Entering The Yearly Contest

At Furakami High School, Sakura was playing with her pencil during lecture hours. She was doing so as a means to distract her mind from thinking of certain things she didn’t want to.Almost lunchtime, She isolated herself in the school library to draw more sample illustrations for the manga she was working with Camille, but for some reason, the character she ended up drawing was a copy resemblance to her guardian angel, Kaito.Catching her head-on, Camille reacted. “ This illustration is Angel Kaito, isn’t it? ““ Camille, it’s you? “Reacting in the most possible way, Camille could tell something had happened to her friend, solely based on her reaction.Sitting down, she asked straightforwardly, “ What happened after you left with Angel Kaito last night? ““ Nothing happened. Why do you ask? “ She brushed up on the subject as naturally as possible.Changing the subject, she added, “ Let’s focus on our manga instead! Any other things are unrelated and shouldn’t be mentioned. “Not sharing her thoughts, she grabbed her hands and said, “ I know something happened last night and although you don’t want to talk about it, I can see it on your face. I do not want to pressure you or anything, but I think getting things off your chest will make you feel better. “Being as open as possible with her, Sakura exclaimed, “ He confessed to me? ““ By that statement, do you mean Angel Kaito confessed to you? “Nodding to ascertain her response, Sakura ended up opening up to her about last night and the events that took place.As she listened to the whole thing, she asked, “ So, after he confessed to you, how did you respond? “—Rewinding to a few hour earlier—Kaito, who had just confessed his feelings to Sakura, was waiting for a response from her. In the end, she exclaimed, “ You love me? Since when? How? “Answering the question, he responded truthfully, “ Since the very first day I met you again at the library. I irremediably fell in love with you. I know it sounds hard to believe, but it’s the truth. ““ I had no intention of ever bringing it up to you. I’m an angel and you’re the human I’ve vowed to protect. I had planned to keep quiet about my feelings for you, but when I saw how much you were enjoying yourself with that guy, I felt a lingering pain in my heart and couldn’t take it. “Listening to him, Sakura could feel he wasn’t lying to her. At some point, he added, “ Those feelings are mine to have and I’m not awaiting anything in return. You’re not obligated to answer me, but I want only one thing from you and I hope you’ll be honest with me. “Curious to know what he could want, Kaito communicated his thoughts before she could ask him. “ If you come to fall for a guy, I’d like to be the first to know about it. Can you promise me that? Don’t leave me in the dark like today! Please, promise me to always be honest with me from now on. ““ I promise you, Kaito. “Rewinding to the present, she answered Camille’s question. “ I didn’t give him a response because I didn’t know how to answer. Also, he said I wasn’t obligated to answer him, but I don’t plan on doing that. ““ I don’t understand. “Expressing her confusion, Sakura exclaimed, “ I’m not all that indifferent to Kaito if you know what I mean. I cannot be sure if what I feel for him are the same feelings he has for me, but it won’t hurt to find out. “Feeling somewhat liberated after opening up to Camille about her troubles, Sakura was able to return to her drawings.A month later, while surfing online, Camille landed on a manga contest and rejoiced. Meanwhile, Sakura who was drawing in her room received a phone call from her.A while later, Camille was in Sakura’s residence. Bringing her to the main hall, Kaito and Christopher went on the terrace to relax.“ On the phone, you said you had something important to tell me. What is it? “Bringing up the subject in the open, Camille exclaimed, “ While surfing online this morning, I found this manga contest online and I thought we could enter it. Who knows! We might come to win one of the esteemed prices. “Intrigued by the contest Camille brought up, Sakura asked more about it as the idea seemed to interest her. Showing her more on her phone, Sakura exclaimed, “ Let’s do it! Let’s enter the Koho Manga Contest! When’s the deadline? “Looking up the information on the contest page, Camille exclaimed, “ We have six months before the deadline. Is that enough time you think? “Grinning slightly, she exclaimed, “ We’ll manage somehow with how much time we have. Besides, we’ll soon be on spring break. We should have more time then. Let’s work on this manga until the very last seconds. ““ Yes. “Whereas, on the terrace, Christopher and Ksito were talking like old times. In the middle of the conversation, he exclaimed, “ I confessed to her. ““ What? ““ I confessed my feelings to Sakura. “ He blurted out to Christopher who exclaimed, “ It was about time, Kaito. How did she react? Did she say anything? ““ No, she didn’t and I don’t expect a response from her. “Stunned by his response, Christopher exclaimed, “ Are you serious right now? You don’t expect a response from her? What will you do if she falls for someone else, let alone that human she was with at the restaurant? Will you be able to take it? ““ Will you sincerely congratulate her when that happens? ““ No, but I won’t get in the way of her happiness. “ He gave out a simple response. “ No matter what happens from here on out, I’ll remain by her side and protect her. That’s the mission I was given and I won’t fail it. “Two weeks later, it was spring break time. Following the events before spring break sprung, Sakura went on dates with Kaito whenever she had the chance for research material for her manga. The more dates they went on with, the more she started to realize what love truly meant.Using all the insightful information she got on their dates, Sakura was able to draw more realistic illustrations day after day.Now, waiting for Kaito at the exit of the school, a familiar person approached her.“ Sakura, I finally found you. ““ Moriyama-Kun? ““ We’ll be on spring break starting today and I was thinking we could hang out more. What do you think? “Expecting to receive a positive response, Sakura exclaimed, “ Sorry, Moriyama-Kun. I’ll be busy all throughout spring break. You should find someone else to hang up with over the break. “—Feeling Kaito’s magic in the air, Sakura knew he wasn’t far. Looking for him, she looked upward and there he was. Looking up in the sky, she grinned warmly.Returning her focus to Karasu, she said, “ I’ll be on my way now, Moriyama-Kun. Happy spring break to you. See you in two weeks! “Suddenly holding her hand from behind, Kaito didn’t like what he was seeing and wanted to intervene.At that moment, Karasu asked bluntly, “ Is the reason you don’t want to hang out with me related to that guy? What is he to you and why are you pushing me away? Things were good between us, weren’ they? So, what went wrong? “Releasing her hand, Sakura asked as she turned around. “ Moriyama-Kun, do you have feelings for me? “Expecting a negative response, Katasu exclaimed, “ Yes, Sakura. I have feelings for you and I don’t want to just be a search material for your project. I want to be something more than just that to you. “At that moment, Sakura recalled Kaito’s request to her and thought internally, “ I wasn’t expecting this. Not only does Kaito have feelings for me, but Moriyama-Kun also does. Had someone told me one day my life would have been so eventful, I wouldn’t have believed that person. ““ Come to think of it, my life started to change once he came along. His presence brought so many things along. He changed my world forever and I won’t ever be able to go back to the way I once was. ““ Sakura, are you listening to me? “Returning to her senses, she exclaimed, “ Sorry, Moriyama-Kun. I don’t feel the same way. I’m sorry. “Countering her, he asked bluntly, “ Is it because of him? Do you have feelings for him? “Answering truthfully, she exclaimed, “ I’m not sure of my feelings for him yet, but I feel attracted to him. ““ If you’re not sure about your feelings for him, that means I still have a fighting chance. Until you understand exactly what you feel, I’m going to make you fall for me and that’s a promise. ““ What? Moriyama-Kun, what are you saying right now? ““ I’m not going to lose to that guy. I love you, Sakura and I’m not planning on giving up on you as easily as you think. Enjoy your spring break and see you in two weeks! “Walking away, Sakura was left in a daze. Landing on the ground, Kaito surprised her.“ Kaito, what are you doing? Put me down this instant! “Lifting her from the ground, Sakura was startled. Begging him to put her down, he exclaimed, “ Let’s go home, Sakura! ““ What do you mean, go home? Put me down now! I want to walk. Do you hear me? “Not listening to a word she was saying, Kaito flew away with her in his arms. Scared at first because of the height, she soon relaxed and enjoyed the ride.“ It’s so beautiful. The sky is so clear and dazzling. “Grinning warmly, Kaito exclaimed, “ I’m glad you’re enjoying the view, Sakura. You could use this unique experience in your manga too if you’d like. Also, once your manga comes out, I’d like to be the first to read it. “Grinning in return, she exclaimed, “ Glady. I’ll give you a sample, but only if we win. ““ I’m sure it’s going to be a memorable experience you won’t ever forget. On this journey, you’re going to take, I’m going to stand by you all the way. “Once home, Sakura got to work straight away without wasting an instant. Taken up by a surge of inspiration, she drew until morning rose.Knocking on her door was Kaito who brought her tea.“ I knew you’d still be up, so I brought you tea to strengthen you. I hope you’ll enjoy it. “Inviting him inside, she drank the tea he brought and enjoyed it. As she handed him back the cup, their hands touched slightly.Stepping away reflexively from her, Sakura exclaimed suddenly, “ Kaito, about your confession from last time—“ No, you don’t have to answer me. ““ But I want to. “Remaining silent, Sakura exclaimed further, “ Give me time until the end of the contest! Once the contest ends, I’ll give you an answer. “