I am incredibly sorry! It's been two years. Two! That's assuming the readers have actually been waiting. If not, you're a group of new readers who stumbled upon this by chance. In any case, I'm more sorry now than I was just a second ago.

How have things been? (Translation: Are you mad?) Good. Now, are you ready for a new chapter? (Translation: Please don't kill me…)

Since it's her date, the chapter will be told from Nishizawa's point of view.

Chapter 4: My beloved Hayate-kun and a Date

'Hm… maybe next time I'll- wait, is that Hayate-kun?' "Ah, Hayate-kun!"

"N-Nishizawa-san!"

'Oh good God, what am I gonna do? I'm still trying to figure out how to get closer to him! He can't have sought me before I have anything to say!'

"Um… Good afternoon, Nishizawa-san. What an unexpected surprise!"

"Oh, same here, nothing was going on, so I figured why not change and relax at the park!"

"I had somewhat the same feeling!"

It must have been weird for people passing by, to hear two people yelling so much. But then again, this park is usually empty. "R-really… what a coincidence…" No! This had to be my time to shine! "So Hayate-kun, are you doing anything right now?"

"Not really." A pained smiling expression came about his face. "Ojou-sama is actually throwing a fit back at the mansion, and I might die if I'm caught in the crossfire…"

"Oh…" 'Thank you Nagi-san! May your outrage last a fortnight!'

What's a fortnight?

'I dunno, doesn't matter!'

"So I decided to stop by the park to maybe think, or relax a bit, or experience another life-changing event…" Hayate-kun blushed a bit and rubbed his head. "I actually thought that you might be that life-changing event…. Eheh..."

'Did he really say that? I must be dreaming!' I pinched myself. "I'm awake!"

Hayate-kun looked at me strangely. Did I say that out loud? Oh my God, he's going to think I'm a total weirdo!

"Um, at least, that's how I feel here, wide awake!" 'I'm making a complete fool of myself!'

"Nishizawa-san… I'm not exactly sure what this means, but-"

"W-Would you like to go out to eat or something?" He's going to reject me, he's going to reject me…

"Well, I was going to ask you if you wanted to do something… Yes, I would be glad to."

Don't think too much into it! He just said he had nothing to do, and that's probably why he agreed. "Thank you very much, Hayate-kun!"

We went to someplace called The Right Moment. What a strange name for a restaurant. When I think about "the right moment," I think about… wait, what? Now that I think about it, candles were on the tables! And the lights were dimmed! Was this restaurant custom tailored to make romantic fantasies?... I asked the waiter when he came to take our order. He said yes.

We sat down at a table outside, and Hayate couldn't stop messing with the tablecloth and silverware. "Ah, I'm sorry. I know we came here because it's cheap, and I shouldn't expect the table to be in proper order as a result, but I just can't help myself… No, this cloth is full of wrinkles… this fork goes here…" He was so restless.

Yes, this was a relatively cheap restaurant. Unlike every other fancy place that aims to please with atmosphere, this place was meant to help couples get together. It was sort of a cheesy concept, and it didn't get that many customers… look, it was the only cheap place around, ok? I know that he's down on his luck, and I don't have a lot either! I didn't know it was this kind of restaurant!

"Nishizawa-san? Are you alright? You seem to be deep in thought…"

"Yes, I'm fine…" No, I can't keep thinking to myself. This is a d… da… meeting between love interests and… wait; it's more embarrassing for me to think of love interests! Why can't I just say 'date'? Oh no, now that I thought of it, I'm blushing like crazy, I can feel it!

"You're flushed Nishizawa-san! Do you feel ill?"

"N-No, I'm alright, really…" I blew it.

"Here, let me check something." He got up from is seat, walked over to me and… put his hand on my head… "You don't feel warm… but you're face is getting redder!"

I could feel it, my whole face, it was hot. Well, to me it is. Hayate was touching my head, and still, he has no idea even though I'm blushing so hard! "W-well, Hayate-kun…" I tried to think of something to say in this kind of situation. "It should be… kind of… obvious…" I was so embarrassed, it was all I could to get the words out…

"Eh?" His face had a light blush upon it. He was starting to understand, I could see it. Now was the chance to seize that opportunity instead of ruin it like I always did…

"Hayate-kun, I love you!" I just let it all out in one breath. I could not believe I just said that! I said it pretty loud too, people were turning to look.

Hayate looked pretty red. His whole face was covered in his blush. "N-Nishizawa-san… I don't know how…" He looked down. Then back to me. "No, I should know how to respond. I've had since Valentine's to respond, and I've hardly given any sort of answer. Really, what sort of person am I?" He looked a little down. "The proper thing to say, given my current situation, would be 'I'd like to, but my life is too busy right now'. Really, I'd like to say, 'I'm not deserving of anyone's love-'"

"Don't you say that!" I yelled. "I'm sorry… I shouldn't yell like that… but if you weren't deserving, truly nobody would love you. And… I love you. So…"

Hayate let that set on his mind. He told me, "Can you wait until Saturday? I need to find out about something…" I looked down. I was pretty sure he may have just been biding for time… "But I will for sure have my answer by then!"

"… Yes! Thank you very much!" I hugged him! It may have been a bit early for that though.

"A-Ah… N-Nishizawa-san… I c-can't move…"

"Oh! Sorry!" I let go of him.

After eating the rest of our relatively cheap dinner, Hayate paid the whole check. "Hayate-kun, that's 1000 yen!"

"Ahaha, it's alright. I haven't spent my savings in a month or two, and I have enough to pay for this!" He looked like he calmed down a bit.

We took a walk back to the park. Almost immediately after we got there, Hayate got a call on his phone.

"What? She's asleep now? Oh, that's good, she's calmed down." He sighed relief. "Well, I'll be home in a little while, alright? See you there." He closed his phone.

"So… here at the park? Saturday?"

"Ah, yes. At around noon!" He turned to leave. "I'll see you then!"

"Yes! See you then!" I turned and walked back home. This was Wednesday, so I had to wait three days… the anticipation was already killing me.

"Hello Ayumu. How was your day?" Mom greeted me as I came home.

"It was… magnificent." I said with an exhausted breath.

"Using big words? You must be happy." Kazuki said.

"Hey, be nice! Today really was a good day!"

"I was only kidding, Onee-chan. I use big words when I'm happy too." He smiled at me. "I hope that person you've been talking about looks at you soon."

"… Yeah!" I ran to my room and pulled out a small notebook. It was a personal dieary.

'Today was probably it. I've made Hayate-kun realize my feelings for him! I don't know what he feels, but I'm hoping he feels the same way!' I thought for a bit before writing the next part. '… I know that it is very likely that he doesn't feel the same. Whether or not this is the case, I hope that Hayate-kun is happy with whoever he picks, be it me or… Hina-chan.'

Deep down, I was still afraid of that. We had a mutual thing going, but… Why was I still afraid? We're friends for sure. I know she feels the same way. And nothing will change our friendship, I know it. But still…

Enough. I undress and put my pajamas on. I turn off the lights. I roll up under the covers. And I whisper, "Good Night, Hayate-kun." Even though he can't hear me.

Hayate's POV end of the day

I come back to the mansion to find it mostly in shambles. ON the outside, it's fine, but the inside is totally trashed. I have a long night ahead of me. "Oh well…" I pick up a broom. "Let's get started."

Author's Notes

H-Hey everybody. Long time no see, right? Again, I apologize for taking over two years to update. I promise not to take too long with the next one.

In any case, please read and review… if you aren't too mad at me…

Sayonara…