disclaimer: i don't own kodomo no omocha.....

jfan: hey peoples! I'm up and running again...! .... ... i hope....

akito: you're so dumb, not knowing how u feel, or think

jfan: fine, you're entitled to ur opinion akito

akito: really...?

jfan: but remember i have an opinion too.... and i can write them in my fanfic and embarass you in front of millions of people.....

akito: I'm sorry...!

jfan: ha. i knew you'd come to my ways. but anyways, here's the seventh chappie!!!

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Kato turned to Akito. "Akito, wanna hang out together...?"

"I dunno... I sorta want to stay here, and make sure Sana's okay."

"Oh, but... summer's almost over, and then I'll have to go back to L.A. Please, Akito....?"

"Um.. uh... sure... but I'm not comfortable about leaving Sana...."

"Who said anything about leaving her behind..? Kurata, do you wanna come along...?"

"Sure!" Sana definitely didn't want Kato and Akito alone together.

"Great! Well, it's all settled! The three of us are gonna go out today!"

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Sana was in her room, deciding what to wear. She decided not to be too dressed up, not wanting Kato to think that she was trying to copy her. In fact, Sana would dress the opposite. 'More is less... or... less is more... or whatever!!!!!' (she means "less is better") Sana fitted on a pair of tight jeans, and a tight-fitting t-shirt.

Meanwhile, Kato and Akito were outside in the hall, waiting for Sana.

"What's taking her so long...." Akito mumbled.

"It's a girl's nature, Akito."

"What....?"

"Never mind, you wouldn't understand...."

'If someone explained it all to me I would....'

"I'm ready!!!!" Sana exclaimed, busting the door open.

"Okay!" Kato exclaimed after her.

"So, where are we gonna go...?" Akito joined in, in a monotone voice.

All eyes turned on Kato.

"Um...he.. I don't know..."

There was silence for a few minutes. All ready to go out, but no idea where to go. After contemplating a little more, Kato made up her mind.

"Let's go to the mall! I've never been to a mall in Japan before!"

"Okay!!!"

"Fine....."

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Kato led the way through the streaming crowd, her eyes playing a happy melody. She was obviously very excited.

"Psst.... Sana." Akito whispered.

"What...?"

"Urm... my... sister takes a long time in the bathroom getting ready before she goes out with boys.... why is that...?" Akito asked, still wanting about "girl's nature".

"Well, it's a girl's nature."

"What....?"

"Well, a girl would want to look really good for a guy she likes... but she wouldn't want to overdo it, so she'd be stuck with a dilemna to dress-up, or to go casual." (See...? Sana explains it!)

"Oh, I see... that's easy to understand...."

"Yup!"

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An hour later, Sana and Kato had actually bonded, discussing the clothes on the shelves before them. All three were quite hungry, so Kato and Sana hopped to the food court... as Akito straggled behind, carrying loads of bags full of clothes.

"Let's just eat fast food, so we can continue shopping....'kay..?"

"I agree with Kato!"

"Fine with me...."

All three ordered a cheeseburger, fries and a soda. They sat down at a circular table with a circular bench. (u know wut i'm talking about... right..?) The order of seating went as followed: Kato, space, Sana, space, Akito. That way, both girls would be somewhat next to Akito. The two girls chatted away excitedly, influenced by the atmosphere of the mall. Akito just listened in quitely.

"I need to use the restroom... excuse me guys!" Sana announced, getting up from the table.

The two sat alone at the table for a few minutes, waiting for Sana to come back.

"Um... I need to use the restroom, too..." Kato departed from the table, leaving Akito alone.

Kato entered the restroom, to see Sana at the sink, washing her hands. Kato smiled and walked to the sink adjacent to Sana's. She put her shoulder purse on the rim, and turned the faucet.

"Hello, Sana! I can call you Sana now, right...?"

"Yeah! Sure!"

"You know, Sana... I've found that we have a lot in common."

"Huh...? How...?"

"Well, we are both evidently attractive... 'one more than the other.... ugh, that t-shirt...', we both obviously are very energetic, love clothes, and..... we both love Akito."

Sana's head turned towards Kato's smiling face.

"Oh, don't take this the wrong way.... I'm just stating the truth. It's evident that you like Akito, and I do, too. It's also evident that Akito can't decide who he likes, either. I don't want us to be rivals, Sana... in fact I like you a lot 'I actually do, if you didn't like Akito, I think we would've been good friends.'.... so, don't take it personally if I flirt with Akito."

"Yeah, I understand."

"I mean, I was sort of shocked when I found out that there was a girl here waiting for him. I mean, I was his best friend. In America, I was the only one in class that understood him... when he would insult the teacher in Japanese, and say it was a compliment... then the teacher blabbing it all over the place, leaving the Japanese-Americans dumbstruck...."

"He's still a delinquent over there, huh?" Sana replied, trying to act as natural as possible.

"Yeah... I guess he's that way over here too...?"

"Yeah..."

"Well, again... don't take things too personally what I say and do with Akito. Kay?"

"Uh... sure..."

"Well, let's go.. I think Akito's about blown his fuse."

"Yeah, you're right... let's go."

The two dried off their hands, and taking her purse, Kato and Sana departed the bathroom together.

"What took you two so long?!"

"Well, we had to take care of buisness. Right, Sana..?"

"Yeah, Akito! You dummy!" She took out her hammer and bonked Akito on the head.

"Ow.... 'Kato called her SANA. Does that mean... they're getting along...?' ... I don't believe I was caought off guard, and hit by this moron..."

"Who's a moron?!"

And the two ran around and around the food court, a hammer in the hand of the one, and a smirk on the face of the other. Kato stared at the two, realizing their strong bond, and realizing that it would definitely be hard to win Akito's feelings.

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jfan: well, that was the seventh chappie. did it get longer, or shorter...? i dunno... but your reviews definitely helped me during this chappie.

akito: yeah... she need all the help she can get

jfan: yeah! wait, no! how dare you insult me that way?!

akito: (chuckle) idiot...

jfan: come back here akito!!!!

akito: come and get me sweetheart!

kato: really?

jfan: um.. before i go, i'd like to say: please R&R! It helps me update continuously. 'Cause if you don't review... I'll think you've forgotten me, and I won't write anymore.

akito: (stare at Kato)

jfan: come here Kato! I'm gonna murder you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kato:AAAAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!