三。０３月０８日「増田俊樹」

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Missed you all dearly. I [carefully] rushed to complete this chapter as compensation for my mistake that I mentioned in the previous 'EXTRA' note 💗💗💗

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(F/N)'s PoV

It's been a couple of weeks since Masuda left Hiroshima. Yeah, it's been lonely but I'm pretty excited today since I'll get to surprise him.

I just messaged him on Twitter this morning asking about his schedule and he told me that it's his day off today. Perfect timing to visit my boyfriend.

I can't wait to surprise him!

I prepared my stuff then headed to the train station.

When I arrived, there weren't that much people. I was glad it wasn't going to be a packed trip. Gosh I was so excited but nervous at the same time!! I couldn't get any rest on the long way to Tokyo. I wasted how many hours of sleep because I kept thinking of how I should tell Masuda! GAHH—

After much mentally panicking and contemplating, I decided to send Masuda an email while I was on the train. I greeted him and asked for his address in Tokyo since I had a 'surprise' for him. I wonder how he'll react when he sees me.

My hair got [longer/shorter] than the first time we met, but I know he's probably not that kind of surface-level guy that only looks at my appearance. Aaa still I'm nervous to face him after a while and but at the same time, I'm also very excited to see him again.

Why do I keep saying that I'm excited? (F/N), please calm down; please. Just stay put and relax; don't make people on the train think that you're a freak, because all you are is a girl who's excited to see her boyfriend.

Oh crap— I said excited again.

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Around 8 hours have passed and I was getting impatient. I didn't realize that 10 hours would take this long...

Kids started to look at me as I shuffled, trying to make myself comfortable in my seat. Great, on the way to see your boyfriend, you get a free ride of embarrassment. Congratulations, (F/N); you really did it this time.

While waiting for the last two hours of the ride to end, I decided to text work again to be sure that they understood the terms that I wanted.

Masuda's PoV

"I told you, Souma. I'm going to be busy video chatting my girlfriend, so no— you cannot come over. Give me that privacy, dude." I said.

"Fine~ but I'm coming over next week to play video games. I'm seriously getting bored being single." He complained before hanging up.

As I waited for whatever (F/N)'s 'surprise' was, I looked back on the message she sent me this morning.

Good morning, Masuda! ☀️

Happy happy birthday ٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶

Thank you for letting me into your life.
You can't possibly imagine how important I feel when I'm next to you.

Let's keep spending our next birthdays together as well! （╹◡╹）♡

(F/N) 💗

I swear, she is so cute. Even if she doesn't show her cute side in person, I just know that she is so adorable inside and out.

I'm so lucky to have someone like her who can understand the situation that our relationship is in, yet hold on so tightly which makes me never want to let go.

But I'm honestly not sure... if I can give her the same sense of security.

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(F/N)'s PoV

After what felt like a century, I had finally arrived in Tokyo. I made sure that I had settled down first, before going outside. Then, I quickly hailed a cab and told the driver the address to Masuda's apartment.

While I was nearing the building, the usual phone call had come right when I was expecting it.

"Hello." I said in a rather calm manner.

"Uhm, hello?? You aren't picking up on your iPad? Are you out?" He complained out of concern.

I held in a laugh, "yes, sorry, I had to go to the store a couple blocks away to restock." I said before muting myself to pay and thank the driver as well as exit the cab.

I also entered the building and left my ID with the concierge. Thankfully, [Masuda's friend from his hometown] was able to list me down as a guest today so that I could surprise Masuda without any problems.

I unmuted the call when I got in the elevator.

"Hello again. Sorry, I was paying."

I could imagine with the pause that he had scratched the back of his neck before replying, "okay. So you haven't had lunch yet?"

"Yeah, but it's okay. I had a heavy breakfast." I answered.

He sighed, "(F/N), next time text me before you go out, okay? I was worried that something might've happened to you. You know that we always have our calls at 2:00 pm."

I laughed, "I know, I know. Next time, I'll let you know okay?" I said before muting myself again to knock on the door.

"Fine; now wait a sec, I have to get the door—"

I tried my best to keep a smile even when his phone [thankfully] fell on the soft rug at the door entrance.

"Surprise?" I said, trying to not sound awkward or too excited.

His expression then quickly changed into a pout as he took me by the hand and pulled me into his apartment. He locked the door before facing me with still a puzzled look.

"I'm not dreaming.., right?" He asked as he held my shoulders and looked at me in different angles.

"No..?" I responded.

Now, he showed a serious face once he knew that I wasn't some hallucination. He hugged me tight and whispered, "I missed you so much."

I hugged him back, capturing his comforting scent that I missed as well. After a few seconds, he pulled away, caressing my cheek.

"What are you doing here?" He asked, staring at me before planting a soft kiss on my lips.

I pretended to be mad, "so you don't want me to be here?" I let go off the embrace and walked away.

He immediately trailed after, holding my hands as he looked me in the eye.

"No, I do. I'm really glad that you're here. I wanted you to be in my arms all the time." He said.

I smiled, "so you like the surprise?"

"(F/N), you're the surprise— of course, I love it." He said, nuzzling his head into my neck.

I took a deep breath before pulling away from the hug, "I still have another surprise though."

He raised his eyebrows as he moved his arms around my waist to give me more space to talk.

"I'm living here now."

His eyes widened, "here? Tokyo? Here?"

"Yeah, I got a job offer here. An old high school friend helped me settle everything and I just moved into my new apartment about an hour ago." I said, with much nervousness for his next reaction.

He nodded and smiled right away after absorbing what I just said, "that's amazing!" He said, hugging me tight as he spun me in excitement.

"Now we can actually visit each other." He looked at me with the most sincere gaze; I could only smile back with how happy he looked. I wanted to keep making him happy like how he has kept me happy.

I couldn't contain my happiness so I kissed him, because I missed him so much and I was just so glad that he was so happy about everything despite my worries of how he would take all these news.

When I pulled away, he hugged me tighter.

"I can't believe that this is all happening on my birthday." He expressed his joy.

"Also, did you change your hair?" He asked, taking a strand into his fingers.

"Yeah, does it look bad?" I asked for an honest opinion.

He smiled, "it looks even better." He said before pulling me into an embrace again.

"Happy birthday, Masuda." I whispered.

-Omake-

Masuda: There's still one last birthday wish you have to grant me.

(F/N): Is that so? //nervous grin

Masuda: When are you going to stop calling me by my family name?

(F/N): //sighs

Masuda: Hm?

(F/N): Fine, I'll spare you all the drama of arguing over that, Toshiki.

Masuda: Okay, sounds better //pecks

02|08|2022 ~ 8:32 am