Disclaimer: I don't and will never own Daa! Daa! Daa!

"Yo. Wake up dude." Santa said.

"Wha…?"

"It's like eight in the morning. Aren't you hungry yet?" Santa asked him.

"Uh, a little." Kanat replied as he shifted his body and got his back leaning on the headboard of the bed.

"Well then, let's go downstairs and eat breakfast."

"Aww, you didn't have to wait for me! You're so sweet!" Kanata said and grinned. Santa felt weird inside. This was the first time Kanata acted like this.

"You're weird…"

"I know. I can't stay serious all the time, can I?"

"Yeah, you're right. It's good to hear that."

"Let's go!"

The two boys headed downstairs, greeted by each of the maids who were cleaning the living room, while the others were preparing breakfast.

"Good morning, master Santa, Mr. Kanata," The butler, Shin greeted the two.

"Good morning Shin!" The two chorused. They then took a seat and drank their cup of coffees. Breakfast was then served five minutes later. After that, both said thanks to the maids for the hearty meal.

Kanata and Santa went to the living room. Santa turned on the TV and switched the channel to MTV. Kanata was about to go back to reading the book that Miyu gave him when a thought occurred to him.

"Hey Santa, I think I'm gonna go to the bookstore." He said, closing his book and putting it aside.

"Want me to come with you?" his friend offered.

"Nah, it's okay. I'll be fine." He was about to stand up when Santa asked him if he had a coat to wear.

"Yeah. I was lucky enough to have grabbed one before we got evicted." Kanata smiled. Santa returned a smile and told his friend to be home before lunch.

Since the bookstore wasn't that far from where Santa's house was, Kanata decided to just walk. The cool breeze was soothing his senses. Santa put some extra clothes and winter apparels in the guest room for him before he woke up. He shook his shoulders where snow rested and hugged himself. He still felt cold even with his much safer clothing. He finally arrived at the bookstore after a ten minute walk. Miyu turned around as she heard the bell ring. She gasped as she saw him. A feeling of excitement building inside her.

"Hi!" She greeted him. Kanata could only give her a smile in return and refused to look her in the eye, for he was too shy.

"Hi… I uh… Um, just wanted to drop by today." He stuttered. Miyu giggled at this and called his father. Yu stopped looking at the newspaper and his attention was diverted to Miyu when he heard her call for him. He was expecting a usual customer planning to have a little talk with him as it was the usual thing to happen when Miyu calls him, but was surprised when he saw Kanata. He stood up and put the book aside and made his way to the two teens.

"Dad, this is Kanata. He's the one I told you about." Miyu said to her father. Yu then look at Kanata, and observed him head to foot. He knew it was a bit impolite to do so, but he couldn't help it. You just look so much like Hitome. After a while, Yu extended his hand out to Kanata.

"It's nice to meet you, I'm Kozuki Yu." He said as they shook hands.

"It's nice to meet you to Mr. Kozuki, my name's Saionji Kanata." He said. Just then, a customer pushed on the desk bell, telling Mr. Kozuki that a customer is about to pay.

"I'll be back." He said to the two teens as he left them. When he appeared out of sight, Miyu arranged some books for a bit and faced Kanata again.

"I forgot to ask for your number yesterday, but it's a good thing you came." Miyu smiled. Kanata didn't know what she meant by that.

"Uh, I don't have a cellphone. I just… had the feeling I'd have to come here today." He replied. He focused his eyes on his shoes. Miyu had a funny feeling that he might have been in love with his shoes. But in reality, he was just too shy to look at her.

"I asked my dad last night and he said it's okay if you start working here." Miyu said. Kanata's head shot up.

"Really?"

"Yup! Really." Miyu smiled.

"Um, when will I start?" He asked her, looking around if Mr. Kozuki would be coming back. He felt nervous around Miyu.

Miyu looked at her golden wristwatch, "My watch tells me… now."

"Oh. Um, do I have to change into some working clothes or something?" He asked. Not really sure about what else he should say. Miyu just laughed at him.

"No, silly! You can wear whatever you like. After all, it'll be only three of us here." She said as she picked up a book that fell from its shelf.

"You mean that your father doesn't have any other employee?"

"Yup. But I'm helping him this month since it's vacation." Miyu explained.

"Oh. I see…" Kanata felt sweat forming on his forehead even if the air-conditioning was strong. He really had no idea what else to say to her.

"Hmm… How about we start off by arranging some books that have just arrived?" She suggested, pointing a finger at the boxes that were placed near the counter.

"Okay." With that, the two started work.

a/n: Whoa! I am SO sorry to all those out there who waited so long for an update! I forgot that I had written the sixth chapter for this and got it hidden somewhere in my files... Anyway, I won't be promising a next update too soon. I'm still working on lots of stuff, so I'll update late again.