I wiped the non-existent sweat from my forehead. I put my pen down, and sighed in relief.

I finished the reflection journal!

I looked at the time – I had woken up early – and was amazed to see that I still had half an hour to eat and dress before I went to school.

I went and did my usual morning rituals – brushing my teeth, washing my face, shower – then headed down to eat.

The caretaker had already left some hot food for me, which I ate methodically. I looked around the room. Somehow, it seemed different.

I saw it differently.

As I went to put on my uniform, I pondered. I looked down at the reflection journal that was lying on my desk. Was it because of that?

I shrugged my shoulders. I carefully put the reflection journal inside my bag, and zipped it up.

I then grabbed my violin case and off I went to Seisou Academy.

|~-~|

I walked down the General Ed department to the staffroom where baka-sensei was. Everyone stared at me as I walked down.

I guess it's their right to be curious.

But I didn't really care.

I walked in the staffroom, gave it to baka-sensei, and pretty much walked out.

And back to the Music Ed department for classes.

|~-~|

It was late after school.

Kahoko had realised that she needed to see a teacher to ask about some things, but when she went into the staffroom, there was nearly no-one there.

She walked to the teacher's desk, and placed a note.

Kahoko was planning to walk back out until something caught her eye.

It was a report with Len Tsukimori's name on it.

|~-~|

Kahoko wasn't a curious person at heart; but with Len-kun she really did want to know.

She slowly read the journal. Her eyes widened as she came across her own name a few times.

It seemed that it was a summary of the past few days. She blushed when she read carefully what it said. It was like her key to his thoughts. She didn't want to stop reading it, at all.

Until she heard the door of the staffroom open.

|~-~|

Kahoko quickly hid under the desk.

The footsteps went to the desk that she was under. She heard the person mutter:

"Where is that baka-sensei when I ever need him... I really wanted to see how I did on this, though..."

Her eyes widened as she realised it was Len-kun.

She prayed with all her heart that he wouldn't notice her. She even made her breathing quiet.

After a while, he left.

As soon as she heard the footsteps going out and the staffroom door slide, she breathed a sigh of relief.

She looked around to make sure no-one was around before standing up.

She was surprised at herself. Why did I need to hide from Len-kun?

She looked down at the journal again. She read the final bits, and was shocked.

Somehow, she managed to direct herself out of the school. As soon as she was out, she nearly collapsed on the gate. She was extremely surprised by what was on the journal.

It seemed... that as she thought of Len-kun a lot... Len-kun thought of her, too.

She smiled.

I can't wait for what comes next.

|~-~|

Len Tsukimori watched as the red-hair did all sorts of theatrics. What is she doing?

I walked out to see what was wrong.

I wasn't expecting to see a beaming face from her.

It was so bright; I shielded my eyes just in case. As soon as she noticed me, she looked at me. And I slowly took my hand away from my eyes.

"What's wrong, Len-kun?"

I looked back at her.

"I was just going to ask you that."

|~-~|

We walked back to Kahoko's house together. After we talked a bit, I told her that the caretaker at home wasn't on duty, and so she offered me to come to her place and she'd make something.

I blushed thinking about it. Me, eating food from the girl I loved. It seemed like a dream come true.

Thankfully, this time, it wasn't silent as we walked together slowly back to her place. We both talked, even though I let her say more.

When I look back on that, it felt... like I was the luckiest person in the world.

But, I guess I shouldn't say that just yet.

I still haven't told her.

|~-~|

As I sat down on the kitchen table while she made some food, I pondered how I'd approach it.

Would I say it straight, or make it sound all nice and fancy... when it comes to this, I just don't know. I looked at her, busying herself in the kitchen making food.

My eyes softened as I saw her light expression.

Maybe I didn't have to try so hard.

She set down some food that she had cooked, with some cutlery. I felt kind of odd, as she was the one doing all the work. But I didn't know what any of those things in the kitchen were.

We ate quietly. I was amazed how good a cook she was. It really was yummy.

After the meal, I knew I had to tighten my resolve. I stood up, and held her to me. She was shocked by the gesture, but she reciprocated it soon.

I swept her hair around her ear, and whispered to her.

"I love you, Kahoko"

She froze in my embrace. I knew that it might take a while, and I expected this. I mean, life isn't perfect. I know that.

I shortly released her. She was still in shock.

I gave her a lingering look, before I excused myself to head back to the mansion.

I don't have any regrets now.

|~-~|

I was shocked when Len-kun said that. I never expected that from him... and that he loved me.

I was insignificant before the concours. He never would've noticed me.

I looked at my violin in its red case.

And I knew what I had to do.

I quickly wore on a coat, and ran out the door.

I was able to see Len-kun, thankfully. I shouted his name, and ran towards him.

I'm embarrassed to say that I pretty much flattened him, because we fell to the ground...

I put my arms around him, and said it to his face.

"I love you, Len"