Hey Everyone I'm back with a new chapter!

Okay first of all this chapter is very short because I needed to think of new ideas about how this story will flow.

Second I didn't put any dares because I am still working on them.

Third I updated just now because I got very hooked with watching a lot of animes and reading manga.

Fourth I was too excited for Cardfight Vanguard Episode 118 only to find out Aichi doesn't get the female lead.

Fifth I'm thinking that most of you are busy with school work and have no time to read long chapters so I thought of making a short one for those who has a tight sched.

Sixth Thank you so much for supporting this story and for all of your reviews! Please expect a lot more twists and turns from this story.

Finally! I may not be able to update for a while because I have a advance tutorial lessons you know in preparation for my junior yr. because next year lessons will be very very tough.

HERE YOU GO CHAPTER 25!

Aichi's POV

"Aichi…"

Who are you?

"…Please remember…"

Remember what?

"Remember…"

What?

"…"

I wake up on my bed and noticed that my eyes were watery. I was crying? Maybe I had a dream but that's strange how come I don't recall my dream? Speaking of dreams it's been quite a while since I have visited planet Cray. I wonder…what's happening.

I look at the calendar and saw that today was the tournament. I quickly got dressed for today's event…

XXX

I headed straight to card capital and saw Misaki. She was in her usual attire.

"Good morning Misaki-san" I greeted while entering the shop.

"Oh Good morning." She greeted back.

"What brings you here?" she asked

"Well I was a bit nervous so I decided to calm down by talking to one of my friends."

"Why don't you talk to your two companions?"

"I can but they don't know about my…ehem…condition."

"Ah right."

"I've been wondering…Misaki is it possible for dreams to be forgotten?"

"Hmm…according to some books I have read there are dreams that are remembered and forgotten. Most of the times thought people tend to forget their dreams because we actually don't bother to remember them."

"So you mean they're just thoughts?"

"Yes."

"I see…"

"Why'd you ask?"

"I was curious you know. When I woke up earlier I felt water on my cheeks."

"So basically you woke up crying?"

"Yeah"

"It's possible that you've dreamt of something sad or a memory you don't want to remember."

"A memory I don't want remember eh…" I felt a bit down because I think there is a memory I don't ever want to remember. No… I never want to remember it. Perhaps that was the reason… strange though why would it come back? Why is it still haunting me?

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing" I lied

"*Sighs* Don't sweat about it. I have a lot of those dreams although I personally don't want to recall it."

"Oh…"

"Anyway Misaki-san you're participating in the tournament right?" I asked

"Yes I am why'd you ask?"

"Well…" I fiddled with my fingers then she suddenly laughed.

"Could it be that you're worried about Kai?"

"W-what are y-y-you talking about? Wait w-w-what does K-kai even has to do with this?"

"Nothing really…"

"Then why-"

"No particular reason, I just found it amusing."

"Do I look amused to you?" I blushed madly

"…Yes"

"Mi-"

"Good Morning! Oh it's you and Kai's little boyfriend." Speak of the other devil.

"G-good M-morning M-m-miwa-san." I greeted back.

"Heh I bet something happened. Say do you know what happened to him?" he turned to look at Misaki. She simply gave him an innocent look.

"Beats me" Misaki you traitor!

"Mi-"The door then opened revealing a familiar form. Great thanks a lot you two. Who else would the figure be? It's no other than Kai.

"Yo Kai! You're up early." Miwa then received the usual 'hmph' from him

"I just decided to warm up for a bit." He then went to one of those vanguard tables together with Miwa.

XXX

"*Sighs*"

"What are you sighing about?" Misaki asked

"Nothing…I'll just take a short walk."

"Hm, alright just remember to be back on or before 9."

"Yes mom."

"Have a safe trip."

XXX

Then I left the shop. I decided to stop by my favorite book store. They always have the latest books every week. It wouldn't hurt to read a few before returning to card capital. I entered the shop and was greeted by an old lady.

"Welcome, oh I know you. You're that boy or should I say lady that always visit my shop every week. What brings you here today?"

"Ugh pardon my rudeness but how did you know I was a girl?"

The old lady simply chuckled and smiled saying "You know old people may be weak but that doesn't mean their ability to identify things become weaker."

"Eh?"

"I am the owner of this shop and I have been observing a few of my customers. One of them was you young lady. Would you mind telling me your reason for dressing up as a lad?"

"Well when I was younger my classmates would often tease about how I would like a boy. So when the teasing and bullying became harder for me my mom transferred me to a new school and there I began to dress up as a boy out of fear to be bullied again."

"I see…it must've been very difficult for you. So did the bullying really stopped?"

"…Not really…it just became worst but… after I met that man you could say that… I kind of gradually changed…"

"Ah tell me about that man you've met."

I blushed and smiled a bit and told her everything I knew about him. I told her his personality when he was younger and how he was now.

"Young lass is there anything else you see in that man?"

"Ugh…well I don't think so except for the fact that he can be quite caring sometimes."

It became quiet when all of a sudden the old lady began laughing.

"Was there something funny with what I said?"

"No…young lady I meant that if you see him more than just a friend."

"More than just a friend…you mean… a crush?"

"Yes"

"T-t-that c-c-can't be I just think of him just a friend."

"Are you sure that's all?"

"Eh?"

"Indeed young love can be quite difficult but once you get past the rocky hike you will be able to see the wondrous view of the world."

"Rocky…hike…you mean obstacles?"

"Yes I may be old but I am not old enough to stop reading novels. Tell me young lady what is your real feelings about him?"

"I…" I was shocked…how come this old lady seems to know me very well. It was as if she could peer into my soul.

"Don't be shy."

"I…personally don't know…because I'm confused… he was my inspiration when I was a child. He had boundless confidence in his skills. Even up until now however he became so much more distant and cold to others but I can still feel that he somehow cares for them."

"Go on"

"I…I think…I think I really…like him."

The old lady smiled and then she told me to wait for a while. She turned around and went inside the stock room. When she came back she was holding a book. She gave me the book and told me to read it.

"When I was your age I was very shy and weak however when my mother gave me that book during one of my birthdays I gained enough confidence to face my fears with bravery. And to confess to the boy I liked."

"Then what happened afterwards?"

"I confessed to him then he laughed and told me that he liked me too. Afterwards we became a couple and our relationship lasted till college and we got married."

"Where is he now?"

"My husband died a year ago because of an illness. We never had any kids because I was already barren."

"Oh... I'm sorry for asking a private question."

"No I don't mind. Shouldn't you be off then?"

"Come to think of it it's already 8:30. Well the place I'm going to isn't really that far so it's alright."

"I see…"

"Pardon me Old lady but may I call you Grandma?"

"I don't mind child. What is your name?"

"Ah I am Sendou Aichi."

"Aichi eh… you have a very nice name."

"Ahahaha… thank you."

"Well is there anything else you want to tell me?"

"Hmm…grandma do you have dreams that never disappear?"

"Not really…why?"

"Well…I've been having dreams lately about another world and everything seems real…"

"Perhaps you have been experiencing an Out of Body Experience. Where the soul separates from your real body and travels to some other place."

"Maybe…"

"Aichi was it right?"

"Ah Yes."

"Are you going to tell that boy what you really are?"

"You mean my gender?"

"Yes"

"I don't think now is the right time besides… I don't think he is interested in girls. Oh I would love to continue talking to you grandma but I must leave now. Thank you for this book."

"Very well take care then."

"Yes"

Then I left the book shop and went to Card capital.

Aichi: Author-san I'm glad that you're back!

Me: Yeah thanks.

Aichi: So for our anime recommendation section. We have!

Me: Hakuoki OVA and the series.

Aichi: For our second recommendation we have...

Me: Air TV

Aichi: Lastly we have...

Me: Ao no Exorcist!

Aichi: That's all and we'll see you soon!

Me: Please don't forget to review :D

Aichi: By the way guys I heard Reborn will be having another season.

Me: WHAT!

Aichi: Yes I heard it will be out by November 8.

Me: NO WAY WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME!

Aichi: Eh well... I don't think-

Me: YES MY PRAYERS ARE ANSWERED.

Aichi:... Eto

Me: Yahoo woooooooooooooo~