Kazuya's Pov

It truly is a town... full of wonders.

"kazu hey Kazu" A very familiar gentle voice that i miss so much. Why am i hearing her again after a month full of surprises? "Kazu wake up, we gotta go home you know" It sounds too real. So i opened my eyes to check it out. "Eh? Kyoko? weren't you dead?" i supposed i'm in a dream. Do i miss her so much i started having dreams about her? "Dead? I'm Alive idiot. hmph" she stood up from the ground we've been sitting on. She's amusing to tease. Ah this is the park where we always meet up and play since we were kids. Ouch i have bruises? I remember this day. One of the thugs was going to punch a kid so i defende him and got myself in the fight. Well good thing that the kid wasn't hurt "You know one day you'll get yourself killed if this keeps happening" Kyoko stated while putting her hands on her hips having the authority.

"It was there fault, they were the ones who would kill that kid if i hadn't come along" I said in my defense. It was true, It looks like that kid's bone was going to break any moment. "That's not the point Kazu, I'm worried about you and i don't wanna lose you" Why would she say something like that dammit. This is bad "Sure i'll try my best to avoid it" She hugged me and smiled her widest smile like she wasn't gone at all. I miss her, I really miss her. "Hey kyoko I-" but before i finished my sentence she was fading away. No don't leave me... Please.

As I woke up from the midst of the dream. I found myself crying again. It's been awhile since i had that dream. After all that happened to me, I guess my mind's been wondering to something else. I sat up to prepare for school EH "I'm Late!" i hurried myself to prepare if i could leave now i could make it by the third period. "I'm going now!" I informed mom "Okay have a safe trip" she smiled "Okay" Well look on the bright side i wouldn't hear Ichi-sensei's boring lectures. Well i must make it before Kanna-sensei comes for the third period. Kanna-sensei is also my homeroom teacher so i'm actually having a bad feeling about this.

I opened the door slowly but too late sensei opened it up fast. "Sorry i'm late sensei.." I apologize while looking away from her. She's scary and there's nothing i can do about it. "Matsuda-kun yes you are a top achiever and you should set good examples to other students here. So for now this will be my first and final warning for you" ahh scary. She's actually much more scary than the shadows in the dungeon. Wait did i just compared her to a Shadow? No I shouldn't but it's true though. I actually have a habit of turning my head to the right if i am thinking and disagreeing to something. "Go to your seat"

"Resuming to our class.." blah blah blah as she goes on and on i started to stare into space. Why did I dreamed about Kyoko? It's the same as the previous dream before i got here in Inaba the only difference was that one sentence 'I don't want to lose you..' Kyoko wouldn't ever say that. She would actually smack me at my face and get angry then apologize like nothing really happened. That's what she always do even in those previous dreams i had. "Kazu.." A whisper from my right a piece of paper was put on top of my desk. I checked it out and it was Rise's hand writing which by the way made me smile.

'Kazu~ what happened i thought you didn't want to put a stain at your attendance? _'

Oh how cute of you Rise

'I slept like a sloth and overslept not my intention so that far is fine, p.s You really use emoticon here? in the paper message? well whatevs it's cute ;) another p.s it's my first time to use it so be pleased.'

I gave it back when sensei was not looking. I looked at her reaction. She looks like she's gonna squeal but good thing she manage to contain it. We continued with our paper message till the end of the period good thing sensei didn't saw it or else we'll be scolded. It's now lunch time "Rise, Naoto let's go" Naoto is our classmate as well Kanji and teddie is at the other class but the two decided to go first. "Kazuya-kun I know this may be rude to ask but do you still remember the faces of the kidnappers?" Naoto asked me, maybe something happened at a case. The kidnappers.. "There's no way i could forget something like that and it's only been 1 and a half month since then" I still wanted to get my revenge but I knew better than that. "I'm sorry i-i didn't mean to" Naoto apologized. Little did i know i was making a scary face and closing my fist. "No i'm sorry, there's no need to apologize."

"Memories can be kinda scary and wonderful at the same time, It can trigger the emotions you've been keeping too. I'm sorry if i scared you, I didn't mean to" I apologized while scratching the back of my head. "Yes it can trigger a big wave of emotions. That's why i'm sorry too i wasn't watching my words and step over the line" Naoto apologized composed. This conversation is full of apologizing "It's a wonderful thing too, The things you wanted to save it's all in your memories. The times you have with your friends, family and people your closed to, And if i had a choice to forget all of my memories for me not to feel pain? I would reject it. I don't want my time with kyoko to disappear. It's a precious memory. And of course the time when i met you all" I Chuckled at my statement. I like chuckling and there's nothing i can do about it.

And we reached the rooftop. It's kinda peaceful "Yousuke you will pay! Give it back Idiot!" Well not entirely peaceful but the peaceful feeling that they are creating ruckus. "Are you ready for tonight?" Yu hang an arm at my shoulders. "Yu Yeah of course I'm always ready" I grinned. "Yes senpai i'm ready" Rise wasn't energetic I wonder why. "Rise want some" Offering my food to her "I'm good kazu thank you" Is She unwell? By reflex i grab her arm and pulled her "Are you sure?" She was bright red, Maybe i pulled her too much are face are almost touching each other. I pulled back "I'm sorry didn't mean to-" "It's alright, Don't worry i'm alright" She smiled forcefully i'm not convince but i shouldn't i might make a mess. I'll talk to her after The performance... Nope i can't i should talk to her later.

I grabbed Rise's arm "Rise what's really wrong?" one moment she was happy and now she's sad. I don't really have an idea on what's going on but i know it isn't going to be a good result "It's noth-" i'm not going to take a nothing for an answer. "Rise say it" This time i said it with force. She looks really confused at that moment on whether she is or not going to say it. But gave up on the end "it's just um do you still l-like kyoko?" Was she jealous all this time? I patted her head. "What me and kyoko had was only a friendship and i may liked her but it's not like its going to work out that way since you know. But i'm fine i have all of you guys and i'm ready to accept and move forward from the past" She still looks sad. Now what am i supposed to do? ah "Rise look don't be sad what i'm trying to say is that i'm moving on from kyoko. well to be honest you have a chance with me" She looked at me shocked Why is that? hm Ah! I realized i thought out loud at that statement the chance i mean.

It's so embarrassing. But she seems more cheery than ever "Kazu IT's going to be the best performance ever i swear!" Yup too excited. But i guess that's a good thing. If she's happy then i'm happy well i hope nothing will go wrong late tonight.

...Matsuda's Residence...

So right now The investigation group is here at my place "Isn't the meeting place supposed to be at the park later at 6pm?" They all nodded like a kid who is listening to their teacher "Then tell me why are you all here at my house?" I asked them while rubbing my temple. Rise was with me earlier because she refuses to go home and insisted on going together. "Well.." Yu started explaining.

... A approximately 30 minutes ago...

Yu's PoV

"Rise and Kazuya are going to the festival together? I smell something" Yousuke said it with a grin in his face. Kazuya and Rise is really close and to top that Rise having feeling on Kazuya. I'm not really surprised by that Rise is actually capable on capturing a man's heart. On the other side Kazuya I bet he knows her feelings I guess it's good for him to have Rise on his side. "I think you're smelling a garbage dude" Kanji said and Yousuke backfired at him "Not that Kanji! I mean Rise and Kazuya. I think they really are dating" Naoto stepped in "Well How would you be sure about that senpai?" Chie answered her question "Well first of all How would you explain the two of them together 4:30 in the morning?" Now the group is now interested "They were together 4:30 in the morning? When did you see them?" Yousuke answered with a confident pose "I think it was the other day. Me and Chie was taking a walk"

"You and Chie? on a walk date at 4:30 in the morning?" Yukiko was surprised she didn't knew about it neither did I. "You idiot!" "Wah I'm sorry" And the two lovebirds were bickering with each other while having a flushed face. "Well Rise and Kazuya knew." Oh it's the same with me and Yukiko "Anyway partner when were you going to say it to me that you and yukiko are dating?" Yousuke changed the topic "EH?" The whole group was surprised "Well it's not like we are trying to hide it from you guys. And it's the same with you two. Kazuya and Rise knew it"

"Well back to the original topic. Want to ask them directly?" And they all nodded in agreement

... Present time...

Kazuya's Pov

"...And we came here" Having a blank expression than Rise having a flushed expression. 'dating' Of course she wants to date but i never thought our closeness with each other would actually be like a couple close. "So in other words you came here because you want to know if me and Rise are dating?" And again they nod like a kid who is listening to there grandpa telling them stories of a hero or something. "Nope we are not dating" I think i said that to blunt Rise looks like her soul just got out of her body. " ..yet i guess." She looked at me surprised like is this a dream. "What? You told me you're going to win my heart then i told you i'll give you a chance. right?" She looks happy but still confused and the other's are like watching a romance movie "Wait does that mean we are.. you know" Well I guess she would misunderstand that "Nope, I still haven't look you way. But what i'm saying is do your best on making me look at you.. fully" i smiled gently at her and she immediately sprang on to me.

"Bro you're like a tsundere." Kanji pointed out to me. And I just looked at Rise "Eh? Nah I don't want to be hasty or i will regret it my whole life." I'm actually a kind of guy who would first clarify my feelings before i would make a move on a girl. Right now for Rise i don't know but i know what she is doing is working. But still a part of me still is stuck in the past. I don't wanna hurt her because of that part. When i Ask myself if i like Rise i don't really know the answer. i like being around her it makes me comfortable and in ease. "Yo" Ichijo and the other two came. And of course Ichijo sat next to Rise. He looked at me and smirk. Wonder why he would do that, He looked like he has a plan or like he won. I don't really mind.

Now that everyone was here and it was 6pm we walk our way to the festival. Naoto and Chie-senpai refuses to wear a kimono because it was hard to move in and in result Kanji and Yousuke was disappointed On the other hand yukiko-senpai and Rise wore a kimono. They came back at Their house and made us wait at the entrance of the festival. They came back in a short while. Yu commented on Yukiko-senpai. While Ichijo is praising Rise, She was kinda down somehow. Guess it won't be bad to compliment her once in a while "You look beautiful" It was embarrassing so i cover my mouth and cheeks with a hand. She really do look beautiful. "Thank you! Kazu" She said with her biggest smile.

"With the time we have we can go around" Yu said So we began on stall to stall. Eating playing laughter all night. "Kazu let's have a match" Ichijo said while having a baseball ball on his hand. "Fine" It won't harm right? Everyone gathered up "Well Here is the rules We got ten pyramids and we need to take it down. One pyramid is equal to 2 points, You get 2 points if you take the pyramid down in shot throw. 1 point if you threw 2 balls and 0 point is the pyramid didn't got down. the more points is the winner." Ichijo explained and Yousuke butted in "The winner need to have a prize." They nodded and teddie suggested "How bout a kiss with Rise-chan" everyone was surprised "I don't mind" Rise said with a plain face "What? no way" i refuse "Then just lose" Ichijo was smirking. And of course i was against him on kissing Rise. Ah I know what i'll do "Fine let's have this match.

Ichijo was on fire till the 6th and 8th. His score was 17/20. it's my turni got the first one the second on the third on till the 9th i missed. Focus kazuya at the tenth if i miss this two its going to be a tie. I need to do this in one shot. i took my shot and it got down in one shot. I looked at Rise with a smile on my face. She ran into me and wrapped her arms around my neck. "well then kiss" Yousuke said teasing. "About that mind if i can reserve that for the future?" somewhat disappointed but was so happy when she heard the future. "aw man"

Then it was the time of the performance. we got ready and wore our mask. Rise changed clothes to perform more comfortable. "Let's give it up for the Incognita!" Everyone applause with some whistling. We started to perform as it gets more comfortable and enjoyable. It seems like we were performing for an hour. We got caught up in the moment. "Kazu i really li-" BEfore Rise finished her sentence someone hugged me "Kazu i miss you so much" i pushed her a little "Yurie! Y-You're here."


Well i will change the date. August is the time when kazuya moved in Inaba and the festival is at september.