A sequel of "Family Dinner with The Yoshidas", so I suggest you read it first before start reading this. I'm planning on making this chapter by chapter instead of one-shot. This one's going to be a bit long.

GINTAMA DOESN'T BELONG TO ME

"Tsukuyo... Tsu—ku—yo—"

"What?!" Tsukuyo snapped.

Gintoki blinked. "Come on. What's wrong with that?"

Tsukuyo sighed. "Gintoki, you've seen our condition. You've seen my sister's condition."

"Yeah so?"

Tsukuyo fidgeted. "I don't know. It's just... what if they don't like it?"

"You've met them before. You think they're going to mind it?"

"But my sister..."

"Nonsense. If they can accept you, then they can accept your sister." Tsukuyo went silent and Gintoki looked at her. "So what do you say? Will you and your family join us for the first week of summer vacation?"

"I... I'll ask Nee-san about it. What did your father say about this?"

"My father? He was the one who suggested it. I'm just going along with his idea. Don't worry. Hinowa-san is very kind. She's practically an angel. Seita is also a nice kid. My father and siblings will absolutely like them." He held her hands in his and squeezed them. "There's nothing to worry about."

Tsukuyo smiled softly at her boyfriend. "You're right."

"If anything, I'm worried whether your family will accept MY family."

Tsukuyo chuckled. "Of course they will. Your siblings are all nice and kind in their own way. And your father is such a good person. He is gentle, warm, and kind. Nee-san will definitely like him."

Gintoki grinned. "Ask them whether they want to join us. I'll wait for your answer tonight."

"Alright. But what are you going to do for the first week of summer break?"

"We're just going to the mountain to camp."

"Camping?" Tsukuyo said, a bit worried.

"Don't worry. Though I said camping, we're not really staying outdoor. We have a villa there. It's in the countryside, near the lake and the forest. Though we can go make a tent and stay outdoor if you want. But your sister can stay in the house."

"Alright then."

Gintoki raised his eyebrow. "Have you told Hinowa-san about this?"

"Actually... no... I thought you were joking when you said that your family will have dinner in my house next time."

"But I'm not joking when I say I want your family to join us the next time we gather." He looked her right in the eye. "I want our family to know each other so we can get closer. It's for the future too."

Tsukuyo blushed, her heart pounded against her ribcage and she felt breathless. She remembered what Nobume said the last time she visited Gintoki's house. "He is serious with you."

"M-me too... I... I feel the same way." Gintoki smiled gently and kissed her cheek. She felt such a great joy. What did I do to deserve him?

"Nee-san, can I talk to you about something?" Tsukuyo said suddenly during dinner.

"Of course. What is it Tsukuyo?"

"It's about what we're going to do during summer break."

"Summer break!" Seita cheered. "I can't wait!"

Hinowa smiled at him. "You still have to wait for another five days." Seita pouted. "So what is your plan for the holidays Tsukuyo?"

"Actually... it's Gintoki... He and his family invited us to join them in the first week of summer vacation."

Hinowa was surprised. "All of us?"

Tsukuyo nodded. "All of us. You and Seita included."

Hinowa looked torn while Seita looked excited. "We're going to spend early summer break with Gin-nii? Yay! What're we going to do?!"

"We're going camping Seita."

"Camping?" Hinowa asked, surprised.

"Camping?" Seita said, confused.

"Yes. Gintoki's family has a villa on the mountain in the countryside. They're going to spend the first break there and they want us to come as well."

"That sounds fun!" Seita exclaimed enthusiastically. Hinowa still looked down. Tsukuyo knew what she's thinking. Her eyes followed Hinowa's gaze to her legs.

Tsukuyo reached Hinowa's hand and squeezed it. "Don't worry. They already know your condition, so they won't be surprised to see you." Hinowa smiled a little.

"So... what do you say?"

Hinowa looked up. "Hmm? About what?"

"About us going camping with Gintoki's family. As the head of the family, I need your approval."

"Can we go, Mom? Can we?! Can we?!" Seita asked while tugging his mother's sleeve.

Hinowa smiled at them. "Of course. Besides, I'd like to meet Gintoki-kun's family." Tsukuyo smiled in relief and Seita cheered.

"Yay! We're going camping!"

"But you have to finish all your homework before we go" Hinowa added and Seita pouted. Tsukuyo chuckled and nodded.

"Of course Nee-san."

The dinner continued as Seita ate and Hinowa talked about Yoshida family with Tsukuyo. "So what are his siblings like?"

"Well, his oldest brother, Oboro-san looks kind of strict and serious. But he is actually a very nice and polite person. Shinsuke-kun is hard to get along with at first. He seems aloof and rude. Kind of like Gintoki before we dated. But he is actually quite nice in his own way. Kotarou-kun is also nice and polite, though he is... a bit weird... His sister Nobume-chan is also kind of weird, but she's very friendly."

"And his father?"

"Oh, you're going to like him. Shouyou-san is the nicest man I've ever met. He's sweet, warm, friendly, caring and kind. It's just that he..."

"Has charisma, just like Gintoki-kun?"

Tsukuyo smiled. "Yeah. He is charismatic, kind of like Gintoki. At first glance, the two of them look so different from each other. But somehow, I feel like they are very similar inside."

Hinowa chuckled. "Like father like son" she commented. "He seems to be a good man."

Tsukuyo nodded. "He is. And he doesn't look like a man with five grown children. I'm really surprised when I finally met him in person. He looks so young and handsome!"

Hinowa smiled. "Yoshida Shouyou-san right? I would like to meet him."

At Yoshida residence, Shouyou was reading newspaper in the patio facing the backyard while drinking tea, when he heard Gintoki's voice from the house.

"So, you'll come? Great! I'll tell Dad about it."

Gintoki walked out into the patio and sat beside his father. Shouyou looked at his middle child curiously. "Who is that Gintoki?"

"It's Tsukuyo. She said she and her family would come with us to our villa in the countryside during summer break."

Shouyou smiled. "That's great! The more the merrier. Though we already have many people as it is." He chuckled. "But what is her family like? I heard that she has an older sister, that is all."

"Well, she also has a nephew, who enrolls in our kindergarten."

"Oh, so her sister is married."

"..."

"..."

"No..."

"Oh..." The air suddenly felt a bit cold. "What kind of person is she?" Shouyou asked again, trying to dismiss the uncomfortable atmosphere.

"Her sister? She's a kind person. Very nice and friendly. And also very beautiful. But well, she... you know..."

Shouyou nodded. "I know. You've told me about her condition."

"Right... So anyway, she works as a tailor and she's actually quite skilled if I have to say so myself."

"Really? Then I guess I'll ask her when I need new clothes to make then. And her son?"

"Oh, he's only 5 years old. A little bundle of energy and enthusiasm. But he is a nice kid. Well, his mother is such an angel after all."

Shouyou smiled. "I'm looking forward to meet her then."