~ The Secret Love ~

Chapter1 rumor

Rinko escaped from her manager to stroll in the park nearby the stadium, which use for Angelic Layer Tournament. Suddenly, the familiar voices met her ears. They weren't far from here, so she decided to follow them. Behind the bushes, Behind the clump Rinko saw two persons, who she knew them. Jounouchi Sai and Mihara Ojirou!

"Love. It's a word as I want to say." Ojirou said, smile simply. Sai stood beside him, she crossed her arms like every time and leaned against a tree. The prince of the layer turned to Sai "And you…?" He continued. Sai was silence a moment, closed her eyes then said. "I'm not bold to say, but …love." Her face blushed a bit. Ojirou grinned.

Rinko was peeking behind the bushes, surprised. " Oh, It's a very big news."

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" What~~~~~!" the voices almost harmonized.

" You said Sai and Ojirou are in love!" Madoka shouted.

" Oh, I can't believe it" Arisu said.

The singer waved her hand." It's ture! I hear they said by myself!" She said and gesticulated. " Love. They said love."

Misaki said nothing. She was shocking" No, Ojirou-san and Jounouchi-san. I can't believe it!" she thought. One hand touched her shoulder gently. It's Kaede" Are you okey?Misaki-san." The younger forced smile. "I'm okey." Kaede knew Maisaki was shocking, like her

"Sai-san"

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Christmas was coming. The shops played the songs for this celebration. The colorful balls, colored paper and lights was decorated on the pine tree. Kaede was going home with Sai. They conversed about Angelic Layer. Kaede felt that news annoyed her. She knew it was Sai's personal affair. But she can't withstand her curiousness. " Sai-san "

" Hmm? " the taller turned her face to Kaede with gentle smile. " I….I want to asked you. Are….you…" Kaede question was cut short by ring mobile.

" It's mine. " Sai took her mobile from the pocket. " Ojirou---"

Ojirou call up Sai? Kaede was very surprised but worried. Sai's voice was lower than she can hear their conversation. After finished the taller put the mobile back to her pocket. " That is Ojirou-san ?" Sai startled a bit when Kaede asked her. "Yes, but nothing important."

" Sou-desuka." Kaede noticed Sai's unusualness.

" Kaede, you said you want to ask me, didn't you? What is it? " Sai tried to deviate her friend. But Kaede thought it wasn't a proper time to ask that, so " I want to ask you. Are you free on this Sunday? " The older was silence for the moment "Sorry, I am not free. How about next Sunday?"

Kaede knew Sai never have a met with everyone except her. " It's alright. If you say so." Kaede observed Sai sigh.

She worried.

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After the school had finished, Misaki was going home with Tamayo, Kotarou and Hatoko like everyday. She was very worried about Ojirou and Sai's rumor. " Are you Okey? Misakichi." Tamayo asked . Kotarou came near her " You look so bad, Suzuhara." Misaki shook her head then, said "No, nothing " Hatoko touched her hand with concerned " Are you sure? Misaki." Misaki forced smile and make herself cheerful " I'm Okey. "

Misaki was cleaning tableware in the kitchen, abstracted. Her aunt, Shoko was very concerned about her. " Are you alright? Misaki-chan" She asked

" Oh, yes. I'm fine, Shoko-san." The girl continued her work.

Shoko walked into the kitchen " Well, Misaki-chan. Are you prepare things for Christmas party." Misaki finished her duty, said "Yes, I will invite everybody to this party. I hope it will be a wonderful night."

Suddenly, the phone rang from beside room. Shoko went to take it." It's your. Misaki-chan" Misaki took the phone, then said " Hello, it's Misaki."

" Misaki-san. It's me Kaede."

The younger was surprised "Kaede-san. What is it?"

" I need your help."

" Help?"

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