This story is about a girl named Miki Koishikawa, where her parents decided to divoice & exchange each other with the parents of a guy named Yuu Matsuura, i.e Miki's father marries Yuu's mother & Miki's mother marries Yuu's father. Miki was furious & couldn't accept the fact that they're gonna stay together in one house, i.e the six of them under one roof. Yuu appears to be indifferent, & Miki strongly disagree the whole idea. However because both her Yuu's parents looked at her with such sadness that she couldn't bear anymore, she finally gave in.
Yuu transferred to Miki's school, much to Miki's surprise. Yuu appeared to be very popular among the girls, & Miki tried to clarify that there's nothing between them. Her friend Ginta Suou, who was in the same club as her (tennis), felt threatened. He has been secretly in love with Miki a long time ago & because of an incident, Ginta rejected Miki's love for him. Ginta decided to confess to her. Miki, on the other hand, found out that Yuu has an ex-girlfriend, and that is Arimi Suzuki. Arimi accidentally met Yuu & Miki outside an amusement park, & Miki was kinda jealous. Miki suddenly felt that she actually grew to be fond of Yuu, and she still couldn't choose between Ginta & Yuu. Ginta & Arimi pretended they're lovers, just to test Miki if she still like Ginta. Miki couldn't stand anymore, & she was so upset until she saw Ginta at her doorway. Ginta explained that the ideas were all Arimi's & he really likes Miki alot. Miki confessed that she's been so worried about Ginta together with Meiko & broke down. Ginta was so touched & uncontrollably went to kiss her. However Yuu dragged Miki away before Ginta kiss her & told him not to do that or else the neighbours would think bad of Miki.
Miki's best friend cum classmate Meiko Akizuki was a quiet & beautiful girl. However her parents are always quarrelling, she couldn't find love & warmth anywhere. Her teacher Shinichi Namnra showed care & concern for her, which gradually turned into love. Later their love affair was made known in the school, & Shinichi had to leave the school. Meiko wanted to go with him but he said she'll be happier without him. Miki tried her best to comfort her.
Yuu was in the library reading books about architecture when a guy asked if he mind sitting with him. Yuu politely replied he don't mind but was very confused why that guy wanted to sit beside him since there's so much empty seats around. Yuu secretly gave the guy a side glance, sweat when he saw the guy staring right back at him. Yuu told him that he's very happy if a girl shows interest in him, but not a guy. That guy replied that he agree. Yuu sweat even more & decided it's best to leave this place. The guy said that Yuu can go to his home if he wanted to read more books about architecture, & Yuu declined. Later Yuu saw that guy again with a girl & concluded that that guy is normal, not 'interested' in guys. Miki asked if he knows that guy because that guy glanced back at Yuu when they passed. Yuu replied no. Miki was surprised & told him that he was the student body president, & Yuu wasn't paying attention when the election was on. Yuu decided to have a visit to that guy's home.
That guy's name was Miwa Satoshi. Yuu and Miwa were together very frequently. Miki & Meiko were wondering what was their relationship. The school had rumoured that they had an imitate relationship. Miki couldn't accept the thought, and she tried to get Miwa away from Yuu. One day when the school was having a mass jogging, Miki challenged Miwa, saying that if Miwa lost, he must leave Yuu alone. Miwa thought it was fun, so he accepted the challenge. They ran, neither willing to let the other party win. They were panting hard as they were exhausted. The others seem to bypass them already. Miwa and Miki quarreled (sorry, I forgot their conversation) over Yuu, and Miki accidentally bumped onto the lamppost. When Miki woke up, she found herself in the rest room. Meiko and Yuu were there. Meiko went to tell the teacher-in-charge, while Yuu stayed beside Miki. Yuu asked her why she was running with Miwa. Miki paused, reluctant to tell him the truth. Suddenly Miki thought of Yuu kissing her in this room the last time she was here, blushed & turned away from Yuu. Yuu noticed her colouring. "What's the matter?" (hee hee I forgot if he had said this.) "Oh, I see. You recalled." Yuu said. "What..... what are you talking about?" Miki wished she'd never blushed. "Stop pretending. Shall we do it again?" Yuu climbed up the bed. " What....what?! Wait.... WAIT!!!!! YUU!!!!!!!"
"What are both of you doing?" Miwa appeared, a big drop of sweat can be seen forming on his head. (Ops.... I forgot what happen next.... sorry! =p) Oh oh, I think Miki thanked Miwa for bringing her to rest. Miwa said he had to carry Miki all the way to the teacher-in-charge, who drove her back to school. He did say something about Miki being very heavy. Miki was very annoyed with him. Miwa said that since Miki fainted halfway, it's considered as she's giving up the challenge. Miki screamed in protest, while Miwa wrapped his arm around Yuu & guided him out of the door. (Miwa did that on purpose.) Miki was fuming then. "I didn't know it's so fun to make fun of her." Miwa commented when they were out. "Hmmm...." Yuu replied. "Or is it because making fun of her is your only priority??" Miwa asked Yuu. "No." Yuu said. His expression was kinda odd. Miwa suddenly smiled. "I said no!" Somehow Yuu felt that Miwa was ridiculing him.
One day Miki and Meiko were out together. Meiko suggested to go to visit the place where Yuu is working. Both were surprised to see Miwa there. Miwa came over to talk to Meiko, saying that she's very popular in the school; he has been observing her for quite a long time. Meiko thought Miwa was saying about her affair with her teacher, but Miwa said it wasn't because of that incident that he became aware of her name. Her beauty was quite renown in the school. He asked her for a date but was immediately rejected. Yuu helped Miki to choose a dress. Miki seized the opportunity to ask Yuu about Miwa's relationship with him. Yuu said there's nothing between them. Miki tried to probe more but Yuu became silent. Miki thought Yuu was away, so she quickly rushed out of the fitting room. Later Miki bought the dress.
Miwa asked Yuu to help him ask Meiko out. Yuu agreed. Yuu told Miki to watch a show, asking Meiko out as well. Meiko was very unhappy to see Miwa. They went separate ways, Meiko with Miwa & Yuu with Miki. Meiko protested but Miwa told her that Miki would want to be alone with Yuu. Meiko reluctantly obliged. Miki was turning her head left & right in the cinema. Yuu told her it's too crowded to find 4 empty seats. They had to separate from them. Meiko would be alright with Miwa. Miki nodded but was sweating because she wasn't looking for Miwa & Meiko. It's Yuu's arm that stretched over on her chair. After watching the show, Miki wanted to wait for Miwa & Meiko but Yuu clasped her hand & dragged her away. Later Yuu told her Miwa wanted to date Meiko out, so that's why he had to ask Miki for help. Miki was quite angry as she said that Meiko had the choice to go out who ever she likes. Yuu said Miwa seems to be quite serious about Meiko. Miki started to say something. Yuu thought Miki wanted to visit the ladies', but Miki shouted no. "You're still holding my hand" Miki pointed out. Yuu shrugged. "Is there a problem??" "No... it's nothing ..." "Then it shouldn't be a problem!" Yuu smiled. Miki was attracted by Yuu's smile. <I like you, Yuu> Miki thought. < I like you so much even before I realised it myself>
Meiko tried to ask Miwa's relationship with Yuu. Miwa told her he'll tell her if she agrees to go for another date. Meiko ignored him. Miwa said something about his father. Meiko turned her head, caught off guard when Miwa kissed her. Miwa bade her goodbye.
Miki & Yuu's parents decided to go for a vacation. Yuu agreed to tag along. Miki told him that she dislikes going vacation with her parents because they dressed until like gangsters. They paired up to have a tennis match with their parents. Soon their parents were tired. Yuu and Miki had to clear the court. Later Yuu went out. Miki was curious so she followed him. She was astonished to find Yuu meeting Miwa. Miki decided to follow them further but was blocked by 2 drunken men. Miki was trying to get away from them but in vain. Luckily her 4 parents came to her rescue.
Yuu came back & was told of the incident. He apologised for not being there to help her. Miki told him she saw him together with Miwa. Yuu panicked & told Miki not to tell anyone about his meeting with Miwa. Miki was shocked to see Yuu reacting so violently.
Meiko told Miki that Yuu likes to be in the library reading architectural books. Miki said she didn't know Yuu has a liking for architecture. Later she & Meiko followed Yuu & Miwa to a restaurant, & saw Miwa's father. When Miki returned home she went to search in Yuu's room. Yuu was shocked to see Miki in his room. Yuu sweat as he asked her why she was in his room & looking so gloomy. Miki asked him if he has eaten. Yuu replied yes. Miki asked further. "With Miwa's father?" Yuu was shocked. He told her not to let anyone else know about it. Miki asked if he wanted to be an architect. Yuu snapped at her not to meddle in his business. " What I like has got no concern with you!" Miki was shattered by Yuu's harsh manners. "Yes, it's none of my concern." she replied with an anguished voice. "I'm sorry, I...." Yuu regretted what he had said. Miki ran out of the room crying. <I thought we could talk everything to each other. But I know nothing of you, Yuu. Arimi's wrong. I don't understand you at all.>
The next few days Miki went to school much earlier than Yuu. Yuu met Miki in school & knocked her head hard. "You heartless creature. Why did you leave for school without waiting for me?" Yuu asked. Miki replied casually," Well, we never stated that we are going to school together, right?" "Yeah, but...." Yuu paused. A weird atmosphere was gathering around them. They separated. The school had organised a tour. Yuu and Ginta were in a group while Miki & Meiko in another. Miki was lost halfway. She couldn't find her group members. Yuu saw her & called out to her. Miki asked him if he saw Meiko & the rest. Yuu said no & asked Miki to join his group. Miki declined his offer & said she'll go and search for her group. Yuu grabbed Miki & asked if she's still mad at him. Miki told him to let go of her. Both were glaring at each other. Arimi appeared out of nowhere, breaking the tension between Miki & Yuu. She grabbed Yuu by the arm, saying that it's such a coincidence to find Yuu here. Yuu sweat and said he'll get Ginta. Arimi took a look at Miki & feigned an exclamation that she didn't know Miki was here as well. Miki retorted back that she was here all the time. Arimi asked Yuu to have tea with her right away. Yuu declined her offer, telling her that it's not possible; he's still having the tour going on. Suddenly a guy popped out from the bushes, who was supposed to be Ginta's cousin (has a fall for Arimi), screamed at Yuu to let go of Arimi. Miki dreaded the confusing situation & stormed away. Yuu stared after Miki. Arimi suddenly let go of his arm & went away. Yuu asked Ginta's cousin if Arimi is behaving weirdly. He nodded in agreement. Later Ginta appeared in front of Arimi. He told her it's not her character to let go of Yuu just like that. Arimi said she's given up hope on Yuu. She told him Yuu wouldn't look at her at all. She urged Ginta to try his best too. Ginta too said he's hopeless.
After the tour, Miki & her group saw Yuu standing in front. Yuu told Miki that he wanted to talk to her. Miki's friends went away. Miki told Yuu that it's rude of him to grab her away from her friends. "Never mind." Yuu told her seriously. Miki suddenly felt apprehensive. <you don't have to speak to me in that serious tone.>
They went up to a tower. Miki saw the beautiful scenario in front & exclaimed "Yuu! This is beautiful. Shall we take a picture of it?" She turned & saw Yuu smiling at her. Miki suddenly realised that she's still angry with Yuu. "What... what is it?" she turned her head away. Yuu's smile disappeared. "Why is there a sudden change of attitude? Why are you avoiding me? Are you still angry with me? I've apologised already!" Miki replied coldly. "I'm not avoiding you, Yuu. You're over-conscious." Yuu turned & walked away. Miki suddenly felt dismayed & hugged Yuu from behind. "I'm sorry, Yuu. I didn't mean to say that! I just don't want to experience the same kind of situation again (referring to their conversation in the room). I don't want to hear those words again. If it means to widen the distance between you and me, I might as well widen the gap myself. "
Yuu softened. He turned around to face Miki. " I'm sorry to have you in the dark. I couldn't bring myself to tell you the whole truth. But if I don't tell you anything, you'll be isolating me. I don't want to let that happen. I won't let it happen. So I decided to tell you the truth." Yuu drew a deep breath. "I'm not my parents' child."
Yuu told her that he saw her mum's letter that he wasn't the son of his father. His mum married him when she's having Yuu. Yuu read from the letter that said Miwa's father was responsible for her pregnancy. She was once his secretary and they had an affair. However his mum left him because Miwa's father was already married. His father married her despite knowing that she's having a child.
Miwa got to know about Yuu when he saw his mum's diary saying how a flirt his father is and about Yuu's mum. Miwa was very happy to know that Yuu was his half-brother. He has been observing him the first day he transferred to this school.
The next day Yuu told Miki that he's meeting Miwa's father again to tell him that he was his son. Yuu said he wasn't sure of himself and fears that he'll not acknowledge him as his son. Miki decided to tag along upon seeing Yuu so worried (Yuu looks like an abandoned puppy). Ginta was having a match that day & he demanded Miki to go & support her. Miki cried as she told him she couldn't leave Yuu alone.
Later when Yuu, Miki & Miwa met the man, that man told Yuu calmly. "I'm not your father."
That's all I've read so far.
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