Angel Heart: Hello... this isn't Ballet Kitty talking right now cause Ballet Kitty is in her ballet class. I'm Angel Heart, Ballet Kitty's cousin. Ballet Kitty should be back soon...

After one hour and thirty minutes:

Ballet Kitty: I'm baaack! Thanks so much Angel Heart for guesting in this part... Sorry for the long update cause I'm going to wrack and ruin because of my Elementary Algebra, ballet lessons, and part – time jobs. Okay, readers, thanks once again for reviewing my last chapter! I really appreciate it! REALLY! Sorry if the lyrics last Chapter were incomplete... Blame Angel heart and her laziness... Curse her...

Angel Heart: HEY! At least I typed your ass lyrics! (Covers mouth then removes it after 5 seconds) Oops! Sorry!

Disclaimers: Ultra Maniac DOES NOT belong to me... Neither does "My First Romance"...

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Chapter 3 – Beginning to Like You:

After a few weeks, in the neighborhood park (Kaji's Point of View):

"Uhm... may I please have your attention kids?" Kaji shouted over the noise the kids were making. "Well, yes you can, Boss!" shouted a kid from the front row. What the heck do you want from us anyway?" shouted another kid. "I want to teach you how to play basketball." Kaji explained. "This isn't working." Kaji whispered to Nina. "Who sent you here anyway? Are you campaigning or something?" the first kid asked suspiciously. "No. I just want to be your friend..." Kaji replied. "Yea, is that so?" the same kid sneered, "How do you know us anyway?" "Nina," Kaji whispered, "can you please ask Tateishi what to do with these kids at this point?" "Fine, I'll text her." Nina whispered. The text message was something like this: 'Ayu, dis is Nina. Tetsushi wants to knw hw 2 hndle d kids wen dey r suspcting him.'

After a few minutes, a reply... Suddenly, "All of those who sign up will get free uniforms and rubber shoes!" Nina shouted. The effect of that? ALL OF THE KIDS signed up. (What Nina did is linked to Ayu's reply.)

The next day... STILL Kaji's Point of View:

"Okay, the object of the game is to score the most points... Meaning the team to be able to shoot the ball through the ring the most times, wins." (A/N: I'm no good in basketball, so bear with my ignorance of the game... I'm ballet dancer, not a ball player, by the way...) Kaji explained, "is that clear?" "Yes sir!" the kids said. (A/N: In the movie, they called Enzo "Boss" or "Bossing" I forgot...) "Don't call me sir..." Kaji said. "Then what do we call you sir?" a kid asked. "Call me Coach, Coach Kaji, or Tetsushi." Kaji replied. "How about her?" said the same kid pointing to Nina. "Call me Nina." Nina said.

"How do we begin?" asked another kid. "Okay," Kaji ordered, "Group yourselves into 2 teams."

After 15 minutes:

"What next?" asked a kid. "Pick a team captain." Kaji instructed.

After 5 minutes:

"Captains, come here." Nina shouted. The Captains went to Nina. "Okay, the one who can get the ball has to pass it to his teammates. As for the team who didn't get the ball, try to steal the ball from the opposite team." Kaji instructed. The two captains tried to catch the ball as Kaji threw it. Then... you get the idea of the game... (A/N: I only made Kaji's sport basketball because I was watching 5566's My MVP Valentine TV series on DVD. I saw a little basketball games there... And I also watched the UAAP Basketball Season last year. (GO ATENEO!) Other than those, I know nothing about basketball.)

After 5 hours:

Kaji and Nina went to Ayu's jewelry shop in Ying De Mall. (A/N: Couldn't think of a name.) Kaji saw Ayu and a guy were already closing the shop. "Excuse me, Miss Tateishi?" Without looking up Ayu said blandly, "Sorry, we are already closed. Please come back tomorrow at 7:30 in the morning." "That's good. Then I can thank you properly for helping me with those kids." Kaji said. "Huh?" Ayu wondered as she looked to see a smiling Kaji holding out a bouquet of white roses to her. "What are these for?" Ayu asked as she received the roses. "They are a 'thank you' gift for helping me." Kaji explained. "I thought you were already courting her," the guy beside Ayu suddenly said.

"Who's he, Ayu? He's cute." Nina whispered to Ayu while pointing to the guy beside Ayu. "Hiroki, this is Tetsushi Kaji, the guy Yuta gave his heart to, and his friend Nina Sakura. Kaji, Nina, this is Hiroki Tsujiai, my business partner and best friend." Ayu introduced. "Pleasure to meet you." Tsujiai said as he shook Kaji's hand and kissed Nina's. "Nice to meet you too." Kaji said while Nina blushed. "Come on," Nina said, "let's go to Little Italy. There we can chat and get to know each other better."

After 30 minutes:

The group came to an outdoor café just beside Taipei Bay. (A/N: Just made this up.)

After 5 minutes:

When they were all finally seated and they finally ordered, Nina and Ayu did a lot of talking. And I mean A LOT! (They're girls, right... It's natural. * wink *) "So, Mr. Tsujiai," Nina asked, "why did you help Ayu with her business?" "Well, I wanted to help her since she is my best friend and all... And please call me Hiroki, Miss Sakura." Tsujiai said. "Only if you call me Nina." Nina said. "How about you, Nina? What did you do aside from being Kaji's secretary?" Tsujiai asked. "Well, I am also a commercial model and product endorser." Nina replied. "Were you the girl with the moving hair in that shampoo commercial?" Ayu asked. "What shampoo?" Nina joked. "Rejoice, the one with ginseng." Ayu and Tsujiai said. "Yup, I'm the girl the girl there." Nina confessed.

"You're unusually quiet, Mr. Kaji." Ayu observed. And quiet Kaji was indeed. He hasn't said a word throughout the whole conversation. "Sorry, Miss Tateishi. I just have nothing to say about Nina's being a commercial model." Kaji apologized. "Please, call me 'Ayu'." Ayu requested. "If you call me 'Tetsushi'." Kaji said. "Fine." Ayu agreed.

Suddenly, a drop of rain fell on Kaji's arm. "Uh – oh..." Nina murmured, "It's going to rain!" More and more raindrops fell. The rain became very strong that people started running for safety. "Tetsushi, bring Ayu and Nina to safety, I'll go get the car." Tsujiai said while running. "Wait!" Nina shouted while catching up to Tsujiai, "I'll go with you!" "Come on then." He shouted. Then they were both gone.

After 15 minutes: (They are already inside by now...)

Ayu was already shaking with cold and anxiety. "What if they don't make it back in time? What if they drown?" Ayu screeched at Kaji's ear. (A/N: I added a few lines. I wanted to make Ayu freak out a bit and look a bit helpless... I'm so evil.) "Calm down, Ayu!" Kaji whispered. "I'm freezing... I knew should not have worn a sleeveless outfit." Ayu complained. "Here have my jacket." Kaji offered as he took off his jacket and handed it to Ayu. "Thanks." "For what? The jacket?" Kaji asked. (A/N: He is so thickheaded!!!) "No," Ayu replied, "for being here with me..."

The Next Day:

After that incident, Ayu and Kaji began to get close to each other. Ayu taught Kaji how to make accessories for boys, and in return, Kaji taught Ayu how to play basketball and change her tires. (The background music is "Close" by Paolo Santos)

A couple of days after:

Kaji took Ayu to the park because he had a surprise for her. "What are we doing here in the park, Tetsushi?" Ayu asked. "Trust me..." Kaji whispered, "You'll fancy my surprise..."

When they reached the area of the park where the court was, the kids whom Kaji taught to play basketball scurried toward them. "HEY Coach!" they said, when they reached Ayu and Kaji, "Is Miss Ayu your girlfriend?" Ayu and Kaji blushed. "No, he's not my boyfriend." Ayu said. "Don't embarrass me today. I want to see you kids play well!" Kaji ordered. (A/N: Oh you get the idea of a basketball game...)

While the game was happening:

"Ayu?" Kaji whispered, "I have something to ask you..." "What is it?" Ayu asked, curious. "Can I be your angel?" Kaji asked. "You want to be my boyfriend?" Ayu screamed. "Keep it down," Kaji said, "I don't want anyone to hear." "Fine." Ayu said. "To what, keeping it down, or you being my girlfriend?" Kaji asked. "Both." Ayu said. (A/N: I just added this part. I got the angel part from a book I read.)

Later that evening in the Kirishima mansion:

"Auntie," Maya asked, "can I have a boyfriend already?" "No, Maya, you may not and that's final!" Mrs. Kirishima said. "At least Ayu doesn't have a boyfriend..." Luna consoled Maya. "Hate to burst your bubbles, Luna and Maya, but Tetsushi is my boyfriend." Ayu admitted. "Oh my God..." Mrs. Kirishima murmured, gawking at Ayu and Kaji. "Is there a problem, Mrs. Kirishima?" Kaji asked, obviously concerned. "No... no..." Mrs. Kirishima said, shaking her head, "It's just like how Yuta introduced Ayu to us the first time."

The next month:

"Nina," Kaji urgently whispered as he shook her from her sleep one day, "do you think I should tell Ayu how I feel?" "Sure, but do you think she loves you for being you or because you have Yuta's heart?" Nina muttered groggily. "Good point," Kaji said, "but still, I have to know!"

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Hehehe! A cliffhanger! Do you think he'll tell her? How will Ayu react if he tells? Please review before you go