Every night, I passed by your house.

Hoping that you'd look out of the window

And see the feelings I have for you,

But you never did.

Every time I look into your eyes,

Trying to tell you how I feel,

I could see no reflection of myself,

In your eyes.

Every time I hold your hands,

Telling you that I cherish you

You didn't hear the love

And pain in my voice.

Or is it that you had pretended

Not to look,

Not to see,

Not to hear?

-Hazel

"Tsukushi! Tsukushi! There's a customer!" Yuki's voice broke into her thoughts.

"Oh! I'm sorry, sir! Sorry! That….that will be 200 yen, please."

"What is wrong with you, Tsukushi? It isn't like you to daydream while working." asked Yuki, concerned.

When Tsukushi remained silent, she said quietly, "You are thinking of Doumyouji-san again. aren't you? Tsukushi –"

"He's leaving today."

"Hey, Tsukasa, are you sure you can survive in New York?" joked Akira.

"Yeah, I bet he will flub up all the business deals, knowing the standard of his English and his temperament…Haha!" added Soujirou.

"Knowing him, he'll come running back here within a week!"

"Cut him some slack! He'll do much better than a week! I say…..2 weeks!"

"Oh yeah? Let's wager on it! How much? Hey Rui, care to join in?" asked Akira.

"Not interested." came the reply.

Tsukasa who had been fuming silently, unable to hold it anymore; he burst out, "SHUT UP! You – You idiots! Who do you think I am! I am THE GREAT DOUMYOUJI TSUKASA! Would a small thing like England bother me! I tell you, when I come back, my England will be so good that you won't be able to laugh anymore!"

At this, Soujirou and Akira cracked up, "We'll be waiting, though I very much doubt that day will come. For your information, that's English. Englandis a place in United Kingdom." Akira laughed. At Doumyouji's glare, he tried to hold in his laughter.

"Shut up! Of course, I knew that! I was just testing you!" He muttered, trying to cover up his mistake.

"Oi, Rui, why are you so quiet? Our Tsukasa is leaving for New York, say something to him."

"Goodbye. Have a safe trip."

At this, the three sweat-dropped.

"Is that all you are saying? Haiz………Rui is still Rui. I thought that, now there's Tsukushi, you'll come out of your shell…..but you are still the same –"

A nudge from Akira stopped Soujirou from going on. An uneasy silence fell over the group. It was Doumyouji who broke it.

"Though she's not been bothering me lately, Rui, you should really take your woman in hand. Fancy her panting after me, when she's your woman! Or better yet, ditch her, man!"

"HEY! ISN'T IT TIME FOR YOU TO BOARD THE PLANE, TSUKASA!" Akira cut in loudly.

"You don't have to shout, you idiot! I will board the plane as and when I please! Would the plane not wait for me, the great Doumyouji Tsukasa?" He said arrogantly.

"Yeah yeah, just go…and don't forget to bring back some pretty ladies for me when you come back."

"And some for me too!" chimed in Akira.

"IDOITS! I CAN'T BE BOTHERED WITH YOU TWO! I'm leaving.." with that Doumyouji turned away.

"Wait, Tsukasa."

"What now!" asked Doumyouji, annoyed.

Leaning close to Doumyouji, Rui said, "I am taking her. It was your choice to let go of Tsukushi. I am taking her."

"Hey Rui, what did you said to Tsukasa just now?" asked Akira curious.

To this, Hanazawa Rui only shrugged, his face expressionless, not giving away anything.

"Hey, let's go out and celebrate tonight! The usual place, how about that? Akira? Rui?"

"SURE! Count me in!"

"I am going home to sleep."

They grimaced, the same thought running through their minds.

"Spoilsport."

"…...hope that I can see that girl, whom I saw last night…."

"What's so good about older women, they have wrinkles….."

Unknown to them, Tsukushi was hiding behind a pillar.

"Bye bye, Doumyouji."