Short Story (Cerpen)

DEATH ARE PENDING

Japanese Cerpen

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I'm Tachibana Myuura. I was born to a beautiful family in Indonesia. Actually, my family and I are Japanese. But, for work reasons, my father decided to move to Indonesia. There's one more reason, which is because in Japan, you have a pretty great enemy. He even broke my father's company. Thankfully there was my father's friend, Mr. Mikoto, who then helped dad set up a new company.

When I was 16, I wanted to make myself fall in love for the first time. But the thing is, I don't understand what love is. This may sound silly to those of you who already understand love. As long as you know, I want to feel the fall of my love that really comes from the bottom of my heart, not from the way it looks. But I understand love I don't know. How can I feel true love?

It's a beautiful night. I saw some stars in the sky. I also saw a smiling crescent moon shining brightly. It's beautiful tonight. In fact, so fascinated, I forgot that it was late at night.

'Miu, you haven't slept?' send someone from behind. The sound of her feet I can confirm, she came to me.

'Okaasan (Mother)?'

'Sleep, it's late at night, ' he said, smiling at me.

'Yes, ' I replied, then I went to my room.

'Oyasuminasai (Good night), ' whispered Okaasan softly, then kissed my forehead.

The next day, I went to a bookstore. I want to buy a book that tells the story of first love. But…

'Oh, my God, I forgot to bring money!' I cried when I would pay.

'You're how this is, anyway. Masa' forgot to bring money, ' said one of the cashier officers with a slightly smiling look. My face immediately flushed and was unable to speak. I'm so ashamed!

'This, you use my money first!' said a man who was my age while giving money to me.

'Eh, anu. but..' I'm confused whether or not to accept it.

'Have received it, ' he said gently with a smile. His smile was completely indescribable. I couldn't refuse after seeing her smile. Wait, why is my heart pounding?

'A. arigatoo (thank you), ' I hesitated a little to receive the money, so I spoke with a little stammering.

'Arigatoo?' he said he didn't understand what I meant.

'Ah, sorry, you don't understand, yeah! That Arigatoo in Japanese means thank you, ' I replied half-shouting.

'Oh, so. I'm Axle, who are you?'

'I'm Miu. Greetings!' I said, who then bowed.

'Ah, yes, I have business. Bye bye!' he said while waving his hand.

'Ah, wait!' myrag. But too late, Axle has disappeared from my sight. Very fast, I thought.

I stared at the money I was holding tightly. How do I replace this money? I said in my heart.

'Hey, listen, he said if we don't believe in Death Are Pending. We're going to the mysterious Hell Boy. And even more surprising, who became Hell Boy is the person we like!' someone said wrongly to his friend, who was beside me.

Oh, the Death Are Pending rumor, huh? I, the hell, would never believe such a rumor, I thought to myself.

On the way home, I accidentally met my old enemy. Called Myahara. He is the son of Mr. Harashi, my father's enemy. I used to be friends with him. Not as a friend, but as a friend.

'Miu,' said. I ignored it, and kept going. If we fight back, my family with him will be even more conflicted.

'Miu wait!' yells. I stopped my steps, then turned to her.

'What do you need, Mia-san (miss Mia), ' I said with a cynical smile.

'Ja.. don't call me that!' he felt unacceptable. 'Kh. Don't think about it, ' he added, calming himself down.

'Speak quickly, I am in a hurry. Besides, why did you come to Indonesia? Oh, I know, surely you and your family will destroy my father's company again. Don't expect it a second time!' I answered a little emotion.

'Mom... it's not…'

'Then what?!' I get more emotional when I see her sad face.

'Emm.. I went to Indonesia, because I want to apologize to you!' he nodded his head.

'What?' hisisku. I can't believe it, is he apologizing to me? But, it's possible that this is his wits by returning to be my best friend, he's secretly destroying my father's company again. I cannot be fooled!

'I realized I was overdoing it with you. I realized, the path I have chosen all this time will only make me fall into sadness, ' she said with teary eyes, like wanting to cry. 'So, please forgive me.'

'Why do I forgive you. Stupid fool!' I said with annoyance. Then, go leave it. He called me many times, but I ignored him. I will not be fooled a second time.

'Mim!' call someone. I feel like I've heard this voice.

'Axle?' I said in disbelief, after looking at him.

'You want to go home, right? Together, yuk!' axle smiled at me. Again, heart palpitations saw his smile. What do you think, this is what it means to fall in love?

'Ng.., ' I'm a little embarrassed looking at him. I was embarrassed to show my red face.

'Already, come!' she said, who then grabbed my hand. My heart felt like it wanted to explode. But I'm happy, because I can be next to this guy.

'Lho, Miu?' ask someone. I looked at the guy, it turned out he was my best friend, Clara. 'You have a girlfriend?' it was the one that made my face turn red.

'Eh, no! We were just friends!' I said, then let go of Axle's hand. Clara stared at me.

'Really?' said Clara. 'Oh, yes, today I am taking lessons. Have fun!' he continued with a face that changed 180 degrees.

I felt a little relieved, after Clara left. Come to think of it, usually when I'm next to men. I've never been this shy. Does this really mean I'm in love?

Ctek! The sound of the thumbs and middle fingers swiping, from the direction of Axle.

'Uh, Axle, what's up? Why you…?'

'There's nothing, though!' the answer interrupted my conversation. She smiles. But, I feel a little confused, because this one smile looks insincere.

Ckiittt.. Brak! The sound seemed to be the sound of a car hitting someone. Without a doubt, everyone, including me and Axle, flocked to the source of the sound. How surprised I was, after seeing the person who was hit by the car.

'No way... Clara?' said with tears that began to wet my cheeks. In fact, I talked to him. And now, I have to lose it?

'No, Clara!' I shouted while hugging the corpse of my best friend, Clara.

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'Mis?' say okaasan to me who was sitting pensively in bed. I just kept quiet, I couldn't believe I had to lose my best friend so soon. I was confused myself, because it happened so quickly. I don't even know what to act like.

'Miu, okaasan understands how you feel. But, can you forget the past and welcome the new, ' which sounds very sincere. Honestly, I want to do it. But I still can't stand what happened today.

'can't. I... I can't…!' I cried, okaasan hugged me. I feel calmer when embraced by okaasan. Her delicate hands, stroking my hair.

'You can do it, Miu, ' said Okaasan gently. 'Oh, yes, do you know what Death Are Pending is?' okaasan asked.

'Yeah, I know. Death Are Pending is a ridiculous rumor, ' I replied letting go of a hug.

'so, huh? Whatever you say, everyone will always believe you, ' said Okaasan while smiling at me. Strange, I felt a bad feeling after hearing someone talk like that.

Losing a loved one is painful. And this can't be allowed! I have to find out the reason for all this!

I walked past the zebra cross. Unexpectedly, suddenly a car approached me at high speed. My legs are shaking, I can't move!

'Miu, look out!'

Bruk!

When I opened my eyes, I was still alive. But who helped me? Suddenly, my eyes fell on the man standing before me.

'Axle?'

'You all right, Miu?' he said, and then he helped me stand up.

'Axle, thank you, ' I haven't had time to finish talking. Suddenly, Axle hugged me. I was shocked and my face turned red instantly.

'Eh, Axle? A... what?' I said so embarrassed.

'Miu, I know this is selfish. But, I love you, ' said Axle. I was happy with his words just now. But I was confused as to what to answer.

'I love you, therefore, I don't want to see you suffer or get hurt, ' Axle added. Again, my heart was pounding. I'm happy, very happy. Now I understand what love is.

'I too, I have loved you since the first time we met, ' I answered without any hesitation, for I was sure that the love I currently had came from the bottom of my heart.

I saw someone coming out the door of the car that almost hit me. My heart seemed to split in two, after realizing who it was. He's the one who's been making me suffer. Until I killed my people. He... lest he want revenge?! No, don't let the next target be Axle!

'Mia?! I didn't think you were the cause of all this!' my shout made everyone around me turn their heads towards the three of us.

'Eh, what do you mean, Miu?' mia asked as if she felt innocent.

'Don't be pretentious not to know! Better to confess, than you regret later!' I said in a high tone. 'You, right, killed Clara, okaasan and ottosan. In fact, you almost killed me!' I continued with a tone that was getting higher.

'Ti. I don't even know anything, ' she replied. I really didn't expect it, he still wouldn't admit it either. Look at it later, the truth will be revealed and your family's company will go bankrupt!

'Miu, what happened between you?' asked Axle who had just been silent.

'I'll explain later. Come on, let's go, Axle!' my orders, then I pulled Axle's hand a little rough.

A week passed, I managed to throw Mia's family into a nightmare. Her company went bankrupt, and Mia was found guilty of my accusation that she wanted to harm me. But, since Mia was under 17, her father was the one who had to replace Mia in prison.

I feel satisfied now. I am satisfied to be able to avenge what I have felt all this time. Seeing the one who has made me suffer is enough. From now on, no one will be able to match me and my family!

'Miu, I have something to talk about, ' Axle's pinta.

'Yes?'

In a place, on the top floor of the last building. Axle, why would he take me to a place like this? Thought.

'Miu, I think this has gone too far. You'd better forgive him, ' Axle began to open the conversation.

'What? That's not possible! I can't do it, because it's appropriate for them!' my snapping.

Axle touched both of my cheeks.

'Look, they're innocent. They are not involved in the murder of your friends and parents!' axle convinced me.

'That's impossible. Obviously, they are the ones doing it all! I know, for sure they do all this, so that in their business, they will not get a rival!' the answer is not to lose.

'Miu, do you know what Death Are Pending is?' axle asked as he lowered his head and still touched my cheek.

'Eh?'

'All this time, you didn't believe the rumors, did you? Just so you know, the Death Are Pending rumors, are true, ' Axle added. I don't understand what that means.

'Death Are Pending is a rumor that says, if you don't believe the rumor. Then you will be visited by the mysterious Hell Boy. Hell Boy is ordered to kill people who don't believe in the rumors. It's just, delayed. What he finished first, were the people that the person loved. And even more surprising, who became Hell Boy, was the person he liked, ' Axle explained at length. I was shocked after hearing the explanation from Axle. The one who likes? Mean…?

'Hell Boy, kill him!' the orders of a man I didn't recognize, who had suddenly appeared behind Axle.

Axle seemed to take a pocket knife from inside his pants pocket. He gripped the knife with trembling hands.

'Axle…?' I said I don't believe. So, all this time, Axle has been the one who needs Clara, okaasan, and ottosan?!

I am unable to speak and move. My whole body feels stiff. I regret feeling guilty for Mia. It turned out that he, really sincerely wanted to be my best friend again.

'Miu, I'm sorry, because I killed the three people you loved. If I don't do all that, then the stakes are my whole family. I'm sorry, Miu. I'm sorry!' axle said he regretted all his actions. She cried, making me tear up.

'Do it quickly, Hell Boy!' order that man again.

'Ti. can't. I can't kill the man I love!' snapped Axle whose cries sounded louder.

'Stupid fundamentals. Give me the knife!' pinta the man, then forcefully took the knife that Axle grasped. 'Goodbye, Tachibana Myuura!'

'Mim!!'

Crash it! Whahuh? Didn't hurt. Am I dead? What…?

I was shocked when I opened my eyes wide. Turns out, Axle helped me by letting her body get a knife.

'Ti...no, Axle?!' kataku.

'Miu, I will always love you. Now, save yourself. Run away!' axle ordered while continuing to hold the man. In fact, his life is dying. But…

The drap! I ran towards the stairs. I'm sorry Axle, I will never forget your kindness!

'I won't let you get away!' threaten that man. I kept running, running, and running non-stop. Without realizing it, the man was already in front of me. That man is with.... Mia?!

'Ukh..' lamented Mia, as she was currently strangled by the mysterious man.

'Now you choose. Your life, or the life of your friend?' ask the man.

'Miu, just let me. Take this talisman!' mia orders while throwing a brown necklace. But, since I wasn't getting ready, the necklace fell to the floor.

'Ji... mat?' I said a little confused.

'Yes, the amulet was a gift from my grandmother. Take and put on the amulet, that way, you will be freed from this cursed spirit! But, if you let go. He'll come back to you!' obviously Mia.

'Hhh, if you take that necklace. Then you have chosen your life!' said the man, which made me even more confused to choose which one.

'Quickly take!' mia's orders with a loud tone.

Suddenly, I felt my hand move by itself. I took the amulet, and put it on. In the same instant, Mia was finally killed by the man. Then the man disappeared somewhere.

As long as I wear this amulet. He'll never come again. Axle, Mia, thank you. Thanks to you guys, I survived that damned spirit of Death Are Pending rumors. I will never forget your service.

Arigato gozaimasu (thank you very much).

hi readers introduce my name kim yui I am Indonesian but I have Korean and Japanese blood

fidel also has Chinese blood

we were friends from childhood.I visited the house of fidel in the village for 3 weeks then I returned to Bandung again.

I hope you guys like the novel I made and I will make a novel about korea and japan for some episodes I will replace fidel for a few days because he is busy

sorry if it's bad '°'