My thanks again to everyone who has r/r. Arigato..
So now on with the next installment...
Haruka was overwhelmed by the beautiful sound of the violin. It felt liked the ocean. Gentle yet strong. Calm yet dangerous at time. As the last note died, the hall was as silent as a church. Haruka stood up, clapping her hands. Slowly the audience stood up, clapping. Soon, the hall erupted with cheers and applause. Haruka left her seat and made her way to the backstage as Michiru curtsied to the audience. On her way, she met the person who passed her the note from Michiru. The person grinned at her. "That way." He pointed a room to her. "It's Kaioh-san's."
"Erm. Thanks."
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Michiru entered her room. Haruka was already there with a bouquet of flowers.
The sight of Haruka almost took her breath away. "Hey there."
Haruka turned around. "Congratulations on the great performance." She handed Michiru the bouquet.
"Arigato." Michiru accepted the bouquet.
"Say, is anyone driving you home? If not I can give you a lift home."
"Nope. I accept your offer then. You let me change first."
Haruka stood there as Michiru placed the violin in the case. She turned around and looked at Haruka.
"I'm going to change. You could stay if you want but I think tongues will go wagging that we are doing indecent stuff in the dresser." Michiru winked.
Haruka did an animation sweat drop. She left the room immediately. Moments later, Michiru emerged out of the room. Haruka offered to carry her violin case. The backstage crew waved good-bye to her. Some closer to her gave her the 'He's your boyfriend?' look. She shot back the 'No he isn't' look. Watching the wordless exchange between Michiru and the backstage crew, she was able to decipher what the exchange was. The edge of her mouth curled up a little. Although a little, Michiru still caught it.
"What's that for?"
"Nothing." Haruka replied quickly, wiping the grin off. They reached Haruka's car. She opened the door for Michiru. On the way, she made fun of Michiru.
"Damm."
"Nani?"
"I should have stayed in the room while you change."
"Ara!?"
"Since tongues are going to wag even though I wasn't in the room while you change, I should have stayed and help you change." Haruka grinned.
"Haruka! You pervert!" Michiru mockingly scolded her.
"So...are you hungry?" Haruka asked.
Michiru was about to open her mouth to accept the dinner invitation when she felt a tingling sensation running up and down her spine. "Not tonight. Tired. Tomorrow?"
"Okay" Haruka nodded. She pulled the car to a stop. She got out of the car and opened the door for Michiru.
"Well Haruka. You sure know how to spoil a lady." Michiru smiled. She kissed Haruka on the cheek. "Good night."
Haruka blushed painfully. "Good night" she murmured.
Once she saw Michiru opening the door to her house, she got into the car and sped off. After Haruka was gone, Michiru placed the violin case on the table, put on a jacket and ran to the Juban park. Upon reaching the park, she found someone there, finishing off six-legged hell spawn. The figure turned towards her slightly and extended his wings, a pair of bat wings and a pair of angel wings, and took off.