Look Both Ways
Chapter 26: The First of Many


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Look Both Ways
Chapter 26: The First of Many

Part 7: Perfectly Content

“So how did you really like it?” Hikaru finally asked in the safety of his own bedroom.

“The pasta was perfectly al dente,” Konako answered as she bounced into his room, happily full, belly happily round.

“No… Well, I mean, thank you, but I was talking about the concert…”

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Look Both Ways
Chapter 26: The First of Many

Part 6: Quality Time

“Tell me you saw that!” Hikaru cackled, throwing his head back into the seat. “You saw that, didn’t you? Didn’t you? That was hilarious.”

“Sure, hilarious,” Konako replied, her voice flat, clearly unamused. She even sounded like Hana if she just altered her speaking pattern to ( Read more... )

Look Both Ways
Chapter 26: The First of Many

Part 5: Progress

It is almost two hours since they separated and Hikaru was on his way in his little green convertible when he realized Konako was calling him. He smashed the speaker button before speaking. “Yellow, sunshine,” he sang.

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Look Both Ways
Chapter 26: The First of Many

Part 4: Genius and Insanity

“I’d like Hikaru and Takaki to do this song with me,” Yamada said when they received the lyrics to the unit songs. “If it’s okay with everyone else.”

Takaki looked excited. “Oh, awesome! Thanks for bringing this up. I would have begged for the chance if you didn’t offer it ( Read more... )

Look Both Ways
Chapter 26: The First of Many

Part 3: Stage Left

The second part of the concert rolled in, allowing Konako to finally witness the band that Hikaru was so proud of live. Moreover, she got to appreciate another of the three songs he had penned for this album, the only other one he allowed her to listen to: Compass Rose.

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Chapter 26: The First of Many

Part 2: Ready Go

“Excuse me! Pardon me! Coming through!” Konako called but her voice was drowned out by the crowd’s energy. She had to swim her way back, pushing with her shoulder just to forge a path to the bouncing Divine. Beside her stood Kim, Suzu, Amiya, and Hana.

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Chapter 26: The First of Many


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Look Both Ways
Chapter 25: A Stroll through Memory Lane


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Chapter 25: A Stroll through Memory Lane

Part 7: Breaking the Rose-Colored Glasses

Konako stared at him uncertainly. “They shattered?”

“Completely,” he answered solemnly.

She couldn’t help but wonder then. “When?”

“Oh. Uh…” Hikaru tried to think. “I think it started cracking when I found you in the shop, when you were chasing ( Read more... )