I know, i know... it's really been a while since my last update. Since i'm having my school holiday till next monday, i might just update a few of my stories... So, do tune in! XD

"Okay, class… We're done for the day. Remember to pass up all your homework by tomorrow, understood?" Michiru cleaned the whiteboard as she reminded her students. Today wasn't as bad as it was her first day. She had a really tough time trying to warm up the atmosphere but still end up with nothing. Well, at least the blonde wasn't bringing her any trouble right after that locker incident. Still, she was indeed curious about the blonde.

"Hai!" The said in unison.

"Tennou-san, may I have a word with you…" The blonde looked up with a look of reluctance. "Please?"

Now what the heck does she want with me? Embarrassed me again?! She packed all her books into her bag and swung it over her shoulder. "What about? Make it quick, I'm heading for my piano lesson."

"I was just wondering, why do you keep your true gender from the others? No offence, but I think you have a wonderful ahem figure…"

"Yeah, right… As if that's for you to care! Now goodbye, sensei." With that said, she brushed past the older woman. "And if you dare to tell anyone about my gender, you'll never live to see the daylight, you got me?" She glared at Michiru, as if shooting daggers through her fragile soul.

"I won't, I promise…" The aquamarine girl smiled at her student. She's cute when she's angry… Haruka could only roll her eyeballs at her teacher's behavior and headed towards the music hall.

For 2 full hours, Haruka couldn't get a single piece of script right; not even the Canon, which was quite easy for her. If it wasn't the right note, then it would be the wrong rhythm. "Argh! I can't do this anymore!" She swept the music scripts onto the floor and banged hard on the keys.

"Haruka, what happened to you today? This is not the Haruka I know! She would never play a single wrong note, ever!" She looked up at the old man.

"It's nothing, Tokio-sensei. There's just something on my mind, nothing to worry, sensei… I'll be alright by tomorrow…" She replied with a fake smile. I hope…

"You better be, the concert's two weeks from now." Made Tokio was one of the famous pianist, so to say, a legend. Somehow, he was an old friend of Haruka's father so he had promised to be her private tutor. She had been learning under him since she was 6, and that was 12 years ago. Still, Tokio had yet to her everything.

"Hai, hai…" She sighed in reply.

"Tadaima…" Haruka took off her shoes as she handed the butler her coat. It was then she heard heavy stomps coming from the stairs. No doubt, that was her favourite sister, Reika-chan. "Hey there, Rei-chan…" The cute 34 inches girl was wearing a pink dress and had her hair tied up into 2 ponytails, her favourite style. The taller figure lifted her sister in her arms. "Did you bully Piro-chan today?" The girl shook her head, pouting. "Good." Haruka chuckled inwardly. Boy, was she cute when she pouts. "That's my girl." Reiko giggled as Haruka gave her a kiss on her forehead.

"Haruka-sama, sinner is about to be ready, would you the maids to prepare your bath?" Haruka looked up at her personal maid and nodded lightly.

"Please do, Yuzuki-san… Arigatou." The old maid bowed and headed upstairs. "Run along now, Rei-chan. I'm going to take a bath first." The younger girl smiled once again and ran into the living room, where her pet kitten, Piro-chan was. Haruka frowned as she eyed Reiko disappearing into the halls. Why must she be a mute? She should get a chance to have a perfect life too… That's right, Tennou Reiko was incapable of speaking; she was born without a voice. Their parent's had tried her out in the private and public schools but she just seemed to always get bullied. The only way she could get educated was by home-schooling.

"Haruka-sama, your bath's ready." One of the maid's voice brought her back to reality.

"Ah, arigatou."

"Onee-san, are you playing basketball with us later?" Little Shirota asked. He was only 8 years of age, the third eldest in the family and yet, he was acting just as responsible as Haruka.



"I'll have to finish up my homework first, Shiro-chan. Why don't you play with Tetsuyo first?" Haruka took another bit of her chicken. "Tetsuyo?" She turned to the boy who was younger than her by 2 years.

"Whatever." He noticed Reiko shifting in her seat, trying hard to get their attention. "What do ya know? Rei-chan here wants to play too!" He said sarcastically.

"Then let her." The eldest stated, finishing her last bit of chicken.

"Come on, the ball's even larger than her head!" He protested.

"Everyone gets a fair chance, you hear?"

"Hai…" He sighed in defeat. It was then they heard familiar voices coming from the main entrance.

"Okaa-san! Otou-san!" Shirota was the first to bolt from his seat. "Okairini!" Haruka got up abruptly.

"I'm done." With that said she exited the dining room and headed upstairs to her room, not even bothering to greet her parents.

"Don't worry about her, Miyu dear, I'm sure she won't let us down… You know what's best for her, don't you?" His wife frowned. Ever since that incident, Haruka had been avoiding

them in ways she could. Even if she called out to her, Haruka wouldn't show any response.

"That's not what she wants, Taro…" Miyu snuggled into his embrace.

"Honey, she won't get anywhere with that dream of hers… It's a dangerous dream to chase, somehow she'll just have to forget about being a racer."

"NANI?!" The blonde raised her voice, not believing what she had just heard.



"You have no choice, Haruka. Your mother and I have decided the best road for you. Judging from your results, it won't be hard for you to study this, right?" She looked at her father with disbelief. He had approved her dreams when she was 13 and now, he was burning every bit of hope in her, destroying every future she had planned for herself.

"What the?! Look,3 years ago you promised me that you'll support me in any way and now you're telling me I have to push that dream aside? Just to fulfill YOURS?!" Haruka was feeling betrayed. Not just anyone but her parents! "I don't wanna be some doctor or anything, I wanna be a RACER!"

"Haruka honey, we just want what's best for you. I don't know how I'm to cope if one day you get hurt in racing…" Her mother frowned as she placed a hand on her child's shoulder.

"Face it, okaa-san, I'm not doing it!" She pushed her mother's hand away.

"Haruka, at least… Do it for your brothers and sister…" Haruka looked at the youngest child in the corner of her eyes. "At least do it for Rei-chan…" Upon hearing her name being called, the young girl looked up, only to find her eldest sister looking at her. Tears started brimming in the blonde's eyes when Reiko smiled at her sweetly.

"……"

"Let her be, Miyu. She doesn't have any other choices." He stood up beside Haruka and narrowed his eyes. "You won't let us down, will you?"

Well, here it is, chapter 3! Hope you guys enjoyed it!

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