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Chapter III: Tango Harmony

*** Mikoto's POV ***

It was the day after Izumo announced Totsuka's state. Anna is not allowed in the ICU because she was young but the hospital gave her consideration because she is the only family member left while Izumo get back to the bar to work to earn money for Tatara's bill and I sat here doing nothing for my girlfriend. I hate to think that I can't do anything to help her. I'm outside of the ICU because family members are not allowed to stay inside but there are perhaps five nurses inside the room. I was bored as fuck so I roam around the hospital to get amused. I went down to the canteen to buy some softdrinks in the vending machine, went to the lobby to just see people coming in and out and smoked cigarette outside. I got bored again so instead of using the elevator I used the stairs to get to the third floor. I reached the third floor and went past the elevator when some kid pressed the elevator button and it signaled that it was going down but before I went past the elevator it opened and I saw her again. The pretty lady was sitting in a wheelchair and her stuff was behind her so is that black haired man. I was a few meters away from the elevator and luckily the lady looked at me and she smiled at me and waved a hand at me as hello and I did the same, smile and wave a hand, before the child rode on the elevator and then I walked away from the elevator as soon as the elevator closed and went down.

Why does it feel like my heart beats faster when I see her. Why do I get the feeling that I like her? I'm so confused. I already have a girlfriend but why is my heart wondering to another person? I feel bad but I guess that I won't see her again because she isn't going back to the hospital and we can never cross paths again. EVER! But maybe someday we may see each other again.

I guess I like that… To see her again- why the fuck am I thinking about her again. My line of thought was halted when Izumo greeted me with a smile in his face.

"Hey Mikoto, Tatara has woken from her slumber and I'm going to get Anna from Misaki-chan to see her. She's looking for you Mikoto. She misses you." Izumo said with a grin.

As I heard the news I excuse myself and rushed to the ICU as fast as I can and I can feel Izumo is smiling at me from behind.

Tatara, now that you have awoken, I have so much to tell you.

*** Kuroh's POV ***

As Reisi and I rode a car that will take us to Scepter 4 headquarters to meet with both of our grandfathers and show them how our 'relationship' grew in the hospital. We sat together at the back of the car and we sat there awkwardly but I tried to break the silence.

"Reisi, what if we both admit it already that we don't want to get married to each other." I suggested and it really caught her attention.

"I will ask you the same question. Will you be okay if you disobeyed your grandfather? I always thought you were the obedient one." She asked me silently. I felt that she is trying to keep her tears in her eyes and in an instant they fell. She was crying already.

I tried to change the topic but she wouldn't stop crying. She is like a lonely kitten in the rain. I know that both of us grew up without parents but I can tell… she needs me. I know she doesn't want me but she needs me to be there when she is lonely. She is lonely in this world.

"Sorry for crying Kuroh… I just want to make you happy and all but getting married may not be the right choice. I'm weak. I get sick easily." She told me.

"No. I really feel bad for disobeying my grandfather but it makes us both happy. To be free right?" I told her with my monotone voice.

"So… Are we going to tell them that we don't want to get married?" She asked me and this time it made me think a lot.

"Perhaps today won't be a right time. Both of our grandfathers are in the headquarters and we don't want to cause a commotion by getting them angry. I'll tell you when it's the right time. Okay, Reisi?" I told her and hold her hand to comfort her. She just embraced me tightly.

"Kuroh… I thank you." She whispered in my ear.

The car stopped in front of the door of Scepter 4 and there we saw both of our grandfathers and some other general waiting for us. As we stepped out of the car a general approached us and asked.

"So these are Kuroh and Reisi. You look perfect for each other. When are you getting married?"

Both of us were startled of the question and we just stand there, frozen, we did not know what to do.

*** Tatara's POV ***

I woke up in a cold room and I found Izumo there, sitting in the chair reading a magazine. I was wondering where Mikoto might be? Did he left because I'm sick, because I'm weak, because I was dying? Did he leave me because I could not be with him for the rest of his life? Did he found someone else already? I felt like crying at that moment but I tried to stood up and find Mikoto but my body hurts so much after that surgery. I was pained so I gave all the voice in my throat which was still weak. Izumo noticed that I was moving already so he called the nurse to ask if I was okay. The nurses responded quickly and asked me a lot of questions but I gave them the look that I'm fine. Soon after the nurses left the room, Izumo entered.

"I guess Mikoto wondered in the hospital again. So, do you feel better?" he asked as he helped me sit in my bed.

"Much better. I never felt better after three years of fighting cancer but I'm quite aware that I won't last that long. This good feeling will disappear again and will be replaced by pain and suffering again." I said as I looked at the devices around my bed.

"Say that to Mikoto and he will hit you in the head." He laughed at what I said and I just smiled in return.

"Izumo… Would you mind if I ask you to find Mikoto and bring me Anna to me. I miss them so much."

"Anna won't be a problem to find but Mikoto is a much bigger problem. Anna is with Misaki-chan today but don't worry, I strictly told her not to let Anna ride the skateboard and curse in front of her. Mikoto is inside the hospital I guess. I'll find him soon, okay? Sit back and relax." He said as he went out the room.

I took off my necklace and held it close to my chest. It is the necklace Mikoto gave me during our first year anniversary and I could still recall that day. Our first year anniversary and the day I met a friend.

It was a beautiful December night as we both walked in the streets of the west Shizume city. We walked hand in hand together as many people walked past against us. Mikoto and I were in a date and we are going to my favorite restaurant when I saw a jewelry store. The store has so many necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings; they were made of either gold or silver. I insisted that we go inside because there are a few people looking inside and I want to look for lower priced necklaces because they're having their yearend sale. Mikoto doesn't like to go in so he told me to meet him in the DVD rental store across the jewelry store.

I scanned the room but sadly I didn't find any low priced necklace when my eye saw the most beautiful necklace of all but before I reached that place a blue haired girl went to that stall and I accidently bumped her that caused her to sit on the ground. I was quite humiliated so I helped her to get back on her feet to say my formal apologies but before I can do that she was the who apologized first.

"Pardon me for not staying out of your way." She said as she bowed her head at me.

"No. I'm the one who should say sorry. I was in a rush here because I thought you were getting this necklace but it was not my intention to bump you so I'm deeply sorry."I said to her and she just smiled at me.

"Oh, this diamond gem necklace? I kinda like it but take it instead." She offered to me kindly.

I looked into her eyes and it was so beautiful. She has violet eyes which looked like the jewels in the store. The fact that she's pretty and kind and she almost looked like an angel.

"Really? I can take it? Thanks a lot- umm…"

"Reisi…Reisi Munakata."

"Well thanks a lot Reisi. I owe you a lot and by the way I'm Tatara. Tatara Totsuka."

"You owe me nothing Tatara, but do you happen to know where the nearest book store is?"

"It's two blocks away from the DVD rental store. I can take you there and call my boyfriend to buy me this necklace as his anniversary gift to me."

"Oh, okay."

We went out together of the store and headed to the book store. She thanked me and said goodbye to me. She even greeted me a Merry Christmas. That night I guess I'm lucky to meet a friend like her and I want Mikoto to meet her. I went to the DVD store to call Mikoto so he can meet Reisi. We got out from the store and quickly head to the book store but sadly Reisi has left already.

"Tatara. What the fuck are we doing in front of the book store? I thought you were in the jewelry store?" Mikoto asked me harshly.

"I want to you to meet someone I just met. She is a kind and modest lady." I told him back.

"Anyway, did you find something in the jewelry store? I can buy it if I can."

"Really!? Well there is this necklace I found. It has a much lower price than the others and I think you can buy it." I said happily and excited.

"Okay. Let's get you that necklace."

I was so happy that cold December night. I had a fun time with Mikoto until we went home. I'm so lucky to have him but the day before that night I knew that I have cervical cancer and it's getting worse if I don't receive immediate medication. I don't want Mikoto to know it because he might leave me and I don't want that to happen. I just focused that night to him and our happy moments together.

I happily remembered that day but can I tell him now what is bothering me lately. Can I tell him that if I die, he can find a woman that can make him happy even when I'm gone? I can set Mikoto free because I don't want him to suffer and blame himself for my death. I love Mikoto that much that I won't let him carry the burden. I love him so much, more than anything in the world, so is my little sister Anna.

I was surprised when someone opened the door, it was Mikoto. Tears formed in my eyes when I saw him. He ran to my bed just to hug me. His hug was so warm that it heated my whole soul and mind. I cried in his shoulders like I haven't seen him for almost an eternity. He just hugged me tightly but he wasn't crying, we has comforting me. We stopped hugging each other when I was about to speak. I'm scared to tell him what is in my mind. I breathe calmly and opened my mouth.

" Mikoto, I want to tell you something. Something about us."

*** Reisi's POV ***

Me and Kuroh stood there, frozen. Kuroh's grandfather stood up and said to the general that after I graduated college we will be immediately get married so before both of our grandfathers died, they saw us 'happy'. Kuroh just hold my hand until we went inside the building. Scepter 4 was having a alumni party so Kuroh and I just found a table and sat there while the other people were drinking, telling stories about their experiences throughout the war, some were getting wasted and some were having fun. I want to go home and rest while Kuroh just wants to continue his studies.

"Kuroh? When will be the right time to say that we don't like to get married?" I asked Kuroh.

"Honestly… I really don't know." He answered bowing his head in shame for lying.

We both sat there in awkward silence until Kuroh decides to go home by himself. He went to his grandfather and ask if he could go home already, fortunately, his grandfather agreed but told him to send a car when he gets home. I decided to go home together with him so I can rest in our home. Soon after we said goodbye to everyone even both of our grandfathers, me and Kuroh went straight to his grandfather's car. Kuroh knows how to freaking drive. We both sat in the front seat and as soon as Kuroh drive away from the quarters, awkward silence came again.

"Reisi, you can sleep for a while. This traffic may take too long. Don't worry; I will take you home safe and sound." He told me with his caring words.

"Okay Kuroh. I trust you." I smiled at him one last time before I close my eyes and drifted to sleep.

I think I slept for thirty minutes until Kuroh stopped the car. I felt that he went out and I peeked where we are. We were outside a pharmacy and I don't know why but I guess Kuroh is buying something to eat or anything. When I saw Kuroh getting out of the store I closed my eyes again and resumed sleeping until I feel the car travelling again but this time I fell asleep really deep.

I woke up in my bed at my house and found Kuroh sleeping in the sofa next to my bed. Did he slept at my house last night; but why? I got out of bed and went straight to where Kuroh is sleeping and I tried my best to wake him up gently. He woke up smiling at my face so I smiled at him back but as soon as he gets up I will ask him why did he stayed here.

Did something happen to us last night? I hope not or I'm in big trouble to my grandfather.

"Reisi? Are you okay? You were having a hard time breathing last night so I slept here to make sure you were okay? I was scared of leaving you alone here." Kuroh said as he stood up from the sofa; stretching and yawning.

"Kuroh? Tell me honestly… Do you like me?" I asked him directly.