Story setting now: Kohaku, as I said in the first chapter, has lost his memories of him and a girl. Three years afterwards, he had made his own shop full of tea and flowers (I just recently got fascinated with the language of flowers and the flavors of tea). On that third year, he befriends Reimu, Marisa, and Alice, in that same order. Kohaku can't have a peaceful breakfast when all three of them are gathered together in his house. Enjoy reading!
Chapter 2-Morning Invite
Kohaku had kept his mysterious youkai power hidden well. Either way, he was just looking for groceries that can be used for breakfast. He went out in all blue clothing. Blue jeans, blue shirt, even his light jacket was blue, showing he liked the color and served it as his favorite. They only colors that differentiate was his brown hair with a few blonde streaks, and his eyes of heterochromia, red in his right eye and green in his left eye. On his wrists were armbands of various gemstones, which rumor took form as they were the source of his locked powers. He was a friend to almost everyone he came into contact with, as they also helped him find the best items that could be useful to him.
"Arigato gozaimasu. Have a great day," Kohaku liked the way he lived, moderate wealth with the total sales from his tea and flower shop, a little easygoing life, nothing could make him happier.
"Kohaku!"
A girl arrives on a broom. She was obviously a witch. Blonde hair, cute face, Kohaku had grew fond of her, and he couldn't help but flash a smile.
"Ohayo, Marisa-chan. How's your morning?"
"Boring! I came to you so you can amuse me," The witch plays, "So, what are you up to?"
"The usual breakfast," His grocery bag was filled with a bag of rice, some ham, cheese, and parsley, "I already have eggs, salt, and pepper. Want some when I'm finished?"
"Omuraisu?" Marisa brightened up at the ingredients listed. She loved his cooking, "Are you making your famous omuraisu? My mouth is gonna begin watering."
"It's not famous if only you and Reimu-chan have eaten it. It's not that special to begin with."
"It should be famous!" She was exaggerating, "Your cooking is greater than my magic! Everyone should taste the skill of Kohaku Hikaru."
"Oh yes!" Kohaku's sarcasm is active, "Let's change the name to the Hikaru Garden and Catering! But seriously, I can't be as good as you say I am. All the food I cooked is good, but only because I follow instructions. Therefore, I'm counted as average."
"Why not have Alice try it?" Marisa suggests.
Kohaku has learned that Alice Margatroid used to be human, and became an official youkai through the work she's been in. She has the powers of puppeteering to which two of her dolls turned animate without her command.
"I guess she can come over. It would count as another meeting with all four of us other than those other three times. It has been a while since all four of us had gathered together. Okay, go ahead."
"Perfect! I'll go get Reimu and Alice," Marisa blows a kiss and leaves on her broom, leaving Kohaku to shake his head. It was fun when Marisa had found him, but it would also cause mischief. Kohaku met Reimu because he was curious of the Other Side, which turned to scheduled visits, and met Alice on Marisa's request. The funny thing he found was his interest in all three of them. His mind would always turn to one of the girls at right and wrong moments. In other words, he thinks of them at random times. Finally reaching home with no other problems, Kohaku starts the stove. Then, the boy hears knocking on the door, smiling as he cracked it open for a quick look.
"Ohayo, Kohaku-kun," Reimu smiles back. Behind her was Alice. Kohaku was curious as to why the puppeteer was blushing. Regardless, they were let inside with Marisa following behind.
"Ohayo, Rei-chan, Alice-chan," Kohaku replied. For some odd reason, he liked calling Reimu "Rei-chan" instead.
"I was told you were cooking omuraisu. I didn't know you cooked…" Alice was less pink, but only God knows what going on inside her head. Kohaku nods.
"Hai. How much did they brag?" He knew there had to be some outrageous statements.
"Marisa picked me up first and said it was the greatest thing she's ever tasted in the world. Reimu, on the other hand, didn't say anything."
"Always an overstatement, Marisa-chan. How many times do I have to tell you that I'm not that good at cooking."
"That's not true," Reimu objects, "You're a great cook. Is this how you've been feeling since we aren't around? How can you put yourself down like that? It makes me sad to see you judge yourself like that…"
All Kohaku could do was frown, "Gomen, Reimu," Among the three girls, his affection for the shrine maiden was highest. It was understandable as he had frequent conversations and visits to her shrine. Reimu was even the first one he met, so that meant their friendship was the longest among them. Marisa interrupts Kohaku's train of thought.
"Come on already! Have Alice try the omuraisu! Also save some for the rest of us!"
The boy sighs again. What do I find amusing about these girls again? Kohaku shakes his head, "Hai hai. I made enough for seconds. Jeez, don't get your panties in a twist."
"My panties, huh? Tell me, Kohaku. Would you like to see mine?" Marisa acted seductive.
"W-What did I say that lead to this act?" Kohaku flustered, "T-This is completely unnecessary! D-Don't even p-play like that!"
Out came Marisa's mischievous smile, which meant the act was continuing, and made everyone flush red, "What if I said I wasn't kidding? Okay, I was joking. Next time, don't say that around girls like me. It will get you into some random, naughty trouble."
"I don't see how THAT was necessary either…"
"Marisa no baka!" Alice grabbed Kohaku's arm while looking angry at the young witch, "He's not that kind of person!"
"How would you know?" Marisa plays, "Or are you just trying to defend him? We knew you were infatuated with him the first time you met Kohaku."
Speak for yourself, the boy thought.
"How dare you make such assumptions!" Alice starts turning red again as Kohaku catches her attention.
"Alice-chan…I've also came with that idea the first meeting…"
"You idiot! I'm not infatuated with you!"
Marisa chuckles at the place she was putting Alice in, "As expected from Alice. Might we give you the title of tsundere?"
Kohaku stops everyone, "Enough! Let's get eating before something else happens."
Alice was the first served and she made a noise of delight, "This is so good. Marisa was right, everyone should taste it. What did you put in it?"
"Nothing," Kohaku replied in between bites, "All I did was read instructions. It was really simple either way," He is then startled by one of the dolls that tagged along, "Oh, hey there. Shanghai, was it?" The doll moves closer as he moves a bit, but Alice stops her immediately.
"Shanghai! What are you doing?" Alice's outburst had made the doll hop out of the boy's lap and back away with embarrassment. This left Marisa another opportunity to play around.
"My my. It seems Alice's feelings can transfer to the dolls as well. It looked like that Shanghai wanted to kiss Kohaku."
"Stop making things up like that!"
Everyone's attention was caught to the knocking of the door. Kohaku had expected no visitors until he opened his Hikaru Garden sign.
"Ohayo gozaimasu. Is there anything I can help you with?" He asked a maid.
"You dropped this."
The end of Chapter 2. This is already fun to write. I was asked if the vampire mentioned in the first chapter was Remilia, and I don't know if I described her during that time, but yes. See you next chapter!
