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Mami Lives Chapter 3
Mami Romance Chain
“Mami-san, that blue bikini looks gorgeous!”
That's what I said to her as I now had my arms wrapped around her waist, and we looked into the mirror of the change room. My fingers were also now neatly twined around her waist.
“Your pink polka-dot bikini also looks very pretty.” Mami-san said to me, “It suits you perfectly.”
“I guess that our next date should be one to the beach, huh?” I asked excitedly, but also while blushing a bit.
“That's exactly what I was thinking too, Madoka” Mami replied to me, “I'm glad that we're growing more and more to be of the same heart and mind.”
Those words really stirred me, while also making me feel very warm.
“But since we've now picked out all the clothes we wanted, let's change back into our uniforms and make our purchases.” Mami said.
“Right!” I agreed enthusiastically.
I have to admit that I felt a bit bashful as I changed along with Mami in this shopping centre change room, but as long as I averted my eyes from her while I changed it didn't bother me too much.
The lapnap that I had enjoyed thanks to Mami was even more pleasant and relaxing than I had imagined it could be. Mami joked about how I fell asleep only a minute after I rested on her lap. Mami said she found that incredibly cute, although I found it a bit embarrassing. But thankfully, I only fell asleep for a few minutes, so not too much time was taken off our date.
After I woke up, Mami made a suggestion on what we should do for the rest of our date. First was going shopping together to help each other pick out some new clothes! It had been a long time since I last went shopping, so I thankfully had saved up a significant amount of money to make some additions to my wardrobe.
I admit that I was curious where Mami was getting her money from, though. I mean, she doesn't appear to be working any paying jobs, and she's living on her own. How is she making ends meet?
“That's a good question.” Mami said, as we walked away from the shopping centre, several shopping bags in tow, heading towards Mami's place.
I didn't want to ask Mami a rude question, but I admit that curiosity had gotten the better of me.
“My parents were thankfully very prudent people who always planned in case of even the worst eventuality.” Mami answered, “So they had taken out a very generous Life Insurance policy in the event of accidental death. I was their sole beneficiary. However, it did become a bit of a legal issue. The Civil Court's Prefecture Attorney argued that a girl of my age shouldn't be trusted with such a large sum of money, especially since I had no adult family members that could take me in. But while I have few remaining family members, my father did have a close friend that did fantastic work representing my case. That friend is Kazuki Kudo.”
“ Phoenix Wright!” I exclaimed in shock.
“That's correct.” Mami replied with a grin.
As a young teenager, Kazuki Kudo was such a big fan of the actual Phoenix Wright video game character that he wanted to become Phoenix Wright made real! He started to dress like the character, take on the character's mannerisms, and do his hair like the character. He also dedicated his life to being the best Lawyer he could be! Capcom and Nintendo had considered suing him for this, but Kudo-Sama had by then become a very popular figure. So instead, Capcom and Nintendo agreed to allow him to continue “being” Phoenix Wright in return for him doing commercials for them. I never imagined that Mami knew such a celebrity!
“Kudo-Sama was hit hard by my father's passing, and wanted to do whatever he could to ensure that I did well in the wake of it.” Mami continued, “Unfortunately, he lives far away from any schools, and his lifestyle is very hectic. These were factors in why he couldn't take me in. But he did argue passionately that I should receive the full Life Insurance benefits under my parents' plan. The court eventually ruled that I could receive them in full, and live on my own, as long as Kudo-Sama himself checked up on me at least once every two weeks. He thankfully agreed to it.”
“It's really cool that you know somebody so awesome and famous, Mami!” I exclaimed to her.
“It's nothing that special, really.” Mami replied with a blushing grin, “I respect Kudo-Sama a lot, but when away from the rigours of court work, he's fairly normal. In any event, the money my parents saved away for me has served me well since their passing. It will likely run out in the not-too-distant future. Eventually I'll need to find part-time work to support myself...”
I felt deep concern for Mami here. The idea of balancing school with work with being a magical girl seemed so daunting to me! I felt a deep desire to alleviate Mami's concerns here.
“When that time comes, you and I should work as waitresses at a restaurant together!” I enthusiastically suggested to her with a big smile.
“...Yes, I think I would like that.” Mami said turning her head towards me to smile serenely at my suggestion.
After we arrived at Mami's home, Mami and I did some cooking together! Mami had asked me if I'd rather the two of us eat out at a nice restaurant or if I'd rather her and I cook a meal together. I really liked the idea of making something with Mami, so that's what I decided on.
We cooked some Nabeyaki-udon together. I was a little too careless while mixing the ingredients together in a metal pot, and so a couple tiny food particles went into my face. Mami-san giggled over that, and picked them off my face for me. It was a bit embarrassing, but I have to admit it felt kinda nice for Mami to be so attentive to me like this.
Thankfully, the Nabeyaki-udon ended up being scrumptious! After the meal, Mami and I went out to watch a movie together. The movie was called Mashiro-iro Orchestra. I think that Sayaka would have liked it, as the male lead was a lot like Kamijo! It was a very romantic movie, and I have to admit that it put me in a certain mood given how pleasantly wonderful my date with Mami-san was going. As I walked her back to her house, I think she felt that way as well...
Affection Calculation Time! To determine what happens next, calculate your affection level with Mami Tome. In order to make that calculation, refer to the following data to determine the net effect of your choices.
If your overall affection level with Mami Tome is +4 or higher, then read section Mami's Offer. Otherwise, read section Mami Wishes me Goodnight.
Spoiler for Mami's Offer:
I finally arrived at the door to Mami's home. It was very peaceful out, and nobody seemed to be around. I was about to ask Mami how she found our date, when she startled me a bit by asking me that first.
“How did you find our date, Madoka?” Mami asked, with a tone that was surprisingly a bit bashful.
“It was extremely nice!” I answered, “It was very pleasant.”
“I'm glad.” Mami stated, as my words seemed to sooth her so profoundly, “Madoka... there's something I'm about to offer you, but I'll completely understand it if you say no. The last thing I want to do is rush you into things you're not comfortable with.”
...Wait. Was Mami actually about to offer me...
“I myself have had a truly wonderful time with you today.” Mami said, “It's the happiest I've felt in a very long time. Madoka, my feelings for you are very strong, and increasingly sure. It's funny... I know that you view me as the Senior and the hero and the person who always takes the lead. But from my perspective, you have so smoothly swept me off my feet and taken such an awe-inspiring leading role in my life. It's also hard for me to believe how swiftly you've done this!”
“It makes me very happy to hear that, Mami...” I said, as at this moment I also felt deep and abiding passionate feelings swell within me.
“No matter what you say to my offer, I thoroughly enjoyed our date today, and I look forward to us continuing to be girlfriends” Mami said, “But if you feel up to it... only if you feel up to it... I'd like it if you would spent the night with me tonight.”
Mami then gently took hold of my arms, lightly caressing them, as she looked me in the eyes.
“Mami, do you mean...?!” I asked with such a jolt of excitement.
“... Yes, that's what I mean.” she answered, before lowering her tone to a hushed but sugary sweet whisper, “I love you, Madoka, and I want to make love to you....”
M Opportunity Choice 2:
A) “Yes, Mami, I'd love that too...”
B) “I-I'm sorry, but I think it's too soon for that...”
Spoiler for Response MOCA:
I think that Mami was moved very deeply by my response. She wrapped her arms around me, and kissed me with such fiery passion!
By the time the kiss ended, both her and I were breathing heavily.
“...I-I need to call my mama first, Ok?” I stated to Mami, “T-to tell her I'll be staying over your place tonight.”
“Are you sure she'll be Ok with it?” asked Mami.
“I think so.” I replied.
I took out my cellphone and explained the situation to mama.
“Man, Madoka, not even I was ever that fast...” Mama said when I told her my intentions to sleep at the home of the upperclasswoman I had mentioned to her before.
I could tell that mama was a bit flustered, and that concerned me some.
“I-Is it a problem?” I asked nervously.
“No, but just be very careful here, Ok?” Mama said, “It's good to experience new things, but make sure your heart and mind is ready for it.”
“Ok.” I responded.
“... Well, if you still choose to stay over her house for the night, I'll respect that decision.” Mama said, “I'll see you later tonight, or sometime tomorrow.”
And with that, I hung up the phone. Mama's words made me briefly second guess my decision, but not for long. After I hung up the phone, I felt Mami-san lightly kissing the side of my neck and shoulder. It felt so wondrously good!
This night would be one of the most incredible and memorable nights of my life, as Mami and I made love together...
The next morning, I awoke to Mami having already awaken, showered, and prepared fried eggs for her and me. It's amazing how much energy and vitality Mami has! I admittedly felt a bit strange to be talking casually to someone who I had... who I did that with just the night before... but after a bit of talking, the strange feeling dissipated some. I then walked with Mami to school.
We went our separate ways when we both reached the school's immediate exterior. Given the crowd of people around, Mami wished me a simple goodbye and told me that she wanted to meet up with me right after school. I agreed to that, and also wished her a simple goodbye. But while they were simple, I could tell by the look on Mami's face as well as the feelings in my heart, that Mami and I were now tightly bonded romantically.
I then made my way to class.
Spoiler for Response MOCB:
“...I understand.” Mami said, “I guess it was way too sudden of me, huh?”
“No, it's Ok.” I replied to her, “I hope to experience that with you someday... just not yet. I feel like I'm too young for that. But just so you know, I definitely love you too...”
“Then think nothing of it.” Mami said, as she gently stroked my face, “You've given me a wonderful afternoon and evening of activities, and something to look forward to. I'll see you tomorrow after school.”
Mami then gave me a soft, quick, and delicate kiss, before we wished each other goodnight.
I made my way home, with such mesmerizing thoughts washing over me. I have to admit that many fabulous fantasies took hold of my mind. Part of me actually regretted turning down Mami's offer, but I really didn't feel up to that yet.
I briefly noticed that Kyubey wasn't amongst my plushies any more. I guess he might have given up on me choosing to become a magical girl. I then finally went to sleep after a long and dreamy day.
The next morning, I met Sayaka at the usual spot, but both of us were puzzled over Hitomi not being there. Sayaka asked me a bit shyly about how my date with Mami went. I told her that it went well, but I spared her most of the details, especially all the embarrassing ones. We then made our way to class.
Spoiler for Mami Wishes me Goodnight:
I finally arrived at the door to Mami's home. It was very peaceful out, and nobody seemed to be around.
“How did you find our date, Mami?” I asked her, in a bit of a bashful tone.
“It was extremely nice.” She answered, “It was very pleasant. Did you enjoy it as well, Madoka?”
“Yes, I did... I really did!” I answered enthusiastically.
“So... with our first date behind us, do you think we should continue being girlfriends?” Mami asked me with a smile.
“Of course.” I responded.
“That's how I feel too.” Mami responded.
She then gave me a long and soft kiss, before wishing me goodnight.
I made my way home, with such mesmerizing thoughts washing over me. I have to admit that many fabulous fantasies took hold of my mind.
I briefly noticed that Kyubey wasn't amongst my plushies any more. I guess he might have given up on me choosing to become a magical girl. I then finally went to sleep after a long and dreamy day.
The next morning I met Sayaka at the usual spot, but both of us were puzzled over Hitomi not being there. Sayaka asked me a bit shyly about how my date with Mami went. I told her that it went well, but I spared her most of the details, especially all the embarrassing ones. We then made our way to class.
When I arrived for homeroom, there was some whispering and long faces amongst my classmates. I noticed that Hitomi wasn't in class today. Homura didn't seem to be in class either. A couple of the girls in my class looked at Sayaka and me with some sympathy in their eyes.
I finally came to my seat. Saotome-Sensei was unusually late for class. When she walked into class, she had a very sombre look on her face. She finally addressed the class after clearing her throat.
“As some of you may be aware, a horrible atrocity happened last night at an old abandoned warehouse.” She began, “It claimed the lives of over a dozen people. The police called our Principal just before school this morning, to tell him that they had just confirmed that one of the victims is a classmates of yours.”
My eyes went wide in horror, and my mouth went agape in shock, over hearing this.
“6 AM this morning...” Saotome-Sensei said while struggling to continue, with her eyes watering a bit, “Hitomi Shizuki was confirmed dead, one of the victims of a large explosion of yet to be determined cause.”
Tears instantly welled up in my eyes. What I was hearing... what I was hearing saddened me deeply! Intellectually, I had yet to accept it, but emotionally, the impact was leaving me very scarred...
“Given what has occurred, the Principal has called off classes for today for our class, but school will continue on for other classes.” Saotome-Sensei said, “I would encourage each of you to take some time today to honour and mourn the sad passing of Hitomi Shizuki. She was a Honours Student, and she will be sorely missed. That is all. ...Class dismissed.”
With tears in my eyes, I looked over to where Sayaka was sitting. While her eyes had also watered a bit, what struck me the most was how ashen-faced she appeared, and how she seemed to be trembling a bit in rage! Saotome-Sensei, as well as most of our classmates, expressed their condolences to Sayaka and I before they left to go home. A few minutes later, the only people left in our classroom were Sayaka and I.
“This is all my fault!” she shouted, as she banged her fist down, like a hammer, on the side of the wall of our classroom, “If only I hadn't been a selfish coward! If only I hadn't been so cold to Hitomi lately. If only I had become a...”
But before Sayaka could finish her sentence, I heard Mami rush into the room.
“Madoka!” she shouted out to me, with a grief-stricken look in her face, “I just heard. I'm so sorry!”
Mami rushed over to me, and wrapped her arms around me to try to comfort me over Hitomi's death. I allowed myself to take comfort in Mami's gesture, as I cried upon her shoulder.
Sayaka calmed down a bit after Mami's appearance. After a minute or so, Mami released me from her comforting embrace, and turned her attention to Sayaka. Mami placed one hand on Sayaka's shoulders.
“You also have my deepest condolences, Sayaka.” Mami said to her, “I'm very sorry for what has happened.”
“I appreciate your condolences, Mami-san” Sayaka responded, “But there's nothing for you to be sorry for. This is my fault. This is my mistake! If I had made the right decision earlier this would not have happened!”
“Sayaka-chan...” I uttered breathlessly, “What do you mean by that?”
“I mean...” Sayaka began in answer, “I mean that I'm going to become a magical girl!”
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Mami Friendship Chain
It was the morning after Mami's victory over the TV-witch. Mami had told Sayaka and I that while she really enjoyed watching a movie with the two of us, she felt it might be good for Sayaka and I to get a bit of a breather from the magical girl world, which would include us spending a day without Mami around.
Mami's idea was that after that day apart, which happened to be Friday, we'd meet up on Saturday noon-time to have a final discussion on whether or not Sayaka, I, or both of us would become magical girls. Mami wanted us to really think it over a lot during this one day break from her.
As I walked towards class this bright early morning alongside Sayaka, I noticed that Homura was back! She was walking down the hallway in the opposite direction of where Sayaka and I were heading. I was trying to remember what it is I was wanting to say to Homura... I think I wanted to thank her about something, but I couldn't remember what it was... Should I thank her in general and risk looking silly, or should I not bother with it?
Choice 11
A) “Thank you, Homura!”
B) Just politely say “Good morning” to Homura and move on.
Spoiler for Response A:
After I said that to Homura, both her and Sayaka looked slightly startled. Sayaka also seemed a bit uneasy with me approaching Homura like this.
“What are you thanking me for?” Homura asked.
“Well... um, ah...” I struggled nervously, while scratching the back of my head, “Oh that's right! Thanks for saving all of us the other day. You know, from that witch.”
Homura's demeanour initially softened a bit from me saying that, but she soon regained her cool presence.
“I'm impressed you remembered to thank me after I haven't seen you in two days.” Homura responded, “But it wasn't necessary. Your friend Miki-san already thanked me for that, albeit begrudgingly.”
“The only reason it was 'begrudging' is because of how mean you were to Mami-san.” Sayaka said in a cold but low tone of voice, “I noticed you weren't here yesterday. Where were you?”
“That's none of your business.” Homura answered dismissively, “Besides, I don't have time to answer that. I have to go see your friend Tomoe-san about something.”
“What is it about?” Sayaka asked, perking up a bit over Homura's words.
“It's better if you don't know.” Homura said as she briskly walked by Sayaka and I.
Sayaka looked pretty cross over being blown off like that, but I could tell that Sayaka now felt just enough gratitude and respect towards Homura to prevent her from saying anything that insulting about Homura.
“That girl sure loves her secrets, doesn't she?” Sayaka asked, after sighing deeply.
Sayaka and I then entered our class. We were relieved to see Hitomi there, looking no worse for wear! Hitomi expressed some embarrassment to us over what had occurred to her yesterday evening and night, although it was clear to Sayaka and I that Hitomi was thankfully not aware of exactly what had happened.
Sayaka's eyes seemed to light up a bit when Hitomi said “They want me to come in after school today for more tests. It's such a pain...”
“I guess it'll just be you and me after school today, Madoka.” Sayaka said, while smirking towards me.
“You sound glad about that.” Hitomi responded, with a slight tone of hurt in her voice.
“Oh n-not at all!” Sayaka responded nervously, while trying to break the tension with a bit of laughter, “I was just trying to sound happy to improve the mood here, that's all. At least you seem to be Ok now, Hitomi. That's a relief!”
“Thank you.” Hitomi said, with a slight smile.
In fairness to Sayaka, I also liked the idea of getting to spend a lot of time talking to her alone. Her and I were both facing some tough decisions, and those decisions are ones that we can't tell Hitomi about. It'll probably be good for Sayaka and I to discuss them just amongst ourselves.
So after school, Sayaka and I headed to the outskirts of Mitakihara Town's main park. We rested upon the grassy slopes next to a large shimmering lake. Sayaka stretched her entire body out over the grassy slopes, while I sat beside her.
“It's been a pretty crazy week, hasn't it, Madoka?” Sayaka asked me.
“Yeah.” I answered, “It's hard to believe how much has changed in the last few days. How much we've found out. There's a whole world out there that most people will never know about.”
“And now we need to determine how involved we really want to get in that world.” Sayaka stated, “Have you come to a decision on that yet?”
I thought carefully on that question before answering it.
“I know that I want to keep supporting Mami-san.” I answered, “But I don't think I want to be a magical girl anymore. Well, unless Mami-san was ever in danger and needed immediate help from another magical girl of course.”
“Yeah, I think that's how I feel too.” Sayaka responded.
Sayaka then rolled over on her side to face me while she relaxed her head on one outstretched arm. She then smiled a bit dreamily at me. It was a strange look for Sayaka! I don't know if she's ever looked at me that way before!
“Speaking of Mami-san....” Sayaka began saying to me, “I was thinking of letting my hair grow out some, and trying to perm it to look like her's. What do yo think, Madoka?”
MFS Choice 1:
A) “I think your hair looks very nice the way it is, Sayaka.”
B) “That's a great idea! Then you and Mami would look like some sort of dynamic duo protecting all of Mitakihara Town!”
“Becoming a magical girl is one change I'm not sure about.” continued Sayaka, “There is a wish I'd really like to make... but I don't know if fulfilling that wish is enough reason in and of itself to take the risks that both Mami-san and Akemi-san have warned us about. Especially since I'm now confident that between the two of them, they have our city well-protected. I doubt our city truly needs another magical girl.”
“That's true.” I responded, “I also think Mami-san and Homura can handle things without us needing to become magical girls. But what is the wish you really want to make, Sayaka? Is it one for Kamijo?”
Sayaka breathed a deep sigh over that.
“Yeah, it is.” Sayaka said, before rolling over to her other side, and facing away from me, “Madoka, the problem is... my heart is torn in two. Half of it belongs to Kamijo, and the other half belongs.... to someone else. And for me to become a magical girl just for Kamijo's sake, I'd need to feel like my whole heart belonged to him.”
Sayaka's words here truly stunned me, and made me blink uneasily. I never knew she had a crush on somebody else! I wonder who it could be...
“...Who is this other person you have romantic feelings for?” I asked.
Affection Calculation Time! To determine what happens next, calculate your affection level with Sayaka Miki. In order to make that calculation, refer to the following data to determine the net effect of your choices.
If your overall affection level with Sayaka Miki is +2 or higher and if you chose A or B for Choice 1, then read section Sayaka Confession, otherwise read section Sayaka Decision.
Spoiler for Sayaka Confession:
There was a tense pause in the air after I made my question, but Sayaka would soon address it.
“I'm willing to answer your question, Madoka” she said, “But I'd prefer to answer it somewhere more private. Would you mind if we finished our conversation at my place?”
“No, I wouldn't mind.” I responded, “That should be fine.”
So Sayaka and I then walked to her place. On the way there, Sayaka filled the air with a lot of idle chatter, and some joking around. I did my best to be responsive to it, but Sayaka seemed very nervous about something. It was kind of like she had butterflies in her stomach.
As I made idle conversation with Sayaka during our walk to her place, I felt my sympathy growing for her.
It must be really tough to have romantic feelings for two different people, and not being able to choose between them. I could only hope that I would be able to aid Sayaka in making a choice, for the sake of her heart and overall well-being!
After we arrived at Sayaka's home, the two of us walked into her bedroom. Sayaka plopped down on the side of her bed, and asked me to take one of the seats opposite of her. So that's what I did, as I sat down.
“So...” I began to ask anew, “Who's the other person you have a crush on?”
“Before I answer that, I think I need to explain something about myself that even you don't know.” Sayaka answered.
“Ok.” I replied.
“When I was only a little girl, my parents gave me a lot of fairytale books to read.” Sayaka said, “These books were usually told from the perspective of a beautiful Princess or some young girl with a crush on a Prince. In the story, the Princess or the young girl would be helped through her conflicts by a dashing knight or a handsome Prince. I think my parents were hoping that I would naturally identify with the female lead of these stories, and dream about eventually growing up to meet my own dashing knight and handsome Prince. But that's not what I took from those books.”
“What did you take from them?” I asked.
“I didn't want to meet and fall in love with a dashing knight or a handsome Prince.” Sayaka said, “I wanted to be a dashing heroic knight, or a strong Prince that was good to his people. So instead of identifying with the female lead, I'd always identify with the knight or Prince instead.”
“...What does all of this have to do with the other person you have a crush on?” I asked, a bit perplexed over where all of this could be leading.
Sayaka sighed a bit, and I think she became a bit nervous again, as she held two enclosed hands tightly over her knees.
“I guess I am rambling a bit here...” Sayaka said, while looking off to the side, “Madoka... do you remember how we first met?”
“Yeah, I do.” I answered, feeling a bit silly thinking back on it.
Spoiler for Madoka's First Meeting With Sayaka, Flashback:
It was five or six year ago now, when Sayaka and I were both nine years old. It was, for each of us, our first day at a new elementary school. I was really excited that day to get to go to a brand new school, and hopefully make a lot of new friends! I had a book-bag on my back that was half-covered with cutesy stickers of many of my favourite toys and cartoon characters. I was wearing a flashy crimson coloured ribbon in my hair, and a matching elegant one-piece pink dress. I was skipping along to school that day, with so much energy and enthusiasm!
Unfortunately, this made me stand out too much, and it attracted a couple of young bullying boys who thought I needed to be taught a lesson for being 'too happy about going to boring old school'. Or so they said, anyway. When there weren't any adults around, and I was walking through an alleyway short-cut, they cornered me.
One of them stopped me in my tracks, with a menacing look in his eyes, and he started to tease me and threaten me for being so overly flashy and 'foolishly' happy. The other boy then sneaked up from behind me, and grabbed my book-bag from off of my back, in spite of my loud complaints. They started throwing my book-bag back and forth to each other, over my head, while making teasing insults and mean jeers to me. I reached my arms upwards to try to catch my book-bag, but to no avail. Falling to my knees, I started to cry a little, through futile pleas for them to give me my book-bag back, as what I thought would be a great day was off to a nightmarish start.
But then I was suddenly rescued, as a boy with short blue hair, blue jean-shorts, and a light blue button-up t-shirt with a striped white collar and sleeves, jumped out from around the street corner. He was carrying a baseball bat, and with a stern look on his face, he swung that bat hard into the back of the last boy to be holding my book-bag, causing him to collapse to his knees in pain while dropping my book-bag.
“You're going to regret doing that!” the other bully shouted to this blue-haired boy, as he rushed at him, throwing a fist directly at his face!
But the blue-haired boy dodged it, and brought a swing of the bat down upon the back of the second bully, causing him to also collapse to the ground.
The blue-haired boy then starting raining kicks and stomps down upon the two bullies, while criticizing them.
“What big strong boys you are, picking on a cute little girl like that!” he sarcastically sneered at them, “Leave her alone, or the next time you pick on her, I'll make you regret it!”
With a couple cursing words, the two bullies stumbled to their feet, and raced off, vowing revenge.
“Harrumph!” the blue-haired boy grunted contemptuously, “I know what you bullies are like, so your threats mean nothing to me.”
The blue-haired boy then turned around, and looked down at me with sympathy in his eyes, and a slight blush on his face.
“Are you Ok now?” he asked softly to me, with a concerned look on his face, as he turned to face me.
“Y-Yes, I'm fine, thank you” I replied, as I looked up in awe at my rescuer's face.
“Let me help you to your feet” he responded with a smile, offering me his hand.
While blushing a lot, and feeling a bit embarrassed, I accepted his hand with my own, and let him pull me up to my feet. He then brushed off my dress a bit.
“There” he said, with a confident grin, while holding one arm at his side in an arch, “You look very pretty again now. Let me get your bag for you.”
“N-No” I stammered in reply, “I c-can get it myself.”
I rushed over to my book-bag, and picked it back up.
“Well, let me at least help you put your book-bag back on” he said to me.
“Okay” I responded.
He fastened the straps around my shoulders, until my book-bag felt snug and secure.
“Looks like everything is taken care of now!” he said energetically, as he turned to look me in the face again, “Don't worry about those bullies picking on you again. If they do, I'll sock 'em one for 'ya!”
He nervously laughed a bit after saying that.
“...Thank you!” I finally managed with a shout, as my racing heart was becoming too fast for me to hold back my emotions any more, “Thank you so much for saving me there!”
With an embarrassed look on his face, but also a shy smile, he said “It's nothing, really. Anyway, it looks like we're heading towards the same school! So I'll meet up with you there, Kay? Bye!”
With that last word, he waved goodbye to me, and began to sprint away.
“W-Wait!” I shouted at him in desperation.
“Hhmmm? What is it?” he asked, coming to a sudden stop, turning about to face me from ten meters or more away.
“P-please let me walk close behind you” I said, a bit sheepishly, “I-I'm afraid those bullies might pick on me again if I'm not walking along with someone.”
The blue-haired boy smiled widely at this, as though very pleased by this.
“Ok” he responded to me, with a big toothy grin on his face, “It would be great to walk to school along with a cute girl like you!”
I blushed a lot over that last compliment, but still quickly skipped along to where he was standing, and started to walk behind him. We continued on towards the school, taking our time.
It gave me a lot of peace of mind to know that I had this strong, athletic boy protecting me from other potential bullies, but I also felt really embarrassed. Being so young at the time, it was hard for me to fully understand what these strong emotions I was feeling for this boy meant. It included gratitude, but it ran far deeper than that...
I thought he was so cool. He was like a knight in shining armour, dashing to my rescue. He was like a Prince out of a fairy tale! I was so shy over such a nice and strong boy like him calling me cute and pretty, and showing such concern for me. But at the same time, I felt... love, maybe, for him? I definitely had a bit of a crush on him already.
“Hey” he said to me, while glancing back at me, as I slowly paced along behind him, holding my arms tight against my sides and slouching over a bit, “You don't have to be so shy, and walk behind me like that. I'd rather you walk beside me.”
“Ok” I said, smiling at him, and feeling this sudden warmth well up within me.
“Please don't slouch over like that” he said to me, “You have such a pretty face and nice hair. It would be a shame to hide them like that!”
He was so sweet and kind to me...
“Here, I'll hold your hand.” he said to me, “That way you'll feel more relaxed, and can stand up straight again.”
“Thank you so much.” I said to him, as I took his hand.
“Geez...” he said, running his free hand through his hair, “You don't have to keep thanking me like that, it's making me feel a bit embarrassed. Ha ha ha... I was just hoping to make some new friends.”
“I'd be more than happy to be your friend!” I exclaimed to him, while flashing a bright and relaxed smile to him, “But I think I'd most like to be your girlfriend...”
“G-g-girlfriend?!” he stammered in shocked reply, coming to a sudden halt.
I felt really shy again. I shouldn't have let my feelings slip like that!
“I-I'm sorry” I replied bashfully, “I guess I got ahead of myself a bit. You are a very nice and cute boy, though...”
“I'm a girl!” she exclaimed to me with a pout, and a cross look on her face.
My eyes opened wide, and I found that my embarrassment had just rose to an even higher level.
“I was so embarrassed over thinking that you were a boy!” I said to Sayaka, after recounting with her the story of how we first met.
“But when you thought of me as a boy, and expressed a desire to be my girlfriend...” Sayaka said, a bit weakly, “...That never really left me, Madoka.”
...Wait. Is Sayaka saying...?!
“You see, this ties back into those fairytale books I read as a little girl, before I even met you.” Sayaka continued, “I always wanted to be a dashing knight in shining armour. I didn't want to be a Princess. I wanted to find someone that could be my Princess....”
“Sayaka-chan...” I said breathlessly, “Are you saying that...?!”
I felt my chest grow very tight. This entire situation was making me think back on the dream I had in which Sayaka kissed me...
For her part, Sayaka seemed to be fidgeting a bit, displaying some nervousness.
“Madoka, there's something I need to confess to you.” Sayaka said, “But I'm afraid you'll hate me for it, and want to stop being friends with me over it...”
“I-I wouldn't do that!” I shouted, standing up, “I could never hate you. And I wouldn't betray my friends.”
“I know.” Sayaka said softly, “That's one of the many things I love about you...”
I tensed up a bit over what Sayaka was saying. For the past week I've been wondering if I'm a lesbian. Is it possible that Sayaka is also a lesbian? But wait, she has a crush on Kamijo so...
“The truth is, Madoka...” Sayaka said, looking slightly away from me, unable to make eye contact with me, “I'm someone that can fall in love with both girls and boys. I know this because of the two people I've fallen for, one is a boy and the other is a girl. I truly do have strong feelings for Kamijo, because of his beautiful and enchanting music and gentle nature. My love of classical music made me fall for him.”
After taking in a deep breath, Sayaka continued.
“My parents are like Hitomi.” Sayaka stated, “They consider romantic love between two girls to be forbidden love. So it was obvious what I should do, right? I decided to focus my love on Kamijo, while trying to be the best friend I could be to the girl that I loved. I was hoping that this would all work out. That Kamijo and I would have a nice romance that my parents would approve of, and I'd have a great lasting friend in the girl that I love. But... but my heart has made that course impossible for me, I fear.”
Sayaka then took in another deep breath, and swallowed hard, before continuing.
“It's shameful to say, but seeing how close you've become with Mami-san has left me feeling... jealous.” Sayaka said, “It's left me realizing how much it hurts to think of you being really close with somebody else. Closer than you are with me. So.... so...”
As overwhelmed as I felt by Sayaka's words, I could tell that she herself was even more overwhelmed than I was. Her emotions were hitting a fever pitch. All of these pent-up feelings of so long were about to come gushing out! Sayaka then leaped off of her bed, and gazed down towards me.
“I-I love you, Kaname Madoka!” Sayaka shouted, coming to a standing position, and bowing politely to me, “Please be my girlfriend!”
S Opportunity Choice 1:
A) Let Sayaka down easy.
B) Accept her confession!
Spoiler for Response SOCA:
Sayaka was now trembling with all of these pent-up emotions finally let loose. It was clear now that when she joked to me about wanting me to be her wife, she wasn't exactly joking. She was probably giving necessary vent to these emotions in the best way she knew how.
I like Sayaka a lot, and I felt sorry for her right now. She's my dearest friend, so I have to help her out here. A part of me does feel more for her than friendship alone... but I don't think it's worth the family problems I might cause Sayaka if I accept her confession.
So I stood out of my chair, and gently took Sayaka by her shoulders, lifting her up. I wrapped my arms around her to hug her softly.
“Thank you for valuing our friendship so much that you chose not to hide these feelings from me any longer.” I said to her, as calmly and soothingly as I could manage, “Thank you for trusting me with your feelings. ...But I'm sorry, Sayaka, I won't be able to fully reciprocate them.”
Sayaka cried a bit over that.
“I'm sorry.” I continued, “I'm truly sorry. I hope... I really hope that you and I can continue to be best friends, even though you might find that really hard now. Your friendship means a lot to me. ...It might be a good idea if you tried to focus your romantic feelings on Kamijo. If you choose to do so, I'm willing to do all I can to help you with that.”
And with that, I ended my embrace with Sayaka, and pulled back from her. I continued to hold her shoulders in my hands, while I looked up into her sobbing face.
I felt deep sympathy for her, but I also felt really awkward. I wanted to draw this all to a close as soon as possible.
“Are you Ok now?” I asked.
“Y-yeah, I'm f-fine.” She answered, while wiping away her tears.
After taking in a deep breath, and composing herself, Sayaka addressed me further.
“I'm sorry, Madoka” Sayaka said, closing her eyes tightly, “In the heat of the moment, I forgot how very uncomfortable this must be for you if you're not... if you're not able to like girls that way.”
“It's Ok.” I quickly responded, “I'm not bothered or anything. Actually, it's really very flattering...”
Yeah, this was feeling very awkward to me.
“I probably should get going now.” I said to Sayaka, “I'll see you tomorrow when we meet up with Mami, Ok?”
Sayaka nodded weakly to that. I could tell that she needed some time to herself now.
And so I headed home at last.
Spoiler for Response SOCB:
I felt such intense happiness and joy flow within me. I never imagined that Sayaka had the exact same feelings for me as I did for her! I felt that her love of Kamijo meant that she would always only be a friend to me, but now... now I could have the romantic relationship with her that I had always wanted and literally dreamed about!
But wait... first there was something I had to make sure of!
“If I accept your confession...” I said, struggling to speak the words as my heart raced so very fast, “Will you promise me that you'll give up on Kamijo romantically?”
“O-Of course!” Sayaka exclaimed quickly, as I think she became very excited at the thought of me accepting her confession.
“...Then yes...” I began in reply, “I accept your confession! I love you too!”
With such great passion, Sayaka wrapped her arms around me, and placed her head alongside mind.
“I'm so happy and relieved!” Sayaka said, with tiny tears in her eyes, “I'm so glad you feel the same way about me.”
I moved one hand to gently rest on her back. I moved my other hand to the back of her head, as I lovingly patted it.
Shortly after, Sayaka pulled her upper torso back, while still holding me in her embrace. She gazed down into my eyes while I looked up into hers.
I think... I think that both of us knew what should happen next. I parted my lips to invite Sayaka to press her lips upon them. Sayaka slowly descended her head to kiss me.
It was... it was so exhilarating! Yet it was also so sweetly soft and comforting. For both of us, this was our first kiss, and it was one that neither of us would ever forget.
“Thank you so much for having the courage to reveal your feelings to me.” I said to Sayaka, after our kiss finally ended, “I don't think I'd ever have found the courage to be the one to make the confession...”
“That thankfully doesn't matter now.” Sayaka said, while she ran one hand through my hair, and smiled so serenely at me, “For I have finally found my pure pink Princess...”
Sayaka then kissed me again.
The time eventually came that I needed to leave Sayaka's home.
“Do you want me to walk you home?” Sayaka asked me.
“I-I think I need a little bit of time to myself before we meet again tomorrow.” I replied to Sayaka, “There's an awful lot for me to think about. About magical girls, about how best to help Mami, and now... about us. I'd like to think about that on my own for a bit.”
“I understand.” Sayaka said, “I'll see you tomorrow then!”
“I'll see you then!” I shouted back.
After I closed the door to Sayaka's home behind me, I began walking away. I held one hand over heart, as my mind swirled with thoughts over Sayaka-chan...
This I did for the entire walk home.
Spoiler for Sayaka Decision:
Sayaka became strangely quiet, and I think a bit tense over my question here.
“I-I guess I'm being kinda silly here, huh?” Sayaka asked, “Kamijo is the person I'm truly closest to, and I need to stop putting off what I should do for him.”
“What you should do for him?” I asked rhetorically, “You mean...?”
“Yeah, I'm going to wish to heal his hand!” Sayaka exclaimed, while she came to her feet, “I'll tell Mami-san that when we meet her tomorrow!”
If you chose B for MFS Choice 1 then read section “Sayaka plays Robin to Mami's Batman”. Otherwise, skip over it.
“Anyway, I probably should be heading home now.” Sayaka said to me, while she came to her feet, “I've really fallen behind on school homework lately with all of this week's commotion, so tonight offer's me a chance to finally catch up.”
“Yeah, the same is true for me.” I said, as I also stood up, “I guess that we're probably going to be making different decisions here. On being magical girls, I mean.”
“That's fine.” Sayaka said, “What's the old saying? Three's company, but four's a crowd? So three magical girls is certainly enough for this city. I'll see you tomorrow, Madoka!”
“See ya!” I shouted to Sayaka, as she left to go home.
And with that, I headed home as well.
After getting home, I decided to do some homework, and hopefully get a good night's sleep. Even though tomorrow was Saturday, I couldn't help but feel that it would be another big day!
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And I suspect that this will be my most controversial update yet. 
Oh well, hope it works for Madoka/Mami and Madoka/Sayaka shippers alike. ^_^
Last edited by Triple_R; 2012-02-11 at 20:16.
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