Author's Note : Here come the Epilogue... Though I'm very unsatisfied with this chapter. My supposedly epilogue turned out to be a very long one and can be categorized as another story. So, this Epilogue here is a mere opening for a sequel on 'For Love or Glory'. The sequel will be called 'Unyielding Trust for You', it'll be updated as soon as possible. I hope you'll enjoy this chapter and I hope you'll enjoy the sequel as well.

Thank you for all reviews given to me this far, those reviews are very much appriciated, bows deeply to everyone... ;-)

Disclaimer : I Don't Own La Corda D'Oro

EPILOGUE

"Is this correct Azuma?" Kaho asked, crossing her practice sheet on Math to Azuma who was sitting in front of her. They were out in the garden at Kaho's house. Kaho was struggling with some Math problems provided by Azuma. As promised, Azuma tutored her on some lesson that she needed the most.

"Yes, that's correct." Azuma said after checking her answer for awhile, "I'm quite impressed, Kaho. You're getting better at this."

"Well, it's all because of you." She said, smiling happily, "You always teach me with so much patience, as a matter of fact you're a good teacher Azuma."

"Of course I am." He said, a little bit cocky, "Now, what would you give me in return, Kaho?" His face turned devilish.

Kaho gaped, her face turned red, feeling the sudden change in the atmosphere around them. Fortunately she already prepared something for today, so she could escape Azuma's teasing at least this time. "Actually, I had made a special cake for you." She said, hurriedly taking the cake out from its bag. "I notice your favorite cake is Tiramisu cheese cake, so I tried to make one for you." She smiled nervously at him, hoping that her effort, making this cake is enough to make him forget his previous plan to do whatever it is on his mind. She knows perfectly well that his plan always makes her end up in a very awkward situation, if it couldn't be called humiliating for her.

She opened the box quickly, took a small part of it with a spoon, and shoved it in front of his mouth. "Try some Azuma." She said, "I'm not put a poison in it you know."

"Aaa…" She said, demanding Azuma to open his mouth.

Azuma reluctantly opened his mouth, actually he's got a better idea on his mind about Kaho's payment for him. Nevertheless, because the cake was personally made by Kaho for him, he opened his mouth and in a split second the cake was pushed in to his mouth. After tasted it, he thought that it's actually delicious. Kaho surely put her best effort to make this cake, the thought made him smiling sincerely to her, "It tastes good, Kaho."

"Thank you Azuma" She said, "Here you can have it all." She gave the spoon to him.

"But it's definitely missing something in it." He said, thinking thoughtfully.

"Really? I'm sure that I put all the ingredients in that cake properly. What is it that missing?" Kaho asked, confused by his words.

"It's definitely missing something sweet, soft, and addictive Kaho." He said, faking a thoughtful expression on his face then continued, "The cake isn't complete without a kiss from you…"

Kaho blushed deeply to his comment. "Azuma, you're teasing me again." She pouted.

Azuma chuckled, seeing her childish expression. "Oh, well… I guessed this'll do for now." He said, "As long as you feed me till its finish." He grinned widely, enjoying the effect he made in Kaho's expression.

Kaho still felt uneasy, but nevertheless sighed in relief. She was not yet used to intimacy displayed by Azuma. Azuma constantly makes her face reddened and her heart thumping wildly every time he gets to close to her. He on the other hand, enjoys it very much, teasing Kaho in every moment possible. His action never fails to make her embarrassed, nervous, and excited at the same time.

"Come… come… seat here Kaho." He said, patting the empty seat beside him. "It would be difficult to feed me if you are sitting across the table."

Kaho stiffened for a second, hesitating on his request, but since she couldn't reject it she got up and sat by his side. "Let's share the cake Kaho." He said, "It's big enough for both of us." Kaho agreed to his proposal so for sometime they were busy feeding the cake to each other. When the last bite arrived Azuma offered it to Kaho. "Close your eyes Kaho, it would enhance the taste and texture of the cake." His hand already held the cake on the air, waiting for her to follow his instruction.

She hesitated a little but finally closed her eyes. She's waiting for the cake but it wasn't coming. Instead of a spoon touching her waiting lips she felt Azuma's lips on hers, covered with strong flavor of Tiramisu. Her eyes flung open in surprise, meeting Azuma's eyes right in front of her.

Her body jerked backward by reflex, but Azuma was fast. He held Kaho in his embrace, prevented her from going anywhere. Kaho felt his hand tracing her spine gently downwards, made her gasped from the sensation it produced. Azuma took the opportunity to deepen his kiss, slipping his tongue inside her mouth. Now, she definitely could sense the lingering taste of Tiramisu in his mouth. It felt so good, Tiramisu flavor combined with his kiss and caress, made her body tingling in delight.

Finally they broke their passionate kiss. After Kaho gulped a full dose of oxygen, she threw a temper tantrum to Azuma. "You cheated on me!" Kaho bellowed, "You said you're going to give that last bite for me." She pouted. "You ate it yourself instead and even worse you stole a kiss from me." Her face blushed heavily.

"It seems you enjoyed my kiss very much, Kaho." He smiled widely, "And actually you tasted the last bite of the cake through my lips."

"I bet it felt better when you tasted it directly from my mouth." His eyes gleamed happily.

"Azuma!" She yelled at him, couldn't say anything else since she actually agreed with his words.

He only chuckled on her weak protest. "Now, your lesson is finish for today. Is there anything else you would like to ask me?"

She wasn't answering for sometimes, still too irritated to think about her previous lesson. But at the end she gave up with a little sigh. "Let me see." Kaho thought for awhile, "I guessed I don't have any more question for today. Btw, do you have anything else to do Azuma?"

"No, I don't have anything else to do today." He said, "Why?"

"Well, Onii-sama wants you to join us for dinner." She asked, "How do you feel about it?"

"It's absolutely fine with me, I'll be delighted to join you for dinner." He said.

"That's good." Kaho said, smiling. "Let's get inside then Azuma." They walked inside the house together.

At dinner,

"Have you decided in which college you would like to continue your education Azuma-san?" Yuki said.

"Well, there have been some positive replies from my applications. Several colleges have accepted me to continue my education there." He said, "It's quite difficult to choose, since all of them are a very good school."

"Haven't you discussed it with Otou-sama?" Yuki asked. "I think he'll give you some advice about it."

"Actually I did ask for his advice and it really helped me to decide in which college I will continue my education." He said.

"Really?" Kaho asked, "So in which college you will enroll Azuma?" She really wants to know where Azuma would continue his education, since she already had decided in which college she will continue her education. She wants them to study at the same university or at least at the same country.

She had been accepted in Lyon Music and Art University even before she graduated from Seisou. It's possible because the only qualification needed to enter that university is to pass their standard in musical capability. Every applicant must send a demo of their performance on a piece that was assigned by the university. Her piece is very difficult, but with her perseverance she successfully entered that college.

"I will enroll in Lyon Music and Art University. They have a very good reputation for music education." He said, "And since it's located in France it's going to be easier for me, remembering that I'm going to start my internship with Otou-sama right away."

"It's a very good coincidence." Kaho exclaimed, "I'm going to study there too. I just got my acceptance letter this morning."

"Yes, that's wonderful." Yuki said, "So, there'll be someone to look after you in Lyon, Kaho-chan."

"I'm not a small kid anymore Onii-sama." She pouted, "I don't need somebody to baby sit me."

"Well, I'm not sure about that." Azuma said, ganging up with Yuki against Kaho.

"I couldn't believe the two of you!" She irritated.

"Nee… nee… Calm down Kaho." Yuki said, "I'm just worried about you. You're a girl and you'll live in a place you're not familiar with, so I will feel better if Azuma-san is going to be there to protect you."

"Don't worry I'll protect her, Onii-sama." Azuma said seriously.

"Thank you, Azuma-san." Yuki said.

At the Airport,

"I'm going to miss you so much Kaho." He said, "Don't cry anymore." He softly swept away tears from her face. "You will follow me in one year." He said, "I'll prepare everything for your arrival."

"But I can't stop this tear Azuma." She said, "It keeps running down from my eyes."

Suddenly Azuma pulled her closer, cupped her chin on his hands, and kissed both of her eyes softly. "Now, please stop crying. I want to see your happy face before I get in to the plane." He said.

Kaho forced herself to stop the tears, smiling weakly to him. "Please be safe Azuma." She said, "Keep yourself healthy, get enough rest, and healthy food."

"Take care of yourself Kaho." Azuma said, "Don't be naughty when I'm not around, Okay!" He teased her for the last time.

"What do you mean with that? I'm not naughty!" Kahoko pouted, "It should've been me who said that kind of thing to you!"

"Hn? Am I naughty?" Azuma asked.

"Eto… No, you're not. But knowing how usually girls hover around you, I'm the one who should be worried you know." Stuttered a little, blushing madly because what she said.

"Nee… Nee… Kaho, don't you trust me?" Azuma said, "Let me say this once again to you. The only girl in my heart is you, dear Kaho…" He looked straight to her eyes. "Do you trust me now?"

Looking straight into his eyes, she discovered truthfulness in his eyes. "Yes, I trust you." She said, "And please, trust me too Azuma."

Suddenly there's an announcement for his flight to France, he must get into the plane immediately.

He hugged Kaho for the last time, giving her one last kiss on the lips. Then he bid farewell to all of his friends that gathered at the airport to support his departure to France. His sister Miyabi-chan, Hihara-senpai, Tsuchiura, Tsukimori, Shimizu, Fuyuumi, and even Amou-san were there to bid him goodbye.

"We'll see each other again Yunoki!" Hihara shouted. "Don't forget to stay connected with us."

"See you again senpai." Everybody said in unison.

"Thanked you minna-san for your support." He said, "I'll be leaving for now." He bowed and then walked away, leaving all of his friend and his beloved one behind.

Kaho kept looking at his retrieving figure until he disappeared into the crowd. "I'm going to miss you so much… Azuma." She thought in her mind.

Author's Note : There is no college or university called Lyon Music and Art University, It is just my imagination.

I'm kind a dissapointed with myself that I failed to upload this chapter at Azuma's birthday but nevertheless better too late than never, so I would like to say 'Happy Belated Birthday, Yunoki-sama.!"

Happy reading and please review... Your comments and suggestions are very much welcomed. Arigatou gozaimasu, minna-san!