The next day, while practice in Edel Rose, Otoha told me that Ito's parents' anniversary is next week and they are throwing a party at Lucky Star.

"You're late." Bell scolded me.

"Sorry nya~ let's go." I replied and started walking towards the door. Bell, Otoha and I decided to go to the party together and because I overslept in the noon, we were 10 minutes late.

We three walked out of my house where we decided to meet up, and walked towards Lucky Star.

"You are dressed, Wakana." Bell walking beside me said.

"Am I?" I asked looking at my white dress. It was a simple short one, black belt, sleeveless with roses like designs printed at the end of the skirt.

"You don't always do a ponytail, Wakana-chan." Otoha said.

I looked at Bell, open beautiful red hair, magenta top with black jacket and blue jeans with red sneakers. And Otoha, her usual hairstyle, pink fancy dress and black heels.

"I guess I look good?" I asked.

"Sure you do." Otoha patted my shoulder. "Kazuki-san will be impressed."

"What are you talking about!" I objected. But my red cheeks were enough to guarantee my defeat.

Bell giggled and continued walking, and I and Otoha did the same. I accepted that these two are 100% sure that I l-like Kazuki. No way out.

We reached Lucky Star at 8:20, late of course, and were welcomed by Ito and Kouji.

Ito was looking so good, I had to say it. Violet short dress with black and white shrug, black boots, a nice little hair pin which I think Kouji gave her few days ago. She was dressed girly which is the opposite of her boyish nature. And Kouji, violet and white stripped t-shirt with black pants and black shoes.

"Looking good, Ito-chan." Otoha complimented Ito.

"Thanks. Come." Ito said and guided us to the big hall where the shows are held. The room was decorated with violet, white and red balloons and a disco light. Snacks on the table. There were not many people there. The Happy Rain group, ourselves BellRose group, of course the Over the Rainbow group and Ito's few relatives.

But, one step in and my face dropped. Why? Because I saw Ann and Kazuki standing by the stage drinking some cold drink, talking and laughing.

I guarantee Ann was so dressed up to impress Kazuki. Blue dress, white fancy jacket, blue heels and her blonde hair open. Kazuki on the other hand, was dressed really normal. Black and white stripped shirt and black jeans.

I groaned under my breath seeing Ann getting so mushy around Kazuki.

"Be quick." Bell whispered to me. "Or Ann's gonna steal him from you."

"No way." I whispered.

"She's pretty, Wakana. And Kazuki-san and Ann are friends since childhood." Bell explained.

"Yeah, but.." I looked down at my feet.

"Go now." Bell said to me and gave me a push towards where Kazuki and Ann were standing.

I inhaled a deep breath and walked towards them. "Hey." I greeted.

"Wow, Wakana, you are looking pretty good." Ann complimented. Sometimes her behavior confuses me. We like the same guy and yet whenever we are together, she hardly talks about Kazuki.

"Yeah," Kazuki spoke up. "looking good."

"Thanks." I replied, blushing. Then I saw Ito's parents standing nearby and I went to wish them.

After dinner, Ito's family put on a show for us.

"First of all," Ito spoke up. "I thank everyone for coming to my parents' anniversary party. We didn't celebrate it for many years and that makes the happiness double. Now my parents are together," Ito looked at Kouji standing beside her and they exchanged a smile. "Our family is complete. Staying away from your loved ones can be such a pain, and I'm not going to miss any opportunity of making sweet memories with my family now."

Ito's brother started playing the drums, followed by Ito's mother on the keyboard and Ito's father as well as Kouji on the guitar. And Ito sang her My Song Bt37.5.

My mind was less paying attention to the show but on what Ito said before. Never miss an opportunity of making sweet memories with loved ones, huh? Okay.

I looked at Kazuki standing on my left side. Even if he chooses Ann, I won't miss any opportunity and make memories with him which will act as my pain killers. That's when Kazuki looked at me with a serious face. It felt like he was going to say something but he just moved his eyes from me.

The party was over at about 10. I reached home in about 10 minutes, changed clothes, had some snacks and fell on my bed after turning the lights off. And was just about to sleep when I was disturbed by my cell phone. But was happy seeing who was calling.

~To be continued~