The 3rd Meets the Five (Quintessential Quintuplets Story)

Chapter 43

Ichika POV

[I woke up and stretched. I had a nice dream of me and Third raising our family. I sure do hope that comes true someday. I get up and get dressed. I actually cleaned my room. It looks normal. I guess Third is rubbing off on me. If he ever wants to come back in, I won't stop him. I get dressed when my phone rings]

Ichika: Hello?

<Third>: Hey, it's me.

Ichika: I don't know anyone named "me."

<Third>: Very funny. You're so cute.

Ichika: I know I am.

<Third>: Listen. I have a surprise for you. So you better hurry up and get down here.

Ichika: Okay. I'll see you in a second.

[I hung up and went downstairs. I saw a limo driver holding a sign with my name on it. I guess he has my surprise]

Man: Ichika Nakano, is it?

Ichika: Yes.

Man: Please enter the vehicle. We can't be late.

Ichika: Late for what?

Man: Please just get in. I'll explain on the way.

[I get inside the limo totally confused]

Ichika: Where are we heading?

Man: The airport.

Ichika: Why? I can't go to the airport! I don't have a ticket!

Man: Not a problem. You're flight is already paid for and everything.

Ichika: Flight? I'm sorry. This is some mistake.

[I get a call and answer my phone]

<Third>: Hey! You in the limo yet?

Ichika: You're behind this?

<Third>: Yep. Just relax and play along.

Ichika: You're crazy. You know that?

<Third>: I've heard that before. Now relax and play along. I'll see you later.

[He hangs up. Play along? Okay?]

Man: I want to congratulate you, Miss.

Ichika: On what?

Man: Your nomination.

Ichika: Nomination?

Man: Yes. For Best Actress.

Ichika: Best Actress? For what?

Man: There's a newspaper article all about it. It should be back there.

[I look around and sure enough there is a newspaper with my face on the front. I read that I was nominated for Best Actress for a movie that I was in. Third really has outdone himself. I read about the movie and my role. The movie got five stars from everyone and therefore I was nominated. This was crazy. Before I knew it, we had arrived at the airport]

Man: Here we are, Miss. Stay safe okay?

Ichika: Sure. Thanks.

[I leave the vehicle and see another sign being held by a lady with my name on it]

Lady: Miss Nakano?

Ichika: Yes?

Lady: I'm someone who will help you for the rest of this journey. Please come with me.