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Chapter 3

Back then, when Saori told Ryoutaro the news about her sickness…

"Hello? Ryou, it's me Saori. There's something I want to talk to you about, do you mind coming to my house?" then she paused to hear his reply, "Yeah, now." Another reply, "Everything's fine, I'll see you." Then she hang up

"Are you sure?" asked Saori's mother

"Don't you want to wait a few more days before telling him?" asked her father

"Mom, dad. Ryoutaro's my fiancé, he has a right to know everything." Defended Saori

"Do you need us around?" asked her mother

"No, I think its better of we're alone." Said Saori

"We'll be upstairs then," said her mother

"Thank you," said Saori


"What do you need me for?" asked Ryoutaro when he arrived

Saori let him in and they both sat down on the sofa.

"There's something I want to tell you, something important," said Saori

"Why didn't you just tell me on the phone?" asked Ryoutaro

"I need to know and see…your reaction,"

"Saori, are you sure nothing's wrong?"

Saori avoided his worried look, "Actually," then tears formed in her eyes, "Actually, I…have to leave…"

Ryoutaro's eyes widen, "W-what are you saying?" said Ryoutaro, a bit of nervousness in his voice

"Don't misunderstand Ryou, I'm not breaking our engagement,"

"Then what? Why do you have to leave? And where?"
"You see, I'll be leaving for America a few weeks after graduating college, the wedding has to be moved further."

"What's wrong Saori?"

"Ryoutaro, no matter what I'm going to say, please, promise me you'll remain clam,"

"How can I be calm?"

"Please," begged Saori

Ryoutaro took a deep breath and sighed, "Okay," he said

"I'm going to America for an operation." Saori waited for a response from Ryoutaro, but he stayed quiet, a bit shocked. "There's a tumor inside of my brain…and I have to have that operation soon, if not, I might lose my ability to ever play the violin again…I don't want to leave you Ryoutaro, but aside from you, my music is the most important thing in my life." She brought her hands to her face and cried

It took time before Saori's words registered in his mind, Tumor, America, playing…

"You've got to be kidding me," he finally said

"Sorry,"

Ryoutaro stood up and sat beside her, he hugged her tightly but Saori's hands were still cupped to her face.

"What are you apologizing for dummy?" he asked, a few tears forming in his eyes, "It's not like you're going to die right?"

"But…I'll be leaving you, and I can't bear that,"

"Me too, so why don't I come with you?"

"No!" said Saori looking up at him

"Why?"

"No, you can't. You have your future here, you have to build it. What about that school you wanted to apply for so you could be a piano teacher like your mother?"

"Saori, you are my future."

"Ryoutaro, please, don't throw everything for me. Please. I want you to be smiling and half-way to fulfilling your dreams when I come back."

Ryoutaro sighed, "Until when?" he asked

"For a few years."

"That long?"

"When I get there, I have to go through a few procedures before the operation, then after that, there'll be a next operation after a few weeks or months, I don't know. I'm really sorry Ryoutaro."

"Don't be, don't apologize Saori. Now, if I'm not going to go with you, would you allow me to spend as much time as I can with you?" he asked

"Definitely." Said Saori


The time when Len decided his future…

"Len," said Hamai Misa

"Yes?" asked Len

"I heard you reaccepted the offer to Europe."

"Yes I did."

"But then, what about Kahoko-chan. Are you going to leave her behind? You two haven't settled things down yet right? Also, I guess you haven't told her yet."

"Yes, I haven't informed her about that yet. I have no choice but to leave her here, she can't come with me."

"Len, what are you going to do? Are you going to break up with her? You love her, right?

"Of course I do. Who said anything about breaking up?"

"Well, what are you going to do? Why did you decide to reaccept the offer?"

"Kahoko is becoming worried and worried. I guess she would want me to pursue my dreams, but at the same time, I'm guessing she doesn't want me to."

"That's true, but why have you decided to pursue?"

"Because, if I pursue it now, I would still return to her, at least her conscience would be cleared. If I stay with her, without fulfilling my dreams, she would feel guilty forever."

"Her conscience? Guilty? Len, what on earth…"

"She's still thinking about me and Saori's past. Saori talked to me a while ago and that made me realized everything. I guess I've been stupid the whole time. I've actually been hurting Kahoko."

"Len, well, it's your decision,"

"Yes, its final." Then Len left the room.

The whole time, Hamai Misa's hands were behind her back. She was holding her cell phone. Saori had been listening at the other end. She called Misa ahead and said that Len might decide on something. Misa didn't hang up and talked to Len. So, Saori heard everything.

"Good, that's great Len. Go pursue your dreams…" whispered Saori as she hang up


Back to the present…

Kahoko and Len were just going home from school together. Ryoutaro went straight to Saori's house.

"Kahoko," said Len

"Yes?"

"What would you do if someone dear to you just left without saying anything?" asked Len

"Huh? Well, first of all, I'd be sad. And then, more sad because that person didn't tell me anything. Wait, why are you asking me?" asked Kahoko

"Its nothing, it's just something I thought of once. Never mind." Said Len, he clenched his fists

"Oh," was all Kahoko had said


Everyone had finally graduated from college. Saori had made it.

"So, have you told her yet?" asked Saori, when they were both alone

"No," said Len

"So that's your decision after everything I've told you?" asked Saori

"Yes."

"I see, good luck." Said Saori

"You too, come back in one piece." He said

"Promise," she said, then she reached out her pinky finger, Len intertwined his to hers.


Kahoko's room, Saori and Kahoko had a sleepover last night.

"Today's the day when Len's leaving," thought Saori

"Hm, what do you want to do today, Saori?" asked Kahoko

"What now, should I tell her? Len didn't inform her. It's not my business to interfere. Len would be furious." "Um, anything would do," answered Saori

"Oh, okay, well, let's see." Said Kahoko

"Len, forgive me…"

"Kahoko," said Saori

"Hm?"

"How much do you love Len?"

"Huh? Why all of a sudden?"

"Just answer it!"

"I…I…" then Kahoko blushed, "Len's my life."

"Did you know Len's leaving right now?"

"What!!!" said Kahoko shocked


A/N: Hahaha. I want to give you all suspense. Mwahahaha. Well, maybe there'll be a fifth chap?