Author's Notes: Here's the next chapter for you guys. Btw, here are the ages so you wouldn't lose track.

Amu: 18

Ikuto: 20

Miru: 20

Utau: 32

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"Ikuto, what… What do you mean?" Amu was very curious. What is Ikuto talking about? Ikuto isn't going to be his dad anymore?

"I mean it just like that." Ikuto replied in a straightforward manner. Amu couldn't see what Ikuto was actually thinking. It's hard to identify what Ikuto feels right now.

"Are you… are you and mom going to divorce?" Amu asked curiously. She is really curious. She can't understand what Ikuto is talking about. Amu was expecting for an answer, but she didn't receive any. When she looked at Ikuto, he was looking at the opposite direction. The room was very silent.

"I'm done…" Utau suddenly came inside while holding her shopping bags. She was at first saying things cheerfully but "…shopping." By the word shopping, all of her cheerfulness were suddenly blown away. Utau was shocked. She wasn't expecting for this kind of atmosphere. "What's going on?" Utau asked.

"Mom. Ikuto… Are you… Are you and Ikuto going to divorce?" Amu finally asked.

"Ikuto? What did you tell my child?" Utau asked, while glaring at Ikuto.

"I told her that soon, I wouldn't be her father anymore." Ikuto said, without changing his expression.

"Amu, we are not going to divorce. Why don't you go out for a walk Amu? Ikuto and I would be having some private talk. And Amu, you know what I mean by private, right? You. Must. Not. Dare. To. Listen." Utau ordered. She doesn't want to tell it to Amu that way. But if she didn't, Amu would have still listened. And knowing Amu, she has respect for her mom.

"I understand, I will be going now." Amu obediently replied. Amu left the scene and started to run. She doesn't care where her feet drags her as long as she can think freely.

…+ +…

As soon as they were pretty sure that Amu was out of sight, Utau started the conversation between Ikuto and her.

"Tsukiyomi. Besides those, are you sure you didn't say anymore to Amu?" Utau asked in a harsh manner.

"Yes, that's all I told her." Ikuto replied in an emotionless way.

"You are not careful with words. You know that Amu doesn't know the real relationship we have." Utau shouted angrily.

"I know that she doesn't know."

"You really are a jerk. Only you, your manager and I know what really is going on. Like what we agreed upon, Easter would help look for my husband in exchange that I will help increase your popularity. And when the time that Kukai will be found, you don't have to pretend to be my husband anymore." Utau said in a business tone. (a/n: I don't know how to describe, but Utau was saying things because it is business.)

"I wouldn't tell a soul to Amu. Of course, the Easter director, which happens to be my stepdad, who also happens to be my manager, said that this info shouldn't be known to anybody, except the three of us. But I'm pretty sure that if you knew what happened between Amu and I in the past, you would tell her everything, and what's more, you wouldn't even had accepted the deal in the first place." Ikuto said, mocking Utau.

"Wh-what do you mean?"

"Do you really want to know?" Ikuto asked seriously, but at the same time he was teasing Utau.

"Tell me." Utau ordered.

…+ +…

Amu run and run and run. And she doesn't plan to stop. She rummaged through the streets, the shops, and the buildings. Then finally, she passed near the Amusement Park. She went inside to lighten her spirits up. She remembered her first date with Ikuto. She looked for the teacups and when she found it, she stared at it lovingly. She remembered how Ikuto asked her to be his girlfriend. A smile began to take place on her blushing face. But the smile turned into a frown as she suddenly remembered the reason why she was running. She went outside of the Amusement Park and decided to go to an ordinary park. She sat on the bench which is the farthest from the entrance. She felt like crying but stopped herself. Then somebody who is familiar but unfamiliar to her at the same time, sat 7 benches away from her. She noticed the person because they were the only ones around. She decided to go nearer. Once she saw the guy, she suddenly fainted out of shock.

…+ +…

"Amu was very surprised to see me when you introduce me to her before. If I'm not mistaken, you also noticed it." Ikuto responded.

"Then, how is it connected to your previous statement?" Utau demanded.

"Because… I am his ex boyfriend." Ikuto replied. Utau was shocked on what she learned about Amu. She didn't know what to say. "And you know what? I also happen to be her first love, her first kiss, and her first boyfriend." Ikuto continued. Utau didn't know what to do. So she has been causing troubles to Amu for quite a while already. A tear began to slide from her face. Ikuto came nearer and comforted her. Because of how gentle Ikuto was, Utau felt crying even more. She let all the tears out.

Utau's POV:

I'm… I'm a very cruel mother… I caused Amu into oblivion. Of course, how would you feel if you're first everything becomes your dad? But what should I do? I can't just tell her what is really going on. I was told to wait for the right time to explain everything. On the contrary, I feel so guilty… Should I really just tell her everything?

Normal POV:

Ikuto watched Utau as she cried herself out. He kept on thinking if it was the right thing that he had informed Utau about what happened in the past. After a few moments, Utau stopped crying. She finally stood up and…

"I wouldn't tell the truth to Amu. Even if I feel really guilty, this is for the best. And she isn't the only one who is sacrificing. I am in a more difficult situation. I have to pretend to be your wife, even though it's not true, just for the sake of that stupid Easter. But since Easter is a very well-known company in which great detectives are working, I had no choice but to agree." Utau started to tell Ikuto.

"I knew you wouldn't. I've seen you as a strong woman." Ikuto replied.

"But still… If I really knew in the first place about the relationship of the two of you, I wouldn't go this far just for the sake of searching for Kukai…" Utau answered back. Ikuto didn't know how to answer. He decided to keep quiet.

…+ +…

Amu slowly opened her eyes and was very shocked to where she was laying. She was laying her head on the lap of a guy with emerald eyes having a tint of gold color in them and with a chocolate-brown hair. She thought she was dreaming and she decided to get up. But the man didn't let her do so. The man just let him sit, but never allowed her to stand. She finally believed that she wasn't dreaming anymore.

"Amu… It's been a long time, right?" The man asked, with a soothing voice, like that of a father's. That's when Amu understood to whom she was actually talking to.

"Dad! Dad… You are my dad, right? You are Kukai Souma, right?" Amu asked so fast, which proves that she was happy to see the man.

"Yes… This is me, Amu." Kukai answered. Amu couldn't control herself and hugged her father. She missed him so much. She was very glad to see him alive. Honestly, she felt more love from Kukai before, when they were together, before that stupid tragedy that happened. Amu couldn't control the tears from falling, and began to hit her father continuously.

"Dad… Dad… You're so cruel… You don't know how much I cried while you were gone. *sniff* I… You don't know how it hurts, dad. Mom remarried… *sniff* and… and…" Amu couldn't finish what she was saying… She began to cry harder. It was really a good thing that it was the only two of them at the park.

"You're mom remarried?! Really?!" Kukai asked, not believing what Amu had just said. Since Amu couldn't say a word, she just nod.

"Lead me to where your mom is." Kukai ordered. He couldn't believe that Utau, who promised not to look for another, remarried.

End of Chapter

miruku-chii: Sorry for the sudden twist of the story. Honestly, the deal between Ikuto and Utau shouldn't have shocked you. A deal between them was indicated in chapter three. I never would consider divorce as an option to have Amuto in this story. For me, it just isn't right.

amu: …..

Ikuto: ….

Rima: … the story is coming its end and the story revolves only to Ikuto, Amu, Utau and Kukai! That's so unfair.

miruku-chii: that is to be expected. At least most of the characters were seen in chapter 4?

Rima: but still!

miruku-chii: quit complaining! I really want to end the story ASAP! So I could be a little proud of myself that I have finally finished a chaptered-story.

Ikuto: Please review!

miruku-chii: Criticisms are definitely welcomed. And I need enough reviews for inspiration again. I could sense that the story would take only 1-2 chapters before it ends. Though honestly, I still couldn't make up my mind on how I would end the story.