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I don't own Furuba or any characters associated with Furuba. They all belong to Takaya-sensei.

Konnichiwa! This was gonna be a short chapter, but once I started writing, I realised there was loads of stuff I wanted to include... oh well! Don't worry, this one's a bit more light-hearted than the last chapter. By the way, I renamed this book! Jealous of the cat became unlucky, which I think suits the story better. To be honest, I called it jealous of the cat because I couldn't think of anything else and I wasn't sure where the story was going. Also, I put one of my fics on hiatus *wipes tearful eye* because I want to focus on this one more, but I will continue it at some point.

Finally, I'd like to thank everyone for reading and I'd especially like to thank everyone who has voted or commented. It means a lot to me and generally brightens up my day. Let's try and get the read number to 275, or even 300!

As always, arigato and please vote and comment!

Tohru's P.O.V

"So, cancer, huh?" Uo-chan says sadly.

"Uh, yeah. Invasive breast cancer of no special type." I reply.

"Oh, Tohru. I'm so sorry..." Hana-chan tells me, taking my hand.

"It's okay... don't worry about me!" I say, forcing myself to be as cheerful as possible.

"Tohru, we can't not worry about you. It's what we're here for. Best friends are supposed to worry about each other." Uo-chan says warmly, squeezing my hand.

"I wish Kyoko was here..." Hana-chan begins.

"Not helping, Hana." Uo-chan gives Hana-chan a warning glare.

"I'm sensing some strange electric waves from Kyo..." Hana-chan tells us, changing the subject.

"Kyo-kun? What kind of electric waves?" I ask.

"Very perculiar ones. And they're directed at you, Tohru. He's thinking about you. Romantic signals-" Hana-chan is interrupted by Uo-chan.

"WHAT?! ORANGE TOP LOVES TOHRU?!" Uo-chan yells in disbelief.

I'm completely dumbstruck.

Kyo-kun likes me...?

"Well, Kyo's electric waves could be interpreted as a crush on Tohru." Hana-chan informs.

"What's that supposed ta mean? Dammit, Saki, does he like her or not?" Uo-chan says.

"I don't know for sure, Arisa, but it looks like sweet Tohru has got herself an admirer." Uo-chan says.

Kyo-kun likes me!

"Wow. Well, he better treat her right, or he'll be sorry as hell. I used to be a yankee." Uo-chan threatens.

"Arisa, you still are, with the long skirts and shaved eyebrows. But don't you think Tohru will make such a beautiful bride? I'm going to cry at her wedding." Hana-chan sniffs, then pulls out a frillyblack handkerchief from her pocket and drys her eyes.

I hear the ring of the bell, signifying that it's time for period five.

I don't know how I feel about Kyo-kun. My head is a mess of emotions.

Kyo-kun likes me...

***

I'm making supper (miso soup) when I hear a knock at the door. I answer it to see the familiar face of Momiji-kun.

"Tohru! I Hari told me you were sick!" Momiji-kun exclaims in angst.

"Yes... I have breast cancer. I'm sorry." I say.

"Why are you sorry? I'm sorry! I... I... I don't want you to die!" Momiji-kun cries, tears streaking down his cheeks.

"Momiji, she's not going to die. Tohru'll just have a operation and chemotherapy. She'll be okay." Yuki-kun says, smiling.

"Don't sugarcoat it, you damn rat." Kyo-kun hisses.

"Don't scare Honda-san, stupid cat." Yuki spits back.

"Stop! Before you end up destroying my beautiful house!" Shigure orders sternly.

Both boys do as he says, Kyo-kun retreats back to his room while Yuki-kun flees to his vegetable garden.

"Disaster avoided!" Shigure says, a satisfied grin on his face.

"Uh, I better carry on with dinner..." I tell him.

"Oh, Tohru, Aya got us some dorayakis to have for dessert." Shigure-san says.

"Oh! How nice of him!" I smile.

"He was very shocked about... you having cancer." Shigure-san tells me.

"When is my surgery?" I ask.

Shigure-san shakes his head.

"We don't know yet, the doctors have to run more tests." he informs, patting me on the back.

"Okay. Thank you, Shigure-san." I reply.

"Y'know you can always tell me or anyone else if your'e depressed or worried. You can even tell Yuki or Kyo. They... they both care for you, Tohru-kun. They care for you a lot." Shigure-san says, knowingly.

"Shigure, we've got sports day at school next Tuesday and they want parents to help out. And as Iv'e already asked Hari, I want you to come too!" Momiji-kun says ,grinning happily.

"Sports day...okay! I'll go for as long as you want, Momitchi!" Shigure-san beams.

"High school girls, high school girls!" Shigure-san sings.

"What was that?"asks Momiji-kun.

"Um. Nothing." Shigure-san replies, his face crimson with embarrassment.

Shigure-san walks to his room, humming high school girls contently.

I start putting the miso out and Momiji-kun kindly gets the plates out the cupboard.

About a minute after Shigure-san goes to his room, he runs back down the stairs, his face full of fear.

"SHIGUREEEEEEEEEE!!!"I hear Mit-chan scream. She's holding a axe.

"Is that an axe...?" Momiji-kun ponders in disbelief.

"Mit-chan, I have it! This time I actually have the manuscript!" Shigure-san exclaims.

"Really? This... isn't a joke, is it?" Mit-chan whispers, her eyes brimming with tears.

"No, It's... uh..." Shigure-san delves through a pile of papers on the table.

"Eureka!" Shigure-san cries, proudly producing a wad of paper.

"Oh my God! Holy shit! Give me that. Now. Or I will make your life a living hell. Like you've made mine!" Mit-chan yells in anguish

He slowly passes it to her. She takes it and hugs it to her chest, like a mother being reunited with her long-lost child.

"I'll be back for your next manuscript. Don't you dare leave it to the last minute or even worse, not do it at all. Or else." Mit-chan threatens, waving her axe.

"Hell hath no fury like Mit-chan scorned." Shigure-san breaths, shuddering.

"Where did she get the axe?" Momiji-kun asks, confused.

***

At dinner, Kyo-kun and Yuki-kun seem to be behaving civilly towards each other and I'm glad. I care about both of them so much and it hurts to see them fighting.

"Ah, Tohru, this miso is lovely as ever. Your cooking never fails to please me." Shigure-san appreciates, sipping the soup from his spoon.

"Thank you!" I blush. Shigure-san is so nice.

"Creep." mutters Yuki-kun under his breath.

"What was that, Yuki?" Shigure-san asks.

"Nothing!" Yuki replies innocently.

"This is great, Tohru." Kyo-kun compliments sincerely. I notice he takes me hand from under the table. Instead of wriggling it free, I hold his hand.

"What was that? A compliment? Who are you and what have you done with Kyo-kun?!" Shigure-san cries.

Yuki-kun smirks.

"Shaddap, ya damn dog." Kyo-kun murmurs, his voice mildly irritated.

"I think I have a hospital appointment next week." I tell everyone, changing the subject. However, just thinking about the hospital scares me. I begin to wish I hadn't brought the subject up.

"Oh yes. Tuesday, is it? Oh dear, I'm afraid I can't come. I'm helping out at the Kaibara High sports day." Shigure-san explains.

Shigure's P.O.V

High school girls! High school girls! High school girls!

Tohru's P.O.V

"What about Haa-san?" Yuki-kun asks.

"He's helping out too. But Tohru needs a adult friend or family member to come with her. With Hari and I preoccupied, that just leaves..." Shigiure-san trails off.

"Hell no!" Kyo-kun cries.

"No. Way. In. Hell." Yuki-kun hisses.

"Aya will just have to take you, Tohru-kun." Shigure-san says.

I feel Kyo-kun squeeze my hand.