Chapter 3 - Unanswered Questions

Lunch ended and classes resumed, Kahoko was always called by the teacher when they ask questions about the topic, they were so interested in their new student.

Minutes past and classes ended. It was truly a relief for Kahoko, because her embarrassment in front of the class was over. After the dismissal bell, all of the students went out of the room except for Kahoko and few other girls.

"You're Hino-san, am I right?" a girl with a long wavy hair approached Kahoko.

"Yes, I am. May I help you?" Kahoko responded.

"So, you're the no-good candidate in the concours. Hmph, how unfortunate." The girl beside her said, then laughed.

"I agree." Another said.

"But still… you're the one who is ruining the life of Yunoki-sama, how dare you be so close to him!" the first girl shouted at Kahoko. Then suddenly another girl patted the first girl's shoulders. "What do you want?!" she yelled at the person. The girl has emerald-green eyes and a very smooth, long, black hair. She looked annoyed.

"You know, you guys are too noisy." She said.

"What do you need, Nawaguchi-san?" the first girl was irritated.

"Oh… nothing, nothing at all. But can you guys mind your own business."

"You're the one here's interrupting our conversation."

"Yeah, right. Then what is the importance of the relationship between Yunoki-senpai and Hino-san to you? Didn't you know she's the cousin of your beloved Yunoki-sama."

The girl gulped. They didn't saw that coming. "T-Then why are you interfering?"

"Hn… it's because you guys are prying in the personal life of Hino-san." Nawaguchi smirked.

"Argh! Don't you know she's the no good person who ruined the whole concours! Her level is not that good compared to Yunoki-sama and the other participants!" she yelled.

"What are you trying to say, that you're better than her?" Nawaguchi teased. "In fact, she's better than you three. Let me ask you, have you ever been through a situation like hers? Competing against the ones better than you?"

"Argh!! Let's go girls." The girl said angrily. The other two followed. As the three girls leave, Nawaguchi's eyes followed. After they left the room, Nawaguchi's concentration transferred her attention to Kahoko. Kahoko's eyes were hidden in the back of her bangs.

"Don't mind what they said earlier, they just didn't know the things you've been through." Nawaguchi acknowledged.

"They're right, they're absolutely right. I'm just the no good person who ruined the concours."

Nawaguchi sighed. "That's not true, Hino-san. In fact, you're the one who made the concours more interesting and more exciting." She smiled. Kahoko looked at Nawaguchi.

"How come you believe in me like that? I can't believe a no good person like me can impress a 2-A student like you." Kahoko couldn't believe on what Nawaguchi was saying.

"Because you defied all the odds, even though your violin's strings were broken, you still pulled yourself together and competed using your full strength. How can't I believe in a person like you, you're a strong willed person, Hino-san. You are like a violin that lived in centuries." She acknowledged again. "You're a 2-A student like me, don't you remember? Of course I believe you. Now, do you believe me? Don't worry I'm a friend not a foe."

"I didn't mean that, it's just…" Kahoko trailed off.

"Okay let's do this all over again. I don't like you talking to me without using my name." Nawaguchi joked.

"Uh… N-Nawaguchi-san am I right?"

"Yep, but you can call me Sayuri."

"And you can call me Kahoko."

"Sure!" Sayuri smiled.

"Thank you for saving me a while ago." Kahoko thanked.

"Sure, anytime." Sayuri smiled. She looked at her watch. "Hey, gotta go. See you tomorrow!" Sayuri took her things then ran outside of their classroom.

"Why is she in a hurry?" Kahoko asked herself. "Oh well, maybe just a little practice won't hurt." Kahoko went to one of the music rooms. She practiced one of the pieces she played in the concours the "Melodie" by Tchaikovsky. After a few minutes someone knocked the door. "Come in."

"Hino-san…" a boy with a sky blue hair entered the room.

"Tsukimori-kun, what is it?" Kahoko asked. "Are you going to practice here? Then I'll leave." Kahoko was packing some of her things.

"No, I'm booked in another room. I'm just going to ask you one question." He said coldly. "How did you transfer to the Music Department?"

"I don't really know…sorry." Kahoko said. "My mom just told me that I'm transferred in this department." I think he doesn't accept me as a classmate.

"Well then… I shall go now." Len said coldly. Len went out of the room and left Kahoko alone. Again Kahoko played again; she played her favorite piece, Ave Maria. As she played, she swayed with the music as she always does. She didn't know all students were listening as she played. Right after the song someone knocked.

"Who is it?" Kahoko asked.

A violet haired bishounen entered the room. "It's me, my dear cousin."

"Azuma-nii." She responded.

"Can we go now?" he asked.

"Hai!" she answered. Kahoko immediately fixed her things and then she followed Azuma.

"Azuma-nii, where's Aoi-kun and Jirou-nii-chan?" Kahoko asked.

"They've already gone home. Why did you ask?" Azuma said.

"Ano...I just wanna know where they are." Kahoko replied. "Wait, Azuma-nii, this is not the way home. Where are we going??" Kahoko asked nervously. They were going to a different route.

"We're just going to a place. Only you and me." Azuma said while smiling.

"What kind of place?" Kahoko asked. Is he asking me on a date? Demo... he's my cousin! Kahoko thought, and then blushed.

"You'll see, my dear cousin." Azuma said, smiling at Kahoko.

Azuma noticed that her cousin was blushing in front of him. Maybe she likes me.

"Azuma-sama, we're here." the driver said to Azuma.

"Arigatou, Jin-san." Azuma said to the driver.

The driver got out the car and opened the door for Azuma and Kahoko. When the two got of the car, Kahoko's jaw dropped.

"What!! A cruiser ship!!?" Kahoko said, shocked. I think I this happened before.

"Kaho-chan, please wear this." Azuma said handling Kahoko a pink dress. It has a ribbon that separates the upper and lower part of the dress and doll shoes.

"Hai, Azuma-nii. Demo...why are we here?" Kahoko asked.

"Why? Can't I have a date with my cousin?" Azuma asked, raising his eyebrow.

"I-Iie..." Kahoko blushed.

"Well then, I'll wait for you at the deck. There's a reserved table for us." Azuma said gently, holding some strands of Kahoko's hair.

"Hai, Azuma-nii-sama!" Kahoko replied, smiling.

"Kaho-sama, I'll accompany you to your room." the servant of the ship said.

"Arigatou!" Kahoko said gladly. Kahoko and the servant went to the room reserved for Kahoko.

"Kaho-sama, if you need anything just push the red button." the servant said.

"Arigatou, for everything." Kahoko replied. Wait, I didn't ask her name, but how did she knew my name.

Meanwhile....

"Wow, who is she? She's beautiful. Her dress is simple but her beauty shines all over." the people murmured, while Kahoko was walking down the stairs of the deck.

"Are you Hino-sama? Your table is there." the waiter pointed a table near the window of the cruiser. "Follow me Hino-sama."

"Okay, arigatou gozaimasu!" Kahoko thanked.

Kahoko went to the table the waiter told her. There she saw Azuma, standing, waiting for her. He was holding a white rose. Azuma as a gentleman, he gave the flower and offered Kahoko to sit before him. They had some conversations while they are eating dinner. After the romantic date or dinner, the two went home and went to their separate ways.