The setting sun threw out its fading rays across Sakura High, causing long shadows to crawl across the ground. A slight breeze blew through the air, catching the hair of the lone figure standing on the roof. Azusa Nakano, rhythm guitarist of the Light Music Club, sighed. Will she show?
The roof door opened, drawing her attention. "I hope I didn't keep you waiting." The speaker was Mio Akiyama, bassist of the Light Music Club.
Azusa smiled. "I've only been here a few minutes." she said.
"What is it you wanted to discuss?" Mio asked. Heart pounding, Azusa walked over to the senior. Stopping in front of her, she breathed deeply, then with clenched fists, looked up into Mio's eyes.
"Mio-sempai, there's something really important I need to tell you." Shifting weight between her feet, Azusa began.
"Mio-sempai. Ever since I joined the Light Music Club, I've had strange feelings appear. And as I've come to know you all, they've started bothering me lately." Azusa tried to will her heart to slow. "At first I thought it was just a phase, and that they would pass. Then I kept trying to deny it. But the more I tried to do that, the worse it got. And now, they're so strong I can't hold them back anymore", her voice started sounding panicky, "If I don't say something, I think I'm gonna go crazy..."
"Azusa." Azusa stopped talking and looked at Mio. "Just relax, okay?"
"Okay." the catgirl took a few deep breaths. "What I'm trying to say, Mio-sempai, is that..." She averted her gaze. "I love you..."
"What?" Mio asked, leaning in, "Sorry, I didn't catch that last part."
Blushing furiously, Azusa shut her eyes and shouted, "I LOVE YOU, MIO-SEMPAI!"
Briefly startled, Mio gathered herself. Replaying what Azusa had just said, she let out a strangled "Huh?".
Turning away, Azusa continued. "Of course, it's okay if you don't feel the same way. I mean, you have Ritsu-sempai, right? You two are childhood friends. And I understand if you prefer her to me..."
A pair of arms wrapped around Azusa, cutting her off. "Thank you Azusa." Mio said, resting her chin on the younger girl's head. "To be honest, I've felt the same way. I understand why you would think that I would choose Ritsu, but she and I are just friends. There's nothing between us, even she knows that."
Azusa slowly placed her hand on Mio's arm. "Mio-sempai..."
Mio then spun Azusa around. "I love you too, Azusa. I'd be honored to be your lover." Looking into the taller girl's eyes, Azusa's heart beat loudly.
"Are... you sure I'm good enough?" she asked. Mio then lowered her head and placed her lips on Azusa's. Closing their eyes, the two girls embraced each other and lost themselves in the moment.
Behind them, a lone student stood inside the roof entrance, tears forming in her eyes. Azu-nyan, why?
THE END