YoungMurderer,

I humbly apologize for the lack of updates since, like, 8 months ago. I truly am sorry for this, everyone! I'm happy that there is still a few out there that can see this story because I know for a fact that the other KNB fanfics keep on updating leading this story to be hidden under them... I'm so ashamed, and probably some of you thought that I abandoned this hanging. Nope, I'm not going to do that, hopefully, but I'll do my best to update. I promise!

So here's Chapter 9! Sorry for the long long wait!


Chapter 9 : Yes or No

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*-* Seijuki *-*

I felt myself being lift up off the ground and for about a minute, I was then place to a bed which is easily to determine as it is because of its' softness and comfy surface. My body seemed to be unmovable and numb while my head is aching as my heart seems to be in a tight grip causing my breathing to be uneven - I'm gasping repeatedly just so I can fill my lungs the air it needs.

So much for the anger...

This kind of thing happens normally whenever I get angry, absolutely sad, and being all super happy like when I laugh too much for me to actually wheeze like my stomach is being stomped on with two feet and because of that, I'll can actually die quite early if I'm not good at controlling and managing my emotions.

I need to let myself calm for a bit, means I need to rest and probably end up sleeping also, with my body laid on my bed, yup, totally going to sleep.


My eyes then opened and glanced at my clock to see that it's already 9:45 in the evening.

Wow… I slept that long?

I got up slowly to maintain my heart beat as well as to prevent my head to ache, swinging my legs over the edge of my bed then remembering the words that was shocking to hear.

I have a father and a twin brother...

But, probably, they're gone now. I slept and left them unanswered. And I know for sure that with my earlier reaction made them think of my obvious answer. I mean, come on! I have any right to decline!

A knock on the door made me stop my trance of thought as I stared at the door just across from me, contemplating if I should talk or be unresponsive, so I decided to be the latter.

"Seijuki? If your awake, can you say something?" The voice said at the other side of the door.

I instantly recognize the voice. His voice. How unfortunate. They're still here.

Seijuro.

"...Come in, Seijuro..." I said.

The door creaked open as a red-haired male, with a plastered worry expression on his face, made his way inside. He walked towards me then sat at my side, the bed dipped as he did so.

We didn't talk nor words were exchange as we settle ourselves in my currently silent room.

Seijuro probably didn't like the silence between us, therefore, he broke it.

"I know that you are being in a fighting state in your mind. But at least see the positive side of these revelations. Because I know how it feels." He broke out. I stared at him as he stared back.

He knows how it feels… Therefore, he should know the inner conflict I'm having right now, he should have the idea of me not accepting any form of custody from him. I already lived my life without them, simply therefore, I can continue living without them. They also can do the same. They can do the same since I was gone and abandoned – father not really paying any heed on me and Seijuro managing without the idea of him having a twin brother.

His eyes are not having the same color as the other; hetero-chromatic as they would say. His right eye who bears the red eye while the other is golden. His hair is a lot livelier red than mine who in the other hand is a bit pale. His skin is porcelain white as well as mine. Our faces are exactly the same as the other.

We really are twins.

The only give away that he is Seijuro is his hetero-chromatic eyes, his bloody red hair and his short bangs.

"I was shock as well when dad confronted me about it but I accepted it."

"How? How did you accepted it, while I can't?" I desperately asked.

"Because you shut it out. You didn't let him, you let him but you countered back. You didn't saw the willingness in his eyes for you were blinded by the said truth. Anger swallowed you and you let it." He softly answered. "We actually were ready for the answer you've given and quite expected your answer of declination, but if ever you change your mind, just give him a chance of proving something. Don't worry we're not going to push it, we won't bother you anymore." He stood up and walk towards the door, holding the handle but stopped midway. "We're off tomorrow going back to Kyoto, I just want you to know." He then went out then shutting the door behind him not offering a glance back at me.

I hung my head low.

Now what?

With that question on mind, I slumped my body in my bed, staring at the ceiling.

Yes or No?


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"I'll be fine, Seijuki." Mom said. I already forgave her and said sorry for my outburst yesterday. I wasn't all that prepared, they should've let me in circles before dropping the bomb.

Geez! They should watch dramas more and apply it.

As Seijuro said, they are now going back to Kyoto. Mom said that they would take their leave at 8 in the morning so I'm going to catch them by that given time.

"I'll be visiting here whenever I'm free, okay? I promise that. And tell the others I'm calling a vacation."

"If they'll mistreat you, tell me immediately!"

"Okay! Okay! Sheesh!" I kissed her on her cheek. "I'll be going now, mom."

"Be careful. I love you, Seijuki. You're still my son!" She then hugged me as I hugged back.

"And you're still my mom!"


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*-* Seijuro *-*

"Is everything packed?" I asked.

"Yes!" They all answer in sync.

"Akashi-kun." Momoi called. "Are you sure you won't try again? I mean he may change his mind..."

I raised my hand to stop her. "We won't push it to him. I don't want to ruin his life now of everything." I replied sternly but behind those words, I want to, I badly want to try again and beg him to be with us, to at least try.

"Seijuro." Dad called me from behind, so I turned around to see a worry and sad face of my dad. "I'm sorry. We didn't get to have that 'time-spent' we've wanted with Seijuki." He hung low his head.

"It's okay, dad. I think we made the right decision for him and for us – for the both parties." But deep inside me, I think it's not, not in our part. "Let's go. We might miss our train."

We are now going back without him.

Without him… I lost again, we lost...

"All boarding Sanyo Shinkansen, please get ready as the train is now approaching, also, avoid stepping out of the yellow lane to prevent any accident. Thank you."

"Get ready now."

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*-* Seijuki *-*

I looked at my wrist watch.

7:30, Shit!

Before going out of the taxi to run for it, I slipped on the hoodie of my backpack and was now running towards the station. There was a car accident causing this heavy traffic so I just use my legs. I have to use my legs.

No worries, I was just strolling a 4-wheel black suitcase and carrying a backpack. Nothing to worry, dang it! I can't effortlessly run with these!

Ha... Ha... Ha...

I was now panting for air as I arrived, then looking at my wristwatch once again.

7:40. 20 minutes more.

Please, help me catch them. Please!

I looked over the mass of people. People going in and out of the Sanyo Shinkansen... With these number of people, they are going to slow me down like me being a turtle didn't help already. Why is this happening of all times?!

How the hell am I going to find them in this thick mass of people?! Ugh! Seijuki, use your brain! Dang it! Do I have a brain even?! Ugh! There's no time for finding out! Think for now!

Akashi...

Akashi...

Akashi...

Ting! The last name is a give away already, considering they are what we call 'rich people'! So expect that they are in a Special room in the bullet train. Good thinking, Seijuki! Now go!

I ran to where the special line is.

"All boarding Sanyo Shinkansen, please get ready as the train is now approaching, also, avoid stepping out of the yellow lane to prevent any accident. Thank you."

Gonna run faster!

Run like a boss!

Good thing people don't noticed who I am or else, I'll be seriously in trouble. I now can hear the sound of the roaring bullet train as well as to see a group of people with blue, sky blue, red-black, green, yellow, pink and... red hairs.

I gathered my breath to call out.

"SEIJURO!" I shouted causing them to turn around. And a voice in my head concluded, 'You have brain, Seijuki!'

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