Chapter 19

"Hehe, I'm going back first okay? See you later Izu!" Kaori said then she kissed me on my cheek before walking away. Naturally, she already knew about Emi since she always came whenever I performed or joined any competitions. That's why she understands what kind of thing that Emi is going to say at a time like this.

"She is very understanding..." Emi said while looking at the back of Kaori who walk away.

"Indeed, what a good girlfriend right?" I said with a loving smile looking at Kaori.

"Kitahara-san, could we talk for a bit?" Emi asked me with a serious expression while blushing a bit.

"Sure thing, since it sounds like you're going to say something important, let's go to a nearby cafe," I suggested.

Then we walk side by side silently to a nearby cafe from my school. It's only 5 minutes walking from here. While we walk, I thought about what is she going to say, well I do think she is definitely going to confess to me. But I doubt it only about that. Anyway, while I was in deep thought, we arrived at the cafe.

I ordered a latte and she ordered a cup of tea. She seems to be thinking about something while looking at me, then not long after that she seemed to have decided on something.

"Kitahara-san, I...Love you." She said while with a rosy cheek.

"Emm, while this seems narcissistic, I know that..." I replied.

"E-Eh... H-how do you know that?!" She shouts a bit and blushed.

"I don't know if you realized it or not but, actually, every time you tried to ask me.... your voice was loud and... I think everyone knew about this..." I said with a wry smile.

"Wha- Really?! Uuu.... It's embarrassing." She asked then she covered her face with her hands.

"Hehe, you really are adorable," I said while smiling gently.

"...." She didn't say anything and just blush furiously.

"A-anyway, There is actually one more thing that I want to say..." She said replacing her expression into a serious one.

"I'm going to study abroad, to be a better pianist so someday I can perform alongside you in a bigger stage." She said with a determined expression.

"Therefore at that time, can you accept me as one of your girlfriends?" She asked with an expectant look on her face.

"..... As your future boyfriend, I'm sad I can't spend my time with my future girlfriend. But I will support you whatever you want to do, Emi. And as a pianist, I will wait for you at a bigger stage. So go! Like Mozart said,'Go Adventure!' I will be cheering and waiting for you." I said with a gentle smile. Unconsciously I used the quote that Kousei just said before, I guess it works well in this situation.

"Kitahara-san... I will make sure, you don't need to wait for a long time."She said as tears flowing from her eyes.

"Call me Izumi. I don't want my future girlfriend to call me with my last name. Plus, we should exchange contact information, so you can call or line me when you are lonesome." I said.

"O-Okay I-Izumi-kun" She said then hurriedly took out phone from her pocket to exchange contact information with me. After that, we chat for a bit before we decided to go home and I'm going to accompany her home.

"So... Where are you going to study abroad?" I asked.

"France, I got a recommendation from my lecturer to go there." She explained.

"France huh... I thought it was England," I said,

"Why England particularly?" She asked curiously.

"Well because if it was, we might meet there on April 10th as I am going to perform for The Royal Family of England at that time," I said casually.

"EEHHH!! Privately perform for The Royal Family?!" She said with a shocked expression.

She started asking me about when I got invited and who invited me. I answered her it was the butler and bodyguard of The Royal Family when I was in Izu to visit my girlfriends and searching for an apartment to live. Because I am going to attend at Shuuchiin Academy.

Time passed as we chat and arrived at Emi's home.

"I guess this is goodbye for now," I look at her with a sad smile.

"Yes... Goodbye Izumi-kun..." She said while looking at me with a sorrowful expression.

"Don't be sad... It's not an eternal goodbye after all. We can constantly call each other on the phone. So... Goodbye Emi." I said subsequently I looked at Emi who slowly walking to enter her house. Suddenly she stopped her step when she is an inch before entering and suddenly running back and gently pulled my face to her.

*Chu*

"T-This is a reservation for the future..." She said with lovely blush covered her entire face. Then she ran away and enters her home.

"What a shy and adorable girl..." I said while smiling gently looking at the back of her who ran away and entered her home.

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Times passed quickly and today is a week before the entrance ceremony and I am preparing my leftover stuff that has not been moved to my new apartment.

"Do you need help, Izu-chan,?" My mom asked.

"No, it's fine mom. I am done here." I replied then I stepped out of my room and walk to the entrance of my family ryokan.

"Speaking of which, I haven't seen Shiori today. Do you know here is she, mom?" I asked.

"That girl is probably sad she can't see you for 3 years." My mom said with a gloomy face before looking away.

"Is that so?" It's not like I'm indifferent, but her expression looks fake. Suspicious...

"Oh, Izumi you ready? Kaori-chan has been waiting for you for a while. Additionally, the taxi has arrived too, so go put your luggage inside."My father said.

I proceed to put my luggage to the taxi's baggage. After it's done, I am going to say goodbye to my parents and my brother. While I naturally want to say something to my sister and maybe kiss her before going, I don't know where she is. But before I can ask, my mom said to me.

"Your sister going to be here in a bit." She said.

"Okay, mom," I said

"Aniki! Even though I want to be in the same high school as you, I don't think I can go there with my score. So I will contend with a high school near here. And don't worry Aniki, I will be as popular as you in high school!" Iori said passionately.

"Haha...So you still continue in your tennis club?" I can only smile wryly and asked.

"Naturally, I am certain I would get a love letter or two this year!" Again he said it passionately.

"Well, good luck with that my idiot brother," I said then I patted his head.

While I chat with Iori, suddenly Shiori came bringing a suitcase.

"I am ready, Onii-sama!" She said with a beaming smile.

"Where are you going with that suitcase, Shiori?" I asked with a startled expression.

"Obviously she is going to Izu with you." My mom said with a knowing smile.

"Why?" I asked just to make sure. I naturally got this premonition since she asked about Shuuchiin last time.

"Well, because she is attending to Shuuchiin Academy's middle school section." The answer to my question unexpectedly came from Kaori.

"With this, I can be with you forever, Onii-sama. Please treat me well!" Shiori said with an extremely radiant smile.