Slight adult themes in this chapter.

Disclaimer: I do not own Yugioh.

Broken Dreams

Chapter 10. Dressed to Impress.

Atem felt tired from all training he had done today, followed by running all the way to Mana's house. It would probably take at least forty minutes to walk home so he decided to take the bus.

The sun was beginning to set now and the temperature was dropping fast. He hoped the bus would arrive on time because he was only wearing a long sleeved tee shirt, track pants with a hooded top and trainers. He had also got a little sweaty from running with Mana, and the damp feeling inside his shirt was making him shiver. He pulled the hood over his head, thrust his hands into his pockets and huddled inside the bus shelter.

Luckily, he only only had to wait five minutes before his bus turned up. It wasn't a busy part of the route and there were still plenty of seats. He showed his student bus pass to the driver and then made his way to the back of the bus and sat down.

As the bus moved off, his thoughts turned to Mana and her brother. He really liked Mana and couldn't wait to see her again, but her brother bothered him. The way he had reacted had been a bit strange. Of course, from Mahado's view point, it probably didn't look good when he saw his kid sister in the clutches of a young man dressed in dark clothing, and with slightly outrageous hair! People often got the wrong idea when they first saw him and Yugi, thinking they were a pair of punks. But they couldn't help the way their hair grew!

Atem felt it was more than that though. The way Mahado had stared at him and repeated his name had been weird. After Mahado had overcome the initial shock of seeing him there, his look had turned to recognition and then something akin to awe; like he was looking at Royalty – It wasn't as though he was even that famous... yet!

Atem suddenly let out an involuntary snort, prompting a woman sitting nearby to glance over her shoulder and shoot him a disparaging look. He smiled at her and when she didn't look away, he winked. She huffed and promptly turned away again.

The bus rounded the corner and passed by Domino Park. Atem got up and pressed the bell. The next stop after the Park was the closest to his house.

Sugoroku was sitting behind the counter dozing in a chair when he entered the shop. It seemed that even the bell on the door hadn't woken him! "Grandpa! I'm home," he called loudly, causing the elderly Mutou to startle slightly and wake up. "Grandpa! If you're tired and there's no one to cover for you, close up the shop. Anyone could have sneaked in an burgled us!" He scolded.

"I was only resting my eyes... I knew you were there," he lied.

"Yeah right! Mum says you shouldn't work such long hours at your age. And I would tend to agree."

"I don't need a lecture from my grandson, " he said tersely, making Atem feel guilty. His grandfather didn't like to be reminded that he was officially a pensioner.

"Sorry Grandpa, I didn't mean to have a go at you. But you can't be too careful these days, people can't be trusted like they could in the old days, and you are not a young man any more."

"Yes, well I am still quite capable of defending myself." He pulled a baseball bat out from under the counter and waved it about threateningly.

"Whoa Grandpa!" Atem held his hands up in mock defence to humour him.

"Anyway," he placed the baseball bat back down. "Yugi was supposed to be minding the shop this evening, but he phoned to say he wouldn't be home."

"Didn't you remind him of his duty?"

"Oh, I couldn't be that harsh. It sounded like your brother had something far more exciting planned, if you know what I mean," he winked.

"Oh!" Atem's eyes went wide at what his grandfather was implying.

"Anyway, you're also late. Where have you been my boy?"

"I was also getting lucky," he smirked. "I have arranged to see her on Wednesday. It's seven o'clock, shall I flip the closed sign and lock up now?"

"Yes please. So who is the lucky young lady?"

"Her name is Mana. It was weird, her brother looked at me like he knew me. I can't believe that I'm already that famous, after winning just one match!"

"Mana! Her brother's name, was it Mahado by any chance?"

"Yeah! How?" Atem's eyebrows rose in surprise.

"I might have mentioned you and Yugi to him and proudly showed him your photograph. He is married to my friend Ishizu. They have moved here because Ishizu is organizing an exhibit at the museum. I was going to tell Yugi about it this evening if he had come home as I know he will be interested."

"Ah... well that would explain his reaction too me then." Atem finished bolting the door and set the alarm. If Yugi came back later he would have to use the fire escape at the back of the shop to get inside. He had a key.

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After saying goodbye to their friends, Yugi walked Anzu home. He was feeling a little worried, she had been rather quiet and seemed tense. "Is everything okay Anzu? Have I done something wrong?" He asked nervously.

"No! Of course not Yugi! It's just... I've have been thinking... Do you want to come inside?" Her voice was slightly tight and shaky. Yugi felt a lump in his throat and a heavy feeling in his chest. Oh no! She was going to dump him!

"Yes, if your parents don't mind," he said quietly.

"They're not here. They've gone away for the weekend. We have the place to ourselves." She took his hand and smiled nervously.

"Oh... oh!" Yugi felt his dread turn to excitement as he realised he wasn't about to be dumped after all. His heart rate increased as a sudden rush of blood flowed to a certain area of his body. Was she asking him to stay the night? He swallowed slowly. "Y.. yeah.." He tried not to sound terrified.

Once inside they kicked off their shoes and hung their jackets on the coat hooks in the hallway. "I'm surprised you didn't ask everyone back for a movie night," he wondered.

"I don't think I could put up with having to clear up the mess Jonouchi and Honda make. Not to mention they would eat all the food in my mum's cupboards and fridge. No, I wanted it to just be you and me." There was an awkward silence before Yugi spoke.

"Should I er... ring Grandpa and tell him I won't be home tonight?"

"If you like." Anzu felt her face heat up. Yugi saw her blush and his face started to heat up as well. "Do you want a drink? Hot chocolate or something.." she suggested.

"No, I'm still full from the burger and milk shake we had earlier. I wouldn't mind some water though." He could feel his mouth drying up.

He sat down at the kitchen table and phoned his grandfather, while Anzu poured two glasses of water.

She placed them on the table and sat next to him. "well, it's been a while since we had a sleepover."

"Yeah, last one was at Ryou's apartment. We played games and watched horror films," he recalled.

Anzu started laughing. "Jonouchi was frightened and wanted to sleep between you and Honda!"

"Don't remind me! He drooled on my shoulder!" He grimaced at the thought. "Mind you Bakura does like some pretty gory films. I think Yami was scared too but he would never admit it."

"I kept my eyes tightly shut through most of it," she giggled.

"So did I," he admitted. They both started laughing.

"I wonder how Yami is getting on with Mana," Anzu wondered.

"She seems pretty nice, I think they will suit each other. It's about time my brother found a really nice girl. I think that experience with Mai upset him a bit. He wasn't expecting to get dumped like that," Yugi said thoughtfully. "Despite the image he gives off, he is quite sensitive and easily hurt."

"Yugi?" Anzu said, after another silent pause. "You know what almost happened between us at Christmas?"

"Yeah..." He nodded and turned side on in his chair to face her.

"I said I wasn't ready then. I don't want you to think I don't like you that way. I just didn't want to rush things."

"That's okay." He took her hands and squeezed them gently. "I think I understand... Don't think you have to... I'm not like some other guys! You must know me well enough to know that I would never force you. I want to stay the night with you but I won't ask you to do anything you don't like!"

Anzu let go of his hands and threw her arms around him. "I'm so lucky to have you, you are the sweetest guy ever." She felt him nervously slide his arms around her waist and hug her tightly. They stayed like this for a few minutes and she wished her parents had left some more wine in the fridge to help relax them both, because right now she was terrified.

Suddenly, she had a good idea how she might quell their apprehension. "How about I put on some music and teach you some more dance steps?"

"Could you show me what you have been learning for your exam?"

"Yeah, okay." She leaped up and grabbed his hand, dragging him to the sitting room with her. They pushed the sofa back against the wall so that she had room to dance.

"This is part of the routine I am learning," she informed him as she waited for the right piece of music to start. He watched in awe as she twirled around. She finished her routine by throwing herself onto the sofa where he was sitting, falling back against him, out of breath and laughing.

"That was amazing.." he gazed at her and blurted. "You're beautiful."

Feeling a sudden rush of bravery he wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close into a heated kiss. It was the most passionate they had been since Christmas and he had almost three months of pent up desire built up inside him. If he had been feeling aroused before, he was now positively bursting. And it didn't help that he could feel the back of Anzu's legs pressing down on him as she sat across his lap.

His hands pushed their way inside her blouse and when she wriggled around to make herself more comfortable, her thigh brushed against him quite firmly. He hoped she had done it deliberately and he was unable to stifle the small moan that escaped him. Instinctively, he pressed himself against her. He had to have her, but he had promised not to do anything without her consent. What should he do? One thing he was sure of, was if they carried on, he might not be able to stop.

Abruptly, he pulled away. "Sorry Anzu... I can't."

Anzu felt a little quiver run through her, igniting a fire deep inside her lower abdomen. Her normally shy polite boyfriend was a tiger once he got going and she loved it. When he had pulled her across his body, her thigh brushed over him and she could feel him through his jeans. Something naughty and daring sparked inside her and she couldn't resist rubbing her thigh against him causing him to moan and shudder as he pressed against her even harder. She wanted him just as much as she knew he wanted her.

Then suddenly, he stopped and apologized.

"Yugi! What's wrong?"

"We shouldn't be doing this! Not if you're not ready.." he frowned. "I'm afraid I won't be able to stop myself. I should go." He tried to stand up but with Anzu still clinging to him he found it difficult to move.

"I don't want you to go. Who said I wanted you to stop?! I thought we were both ready for this." There, she had finally managed to tell him. In the heat of the moment, she had more or less told him she wanted to make love with him.

His eyes turned into flying saucers. "You mean.. you're ready for this?!" His heart was now thumping inside his chest as his anticipation grew. He was excited and nervous all at the same time and he could feel his skin tingling. "Here, or upstairs?" That wasn't really what he had intended to say and he didn't really know why he said it, but his brain wasn't really functioning properly right now.

"Upstairs.. I guess." She felt a bit awkward on her parents sofa with a picture of them looking at her from the top of the bookcase. She knew they would disapprove of what she was about to do. A small seed of doubt was beginning to grow.

As they passed through the hallway, he reached inside his jacket. "I er.. have protection." Looking embarrassed again, he pulled a small foil package from the inside pocket. Anzu smiled and tried to act normally; she knew all the boys at school kept condoms in case they got lucky! It hadn't occurred to her that her Yugi would also do the same.

Good job he did! Because it was not something she thought of keeping and she certainly didn't want to go rifling through her fathers drawers in search of something they could use to prevent the possibility of an unwanted pregnancy!

Once inside her bedroom their timid shyness around one another returned. Anzu almost regretted moving from the sofa to her bedroom because it had interrupted their moment and she was now starting to feel nervous again. Maybe they weren't really ready for this after all.

Yugi must have sensed her apprehension. "You know, we really don't have to if you don't want." He didn't want to admit that he wasn't feeling too confident about this either all of a sudden. Sure, he wanted to feel like a man instead of a boy, but he still had a low self esteem when it came to his physical appearance. He was puny, and while his ongoing puberty had resulted in his voice finally getting deeper, along with some development... where it mattered! He still felt inadequate. His mother was right when she had told him not to rush into it.

"How about we just cuddle and watch a film instead?" He suggested.

"Yes, I would like that, we have all the time in the world for sex. We could just get a little more adventurous each time we kiss and when the time is right, it will just happen." The smile on Anzu's face was one of relief. Physically, she was more than ready. Emotionally, she wasn't sure. She loved him and would have gone through with it to please him. But she was in conflict with her upbringing, which had instilled into her a sense that virginity was something to be treasured and kept for the right person, not something to be thrown away because of peer pressure. She was certain Yugi was the 'right person', but they were not even seventeen yet, so it wouldn't hurt to wait a little longer. "Promise me something Yugi?"

"Huh?!"

"You will talk to me about your feelings won't you?"

"Yeah, of course I will. Just as long as you talk to me too!" He looked at her face with a serious expression. "Only I sense that we have both been bottling things up. I seriously thought you were gonna dump me earlier."

"Really?! I thought you were going off me and were going to dump me!" They both started laughing.

Anzu found Yugi a spare toothbrush and dug him out a pair of her pyjamas, that were baggy enough to hopefully fit him, and thankfully, not pink! Because of his lack of height, they were slightly long on him, but the elasticated waist stretched just enough to fit his broader, masculine waist. However, since they were shaped for the female body, they were baggy around his bottom. Surprisingly, the top was a little tight across his shoulders and chest. Anzu smiled proudly at this. "You must be growing Yugi."

"I hope so," he looked at himself in the mirror and pouted. "I look and feel silly."

"You look cuddly," she sniggered.

"Cuddly! Well I suppose that's good if you want to cuddle me, right?!" He sniffed the sleeve and pulled a serene face. The pyjamas smelt of Anzu. "Mmmm... I could cuddle me." He was suddenly glad that they were baggy around the hips because the sudden thought that they had been on her body, and therefore in contact with intimate areas started to have a profound effect on him.

Despite the baggy pants she still noticed. "Yugi! You had better not do anything... you know.. like guys do... in them!" She laughed a little. "I can't believe I just thought something like that! Gross..."

"Anzu! That was dirty! But I won't, I promise," he said sheepishly, because he wasn't sure he could keep that promise!

The following morning, Yugi and Anzu got dressed and had breakfast. Yugi sat with his elbows on the table and his chin resting on his hands, lovingly watching Anzu as she cooked him scrambled eggs. This was his idea of domestic bliss. He found himself daydreaming that one day, they would be doing just this but as husband and wife. He would have a well paid job and would be able to look after her and all their children. How many children would they have? It wasn't something he really wanted to imagine; children were scary!

"What are you thinking about Yugi? If you're imagining me as a domestic goddess, forget it! This is a one off special treat. When we're married, I will expect you to take your turn at the cooking.." She slapped her hand over her face when she realised what she had just said. "I mean.. IF.." she trailed off when a big beaming smile crossed his face.

"Married! You really mean that?! Do you really want to marry someone like ME?"

"Why wouldn't I?! You are a really nice guy Yugi. Despite your lack of self confidence you have a lot going for you." She placed the eggs in front of him and sat down with her own plate.

"Like what?" He really couldn't see what she or any girl would see in him.

"Well, you're smart: you could do a lot better at school if you had more confidence and tried harder. You are kind, thoughtful, fun to be with and you make me laugh – making each other laugh is a good thing. I know you don't think you are, but you are good looking. In fact, now you are growing up, I think you are starting to get better looking than Yami."

"Thanks," he beamed, "you always know how to make me feel good." He took a mouthful of breakfast.

They ate in silence for a few minutes until he spoke again.

"Mmm, this is nice. I think you will make a perfect domestic goddess... Marry me?" With a cheeky grin, he put his hands together pleadingly.

"Watch it buster!" Anzu pulled off a corner of her bread and threw it at him.

After they had finished eating, they cleared up the kitchen and then went round to Yugi's house. Yugi was keen to ask his grandfather if he knew anything about the exhibit, and both he and Anzu were keen to quiz his brother about Mana.

Since it was Sunday, and finding the entrance via the shop locked, Yugi took Anzu up the fire escape and onto a small roof garden where his mother grew herbs and a few salad vegetables in pots. The door leading into the kitchen area was already unlocked and they walked in to find Sugoroku and Hana sitting drinking Coffee and reading the morning papers, while Atem was social networking on his I-pad.

"Hi," Yugi said sheepishly.

"Oh! Good morning Yugi, Anzu. Did you have a good night?" Sugoroku said without really thinking what that implied.

Yugi and Anzu both blushed. Anzu pursed her lips in slight annoyance and Yugi snapped. "We watched movies!"

"I.. I didn't mean..." Sugoroku started to defend.

"Nice one Grandpa! Way to put your foot in it," Atem sniggered.

"Stop teasing them you two," Hana scolded and then offered them some coffee which they both declined.

"I didn't say anything!" Atem complained, but couldn't help smirking and giving Yugi a thumbs up.

Hana saw his gesture and prodded him with the soup ladle she was drying up. "Don't you have to get ready for your game?"

"I don't have to be there until twelve thirty, kick off isn't until three."

Deciding it was easier just to let his brother think they had slept together, Yugi didn't say anything. He just smiled back at his brother, earning him a slightly annoyed look from Anzu. "I er.. just need to go and change my clothes. Only, I wore these yesterday. I won't be long." He beat a hasty retreat to his room.

"I had better go and start getting ready too." Atem got up and followed him. "Finally! You dog... it's about time you two got it together." He congratulated Yugi by patting him on the back.

Yugi turned crimson. "Yami! Stop teasing me?!... I'm not like you or Jonouchi or Honda. It's not something I like to brag about... for Anzu's sake. I respect her."

"Oh you do, do you buster!" Both boys turned to see Anzu standing there looking a little annoyed.

"Anzu!" They both gasped at the same time.

"Then why don't you tell your brother the truth Yugi?!" She cocked an eyebrow at him.

Yugi suddenly looked very sheepish. "I er... I was about to, you didn't give me chance!" He squeaked.

"Truth about what?" Atem asked dumbly.

"Well Yugi?!" Anzu raised her eyebrows at her boyfriend. "Prove to me that you're not just like all the rest of your gender. Admit to him that we didn't actually do anything last night."

"What?! You mean you had the chance and you... Ow!" Atem jumped when Anzu swatted him round the back of the head.

"And I would expect you to have a little more respect too," she finished angrily.

"You're right," Atem conceded, while rubbing the his head. "Sorry, I won't say anything to Jonouchi, I promise. Now if you two love birds.. oops!" He sniggered, ducking another punch and dashing towards his bedroom. "If you will excuse me, I have to get ready."

Anzu turned to a rather scared looking Yugi. "As for you Mister!" She grabbed his collar and pulled him into his room.

"I'm sorry! I was going to tell the truth, honest! I just didn't get chance." She pushed him up against the wall. "It's not that bigger deal!" He tried to protest. Okay, so he might have let his brother believe that they had slept together, but he hadn't actually lied or boasted. He flinched slightly when she leant against him, squashing him into the wall. She could be quite fierce when she was angry.

Suddenly a smirk broke out across her features and she started laughing. "Oh God! If you could see your face, its priceless!" His look of fear had turned to confusion and Anzu was finding very hard to be truly annoyed with him. "Think your self lucky you are so cute and irresistible." She started kissing him.

For a moment he froze, unsure what to do. "Huh.. hmmm," he murmured into the kiss as a smile crept across his face.

Anzu felt him smile as he returned the kiss.

After a few moments they broke apart. "So you're not still mad at me?" He asked tentatively.

"Do I look mad?" She tried to pull a tern face, failing miserably.

"You look daft." She swatted him playfully in response.

"Anyway, weren't you going to get changed?" She asked.

"Yeah... but.. well you're here."

"So! Are you embarrassed to change in front of me? And this is the guy who let his brother think we had slept together, but doesn't want me to see him in his underwear."

"Well technically, we did sleep together, just not in the have sex kind of way," he insisted. "And anyway, it feels weird changing with someone watching." His body image was the main reason he did not want her to see him naked. "And I need clean boxers too."

Anzu rolled her eyes. "Well I promise not to look then. But at least let me choose your clothes for you." She started going through his wardrobe. "Gosh! You don't have many clothes do you? I really should take you shopping."

"I don't need much! When I get my growth spurt I will grow out of everything anyway. And besides, I can wear Yami's cast offs."

Anzu started sniggering when she pulled out a pair of Scooby Doo boxers. "Really Yugi?"

He snatched them. "They don't fit me anymore. And I used to like Scooby Doo when I was a kid! How about I go through your underwear drawer next time I'm over. I bet you still have frilly princess clothes."

"I don't actually. I gave them all to my cousin. Anyway, girls are allowed to go through their boyfriends wardrobe to ensure they have good dress sense. Boys only go through girls wardrobes to be perverted."

"That's not true," he scowled, gesturing her to turn away so he could take off his shirt and trousers. "Right, I'm taking off my boxers now, so don't turn around."

"What?" Anzu turned round. "Aakkk, sorry! Didn't see anything, honest!"

"ANZU!" He hastily tried to cover himself up. As quickly as he could, he pulled on clean boxers followed by the shirt and jeans Anzu had chosen.

As he was doing so Atem hammered on the door. "Is everything okay in there? I heard you both scream and wondered if you were trying out something new." He started sniggering.

"Go away Yami!" They both chorused.

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Wednesday evening could not come around quickly enough for Atem.

Standing in front of the mirror, he could not decide what to wear. Should he go casual? Black tank top, dark blue jeans and studded leather boots, finished off with a black denim jacket and some leather accessories – or go for something a little more conservative? He couldn't decide.

Yugi had decided to make a nuisance of himself and was sitting on the bed offering advice; most of which was useless. "What about this?" Sniggering, Yugi held up a Hawaiian print, short sleeved shirt and waved it under his nose.

"Are you kidding? It's the end of February. And we're going to the cinema not the beach." He snatched the shirt and threw it into the corner. "If you want to help, be useful – otherwise piss off."

"What were you wearing when you met her?" Yugi tried to recall what his brother had been wearing, but since he had not been paying any attention, he could not remember.

Atem thought for a moment. "I had been football training.. I think I was wearing my club tracksuit and Nike runners. So not much help."

"Why don't you wear the jeans, the black shoes and a button up shirt, with a casual bomber jacket. Maybe you should forget the leather belts and wristbands on the first date, she might get the wrong idea and think you're a bondage slave or something."

"Ha, ha, very funny Yugi! I will remember that next time you pester me to let you borrow my leather posing pouch," he replied sarcastically. In the end he went with Yugi's suggestion on what to wear.

Sugoroku offered to drive him, saying that he had business to discuss with Ishizu. Yugi had been asking him about the forthcoming exhibit and he wanted to discuss if it would be okay to bring Yugi along to help out with setting up.

They pulled up outside Mana's house at six fifty five. Atem had never felt this nervous about a date before and he could feel the butterflies dancing in his tummy. He really wanted her to like him.

Adjusting his pose to look as confident as possible, he pressed the door bell. "Are you nervous Yami? You seem awfully tense. Relax, otherwise you will frighten her off."

"Not helping Grandpa," he growled.

It was Ishizu who answered, while Mana fidgeted behind her. "Good evening, I am Mana's sister in law, Ishizu. You must be Atem. Your grandfather has told me so much about you. It is nice to meet you at last. Please, come in." Ishizu had decided that it was best to give the impression of a normal, relaxed family so that he would not be suspicious about their origins.

Ishizu's revelation that she knew all about him didn't help with his nerves very much. In fact it was positively unsettling. This woman knew so much about him and it worried him she would have a pre-conceived impression of him, whereas he knew nothing about her other than she was an expert on Ancient Egypt... or something along those lines. Unlike Yugi, he no longer got excited when their grandfather told him all about his archaeology trips as it did not interest him as much. He found it rather sad that tombs built to house the souls of Kings had been violated, while their monuments lay in ruins and were now little more than tourist attractions. He couldn't explain why he felt this way, he just did.

She showed him into the sitting room, where Mahado was standing with his hands behind his back and looking rather awkward. It was the first time his little sister had brought home a would be suitor and he was trying hard not to be the over protective big brother.

Observing Japanese custom Mahado bowed lowly. "I understand you wish to court Mana?" His tone was fairly neutral with a hint protectiveness towards Mana, which Atem could sort of understand.

Atem swallowed nervously. "Good evening Mahado, It is nice to meet you properly. And yes, I would be very grateful if you would give me the honour of courting Mana." Was that the right thing to say? This tall man with long straight hair and striking features seemed to be eyeing him strangely.

Ishizu ushered Sugoroku into the kitchen. "It is best we do not interfere. Mahado is very protective of Mana. It has been hard on him since their parents passed away and he tries too hard to replace them sometimes."

"I can understand his concern, but I can assure you that Atem has been brought up to show respect and have good manners. Mana will be safe in his arms...I mean hands.. er. Company."

"I think I understand," Ishizu laughed politely at his slip up. "We do not doubt his integrity Sugoroku, but Mahado is old fashioned and still wishes to give his approval for Atem to court her. However, between you and me," she chuckled. "Mahado sees it as a great honour that Atem would show an interest in Mana. It is not every day that the son of a great Pharaoh asks to escort your sister on a date."

Sugoroku chuckled and nodded his head. "I just see my grandsons as a pair of boisterous teenagers."

Atem stood before Mahado, back ramrod straight, hands loosely clasped in front of him, awaiting his response. His confidence was a mask; inside he was trembling.

"Hmm.." Mahado nodded slightly. This young man certainly has the aura of a prince. He is full of self belief and holds himself well.

Noticing the way the two men were observing each other, Mana rolled her eyes and bounced to Atem's side, looping her arm through his. "When you two are done? We should get going, otherwise we will miss our film."

"Yes, you should." Mahado's gaze softened and he smiled. "I trust you will return my sister safely?"

"You have my word." Atem bowed politely. To his surprise, Mahado bowed lower, surely as the more senior man he should not have bowed as low as Atem. He concluded that Mahado was not fully aware of Japanese custom.

When they got outside Mana sagged in frustration "Geez, my brother is so annoying and overprotective sometimes. It's not like I can't take care of myself," she pouted.

"It shows he cares about you. You should be flattered," he took her hand. "Come on, we should hurry, the film starts in thirty minutes."

Thought I had better break it there! I kept adding stuff and chapter was getting longer and longer.

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