Day 6: Saturday

Miku got up early and was contemplating about if she was going to go to the game or not.

"Miku?" She heard her mom knock on her door. "I've been calling you it's time to eat."

Her mom walked in to see her sitting in front of her bed, looking at the pile of clothes.

"Going somewhere?"

"What no… I was cleaning my closest." Her mom's face was unimpressed. Miku threw her head down in defeat.

"A friend invited me to a game and I don't know what to wear."

"Ahh I always hoped for this day to come!" Her mom yelled, ran into her room and looked through her clothes. "You have so many sweaters we need to go shopping!"

Miku grabbed her mom's shoulders, "Mom it's just a game."

Her mom frowned, "Fine…but let's make you a little different. It's your first date after all."

"It's not a date."

"Okay sure."

Miku wore blue jeans, with black boots and a light peach colored sweater.

Miku got to the game 20 minutes into it. She sat down at the same spot she had lunch with Yamamoto. Miku looked around and noticed how the crowd was. She took a look at the scoreboard and to her surprise Namimori was down by 3 points. She looked for Yamamoto who was now at the batting spot. He looked nervous; despite the crowds cheering Yamamoto just seemed out of it.

Miku kept looking towards hoping he'd notice her to her luck he did. Yamamoto stared at her for a while then he smiled. He looked back towards to the pitcher, his expression no longer full of nervousness. By the end of the game they were in the lead by 10 points.

Miku watched as the team celebrated. She stayed seating until the bleachers were clear.

"Homori-san!" She turned to the voice that was now becoming familiar.

"Yamamoto-senpai?" She stood up and walk towards the running Yamamoto.

"Congratulations."

Yamamoto finally reached her; he let out a heavy breath so he could gain one. He smiled at her and poked her forehead.

"Hey…" She rubbed her head and continued, "That was for?"

"Being late, I was nervous." He confessed.

Miku felt her heart skip a beat for a second, "What that I was watching?"

"No…that you weren't going to come."

Miku looked up at him again with his slightly serious expression but he still had that smile that made her feel so warm.

"Well it was an amazing game." She commented.

"Thanks."

"If that's all I guess I should go home now."

Yamamoto grabbed her arm, "You just got here, why don't we go get something to eat?"

Miku smiled, "You don't have to do that."

"I want to plus it's rude to invite you and not treat you." He let her arm go.

It took a little convincing but Miku agreed to go and eat. Yamamoto took her to his nearby family restaurant.

"Want to eat some sushi?" He asked as Miku nodded yes.

When they entered the restaurant Yamamoto was shocked to see it was more crowded than usual.

"Ahh Takeshi good timing its packed today so come on and help." His father said.

"Dad this is my friend Homori-san." Yamamoto moved aside moving his arm towards Miku.

"Nice to meet you." Miku said bowing.

His father laughed still holding a bunch of trays of sushi, "Nice to meet you Homori-san. Sorry if I'm not able to give you a proper greeting. It's really crowded and two of my employees called in sick."

"Maybe its best if you come back next time." Yamamoto said to her.

Miku felt cold for a moment she actually did not want to leave. She didn't know why but she wanted to stay with him a little longer.

"If it will be okay Mr. Yamamoto may I help out?" Miku suddenly said shocking Yamamoto.

"Homori-san you don't-" His father cut him off, "If you wouldn't mind I would very much appreciate it."

Miku smiled as Yamamoto's father gave him the trays and took Miku to the back. He told her what she needed to do. As Yamamoto took care of preparing sushi Miku took more orders, delivered the food and washed the dishes. When they rush hour started to die down Yamamoto met her at the sink.

"Thanks for today." Yamamoto said as he helped her wash the dishes.

"It was fun so I don't mind." Miku looked at his dad who was sitting with his mom. "Your parents are really nice. Your dad is especially funny."

"I'm glad you were able to hear some embarrassing stories of my childhood while you washed dishes." Yamamoto said.

"Well your dad and I needed something to talk about."

"Sorry if today didn't go as planned."

"No it didn't but it turned out even better." Miku said finishing off the last of her dishes.

"Homori-chan leave the rest for Takeshi come, sit down and relax." His mom yelled, calling her over.

"Can't I join?" He asked. "After you're finished." His father yelled.

Yamamoto smiled at the thought of Miku getting along with his parents.

Yamamoto's mom was persistent even if Miku said she'll help him finish she wanted her to take a break. Miku gave into her and went to sit down.

"Thank you for all you're help today Homori-chan." His mom said. "Its alright I enjoyed being here."

"I hope you accept this as our thank you." She said pulling out cookies. "Awe thank you."

"When I heard from Tsuyoshi that Takeshi had a friend over that was a girl. I couldn't believe it so I had to prepare the best thing. I hope you like cookies."

Miku laughed, "I love cookies."

As Miku was about to get a cookie an arm came over her shoulder going to do the same. Miku quickly realized it was Yamamoto's hand as he reached for the cookie his mom slapped his hand.

"Takeshi!"

"What I love your cookies too."

"Homori-san gets to eat it first."

Miku laughed as she took a cookie. She enjoyed every minute with them his mother going on and on about stories of him.

"Okay I think she has enough stories to last her a lifetime." Yamamoto said covering her ears. Miku laughed, "Awe come on I would actually like to hear another story."

Miku looked at the time, "But I think I should head home now."

"Awe sorry for keeping you so late Homori-chan it was just so fun talking with you." His mother apologized.

"It's fine but I will be taking my leave for now." Miku said bowing. "Why don't you have Takeshi walk you home?" His father said.

"Ohh no its okay I'll be fine."

"But how will we know you got home okay?" His mom said.

Yamamoto walked over to her, "I don't mind."

"No its really alright."

Yamamoto understood what she wanted and shook his head. "Here."

Miku looked up and saw he had his phone out. He asked for her phone and she gave it to him. He put his number into her contacts.

"Promise to call me when you get home if you don't I'll start walking you home every day." He said with that smile of his.

Miku smiled and shook her head. Once again she said goodbye to his parents and left. When she got home her parents were at the door. She was expecting a lecture for being out later than she has ever been. But instead her mother gave her a hug saying she's proud she was a teenager.

"You've finally done something other than studying."

In all the confusion, her father was still in his senses. He told her he's glad that she was able to get out and have fun but from now on he would still like her to be home early.

"Time just got away from me." Miku said as her mother jumped into her again.

"Miku ignore your father I'm so proud of you!"

Miku smiled as she hugged her mom back. She said goodnight to them and went up to her room. She put her phone on her desk and went to take a shower. When she got back she laid down on her bed as she drifted to sleep.