Disclaimer
La Corda D'Oro is not mine. It rightfully belongs to Kure Yuki and KOEI, as we all know. ^_^
Warning
This chapter is T+ ;) Well, actually the whole fic is. So, if you're not qualified as "T", I advise you against reading. But then, if you don't care it's not my business. :P
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Salut d'Amour
A La Corda D'Oro FanFiction
By: chocolateicecream301
CHAPTER 4
Len's words echoed through Azuma's mind as he waited for the elevator to stop. He was lucky that his chauffeur decided to take a day off today. That way he wouldn't have to bother that chauffeur of his with personal matters. Once the elevator door opened, he walked out, taking out his cell phone while going down the stairs leading him to the parking lot. Then he pressed some numbers – Kahoko's number – and placed the phone close to his ears. He waited for a while, before he reached her mailbox.
"Damnit," he cursed inaudibly as he entered his black Aston Martin, calling Kahoko again, getting the same results. He was frustrated. Yes, she might be performing right now, but something tells him that she was just avoiding him…or maybe not. But he was feeling really restless, worried, and eager to tell her that he was sorry. He started to drive out of the building, heading to Kahoko's hotel first, all the while trying to call Kahoko. After he tried about 6 or 7 times, he gave up, before he saw Alana's number in his contact list.
"And why didn't I think of that?" Azuma said in frustration. He called Alana straight away. And as he expected, Alana actually answered. He sighed in relief. 'So maybe she is performing right now…'
"…Yunoki-san?" Alana said uncertainly.
"Ah, Suzuki-san," Azuma said, "Is Kahoko performing right now?"
"Eh? No, she's not…" Alana said over the phone. From her tone, Azuma could tell that she was confused.
"So, where is she?" Azuma asked with a tint of worry in his voice, "She didn't answer my call."
"She didn't tell you?" Alana asked back in confusion, "I figured that she would have told you about it. She had to go back to Japan. She's in the airport as we speak."
"…Excuse me?" Azuma said in surprise, "She's…going back?"
"Yeah," Alana said, "She asked me to find her a plane ticket last night. She looked extremely miserable, so I decided to do it. We weren't supposed to leave until the day after tomorrow, so I had to stay behind and take care of the…mess."
"When is the plane leaving?" Azuma asked, turning his car around to head to the airport.
"In about two hours," Alana answered.
Azuma paused for a while, thinking, "Then can you do something for me?"
"Sure, I'll be more than glad to help."
"First, I'll need you to find a plane ticket for me as well, if possible the same flight as hers, if not then don't bother," Azuma said firmly, "If you can find one bring it to the airport along with my passport – you can get that in my office – then take my car back. You can leave my car in my building's parking lot, or you can leave it to the guards. If you can't find a ticket for me, just call."
"Roger," Alana said.
"Thanks, I'm counting on you, Suzuki-san," Azuma said before he hung up. 'I hope I'll be there on time.'
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Kahoko sat on a comfortable couch in the Executive Lounge. She had access to this lounge because Alana had found her a First Class ticket. For god's sake, if she didn't want to leave immediately, she would have told her to find her a more…normal one. It was really expensive!!! But then again, that was the only type she could find, so she didn't have a choice. She sighed and leaned back on the chair, closing her eyes.
Once her eyes were closed, yesterday's events rushed back into her mind. As she felt her eyes beginning to water at the memory, she sighed and opened her eyes. She looked up and stared at the ceiling. She had been doing this a lot since last night. It was almost like a new routine she created. She would lie on her bed back in the hotel, close her eyes, sigh, open her eyes again, and end up staring at the ceiling. She sighed again. She had been sighing a lot too. She almost stayed up all night wondering if she should leave or stay, and in the end she decided to leave. She didn't want to leave Azuma. She wanted to meet him, talk to him, hug him, kiss him, or just look at his amazingly beautiful face. But he is angry at her, and that's why she decided that she should just go. They're over anyway. He probably wouldn't even look at her anymore when they happen to pass by each other on the streets or something. He would ignore her, acting as if he doesn't know her. Now she's thinking too much. Why is she thinking about them passing each other on the streets?? She had obviously gone crazy because of the lack of sleep…and certain events that caused that lack of sleep. She shrugged uncomfortably and looked at the menu laid down on the coffee table in front of her. This lounge seems to serve drinks and some light meals as well. There was still quite some time before the boarding time, so she decided to order crème brûlée and some water. After a while, her orders came and she started to eat.
'Delicious!!!' she thought, her face lighting up. She completely forgot whatever was on her mind just a second ago. She continued eating and before she knew it, it was already time for boarding. She stood up and asked the waitress for the bill. After paying, she headed straight to the gate to find that she was a bit too early. The gate wasn't even open yet. After standing there for a while, looking at anything that might seem interesting, like her nails, the floor, the ceiling, and the security guards, the gate finally opened. Kahoko sighed and looked up from whatever she was staring at. She turned to the gate and walked forward.
Right when she started walking, she felt someone yank her arm. She fell backwards and bumped into someone's firm chest. That same person's arms wrapped over her slim figure as she panicked and struggled to get out and board the plane.
"Hey, let go of me–"
"Kahoko, calm down," a familiar male voice whispered in her ear. She turned around in his embrace and saw Azuma's face right in front of hers. She blinked her eyes a few times, looking at his face in surprise, shock, and confusion. Tears started to build up in her eyes as she returned his embrace.
"Azuma…" she whispered, burying her head in his chest.
"Now that's a first. You've never addressed me without the honorifics," Azuma said, chuckling lightly, before he stopped and turned serious. He started stroking her hair lightly, while muttering, "I'm sorry. I should have listened to you."
Kahoko looked up at his face, smiling her usual bright smile, "So you found out at last…" she said in relief. That was when she noticed something. There was something different about his face. He had a…bruised cheek?? No, wait, two bruised cheek and a slight cut!! "Oh my goodness!!! What on earth happened to you???"
Azuma chuckled, annoying Kahoko. "Why are you laughing? You're hurt!"
"These," Azuma said, pointing at his bruises and the slight cut near his lips, "They're presents from dear Tsukimori-kun. He gave them to me because I didn't believe you, because he was just annoyed at me, and because he thought I was, well, stupid."
He said all those sentences while smiling so wide that it was getting kind of creepy. Kahoko chuckled and leaned up. She kissed the bruises and the cut, before she pulled away from the embrace.
"What do I do now then?" Kahoko said, looking at her boarding pass, "I can't just go and ditch this flight. It was so expensive!!"
Azuma chuckled in amusement, "No worries. You're not ditching the flight."
"Eh? What do you mean?"
Azuma showed her his own boarding pass. "See this?" he said, "I asked Alana to find a ticket for me. And coincidentally the only ticket available was the one next to you. I didn't believe her when she said that it was a coincidence though."
"…Seriously?" Kahoko said in disbelief. She grabbed his boarding pass and compared it with hers. Same destination, same flight, and seats next to each other. She quickly threw her arms over his neck in happiness. "Oh my god, you don't know how happy I am right now!"
"At least I have an idea," Azuma said, smiling, before leading her to the gate, "You're just as happy as I am."
"Okay, but no more lovey dovey actions for now, since they would think that we're newlyweds on a honeymoon trip," Kahoko said playfully.
"Well, wouldn't you want to try acting that out?" Azuma said half-seriously, "I'm pretty sure that it would be fun."
"Fun but disturbing for other passengers," Kahoko answered quickly, "So no, I don't want to try acting it out, thank you for asking though."
"You're welcome," Azuma said, "And going on a real honeymoon trip would be much more fun than this anyway."
Kahoko blushed while Azuma chuckled. He managed to get that cute blush from her again. She's just as amusing as always, this cute girlfriend of his. He'll never get tired of her.
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"At last!!!" Kahoko said as she stepped out of the plane with Azuma next to her, "I'm so glad to be back!! That was such a long flight…"
"I'm glad that you're back," Azuma said, smiling at Kahoko.
"Eh? Does that mean you're not happy about being back in Japan?" Kahoko asked obliviously, "Oh wait. It means that you're not happy about me being in England with, doesn't it??"
Azuma was silent for a while, making Kahoko even more certain about her speculation.
"I-I was right?????"
"No…" Azuma said, trying to stifle a laugh, "My, my, Kahoko, you're still as…thick-headed as usual, aren't you?"
Kahoko pouted, making Azuma chuckle. He just shook his head lightly and walked on, leaving Kahoko behind.
"Hey, wait for me!" Kahoko said, suddenly grabbing Azuma's hand. Azuma just looked at her and smiled, though he didn't say anything and walked on.
After they took care of everything – immigration things, baggage claim, etc – they headed to the arrival hall and saw Miyabi standing there, waving at them, smiling. They walked towards her, Azuma, being the gentleman that he is, took care of Kahoko's suitcase as she ran ahead and gave Miyabi a big hug.
"Miyabi-chan!!" Kahoko said exuberantly, "I missed you!"
"Really?" Miyabi said, pulling away from Kahoko's hug, "I thought you forgot about me."
"I'll never forget about you!"
Azuma chuckled as he approached the ladies, "Thanks for picking us up, Miyabi."
"That's alright," Miyabi said, "It was a bit…sudden though. Did something happen?"
"No, Kahoko just felt like going home early," Azuma said, "And I decided to tag along with her."
"Oh, okay," Miyabi said, "Are you going home straightaway, Kahoko-san?"
"Well, yeah, I guess," Kahoko said, "I have nothing else to do anyway."
Miyabi nodded, before she had an idea, "Why don't you come over and visit?"
"…Eh?" Kahoko said, confused, "By visit, did you mean visit…your place?"
"Of course," Miyabi said, smiling widely, "You've never been to our house in Tokyo, right?"
"Umm…"
"Then it's settled!!" Miyabi said, clapping her hands together, "You're coming with us."
Kahoko sweatdropped. She didn't even say anything, yet Miyabi decided for her. She just shook her head and went along with her plan, while Azuma chuckled at the two's interactions. Right on time, their ride arrived. Azuma handed Kahoko's suitcase to the chauffeur as he looked at the two ladies.
"Shall we go now?" Azuma said with his princely smile intact. Miyabi nodded and went into the car, Kahoko and Azuma following behind her.
"So, Kahoko-san, are you excited?" Miyabi asked Kahoko, smiling.
"…Excited?"
"You'll be meeting otou-sama and the others," Miyabi said casually, while Kahoko's eyes widened.
"E-EH???" Kahoko said in surprise, "I-I'll be meeting…who??"
"Otou-sama, Shizuma-nii-sama, and Suzuma-nii-sama," Miyabi continued, "They're home right now."
"W-Why didn't you tell me?"
"Well, because if I told you about them, you won't be coming with us!" Miyabi said excitedly.
"B-But…"
"Don't be so nervous, they're nothing like our grandmother," Miyabi said, "Otou-sama is strict at times, but he's one great father."
"U-Uh… Okay…"
"It's too bad though," Miyabi said, "Hanabi-nee-sama just went back to New York yesterday… She would have been really excited to see you, Kahoko-san."
"Ah, I haven't seen her in a while as well," Azuma said, "How is she doing?"
"She's fine," Miyabi said, "Same as usual."
"That's good then," Azuma said.
A few minutes later, the car stopped in front of a large gate. Kahoko looked around to see why the car stopped. Before she managed to say anything to the siblings next to her the gate opened and the car went inside.
"Ah, we're here," Miyabi said, clapping her hands together in excitement, "What do you think of our house, Kahoko-san?
The car stopped right in front of the door, and then the chauffeur came out, opening the passenger's door for them. They all went out, and Kahoko stared at the large, extravagant western-styled house in front of her in awe. Though the house seemed to be as large, if not larger than their traditional Japanese house in Yokohama, it still managed to amaze her and surprise her a bit. She had never imagined the traditional Yunoki family living in a western-styled castle.
"Kahoko-san, I was asking you a question…" Miyabi said, snapping Kahoko out of her trance.
"Uh, what did you ask again?" Kahoko said.
"I asked, "What do you think of our house?"" Miyabi said, eager to hear Kahoko's response.
Kahoko didn't know what to say, so she just blurted out some words she could think of. "Uh… Your house is…a bit…western?"
Miyabi stood speechless with Kahoko's answer, while Azuma tried his best not to laugh.
"Is that it?" Miyabi asked again.
"And it's nice… And big…"
"Alright, that's…enough," Miyabi said, chuckling. They went up the small steps to the door, before it opened from the inside.
"Miyabi-sama, welcome home," the maid who opened the door said. It was quite odd, seeing a maid wearing traditional attire in a western-styled house.
"I'm back," Miyabi said politely, walking into the house with Azuma and Kahoko trailing behind her, "Ah, that's right. Can you please prepare Azuma-nii-sama's bedroom? He'll be staying here for tonight it seems."
"Ah, right away, Miyabi-sama," the maid said before she went to fetch some other maids and clean up Azuma's room. Kahoko looked around the large but empty high-ceilinged hall they were standing in, which had practically nothing except for a grand staircase, some pillars on the sides, a few elegant sofas and tables with beautiful flower vases behind them.
"Why is this room…empty?" Kahoko asked.
"This room is usually used for parties," Azuma said.
"We usually open these doors to make the room bigger for big events," he pointed to the mahogany door on their far right, and two doors under the staircase, one on the right and one on the left, "The doors under the staircase will lead us to another empty room. The room on our right is also empty, basically, but there's a piano inside. It's for entertainment during parties."
"Ah, I see," Kahoko said, nodding. Then she looked up at the ceilings, "This place is so…grand."
"Of course," Miyabi said, "It's our house anyway."
"Don't be so full of yourself, Miyabi," Azuma said, chuckling.
"Alright, now it's time for a house tour!" Miyabi said, ignoring Azuma completely, but before they could walk further, someone called out to them.
"Miyabi, you're back," the voice said. Kahoko looked around to see nobody, but because Miyabi looked up, she followed. A brown-haired man, if not in his late twenties, then his early thirties, was standing upstairs, leaning on the railings while waving his hand with a smile. Next to him another man with purple short hair, older than the brown-haired, was standing straight, looking down the hall with him. That's when Kahoko realized that people can look down the hall from the second floor, since there is no wall.
"Shizuma-niisama and Suzuma-nii-sama!" Miyabi said, looking at her brother upstairs, "Look! Azuma-nii-sama's home!"
"Ah, that's true," Suzuma the brown-haired said, looking at his purple-headed elder brother next to him before they both headed down the stairs.
"Azuma!" he said once he reached them. He gave Azuma a brotherly hug before letting go, "It's been a while. Where have you been?"
"London," Azuma said as politely as ever, smiling, although inside he was dying to curse his brother for asking such an obvious-answered question, it's not like he had stayed in a place other than London ever since he left Japan, "And it really has been a while, I can't remember the last time we met."
"That's because it's been so long!" Suzuma said, laughing, "How's London?"
"It's been as good as usual," Azuma said. While Azuma and Suzuma were talking, Shizuma was just standing next to Miyabi, watching with a slight smile.
"Oh, look at that! Who's this beautiful young lady over here?" Suzuma asked, finally noticing Kahoko.
"That's Hino Kahoko-san, she's Azuma-nii-sama's girlfriend," Miyabi answered, smiling.
Suzuma walked towards Kahoko and eyed her closely, "Hmm… You'd make a fine companion for my wife, and Shizuma-nii-sama's wife as well."
"Huh?" Kahoko said, confused.
"Well, I guess you wouldn't know until you see them. They're out right now, but they should be back soon," Suzuma said, smiling, "Anyway, Hino-san…"
"Yes?"
"I like you," Suzuma said, smiling a princely smile like the one Azuma uses frequently.
Kahoko blinked twice, "Uh, sorry, can you repeat that please?"
"Of course," Suzuma said, "I said I like you. You're a pretty girl."
Kahoko blushed furiously, not expecting him to actually repeat himself, "Uh, umm… T-Thank you…"
"Hmm… You seem to be the happy and lively type…" Suzuma stared at Kahoko, as if he was judging something, and after a while, he stopped, "I'm really sorry. It's impolite of me to stare at a lady, but you'd make a fine sister for me."
Kahoko blushed again, making him chuckle.
"Don't you like her too, Shizuma-nii-sama?" Suzuma said, turning to his brother, "She seems to be your type."
"She's alright," Shizuma said, "And I have a feeling that she would brighten up the family."
"Indeed!" Suzuma said, chuckling, "Layla-san and Chinatsu-san would be happy to have her around."
"Layla-san? Chinatsu-san?" Kahoko asked Azuma, while the elder brothers were talking to each other.
"Chinatsu-san is Shizuma-nii-sama's wife," Azuma explained, "And Layla-san is Suzuma-nii-sama's. She is Suzuki-san's older sister."
"…EH??" Kahoko said in surprise, "This 'Layla-san' is Alana's sister? Then Alana's rich???"
"Well, actually she was disowned," Azuma said, "She ended up as your manager because she was looking for a job at the time, contacted me, and thus I made her your manager."
"Ah…" Kahoko said in understanding, "But still… I wouldn't have imagined her to be an ex-rich woman…"
"Why is there so much noise in here?" an authoritative voice came from above. When Shizuma and Suzuma came from the right wing of the house, this person was in the left wing.
"Ah… Otou-sama," Suzuma said, looking at a man in his fifties. He had dark brown hair, just like Suzuma and Miyabi. He just came out of his bedroom, and he's currently looking down from behind the railings right in front of his room.
"Is that Azuma there?" Yunoki Haruka, the siblings' father, the main head of the Yunoki family and the Yunoki Group said when he noticed Azuma.
"Hello, otou-sama, it's been a long time," Azuma said, smiling at his father.
"Well, well," Haruka said as he descended the staircase, "You've grown quite a lot, haven't you, son?"
"I suppose so, otou-sama," Azuma replied.
Haruka smiled, "How long will you be staying?"
"Probably a few days," Azuma said, "Or maybe more. I have some…things to settle. I'll run the London branch from here."
"Ah, I see," Haruka said, "And this young lady is…?"
"Hino Kahoko," Azuma answered, "She's…"
"Your girlfriend?"
"Ah, yes, otou-sama," Azuma said, flinching slightly. He was a bit nervous since he knew that getting Kahoko an approval from the head of the family won't be a piece of cake.
"Well, I've never seen you bring a woman home before," Haruka said as he observed Kahoko, "What is your name?"
"Hino Kahoko, sir," Kahoko answered politely. She was a bit nervous, but fortunately her face didn't show it.
"No need to be so formal, Kahoko-san," Haruka said, smiling slightly, "You can call me Haruka."
"Alright, Haruka-san," Kahoko said.
"That's better," Haruka said, "You look like a fine young lady."
"Thank you, si-ah, I mean Haruka-san," Kahoko said.
"And," Haruka said, "I would like to know you better. Would you please stay for dinner then, Kahoko-san?"
"A-Ah, of course, Haruka-san," Kahoko smiled brightly that it practically stunned the older siblings.
"Well, dinner will start in an hour," Haruka said, "Please feel at home, Kahoko-san."
"Thank you," Kahoko said, and Haruka left to his study room. Once he left, Azuma sighed.
"Was that a relieved sigh, Azuma?" Suzuma asked rather teasingly.
"I think it was," Miyabi said, giggling, "Don't you think so too, Kahoko-san?"
"Yes… Eh? What was that again?"
"Were you spacing out, Kahoko-san?" Miyabi asked, while Azuma and his elder brother chuckled at Kahoko's reaction.
"Ah, maybe, yes," Kahoko said, grinning sheepishly.
"You'd definitely make a good companion to Azuma," Shizuma said, "And please excuse us – me and Suzuma – we have to look for something in the library. We'll see you at dinner."
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"So…" Haruka smiled, "How long have the two of you known each other?"
"Since we were in high school," Kahoko answered, "I was a second year student at the time, and he was a third year."
"Oh? So that's quite a long time," Shizuma said, "I remember that Azuma was in the Music Department in high school…were you in that department as well?"
"Ah, no," Kahoko said, "We met in the school concours."
"Ah, I see then," Shizuma said, nodding his head.
Next it was Suzuma's turn, "How long have you been together?"
"Since February," Kahoko answered.
"That's not very long," Shizuma said, "I thought that the two of you had been together for years."
"It has only been a few months," Kahoko said, "And before my tour to England we didn't even meet."
"Ah, so it had been a long-distance relationship until this month…" Haruka said, looking at Kahoko, "You managed fine, though, am I right?"
"Well, yes," Kahoko said, smiling confidently, "I was fine during those months, I guess."
"Hmm…" Haruka examined Kahoko as if to see whether she was lying or not. Not finding any trace of lies, he smiled, "You know what, Kahoko-san? You would make a nice wife. I like you."
Kahoko blushed furiously while Azuma just smiled like he usually does, although he can't help feeling a bit happy because of his father's compliments on Kahoko.
"Do you work, Kahoko-san?" Haruka asked after a while.
"Ah, yes," Kahoko answered, looking up from the food she was staring at just a moment ago, "I'm a professional violinist."
"Oh, really?"
"And she's famous among classical music fans, otou-sama," Miyabi said, somehow promoting Kahoko.
"Doesn't that make you busy?" Haruka asked.
"Well, I'm busy when there are concerts and tours, but aside from that I'm usually free," Kahoko said, smiling.
"So what do you do when you have no concerts and tours?" Shizuma asked, joining in the conversation.
"Well, I hang out with friends, have fun, take a rest," Kahoko said, "Shortly, things people would do when they have nothing important to do."
"I see…"
"Alright, now that the general questions are done and over with, why don't we ask some other questions?" Suzuma asked teasingly, "For example… How many times have you kissed?"
Kahoko blushed at an instant, and Azuma nearly choked on his food. Then both of them looked at Suzuma in disbelief.
"I'm sorry, Suzuma-niisama," Azuma said, "But are you sure that this is something that should be discussed over dinner?"
"Why not?" Suzuma asked back playfully.
"Well I couldn't answer you anyway," Azuma said.
"Aww, Azuma, have fun once in a while…" Suzuma said in half disappointment, before he turned to Kahoko, "Why don't you answer me then, Hino-san? You're not like Azuma are you? You know how to have fun, right?"
"E-Eh? Um… I, well, I d-don't know…" Kahoko stammered uncomfortably. She didn't even know what she was saying. Amused by her reaction to his question, Suzuma laughed out loud for the first time in years.
"Ah, I'm very sorry," Suzuma said, looking at his father, "I was just amused by Hino-san's reaction. It was really funny!"
"It's alright, Suzuma," Haruka said, smiling, "This house hasn't been filled with laughter for years."
"That is very true," Miyabi said, "I have a feeling that it will change, though. Kahoko-san's warmth is quite contagious, you see."
"Is that so?" Haruka said, averting his gaze towards Kahoko again, making her feel nervous but a bit happy at the same time. She was happy because Azuma's family was able to accept her…so far, that is.
After a while, what Miyabi said was proven true. Everyone in the dinner room started to laugh freely. Suzuma jokes, Miyabi teases Kahoko, Shizuma helping in the background with his remarks, Haruka looking at his children with amusement, while Azuma tried his best not to join his siblings in teasing his girlfriend – because that's what he will only do when they're all gone.
"So, Azuma-niisama, how was your birthday?" Miyabi asked, smirking, "Was it fun to have Kahoko-san by your side on your most important day of the year?"
"Ah, it was very fun, Miyabi," Azuma said, chuckling, "Her birthday present was extraordinary. It was very…enjoyable."
"Hmm… I wonder what Kahoko-san gave to Azuma…" Suzuma said. He had stopped calling Kahoko with her last name sometime during the conversation.
"Since it was very pleasurable it must be something very special, don't you think, nii-sama?" Miyabi said.
Everyone suddenly laughed. Kahoko found herself lost. She didn't understand what they were talking about, thus not understanding why they were laughing either. But after she thought about what Azuma said…and found that it could be misinterpreted in a way…
'I can't believe Azuma said things like that in front of his own family!!!!' she screamed in her head. But nobody minded his joke, and they continued laughing instead. Even the ever-so-serious Yunoki Haruka laughed. Kahoko was stunned.
"Alright…" Haruka said after he calmed down a bit, "Would you like to stay overnight, Kahoko-san? We can talk about many various things and of course…" Haruka paused while averted his gaze to Azuma. "We can talk matters about both you and Azuma. I'm sure it will be quite fun."
"Me? Stay?? Here???" Kahoko pointed at herself, "No! I can't possibly bother you by staying here!!"
Miyabi took hold of Kahoko's arm and looked at her with puppy-dog eyes. "Please, Kahoko-neesama!! You can stay in the guest bedroom!! It's very nice, just like a 5 star hotel!! I want to spend more time with you!"
"Just stop calling me nee-sama!" Kahoko pleaded, "If you stop calling me nee-sama I'll stay!"
Miyabi released Kahoko's arm and leaned back on her chair, smiling in victory.
"Why not?" Suzuma laughed, "Since I'm sure both you and Azuma are serious, sooner or later, she would have to call you that."
"That's quite right," Shizuma said, "And about those 'matters about both of you', we can talk about it right here."
"Good idea, Shizuma," Haruka said, "Then why don't we start our…discussion?"
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"Alright, Kahoko-san, you can sleep here," Miyabi said as she opened the door to a bedroom, "This is actually Hanabi-neesama's bedroom. You were supposed to be in the guest bedroom but it's in the other wing. Only otou-sama's bedroom is there. That's why you're sleeping here."
"Oh, okay," Kahoko said, "Though sleeping in the other wing is fine for me…"
"But not fine for me and Azuma-niisama," Miyabi said, "You're too far over there. Well, then, you can settle down here for the night. Azuma-niisama's room is right next door, the one on the end of the hall, and mine is on the other end. The two rooms in the middle of this one and my room are Shizuma-niisama's and Suzuma-niisama's."
"Oh, okay…" Then they entered the room together. Miyabi went to a door inside the room, opened it and went inside, bringing a beautiful satin robe out. It had sakura flowers printed on it, and it looked quite expensive.
"You can wear this to sleep," Miyabi said, "Hanabi-neesama doesn't use this since she's never here anyway. In fact, she never uses the clothes inside that closet over there, I don't know if she actually remembers that she owns them, so I guess you could use them as well. You can take this robe home if you'd like. You seem to like it."
"Ah, yes I do," Kahoko said, eyeing the robe, "But won't it matter to Hanabi-san?"
"No, she usually uses the robes she brings to New York anyway," Miyabi said, "That sister of mine, although she knows that she has a pile of clothes here she still brings back a suitcase. Unlike Azuma-niisama who brings nothing when he comes home except for his passport, wallet, and cell phone. Ah, and occasionally his laptop."
Kahoko chuckled, "Okay then, if you say so. Thanks a lot, Miyabi-chan."
"You're welcome. The bathrooms over there," Miyabi pointed at the other door in the room, "And if you need anything, you can come to me."
After that Miyabi winked and left, closing the door behind her. Kahoko approached the much-too-large king-sized bed in front of her, scanning her surroundings.
'So this is the bedroom of the Yunoki family's first daughter…' she thought as she looked at the extravagant room. She went inside the bathroom, and found a luxurious one, with a big bath tub and everything. All kinds of bath foams with all types of scents can be found in one big glass cabinet next to it. Unable to see more luxury, she went out of the bath room and settled down on the bed immediately.
'I wonder how I would cope with all this once I marry Azuma…' Kahoko thought while looking at the ceiling. Even the ceiling looked grand from her point of view, 'Are we going to live in this house once we're married?'
Too busy thinking, without even realizing it she has fallen asleep…
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A man wearing a business suit was standing in front of her with his suitcase in hand. He had his back to her, but she can still see his flowing long indigo hair. She felt her eyes widen in recognition.
"Azuma?"
He did not answer. Instead, he started walking away from her. He started at a slow pace, but as she calls his name over and over again, trying to stop him from leaving, he picks up a faster pace, as if he is running from her. She ran and caught his hand. He finally turned around to see her, but what she sees is not her Azuma's beautiful face, but…
"KYAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!" Kahoko screamed, waking up at an instant. She looked at the clock, still 1.30 AM. She looked around to see that she's still inside Hanabi's room, and finally felt relieved, 'Ah… It's just a nightmare…'
After a while of calming down, she tried to go back to sleep, but she can't. One of the reasons was that she was scared of the nightmare replaying again. Another reason was, being the paranoid that she was – especially after she watches scary movies – she suddenly felt a need to go check up on Azuma. Why? Just in case he really turned into a beastly monster. It is a silly reason and she knows that Azuma would probably laugh at her, but she got up onto her feet and walked out on the room anyway. She headed towards the room next to her, and knocked on the door. The door opened a while later, revealing a tired Yunoki Azuma in his sleeping robe behind the door, looking confused.
"Kahoko? What are you doing here?"
Kahoko was really happy that Azuma didn't turn into a monster like in her dream. It was really childish of her to think that way, since it was only a nightmare. She almost punched herself in the face after realizing her childish act.
"Hello? Kahoko? Are you still there?"
Too busy being happy, Kahoko didn't realize that she had been standing in front of Azuma's door like some kind of an idiot. She snapped out of her trance and hugged him suddenly, confusing him even more.
"Alright…" Azuma was confused about Kahoko's actions. First, she knocked on his door and did nothing but staring at him and standing there. Now she hugs him like a maniac. Taking advantage of her hugging, he carried her inside his room, closed the door, and locked it.
"Now then, Kahoko," he said, sitting down on the bed with Kahoko, her arms still around him, "What's with this sudden visit?"
Kahoko looked up to his face with a smile, before burying her head in his chest, tightening her hug, "It's nothing. I just had a nightmare."
"A nightmare?" Azuma said, "And this nightmare is making you act like this? It's not that I don't like you hugging me, but I'm tired right now and I need sleep too you know."
"Well, I'll go back to sleep then," Kahoko said, releasing Azuma, "I was just afraid that you'll turn into a monster like you did in my dream, that's all."
"I became a…what in your dream?"
"A monster…" Kahoko said, afraid of Azuma's tone, "An ugly one…"
"Are you trying to offend me here, Kahoko?" Azuma said, looking at Kahoko with eyes full of dangerous intentions, "Am I a monster to you?"
"E-Eh?? No!!!" Kahoko said, "You just turned into one in my dream!!!"
"If so, then in real life, your thoughts of me must be bad enough to turn me into a monster in your dream…" Azuma said, staring down Kahoko with a devilish gleam.
"No!! This is all a misunderstanding!!"
"What misunderstanding?" Azuma said, leaning closer to Kahoko, "From what I have heard, I turned into a monster in your dream…"
Kahoko was frightened by the dangerous look in Azuma's eyes. He kept leaning closer and closer into her until their faces are only inches apart, close enough to feel each other's breaths.
"And for that, Kahoko," Azuma continued, suddenly smirking, "You should be punished."
Without warning his lips came crashing forcefully onto hers, making her gasp out loud in surprise. After a split second or so she snapped out of her surprise and wrapped her arms around Azuma's back, kissing him back in full force. Smirking against her lips, he slid his tongue out and licked her bottom lip, asking for an entrance. She obediently gave him what he wanted, and he slid his tongue inside her mouth, starting a tongue battle between the two of them. Somewhere along the kiss he had pushed her down to the bed they are sitting on, still kissing so passionately and heatedly. They were in ecstasy, the both of them; it's as if they don't know how to stop. They just broke apart slightly for air before they continued their tongue battle. After a while, they finally broke apart gasping for air, though their eyes are still glued to each other.
"Kahoko…" Azuma whispered huskily, looking at Kahoko who was under him with hungry eyes, full of need, "I want you…"
Kahoko looked back at Azuma with the same intensity, "I'm yours, Azuma…"
With that Azuma leaned back down at her and kissed her passionately while untying her sleeping robe.
---
KNOCK KNOCK
Azuma had only had about two hours of sleep because of Kahoko's sudden visit last night, and yet someone dared to wake him up at 8 in the morning! He knew that the person knocking would most likely be his sister Miyabi, and she usually wouldn't dare to wake him up in the morning, knowing how unpleasant he usually is when someone wakes him up against his will. So he figured that something went wrong, and she needed his help. He took a glance at Kahoko's sleeping face before he got up from the bed and took the sleeping robe that he wore last night – it ended up on the other end of the room somehow. He put the robe on and checked his appearance on the mirror on the wall first before he went to greet his dear little sister.
"Yes, what is it, Miyabi?" Azuma asked, smiling.
"Onii-sama, Kahoko-san is missing!! She's not in Hanabi-neesama's room!!" Miyabi said in panic.
"Ah," Azuma said, "So that's why you came to wake me up so early in the morning. Well then, you have no need to worry."
"Eh? Why are you so calm, onii-sama?? Your girlfriend is missing, isn't she?" Miyabi scolded, looking at her brother's calm face in annoyance.
"No, she's not missing," Azuma said, and pointed to his bed, "She's there, you see, so she's not missing at all."
Miyabi peeked inside the room and saw Kahoko sleeping peacefully on Azuma's bed, only covered by a blanket. She understood immediately and smirked.
"What's with the smirk, Miyabi?" Azuma asked, although he knew that Miyabi probably had something planned inside her little head.
"I'll be back in a minute, onii-sama," Miyabi said, still smirking. She runs off to her room and comes back in less than a minute, and handed a folded piece of paper to him.
"Alright," Azuma looked at the piece of paper in confusion, "What is this?"
"Open it, onii-sama," Miyabi said expectantly. Azuma opened it and found a list of things such as a leather bag, a set of jewellery, 5 new pairs of boots and shoes, and things alike.
"I'm guessing that you want me to buy you all these as a prize for staying quiet about what we did last night?" Azuma asked, and sighed when Miyabi nodded in excitement. He shook his head, "Alright, but can't you buy these with your own money?"
"You have more money than me, onii-sama," Miyabi reasoned, "And anyway, I'm asking you for these things just in case you won't buy a thing for me anymore, since you'll have a family soon." She winked and left, but came back as if forgetting something.
"Yes, what else do you need, Miyabi?" Azuma asked, about to close the door.
"Here, I almost forgot," Miyabi said, handing him a plastic bag.
"This is…?"
"Tell Kahoko-san to take the pill so she won't get pregnant. They're next-day pills, by the way," Miyabi said, "Oh, and please, before the two of you are married, use protection. Otou-sama will not be pleased with pregnancy before marriage. There are condoms for you in there."
"How on earth did you get these things?" Azuma said, looking at his little sister in bewilderment.
"…That's not important right now," Miyabi said, smiling as if keeping a secret from her brother, "Well, I have to go now!! Bye, and have a nice rest!!"
With that, Miyabi left, leaving Azuma curious on how come she has this stack of…of things she shouldn't have in possession.
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It has been three months after Kahoko came back from her Europe tour. Since then, she had been staying in Yokohama, in her parents' house, because she will be having a time off for a while and she doesn't like spending it alone. Azuma went back to London a week after they went back to Japan. He can't just leave his work there like that and he already broke the rules by following her back to Japan. As for their relationship, during the week when Azuma was in Japan, he had been introduced to her whole family and they accepted him, as anybody would. Her mother was especially fond of him – mostly due to his stunning looks. And her father, although at first he didn't want to accept him, seeing that he's such a busy man and he thought his daughter would feel neglected, he accepted in the end - after lots of convincing to do. Her siblings, they are just teasing her.
Kahoko was just lying down on her bed, reading a book and listening to music when her phone rang. She reached out to it, knowing that it's not Azuma, since he usually wakes up around this time, but in his time zone. It's already 4 PM in Japan, but still 7 AM in London. She looked at the flashing screen of her cell phone, and saw the caller ID – Hihara Kazuki. She immediately picked it up.
"Hino Kahoko here," she said cheerfully. It has been a while since she had heard from this former senpai of hers.
"Kaho-chan!!" Hihara said on the other end, excited as usual, "How have you been?"
"I've been fine, thanks," Kahoko said, "How about you, Hihara-senpai?" Even though Hihara is not her senpai anymore, she just can't get over the habit of calling him senpai.
"Eh… You still call me senpai after all these years…" Hihara said, "I'm not even your senpai anymore…"
"Eh, umm, it's a habit, Hihara-senpai…" Kahoko reasoned.
"But it's not fair…" Hihara said, "You can address Yunoki without that 'senpai' thing, why can't you address me like that too?"
"That's a completely different case. I still address Ousaki-senpai with 'senpai' and you do too, so why should you protest?" Kahoko said, before she changed the topic, "Oh, by the way, why did you call?"
"Ah, I almost forgot!!!" Hihara exclaimed over the phone, making Kahoko sweatdrop, "You see, Fuyuumi-chan and Shimizu-kun are in town…"
"Eh?? Really???" Kahoko said in surprise, "How come they didn't give me a call??"
"Maybe they were busy with themselves… They just got engaged or something…"
"Ah…" Kahoko said, "Okay, so Fuyuumi-chan and Shimizu-kun are here. Then what?"
"Tsukimori-kun is in town too…"
"Well, I know he's here…" Kahoko said. She has been keeping contact with Len ever since the London events. They have become something like close friends. "So? What's the point?"
"Well, Amou-chan is planning a reunion," Hihara said, "A reunion for the members of the concours, plus Kaji, Mio-chan, and Amou-chan."
"What about Nao-chan? She's not coming?" Kahoko asked, "And Mori-chan?"
"Ah, Nao is with me, as you…uh, know…" Hihara said, "We are dating anyway… So she's counted as my date…you see…"
Kahoko chuckled, "No need to be so embarrassed, Hihara-senpai. So then, Mori-chan will be counted as Tsuchiura-kun's date?"
"Yep!!" Hihara said, "This is going to be really fun!!! Last time you were in London, and Fuyuumi-chan and Shimizu-kun weren't in town…"
"What about Azuma?" Kahoko asked. Hihara hesitated.
"...Well, I guess he's...not coming," he said after a pause, "Right? He's not here in Japan, is he?"
"Well he's in London," Kahoko said, "So he won't be here then."
"So, do you need anyone to pick you up, Kaho-chan?" Hihara asked, "I'll do a taxi service for you!"
"No need," Kahoko chuckled again, "You can just go and pick Nao-chan up. I'll drive on my own. I have a car too, you know."
"Ah, I forgot," Hihara said, "Wait, which car are you talking about? Because I heard that you own a Ferrari in London…"
"Oh…that car," Kahoko said, sighing, "I left that in London. I'll be using my other car, the one I bought with my money…"
"Okay, by the way, the venue is that steakhouse by the bay, in the VIP Room," Hihara said. Kahoko knew the place, so she just muttered an 'okay', "And the party starts at 8 PM, so don't be late!! See you later, Kaho-chan!!"
"Ah, yeah, see you," Kahoko said, and with a 'click' Hihara hung up.
'Well, I guess it's time for me to go and prepare then…'
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Kahoko arrived at the steakhouse at 8 PM sharp, and coincidentally, she met Len on the way to the VIP Room reserved for them.
"Ah, Len-kun, you came," Kahoko said, smiling, "Seeing how much of an anti-social you are, I thought you wouldn't be here tonight."
"If I'm such an anti-social you wouldn't be my friend," Len said, not offended at all with Kahoko calling him an anti-social – because she calls him that all the time…ever since she became his 'friend'.
"Well, I'm the only one you call friend," Kahoko said, "So aren't you still an anti-social?"
"Whatever you say, Kaho," Len said, shrugging casually. They had started using the first-name-basis, in a friendly way, sometime ago. Azuma knows about this, of course, and he doesn't mind at all. Len was the one who helped him stop himself from letting Kahoko slip away from his grip, anyway.
"When did you arrive?" Kahoko asked.
"A few minutes ago," Len said, "They're all inside already, I was just going to get some air for a while. Tsuchiura was annoying me."
"As always," Kahoko said, "You two should stop fighting and admit that you're the best of friends already."
"We are not best friends, Kaho," Len said, "I would never be friends with that guy."
"Best friends fight all the time," Kahoko said, "You two are so alike, do you know that?"
With that, Kahoko went inside the VIP Room, but once she stepped inside and closed the door, there was a clicking sound that sounded like…a locked door?? She immediately checked the door, and voila, it's locked.
"Len-kun!!! Open the door!!!" Kahoko exclaimed, while trying to open the door. She was so panicked she didn't realize the presence of another person in the room. Before she knew it, that other person was already right behind her, his hands on both of her sides, trapping her.
"That unhappy to see me, Kahoko?" a familiar devilish voice whispered on her ear. Kahoko turned around to meet the golden eyes and the devilish smirk of her lover.
"W-What… Why are you here??" Kahoko said in shock. She didn't expect him to be here. "Why didn't you tell me that you were coming??"
Azuma pulled away from Kahoko, giving both of them more space. "Because…" he hesitated before continuing, "Well, because that way it wouldn't be a surprise."
"Surprise?"
"Yes," Azuma said, "I have something very special for you."
Kahoko was confused. As usual, her slow brain couldn't comprehend Azuma's words. She just stood there, looking around the place to see if she can find this special thing, and when her focus is back, she realized that Azuma had been staring at her in an unusual way.
"Why are you looking at me that way?"
"Why aren't you looking at me?" he retorted back, and Kahoko didn't know how to answer.
"W-Well… I-I… There's no reason actually…"
"Well, then if there's no reason for looking around this place, don't," Azuma said, before he muttered something inaudibly.
"What was that?" Kahoko asked, "Did you say something?"
"No, I didn't say anything," Azuma said.
"Azuma," Kahoko said, looking at Azuma straight in the eye, "You're acting weird… Are you really Azuma?"
"Of course I am, are you an idiot?" Azuma said darkly.
"E-Eh… Sorry…" Kahoko said, but before she knew it, she was cornered…again. He had her pinned against the wall successfully. "R-really, I didn't mean it..."
"Really?" Azuma said, smirking. He just figured out the perfect way of doing what he wanted to do from the beginning, "But sorry is never enough for me. You have to be punished."
"Argh… Punishment again?" Kahoko whined.
"Yes, a punishment, again," Azuma said, "But it's a bit different this time, Kahoko."
"What's the difference?" Kahoko said, "All your punishments are almost the same…"
"It's different because it will last forever," Azuma said.
"Huh?" One of Kahoko's eyebrows rose in confusion, "What does that mean?"
Azuma sighed, "Since you're such a slow person, here comes your punishment."
"Okay…" Kahoko said, closing her eyes, as if bracing for impact. But nothing happened.
Azuma smiled at her expression, shaking his head, 'Am I really that scary to her?' he thought while chuckling inwardly.
Then, he took a deep breath, leaned into her and whispered on her ear, "Marry me."
In a split second she opened her eyes and looked at him in disbelief. "D-D-Did you j-j-just…"
"Just what, Kahoko?" Azuma said, smiling at her reaction. He figured that her reaction after he said those two words would be amusing, but he didn't think it would be like this. Or maybe it's not that amusing. Maybe he's just happy.
"Can you repeat what you just said?"
"I don't repeat what I have said," Azuma said, "I've never done that before, and I'm not going to start now."
"B-B-But… W-Were you s-s-s-serious just now??"
Azuma smiled. "I'm always serious, Kahoko," he said, "So?"
"Oh my god!!!" Kahoko exclaimed in surprise, happiness, and a mixture of other feelings. She practically jumped into Azuma's arms, hugging him tightly, "Yes, I will marry you, Azuma!!"
Azuma smirked, "I knew you would."
"I know that you must be relieved inside," Kahoko teased, "No wonder you were acting weird."
Azuma looked away, trying to hide the tint of pink that was starting to appear on his cheeks, but managed to act as he usually does.
"We seem to have a few visitors," he said, looking at the door, "Come in, we're done with our little discussion anyway."
The door opened and Len was the first one to enter, looking as cold as usual, "Those people were eavesdropping. They were annoyed because they couldn't hear much, though."
He pointed at the people lying down on the ground. Azuma and Kahoko had no idea how they ended up that way, because that would only happen if they open the door from the inside.
"And you, were you eavesdropping too?" Kahoko asked, glaring at Len.
"…I don't mess with other people's businesses," Len said, although his hesitance at answering Kahoko's question gave away the fact that he was eavesdropping.
"Well, you're starting to care about other people, aren't you, Len-kun? That's a big progress," Kahoko remarked sarcastically.
Amou, who was lying down on the floor with all the other eavesdroppers looked up at Kahoko's new way of addressing Len, "Whoa!! How come I didn't know about this??"
"Didn't know about what?" Kahoko asked innocently.
"Since when do you call Mr. Ice Prince 'Len-kun'?" Amou exclaimed, standing up, "Yunoki-senpai, are you actually okay with this?? What if they have something secret going on??"
"Tch, you wish," Len said coldly.
"You're getting this all wrong, Amou-san," Azuma said, his poker face intact, "Tsukimori-kun and Kahoko have become close friends after some events that happened a while ago. It's nothing big."
"It is something big, Yunoki-senpai!!!" Amou exclaimed, "The Ice Prince has finally gotten himself a friend!! A close friend at that!! Isn't that news??"
"Yes, that's huge news," Tsuchiura remarked, "An anti-social like him, having a friend… Unbelievable."
"At least what I do becomes news…" Len said, "Unlike some unpopular pianists around here."
"Hey!! Who said that I'm unpopular??" Tsuchiura said, "If I'm so unpopular, I wouldn't be doing concerts here and there and I wouldn't have a hectic schedule either!!"
"Tch, I bet both my schedule and Kaho's schedule are ten times more hectic than yours," Len said, "You're just a local artist anyway."
"STOP IT!!!" Kahoko exclaimed, immediately stopping the two from fighting, "Alright, you two. Stop bickering. And what's with bringing my schedule into this anyway??"
Kahoko continued lecturing the two guys, while the others watched in awe.
"Isn't she amazing?" Kaji said in admiration.
"Yes, she is," Azuma said, smiling although he had a dark aura all around him, "Unfortunately you can't have her, Kaji-kun."
"I know that already," Kaji said, "I've known that from a long time ago. I'll never be able to have her as my lover. Being able to be her friend and support her through hard times is already good enough for me."
"That's very unselfish of you, Kaji-kun," Azuma said, smiling his usual 10-million-dollar smile.
"But I've found a match for me," Kaji said, "A normal, reachable human being, unlike Hino who is like a goddess to me."
"Oh? Congratulations, then," Azuma said, 'Why on earth is he telling all this to me?'
"Well, if you would like to know," Kaji said, "That woman's name is Yunoki Miyabi. I thought you might know her."
Azuma turned to him at an instant. "Yunoki who?"
"Miyabi-chan," Kaji said, as if he can't feel the dark aura coming off from his girlfriend's older brother, "She's a wonderful girl, isn't she?"
"Of course she is," Azuma said, "But it makes me wonder… If she's so wonderful, where did you get the idea that you can have her?"
"Ah, well…" Kaji said, "I've met Hanabi-san, she gave me her consent."
"Hanabi-neesama and Miyabi barely even interacts," Azuma said, "If you want Miyabi, you'll have to get through me first."
As if sensing another fight, Kahoko came by.
"What's going on?" Kahoko asked, "Even though you're both smiling outside, I know that you are not smiling inside."
"There's nothing wrong, Kahoko," Azuma said, smiling, "Everything is absolutely fine. Kaji-kun just told me that he is dating Miyabi. That's all."
"Eh?? Really???" Kahoko said in surprise, "Since when???"
"We've been together for the past few months," Kaji said, smiling.
"Whoa, really?? Congratulations!!" Kahoko said.
"I'm honored to receive congratulations from you, Hino-san," Kaji said, "Please bless our relationship."
"Of course!!" Kahoko said, before she looked at Azuma, "Why are you so against it?"
"Who said that I was against it?" Azuma questioned back.
"Don't you think it's pretty obvious?" Kahoko said, sighing, "I know that you and Miyabi-chan are really close and that you and Kaji-kun are like…yeah, you know what I mean, but if she's happy, let it be.
"And she wouldn't have to suffer since your family will definitely accept Kaji-kun," Kahoko said, "With his wealth and everything…"
"Well, my family would probably say that Miyabi has better eyes than I do," Azuma said.
"What? Are you trying to insult me??" Kahoko retorted, glaring at Azuma.
"No, of course not," Azuma said, and turned to Kaji, "As long as my sister is happy, you're allowed to be with her. But if I see her crying, you know what will happen."
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chocolateicecream301's Notes
YEAH!!!!!!!! I AM FINALLY DONE WITH THIS CHAPTER!!!! *jumps up to the air*
GOD it took me almost THREE MONTHS to finish this chapter alone. This chapter here was supposed to be a birthday present for C_V, and it's late. VERY LATE. Her birthday was months ago, and I'm sorry for that. Writer's block is a b***h. To top that off, none of the new Azuma x Kahoko fics are decent enough to inspire me. (I'm not insulting the authors or anything, but I'm simply complaining about the lack of decent Azuma x Kahoko fics around here!!!! Seriously, what happened to all the great Azuma x Kahoko writers here in FF??) And a newfound (not really new now, but it was new a few months ago) addiction to yaoi fics doesn't help either -___- Don't get me wrong, I still dislike yaoi, but this pairing is an exception. If someone's going to complain because they know what pairing it is… Well, I only read them when I'm bored now!! Don't kill me!! :P I'm sorry for C_V who has to listen to me ramble about this pairing, so I'm sorry about that too… It's like a cake with sugar coating :P Late birthday present, and unending rambles about a disgusting pairing. SORRY!!!!
That Miyabi x Kaji thing was just a spur in the moment or whatever you call it. I put that in right at the last moment, since I didn't know how to end the chapter... ^_^" Hihara and Nao too. I really had no idea who to pair Hihara with, so Nao just popped out. Maybe Mio would have been a better choice...but I think Hihara needs someone to control him due to his tendencies to be too excited and Nao matched this criteria. She seems to be a strict one :P As for Mori and Tsuchi... They're both pianists. That's the only reason why I paired them. =.=" If you're asking who Len will end up with... Well, I don't really know. Definitely not Mio. Maybe he'll end up with Amou... *snicker* That would be FABULOUS. Len x Amou. Wonder how they'll turn out...
And yes, that's right!!! I had to ask for help on one scene here. It was the "Dinner with the Yunoki family" scene. Though I practically edited it all – you can barely see the one you actually made. Thank you anyway, it really helped me A LOT. I was having so much trouble in that part because I didn't know what to write T_T Well, you know who you are, and you know that I'm grateful to you!! Thanks :D
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