Let Us Never Say Goodbye by Ai Matsumi (little readers TXT) 📕

“Ai san! Go get some of the tuna out of the freezer!” yelled Mahiko, the co-manager. Ai nodded and ran into the back. She pulled on the door but it wouldn’t open. odd. Usually it’s unlocked.

thought Ai. Suddenly a high pitched scream came from the freezer. Ai gasped and kicked down the door. Ai burst in and saw Hanako curled up in the corner, her clothes beside her and their boss standing over.
“What the hell are you doing?!” screamed Ai, grabbing her boss and pushing him against the wall, punching him in the face over and over. Ai ignored as blood poured down his face.
“How dare you touch Hanako chan?! You disgusting man!” shrieked Ai. A few of the waiters ran into the room and tried to pull Ai off.
“Call the cops and have him arrested!” yelled Ai. The two nodded after realizing what happened. Ai found a blanket in one of the lockers and wrapped Hanako in it.
“Are you alright Hanako?” asked Ai fearfully. Hanako sobbed and shook.
“I was so scared!” cried Hanako. Ai stroked Hanako’s hair.
“I know you were.” Said Ai softly, helping Hanako up.
“I need to go home.” Said Hanako shaking.
“I’ll take you.” said Ai walking her to her car, keeping the towel wrapped tightly around her. Ai quickly drove her to Aika’s house.
“Here. You can use some of my clothes.” Said Ai handing Hanako a shirt and jeans.
“Thank you…” said Hanako. She walked into the bathroom and came out a few minutes later. Ai was sitting on the couch cross legged.
“You look good!” said Ai smiling.
“Thank you.” Said Hanako blushing. Ai patted the seat beside her. Hanako sat beside her still looking a little fearful.
“Hanako, I know that what you’re going through is tough. It happened to my best friend. I think I wanna be your friend and help you.” Said Ai smiling.
“You, you wanna be my friend? Ai Aihara wants to be my friend?” asked Hanako wide eyed. Ai chuckled and hugged Hanako.
“This’ll be a great friendship!” said Ai smiling.

Ai sighed. Today was her birthday. One year in Japan. Eighteen years old. Ai had been saving up for months to get an apartment and she had one! She was sitting in her new apartment on the couch cross legged as she always did. Suddenly there was a knock at the door. Ai jumped up and opened the door.
“Hanako chan!” cried Ai smiling.
“Happy birthday Ai chan!” said Hanako smiling widely. The two sat down on the couch together on the couch.
“So, what’d you get me?” asked Ai chuckling. Hanako laughed nervously. Hanako timidly brought a letter out of her pocket and handed it to her. Ai unfolded it and read it.
Dear Ai,
I’ve known you for six months and I’ve gotten to know you very well. I must say I must have grown to love you. And more than a sister or best friend. I don’t know if you’re gay or not but I am. I’m sorry if this isn’t a nice birthday present but I spent a lot of time on this.
XOXOXO,
Hanako chan.
Ai’s eyes opened wide as she read the note.
“So, you like me?” asked Ai slowly.
“I’m so sorry.” Mumbled Hanako blushing bright red.
“No! It’s okay! I’m gay too.” Said Ai smiling.
“R-really?” asked Hanako smiling widely. Ai nodded smiling brightly.
“Tell you what, treat me to dinner and a movie.” Said Ai smiling.

“Hanako chan!” cried Ai smiling. Hanako brightened as she saw Ai waiting for her. Ai had been in Japan for five years now. Hanako was graduating in a week and Ai had already graduated from culinary school a few months ago and was now working in a high end restaurant. Ai and Hanako had been dating for four and a half years. Ai had never told Akira and had simply stopped calling her. Hanako ran down the stairs and hugged Ai.
“I missed you!” said Ai as the two walked down the street hand in hand.
“Ai chan you’re so silly! I’ve only been gone a few hours!” said Hanako chuckling.
“It felt like forever!” said Ai laughing. Hanako chuckled and ruffled Ai’s hair. The couple arrived at their shared apartment.
“Aiiiiiiiii!” came a loud voice across the street. Ai glanced around and saw a blond haired girl running across the street.
“Careful!” yelled Ai. The girl ran to Ai breathless and wrapped her arms around her.
“I missed you Ai!” she cried.
“A-Akira?” gasped Ai.

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Publication Date: 06-23-2012

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