Risa's back~ Today we have Kagene Rinto-san joining us!
Rinto: Konichiwa. Can I go now?
Len: Tch. Typical.
Rin: Len! Be nice!
Rinto: You wanna fight, Shota?
Len: I'll kill this fucker!
Rin: Len! Don't! Let's just start, Ok?
"I need your help with something,"
Lenka simply stared at him. What could Rinto possibly need her help with? She saw his hand slide into the pocket of his uniform, and pull out a piece of paper.
"I want you to answer these questions. The club that I'm in is recruiting new members, and they have to pass a series of "tests" so to speak. I've chosen you as a candidate," Rinto lied.
She simply looked back and forth between him, and the paper. The taller blonde was getting irritated. What's taking her so long?!
Much to his satisfaction, Lenka took the paper, and quickly jotted down the answers.
She looked over to him with her forget-me-not eyes. "I h-hope this is enough t-to suffice,"
"More than enough," he smoothly replied, "Just so you know, there's an enormous amount of tests that you have to pass. Too many to count,"
"H-hai. Wakarimashita,"
"Then, I'll see you tomorrow," he smiled again, "Later,"
That was too easy.
Lenka could only, once again, stare at Rinto's back as he left. Her brow started to wrinkle as she sat deep in thought, and confusion.
Why did he do that?
Lenka immediately saw through his lie as soon as she saw the paper. It was the exact same assignment that she had received from Sakine-sensei that morning. For an assignment as simple as that one, she didn't think that he would actually need her help on it. But then again, one shouldn't judge a book by the cover it bears. Perhaps he really did need her help. But even so, he just gave the paper to her for her to write the answers down. Considering the circumstances, the possibility that he was using her was much higher. In fact, according to her deductions, that was exactly the case.
Lenka would've flown into a rage herself, but her inner emotions had beaten her to it.
That incompetent imbicile!
Yeah! He had the nerve to do such a thing!
I knew he wasn't worth it.
But this doesn't change the fact that he's handsome. In fact, he seems to scare Fear-san off.
Lenka's eyes widened. It was true. They just met, but she was able to hold a half-decent conversation with him, and not pass out. What if it's like the story? Rinto-kun's the prince, I'm the princess, and we're in love.
She blushed at the thought, and furiously shook her head. He was merely using her for his own selfish needs, and she was appalled at herself for even imagining him as a prince. Rinto-kun isn't a prince! He's a sadistic tyrant in the body of one! She paused. I'm not even a princess. Just a short, plain, messy-haired peasant.
She let out a sigh of exasperation. She was never one to be easily irritated, and decided to seek comfort through her books and bento.
School ended, and Lenka was still in the library. She was cleaning it up. It only made sense that it was her responsibility, since she was the only one that ever went into the library. The last book was in her delicate hands as she dusted it, and carefully placed it in its correct place on the shelf. She let out a breath of satisfaction, and grabbed her school bag. She made the switch from her indoor, to her outdoor shoes, and made her way to her beloved home. She looked up at the sky, and saw that it was just starting to get dark.
A short ten minutes passed, and she walked up to her house. She was surprised to see her mother's car pulled up in the driveway. That's odd. Why is Okaa-san home so early?
"Tadaima, Okaa-san,"
Kagamine Yayoi turned to look at her daughter. "Okaerinasai, Lenka,"
"It's unusual for you to be home so early. Did something happen?"
"Let's talk about it over dinner. I made chicken curry today. I even made some banana muffins for you,"
Lenka instantly smiled at the thought of her mother's banana muffins. They were her favorite. "Yay~ I'll go wash up then,"
She hummed in happiness as she washed her hands. All of her worries from the school day were instantly forgotten. She got to eat delicious muffins, and spend time with her mother. What more could she ask for?
She dried her hands with a plush towel, and walked into the small dining area, only to see the table already set.
"Okaa-san, I was more than willing to set the table for you,"
"It's alright, really. Now, go ahead, and eat,"
Lenka reluctantly sat down. She said her thanks, and spooned a portion of curry and rice into her mouth. The curry was creamy, and full savory flavor. The carrots, potatoes, and chicken accented it beautifully. The rice was freshly steamed, and soft. She hummed as the flavor danced on her tongue. She swallowed, and could still taste the lovely memory lingering in her mouth. "Oishii~"
Yayoi laughed at her daughter's relaxed state. "I'm glad you like my cooking," she said as she took a bite of her own serving. The two sat in silence with only the sound of the light clicks of spoons, and plates to accompany them. Lenka finished her curry, and helped herself to a banana muffin. It's so sweet, moist, and delicious~
"Lenka, I'm afraid I have to tell you something,"
She looked up, worried at her mother's tone.
"I got fired from the Akira Company today,"
Lenka's eyes widened. What are we going to do, now? "I-it's alright, Okaa-san. Y-you can just find a new job,"
Yayoi subconsciously gave a smile full of melancholy. "It's not that simple, sweetie. I still don't know if I'll even be able to work,"
Lenka immediately knew what her mother was talking about. When she was going through the cupboards one time, she found various bottles of prescribed pain-killers for joint, back, neck pain. "T-then, I can work in your stead!" Lenka's eyes were full of tears that she refused to let fall.
"I'm sorry, Lenka, but you know exactly why you won't be able to do that. Why don't you go sleep on it. We'll talk about this a bit more tomorrow," Yayoi said as she got up to put the dishes away. Lenka simply retreated to her bedroom. She changed into her lavender nightgown, and threw herself onto her small bed, letting her pent-up tears fall freely.
I despise this. I despise myself. Why can't I do anything for Okaa-san? She tightly gripped her pillow. Now that her mother was unemployed, it would only be a matter of time before they would be forced to move out of their beloved home, for nothing in the town that they lived in was cheap. Her mother would just have to find a new job, and fast.
Lenka felt all of her frustrations leave through her tears as she continued to silently cry. She thought one final thing for the day before she was finally lulled into a deep slumber.
I'm absolutely worthless.
Wahh poor Lenka-chan! TT^TT
Rin: *sniff* *sniff* It'll be alright Lenka-chan! Don't you think it's sad, Len?
Len: Yeah... And Rinto was the cause for half of Lenka's pain.
Rinto: ...Urusai, Shota.
Len: Stop calling me that! I'm not a shota!
Rin: Then, until next chapter!
