I woke up quite early today, which was very unusual for me. I went to my closet and searched for clothes, the weather was hot today so I wore a plain t-shirt with the words written I'm Here, I also chose to wear knee-leveled shorts.

I went to the shower and took a warm bath; it was Saturday today, so it would be a bit crowded. I got my towel and dried myself up. I wore my clothes, gently took my violin and headed downstairs to eat breakfast.

My mom was already eating her breakfast when I went down, "Morning mom." I said.

She looked up and nodded at me smiling, "You're early today Kaho." She commented, looking at my clothes, "Going out?"

I rubbed my head, "Yeah, I'm going to the park."

She smiled at me, "Why don't you eat your breakfast first?" she inquired, gesturing towards the table, breakfast was already set. I towed myself to the table and sat down, "Itadakimasu!" I said, and then I started eating.

The food was particularly good today; it was waffles and omelette…my favorite, "So Kaho," my mother said, I looked up and stared at her, "are you going to Len's house today?"

I choked on my food and coughed, and then she suddenly looked worried, "I'm fine." I said, surprised that my mother suddenly brought it up.

"So…?" she prompted, raising her eye brows to me, "are you, or are you not going?"

"I am okay? I am!"

My mother grinned, "Okay." She said while reaching for her phone and calling someone.

"Hamai-san?" she said, I gawked, and "Kahoko's going to your house today."

There was quite a pause, "Oh, ok, that's good, she is too actually." Her grin got wider by the minute, "This afternoon? Sure." She said.

She closed her cell phone and grinned at me, "You can go there later, afternoon."

I sighed, there was no use talking to my mother. I picked my violin and marched to the door, "I'm going now." I said, "I opened the door and went outside.

The street was peaceful, not much people were up yet. I took my time walking and reached the park longer than I expected.

I sat down on a bench and opened my violin case, I looked up and noticed that not much people were in the park too… I guess I really am early; I glanced at my watch… 6:00!! Then how come Hamai-san was up so early?

Anyways, I was here already, so I took my violin and stood up. What should I play? Something that fits my mood. Excited yet serene. Why not Gavotte then?

I made up my mind and started playing. It really felt good to play freely in the park…with my eyes closed. I didn't really want to open it, because if ever I did and there were a lot of people watching, I would surely fail.

I was just beginning when I heard a trumpet play alongside of me, particularly Hihara-senpai's. I peeked with my left eye and saw him grinning at me. I smiled then closed my eyes again. His cheerful mood always gets the better of me.

Whenever I'm nervous or anything, if he was there, I was sure to be cheerful as well. I really liked him, as a friend I mean…

The piece ended, it reminded me of the time I first played this in front of everybody, I nearly embarrassed myself out there, but Hihara-senpai saved me from that embarrassment. He really was kind to me.

I smiled at him and he grinned back at me. "Well, I guess Gavotte won't be needing that much practice anymore." He said.

"Yeah." I said, "Wait, what are you doing here so early?"

He gasped, "Uh," he said, sounding frantic, "I was just…uh…passing by! That's it, I was just passing by!" In truth, he was heading towards Kahoko's house this morning and saw her come out of her house this morning. He followed her here but didn't mention it, afraid that she might think of him as a stalker.

I tilted my head to the side, wondering why he was acting so weird, "Hey," he said, suddenly serious, "if I told you that I liked you, what would you do?"

I was surprised, Hihara-senpai usually never was this serious, "Uh, I don't know, I'm…not sure." I said.

"Well, do you like me?" he asked.

I giggled, I was just thinking of this a minute ago, and "of course I do! I like you as a friend!" I said, still giggling.

I looked at Hihara-senpai, he looked awful, and he almost looked like he was sick! "Hihara-senpai, Hihara-senpai, what's wrong?" I asked.

He smiled a painful smile, "I guess I got rejected…" he said, "Doesn't matter, I was expecting it anyway…"

Rejected? Wait, did he really mean what he just said a while ago? "Hihara-senpai! Were you serious? I-I'm sorry!" I said.

"It's fine, I'm all right." He said, utterly unconvincing, "I-I got to go now, bye."

He slouched and went away, "Hihara-senpai, I didn't know…" I said.

I couldn't believe that he was serious, I never really expected it.

Kazuki's POV

I slouched back and started back home, rejection… I was expecting that, but it still hurt a lot to hear it from her own mouth. I felt wasted, but… I was contented that she didn't exactly hate me, or dislike me.

I wonder who would be lucky enough to be the one who Kaho-chan likes.

It might be Tsuchiura-kun because she always depends on him when she's troubled. He was closer to her as well because they were both gen-ed students.

It could also be Tsukimori-kun, since they were getting closer because Kaho-chan was always asking him for tips about how to play the violin. Another thing is, the legend about the violin romance is applicable to both of them, since they were both violinists.

It might be Azuma because he was just… perfect. Not that I think she was interested in him, but still… there was a possibility.

Could it be Shimizu-kun? That was already impossible, he was already taken! Shimizu-kun's dating Fuyumi-san already. Well, they really do suit each other.

What about me? Do I stand a chance? I already found out, and unfortunately the answer's no. It really hurts. Will I still recover? Maybe not, but if ever… if ever someone gets my heart again, surely, history would repeat itself.

I'm not sure if it will happen again. I saw a bench and I sat down. Right now, I'm disgusted by myself. I buried my face under my hands.

"Kazuki?" a voice I recognized said and I looked up; it was Azuma, "What are you doing here so early?"

"Azuma, uh, nothing, I was just… you know…" I said, I couldn't find words on how to tell him how I feel now, he sat down.

He looked at me, "Really, what happened?" he asked, curious now.

I gave up, he was my best friend anyway, so why keep it from him, and he would surely know that something was wrong with me. I explained everything to him, starting from when I followed her to the park up till when he retreated from Kahoko.

Azuma has been kind to patiently let everything out; he didn't mock me or became disgusted with me.

After I told him everything, he said, "I see, well, at least she's not oblivious of your feelings anymore, she's quite thick you see… and you can move on now."

"Move on, how will I do that?" I asked, moving on wasn't that easy to accomplish!
"I know you can do it, soon enough."

"I hope so, I don't want Kaho-chan see me moping on, she'll just blame herself and force herself to answer me."

"Yeah, she's exactly like that, she values her friends' happiness more than hers."
"Maybe that's why I like her."

"Maybe…"

"Well," I said, standing up, "thanks for listening to me, Azuma."

"Sure, no problem."
"If you have any problems like mine, feel free to talk to me."

He didn't answer me, "Azuma?"

"Huh, oh yeah, sure."

"Hey, who do you like anyway?"

"Uh, it's also…"

"Who?"

"Never mind, you'll know it when the time comes…"

"Oh…kay?"

Kahoko's POV

Hihara-senpai, I never expected you to… Hihara-senpai. I'm really very sorry, but I won't get depressed by this, I'll talk to you in Monday and settle this.

Len's POV

I was already in the park then I saw her. She was sitting on a bench, looking like she was in deep thought. I decided not to disturb her, but when I was just about to go the other side when she greeted me, "Tsukimori-kun.

A/N: Please review. I want to thank Pathetic Rainbow for reviewing Chapter two!