Saito sighed softly after hanging up his phone. He was taking a short break in the training, when he received the call. He leaned thoughtful in one of two pillars near the entrance. After moving to Kyoto his life had become much simpler. He came from a prominent family and since he was a child, he carried with many responsibilities due to his father. He always thought that he expected too much of him, he had his own dreams. Now he was a man able to take his own decisions and follow his own way.

He crossed his arms and looked around. The dismissal bell had sounded over an hour ago, however, there were still some students wandering around. A small group in particular caught his attention, among them was Chizuru. She seemed to be having fun. She always smiled. He was curious about her since he met her.

"Uh! I wondered what it was distracting you, Hajime-kun. "Souji approached to the stoic young pulling him out of his thoughts.

"What do you mean?" He asked without looking him. The young stoic did not even flinch at the sudden appearance of the chestnut.

"Is nothing" Souji smiled. His smile widened as he watched Chizuru walking towards them with enthusiasm. "Still around, Chizuru-Chan?" he folded his arms.

"It was my turn to clean the classroom." she smiled. "Are you still training?"

Souji nodded. "Only we take only a short break."

"I know you will win the Competence tomorrow, you have worked hard." Encouraged the girl.

"We hope to see you there, no, Hajime-kun?" he looked to Saito who had not moved from his position.

Saito nodded. This was the first group where he felt comfortable. He was expecting it to be that way for long.

"I will be there. I'm leaving now. I do not want to distract you "Chizuru ran toward the exit. Saito turned around to go back inside, followed by the young chestnut.

"I'm bored "Souji inspired softly. "How about a change in the practice? Two teams. The loser invites the drinks"

"Fine." The stoic Young said quietly. "It will be interesting." Souji was very different from him, at all, but they got along well. Though he knew him very little, already he considered him a good friend as well as Heisuke.


"Uh! I actually I wanted to be Okita-San's partner in the festival "The black-haired girl complained as she took a little bit of her malted. Osen- Chan, don't are you disappointed that he is no longer on your team? "

"I like Okita-San when he's not with Kazama-San, Together they are a problem. It's better that way. "Osen spoke. "But you're lucky , Akari-chan. Takeshi-Kun is a great and pleasant partner. "

"Yes, I know. But I would have preferred to Okita- San. "She said with a pouting.

"Okita San - and Saito-San will work together. They get along very well. "Chizuru said with a small smile.

"Yeah, I heard it... Saito San is also very handsome, is not he?" Akari smiled mischievously. "But he is so serious and quiet."

"Saito-San is a nice guy." Chizuru said. "Somewhat reserved but friendly."

"Mysterious and attractive, good combination." Akari smiled mischievously. "Is not it great?" Chizuru smiled shyly, she could not deny that it was a good combination in Saito.

The girls stayed a little longer in the square talking and laughing. Chizuru said goodbye to her friends when falling afternoon and returned to her home. She had just arrived when she felt a delicious smell coming from the kitchen.

She was surprised to find his father, busy preparing dinner. A gentle smile graced his face when he saw her. "Oh! Chizuru, you're here. "

She nodded. "I thought that today you would work until late."

"I decided to take some time for dinner with my daughter. If there is an emergency at the hospital, they will go to call me." do You want to help me? Everything is almost ready. "

Chizuru smiled sweetly and nodded. Seldom, she could have dinner with his father because of his hard work in the hospital. These were moments that she enjoyed, much more if his father was cooking for her.


"I'm glad to see you, Saito. How are you found Kyoto? It is a beautiful city, isn't it? "

"I like this place" Saito looked with favor on his former teacher in Tokyo. He was a kind person. He was glad to have someone known who he liked and respected in Kyoto.

"You will be fine here." He smiled a little. "What about your father? He's always had all his expectations of you. I suppose that your decision to move here changes all his plans.

""He did not like much the idea ... ... but it was not his decision," he said heavily. "I was not surprised you called." he changed the subject quickly. The denial of his father was something that he was aware, and he did not want to speak about the subject.

"Do not you? He asked, a little surprised. "

"In school said that I had good recommendations."

"Oh! That. I know koundo and Hijikata since college, so when you told me that you wanted to come here. I had no more to give good recommendations from my best student. Although I do not think that you needed them." He smiled.

"Thanks" the ghost of a smile crossed his face.

"Good" Tsubasa started, "now that you're here, I hope that you work with me again. I have a lot of work and I need some help. "

"Sure" the young man gladly accepted. In Tokyo he always helped him with works and researches. With This part-time job, he did not have to neglect the school. Even he could work at home. Everything was going better than he expected.


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