Hey this chapter's gonna be a little long 'cos Shinta's gonna sing a song! It's probably not gonna rhyme, but I love what he say's!

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"Today we have a very important customer," Shinta's boss said. "His name is Kamiya Hiro and he wants to see the best and most expensive cars." "Ah," Sano, Shinta's working partner, said. "Shinta, today's the day! We're gonna make big bucks!" Sano put his hands up for a "high ten." Shinta "tenned" him back. Sano was cleaning O-genkai Co.'s most expensive cars squeaky clean. "The customer always returns here for more cars if we keep them clean," Sano likes to say. When Mr. Kamiya arrived, Sano was still cleaning. "I see O- Genkai likes to keep their cars clean," Mr. Kamiya said. "I should put that down as a good thing on the survey." Sano smiled. Mr. Kamiya scanned the cars carefully; then he stopped at a stylish red Volkswagen. "It's beautiful," he commented. "I'll take it." This time, Shinta smiled. ~We're getting bonuses! ~ "Bring it to my mansion tomorrow at 9:30," Mr. Kamiya said. "At night?" Shinta asked. "Iie," Mr. Kamiya said. "In the morning. And please don't be late.

The next morning, the violins began to play "Happy Birthday" just as Kaoru came downstairs for breakfast. "Daddy, what is all this?" Kaoru asked in surprise. "Happy birthday, Sweetheart," Mr. Kamiya said, ignoring her question. Something else came to Kaoru's mind. "Daddy, where is my birthday present?" Kaoru asked. Mr. Kamiya looked at his watch. "It will be here in three. two. one." The bell rang. "You'd better go answer it if you want you're present." Kaoru ran to the door to answer it. In front of her stood a strong warrior-like man dressed in business clothes. ~It's that freak on the bike~ ~Daddy got me a bodyguard~ "Daddy!" she called. "He's gorgeous!" "Sweetie, not the guy," Mr. Kamiya called back. "Look behind him." Kaoru peered behind him. There behind him stood the most gorgeous red Volkswagen she'd ever seen! "DADDY THANK YOU SO MUCH!" she squealed with excitement. Shinta stared into the mansion the whole time. ~It's that beautiful tacky- sticker girl~ ~Wow. I can kiss my dreams of asking her out good-bye. ~ Kaoru cleared her throat. "The keys," she said holding her hand out. "Oh, yes," Shinta said as he reached into his pocket. "There you go." Shinta turned on his heel and began to walk away, but then he stopped and turned around. "Oh, and, uh," Shinta began to say. "Happy Birthday, Miss., um." "Kaoru," Kaoru answered with a smile. "Yes, of course," Shinta said smiling back. "Happy Birthday Miss Kaoru."

Shinta and Sano were playing music in their little "tree house" at the beach. Shinta played the guitar and sang and Sano played the oboe. They were playing peacefully but then they could barely hear each other. "Sing louder," Sano said. "I can barely hear you!" "It's not me," Shinta said. "I think there's another party on the platform over there." Shinta was pointing to the nearby platform where all the rich people had their parties. Shinta and Sano watched to see which "Richey Richs" were partying this time. Shinta noticed a big banner at the back with the food. "Happy Birthday, Kaoru!" it said. "Sanosuke!" Shinta exclaimed. "What?" Sano asked. "Are you gonna die?" "Iie," Shinta answered. "They're having a birthday party for that lovely girl I told you about." A plan came to Sano's mind. "Sing for her," Sano said. "What are you nuts?" Shinta asked. "No," Sano answered. "But I sense red and pink sparks when they spark- it's my sixth sense." Shinta rolled his eyes. "Like they would ever listen to me," Shinta said with a sigh. "Miss Kaoru probably hired some world-wide heartthrob boy band to play for her." "It's still not too late to give it a try," Sano said. ~Sano's got a plan~ "Spill," Shinta said. "Okay, here's what we do," Sano said and the duo began to whisper for a few minutes.

Everyone was enjoying the music at Kaoru's party; then it suddenly turned off. "I'll go see what it is," Aoshi, Kaoru's good friend, said. Aoshi turned it back it on, but then Kaoru noticed Shinta.

"Forget it, Sano," Shinta said sadly. "Who'd want to come to my concerts?" "I would!" Sano said. "You promised me free admission!" Kaoru suddenly noticed Shinta. She motioned for the music to turn off. When it did, she looked straight and Shinta. "Maybe she wants you to sing," Sano whispered. Shinta cleared his throat and began to sing. "Hmmm hmmm, lalalalala la, ohohohohohohoh ra ra ra ra ra." The crowd went wild. "More!" they cried. "Go for it, dude," Sano said.

"Moon, stars, flowers, scent.

Moon, stars, flowers, scent- all these are old things.

The budding flower who is just blossoming fresh

I am mad about her.

Hmm hmmm, hm hm hm hm hm, hmm hmmm hmmm, hmm hmm hmm.

Black clouds, rain , monsoon. Black clouds , rain , monsoon these are just (old) stories.

The bud that is blossoming fresh, I am mad about her.

Hmm hmmm, hm hm hm hm hm, hmm hmmm hmmm, hmm hmm hmm.

Her mannerisms are new, this madness is new;

her mannerisms are new, this madness is new.

Giving her the crown of youth to wear, laughingly childhood has left her.

Songs, poetry, all these are things of yesterday

Songs, poetry, all these are things of yesterday

Her new tunes are in,

The bud that is blossoming fresh, I am mad about her.

Hmm hmmm, hm hm hm hm hm, hmm hmmm hmmm, hmm hmm hmm.

If her make up is so simple and enticing, think how good her heart will be.

If her heart is so simple and enticing, think how good her heart will be.

Without any jewelry or make up, she looks like a bride

Eyeliner, forehead decorations, bangles, anklets;

Eyeliner, forehead decorations, bangles, anklets

these are all things of old

We are mad for the bud that is just blossoming

"Moon, stars, flowers, scent.

Moon, stars, flowers, scent- all these are old things.

The budding flower who is just blossoming fresh

I am mad about her.

Hmm hmmm, hm hm hm hm hm, hmm hmmm hmmm, hmm hmm hmm."

The crowd went wild. All Shinta could do was smile.

"He loves me, he hates me, he loves me." Kaoru was tearing petals off a flower to determine whether Shinta loved her or hated her. "He loves me, he hates me- what's going on, K?" Aoshi said taking a seat next to Kaoru. "Oh, nothing," Kaoru said. "I was just thinking about going for drama next semester in college." "I see what's going on," Aoshi said. "You're in love with Shinta. I know just how to spice it up!" "How?" Kaoru asked. "Simple," Aoshi said. "I have an extra cruise ticket. YOU can go take it to him and ask him if he would like to join us." "Me?" Kaoru asked. "Yes you," Aoshi said leaving the table. Kaoru groaned.

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It was the day of the cruise and everybody was on the cruise ship. Everybody was foot-loose and fancy-free, but Kaoru. She was walking in circles, full of tension. "Where is he?" "He said he's come!" "I told him 9:00 and the ship's leaving in about-" "All aboard?" The driver called. "The ship's leaving now!" ~No! ~

Kaoru ran to the driver. "Sir, can the ship wait a few minutes?" Kaoru asked. "I'm expecting a friend and-" "Lady," the driver said. "The ship makes a last call. If your friend isn't here- that's just too bad!"

The ship began to move and Kaoru's hopes went lower and lower. ~For once I get to meet my dream boy and he's not here! That's just great!~

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Oooh, where is he? Oh yeah, Oni chan- was the other movie called Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai? Just out of curiosity. Don't forget to review!