17: He's So much more

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KAHOKO'S POV 

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And for strange reasons, Kaji-kun has already toured us to every possible area of the ship. And it seems that every time we turn, there's always a person who talks with him. As expected...son of a senator and all.

"Kaho-chan?" Kaji-kun calls and I immediately look up. We step into the elevator and descend our way back to the dining hall.

"Gomen." I excuse myself but Kaji-kun just smiles.

"No need. Anyway, I think you guys are famished from all the touring. I'll order a feast right away." He offers and suddenly Hihara-senpai starts to get jumpy.

"Awesome! I'm starving!" He quickly jumps off the elevator and rushes to the dining hall.

"Oi Kaji! See you've found them." Kanazawa-sensei calls out from the sofa near the receptionist. "Tell your dad thanks for the ride!" 

"I will Kanazawa-sensei." Kaji-kun bows as we head into the dining hall.

"Kaji-kun sure is very lucky to be the son of a senator." I comment and he just laughs.

"Well... The press can be so taxing. But I'd like to think of myself as the son of a guy who likes music." He smiles as we seat ourselves on the table.

"Ano...Kaji-senpai's father sponsored almost all of our school's musical performances, right?" Fuyuumi-chan speaks up and I take a breath. Eh?! 

"Ah...Yeah. Well dad really likes to help music school's. Maybe that's why he really wants me to study abroad. To further my music skills. He went full force after..." Kaji-kun doesn't continue but I remember his reason. When he stopped playing the violin...

"Kaji? You wouldn't mind if I take this much do you?" We all look up and see Hihara-senpai push a tray filled with dozens of plates, each filled with different kinds of dishes.

"Enjoy yourself Hihara-senpai. Though I must say..." Kaji-kun laughs heartily as Hihara-senpai places the food on the table. "Senpai has a very lively appetite." 

"Ah..Gomen. Well, my brother and I used to have these eating contests at home. Somehow, I just can't get out of the habit." Hihara-senpai explains but Kaji-kun just smiles.

"Well then, enjoy." He adds and Hihara-senpai does. 

"Ano...Gomen nasai minna-san." Fuyuumi-chan stands up and does a bow. "But I remembered that I have to call my mother by noon today. I must go." She makes a sad face as she looks at me.

"No need to be sorry Fuyuumi-chan!" I assure her but she shakes her head.

"Gomen nasai Kaho-senpai. And I wanted to spend the whole day with you." Fuyuumi-chan pouts but I stand up and take her hand.

"It's alright Fuyuumi-chan." I smile. "I understand." 

And with that, Fuyuumi-chan smiles. "Arigatou." She does a bow and leaves.

"Hino-san." 

"Eh?" I look towards the door and see that Yunoki-senpai stands by the door. He waves and I know that its more than a friendly gesture.

"Oi Yunoki!" Hihara-senpai calls out as Yunoki-senpai sits himself between me and Kaji-kun.

"Oh, you're here as well Kaji." Yunoki-senpai says cheerfully and Kaji-kun bows.

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