IV

Finally, it's school over. Both Miyu and Kanata was excited that when the next school year starts they would be seniors. Kanata though knew that it would mean that the two of them would have to part too because he was sure that Miyu would want to pursue a field that is different from him and she might decide to study abroad, just like what she sometimes share to him when they talk about dreams and aspirations. Kanata decided to push his thoughts away. They are now both on their way to a resort owned by his father's friend. Miyu and Kanata were sent an invitation slash offer to stay in the resort for a week for a 50% discount. The discount was for 3 persons but since Kanata's dad was not around the two of them took the offer. Kanata thought of bringing Santa along but he decided that he wanted to spend the week with Miyu alone.

After 3 hours of travelling finally they have arrived. The resort was not extremely fancy but it was clean and there weren't really many people around. There were around 12 cottages for the visitor's to stay in, hut like bar with two bartenders, a couple of food stalls and a noodle and grill restaurant just near the entrance to the resort. Just in a hill that's about a kilometer away from the seaside was a white and blue house where the owners, employees and special guest like Kanata and Miyu would stay. They were welcomed by a middle aged couple. The couple happened to be good friends of Kanata's old man.

"You two must be Miyu and Kanata. Welcome to our resort! It's not that much but we enjoy managing it and spending time around here. The way you can call me Kinna" The woman told them. The two smiled at her and introduced their selves.

" Oh Miyu and Kanata…. Kanata you're the old man's son right?" The man asked Kanata. Kanata nodded with a smile.

"You look nothing like him and I guess that's a relief on your side. By the way you can call me Maki" the man continued.

Kanata and Miyu laughed at what the guy said about Kanata's father.

"By any chance that the two of you are a couple? I heard that you, Miyu, lives with Kanata for a couple of years now." Kinna said with a teasing voice.

"Were not a couple" the two said in unison. Miyu turned red and Kanata felt quite awkward.

"Now that settles it…. Then the two of you should stay in a different room then. Hay… I thought you two make a great couple" Maki said with a big smile also teasing the two.

"Thank you very much oji- san for taking the time to welcome us and for having us over." Kanata said with a bow.

"No biggie… your father must be really enjoying his trainings abroad. Having you both here would make us feel like we have our kids around again" Maki said.

"Yes, the old man enjoys what he's doing. So… where are your kids?" Kanata asked

"All of them moved out. We've got three kids. 2 boys and a girl. The eldest is now in a music school abroad, the second one is in Tokyo working in some multinational company and our youngest, our little princess got married and is now living with her husband in Kyoto." Kinna said

"Time sure flies fast… it was just like yesterday that they would be here helping out but now everyone's starting their own lives but we are proud of them all." Maki added

" Wow! You're kids sure are great. Also the two of us can always help out in the resort we won't mind. Right Kanata?" Miyu said

"Yes, of course that would be great" Kanata said enthusiastically

"That's great! Now how about we go to the house and get you to your rooms… you must be a bit tired." Maki said and then they all started walking towards the house.

The house was white and blue and was on the hill. It would remind anyone of a peaceful country living in the west. The porch had a swing and a couple of chairs. Inside the house was spacious. The living room had a flat screen T.V. and some comfty looking couches.

"The dining hall and the kitchen is that way" Maki said pointing at an arched way on his left. "Now shall we go to your rooms" He continued.

"There are 10 rooms in this house and 3 toilets and 3 bathrooms. One of the bathrooms is in our room, the other two is in the end of the hall upstairs. Currently there are a total of 5 other employees leaving in the house" Kinna explained.

"Here we are. Miyu your room is the one across this room. Here's your key, go check it out." Maki said as he handed Miyu her key. Kanata's room was just across Miyu's. The room was simple, with a bed covered in white sheets with blue stripes and a couple of pillows, a table with a lamp, a built-in cabinet and a shelf with a couple of old looking books. There was also one huge window through which one can have a good view of the ocean.

"You guys can meet with the other 5 employees later at dinner. Now Miyu how about you go check out your room" Kinna said as she pulled Miyu to the room across. Kanata jumped on his bed as if to try how soft it is and then he stood up and open the window to let the ocean breeze get in.

"So you like it?" Maki asked as he stood right beside Kanata.

"Yes…by the way I have brought something from our temple. My dad instructed me to give these to you" Kanata said as he walked towards his baggage and pulled out a rectangular red box with some inscription written all over. Maki gladly took the box.

"Wow he shouldn't have bothered. Looks like he remembered…"

"My dad told me to wrap it up… he told me that you believed that it brought good luck… that was in the temple for about 10 years now and he said that when you went there before you found that item fascinating so yeah.."

"It must be hard to live on your own.."

"Well not really… father goes home every once in a while and I'm with Miyu so…" Kanata said and then Maki smiled at him.

Across the room Miyu was already putting her clothes on the cabinet. Her room was also like Kanata's but her room had two small arched windows with white curtains that are quite transparent. It was a simple room but she liked it since it made her feel at ease or maybe it's not the room. Maybe she's at ease knowing that Kanata would just be staying in a room across her. Kinna left her moments ago to prepare dinner.

"Hope this vacation goes well… I could really use some break." Miyu said in a whisper and fell back her bed.