A 2nd Chance In September | Kousei x Kaori + Sequel FF

Chapter 22- Twinkle Twinkle

Chapter 22- Twinkle Twinkle

Remember the day when we first met in the park? I thought you seem to be a bit mean. But i was wrong. Because you were one of the wonderful people who deeply influenced me and see the bright light upon me.

Remember the day when we performed together on stage? I thought things would turn out really bad, and that I would affect your performance. But instead, you were the one who inspired me to go on.

Remember the day we went to a pastry shop? I thought you seem to be scary, but when I looked at you while enjoying the chocolate, i knew I was wrong. You're beautiful.

Remember the day we jumped in to the river together and I almost lost my glasses? When we went to see fireflies while you we're delighted? When we played with children while they tease us? When I bought you some cańelles?

There are so much things i wanted to talk about. So much things I wanted to make you remember, so much things I want to reminisce between us. But I always felt like there's a boundary preventing me .to go over you. I'm such a fool. I'm such a coward, because I was never good with words. But right now, I felt like I was suddenly enlightened. Until then, I pledged to myself that I will give my best shot.

"Arima-san?"

"Kao-" I almost revealed my thoughts as I said the first syllable of her name. Good thing I didn't slipped off. I suddenly felt my head sweating feeling a bit embarrassed.

"Uh, Misaki-san, sorry if I bothered you. It's just that I received a call from Kuroma-san teeling me to fetch you right away because the limo drove her to her grandma for emergency purposes." That is a very nice excuse though. Haha.

"Is dat so? Well, I guess it can't be helped." She went back to the fountain to fix her stuffs and carried her violin with her. "So, let's go, shall we?"

"Uuh, h-hai. Is it okay if we take the taxi cab? Or would you prefer other transportations?"

"Hmm, I think taxi cab is way too common, why not we try somthing different? Like a bus? Or a train? Or maybe a bicycle! Yes! Bicycle's the best option." She grinned widely like that Kaori I used to know.

"Alright then. But wait, where to we get one?"

"Hmm, not to worry about that. i have my personal bicycle parked at the front gate in case of emergency. We could use that. Mind to stroll me Arima-san?"

"Not at all. Let's go, shall we?"

We went back to the front gate and saw a dark blue bicycle parked at the front row with a basket Infront of it. It has a perfect size for both of us. I sat down holding the pedal and the weight of it while she stood up at the back as she normally did back then. "

"Alright soldier, let's mooove!" She pointed outside the empty streets "yes, milady."

We rode. We talked. And we sang, feeling the cold breeze of the autumn air.

"Twinkle twinkle little star,
how I wonder what you are?
Up above the world so High,
Like a diamond in the sky,
Twinkle Twinkle little star
How I wonder what you are?"

We laughed. "That song reminded me of someone really special. Haha."

"Again? It's funny that you always remember someone every-time we do something." She pouted while I chuckled. "That's because the person I remember time to time is just the same. Do you have any idea who it is?" She started pondering.

"Hmm, maybe it's a little girl. Or a part of your family. Does she still exist?" Before I replied I offered a little silence for myself to reminisce all that happened the past few weeks."

"Hai. She does. At first, I thought that everything was over between us. But then heaven knows what makes me happy. Another second chance, I guess." She laughed.

"Why are you laughing, Misaki-san? Is there something wrong?"

"Hm? Not really. It's just that I can't help but to feel happy for you, and I don't know why. Maybe it's some sort of irony happening around." I gave myself a light smile. I hope my plan's working now. "I see."

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I reached the mansion after half an hour. Misaki-san thanked me for driving her home. It was like a simple trip, but somehow quite bearable.

"This was the greatest thirty minutes of my life, Arima-san. We just spent a little time for each other, but I won't forget this." I hope you do remember, though.

"You're welcome. Ooh yeah, and one more thing before I go."

"Hmm?" There was another awkward silence. I suddenly felt my cheeks heat up because of embarrassment to what I am about to say.

"Eto... You see, I don't have much to do this weekend. Could we have a friendly date, Misaki-san? Because I wanted to talk about more things with you."

"What things? Ooh, and speaking of which, wouldn't Sawabe-san get mad for dating me just like that?

"Hmm, about Tsubaki. It's not really a problem for her since it's just a friendly date. Besides, all I wanted was to discuss something with you, that's all. As long us our date wouldn't exceed in normal levels, then it is no problem at all."

"Eeh? Hmm... If you say so, then I say yes, since it looks really important."

"Great! Could I fetch you Sunday Morning?"

"No problem. I'll be waiting then." I felt delighted that it is finally settled.

My Sunday morning would be great. I'm looking forward to it. Just you watch, Misaki-san, i'll make it something you won't ever forget.

~To Be Continued~