Chapter 1 : Morning thoughts
Knock, knock.
Hearing that sound, the young lady got up and welcomed her friend, along with a smile.
''Setsuna-chan! I was ready to go'', she said. ''Wanna eat someting?''
"No, thanks Ojou-sama. I wouldn't want you to be late because of me.''
A grin came out of sudden on Konoka's face.
"Don't call me Ojou-sama! We are friends. Friends."
"But, I, I… sorry."
Konoka offered her a gently smile.
"Let's go!" She said.
"But, isn't it a little bit too early?"
Konoka glanced at the clock before laughing a bit.
"Ha… ha yes! Then I guess we can have a walk before courses start, right?"
She runned outside the room, leaving a wondering Setsuna behind.
"Walking… walking with Ojou-sama? Is it right? Even though we're fri…friends, can I allow that? Do I have the right to become closer to her? I've already crossed my lines and…"
"Secchan, come on!"
Setsuna had to follow her, but was still wondering about what was right and wrong.
"We can sit there!" Konoka said happily.
"I… okay."
They took place next to a line of cherry blossoms. Konoka was whistling cheerfully, enjoying the cool wind slipping on her face, and the smell of the cherry blossoms. Spring was coming, and she was just happy about it. Setsuna was watching this show silently. Her heart was full of a feeling she could not describe.
"Having such a feeling around her isn't right. I've gotta keep my objectivity in order to protect her against any danger. It's my main goal and I cannot forget it, even though… even though I feel so happy right now…"
Konoka's head lied on her shoulder.
"Sometimes, I think we have a wonderful school."
The kendoka sighed with relief.
"No… More than her safety, I'd like her to be happy…"
"Ojou-sama?" she asked.
"Yup, Secchan?"
"Are you happy? I mean… right now, right here, with me…"
Konoka stared at her with a serious glance. Then, out of the blue, she smiled and kissed her cheek.
"Of course I am, Secchan!"