Chapter 10: A Promise
(Ryoma) "I hope Ayane isn't too worried. My first actual day here in Tokyo and i'm already getting home late" -He laughed as he slipped his hands into his pockets-
(Kaori) "I hope... i hope i don't get you in trouble with your aunt" -She squeezed his arm-
(Ryoma) "Nah i'm sure she'll be really glad to hear that i made 3 great friends today, it'll be alright don't worry. But hey earlier this morning when we met at the convenience store, you said, you said that you didn't have any friends at all. Were you being serious about that?
(Kaori) -She nodded her head responding only with a simple "Mhmm"-
(Ryoma) Why is that? You're... you're great you know?"
(Kaori) -She tilted her head upwards as it still remained upon his shoulder looking up into the sky- "I sort of just go to school to do what i need to then get back home to my parents for work. i just never thought i needed friends for anything. I guess... i guess you could say i'm afraid to build bonds with other people. You never really know how long people are going to be around you know... ?"
(Ryoma) "Yeah... i know exactly what you mean Kaori, And well, i'm glad you decided to give Tsubaki and me a shot at being your friends. While i can't speak for other people i want to make you a promise Kaori"
(Kaori) "Hmm? -she looked over at him, he kept his eyes forward watching where he walked as the winter breeze played around with his bangs- A promise... ?"
(Ryoma) -He nodded his head- "That's right. I think... i think i figured it out"
(Kaori) -She turned her gaze away from him as she too began to watch where the two walked and remained silent awaiting his words-
(Ryoma) "Every time i've looked into your eyes there's always been this sadness about them. it's because you feel alone isn't it... Kaori? You're afraid to build bonds with other people. You're afraid to get attached and you're afraid to care because you fear that they might leave you behind and move on to other things or possibly die right? Leaving you all... alone.
(Kaori) -She walked beside him in silence a moment as she listened to his words before just nodding her head lightly- {It's more like i'm afraid to get attached because i don't want to leave people behind... I don't want to leave you behind Ryoma... } "Y-yeah something like that"
(Ryoma) "I figured as much... But i learned something today from an unexpected person. While you were away at the bathroom earlier I ran into Kosei Arima"
(Kaori) -Upon hearing Kosei's name she just closed her eyes and listened-
(Ryoma) "We talked about something's before ultimately deciding to be friends. Even though he's hurting from the loss of his mom it turns out that he's better able to cope with it all because of Tsubaki Sawabe And Ryota Watari. He told me that "Friend's really help" And i... i believe him. Because When i first arrived yesterday i was torn up about something's myself. But the more i hung out with Tsubaki and you the more i slowly began to forget the pain. And honestly? I think i'll be okay with just the three of you. So basically what i'm saying is, you don't need lots of friends you just need some that care about you. And when you start to feel like you don't have that just think of Tsubaki and me... alright?
(Kaori) -She listened to his words as she opened her big blue eyes slowly her grip tightening on his arm a bit as she once again nodded her head- "I... i will"
(Ryoma) -He smiled as he took his left hand out of his pocket to rub the back of his head a moment- "Now that brings me to the promise i wanted to make you"
(Kaori) -She tilted her head up slightly to look at him-
(Ryoma) "You don't have to be afraid of being alone anymore Kaori because... i'll always be here for you when ever you need me no matter what happens, no matter where you go you can count on me and that's a promise" -He looked over at her and into her eyes-
(Kaori) -Her eyes widened at his words before looking down at the ground- "You can't make promises like that to people Ryoma, Nobody is promised tomorrow... Anything can happen at any given time to anyone, and... and you're no exception to that fact"
(Ryoma) -He looked at her a moment as he extended his left arm bringing his left hand to her closing it leaving only his left pinky finger extended- "Yeah maybe, but i did make you that promise and i intend on keeping it. Try having a little faith and believe that no matter what i'll be here for you... alright?"
(Kaori) -She looked at his hand for several seconds as her right hand began to move on it's own moving up closer to his extending her right pinky finger. But it stopped just before reaching the promise as she turned her gaze to his- "It's really going to hurt when i reach a time where i really need you and you aren't there you know... "
(Ryoma) -He shook his head as he smiled- "I'm telling you that's just not going to happen Kaori. Believe in me Please... ?"
(Kaori) -She looked back down at their hands before she sighed taking his left pinky finger with her right pinky- "Alright but if you break your promise i'll smash my violin on your head, deal?" -She shifted her eyes back to him looking into his eyes-
(Ryoma) -He just began to laugh- "That's even more of a reason for me to keep my promise. i really wouldn't want your most prized possession being wasted on my head... But now it's your turn"
(Kaori) "Hmm? -she tilted her head in confusion as they released their pinky fingers- My turn for what?"
(Ryoma) "To promise me that you'll always be here for me too silly" -he smiled-
(Kaori) -She stared at him a moment before beginning to laugh, she released her grip on his right arm as she pushed him away playfully- "You can't just MAKE someone promise you something it's not the same if it doesn't come from them! But... i'll make you another promise some other time when i think of a really good one okay?"
(Ryoma) -He slipped his hands back into his pockets looking up into the sky once more- "Yeah... I suppose you're right. Alright then i'll let you come up with a promise of your own"
(Kaori) -She nodded her head happily as she turned around and began to run off-
(Ryoma) "H-hey! Where are you running off too?" -He took his hands from out of his pockets and began to run after her- "where are you going Kaori?"
(Kaori) -She looked back a big smile on her face as she began to run faster- "I don't know yet i'm just testing something out right now" -She turned her head to face forward as she just ran down the sidewalk turning in random directions-
(Ryoma) -He just followed behind her as he thought to himself- {Testing something? Oh well, it doesn't matter where you lead me Kaori i intend to follow you}
The two just ran, big smiles formed upon their faces. The few people that walked along the sidewalk just watched the two run around together when suddenly Kaori stopped, Ryoma stopped just beside her.
(Ryoma) "What's up?"
(Kaori) -She pointed at a nearby alley a Black cat could be seen eating something off of the floor, as she took a step foward it's ears perked up and it turned around to face the two- "It's eyes... look at it's eyes" -The cat had big blue eyes similar to that of Kaori's- "The cat looks just like the one on your card"
(Ryoma) "Does it?" -He drew his wallet from his back right pocket pulling out the card extending his hand holding the card leveled with the cat in the distance- "Oh hey! You're right! They are exactly alike, what are the odds of that huh?" -He put his card back into it's sleeve and put his wallet back into his back right pocket-
(Kaori) -She took a step forward towards the cat but before she could get to close it ran off- "H-hey wait!" -She ran off after it-
(Ryoma) "K-Kaori, Shouldn't you be getting home?" -She just kept running after the cat. He shrugged and ran off after her once again-
The two Chased the black cat into alleys, under cars and all around when finally Kaori caught up to it crouching to her knees where she softly clapped her hands together making kissy sounds with her tiny pink lips. Ryoma just watched and wondered what would happen next when the cat began to walk towards Kaori. It stopped just in front of her hands. She reached her right hand out and the cat flinched back lightly unsure of what Kaori was going to do. Her soft cold hand reached the cat and began to pet it's head softly. The cat brought it's head up rubbing it along her palm as it began to pur. Kaori's face lit up with joy as she looked at Ryoma her big blue eyes closed a big wide smile upon her face. Ryoma Just stood there his hands in his pockets as he closed his eyes a smirk forming upon his lips. He looked up into the sky and noticed that it has gotten significantly darker out.
(Ryoma) -he crouched beside her extending his right hand petting the cats head along with her- "Hey, it's getting late we should seriously get you home. you told your mom you were on your way nearly an hour ago"
(Kaori) "I know i know but it's been so long since i've seen a cat, i love them so much!"
(Ryoma) "Yeah same here, cats are great. but it really is getting late Kaori we need to get you home"
(Kaori) "I know but... when we leave she'll be all alone and hungry... " -She frowned-
(Ryoma) -He sighed as he stood up straight and looked around a convenience store caught his attention- "There's nothing i can do about the whole "alone" thing but if i buy her a can of 9 lives or something will you let me take you home after?"
(Kaori) -Her face lit up with joy as she nodded her head closing her eyes cutely- "Yeah!"
(Ryoma) "Heh alright then, i'll be right back" -He turned away and walked towards the convenience store before looking back at the two- "So cute". -he entered the store and purchased a can of cat food paying for it using his card before walking back outside to Kaori and the Cat- "Fortunately it's the sort of can that you can open by pulling the thingy" -He pulled the "thingy" with his right hand opening the can where he placed it beside the cat. Without hesitation she began to eat it's contents happily.
(Kaori) -She scratched the back of the cats right ear with her right index finger a moment before getting up standing straight- "I'm glad she has something good to eat tonight at least, come on let's get me home"
(Ryoma) "Yeah i am too, i'm glad we were able to help out a bit" -He slipped his hands back into his pockets leaving an opening around his right arm for her-
(Kaori) -She smiled as she took the opening wrapping her left arm around his right arm as the two began to walk to her home- "You really did it... "
(Ryoma) "Hmm? -he looked over at her- I did what?"
(Kaori) "You kept your promise... "
(Ryoma) "What, oh that? That was nothing. Easy really. You didn't exactly go any where that i couldn't reach"
(Kaori) "And what if i did go somewhere you couldn't reach? would you come anyway... ?"
(Ryoma) "Yeah... I promised, remember?"
(Kaori) -She rested her head on his right shoulder as she nodded her head- "Yeah, you did"
(Ryoma) "We've been walking for quite some time, you live sort of far from the school. Do you always walk... ?"
(Kaori) -She shook her head- "No, i usually take the bus to and from school. This is actually my first time walking home in a long time and before you say anything, i wanted to walk okay?"
(Ryoma) -He nodded his head- "I have no complaints i'm glad we didn't go straight to your bakery. Todays events were... Nice. -He looked away nervously-
(Kaori) -She just closed her eyes a light blush forming on her face- "Yeah"
Some time later the two were mere steps away from Kaori's home where her mom waited outside. From the distance Mrs. Miyazono could see the big smile on her daughters face as she looked up at Ryoma talking about whatever they were talking about. Her mom was quickly captivated by Kaori's smile and began to smile herself as her husband walked out the door to see his wife smiling. He followed her gaze only to see Kaori's big bright smile as the two walked towards them. He placed his right arm around his wife and began to smile too. Soon after the two reached Kaori's parents. Ryoma immediately walked towards the two and bowed.
(Ryoma) "I'm so sorry for Kaori being so late. i'm aware that it's dark out. I just moved in from Kyoto and Kaori was showing me around, Please forgive me"
(Kaori) -Her eyes widened in surprise at Ryoma before walking towards her parents where she stood in between them curious as to how they would react-
(Mr. Miyazono ) "Well how straight forward and polite of you erm... uh"
(Ryoma) "Ryoma, My name is Ryoma Hakurei pleased to meet you"
(Kaori) -She wrapped an arm around each of her parents as she began to laugh-
(Mr. Miyazono) "Right, Ryoma. i can't remember the last time i've seen my daughter smile like that. And it seems i have you to thank for that -He placed his Right hand upon Ryoma's left shoulder- Thank you for giving that to me"
(Ryoma) -He he slowly stood straight from the bowing stance a surprised expression on his face- "You-you're welcome sir" -he looked at Kaori and scratched the back of his head laughing nervously-
(Mrs. Miyazono) "You, you wanted to try Canele's Ryoma?"
(Ryoma) -He stood straight dropping his hands at his sides standing firmly- "Y-yes ma'am, Kaori's told me quite a bit about them and i'm told you make them rather amazing here"
(Kaori) -She nodded her head- "Uh-huh-Uh-huh"
(Mrs. Miyazono) -She laughed as she placed her left arm around her daughter- "Well let's get inside and i'll get you some okay?"
(Ryoma) -He nodded his head politely- "Yes ma'am"
The four walked into the bakery where Kaori escorted ryoma to the backroom where the sink was, and they washed their hands together. The parents gathered some freshly made Canele's where they stuffed some into a tiny brown paper bag.
(Ryoma) "Your parents, they are really nice... "
(Kaori) "Yep! That's mom and dad, greatest parents ever"
(Ryoma) -He chuckled- "Yeah i can see that. Hold onto them alright?" wouldn't want you being like me"
(Kaori) "Those family issues you mentioned, did you... did you lose your parents?"
(Ryoma) "Yeah... That's right. That's why i'm now here in Tokyo with my aunt"
(Kaori) -She reached for a big roll of paper towels taking some before handing the roll to Ryoma- "Yeah i figured that's what it was... i'm sorry"
(Ryoma) -He accepted the roll as he took some paper towels drying his hands- "You have nothing to be sorry about Kaori. Besides if i never would have come to Tokyo i wouldn't be preparing to have the "greatest sweet ever" made by the parents of the most amazing violinist in the world right?"
(Kaori) -She nodded her head and laughed- "Right!"
Just before the backroom where Kaori's parents were they were able to over hear the conversation between Kaori and Ryoma. Mr and Mrs Miyazono looked at each other their faces riddled with sorrow and pity. Not long after Kaori and Ryoma emerged from the backroom.
(Ryoma) "Man, i could really get used to the way it smells in here. The air is just so sweet and yummy"
(Mr. Miyazono) "Is that so? Well as a friend of Kaori's and as an official thanks from me you are welcome here anytime to have as many sweets as you'd like. Isn't that right dear?"
(Mrs. Miyazono) -She nodded her head a warm smile on her face as she handed the little brown bag over to Kaori- "That's right. Here you go Kaori you should be the one to give it to him. He is your friend after all"
(Kaori) -She took the bag in her left hand and walked over to Ryoma taking his right hand with her right hand and placing the bag of Canele's in it- "Here, i just know you will love them Ryoma" -She took a step back smiling sweetly-
(Ryoma) -He held the bag up to his face his emerald eyes scanning the little brown bag as he smelled it, a sweet faint smell emitting from it- "There isn't a single doubt in my mind that i will Kaori. But hey i should really get going i'm willing to bet Ayane is probably seriously worried about me"
(Kaori) "Yeah that's true -She walked up to him a radiant smile on her face as she wrapped her arms around his neck hugging him close-
(Ryoma) -His eyes widened a moment before he wrapped his arms around her waist returning her embrace as he looked at her parents who were right behind her, a slight blush forming upon his face after a moment the two released each other-
(Mr. Miyazono) "Ryoma? It would mean a lot to my wife and i if you could walk our daughter home when ever you got the chance. Assuming you aren't busy and don't get into trouble with your aunt that is"
(Ryoma) -He looked past Kaori and over to - "Mmm yeah i don't see why not. i'd feel better about the whole thing knowing she got home safely too. Yeah consider it done" -he smiled as he started to walk backwards towards the exit waving to Kaori and her parents before exiting the bakery and making his way home-
(Kaori) "D-dad you didn't have to ask him to do that he has no obligation to see me home you know!"
(Mr. Miyazono) "Yeah yeah i know. but something told me he would have been more than happy to do so. and so it's settled. besides that way you can get some excercise it'll be good for you Kaori"
(Kaori) Yeah... i guess so"
Ryoma began to walk "home" When suddenly it hit him. He was enjoying his time with Kaori and didn't realize that he was completely new to Tokyo and wasn't exactly sure where he was going. He began to freak out but then caught himself. He took a deep breath and began to think. He saw a store nearby and walked in and looked around. He saw a cell phone that was identical to Kaori's little pink phone inside a glass container and assumed that must have been the shop that she got it from. He looked beside it and saw a phone identical to Kaori's but it was in purple. He smiled as he knew which phone he wanted. It was the same as hers and it was in his favorite color to boot! He purchased the phone and walked outside where he sat on a nearby bench where he took the phone out of the bag and placed his little brown bag of Canele's inside the bag. He powered up the phone as it had 50% battery life.
(Ryoma) "And now i'll just call Ayane to come get me" -But as he looked at the number pad he realized that he didn't actually know Ayane's number- "Crap! i don't even know her number -He face palmed- Now what the hell do i do?" -He looked at the time on his phone before he put it away- "7:30p.m I guess i could go back to Kaori's bakery and ask her parents for a ride... ? But even then i don't exactly know my address"
He once again face palmed before standing up to look at his surroundings "Wait, why don't i just retrace my steps? This all looks rather familiar". He starts to retrace his steps as he finds the open and empty can of 9 lives before picking it up tossing it in a nearby trash can- "Where'd you run off to Kaori? He laughed to himself "So far so good" He continued to retrace his steps when he made it back to the park some time later. He walked through the empty park as the nearby lamps began to turn on automatically. He looked around as he walked when he made it to the patch of grass. Right where he napped with Kaori just in front of the little dome shaped structure with the entrance and holes where she stood a top to play her violin. Remembering her performance he began to hum "Twinkle Twinkle little star as he exited the park. He crossed the big street he had crossed with Kaori earlier that day and turned along the sidewalk they had walked together.
(Ryoma) "It's funny. Your not even here, yet your guiding me home Kaori... I Can't wait to get home so i can eat these canele's you love so much. I'm sure Ayane and Katari would love to try some too" -He pulls his Vita and his earphones out of his pocket as he began to listen to "The Road To Zanarkand" -He smiled as he listened to the track- "It isn't coming from your violin being played by you but it'll have to do"
After a while he had finally made it to gates of Sumiya Junior High. He knew he was on the right track. Not long after he finally made it to the block. As he walked towards his new home he saw Kousei and Tsubaki who were sitting on her steps talking to each other when they noticed Ryoma approaching. They both got up as he approached.
(Tsubaki) "Oh hey! You're finally home. Ayane was worried about you!"
(Kousei) "I hate to say it but i think you might be in trouble"
(Ryoma) -His eyes widened as he looked over at the house- "Ouch, seriously... ? How mad did she look?"
(Kousei) "Extremely Mad... "
(Ryoma) -He looked up into the sky and smiled- "Well that really sucks, but... honestly spending the afternoon with her was so worth it"
(Tsubaki) -She got up and took Ryoma's bag without warning looking into the contents- "She"? You mean Kaori?"
(Kousei) "H-Hey Tsubaki you can't just take his belongings like that!"
(Tsuabki) "Sure i can, he's like you now, my best friend"
(Ryoma) -He looked at Tsubaki who was digging into the bag and smiled at her calling him her best friend- "yeah Kaori. I walked her home but not before hanging out in the park for a while. It was nice. Her parents own a bakery and i got to meet them. They are rather nice and they really care about her. it was nice to see"
(Tsubaki) "A bakery huh? Is this where this little bag is from? What's in it anyway? -She opened the little brown bag that contained the Canele's he had gotten from Mr and Mrs Miyazono-
(Ryoma) "Those are Canele's. Kaori's Favorite thing to eat apparently. I never had any and she really wanted me to try them. You can have one if you'd like, you too Kousei"
(Tsubaki) "Oh Canele's It's been a while don't mind if i do" -She took a Canele with her left hand biting into it as she passed the little brown bag to Kosei-
(Kousei) -He took the bag as he looked at Ryoma- "A-are you sure? These are yours after all"
(Ryoma) -He nodded his head and smiled- "Yeah of course. Sharing is caring and you are my friends after all right?"
(Kousei) -He smiled as he reached into the bag taking a Canele Before handing the little brown bag back to Ryoma- "Yeah, we are" -He took a bite out of the Canele- "H-hey these a really good, best i've had actually"
(Tsubaki) "Mhmm-Mhmm! I agree completely" -She ate the rest of hers- "Ahh" -she continued to look into the bag where she found the little purple cellphone, She instantly notices that it looks like Kaori's- "Oh hey you got yourself a phone and it's cute!" -She immediately enters her phone number labeling herself as "Tsubaki Sawabe" before calling her phone with it so she could save his number labeling him as "Ryo". She then handed the phone to Kousei-
(Kousei) -He sighed- "Tsubaki You can't just do things like that you know" -He looked at Ryoma- "I'm sorry about her alright?"
(Tsubaki) "Whaa? He doesn't mind right Ryoma?" -She smiled innocently-
(Ryoma) -He looked at the two and laughed- "No i don't mind at all Tsubaki. Tell me though Kousei is this frequent?"
(Kousei) "Oh yeah, -He closed his eyes as he smirked lightly- i find myself constantly saying sorry for Tsubaki's shenanigans actually, but hey she's Tsubaki" -He put his phone number into Ryoma's phone labeling himself as "Kousei" dialing his phone to receive and save Ryoma's number labeling him as "Ryoma" before handing the phone back to him-
(Tsubaki) -She just scratched the back of her head and laughed- "By the way we were kidding, Ayane isn't actually mad at you, she's... happy"
(Ryoma) -He looked at Tsubaki with a confused expression on his face- "Happy? Why?"
(Tsubaki) -She crossed her arms against her chest and closed one eye- "Oh you'll see"
(Kousei) "She told Ayane that you were out with your girlfriend Kaori or something like that"
(Tsubaki) "KOUSEI?! -She punched his right arm- Now why'd you have to go and spoil it?!"
(Kousei) "AH OW!" -He grabbed his arm rubbing it in pain-
(Ryoma) -He jumped back a bit holding his arms up to his face- "Tsubaki told her what?!"
(Tsubaki) "I might have told Ayane that you were out and about with your new girlfriend aha oops" -She scratched the back of her head laughing nervously-
(Ryoma) "W-why she's not even my... girlfriend" -He looked away closing his eyes blushing lightly-
(Tsubaki) "Maybe not, but it looks like your heart wants her to be... "
(Kousei) "You can't just assume that Tsubaki -He looked at her and sighed- But you're probably going to be right anyway"
(Ryoma) "Hey... I'll see you guys in the morning, i should get inside and let Ayane know that everything is fine alright?"
(Kousei) -He nodded- "Yeah that's a good idea, i'll be walking to school tomorrow with the two of you so i'll see you then"
(Tsubaki) "Yeah, we'll see you tomorrow. Good night Ryoma" -She waved at him-
(Ryoma) -He walked away facing the two and waved before turning to face the house where he knocked on the door-
The door was answered by Katari who proceeded to make kissy faces at him as she laughed and giggled. Ayane was in the kitchen preparing food as she called for Ryoma. He walked into the kitchen where he sat at the table.
(Ayane) "So i hear you've made some good friends in school today?"
(Ryoma) -He placed his phone and bag of canele's on the table- "As a matter of fact i did, friends of Tsubaki's just like you asked. By the way i picked up a cellphone on my way here i figured it would come in handy"
(Ayane) "Oh good idea -She gave Ryoma her phone number and Katari's and had him call each phone so they good receive and save his number- "Hey, so tell me about Kaori Miyazono"
(Ryoma) -When he heard Kaori's name come out of Ayane's mouth his eyes widened and his heart skipped a beat as he looked into his phone so he wouldn't have to face Ayane- "H-huh K-Kaori? What about her... ?"
(Ayane) -She smiled at his reaction as she pulled up a chair sitting in front of him- "Tell me about her, what's she like?"
(Ryoma) -He blushed lightly- "W-what is there to say? She's a girl just like Tsubaki"
(Ayane) "yeah, but you didn't come late due to spending all afternoon with Tsubaki now did you?"
(Ryoma) -He buried his face deeper into his phone- "Huh? Oh, well she plays the violin and... she's really good at it. She's really sweet and nice but really weird. Her parents own a bakery and she told me about her favorite sweets being "Canele's" I never had any so she suggested i come over to try some. We spent an hour or two at the park before we got there it was... nice. We uh, We ran around randomly after the park. He moves his phone away from his face as he looked into Ayane's eyes speaking more excitedly- We fed a cat that we found in the streets, the cat looked just like the one on the credit card you got me. It was black and had big beautiful blue eyes just like Kaori's..."
(Ayane) -She smiled as she brought her right hand up placing her right cheek in her palm as she listened- "Uh-huh go on"
(Ryoma) -He folded the flip phone closing it and placing it on the table as he took his earphones out turning off the vita- "When we were in the park together this little girl was playing around with her little brothers when she fell down just beside us. Kaori ran over to her without second thinking it trying to cheer her up. The girl's parents even came to try to cheer her up but she just... she kept on crying. I didn't know what to do when suddenly Kaori took her violin from this little pink case she kept it in and... she just climbed a top of this playground dome. She looked beautiful up there, the wind just played with her long yellow hair. She looked at me then closed her eyes and just started to play "Twinkle Twinkle little star". Ayane i had no idea That melody could be anything but a silly kids song. But when Kaori played it on her violin it was so amazing. I couldn't look away, not that i wanted too... I even got to meet her parents when i went over to get some Canele's. They were really nice and obviously really cared about her, it was so nice. Her dad asked me to walk her home any chance i got so expect me to arrive home late every day alright?
(Ayane) -She smiled- "It seems like you really bonded with her huh...? That's good i'm happy for you. -she pointed at the little brown bag- Are those the Canele's?"
(Ryoma) -He nodded his head- "Yeah try some, Kaori said her mom actually makes the best Canele's in town"
(Ayane) "Oh really? -she reaches for the little brown bag- it's been quite some time since i had some but "the best in town" has certainly peaked my curiosity" -She takes a Canele and hands one to Katari before having one for herself. She takes a bite closing her eyes focusing on the flavor. She opened her eyes nodding her head in approval. "Kaori was right, this is actually the greatest Canele i have ever tasted. Be sure to congratulate and thank her mom for me"
(Katari) -After finishing her canele she reached for the bag taking two more and running off to the living room-
Ryoma and Ayane both laughed together before she got up to tend to the food she was making.
(Ayane) "I figured you were on your way so i started cooking some food, i hope you're hungry"
(Ryoma) "yeah i could eat" -He reached into the little brown bag taking a canele in his right hand looking at it- "well canele's are certainly adorable looking that's for sure. Okay Kaori show me why you love these so much" -He closed his eyes as he placed the Canele in his mouth chewing slowly, he was instantly over come with the delicious taste of the Canele- "Oh my gosh these are really good!"
(Ayane) "Canele's are good but not that good generally, that's all Mrs. Miyazono"
(Ryoma) "I... i see. i'll be sure to thank her tomorrow, for the both of us" -He eats and finishes the entire bag on canele's-
Ayane finished cooking and the three sat at the table and shared a meal together. some time later Katari said goodnight to the two before heading off to bed. Ryoma Thanked Ayane for the food and for giving him a nice home. She smiled and hugged her nephew as he went off to his room. He sat on his bed as he thought about today's events.
Kaori's Room
She sat on her bed thinking about the events that took place from meeting Ryoma and Tsubaki in the morning, to sharing a milkshake with him. Or about how they bonded at lunch. She even thought about when she first overcame her fear and played the violin for Him. She raised her right index finger and placed it upon her lips as she thought about the way it felt when his lips met hers. She thought about things for a while before deciding to head to the bathroom where she took a shower.
Ryoma's Room
He headed off to the bathroom where he took off his contact lenses and took a shower. some time later he headed back to his room all squeaky clean and hopped into bed. "Kaori... i can't wait to see you tomorrow" -He closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep a smile on his face.
Kaori's Bathroom
After her shower she stepped out of the tub where she got dried up and got dressed. She stood in front of the mirror looking into her big blue eyes a smile slowly forming upon her lips "I Can't wait to see you tomorrow Ryoma..." She headed out of the bathroom and made her way to her room when suddenly`she began to get dizzy she placed her hands on her temples attempting to walk but the room began to spin around her. She began to stumble upon her own feet when she fell back onto the floor a loud thud echoed throughout the hall way, her blue eyes began to roll back and she lost consciousness. Upon hearing the loud thud Kaori's parents ran out of their room and tried to tend to her. They called her name and slapped her cheek but she was unresponsive. Her father picked her up and told his wife to get the keys. he put on his slippers and the pair ran outside where the father placed Kaori into the back seat of the car. He hopped into it with his with his wife where they drove her to the hospital.