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

Chapter 32- Aniki

Chapter 32- Aniki

"I refuse to have him in this family." He uttered after our father's announcement. For a second, I felt out of place knowing that Kagero-san still hates me up to this point. I was so busy pondering about my identity that I have completely forgotten about how will I ever make up with him. But one thing's for sure. This is going to be challenging and difficult for both of us.

"Grandmother already told me about this whole thing and it makes me amused knowing that you were able to hide this from me for a long time. I'm sorry, but I won't accept him." Father's expression changed into a worried one. "But Kagero-"

"I said no! Never!" he raised his voice. His answer echoed through the entire hall breaking me up each time I hear it. "How could you hide something like this from me?" at that moment, I already felt how hard Kagero-san was struggling in his situation. He ran hiding back  his bewildering tears from us. "Kagero, wait!"

Father tried to  chase him, but it was too late for him to hear us. I grabbed his wrist causing him to look at me indirectly pleading for help. "Oto-sama, Please allow me to handle this."

"What? Why?"

I  lowered my head.  "I also wanted to talk to him for a long time now."

He gave me an even worried expression making me think twice. "Are you sure you can talk to him?"

For a long time now, I have always wanted to work things out with Kagero-san. Although this may be challenging, if this is my only option left, then I would grab it  with no doubts. "If he wouldn't allow me to, then I will definitely find a way."

He sighed hearing my confident answer. "Okay then. Goodluck. I hope this turns out right. I love you both, and I don't want to ruin this family."

"Hai. Oto-sama."

"Nii-san." Kuroma stood up and went towards me before I go.  She grabbed my bare-hands putting it together. "Please take care of our brother."

"I will."  I replied as I gave her a light smile.

I ran afterwards, trying to search for Kagero-san. I went im the music

I started worrying that he might be gone from the mansion. But of course, the guards won't allow him to, especially that our dad's here.

And then, I suddenly remembered what Kuroma-san told me about our brother's favorite hiding spot. When they were a  child, they usually play hide and seek, and her older brother would always tend to  hide underneath the tree filled with fireflies.

That's it. I tried searching for a luminous tree everywhere I go and I finally found him, resting his head under the tree trunks. I walked towards him slowly, hoping that I wouldn't interrupt his refreshing time.

"Mind if I join you?"

"What if I say no?" I chuckled embarrassingly. "I thought you'd actually say that. It hurts a bit you know."

"Tch. Do what you want." I did as he say so even though I knew it was quite annoying for him. I just can't help but to feel overwhelmed sitting next to my brother. "This sure is a nice view. I never thought such low cliff existed inside this mansion." I commented staring at the far view. I bet the field down the cliff is a gold course. It matched the beautiful fireflies glowing everywhere. It was beautiful, just like that night I had with Kaori right after the piano competition back in middle school times.