The next afternoon Tsukasa met Katsuya and Stephanie at the park and then the three of them walked to Kazuma's house. The night before Katsuya had informed his grandfather of the visit and he had agreed with Kaye's idea. When they arrived Kunimitsu opened the door, invited them in, they took off their shoes, and Katsuya led them to the sitting room where his grandfather with his graying hair sat waiting for them.
"Hello Katsuya" he replied gently, "Hello again Miss Kamiya."
"Hello Mr. Sohma" she bowed her head politely the same time as Kaye.
"And you must be the young man who wanted to meet me?" he turned his eyes to the other.
"Yes sir" he nodded, "Uh I mean" he bowed his head, "It's an honor to meet you. I'm Tsukasa Na, oh" he paused with a frown, "That is."
"You don't have to use a last name if you'd like" Kazuma replied.
"No it's all right. Nakagami" he said back painfully.
"I see" Kazuma nodded, "I'm Kazuma Sohma. Well why don't you all sit down. As you can see Kunimitsu made a nice tea for us."
"He certainly did" Stephanie replied as they all sat down, "I'll pour" she picked up the teapot gently and began.
"Thank you Miss Kamiya" Kazuma smiled, "So Tsukasa right?"
"Yes sir" he nodded.
"I understand that you are related to someone I know."
"Yes sir" he repeated as Kaye watched his expression closely, "To be perfectly honest, Nakagami is my proper last name. But it's not the name I go by typically."
"Oh. What do you usually go by?"
"Kim sir."
"Kim?" Kazuma's eyebrows rose slightly, "As in?"
"Yes sir. When I found out yesterday that Mr. Sohma was related to you, I got very excited. You see I have heard stories about you ever since I was a small child from my grandfather, Seki Kim."
"Master Kim?" Kazuma replied and sighed contently, "Yes. How is the old man doing?"
"He's very well sir, for his age."
"And what about your mother?"
"She's good too. Did you know her?"
"We grew up together. Although I dare say she is a lot younger than I am. So you're Master Kim's grandson. I am honored to meet you."
"Oh it is I who is honored to meet you sir. This is a great treat to me. Like I've said I've heard a lot about you since I was a child."
"Surely he talks about his other students?" Kazuma chuckled lightly.
"Not as much as he talks about you. You were his favorite student."
"Oh I doubt that. You know martial arts too, don't you Tsukasa?"
"Yes, he taught me too. I imagine you also taught people. Like your grandson here" he looked at Kaye who smiled briefly.
"Actually my son Kyo taught him, but I taught Kyo."
"So it's pretty much the same method?"
"Yes, I suppose that you and Kaye are pretty close in your skills."
"Maybe. But I don't know. You don't mind if I ask a few questions do you?"
"Not at all."
For the next two hours Tsukasa and Kazuma talked while Stephanie and Kaye listened silently drinking their tea. Tsukasa was the first to leave after promising Kazuma that he would inform his grandfather of the meeting. Stephanie walked Tsukasa to the door while Katsuya paused a moment with his grandfather.
"So what's the verdict Kaye?" Kazuma asked.
"You know what grandfather" Katsuya smiled, "I believe I was wrong about him. I watched him all afternoon and I saw no trace of dishonesty in him."
"Yes, that's the Kim way. My master has taught him well."
"Kind of ironic though isn't it? A Nakagami related to your master?"
"Stranger things have happened Katsuya. It just goes to show you that you should never judge a book by it's cover. It's what's inside that counts."
"Yea" Kaye nodded with another smile, "You're right."
(Next Scene)
On the walk once more back to Stephanie's house she turned to her boyfriend with a curious gaze.
"So do you trust him now?" she asked.
"Yes" Kaye nodded, " I do. I do believe that this may be a first, but that Mr. Nakagami is something very different."
"I know. He's nothing like the others."
"You know I was thinking. Maybe there is a way that the Sohmas can help out with this whole dream thing too."
"How? The Sohmas aren't even experiencing the dreams."
"Well there is a way, only they're not going to know aboutit."
"What are you talking about?"
"Step into my office" he pulled her onto his lap as he sat down on a nearby bench, "And listen to what I have in mind."
She smiled as he quietly began to tell her his idea that sounded both interesting and fun all at the same time.
(Till Next Time)
Authors Note: Okay here's the short one. The next one is ve…rrry long! And is also a two parter. I hope you enjoy it!
Next Chapter:
Story Time
Katsuya's idea gets put into the play and the Sohmas along with you readers get to relive some of Stephanie's dreams! See you next time!