As Kousei was approaching the hospital exit, he met Kaori's mother and father. "Thank you, Arima Kousei, you were and still are a big inspiration for Kaori, we owe you a lot. Seing her sleeping after the surgery was such a relief for us." said her father, "Thank you so much, Kousei." the mother followed, it was clear that she was crying before, her eyes were still a bit red.

"Mr. and Mrs. Miyazono, I didn't help your daughter as much as she helped me, it's thanks to her that I started to play the piano again, it's thanks to her that I see the good things in life, it's thanks to her that I'm not looking down anymore.", he looked at them for a moment, "I love her.". "I'm not surprised." replied her father, "Kousei, you have our permission to date our daughter, we're sure that you will make her the happiest girl on earth.", "Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Miyazono.". Kousei said goodbye to Kaori's parents and left the hospital.

The sun was shining and the sky was clear, "I can't wait for you to see this again, Kaori.".

While he was coming back home, he got a phone call, it was Watari: "Kousei! Did you go to the hospital? Is Kaori alright?", "Yes, Watari, she did it, she successfully did her surgery.", "Oh man, that's so good! I wanted to meet her too, but I had a problem, so unfortunately I couldn't.", Kousei didn't even ask what the problem was, instead he took advantage of the moment: "Watari, I need to talk to you live, can we meet at the park really quick?", "Sure... what is it about?", "I'll tell you later.", "Ok, see you soon.".

Kousei changed direction and went towards the park, "I really hope not to hurt Watari's feelings, after all they were in a relationship.". After getting at the park, Kousei sat on a bench and waited for Watari, and after a few minutes he saw him, walking with his hands in his pockets. "What's up, Kousei?", "It's about Kaori." he replied, "I'm listening.", Kousei took a deep breath, "As you already know, I love Kaori. When I visited her, she said that she lied about her liking you, and confessed that she actually loves me, and we kissed...". Kousei blushed like a tomato, "Watari, I'm so, so...", Watari interrupted him, "Don't worry, Kousei. I already knew that the love between you two was real. I mean, I like Kaori, but only because she's so pretty. When I see you two, it's completely different, you are made for each other. After all, there are a lot of pretty girls around, I'm not the kind of guy who wants a serious relationship. Really, don't worry.", Watari smiled at Kousei, "Thank you, Watari", "No problem man.".

They talked about other little things, such as how the school was going, a girl that Watari just met and liked, funny episodes of their lives, some of the most epic football matches that they watched together, etc. They are really good friends.

Kousei then said goodbye to Watari and started to walk home. On his way home, Kousei found some beautiful little pink flowers growing on a branch, "Spring is coming back.", he smiled, "Your favorite season.".

After getting home, he was feeling so light headed and optimistic, he kept thinking about her. He wanted to express those feelings through the piano: he got in his room, sat down, placed his hands on it, took a deep breath and started playing...

Nocturne No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 9

His execution was so light and happy, and he could still feel Kaori in him and in his music. Tsubaki was home too, and she could listen to Kousei's execution. "Kousei...", she didn't hear him play like that for a long time, she listened with much interest. Tsubaki already knew that Kaori successfully did her surgery, so she knew why he was so happy. Kousei played the piano for so much time, he couldn't stop, and Tsubaki listened to each of his executions.

"Kousei, you are so happy when you think about Kaori..." she thought, "I wish that I made you as happy as she did.".

She then went to sleep, listening to Kousei's music.