La Corda D'oro ~

Chapter one; Len's departure

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Author's note

Hey guys ! Here's just another fanfic based on my favorite manga , La Corda D'oro. I swear, it's one of the best I have ever read and I hope you guys like this fanfic too.

Apparently, this takes place where it is almost the end of the year and also the end of Len's stay in Japan. He's already planned on going to Europe, everyone knows it and so does Hino. But Hino is deeply worried that she'll lose someone dear to her. A close friend and her mentor.

Also note that Hino has improved a lot already in this fanfic in such a level that she is almost neck-to-neck with Len.

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Kahoko's POV

It was the last day of school.

And I'm late !!!

"Oh, Goood. Why did I have to be late on the last day of school ?!" I ran up the high road with my bag over my shoulder. My legs kept running and my lungs were almost out of air. A car passed by me but I ignored it, as I usually did. I bet it was one of the sempai's cars.

Suddenly the car stopped right on it's tracks infront of me while I was panting to catch my breath. The car door opened.

"Hino-san ?" A low voice called my name and I knew that voice. Tsukimori Len.

I looked up, sweat across my forehead and I took a deep breath to calm myself down. "W-what're you doing, Tsukimori-kun ? You'll be late. Go ahead, I'll ... catch up." My breathing was still ragged from running. I was almost near the school already anyway, so who cares ?

Tsukimori shook his head and got my bag. "Let's go, if you don't accept my offer to give you a ride. We'll both be late for school." His eyes stared timidly on mine and I couldn't help but obey. I nodded and got in the car with him.

It was a quiet ride to school. I have never been offered by Tsukimori-kun in his car before, never. Only Yunoki-senpai when he noticed me in the same situation. But at that time, I was late for the training camp and he had offered me a ride.

"Hino ? How are your practices ? I know I haven't been tutoring you anymore because of my-" I cut him off.

"I-I know, Tsukimori-kun ..." I said quite sadly. "I know ..." I stared out the window thoughtfully. If I could choose, I would stay in this car with him forever ...

W-W-W-WHAT AM I THINKING ?! STAY IN THIS CAR FOREVER WITH HIM ?! Hinooo ! Think straight, you're wrong ! Why're you thinking this way-

"Hino, is something wrong ?" Tsukimori asked and I looked back at him, my heart beating fast.

"Uhm, nothing. I've just got a lot of things in my head."

"Hmm, is that so ?" We were almost there, I could see the school gate. "Mind telling me what is inside your head ?"

When the car stopped I immediately opened my door, Tsukimori hesitated but got off too. "I-I'm sorry, Tsukimori-kun. I've got to run or else I'll be late ! Thank you for the ride." I bowed down at him and run off to my classroom. I could feel his gaze looking behind me.

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Len's POV

I sighed, was she even thinking of me ?

No. Absolutely not, why would it concern me if she ever did think about me ? But ...

How did she think about me ? As a friend ? As a mentor ? Or even something special ? ... I do not know. But I'm not so sure if I did care either.

At least now she knows that I'm leaving soon and that all things are clear between us. But I'm afraid I have to explain so many more things to her. Maybe ... if I have arranged a date-

Pull it together, Len. What're you thinking about ? You have no time for a date.

"Tsukimori, Is there something you want to say ?" Yunoki-sempai said beside me. We were inside the music room with Kanayan-sensei. We were still talking about the concert and my violin solo. What am I going to play ?

I shook my head and turned to my attention to sensei. The new chairman of the school entered and gave his sermon, my mind was wandering around so much that I didn't get to listen to everything.

"Am I clear ?" He said.

"Yes."

Class has ended and another day has gone by.

I decided to practice on the roof to kill some time. I got my violin out and played a bit of Salut D'amour.

Hearing the way I played this piece was different. It was ... not like me. I felt as if I was playing this for someone.

And for once, I felt at peace.

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Kahoko's POV

Just as I was heading out the school gate, I heard a violin playing. It was so beautiful, I had to notice it was Tsukimori's violin.

I ran back to the school grounds and headed up the stairs to the roof. I opened the door quietly, hoping not to interrupt his performance.

And there, I saw him playing gracefully with his violin. He was playing Salut D'amour. One of my favorite pieces.

I waited until he finished and clapped my hands loudly. It surpised him and he looked at me with a small smile on his face then became serious again. "Hino, what're you doing here ?"

"I just heard a wonderful song playing up in the roof and I just had to notice it was you playing. It was amazing."

He looked down, "Thank you, Hino. But now's not the time for flattery."

"Oh, that reminds me ..." I said to myself and he raised an eyebrow. "I have to tell you something."

"Go ahead."

I held my hands together and took a deep breath.

"Tsukimori-kun, what I said before, about supporting you in your journey to Europe. That was true, but I felt as if I wanted to tell you more than that.

You see, I had a talk with a friend (Yunoki-sempai,) and my friend told me that if that special person was going to leave the country, it is my duty as a friend to support that person. And so, what I wanted to say was ..." I looked up at him now, my eyes lingering on his.

Tsukimori stared back, but this time his face was soft.

"I'll be waiting for you. I'll be waiting for that day when we'll meet again. I will improve my violin skills and when the time comes, I will go after you. I will try my best to reach your level and perform with you. That'll be the day I'll be looking forward to ...

The day we'll play a beautiful piece together from the bottom of our hearts." I smiled and his eyes widened and blushed furiously.

"H-hino ..." He hesitated. "... I'll be waiting for that day too."

I gasped, he will too ? I kind of felt relieved inside. I smiled at him again, "That's all , I'll be going now. Good-bye Tsukimori-kun."

"Hino ! Wait !" He called after me and I faced him again. "Would you accept my offer of ... a meeting in the park ? I would like to spend this saturday with you. Before I ... leave. At least, I'll get to know you better one week before my departure."

I felt my eyes widen and Tsukimori put his head down to hide his expression. I did the same, Is he asking me on a date ?

"Okay, Tsukimori-kun. I will ! I'll be looking forward to this Saturday !"