A/N: Yo Guys! I know I've been gone for like a week already? It's a little sad that I don't have that much time as I did before. So, I think I'll add a little segment so we can get to know each other better! I'll give 1 fact about myself and you can send me one back. If you like it that is. Ok… to start,

Why I chose the name Shintori Khazumi: It's because I used to write fanfics in my notebooks and I wanted this character that could go into multiple anime worlds and be with the main characters without changing anything about the plot. Soon though, I used it to sign my drawings and stuff so when I needed a pen name I used it. You guys can send me questions too and I'll see if I can answer them.

Oh sorry for cutting out K-on from a part of my last story. Hehe… Oh and the guest who said about Khazumi-sama(?) I kinda laughed at first but thank you. It's an honor. I'd like to be called author-san or something too, but you don't need to do that. It's just fun. But really, honestly, it filled me to the brim with happiness! And sir or ma'am, I can never stop school! It is I don't know. Fun! Thank you for sticking with this nooby and slightly naïve author. Please continue to take care of me. And on to the tale…

~Shintori Khazumi

Chapter 5: Telling Them

Kotori gulped. HARD. Nozomi watching her every move was the most grueling experience in her entire life. Who knew a person's stare could get you so riled up? Kotori knew.

"N-nozomi-chan?! Can you stop staring at me?" Kotori forced a smile full of pleading and nervousness.

"No. Not until you tell them." Nozomi replied flatly.

"Tell us what?" Rin asked, swallowing a mouth full of ramen. "Kotori-chan and Nozomi-chan have been saying that but haven't told us anything."

"I'll tell them then. After all, it was my suggestion." Umi volunteered, knowing full well that Kotori would not tell them until it was already too late. The only obstacle preventing her from telling them was…

"Dame! Umi-chan, don't do it. This is something Kotori-chan has promised me with all her heart to tell. You spoiled her secret last time too." Nozomi said referring to the time when Kotori almost left to study abroad.

"But-"

"Please, Umi-chan. Say it!" Kotori pleaded, asking Umi to take the burden (her burden) from her hands.

"Umi-chaaannnnn~" Nozomi said, warning her of the consequences.

"Umi-chan!" Both of them chorused.

"AAAHHHHHH!"

"Umi-chan's lost it!" Hanayo screamed, holding onto her rice for dear life.

"UMIIIII!" Both girls continued to plead.

"NO SHOUTING INSIDE! WHO TAUGHT YOU YOUR MANNERS?" Nico marched toward their table, fuming.

"Ummm… You?" Rin replied nonchalantly.

"That's it! No more special ramen for you."

"NNNOOOOOOOOO! Nico-chan, anything but my special ramen!" Rin wailed; Nico taking the bowl of half-finished ramen from the table.

"Shhh… shhh. It's ok Rin-chan. I'll make some special ramen for you myself!" Hanayo offered, rubbing soothing circles on Rin's small back.

"Really?"

"Yeah!"

"Yahoo! Kayo-chin, I love you!" Rin shouted, oblivious to the red tomato beside her.

"H-hai…."

"I'll tell it." Kotori said, giving up. If she didn't tell them now, chaos might ensue.

"Finally!" Maki exclaimed. "The commotion is finally over, so please proceed so I can bask in the field of no curiosity." She was obviously curious and was trying to state it and sound as uninterested as possible.

'She's totally interested' Everyone thought.

"O-ok" Kotori began. "Everyone…" All shifted their attention to Kotori. "Umi-chan suggested…" Everyone was on the edge of their seats. "That…" "THAT…" everyone echoed. "… ahhhh…. Uhhhhh…"

"YES?!"

"weshould govisithonoka-chaninthehospital!?"

"WHAT?!" Everyone was yelling at the top of their voices. Even Nozomi and Umi who already knew, were very excited.

"We should visit Honoka-chan in the hospital."

"OOOHHHHH….."

"That's it?" Maki asked softly.

"Yeah. That's pretty much the gist of it." Kotori shrugged.

"THAT'S… IT?!" Maki said loudly this time.

"Y-yes!"

"All my excitement building up to a climax and THAT IS IT?!"

"YES SIR!"

"I should just-"

"Maki, calm down. And Kotori, we should go visit Honoka. It might make her feel better." Eli agreed to the suggestion wholeheartedly, while the rest, except for a laughing Nozomi, were comforting Maki.

"Yeah, just let me change first." Nico said, checking if her shift was over.

After they paid (nico) for the food, they all headed towards the direction of the hospital where Honoka was staying. It was still slightly cold and they all were huddling together for warmth. They sighed in relief once they entered the warm and cozy hospital lobby. All was great until…

"Minna? What are you guys doing here?"

"Principal Minami?!"

A/N: Hello! Yes I decided to begin naming chapters guys. I might not be able to update all the time, but that won't stop me from replying to your reviews and PMs. Maybe. Well here is a short chapter I know. It's kind of short. It Is short. I should stop repeating it is short. Short. OK well anyways. Thank you for the reviews and I have reached 1,009 views. Thanks so much! Hope you like my story!

~Shintori Khazumi