Hello Minna, Here is Part 3. I hope you enjoy. Please R R

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Okay on to the story...

Part 3 A Simple Confession

Valentines Day dawned clear and warm for early February. Everybody had a ton of stuff to get done. Motoki walked out of the florist shop smiling in glee, thinking about the five dozen roses he had just ordered. He was pondering their reactions. 'Well, I am glad Reika agreed with me. Minako looked so sad yesterday when she was lost in thought. I want to do something nice for them. They didn't have to help at all, but chose to jump right in and help even though there was no personal gain. I know Usagi is aware of the great group of friends she has, but this just proves it. I think they will like having secret admirers. Everyone should get something on Valentine's Day.' Finally arriving at the arcade, he unlocked the door and let himself in. Going behind the counter he began preparing for the onslaught of customers.

At one o'clock sharp the four girls arrived together carrying bags of stuff. Rei and Ami had gone a bit crazy, but it would be worth it when the place was ready. Everything they had bought was in red, pink, and white. There were paper cups, paper plates, table cloths, balloons, and streamers. They had even found a big banner that said 'Be Mine' with pink and red hearts decorating it. The helium was being delivered later on in the day. Filling the balloons would be one of the last things they did. As they came in the door Minako smiled at Motoki.

"So I think we have covered everything. What's left on the list?" Motoki looked up from the counter.

"Decorating, that's all." He grinned and sent her a thumbs up. The girls all laughed and began pulling items out of the bags. Makoto immediately chose where to lay out the spread of food she had fixed the night before. The girls quickly put the table cloths on all of the booth tables, and one on the counter. Ami and Rei hung streamers, twisting them from the center of the room to all the corners. Minako decided to place the banner directly above the counter. As they finished up they all stood looking around taking it in. The place looked fantastic. They had cleared an area on the bar for Yuka and her equipment, and all that was left was filling the balloons.

Mamoru thought he was going to be sick. He had changed his clothes three times in the last fifteen minutes, finally settling on black jeans and nice black silk shirt. 'Can I really do this?' He ran sweaty palms down his thighs trying to calm himself down. 'When did I actually decide to go through with this? I must be crazy.' Thinking again of seeing Usagi in her dress he decided he could again. 'I can do this...I can do this...I can do this.' It became his mantra as he grabbed the corsage from his fridge and headed for the door. Wondering if this was a mistake he chuckled. 'I can't help myself when it comes to Usagi.' He had seen the corsage by accident leaving the mall. It matched her dress perfectly. Consisting of a pale pink rosebud and a little baby's breath he found he couldn't resist buying it for her. Walking up the street he caught himself mumbling out loud. "I can do this...I can do this...I can do this." He closed his mouth with a snap. Reaching the arcade he checked his watch again. It was ten to seven. 'Damn, was it only ten minutes ago the last time I checked it?' Taking a deep breath and steadying his nerves he walked in through the doors.

The place looked amazing. Pink, red, and white balloons floated everywhere. Mamoru glanced around trying to find Motoki. Finally, he spotted him up at the counter talking with none other than Tamma Yuka. He strolled over to where they stood. Motoki glanced up and spotted him as he approached.

"Hello Mamo-kun. I'd like to introduce you to Tamma Yuka. Yuka I'd like to introduce you to my good friend Chiba Mamoru." Yuka smiled seeing that he was nervous.

"Hello Mamoru, it is nice to meet you." She wondered why he appeared nervous. 'Hmm maybe this guy is our author?'

"The pleasure is all mine. I listen to your show every day." He bowed properly and took a deep breath to calm his heart. Scanning the room he tried to find Usagi in the heavy crowd. "Motoki, have you seen Usagi yet?"

Motoki grinned trying to appear innocent. "I don't think the girls have arrived yet, but they should be here anytime. Are you ready for this excitement? Ten people have already claimed to be the author of the letter." He knew he was baiting Mamoru but couldn't help himself. "There are two that are possibilities. The rest are fakes, I am sure of it. Guess what, the producers of Yuka's show kicked in a limousine, dinner, and five thousand yen to whoever knows the real missing line of the letter." Motoki saw Mamoru's eyes widen at this information. "Yeah they really thought the letter was sweet, and this is great for Yuka as this whole party will be live on the air."

Mamoru felt really sick at hearing this news. 'It's bad enough that I have to do it, but knowing that everyone in Tokyo will hear? Kami-sama!' Motoki could read the thoughts on Mamoru's face.

"Oh, there's more. They want to know who the letter is for. They want to play a special song for the couple when the mystery is solved." Motoki almost laughed out loud seeing Mamoru grow pale.

Mamoru glanced towards the door when he heard them slide open. He smiled upon seeing Rei, Ami and Minako. Behind them strolled Usagi and Makoto. It wasn't until Minako moved off to the side that his breath was stolen. 'She looks beautiful. Kami-sama.' Usagi had put her hair in its usual style, but someone had woven pink ribbons through the length of her ponytails. The girls were heading in his general direction. He was so nervous he found himself playing with the box the corsage lay in.

As the girls approached, Mamoru glanced over at Motoki to see his jaw drop open. When he finally got it closed again he spoke.

"Kami, she looks beautiful. Some guy is sure gonna luck out tonight." He threw Mamoru a speculative glance wondering what was running through his mind.

Mamoru fought to appear normal. "Yes, Odango looks terrific tonight" leaving it at that. He didn't want to appear over eager.

"Hey guys, well we finally made it." Minako looked at Motoki with interest. "So where is Reika?" Ami blushed, throwing Minako a 'shut up' look. Rei merely laughed at her friend's antics. Usagi stood shyly behind everyone just glancing at everything.

"Wow Motoki, the place looks fabulous." When Usagi spoke, Mamoru's head whipped around and he smiled.

"Hey Odango, you made it I see." He kicked himself mentally. 'Why did I say something so stupidly obvious?' Not knowing what to say Usagi just nodded. Stepping closer to her he tried again.

"Oh..Usagi." He cleared his throat. When he actually used her name, Usagi looked up surprised. "I...uh...well saw this and thought of you." She noticed that he appeared nervous and was holding out a small box. Taking it from him she gently opened it.

"Oohhh, it matches perfectly." She glanced up at him. 'Why is Mamoru-baka being nice? Two days in a row, wow, this is really strange.'

"Here, let me." He lifted it out gently and stretched the lace. Picking up her wrist, he slid the lace band around it. "There you go." Usagi stood speechless, not knowing what to say. Glancing up at him she was confused by his behavior. 'Usually he is so mean, and the last two days he has been acting so different.'

"Thank you." She glanced away not understanding the look on his face. Motoki and her friends were watching curiously. She laughed breaking the tension. The moment was interrupted when Yuka picked up the microphone.

"Hello guys." She waited as everyone cheered and hollered. "Thank you, I am really glad to be here tonight to help solve this mystery. First, let me read you the letter that started it all."

My Beloved,

Have I told you how much I love you? I wish that I could tell you that I love you. I see you each day and know that I am a better person for having known you. You light the world around you with joy and happiness. My love for you is deep and abiding and would allow me to die if only to protect you. Just know that there is someone you can turn to in times of need. Just call my name and I will be there.

Wishing you were mine,

"Ahh, beautiful. Now no one knows who wrote this wonderful letter, but we intend to find out. There are at least ten people that claim to have written it. We shall see. The only person that can know the missing line is the author. Is that person here tonight?"

Everyone went nuts yelling and screaming "Yes". Yuka continued. "Well, I am glad so many people think so." She took a moment and glanced around the room of people. "Now if everyone will gather around. Yes, that's right. Now Motoki, may I have the list of people that claim the letter" Motoki pulled out a piece of paper and handed it to her. Mamoru, Motoki, and the five girls all stood up by the counter looking on.

"Our first 'wishing you were mine', is a guy named Honomi. Honomi, will you please come forward."

Mamoru stared, 'why does that name sound familiar? Why do I feel an impending sense of doom?' He watched in fascination as a guy, he didn't recognize, walked up to Yuka.

"Hello Yuka, and may I say you look as beautiful as you sound." Honomi smiled before continuing. "I am not actually here to claim the letter, but what I can do is guarantee you that the person you are looking for is a guy for sure." Yuka looked surprised.

"How could you know that?" She asked eyeing the guy smiling at her. Mamoru sucked in a breath. 'How does he know that?'

"I work in the bookstore, and yesterday a gentleman came in searching for a lost love letter. Now, logic would tell me that there are not two lost love letters floating through the Juuban shopping district." He bowed for the audience as they laughed and cheered him on.

Looking through the list, Yuka noticed that there were five girls claiming the letter. Marking those names off the list, four remained; obviously Honomi had not written it.

"Well, that is quite interesting. Honomi, thanks for your help." He bowed once more and stepped out of the limelight.

"Moving right along, our next 'wishing you were mine' is a young man from Juuban Junior High school named Umino. Umino, would you please come forward. He came half running, half walking and tripped at Yuka's feet. Standing quickly he brushed himself off and laughed.

Hi Yuka, I am Umino, and I wrote the 'wishing you were mine' letter. Yeah, I wrote it for my little woman, Naru." With an odd look at the kid, Yuka smiled.

"Oh really, okay Umino, what is the missing line? Drum roll please." He smiled and waved before answering.

"I would even eat bugs and worms for you, Naru my sweet." The room at large broke out in laughter. People could not believe his audacity. Naru smiled at him from the gathering.

"Umino, how sweet." She giggled at him as he walked over and kissed her hand. Yuka just gave the young man a funny look.

"I am so sorry Umino, that is not the missing line." Yuka laughed with everyone else.

"It's, okay I had to try for my girlfriend." He whisked Naru out into the center and proceeded to try to dance with her. Everyone was enjoying his antics, bizarre though they were.

Motoki stood watching Mamoru, trying to gauge his reaction. Mamoru had laughed with everyone else until Umino stated the missing line. He saw the wince pass across Mamoru's face at the horrible line. Motoki hoped that the next two were just as bad. He wanted Mamoru to claim the letter. More than that, he wanted to see his friend happy. Glancing at Usagi, Motoki noticed that she was laughing right along with everyone else. Standing next to Mamoru, he noticed what a striking pair they made.

Yuka cleared her throat. "Our next 'wishing you were mine' is a local bus driver named Suusuki. Suusuki, please come forward." The entire crowd watched as a heavy set, balding, older man came forward.

"Hi Yuka, I wrote the letter for my wife. Yeah, it was one of my finer moments." The look written on Yuka's face was comical. The crowd cheered even louder.

"Ahhh, okay Suusuki, and the missing line is...Drum roll please." The gentleman cleared his throat and wiped sweat off of his balding head.

"A rose by any other name still has thorns. No...no...A thorn by any other name still has a flower?...Oh, dang." The audience roared at that point. The guy turned red and slipped into the crowd before he had to suffer any more humiliation.

Mamoru looked pale at hearing the silly line. Motoki watched as Usagi leaned over and said something, causing him to smile.

"Sorry Suusuki, but that is not the right answer. Folks, well that leaves us with two more people. So who's it going to be? Next on our list is a guy named Yoshi. Yoshi, please come forward." A teenage guy came out of the crowd. Striding forward, he shook hands with Yuka.

"Hello Yuka." He waited patiently for her to speak. "Hello Yoshi, now my first question is, who did you write the letter for"

The kid cleared his throat. "I...umm...wrote it for this girl. You see she doesn't know yet." Yoshi stumbled to a halt. He blushed slightly and the audience, thinking he might be the writer, cheered him on.

"Yoshi, what is the missing line to the letter?...Drum roll please." He started to speak but had to clear his throat.

"The line is...What could have turned your angel eyes my way?" The audience went wild. It was a good answer, but not the right one.

"Ooops, Sorry Yoshi, that is not the missing line." Yuka smiled at him. "Good effort though." Yoshi stepped away and wandered over to the edge of the crowd. Yuka was just getting ready to speak when she noticed someone coming through the door.

"Ahhh how sweet, looks like we have company folks. There is a man coming through the door with an armload of flowers. And folks, by armload I mean dozens."

The guy wandered in and glanced around. Spotting Yuka, he walked over. "Hi Ms. Tamma, I have a special delivery here. Several orders came in earlier today."

"Folks, did you hear that? We have a flower delivery for several people. How thoughtful." The delivery man looked at Yuka before speaking.

"Would you do me the honors of reading the names please, Ms. Tamma?" Smiling, she looked thrilled to add this to the radio show. He handed her the first card.

"Folks, you are not going to believe this, but this card reads, 'to Tsukino Usagi, My Beloved.'" Usagi stood in shock. 'Flowers for me? But why? From who?'

Yuka continued. "Folks, here is the exciting part. The card is signed, you won't believe this, by 'wishing you were mine.'" The audience went crazy. Usagi slowly walked up to Yuka in a state of shock. The delivery man laid a dozen red roses in her arms. They were wrapped in a filmy white plastic. The delivery man smiled as he stepped back.

Looking shocked, Mamoru wondered what was going on. Motoki stood smiling, enjoying Mamoru's befuddlement. The flowers had been a nice touch, he thought. The look of surprise on Minako's face was unbelievable. Leaning towards Motoki she whispered.

"Did you do this?" She could see the guilty happiness written all over his face.

Yep, and I got a dozen for Reika too." He looked around for Reika. "She is running late, as usual, but she will be here."

Minako grinned"You are such a thoughtful person." He waggled his eyebrows at her.

Yuka tried to bring everyone back under control. "Okay people, let's hear from Ms. Tsukino. Usagi, do you know who 'wishing you were mine' is?"

"No Yuka, I am as surprised by this as you." She looked over to see Minako and Motoki whispering. 'They know something, but I don't think they wrote the letter. They wouldn't have gone to all this trouble if they had. Who could it be?' She glanced around and her eyes met a midnight stormy gaze. Mamoru stood blushing, slightly grinning at her. 'Mamoru-baka? He hates me! No way!'

Yuka watched all of the byplay between everyone before continuing. "Usagi, do you realize what this means?" She was smiling sweetly, but Usagi had no idea. Usagi shook her head, too shocked to speak.

"It means, my dear, that this wonderful letter was written for you." Yuka was beaming at her, and Usagi could only stare, thinking of all of the ramifications. 'I have liked him for a long time and hid it well, but now it might come out.' She glanced around once more spotting Mamoru in the crowd. Smiling softly she nodded, letting him know she liked the thought.

Mamoru saw her nod and his heart stopped. 'Is it enough? Can I risk it? Here goes nothing… everything! I can do this.' He commanded his limbs to move him forward, and finally walked up to Yuka and Usagi. A hint of a smile crossed his face seconds before he spoke.

"Yuka, I think I can solve this mystery." Mamoru paused at her look of shock. "May I have the microphone?" Yuka was so shocked by this turn of events that she just held it out for him.

He took it and turned to Usagi, who was now holding her flowers. "The missing line reads, 'You are the sun lighting my cold dark moon!'" "Oohs and ahh's" came from all over the place. Yuka looked impressed.

He smiled at Usagi. "I know, because I wrote the letter for you. I planned on signing it and giving it to you today. Surprisingly, fate had its own plan as things sped out of control and… here we are." Everyone was cheering madly. Mamoru smiled and handed the microphone back to Yuka.

As soon as Yuka could speak again, she started right in. "Well folks, that was even better than I could have imagined. Later the happy couple will hear our song, but first there are more surprises here. Mr. Delivery man, come here."

He smiled stepping forward again. Handing Yuka the second card he watched the proceedings.

"This card reads, 'To Hino Rei'". Rei, would you please come forward. Rei, Minako, Ami and Makoto, stood over by Motoki and Reika looking surprised. Rei walked forward. Arriving next to Usagi, the delivery man handed her flowers. Looking at the card, she was surprised to see it was signed 'Yuuichiro. '

"We have a couple more, so please be patient people. Next we have" She paused as the delivery man handed her the next card. "This one is for Mizuno Ami."

Blushing to her roots, she wondered who had gotten her flowers. She walked up and he gave her flowers. The card read: 'You are a wonderful girl', and it was signed 'your secret admirer'. She smiled in surprise.

Yuka moved on to the next card. The delivery guy handed it to her and Yuka read. "Aino Minako." Minako strolled forward, head held high. She was shocked, but not letting people see it. Her card read 'Minako, You are truly a special person', and it was signed 'Your secret love'. Minako glanced at Motoki, but he looked perplexed.

Yuka took the last card. "This one is for Kino Makoto. She walked up smiling and accepted the flowers. Looking at her card, she was surprised. It read: 'You have been a great caterer and friend. Thanks, Motoki'.. She glanced over and smiled at him and waved. Grinning back he winked at her.

"Folks, this will be the best part of tonight I think." Yuka paused, gathering her thoughts. "We have chosen a fitting song for this evening. I don't know how many of you will be familiar with it. Moonlight Densetsu is the title."

Mamoru looked down at Usagi. "Are you surprised?" She smiled softly and nodded. "I've wanted to tell you for a while now. I was just waiting for the right time." Mamoru looked down to see her smiling up at him.

MOONLIGHT DENSETSU

Gomen ne sunao ja nakute

Yume no naka nara ieru

Shikou Kairo wa SHORT sunzen

Ima sugu aitai yo

Nakitaku naru you-na MOONLIGHT

Denwa mo dekinai MIDNIGHT

Datte junjou dou shiyou

Heart wa mangekyou

Tsuki no hikari ni michibikare

Nando mo meguri-au

Seiza no matataki kazoe

uranau koi no yukue

onaji kuni ni umar etano

Miracle Romance

shinjite-iru no

Miracle Romance

They stood listening to the song when their gazes locked. The world around them seemed to slip away as they stood letting the music sweep over them. When the song ended, he spoke once more. "I am glad it turned out this way. I was tired of wishing you were mine. Now, it's a reality."

Motoki glanced over to see Mamoru and Usagi talking. He watched with a smile as Mamoru kissed her for the first time. 'Mission Accomplished! I'm happy for you my friend. Now who is next on my list?'

Here is an end to my tale. I hope you have laughed and ohhed and aahhed as much as I have. Please R R and let me know what you think? If anyone does not know the translation to the song (english words) Email me and I will send them your way. :)