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<<Neocities: Yukimura - The Day We Became Lovers>>
[In-Line Translation] [Source]
The Day We Became Lovers
At last the time had come for the Inter-Club Relay.
Eight members from each club would run 120m each before passing the baton to the next player. The fastest team would win.
The relay type however was not only about running the fastest. Team work and coordination were important in this battle.
The superior clubs through the grand Rikkaidai Sports Festival became quite popular.
The winning club would not only receive points but would have the perfect opportunity to boost their popularity and uphold their dignity. That was especially true for the sports clubs.
Last year and the year before that, I was part of the audience and a spectator. I thought I'd be able to comfortably enjoy this year's festival from the sidelines, but not even in my dreams would I have expected such a thing to happen.
'If we win the relay, please go out with me.' ...was what Yukimura-kun said.
It feel like this is all just a dream.
Add that to the boiling heat of the sun and the enthusiasm of everyone enjoying the festival, I really didn't feel like myself.
"First-leg runners, please proceed to the starting line."
At the Broadcasting Club's announcer's words, the runners went to their positions. For the Tennis Club, it seems their first runner is Kuwahara-kun.
Kuwahara-kun was stretching while heading to the starting line.
He was with representatives from the Baseball Club, Soccer Club, Basketball Club, Table Tennis Club, among other sports clubs.
My two friends sitting beside me were squealing and being loud even before the start signal.
"Hey, which club are you cheering for?"
"Probably the Kendo Club cause my friend is there. How about you?"
"I'm cheering for the Tennis Club. There are lots of cool guys there. Yukimura-kun is--"
[coughcough]
"What's wrong, Asahi?"
"No, it's nothing..."
If I said that person she was talking about just now confessed to me earlier, there would probably be bloodshed.
Yukimura-kun is definitely a popular guy.
"On your marks..."
Ah, Kuwahara-kun is doing a crouching start.
He remained in that position, just like a Track and Field Club member. Everyone seemed to be getting fired up.
Come to think of it, Yukimura-kun was telling them to run as if their life depended on it as means of encouragement.
I wonder what would happen if one of them messed up.
Even in our club, we knew how strict the Tennis Club was.
...do your best. Do you best, Kuwahara-kun.
Haaa, even though I was just watching, I could feel the pressure.
As expected of the sports clubs. Up till now, everyone was being noisy. But just as the relay was about to start, everyone suddenly became quiet and the mood became serious. Eyes were fixed on the starting relay in front of them.
"Get set."
The wind stopped. In that moment of unbroken silence, the sound of the pistol was the only thing that resounded.
Altogether, the first-leg runners took off. Wah, Kuwahara-kun, so fast!
"Uwooooooo!!!"
...somehow he's running while shouting...
He was on par with the Track and Field Club runner. From the spectator's seats, various cheers for the various teams erupted.
"Do your best deyansu!"
(T/N: Urayama, you cutie~ <3)
"Hang in there!!"
Running past the curve, Kuwahara-kun passed the baton on to the next person.
Getting ready on his marks was the second-leg runner, Marui-kun. Looking behind him and preparing to receive the pass, he braced himself for an approach run.
(T/N: This translator isn't good a track and field terms. -dies-)
"I'm counting on you!!"
"Leave it to me."
The pass was steadily executed, and Marui-kun took off like the wind.
The Tennis Club was currently in second, trying to outrun the Track and Field Club ahead of them.
The Baseball Club was in third followed by the Soccer Club.
Ugh...this is bad for the heart! It's beating too fast!!
"Here you go."
Marui-kun passed the baton to Kirihara-kun.
"Akaya!! If you don't run seriously, you'll be talking to Sanada's palm later!!"
"I know that already, dammit!!"
(T/N: Kirihara-kun so kawaii. OwO)
Kirihara-kun was also fast. So far, no one's fumbled a pass...ah.
The Track and Field Club runner in the adjacent lane dropped the baton.
Making use of their lost time, Kirihara-kun was able to overtake the Track and Field Club. Now he was running to their next runner.
"Yanagi-senpai!"
"Please leave it to me."
Receiving the baton from Kirihara-kun, Yanagi-kun started running.
They're on the fourth runner now? ...that means they're already halfway!!
"The Soccer Club is catching up. Everyone, do your best!"
Just as the Book Club announcer said, a fast-footed guy was steadily overtaking the other clubs and was head-to-head with Yanagi-kun.
Waa, he's catching up! You can do it, Yanagi-kun!
I realized I was perspiring. I wiped away my sweat and clenched my fist tightly. From the bottom of my heart, I was cheering for the Tennis Club.
"Niou!"(T/N: <3)
"I got it. Well, I guess I should be serious, huh."
The moment Niou-kun received the baton from Yanagi-kun, he started running.
At this point the Track and Field Club was able to catch up.
The Tennis Club, Soccer Club, and Track and Field Club were in a close fight.
"Niou-kun."
"Here you go, Yagyuu."
The baton was passed. Yagyuu-kun took off.
The second half of the relay started. The excitement and tension were gradually reaching their peaks.
The Soccer Club was gaining lead behind Yagyuu-kun.
"Sanada-kun!!"
"Alright. Leave it to me."
The seventh-leg runner Sanada-kun took the baton from Yagyuu in an instant.
(T/N: Run swiftly, Hayate no Gotoku!! =]] I am having too much fun.)
The Track and Field Club runner on the adjacent lane bumped into Sanada-kun.
"Ah."
The baton fell.
Sanada-kun quickly went to retrieve it. In that time, he was overtaken, putting the Tennis Club currently in third.
"Uwoooooo!! Be swift as the wind!!!"
(T/N: Nyeheh. I called it. =]])
With tremendous force and velocity, Sanada-kun sprinted.
I think it's the first time I've ever seen someone so fired up.
He was able to catch up and take second place.
Aaaaah, this is really bad for the heart!!
The baton was now going to the anchor.
The Tennis Club anchor was Yukimura-kun.
"Yukimura, take this!!"
Yukimura-kun took the baton from Sanada-kun and ran.
He was catching up to the Soccer Club runner ahead of him.
Yukimura-kun. I still can't believe he ended up liking me.
I had no particular good points, but...but it made me feel happy knowing he wanted to keep watching me and cheering me on. *
Though, I was still worried about deserving to be considered on the same level as him.
Now, Yukimura-kun was approaching the goal. He and the Soccer Club runner were in a really close fight to the finish line.
I stood up and unintentionally shouted.
"Yukimura-kun, do your best!!"
PAN.
The white tape broke.
In first place was...
"First Place goes to the Tennis Club! Congratulations!"
There was applause and cheers. When everyone finally reached the goal, the curtains closed on the Inter-Club Relay.
When the relay ended, Yukimura-kun immediately went to where I was.
"Maizono."
Yukimura-kun was grinning at me, making a peace sign.
"Ah, Yukimura-kun. Congrats!"
"Thank you. Maizono, just now you were cheering me on, weren't you."
"Yep."
"I heard it. Thanks to that I had a little more fighting spirit towards the end."
Somehow it became really awkward.
"I see. Um...yeah. That's good. You guys were able to make a comeback."
"That time when the baton fell, I was worried how things would turn out. I had to do my best to regain first."
"Hey."
While Yukimura-kun and I were talking, my friend beside me tugged on my clothes."
"Eh, what is it?"
"Asahi, are you and Yukimura-kun going out?"
"Now that you mention it, that was one forceful cheer earlier..."
"...!! Eh, um...er...you see..."
I was at a loss for words.
"Well, that's how it's going to be. Come on, Maizono."
While I was in a state of embarrassment, Yukimura took my hand and led me away.
At Yukimura's words of finality, my friends stared vacantly for a moment before looking at each other and sharing a giggle and a squeal.
Aah, when I get back, they're probably going to ask me a lot of questions.
For the second time, I was brought behind the school building.
I was worn out from the Sports Festival and my head was still spinning.
"Maizono."
"Y-Yes!"
My defensive response caused Yukimura-kun to chuckle as if it was amusing.
"You don't have to be so nervous. I only have one thing to say after all."
"...yes."
Saying that, I calmed down a bit.
"I said earlier, that if we'd win first in the relay, you'd go out with me, right?"
"That's right."
"At that time, you didn't refuse. If you really didn't want to, you would have refused straight out. So now, you can no longer back out."
"..."
Er, at that time I was just surprised at such a sudden confession that I couldn't come up with something to say.
"I wonder if saying that was a bit unfair. ...but..."
Yukimura-kun started speaking in a lower voice, facing me with a serious look.
"In order to have you, I'm willing to play as many tricks until then."
(T/N: ...isn't this a more Niou thing to say? D;)
At that point, would there still be a girl that would reject such earnestness?
...for me, when he first told me he liked me, encouraging me and talking to me, that would probably be the first time I started liking myself for who I really am.
If it was Yukimura-kun who was able to teach me to love myself, I would gladly agree to go out with him.
Hesitantly, I nodded. Yukimura's expression brightened, and he thanked me once more.
"Maizono. ...is it alright for me to hold you?"
(T/N: How to I make this translation any more doki doki?! O///O)
"Even though you didn't ask for permission earlier, you still want to ask for it now?"
He was amusing.
"Cause this time I want to hold you as my girlfriend."
"...hn. It's okay."
Yukimura-kun's body drew closer. With a rapidly beating heart, I couldn't look to meet his gaze.
With a bit of a neutral expression, I could only look at his arms. Being hugged by a guy made me really self-conscious.
"I didn't know that hugging the person you love could bring so much happiness."
"U-Um, Yukimura-kun."
"If it would always be this happy, I would probably hug you every time I could. Haha."
"!!"
W-What should I do. If he hugs me one more time, I might probably die.
To be almost hugged to death every time I see Yukimura-kun...
...With that, we became boyfriend and girlfriend. We returned to our seats.
When we came back, it was already too late. People were already talking about how Yukimura-kun and I became a couple.
"What should we do?" I asked Yukimura-kun.
"It's the truth, so it's fine, isn't it?" he answered with a smile.
"Also, when I do end up becoming an undesirable lover, please feel free to end it," he added eloquently, still smiling.
Right now, I guess it's already too late to worry about being the perfect match for Yukimura-kun.
END
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