out of a sudden and so she answered it while taking a seat on an empty seat in the train.
"Kotoko, are you available today?"
"Oh, Kinnosuke, it's you. Yeah, why?" She asked as she stared at the places the train passed by.
"Well, I would just like to let you taste some of my new dishes today."
"That's no problem. See you then."
"Really? Oh, ok uhm I'll prepare now. Bye."
"Bye." She whispered as she hanged up.
So with determination, she began to head to her father's restaurant. Kinnosuke let her taste lots of his new dishes and she was so happy for it because all of it were so delectable. But as she relaxed, Kinnosuke caught her off guard when he requested her answer of his proposal the other day. Since she already had an answer, she kept silent, not wanting to hurt Kinnosuke. But Kinnosuke was impatient that he jumped at her and forcefully attempted to kiss her. She tried to dodge his attacks but she was just a woman. Her strength has no match to his and so, unconsciously, she called for Irie's name and that got Kinnosuke stop what he was doing. They both had a surprised face because of that. After Kotoko realized what she had done, she apologized to him and quickly got out from the restaurant and ran in the rain.
'So, it is still Irie that I love. But there's no helping the situation anymore. I guess I will get old being single and until then I will still hold the picture of Irie.' Kotoko said to herself as she continued walking towards nowhere.
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"Kotoko!" Kotoko jumped as she awoke with a start and immediately stood up when she noticed that it was their head nurse who was giving off a very nasty glare to her.
"This is just your fifth month here and you are already slacking?!" The head nurse said while gritting her teeth.
"Sorry, sorry." Kotoko kept on bowing her head as she sneakily stepped backwards to get away from her angry head nurse but unfortunately, fate was not on her side.
"Watch out!" A nurse shouted from behind her and before she knew it, she was already sitting on the lap of a patient in a wheelchair who hissed in pain.
"Back to work AIHARA!"
"Y-Y-YES!"
Kotoko shouted as she sprinted out and headed to the nurses' station. It was already seven in the evening when she got out of the hospital and started walking along the streets while talking on the phone.
"-Yeah."
"Really? You are already a nurse?!"
"Duh. Are you deaf?"
"But Kotoko-how?When?"
"Five months ago. I just did, didn't I and can you shut it? I can also be a good nurse you know? There's nothing impossible."
"Yeah, but you being a nurse sounds trouble."
"Satomi!"
"Alright, do your best then, nurse."
"I will."
" When can we ever see you again, Kotoko? It has been three years since you left us without a word." Satomi said sadly on the phone.
"You can visit me anytime."
" But you haven't given your address you idiot!"
Kotoko laughed at herself. How stupid can she get?
"Alright, I'll text you my address."
"Okay. I have to go now."
"Okay, bye." Kotoko hanged up and stared at the dark sky and after that, she then headed towards her home as she ran with all her might and enjoyed the air that caresses her. She never felt this liberated before. When she reached home, she relaxed and steadied her breath before she shouted.
"I'm home!"
TBC
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