AN: Well this is the first chapter to my second Katawa shoujo story. I wanted to edit it from how it use to be & fix some things up. This wont be as long as the other one only takeing place dureing Summer Vacation. Everything belongs to Four Leaf Studios except for the names of Hisao's parents.
I wake up in the morning looking at the young man laying next to me. I smile & blush when I think about last night. It was only our second time but it was so much better than the first. I guess it is because we both know how the other feels. I climb out of bed, dress, & get one of my books to read while I wait for Hisao to wake up. I want to be here when he does. After a half an hour of reading I feel him moving next to me sitting up slowly.
Hanako
"Morning"
Hisao smiles up to me.
Hisao
"Good morning. I'm glad your here this time when I woke up.
I can feel myself smile.
Hanako
"Last time I was kind of s-scared & felt guilty. I-I thought making breakfast would h-help this time I feel good."
Hisao
"Hanako since today is the first day of summer vacation I was wondering if you had any plans."
I shake my head. During my last session with Miss Yumi she said I should try to do something instead of staying at Yamaku like I have the past couple years. But I have no where to go.
Hisao
"Good! Get packed."
I'm confused why should I pack?
Hanako
"What? Why?"
Hisao's grin gets wide like the Cheshire cat.
Hisao
"Because I'm going to be spending the vacation with my Parents & since Lilly is spending hers with Akira in Hokkaido I asked them if I can bring someone special with me & they said yes."
My eyes go wide as I take in what he is saying. Is he really inviting me to stay with him & his family during summer vacation. What will his parents think of me. Will they think I'm not good enough for their son or not pretty enough. Will they ask about my scars. No no Hanako don't think that way they are Hisao's parents & he is sweet & loving so they have to be as well.
Hanako
"Y-you want me to come w-with you?"
He pulls puts his arms around me pulling me close. I blush a bit because he is still naked & I'm not. He presses his lips to mine giving me one his his wonderful kisses then breaks off to soon for my liking.
Hisao
"Yes there is no one I would rather come with me."
Hanako
"O-okay"
Hisao climbs out of my bed gathering up his clothes & dresses. I know he has to leave before the other girls wake for breakfast. He quickly dresses, hugs & kisses me good bye, then leaves. My nerves start to creep in again. I'm going to be meeting my boyfriend's parents. In books & movies this is a big deal.
I go take a shower to clear my head. Maybe this is Hisao's way of telling his parents that he is dating he did say he told them he was bringing someone special instead of saying his girlfriend. After my shower I get dressed & go to see Lilly. I tell her about mine & Hisao's whole morning conversation.
Lilly
"My my it sounds like Hisao is very confident in being with you if he wants you to meet his parents I hear this is a very important step in any relationship. Are you nervous?"
Hanako
"Yes. What if they don't like me or think I'm not good enough for Hisao."
Lilly stops her packing turning to me placing a hand on my shoulder.
Lilly
"Hanako I don't think Hisao would want to do this if he didn't think it would go well. Plus he is a good person. It would stand to reason his parents would be as well. Hisao is probably just as nervous & I'm willing to wager this is something very important to him."
I nod. Lilly has a point. If Hisao wants me to meet his family it must be something that is important. Plus going to his home town I will be able to learn even more about his past see the places he told me about.
Hanako
"OK I-I need to pack for the trip. T-thank you Lilly... Have fun on your trip & s-say hi to Akira for me."
Lilly
"I will. You have fun too & remember everything will be fine."
We say our good byes & I go back to my room. I pull a big suitcase from under my bed putting it on top. I haven't use this since I came here at the start of high school. I slowly start to pack my clothes. In my closet on the top shelve I see my oldest friend. My purple stuffed bunny Petra. He has some patches & some fluff showing. I remember my first birthday here I put him there thinking it would help but it didn't. I'm finally strong enough.
I take Petra down hugging him tight to me. He & two photos were all that survived from the fire. I sit him between the two dolls Lilly given me. I look at the picture of my parents & I sitting on one of my tables. I wish Hisao had the chance to meet them like I will be doing with his parents. The thought bring tears to my eyes but I like to think they would have liked him because he makes me happy.
I finish packing & close my suitcase. I feel my stomach flopping around. Hisao never told me when his parents were coming or when we would be leaving. I decide to wait in my room. Maybe by the time we are ready to go I will be able to calm myself a little bit. I decide to go back to reading the book I was reading this morning.
I just finish my book when there is a knock on my door. Well I guess this is it I will be strong for myself & for Hisao.
Hisao
"Hanako it's me Hisao. Are you ready?"
I get up going to the door opening it for Hisao letting him in.
Hanako
"Y-yes. I'm nervous."
He grins to me one of his grins that tells me it will be OK.
Hisao
"It's OK to be nervous everyone is when meeting their boyfriend or girlfriend's family."
Hanako
"A-are they picking us up?"
Hisao shakes his head.
Hisao
"No they have to work we will need to take the train to my house. They will see us tonight & we will all have dinner together."
I grab my suitcase carrying it with both hands. It's not really heavy but I feel better putting something between the world & myself.
Hisao
"Do you want me to take that? I don't mind."
I shake my head quickly
Hanako
"N-no it's not heavy. I g-got it"
We leave my room Hisao grabbing his suitcase he put next to my door. Since we have luggage Hisao called a taxi to take us to the train station. We don't talk during the cab ride I keep my head low & hat pulled down so the driver can't see my scars. The Train Station is crowed with people waiting to board their train. I stick close to Hisao one hand in his & the other holding onto my suitcase trying to avoid the stares of the people here.
Hisao
"Our train is just over there It will take us most of the way there then we just need to call a cab to take us to my house."
I nod but don't say a word It will be much easier when we get on to the train. Hisao leads me through the crowd onto our train & to our seat. I sit next to the window. He sits on my right between me & the aisle. I lean against him laying my head on his shoulder to hide my scars from the other passengers but also physical contact with him & to a smaller extent Lilly makes me feel more calm during times like this. Hisao looks out the window his arms folded a bit as we travel to our destination.
Hisao reaches down taking my right hand in his own. His eyes still stare out the window. I feel his fingers tracing along the scars of my hand much like I often do with the one on his chest. It's one of our bonding things. Much like when I drift off into my own world he pulls me back by kissing first my left cheek then my right while standing behind me. We started these little things last week partly as a reminder of the night he showed me his scar for the first time & partly just for us to be in physical contact with each other. I'm soon drifting off to sleep by the rocking of the train & my boyfriend's caressing of my hand.
I don't know how long I was asleep for but Hisao soon wakes me up.
Hisao
"Wake up sleepy head we are at our stop."
I groan a bit & rub my eyes.
Hanako
"All ready?"
We get up grabbing our suitcases. I take Hisao's hand as we leave the train. This area is not as crowded as the one near Yamaku. Once out front of the station Hisao puts his suitcase down removing his phone from his pocket dialing the taxi service. I feel my stomach growling with all that happened this morning I had forgotten about breakfast. I wait for him to finish the call before I say something.
Hanako
"I'm h-hungry can we get s-something to eat ... please?"
He checks his watch
Hisao
"Yeah we should have time to grab something to eat."
Hisao takes me across the street to a Ramen Cart. It isn't much but it's the closest place & it does smell good. I get shrimp & Hisao gets chicken. We get them in plastic takeout bowls making our way back over to the train station. We sit on a bench to eat while we wait for our ride. Since we don't usually don't talk when we eat it gives me time to think. Staying with Hisao for the summer will be good. I'll get to see where he grew up. Maybe I can even ask his parents stuff about him I been wondering but never was sure to ask him.
Hisao
"That hit the spot. How was yours?"
I'm brought out of my thoughts by Hisao's words. I've finished mine too except for the broth & was playing with my chop sticks absentmindedly much like i do with my pencil in class.
Hanako
"Oh... It's good. Almost done s-sorry."
I drink down the warm broth handing Hisao my trash. He puts it in the trash bin next to us then leans into the bench we are sitting on looking at his watch again.
Hisao
"The taxi should be here soon then we will be relaxing at my house."
I'm not sure how long it took but the taxi finally pulls up I could see Hisao was getting impatient. The driver confirms we are the ones who called for the ride, helps us with our bags, then we climb in the back seat & are on our way to Hisao's home. The last stretch I did it. Miss Yumi will be proud I took this step instead of sitting at Yamaku while Hisao & Lilly left.
We pull up to a nice two story lite brown house with white trim windows. Hisao pays the driver & gets our bags. He walks to the house with me close behind him. I look around at the houses on the street while he fishes his key out of his pocket unlocking the door.
Hisao
"Welcome to my house please come in & make yourself at home."
I can't help but smile this is the first time Hisao was my host. Usually it is Lilly & I inviting him over & being host to him. I step in the house with him following me closing the door behind him. The living room is cozy with a small table in the center with chairs & couches around it. I follow Hisao up the stairs. He puts his suitcase into his bedroom. It is different than his one at Yamaku. His bed is big enough for two. He has posters. He even has a microscope & a laptop on his desk. It looks far more lived in then his Dorm room.
Hisao
"It might be best to set you up in the guest room I don't think my parents would want you sleeping in my room with me."
I blush as he gives me a cheeky smile.
Hisao
"Right this way"
He leads me to a room right next to his. I look inside. It has a bed, a dresser, & a desk. The pictures on the walls are seasonal.
Hisao
"Well this will be your room for a few weeks. I hope it is comfortable to you."
I go into the room putting my suitcase beside the bed.
Hanako
"Y-yes this will be fine."
Hisao nods a bit with a smile he looks right at me.
Hisao
"I'm glad you came. We have a few hours alone before my parents come home what would you like to do?"
Hanako
"I d-don't know. M-maybe you can show me around."
I know what I would like to do & probably Hisao would too but we just got got here & I haven't even met his parents yet. It would be disrespectful I think.
Hisao
"Sure just let me write a note for my parents incase they get back before we do."
When we head downstairs Hisao grabs a pen & paper quickly writing a note.
Hisao
"Well first things first I thought I would show you some of the places around here. If I end up introducing you to anyone I thought it could wait till tomorrow to let you just get use to this place at first."
I nod with a bit of a small smile on my face. I can understand if he still needs to think about me meeting his old friends. I think he is still a bit upset about them drifting apart. I still remember the bitterness in his voice that night when he told me about everyone leaving one by one.
Hanako
"T-that is fine. It s-sounds the easiest."
Hisao & I walk around his neighborhood. He is telling me different stories of when he was growing up & what he did at different places we pass. He shows me the game center he & his friends use to play pool at. I'm so drawn in by his stories I hardly even register the people around us. It might as well be just us on this trip down memory lane.
The sun turns golden by the time we start to head back. It seems we lost all track of time during my tour. There are two cars in the driveway when we return. I start to get nervous again. His parents are home I'm about to meet them. When he opens the door I step close out of habit hiding behind him my hands wrapped around his arm. When we step into the living room I peek over Hisao's shoulder. Sitting on the couch is his father. It's easy to determine that because he looks just like Hisao except for his glasses & a lite beard.
Hisao
"Hey Dad I'm home. Is mom here? There is someone I would like you to meet."
Hisao's Father puts his newspaper down getting up. He walks over to hug Hisao then notices me.
Senzo
"Aira, Hisao is home & he has his guest with him. Hello I'm Senzo Nakai"
He bows politely to me while I'm still plastered to his son. I see Hisao's mother come out of the kitchen to greet us.
Hisao
"Mom, Dad I would like you to meet Hanako Ikezawa. She is my girlfriend."
He motions for me to step from behind him so his parents can see me. Even though I'm reluctant I do so. I need to make a good first impression.
Hanako
"H-hello. N-nice to m-meet you."
I stammer my nerves getting the best of me.
Aira
"Nice to meet you as well. Welcome to our home."
I bow slightly
Hanako
"T-thank you"
Senzo
"She is a shy one but seems like a nice girl. We should have known this was coming when you asked if you could bring someone "special""
I see them both look at my scars then shift their eyes away. I'm reminded of how Hisao did the same thing when we first met. They treat them like he did talking to me without bringing attention to the obvious.
Aira
"Well we will be having dinner in a few minutes please get ready."
Hisao & I get ready for dinner. I leave my hat & jacket in my room. It would be rude if I try to hide while having a meal with my boyfriend's parents. When we come back down the table is set, Mr. & Mrs. Nakai waiting for us. Hisao sits down at the table, with me taking the seat next to him.
Aira
"Miss Ikezawa would it be OK to ask you a few things so we can get to know you better?"
Please don't ask about my scars I'm not ready to talk to you two yet about it anything but that.
Hanako
"I-I don't m-mind."
Mrs. Nakai nods
Aira
"I was wondering how you & Hisao met."
Hisao
"Mom. Why is this always the first question people want to know when meeting someone's girlfriend or boyfriend?"
Mrs. Nakai laughs a bit
Aira
"Shush Hicchan"
This time I giggle it seems Misha isn't the only one who calls him that. I answer her question it is much easier than I thought.
Hanako
"W-we have the s-same classes. We m-met on his s-second day in the Library. H-he tried to talk to me & I ran away. The next day he asked to j-join our friend & I for lunch & we got t-to know each other."
Senzo
"Hisao what did you do to make her run away?"
Hisao
"Nothing I only talked to her."
Hanako
"I'm j-just shy. I-it got the b-better of me."
We finish eatting dinner & talking then head to bed. I feel much better. This went better than I thought. They really are just as nice as Hisao.
AN: I hope you liked this. Let me know what you think. With my heavy editing it will be a few more Chapters then the old three.