KAHOKO HINO, TSUCHIURA RYOTARO'S EX-GIRLFRIEND, TWO-TIMING?

Recently, there have been pictures spreading on the internet, showing Hino Kahoko with two different men. One, recognized to be Len Tsukimori, the son of the revered Hamai Misa, and the other identified to be popular Azuma Yunoki.

Pictures prove that Hino Kahoko may have moved on too fast after her recent break-up with hot-shot soccer player Tsuchiura Ryotaro, but it is understandable because of the also recent beating given to her and her friend. Tsuchiura Ryotaro claims to have broken up with her because of his schedule and his flights, but it seems more like Hino Kahoko broke up with him, because he's always in the shadows, and not paying much attention to his practices, said by his coach.

There have been rumors spreading that Hino is two-timing these two fine men. One picture shows Yunoki Azuma entering Hino's home. There have also been rumors saying that Yunoki Azuma and Hino Kahoko are engaged, but have not been confirmed by the lady herself. Our team has already questioned Tsukimori Len's mother, Hamai Misa, of the alleged affair, and she had no comment, or knowledge that such was even happening. She neither seemed angered nor perturbed.

Paparazzi and well-updated gossip lovers will keep an eye on this girl, and these two men.

CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE

Seeing this article, both on the newspaper and on the internet, Hino could only gape. Her mother didn't even want to look anymore, resting because of all the stress. Sui just wipes herself, circling around Hino's frozen legs as she sits frozen on the chair, in front of the computer with only a few more days left for the wedding.

The story has become public. Oh, the more stress and frustration. Two-timing, is that really true?

. . . . .

I don't think I care anymore. To think I tried to get closer to her, thinking she could get my mind off things. Why did I fall in love with a girl surrounded by gossip and attention? The old Hino Kahoko, the Kahoko who opened a door for me, to experience music better, why is this happening?

Len took a sip on his wine, holding his goblet, and watching the water slush around. He looked out the small balcony of his room, can't help but remember how subtle and heavy her music was.

This can't be true.

Alleged engagement. Why is that long blue-haired man included in this? This is probably another fake marriage..

Ryotaro sipped on his tea. He would have preferred something stronger like beer to keep his nerves down, but the old man will kill him, and it would give the paparazzi a place to strike.

The paparazzi/interviewers and maybe even Amou would quiz me on this. How do I feel about this? Should I start defending her? But then that might trigger a story. What the hell should I do?!

*clink*

"Crap." He muttered. He seems to have hit the tea cup somewhere, and there was a small crack on the side.

All of Hino's friends have the same reaction; none of them sure of this, not being told by Kahoko or Yunoki himself. The recovering Kazuki was the only one who knew it was true, but he spoke no word of it, not wanting trouble for his friend of Hino. Kaji Aoi did nothing but sulk, her other close friends were worried of what was to come and Kahoko's current condition.

"Here I sit; my good friend, I was always afraid that you might make Hino fall in love with you instead of coaching me to catch up. And it came true. I can't do anything for her because she does everything for me." Hihara Kazuki said to himself, alone in his room.

He finished his words in his head.

I can never make you blush, but you always make me do. I can't ever hurt you, but still, only you can hurt me deeply, and I can't even show it.

"Ouch!" his lungs ached, no his whole body ached. He's been neglecting his health, running every morning and playing the trumpet. Though he followed his diet, he couldn't help but do the things he liked to do best; but after hearing the news, he had no desire to do anything but sulk. Since because of this, it gave him a chance to rest. His wounds haven't fully healed, and his bruises were still major, with no help from his running.

"What am I supposed to do now? I can't get out of my house for fear that people might come up to me and ask questions." Hino said to herself, looking out the window, watching people passing by her gate multiple times, waiting for a chance for an interview and maybe a peek.

She wasn't even answering her friends' phone calls. If it was Yunoki calling, she had no choice but to receive the call. But whenever Yunoki came to mind, there was something she started fearing whenever she would see his face. She started feeling warmth.

Yunoki had been doing his best to make it easier for her, considering the marriage and the uncomfortable proximity they had to follow when together. But it wasn't always he had to be so nice. He scolded her sometimes for having to be nice, and how troublesome she made the situation, saying that if she liked him already, everything would have been easier. But those words never struck her as it should have. He had a way of contorting her feelings and had easy control. She named it 'The power of a womanizer' so she knew that his feelings might have meant nothing but it still triggered some things in Kahoko's heart.

Though Yunoki's grandmother wasn't around, she gave them 'projects' to do. She demanded pictures of them together, looking happy, dates to create chemistry and things. Though she may not look the part, she could have been a matchmaker when she was young, but only she would be able to say if it was true. She knew nothing about Hino's love life and only thought for herself, thinking too good for the ikebana and other traditional Japanese rituals.

But for now, not adding Yunoki in the picture, we speak of Etou. Kiriya Etou is the only person on Kahoko's mind, the only person she wants to be with right now. His laid-back attitude calms her, and she tries to keep in touch with him, but he will not answer or reply to her messages.

"You are banned to see that girl." Kira Akihiko had said.

"Why? What trouble has she brought?" Etou answered back.

"I don't know who she is, and she is the reason for all your delayed practices. You blow off every single one just being with her. Is she so special to you?"

"What does that have to do with you?"

"Do you want to be involved in her preposterous love life? Be serious with music!"

Etou chuckled.

"Serious? With music? Hah, why won't you explain why you HATE music in the first place? Her violin playing is touching, and yet you act as if you aren't moved."

"I am not moved. She disgusts me."

"She's Kahoko! Your memory of faces fails you again y—"

Akihiko raised his hand signing him to stop speaking.

"You aren't allowed to interact with her."

As Etou was about to yell, he interjected with a "That's final."

Sigh. Etou shifted to the right on his window seat. Since when did he and Akihiko fight like that? They've been on OK terms for a long time. But he thought: It's my life. What right has he to tell me to work hard when he stopped playing violin in the first place? I'm not someone to order.

He has so many things to tell Kahoko as well. The other day when Kahoko surprised him, he didn't want to leave her on bad terms. He merely lied when he said he had work to do. He was trying to get his mind off things since Akihiko would not fail to annoy him just by looks alone.

"I have to get out soon." Kahoko said to herself as Sui slept soundly on her bed. Sui was safely returned by a different delivery boy, not the same one who delivered Tsukimori's flowers. Hino was sad that Tsukimori did not deliver it personally.

It was almost night time, and there was no longer anybody passing by her gate.

She successfully got out; she wore a disguise just in case. She wore a Goth look inspired by somebody.

"Hahaha! Spotted you! I can still tell it's you, Hino Kahoko!" Amou boomed from behind.

Hino spun around and covered Amou's big mouth.

"Are you trying to get me killed?"

"Nobody wants to kill you, they all want to know about your—"

"You can't get information out of me, even though you're my friend."

Amou froze for 2 seconds and pouted.

Oh no. She's going to cause a scene.

Hino rolled her eyes.

"Yay!" Amou whispered happily.

"So is it—"

"All I'll say is that I'm not two-timing."

"Then tell me who you're dating right now."

She said nothing.

"Hurry up and tell me, please!"

She hesitated but kept walking.

Amou suddenly smiled at her smugly.

"I almost forgot! This is your Violin Romance, right? So it didn't work out with Ryotaro.. then that would mean that the one you choose is the one you're in love with!"

Hino's eyes widened.

Before Amou was able to press for an answer, more interviewers appeared, which stopped Hino from speaking completely.

This is my 5th glass. I'm going to get myself drunk. Tsukimori thought to himself, still at the window, undisturbed. His thoughts were utterly deep. You couldn't tell if he was heart-broken, but he didn't seem to be. He looked calm, but if you look closely at his eyes, it seemed troubled.

It's hard enough to be rejected. How would he have known she fell for that popular womanizer? She also seemed to be getting closer to his old classmate, Kiriya Eto, when he had his violin lessons. He noticed, despite Kaji Aoi's advances to Kahoko, she never gave in to him. He seemed to be a bad pair for her, considering him to be so enthusiastic, but that's just his opinion.

The doorbell rang. Oh, what now?

There was a knock on his door.

"Come in." he said.

One of his maids entered and bowed. "Someone is here to see you, sir."

Tsukimori descended the stairs, wondering who would visit him at this time of night.

He dropped his goblet.

Tsuchiura Ryotaro stood in the waiting room, grumbling.

-END OF CHAPTER-

Happy New Year everybody. Hope this year is fortunate for you guys. For K-Pop lovers, it's sad. Know why? Super Junior is breaking up. TT_TT Han Geng left, and people are leaving, too. Well, that's as far as I know.

School is coming up again. Which means I won't be able to update as much. I'll be updating every week. If I don't, then school is troubling me or I'm too busy.

Hope you guys enjoyed it.

Xoxo, guitaristah