Reviewing=Karma
Her father was an interesting man. When you've seen as much of the world as he had, you tend to end up that way, or a little eccentric. He was a little of both, to be sure; his flamboyant t-shirts were an example of the latter. The moment she saw him, Kagome let out a little giggle. Today was a hideous teal, frilled thing layered over khaki jeans.
Things were pleasant. Food and conversation with one another tended to be a very happy occasion in the Higurashi family, especially considering the fact that they weren't together all of the time. It was good to be together again, for however long it would last.
"So, how had school been going?" This was always the first question out of Arata Higurashi's mouth, and both of his children had dreaded it. Kagome was no longer in high school and had taken to college much better, while Sota was great in high school but happened to loathe language arts.
"It's good," Kagome said, nodding and dabbing at her mouth with her napkin. "I'm loving the break though."
"You, son?" He turned to face the gangly teen. Sota shrugged.
"I can't wait to graduate," he said honestly. 'Actually Dad, I was hoping that after graduation I could take some time off and travel."
"Hmm, I don't know, Sota," their father replied. "You're still very young and school is very important. I do have an idea an how to decide this. If you finish with an 'A plus', I will allow it." That was no small request, as Sota went to a very good school, but the teen nodded.
"Fine." The two shook on it and Kagome smiled. There wasn't a thing that her father and brother wouldn't make a deal about. The first time this had happened was when Sota had wanted a puppy. He had asked their father, and his father told him that if he could read Dune in one day, then he could pick one out. Surprisingly, the kid had succeeded, and that was how they had got Shabby, their fluffy Chow Chow. "You know I'll do it, don't you? I'll do anything that I put my mind to."
"That's what I aim for."