Secondhand Memories (Pioneer English Cell Phone Novel)

Summer Bliss

Chapter 3

Summer Bliss

"It's so hot..." She said dreamily.

"Yeah. I know eh? Want to go swimming again?" I grinned.

"No way!"

We were drying our t-shirts in the sun now.
Even our swim suits were drying against our skin.

I could feel the scalding sand underneath me as I sat there.

"That was fun.." She looked thoughtful.
"I want to have as many good memories as I can this summer."

She was looking up at the blue sky above us,
azure, swirling and swirling upwards.

"Aozora."

"Somehow that's what I feel.
Make as many memories as we can,
So we'll always remember and cherish it."

I loved her the way she was.
She is the sweetest person ever. 

Yes, Aoi-chan, I'll always remember you.
No matter what.

* Aozora - blue sky

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Chapter 4

Summer Bliss

The next moment, we were in Shibuya,
pushing our way through the weekend crowds.

Hand in hand, we would never let go.

The blaring, flashing, multi-colored evening city lights
made our spirits dance with excitement.

We were nearly soaring, jumping, in our bodies,
wanting to leave our earthly flesh behind.

We were holding hands, swimming through the sea of people.

"Hey, where are we going?"
I asked as Aoi tugged me along,
weaving between everyone.

"It's a surprise!"

"Eh?? That's almost too much excitement for a night."
I said, laughing.

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Chapter 5

Summer Bliss

"And now, we have the band, Eden,
who was nominated by all of you as the New Rising Star.
Please give a warm welcome!"

I heard the crowd roar,
the atmosphere so charged
I could feel the electricity
running up my spine.

It was a glorious night,
the stage lights flashing in a billion colors
with no restraint.

I cheered my throat hoarse and clapped my hands red.

Aoi was grinning the whole time when she led me to the live house.

She nudged me and smiled.
Then she grabbed my hand and gave me a quick squeeze.
I replied, the same gesture of affection.

On stage, I saw five guys walk up the stairs,
like brave soldiers ready for war,
their instruments, their weapons.

I wish I could be up there.

The lead singer.

He looked familiar.
Then he turned around.

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Chapter 6

Summer Bliss

It was Yuya. Uchida Yuya.
Aoi's brother.

It had been a month since I last saw him.

He had always been the person I looked up to.
He was popular, tall, with handsome features,
and wore his long hair more stylish than anyone I had ever seen.

He was always calm and collected,
but had a generous heart.
And he played the guitar and sang.

I remembered how he lent me his old guitar a few years back,
a fraying piece with cracking wood,
its steel strings always going out of tune.
Yet it was a turning point in my life.
Ever since then, I had been aiming to excel at my guitar skills, to catch up to him.

I turned to look at Aoi who was grinning from ear to ear.
She looked so cute and excited.
"Surprised?"

"Yes!" I replied. "How come you never told me?"

"I only just found out a week ago. I decided to give you a surprise."
She told me, giggling.

"Well, it's a pleasant surprise."