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Chapter 11 finally! :P

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Ui followed her mom and spied on her while she was talking to Ryoko in the kitchen, hungry for some answers to her questions. She waited patiently, sitting by the kitchen's doorway trying her best to stay hidden from her mom and aunt. She was lucky that there weren't any door this time to prevent her from hearing their conversation despite them talking in a low voice.

Kitchen

"Yoko-chan…"

"I'm fine Yuki-chan," said Ryoko before finishing her glass of water, "…I really hate him."

"Are you really pushing through with the divorce?"

"Don't tell me you're taking his side…"

"It's not that, in fact I'm mad at him too, but I'm just worried about Nodoka. Will she be okay about this? She's only a teenager."

"I know Yuki-chan but I want to keep Nodoka-chan away from him before that bastard could do anymore damage."

"But Yoko-chan, keeping her away from her father and having her live a life with divorced parents wouldn't be good for her, you know that. Like I said she's only a child."

"She's 17 but sometimes she talks like she's 23. She's always so calm and levelheaded in dealing with whatever situation that comes her way. She's really smart and mature, I know it'll probably be hard on her but I'm sure she'll be able to understand that there are certain things that have to happen," Ryoko then chuckled before continuing, "…the only time that she's not her calm and mature self is when it's about Yui-chan."

"It looks like I can't change your mind, Yoko-chan."

"You can take his side if you're really against it."

"Why would I do that? If that's what you really want to do, I'll help you and support you with it," Miyuki said with a smile.

"Thanks Yuki-chan."

"By the way Yoko-chan…"

"What is it?"

"Ui said something earlier…"

"What?"

"She said she saw us in the Sakura High yearbook the other day."

Ryoko's reaction was no different from Miyuki's when her youngest mentioned it earlier. I knew it! And from that Ui, who was watching and listening nearby, was able to confirm that they are really hiding something. Now, tell me what is it…

"And...?" Ryoko asked worriedly.

"She asked why I didn't tell her and Yui about it…"

"Well? What did you say?"

"I just pretended that I forgot to mention it. Then Kiyoshi suddenly told her that we're childhood friends."

"That four-eyes!"

"Yoko-chan."

"Right. Sorry."

"Anyway, that's all what Ui learned but she's really suspicious, Yoko-chan."

"Don't worry. Just don't say anything more, if she asks answer calmly, okay?"

"Ok – "

"Ui what are you doing?" a question suddenly heard by the two mothers; instantly revealing Ui's location and her plan.

"R-Ritsu-san…?" Ui said nervously as she thinks of an excuse, "…I…uh…I slipped."

"Really? Are you okay?"

"Y-Yeah…," said Ui before standing up.

"Well be careful okay?" said Ritsu then left right away.

"Yes. Thank you...," Ui said to her senior then took a deep breath before facing the two mothers who were looking at her confusingly.

"Ui…? How long have you been there?" Miyuki asked worriedly.

"Long enough…," Ui answered.

"Oh you've been spying," Ryoko said looking unfazed. "You seem to be starting to get a hang of it since the last time we did it."

"Yoko-chan, you taught her how to eavesdrop on other people's conversation?!" Miyuki asked irritably.

"I didn't teach her anything," said Ryoko defensively, "I just…you know showed her and we did it together once. She's a fast learner you know and that's not my fault anymore. Blame Kiyoshi for that."

"Don't bring my husband into this. That's always your thing…so that's why she was listening by Yui's door 4 days ago when their friend came by. I can't believe you'd do this."

"Hey how is it still my fault if your daughter has so much curiousity?!"

T-They're arguing? They really do get along. "Excuse me I'm still here," Ui said getting back their attention, "…please try not to run away by changing the subject. Also I think it's really not that much of an issue if I listen to what other people are talking about as long as it's important for me."

"Oohh~ well said," Ryoko complimented while clapping.

"You taught her that too didn't you?" Miyuki eyed her suspiciously.

"I swear I didn't!"

Before they could change the topic again, Ui immediately made her move to stop them. "So you two really are hiding something," Ui brought the conversation back to the earlier topic and looked at them seriously, letting them know that she means business. And the best friends realized it as well that there's no escaping and they have no choice but to face the young Hirasawa.

Miyuki, feeling nervous, said, "Ui whatever you heard, that's not – "

"That's right," Ryoko just said and interrupting Miyuki.

"Wha – ! Yoko-chan…?!"

"What? She already heard so there's no point in denying it."

Ui was surprised as well, I never thought they'd admit so easily…well aunt Ryoko did. Knowing her, that's quite expected. "I want to know what is it."

"Why?"

"What are you hiding?"

"Ignoring my question eh? I never thought you'd be a demanding kid. Well whatever we're hiding we won't tell you."

"Fine. Then why are you hiding it?"

Ryoko sensed Ui's determination and is not giving up until she gets an answer. But I won't give up either, "Why? Because it's our secret. Yeah, we've known each other since childhood and went to the same high school, why we didn't tell anyone is our business."

"Is it really that bad for you to hide it even from dad? We're your family, don't you think we deserve to know?" Ui asked looking at her mom.

This kid's smart…trying to get answers from Yuki-chan since she couldn't get it from me by trying to guilt-trip her mom. What a cunning and devious kid…she's going to be a scary woman after a few years. I need to tell Yuki-chan to keep an eye on her from now on, Ryoko said to herself.

Miyuki tried her best to stand her ground despite how her daughter's looking at her, "Ui…please understand that…we're keeping this for a reason and it's for the best – "

"That's exactly it. How can I understand if you won't tell me? And how is it for the best when you're lying to us?"

"Ui that's not what we're – "

"You know Ui-chan," Ryoko butted in once again, "…you may not understand this now but there are things in this world that you're better off not knowing. Just because we're hiding something doesn't mean we're lying already."

"It's the same as not telling the truth."

"No, altering facts or making up stories to make a person believe you, that's lying. Pretty much what your mother did earlier when she said she "forgot" to tell you we went to the same high school. And I'm sure you have secrets as well that you don't want to tell us, right?"

"If I'm asked about it I'll answer truthfully."

"Is that so? Then you won't hide anything if I asked you a series of questions? You'll answer honestly?"

"Yes."

"Well aren't we perfect? You're not hiding anything?"

"No. The only secret I had was my relationship with Azusa-chan but now that mom and dad know about her I don't have anything to hide anymore," Ui answered with conviction.

"How interesting…," Ryoko paused a moment and just looked at Ui before continuing, "…fine."

"Huh?"

"I'll tell you…"

"Yoko-chan!?" Miyuki panicked.

"Really?" it confused Ui but she felt happy that her aunt Ryoko would finally tell her.

"However in one condition…," Ryoko said, "…you have to tell us everything what we want to know first before we tell you our secret. That's only fair right?"

"I got it. I have nothing to hide."

But Ryoko didn't believe it so she smiled mischievously at the youngster and planned on proving her wrong. Don't underestimate me Ui-chan, there's no such thing as a secretless person. You have guts I'll give you that but you're putting a lot of emotion into this and that was your mistake making you too careless. You still have a lot to learn kid…this is going to be fun.

Miyuki on the other hand knew what her friend's smile meant and it made her worry for Ui but at the same time she's looking forward to what Ryoko's going to do. Yoko-chan's being such a child again but…it's been so long since I last felt my heart beat so fast like this. I need to worry about Ui but I couldn't help but feel excited. This is Yoko-chan after all.

Living room

Meanwhile, Kiyoshi and Azusa are still stuck in their awkward world, clueless until now on what they should do or say, only managing to make small talks every few minutes.

"So you're in the same club as Yui?"

"Yes…I play the guitar."

"Oh…that's nice…"

"I heard you and Miyuki-san travel a lot…"

"Oh yes…we always want to see new places…"

"That's nice…"

"Y-Yeah."

"The weather's nice today, isn't it?"

"Yes…the storm's gone."

"Yeah…"

Back to the kitchen

And without any hesitation Ryoko began to ask Ui, "Great! Now first question…when did you and this Azusa-chan started dating?"

"Spring of this year."

Oh! That was fast, how admirable, Ryoko praised then continued to ask her, "So when in spring exactly?"

"When the seniors we're on their 2nd day in Kyoto."

"That's a Sunday. So you two confessed to each other while your sister was on a trip?"

"Yes."

"Where did that happen?"

Ui gulped for a split second and said, "At our house."

Oh…she panicked a little. That was fast so I just have to focus on their house, eh? Ryoko noticed before continuing. "Since your parents were on a trip that time and Yui-chan's also on a trip that time, that means you two got the whole house for yourselves?"

"No. She and a friend of ours spent the night that day."

"That Sunday?"

"No…Saturday."

"Oh? And your friend went home the next day, which is Sunday, the day you and Azusa-chan declared your feelings for each other in your house, correct?"

"Yes…but before she went home we still hang-out the next morning, Jun-chan was bored because she couldn't read the next volume of the manga she's reading so we went to the batting center and then went to school to feed Ton-chan, the light music club's pet turtle."

Miyuki can see that Ui's starting to get uncomfortable and seeing Ryoko raise an eyebrow while smiling mischievously at her, she can tell that her daughter made a mistake somewhere. Yoko-chan's been asking her questions a little faster after the previous one. And she's pacing while asking, like a detective interrogating a suspect or a lawyer questioning a witness. She's making me feel like we're not in the kitchen anymore…I bet Ui's subconsciously feeling that as well. But…her unfazed expression…the way she asks her, her confidence, as if she already knows what she's hiding and just confirming her about it…where have I seen that before…

Giving me unnecessary information, you're showing your nervousness Ui-chan. Trying to pull me away from asking about the events that happened in your house, huh? That's not going to work since you already dug your own grave even before we started. "Interesting. So what time did you guys finish your fun together?

"Late afternoon around 5 and 6pm."

"And after that your friend, Jun-chan, went home?"

"Yes…she did."

Oh she's starting to answer slowly. "What mode of transportation did she take?"

"She took the bus."

"So since you three were together, you guys walked her to the terminal, right?"

"Yes we did."

"Then when she boarded the bus, you and Azusa-chan were the onlys left, correct?"

"…yes…"

"And since you said you guys confessed to each other that Sunday, the 2nd day of the seniors' trip, at your house I guess it's safe to assume now that Azusa-chan didn't go home right away and instead went back to your house with you, am I right?"

"R-Right…," and in the end Ui couldn't hide her anxiety anymore.

Gotcha! And the first drop of sweat finally rolled down your face. It's time for me to play, Ryoko thought to herself while having an evil smile on her face.

Watching her aunt smile at her so diabolically made her even more nervous. She's 100% certain that she's has nothing to hide, but why do I feel scared? What's with that look? Why is auntie so scary?

"So…Ui-chan…," Ryoko started and took a step closer at Ui, "…did you guys confess right away when you got back to your house? Oh don't worry by the way, I won't ask the details on what you guys said to each or anything that's private stuff after all."

"N-No we did our homework first before that happened."

"Diligent as ever you are Ui-chan. So where did you do your homework?"

"In my room – "

"I bet that confession happened in your room too, right?"

"Y-Yeah…"

She's getting really nervous. "Tell me Ui-chan…did something else happened in that room aside from those two?"

"W-What do you mean auntie? N-Nothing…nothing happened…"

"Really? You didn't have s – "

"NO!"

"YOKO-CHAN! What are you asking?!"

Ryoko watched Ui go red and cover her face with her hands from embrassment. And she liked it that way. "What?" she faced Miyuki, "I haven't said anything yet. I was about say "snacks", what were you two thinking?"

"Shut up Yoko-chan! You and your excuses! I know exactly what you were about to say!"

Ryoko gave a chuckle and said, "Fine, fine you got me," before she turned her attention to Ui next, "…but I'm quite surprised that you knew what I was going to say too, Ui-chan…"

Miyuki realized it and was surprised as well.

"I…I…I just – "

"Don't tell me you were thinking of doing that with Azusa-chan, hmm?"

"N-No! I wasn't! I could never!" Ui answered defensively, which just made it more obvious that she was lying.

"Oh? Then what's with that face and embarrassed reaction? You definitely had that in mind. I mean, you two were alone…in your room…that night…with no one else around…you got the whole house to yourselves."

Ui couldn't answer anymore and was about to cry. She didn't know what to do since her mother was watching and listening.

Oopps! I think I went a little too far, Ryoko said to herself when she saw tears building up in Ui's eyes. She put an arm around the youngster's shoulder and said, "Jeez, you don't have to cry. That's completely normal! Most kids your age start to think about stuff. Your mom was the same too when she was in high school – "

"That's not true!" Miyuki immediately opposed.

Ryoko ignored her and continued to talk to Ui, "Anyway, all I'm saying is that just comes to your mind naturally especially if you're in love. You'll have that certain desire to learn about your partner at some point. Sure it's a bit embarrassing at first but that's normal too, okay?"

As Miyuki listened, part of her wanted to stop Ryoko from continuing this kind conversation with a minor but after seeing her friend handle it well, she just let her be. After all, she's a mother too.

"Azusa-chan's the one with the pigtails right?"

"Y-Yeah…," Ui answered as she wiped her tears

"Hmmm…she looks like the shy and tsundere-ish type."

Ui smiled and said, "She is."

"Then want me to give you some tips?"

"Eh?!" both Miyuki and Ui said in unison.

"Yoko-chan!"

Ui didn't answer and just looked hesitant but Ryoko could sense that she wants to hear it. "Right. With those kinds of people like Azusa-chan, you need to be gentle at the same aggressive. First, you have to – OW!"

"That's enough Yoko-chan!" Miyuki said after hitting her friend on the head. "Ui don't listen to your aunt Ryoko anymore."

"You're no fun Yuki-chan," Ryoko said while rubbing the part of her head where Miyuki hit then turned her attention to Ui, "…Well I hope you learned your lesson Ui-chan."

"Eh?"

"Curiousity is fine but try to control it and keep it in place, the saying 'Curiousity killed the cat' shouldn't be taken lightly. There are certain things that people don't want to talk about, like you and your fantasies about Azusa-chan."

At that moment, Ui finally realized her mistake and felt ashamed to force the truth out of them. "You're right, I'm sorry mom…auntie. I just couldn't help but think of the reason why you would hide your friendship like that."

"Ui like I said earlier…we have a reason for hiding it," Miyuki said.

"That's right. But we had deal that if you answered my questions truthfully I'll tell you what it is, so I'll tell you."

"Wha - ! You have got to be kidding me Yoko-chan!"

"But auntie I lied in your last question."

"It's fine I had fun seeing you embarrassed anyway," Ryoko said with a grin on her face but that immediately changed into a frown, letting her know that she's serious already. "I'll tell you to keep my end of the deal and since you already found out about it anyway…just promise not tell anyone else, especially Yui-chan and Nodoka-chan, got it?"

"I-I got it…I promise…"

"Wai-Wait! Yoko-chan stop it don't…," Miyuki begged but Ryoko didn't pay any attention to her.

"The truth is…your mom and I…"

"Yoko-chan!"

"…we're sisters…"

"Wha…," Ui was too surprised to finish her one word sentence.

Ryoko continued, "…half sisters to be exact. Your late grandfather was a cheating, lying good for nothing bastard. He had two wives and that's my mother and Miyuki's mother, your late grandmother. After Miyuki was born, he left us for another woman again and we haven't seen him since then. Until we got the news that he already passed away years ago but not that I care. No one suspected it before, even us, because both our moms didn't use your grandfather's last name. That is until we were in 6th grade when your mom and I found out we're sisters through a common photo we both had of him – we were already best friends at that time. It did put our friendship to the test though. But after a while we were able to fix our problem. And for some complicated and very long familial reasons we can't let other people know about it."

Time stopped for Ui when she heard the story and the word 'sisters' echoed in her head endlessly. It was truly unexpected and she was dumbfounded, then she remembered her own sister. "Then…o-onee-chan and Nodoka-san a-are…? W-We're…"

"That's not the main reason but now that they're together that's another reason why we should keep this a secret. We don't know what will happen if they find out and who knows what will Satoru do if he finds out. But it's not like they could get each other pregnant or anything so we really have nothing to worry about as long as we keep this to ourselves, got it?"

Ui had trouble responding due to shock but was able to give a nod to her aunt. She saw Miyuki look away with a very troubled face and a clenched fist. Mom…I see…now I understand why they kept it a secret.

And Ui finally let the topic go without digging much into it anymore. The three of them just walked out the kitchen leaving behind everything they talked about in that room, promised to never to bring them up ever again.

To be continued…

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