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After hearing the irritated voice of her cousin, Kaito behaved himself. He wanted to be cheerful in front of his cousin but being reprimanded right now was not what he wants. He was a little depressed because of the meeting, his plans, and because of his unrequited love for a girl. Awkward silence ensued. It was a little weird for Kaito to be like that so the two girls eating were glancing at him, one who is concerned deeply while the other was just curious.

Chikane, who thought that he somewhat offended Kaito, apologized. "I'm sorry, have I offended you? You actually went silent, Kaito-kun. It's not like you."

Kaito waved his hands frantically and said, "No! You didn't Chi-chan. I…am just tired."

"Ah… I almost forgot that you had an appointment today. Did it go well?" Chikane asked.

"Hm…Yes and no…He didn't agree with what I wanted so we…decided to fix some things." Kaito said, thinking of the right words.

Chikane nodded and continued eating. Himeko looked at Chikane. Himeko, who was listening to the conversation, was a little jealous that Chikane is talking with Kaito. In her point of view, Chikane is worrying over her fiancé. It hurts a lot. She looked at Kaito, envying him.

After eating dinner, Chikane and Himeko decided to go back to their rooms. They stood up and walked but they were stopped by Kaito.

"Wait."

"What is it?" Chikane asked.

"I just wanted to talk privately with Himeko. Is that all right with you Chikane?"

"Eh?!" Himeko was shocked.

"If it's fine with Himeko..." Chikane said, looking at Himeko.

"…" Himeko started thinking. Kaito wanted to talk to her and not Chikane so she was really bothered by this turn of event. 'Why does he want to talk with me?' she thought.

The hanging silence was making Kaito nervous. He needed to talk to her. His plan would not work if he doesn't do this. He watched Himeko, who is currently wearing a bothered expression, he lightly smirked at this. 'Ha! At least she's considering it…' he thought.

Chikane, who is still observing the blonde, patiently waited for Himeko's answer. In case that she refuses, Chikane would definitely be by her side. She silently prayed that Himeko would reject it since she's worried on what Kaito might say or do to Himeko.

"All right…" Himeko timidly said. Chikane heard this clearly and respected her decision while Kaito let out a sigh. "I'll see you later Chikane-chan." Himeko added.

Chikane nodded and looked at Kaito seriously. "Kaito-kun, I'm leaving her to you."

"Yes Chikane." He answered back, noting the seriousness that the blue-haired Himemiya's eyes. He inwardly smirked at this. 'It looks like my dear cousin already knew that I'm up to something outrageous. I'm not backing down at this Chi-chan!' he thought.

When Chikane left, Kaito said, "Let's go some other place where we can talk in private. Where do you think should we go? Do you have any idea?" Kaito knows that going to the garden would give them privacy but he wanted to at least make the other talk more.

"We can go to the garden." Himeko suggested.

"Let's go then." Kaito said as he walked off. Himeko followed him silently. After a short while, they reached their destination. Kaito stopped walking at the middle of the garden. Himeko stopped walking too, following kaito's movement.

"Himeko, are you…dating someone?" Kaito asked, not even bothering to turn around and look at Himeko.

At the Oogami household, Souma arrived and was greeted by Tsubasa and Kazuki. "Nii-san, I'm back." Souma said, looking at the two older men. Kazuki nodded, saying, "Welcome back Souma."

Tsubasa exhaled and ruffled Souma's head. Tsubasa didn't say anything which made Souma worry. Tsubasa would not talk a lot whenever something is bothering him. Souma tried to look at Tsubasa in the eye but Tsubasa's eyes concentrated on the wall to left.

"We better eat. Come on." Kazuki said.

'I wonder what's wrong with Tsubasa Nii-san…Hmm…' Souma thought as he followed his brothers toward the dining room. They saw Kazuhito there smashing freshly boiled potatoes. Kazuhito noticed them and smiled.

"Please wait a moment. I'll serve the food after I'm done with this." Kazuhito said.

"Ah! I'll help Kazuhito-san." Souma said as he went to help Kazuhito, preparing the dishware.

Kazuki and Tsuabasa seated on the chairs. Kazuki said, "What happened?"

"What do you mean?" Tsubasa closed his eyes and inhaled his lit cigarette.

"Something is clearly bothering you Tsubasa-kun." Kazuki softly said, glancing at the direction of the two boys preparing the dinner. He wanted to make sure that the two can't hear them.

"It's nothing." Tsubasa answered back, exhaling the smoke.

"I will not force you to tell me the problem but still, we worry about you."

Tsubasa glared at Kazuki, his re red eyes piercing. "I didn't ask you to worry Kauzuki." He coldly said.

Kazuki was hurt by this but he didn't let the other man to see it. His face is still calm as ever and said, "We worry because we care for a person, Tsubasa-kun. I consider you as a true brother even though I'm technically your guardian."

Tsubasa stopped glaring and his eyes became returned to normal. He stood up and went to a nearby bin, throwing his cigarette. Kazuki watched him do this. He closed his eyes and smiled. The reason for this is what he heard Tsubasa saying "Thanks" before he stood up.

"So what did your coach tell you?" Kazuhito asked, putting the mashed potato in a bowl.

"He just wanted me to have special training that's all." He answered back, getting the spoons and forks.

"What kind of special training?" Kazuhito asked curiously as he stopped what he was doing and looked curiously at Souma.

Souma continued with what he's doing. He's actually dreading the outcome of this conversation with his friend. "…Training my legs, speed, and maybe endurance too..."

"Really?"

"Yes really…"

"There is a catch there, isn't it?"

"Maybe…"

"Come on tell me!"

"No."

"Please?"

"No."

"Come on?"

"I said no, Kazuhito-san."

"I'll spill you're secrets to Kurusugawa-san if you won't tell me." Kazuhto said, teasing.

Souma sighed, defeated.

"Why do you always have to blackmail me when you want something?" Souma said, exasperated.

"It's because I want to get what I want?" Kazuhito stated, smiling wickedly.

"Just don't tell this to anyone." Souma sighed. He knew that Kazuhito is a great secret keeper. He said, "A girl would supervise my training and she's one of Himeko's close friend."

"Ahh…and you're afraid if she would badmouth you to Kurusugawa-san?" Kazuhito speculated.

"No, that's not it." Souma stated, "It just feels a little awkward spending time with another girl besides Himeko and Himemiya-san."

"I would understand that it would feel weird if it's not Himeko, but why Himemiya-san?" Kazuhito pointed.

"It's because Himemiya-san is the student council president while I'm the vice and she's the captain of the girl's tennis club so of course we practice together." Souma said. He's a little irritated to know that Kazuhito doubts him to like another girl. He loves Himeko and he feels that Chikane is his greatest enemy for Himeko's attention. Even though he feels this way, he doesn't feel hatred towards the blue-haired Himemiya Chikane because she's Himeko's close friend.

"You're defensive you know." Kazuhito said, "Don't worry, she's Himeko's friend just like Himemiya-san so it might be better for you if you two become friends."

Souma nodded at this. 'It looks like Kazuhito is really learning from Kazuki-san.'

After that, they served the food and all of them ate their dinner.

Back at the garden, Himeko's face was completely red. Yes, she's dating someone but this scene she's currently at is what she read from the mangas that she reads where a man would confess to a girl. She was so shocked also. Who would have thought that Kaito would ask a question like that?

"Yes." Himeko answered when the shock drained from her.

"I see. Is he a student in our school?" Kaito asked even though he knew already. He is the brother of that red eyed friend of his whom he met today after four years.

"Yes." Himeko answered back. She's a little scared of where would this conversation go.

Kaito turned and looked at her coldly. Himeko actually shivered at this. Kaito's eyes were so cold and piercing. If looks could kill, she would already be dead. She stood there nervously as Kaito walked towards her. Kaito leaned causing her to shut her eyes.

"I ask you to date me instead." She heard him whisper on her ears.

*-- Oh yeah…Ahaha! I really love teasing you guys…ahaha! Yeah, that's the end of the chapter. What do you say?

lone princess19- ahaha…Thank you! Even though you're busy you still read the story and left a review. Thank you!

Moonlight-chan- ahaha…Who Kaito loves would be answered don't worry. Look we're getting there. LOL

Arekushisu 089- Ahaha! It would be best if I would start running now looking at where I left all of you in this chapter…LOL

krugern- Hm I think that you got something wrong. "Is it -is it all right with you if I don't cancel my engagement?"- this question was Chikane's. Hmm..yeah…Oh!!! You're actually the first to tell who Kaito's friend is, yep… it's Tsubasa.

KazeNoTsubasa- I'm pretty sure that Kaito would be killed one of these days…considering you're review. Ahahaha!

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