Chapter 17 - Tension at the Party
As Haruka and her friends, together with Akame head back to their classroom. Kushina and Mikoto are worried about the former. They know that a sudden tension might develop between Haruka and Elena Ayase. They waited for the fourth period to end before talking to themselves. As soon as the fourth period ends. Both of them decide to sit down on the bench underneath the giant tree. There they discuss about what is going to happen at the party.
Mikoto: What do we do about Haruka-chan?
Kushina: I don't know Miko-chan. Haruka accepted the invitation. But once she sees Elena Ayase. There's going to be a little tension between them. I just hope that Mrs. Ayase can intervene at once. As well as the rest of her mom's friends.
While the two girls continue to discuss about the possibility of tensions that will rise at Maki's party. Haruka is once again on the rooftop looking down at the very same tree where Honoka once was sitting under. Deep inside of her, she's feeling a little upset at herself for accepting Maki's invitation.
Haruka: (Looking at the sky while sitting near the railings of the rooftop.) "Mama, Papa...... What do I do now? Maki-san has invited me to her hospital's anniversary party together with my friends. Part of me doesn't want to go because I am going to see Elena Ayase again. Please help me decide on this one." (Grasps the locket with her hand.)
Minutes later a flash of light appears again on the rooftop. This time the two legendary leaders of their respective groups appear again with their hands holding each other. They gently walk out of the light and approach their daughter.
Haruka: Mama! Papa! I'm so happy to see you two again.
Honoka: We feel the same way too sweetie.
Tsubasa: Why are you feeling down Haruka?
Haruka: It's about the party that I am going to.
Honoka: Party? What party?
Haruka: The anniversary party of the Nishikino hospital.
Tsubasa: Oh I see. We have been there a couple of times. Unfortunately when you turned five that was the last time I attended.
Honoka: I'm sure that you remember the day we got mugged Haruka. That was a week you turned eleven when I last got to attend that party.
Haruka: What do I do now? I had a run in with Elena Ayase. Up to now I still have a little anger at her.
Honoka: I guess you will just have to face her even though it pains you.
Tsubasa: You're mama is right. And you have to let go of that anger. It will affect your performance in your future lives.
Honoka: I have been in your shoes before Haruka. It nearly cost me my friendship with Kotori-chan and Umi-chan. But it happened a week after I collapsed at the open house concert.
Haruka: So what you two are saying is that I should attend the party and just hope nothing bad happens. Right?
Tsubasa: Yes Haruka. Let Elena make the first move in apologizing to you.
Honoka: Eli-chan has already said sorry to me in behalf of Elena. But I think it's better if Elena apologizes to you personally.
Haruka: I will take your advice mama, papa.
Tsubasa: That's our girl.
Honoka: We have to go now sweetie. If we stay beyond thirty minutes. We might not be able to go back to the afterlife.
Tsubasa: You're mama is right. Kamisama only allowed us to appear for thirty minutes only.
Haruka: I understand mama, papa. I love you.
TsubaHono: We love you too sweetie.
As the legendary leaders of their respective school idol groups get back into the light. Haruka feels a little bit better after telling them about the party. She turns around and goes back down and head straight to the classroom. At the same time Mikoto and Kushina also enter the classroom. They see Haruka coming in with a smile on her face. They didn't bother to ask her why she is smiling.
Time Skip:
Nishikino Hospital Function Room 7:00 pm.
The party is quite elegant for an anniversary celebration. But the Nishikino clan didn't spare any expense in celebrating the 50th year of the hospital. Everyone came to the party including A-RISE's remaining members Anju Yuki and Erena Toudou. The other members of Muse came with their daughters. Haruka also came as well together with her friends and her two aunts. As soon as they walk in Elena gives a cold stare at Haruka. Sensing that Elena is staring at her. Haruka clenches her fist in anger. Yukiho notices this and grabs her niece's hand and moves her head sideways. The young ginger nods and smiles in front of her friends.
Eli notices Alisa and decides to walk up to her sister.
Eli: Alisa long time no see.
Alisa: It sure is big sister.
Eli: So, how are you and Yukiho-san doing?
Alisa: We're doing ok. Lucky for us we haven't encountered any problems just yet.
Eli: It looks like you're having a baby.
Alisa: Yeah...... This is our first child.
As the half Russian half Japanese sisters continue to discuss about the younger Ayase's baby. Haruka can still feel the weight of Elena's cold stare. This makes her feel uncomfortable. She decides to stand up and go to the parking lot. However Eli's daughter doesn't seem to let her go that easy. She follows Haruka to where the latter is going. Nozomi's observant eyes notices the tension between her daughter and Haruka. She stands up and follows the two girls to where they are heading. As soon as they reach the parking lot. Tempers begin to flare up. As the two girls gets into a heated discussion at the parking lot.
Haruka: What is your problem?!
Elena: My problem?! I don't understand why someone like you gets invited to a grand party like this one.
Haruka: I was invited by Maki-san herself! If you don't believe me then ask her yourself! You cold-hearted bitch!
Elena: What did you just call me?!
Haruka: Are you deaf?! I said you're a cold-hearted bitch!
Elena: Why you?! You're talking to the student council president of Otonokizaka missy! If you hurt me. I can easily get you expelled!
Haruka: Like I fucking care if you're the student council president! You know what! You just ruined my night. I'm leaving!
Elena: Don't you dare turn your back on me missy! (Grabs Haruka's hand.)
Haruka: Let go of me bitch!
Elena: Not until I slap your face!
Nozomi: Elena! That's enough!
Elena: Mom! How long have you been there?
Nozomi: Long enough to see you almost slap Haruka-chan's face.
Haruka: Good evening Nozomi-sensei.
Nozomi: Good evening too Haruka-san. Now Elena I want you to sincerely apologize to my friend's daughter this instant.
Elena: But mom she called me a bitch.
Nozomi: And by that reasoning you plan to have her expelled from school? Your father and I may have some differences with Haruka-chan's mom in the past. But she never used her power as student council president to have her expelled.
Elena: But mom......
Nozomi: No buts! I already knew about what happened between the two of you on the first day of school. So it's either you apologize to her or I will ask Najenda to give you a Washi Washi treatment that you'll never forget.
Elena: Ok ok...... I will do it. I'd rather accept any punishment other than that.
Nozomi: That's my daughter.
Elena: Haruka-san, I'm sorry that we started on the wrong foot when we first met.
Haruka: I'm sorry too Elena-senpai. I didn't mean to call you a bitch.
Elena: Nah it's ok. Most of the other students think that I am bitchy anyway. And besides I barely recognized you. That's why I got surprised to hear your parents names.
Haruka: By the way Nozomi-sensei, I would like to apologize to you and Eli-san for thinking that both of you are cold hearted as well.
Nozomi: It's ok Haruka-chan. I'm sure that Elicchi will understand as well.
Haruka: Thank you Nozomi-sensei. So does this mean that we're friends Elena-senpai?
Elena: Of course Haruka-chan. From now on you can call me Elena-chan.
Haruka: I'm glad to hear that.
As the two girls shake hands and hug each other. Nozomi is at a loss for words as the two girls remind her of Honoka and Eli. All three of them go back inside the function room and tell the others what happened. Mikoto and Kushina are happy to hear that Haruka and Elena are now friends. Maki decides to perform a piano solo. Then the remaining eight members of Muse decided to sing "Susume Tomorrow" while Anju and Erena decided to sing "Shocking Party". Even the current school idol group Aphrodite performed as well. The party then ends with a grand fireworks display. As for Elena and Haruka. All's well that ends well.
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