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Chapter 12

"I would be very grateful if you wait after festival…I understand it very well, but how come we end…hold a second, yes come in," Principal said. She put receiver against shoulder as School of Theatre president walked in. "Ms. Fujiwara what can I help you?"

"There is something I need to talk," Mana replied.

"If you can wait I have important…"

"I know about them, those girls," Mana said.

Principal held gaze on the president girl and lifted the receiver to ear. "I will call you back later." She then put the receiver down and sat on chair. "I heard you say girls. Will you explain which girls that make you come to visit me at this hour?"

"Those three new boys, they are girls, aren't they?" Mana asked. Principal's sharp eyes were looking at her but she held gaze steady.

"What makes you think so?" Principal asked.

"I saw them," Mana stated. Principal kept looking at her for moment before standing up and walking around desk.

"You never fail to surprise me Ms. Fujiwara. You are smart, talented, tenacious student; thirst for knowledge, and always want to be the best in everything. And I'm glad this Academy has you."

Mana knitted her brows a little, confused with where the talk was heading to. Principal walked behind her and put hand on her shoulder.

"But there are things that you do not need to know."

Mana shivered slightly when Principal talked to her ear. Principal gave light squeeze on her shoulder.

"This will be our little secret, and no you don't need to know the reason behind, or," Principal said, leaning closer. "You won't get any chance to become student representative. Do I make myself clear?"

Mana gulped and nodded. "Yes, Madame Principal."

"Good," Principal said, leaning back. "Your class will begin in five minutes I believe."

Mana gave a bow without turning gaze and walked toward door. She pulled door close, releasing a breath. 'Ray' She wondered if student representative also knew the matter. "I won't let you win this time Ray."


Nami jogged toward Marilyn sensei office. Shizuru told her at breakfast that Marilyn sensei looked for her. She wondered why Marilyn sensei wanted to meet her. She rounded corner and put brake before she could bump into another student. "Marie san, I'm sorry."

"Kai, hey. Looks like we always bump into each other."

"I'm sorry." Nami smiled sheepishly. She then remembered about the kiss. "I, gotta go, Marilyn sensei is waiting for me," she excused herself. Blowing out a breath she walked toward Marilyn sensei office. She knocked and walked inside. "Good morning ma'am."

"Good morning Kai, come in, have a sit. How about your practice?"

Nami took chair and sat down. "It's going well, thank you for helping us." Marilyn sensei had helped them composing music for their song.

"No need to thank me. It is really a good song Kai, I like it," Marilyn sensei said, smiling at the talented boy. "But, there is something I need to talk to you."

Nami watched as Marilyn sensei took a file. She felt worried at sudden. Marilyn sensei pursed lips and looked up at her.

"I'm afraid you won't be able to do performance at festival."

"Why?" Nami asked in confusion. She had done hard practice every day with Hinata and Asahi, and was looking forward for festival.

"You have a problem with your grade for History of Music and Classical Dance," Marilyn sensei said, offering smile when the student boy grimaced. "If you fail the final you will have to take summer class, and you can't take part in festival."

Nami palmed her head. History, whatever kind it was, had never been her thing. She loved dance for sure but every girl would try to get her as partner every time and it annoyed her. And now she might not be able to make it for festival. She would lose her chance.

"I said if you fail. So it means if you pass final exam you are allowed to take part in festival."

Nami jerked head up. "Really? I can do performance?"

Marilyn sensei smiled, nodding. "Sure, but, you must pass the exam first."

Nami was once again face-palmed. "It's impossible with History class."

Marilyn sensei smiled wider, clapping hand. "I've thought that, so, I prepare a tutor for you. You will definitely pass final exam."

"Tutor?" Nami lowered hands. Marilyn sensei gave a nod, grinning widely. There was knock on door and she turned her head. Her eyes widened a little.

"Please come in Ray," Marilyn sensei said to the student representative before turning to the student boy before her. "Ray will be your tutor. She will teach you History of Music, and anything you need for your classes. And trust me, you will pass with the highest score."

Nami gave a nod and looked up at the student representative who stood beside her chair. Ray gave megawatts smile and winked.

"From now I will teach you, I'm so happy," Ray said as they left main building. She tightened her hold on his arm.

"Aren't you busy? I don't know that student representative also did tutoring."

"Well, only for you actually." Kai turned to look at Ray and she grinned. "Marilyn sensei mentioned about your grade and I offered to help. You should study instead of playing around."

"I'm playing around?" Nami stopped and turned to Ray. "As far as I remember there is a girl who always tries to get my attention. Besides, it isn't my fault I can't remember those historic musicians and events. I haven't even born when it happened."

Ray giggled. "That's why it's called history." Kai pushed lips out. They then continued to walk. "How about we start today, after dinner?"

"Tonight?" Nami asked. Ray nodded, smiling. "Okay, your office?" Ray once again nodded.

"I can't wait."

Nami furrowed brows glancing at the smiling brightly girl beside her. They walked toward School of Music building. Other students were looking toward them. "Ray," She cleared her throat which Ray gave a small hum as reply. "Where are you going?"

"Your class," Ray stated.

"Huh? Wait, wait," Nami stopped. "What are you going to do at my class?"

Ray tilted head aside, smiling. "Watching you study." She laughed when Kai dropped jaw down. "I'm going to meet Shizuru." She once again took his arm walking on. "But perhaps it's good idea, watching your class, so I can make sure you focus on class."

"Oh hell no," Nami replied quickly. Ray giggled. As they advanced the building glances from around made her uneasy. She tried to pull arm off but Ray tightened her hold. "Ray, they're watching us."

"Good, because I want the whole Academy know that you are mine, and I'm yours."

"Perfect," Nami said under breath. Ray turned to her with big grin on face. Suddenly she got worried about the tutoring idea.


After school Asahi decided they do dance practice at back garden. "One…two...three...four...one...two...three...four, and spin, wait," Hinata said, stopping the other two girls. "After step out cross your feet," she said while crossing a leg behind the other and lifting hands. "And open up, spin, you're late," she said to Nami.

"Sorry." Nami crossed legs and lifted both hands while spinning her body. "Cross, open up, spin. Okay, got it."

"Yup, like that." Hinata then turned to Asahi. "Don't sway your hip. I know your sexy hips will catch certain person's eyes," she said and chuckled as a glare replied her. "Anyway, I mean it's nice move really, but if you sway hips, you move your leg too far behind." She moved a leg while swaying hips a little. "And when you spin around, it slows you." She once again crossed legs without swaying her hips and spun body around. "See, it's faster."

Asahi nodded. "Got it." She did as Hinata had shown. "You're right."

Hinata beamed, wriggling brows. "Okay let's start again, after spin. One…two...three...four...and turn…"

Nami laid body down over grass, catching breath. "I'm tired."

"I think it's enough for today." Asahi placed herself beside Nami. Hinata stretched out before them.

"Singing practice after dinner then," Hinata said.

"Uh, I can't guys." When Asahi and Hinata turned to look at her, Nami scratched temple. "You know, tutoring stuff, after dinner."

Hinata pushed body up, leaning on elbow. "You sure it's tutoring and not a date?" She caught a twig from Nami. "Only you and your girlfriend? I don't think so." Asahi nodded in agreement.

"Shut up." Nami threw another twig toward Hinata, pushed Asahi's shoulder in annoyance. "I don't have choice, or I can't sing at festival. But I don't like history."

Asahi gave light pat on Nami's shoulder. "Don't worry, you can do it, after all it is St. Mary's Academy student representative who will teach you." She then leaned closer. "Maybe she has secret tips." She laughed seeing Nami pulling the corner of lips up in a snarl.

"Hey,"

"Nana chan," Hinata sat up as Nanako approached them. "How about your practice?" Nanako would also do performance at festival but the girl wouldn't let them visit her practice. "Can I come to see your practice?"

Nanako sat beside Kuu. "Just choir. What about you guys? I wished can see your practice."

"Don't worry. We'll need your help anyway. Because we'd like to know your opinion, and we need your help for costume again." Asahi chuckled when the girl nodded eagerly.

"I've made some actually. You wanna see?" Nanako took tablet from her bag and put it before her. She giggled when the three boys dropped jaws a little in surprise. "I make it based on your song. What do you think?"

"Nana chan, these are cool." Asahi looked up and pulled the girl in a hug. "Thanks Nana chan."

"Hey," Hinata warned but then joined the hug. "Thank you Nana chan, you're the best."

Nami just laughed seeing the girl turned red. "Guys, guys, hold yourselves please." She slapped the boy-clad girls' arms.

"You're just jealous because now you're engaged to Ray sama," Hinata said and earned her another slap. "Nana chan, help me." She ran behind Nanako.

"Kai, stop." Nanako cocked her head when Kai tried to send another punch.

"He's making joke of me," Nami said in annoyance. She glared at grinning widely Hinata.

Hinata's grin vanished when Nanako pinched her arm. "Aww, what was that for?" The girl pressed lips together. "Fine, I'm sorry," she said to Nami.

"Next time I will kick your ass," Nami said, sitting back on her former place.

Asahi just laughed seeing the three. "Thanks Nana chan, you really help me with these kids." Nanako put thumb up. However, her grin vanished as she caught a boy and a girl on bench near pond. She recognized the boy as the one who was with Shizuru the other day. But the girl next to him wasn't Shizuru. The girl was clinging into him, they seemed to be close. They then stood up, leaving pond, holding hands. Unconsciously she clenched fist.

"Riku, hey, what's up?" Nami was confused when she noticed Asahi's sudden change. Asahi suddenly stood up. "Where are you going, Riku?"

"Where's he going?" Hinata stood up beside Nami, watching as their friend hurried toward pond.

"I don't know," Nami replied.

"Hey, wait," Asahi stopped the boy and girl.

"What's up? Wait, you're the famous boy, right?"

Asahi ignored the question. She had no mood for polite chat. "What are you doing with this girl? Are you cheating on Shizuru sama?"

"You're dating Shizuru sama? You cheating?" the girl said.

Asahi turned her gaze to the angry girl. Apparently the boy was a player. It made the anger flared up inside her and she tightened her clenched fists.

"No, don't listen to him. I'm not cheating on anyone."

"Oh, yes you are. I saw you kissing Shizuru sama," Asahi said, ready to explode.

"You better shut up dude."

The boy pushed Asahi's shoulders and she stumbled back. She had never done fight before, let alone fighting with guy, but at moment all she wanted to do was punch the boy. Quickly she rose to feet and sent a jab toward him. She let out hiss of pain as the boy fell backward. But the next moment the boy grabbed her shirt collar raising a fist.

"Riku," Nami and Hinata stepped in before the fist could reach their friend's face.

"Calm down man, hey," Nami said, pushing the boy back.

"He punched me. Damn it, my jaw."

"You deserve it jerk," Asahi returned.

Nami quickly pushed the boy back, glaring as he tried to start another fight. "Okay, stop it guys."

"What on earth is going on here?"

They turned around and found not only their school president but also the other schools president. "Shizuru sama."

"I don't remember someone mention about party here." Shizuru looked at the boys. Riku cast gaze down but she noticed his clenched fist. "Why don't you come with us, and we'll have little chat, in president council office."

"We come too?" Hinata asked.

"All of you," Akira said.

Nami moved gaze away as her eyes met Akira's. 'Dear god, please don't let Ray is in the office. She will kill me' she prayed as they followed the presidents toward main building. She was relieved to find that Ray wasn't in the office.

"Okay, what happened? Why did you fight?" Shizuru asked the boys. The girls, Kai and Kuu turned their gazes to Riku and her classmate. "So, looks like you two. Why did you fight?"

"We, fight…because…" Asahi took deep breath and forced the word out. "I caught he's cheating on you."

"What?" Akira and Mana looked between Shizuru and the other boy, mouth agape.

"I told you, I'm NOT cheating."

"Hold a sec," Shizuru said, putting hand up in confusion. "What is this about? I'm getting confused here."

"Please let me," Hinata stepped in. "So, we're doing practice, for festival, at back garden and Riku saw this guy," she said, pointing toward the other boy. "With this girl," Then turned to the girl who stood beside Nanako. "Doing something." When seven pairs of confused eyes were looking at her she rolled her eyes. "You know, kissing, touching, stuff."

"We're NOT kissing, and I'm not touching her."

"I'm just helping here," Hinata said defensively.

Shizuru rubbed her forehead, breathing out a sigh. Now she knew the reason Riku was avoiding her recently. "Except these two, you all can leave."

Nami glanced at Asahi. Asahi gave small nod and she left the room with the others. Akira closed the door. She thought to approach Hinata and Nanako but the president boy stopped her.

"So, new boy, do you enjoy the spotlight? Still won't compete with me though."

Nami rolled eyes mentally before looking up. Akira had that annoying smirk on face. She was about to take her leave but Akira stepped closer.

"Ray will always be my partner, don't forget it." Akira smirked and turned around. But then hit his knee on umbrella stand. "Aww, damn it."

Nami stifled a laugh seeing the president boy hopping off. Hinata and Nanako approached her, covering mouth with fist, holding back from laugh. They looked down when Mana san cleared her throat.

"Why are so many people here?"

"Student fighting," Mana said, leaning against wall, crossing arms.

"Fighting?" Ray's eyes immediately found the blonde boy. "What have I told you about fighting, Kai? Didn't you hear me?"

Nami let out cry of pain as Ray pinched her side. "Ouch! Ray, stop it, it wasn't me!"

"Not you?" Ray released his belly.

"No," Nami said in annoyance, rubbing her side. "That's hurt you know."

"Well, you always fight." Ray grinned when Kai narrowed his eyes. "Is it hurt? Sorry, let me see it."

"Ray," Nami grabbed Ray's hands as the girl tried to pull her uniform shirt out. She sent glare toward Hinata and Nanako. Ray just grinned widely.

"What am I doing here? Wasting my time," Mana said in annoyance.

Ray turned around to face the president girl, with smirk on. "Or perhaps you should think to find someone, it's fun."

Mana huffed, leaning off. "Maybe you can teach me, how to get a boyfriend."

Ray narrowed her eyes slightly as Mana curled her lips in a smirk and turned around. She wondered what the president girl meant by saying that.

"I think we better leave," Hinata whispered to Nanako. She waved toward Nami before taking Nanako's arm, leaving the couple.

"Let's have dinner, I'm hungry," Ray said and took Kai's arm. "Still hurt? I'm sorry."

"Not really. Wait," Nami stopped the student representative as she was about to reach doorknob. "Let's go to dining room."

Ray put big grin on face and nodded. "Okay."


Flashback

"Stop fidgeting,"

"You think this will work? What if it's someone else, they will think we're dating."

Shizuru tilted head aside. "Do you want to take revenge or not?" The boy nodded slightly. "It wasn't me who was dumped in front of bunch of people."

"Okay, let's do this. But you're crazy, seriously."

"The best revenge for your ex is showing her how happy you are with another girl," Shizuru said, winking. Her classmate huffed and shook his head looking at her in amusement. "She's coming."

"She does?"

Shizuru pulled the boy closer and brought his hand to her back. "Now kiss me."

"Kiss you?"

"Not really kiss. Just lean closer like we're kissing." Shizuru rolled eyes slightly. She lifted both hands, taking his neck, pulling his face closer. "She noticed us."

"She did? I wish can see her face too."

Shizuru giggled. "Surely she won't ever try to look for you again." She tilted head to the other side and he mirrored her. "Now, let's break the girl's heart."

"You're really enjoying torturing people, are you?"

Shizuru giggled. "You know me." They kept pretending kissing for a while and she glanced over, the girl was gone. "We did it. Now she knows what you feel." She patted his shoulder, smirking. "See, you have to trust me."

"Anyone would think we're kissing. You're the best Shizuru, thanks a lot, I owe you."

"Well, I'll give you my homework." Shizuru winked.


"So, you two," Asahi said, looking at Shizuru then to the boy and back to Shizuru. "Just pretending kissing?" Shizuru nodded. "You're not dating?" The president girl shook her head.

"Just helping him," Shizuru said pressing lips together as Riku lowered gaze down in embarrassment. "But I never thought you'd see us."

Asahi scratched brow, smiling sheepishly. She then turned to her other senior and bowed. "I'm really sorry senpai."

"It's alright, I can't blame you."

Asahi closed her eyes, blushing in embarrassment. She straightened up and he patted her shoulder, leaning closer.

"Good luck with her."

Asahi knitted her brows as the boy whispered. He gave small smile before heading door. She released a breath and slowly turned her gaze to Shizuru. The president girl walked toward her, with little swaying hips. "I, uh…I'm sorry, for…"

"For what?" Shizuru stood in front of him. She tried not to grin upon seeing his slightly red cheeks. "For getting jealous?"

"W-what?" Asahi held her breath when Shizuru took her tie, pulling her closer. Her eyes glued to Shizuru's hazelnut one.

"So, you're jealous. It means you like me."

Asahi opened her mouth but then closed it. She repeated the move but nothing came out. Shizuru suddenly laughed, leaning away.

"I'm just kidding. Seriously, you should get used to it by now."

"Shizuru," Asahi pouted, feeling her face warm from blush. She moved her gaze and noticed it was near dinner time. "We better go now." Shizuru walked past her and stretched a hand out.

"Do you mind?"

Asahi looked down at Shizuru's slim fingers. She wanted to reach the hand but something inside told her it wasn't fair for the girl.

"I just ask you to hold my hand not to marry me." Shizuru giggled as Riku looked up, brows furrowed. "You think too much." She took his hand.

Asahi looked down at their joined hands. This was the first time she held girl's hand, and to tell the truth, it felt…nice.


"Medi...medieval until 14th century, from 14th until 16th is Ra…rei, no, ra…raisin?" Nami laid head over desk in frustration. "Aaahhh…I can't remember them."

"It's Renaissance," Ray corrected and put the textbook before Kai. She was teaching the boy in her office. "Renaissance, and then Baroque period until 1750." She sighed when Kai had head still on desk. "Kai," she called. When small mumble replied her she pinched his side.

"Ray," Nami lifted head, pushing lower lip out. "It's too difficult. Can we have break?"

"No." Ray cocked her head when Kai made pouting face. "We just have it five minutes ago. Now get up, you need to remember them."

Nami sighed and finally sat up. Ray being strict was something she didn't expect. She thought the student representative girl would cling into her, or perhaps kiss her like usual, but she didn't. She once again breathed out a sigh, pulling History of Music book closer.

When Kai remained silent, Ray lifted her gaze to the boy. "You tired?" She pressed lips together as Kai nodded. "Okay, just this chapter and we call it a day."

Nami cheered up at the word and nodded swiftly. "Yossh! Where were we? Raisin? Got it." She put a hand when Ray was about to correct her and tried to spell it correctly. "Re…naissance, right sensei?"

Ray giggled seeing he wriggled brows in proud. "Next." They spent another hour until he could remember periods of music.

The next day Ray had finished her class and headed president council office. Akira was waiting for her already. They would do dance performance as final exam in World's Classical Dance class. Since Akira was her partner so they did choreography together.

"Hey," Akira greeted his partner.

Ray put her bag on meeting desk and took a chair beside him. "I've been thinking about Libertango." She took her laptop, turned it on.

"Libertango?" Akira pursed his lips before nodding in agreement. "Okay, it's great too. So, we use YoYo Ma song?"

"We've used it before, so I thought to add this group." Ray moved her laptop so he could see the video. "I like their violin. And this one too."

Akira didn't really listen to the song. He kept his gaze at the girl. They had been partnered since junior high school and even now the girl still surprised him. It was Ray who decided the genre, music and choreography. Well he had helped sometimes but most of the time it would be Ray.

"Akira,"

Akira blinked. "You say something?"

Ray rolled her eyes. "I have tutoring after this so stay focus please, we only have a month until final."

"I heard you teach that new boy."

"Can you stop calling him 'new boy'? And yes, I do." Ray turned gaze back to laptop screen.

"Why are you being kind to him? It's not like you."

"Because he's my boyfriend," Ray stated and was startled when Akira suddenly jerked body up.

"Your what!? He's your boyfriend!? Since when!?"

"Don't yell."

"Since when you're dating that new boy? I thought it's just rumor. How could you…"

"Akira, stop it or I'll kick you out." Ray glared at her partner. Akira pushed lips out and reluctantly sat back onto his chair.

"You break my heart."

"Now about the song," Ray said, ignoring the boy.

"Ray," Akira pouted. When Ray was still ignoring him, he crossed his arms. "I won't do the dance with you."

"Okay, I can ask Kai to dance with me," Ray said.

The new boy's name changed Akira's expression. "Just kidding geez." Ray rolled her eyes. He then leaned closer. "So, what's the song again?"

Nami was standing at doorway of president council office. She decided to come early since she had nothing else to do, but apparently Ray had another appointment. She watched as Ray and the president boy talked while looking at laptop. And when Akira put arm over backrest of Ray's chair she inhaled, throwing gaze aside. 'What is this?' She glanced at the two and felt the feeling grew bigger as Akira leaned closer toward Ray. She didn't like it.

"Cut it here and put this song, what do you think?" Ray turned to Akira but her eyes caught another boy figure. "Kai,"

Nami looked up and offered small smile. "I can come back later, sorry for interrupting." She turned around but Ray stopped her.

"No need, we've finished."

"No, we're not," Akira said.

"Yes, we'll continue tomorrow. Now out."

Akira sighed in defeat, reluctantly gathering his notebooks. "See you tomorrow."

Nami stepped into the room as Akira san approached door. The president boy kept his gaze at her and she gave a small bow. She bit her lips to hold back a laugh when he walked straight into wall.

"Ouch, my nose, damn it," Akira hissed in pain, rubbing his nose. He sent a glare toward the other boy and carefully walked outside.

After Akira leaving the room Nami burst into laugh. "Is he always like that?" Ray nodded and they laughed at the president boy's carelessness.

"Don't mind him, he's a nice guy actually," Ray said, pulling chair out for Kai.

"Oh," Nami mumbled and sat down.

"Why, you're jealous?" Ray giggled and threw arms over his shoulders. "Don't worry. You're hundred times nicer than him." Kai rolled his eyes but smiling a little. "You don't believe me?" she teased. But the next second Kai surprised her by leaning closer and kissing her lips.

Nami wasn't sure what had happened to her. She had never felt jealousy for anyone before. But when she saw Ray with Akira she had felt it. Slowly she pulled off, unconsciously bit her lower lip. Ray was still in her stunned state. "Uh, Ray, study,"

Kai's voice finally snapped Ray out from her bubble. "Huh?"

Nami grinned inwardly at the thought that she could make the student representative girl speechless.


Nami put her guitar on lap and grabbed her notebook. She was in garden behind their school building. After dinner while Asahi and Hinata were doing homework in dorm study room with Nanako and some of their classmates, she thought to finish her other new song. She was writing new song.

Nami tapped fingers on guitar body while humming melody of the song. "No, not good, too low." She took pen from her ear, rewriting chords.

"Hey, songwriter."

Nami looked up and saw Asahi approaching her. "I'm not songwriter," she said. Asahi grinned and sat down on grass beside her. "Finished with homework?" Asahi nodded.

"How do you make those lyrics?" Asahi leaned closer to take a look at Nami's notebook. "Looks like falling in love could turn people poetic."

"I'm not…"

"Not what?" Asahi smiled knowingly. "I can see it you know. So, she's your girlfriend now." There was a pregnant pause before Nami replied.

"I don't know, honestly. At first I just follow Hinata's advice." She laughed lightly when Asahi lifted eyebrows. "I'm a boy, though not real, so it makes sense to have girlfriend." She pursed her lips. "But then…"

"You're starting to like her," Asahi said, finishing the sentence. Nami nodded shyly, but then lowering her head. "What's wrong?"

"Actually…" Nami bit her lower lip, wondering if she should tell Asahi about the guy with silver mask. "Do you remember…" She stopped when she caught president of School of Theatre. "Isn't that Mana sama?"

Asahi followed Nami's gaze and saw the president girl with some boys near pond. "Yes, what are they doing there?" She moved her gaze when she noticed someone walking toward them. "I better check on Hinata and Nanako now. See you later."

"Where are you going?" Nami asked as Asahi got up, grinning at her. She then saw Ray.

"Hey, what are you doing here?" Ray took a place beside him. She noticed his notebook and guitar. "Let me guess, you're writing song?" Kai gave small nod. "Can I hear it?"

"I'm not sure, not done yet," Nami said but Ray nodded eagerly, encouraging her. She shifted her guitar.

Ray smiled seeing Kai taking deep breath. He then started to pick strings in slow melody.

"Sitting alone staring at moon sky," Nami sang. She switched fingers over fretboard. "The world looks so wide, yet don't know where to be." She glanced at Ray and the girl smiled at her. "I was lost in darkness in endlessness…was it fine to stay or should I go…"

Ray closed her eyes. His gentle voice was like soft breeze on her ear. He started to strum faster. She pulled the corner of lips up, humming the melody as he reached pitch. She liked the lyrics and its melody. He then slowed his strumming. She opened her eyes and took his notebook.

Nami turned her gaze when Ray started to sing. She noticed her notebook in Ray's hands. She let out a chuckle when Ray glanced at her and gave quick wink before singing the chorus. She then joined in with her alto voice.

Ray clapped her hands when he released strings. "Kai, this is…this is great. I like this song."

"Really?" Nami rubbed her neck, couldn't help sheepish smile. Ray nodded, grinning widely.

"Wait, this song is for me?" Ray grabbed his arm.

"What? No." Nami shook her head, blushing slightly. Ray narrowed her eyes. "It's not for you."

"You're blushing." Ray leaned closer. "So, this is for me, isn't it? Isn't it?"

Nami released her guitar as Ray threw arms around her. "Ray, can't breathe."

"I know the song is for me, it's very romantic. I really like it, Kai."

Nami just chuckled, shaking her head. Ray nested her head on the crook of her neck. It seemed like she couldn't find any excuse.


Nami moved her head, following beat of hip-hop music. Hinata insisted they go to street dance because she needed inspiration for final exam and festival. While Asahi and Nami chose classic dance, Hinata was hip-hop dance. They only had two weeks until final. Nami eyed dance floor looking for certain dancer. "You think they will show up tonight?"

"Who?" Asahi leaned down so she could hear Nami's voice. "You mean Men in Black? Perhaps, I don't know."

"Guys, let's get closer," Hinata said to her best friends and they approached dance floor where breakers were doing battle. "Yeaahh!"

Nami watched as b-girls walked in and did footwork. She clapped, cheering the girls. She wished could do the battle but tonight they came for getting inspiration not for dancing. Cheers from crowd increased as Men in Black stepped in. Her eyes soon glued to the one with silver mask. As usual his smooth move captured her. She saw as they stood facing each other. Music stopped and everyone turned silent.

Sound of hour chime broke the silent. They slowly lifted both hands and did slow motion synchronic dance, robot dance, Nami noticed. She watched as the guy with black mask turned to face the silver mask guy. Hip-hop music mixed in and he lifted a hand before the silver mask guy like a puppeteer controlling a puppet. The silver mask guy moved his arms and body under the unseen strings. They then moonwalked, even smoother than Michael Jackson, crossing position.

"Oh man, that's awesome! I'll use that!"

The crowd started to scream and Nami couldn't help cheering the men. Hinata brought hand to mouth and whistled while Asahi grabbed her shoulder squealing in amazement. Nami couldn't move her gaze away from the men's smooth robot dance. Once again she got hypnotized by his dance. She clapped her hands together with the crowd as they ended their dance. They did a bow before turning around. But before he turned around their eyes met and he gave a small smile.

Nami inhaled and watched as the silver mask guy walking into crowd. Hinata's hand on her arm finally could break the magical moment. She was pulled toward dance floor. She let Hinata talking with some breakers, looking around. She sighed heavily as she couldn't find him.

"Looking for me, senorita?"

Nami whirled around and was surprised to see him. Small smile tugged on his lips.

"I thought you won't come again."

Although her brain told her to greet back but Nami just stood there, staring into his deep eyes.

"You don't dance tonight?"

Nami cleared her throat. "I, uh, no." He was about to say something but then turned his gaze to the black mask guy. He then leaned down toward her.

"See you again, senorita. Next time dance with me."

Nami held her breath as his deep voice whispered on her ear. He leaned back and gave small smile before turning around.

"Okay, something is going on here."

Nami looked aside at Asahi and released the breath she was holding. Asahi lifted an eyebrow, waiting. "What?" She tried not to blush but failed. "I think we better leave now." She walked through girls leaving crowd. 'Okay, what's happening to me?' She got confused with herself. She wouldn't deny anymore that she had feeling for Ray, yet she found the guy was attractive. "What the hell has happened to me?"

"Nami, wait!" Hinata and Asahi jogged up toward the shortest girl. "You've got important date or something? Oh, let me catch my breath." Hinata bent down, catching her breath.

Nami was about to reply when black Nissan X-Trail stopped near them. She recognized the car. "Isn't that Katsuyuki sensei's car?"

"Yes, it is," Hinata replied but then eyes widened. "Oh shit,"

Nami gulped and felt Asahi's hand on her arm when they saw Mana, Akira and two other student council members came out from the car. Katsuyuki sensei saw them and cocked his head subtly.

"We'd be dead this time," Hinata said.

"Looks like it wasn't us they're looking for," Asahi said and beckoned the two. They followed the group but kept distance since they couldn't risk student council recognize them.

Nami knitted her brows as the presidents approached Men in Black guys. "They know Men in Black?" she asked. Asahi and Hinata shrugged their shoulders.

"What can I help you?"

Nami watched as the silver guy leaned off from black sedan and asked Mana san. The president girl let out a cold chuckle.

"Oh please, do you really need to play now?" Mana raised an eyebrow.

"Forgive me but I'm afraid have no idea what you are talking about."

"Do I need to take that mask off?" Mana stepped closer. "Ray."

Nami's eyes bulged out in shock. 'Ray? He is Ray? That guy is…How can…?'


He's Ray!? well, until next chap ;D

Complete lyrics are on later chap ;) Thank you for reading and see you again!