Thank you so much for Haibara Kawaii and Grace Raven for the kind reviews...

For Haibara Kawaii: 1. I know it's almost impossible but I can't help it. Especially after Kisaki Eri's Misfortune file.

For Grace Raven: Thank you! This chapter is made in Aoko's POV because of your review made me realize it...

Thank you so much for Haibara Kawaii and Grace Raven for the kind reviews...For Haibara Kawaii: 1. I know it's almost impossible but I can't help it. Especially after Kisaki Eri's Misfortune Grace Raven: Thank you! This chapter is made in Aoko's POV because of your review made me realize it...

Beautiful Melodies

Nakamori Aoko smiled as she walked into the music room. The music room is, as usual, crowded with members of Orchestra Club who wants to exercise, but this time, it was a lot noisier. Everyone is excited at the performance, especially today they will exercise together, before they meet the Tokyo University's students.

"Hey, Aoko!" a voice behind her called. Aoko turned around.

"Hey, Hiroshi." She smiled. "You're playing the guitar, right?"

"Yeah. And Kenjiro plays trumpet. You know the song we're going to play?"

"Of course! A Tale of Music—the song we created together!"

"Really? But she gave me Happy Memories."

Just then, they reached the stage in front of the music room. The four players has assembled there, and Tsuzune was talking quickly with Ran.

"Tsuzune-chan?" Aoko said.

"Aoko-chan! I've been waiting for you… you know. Pay attention, now. All of us are going to play three songs each. First, all of us will play Summer Rain, with the students from Tokyo University. Then, the Piano, Harp, Violin, and Cello will play A Tale of Music, and the Trumpet, Guitar, Drum, and Flute will play Happy Memories. At the end, you will play a song with your partner from Tokyo University. The song is going to be assigned later. The partners are as follows: The Piano with the Violin, Harp with the Cello, Trumpet with the Drum, and Guitar with the Flute. I myself will sing. Now you can go exercise, each of you."

"We're together, Aoko!" Ran, who apparently has arrived before her, said happily.

"Yes! We're playing A Tale of Music, come on! Let's try…"

A minute later, Aoko and Ran were playing the song, A Tale of Music. Ran's fingers moved smoothly across the piano, and Aoko played the harp with ease. Both of them are smiling, listening to the tone of the beautiful song, the clear note of the harp blending perfectly with the piano's tune. Not a single mistake were made, they were already very good at it.

A beautiful song, Aoko thought as she let her mind wander of. They were reaching a cheerful, happy part that reminds Aoko of her childhood. Reminds Aoko of him…

He had told her about the Kaitou Kid. She was angry. But she understood. Not long after, they were talking together again. But she couldn't help herself. She felt anger at him every time he planned a heist. Every time he mocked her father. She understood him, but she's still angry.

But when her father died…

Kaito had been there, as the Kaitou Kid, but he couldn't save her dad. And she wouldn't talk to him. Not anymore. He pleaded, but she won't listen. The anger she felt at him resurfaced, it burst out, now she lost her father! If only…

The following day, Kaito disappeared, but she couldn't care less. She didn't come to his house, she didn't look for him. She was entirely sure her love of him had disappeared.

But she was wrong.

Now, she missed him so much… everything reminds her of him. She still loves him. But she didn't know where he is. The Kaitou Kid has not planned any heists in Japan for a long time. There is no clue on his whereabouts. His mother had moved away, too. Leaving Aoko, swallowing her sadness, and regret.

But she doesn't regret anything anymore. Not now.

Two lonely tears slid on her face.

It was already six o'clock when the exercise for the song Summer Rain is finally over, and Tsuzune, Hiroshi, Kenjiro, Ran, and Aoko gathered together. Tsuzune seems satisfied and excited.

"Allright, everybody, we're going to see them soon! Three days from today, I believe. There are three boys and two girls, and they're very good at the instruments that they're playing. I'm looking forward to it."

"Me, too!" Aoko said to Ran, who just smiled.

"Let's go home."

Several minutes later, they arrived home. Aoko immediately started tidying up when she saw how messy they had made their room this morning, and Ran slid to the kitchen to cook some dinner. They've had a tiring day.

"We've arrived!"

The orchestra club member has just arrived at the music room of the Tokyo University. It was very large, like Beika University's, and also beautiful. They were welcomed by warm cheers and smiles. Some of the members even played welcome song for them. Aoko smiled. This might turn out a lot of fun.

Once they have seated themselves comfortably on the seats provided, a boy stood up.

"Allright—calm down everybody!"

The room immediately hushed down.

"Today our friends from Beika University's orchestra club come here, for exercise for our performance. Please make them happy and comfortable. My name is Rei, and I'm the leader of Tokyo University's Music club. Now I will introduce you to our players performing in the show. First is Atsuko."

A girl, strong and kind-looking, stood up.

"Hello, my name is Atsuko. I'm in charge of the drums."

"Even though she is a girl, she's extremely good at drums." Rei smiled. "Next is Noriko."

Another girl stood up. She has white skin and beautiful wavy hair. Her smile looks gorgeous.

"Hi, my name is Noriko. I'm playing the flute."

"Right… next is… our violinst!"

A young, gorgeous man stood up. He has handsome face, black hair, and deep azure eyes. For a second, Aoko froze.

Was it Kaito?

Beside her, Ran wasn't moving at all. She looked pale.

"Hello," he said formally, and Aoko started to have misgivings. Kaito was never this serious. "My name is Shinichi and I play the violin."

Aoko's eyes widened.

He looks so much like Kaito! But why is Ran so pale?

…

…

Of course! This is Kudo Shinichi-kun! He's Ran's childhood friend that she's been so upset about, isn't it?

"And last," Rei's voice broke through her musings "Is the cello."

Another young man, quite possibly Kudo-kun's twin, except he has messier hair, stood up.

"Hi!" he said cheerily. "My name is Kaito!"

And Aoko felt like her heart stopped moving.

He's in charge for the cello, she remembered.

And he, is going to be her partner.

God, please let it be a dream. Please!

She pinched her cheek. It hurts. It wasn't a dream. It was real.

Aoko didn't know whether to smile or cry.

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