Hey everyone! I've finally decided to update again! XD

Before I write this chapter, I just wanna thank you all for reading! Stories aren't that interesting in the first chapter, so here's a second chapter to make you all a bit more interested! Please enjoy! :D

Disclaimer: I do not own Kodocha/Kodomo No Omocha. (Sadly..)

Dear Akito,

So if you haven't realized already, I found a way to contact you! I know it's only been a short while that I've been gone, but it's so lonely here without any of my friends. I sent this the day after I arrived in America, so this should get to you in about a week. School must have already started for you again! How is it? Are you getting along with the girls in the class? You better be. If not I'm gonna have something to say about it!

Anyways, America is amazing. It's really hot here in California, even though it was kinda cold there in Japan. It's so lovely and pretty at night here, and I can't wait to start the shooting for the movie. It's gonna be shot in some place called a Hollywood Studio or something. I can't wait to meet the other actors.

I can't write too much because Mama, Rei and I were going to go out and walk around. I can't wait to see what it's like in full daylight. I hope everything is going well for you. Tell Tsuyoshi, Aya, Hisae, and Mami I said hi and that I'm doing well. You can send letters to me at the return address on the envelope. I hope to hear from you soon!

Bye bye,

Sana Kurata.

Akito read the letter two times over. He could actually stay in contact with Sana! He took out a piece of paper and started to scribble down a reply.

xxx

"Kurata says hi," Akito tells Sana's group of friends reluctantly. Sana wanted him to do it, so he'd do it.

Tsuyoshi stared at Akito, "Wait, how'd you contact Sana?"

Akito sat down at his desk, "She sent me a letter," he said calmly, as if it meant nothing.

"WHAT?" Tsuyoshi, Mami, Aya, and Hisae stared wide-eyed at the boy sitting in front of them, their jaws practically hitting the floor. They started yelling out randomly, "I want her address!" and "Yeah, I want her to send me a letter too!" and "Why'd she only send Hayama a letter?"

Akito mentally smiled, happy that Sana only sent a letter to him, and not to any of these annoying people in front of him. He sighed and took the envelope out of his pocket. He left the letter at home but took the envelope because he was sure that they would be asking for her address. He handed them the address, "Here." The four of them scribbled down her address on separate pieces of paper and continued to argue about Sana only sending him a letter.

He had wrote a reply to her letter last night and put it in the mailbox so it should have been taken today. It should arrive in a week or so. Akito leaned back in his seat and stared in front of him. Could he really wait two weeks to hear a reply from the girl?

Akito sighed, instantly regretting how short his reply was. He should have said more.

xxx

"Great work today, Sana!" the director called to the young girl as she was about to leave the studio.

Sana turned her head to him and smiled, "Thanks so much, Mr. Director! See you tomorrow!" she walked out the door and Rei drove back to the hotel they were staying at.

"Tomorrow you have to be at the studio at seven in the morning, so you should get some sleep tonight," Rei said as they pulled up the the hotel.

Sana groaned, "Why so early?" she complained.

Rei shrugged, "It's work."

They climbed out of the car that they rented and walked through the hotel doors. As they walked by the hotel mailroom, Sana stopped. Every so often she would check her mail to see if she had gotten a reply from Akito. It's been about two weeks since she sent her last message, so if Akito got the letter and wrote back, it should be coming soon. She turned to her manager, "Rei, I'm gonna check the mail. I'll be right up!" Rei nodded and disappeared through the elevator door.

Sana dashed toward the mailroom and went to her box. She took a small key out of her pocket and opened the door to her mailbox. Sana gasped with joy as she noticed a small white envelope leaned up against the wall of the box. She pulled it out and quickly read who it was from.

Akito Hayama

Sana smiled ear to ear and quickly shut the mailbox, hurrying back to her room so she could read it. He actually wrote back!

Once she entered the room, she said hello to her mother then ran to her bedroom. She sat on the bed and gently opened the envelope, then pulled out the single sheet of paper and read from the top:

Kurata,

Yeah it's weird without you here too. It's like, the loudness has been taken from the classroom. It's nice and quiet now...

Sana paused while reading, furrowing her brow in an angry fashion. So he was glad she was gone? She sighed and read on.

...but I don't like it.

Sana smiled. So he wasn't glad she was gone.

I don't really talk to anyone except for Tsuyoshi in class, so you don't have to worry about any of the girls. You really think I'm gonna go back to doing that?

School started and it's really boring. I'm jealous that you get to skip it all. America sounds good, but I don't know if I could take the heat. If it's really that hot, I wouldn't like it.

Write again.

Akito.

Sana giggled, glad that Akito missed her. She missed him too, although she hated to admit it.

xxx

"Rei, hurry up, we have to leave now or else we'll be late!" Sana yelled to her manager as she stood anxiously by the door to the hallway. She fumbled with the small white envelope between her fingers, wanting to send it as soon as possible. Even if she sent it today, it wouldn't reach Akito for a week. She sighed and ran her finger along her handwriting.

Rei finally appeared and they dashed out the door. Once out of the elevator on the first floor, Sana ran to the mailroom. Rei didn't have to ask where she was going. He had figured out why Sana was so interested in checking her mail.

Rei creased his forehead. Akito better be good to Sana, or he'll have something to say about it.

He waited impatiently until Sana returned and they rushed out the door, climbing in their rental car and swerving onto the street.

They surprisingly arrived at the Hollywood Studio without being pulled over. Rei was a reckless driver, especially when they had to get to work. The manager and actress ran through the halls of the building until they finally came to the correct room. They opened the door, finding everyone waiting for them.

"Finally!" The director exclaimed, "Now we can start."

Hot with embarrassment, Sana bowed, "Sorry I'm late," then she dashed to her dressing room to get into costume.

xxx

Akito stared at the letter he was holding in front of him. Sana had written back quickly, and his checks held the tiniest bit of pink as he read over her letter for the second time:

Dear Akito,

Thanks for writing back so quickly!

You know, I've been thinking about your reply, and it seems as if you miss me! Haha, I miss you too.

It's good you haven't been picking fights with anyone. I just wasn't sure.. I thought maybe the only reason you weren't was because I was there, but I'm happy to hear you aren't getting in trouble with anyone!

America is fun. It's really interesting. I don't have a great way of explaining it, but I think you'd like it even if it is really hot. Maybe someday I can show you the place!

Shooting is tough, and the director is kinda strict, but I love it. Acting is really fun! Ohh, I have an idea! How about we play an acting game? Okay, I just made one up: Let's play the Out of Character Game! The rules are simple, you just have to be out of character. In your next letter, tell me how you're feeling at that moment as out of character as you can. Remember, don't lie about what your feeling! Just say it how you wouldn't normally.

Can't wait for your reply!

Sana Kurata

Akito gulped, his palms getting a little sweaty. What did she mean by saying his feelings as out of character as he can? Was she saying, she wanted him to tell her how he felt about her, or just how he felt in general? How he felt about school, perhaps?

What am I thinking? This is the perfect chance to tell her how I feel about her! Akito thought and sighed. Could he really confess over a little letter conversation? Over an "Out of Character Game"?

I have to. Akito took out a piece of paper and allowed himself a deep breath. This was gonna be awkward to write..

~Chapter End~

Ohh, what's Akito gonna say? That'll be in the next chapter, so keep checking back!

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