Disclaimer: All characters and plot of Myself; Yourself belongs to Regista and Yeti

Disclaimer: All characters and plot of Myself; Yourself belongs to Regista and Yeti. Also, this story contains major spoiler for the PS2 version of Myself; Yourself.

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Myself; Yourself

Afterwards

Chapter 6 "To Begin Again"

Days had passed since I learned of the past between Syu and Nanaka. Nanaka had tried calling me several times, but I decided not to pick up or to be specific, my mind refused to pick up.

I had also avoided going out as much as possible, fearing that I will run into either Syu or Nanaka and do something I will regret.

However, today Aoi, whose parents are the landlord of the apartment I live in, forced me out after telling me that they will be doing maintenance on the entire apartment. Thus, I was forced to leave the house for the day.

As day went on, I walked around the town, praying that I would not run into Nanaka or Syu. Also, for some reason, the box I had with me since several days ago remained with me.

As I walked, I passed through the Futagooka, it was the place where we made our promise and where I fulfilled it. However, it all didn't matter to me know, the memories only bring up sadness.

So I continued and in the end, I arrived at the place where we shared out sweetest memories, Sakuranomori Kokyu.

Unlike before, the school was silent and quiet as it had long passed class time, but still I feel that it is better this way. After all, I needed the time and space.

Without giving too much thought, I entered the school grounds after telling the security guard that I am an alumni and without a purpose, I wondered through the school, but eventually I reached that place.

"It's here again, isn't it?" I smiled as I sighed after seeing that I ended up in front of the music classroom.

Without any doubts I opened the door and entered the room. The room remained pretty much the same since I last came here and slowly I walked up to the piano, opened the cover, and sat on the stool for the piano after pulling it out.

It really had been a while since I was with a piano by myself, so I decided to play something. And so in the light of the orange setting sun, the sound of piano resounded through the empty school.

As I played, I let all of the feeling out myself and everything around me seemed to disappear. However, as soon as I realized that my fingers had beginning playing the tune to that song, I immediately stopped.

"Arara, Sasugani Sana-kun." A voice said as a single clapping sounded.

Hearing the voice, I immediately turned to see who it was.

When I recoginized who the voice belonged to, her owner's name slipped out of my mouth, "Yuzuki-sensei!?"

Fujimura Yuzuki was my teacher of my class when I first transferred to this high school, but aside from that, I also knew her before I moved to Tokyo. It was amazing of her to recognize me since it had been years since we last met, but more amazing was that her appearance did not change much from the time when she was my teacher.

Yuzuki sensei walked up to me and I stood up as she approached me.

"How many years has it been?" Yuzuki sensei asked me as she smiled.

"At least two or three years. " I said as I smiled back, since I am really glad to meet my old geology teacher.

We spoke about various things as we remained in the room. As it really had been a while since I last saw her.

But eventually the topic moved onto something that I did not want to touch on.

"Sana kun, is everything alright between you and Yatsushiro san?" Yuzuki-sensei asked she looked deep into my eyes.

I smiled, knowing that I can't hide anything from her.

"How do you know that, sensei?" I asked.

"Well, like before everything is written on your face." She smiled as she leaned against the wall next to the piano. "Also, maybe I can help you on this one."

And so I told her about everything that had happened, including the dream.

"Sana kun, that dream is what might have been." Yuzuki sensei's finally said after a few moments of thoughts.

"But sensei, isn't it what can be?" I asked worriedly, but Yuzuki sensei smiled as she looked at me.

"Young man, do you really think your kezuna with Yatsushiro san is that weak?" Yuzuki asked as I thought of what she said.

"The bond between the two of you is really stronger than you think." She continued as she looked at me with confidence.

"But she loves Syu." I replied back in a sad voice.

"She loved him." Yuzuki sensei answered back as she looked out to the setting sun.

"She really loves you." Yuzuki sensei continued as she looked towards the hill where the Saka nai Sakura stood.

"How do you know that?" Yuzuki sensei looked back at me after hearing my words.

"Ara, she looked everywhere for you and waited for you on the hill everyday." Yuzuki sensei answered back smiling.

"Rumors in a small town spread fast." Yuzuki sensei continued on, explaining why she knew about Nanaka's feeling.

"Generally, people wouldn't do it unless it is for someone he or she loves." Hearing those words I was silenced and looked down at the floor, realizing my mistake.

And just as I was blaming myself for the mistake, I felt a light tap on my forehead.

"What are you waiting for, young man? She is still waiting for you." Yuzuki sensei said as she I looked at her.

"But…" Before I could go on, Yuzuki sensei's finger tip land on my lips.

"You want to get it right with her, right?" Yuzuki sensei said as her finger moved off my lips.

"Hai." I answered without any doubts.

"Ja, Igo, Shounen."

1st Edit: 06/27/2008

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Japanese translation:

Futagooka: The Hills of the twins, this is a location in the story

Sakuranomori Kokyu: Sakura Forest High School, this is a location in the story

"Arara, Sasugani Sana-kun.": This usually means a complement. This literally translates to "Well, isn't this Sana."

Kezuna: Link or bond

Saka nai Sakura: The Sakura tree that won't blossom, this is a location in the story

"Ja, Igo, Shounen.": "Then go, young man."