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This chapter is dedicated to one of my dearest allies and best friend, Sam. Thank you for making my high school life memorable. I wish you all the luck.

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Sakura

Parting is such sweet sorrow, my dear friend. The years we spent together won't be forgotten. Destiny brought us together, and it now wishes us to part. Unfortunately, we are but mere puppets to this greater power. With all that's happened, I'm grateful we're still friends. I bid you not farewell, but take care instead. Till we meet again.

Chapter Four: Even twin sisters argue…

Soujirou was wrong. Things did not turn out fine. I had so many questions that needed a lot of reasonable answers. Thanks to my anger, I couldn't find any. Up to this moment, there still isn't satisfactory and logical answer. I still could not understand why they did that- what's the point of this would-be ranting if I never told the entire story?

Fine, I'll tell you.

It all began yesterday, when I got home from my first day at school. I was happy and delighted about everything that happened. First, for some inconceivable reason, Aoshi transferred to my class. And, through however impossible manner did Saitou-sensei learn of my feelings for Aoshi, Saitou-sensei made Aoshi and me as project partners for the whole year. You know, like he did with me and Soujirou last year. Speaking of Soujirou, he's back from his family's estate in California. Wherever in California that is. What Sou-chan told me before was that he may never return here in Japan. Well, he's here! Furthermore, I was elected Vice-President of the class. And what's more surprising, Aoshi won as the President. Coincidence? I don't think so. But as long as I get to spend a lot of time with Aoshi, I need not care about these alleged coincidences.

So, where does the anger fit into all of these joyous events? I overheard Midori talk on the phone. I never heard what Kaoru said, but what I heard from Midori was enough...

"I know you're leaving. Look, I may not talk all the time but that doesn't mean that I miss anything."

Silence.

"Shouldn't we tell Misao about this?"

Silence.

"Okay, but I'm telling you that she won't like it."

A delicate calligraphy ended as she remembered the words that her sister said. The word "enough" and ellipsis could be seen at the bottom of the page where Misao's hands rested. Emotions filled her like air into a balloon. Unidentified, yet strong. Tears welled up in her eyes as she stood up from her chair and headed towards the lone stuffed toy resting on her two plump pillows. Upon reaching her bed, she brought her stuffed bunny to her heart as she allowed herself to be comforted by her bunny rabbit. The solace that her toy offered was not enough to cure her of her sorrow and anger, and it forced her to lie on her bed. Not wanting anyone to walk in on her and see her crying, she turned and faced the window. As her back was facing the door, she did not see her twin sister enter her room.

Midori was extremely afraid to come inside her sister's room for a lot of reasons. She knew Misao never liked it when people entered her room without her permission, especially now that she's not in a good mood. Her sister disliked anyone who violated her privacy, even though she was open to a lot of people. Misao's reactions to what she heard were unknown to Midori, and it scared her like hell. Misao was pretty impulsive and violent. Amidst all this, Midori entered the room without hesitation. She wanted to take her chances.

"Misao, don't pretend that you're sleeping. I know you too well." Misao wiped the tears from her eyes and arose from her bed. Midori took a step backward as Misao approached her.

"You're actually saying that you know me well enough, and still you insisted on keeping Kaoru's migration a secret from me?" Misao threw her stuffed bunny at her sister. Luckily, Midori was able to catch it before it hit her face.

"It wasn't my decision; it was Kaoru-chan who wanted it." Midori could see hurt in her sister's eyes. Misao never spoke a word as tears continued to trickle down on her face. Midori took another step backwards as she gathered her thoughts. Finally, Midori broke the silence.

"I thought I knew you well enough that you'll wait for our explanation. But I was wrong; you aren't rational enough to listen to any of our reasons." Midori, sensing that she couldn't get through her sister, took out a card from the back pocket of her jeans. She threw the invitation to her twin sister.

"Kaoru's farewell party is on Friday." And with that, Midori left.

The usual disclaimers apply, so please... please don't sue. :D

Author's notes: It's short, I know. But thanks for reading anyways. I'd appreciate your comments and suggestions for Chapter 5. Thanks!

Till the next chapter Ü

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