A Sailor Moon Fanfiction: The Pledge of the Sun.

Chapter 19

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Unfortunately, Usagi ended up being late and ended in the hall throughout Class. After school, Usagi, Harusuke, and Naru were walking home together. Usagi was still feeling a tad depressed for being late.

"At least you tried to get up early," said Harusuke. "That counts for something."

"Well, one thing's for sure," said Naru. "You never get tired of being late, do you?"

"Leave me alone," groaned Usagi.

Just then, two little girls came up to them. They appeared to be no more than Shingo's age, if not younger.

"Excuse me, but are you two Shingo's big sister and brother?" asked one girl.

"Yes. We are," said Usagi.

"We were hoping you could tell that why Shingo is so mean?!" said the other girl.

"Why do you say that?" asked Harusuke. "What did he do?"

Then the two girls explained what had happened.

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Shingo was sitting at his desk reading a book when Mika came up.

"Hey, Shingo," she greeted.

Shingo then smiled at his friend. "Hey there, Mika! Congratulations on winning that doll contest!" he said.

"Thank you very much," said Mika shyly. "And Shingo... I want you to have this."

She handed him a small package wrapped in purple foil.

Shingo was surprised and puzzled. "Wh-what's this?" he asked.

"It's the doll that won me the prize in the contest," said Mika. "I'd like you to have it."

Shingo was now even more surprised. "R-really? Are you sure it's OK for me to have something so important to you?"

"Of course," said Mika. "You were always there for me whenever I needed someone to talk to, so... it's the least I can do."

Then a couple of boys saw the two, and they both began to tease them.

"Aww... look at the lovebirds," taunted one boy.

"When's the wedding gonna be?" taunted another.

Now Shingo felt very embarrassed. "N-never mind. Take it back. I don't want it," he said hastily.

He tried to push the doll back into Mika's arms, but that would soon be his greatest mistake. In his haste to give it back, Shingo accidentally made the doll slip from his and Mika's fingers causing the doll to fall and then hit the floor with a mighty crash. An eerie silence fell as the boys teasing Shingo backed away, pretending not to be involved. Mika quickly opened the package, praying that the damage was minimal, but sadly the doll inside was in pieces.

Mika was more upset than shocked, and her eyes filled with tears. Shingo wanted to apologize, but he kept his mouth shut and looked away due to his stubborn pride.

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When the girls finished telling what happened, Harusuke was shocked while Usagi was cross.