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Soichi chapter 10

The man looks at the guys then makes a cynical smile. "Ah, Soichi… I thought I would find you in here studying but instead…"

Soichi starts to mumble something "…Dad…" this is Soichi's father?

"Don't tell me you are goofing off instead of studying?"

"No, of course not. I was just taking a quick break."

Mr. Kiyota turns and looks at me. His jaw drops in shock. "What is a girl doing here? Explain at once!"

Soichi cringes at his fathers' tone and begins to explain. "She's one of the-"

Yusuke cuts him off before he can finish. "She is my girlfriend." He says quickly. "Her house got flooded and she won't be able to go back for the next few months due to her ankle and flood damages."

I smile at Yusuke and he grabs my waist to be more convincing. I hope.

"And to think I actually believed you were studying properly Soichi… Tch…" he scoffs. "I will be having words with your mother when I get back. Living with girls, goofing off…" Mr. Kiyota sighs and gives Soichi a look of disappointment. "I knew I shouldn't have allowed this. You are to come home immediately!"

"We are all studying hard in this house. Everyone here is a great student. Just like I am. So just stop."

Soichi's dad laughs devilishly. "Just like you? Ha! They're all lazy good-for-nothings, too. Flirting with a girls all day. Goofing off. At any rate, get packing right now!" his voice echoes throughout the entire studio.

"I'm not flirting with her! In case you weren't listening, she is Yusuke's girlfriend. I would never try to steal another guys' girl. I don't even have an interest in her! My studies come first."

That last part stung a bit but I know it is all just an act. What does he mean by pack? Why is his father being so cruel? He was talking about me like I wasn't even there! The nerve of some people. The melody being played on the piano contrasts with the negative atmosphere in the room. Eventually, Soichi is the one to break the silence.

"I'm not going home. Why are you always like this to me? It's idiotic!" 's lip twitches at Soichi's sudden outburst.

"Did you just call your own father idiotic? You are the idiotic one here! You! Not me." Soichi's dad replies.

"I am going to school properly. If you would just listen, I am not goofing off or flirting with girls." Ignoring his sons' comment, grabs Soichi's arm.

"I am not interested in your petty excuses! That's enough!" Soichi shakes out of hi fathers' grip. I shift and wince at the pain and Yusuke pulls me closer. How horrible… isn't listening to Soichi. Words suddenly come spilling out of my mouth.

"Um… Soichi reads study books all the time. Almost every time I pass him in the living room he is reading something. He reads them over and over again and he has memorized huge chunks of them…" Soichi's father looks at me with a surprised expression. "And he is studying for the CAD exam and other qualifications as well." Every time I talk, 's frown lines get deeper.

"Are you trying to get your hooks into my son missy?" the piano stops as his voice echoes throughout the studio. "And you young lady! Flirting with boys… fishing for a boyfriend, are you?" Soichi starts yelling before I could even speak.

"Leave her out of this dad! What do you think you are saying? She is clearly with Yusuke already and she wouldn't even be here if those pipes didn't bust in her house."

"Just as I suspected. She has you under her thumb."

"Shut up! Say what you want about me but leave her alone! She is a serious design student! She visits the library almost every day and stays late after class to work on assignments. Leave her out of this. She has done nothing wrong." Soichi sticks up for me.

"He isn't lying. She studies much harder than I do and your son spends most of his time on the computer here or reading a book. I think he is an extremely talented student." Yusuke speaks up. After that burst of words, the studio doors open again and Kazuto walks in.

"Kazuto…" seems to know Kazuto and suddenly looks conflicted.

"It's been quite some time hasn't it? Is something wrong? I do believe that I am correct when I say that I would keep an eye on Soichi right sir? Or am I wrong?" Kazuto asks with concern.

"Yes but that was just around the house. I'm talking about…"

"There is still two years until graduation. Give him until then." Kazzy's tone is so soft. Everyone looks at .

"hmph. Quitting a major design agency and running a small dorm like this."

Soichi interrupts. "Don't look down on Kazzy. He is a working designer!"

Soichi father scowls at that remark. "Well I suppose he has been somewhat helpful. I will leave it here for today." He sighs. "However, if I find out you have been slacking or your grades slip, I will make you come home right away. Got it?" He turns to Kazuto. "And you, don't make excuses for him. This is for his own good. Always hanging around in odd places… just like my own father…"

"Don't bad-talk Grandpa like that!" Soichi buts in and his angry voice rings throughout the studio. "This is a house where hard-working artist live. People have artistic talent here. Something you will never understand. Guys like you should stay out of here."

As the situation grows worse and more heated, Kazuto steps in. "Soichi, that's enough." He turns and addresses . "Sir, please give Soichi a little space and let's see what happens."

His father sniffs haughtily and walks out of the studio, bumping into me and making me fall to the ground. I wasn't wearing my boot and I cry out in pain. Chihiro stand and starts to exit when Kazuto apologizes to him. He said it was fine and he was almost done practicing. Bunta exits too. As Yusuke and Soichi help me up, Yusuke reassures Soichi that everything will be okay and that his parents have gotten on his back about school stuff before. Sochi walks out of the studio, almost letting me fall back to the ground but fortunately, Yusuke catches me. He walks me up to my room and goes to play a game with Sho. Before I close my door, Kazuto walks by and stops to talk to me.

"hey, are you alright?" he says with concern.

"…What?" I reply.

"Soichi's father said some pretty mean things to you."

"Oh…I'm fine. Both Soichi and Yusuke stuck up for me. I think you came off worse than I did."

"Well, Soichis' father just told the truth, I suppose."

"But you are a hard working designer as well as managing Clover Hill on top of that. I am studying to be a designer and I think you are just wonderful."

"Thank you. His must think I am lazy just because I freelance. I'm just an unemployed bum to him."

"Don't say that. I have to admit that Soichi's father did intimidate me."

His expression brightens. "Yeah. No kidding. He intimidated me too."

"From what I observed, Soichi's father doesn't want him studying architecture, does he?"

As he answers me, he looks away. "You know his grandfather was an architect right? But is a politician."

Kazuto then explains that didn't get along with Soichi's grandfather and he doesn't want Soichi to become an architect. He then told me that Soichi's grandfather designed houses like clover hill and museums. He also told me that if Soichi becomes a success, he will probably accept it and that Soichi is pretty sensitive underneath. I end our conversation with a fake shift of my leg and a wince. I tell him that I was going to go up to the roof to get some air. He tells me goodnight and disappears into his room.

"Beautiful night isn't it?" a mysterious voice appears in the silence of the night. I jump and turn around slightly and see Soichi.

"Yeah. It is." I say in almost a whisper and smile weakly.

"Why are you here?"

"I just came up here to clear my head. Oh, and thanks for earlier."

He looks deep in thought for a moment but then speaks again. "There is no need to thank me. I should be the one to apologize."

"What do you need to apologize for?"

"All the horrible stuff my dad said."

"I'm fine. But how are you doing?"

He laughs. "I am used to it. He was horrible but it was nothing new. Dad always hated how I looked up to grandpa."

"But that is no reason for him to be so mean to you." He sighs then goes silent, the buzzing city beyond filling our ears. After a while, he speaks. He tells me that his father only became a politician because his mother's father opposed their marriage because he thought that wasn't good enough for her. He told me how he only became a politician to please his mother's parents. He said that right before his grandpa died, he told him to tell his dad to go for it. His voice began to tremble and his eyes filled with tears.

"…And di you tell your father?"

"N-no…"

"Why not?"

"At grandpa's funeral, dad didn't shed a single tear. And he took all of his work stuff, and burned it." A gentle breeze whips through his hair. "Even though grandpa had forgiven dad, I can't forgive him. I want to become a great architect like grandpa and to accomplish his dream of building a house that is known by all of Japan. Then I will tell dad what grandpa said."

I nod. I empathize with Soichi's feelings entirely. He glances at me and his cheeks redden a bit.

"I guess this is the first time I have ever told somebody and had a real talk." His gentle tone worms my heart. There is a warm feeling between us that wasn't there before. "I would normally be too shy to tell anyone something like this."

"Then why did you tell me?"

"I don't know. There is something about you that makes me feel like I tell you anything. Sorry for taking my stress out on you."

"Oh, no. It's fine… I don't mind talking with you."

"Thanks."

A few days later, it's a Sunday. I'm in the living room, drinking tea and watching TV when Soichi walks in. we exchange glances and before I know it, he is sitting beside me.

"Tea party all on your own huh?" he smiles.

"No, nothing that proper. Just drinking tea. There is still some on the stove if you want it."

We exchange another set of smiles. I feel like he has been a lot nicer since that day on the roof. Everyone else is out today so we are home alone. The realization that we are alone together makes me feel a little nervous but nothing this skater can't handle, right? He pulls something out of a bag and frowns. Apparently, the guy at the movie shop gave him the wrong movie. He asks me if I want to watch it I tell him sure and he puts it in then starts to head for his room. I stop him and ask if he wants to watch it with me. He agrees saying that he did rent it and I heard him out the other day. It was like he was trying justify watching it. He sits back in the sofa and I sit next to him. I can't believe he agreed to watch a movie with me. I sneak a peek at Soichi then continue watching the movie. The story has the most romantic and beautiful story. I realize Soichi fell asleep and then he shifts his body and is now leaning on my shoulder. The warm weight of his head makes my heart speed up. I forget about the movie and everything goes blurry. I snuggle against his warmth as the movie plays in the background. I hear the front door open.

"Mmm…" I hear Soichi mumble in his sleep.

"Uh-oh. This can be very bad if anyone sees us." I say under my breath.

-To Be Continued-