Disclaimer: I do NOT own La Corda d'Oro.
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Kahoko slowly opened her amber eyes, waking up from a peaceful night sleep. She blinked once, and quickly shut them tight as the golden morning sun streamed in through her window, greeting her as a new day began. Yawning, she sat up in her twin-sized bed, stretching her arms up above her head. She glanced at the clock, still half asleep. 7:14 flashed across the plastic screen of her alarm clock. Her eyes snapped open in alarm. It was supposed to go off thirty minutes ago! She stumbled out of bed headed in the direction of the bathroom, while tripping over books she had strewn across the floor, and wondering why in the world her mother had not waken her up earlier.
Kahoko quickly hopped into the scalding hot water of the shower, not bothering to check the temperature before hand. She yelped in surprise, turning the hot water down a little, changing the temperature from So-hot-it's-going-to-burn-you-hot, to Just-right. Sighing in relief, she quickly finished the shower, so as not to be late to school. She dressed in her school uniform, and combed through her hair, letting it air dry as she finished getting ready for school and ran down the stairs two at a time.
"Ohayo, Okaa-san!" Kahoko greeted, entering the kitchen and rushing to the toaster.
"Hmm?" her mother looked at Kaho sleepily as she held a cup of hot coffee. "Oh, Ohayo, Kaho-chan…," she mumbled, taking a sip of her coffee and leaning against the kitchen chair.
"Okaa-san…," Kaho began to say as she popped a piece of toast into the toaster. But she was cut off by her mother who looked like she was about to fall asleep sitting there.
"Kaho-chan, may I ask why you're getting ready for school?" her mother asked looking at Kaho strangely as she buttered her toast.
"It's Monday…"
"No, Kaho-chan, it's Sunday."
She gaped at her mother, her hand frozen, as she had just been about to open their fridge to pull out the carton of orange juice. Her mother looked at her frozen daughter in amusement. Kahoko quickly recovered, shaking her head in confusion. Sighing, she opened the fridge and continued to get her breakfast ready, figuring she might as well eat now instead of later.
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Awhile later, she had dressed into more appropriate clothes for a leisurely Sunday. She looked out the window of her room, pondering what to do on this beautiful spring day.
She came to a conclusion, as she saw a couple walk down the street below, hand in hand, looking at each other like nothing else mattered. She was going to the park.
Kahoko grabbed a jacket from her closet, and her hand bag from the dresser just in case, though she doubted she'd need them.
"Okaa-san, I'm heading to the park!" Kaho called into the living room where her mom was enjoying her favorite novel, as she opened the door.
"Alright, be back before dinner, O.K.?" her mom replied. But Kahoko had already left, shutting the door behind her.
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Kahoko stepped onto the sidewalk, closing and locking the gate behind her. She began to walk in the direction of the park, pausing every now and then to just stop and look at everything she deemed interesting. She giggled as she saw a puppy in the window of a store, wagging its tail happily. She smiled softly as she passed the cake shop she had eaten at yesterday. She tripped over a rock that had 'suddenly' appeared. Although, she recovered quickly and continued to walk to her destination. She grinned as she saw a street performer playing Canon on a viola.
She reached the park, eventually. Although it took longer, since she was in no hurry to be going anywhere in particular. She sat on a bench, located near a blooming Sakura Tree. She reached her arms over her head, as if reaching for the sky, and inhaled deeply. Taking in all of the scents and sounds of spring, the Sakura Trees, the grass, the birds returning from their long journey, and… A violin?
She had passed the viola player a few blocks back, so why did she hear music? She reminded herself that, it wasn't unusual to play in the park. She smiled to herself and leaned against the bench, letting herself lose to the music that danced through the air. It sounded like Romance in F minor. And it was beautiful. Suddenly a second violin joined the first. Although, the second wasn't as skilled as the first. But, it was still wonderful to listen to.
Eventually the song came to an end, leaving Kahoko curious as to who had played the violin duet. She grabbed her purse, which she had set on the ground underneath the bench, and walked the path in the direction in which she had heard the duet.
There, standing in the shade of an Oak Tree by a bench, was Tsukimori-kun and Honda-chan. Kahoko walked a little closer, remaining unnoticed. Tsukimori gaped at something Honda-chan must have said. But he recovered quickly and shot something back. Making Honda-chan take a step back in surprise. Kaho walked a little closer.
"Hello, Tsukimori-kun, Honda-chan!" she greeted, smiling and waving at the pair.
"Why, Hello Hino-chan! What a nice surprise!" Honda-chan smiled at her.
"Hello Hino," Tsukimori-kun nodded at the red-head.
[Lens POV]
I was walking into town on Sunday. Mother had asked me to run an errand for her, and I was more than happy to accept if it meant getting out of that wretched house. If it meant getting away from Arina-san. Ever since she got here, she'd been hanging onto me like a puppy. It got worse once we met Hino-san. It was getting on my nerves, and I had to get out of where the brunette was.
My thoughts had drifted to Hino-san. How she looked in the moonlight as we played the Ave Maria duet. How her amateur music seemed to captivate me. How I wished our time together would never end.
Apparently, as I was occupied by my endless thoughts of the small girl, I ended up in the park. I had seen her play here sometimes. I never let her know I was there though. I loved to listen to her play.
Mother had given me a violin to take to her recording studio where she was recording her new CD. She wanted it there in case of an emergency, and she wouldn't be able to bring her regular violin.
I sat on the bench by an Oak Tree in the heart of the park. Watching children play around in the wide expanse of field to my right, seeing a careless owner chase after his mutt, noticing delicate pink petals float through the air as a Sakura Tree bloomed across the path, and finally taking out the violin. I placed it carefully on my shoulder and positioned the bow. I let the notes dance around me, creating the melody of Romance in F Minor. I let myself forget about all my worries. Halfway through the song a second violin joined me. At first, I thought it may be Hino-san. I opened my eyes to prove this point, but, found no other then Arina-san.
I continued to play, though my heart wasn't in it as much as the first half. I mean, it's a waste if you start a song and don't finish it.
Now, don't get me wrong. I like Arina-san. I do. But… Honestly, would you like it if your fiancé candidate follows you everywhere, like a dog? No, I don't think you would. Wait, did I just say… that? Well, it was bound to come out sooner or later. Another thing about Arina-san. She's not only my cousin, but a fiancé candidate as well.
The song came to an end. I put away the violin in its case and turned to look at Arina-san, as she was putting away hers to.
"Arina-san. What are you doing here?" I demanded.
"Misa-san told me to come find you. You were taking awhile!" she whined hugging my arm. Though, it felt more like a vice-grip instead of a hug.
"Why do you follow me, Arina-san?" I inquired, looking at her accusingly.
"I love you Len-kun!" she exclaimed, looking into my eyes, almost… pleadingly.
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A/N: Heh heh, I think I'll end the chapter there...
Well Please continue to read, Aka Hana (Red Flower)! You're support means a lot~! ^-^
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Yay~! I got this out the day before my birthday... ^_^
'Till next time,
~AnimeViolinist~