Hello! I noticed that there was only one other chaptered fic for this couple, so I decided to try my hand at it. Keiichi Shimizu is a character that I have difficulty writing, and Shouko Fuyuumi isn't a whole lot better, so I'm sorry if it's not very good. I have a really hard time getting into their heads. I'm not sure how well this couple would work in reality, but they look cute together, and I think as they grow older and mature, they'd become a lovely couple.

Disclaimer: I do not own Kiniro no Corda or any affiliates.

*Ring Ring*

"H-Hello?"

"Hi Fuyuumi-chan. It's Hino."

"Oh! Kaho-senpai! H-Hello! How are you?"

"I've been alright. School is school. I was wondering, are you busy this weekend?"

"Oh! N-No, I'm not busy this weekend, Kaho-senpai. D-Did you have something in mind?"

"Actually, I was wondering if you'd like to come with me to the Tanabata festival on Saturday. They're going to have a big fireworks display over the river and everything. Hihara-senpai told me about it at school today. He and Yunoki-senpai were planning to go, and he invited me along and told me to invite others. Would you be interested?"

"Umm…O-Ok. W-What time?"

"How about we meet at the main entrance of the park at 6pm? That should give us enough time to get some food and enjoy the festival before the fireworks start at 9pm."

"Ok. I-I guess I'll see you at school. Umm…W-Were you planning to wear a yukata, Kaho-senpai?"

"Oh! That's a great idea! I didn't even think about that. I think I will. I can't wait to see yours Fuyuumi-chan!"

"I look forward to seeing yours too Kaho-senpai."

"Well, then, I'll see you on Saturday."

"Ok. I'll see you then, Kaho-senpai."

*click*

A festival, huh? I don't care too much for them because the large crowds make me a bit nervous, but the way Kaho-senpai talked about it did make it sound like fun…I should look at it as an opportunity to be more bold and confident.

Shouko nodded to herself before getting ready for bed.

If you haven't guessed already, Tanabata is a Japanese holiday celebrated on the 7th day of the 7th month, or July 7. I based the festival partially on the huge festival they hold in Sendai. The day it occurs is different though. If you stick around, then there'll be a chapter dedicated to explaining the signifigance of Tanabata. (^_^)