New Lives
Keiichi told his parents what the situation is. At first, they disagree with Mion and Keiichi living together thinking something may happen. But the charismatic boy convinced them that he is matured enough and knows what to do. So in the end, they agreed with him.
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"Kei-chan, come on eat more, don't be shy since you'll be living here", Mion said trying to cheer Keiichi up. Keiichi is eating dinner with the Sonozakis and anyone in his place would surely be nervous. Rika is beside Mion who is feeding her. Keiichi just laughed with how awkward his situation is.
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"Hey Mion", Keiichi, who is laying in the futon, said.
"Mmm?", Mion responded. She is beside Keiichi and had her eyes closed.
"Don't you think it's awkward, I mean, our new life? It's like we're a married couple"
"It's okay, I don't mind it at all", of course Mion doesn't mind. In fact, she enjoys this more than anyone else does, but of course she won't show it.
"Classes are almost coming, what will we do with Rika?", he turned his head to Rika who is sleeping in a crib near them.
"Chie-sensei said it's okay to bring her along. Kei-chan, let's sleep already. We're taking Rika out tomorrow right?"
"Yeah, good night"
"Good night"
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It's already 6 o'clock in the morning. Mion decided to wake up early because she's so excited. It's like a date for her. But when she opened her eyes, she saw the sleeping Keiichi hugging her! Her heart is beating so fast and her face is all red. She can't move because Keiichi's arms and legs are wrapped around her.
"Nyaa!", Rika has woken up and is now crying. Because of the noise, Keiichi changed his position and moved on top of Mion.
"K-kei-chan!", Keiichi opened his eyes and raised his head a little. Mion and Keiichi's face are now inches apart and both are too surprise to react.
"Onee-", everyone kept quiet. Even Rika stopped crying.
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"…"
"…"
"G-gomen! I didn't mean to interrupt", Shion was the first to break the silence. Mion pushed Keiichi and sat up.
"What the-what was that for?!", Keiichi finally regained his composure. He stood up before Mion.
"It's your fault for being such a pervert.", Mion said. Her eyes are close, her eyes are behind her head and her legs are crossed.
"I'm not a pervert!"
"Yes, you are!", Mion stand as she said this.
"Oh my. You two really shouldn't quarrel like this. Well, I guess I'll just have to tell you tomorrow", Shion left, thinking that she'll just surprise her sister next time. But she can still hear their voices, quarreling.
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"You look great, Rika-chama", Oryo said, satisfied with how Akane dressed Rika with the clothes that Mion had in her room (remember the clothes Rika wore on one of the punishment games?)
"Nipah!", Rika replied with her trademark smile.
"Your mama and papa will be here soon"
"You really are enjoying this, aren't you?"
"Akane, with our kind of work, we deserve a break"
"What about that Maebara kid?"
"Hmm… I like him. Hi s determination and manliness fits my taste well"
"So you approve of him for Mion?"
"As long as he doesn't hurt her"
A knock on the door interrupted them.
"Ba-chan, may I come in?", Mion asked with respect.
Oryo's only reply was a grunt. Then, Mion entered with Keiichi. Mion is wearing a tight, white t-shirt that has short sleeves. It has a blue, capitalized text imprinted on it in the chest part that says "SPARTAN FOOTBALL" and blue jeans. Keiichi is wearing a loose, plain, cream-colored shirt and black pants.
"Okaa-san, why is Rika-chan wearing that? We're supposed to go to the park"
"I saw it in your room and thought it's cute"
Mion sighed and replied,"Rika-chan, let's go now", she said as she carried Rika. Her eyes widened in surprise when she saw what Rika is holding.
"Rika! Where did you get that?"
"Mii"
"Hey, isn't that the doll I gave you?"
"So Maebara-san gave that to you. How sweet!"
"W-what? He gave that to me only because I'm the only one who did not get any gift!"
The two elders just laughed at how Mion act.