Chapter 2- The Humming Bird Returns

Chitter chatter chitter chatter. That was what the background sounded like during lunch break today.

"It is extremely lively during lunch today isn't it Yoshino?" Yumi wondered while finishing the lunch she brought from home.

"Well we will find out what the fuss is all about when we get to the rose mansion," remarked Yoshino.

The two of them then made their way towards the rose mansion with clear expressions on their face that clearly showed they could not contain their curiosity to find out what in the world is happening. Along the way to the rose mansion they could hear a few girls whispering to each other.

"Did you hear?"

"I heard rumours that she was coming."

"Are you sure?"

Yumi and Yoshino wished that they could just run towards the rose mansion as fast as they could. However, being mindful of their positions as Rosa Chinensis and Rosa Foetida, they could definitely not do such a disgraceful thing in front of everyone. The trip to the rose mansion which would normally take a few minutes seems like ages.

-oo-

"Finally," Yoshino said to herself.

Yumi gasping for air said, "Yoshino…. you didn't….. had to walk so fast."

"You are really out of shape you know that Yumi," giggled Yoshino.

With that the two made their way towards the second floor of the rose mansion. What awaits them behind the door of the meeting room was someone who they would never expect to be there of all places.

Yumi with her ever changing expressions pointed to the person and with a shocking tone to her voice said, "Whaaaaaaat is the headmistress doing here?" Yoshino was also shocked herself. Both of them were in such a state that they did not notice that the rest of the Yamayurikai were already seated at the table. They did not even wish anyone upon entering the room.

"Please take a seat," replied the headmistress to Yumi and Yoshino. "My my, the standard of this year roses have really drop hasn't it," she continued.

With their faces as red as an apple, Yumi and Yoshino then apologised to the headmistress for their rudeness earlier. The headmistress giggled and said that she was just playing around. Yumi and Yoshino felt embarrassed as the rest of the Yamayurikai could barely contain their laughter.

"Now let us get on to the topic at hand," said the headmistress. She goes on to say that, "The reason I am here today is because a certain person is paying a special visit to Lillian."

"Who might that special person be?" asked Noriko.

"Well could you all guess who it is?" said the headmistress with a smile.

The Yamayurikai looked at each other with a blur expression on their face as they tried to figure out who this mysterious person might be.

"It must be an important person for the headmistress to personally come all the way here," whispered Nana at Yoshino's ear.

"Since all of you look lost I will give you all a hint, this person is paying a visit all the way from Italy."

Immediately Shimako's expression changed and her eyes widen in disbelieve as one particular person came to her mind. "Could that person possibly be Shizuka-san?"

"Yes you are absolutely right Shimako-san."

The mood in the room suddenly changed as everyone was excited that Shizuka was coming all the way from Italy.

"Now now please settle down, I didn't come all the way here just to let you know that Shizuka-san is going to pay us a visit," the headmistress signed. "The reason I'm here is that I want you all to prepare an event for Shizuka-san's arrival as she is going to be performing."

"She is going to perform?" asked Touko and Nana with a curious tone to their voice.

"Yes she is coming to Japan as she was asked to give a performance in front of a live audience at the National Centre of Performing Arts," replied the headmistress.

Everyone was overjoyed like a child who has just gotten a new toy as it is well known that the National Centre of Performing Arts has been a stepping stone for many famous actress and singers.

"Ok then, I have spent too much time here already, the other students might come up with obnoxious rumours if I am here any longer, so I will leave the preparations to all of you," said the headmistress as she got up from her chair and prepared to make her leave.

"No problem, just leave it to us," replied Shimako with an excited voice.

With that being said, the Yamayurikai and headmistress parted ways.

"Now then shall we get started on the preparations?" asked Yumi.

Everyone gave an affirmative nod and went by their various tasks in preparation for the event ahead.

"I have to go to the drama club for practice now," replied Touko to Yumi as she walks out of the door.

Yumi with a smile said, "Don't push yourself."

As she was walking down the stairs, Touko prayed with one hand holding her rosary which was around her neck, that this will take Yumi's mind off the event that happened after graduation two months ago.

To be continued.

Author's note:-

Well I guess you all have already notice that my chapters are pretty short.

The reason being that I'm planning that each chapter to be no more than 1000 words as anymore may make it too much of a hassle for readers to finish reading it.

I'm sorry if it is not towards your liking but I hope you all will continue to support and read my story as it will surely give me a lot of motivation for the upcoming chapters.

Best Regards,

HeartKruez