Sorry for the late update, I'll be updating late these days because school's about to start, I might update once a month...seriously. My parents usually don't let me use the computer when there's school, except when I have projects to research...

Thanks for the reviews...hitsugaya07, maripas, animeaddict96, ariadne-chan, saiunkokulover. And also to those who would be reviewing in the future.

Sorry for mistakes in the future, time's short....oh and sorry for the bad languages here. I just had an impression that that is how playboys are.

Disclaimer: I don't own this anime.

Chapter 2

Ryoutaro's POV

"Ryoutarou! For the 20th time, why don't you meet her? Escort her on her first day of school," my mother nagged.

She already gave me hell when I returned after escaping. Now she's nagging me. I rolled my eyes.

"Mother, for the-" I paused unthinkingly, I fished a piece of paper out of my jean pocket and read the paper, "For the 10th time...'No'. And for the 15th time... I'm not interested in her." Then I returned the paper in my pocket. "Better make changes later," I mumbled to myself.

When I looked up, Mother was glaring at me.

"What?" I asked, pretending to be innocent.

"You are actually keeping track of it. What am I going to do with you? I'm telling you, Kahoko's prettier than before! Promise!" she insisted.

"Promise? What, for like, the hundredth time?" I snapped.

"Ryoutarou!" she scolded.

"I don't want to be like you!" I shouted.

"What-"

"You were from a rich family too and then you were forced to marry someone you didn't even love!" I spat.

But I regret saying it because her face fell.

"Sorry," I said, then I ran to my room.

Yes, before she married my father, she was married to someone she didn't even love or know, for the matter. It was an arranged marriage, a rushed one. My grandparents disapproved of my father because he wasn't as rich as he is now... back then. After a few years, the guy my mom married died in an accident. It was around that time when my parents were reunited, father was already the president of a big company, they were still in love with each other then, so they faced my grandparents and since dad was rich, they approved.

Stupid wealth.

Mother should understand how I feel, though it's true I don't love anyone, and I'm not serious with anyone. Maybe Kahoko could be my toy for the moment if she's really prettier now. Kahoko's just having a one-sided love. She had told me she loves me over and over, but I don't feel that way... she's the one who will be taking my freedom from me too.

Well, the reason I'm such a playboy is because I'll be with someone I don't love anyway, so why not have fun at a young age? Before I get into a commitment at least I had the fun I want in life. I sighed.

The next day I woke up earlier than usual and rode my bike (motorcycle) to school before Mother would nag me to go to Kahoko's house.

Finally when I entered the gates of school and parked my bike, I felt safe from my mother's wrath.

"Tsuchiura-sama!!"

Here comes the fan girls. I turned around and did my "daily routine".

Smile. Wave. Flirt.

Oh yeah, I haven't broken up with my current girl yet. I better remember to do it later. Better prepare my face for another bitter slap.

I'm so used to that.

I walked toward the Gen-Ed Department. When I entered my classroom, everyone was so noisy.

Noisier than usual if you ask me.

"What's up?" I asked Junosuke. (A/N: He's the other soccer member in the anime... with the captain... and one of Kahoko's classmates.)

"Yo Ryoutarou! Well you see, there's this talk about a new girl transferring to our class. Two in our department and one in Music Department." he answered.

I stiffened. Could that girl be... Kahoko?

"And it's not just any talk. I saw her. She's a total knock-out. Definitely your type. There's also a new girl in class 2-1. She's just okay, but the girl transferring in our class is really heaven-sent."

I loosened up. Kahoko's definitely not a knock-out. I don't want a loser like that to cling to me.

The bell rang and everyone shuffled to their seats. The teacher entered the room and cleared his throat.

"I know you all heard about the transfer students. One of them ends up in our class. So..." he signaled the person waiting outside.

The slightly opened door, opened wide. Everyone held their breaths, even me. A beautiful figure entered the class.

A bishoujo.

My jaw dropped. What the hell?! Why does that beauty remind me of Kahoko, though the difference is quite huge?!?

"This is Hino Kahoko," the teacher introduced, hiding a smile after taking in our reactions, "She'll be joining our class from now on,"

"Hello, I'm Hino Kahoko. Please take care of me," she then bowed.

Suddenly the class' silence was broken. Everyone began talking to each other. I was still in my state of shock. THAT is HINO KAHOKO!?!? The same girl I spent my childhood with? The hell! She looks more of a player than I do. She changed so much!

Kahoko looked around the classroom, then our eyes met. She giggled and then smiled at me, she gave me a small wave. I snapped my jaw shut, and sighed as I sank into my seat. My classmates immediately stared at me.

"Oh, I heard you two were engaged Tsuchiura-kun," the teacher said in a mocking tone.

I groaned.

Stupid teacher. Should've just shut up. Just because he was so against of me being a player, and also adding his hate towards me by toying with his daughter a few months ago, but that doesn't mean he has to do that in front of the class!! Now he sounds smug because I've got a commitment. I didn't want people to know about that engagement. My glorious days are going to be wrecked, and freedom will be gone! Everyone just stared at me as they took in the information the teacher said.

"So, the famous playboy has a fiancee?"

"She's so unlucky."

"She's cute."

"Too bad that guy's only going to hurt her."

"So, the playboy is about to be tamed."

I clenched my fists under the table. Don't they know how loud their chit-chats are?!

"So, if you don't mind Hino-san, please seat over there. It's close to the back door," the teacher instructed.

Kahoko frowned, "I was hoping to seat in front. I've missed three months' worth of lessons right?"

"Sensei, I don't mind moving," a male classmate volunteered.

"Me too," another said.

Soon, all those in front volunteered to give her a seat in front.

Heck, she's charmed them all!

"Well then, if you don't mind Hino-san..." the teacher gave her the seat directly in front of his table.

She smiled at the classmate of mine who was about to move to the back, "Thank you."

What the-? She seems more like a flirt than I am! That can't be the same Kahoko I despise so much. Still... Mother wasn't kidding about her looks. She used to have a boyish haircut, but now she had her scarlet hair grow to her shoulder. Her smile was heaven-sent and it used to be covered with braces - which gross me out. It's like she went through a total make-over! Well, she's also rich, right?

I snickered.

I was so distracted that I couldn't even understand what the teacher was discussing - not that I usually pay attention. I had my mind jumbled up. I haven't seen her in three years and this! This is making me dizzy.

Mercifully, the lunch bell rang. Surprisingly, everyone wasn't in a hurry for lunch. I was suddenly ambushed.

"So, A fiancee, huh? You've never said anything about it," a friend said. He seems to be serving as the spokesperson of the class.

I rolled my eyes. "Spare me. It's not like I wanted it. I haven't seen her in three years, dammit!"

"Speaking of that... where is she?"

"She said she's meeting someone at the Music Department," a girl classmate answered.

"Seems like she has someone else too," my friend grinned.

"Oh please. Like a guy would be sane enough to like her," I shrugged.

I stood up and stalked out of the room. That got me curious though. Kahoko rarely interacts with males. More like she has phobia of them... odd. Everything about her really changed.

I was already about to enter the Music Department's campus when someone called me.

"Ryoutarou!"

I then turned around. Oh, its my girlfriend. What's her name again? Whatever, why do I have to bother remembering her name when I'm about to break up with her.

"Yo," I said.

She stood in front of me, her brows furrowed.

"What?" I asked, moving a step away from her.

"You forgot my name again haven't you?" she asked, annoyed by the fact that I always do.

I shrugged and she sighed.

"Its Manami Mori, okay? Remember that." she said.

"Okay, Marie, or was that Mori? Mori! Right Mori... listen up, we're breaking up," I said bluntly.

Suddenly her face fell, all smiles had disappeared.

"What!?" she shouted in surprise and disbelief.

"Like I said, we're breaking up. I hate repeating things. So, bye bye. I don't want to see you again," I looked at her straight in the eyes to prove that I was serious.

She stared at me in shock, and then soon, her eyes began to water. I sighed. Same old same old. In about a few seconds... there it is. She raised her right hand and slapped me.

Ouch.

That was harder than the rest of the slaps I've received from other girls. The girl whose-name-I-already-forgot ran away, crying all the while. I rubbed my now swollen cheek.

Ow.

"Ryou?" a voice came from behind me.

Fuck, someone saw that? I turned around and shucks, it was Kahoko... and some green-haired guy, who I don't know and seems to be wearing the third-year Music Department's uniform.

"Yo," I said.

Wait, am I seeing things, she has her arm around that guy's arm. And she used to be all jumpy and clingy when she sees me.

"You must be Tsuchiura Ryoutarou. Kahoko has talked about you lots," he smiled. He then extended his hand for me to shake.

I just glared at it.

"Not the sociable type now are we?" He laughed.

What the hell does he want?

"Ryou, this is Hihara Kazuki," Kahoko introduced.

"Yeah yeah, whatever, I don't care," I said, like I need an intro.

He's dead.

"What are you doing with my fiancee?" I asked, glaring at the guy.

Suddenly Kahoko had a serious face.

"Ryoutaro." she said in a tone that said 'warning'.

The guy laughed. "Its okay Kaho-chan," then he looked at his watch.

"I'll see you after school. Nice meeting you... Kaho-chan's so-called fiance," and he took Kahoko's arm off his and walked past me.

The hell. That guy has confidence. How dare he mock me like that?! Acting so calm and mighty. Who does he think he is? And was he picking a fight by saying "so-called fiance"!?

"Tsuchiura Ryoutarou, how dare you?!" Kahoko suddenly said. I then turned to look at her.

"What the hell are you talking about?" I asked, annoyed.

"I thought you hated me and now you get all jealous just because I'm with someone else? And for that matter, you don't want to understand the situation!" she shouted at me.

That made me do a double take. Since when has she raised her voice against me? That made me angry.

"I don't need to know the situation! You are my fiancee. Why are you hanging out with other guys?" I spat and emphasize some words that are important -- or not, to understand.

"How dare you! Speak for yourself. In my first day in class I've heard that you're a genuine playboy! And just because I'm with one guy, makes all your past girlfriends invalid? I mean, speak for yourself, dimwit!"

That was like a slap. Since when did she started using those words?

"What the hell happen to you!?"

She took a deep breath. "That doesn't matter. You never cared, so why do you have to care now? You always wanted me out of your life, right? Now you have it. If you want, I'll beg my mom to cancel our engagement, but then again, we don't want to disappoint out parents now, do we?" Her lips slowly curling into a devilish smile.

Then she started walking back to our campus.

"Oh and Ryoutarou. I'm not the same Hino Kahoko you knew back then, so you better prepare yourself and stop being surprised. You need to put a handle on yourself too. If not, your pretty face with be lost with all that slap you're getting. A while ago will happen again, poor girl, I really pity her," then she walked away.

That left me furious. What does she know? She has no right to talk to me like that, as if she knew everything, how I feel. But still, why did I react negatively when I saw her with another guy? I want her gone, right? Shouldn't I be rejoicing now that she's in-love with someone else? What the hell is wrong with me all of a sudden? Get it together air-head.

A/N: Review please!!! Was that too short? Please tell me if it is... Sorry if it's too short...