A Stage of our own: The Decision at Okinawa Part 3-a The Oshima Affair

Just a few words before the main action! I've decided to release the last half of A Stage of our Own in 2 separate parts each part. So to be clear Part 3 is divided in 3-a and 3-b and Part 4 will be 4-a and 4- b. I'm really glad that the reader I've talked to have enjoyed this so far! I make a commitment to all those who are supporting me by reading this blog, by writing more and better fics, this is just the start! In a sort of good news, I'll translate this fic into 3 languages: SPANISH, PORTUGUESE and ITALIAN. So thanks for your support and hope you enjoy Part 3-a!! And if you'd be kind, please click on the ads... So with no further a due here is The Decision at Okinawa Part 3-a THE OSHIMA AFFAIR, enjoy.

Kashiwagi and Maeda were both at odds with what had happened. Why was Oshima there? And of course what a bad timing! The previously clear sky started to become cloudy and obscured the moonlight as well as the starry night. There were no signs of rain in the heavens, the winds were fair and temperature was cool. But the onsen felt as the epicenter of a fierce battle between two powerful storms engulfing everything. Oshima turned her sight to Kashiwagi and smiled, then she gave a fierce gaze to Maeda still confused by Oshima’s behavior. She stood up whilst holding Kashiwagi tight against her own body. Oshima looked at Maeda with a fiery gaze and a murderous intent. Maeda quickly grabbed her towel and covered herself with it again, before she could say or do a thing Oshima’s angered expression inhibited her.

Oshima: [angered high tone] What do you think you’re doing Acchan? Getting naked and forcing yourself on MY Yukirin! Until know you’ve always got what you wanted, but I won’t let you take away her from me! You’ve become greedy and selfish just because you’re AKB’s center. But mark my words, this time it won’t be that way!

Maeda: …

Kashiwagi: [surprised and confused] What are you saying Yuko? She didn’t force herself on me!...I….

Oshima: [still angered] You don’t have to defend her Yukirin! Even manipulating Yukirin, you’ve gone low this time Acchan, I won’t forgive that, EVER! You were never close with her and now you want her…You’re just despicable, but know this Acchan, I won’t hand Yukirin to you without a fight!!

Kashiwagi: ….

Maeda’s eyes started crying, she couldn’t stay there while being hurt by the usually playful and childish Oshima, so Maeda rushed outside of the onsen. She left in a hurry she even left her close in the changing room locker. She rushed to Takahashi’s room, the only person she had enough confidence to ask advice from. When Maeda the sky cleared and the starry night enchanted Kashiwagi and Oshima, though in Kashiwagi’s mind was just a sense of insecurity and worry for what happened to Maeda. Oshima asked Kashiwagi to take a moment with her.

Oshima: [sweet tone, smiles] Sorry about the commotion I caused earlier!...Sorry, I…

Kashiwagi: [worried] That’s not how you usually act Yuko! Are you alright?

Oshima: [smile] [presses her body to Kashiwagi’s] Actually…I meant what I said, that I won’t hand you to Acchan without a fight! Yukirin…You and I…

Kashiwagi: [wonders] Yes, Yuko, you and I what?

Oshima: [nervous] have had a good relationship right? We do get along well and have lots of fun together right?

Kashiwagi: [giggles] [smiles] Yes, that’s true, Yuko. I have lots of fun with you! You’re fun and…would you please stop that…YUKO!! [laughs]

Oshima: [laughs] Then would you go out with me? Would be my….Would you be my girlfriend?

Kashiwagi: [stunned, surprised] ….

Oshima: [nervous] You don’t have to answer now, I’ll wait! But I won’t hand you to Acchan so easily! [singing with a smile] I want you, I need you!

Kashiwagi: [stunned, confused] …

Oshima: We’ll see each other tomorrow! Don’t let Acchan take advantage of you!

Oshima never released Kashiwagi for a second their bodies were so closed that their breasts were compressed one against the other. As she released Kashiwagi, she grabbed as squished her breasts as she usually did when joking with her. Both gals picked up their towels and headed to the changing room, where Kashiwagi noticed Maeda had left her clothes. Oshima changed quickly and as Kashiwagi was just about to put her bra on, Oshima held her shoulder and turned her to face each other, then with a confident smile, she closed her eyes, Kashiwagi was starting to worry where this might lead to. When she noticed Oshima’s lips were touching hers. Kashiwagi couldn’t hold herself and didn’t fend against Oshima’s advance. Suddenly Kashiwagi felt her mouth opened as Oshima’s tongue mingled with her for a couple of seconds. Oshima separated herself from Kashiwagi and winked her left eye as she smiled and left. Kashiwagi placed her hand in her mouth, she was in shock. She had just kissed and been kissed by two lasses, both of whom had declared their affection-rather love-towards her. This made Kashiwagi feel unsure about herself. Before she knew of Oshima’s true feelings, she had decided to return Maeda’s love. She was at a tight spot, in one side she gave Maeda a green light to their relationship as lovers on the other hand, Oshima confessed to her and asked her out. For Kashiwagi this was hard, for she had a strong liking for both, but she had to choose one of them to be with and the fact they’re both gals didn’t make it easier for her. Even though she had decided to carry on with Maeda, Oshima’s feelings became a destabilizing factor for Kashiwagi. She had to pick from two people she liked and enjoyed being with, her convictions wavered. Reject Oshima and stay with Maeda or vice versa, she wouldn’t be comfortable with either choice. Whatever her choice, Kashiwagi, will lose a friend and gain a lover, but she didn’t want to lose a friend for a lover’s sake. But if she didn’t choose she would lose two friends, a decision was inevitable.

After regaining her composure, she finished dressing, picked up Maeda’s clothing and headed back to the room. She just wanted the day to end, it has been far more daunting on her. She opened the door to notice Maeda wasn’t there, though Kashiwagi wasn’t expecting to find her, so she headed to her bed, fell asleep just as she touched the mattress. She had somehow become sleeping beauty and Cinderella-in a distorted sort of manner-and that emotional exhaustion had taken its toll. While at Takahashi and Sashihara’s room, someone knocked the door. Sashihara was closer to the door when she opened, she was shocked to find out that it was Maeda, and that the only thing covering her as the towel wrapped around her chest. Also her saddened expression shocker Sashihara, Takahashi just came out of the bathroom and the saw the expression Sashihara’s face, she quickly turned to see who was on the door, just to see the teary Maeda.

Takahashi: [surprised, worried] Don’t stay there Acchan! Hurry come in!

Sashihara: [ibidem] What happened between you and Yukirin?

Maeda: [crying and sobbing] …Nothing…Yukiriso…She and I…

Takahashi/Sashihara: [unison] You and Yukirin what?

Maeda: [cleans her tiers] [sobbing, nervous] We kissed…

Takahashi/Sashihara: [surprised] [unison] Kissed? You said you what!!

Maeda: [ibidem] I went to the onsen, and we started talking…And then she said…she said that…

Takahashi: Calm down Acchan, breath! We’re here to listen, Sasshi and I are on your side!

Maeda: [inhales] [exhales] Thank you, now I feel a bit better.

Sashihara: [coughs] Then what did Yukirin said to you?

Maeda: [takes a deep breath] She said, that she also loves me!

Takahashi and Sashihara were surprised by the statement Maeda made, they’re sort of relieved that nothing bad had happened between them but puzzled why she wasn’t with Kashiwagi. Why did she ended up with them, sad, frustrated and almost naked?

Sashihara loaned a bit of clothing for Maeda to wear for the moment, and then the three gals sat comfortably to what was expected by them to be an all-nighter. To Takahashi, everything Maeda said was important, because it was the live of person she cared for but also because what happened at the onsen could affect Maeda and Kashiwagi’s performance during practice and during the concert. Of course all said during that conversation was to be kept under absolute secrecy only the involved parties could know, such a conversation ever happened. Neither did Sashihara nor Takahashi intend to hurt their teammates and friends.

Takahashi: [wonders] Then if Kashiwagi replied positively why aren’t you with her?

Maeda: …

Sashihara: Wasn’t that what you wanted Acchan?

Maeda: [stares at the floor] Yes, but…but when we ki…ki…kissed…Oshima-san arrived…

Sashihara: [gulps] Yuko, saw you kissing? That’s bad!

Maeda: She…she, said that I forced myself on…on Yukiriso and that…I’m despicable

Takahashi: What did Yukirin do? I mean how did she reacted?

Maeda: [nervous, unsure] [teary] She…she tried to…explain to Yuko, but…she didn’t want to listen…she said I was manipulating Yukiriso. [gulps] She also hug Yukiriso very tight…also she said she won’t let me be take Yukiriso away from her without a fight…I know she’s right, that I’m selfish…but this one thing I cannot stay still and quiet…[slaps her face] Yukiriso said she loves me too, so I’m going to protect this mutual feeling as much as I can.

Takahashi: [smiles] Acchan, you’ve grown! That’s the spirit! Sasshi and I will help you protect that precious feeling you share with Kashiwagi, right Sasshi?!

Sashihara: [grin] [smiles] Of course, both Maeda and Yukirin are precious friends of mine, and I’ll gladly help. You two are going to be happy together as you want, not even Oshima-san will change that!

Maeda: [wipes tiers] [stands up and bows] Thank you both very much for your support! Now I feel like I can face Yukiriso again! [smiles] I’m heading back to our room now, thanks again…!

Takahashi: [smiles] Then I’ll escort you back to your room, let’s go Acchan!

On the other hand Oshima, returned to her room and didn’t mention a thing about her encounter with Maeda to Miyazawa, her room-mate. She just acted like nothing happened, she spoke not even a mention of Kashiwagi. Oshima never expected Maeda to be the one she would’ve to engage for Kashiwagi’s affection, she felt Watanabe Mayu was a more possible threat to her. Unknown to Oshima, that Kashiwagi had decided to accept and return Maeda’s feelings, she formulated a plan to get Maeda out of her way, this was an open war between both, their rivalry extended even to the realm of love. Her only option was to make as much ground as possible when alone with Kashiwagi, given the fact that Maeda was her room-mate. Just after arriving she quickly went to sleep.

At Maeda’s end of the rope, she was returning to her room with Takahashi, who was still a bit worried what could happen when Maeda and Kashiwagi met again after what happened with Oshima, Kashiwagi had to be concerned and confused on what to do.

As they reach, Maeda remembered she left her cloth in the onsen, and the key to the room in her shorts’ pocket. She asked Takahashi to accompany her pick-up her clothing and the room key-card, at the onsen they searched for Maeda’s clothes and key, but to no avail. They thought that Kashiwagi had most likely taken them, so they had no other choice but to wake Kashiwagi. When they reached the room, Takahashi noticed that the door wasn’t entirely closed, was there someone with Kashiwagi? Maeda started to tremble, just the thought that somebody was with Kashiwagi, scared her. What if the person in there besides Kashiwagi was Oshima? Takahashi saw Maeda’s trembling and decided to go in first and check the situation to avoid exposing Maeda to a scene that could make her crumble. Takahashi opened slightly the door and notice that Kashiwagi was all alone and immersed in a deep sleep. She turned to look at Maeda who was till trembling with nervousness and anxiety, Takahashi’s unexpected smile relaxed her.

Takahashi: [smiles] Come in Acchan…Sleeping beauty is all alone!

Maeda: [sighs] Thank you very much for accompanying me Takamina!

Takahashi: [smiles] [waves hands as she leaves] See you tomorrow!

When Takahashi left, Maeda closed the door and stared at the sleeping Kashiwagi. She thought to herself “Yukiriso looks really cute when sleeping” whilst blushing. As she headed to turn off the lights, she noticed Kashiwagi had something between her arms. To Maeda’s joys it was her clothing, so she turned off the room lights and went to Kashiwagi’s bed to try and pick-up her clothes without waking Kashiwagi. Suddenly Maeda felt she was being held and pushed…It was Kashiwagi that when Maeda approached, grabbed her hand and pulled Maeda towards her and hugged her tight. Maeda was surprised, she was in the same bed as Kashiwagi, who was totally asleep. She somehow managed to remove her clothes from Kashiwagi’s hold but she ended replacing her attire in Kashiwagi’s embrace. Their faces were so close that Maeda could feel Kashiwagi’s breathing, as their faced got closer and closer, suddenly Kashiwagi’s lips were in contact with Maeda’s again that night! Maeda started blushing so much, but could resist the temptation and desire to steal a kiss from the sleeping Kashiwagi. As she loosed her grip, Maeda quickly aimed and launched her assault on Kashiwagi’s mouth stealing a deep kiss from her. Then she jumped out of Kashiwagi’s bed and went to hers, as she covered herself with the bed sheets, she couldn’t stop smiling. She stole a kiss from Kashiwagi while sleeping! She couldn’t believe how strong her desire for Kashiwagi truly was.

Early morning, Kashiwagi woke up, and noticed Maeda was on her bed, an irresistible prank for Kashiwagi. She rushed into Maeda’s bed, she carefully looked to see if she was awake. Kashiwagi giggled when she received no response thinking she was still asleep. First she whispered in Maeda ear to no response, she seemed to be sound asleep. So Kashiwagi made a faint return to bed, and noticed Maeda was looking at her with a bright red tone on her face. Suddenly Kashiwagi stops before reaching her bed, Maeda covers her head with the bed cover as Kashiwagi returns, Maeda sees Kashiwagi’s shadow through  the covers and starts to blush even more, she still has fresh last night’s kisses and embrace. She was worried that if something like that occurred she wouldn’t be able to control herself, suddenly the covers were lifted and a warm embrace consumed Maeda, a feeling she had felt before, one the longed for.

She timidly turned her head to find Kashiwagi inside the covers, with her hand embracing Maeda. Her body became numb and warm, Kashiwagi’s hand was around her waist inhibiting any possibility to escape, a tingling sensation around Maeda’s neck cause her to want to turn and face Kashiwagi. She closed her eyes in an attempt to avoid going further, suddenly she felt a small pressure on her breast and bottom then a swift, small and pleasurable sensation, she couldn’t keep her eyes closed anymore. Maeda opened her eyes and saw Kashiwagi’s hand on her chest, as it moved in circles massaging her breast as it squished them. Then another massage on her bums in an upward and downward motion, slowly caressing every single bit of it.

Maeda was about to lose her mind with Kashiwagi’s gentle caress. She couldn’t help herself, Maeda was enjoying every single second of it. She couldn’t bare it anymore, she turned her body to face Kashiwagi directly, as their eyes met Maeda grabbed Kashiwagi’s hands and placed them on her breasts, to the latter’s surprise. Kashiwagi couldn’t resist and continue her gentle touch and pressure of Maeda’s breast. Suddenly Maeda decides to return Kashiwagi’s “favor” and follows suit. Kashiwagi’s firm and large breast made Maeda crazy. She didn’t want to stop squeezing and holding them tight in her hands. It was now unavoidable, Maeda and Kashiwagi’s lips touched again, Maeda opened her lips slowly and smoothly with her tongue as Kashiwagi’s mingled with it. Their lips closed on each other as Maeda’s closed on Kashiwagi’s lower lips. The kiss lasted for over a minute and neither wanted to let go of the other. When they heard a door knock Kashiwagi jumped outside of Maeda’s bed and headed to the bathroom, but before that they kissed again but this time in the cheeks. They headed on their own to the breakfast hall in the hotel. Kashiwagi arrived first, and as expected Oshima was there. She seemed normal, when she saw Kashiwagi, she energetically waved at her as usual, everything pretty normal to almost everybody. But to Kashiwagi this day was going to be pretty tough. Her schedule had her shooting the photobook and DVD with Oshima, later the concert practice and at night the shooting of her photobook with Maeda. It wasn’t until Wednesday that she could take a break and analyze what she’ll do in regards to the love quarrel around her, whatever she decided had to be with absolute conviction, there was going to be no turning back. She’ll have to make a choice.

She went to get her breakfast and went to seat, Oshima quickly moved to be next to her. She smiled at Kashiwagi and tried to talk to her in a way that Oshima felt would gather her affection and further her from Maeda, but she had to be very careful not to pressure.

Oshima: [smiles] Good morning! May I join you, Yukirin?

Kashiwagi: [nervous smile] Sure, take a seat!

As Maeda and Takahashi arrived, promptly followed by Sashihara, they noticed that Oshima was next to Kashiwagi, who seemed to be a bit anxious. Maeda felt something had to be done, Oshima shouldn’t be near Kashiwagi. Before she could act, Shinoda, Itano, Katayama and Watanabe approached Kashiwagi’s table. Katayama and Shinoda seemed to have noticed Kashiwagi’s uneasiness whilst Itano noticed the unusual hard grip that Oshima had on Kashiwagi.