hey guys! M back!!! long time no see, eh? I'm sorry, I've been busy with lots of going ons in my life...hehehe

greetings from the land of the rsing sun to one and all!

this chapter is the long awaited one...hope you like it...R&R every1!

I've used the lyrics of the songs Broken and Goodbye Days by Yui in my story...

DISCLAIMER: i'm just a writer...don't kill me for ptting up people together cuz i own none of them...

Sunlight was streaming into her bedroom. She woke up, stretching herself. Tying her long hair, she stood in front of the sink and surveyed her face in the mirror. Her face had grown longer and she could see her high cheek bones. Over the past few days, she had not only grown emotionally, but also physically. "Today is the last day I will be spending in Japan. And at least, for the next five years, I won't be coming back." Sighing, she trouped back to the kitchen and searched around for the coffee jar. A small beep indicated that she had just received a text message. She raised an eyebrow when she read the message:

Hi Nat. wat r u doin 2day? Wonderin if I cud meet u at da café…send me a text mesg if u can. Hevn.

She feverishly typed back:

Hevn-chan, can't cum 2day. How about we directly meet at some park or something? Got 2 hv m'bath. So, let's meet at da park- Natsumi-chan.

She got a positive reply and so, she stepped into the shower. After coming out of her bathroom, she quickly slipped into her black jeans and a red halter neck top. Grabbing her wallet, she jogged up to the park to find Ginji and Ban waiting with Hevn. Ban and Ginji had changed their usual clothes for totally cool ones. Ban had worn dark blue jeans with a white shirt (with the first button open) and Ginji was wearing jeans with a denim jacket. They looked quite handsome. Hevn smiled as she came near. When Natsumi's eyes fell on Ban, she uttered a soft "oh!' of realization. Pulling Hevn aside, she whispered, "What are they doing here?" Hevn smiled sweetly and said, "You mean him, right?" she said, indicating the dark-haired retriever, who seemed to find a butterfly perched on a flower very interesting all of a sudden. Natsumi scowled. She didn't want to be subjected to another of Hevn's "Getting them together" plans. But as long as she didn't fall for her plans, she need not worry. She shook her head and just said, "Let's get going."

As they walked through Shinjuku's streets, Natsumi stopped at a turning. Turning to the other guys, she said, "My school's just around the corner. Wanna check it out?" Hevn nodded and all of them followed Natsumi. Since it was a Sunday, school was closed and so; all of them could tour the school without being embarrassed by squeals like, "OMG! That Blondie is so cute!" or "the guy with the purple glasses is mine! Back off!" Natsumi led them to the gates and into the ground. It was very large and they was a racing track as well. Natsumi told them that she had won the Interschool Athletic Meet when she was in elementary school. They walked around the place and ended up climbing a staircase which led to the classrooms. Natsumi stopped by her classroom. Pushing the sliding door open, she walked in, deeply inhaling the smell of chalk and the usual school-like smell that always used to hang around her class. She smiled when she saw that someone had scribbled, "Goodbye, Natsumi!" on the black-board. Reminiscing the good times, she led the others to her most favorite place in the school, were she used to often sneak out with loads of library books. It was a huge tree with low branches and so, Natsumi could climb up easily. Using the many knots and twists in the old trunk, she sat on the branches and waived to the others. She invited them up as well. Hevn required some help due to her attire (ahem, ahem) and soon, all of them were on top. The ground seemed quite far away and Hevn asked Natsumi if she didn't get dizzy. Natsumi shook her head and replied, "I love it here! I can always think clearly when I sit here. So, if I have a bad day and I'm depressed, my tree always helps me." Ban almost imagined her sitting here, thinking about the reason why he had rejected her, tears spilling from her eyes. Shaking his head like a dog with water in his ears, his eyes focused on her. She seemed to be lost in thought, swinging her legs again and again. He watched as her hair danced along with her movements. Suddenly, he realized that he had been watching her for a long time; Hevn and Ginji were making little notes and observing them. He almost felt like a mouse being observed for its reactions in a laboratory. "Oi! What do you think you are doing?" he snarled, angrily. Natsumi looked questioningly at the two of them while Hevn said hastily, "N-nothing. Nothing at all."

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"Get into this one! No, that one!" yelled Ginji, as he stared at two trains. Shaking her head, Hevn said, "Will someone please go and check that?" pointing at the chart where the timetables were put up. 'I'll go," said Ban and Natsumi at the same time. They stared at each other. Hevn nodded and said, "Why don't both of you go?" they nodded slowly and walked towards the place. Natsumi and Ban scanned the chart to see if they could locate the right train that would lead them to Tokyo. After several moments, they both found a suitable train. Natsumi pointed at the chart and said, "It will be appropriate if we take this one. It's just after a few minutes." However, Ban had already reached out and was going to indicate the same train when his hand landed right on top of hers. Natsumi stared at her hand, which was beneath his long-fingered one. Blushing, both of them retreated. Ginji came to them with a silly grin plastered on his face and said, "Hevn's gone to get the tickets." "You mean she knew which train we were taking all along?" asked Ban, a nerve in popping in his forehead. Ginji nodded and said, "of course." Ban looked at Natsumi, who seemed to be very annoyed.

This was going to be a long day.

They quickly located their seats and the train moved off. Natsumi was sitting opposite Ban, while Hevn was sitting opposite Ginji. Hevn and Ginji were chatting animatedly about something, but Natsumi wasn't really interested. She kept losing the thread of the conversation and gradually, sank into her own shell. Ban was keeping aloof and staring out of the window. She watched him as the shadows flickered across his face. He seemed to be thinking deeply about something, as his eyes had a distant look in them.

Dakara ima ai ni yuku
So kimetanda
Poketto no kono kyoku wo
kimi ni kikasetai

She knew that the only part of his face that truly betrayed his emotions, were, his eyes. She liked them a lot. One could never get tired gazing at them. She couldn't exactly say what color they were, but one day, she had come across a word in the dictionary: azure. It meant a startling sky blue. She was always curious about his nationality as it is highly uncommon among Japanese to have blue eyes. And that's when Ginji-kun had told her that Ban is half-German. Watching him curiously wasn't what she fancied, but she found him so attractive, she couldn't keep her eyes off him. As if sensing her gaze, he turned and found her staring at him intently. He raised his eyebrows and Natsumi flushed. Shaking her head, she stuttered, "n-nothing."

Sotto boryu-mu wo agete
Tashikamete mitayo

Leaning back, she rested her head on the seat, trying to ignore the weird feeling in her stomach. Ban had resumed his stern and don't-care composure. She wondered what was going on in his mind. Little did she know, he was the same. She took out her cell phone and plugged in the ear phones and began to listen to the song Goodbye Days by YUI:

Oh Good-bye Days
Ima, kawaru ki ga suru
Kinou made ni
So Long
Kakko yokunai
Yasashisa ga soba ni aru kara
La la la la la with you……..

The song was so perfect; it completely expressed what she was feeling. She couldn't help smiling bitterly at her choice of a song. Leaving the Land of the Rising Sun, with its Fujiyama Mountain and its innumerable hot springs and natural beauty wasn't a very encouraging thought. But still, she would have to.

They finally reached Tokyo and Hevn then inaugurated what Ban called "The Shopping Spree" which involved nothing but the GBs fleecing and constant girly exclamations about what Ban called "frippery dresses that cover everything but your ass." But Hevn was kind enough to pay herself, which Ban observed with a certain amount of relief. They got their pictures clicked at a stall. The first one featured Ban and Ginji standing with their backs to each other, adopting a heroic pose. The second one involved Ginji jumping at an amazed and angry Ban, who was trying to push him away. Hevn and Natsumi got their pictures clicked as well, Natsumi smiled sweetly while Hevn put an arm around her shoulders. In the next picture, all four of them stood together, with Natsumi in the centre and the rest surrounding her. Hevn wanted a picture of herself and Ginji together, so, she suggested Ban and Natsumi should wait outside. Ban shrugged and Natsumi nodded with a sly grin, thinking that Hevn and Ginji were getting along only too well with each other. Little did she know, Hevn was hiding behind the booth with an eager and expectant Ginji. "What are you going to do next, Hevn?" asked Ginji, loudly, "Sssshh, Ginji! Lower your voice! Just wait and watch," said Hevn, grinning. "They should be here by now, "she said, glancing at her watch. As if on cue, four bustling women came towards the duo (Ban and Natsumi) heavily laded with shopping bags. They knocked right into the 17-year old, causing her to stumble and fall. She waited for herself to hit the ground. But nothing of that sort happened. She expected her nose to be bleeding by now, but she was way to above the ground. Startled, she opened her eyes and found herself in a pair of strong arms holding her tightly. Slowly, she raised her head and found herself looking into startling blue eyes. Time seemed to stand still.

But the moment ended when Hevn stepped out of a corner and exclaimed, "Me and Ginji shouldn't have returned at all! You seem to be getting along well…" "yeah, you guys look really cute together!" exclaimed Ginji in his usual baka-style. Natsumi pulled herself away from Ban and said, "It's n-nothing like that…" "Oh really?" asked Hevn, flashing one of her sly, seductive smiles. "Then pray, tell me, why are you still holding hands?" Natsumi flushed while Ban barked angrily, "she was about to fall, that's why!" Hevn snarled back, "is she still plummeting towards the ground, Ban? Why can't you just tell her and get it over with!" Ban stopped abruptly. He exhaled deeply and said, "I don't fancy getting cooked in the sun. I'm outta here." they watched Ban walk away sulkily. Natsumi looked at them and said, "You're just wasting your time. We can never be together. He just doesn't like me." Hevn felt really low now. She looked at Ginji, who seemed to be staring at Ban's retreating form. He turned to Natsumi and said, "Don't you worry, Natsumi-chan! I will make sure Ban-chan tells you how he feels." Natsumi sighed, exasperated. They just didn't get it. How can they ever be together?

Hevn and Ginji believed in the proverb "Never Say Die." As they walked along the streets, Hevn suddenly yelled, "Hey! Isn't that a karaoke bar?" Ginji nodded enthusiastically. "Let's go!' said Hevn. Natsumi nodded halfheartedly. But Ban drawled," you guys can go. I'm not coming in there." Natsumi looked at him, her eyes glimmering sadly. She was sure that when she tripped, all that she saw in his eyes, the concern, the caring and all those other emotions, they didn't really exist. Little did she know, Ban was watching her from the corner of his eye. On seeing her crestfallen face, he felt annoyed with himself. Why can't I just be nice to her……at least at times?

Ginji had gone into his chibi mode and was pleading to an angry Ban. Ban just cuffed him on the head and said, "Alright. But I'm not paying." Hevn grinned and nodded. Ban pushed the door and all of them walked in. They sat down at a table. Hevn eagerly scanned the list of songs placed before them. Natsumi looked around, taking in the bright surroundings. There were people of many different nationalities present in that club. There were Negros, Americans and across the podium, she even spotted an Indian gang of young boys. While Hevn ordered a Pink Lady, Natsumi feebly gave an excuse saying that she wasn't very well. She need not have worried; they would never allow her to drink.

After a lot of choosing, Hevn persuaded Ginji to sing. And so, he sang the song Mi Title from Hungry Heart. Suddenly, the DJ announced, "Ok! Listen up, Guys and Girls! There is gonna be a random selection here! When the spotlight falls on you, you gotta step up and sing a song! No freakin out, alright?" "Yeah!' chanted the audience. Natsumi merely sipped her mocktail. Suddenly, everything went dark. Only she seemed to be illuminated. A few seats away, she saw that the spotlight had fallen on Ban as well, who was shaking his fist at the guy on the podium. Everyone pushed them up. Ban snarled when the DJ pulled him on stage. Natsumi watched everything, wide-eyed. Slowly, the music came on. Ban shook his head, stubbornly, muttering all along that he won't make a fool of himself. "Are you chickenin' out?" yelled someone from the crowd. Ban screamed on the microphone and everyone put their fingers into their ears, "I'M NOT CHICKENIN' OUT! I WON'T SING!" Natsumi gave a sigh as the DJ came on stage. "C'mon, you can do this," he said, addressing Ban. "Some day, you're gonna thank me for this. Or may-be not." He said, backing away as Ban's face turned purple. The music began to play again. Natsumi was sure Ban was not going to sing. But, she didn't notice the glance that lingered upon her for a fraction of a second. Ban took a deep breadth, furiously cursing himself from within and began:

I wanted you to know

That I love the way you laugh

I wanna hold you high and steal your pain

Away

I keep your photograph

And I know it serves me well

I wanna hold you high and steal your pain

'Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome

And I don't feel right

When you're gone away

You've gone away

You don't feel me here

Anymore

He caught her staring at him, a bewildered look on her face. He was sure she was not aware of his hidden talent: singing. Ban knew there was no way that the shy Natsumi Mizuki he knew would openly respond to the hidden confession. As he slowly began to detach himself from the microphone, he stopped dead in his tracks to hear that sweet voice he loved so much:

The worst is over now

And we can breathe again

I wanna hold you high and steal my pain

Away

There's so much left to learn

And no one left to fight

I wanna hold you high and steal your pain

Both:

'Cause I'm broken

When I'm open

And I don't feel like

I'm strong enough

'Cause I'm broken

When I'm lonesome

And I don't feel right when you're gone away

Ban and Natsumi were feeling quite at ease and even smiled once or twice at each other. The crowd was loving every moment, as Ban and Natsumi were not only good singers, but they had the ethereal power of bewitching the listeners. The song was perfect for the two of them. Just perfect.

'Cause I'm broken

When I'm open

And I don't feel like

I'm strong enough

'Cause I'm broken

When I'm lonesome

And I don't feel right when you're gone away

As the dramatic music played in the background, all her memories flashed in his head and even Ginji would have sworn that there was a hint of a single crystalline diamond shining in the Jagan's eyes. Ban hastily rubbed his nose and concentrated on the lyrics.

'Cause I'm broken

When I'm lonesome

And I don't feel right when you're gone…

Ban ended the song, a hint of emotion in his voice as he sang:

You've gone away

You don't feel me here

Anymore…

As the guitarist struck the last chords, the tiny bar reverberated with thunderous applause. Ban found himself smiling, much to his surprise. People had stood up. Natsumi found herself squeezed tightly by Hevn and Ginji. As she tried making her way through the crowd, she was pushed towards a side. Blindly, she stretched her hands forwards and found them resting on a pair of strong shoulders. Hevn watched the two of them, squealing gleefully, "I think this is it!'

But she sighed, disappointed, as the two of them just smiled politely at each other after a quick "sorry."

Hevn and Ginji were sick of the shy duo, and hence, they vanished, leaving a note saying that they wouldn't return, as Hevn had an important call from a client. Ban snarled angrily when a waiter handed him the note. "How dare they?!! That Bimbo! She doesn't know when to quit, does she?!!" Natsumi timidly replied, "Do you think we should go look for them? May-be they're just hiding around somewhere…." Ban shook his head and walked out. "I've had enough of this. I'm leaving." Natsumi followed him, careful to distance herself from him. As they wandered around, they suddenly spotted a recreation centre with a tennis table. Natsumi stared at it, longingly. Ban saw her staring at it and so, he said, "Wanna play?"

Natsumi nodded vigorously. She took her position. Ban realized that this was déjà vu. The last time he played against her was when they had visited those hot springs. The only difference was that at that time, she was clad in a kimono, and now, she was wearing that red colored top. Ban had to admit it, she looked hot. He could see her smooth white shoulders and was about to notice quite a lot of other things, but her voice brought him back to reality. "Ban-san is something wrong?" she asked him, perplexed. Ban shook his head, turning away, as he felt his cheeks burning. Natsumi won the first round easily. But, ban wasn't going to allow her to win again, and so, in order to make things more interesting, he said, "Hey! How about another bet?" Natsumi nodded in approval and said, 'so, what's it?" "Whosoever wins this match has to do anything the opponent wants them to do," he said, grinning. Natsumi smiled and replied "OK."

I think everyone one of us knows who really won the match. But to those who haven't seen the hot spring episode, here's a helpful tip: Natsumi won it. He should have seen it coming; but; the pounding up was worth it as he would do anything to see that mischievous glint in her eyes. Watching her as she was poised, ready for battle, her eyes screwed up with concentration; she looked simply kawaii.

Ban shrugged as she danced about, crowing in delight. "I went easy on you,' he smirked. "Of course, Ban-chan. You went easy on me, "she said, sarcastically. "I could see the veins tightening in your hand as you tried to avoid that attack," she said, playfully punching him on the shoulder. It was simply amazing to see that after the song, they seemed to be much more closer to each other. Ban noticed that she had resumed the previous friendly suffix (chan) instead of calling him 'san.' Smiling, he walked out of the recreation centre; hardly conscious of her hand that now was wrapped in his own. A few dustbins away, a certain blonde-haired couple was watching them with an excited look. They seemed to be rather poorly disguised. Hevn was wearing large red colored sunglasses and a wide hat with a floppy brim. Ginji had wrapped a muffler around his face, which gave him the appearance of an old man. They followed the dark-haired couple, excitedly chatting among themselves.

Ban and Natsumi walked on, unperturbed by the fact that time was flying by. They stopped when Natsumi spotted a tiny festival, held on the bank of a river. Natsumi smiled and said gleefully, "you said the opponent has to do anything the winner says. I, Natsumi Mizuki, command you, Ban Mido, to take me to that festival." Ban nodded and so, the tow of them walked towards the place

The river seemed to be sparkling, like a silvery snake, as it slithered about in the darkness, eagerly looking for its prey. Even though she was not wearing the traditional kimono, Ban still thought she looked resplendent. When she spotted a huge stuffed cat at a stall, she stared at it, as though attracted towards it. Ban couldn't find the words to deny it to her. So, half a second later, he found himself holding a gun, and within the fraction of a second, he was already pushing the cat into her arms. He was surprised to see how happy he felt when she just smiled and murmured a soft, "Arigatou, Ban-chan." Natsumi won a silver lighter for Ban, who looked very pleased. Yamato's lighter was getting old now. The initials –Y.K, had almost faded away. It was nice to see that he had received such a good replacement. Perhaps, he would engrave a B and N on it. Or perhaps not. They slowly trickled out of the festival; each lost in his/her happy thoughts.

Making their way towards the river, they stood, inhaling the cool moist breeze. As darkness fell, Natsumi saw what Tokyo really was. It was simply beautiful. It looked like an isle in the midst of a desert or, just like Sri Lanka when seen from the coast. A thousand lights glimmered everywhere. Shinjuku felt really small in front of this huge and glamorous place. But the icing on the cake was, the way the reflection of the city glimmered. It was as though an identical city was flourishing in the sapphire depths of the swirling current. Natsumi gasped, her eyes drinking in the wondrous sights. Ban couldn't help smiling to himself when he saw the way her mouth opened in a small "Oh!" of astonishment. "It's like Las Vegas, isn't it?' he asked smugly. Natsumi nodded; her eyes never left the neon lights. Suddenly, the clock struck 10:00 and a loud boom could be heard as innumerable firecrackers illuminated the dark velvety sky. The crowd "ooohed" and "aahhhed" at the marvelous display of fire works. Natsumi suddenly realized that they might be looking like a couple, standing alone together like this. Her cheeks flamed red as she thought of herself and Ban being together. Ban felt oddly nervous as he stood next to her in the dark. As the fireworks display came to an end, Natsumi rubbed her cold hands, cursing herself for being so scantily dressed. Ban silently stretched out his hand and pushed the jacket into her arms. She took it gratefully. Neither spoke as they watched the stars, each thinking the same thing. They would never see each other again for at least, the next five years, starting from tomorrow.

The thought itself was so overwhelming, that Ban could no longer conceal his feelings. The mask had slipped away. There was no denying it; he had to tell her. Both of them turned to each other at the same time. They flushed, determinedly avoiding each other's eyes. "You first, "they said together again. The blush that stained their cheeks darkened. Ban cleared his throat and began, "well…um….so….er….you are leaving tomorrow." Natsumi nodded, her eyes revealing her anxiety. Ban silently chided himself. Just when you were going to tell her, you remind her of that sorry truth…could you get any thicker? Just when, he was about to speak, Natsumi began, "Ban-chan, can you promise me something?" Ban looked at her questioningly. "Will you promise me that you….you and gin-chan….you'll always remain together, even if I go away?" Ban stepped back, disappointed. He expected something much more, what do you say, concerning himself. Not his dumb retrieval partner. A few lamp posts away, a blonde-haired young man smiled and his companion wiped a tear out her eye. That was Natsumi for you, always the people's girl. Never the 'me me' kid. Ban nodded and said, "I promise."

Natsumi watched the stars, still thinking of her departure. She turned to Ban, surprised to find him a beetroot red. He ran a hand through his hair and said slowly, "N-Natsumi…I wanna say something….." Natsumi raised one eye brow questioningly. "Natsumi…I'm really sorry about the way I behaved the other day…you know…I rudely pushed you away when you told me….when you told me," he said pausing, as his face was now different shades of red. "When you told me that you…well…like me," he finished. 'Don't worry about it, Ban-chan. Don't worry,' she replied, turning away to gaze at the river in front of her, which was glittering in the moonlight. "It was my fault…I should have known……" she said slowly. Ban turned her around by tightly grasping her wrist in his hand and said, "of course it's not ok. I pushed you away. When the truth is……I can't live without you." A loud bellowing silence filled the air. Natsumi anxiously searched for a hint of deceit in those cerulean eyes, but she found herself being reflected plainly in them. Ban released her when he saw her flinch. Turning his back to her, he tucked his hands into his pockets and said, "That day……. When Fudo kidnapped you, I was sure he was aware of how I felt about you. I couldn't risk losing someone else," he said bitterly, thinking about Yui. "I tried to fight with myself, saying that you deserved better, some CEO of some firm, or some rich guy who could deck you up, so that you always looked pretty. I also tried to argue that we were as different as the sun and the rain; but that old man found a good argument for that as well. I can't…can't…..run away from you, 'cause you keep popping up in my head. I know, I sound so pathetic," he finished, miserably. Natsumi just watched him, not sure how to react.

Ginji and Hevn watched excitedly as Ban paused, nervously awaiting her answer. The fireflies fluttered about, casting a warm peaceful glow on the dark-haired duo's faces. Natsumi was still shell-shocked, her eyes resembling grapefruit. Slowly, she edged forward, tears spilling from her eyes. Coming near, she said, "you should have known Ban…its true…I know I deserve someone who's rich, smart and someone who'll always keep me happy." As she stopped, Ban's heart sank. Smiling softly, she continued, "but I chose you, didn't I?" Ban looked up, amazed and uncertain if his ears were functioning properly. His heart melted when he saw the infinite flow of tears, falling form her eyes, like a thousand rain drops during a rain storm. He gently pulled her into an embrace and listened to her as she wept; telling him how much she had suffered by his delay.

"How can you even think that I'd choose anyone over you? Ban-chan no Baka! Mmmmff….I know we are different….. (sob)…demo, Ban-chan….I would always love you….even though you didn't feel the same way……..I don't think want to leave now," she said, pulling herself away and staring into his eyes. But Ban shook his head and said, "You have to go. I don't want you to ruin your life. You've got a great opportunity to prove yourself to this world, that you're no longer a kid, but a woman of great intelligence. You deserve to be there on the top 'cause you worked so hard. You can't give up for a trivial reason like this. I'll wait for you." His last words left Natsumi content. She was sure that Ban was the one. After all, which guy would let go of a girl just 'cause she wanted to pursue her dreams! He was truly the one.

Ban suddenly smacked himself on the head and said, "Sheesh! Now I remember! It's been lying in my pocket for ages! Hang on, I'll give it to ya." Natsumi waited, perplexed, as Ban fished out a badly wrapped package and thrust it into her hands. Natsumi opened it, wondering what it contained. As she ripped it open, a beautiful crystal statue of a girl, mounted on a shiny mahogany box came into view. On looking closely, she found that the girl resembled her. There was a tiny cat next to her as well. Ban waited and finally blurted out, "well, do you like it?" Natsumi smiled and nodded. "A belated happy birthday to you, Nat,' he said, embarrassedly rubbing his nose at the thought of calling her that. You know Ban-chan; you shouldn't have given it to me," she said, grinning as she held his hand. Ban looked surprised and wondered why she said that. Before he could react, Natsumi affectionately pecked him on the cheek and said, "I already got my present, just a while ago. It was you."

As he walked back with her, he stopped her and said, "could you continue that song you were humming in the train?" Natsumi looked surprised, but she sang nevertheless:

Katahou no earphone wo
Kimi ni watasu
Yukkuri to nagare komu
Kono shunkan

Umaku aisete imasu ka?
Tama ni mayou kedo

Oh Good-bye Days
Ima, kawari hajimeta
Mune no oku
All Right
Kakko yokunai
Yasashisa ga soba ni aru kara
La la la la la with you

Dekireba kanashii
Omoi nante shitaku nai
Demo yattekuru deshou, oh
Sono toki egao de
"Yeah, Hello My Friends" nante sa
Ieta nara ii noni

Onaji uta wo
Kuchizusamu toki
Soba ni ite I Wish
Kakko yokunai
Yasashisa ni aeta yokatta yo
La la la la good-bye days

Ban smiled and said, "You are an amazing singer, Mizuki." Natsumi grinned and said, "you aren't two bad yourself, Mido-kun…" Ban watched her horrified, as she laughed and said, "reminds you of Kurudo-chan, doesn't it? Mido-kun…muhahaha!" they teased each other as they walked home. Both were immensely happy. It felt good to hear that there's someone who would wait for you, even if you were gone.

Ban had smiled secretly as she kissed him on the cheek. He had felt as though an enormous weight had been lifted off his shoulders. It felt really good to inhale her soft, fragrant hair and get lost in her grey orbs. But, a part of him was sad as he would never see her again, for quite a long time.

He smiled at her as she waved to him from her window, yelling, "goodbye, Ban-chan!" as he walked back to the café, he knew it in his heart- she was gone forever.

A single tear rolled down his cheek. He brushed it away and tried to reassure himself that everything would work out in the end. That was the side of Ban Mido you'll never see. Unless, you happen to be, a certain dark-haired, grey-eyed, feline loving girl.

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love you all! Ja Mata Ne!

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