The party is boring and there are lots of kids. :( So I told them I won't host. Hehe. Then I used the time to write this chapter, which is worth it. Yaaay~ Read and review!

Chapter dedicated to the following who reviewed: reveriepi, music3, pathetic rainbow, missuniverse18, emjhey, and kahoko hino. :] cheers for you!

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Len Tsukimori was not in his usual self when he got home. First, he got his headache, like someone was hitting his head with a hammer. Second, his parents were there, and they informed him about dinner with the Yunoki's. And lastly. his thoughts were centered to the red-haired girl who sat beside her the whole day.

Len asked other students, the mature ones, as he described them. They told him that before, Kahoko was a cheerful general-education student that got a chance to join the concours with Tsuchiura Ryoutaro. And then, the students were looking like him like he shouldn't be asking that question. Like he should already know it..

"Len dear, are you done?" Hamai Misa asked from the door. The pianist was worried about his son. When he arrived at their house, he looked like he's in deep thought. She accepted the diiner invitation because it came personally from the head of Yunoki clan. They've been good friends for years, and Kahoko would be there.

Everytime she'd think or hear the name of the violinist, she couldn't help but feel sad. The memory still haunts her every time she plays the piano. The body of her son, laying at the hospital bed, barely clinging in his life. The heartbreaking sobs of the girl, shaking her small frame. The girl's back faced the boy as Hamai Misa hugged her, trying to calm her down.

"Okaa-san" Len called, but nobody answered. He thought her mother left, but he spotted her at the balcony, staring at the skies with tears in her eyes. He walked to her direction quickly. Hamai Misa heard him coming, so she wiped her face.

"Let's go now. Your father is waiting outside." She gave him a small smile before going out of the door. Len was confused, thinking that his mom was bipolar. And she even smiled. He sensed something wrong with her actions. His mother could be a good actress if she wanted.

The car ride was silent. The couple in front was discussing about their upcoming concert, which was fortunately going to be held at Japan. Len didn't listen to their talk, giving them privacy. He concentrated back on Kahoko.

She was cheerful at times, he could tell. When he saw her mingling with the other concours participants, there's a part of him that wanted to join them. She also has this certain charm that attracted the boys around her, for which he was ungrateful. And her eyes, those piercing amber eyes, they stared at his golden ones with too much sadness. He wished that she'll look at her with a more positive emotion, like adoration or happiness.

The family arrived at Yunoki's place in time. Len wasn't surprised with the design of the house -- it looked like a part of ancient Japan. The place was big, and the surroundings well maintained. A guy in plain black kimono assisted them and led the way.

"Misa-chan!" Hino Sayori stood up and gave her good friend a hug. Len recognized the red hair -- the lady was Kahoko's mother. She didn't look that old, the cream colored kimono matched her.

"Sari-chan! It's great to see you again." Hamai Misa was more than happy that their friendship was still intact after that accident.

"Jun-kun, Len-kun, it's nice to see you again." Len didn't miss the look Sayori gave him. Sayori pointed them their places at the dining table.

"Hamai Misa, thank you for accepting this dinner invitation with your family." The head of the Yunoki clan acknowledged their presence. Sayori just shrugged. They didn't even notice the other two who joined them again.

"Konbanwa Hamai Misa. I haven't noticed you're here." Len looked up when he heard the familiar voice. He never thought she would be here.

"Kaho-chan. I'm so glad to see you again." Len was surprised when his mother hugged Kahoko. He noticed Kahoko froze, but she quickly recovered and squeezed her back.

"I'm glad to see you too." Kahoko then smiled. Len's eyes went wide. Her smile was so familiar. Then the unexpected happened, she looked at him with kind eyes.

"Tsukimori-kun, it's nice to see you." She greeted him kindly. How could he concentrate this time if Kahoko would act like that. He could feel the glares of Azuma to him, but the purple-haired flutist just smiled when Len looked at him.

"Let's eat, minna-san. It would be rude if we wait any longer, ne?" Azuma tried to relieve the tension, and everyone started to eat.

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"How's your recent concert, Misa-san? Is Paris still the same?" Kahoko's grandmother asked as the maids serve dessert. Once in a while, she'd look at Azuma, and he'd just smile at her. Miyabi was worried about Kahoko, and Len was observing the flutist and violinist look at each other all night. Unfortunately for the teenagers, their looks haven't escaped the elders.

"Paris is still the same as before. Most of our audience was composed of lovers, knowing that our theme is about love. They looked like they enjoyed it though, even if classical music isn't that likeable nowadays." Hamai Misa tasted her dessert.

"Well, you should've brought your son there. I would love to see him with his own pair." Kahoko's jaw clenched as she heard her grandmother's words. Azuma took Kahoko's hand under the table and squeezed it. Len saw it, and he froze.

"I would've love to bring him there if he has someone to spend the time with him." Hamai Misa was uncomfortable to where the conversation would lead.

"Our dear Kahoko was here. Dear child, you should've been informed about this. It's a wasted opportunity now." Kahoko could feel Azuma's anger. His grip was tighter.

"May I inform you obaa-san that you have no right to interfere with my personal life. I would appreciate it if you would keep your mouth shut about anything that shouldn't be shared." Kahoko couldn't take her grandmother's mocking any longer. She might've sounded like a rude person, but her grandmother needs to know a piece of her mind.

"Excuse me." Len and Azuma said at the same time and separated ways.

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"That old scumbag. Damn it. She was freaking ridiculous. What the hell is she thinking?!" Kahoko was walking at the bridge, hitting it's side. She wanted to curse her grandmother. Forget about manners, that wonam didn't deserve it.

"Damn you. Damn you. Damn you!" She yelled at the fish below. She was about to punch the railing hard when a hand prevented it to happen. Len arrived by her side, just in time.

"Hino-san, stop this madness right now." He commanded. Kahoko was too weak to push him. She looked away, not wanting the man she still loves see her in this state. Nobody had witnessed her throw a fit and breakdown before.

"I hate her. I hate her." She mumbled as he pressed her on his chest. Len didn't really want to do it, but something was forcing him to do it. He wasn't controlling the action; he just engulfed the girl with his arms. For him, it felt so natural. Like he was used to it.

"Kahoko. Everything is going to be alright." The two was shocked by Len's words, yet both didn't react badly. It made Kahoko cry more. It's been so long since he called her with her given name. Len hugged her tighter, as if once he lost physical conact with her, she'd disappear.

They stayed there for a while. Kahoko's kimono was crumpled, and Len's polo was stained with tears. Kahoko's breathing slowed down, and she was more relaxed. Len's body was stiff because he didn't move, but for him it was worth it.

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Azuma watched the two figures from one of the doors. He could honestly say that he's jealous of Len, but he was happy the same time. He knew that Len would do that. His mind might've forgotten the memories of the times he spent with Kahoko, but his heart would never forget her. Every touch, every smile, those simple things would be recognized by the ice block's heart.

Azuma was not surprised when Kahoko talked to their grandmother like that. He couldn't do that to the older woman, but Kahoko didn't mind. He was proud of her, the courage she showed to their grandmother was wonderful. The reaction was priceless, he would like to have a picture of it.

The purple-haired flutist sighed, taking his phone from his study table. Because of this new development, he felt the need to do something. He called one person who could help him with his plans.

"Hello?" A lazy voice answered.

"I hope I didn't disturb you." Azuma said. A smile was forming in his lips.

"Of course not. I'm glad you called. Hmm. I could sense something big. What's the plan?" Azuma laughed. He was glad the person on the other line caught up easily with him.

"I have a job for you. Your looks and identity, I think you should use it to make someone jealous?" The person on the other line thought about the offer for a minute, then he answered.

"Okay. But make sure you'll do me a favor?" Azuma smirked. Of course he'd ask for it.

"Sure sure. Well, guess I'll see you around." Azuma answered.

"Okay. Good night." Azuma hung up the phone. Don't think I'll make things easy for you Tsukimori Len, he thought as he closed the door and gave the two privacy.

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special mention :D

Reveriepi - Thank you for the reminder! I'll keep it in mind.

Music3 - Glad you think it's good. :]

Pathetic Rainbow - Glad you love Azuma in the previous chapter. I got the inspiration after reading the manga part where he was shopping with Miyabi, then Kahoko and Aoi were there. And then the line, I just made it up. Hehe. Doesn't sound like him. :) Thank you for reviewing!

Missuniverse18 - You'll find out soon why. :]

Kahoko Hino - Thanks a bunch! :] Well, about writing more La Corda D'Oro fanfics, I'm going to gather ideas first.

Emjhey - The answer to your second question is here. :] As for Len and Kaho, you have to read the next chapters to find out what happened.

This chapter is for LenxKaho fans! Squeee~ I'm not an expert on writing that kind of scene, it just popped on my head then kaboom! Ta-da! Is it good? I hope I got it right, their closure I mean. And then when Kahoko told her grandmother to keep her mouth shut. Yaay! I'm sorry if it's rude and OOC. Then Azuma scheming and a cliffie at the end! Woopie. Who's the mystery man?

Is it good? Comments, observations, suggestions, just PM or review! :]

Stay tuned for mooooooore~ :)