Inside a small café in downtown Namimori, Tsunayoshi Sawada sits happily as he sips on his coffee and listens to his companion, Kyoko Sasagawa. "I can't believe Hayato and I are going to be performing in Tokyo tomorrow! We've been doing shows only here in Namimori for so long, but now we're moving up. I'm so glad you're our manager, Tsuna-kun. You're the best."

Tsuna blushes at the compliment and rubs the back of his head. "Oh no, not at all. I just have the best clients in the world." He looks up at her and his stomach starts to flutter as the woman of him smiles brightly. How can somebody be this cute? He feels so lucky that he is able to be with Kyoko like this. If he was anything other than the manager of Hayako, he would never know this happiness. Honestly, he can't help but feel he wouldn't trade it away.

Kyoko is so amazing. Perhaps I should confess to her. Gosh, I sound like I'm fourteen-year-old again. But she is truly stunning. I shouldn't miss my chance. Tsuna clears his throat, causing Kyoko to look at him in a questioning look. His cheeks darken and he glances down at his coffee. "Kyoko-chan, there is something I've been needing to tell you."

She holds up a finger and asks, "Could I tell you a secret before you do?" Tsuna almost flinches in surprise, but nods and ushers her to continue. He's actually glad she would confide in him. Maybe that means the feelings are mutual.

"This is so awkward to say. I've never done this sort of thing before, but…I feel that since you're our manager, you need to know." She pauses to look at him and he nods, feeling confused about what she could be talking about. "Well, the truth is that Hayato and I have been dating for a couple months now. We didn't want to announce to everybody until we knew if it was serious. Lately it has been and we've even been talking about marriage. I don't think we're ready to tell everybody, but as our friend, I really wanted you to know."

Kyoko smiles so brightly at Tsuna and he can't help but muster a small one back. Despite it though, he can feel his insides crumbling at the news. He already lost his chance. He is two months too late. He is such a useless human being. Forcing his smile to get bigger, he sticks his thumb up and says, "I'm so happy for you two. I hope it works out." And he truly does. Tsuna doesn't want to be that guy who despises these friends of his because he didn't get what he wanted, but he was certainly hurt. At times, the young manager has felt that he loved the female singer and now that dream is gone. He'll never get to be with this amazing girl that has brought him so much happiness.

Abruptly, Kyoko stands up as she looks at her watch. "Oh no. I've got to run. I have a hair appointment in twenty minutes. Hayato and I have a date tonight." She comes around the table and lightly hugs Tsuna. "Thank you for listening to me. I'm so glad you're my friend. See you tomorrow night." With that, she was out the door and Tsuna lets his face fall into a frown. Staring into his coffee, a couple tears fall into the cup and cause a ripple as he cries.

As the singing duo finish up one of their songs, Tsuna claps from his spot backstage and tries to hold back his tears. He had never noticed before, but they truly do have romantic chemistry between them. Their eyes screamed 'love' when they glanced at each other and this pulled at Tsuna's heart in ways he hadn't imagine would happen. Looking at them felt impossible. Something told him that being around them would continue to make him feel worse.

Kyoko and her male partner, Hayato Gokudera, go back stage and head over to Tsuna with huge smiles on their faces. Kyoko is skipping and asks happily, "How did we do, Tsuna-kun?"

Tsuna smiles at her and hands them each a bottle of water. "You guys did great. One of your best performances yet." Before he can say anything else, the crowd begins to chant for an encore and Tsuna chuckles a little. "Seems they want more."

The duo glance at each other and their manager quickly notices what is going on. It was as if they had a true connection as they somehow communication and decide what they want to do. Tsuna almost frowns, but holds it back. He doesn't want to be questioned about it.

They grin at each other and hand their water bottles back to Tsuna. Hayato pats him on the shoulder and says, "We're going to go play one more song for the crowd. Who knows when we'll be able to play in Tokyo again!"

Nodding in response, Tsuna says, "Good plan, Gokudera-kun." The duo grins and heads back out, immediately beginning their late song for the night. With a sigh, he places the bottles down on a case and starts to walk away. Something inside him keeps screaming when it sees the duo flaunt how perfect they are for each other, so perhaps he needs to get away.

Tsuna drives back to Namimori and parks his car at his house. On the whole drive home, he thought about what he should do for his getaway. Should he just stay at a hotel for a few days or take a trip outside of the country. After careful consideration, he decided he wanted to go to China for a while. Since he was younger, he's always wanted to visit China and see what it has to offer. Right now feels like the perfect opportunity.

As he gets out of his car, he notices a woman walking down the street with a young boy in her arms. She looked a little tired as she smoothed the boy's hair with his hand. Tsuna realizes the boy is asleep as the woman's halts to stare at him. He nods in greeting. "Good evening."

"Hello there. What's your name?" she asks, shifting her son to her other hip.

Tsuna is surprised. This woman was pretty straight-forward and it was weird, but might as well. "My name is Tsunayoshi Sawada. What is yours?"

"I'm Haru Miura." Haru tilts her head, as if she's curious about something. "You look terrible. Is something the matter?"

Tsuna flinches and looks away. He'd been trying so hard to hide the feelings swirling inside him, but this stranger had noticed so easily. He really is pathetic sometimes. Deciding to be honest, he admits, "I just found out the girl I love is already with somebody else and they are getting serious. I missed my chance at being with her."

Haru nods in understanding. "I know that feeling. But I think it'll work out in the end."

"I agree, but for now, I believe I need to get out of Japan for a while to clear my head. I think it'll be best if I can have a clear head while around them."

Haru gasps at this and gets really close to him. "I hate to be a bother, but lately I've been feeling the same way. Things haven't been the greatest in my life and I really need a break. Would you mind if my son, Lambo, and I could accompany you?"

Suddenly feeling nervous, Tsuna considers the request. He barely knows this woman, but she already trusts him and wants to come with him to China with her son. Call it instinct, but nothing seemed fishy about the situation. It felt like she really needs to get away and somehow she would be a great travel companion. So, feeling a little reluctant because it was so sudden, he smiles at her. "I wouldn't mind. Meet here tomorrow morning at nine. I'll go ahead and order plane tickets for you and Lambo-kun."

Tears prickle at the edges of Haru's eyes as she bows slightly to the man. "Thank you so much, Sawada-san. I will see you tomorrow." With that, Haru begins to walk home and Tsuna walks into his house, already feeling a little lighter. Soon he'll be going on an adventure and he certainly couldn't wait.

I actually developed this idea about 3-5 years again and I'm finally writing it. I don't think it's going to be a long story, but I hope it's really enjoyable. Look forward to the next chapter!
-Ashley(dolphinherovamp5)