The Determinant of Love

Stepping out of the house, Kaito asked as soon as the door was shut down. “ What did you want to talk about, Christopher? ““ It’s about Sakura Fambrose. “ He exclaimed naturally to Kaito who asked sternly, “ What about her? “Answering him, he exclaimed, “ Camille Green is concerned because of something she told her. ““ Could you elaborate? “Explaining the situation in detail to him, Kaito exclaimed, “ Sakura’s parents work abroad, so she rarely sees them. Ever since she was a little girl, she was raised by nannies they hired for her. I was by her side but she couldn’t see me because at that young age, she had stopped believing in angels and fairy tales. “ He concluded sadly.Listening to the explanation given, Christopher exclaimed, “ Now that the two are going to partner up on a project, do you think things might change on that level? “???“ What are you talking about? What project? “Noticing the confusion in his gaze, Christopher asked sternly. “ What? Aren’t you aware that Sakura Fambrose and Camille Green are going to partner up to create a manga together? “Not giving him an immediate response, Christopher asked once more, “ Did something happen between you two? Are you perhaps in conflict with each other? “Not answering him this time either, Kaito turned to leave. “ You’d better return to your human and let me deal with my issues. “The following morning, Sakura was in the library drawing some more when Camille joined her. Because she was focused, she didn’t notice her straight away.“ Wow, these are so good. You’re truly meant for this. “!!!“ Green-San, when did you come? “ She exclaimed, startled.In response, she said, “ Just now. You were so focused that you didn’t pay attention to me. This shows just how much you love drawing. “Noticing a large envelope beside her, Sakura asked, “ What you have there, is that the rest of the story? Did you happen to write more? ““ Yes, I did. “ She nodded and added, “ After your wonderful illustrations, I was inspired to write more. “Touched by her words, she grinned slightly and said, “ That’s the first time someone had said something like that to me. Thank you, Green-San. “Seeing her smile for the first time since they became acquainted, Camille said out of the blue, not taking into account that Sakura was still there. “ I wish we were friends. “!!!Noticing how she had revealed her thoughts aloud, she gasped, “ Sorry, Fambrose-San. I was thinking aloud. “Interrupting her, she exclaimed, “ Do you mean it? ““ What? ““ What you just said, do you mean it? Do you wish to be friends with me? “Noticing her confused reaction and expression, Camille nodded without an ounce of hesitation and exclaimed before her, “ Yes, Fambrose-San. I wish we could be friends, you and I. Would you like to? Would you like to become my friend, Fambrose-San? “—Remaining silent for quite some time, Sakura suddenly exclaimed after a while, “ Sakura? ““ What? ““ If you wish to be friends, then you must address me by my name. So, from now on, simply call me Sakura. “Grinning slightly, she exclaimed, “ All right, Sakura. Then, please call me Camille. ““ I’d love to, Camille. “After being more relaxed with each other, Camille and Sakura exchanged works. After a while, Sakura exclaimed, “ This is a love story, isn’t it? ““ Yes, it is. “ She nodded and added, “ I admit though that I don’t quite know how to write a love scene. Would you happen to have some pointers to give me? ““ Not really. I never had a boyfriend, so I don’t know what pointers I could give you. “ She exclaimed.“ Then,we’re on the same boat on this one. “Thinking about the subject a little further, Sakura exclaimed, “ Why not ask your guardian angel for help? He must have lots of experience with women, right? “Gasping, Camille’s eyes opened wide at the question as she gazed at Sakura.“ You’ve got a point. “ She nodded and said additionally, “ Then, you ask yours as well for some pointers.“ No, there’s no need for both of us to do this. You doing this is more than enough, Camille. “ Sakura stumbled on her words.Standing up suddenly, Sakura left hurriedly before Camille could accost her with even more questions.Because she was walking so hurriedly, she bumped into someone and her sketchbook fell.“ I’m very sorry. I didn’t hurt you, did I? “Apologizing to the one she had just bumped into, the person exclaimed, “ No, I’m fine. I’m not hurt. “Raising his posture, Sakura couldn’t help noticing that the boy in front of her was excruciatingly handsome to the eye. “ Sorry again for bumping into you. “She apologized again before picking up her things from the ground. Walking past him, the boy couldn’t stop noticing the book she amassed from the ground was a sketchbook.Unbeknown to Sakura, Kaito had watched the whole scene taking place from afar.Back at home, while drawing in her sketchbook, Sakura couldn’t stop reminiscing about her encounter and mumbled, “ I wonder what class he belongs in and what his name is. “A few days later, at Furakami High School, Sakura was drawing in one of the unoccupied classrooms when someone stumbled inside without her noticing.Focused on her artwork, she heard a voice saying, “ Wow, that’s amazing. I didn’t mistake it yesterday. What you amassed from the ground was a sketchbook just like I thought. “!!!“ It’s you? ““ Finally you noticed me! “ He grinned slightly.Reading the confusion in her gaze, he introduced himself before her. “ I’m Karasu Moriyama from 2D. Nice to meet you, beautiful. “Following the politeness, she exclaimed, “ I’m Sakura Fambrose from class 2B. It’s nice to meet you, Moriyama-Kun. “Grinning through the lips, he exclaimed, “ So, your name is Sakura Fambrose. Would you find it an issue if I were to simply call you Sakura? “Stunned a little by the formality shown, Sakura nodded and exclaimed, “ No, I don’t mind. “Happy, he asked about her artwork, but all Sakura could tell him was, “ It’s for a project I’m doing for a friend. “At the mention of her response, he asked sternly, “ Is there any way I can help? “Gasping for some time, she recalled Camille’s words slightly and said, almost embarrassed, “ The project is supposed to be a love story, but I have no idea how to engage the topic first hand. “Grinning slightly at the response, he exclaimed, “ Maybe I can help, Sakura. That is, if you’d allow me to. Would you like my help, Sakura? “Grinning at the mention of the question, she exclaimed, “ You’d be a life-saver, Moriyama-Kun. ““ Give me your phone for a second, Sakura! “?Not understanding at first why he wanted her phone, she gave it to him without question.Registering his number inside, he gave it back to her and exclaimed, “ Now, we have each other’s contacts. I’ll call you, so we can discuss how I can be of aid to you. “Concluding his statement, he departed from the classroom. Sakura continued drawing some more before heading home for the day.The moment she entered her house, she was surprised to feel a sweet aroma in the air. Heading toward the kitchen, she gasped in surprise when she saw Kaito wearing an apron.“ Kaito, is that you? “Gasped in surprise, he turned toward her and Sakura was mesmerized by how good he looked in an apron.“ Welcome home, Sakura! How was school? “Grinning through his ears, Sakura returned to her senses. Gazing at him, she asked, “ What’s all this? What’s with the apron? “Still grinning, he responded, “ Why? I thought of making dinner for you today. Is that a crime? “Through his response, Sakura couldn’t help feeling sarcasm in his words. Not asking further, she departed from the kitchen.An hour later, after dinner, Sakura thought of tending the dishes, but Kaito stopped her from doing so.“ You should retire for the night, Sakura. Let me tend to the dishes. “ He exclaimed at the end.Picking up the plates from the table, Kaito advanced toward the kitchen when Sakura interrupted him. “ Why are you so awfully nice today? “Stopping, he asked, “ Don’t you like it when I’m being nice? ““ No, that’s not what I mean. It’s just that I— “Interrupting her before she could go any further, he exclaimed, “ You should retire for the night. Goodnight, Sakura. “When he left, Sakura mumbled, “ Seriously, what’s wrong with him? “The following morning, Sakura submitted some additional material to Camille who was impressed with the artwork.“ About what we talked about the other day, my guardian angel agreed to help. “ She beamed.“ That’s wonderful news, Camille. “ She grinned slightly before leaving.Making himself visible, Christopher exclaimed, “ It tools like those two are in conflict at the moment. I couldn’t get anything from Kaito. Sorry that I couldn’t be of help to you. ““ No, it’s not your fault, Angel Christopher. More than anything, they’ll resolve their differences one way or the other. “—Walking in the hallways, Sakura couldn’t stop thinking about the day before. “ What was that with Kaito yesterday? Could I have done something without noticing it? ““ There you are, Sakura! “Hearing a familiar voice, Sakura gazed in front of her and saw Karasu Moriyama.“ Moriyama-Kun, were you looking for me? “Nodding to ascertain his response, he blurted out of the blue, “ Sakura, let’s go on a date! ““ What? “