Chapter 10: Meeting
Rito was over his bed trying to read a book for a school report, even when he was putting all his effort on the book, he read a paragraph and a couple of minutes later he was thinking about something else that was completely different from the topic of the book. He was about to fell asleep when his phone rang.
"...Who is it?" Rito said.
"Rito, it's been a while"
"Oh, Yuu-san" Rito said to Yuu "Yeah, but why are you calling?"
"Well, last night while we were eating I asked my sister about you just to tease her a bit"
"So?" Rito asked.
"Our parents heard our conversation and start to ask her about you"
"So?" Rito asked again.
"They want to meet you" Yuu said.
"I see" Rito put the book over the table and then stated to talk "I don't really care meet your parents, but I think your sister do care"
"I know but they really want to know you" Yuu said "So could you come tomorrow?"
"I guess, but wouldn't your sister get mad?"
"Don't worry, let's say this is just a surprise for her" Yuu said "I know, you're doing a book report, right?"
"Yes, but how did you..."
"She is also doing it" Yuu said "Why don't you come saying you need help with the report?"
"Sounds great" Rito said.
"Okay, you should come around five o'clock"
"I will be there"
Rito closed his phone and took the book again trying to at least read a couple pages to start the report. He couldn't focus on the book so he walk out of his room to the bath, he took a shower and then went to sleep.
The next day Rito wake up as always, he didn't opened his eyes until he was sure there wasn't anyone else on his bed. Even when Momo knew he was dating Kotegawa, she continue going into his room, that's why Rito decided not to open his eyes. He didn't hear or felt something so he opened them just to see he was alone.
'This is going to be a good day' Rito thought to himself.
After the breakfast Rito went out for a walk to the park. He walked for a couple of minutes and when he arrived he saw Saruyama under a tree.
"Saruyama?"
"Oh, Rito what are you doing here?" Saruyama asked.
"I was doing the book report but I got bored and here I am" Rito said laughing a little.
"You too!" Saruyama said "I wouldn't care if the book was interesting, but that book is pretty boring, isn't it?"
"A little bit, I guess romantic stories are not really my thing" Rito said "What are you gonna do?"
"I'm going to stay here for a while and then go home to finish the report"
"Then, I'm going to the town to get something to eat" Rito said leaving Saruyama.
When he arrived to the town he saw a Taiyaki shop. In that moment he thought in a way to do a big part of his work. He started to run all over the city looking bookstores until he found the person he was looking for sitting in a library.
"Yami!" Rito said.
"Yuuki Rito, did you come here to die?"
"N-No maybe other time" He said laughing a little "Yami, have you read a book called 'The lonely princess' ?"
"Yes, that book was about a legendary princess whose destiny made her stay alone until she met the right person"
"Yes, that one" Rito said happily "Could you help me write a report about it?"
"Yuuki Rito, as your killer I'm not interested in any personal business you have" Yami paused for a bit "And even if I decide to help with your work, I'm gonna need something in exchange"
"Really?" Rito started to think about anything he could give to Yami "How about all the taiyaki you want?"
Yami nodded to Rito and then she began to explain the book to Rito. After thirty minutes of explanation she and Rito left the library and went to a taiyaki store. Rito thought Yami would eat only five or six pieces, that's way he was surprised she ordered more than ten.
"I spent almost all I have with Yami" Rito said "But at least I understand that book now, anyway I should go to Kotegawa's place"
Rito went home and tell Mikan he was going to eat out. He took a book and a notepad to write and then he left the house. Rito was walking to Kotegawa's house and just when he was about he saw Yuu standing in front of the door.
"Hey Rito"
"Yuu-san, what are you doing outside?" Rito asked "This is your house, right?"
"Yes, I live here" Yuu paused for a moment and then point into the house "It's just that I told to my sister I invited you to come over, she got a little mad and pushed me out of the house"
"Sorry, should I leave?"
"No, you must stay" Yuu said "I supposed this was going to happen so I left the window open, I was only waiting for you"
Rito and Yuu entered to the house, Kotegawa was on the living room saying things like: 'why did he do that?'.
"Hey, Yui look who is here" Yuu said.
"What do you wa...!" Kotegawa looked Rito and her face started to get red.
"I'm gonna let you two alone" Yuu said with a smile.
"Rito, what are you doing here?" Kotegawa said.
"Well, I came here to ask you to help me with the book report" Rito said.
"And why didn't you ask me before?" Kotegawa said.
"I-I called last night and Yuu answer" Rito said.
"Well, this is my brother's fault he only said you were coming an hour ago" Kotegawa said "Anyway, what do you need for your report?"
"Not much, just the last chapter" Rito said putting the notepad to the small table in front of the couch.
Kotegawa started to help Rito with the report, she was surprised Rito has written things she didn't saw when she read the book. They had already finished with the work when Rito heard a voice.
"I'm back"
"Who is it?" Rito asked Kotegawa.
"My mom" she said.
"Yui, what are you do..." She stopped for a second when she saw Rito next to her. She walked into the living room and then looked to Rito. "Are you Yuuki-kun?"
"Y-Yeah, I'm Yuuki Rito, nice to meet you" Rito said a little nervous.
"Then you are Yui's boyfriend"
"Y-Yes" Rito saw Kotegawa blushed a little when he answer.
"Sorry for the questions, it's that you are the first boy Yui has invited to the house"
"That's okay, I came to finish a work, I'm leaving now" Rito said.
"No, please stay for dinner" she said. "Yui is going to cook something for you"
"Am I?" Kotegawa asked.
"Yes, you are" she said "So what do you think?"
"I guess I'm going to stay"
Kotegawa and her mother left the room and walk to the kitchen. As those two left Yuu walk into the room.
"Rito, I think you had already left" Yuu said.
"I was, but your mom invited me to eat something Yui is making"
"Yui?" Yuu said smiling a little"I thought you call her Kotegawa?"
"W-Well that..."
"I need to ask you something, not as a friend" Yuu said "What do you feel for my sister?"
"I..." Rito thought to himself for a couple of seconds.
Kotegawa left the kitchen to ask Rito what did he want to eat, but she heard what her brother and Rito were talking about.
"Some weeks ago I only thought she hate me, but after our first date I realize that I had feelings for her." Rito paused for a moment and then continue. "After all the things that happened I can say that I love her" Rito said and then started to blush "But don't tell her I said that!"
"Don't worry I won't tell her" Yuu said looking Rito.
Kotegawa after all what Rito said, went to the kitchen and started to cook with a smile on her face.
Thirty minutes later, when Rito finished the food. And was about to leave Kotegawa started to talk with him in the front door.
"Rito..." She said with a low tone of voice.
"What is it?"
"I heard the conversation yo had with my brother"
"R-Really?!" Rito's face was completely red as he started to think 'What can I do?!'.
"Is it true?" Kotegawa said.
"Yes, all the things you heard are true" Rito said with a serious face.
"I'm happy you feel the same way" Kotegawa said hugging Rito.
"Yui..." Rito leaned down and then he kissed her.
A/N: Well this is the end of the story, I think it was a good way to spent some time and a way to improve my skills in this language, anyway thanks to Magic135 for the idea of this chapter.