Kahoko blushed furiously, wanting to die from the embarrassment of thinking he was going to kiss her. What? Did I want him to kiss me? Well, I did sort of admit to Renkawa that I liked someone, and although I hate to admit it, that someone is Yunki senpai. Kahoko seemed surprised that she admitted it to herself and a bit proud, so much so that she forgot her predicament. She immediately looked down again.

Azuma noticing how flustered Kahoko was, smirked in self satisfaction. "So, Kahoko-chan, who is it?" Azuma whispered still centimeters from her face.

Kahoko, tired of his constant teasing decided to stand up for herself. "That is none of your concern," Kahoko stated triumphantly. She wiggled her way out of Azuma's grasp and began walking away.

Azuma annoyed at the fact she went against him decided to play with her a bit. It was pretty obvious that he made her nervous at Azuma decided to take advantage of that. He switched to black Azuma,"Kahoko," Azuma growled grabbing her arm. "I'm having a marriage meeting this weekend to see who my future wife will be..." Azuma spoke searching her face for a reaction.

Kahoko's eyes widened and she turned a light pink. "So? That has nothing to do with me," Kahoko lied trying her best to make it seem like it didn't bother her.

"Oh really? She's very beautiful, and way more elegant than you..." Azuma sang taunting her.

Kahoko felt her heart sink, and shouted something she didn't mean to say. "I don't care anyway! The one I like is Hihara senpai, in fact we're having a date this weekend!" Kahoko yelled staring at Azuma's now shock stricken face.

"Is that so?" Azuma questioned, his face twisted into an irritated scowl. He was only teasing, he didn't expect her to take it so far. Was she really joking? Of course she was! Kahoko and Hihara! Impossible! Although, Hihara is a very simple boy,and showed an interest in Kahoko before. Azuma tried his best to dismiss the thought, but it lingered in the back of his mind like a wandering spirit.

Kahoko silently panicked. Me and Hihara? What have I gotten myself into? I just suddenly blurted it out, because Azuma kept going on about his beautiful possible fiance ! See what you've done Yunoki senpai, Kahoko thought as she loudly cursed him in her head. "That's right!"

Before Azuma could further doubt her statement, RIIINNGG! The sound of the bell awoke the two from their battle within their thoughts.

Saved by the bell, Kahoko thanked. "There's the bell, well I will be taking my leave now," Kahoko said freeing herself from Azuma's now limp grip walking away. She scampered out of from behind the music room, running into Mio in her way out to the next class.

"Damn!" Azuma quietly cursed. He wondered why she made him so crazy. It was only a joke, but it seemed to have escalated to something more. How irritating, Azuma thought. If she found out that I lied about the marriage meeting, she would probably think I'm pathetic. I will not be looked down upon by anyone, and especially not a woman like her! Azuma, unaware that is was mere jealousy that was making him so annoyed, began walking away trying to hatch a plan to get him out of this mess.

Kahoko stared blankly at the clock. She was not paying any attention to the lecture that was being held up front. All she could think about was how she could explain the fact that she wasn't going to be on a date with Hihara this weekend, and that she held nothing close to romantic feelings for the energetic trumpeter. Kahoko laid her head miserably on her desk, when a stack of paper was gently laid on top of her head.

"Kahoko-chan!" Mio's sweet smile greeted.

Kahoko looked up," Oh, hi Mio-chan," Kahoko replied forging a smile.

"Kahoko-chan, what's wrong? You don't seem yourself today," Mio asked concerned.

"Nothing, don't worry!" Kahoko said trying harder to make her happy face more convincing.

"Come on! We're best friends right? You can tell me anything, and I'll try my best to help you out!" Mio pledged.

Kahoko smiled sincerely at the face of her reassuring friend. She decided to confide in Mio," Well let's say you told a lie about you and another person having plans to someone you liked. But, you only did it because they were being mean, and you said it out of impulse!"

Kahoko explained trying to make it seem as vague as possible.

It was so obvious the scenario was about her, but Mio pretended not to notice," Well it sounds like this someone is in a big mess, huh?" Mio said.

"You have no idea," Kahoko sighed putting her head back down.

"Well, since this someone is already in a lot of trouble, why not have a bit of fun with it!" A devious grin appeared on Mio's innocent face. "I think this person should ask the other person out on a fake date as a favor, and then play it off like it's a real one, and I bet the person this someone likes will be crazy jealous if he finds out. He might even follow them guys!" Mio said winking. " Also, you won't be lying about the date, so it's a double win!" She suggested proud of her idea.

"Huh? That person can't do that! It's way to crazy, it will never work!" Kahoko yelled afraid of the consequences.

"Ok, well then that someone will just have to explain why she lied to the person she likes..." Mio spoke narrowing her eyes at Kahoko.

Kahoko thought for a moment and made it immediately clear that, doing that in front of Azuma would be way worse than anything that could happen on the fake date. "Fine, I will go tell that person your plans," Kahoko reluctantly agreed.

Mio smiled giddily at the fact her advice was being used. She leaned in close to Kahoko and whispered in her ear,"Good luck Kahoko chan," Mio giggled running away.

Kahoko blushed at the fact she was found out, but was grateful to Mio's advice. She knew what she had to do next.

"Kaho-chan!" The green haired boy yelled.

"Hello, Hihara senpai," Kahoko said nervously.

"What brings you here? I was just about to leave, care to walk with me?"Hihara offered.

"Oh, I can't ask you to do that! I live that way!" Kahoko explained pointing in a direction.

"It's ok! I go that way anyway!" Hihara said smiling.

Kahoko just timidly nodded and followed the hyper teen.

"So what is it that you need?" Hihara questioned.

"U-um, I need a favor..." Kahoko said.

"Sure, what is i-" Hihara was cut off by Kahoko's sudden movement.

" Will you please go out with me on a fake date this Saturday to the park?" Kahoko begged bowing at a perfect 90 degree angle.

Kahoko chan, hurry lift your head!" Hihara demanded slightly blushing.

Kahoko lifted her head as she was told, and stared intently at him with desperation in her eyes.

Hihara had a rehearsal with his orchestra saturday, but seeing how desperate she looked he couldn't deny her. Hihara cocked his head to the side and gave her a genuine smile. "I won't bother asking your reasons for a fake date, but sure. I will meet you in the park by your house at 6pm for, hmmmm... How about we view the pond and feed the ducks?"

Kahoko giggled at the suggestion of such a silly date, but admired how cute it was. "Sure that's sounds great! I will meet you at 6!" Kahoko replied. Without realizing, they had arrived in front of Kahoko's house.

"Awesome! See you then!" Hihara called walking to his house in the opposite direction.

"Where are you going? I thought you lived in this direction?" Kahoko asked curiously.

"Oh, well I have to stop by the market for some, uh... Milk! For my cat!" Hihara impulsively replied trying to make a convincing lie.

Kahoko laughed at Hihara's panicked face,"Ok, see you tomorrow." With that she shut her front door, and was very pleased at the fact Mio's plan just might work.

A long black limo was passing by and happened to catch a glimpse of Hihara and Kahoko's meeting. It pulled up to the side of Hihara who was whistling while walking home.

The window rolled down, and a familiar purple haired boy greeted Hihara. "Hihara," called Azuma.

"Oh, hi Yunoki!" Hihara greeted.

"I saw you were with Kahoko," Azuma stated.

"Ah, yeah! She was asking me about going with her on a fake date tomorrow. I don't know her reasons, but I agreed" Hihara answered truthfully.

The words "fake date" aroused a huge smile on Azuma's face," Fake, huh?"

"Yeah, like I said I don't know why, but I'm always happy to help! Only thing is, I have a rehearsal with my orchestra tomorrow, but I couldn't bring myself to reject Kahoko" Hihara sighed.

"Interesting, I think I can fix both of our problems..." Azuma assured.

The birds were chirping and the morning dew made the air filled with the smell of wet grass. Kahoko rolled out of bed, and thought that today was the day. Today I have my fake date with Hihara, I wonder if it will go like Mio said it would.

"Kahoko! Come help me with this," Kahoko's mother called.

"Coming!" Kahoko decided to keep herself busy until the fated hour.

The clock had read 5:50. She hadn't planned on helping her mother out with the chores to take so long. Phew, I wonder how mom does it, she thought. Kahoko saw the time and hurried to start getting ready. She chose to wear a patterned mini skirt with leggings underneath, with a plain yellow sweater since it was a bit chilly outside. She grabbed her purse, and looked in the mirror one last time before leaving. Right as she was about to leave her mother called her once agains asking her to take the trash out. It was already 6, and she still wasn't out the door yet.

"Yes, mom!" Kahoko yelled running to retrieve the garbage.

After she had disposed of it, she began walking up the cement sidewalk as she approached the park. Wow it's pretty dark outside. I hope senpai wasn't waiting too long. I have to apologize for being late. Kahoko arrived shortly in front if the park shortly. We are so close, only a five minute walk. The pond was in the middle of the park, and there was a bench right in front of it.

A tall lean figure lay sitting down on it. It was too dark to see the persons features clearly. Kahoko smiled at the fact that Hihara was so punctual.

"Senpai!" She called.

He didn't turn around. Kahoko figured he probably couldn't hear her over the laughter of the children on the jungle gym, and the quacks of baby ducks. She walked over to him, and placed a hand on his shoulder.

"Hihara-senpai" Kahoko repeated smiling, and laying a hand on the figures shoulder.

Although it was dark, once close enough she could see the persons face person turned around and stared at her, "Hello Kahoko-chan."

Kahoko's face turned as pale as a ghost.