To Take a Chance; Chapter 1

Title: To Take a Chance
Chapter: 1
Author: nene-chan
Type of Story: full-fledged story.
Genre: Romance, General, Humour
Pairings: MatsuJun x OFC
Girl used in image banner: Nakamura Yuri
Summary: If there was one thing in the world Takiko hated; it was the ‘pretty boy’ named Matsumoto Jun. However, fate decides to change and she ends up in one of her worst nightmares… and gets into an arranged marriage with him!
Comments: Actually I got this idea based off an old fanfic I wrote last year? LOL! When I read this after I wrote it I realized something; Kimiko really hates Jun, ne? –laughs- Well, nothing more to say, actually… I hope you all enjoy it, ne? :]

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“Whyyyy?! Tell me whyyy?!” Kimiko Kiri moaned in anguish as she looked at her image in the mirror.

“Why what? You look fine, if that’s what you’re talking about.” Kimiko’s sister, Yuki merely stated, staring at her sister with a blank look.

“I’M NOT TALKING ABOUT THAT! I’M TALKING ABOUT GOING OUT FOR DINNER WITH THAT BUBBLEHEADED BOY!” Kimiko exclaimed loudly as she clenched her fist in pure anger.

“Who? Matsumoto Jun?” Yuki’s sister smirked. She knew Kimiko was talking about him all along.

“Don’t even say his name, please. That over-rated ‘pretty boy’ who thinks he’s all that… pffftttt.” Kimiko mumbled looking back at the mirror in disgust. “I don’t see why we have to go for dinner with his family anyway. Not that I mind his family but…”

“You talk a lot, dear sister! Come on! Relax! It’ll be fun, don’t worry!” Yuki slung an arm around Kimiko’s shoulder. Just then, a knock came on the door, followed by a creak.

“Are you girls ready? We’re leaving now.” Mrs. Kiri poked her head in with a cheerful smile.

“Yeah, mom. We’re ready.” Kimiko said, putting on a forced smile, not being too happy about the feeling she had.

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“Ah, so we’re going Italian tonight?” Jun asked as he stared at the entrance to the restaurant.

“Yes we are! We’re also having it with the Kiri family!” Jun’s father patted his son on the back. Jun stared at his dad in shock.

“What?!”

“What’s with that expression?” Mrs. Matsumoto raised an eyebrow at her son’s sudden shock.

“So Kimiko’s going to be there too, right?” Jun inquired, curious to know.

“Well, yes, obviously. After all; her family was the one who invited us.” Mr. Matsumoto stated with a hint of obviousness. “Well, then shall we all go in?”

Jun nodded his head with a smirk. Thing were going to get interesting. He could feel it. Entering the restaurant, a waiter had come up to them.

“Welcome! Are you expected to dine with the Kiri family?” The waiter said with a kind bow. All of the family members nodded their head and followed the waiter as he showed them the way to their table.

In the meantime, Kimiko was sulking away, arms folded with a pout on her face, mumbling some swear words in the process.

“Come on, Kimiko! There’s no need to be sulking!” Yuki sighed to her sister. Their parents nodded their head in agreement.

“Yuki’s right, you know. I mean, your mom and I have been friends with Jun’s family since… high school!” Mr. Kiri said, laughing heartily.

“All the more reason as to why I hate that thing.” Kimiko said. A cheerful greeting that followed her sentence really made her want to kill herself.

“Kimiko! You’re actually here!” Jun’s cheerful voice exclaimed as he and his family approached their table.

“Yes, I am. Isn’t that simply amazing?” Kimiko said, with a hint of sarcasm in her voice. She edged her chair away from Jun as he sat himself beside her.

“Why are you moving away from me?”

“Because of you yourself, that’s why.” Kimiko blankly stated, not bothering to give poor Jun a glance or a smile.

“What do you have against me?! You’ve always disliked me since we were kids anyway!”

“It’s simple because you’re a pretty boy and as you know; I HATE PRETTY BOYS!” Kimiko exclaimed shooting Jun a death glare. Seriously, if looks could kill, Jun would’ve died a painful death.

“Kimiko, calm yourself down! There’s no need to get so angry!” Mrs. Kiri said, signalling to a waiter that their table was ready to order their food.

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Dinner passed by with a flurry of laughter and chatter in the air, mostly coming from the parent’s side, of course. Jun and Kimiko didn’t bother saying a word to each other. Well, Jun started to start some conversations, but since he was being completely ignored, he gave up half-way. As for Yuki, she ended up simple texting her friends all the while.

Mr. Kiri cleared his throat as everyone was satisfied with their meal and the waiters had taken their plates away. He, along with Mr, Matsumoto then stood up. Everyone looked at the two, wondering what announcement they had to make.

“You see, me and my friend here have been friends since High school, as you all know.” Mr. Kiri said, with a friendly pat on Mr. Mastumoto’s back.

“So, me and Kiri Karuzawa have been discussing… along with our wives, of course.” Mr. Matsumoto said, giving a nod to the wives of the two friends, who nodded back at him.

“Please don’t tell me where this is going…” Kimiko mumbled, taking her glass of iced lemon tea. She had a bad feeling of what was going to happen next.

“Yes, so after days of discussion…” Mr. Kiri said, a proud air surrounding him.
“We have decided that Jun and Kimiko…”

WHAT!? WHY IS MY NAME THERE?! WAIT… WHY IS JUN’S NAME THERE!? Kimiko thought to herself, in shock and panic at the last sentence that was going to be said.

“We have decided that Jun and Kimiko are going to get into an arranged marriage with each other.” Mr. Mastumoto concluded. Kimiko practically spat out her iced lemon tea as she choked on it, while Jun just stared at his father in shock.

“WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?!” Kimiko and Jun exclaimed at the same time.

“Father, I refuse! I don’t want to spend the rest of my days with this… thing!” She pointed a finger towards Jun.

“Dad, this girl has been ignoring me since dinner started! What do you think would happen if we got married?!” Jun said, pointing a finger towards Kimko as well.

Their mothers shook their head with a small laugh.

“Well, this would be a perfect opportunity to break the ice, no?” Mrs. Kiri said, looking at Mrs. Matsumoto in agreement.

Kimiko couldn’t believe it. Why?! Why did her parents put her into an arranged marriage with this man?! Her life was ruined… or so it seemed to be.