Chapter 3

(A/N: Atlast, back with it.. sorry for sooo late update!)

The news of Miyu's leaving was a disaster in school.

"What are you saying about ?"

"You must be kidding, aren't you?"

"Aya and Nanami just couldn't believe her. Nozumu dropped his rose out of astonishment.

"At a little distance, Kanata was facing Santa.

"Is it true?"

"What?"

"She is leaving?"

"Why don't you ask her?"

"Oh Kanata, come on, how can you sit aloof when your Partner is going to leave you ?"

"Huh?" Kanata turned reddish. "What are you-?"

"You know-" Santa started.

"It's just nothing- just settling of life's way."

JUST settling of life's way! HE said that!

Miyu heard it all. Suddenly she felt overwhelmed with emotions, and left for the wash room.

While returning after a little cry, she felt a hand on her shoulder. Miyu promptly looked back.

"Christine?" Miyu was shocked. "But I-"

"Miyu-" Christine hold her hands, then made it out.

"I know you are leaving tomorrow- I don't know how to say it- I should be happy that I have no more competitors for Kanata-but-but-" she choked her voice, then cried out; "But I don't dare to lose you! Please stay Miyu! Please!" She grabbed Miyu and started crying.

"Chris!" uttered Miyu, she never could think Christine had this side too.

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In the afternoon, after all the messing with friends, exhausted Kanata-Miyu spent a silent walk to home.

He is again back to his silence.

Thought Miyu. It was the same Kanata she used to see in first days at Saionji.

They stepped up, and shocked.

"A-k-i-r-a!"

Yes it was really her, standing at the Saionji main gate.

"I came back today-" she smiled. "And thought first I should meet you people. It's over a year, isn't it? See, I told you I'll be back- Hey! is there anything wrong?" She asked, concerned over the pale expression on the two's face.

"No its nothing like that-" Kanata answered, "Let's go in." He smiled back. Miyu also tried to smile.

So it is a perfect finish. Good. She is back, and Kanata is to get a good company.

Suddenly she felt like abandoned.

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"So what made you come here in Japan ?" A cheerful Kanata asked at dinner.

"Well" she gave a quick look at Miyu. "My father is here for some business trip, and I just thought I-I can spend my vacation here.." She added, "of course if you two permit-"

"It does not depend on me" Miyu said in a quiet voice, "He takes the decision in this house" she winked, trying to make it light.

That's the same thing she said Wanya on first day!

Kanata's eyes exclaimed his wonder. Have things been the same all these years?

"Well you know", Kanata cleared his voice, "Actually Miyu's parents are coming here tomorrow"

"Whoa! You mean Miki Kozuki is coming here?"

"Yep she is- and-and-" Kanata knew not why he was hesitating, and ended it being harsh, "She is leaving on Sunday!"

"Really?"

By the time Akira had finished her dinner. She stood up, "Oh am sorry- I didn't want to cause trouble. I better would meet you later Kanata."

"Hey I didn't mean that!" Kanata felt very embarrassed. "You can stay here any time you want-!"

"Oh, hold it. No I know you are not driving me out" laughed she "just dare to try that! " Then suddenly she turned serious. "But this is not the time. We can talk about that later. And Miyu-" she turned, held Miyu's hand into hers, "Bye now! I definitely am coming tomorrow to meet your mom.. be prepared with a dinner, too" she winked.

"Bye!"

"I am going to-" Kanata started, but Miyu stopped him.

"I am going with her."

Kanata was astonished; but said nothing.

Miyu and Akira came downstairs.

It is full moon near. Probably on Sunday itself...

Full moon night. Unforgettable moments. that night under lover's tree.. then..that other one..Under the mountain cliff .. only two of us..

Miyu suddenly wished to cry.

"Miyu?"

Akira watched her gloom.

"Eh-sorry"

"You want to tell me something?" Akira came closer.

They had reached the main gate, and suddenly Miyu grabbed the other girl's hands.

"No, nothing.. Just nothing should it be. Bye Akira! See you tomorrow!"

She is crazy..

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Kanata was in his room, trying to read something, but could not concentrate.

"Damn" He threw the book. "Why do I even- ?"

Huh? What's that?

Kanata turned back, and everything went blank to him. All he could sense at the last moment was a flash of light.

(A/N: Please give the box below a chance! You are free to scold me, anytime !)