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From the first moment she knew Mary was her soulmate, she was more than delighted, because even without knowing before, she fell in love with the blonde. Having a confirmation that they were made for each other, was just amazing. The warm feeling became everything for her and she would always find a excuse to be around her with Kirari. Yes, of course Kirari, she didn't want to be rejected, so why not confuse Saotome-san? Is not like she likes her or anything.
That was until they united forces to win the position of Student's Council President. She knew now and Ririka couldn't do anything. The poor girl was so afraid of Mary's reaction that when she didn't react at all, she didn't understand.
They got more and more close to winning and more close to each other. But the latter was a slower process, they were progressing in baby steps and Ririka was getting frustrated and confused. What could she do to make them closer? Should she confess her feelings? And that's what she did.
Weeks ran smoothly, their relationship after Mary accepted her feelings still moved slowly, but Ririka was sure that would soon change, they were soulmates, of course it would.
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"What do I do, nee-san? It feels like we're stuck in the same place." Ririka throws herself at her twin.
"Maybe she just needs time to process that you're really, really dating. I mean, when Sayaka finally asked me out, took her about 2 months to understand that I said yes for real and that, no, I wasn't pranking her and that I understood her correctly." Kirari answers, arms behind her head, relaxed to the max.
"But that's different, nee-san, she asked you out so she liked you for sure, but Mary-san... she doesn't look like she likes me in the slightest." She sighs, feeling a bit upset by the new though.
"Well... give her more time, if she still doesn't change her attitude, talk to her. You're in a relationship, you can't just presume everything and keep all your insecurities to yourself." The older one pets the head that lays in her lap.
"You're right, I'll do it."
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Another 4 weeks passed and still, nothing changed, the younger Momobami is grateful for her relationship, but she wishes more than being besides her soulmate feeling the warmth the universe provides to help her find someone she already found. She wants Mary's real warmth, she wants kisses and cuddles, like normal couples do. She wants to see where Mary lives and go on dates. She wants to feel back the love she's giving to her girlfriend. She wants the whole relationship package.
What she gets is the only thing she doesn't want. Cheating.
"I love you, Yumeko." Hearing the blonde say to someone else what she never told her hurts so, so much.
"You know we can't stay together, you have a girlfriend and I want to find my soulmate. I'm sorry Mary-san, but the only thing I can give you is this." Kissing noises fill the hallway and make Ririka's broken heart even worse.
That was the last time she saw Saotome Mary. That was the last time she saw Jabami Yumeko. That was the last time she saw the school she was the soon-to-be Student's Council President. That was the last time she felt warm.