AN: Here is the finish of my Katawa Shoujo story. I am sorry for the long wait but I hit a lot of Walls when I tried to write any subject. Yoshida belongs to me everyone else (with the exception of the anmes of Hisao's parents) belongs to 4LS. Please enjoy.
For the past two weeks after Christmas, Hanako & I have been showing Lilly & Akira around my home town, doing most of the same things we did over the summer break. I even showed Akira a bar. She declined since she was a in someone else's house coming in drunk would be too rude even for her. Today being December 31st we are getting ready for the big New Years celebration. We still have a week left till we have to return to Yamaku. My parents are off today to spend the first day of New Years with us. Even though the celebration last until the fifth.
Mom & Dad are picking up Yoshi to spend the day with us. Tonight we will have a huge dinner & exchange gifts. While they are out Hanako, Lilly, Akira, & I set up all the decorations (Us all waiting till today to put them up) & clean the house for the get together.
We finish up cleaning by the time my parents get back with Yoshi. The place looks wonderful for the first night of New Years. Looking around I'm glad to spend this moment with my girlfriend & our two closest friends.
Akira
"Looking good should be one heck of a party."
Lilly
"It is a pleasure to join in a celebration again."
Hanako & I nod at Lilly's statement. Our friends probably hasn't celebrated New Year's since their parents moved to Scotland.
Hisao
"Wouldn't be the same without you two being here to join us."
The sound of Yoshi & my parents coming in break us from our conversation.
Yoshida
"Cousin, Hanako nice to see you two again!"
Yoshi looks over to Lilly & Akira prompting me to introduce them.
Hisao
"Yoshi these are my friends Lilly Satou & her older sister Akira."
Lilly
"It is a pleasure to meet you Hanako talked a lot about the people she met here"
Akira
"Yeah it was funny seeing Hisao turn red when she told how everyone picked on him."
Hanako enjoyed the last trip here so much she told everything that happened here during our first get together after returning from summer break. Akira's favorite stories were the ones about Yoshi & my mother messing with me.
Yoshida
"Well I need to mess with him when I got the chance since he lives so far away now."
Hisao
"Yeah it's always good to see you too Yoshi."
Mom cuts in to let us know dinner will be soon.
Aira
"I'm going to start dinner we will open gifts after. I suggest you all get what you bought & bring it down stares while you wait."
Heading up to the rooms we are using we gather up the gifts we brought with us. I made sure to pack a separate bag just for everyone's gifts. I look through the gifts to make sure I have everything right. One for Hanako, Lilly, Akira, Mom, Dad, & Yoshi. I made sure I had everything before we left but checking again doesn't hurt.
After gathering everything up I head back down stares with my packages. Behind me I hear what sounds like Hanako, Looking back confirms it. The way she has the gifts stacked in her arms it appears she can barely see over the top.
Hisao
"Do you need a hand with that?"
She shakes her head at my question.
Hanako
"N-no I got it."
I nod letting her carry them on her own. Pushing wont help anything.
We make it down to the living room without her tripping, Sitting the gifts on the floor near the couch. The smell of mom making the osechi-ryori fills the air of the house. As we sit & wait I wonder if the New year Postcards got to Emi, Rin, Shizune, Misha, Miki & yes even Kenji. Kenji made no secret he was going to be hiding out at school all break & I traded home addresses with the others before we left.
It is nearing midnight. We ate dinner & opened gifts already. Lilly & Yoshi loved their books. I got them both ones that they have been looking for, Akira liked her Flask, To Hanako I given a doll with a blue dress, a hat, & brown hair & eyes. Along with the teddy bear Lilly gotten her she hasn't put it down. Mom's Gift was a China Vase & Dad a Pocket watch both bought at Othello's Antiques.
We gather outside waiting for the bells from the nearest temple. Even with the snow it isn't overly cold, our jackets being enough to keep us from getting too cold as we stand there. It isn't long before the 108 rings of the temple bell starts. As the clangs ring I feel Hanako put her arms around mine laying her head on my shoulder. As it gets closer to midnight I hear her slightly yawn. I don't think she has ever been up this late. Taking our school hours into effect. As soon as Midnight comes the 108th tone rings through the air.
After the last chime of the bells I help a sleepy Hanako into the house towards the steps. As I start to make our way up I feel a hand on my shoulder. Looking back I notice it is Lilly. I'm use to helping her when she needs it & since her & Hanako share a room & seeing her eyes droop I have no problem helping her to the room as well. I guide the half asleep women to their shared room. I lay Hanako in the bed removing her shoes then kiss her on the forehead. Just as I am about to stand up Hanako's arm wrap around my neck. She nuzzles into my neck softly as I feel her finally fall into a deep sleep. After a few moments I release my sleeping girlfriend's arms from my neck bidding Lilly goodnight & head out of the room.
The next day I feel something cold, very cold slip into the neck of my pajama top. Leaping out of bed as I pull the top off yelling from the cold on my skin, I see my cousin running from the room laughing.
Hisao
"Damn it Yoshi!"
Waking up by having snow put down your shirt is not the best way to start a morning let alone the new year. Walking from the room I make my way down stairs. Hanako, Lilly, & Akira sit on the couch & here I am Shirtless my scar in plane view of Akira & Yoshi. Turning around I head back into my room grabbing a dry t-shirt. After slipping it on I come back down stares.
Yoshida
"See I got him out of the bed"
I Grumble when I look at my cousin looking proud of herself.
Hisao
"I'm going to get you Yoshi."
I rub my face a bit before looking at the others.
Hisao
"Morning everyone."
Lilly
"Morning Hisao but it is almost noon though."
Akira
"If it wasn't for Hanako accidentally waking Lilly up she would have still been asleep as well."
Lilly blushes a little bit at Akria's comment. Hanako walks over to me giving me a warm hug.
Hanako
"A-are you hungry?"
I nod
Hisao
"Very I just have to take my medicine first."
Hanako nods letting me go walking toward the kitchen. I make my way back to my room fishing my pills out of my bag, counting out the number I need then putting the bottles back before downing the pills in one swallow. Sometimes it is amazes me I don't choke taking them. I change out of my pajamas into some normal clothes & head back downstairs. When I go to the kitchen dinning room table there is a bowl of Raman with chicken & a hard boiled egg & a couple small sandwiches. Hanako stands beside the table.
Hanako
"Y-your mom said I could make lunch today. E-everyone else ate already."
I smile to her then wrap my arms around her giving her a deep hug & a kiss on top of the head.
Hisao
"Looks great I'm sorry I over slept."
Hanako
"It's OK w-we were all very sleepy l-last night."
I sit down to eat hearing Yoshi in the living room still.
Yoshida
"You would have slept all day Cousin if it wasn't for me. Lilly & Hanako wanted to let you sleep."
I am afraid to ask what Akira wanted to do.
Akira
"Hanako now that Hisao is up are you going to give him something really special since it is still New Years?"
Akira gives one of her grins (that tells everyone exactly what she means) making Hanako Blush & me almost choke on my food.
Lilly
"AKIRA!"
Yoshida
"Ewww I dont want to be here if my cousin is going to get his grove thing on!"
Hisao
"No one is getting their grove thing on today."
Hanako's face is bright red from Akira's teasing. I reach over taking her hand it seems to help a bit as she regains some color. Luckly Yoahi comes up with something better.
Yoshida
"Hey there is a music place not far from here with dancing. Hanako you will probably get to see cousin's two left feet."
Hanako looks up to my cousin her face finally returning to it's normal color.
Hanako
"Dancing? I don't know how to dance either."
Lilly
"I can teach you to dance Hanako."
Yoshida
"Come on it will be fun lets do it."
Akira
"Yeah I'm game."
I agree as well it does seem like a good idea. After finishing my lunch we all head out to the music place Yoshi was telling us about. It is an old roller rink that was converted into a dance hall. I don't know when it opened up but it seems popular & it was only an empty building before the heart attack that led me to go to Yamaku. I don't remember seeing it during summer break but then again I wasn't looking for it. We all walk in looking around. The Rink floor had become the dance floor with different couples dancing. The DJ booth is still used for music. The food & Arcade areas have been turned into a small restraint. It's a nice place. Akira & Yoshi waste no time going to the Dance floor to dance. Lilly, Hanako & I decided to sit & listen to the music for a while.
Yoshi wasn't lying when she said I can't dance. It has never been my thing & up until I started dating Hanako I never really had a reason. After a while the music changes to something slow causing Lilly to smile.
Lilly
"Come Hanako I will teach you to dance then after I can show you Hisao."
Hanako fidgets a little. I don't know if the nervousness is from Dancing or the number or people out there on the dance floor.
Hanako
"Um... A-are you sure?"
Lilly
"Yes it isn't difficult once you get the hang of it."
Hanako thinks for a minute before agreeing. I watch as the two make their way onto the huge dance floor in front of us noticing Hanako picks a spot a bit away of the other dancers. I'm not able to hear them but as I watch I notice Lilly takes the position the man usually does. I guess it makes sense since she is doing the teaching.
At first Hanako stumbles quite a bit I worry she will fall. But Lilly is very come & after a while it seems Hanako is getting the knack of it. As they move around the dance floor I can't take my eyes off them. From this distance I can bearly make out the soft smile on Hanako's face. Lillys eyes are closed as as it seems she is keeping rhythm in her head. It doesn't take long before the two make their way back over by me.
Lilly
"Are you ready for your turn Hisao?"
Hanako
"I-its not as hard as I thought."
I smile I can't really say no. Not that I want to.
Hisao
"Sure I'm ready."
Taking Lilly's hand we make our way to the dance floor.
Lilly
"Ok I'll start with the males part so you can get an idea then we will switch. Try to follow my steps as best as you can."
Hisao
"OK I'll do my best."
I am doing worse at this than Hanako did. I nearly knock Lilly down a couple times. I decide to look at my feet as I move instead of into Lillys eyes. It makes my movements easier. After stepping on Lilly's feet a couple times I am starting to get the hang of this. We Switch places Lilly having me lead.
Lilly
"Relax & repeat what I did you are doing a very good job."
I nod even though she can't see it. I seem to be doing well even though I still look at my feet.
Lilly
"Maybe you can take Hanako to a new years dance now that both of you know the basics."
Hisao
"I don't know. Do you think she will go for it?"
Lilly gives one of her soft smiles
Lilly
"It wouldn't hurt to ask her. Your cousin was talking about one this morning."
I almost laugh a little
Hisao
"Knowing Yoshi I wouldn't put coming here just to prepare for the dance past her."
Lilly giggles a little.
Lilly
"She does find joy in messing with you."
I roll my eyes a little bit
Hisao
"For as long as she has been alive."
After the song is over Lilly & I return to where Hanako is sitting.
Hisao
"How did I do Hanako?"
She smiles to me her sweet smile that always lifts my soul.
Hanako
"Y-you did well. I thought you w-were going to fall at first."
Hisao
"I almost did. I'm more worried about Lilly's feet after teaching us."
Lilly feels out a chair then sits down.
Lilly
"My feet are fine you two didn't step on them too hard Plus only did it once or twice a peace."
I figure this will be the perfect time to ask Hanako if she would like to go tot he new years dance the city is putting on tonight.
Hisao
"Hanako want to got to the new years dance with me tonight. I heard that Yoshi has already been talking about it."
It's not really a Japanese Custom it only started about four years ago & I haven't heard of any other city doing it. It always happens at dusk on New years day since Namahage comes on New years eve.
Hanako
"OK I'll go with you. Yoshida made it sound fun. I-it shouldn't be too bad."
I'm glad she agreed. I'm not sure how much dancing we will be doing but I am glad we get to share it together. After Yoshi & Akira get dancing out of their system for a while we leave the dance hall to head back to the house.
After we get home Hanako & I head up stares to get ready for our date. I've never been to the New years dance before but I heard it isn't really a fancy event plus it is cold out with all the snow. I decide to wear a dress shirt & pants, a long sleave green sweater, sneakers, & no tie. When I leave my room Hanako greets me. She is wearing her normal pink shirt under a warm jacket a pair of ladies dress pants & a pair of boots that go up to mid-shin.
Hisao
"Are you ready?"
She answers with a nod & we head out walking to wear the dance is being held. The night air is quiet with the only real sounds being snow crunching under our feet & the cars traveling up & down the streets of the city.
When we get to the where the new years dance is being held there are already a lot of people. I can feel Hanako hold closer onto my arm as we pay & make our way in. The place isn't bad. The dance floor takes up the whole center of the room. In one corner there is a DJ booth playing some OK music. It's not bad though. along one wall is a table with Drinks & snack foods laid out on it with chairs lined up across two walls for people who rather sit a dance out.
Hisao
"What do you think?"
Hanako looks around the room then looks up to me.
Hanako
"It looks nice. I never been to a dance s-so I didn't know what to expect."
We decide to sit for a bit & watch the others. As Hanako sits in one of the chairs I go & get us something to drink. I grab two cans of Tea making my way back over to my girlfriend. I sit next to her handing her one of the can as we watch the others dance. Hanako pops the top of the can slowly sipping at her drink. I look over to her. As she drinks her tea she sways softly with the music. I find my self smiling as I watch her enjoy her self.
After we finish our tea I toss the cans in the nearby trash. I then stand in front of her holding out my hand.
Hisao
"Care to dance with me?"
Hanako blushes some taking my hand with a nod. I lead her out to the dance floor where the crowed is thinned out. That works out for both of us. The song is nice & slow as I retrace the steps Lilly taught us earlier. Hanako lays her head on my shoulder as we dance. I hear her give off the same sigh she does when we hug.
Hanako & I spend a few hours at the new years dance (Dancing, eating, or drinking) before it finally ends. We wait until the rest of the couples leave before we file out as well. I recall we never seen Yoshi all night even though she was telling everyone about it. I wouldn't put it past our friends to use it to convince Hananko & I to go on a date. Not that I mind I did enjoy myself.
Hisao
"Did you enjoy yourself?"
Hanako nods having her head on my shoulder as we walk.
Hanako
"Y-yes. It was really f-fun. I'm glad we went."
Hisao
"We too."
She looks up to me.
Hanako
"Why didn't Yoshida come? I thought she was excited about the dance."
I smile at the thought.
Hisao
"Knowing Yoshi she probably brought it up so we would go."
We make our way back to my house. It is nice to be home out of the cold. I take our coats placing it in the closet near a little table in our living room behind the couch & next to the Kitchen. Looking over to the couch I see Akira sleeping. No one else seems around. Yoshi must have went home & Lilly in bed. In order not to disturb anyone we follow suit.
The past six days has been pretty slow. Lilly, Hanako, & I getting ready to head back to Yamaku & Akira getting ready to return to work. Winter break was fun while it lasted but today is the last day before vacation is over. It's not all bad. I do enjoy the quiet town that surrounds the school. We make sure our bags are packed with everything we need. Then loading them into the back of Akira's Car. We already bid our goodbyes to my parents this morning before they left for work.
The ride back is on the quiet side. We dont really have much to say. Hanako & Lilly read their books as I look out the window & Akira drives. After a few hours we pull up to Yamaku. I take my bag & Lilly's while Hanako grabs hers. Saying our goodbyes to Akira, we make our way through the light snow on the ground. Luckily the school made sure that snow didn't pile up so it is easy to walk. We head to the girls dorm going up to Lilly's room. I sit Lilly's suitcase along the wall placing mine next to the door where Hanako sat hers.
Lilly
"The Vacation was Lovely Hisao. I am Happy you invited us, though I am glad to be back home. I must prepare for classes again."
Hisao
"Yeah I can just picture Shizune telling you that being on vacation is no reason to let your class rep duties slip."
Hanako smiles a little bit at my jab at Shizune. Lilly frowns a bit before smiling. probably a show of how right I am.
Lilly
"Probably so but I don't think she is back yet. She usually arrives later. I'm sure we would have passed her if she was back already."
That does make sense after our last Vacation Misha & Shizune were the first two we seen. We talk for a while before Hanako & I grab our bags & each make our way back to our own rooms. after a fun vacation it is time for us to return to classes.
AN:I hope you enjoyed the story. I didn't put much of what they did becuase it was manly more of the same of what Hisao & Hanako did during the summer Vacation story. How many times would you want me to write about them going to the mall or something like that. didn't want to bore you all. Thank you for reading & please review.
