A/N: Yeah so I kind of left that last chapter on a sour note but thanks so much for reviewing anyway. I love you all!

Disclaimer: Not mine. But I bow down to the creator.

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When Shouta ran out of his house he didn't know where Yuzuyu had gone. He ran toward her house trying to keep a calm demeanor. Mrs. Hanasaki didn't understand what was going on at all. First, Yuzuyu ran out of the house in tears and then Shouta runs out even faster than her. She ran toward the front door and called out to Shouta.

"SHOUTA WHAT'S GOING ON?! WHERE ARE YOU GOING?!" She yelled.

"I'LL BE BACK!" Shouta called back to her. Mrs. Hanasaki started to worry. 'Why on earth would Yuzuyu be crying after coming here?' She didn't want to think that they had broken up or that Shouta was the cause of Yuzuyu's tears. That would break her heart more than Shouta probably realized.

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He started to run full sprint toward Yuzuyu's house. 'She's got to be kidding. There's no way she's serious…but she wouldn't joke like this would she? No. She wouldn't. I know Yuzu loves me as much as I love her. Something is wrong…" He ran toward her house and knocked on the door. Kippei had answered it.

"Shouta? What are you doing here all out of breath?" Kippei asked.

"Y-Yuzu…wants to break up…with me…and…I don't understand…why…" He said with staggered breath. Running all the way from his house full sprint tired him out a little. He didn't think Yuzuyu would be able to run away so fast.

"She wants to what!" Kippei smacked his forehead. "Shouta I'm sorry…this is my fault. I guess she already told you that she decided to leave then?" Kippei asked with his face in his hands. Shouta's eyes widened.

"Leave? What? What are you talking about Kippei? What do you mean decided to leave?" Shouta was even more confused and he didn't think that was possible.

"Wait…I thought you said she wanted to break up with you?"

"That is what I said but she never told me why! What are you talking about?" Shouta was becoming even more frustrated than he already was.

"Yuzuyu's mother wants her to come and live with her from now on."

"Her mother? Wait, why is that such a bad thing? Where does she live?" He asked as he raised an eyebrow. Moving with her mother didn't sound so bad. He didn't understand why everyone was making it seem so bad.

"Okinawa."

"Okinawa…that's…far…"

Reality hit him right then.

"If Yuzu leaves she won't be able to come back for a long time…her mom wouldn't be able to afford it." Kippei said sadly. Those words replayed over in Shouta's head again and again. 'Won't be able to come back for a long time…' His heart started to race at the thought. 'This can't be happening…' He thought.

"B-but I don't understand! Yuzuyu never ever told me anything about her mother! I didn't even know whether to ask or not because she never talked about her!" Rain started to fall lightly onto Shouta's brown hair.

"The reason why Yuzuyu came to live here when she was five was because her mother couldn't take care of her at the time."

"What? Why?" Trying to process everything was hard at one time for him. The only thing he kept thinking about was Yuzuyu leaving. The girl he knew he couldn't live without was going to leave right after they had found eachother again.

"Yuzuyu's father died when she was five and her mom couldn't seem to get better after it. She actually hit Yuzuyu for the first time and she just couldn't forgive herself for it. So she sent Yuzuyu to live with me and my family and she moved away in hopes that she would be able to take care of Yuzuyu someday. She told Yuzuyu before she left that she would come back for her." Kippei looked at Shouta who was staring at the ground. "Yuzuyu told me that she has to go because she doesn't want to disappoint her mother…she's so selfless all the time…" Kippei finished. Shouta's head jolted up.

"Where is she?"

"I…don't know. She ran from the diner that we went to and I haven't seen her since."

"Do you know where she could be?! I have to find her!" Kippei thought for a minute. She wouldn't go to Marika or Ken at a time like this. He rubbed his chin and then snapped his fingers.

"The park!" The park is Yuzuyu's favorite place in the town. She told Kippei about it once before when she was seven years old.

(Flashback)

"Come on Kippei-onii-chan! Hurry! Hurry! Auntie said we have to be back in time for dinner." Yuzuyu shook Kippei from his nap. He had fallen asleep on the sofa with the television still on.

"Yuzu, its twelve in the afternoon. Dinner is a long time from now."

"Not that long. Come on please. I want to go and play!"

"Alright alright." Kippei got up and put on his shoes. Yuzuyu jumped up and clapped and ran to put her shoes on as well. It was a beautiful spring day so neither of them needed a jacket.

"Mom! I'm taking Yuzu to the park now!" He yelled to his mother who was in the kitchen.

"Okay Kippei!" Kippei and Yuzuyu left after they heard Mrs. Katakura's response. As they walked toward the park hand in hand Kippei looked down at Yuzuyu.

"Yuzuyu? Why do you like the park so much?"

"Because Kippei-onii-chan! It's so fun! Everyone is always there and I like when we get to play together too. Maybe one day mommy can come and play here with me."

"I think your mom would like that." He said looking down at her.

"You think!" She squealed with enthusiasm.

"Mhm. I mean I like to play here too so your mom would have to love it."

"Hahaha! Yeah she would!" Kippei smiled at her laughter and Yuzuyu squeezed his hand lovingly. " I love you Kippei-onii-chan!"

"Love you too Yuzu."

"Kippei-onii-chan?"

"Hmm?"

"Do you think Shouta-kun will come back and play with me?" That question caught Kippei off guard. Even after two years Yuzuyu would still mention Shouta.

"I think he will. He probably can't wait to come back and play."

"I can't wait either. Oh but don't tell Marika or Ken I said that. They would get jealous." She giggled and then smiled.

"I bet they would because they like you a lot too."

"Yay!"

It was then that Kippei realized that Shouta was seriously Yuzuyu's first love. A thought came into his mind at that exact moment.

If Shouta ever came back and decided he wanted to marry Yuzuyu. He'd have to propose at the park where Shouta first met Yuzuyu or Kippei wouldn't accept him into the family. He chuckled to himself.

"What's so funny?" Yuzuyu asked with an eyebrow raised.

"Nothing Yuzu. I just thought that you're going to make such a pretty bride when you're older." Yuzuyu blushed and then laughed.

"Kippei-onii-chan! Don't say stuff like that! Its embarrassing!" She let go of Kippei's hand and ran into the park entrance.

"Hahaha I'm sorry Yuzuyu!" He chased after her laughing.

(End Flashback)

"Got it! Thanks!" Shouta ran off without another word. 'She can't do this! She can't leave! Her life is here! Right here with me! Now I understand her question!'

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Yuzuyu kicked her legs meekly on the swing as the rain fell. She wasn't trying to get up in the air since it just kept raining harder and harder. She smiled, though it was a very sad smile.

"Why does it always rain when bad things happen? You know sky! You just make things feel even worse!" She yelled up to the sky. She brought her head back down and saw Shouta standing at the entrance of the park, a bit out of breath.

"You know. If someone else saw you yelling at the sky, they would think you're crazy."

"You think so? But I'm pretty sure people talk to the sky on a regular basis. It's not just me." Shouta walked over toward the swing next to Yuzuyu and sat down. He remembered this park from when he was little. He remembered being here when Yuzuyu first found him when they were in kindergarten.

"Yuzu--"

"I'm sorry Shouta. I didn't mean to say…what I said...I was just…I was just…"

"You were just trying to choose between two important things. The life you have here or your mother." Shouta said thoughtfully.

"H-how did you know?" Yuzuyu stopped swinging completely.

"I was talking to Kippei."

"What else did he tell you?" She asked not looking at him. Her hair was soaked and was sticking to her shoulders.

"He told me about your dad…and why you came to live here in the first place. Yuzu I never knew about that. Why didn't you tell me?"

"I don't know. You already had enough problems with your family. My situation isn't that bad." Shouta turned Yuzuyu's wet face toward him.

"Yuzuyu Sakashita. Do NOT think that you're problems are not important. You need to learn how to be selfish sometimes. You need to learn how to complain a little. Think about yourself for a change. I know there are things that make you unhappy and things that you don't like one bit. Show it sometimes Yuzu. Right now is the time."

"But--"

Shouta stopped her before she could continue. "No buts. Yuzu if you leave…you'll regret it. Even though you want to make your mother happy, you won't be happy. And if you're not happy then no one will be happy. I know your mother will understand if you want to continue living here. This is your home now. This is where you belong. Here…with me…and Marika and Ken and the rest of your family. This is your home and we all love you so much." Yuzuyu started crying uncontrollably. She fell off the swing and onto her knees. Shouta kneeled down and wrapped his arms around her. She cried into his chest and pulled him closer.

"Shouta I miss my mother so much!" She cried. "I haven't seen her since I was ten years old. She came to Kippei-onii-chan's wedding and I've only talked to her on the phone since then." Shouta stroked her hair while she cried. "I miss her…so much…"

"Yuzuyu…if you think you should go then…we'd all understand…" Shouta bit his lip. He didn't want her to go.

"I can't leave you either though…" She sniffed. Shouta helped her up out of the mud.

"Come on, we're going back to my house before we get sick." Shouta didn't know what to do. How could he help Yuzuyu make a decision without influencing her in any way? He had to figure out a way as soon as possible.

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They arrived back at his house soaked to the bone. Mrs. Hanasaki and Mr. Hanasaki were sitting at the table waiting for Shouta's return. When they heard the door open they immediately got up from the table and went to the door.

"Oh my! Shouta, Yuzuyu, look at you two. You're soaking wet! And Yuzuyu you're eyes are bloodshot!" Mrs. Hanasaki said with worry. Yuzuyu and Shouta took off their shoes.

"What on earth happened?" Mr. Hanasaki asked.

"Can we talk about it later? Mom can Yuzuyu please stay the night?" He asked, hoping his mom was able to see the pleading in his face.

"Of course she can. I insist she does." Mrs. Hanasaki was more than happy to let Yuzuyu have what ever she wanted. Yuzuyu has helped her out in so many ways that she felt like she had to repay her to show some of her undying gratitude.

"Can she sleep in my room? I don't want her to be by herself tonight…please." Both his parents looked at Yuzuyu. Its like she was a totally different person. No smile on her face, not a hint of happiness. She seemed...lifeless.

"Ok Shouta. I trust you two. Come on Yuzuyu. Let's prepare a bath for you so you don't get sick." She gently grabbed Yuzuyu from Shouta's arm and went upstairs with her. Shouta watched as his mother took Yuzuyu upstairs toward the bathroom.

"Wow son. You're soaked too. Why were you two out in the rain like that?" Mr. Hanasaki asked.

"Dad, I need to go back out actually. Can you watch over Yuzuyu as well until I get back?" He asked making his way back toward the door.

"Wait where you going?" His father asked worriedly.

"I have to go back to Yuzuyu's house. I need to talk to Kippei as soon as I can." He said urgently.

"Can't you call him? I don't think it's a good idea to go back out." Mr. Hanasaki has never seen his son so stressed out before. This was so new to him but he didn't want Shouta going out and getting himself sick.

"I'll take an umbrella."

"No. If it's that serious, I'll drive you." There was no winning against his dad.

"Ok."

"Let me go tell your mom."

"Make sure Yuzuyu doesn't hear anything okay."

"Alright." Shouta's dad ran upstairs to his room where his wife was. She was trying to look for something for Yuzuyu to sleep in. They whispered to each other, which made it impossible for Yuzuyu to hear. He told her what was going on and told her to keep Yuzuyu busy while they were gone.

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As they got into Mr. Hanasaki's van Shouta inhaled and exhaled deeply. He looked so sad Mr. Hanasaki couldn't bear it.

"Sho--"

"Yuzuyu might be moving." Shouta interrupted without needing to hear anything else.

"What?" His dad replied a little shocked.

"Her mom wants her to come live with her in Okinawa." Shouta stared out the window as he spoke.

"Okinawa? Jeez, that's a bit far."

"…I can't let her go dad."

"But Shouta…has Yuzuyu decided to leave?" He stopped at a Stop sign and glanced at Shouta who was still looking out the window.

"Yes…but she doesn't want to go."

"Well if she didn't want to go I don't think she would be going."

"No. That's the thing. That's exactly what she's doing. She's not going for herself. She's going so she can make her mother happy." He looked at his dad when he said that.

"Well, that doesn't surprise me. She's a selfless person after all."

"Yeah but its not fair dad. She shouldn't have to sacrifice her whole life for her mother. I mean her mother was the one who abandoned her for ten years in the first place." Shouta was angry now. He had tried to keep it in; but it wasn't working now that he was saying how he actually felt.

"You know Shouta. You and Yuzuyu are more alike than you realize. When you think about it, you've tried everything in your power for about ten years as well to make your mother happy and its finally paying off now. No matter what anyone thought, and no matter what anyone said, you loved your mother regardless of everything and you were willing to do anything for her. You still are." He paused and looked at Shouta. "Don't you think Yuzuyu is the same way?" He glanced at Shouta.

"But dad…"

"When we moved, you went without a complaint."

"I was FIVE! I didn't know what was going on! You can't use that! Ask me now if I want to leave and I promise you my answer will be different!" Shouta's father was shocked at how angry Shouta was getting about this.

"Calm down Shouta. I didn't mean anything by that ok." Shouta looked out the window and a tear fell from his eye; he quickly wiped it away. They were about two minutes from Yuzuyu's house.

"Dad…you have to understand…I don't want Yuzu to have to live with the mistake of leaving. If her mother were to tell her that it was ok to stay, than Yuzuyu wouldn't have a problem." Mr. Hanasaki looked at Shouta's serious face. He really cared about Yuzuyu. He was so surprised that he's in love this early. He didn't think that it was possible. What do fifteen year old children know about love? He came to the conclusion that some of them; not all of them...but some of them knew more than adults did. From where he stood, Shouta, Yuzuyu, Ken, and Marika were that some.

"So what do you plan to do Shouta? I'll help in any way I can." His father proclaimed.

"Thanks alot dad." Shouta smiled a small smile.

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When they reached Yuzuyu's house Shouta jumped out the car and ran to the door. He knocked as fast he could. Someone unlocked the door and Shouta heard a voice from inside calling Yuzuyu's name. Kippei greeted Shouta once more and Kippei moved out of the way to let him and his father inside.

"Shouta did you ever find Yuzuyu? Please please tell me you did." Kippei asked extremely worried.

"She's at my house, don't worry. I made sure to get her somewhere warm and comfortable. Is Katakura-san here?" Shouta said to Kippei in a calm voice.

"My mom?"

"Yes."

"She's in the living room." Shouta took off his shoes and went into the living room. Mrs. Katakura stood up with a worried look on her face.

"Shouta dear look at you! You're soaking wet!" She said, her maternal senses kicking in full force.

"I'm fine Katakura-san. I was wondering if Yuzu could stay with me tonight? You were kind enough to let me stay here when I needed somewhere to stay so please let me help Yuzu this time."

"Is she alright?"

"Yes, my mom is taking care of her."

"Oh. Good." She said with relief.

"Could you gather some clothes for her to sleep in and something to wear tomorrow? I don't think we're going to go to school. Her state of mind isn't that great and I don't think she wants Marika and Ken to see her that way." Katakura-san nodded and went upstairs to get Yuzuyu's things.

"Knowing them though, they'll show up at your house in the morning. They worry about Yuzuyu more than she worries about herself." Kippei said.

"I know. But I'll talk to them then. Right now though I have a very big favor to ask of you Kippei."

"What's up?"

"Could I have Sakashita-san's phone number? I really really need to speak to her."

"What? Shouta are you sure you want to do that? I mean isn't there something else--" Mr. Hanasaki was cut off by Shouta's answer. Kippei looked at Shouta.

"Please Kippei. I'm begging you." Shouta didn't think he really had the time to prove to everyone that he wasn't some stupid teenager being spontaneous and not thinking before he did something. He at least thought about this for all of twenty minutes. That's most definitely a lot of time for a teenager to ponder on just one thing.

"Shouta you don't have to--" Kippei started but was immediately cut off as well.

"I want to. Yuzu is as much apart of my life now as anybody else's." It was the truth. Shouta thought that none of the adults truly understood how much he cared about Yuzuyu. They all probably believe its puppy love and that it'll end as soon as high school is over or sooner. He wasn't positive on the future either. No one is for that matter. He knew one thing for sure and that was that, Yuzuyu Sakashita was staying in his life whether she liked it or not.

"Here." Kippei handed his cell phone to Shouta. "Just call her on there. Her name is Miyako Sakashita." Shouta smiled at Kippei.

"Thank you Kippei."

"If you can keep Yuzuyu here than there wouldn't be any need to thank me. All of the thanks would go to you Shouta." Shouta dialed the number...

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Yeah so I decided to end the chapter here. I was UNBELIEVABLY torn between stopping it here and going on. But this chapter would be incredibly long if I didn't stop here so, yeah…I hope you enjoyed it.