Chapter 02 - What do you need? A dream that will come true!

'Tou-san... Kaa-san. Tadaima. '

Oh, great... No one home. Well, I have some time to think better. '

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"Sora-kun. Is something disturbing you? You're in trouble... Maybe. Is there a problem in your home with your parents? "

"Oh? What? No, no ... No. It's all right, easy. I just did not sleep very well last night. "

"That's not what I'm talking about... Well, it's not just about that. Anyway... Why are you so dyslexed with school activity? Or so sloppy with the students...? Are not you happy with something? "

"I already said, prof. It's all right. I'm not in any trouble. My parents have nothing to complain to me about. I do not even hear any complaints from them... ".

"Just because they do not 'argue' with you does not mean it's okay. Look, young man. I have also been through these more 'adventurous' phases of life. I know full well how exciting and full of adrenaline a kid is when he has all day ahead. But you need to devote more to your studies. It is not because your profession sought is that of a professional Duelist, that you should neglect everything around. All of the questions presented in class may have a lot of relevance not only for your life, but they can also teach you a lot how to duel better."

"I know... I understand you, Menma-sensei. It's just... I do not feel the right fit right now. I wanted to do a lot more things. Have more action in my life. I want to challenge myself more! I just want...".

"I understand what you want. More attention... I know how that is. And that sucks, very annoying. But from the perspective of someone who deals with this approach daily, I would say there is no guilt about it. We all need to fulfill our obligations. Either be easy or suffocating. "

"I know! You think I'm some brat who still needs guidance, sensei? I understand this very well. The norms and conjectures of daily living can not be pragmatic to the point of such convenience. I'm not a spoiled spoiled kid! Even so...".

"Do you miss. Loneliness... As close as they are. It is not the same if there is no interaction."

"I just wanted to live together. I just wanted to get along with them... I do not want to be famous or isolated from the world. I do not want the spotlight if it means such a distance... But what I want, is from a childlike and immature perspective. I do not have that right. This choice. And I can not charge something like that. Because that would be unfair of me, too... Ahhhh. And why am I speaking such embarrassing things to you, Professor? I'd better go soon. It's getting late already. If you are going to give me some warning or problems for me to solve at home, please do so soon- "

"I do not plan to do that. And this conversation is by no means a matter of shame or grudge. You have, indeed, every right to question and inquire about all this! What you need is just to guide your thoughts. And direct that whole 'blast' into some new activities. Besides the gym, what other areas should you strive for? What would you like to try to do? Look for new ways to see the world. And enjoy this youth you have. The world is not easy for anyone... Be with you, be with me... Be with them. We all need to find our space in the world. As long as you have this 'window' open, look out from your immense empty frame and dye with new adventures to its essence. "

"I do not understand half of your stickler monologue, but I'll try to improve my assignments here in high school...".

"Arf... okay. And, if you want to talk to me more, maybe, to vent more often to feel better... I'm here every week. Coupled with this unthankful condition of head-wind teacher. "

"Right. Thank you, Menma-sensei. "

"Now you can go. But I want the report of the explanation of the lesson until Friday. Make your interpretation of what the world can give you and what you can change in the world. "

"Okay, agreed, sensei."

And with that, Sora pulls the sliding door and says goodbye to the teacher who helped him cool a good deal of weight on his shoulders.

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"The world is not just about myself, or my pampered dilemmas. I know... Even so... I wanted to hear, from time to time, an... Okaeri."

As the curtains of the day farewell to the approaching night swallowing the glare of the sun's rays, Sora decided to leave his sad and deplorable conversation to go warm his meal. Spaghetti alla pescatrice.

"Itadakimasu..."

As he was about to take the first bite, his duel disc whistled, suggesting he had received a message.

"Ah, ah... just when my mood had improved."

Just as he came home and did not bother first to remove his college outfit, he also did not bother pulling his duel disc from inside his backpack...

That is, it took about several seconds to reach such the heavy and cold object.

Upon accessing the login setup on the device and pressing the configured button to display messages and videos via hologram, he returned to his place at the dinner table and watched whatever its sent him.

It was not a surprise, since the schedule was compatible with any other messages received daily, for this same period also in previous days, for longer than he would like to remember.

"Hello, guy. How are you, my boy? I hope you have fed properly today. And nothing to keep filling up with junk food and other junk before a proper meal. Ehhh... I'm still a bit wrapped up here with this event in Singapore. I miss you, Sora. Oh yeah. I already talked to your mother earlier today, I do not even know if it's early for you... The timezone is too difficult to get used to. Anyway, I just wanted to wish you a happy evening and I hope you are doing well in your studies... Regards, your sloppy father who does not even know when he will be able to speak directly with his son. Sorry, my son. But I-.

With a loud audience sound and huge murmurs and noises mixed with something similar to a loud rhythm of circus show, behold the video was cut and the adult on the other side had to run from the little dressing room to which he was trying to have a minimal civilized conversation with his own son.

This was one of his occupations. And he could not do it for less.

"I love you too, Dad..."

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#To be continued...

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Author's Final Notes

My initial plans for this work would never involve such recurrent family dilemma in the many realities of many boys and girls out there around the world.

I think certain things just happen... And this work is being a daily bang!

I never expected to post so many sequential chapters.

This one I did now, really. A few hours after I post chapter 02 (Chapter 01, calculate the prologue in the mix. ^^).

I wanted to hear from you...

Am I going too 'serious' in this theme, or is it nice to read?

Ah, yes... I can not keep writing two works simultaneously (as much as I wanted to). So, I might end up spending a lot on this one... And Danny Phantom's multi-universal fic may get a bit 'forgotten' for now.

Hugs and Oh Happy Day !

Yeah !