"E-Edward-san??"

I widened my eyes. It really was him. It was Edward van Diem, the relative of mine who brought us two together in Vienna.

I had forgotten how much he liked to pretend he was someone else. I never would've expected it...

|~-~|

I smiled as I headed towards the duo. Both of their shell-shocked faces amused me quite a bit.

Len-kun should know better, though.

Unless, of course...

|~-~|

I looked at Len in surprise. This is Edward Van Diem, the one who called me and paid for my trip to Vienna????

He didn't look like what I had thought he was.

I thought he was an aging old man, but this is...

I couldn't explain it, at all.

|~-~|

As I stood nearly opposite the pair, I held out my hand to Hino Kahoko. That red hair... they both stand out a little too much...

"I'm Edward Van Diem, Len-kun's older cousin over here in Vienna. It's very nice to meet you, Hino Kahoko-san"

|~-~|

I shook his hand. It was warm, and I could see the slight resemblances between Edward-san and Len. They both had a slightly cold air around them... but Edward-san's hair was blonde, while Len's was blue.

Was it just me or was he looking at me a bit too much...

|~-~|

Edward-san's gaze... why was he looking at her and holding her hand for so long??

I blanched.

He's not ANOTHER Aoi Kaji, is he???

I interrupted between the two, and put my arm around Kahoko's shoulders protectively.

|~-~|

I laughed. That's one protective boyfriend you have there, Hino-san. I hope he looks after you well.

"You make it as if I want to take her for my own, Len-kun"

|~-~|

Why did he keep on adding "-kun" to my name?! It was slightly getting me aggravated...

Although, I was glad he knew that Kahoko was off-limits.

I looked at her, and smiled.

I still can't believe she's mine.

I looked back at Edward-san.

"Please stop adding that prefix to my name."

|~-~|

I grinned back at Len.

"Right back at'cha. Take off that prefix, too."

|~-~|

Eventually, Edward-san was taking us through a tour of the hotel.

"It's owned by my family... so your stay is on us, of course!"

My eyes widened as he said that. I looked around.

To consider staying at a place like this on someone else's pay... oh well, if Len doesn't complain...

Big paintings, large hallways, marble flooring, chandeliers...

I felt like a baby, completely unfamiliar with it all.

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Nothing too flashy. Nothing I wasn't used to, at all.

Kahoko, on the other hand, looked slightly freaked out.

I was glad I still had my hand around her. I squeezed her shoulder and smiled at her as she looked at me.

|~-~|

I had a feeling the two lovebirds probably wanted some time alone. I headed towards the suite which was prepared for them, making sure they were following.

It's odd. I never expected my cousin to look like that one day. But... I'm glad he did.

I wondered to how my own one was doing. I hadn't seen her in a while... but, we always kept in touch. Always told each other how much we miss each other and how much we want to see each other... it looks like Len's catching up on it instead of saying it over the phone.

I fight my urge to laugh.

"Your room is here. The trio will be having practice soon, so Len, please get to speed. Hino-san, it's fine to watch it."

They nodded at me. I gave them the key to their room – opening it first - before walking away.

Be glad, Len and Hino-san. You two just got one of the more prestigious rooms in the family hotel.

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I looked around, and found myself taken aback once again by a room. That's two in less than 24 hours.

I walked around the "room", trying to figure out how in the world I got so lucky.

Len was already sitting on the couch, sighing, looking through his music sheets.

I decided to go explore. The room wasn't a room. It was several rooms... nearly like a penthouse. It even had a deck!!!

I opened the door and went out.

Oh wow, what a view... I want Len to see this with me too...

I looked back, to see him still engrossed in the music.

I sighed.

I looked back out, and allowed my eyes to gaze to the church in the distance, look down to the village nearby and all sorts of people moving about.

Once again, Germany's definitely not Japan. This is all new but... this is exciting too. I can understand why...

I cut my thoughts halfway upon hearing steps coming towards me.

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I couldn't focus. I look around, to see Kahoko's red hair outside. She's looking at the balcony.

I step out to join her, and wrap my arms around her possessively. I then look at the scenery.

"It's a nice view, isn't it?"

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I sucked my breath in as Len embraced me. I was so taken by surprise!

You aren't going to obsess over the score?

I was kind of pleased though.

"Yeah, the view really is something. Go practise the violin before the group rehearsal. Exploring Germany can wait."

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I cupped her chin and turned her face around to look at mine.

"You don't mind, do you?"

|~-~|

Argh. I was getting dizzy.

Len this close... on the balcony, in a new place... to me... so much that I could hear his breathing and his heartbeat...

Our eyes wouldn't stop looking at each other. I kissed him quickly on the lips.

"Of course not."

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Canon in D. How oddly quaint.

I turned to Kahoko.

"Do you remember how to play Canon?"

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I blinked, and widened my eyes in surprise.

"Canon? I think I remember it..."

I grab my violin from its' red case, place it on my shoulder, rest my chin, close my eyes, and play the song from memory.

I recall playing this with Mori-san. But... it's a quartet piece, too?

Eventually, I finished playing, and opened my eyes to hear him clap. I widen my eyes in surprise once more.

"What, it was good. Since I need to figure out how my part goes, can you do that, and I do my bit?"

He shows me the score.

I read through it quickly, and immediately understand. I nod.

Both of us with violins in position begin to play a Canon duet.

|~-~|

I cup my ear to listen to the sweet music occurring in the suite upstairs. Pachelbel's Canon in D.

I closed my eyes and allowed the sounds of the two violins to seep through.

I faintly hear footsteps, but I pretend not to notice them.

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Upon entering the hotel, I am greeted by beautiful music. I close my eyes, and recognise the tune instantly. Canon in D. Is this the power of that Tsukimori Len?

I then realise something else. There are two violins.

The expression of the music... is happy. The two violins freely embrace the music, and allow the score to come through their instruments.

But... who is the other?!

I walk towards the person with the cupped hand and the closed eyes.

Give me my answers.

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Who's the mysterious person at the ending noticing the sweet duet of Kahoko and Len?

The reason for the –san and –kun prefixes in the beginning...

And... above all...

what does Edward van Diem look like and who's his special one?!?!?

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