"Goodbye, Watanabe!" Kotoko said sweetly.

"Wait! Don't forget the leftovers!" Watanabe handed Kotoko the bag with burgers in it. "Goodbye!" He waved briefly, and left.

"Mama, guess what! The restaurant that Akio-kun and I went to was American style! I bought back a burger to show you how to make, because I know you love to cook-" Kotoko stopped short, seeing Mama's eyes filling with tears. All of a sudden, her eyes were dry again, and Mama smiled bravely. "Well, let's go into the kitchen!"

"Wait,so...you're dating Watanabe now?" Irie asked, eyes burning but voice calm.

"Yup! He's very sweet!" Kotoko chose a neutral answer. She knew if she said anything more, they would get into a fight. Irie did seem jealous, but Kotoko knew for sure that if she dumped Akio, maybe Irie-kun would kiss her once and then go back to his same old regular cold self.

"Are you saying that I'm not sweet?" Irie demanded, thumping his fist on the table.

Yuuki snorted. "You're not acting very sweet right now, brother!" He giggled.

"I'm not saying anything! Mama, please, can we go into the kitchen now?" Kotoko asked, nervously.

"Well-" Irie started.

"Well, what?" Kotoko demanded. "Maybe you're jealous, are you going to do anything about it?" She shouted the last part.

Irie stepped back in shock, mouth open. Then suddenly he closed it, and turned away and walked to his room.

"I thought not!" Kotoko called after him. "So leave me and Akio-kun alone!"

The door slammed.

(AN: Goddammit Irie get your shit together xD)

"You know what, Kotoko-chan?" Mama said carefully, as she inspected the burger to see how to make it.

"What is it, Mama?"

"Maybe Watanabe-kun might be better for you. I can't believe I'm saying this!"

"I thought you wanted Irie and I to get together!" Kotoko said, surprised.

"I know, but you deserve better than him. But the thing is, Kotoko-my son isn't perfect. He's coldhearted at the best of times, and has a fierce temper at the worst of times. But there is one fact I know. He will never stop caring."

"Okay?" Kotoko asked, confused.

"But Watanabe-kun is a really sweet guy. I'm happy for you!" Even though Mama said that,she started to cry.

"Don't worry, Mama! I will still think of you as my mother no matter who I end up with!" Kotoko shouted.

The two embraced, both crying with happiness.

Irie POV

Kotoko and Akio were the perfect couple, he grimaced. Every Friday night he picked her up for a movie, spoke to her kindly, listened attentively. She, in turn, loved him sweetly, giving him kisses on the cheek and making him disgusting chocolate which he ate nevertheless.

He was simply reading in the living room when the voices of Yuuki and Kotoko started to echo.

"So, Yuuki-kun, are you going on a date with Konomi anytime soon?" She asked brightly.

"Yes," Yuuki grumbled. "This Friday."

"Where? To a restaurant?" Kotoko asked.

"Yeah, to the new American place a couple of streets from here."

"Ah, Watanabe-kun really loves that place, he knows the best dishes! Maybe we could go on a double date?"

"Definitely not." Yuuki deadpanned.

"What, why?" Kotoko shouted.

"Because maybe...Watanabe will kiss you, and Konomi will look at me and I won't be able to!"

"Aww, Yuuki-kun, are you shy? You haven't kissed her yet?"

"Shut up, baka Kotoko." Yuuki replied.

"Listen, I'll come, and I'll give you the signal. We can all have a master plan! It will be like a spy movie!" Kotoko put her shades on and grinned.

"I can't believe I'm saying it, but yes."

"Thank you, Yuuki-kun!"

"Only because it will make Konomi happy."

"Who knew? You're more tender than your brother!" Kotoko laughed.

"Huh?" Irie scowled. Kotoko looked up, surprised. She didn't know he was listening!

"Uh, sorry, I didn't mean it like that! I was just teasing Yuuki! Forget about it!"

Irie glowered.

TBC