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Its basically always the cradle or the grave for our dear heroine.
The two of us drew circles to the music. Despite the height difference, Yukino-kun was doing his best to lead. And he was only six! What an amazing boy!
You dance well, Yukino-kun.
Really? Its not hard to dance because Im too short?
Why, not at all. I happen to be enjoying myself imnsely, thanks to your leading.
Ehehe. Im having a lot of fun too.
Soooo cuuuuute! Dancing with an adorable little angel like this? Im so happy!
We were moving through the hall, step after step, when I made eye contact with Mao-chan whose eyes were glittering. Then Enjou who was still dancing with Aira-sama. He looked taken aback. I was probably going to hear complaints about this later, but
I hope Ill grow taller soon. I wonder if Im this short because I hate milk.
Yukino-kun was actually so cute that all thoughts of Enjou disappeared for the mont. To think that he was worrying about his height. He really was a boy. It wasnt sothing to concern himself over at all. He was still in 1st grade so there was a lot of growing left to do. Actually, I kind of wished hed stay cute like this forever.
His hair glowed amber in the light as I continued to follow his lead in circles around the hall.
After that one song we left the dance floor, since I had to think about his body as well.
Cheeks slightly flushed, Yukino-kun drank plum juice, while I helped myself to a non-alcoholic margarita. Yummy!
Are you all right, Yukino-kun? Are you tired?
Im fine. How about you, Reika-oneesan?
I still feel fantastic.
Maybe the jogging I did over the sumr was why my stamina seed better than before. The day after tomorrow I was headed to the Imperial Palace with Mihara-san as the culmination of my sumr training. I wonder if I would be okay. It was five kilotres after all. I could already see all of the real joggers looking at like I was completely out of place.
You know, Yukino-kun, for a 1st grader you are very good with the waltz. Did you practice a lot?
Thats not true. Compared to Niisama Im not much.
Yukino-kun watched his brother again.
I think you were plenty skilled.
Actually, if Yukino-kun had danced as flawlessly as Enjou, it might have been a little creepy even.
Have you finished your sumr howork? I asked him.
Yes. I finished most of it in July, so when I was done I stayed at a cool villa for a while.
Goodness, is that so! What a good boy you are!
It was too hot for to go outside so I didnt have anything else to do. Niisama helped with the parts I couldnt do.
Enjou-sama did?
Id been thinking this for a while now but Enjou sure was sweet on his brother.
Yes. Although Niisama was too busy to really be around much Oh, Niisama is coming over.
Having finished dancing, the four of them headed our way, still the centre of attention.
Niisama!
Yukino.
With one hand Enjou signalled a waiter for a drink, while he plopped the other down on Yukino-kuns head.
Yukino, you havent been causing trouble for Kisshouin-san have you?
Of course not, he sulked in offence.
Ohhh! It was rare seeing this expression on Yukino-kun. I guess he was more comfortable acting childishly when it was his older brother.
Aira-sama greeted with a smile.
Long ti no see, Reika-chan.
It has been been a while, Aira-sama.
And it really had. The last ti I t her face-to-face was actually during that incident with Kaburagi, right? Not that we hadnt sent each other the occasional email.
Its been a while, Reika-san. Do you rember ?
Of course I do, Yurie-sama.
Was there anybody who could forget as wonderful as person as her? Yurie-sama laughed gently at .
Yukino! How you been! said Kaburagi before ruffling Yukino-kuns hair.
Yukino-kun tried to swat his hands away, but his hair was already a ss, and Kaburagi was having fun holding on.
Stop it! Dont be so rough with him, you fool! Youre going to snap his poor little neck!
Before I could stop him, Aira-sama and Yurie-sama delivered Yukino-kun from evil, and the two of them tidied his hair again.
What are you doing, Masaya! scolded Yurie-sama.
Whoo!
Kisshouin-san, thank you for looking after my brother.
You an the dance? In that case it was very much the other way around. I owe him my thanks for being considerate of a wall-flower like .
Whether it was Yuuri-kun or Yukino-kun, the Pet.i.te Pivoine was just filled with gentleman. Honestly, I was envious.
See? Off in the distance so primary school girls were sneaking glances our way. Apparently Yukino-kun was already incredibly popular in the primary section. I felt a little bad now for monopolising him.
Mao-chan and Yuuri-kun ca over to greet Yukino-kun at those girls request.
Yukino-kun? Say, how about you co talk with everybody at the Pet.i.te?
Okay. Niisama, Im going.
Yukino-kun waved goodbye and headed for his own friends.
Had you planned on coming to this party, Aira-sama, Yurie-sama?
I hadnt heard a thing about that, you know.
Youko-san invited us quite pa.s.sionately, but I was still on the fence about it, explained Yurie-sama before giving a happy smile, But then Masaya invited to co with him, so
Kaburagi invited her!? And Yurie-sama agreed Dont tell his romance really bore fruit!?
Enjou gave a helpless smile.
I think youre misunderstanding, Kisshouin-san.
Eh?
Theres nothing going on between Yurie and I, said Kaburagi.
Eh?
This ti the four of them smiled at .
Masaya ca over, you see, and told that he had co to terms with things. He apologised for everything, and thanked for waiting all that ti.
Yurie-samas eyes seed a little wet.
It was my fault for not being clear with him. Because of that I hurt him so much. When I heard that he had gone to Toujinbou, and then again when he went to the Sea of Trees, each ti it felt like I was being gutted. I wasnt sure I was alive
Her hands began to tremble, like she was recalling those very monts. Kaburagis one man heartbreak journey had caused a lot of shock for those involved, hadnt it. You know, the destinations being what they were.
Even when I heard that Masaya was getting a little better, I hadnt thought Id ever be able to face him again. I didnt think he could forgive . But then Masaya ca to visit the other day
This ti Yurie-sama had finally broken into real tears. Kaburagi looked apologetic, and handed her a handkerchief. She must have really suffered Yurie-sama had always thought of him as her adorable younger brother after all.
This ti it was Kaburagis turn to talk.
It wasnt like I didnt know how she felt. But fourteen years of those feelings werent so easy to deal with Im sorry, Yurie.
She shook her head to let him know it was fine.
But I finally got over it, he continued, I might not love you in that way anymore, but youll always be special to . Thats why if you ever need , Ill always co to help. No matter where you are, Yurie.
Ah! That was the line from Kimidol.
I see. This ant he really had gotten over her then. It might have been annoying with the poem anthology and all that, but seeing all of them smile made feel happy for them.
Reika-san, I heard from Aira that we caused you quite a bit of trouble. Sorry. But thank you as well.
Oh gosh, no, I did really nothing at all.
Yeah, comnted Kaburagi, The two of just shared the pain of heartbreak.
Oii! What the h.e.l.l are you saying!
Eh-, your heart was broken too, Reika-chan? By who!?
Goodness, Reika-san. It must have been rough.
Stop! Please! Stop looking at with pity like that! Stop asking who did it! Kaburagi, stop nodding knowingly like that, d.a.m.nit!
And now Enjou was sn.i.g.g.e.ring in the background, d.a.m.nit! Ahhh, geez! Co back, Yukino-kun! I need your soothing angel blessings!
And so the sumr break ended, and what I had to show for it were mories of finishing the Imperial Palace run, half-dead.
Today I would enter 2nd Year.
And then that morning of the opening ceremony, an incident rocked the school.
Kaburagi and Wakaba-chan arrived at school together, chatting happily all the while.
Reika-sama, what on earth is that supposed to be!?
Reika-sama! Why is Kaburagi-sama with Takamichi-san!?
With Serika-chan shaking my left arm, and Kikuno-chan shaking my right, I was rocked too, physically.
I! Dont! Knoooooow!
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