Chapter 3 HIS Arrival

The plane landed. There were many passengers in the Flight N-961 today. Among the sea of people is Tsukimori Len. His concert in France had just finished. It was a big hit. He bid his farewell to the French people and proceeded to take a vacation. It's been two years since he had come home. His mother is already pining him to come home already. It's about time that he grants her wish.

The ride on his way home is a peaceful one. Len is carefully watching all the sceneries that they slowly pass by. The city did not even have a speck of change. It still gave him the warmth and the feeling of nostalgia in the atmosphere. Soon enough, the view of their mansion is fast approaching on Len's eyes.

"Welcome back Len!" said the excited Hamai Misa. She enveloped her son with a warm hug whom she didn't see for two years. Len hugged back her mother. At last, he was back home. His mother guided him inside. At the entrance, he saw his father waiting for the two of them. He slowly approached his father and hugged him tightly. It has been two years he had last seen both of his parents, from what he can remember, it was his concert in UK. The couple surprised him by becoming special guests on his concert.

"It's good to see you well son," said the older Tsukimori. Len just gave them a small smile. Misa led his son and husband to the dining table. She cooked all of Len's favorite dishes to celebrate his arrival.

"How is it?"

"It's all delicious Ma, thank you very much," said Len while smiling gratefully to his mother. Misa just returned her son's smile. She is very happy because Len went back home. It has been two years since she last saw him. Len have been losing weight. Maybe the constant traveling made him sleep less. Misa became worried. Since Len left four years ago, she is pretty sure that he didn't have any contact with Kaho since he left. Misa just sighed. The meal ended and Misa sent Len early to bed, considering that he may be jet-lagged. Len gladly complied.

Misa is alone in their living room, silently sipping her tea. She is now wondering what she will say to Len about Koutarou. Even though Len left Kaho during her pregnancy, Kaho still often come by the Tsukimori household and chat with Misa. Kaho is so kind that she never keeps her child to herself. She also gives the Tsukimori couple a chance to play with their precious grandson.

"I wonder what I will will say to Len. Should I tell him about Koutarou-chan or should I just keep it a secret to him and let Kaho-chan decide?" Misa is obviously having problems regarding the issue of her whether she will tell to her son about his son with Kaho. Misa's internal battle was broken because of the ringing of her cell phone.

"Hello?"

"Grandma it's just me, Koutarou,"

"Koutarou-chan? Why the sudden call?"

"Can I ask a favor?"

"Sure, what is it?"

"I know that Papa is back. Can you at least do something to make him go to the park at 5 p.m.?"

"Sure, but why?"

"I just want to meet him in person. Please?"

"Of course, anything for my cute grandson,"

"Thanks grandma! You're the best! Bye!"

"You silly boy. Bye,"

She immediately had the urge to smile. Just remembering the time when the boy unexpectedly showed up on the mansion and began telling about his 'façade'. That boy is really something. He clearly inherited his brains with his parents. His talent is also exceptional. He once did the performance for the couple and the couple had their jaws dropped. His performance can rival the performance of his father. Only that Koutarou's performance is full of emotion, the only one that his father is lacking. Len may be a world class violinist but his performance clearly lacks emotion. Maybe Koutarou inherited his father's brains, precision and cool while he inherited his mother's passion and warmth. Misa smiled to herself. She is looking forward on the meeting of the two.

Len woke up because of the warm rays of the sun. He glanced at the digital clock beside him and he saw that it is still 4:30 in the afternoon. He wanted to go back to sleep but somehow a voice is calling him to wake up and visit the park.

Misa was surprised when she suddenly saw Len slowly walking down the stairs.

"Where are you going son?" staring in confusion as she saw her son dressed.

"I am just going to stroll in the park for awhile Ma," said Len while slowly approaching his mother and kissing her cheeks. Misa looked shocked but she eventually recovered.

"It seems that fate is beginning make its move," thought Misa while bidding goodbye to her son. She stared at the retreating figure of her son.

"I hope that your meeting with your son may bring you enlightenment with regards to your relationship Kaho-chan," whispered Misa softly while heading back inside the house.

Meanwhile Len is strolling leisurely towards the nearby park. Walking down the street reminded him of his frequent walks with Kaho when they were still together. Since Kaho love to practice in the park, Len often walks Kaho home after her public performance. Remembering Kaho made Len's heart clench tightly.

"Kaho, how are you now my love?" murmured Len while leaning on the railing that is directly above the park. Len closed his eyes for awhile and felt the wind brush softly against his cheeks. He relished all of the fun memories he had together with Kaho. He smiled to himself. However, the peace that he had was suddenly broken when he heard someone playing the violin.

Koutarou sat in the bench in the park. He was actually nervous. He would meet his father today! THE great Tsukimori Len, the only man who had the hearts of his sweet mother is going to meet him today! He looked at the sun and saw that it is almost setting. He glanced at his watch and saw that it is already 5:10 p.m. Where had his father gone? Did Grandma Misa fail to convince him?

He just looked up in the heavens and sighed in disappointed. However, in process, he saw a familiar turquoise hair. Koutarou thought for awhile, there is only person he knew with turquoise besides hi of course. He looked carefully and there he saw a peaceful looking Len.

Koutarou smiled happily. His father came! He immediately thought of a plan to catch the attention of his father without looking suspicious. He fetched his violin and started to play a song. A song that will surely made his father remember something about his past. The 'Ave Maria'.

Len immediately looked for the source of the beautiful music. He glanced around, trying to find the person who managed to play his favorite piece, the piece that reminded him of his first love. At last, he saw a small figure, in the midst of a crowd, he saw a young boy, probably around 5-6 years old who is playing the violin.

Koutarou continued to play the violin. He knew that many people are now staring at him but he paid no heed to them. He just let them be and focused on the song that he is currently playing. He knew that this is the song that his parents performed a duet back in their training camp. He heard it from Kazuki-nii-chan before, during their camp, his mother and father performed a heart-warming 'Ave Maria'. Azuma-nii-chan even said that it is the first time that his father showed a sign that his father his actually in love with his mother.

Len slowly approached the child. He gaped as he stared at the child in front of him. The child who is approximately 5-6 years old is actually playing the 'Ave Maria' with such passion as well as precision. The child can be considered a first class violinist with such performance! He stared at the child play with such grace and he felt somehow that he is familiar. The song played its last notes and ended. The audience didn't even move a muscle. Finally, Len recovered from his shock and clapped his hands. Soon enough, the audience broke into a great applause. Everyone started to compliment Koutarou, which the child took with such gratitude. Slowly, the crowd started to disperse and finally, only Len and Koutarou are left.

The two just stared at each other. Neither is breaking the eye contact, finally, Koutarou broke the uncomfortable silence.

"It is a pleasure to finally meet you, Tsukimori Len-san," said Koutarou in a firm voice.