3 Words, 8 letters, 1 huge change.

Those three words…these words have changed the life of one girl. A girl named Kaoru Matsubara and now ever since those feelings were gone before…she started to have them again. This is the story of her new experiences and events caused by this one person on her. In her high school years, she became a little calmer and started to have more traits as a woman. But that doesn't mean she could not be strong and tough as before. Today the 3 original girls, Momoko, Miyako, and of course Kaoru are having a picnic together. It was a nice day in the spring, almost on its way to summer. They only had about a few days left of school.

"Kaoru, are you happy we're still friends for this long?" asked Miyako happily.

"…Yeah. Of course." She said. The two girls, Momoko and Miyako smiled. Outside under the sakura tree, Momoko's favorite, the petals swirled down around them, showing the beauty of life.

"I remember the old days. Now I sound like an old woman. Thanks guys. Miyako was always the heartthrob, me being an otaku for heroes and comics, and Kaoru being the one who's always great at sports… and it's still happening today," Said Momoko, "Miyako, I'm still surprised how you're still single. And you're in high school."

"Don't mind me. A don't want to turn into a Momoko, like what Kaoru says," laughed Miyako, "Kaoru how's the skateboarding competition, and others?"

"Fine. I was stuck in 2nd place. Well at least it's better than third. If I was a boy, I bet I could've won." She ended her statement by drinking her juice. Momoko pulled out her cellphone and checked the time. Her eyes went big.

"Sorry Guys! I have to go! I'm late for work!" exclaimed Momoko, and she ran. She left them with this mess.

(Kaoru POV NOW!)

I was on my way home and decided I want to visit the place Momoko works. The only thing she did was text me the address. Oh, how great. I got on the train, and sat there. Why does she have to work that far? I think she explained this to me before…something about not enough pay and that place is the best place she applied for? Well I want to see for myself. Miyako had to prepare something at home for a guest and I'm just bored. The train started to get even more crowded. I really hate this, I want my space. Someone tapped my shoulder. I turned and saw a guy around my age.

"Hey man, your phone dropped." He was pointing at the empty space which separates us two and my phone was right there…good thing no one stole it yet. I picked it up and saw that Miyako texted me.

"Thanks. I owe you one." I said. He had emerald green eyes and pale skin… his hair was in a ponytail and his long bangs covered one eye and made him seem even more mysterious. …Wait. Did he just call me a dude earlier?

"Is this Miyako girl your girlfriend? She looks cute." He asked peeking at her contact picture.

"No. She's not. Now my stop's here. Nice to meet you." I stood up, getting ready to get off.

"Really you too? Looks like we're still going to talk." He smiled.

"Fine then, let's talk about ourselves then. Not about my friends." I said. Why Miyako? Why? I have a feeling we're going to see each other more.

"Where are you heading?" he asked. Well…I really don't know. Why am I still talking to this guy? I don't even know him!

"My friend's job. I'm going to the address. Do you know where this place is?" I showed him the text.

"Really? She works THERE?" he gasped, "I'm heading there too! What a coincidence! Want me to buy you something?"

"What…I don't get what's going on right now. You know where it is and her job?"

"Yeah, it's well known in the city. It's a café and bakery. She's going to get some good pay. The food is good."

"…Of course she would work there." I groaned, "Take me there…w-will you?"

"Of course. We're bros aren't we?" he smiled. He really thinks that I'm a boy…Well I'll keep this secret for now.

We walked there and got there pretty quickly. He said his name is Butch, and apparently goes to the same high school. 2 brothers, and they are all the same age. But they don't look alike he says. We were in front of the shop. It looked fancy; I could now understand why Momoko had to rush now. There was a stupid line.

"Café Saku Sakura.1" I read, "Catchy-ish I guess.

"Yeah. This Asian-styled shop sells sweets and goods from all over the world."

I spotted Momoko and she seemed busy, so I waited in line with Butch and finally got a seat. It seems like we're just sitting together. As if… It was a date. But he doesn't know that I'm a girl thankfully. I was looking at the menu deciding what I should get. He's buying so I have to get something that's cheap and good.

"May I take your order?" said the waitress, and it was Momoko, like I wanted.

"Momoko! I'll get a piece of cheesecake." I said. I hope she doesn't know this situation. Butch ordered something else.

"Hey Kaoru," smiled Momoko, "Who's this? Your B-O-Y-F-R-I-E-N-D?"

Darn. She noticed him. And he heard us. Now the secret is gone and started to look at me funny.

"Wait…He's a girl?" Butch finally noticed…thanks to Momoko.

"Oh…well that answered my question," said Momoko, "Kaoru, seriously, why are you with a guy?"

"Chance. He showed me the way here. Now you know you have other customers too?"

"Yeah, but after taking your orders, my shift is done and I get to go home. I'm going to change my uniform then."

"Okay, see you later then." Momoko walked away and I started to finish my food.

"I'm so sorry! I seriously thought you were a guy because of the way you dress."

"It's ok. I get that a lot."

"After meeting you and knowing a girl… I want to say something. Don't laugh at me." My eyes went wide open. This sounds like a confession? Or is it my mind messing with me right now?

"I-I L-," he was saying something, and then Momoko ruined it.

"HELLO EVERYONE! Just wait I'll be back, I need to get my check~" she laughed.

"I like you. I like you as a girl. You're pretty cute as one. We have pretty much in common. Want to hang out again sometime?"

I was speechless. This is a real confession. I was speechless. What should I say? My face is getting hot now. This scenario is…I cannot describe it in words.

1: Saku Sakura translates to Blooming Cherry Blossoms. I know Google translate sucks, but it sounds kind of nice so I trust it…