Kazuki Hihara ran out during the last bell, holding his trumpet case slung over his shoulder with one arm. The Gen Ed. and Music classes let their students out at the same sides. He stopped in front of the fairy statue. She has got to be around here somewhere.

"Hino! Hino-chan!", yelled Kazuki.

Kahoko Hino was walking towards the front gates, violin and music sheets in hand. She sighed, deep in thought. What am I going to do tomorrow? Probably I'll hang out with Mom and practice my violin. No, Mom has an appointment…guess it's another weekend alone.

"Hiiinnoo-chaan!!!".

Hino was startled. Huh? What was that? Hino looked around. Who called me? I know that voice, I know it! She remembered.

"Hihara-sempai?", said Hino out loud.

"Hino-chan! Over here!", yelped Kazuki.

Kahoko turned to the right, just in time to see Kazuki running towards her. He stopped in front of her. Kazuki, you can do this.

"Hi Hino-chan! I-I have something to give you", Kazuki said hurriedly. Can I even talk to her without stuttering?

Hino blushed. She never really got used to being called Hino-chan. "What Hihara-sempai?", she asked.

Kazuki handed Kahoko a floral post-it note with his email and phone number.

"It's my email and phone number. I mean…we concour participant need to stick together." Was that officially the cheesiest line I ever said?

He's so nice. "Thanks. Do you want mine?", asked Kahoko.

Hihara blushed. I'm getting her number. Her number!! Is the best day of my life or what? "Sure, thanks".

Kahoko smiled. Hihara's sweet nature and kind-heartedness always calmed Kahoko. Hihara's a good friend. He knows how to make me feel safe. A thought jumped in Kahoko's mind.

"Hey Hihara-sempai, are you good in music theory?", asked Kahoko.

"Yes. I'm not as good as Tuskimori, but I am pretty capable." Why couldn't I just simply say 'yes'?

Kahoko's face brightened. "Then if I have a question, I'll call you. Thank you Hihara-sempai!"

Hihara blushed. "It's okay. It's okay", he replied.

Kahoko blushed. She studied his face. Déjà vu. Kahoko remembered when he fell on her. Him being tall, he was pretty heavy. I never knew he was so…muscular and athletic. She knew he was fit, having watched him play sports with Tsuchiura, but she didn't know...didn't understand why it felt that way...felt so, so nice and safe. When Tsuchiura lifted him off her, it felt weird not having Kazuki on top of her. She smiled. His smiling face is pretty cute. I never knew he was so… broad shouldered and muscular. Wait...What am I thinking! Kazuki is my friend. That's never going to happen! Remember? You told yourself to forget about love. Clean your mind Hino, clean your mind...

"Hey Hino. Hinooo-chan. Earth to Hino-chan", called Kazuki.

"Huh...Oh sorry. Yes?", asked Kahoko. She shook her head. Remember...clear your mind....

"Are-are you thinking about going to the dance?", blurted Kazuki. Why did I say that? That was supposed to stay in my head. I have the worst luck ever.

Hino blushed. "Um...I'm unsure about the dance. Why do you ask?"

"Um…I was just curious", replied Kazuki. He blushed.

Kahoko began to slowly back away. "Well, I better go. Shoko is waiting for me. Bye Hihara-sempai!"

"Bye", said Hihara.

Kahoko turned around and ran to the gates, where Shoko was waiting.

You know what. Hihara thought. I'm gonna do it. I'll ask her out.