Utau didn't quite realize it, since she was fast asleep, but she felt heat rushing to the top of her head. She was actually resting on Kukai's muscular, broad arm, and neither seemed to object to it, both being so tired from the seemingly never ending plane ride. And the horror of the in-flight movies…

Eru over-excitedly watch this somewhat romantic development, and had to cover her mouth so no one could hear her shrieks of delight. "Iss luff!"

Iru, looking as bored as ever, had to ask, "What are you saying, dummy?"

The little angel had to force her happiness into little whispers, "It's. Love."

"Pfft. Yeah right. Next month, you're going to say that…" Iru looked around to point out two others as an example and finally found two perfect matches, "That the red-haired brat and the green-haired nerd are going to be into each other,"

Eru gasped, "Eru didn't even take any note of that!" Eru looked around frantically, running off, and returning with a little notepad and paper. "I'll have to take careful surveillance of Yaya-chan and Kairi now!"

Iru only whacked her forehead in response to her overdramatic, love-obsessed companion.

Amu and Yaya were still lost in thought, deciding their next moves. Yaya was deciding whether it was time to give Kukai up to Utau or if she should still hang her hopes up high over the fact that he might still like her. But it was so hard deciding which would be worth it in the end.

And Amu was still wondering who her greatest love would be or if he already came into her life. Was he tall, short, tan, pale, good-looking like Ikuto, a sweet prince like Tadase, an athlete like Kukai, a dedicated guy like Kairi, or a great friend like Nagihiko. So many options, yet only a few doors were open.

Kairi took a quick glance at the girl on his left. He knew there was something off but he just couldn't put his finger on it. Maybe it was because he came off as a bit intimidating…

Rima finally noticed that her 'frenemy,' wanted to talk to her about something. She mostly picked up on this from his note that read, "Something's off. I need to talk to you," She just hoped it wouldn't be a waste of time.

The charas, however, were blissfully unaware of their owner's troubles for the moment, giggling and gossiping about the trip ahead of them. Miki looked forward to the museums and seeing where the 'Mona Lisa,' originated. (1) Suu dreamed of famous Italian pizzas and pastas. Ran and Daichi were chatting animatedly about soccer teams, and Kusukusu and Rhythm were just… laughing.

Eru was drifting back and forth, lost deeply in thought and did not wish to be disturbed. Iru had a different idea, and decided it was the perfect opportunity to steal her halo… "Iru!" She whined.

"Heheh. Now this is fun,"

Rima sat in the vacant seat next to Nagihiko. "What do you want?"

"Everyone's acting strangely for a long plane ride, don't you think?"

"Of course I think, moron. And it's a ten hour plane ride. What do you expect? Rainbows and unicorns?"

"I mean…" Nagihiko checked everywhere around him to make sure not a single soul was watching them suspiously, "Yaya-chan and Amu-chan haven't said a word since we left the airport. I can understand why Amu-chan would still be upset but…"

"You're worried about Yaya?"

He nodded grimly, "Haven't you noticed she keeps taking peeks at Souma-kun and Utau-chan every now and then? Do you think she's… jealous or something?"

"Jealous?" Rima asked in a skeptical tone, "If she were, I'd have a way of getting revenge…" She trailed off with an evil smirk on her face, "But yeah, I have noticed her blushing over photos and stuff,"

He blinked in confusion, "What do you mean?"

"I've been over to Yaya's house a few times," Rima answered in a bored tone, "The first was the worst. I won't even talk about it," (2) She swung her feet back and forth slowly trying to recall the tale, "A few weeks ago, she invited me for a sleepover,"

"What happened?"

"I'd tell you if you didn't ask so many questions,"

Nagi smiled sweetly, "Right, my bad. Continue, please, my queen,"

"Nice touch," She murmured, "She was showing me a scrapbook, and I found a heart drawn over the former Jack's chair. When I asked her about it, she acted nervous and suspiously," She furrowed her eyebrows, "Just like you on your first day of the job,"

"Nice jab…"

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The plane had finally arrived in a small airport, and everyone couldn't be more anxious. Utau stood up to stretch, and stifle a yawn. Yaya looked about, excitement teeming in her brown, nut eyes, "Yaya is so excited! Let's go, go, now!"

Standing next to her, Kairi held her back from running the other passengers over, "It's polite to let everyone else off first, Yuiki-san,"

"I told you! It's Yaya!"

The boy remained silent. "Say it!"

He took a breath in, and muttered something.

"I can't hear you,"

"Yaya,"

Instead of testing his patience, Yaya decided she was satisfied with that development, and getting off the plane was her main priority.

Yukari, who was just waking up, wondered how long they had been on the ground. Amu was still looking out the window, Nagihiko and Rima were talking to each other…

Utau looked at the Queen and Jack pair, 'Since when are they getting along?' She looked at Kukai who was probably thinking the same thing. But they'd have to chat later, for it had been hours since they had touched sweet land. And though, she'd never admit it, Utau looked forward to seeing the sights of Italy.

What better way to start off by actually getting off the plane?


(1)

The Mona Lisa did originate from Italy. Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian painter. He brought it with him to France. At least, I believe that's what we learned in History…

(2)

This is a reference to episode 31, where Amu, Rima, Tadase, and Kairi go to Yaya's house and help take care of Tsubasa. I don't think it was the worst time in Rima's life, but that just sounds like something she'd say.

It was a bit more Rimahiko this chapter, because Nagi and Rima are uber smart people. (I do not think Rima is dense. She does pick up on hints and stuff, she just has a hard time piecing it together. E.g The Nagi/Nade secret.)

But don't hate me! This chapter was soooo difficult to write, because I wanted two and a half chapters of them on the plane before arriving in Italy, and they did at the end of this chapter! I had to do that. It was completely set in my head. No questions asked. Ever. Period.

So I'm probably changing the length of this story again. I am going to make it long, but probably no more than twenty to thirty chapters, because I don't think it needs to be that long. I did promise that Tadase would return, and to bring in an OC, whom we will meet later on. Also, I have fifteen million projects floating around in my head, some non-SC, but are dying to be written, and some of my other stories need to be updated. (Oneshots, mostly. But IDK when I'll update those. Not now, so…)

Regardless of how bad or short or boring or filler or any other negative adjective you can think of off the top of your head to describe this, the next one gets better I PROMISE! I'm going to be nice and tell you the name and preview of the next chapter.

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NEXT TIME ON THE SKY'S CHARM: CH. 9- THE CONFESSION:

Utau looked at herself in the mirror. Studying her long, blonde hair that was pulled into French braids, and her lilac eyes full of hope and warmth.

Tonight was the night. She had been looking forward to this for months, and she had it all planned out. Her song, which she had rehearsed for weeks , a lovely, romantic ballad. Reuniting for a brief while with her brother and hopefully, her father, and the after-party. It would be a busy night.

There was a knock at the door. Curiously, she peered at it for a few seconds, before going to open it.

"We need to talk,"

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