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Note: Italic words are either flashback or what the character is stating in their mind.

Chapter: 2

Written in Chiaki's point of view:

All the hard days of practice had finally paid off. The proof of that was today's concert, held in one of the famous concert hall of Italy. The pieces were played perfectly, just as I intended to.

Even so, Instead of celebrating, I found myself sitting on the floor in a laid back manner with a wine bottle in my hand as I was confined in the four walls of my spacious apartment which was supposedly called 'My home.' The room's light was off. And only the moon's dim light, through the gap of the curtains, was allowed to lit this room of mine.

My head felt so heavy as if a ton of weight was being pressed on it. I took another sip from the bottle. But it didn't do any better except the wine's flavor left a bitter taste in my mouth, once more.

A sigh escaped from my lips, without my wish. Looking down, I noticed, the buttons of my shirt were open, leaving an ample amount of my flesh visible.

Unknowingly or you could say subconsciously, I found myself smirking at the thought of a certain someone's reaction if she had seen me in such a state. And that certain someone was none other than—

My mind's eyes started to show me the old memories again.

After taking a shower, I was drying my dark raven hair with a navy blue towel while wearing my black trousers only. Little did I know, the hentai was peeking at me discreetly.

A sudden flash of light made my eyes squint. It didn't took me seconds to realize what was going on.

"NODAME!" I muttered darkly. And I was answered with a "GYABO!"

Instantly, my one hand flew to grab the collar of her dress as my other hand tried to snatch away the camera from her grasp.

Despite the fact of her being small and petite in size, I must say this mongoose woman sure had strength.

"Give it to me I said!"

"Mukya! Nu! This is Nodame's!"

"NODAME!"

I felt my anger rising. Of course. I... er... I.. love her. I admit it. But seriously, what kind of men would want their privacy to be intruded like this?!

Before I could continue my train of thought, we both collapsed on the floor for the hustle of grabbing the camera.

"Ugh." Flinching, I opened my eyes to be presented with the sight of Nodame's flushed face, staring at me with her 'Ahe' perverted smile.

I noticed that I had landed on top of her and she was under me. Our bodies were touching but slightly. And I really don't know why this small closeness was able to make me blush like this.

The sweet smell of lavender that came from her was enticing me to just crash my lips onto her and stop her from making that ridiculously adorable face. Slowly, descending my head, I closed my eyes. Our lips, was brushing slightly. The sensation, sending chill down my spine.

But instead of kissing, I used this opportunity to confiscate the camera from her then pulled away.

"Mukya!" I heard her frustrated scream but I paid no heed to it & resumed to see all the pics that she had taken of me.

All the pics were taken from a discrete angle when I wasn't looking.

"Y-You hentai!" I scowled in annoyance and just when I was about to press the delete button, I felt being pushed as something soft was pressed against my lips. My eyes instinctively closed. The moment making my mind go haze at once. Before I could figure anything, I felt the warmth touch fading away from my lips & heard a triumph squeal of Nodame's. "Mukyaaaaaaa! Nodame got her camera back!"

Opening my eyes, I saw her making stupid faces at me while holding the camera. "Ne Arigatou for the camera and the kiss, Chiaki Senpai~" She winked.

"You—!" I growled as in an instant blood rushed to my cheeks, making them all red.

"Gahh!" She ran away from me, leaving me all perplexed.

My lips tingled. And I could sense her minty flavor in my mouth.

"T-That hentai.." I muttered darkly under my breathe.

A slight chuckle erupted from my lips now as I recalled those memories.

"Nodame..." Even though I know, I won't get any answer in return, I found myself repeating her name in a low tone. My eyes that had become red, started to sting as I felt warm tears slowly trailing down my cheeks.

"Why... Why… " I found myself repeating those words, as that's the only question she had left me with when she left me.

Even though how much I am broken down by this, I never allowed my emotions to show and kept it to myself. Busying myself with practice, competition and concerts more to escape this pain. From the outside, one can say I was just fine without her. Only my mom and some few people that were close to me, could figure out my pretentious act.

My eyelids felt heavy. And soon, it became hard to keep them open.

I always thought that we were so different that it was stupid to think that the both of us should be together. But slowly, I realized the fact.. we were made for each other... So why?

And with that last question, I dozed off to sleep.


Author's Note: Hi~ Sorry for the super duper late update! ;u; I know it's been more than two years since I updated any of my fic. I had problems and didn't have a PC to do so. I still don't have a PC. But thankfully, I got to use bro's laptop~ ^W^

Anyway, Thank you for reviewing and my answers to all of you readers is just be patient and see what unexpected events unfold. Cause I am not gonna give you any spoilers~ =w=

Each chapter might mostly be in present and go back to the flashback. I wonder what you guys think of this idea. ^u^ And yeah, just like the previous chapter, this chapter ended with the thought of "We are made for each other." I wanted this thought to dawn on the both characters so it was written that way.

Sorry if I made any errors in this chapter cause it's been a long time since I lost my touch with the characters. ;w;

I need your reviews and feedback for this chapter. Reviews are what makes the writers to write more, knowing their efforts are being enjoyed by their readers~ So Review, Okay? OwO

You know my tummy was doing flip-flops when I was writing those sweet moments between Chiaki and Nodame~ Ehe~

Oh well~ Take care, Readers~ ^w^)/