[Author's Note: This is the first real chapter (the first chapter was just an epilogue). I have big plans (hence the name of the chapter) for where I want to

take the story as far as the summer before college goes. Enjoy!]

I do not own Love Hina or its characters.

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Chapter 2: Big Plans, Lazy Afternoon

"What kind of job?" asked Keitaro.

"The actual job is very similar to last year, but the reason is very different. This year, I would like to split up the money like this; a third to

you guys, a third to the Hinata Beach Tea House, and a third to put into saving," said Haruka.

"Saving for what?" asked Naru.

"Well...whatever the Hinata Residents would like to do with it," said Haruka.

"Really? But how about the Hinata Beach Tea House? Doesn't it need more money?" said Naru.

"Actually...we made so much money last year with the play and all, that even after fixing up the tea house, we had lots of extra money which I

saved and will use this year," said Haruka, "so how about it?"

"Ummm...I'm in," said Keitaro

"Me too," said Naru.

"I will go as well," said Mutsumi.

"I guess I will too...I could use some extra money for sake," said Kitsune with a smirk.

"If everyone else is, I will too!" said Su with delight.

"Well...I guess I don't have choice, so I will go," said Motoko.

"Okay then...I'll meet you tomorrow morning and we'll leave for the beach," said Haruka as she walked out of the room.

"Aunti-I mean...Haruka, where are you going?" said Keitaro.

"I...umm...have business to attend to," said Haruka suspicuosly.

"Okay..." said Keitaro.

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After breakfast, Keitaro was basically left in the house by himself. Naru, Mutsumi, and Kitsune went shopping, Motoko went to kendo training,

and Su and Shinobu went to the arcade. Keitaro was deep in thought and wandered throughout the inn. He found himself walking onto the deck and climbing on top of the roof of the Hinata Inn, looking down at the sunny beach and the endless sea that sparkled in the distance. His thoughts wandered and for an unexplained reason, he found himself thinking abouthis promised girl.

After all that fuss over who the promised girl was, we never actually found out who it was. I guess I just sort of forgot about it.

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Sitting in a sandbox, Keitaro said,

"Narusegawa...I'm sorry!

"W-What?" replied Naru looking down at him.

"I was too playful. Everyday was fun and then..." said Keitaro handing Naru a slip of paper showing his E rating on a practice test.

"What's this? An E rating?" said Naru, "you're regressing like this?"

"I might fail Tokyo U again...I probably will...I might not be able to fulfill our promise to get in together," said Keitaro, "that's why I used my childhood

promise as an excuse to run away. I'm sorry!"

"You..." said Naru.

"But...I won't give up...on...Tokyo U...and...Narusegawa," said Keitaro.

"Huh?" replied Naru, blushing furiously.

"I only have those dreams and fantasies...and if I run away from those...I'll have nothing left!" said Keitaro.

Sitting down next to Keitaro, Naru said, "You should do whatever you want to do...but if you ask me...I'll wait for you at Tokyo U if it's only one year."

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That was before Christmas...before I confessed to her...before she confessed to me. And now that I really am going to Tokyo U, maybe I will actually meet my promised girl, unless I already have of course. How much have I really changed from then though...still holding onto childhood promises...but I just can't seem to completely let go...if I know she's out there somewhere...looking for me...His thoughts started wavering again, and now as he looked towards the beach, he thought about the summer, the beach, and most of all, Naru. Narusegawa and I have been getting along quite good ever since we learned that we got accepted to Tokyo U. We've been talking a lot lately...Maybe I should ask her out on another date...I don't know...I just don't know....I guess only time will tell. With that thought, he drifted asleep laying on the roof in the sun.

"Urashima-sempai?" said Shinobu while shaking Keitaro.

"Huh? What?" said Keitaro sitting up in his bed, "Oh, hello Shinobu-chan. When did you get home?"

"About a half hour ago," replied Shinobu.

"Oh...what time is it?" asked Keitaro.

"Around 3 o'clock," said Shinobu.

"Wow...I guess dozed a little, huh?" said Keitaro with a smile.

"Yeah..." she said with a chuckle.

"Is everyone else back as well?" asked Keitaro.

"Yeah...they're all downstairs," said Shinobu.

"Okay...I'll be down in a sec," said Keitaro.

"Okay!" replied Shinobu while bowing and then walking downstairs.

Keitaro rolled off the roof and walked downstairs where everyone was sitting on the couches.

"Nice of you to join us," said Naru playfully.

"How was your day?" said Keitaro trying to avoid the comment.

"It was nice for the most part. Except Kitsune here spent all her money on sake!" said Naru.

"Hehe..." smirked Kitsune.

"I think I'll take a walk. I need to get out of the house a bit," said Keitaro.

"Umm...I'll come too," said Naru.

"Huh?" said Keitaro unexpectedly.

"Well...someone has to make sure you don't get hurt before school starts," said Naru making up an excuse, blushing.

"Okay...let's go."

Wow...that was surprising...I wonder what the night will bring? Thought Keitaro.

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[Author's Note: Yeah...it was a bit short. But I decided to stop here and leave it at a cliffhanger. But anyways, whatja think? Good? Ok?

Bad? Terrible? Gimme a little feedback by reviewing!]