Mikan's POV

I looked at what I was wearing, a long dress similar to the night sky. It's better than the other dress that Nobara made me wear but that didn't mean that I wanted to wear it. I sighed. Today everything ends. Next week, I go back to Toudon and I'll never see Natsume again. Probably. I looked at my wrists that were covered by the black lace of my gloves. Please don't bleed today. Last night it was hard to get the blood to stop flowing so I hope that everything will go fine today.

"Mikan, surprise. We came to watch you compete."

I prayed that it wasn't who I thought it was as I turned around however it was who I thought it is. None other than my parents. I then said in an emotionless voice," What are you two doing here?"

"Luna invited us. We thought that this would be a good time to check how you were doing," Mother explained.

"Please leave, no one but the people who are actually participating is allowed to come back here. If you want to see me perform it starts in about 10 minutes, go to the audience and watch from there."

"Then we'll see you later Mikan," Father said.

After I heard the door close I sighed. Why can't they just leave me alone? They left Onee-chan alone, however they can't stop buggin me. I looked at the clock, just a few more minutes than I'll go. I close my eyes and took a deep breathe. Let's just get this over with.

Natsume's POV

I found Sakura-sensei and the twins backstage; they got lost somehow. I have no idea how they could get lost in this place when they probably been there... I dunno a couple of times. I noticed in Mitsukai's hands was a violin case.

"Natsume-kun, please take this," Mitsukai said as she handed the violin to me.

I looked at the side and my eyes stared in disbelif when I saw the hand craved flower. "You fixed it? I thought that it was going to take more time."

"I said that I would fix it and I did. Really it wasn't that hard, especially since I've got some talented assintents."

"Thank you so much," I said as I bowed my head. "How much do I have to pay you back?"

"As long as Mikan-chan is back to normal after this then we'll probably think that's enough," Mitsuki explained. Then she patted my back and said,"Good luck Natsume. We'd better get to the audience..."

"So give us the best performance you can," Mitsukai finished. "We'll see you in a bit."

After they left, the High School Principle spoke," Thank you everyone for coming, this is the last round. Bascially whoever gets the higher score wins. First, from Toudon, Yukihara Mikan playing, You, I, and Unfulfilled Feelings."

A gentle tune filled the air, it's like the other ones I heard, sorrowful and regret. It's beautiful, can I win if it's like this? But I have to remember what Sakura-sensei told me, as long as I put my feelings into it. I can at least stand a chance. I heard the song end and applause follwing. I need to go up now.

As I was walking to the stage, Mikan pasted me and said," I need to talk to you later."

I couldn't see what expression she had through. Her bangs were covering her eyes. What could she want to talk with me about?

"Now Hyuuga Natsume-kun will be playing... um... I don't really know exactly what he's playing. Let's find out, Natsume-kun if you would."

I walked out onto the stage. Everything was silent, you could hear a pin drop, but that's not important. I set up the violin and started to play. Please allow my feelings to be conveyed to Mikan, so she knows the truth.

Mikan's POV

This... song. It's the same one I played before. Why is he playing that song? Or maybe... he didn't forget about me after all? It's better than when I played it all those years ago. But the feeling is something different. I feel like there's love in it. A love that hasn't been forgotten. It's such a caring sound. I think I get it now. How could I have been so stupid?

Soon the melody ended. I have to go talk to him, but before I could see him I saw Nobara running towards me.

"Nobara? What's wrong? You're out of breathe," I said as her breathes were uneven.

"Mikan-chan, what day is it?"

"Umm... it's sometime during May I think."

"I need to tell you something. Your parents, they're the ones who made Natsume-kun lose his memory. It was set up, all of it. The arsonist fire was caused by someone that they hired."

"So that's what happen...,"I said my voice starting to break.

"Mikan-chan? What's wrong?"

"Nothing, it's just that I'm glad that Natsume didn't forget me on purpose. I'm a bit relived."

"Of course I wouldn't forget you," I heard a voice say. We turned around to see Natsume.

"So you heard us," I stated simply. "I'm sorry about my parents to the both of you. I've cause both of you so much trouble."

"It's fine, in the end everything's okay," Natsume said. He handed me the violin and said," I've got a lot to apologize for so, I guess we're even."

I looked at the violin, there was a sakura flower at the side. No way. "How'd you get it fixed? It was broke in half."

"I owe a lot to that person. He helped me get back my memory by playing the song you made for me."

"Um... I don't mean to interrupt your moment but what are you going to solve this big mess," Nobara asked.

"Yes, how are you going to solve this mess, Mi-chan? You've been a bad girl," Mom said.

I couldn't say anything. "We'll have you transferred to America or something. You've been acting too freely."

Natsume grabbed my hand and say to my parents," Haven't you messed up her life enough? This is your own daughter and you treat her this poorly. You don't deserve to be the parents of this amazing girl."

"She's not worth it to protect, give her back to us or we'll call the cops for you kidnapping our daughter," Dad said.

"That's enough, Yuka, Izumi. You went this far, that's quite impressive. I know the truth through."

I turned around and behind my parents was..."Jii-chan!"

"Mikan, you're back to the girl you use to be. I'm glad, you're back to normal," the wrinkled man said.

"I thought you were gone forever," I said as he came closer to hug me.

"Now, let Mikan do what she wants. You don't have the right to control every aspect of her life. She is perfectly capable to figure out what it is she wants to do. I know that you want Mikan to become the best, however that's not what she wants.'

"I just believe that she has potential, it's a waste to let that potential go. That's all," Mom said.

"That's exactly the reason why she is taught by me," Koizumi-sensei said from behind my parents.

"However you went too far, both of you, besides in the end Mikan did win your little bet, so you should just let her chose what she wants," Hotaru said stepping into the room.

"And why would we do that?"

"Because I can sue you for the arsonist fire that completely destroyed a town. I can also sue you for child abuse, it's your choice, let the reputation you've build up fall or let her do what she wants."

The three looked uneasy. "Fine, I'll resign from being a teacher," Koizumi-sen- no san said.

"I guess, it's fine, you can stay here or you can go back to Toudon. However when you leave, you don't have to go back home."

Why do they look sad? Mom and Dad... "Thank you, for finally seeing things my way. I'll stay at Toudon for now, however I think I'll at least see what it's like to be a famous violinist. But in the end I'll probably go into teaching. I'm sorry, Mom, Dad but I want to follow my own dream. I promise to come back and visit through."

"That's enough then, if it's like that," Dad said.

Then the three walked away and I said,"Thank you Hotaru."

"You own me crab brains, 30 crates and you need to hang out with everyone else before you leave," Hotaru said. "And make sure when you leave this time, you actually write."

"Alright."

"Wait, what's happening on stage," Nobara asked. "Wouldn't they have announced the winner yet? It can't take that long."

"Koizumi-san hasn't voted yet and the twins are distracting the audience. It should be finished soon,"Jii-chan said.

"Twins," I said in a curious voice.

"You'll meet them eventually, they would love to meet you. Anyways, what did you want to talk to me about?"

"Well...I-"

Then I was interrupted by Oji-san's voice. "Well, the winner of the contest is Hyuuga Natsume-kun, with the song I still don't know what the name is."

"The name of that song is 'My Memory'," I heard a familiar voice said.

"And by Yukihara Mikan-chan," Another voice finished. "So let's give a hand for Natsume-kun!"

"Go, I'll tell you later," I said as I pushed him out onto stage. At least Kotone-sensei can stay here now. I never really wanted to win.

Later... At the Sakura tree still Mikan's POV

"A lot happened today, now what are you going to tell me?"

"Well... I realized something after talking to Kotone sensei again,' I began. "It was after you gave me this sakura charm."

"I'm glad that you didn't throw it away."

"Well, I realized that... I might be in love with you. I'm pretty sure my feelings for you haven't changed sine we were little, but I don't know anything about your feelings."

"Then this will explain everything," he said as he put his hand behind my back.

"What are you-?"

I couldn't finish my sentence because Natsume just kissed me. I couldn't think, all I knew was that it felt good. When we broke off I smiled at him.

"Does that answer your question?"

I blushed and nodded. "And know that if you ever cheat on or hurt me, there are a lot of people that could make you disappear."

He just smiled back at me. "I know."

"Promise not to hurt me?"

"I promise and this time I won't forget it."

Moon: Thanks to everyone who supported this story. It's the most reviews I ever got for a story so far and my longest story. I hope that you'll support me in future stories. Please R&R one more time?