Disclaimer: I don't own La Corda D'oro
Hihara looked at her in the eyes, he saw Kahoko's blush, and she was avoiding eye contact with him. Hihara didn't realize that though.
"I see…" was all he said, "Could I ask who it is?"
"Well…" Kahoko thought for a few moments.
Hihara got his heart to prepare for something harsh.
"He's someone special…" said Kahoko, "He's always smiling, and he has a good personality…"
Hihara didn't know what to do; his heart was breaking apart somehow…
"He is carefree…he's caring…he is always ready to listen to whatever I have to say…he is my first friend…and he's always beside me…" Kahoko looked at him, "And he's here right now, beside me…"
Hihara looked at her with surprise.
Kahoko's heart was beating fast, she was actually in love with him ever since the first time she saw him…no, maybe it was even before that…she really liked him…
Hihara couldn't believe what he just heard…did she really feel the same way he does?
"Hino-chan…are…are you serious?" Hihara asked, he was blushing
Kahoko couldn't look at him, she was scared what she might see is the face of pity…
"Y-yes," she answered.
Suddenly, she felt herself pulled into a tight hug.
"S-senpai…" said Kahoko.
"I…I'm in love with you Hino-chan," he said quietly.
Kahoko's eyes widen.
Their feelings are mutual after all…
"Kaho-chan…" he said, blushing
Kahoko giggled softly, Hihara pulled away, he looked at her.
"Kazuki-senpai," she smiled
"Your smile is the best after all." He said.
Kahoko blushed.
They didn't notice the rain had already stopped.
"Since when?" she whispered
"Since I first saw you…from that stairs." Hihara said.
Kahoko looked away, embarrassed.
"I…was clumsy that time…" she said.
Hihara chuckled, "You were pretty cute back there. Also, your music is…beautiful…"
"Not compared to you," Kahoko said, as she looked at him again.
"Its not like how you mean it, but yes, our music is different. Because, we have different interpretation of the music. Your music is very inspiring."
"Senpai…"
"How about you? Since when?" Hihara asked
Kahoko stepped out from under the tree's shade.
"Let's walk to my house, I'll tell you on the way." Kahoko smiled
Yunoki was inside the car, when something caught his eye.
He sat back onto his seat and sighed.
They are already together huh. I hope Hihara made a good move for Hino-san to remember, but knowing Hihara… Yunoki laughed to himself.
"Is something funny Azuma-sama?" asked the driver looking at the rearview mirror
"No, nothing at all. I just remembered a friend of mine." He said
"Whaa!?! So you met me already back then?" said Hihara
"Yes…" said Kahoko
"Wow…that was quite a long time ago…I'm sorry I didn't notice you…"
"No, it's alright. It was fine…"
"Kaho-chan," Hihara said
Kahoko blushed. She was still not use to Hihara calling her that.
"You know, you should stop calling me a senpai already,"
"Huh?" said Kahoko, looking at Hihara as they walk
"Well, we'll be dating soon…right?" said Hihara, it was clear on his face he was embarrassed
"Y-yes…" said Kahoko
"And I would feel much comfortable if you just call me Kazuki…"
"U-um…K-Kazuki…" Kahoko stared at her feet as they walk
Hearing that, Hihara beamed.
He smiled at her when she looked up at him.
It was the best smile that Kahoko had ever seen from him.
She blushed even more.
"Wow, it sounds better with your voice more than I thought." Said Hihara
Kahoko started to giggled softly.
"What's up?" he asked
"I…I never thought…you were capable of being like that…" then she broke into a laugh
"Waah! What are you saying?!?!"
" See, your back," said Kahoko
Hihara smiled, and then started laughing with her.
"I guess…that's how it is when you fall in love," said Hihara
"Mommy…" said Kahoko
She was about 6 years old.
She was having her first recital.
"Good luck Kahoko," said her mother
"Mommy, there are so many people…I'm nervous…"
"Yes, but you have to stay strong. Isn't it your dream to become as good as Len-kun?"
"Yes, but mommy, its different. Tsukimori-kun is a prodigy…"
"Nonsense, Len-kun had gone through tough lessons just to be as good as he is now. So, Kahoko, do you best."
"Okay." Said Kahoko
"Next is Kazuki Hihara, he will be playing his trumpet…"
"After him, it would be your turn Kahoko," whispered her mother
"Yes, I'll do my best."
"Good girl,"
Then Hihara started to play his trumpet.
Everyone became silent.
Kahoko's eyes widen.
"That boy…he has a shinning aura…everything's…sparkling around him…" Kahoko was amazed.
But then, in the middle of his piece, he had a mistake, but he still smiled.
His tune didn't waver. It was still a happy tune.
When he finished playing Kahoko was still in a daze.
"Kahoko," her mother prompted
Kahoko didn't realize that her name has already been called
"Kahoko," her mother repeated
"Oh," Kahoko said
"Go on," said her mother
"Yes,"
As Kahoko stepped up the stage she realized something.
She wants to play like that boy.
She wants to be able to play a happy tune that would also make everyone smile.
She knows her life would be more interesting now that she has two goals to reach.
Len Tsukimori.
Kazuki Hihara.
As Kahoko started to play, she smiled to herself. She could tell her music was not as good as his, but she could feel what the music's message was already. She was never this passionate before.
It was like a new world had opened up to her.
She would achieve her goals.
"Kahoko! That was fabulous!" said her mother, as Kahoko stepped down the stage
"Thank you…"
"You didn't notice the audience, didn't you?"
"Ah!" Kahoko finally realized. She wasn't nervous! She didn't become nervous at all.
She smiled.
"I'm so proud of you Kahoko." Said her mother, "And guess who's here."
Her mother step aside to show a little boy
"Tsukimori-kun!" said Kahoko
Len smiled for a few moment.
Kahoko felt happy. Len rarely smiled.
"You were great up there," he said
"Thanks!!" said Kahoko
"Good job Kahoko-chan." Said Misa, behind Len
"Auntie!" said Kahoko
"Well then, be careful Len, you might be having a competition soon." Teased Misa
"Humph. She's not even close," said Len
"Waah! Tsukimori-kun, you're so mean!!!" said Kahoko
The two mothers laughed
"Kahoko-chan and Len sure are getting along," said Misa
"Yes, yes." Agreed Kahoko's mother
"We are not getting along!" said both Len and Kahoko together
"My, my, its rare to see Len-kun getting so worked up like this." Said Kahoko's mother
Kahoko was about to say something when behind her mother, she saw him – Kazuki Hihara
"Um, mommy, excuse me for a moment." Said Kahoko, then she began to run
"Eh? Kahoko, where are you going?"
Kahoko didn't answer her mother. She just ran to where she saw him.
She wants to get to know him, she wants to become friends with him.
It was all because of him, that her world for music has become brighter.
Being perfect isn't everything. She knows that now because of him.
Just enjoying what you're doing and giving your best is what's important.
Then finally, Kahoko reached him.
"Um!" Kahoko said
But he didn't notice her.
He was laughing with his other friends.
Kahoko was a bit downhearted.
"You sure Kazuki?" a friend of his said.
"Yes! Of course!" said Hihara cheerfully
"Seiso Academy huh. Well, good luck."
"Yeah thanks."
Then they left.
Kahoko still stood there.
Watching his figure disappear in the crowd.
"Seiso Academy…" said Kahoko
Then her mother finally found her.
"Kahoko, where have you been? I was getting worried." Said her mother
"Mom, I'll be attending Seiso Academy when I grow up!" she said
"Huh? But dear, we'll be leaving for Germany." Said her mother
"Even so, I will…I will go to that school." Said Kahoko
"Is it because of that boy?"
"Eh?" Kahoko blushed
"Kahoko, you like him don't you? I've been watching you actually. The only problem is," she sighed, "You're too shy to make friends or talk to anybody…except for Len-kun, since you two have been together since you two were born."
"Mommy!"
"Well, I heard Len-kun will be attending Seiso too. So then, you'll be fine when you enter that school. Maybe on your second year."
Kahoko smiled, "Thanks mommy,"
A/N: Reivew please! How was it? Um, well, i was planning on ending it here, but i decided to make one last chappie for this...