Disclaimer: i will never own La Corda...but I do own volumes 1-5(soon to be 6) of the manga...

(Thank you Kawaii-no-kitsune (sp?) for helping me with the endings and names! Actaully thank you everyone! and OOC ness...)

Chapter 3

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" Hino-senpai w-what i-is it?" Fuyuumi asked trying to look at who Hino was staring at. Fuyuumi squeaked when she saw Shimizu talking to Tsukimori. She looked over at Hino who's mouth was slightly open and her eyes wide.

No. No. No! He's here to! What in the world!? Hino didnt hear Fuyuumi trying to snap her out of it.

" Hino-senpai please!" Fuyuumi spoke a little louder then she usually did, making Hino jump. Hino turned to see Fuyuumi quickly gathering her bag and quietly saying she was sorry for leaving but something had came up. She watched as Fuyuumi walked fast as possible out of the food court. Hino sensed that someone had walked up behind her, she turned around to see that Shimizu was standing next to her and Tsukimori was gone.

" Hino-senpai." Shimizu quietly stopped and looked around." Was that Fuyuumi-chan?" Hino looked at him. Was this the Shimizu she knew from the concours? He seemed more awake, more bright then usual.

" Oh. Yes that was Fuyuumi-chan. She said she had something to do. Maybe more Christmas shopping." Hino looked at Shimizu again. He moved quietly to the other side of the table, sat down and laid his head on his arms, looking at her quietly. " Shimizu-kun what are you doing here?"

He quickly dropped his gaze and paused." I'm looking for presents. What are you doing here Hino-senpai?" He asked returning his gaze.

" I'm shopping as well. Anyways it was nice to see you, I better get back to shopping. I still have a lot of people to get presents for." She was about to gather her things when Shimizu stopped her.

" Hino-senpai what would you like for Christmas?" She looked at him and shook her head.

" I dont really know. But if it helps I do like glass angels." She smiled and got her bags and walked to the other side of the store. Looking at all the stores she finally decided to go into Moto's Magic Music Masters. It was a music store that had sheet music for just about every instrument, Cd's and things to keep your instrument in top condition. She walked in and started looking for some paino music. Since Tsuchira could only play at Minami's shop, she thought it would be nice to get him some sheet music to practice with.

Maybe something other then Chopin. He needs a change. What about Mozart? She thought about who to pick. Searching through several packets she finally settled on something by Beethoven. She checked out and finally decided to call it a day. Hino walked through the darkened streets back to her house thinking about what to get Tsukimori.

Lets see. Tsukimori doesnt really seem to like his family. And he doesnt seem to like animals very much. Hino wrapped her jacket around her when a cold wind blew by. She had been thinking to hard to notice that it was snowing. It was still a good 30minute walk to her house.

" Hino-chan you shouldnt be out here!" Someone called. She turned around to see Hihara running towards her.

" Hello Hihara-senpai! What are you doing?" She asked once he caught up. He looked at her and smiled.

" I'm taking a jog. What are you doing out here Kahoko-chan?(A/N: i think he calls her that...)" He looked down the street to see if anything was coming then continued to walk.

" I'm walking home. I was just at the shopping center getting some gifts." She smiled and stuffed her hands in her pockets. The bags hanging just above her wrist. Hihara nodded and keep walking. They both walked in silence until they reached Hino's house.

" Thanks for walking me Hihara-senpai." She said getting her key out and sticking it in the lock.

" No problem. One question though," Hino looked at him " What would you like for Christmas?"

" I really dont know. It doesnt matter. You can get me anything. Good night Hihara-senpai." Hino said opening the door.

" Good night Kahoko-chan."

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Ta-da thats all! Its been busy here sorry for not updating soon...I have 4 major tests next week so i have been studying.