■Takao's POV■

I carry my backpack walking next to Midorima and our classmates. I look around and see as more people came and approach their friends, all brings heavy looking bag.

We're at the station, as today Shutoku's 2nd year students will be going on a trip to Kyoto. I look around and find Y/N with her friends.

Last month, after our last encounter when I walk her home from the bus stop, Y/N no longer avoiding me even though her friend was trying to pull her away, she still greets me by bowing her head a little.

We never talk like the day on our way to her home, but I at least could see her every morning without her being pulled by her friend.

As I stare at her, I feel a presence next to me. I can guess who might it be just by seeing Midorima walks away and talks to my other classmate.

Fuyumi: Kazunari... let us go to Kyoto Movie Village together...

I look at Fuyumi who's staring at me. She should've know that there's not much free time for us during the fieldtrip.

Takao: Fuyumi, you should go with your respective group... I, Midorima and I along with our group already have plan for our free time...

Fuyumi looks angry as I refuses her.

Fuyumi: you'll be spending most of the time with them, why bother spending your free time with them as well... we can go on a date there...

Takao: there are things that I want to d-

Fuyumi: then I'll tag along...

With that she turns around and leave. Day passes and I regretted more about leaving Y/N for Fuyumi. I turn around amd look at Y/N again and our eyes met.

She politely bows at me and I wave my hand at her. After that I approach Midorima and tell my group about Fuyumi.

Midorima: if she's annoying, I'll be leaving you with her...

Takao: yes, yes... now let's get on the train...

When we arrived in Kyoto, we head straighy to Nijou castle. As the tour guide explains about the places, I look around and try to find Y/N.

When I found her, I can't help but smile at the sight of her excited face. She looks happy and enjoying the tour guide's explanations. Y/N likes historical places and enjoy visiting the museum after all.

Its like this trip was made especially for you... haha...

We continue to visit other places before finally going to the hotel. After lunch we have our free times.

Just like what she said this morning, Fuyumi tags along with my group and I feel bad because it seems like everyone is uncomfortable.

Takao: you guys... go on... I'll be resting a bit...

Midorima understands that I want to take Fuyumi away from the group.

Midorima: you should start bringing a good luck charm you know...

Midorima said this as he walks away, I somehow wants to laugh.

Fuyumi: what was that? Is being with me such bad luck?

Fuyumi looks annoyed, even though she's botherin me, making a girl angry is something I'd like to avoid.

Takao: he just sharing his hobby...

As she looks at me Fuyumi suddenly grabs my hand and pulls me to walk with her.

Takao: oi, where are we going?

Fuyumi: told you I want to go to the movie village...

That place was 15 minutes away from here.

Takao: you know our free time is only less than 2 hours left...

Fuyumi: I... don't care... I want us to go there... I want you to be there...

Why should we go there...

We arrived at the movie village, many people wears costumes from a movie that was rented here. As we walk further

Nonoka: I think this one will looks good on you... put it on...

Y/N: N-Nonoka, that's... to flashy...

As I look at the source of the voice, I can't help as my heart skips a beat. There, Y/N and her friend wearing Kimonos. Y/N looks gorgeous in the (color) Kimono, and the hair pin Kumakiri just puts on her hair makes her look even more dazzling. But then.

Kazuhiko: no, it looks good on you L/N, the color especially look nice on your hair...

Dub dub

Ozawa... is with them...

Ozawa is there with Kumakiri and Y/N, wearing something that a samurai would wear. Y/N looks embarased as Ozawa compliments her.

Just then I realized that Fuyumi walks their way.

Takao: o-oi Fuyumi...

The three see me and Fuyumi, Y/N's eyes meet mine.

Y/N: Takao san...

Before I can say anything.

Fuyumi: whoa... L/N you look pretty... and Ozawa, a samurai I see... it looks like a lovely couple, a Samurai and a Geisha.

I can see that Ozawa's face turns red by what Fuyumi's saying.

Don't blush like that goddamnit...

Takao: Fuyumi...

Fuyumi: L/N and Ozawa... you guys are together right? You're jut like a Samurai who's about to steal and run away with a Geisha...

I was starting to be annoyed

I'm pissed...

Just then, Kumakiri walks forward.

Nonoka: yes, you're right... my number one Geisha is being stolen by the handsome Samurai... now, I lack an employee... do you want to be my new employee? But...

Kumakiri covers her mouth with a fan, acting like an owner of the red light district.

Nonoka: I Don need a geisha... I need a slave and you seems fit for that role...

Fuyumi: what are you saying!?-

Takao: Knock it off- let's go..

I pulls Fuyumi to go.

Fuyumi: she talked like that to me-

Takao: you start it... hey, sorry, I'll take her... enjoy your time...

As I say this, I look at Y/N's face. How I wish I could be next to her as she enjoy her time here.

Shit...

■Y/N's POV■

Takao walks away, he's holding her hand. My chest grew tight at the sight. They, always together.

Nonoka: tch... how dare they showed up like that...

Ozawa kun looks at Takao san and look back at me.

Kazuhiko: who are they?

Before I can answer.

Nonoka: A cheater and a bitc-

Y/N: Nonoka!

Nonoka looks startled after I shouts her name. She looks down and fidgets.

Nonoka: It's just... I'm pissed how dare they showed up in front of you...

Nonoka always thinks about my feelings. These days, since I thank Takao san for the milk, I always greet Takao san and he always greets me when we pass by each other.

I asked Nonoka not to pull me away from him anymore. I atleast don't want to be in a bad term with Takao san. But Nonoka always said that she's just scared that I might be hurt again, and just now, I understand what she means.

Looking at the two of them...

It does hurt..

I take Nonoka's hand in mine and she looks my way. I give her a smile and she looks taken aback.

Y/N: thank you for always worrying about me... I... for you, I will try not to get hurt...

Nonoka: y-you...

Huh...

I was pulled in a tight hug by Nonoka

Y/N: N-Nonoka?

Nonoka: you're too good for this world...

I can't help but laugh, Ozawa san also laugh as he sees Nonoka being so overprotective of me.

We're now back at the Hotel. I've took a quick shower, not really in the mood for to take a dip in the hot spring. I, in my hotel kimono walks to the 2nd floor.

Y/N: should have taken my jacket with me...

Nonoka is bathing with our other friends. I walk to the 2nd floor balcony and stands near the guardrail. I look at the view from here. The moon looks bright in the center of the night sky.

The round shaped moon looks just like a ball.

A basketball...

The night sky is dark, just like Takao san's hair. The scene from this afternoon came to mind. The image of Takao san holding someone else's hand.

As I was standing with trying to calm my clenching heart in the middle of the cold night air, soft cloth is draped around my shoulder, making it less cold.

A... jacket?

I look to my side and see as the person smiles while holding a bottle of cold milk in front of me.

Kazuhiko: why are you out here without wearing something warmer... you'll get sick again...

Y/N: Ozawa san...

■3rd Person POV■

Kazuhiko was heading back to his room after getting a bottle of milk. When he passes by the balcony, he sees Y/N staring at the sky. He notices that her body shivers when the wind blows as she only wears the hotel's Kimono.

He then walks closer, about to call on her when he notices that Y/N is in deep thought. He walks slowly, taking off his jacket and gently puts it on Y/N's shoulders.

Y/N: thank you Ozawa san...

Kazuhiko: can I join you here?

Y/N nods her head. The two talks about all of the places they visited so far, they also talk about each other's plan for their 2nd day tomorrow.

Y/N is happily chatting with Kazuhiko, but the boy notices that something is bothering her. Then, he remembers about their encounter with Takao and Fuyumi.

Kazuhiko: L/N... are you okay? Can I ask you why Kumakiri hates the guys from earlier?

Y/N was startled, and her eyes softened.

Kazuhiko: you don't have to tell me if you don't want to...

Y/N was quiet for a sec before she looks at Kazuhiko.

Y/N: Takao san... he and I were... together...

As he hears this, Kazuhiko solely listening to Y/N.

Kazuhiko: why did you guys... you know... ended it? Did he do something bad to you?

Y/N looks back at the sky again, reminiscing her days with Takao.

Y/N: love... is like a person... they can come, and they can go... and they can move from one place to another... until it found the perfect home to stay...

Y/N smiles wryly as she looks at Kazuhiko.

Y/N: hihi... maybe... his love... is moving to another place... because I...

Y/N looks down, how Kazuhiko can see a tinge of sadness in her eyes and voice.

Y/N: I'm... just a place for him to rest... but maybe... not the home he was looking for...

From the way she speaks, Kazuhiko can see through her feelings. He can see that, Y/N hasn't gotten over her feelings for Takao. And truth be told, when he sees Takao today. As a man, he can see the way Takao looks at Y/N.

The way Takao looks at Y/N was not the face of someone who's not interested in her. It's the gaze of longing, if Y/N thought that she's not the home Takao wants. Kazuhiko sees it as Takao was longing to come back to his home.

His hand clenches, from the way Nonoka hated Takao and fuyumi, he can tell as much that the two might have hurt Y/N before.

Kazuhiko: I... can treat her better...

Kazuhiko: well... L/N...

Y/N looks up at Kazuhiko as the guy stares at her with gentle eyes.

Kazuhiko: if... you think that you're the home that he doesn't want... then... someone else is... hoping to stay in that home he left...

As the two looks at each other, Y/N's heart warmed by the words that Kazuhiko said. Then how Kazuhiko's eyes widened when he sees Y/N smiling ever so sweetly right now.

Y/N: Ozawa san... you're... really kind... thank you so much for saying that to me..  I'm glad... I got to meet Tamahiko kun and be friends with you...

Kazuhiko's heart is racing like crazy right now, he's happy that Y/N think of him that way but also embarrassed because the girl can't seem to catch the meaning of his words.

Though Kazuhiko can see that Y/N might still have an ounce of feelings for Takao, he doesn't want to give up.

Kazuhiko: Y/N...

Y/N was surprised when she hears him calling her by her name.

Kazuhiko: I.. can we be closer then... can we call each other by our given name?

Kazuhiko smiles at the girl and Y/N can't help but smiles back.

Y/N: okay.. Kazuhiko san...

Kazuhiko is really happy to hear his name came out of her lips. Though Y/N still can't see his intention of getting closer to her not just to be friend with her, he's happy that she at least agreed on callin him by his name.

The two enjoy the night together, talk about a lot of things and talk about Tamahiko.

Fuyumi is walking with her friends on the 2nd floor when she sees Y/N and Kazuhiko looks happy talking to each other. She excuses herself and look for Takao.

Takao is in the lounge with the basketball team members who's on this trip.

Fuyumi: Kazunari...

By the sound of her voice Takao is a little irritated because of this afternoon. Midorima using his eyes to signal Takao to leave with her. Takao sighs and gets up.

Takao: what is it?

Fuyumi: come...

Fuyumi pulls Takao's hand, startling the basketball player. Takao is being dragged to the 2nd floor.

Takao: what the heck, Fuyumi where are we goi-

As the two is at the door to the balcony, Fuyumi points her finger out. Takao hesitantly turns his gaze. The moment he sees what Fuyumi was pointing at, his heart skips a beat.

Y/N wearig a man's jacket, happily talking with Kazuhiko under the moonlight. The sight makes Takao's heart clenched.

Fuyumi: I'm sure... those two are together...

Fuyumi was angry that Takao seems interested in Y/N more than her. She hopes by showing this to Takao, he will stop give his attention to Y/N and can finally be with her.

As he sees the smile in Y/N's face Takao clenches his hands and turns around, he walks away. Fuyumi was surprised and stands in front of Takao.

Fuyumi: Kazunari... she's happy now with another... so... you shouldn't think about her anymo-

Takao: Fuyumi...

Fuyumi stops talking as she hears the tone that Takao uses as he said her name.

Takao: stop following Y/N around... you're starting to get on my nerve...

Fuyumi was left stunned. She watches as Takao walks away, leaving her alone. She clenches her hands and turns around to look at Y/N.

Feeling annoyed that Takao cares about Y/N more than her, Fuyumi aims her anger at Y/N. And think of doing something bad to her.

Takao walks to his room and lay on his futon, ignoring his friends who are looking at him. Midorima can guess something might happen with Fuyumi or Y/N.

Under his blanket, Takao recalls as Y/N talks with Kazuhiko. He imagines that he's the one she's talking to with such a happy face.

He can't help the thought from appearing...

How he keeps saying this in his head...

I wish...

I was there...