二。君の傍「斉藤壮馬」

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Months later..

"Souma.. please don't do this to me.." I said.

"But I want to (F/N). I want to show the world that you're mine..." He said.

I then looked down and blushed.

He then grabbed my hand and ran off.

"Now come on! Just pick a gown already! There are tons of shops here!"

(A/N: I wonder how many of you misunderstood that part 😂😂😂)

"I told you, just some dress in my closet will be fine! I'm just your personal assistant!" I protested.

"You are not just my personal assistant! You're my girlfriend! You have to be very stand-offish! Now come on! I saw a really cute [favorite color] gown over there!"

You're probably wondering, "What the heck do I need a gown for?" Well, there's a little celebration ball that we'll be having, but no that's not the point.

He was nominated at the Seiyuu Awards and of course as his PA and girlfriend I'd be there as his partner and moral support. And of course the guide to saying his speech (if he wins) in case he forgot some lines. The little.. okay big celebration comes after the Seiyuu Awards.

Right now he's insisting that I wear something extra special people could notice me more, but I'm already happy where I am. And I have been recognized ever since that radio show thing happened. Apparently, Souma's fans are actually supportive of our relationship which was quite a shocker if I may say.

"(F/N), try this." Souma said as he grabbed the gown that caught his eye.

I lazy accepted it then walked to the dressing room. I quickly tried it on then walked out to show him with a pout.

"Perfect! Let's pay then we can go back to finish our leftover work before tonight!" He said then pulled me away.

"Hey, I have to change first!!" I protested as I was being dragged to the cashier.

☆☆☆

At his office at Sacra...

"Wow~ you two are really hard workers up til the last minute. I just left all my work for tomorrow." Murase-san said with a pout.

"Well, Souma decided that he just wanted to relax at home tomorrow so what choice do I have?" I asked.

"Is that a complaint, PA-san?" He asked.

"No, it's a declaration of my obligations due to being your personal assistant, Saitou-san." I answered back in a formal tone.

"(F/N)'s so mean. Toying with me like that. Sometimes I don't know if you really love me or hate me.." he said then sighed.

Me, being the guilty as charged girlfriend as I am, answered, "Of course, I love you, you idiot."

"I know haha! Gotcha!" He teased.

"Why you little-!"

I stood up and was about to pinch his ear, until..

"Hello, Souma, (F/N). Please behave when there are other people in your office." Hatano-san said as he walked in.

"Yes, Wata-nii.." we replied.

(JhaePanda yes, they finally said it)

I then walked back to my seat and continued finishing my work.

☆☆☆

"Finally! I'm done! And tired." I said as I streched my arms then yawned.

"Alright. Morohoshi-san, Nazuka-san, you may come in and drag her away!" Souma yelled.

"Excuse me?" I asked.

"They're helping you get ready. No buts." He said.

I sighed then followed the two who were trying to contain their laughter.

☆☆☆

"Would you like this color for your eyes?" Morohoshi-san asked as she pointed at an eyeshadow color.

"I think these accessories would match the outfit, what do you think?" Nazuka-san asked as she showed me some bracelets, a necklace, and a pair of earrings.

I just nodded nervously at everything they said.

After about an hour, I was fully dressed and styled. I was pretty speechless at how I looked in the mirror. (A/N: (F/N) you're gorgeous 😂😂)

"Thank you, Morohoshi-san, Nazuka-san." I said with a bow.

"No problem. We'll see you and Saitou-san tonight." Morohoshi-san bid with a smile as she walked out with Nazuka-san who was waving goodbye.

I straightened my gown and looked at the mirror once more.

"Alright. I can pull this off for one night." I said as I grabbed my purse then walked to his office.

As I was walking, I thought.. maybe Souma still has second thoughts about me. Well, we've been together for two years now, but I still can't help but wonder if I really make him happy.

I put my hand on the doorknob then took a deep breath before opening the door.

"Hey- wow.. you look better than I thought! The gown definitely suits you!" He said as he held my hands.

"Thanks, but I don't think I can pull this off every time." I said.

"Sure you can! You're really pretty! Anything will suit you!" He said.

"Thanks. You're really handsome today as well." I said.

"Eh? Only today?" He asked.

I pinched his nose.

"Of course not. You're always handsome." I said.

"Really? Then give me a kiss to prove it!"

"Fine~" I said then quickly kissed him.

"Hehe~ thank you!" He said then hugged me.

I was contented with this moment that we shared. I wish it would always be like this.

☆☆☆

When we arrived at [random place where Seiyuu Awards was held] it was really packed. The event ended in a few hours so our little celebration was earlier than expected. No, Souma didn't win anything, but we were still happy that he was nominated.

Right now everyone's enjoying the mini ball that was held after the Awarding Event.

As I was dancing with Ishikawa-kun, my phone suddenly rang.

"Ah, Ishikawa-kun, I'm sorry. I have to take this." I said as I took out my phone from my purse then bowed at him before rushing out.

I answered the call.

"Hello, (L/N) speaking." I said.

"Hey, (F/N)!"

"Oh my goodness! [Another good friend's name], hi! It's been a couple of months since we last saw each other!" I exclaimed.

"Anyways, I have some great news for ya! I sent your recording to [American voice acting agency]! You've been accepted!" She yelled.

"Really? Wow that's amazing!" I said.

"Great! You leave tonight! Your interview is tomorrow!" She said.

"Really?.. then, I don't think I can accept your offer." I said.

"Why not? You have your own apartment here, right? And you've got Souma as your boyfriend too! He's real supportive, right?"

"Yeah, but.. I'm his personal assistant. I can't leave him just so I can make a big break." I said.
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"Sure you can."

"Souma?" I asked as I put down my phone.

"Go, (F/N). You've helped me achieve my dream. Go on and achieve yours." He said.

"But I don't want to-"

"It's fine, (F/N). Go. I'll always be here when you come back." He said with a half-hearted smile.

I hugged him tight.

"Thank you, Souma. I promise I'll come back to you." I said.

I then hurriedly hailed a cab.

Souma's PoV

"That's it? You're just letting her go?"

"Ichirou-kun.. you heard?" I asked.

"Mhm. Are you sure that you can manage being without her?" He asked as he crossed his arms.

I sighed.

"Of course not, but what choice do I have?" I asked.

"You can follow her and help her achieve her dream like how she helped you." He said.

"How?"

"Oh I don't know maybe something like a break that voice actors take. Take a hiatus, you idiot! Now, go! Run after her!" Ichirou-kun yelled.

"Yes, sir!" I said then ran off to chase the taxi.

(F/N)'s PoV

I sat silently at the back of the cab and sighed. I didn't think that he would just let me go like that.

"(F/N)!!!" I heard him scream.

I turned around to see him chasing the cab.

"Driver-san, please stop!" I said as he parked at a corner.

Souma then got inside the cab.

"Thanks, driver-san. Please head to the airport." He said as he closed the door.

"So,.. you can't manage without me, can you?" I teased.

"Nope. Not one bit." He said.

"Are you sure you want to come with me?" I asked.

"Of course. My place is next to you. I'd follow you anywhere." He said then grabbed something out of his pocket.

"This is probably on wrong timing, but would you follow me anywhere too?" He asked as he opened a velvet box with a beautiful silver ring.

I smiled widely at him, but the driver beat me to saying something.

"Finally! I thought you'd never ask!"

"Eehhh?!?!? Hatano-san!?!?"

-Omake-

Dear (F/N),

Thank you for becoming the best part of my life. You are the only person I'd wake up to face everyday.

I was pretty dense during high school. I was gonna confess, but chickened out and ran off to Tokyo instead. I've longed to see you again and I did, but I didn't recognized you at first.

When I did, I was extremely happy, but then I realized my former problem had arised once more. How would I confess to you? I mean, we just met again after a lot of years and got to know the current you and me just recently so I really had no idea how.

But I'm glad that Hatano-san helped us as our relationship developed. Haha!

Thank you for looking after me. I hope you'll continue to do so as I will look after you.

There's nothing else that could make me the happiest guy alive.

I love you, (F/N)
-Souma

06|04|2017 ~ 7:25 pm