Crap…I didn't think I'd make it this long it was just suppose to be a short chapter but I guess I got so into the part of Hanako….well anyway this is a special chapter for Valentine's Day! This takes place before Satoko leaves to travel around, this is during the time she was working at the Sanyou gym. So please enjoy this special chapter and Happy Valentine's day everyone!
In the small town of Masara Town Hanako was humming happily as she practically danced around the kitchen as she had pots boiling as she was making her homemade chocolate for her friends, but a special one for her dear husband.
"I love Valentines day~" Hanako said sighing happily as she took one of the pots that had chocolate in it off the stove and started pouring it into molds, "I hope he and the others like it too."
She continued to sing as she put the chocolates in the freezer to harden while she made the center of it. She heard her phone go off and quickly put it on video phone so she could talk while she was cooking.
"Hello?" she called out.
::Hanako! Its good to see you and why are you so happy?:: Professor Oak asked laughing amused at the wife.
"Its Valentines Day tomorrow." Hanako said giggling, "I'm making chocolates for everyone and even…" she couldn't say the last name but she was blushing and giggling like a schoolgirl.
::Oooohhh I see and does he have something special planned for you?:: Professor Oak asked smiling knowingly.
"I don't know but I hope so…though I know he's going to be buried in love letters like he is every year." Hanako laughed as she could already imagine her poor dragon master being buried in an avalanche of letters and proposals.
"I'm happy you're having fun Hanako." Professor Oak said smiling, "can I expect some for myself and Kenji?"
"Of course professor, a hint of bourbon for you and semi-sweet for Kenji-kun." Hanako said.
"You always did know my preference! Well I can't wait for the chocolates tomorrow, good luck!" Professor Oak said as he ended the call.
Just as Hanako was going to go back to cooking her phone rang again surprising her.
"I wonder who this could be…" she said as she pressed the accept call and blinked when Satoko's terrified face appeared.
"Sweetie?"
"Mom I need help!" Satoko wailed making the woman worry even more.
"What's wrong! Did something happen!" Hanako asked.
"I…I forgot tomorrow was valentine's day and I never asked you how to make chocolates on my own! And then there's making enough for the triplets and sending them off in time and….and…" Satoko said panicky as Pikachu tried patting her head to calm her down.
"Sato-chan calm down! Now explain to me how you got like this?" Hanako urged her daughter.
"W-well it started a few minutes ago actually…Dento asked me to go with him to pick up some extra stuff for tomorrow." Satoko said.
oOo Flashback oOo
"Satoko? Are you still asleep?" Dento called from her doorway rousing the girl from her sleep.
"Mhmg? Give me a minute Dento." Satoko yawned as she pulled the blankets off, tossing them on top of Larvitar and Pikachu who still slept in her bed before moving to the doorway and opening it.
Dento could feel his face pink slightly when he saw how disheveled and rather adorable Satoko looked rubbing her eye sleepily in her pajamas.
"Did you need something?" the girl asked.
"Uh y-yes! I need you to come with me to pick up some more supplies for tomorrows event." Dento explained.
"What about Iris?" Satoko asked a bit more awake as Larvitar and Pikachu poked their heads out from under the blankets.
"She's busy helping Pod decorate since Corn is already starting to prepare the food." Dento said, "so do you think you can help me?"
"Sure! I'll meet you downstairs in about five minutes!" Satoko said as she ran back inside shutting the door behind her to get dressed.
Dento headed downstairs and saw Pod along with Iris setting up all the streamers and special tablecloths on the tables for tomorrow.
"So she's helping?" Pod asked as he stood on a ladder to put the streamers up, they had to make sure that the decorations weren't cheesy or ridiculous looking.
"Yeah so I'll be out with her getting supplies." Dento said.
"You're not going to ask her out on a date?" Iris teased as she jumped down from her own ladder grinning at the green haired sommelier.
"W-we're going to busy tomorrow! You know that!" Dento sputtered as he turned and glared at them but the two just gave him knowing grins.
"Oh sure, but are you going to expect a valentine's chocolate from her?" Pod said in a sing-song voice.
"It is a holiday where people give chocolates to someone they looovveeeee~" Iris added giggling as Axew popped out of her hair and nodded.
"L-look just focus on doing the decorations I'm not expecting much from Satoko tomorrow!" Dento replied back.
"Yeah bet you three will get plenty of valentine confessions tomorrow." Iris laughed, "hey do I have to work here too since I'm technically just a delivery girl?"
"You can help us in the kitchen if you want." Pod suggested.
"Okay!" Iris said instantly agreeing as they continued working and as Satoko walked down the stairs.
The Kanto girl stopped when she saw all the red, white and pink decorations along the walls and ceilings of the gym.
"Uh…what's going on guys?" Satoko asked curiously.
"Its for tomorrow!" Pod replied grinning as he finished some more streamers and went to the box of decorations for more stuff. Satoko still looked confused as Pikachu tilted his head wondering what was going on as well.
"What's tomorrow?" the girl asked making Pod and Iris raise an amused eyebrow at the girl.
"You really don't know? It's the day of love! Valentine's day!" Iris said dreamingly.
That didn't get the exact reaction she had expected from Satoko as the girl paled and looked shocked.
"Already!" She cried out as Pod nodded.
"Yeah wow time must've flown fast if you forgot tomorrow was Valentine's day." Pod laughed.
"Oh no, oh no oh no!" Satoko moaned as she gripped her head, "I can't believe I actually forgot! Dento I'll meet you at the store okay! I need to make a phone call!"
With that Pod, Iris and Dento were left to watch the trail of dust that Satoko created as she dashed out of the gym as fast as her legs could carry her.
"Wonder what's up with her." Iris wondered.
"Dunno but her dust trail messed up the streamers." Pod said pointing out making Iris groan.
Dento just wondered why Satoko had paled of all thinks and looked panicky of all things at the mention of Valentine's day.
"Guess I'll see her at the mart, I'll be back later." Dento said as he left the gym as well.
oOo End of Flashback oOo
"And now I forgot all about asking you for help earlier but now its too late!" Satoko cried out.
"Sweetie calm down…now what were you planning on doing with the chocolates again?" Hanak asked her calmly.
"I…I was going to send it to Geru-kun since he's closer and my other friends…" Satoko said.
"I don't think they'll get to them in time Sato-chan maybe just stick with your friends that are close by." Hanako replied.
"I guess, I'll feel bad that the others didn't get any though." Satoko said quietly.
"Well you can always make them again, now who are you going to give chocolates to here?" Hanako questioned.
"Dento, Pod, Corn, Iris, Geru-kun, Professor Araragi, Arti and Elesa." Satoko replied sighing, still a bit upset she couldn't send them to her other friends.
"Well now that you got that figured out do you have any idea what kind of chocolate they like?" Hanako asked.
That just seemed to make the girl more depressed as a doom cloud floated over her head.
"No…I only know what Geru-kun likes since I use to make chocolates with you for him mom…"
"Ahahaa…t-that's alright sweetie! I didn't know what kind of chocolates your father or Professor Oak liked until after a few tries!" Hanako said.
At the mention of her father Satoko's head shot up.
"What kind of chocolates does dad like?" the girl asked.
"Mmm he doesn't seem like it but he loves mint and dark chocolate with a little mixed of toasted coconut or nuts to give it a nice crunch." Hanako replied smiling gently, "I found out when he bought a bag of mint chocolates and couldn't stop eating them when we dated."
"I bet he really loved the chocolates right?" Satoko asked calming down a lot more.
"Yes, he always tells me my chocolates were the best out of any chocolates he received from his fans, especially since most of his fans just buy their chocolates." Hanako said smiling.
"So Dad's famous?" Satoko asked finally hearing something about her father besides her mom's usual stories.
"Ah…y-yes anyway sweetie why not think of their personalities? Sometimes it'll come to you what they like by how they act." Hanako suggested.
"But what about actually making it mom? I never did any of this by myself before!" Satoko said worriedly.
"You're at the pokemon center correct?" Hanako asked as Satoko nodded, "I'm sure they have a video phone you can use that's in the kitchen, just ask Nurse Joy to borrow the kitchen."
"Y-you sure it'll be alright?" Satoko asked nervously.
"Satoko-chan you'll never know unless you try now where's that confidence I see you have in battles!" Hanako admonished her daughter.
"Yes mom!" Satoko said straightening up.
"Do you have enough to buy ingredients?" Hanako asked.
"Think I'll need a lot?" Satoko asked.
"Its best to buy a bit more then you need since you'll probably make a few mistakes here and there." Her mother replied.
"Alright so just call you back when I'm about to start?" Satoko asked.
"Yes sweetie now off you go, you have a friend waiting for you don't you?" the brunette woman said making Satoko sweat.
"Oh shoot Dento! Thanks for your help mom I'll be back in a bit!" Satoko replied quickly ending the call leaving Hanako to her own work.
The woman smiled at how her daughter was growing up…making chocolates by herself for her friends. When she got back into the kitchen she pulled the now harden hollowed out chocolates and started to pour the filling in them before she covered them in chocolate one more time to let them harden once more.
"There…that batch is done now…" Hanako said to herself as she flipped her personal recipe book but stopped at a particular recipe and a sad look crossed her face.
"Orange liquor flavored chocolate with raspberry filling…" She said quietly, "Sakaki-kun's favorites…"
She glanced over at her ingredients she had strewn all around the kitchen while she had made her chocolates before looking back at the recipe and getting a determined look on her face.
"I'm sure he missed eating these." She said to herself and started breaking more chocolate so she could prepare these specific chocolates.
oOo
"Okay so we just need a few more of these…" Dento said going over a list as he and Satoko pushed a cart each through the store, "I think that's about it."
"That's a lot of stuff," Satoko commented as she looked inside the cart.
"Well we are going to get a lot of people tomorrow since it is Valentine's day." Dento chuckled, "So is everything okay?"
"Huh?" Satoko asked as she looked at the gym leader.
"You were panicked when you found out it was Valentine's day." Dento explained.
"Oh yes that, I'm fine I just had to make a call everything's fine I just uh…need to do some shopping for myself." Satoko said turning red a bit.
"You know if you need help making chocolates I can-" Dento started but was surprised at Satoko's adamant reply.
"NO!" the girl shouted at him making him take a step back before the girl's face turned red at some of the stares she was getting, "I-I mean thank you Dento but I rather learn this myself d-don't worry about me."
"Well alright if you're sure." Dento said still a bit surprised by how loud the girl had yelled. "Why don't you go get your things while I take these two the cashier?"
"You sure?" Satoko asked as Dento nodded.
"Better hurry I'm sure there are others that are trying to pick up last minute ingredients like you." Dento replied chuckling.
"Right! " Satoko said as she ran off with Pikachu hanging on her shoulders as she ran back to the chocolate section to pick up the stuff she needed for her own chocolates.
"Do you really think I can do this Pikachu?" Satoko said as she put different bars of chocolate in her basket as she walked down all the aisles.
"Just be confident! And you'll have your mom helping you as well so you'll be fine!" Pikachu assured patting his trainer's back.
"Right, I just have to be sure of myself." Satoko said as she moved to the spice aisle and looked at the assortment of spices.
"Hmm…follow their personalities…" Satoko murmured to herself as she picked up a few different types of spices and put a few of them in her basket looking a bit more sure of herself when it came to the ingredients.
Once she had everything she walked to the cashier and paid for her own ingredients and then met Dento outside as she helped carried the bags back to the gym. The two had a bit of small talk between each other and once they walked inside.
"Hey you two are back! That didn't take that long." Pod said as he and Iris were putting the final touches on the tables.
"We were just gathering ingredients, nothing else Pod." Dento said dryly as he glared at his brother who sighed.
"Aww just think of all the missed opportunities you two could've have!" the red haired gym leader lamented.
"Pod!" Dento and Satoko shouted their faces burning.
"A-anyway! You guys have everything covered here but I have something to do I'll see you guys later!" Satoko said as she walked out of the gym carrying her own bag of ingredients heading to the pokemon center so her mom could help her make chocolates for everyone.
It didn't take long for her to get to the pokemon center and she walked up to the desk where a familiar pink haired nurse.
"Excuse me Nurse Joy, would it be alright if use your kitchens?" Satoko asked clutching her bag unsure.
"Of course, just be careful alright? Do you need some help?" Nurse joy asked.
"Oh no…but there is a video phone in the kitchen right?" Satoko asked.
"Yes good luck making your chocolates!" Nurse Joy called as Satoko's face turned red once more and quickened her pace to the kitchens.
Once she was in there she put her bag down she pulled out all of her ingredients and then called her mom once more, once Hanako appeared on the screen she couldn't help but smile at the determined look her daughter has on her face.
"Alright you ready sweetie?" Hanako asked as Satoko nodded, "then first thing you need are two bowls and then…"
oOo Valentine's Day oOo
"Professor Oak!" Hanako called knocking on the Professor's door, it wasn't long before Kenji answered the door.
"Sorry Hanako, Professor Oak is helping Satoko with something but oh are those the chocolates?" Kenji asked eagerly.
"Yes it is, I hope you two enjoy I'll be on my way I still have somewhere to go drop some chocolates off." Hanako said as she waved good-bye to Kenji.
"Thanks again Hanako! Enjoy your Valentine's day!" Kenji called as the woman released her Pidgeot and climbed on top of it.
"Come on Zephy lets make a trip to Viridian." Hanako said softly, patting the bird's feathers. The bird cooed softly before spreading its wings and taking off with Hanako holding tightly onto the pokemon and also grasping tightly to the basket that had her chocolates she had made.
As the large bird pokemon flew closer to Viridian city Hanako couldn't help but feel apprehensive upon the arrival. It had been ages since she had come here by herself searching out her old friend.
"I hope he'll be willing to see me…" Hanako said quietly as they landed in the middle of the street.
Zephy nudged the woman with her head.
"He's your friend just talk to him." Pidgeot encouraged.
"Mmhmm…well wish me luck Pidgeot." Hanako said as she nervously as she returned the large bird pokemon to its pokeball before she headed to the Viridian gym.
When she got there she was surprised to see it in one piece, remember that Wataru had said that last time he visited it was in pieces.
'Then again he didn't tell me exactly when he last checked here.' Hanako sighed as she moved closer to the doors and walked through them.
"Oh my are you a challenger Hanako dear?" Agatha asked turning around spotting Hanako.
"Ah…no excuse me but do you happen to know where Sak-I mean the gym leader of the gym is?" Hanako asked.
"I'm afraid not, he hasn't been seen for quite some time some other business I believe." Agatha replied making Hanako sigh.
"Guess I had my hopes up too high." Hanako sighed before she reached into her basket and pulled out some chocolates handing it to the elderly woman, "Happy Valentine's day Agatha."
"Thank you dearie I hope you find whoever it is you're looking for." Agatha said accepting the chocolates.
"I hope so too." Hanako said smiling at the ghost elite user before she walked out of the gym.
She scoured the whole city asking anyone she could about the gym leader and like Agatha's answer she received the same response; no one has heard or seen him for a while and had no clue where he was now. Frustrated Hanako sat down on the edge of the park fountain grumbling.
"Where are you Sakaki-kun?" Hanako said glancing at the chocolates she had made and wanted to give, but she couldn't just leave Viridian with the chocolates she had made for him. "what I wouldn't do for a sign…"
As if Arceus heard her answers, there was an odd purring in front of her making Hanako look up and straight into a Persian's eyes. Hanako just blinked unsure what to do, but the Persian seemed to know exactly what it wanted and hopped up onto the fountain's edge where Hanako sat and rested his head in her lap purring.
"Oh my…are you…?" Hanako said trailing off as the Persian lifted its head up and actually nuzzled Hanako's face making her giggle and wrap her arms around its neck, "you are! You're still such an affectionate kitten even when you were a meowth! By Arceus I've missed you!"
The Persian just purred louder as Hanako hugged him and started scratching its head.
"I've missed you too…you always gave the best scratches." Persian replied sighing contently.
"Hey do you think you can do me a favor?" Hanako asked Persian.
The cat pokemon gazed up at Hanako as she held out a small box that contained chocolates.
"Take this to your master please? I haven't seen him in ages and…w-well I thought he'd just like some cheering up?" Hanako said unsure, "I know he's probably still mad but I wish we could still at least talk to each other."
"I'll take it to him, and make sure he eats all of it don't worry Hanako." Persian replied as he took the chocolates in his mouth making sure that he didn't break the box.
"Thank you Persian, I know I could count on you." Hanako said kissing the cat pokemon's forehead.
"There you are!" A young girl's voice called up making the two look up to see who had spoken.
Persian gave a snort of annoyance at the girl while Hanako looked curiously at the blond pigtailed girl who ran up to them.
"You just ran off! Don't you know how much trouble I'm going to get if you just disappear like that!" the girl growled at the cat who turned his head away from the girl.
"Excuse me but do you know this Persian?" Hanako asked as she patted the cat's head.
The girl just watched, more like gawked as the stuck up cat pokemon instead of biting the woman's hand like she expected it to, actually nuzzled its head against it!
"No…its my boss's and I got stuck watching him as he was let loose in the city." The girl grumbled back.
"I see, well he is a mischievous thing aren't you?" Hanako said laughing as the cat mewled innocently, "now don't give the nice girl any more trouble you hear?"
Persian just rolled his eyes but got up and walked over to the girl's side.
"Well I better be going now please take care of that Persian please it's a good friend of mine." Hanako said as she walked off feeling happier.
The blonde girl's purple eyes narrowed as she watched Hanako walk off before turning to the Persian next to her.
"You actually know that woman?" the girl asked but all she got was a tail flicked at her as the Persian trotted back to where it had come from making the girl growl.
"I swear if you weren't the boss's favorite…" the girl scowled darkly as she was forced to follow after the creature all the way back to HQ. It didn't take long for them to enter and pass the usual security as they entered the elevator.
The girl continued to glare at the cat that was giving her a bored look, and it was then that she noticed that the cat had something in its mouth.
"Hey in the world are you thinking bringing some unknown woman's package! For all we know she could be a spy for the cops!" the girl hissed reaching out to grab the box but the fur on its back bristled as its two front claws elongated into a shadow claw attack that had the girl glare back.
"Try and touch the package from Hanako and I'll slice that pretty face of yours…" Persian threatened.
The girl glowered since she didn't have enough room to dodge with her usual acrobatics and just settled for throwing the cat a dirty look.
"We'll see what your master thinks of it.." she hissed while Persian's claws turned darker and a swipe close to her made the girl jump back.
The elevator door opened and the Persian left the elevator first with the girl following after it much to her chargin, they soon came upon large twin doors that the Persian easily pushed opened and walked in.
"I'm back sir with Persian." The girl reported as she stood in front of the desk as the man behind it looked up from his work.
"I see, is there anything to report Domino?" Sakaki asked.
"Yes, your Persian met with a strange woman and accepted a package from her," the girl now named Domino stated sending the cat pokemon a dark look, "I tried to take the box from him but he threatened to attack me."
Sakaki put down his paperwork and looked down at his pet and saw that he indeed had a box in his mouth, he reached down and took the package from his Perisan and examined it.
"Can you describe the woman?" Sakaki asked as he started to remove the wrapping around the box along with the bow.
"Of course sir, she was about middle aged, with long brown hair and brown eyes she wore a pink dress with a strange necklace around her neck as she carried a basket with her." Domino reported and was surprised when she saw her boss's eyes widen as he dropped the box in his hands onto the top of his desk.
"You're positive that's what she looked like?" Sakaki demanded forcefully.
"Y-yes sir is there something I should-" Domino started.
"Leave me now!" Sakaki yelled shocking the girl.
"Sir? Is there a problem should I go after the woman?" Domino question.
"No and just leave me now that's an order Domino!" Sakaki growled making the blonde girl nod a bit unsurely but turned around heading out of the office leaving her boss alone with the box and Persian.
She gave one last look to the Persian that looked smug as Domino left, as the doors slammed behind her she clenched her fist.
'I'll find out who that woman is and why she's so important to that fleabag and boss…' the high ranking rocket officer thought to herself before storming off to find out as much as she could about Hanako.
Back inside Sakaki was staring at the box that he had yet to pick up again.
Persian huffed and bumped his head against Sakaki's urging him to open the box some more.
"Why should I? She's probably just asking me to forgive her or something stupid like that." Sakaki growled.
Persian hissed and bumped his head harder against Sakaki's hand.
"Just open it you may be surprised." Persian growled back.
The feared leader of team rocket gave his pet a look before he went back to the box and finished unwrapping it and removed the top of the box. He saw a folded piece of paper and picked it up to read the contents.
Saki-kun,
I know you're still angry for my refusal to join you with Wataru but I don't regret it, I only regret that we couldn't remain friends after all we've been through. I hope you're doing well even after all these years. Please enjoy the chocolates they're your favorite only I added something new to make it a bit more your tastes now that we're much older.
Sincerely,
Hanako
"Well aren't you going to open it she worked hard on it." Persian said annoyed.
Sakaki looked at the chocolates and tentatively picked a chocolate up and popped it into his mouth, biting into it. Instantly he could taste the raspberry filling mixing with the orange liquor chocolates.
"She remembered…" Sakaki said to himself as he swallowed, "I loved oranges especially orange liquor…."
Persian purred satisfied as he saw his master continue to eat the chocolates but going back to work, instead of tossing the note away he put it in his drawer where he kept the necklace from his past.
"It's a small step…but it's a step nonetheless…" Persian said to himself as he lay down by Sakaki's feet.
oOo Back in Sanyou City oOo
"Poooddddd! Over here!"
"Corn! Please accept my valentines!"
"Dento how's the relationship between me and you?"
"Thank you for the chocolates miss." Corn said taking the valentine's treat from the girl who was giggling as Pod bowed to a group of girls at the table as he served them drinks. Dento just smiled serenely as he chatted with the girl, this was all normal for Valentine's day at the Sanyou gym's café. It was normal until…
"Satoko-chan! Please be my valentine!"
"E-EH!" the dark haired girl squeaked surprise nearly dropping her tray.
The triplets froze when they heard the proclamation and saw a guy standing in front of Satoko with a bunch of yellow flowers.
Pikachu actually dropped its ketchup bottle as he stared at the guy hitting on his trainer before he facepalmed and groaned.
"Why is she so popular?" the electric mouse groaned.
"I…er…" Satoko said nervously.
Apparently the guy wasn't the only one who wanted to give Satoko chocolates and a few more had come up to the stunned girl holding out a variety of gifts.
"Man I figured she'd be popular but not by this much." Pod whispered to Corn.
"Well she is a powerful trainer not to mention not bad looking especially since she's in her uniform." Corn replied back.
The two turned to Dento to see what his thoughts were and stared at their brother as even though he was smiling, he seemed kinda tense as his nails were digging into his arm as he watched Satoko get surrounded by guys asking her to be their valentine and go on a date with them.
"Uhm I'm thankful you guys want to be my er…Valentine but I can't I'm really busy sorry!" the Kanto girl said as she quickly served her table their drinks and practically ran back to the kitchen.
The boys had disappointed looks on their faces but some of them just looked determined to get Satoko to agree with them.
"This is going to be a long day isn't it? "Corn asked Pod as they watched Dento glaring at the group of guys that surrounded Satoko and got back to waiting tables.
"More or less, come one these tables aren't going to serve themselves!" Pod said slapping Corn's back making the blue haired boy stumble and growl at the sheepish red head.
oOo A Little while later oOo
"I can't believe so many guys asked me to be their Valentines!" Satoko said exhausted as she rested her head on top of a table once everything was cleaned up.
"You've never had that many guys ask you?" Iris asked amused as Pikachu patted Satoko's head.
"No never like that! The most I've gotten chocolates from were from my friends when we traveled!" Satoko replied before she perked up, "Oh speaking for friends I got something for you guys!"
Satoko got up from her seat and ran into her room upstairs before she came down holding four boxes in front of them, each a different color.
"Here! I made you all chocolate!" Satoko said grinning.
She handed each colored box that corresponded with the other's hair colors.
"You made these?" Corn asked as he opened the box and tasted a chocolate, "mmm its different but its really good…is this vanilla cream filling with walnuts?"
"Yeah I didn't know what you guys liked so I thought I do something that seemed to fit you." Satoko said.
She laughed when Pod bit into his chocolate and coughed a bit since Satoko had added a bit of pepper because Pod was always so heated up. Iris was eating hers with gusto as she really seemed to enjoy eating her chocolates that had plenty of berry fillings inside of them.
Dento bit into his and tasted the smooth taste of mocha with bits of toffee in his chocolates and couldn't help but smile.
"What do you think Dento? Is it alright?" Satoko asked.
"Its wonderful, these are good chocolates Satoko-chan." Dento said appreciatively making Satoko blush and scratch her cheek happily.
"Thanks Dento." Satoko replied.
"Sooooo Satoko have you ever given homemade chocolates to any other guy before?" Iris said scooting closer to the girl as the triplets looked over curious as well.
"Er…does Professor Oak count?" Satoko asked making Iris rolled her eyes.
"I meant a guy your age Satoko! And no he doesn't count!" Iris exclaimed, "wasn't there one person you'd always give chocolates to every year for Valentines day? Even while you traveled?"
"Oh, yeah Geru-kun of course." Satoko said easily making the other stare at her, "what?"
"And who is…Geru-kun?" Pod asked carefully as he saw Dento stiffen and paused eating his chocolates from Satoko.
The triplets couldn't help but watch as a brilliant smile appeared on Satoko's face as she chuckled.
"He's my best friend in the whole world!" Satoko replied cheerfully, "we grew up together, he was my greatest rival and everything!"
All of a sudden the chocolate that Dento was eating tasted bitter when he heard how happy Satoko was talking about her 'best friend'.
'Best friend huh…how can I compete against that?' Dento thought to himself reluctantly.
oOo
"Oiiiii Shigeru~ you got a special package~" A worker called in a sing-song voice waving around a package, "I think its from your girlfrieennnddddd"
"Give me that!" Shigeru scowled stomping over and snatching the package from the guy's hand.
"Don't you have anything better to do then to go through other people's packages!" the dark brown haired teen growled.
"Its Valentine's day and only a few of us has someone special to send them a package." Another guy called out, "so is it from your girlfriend?"
"She's just a friend!" Shigeru shouted back but that just earned him a round of laughter.
"That's how it all starts!"
Shigeru just glared at them before he open the package up and saw a note on top of the box under the wrapping.
Geru-kun!
Guess what I made these by myself without my mom's help! (well she helped via video call) but I did all the work myself! I hope you like them. Oh and guess what! Mom actually told me a bit about my dad, not much but she said that he's busy because he's famous or well know, pretty neat huh?
Satoko
"She made these herself huh?" Shigeru said as he tried one and was surprised how it tasted, "heh, looks like she stopped burning down kitchens if she could do this."
"Oooo let me try one!" another scientist a little older then Shigeru said looking over the younger boy's shoulder.
"Get your own!" Shigeru hissed pulling the chocolates closer to him, "she made them for me specifically! Not any of you!"
"Wow she did all the effort to make homemade chocolates? She must really like you a lot!" laughed an older worker.
"SHUT UP!" Shigeru roared but his face was tinged pink as he turned away from the others to think about what Satoko told him about her father, 'So he's famous huh? maybe I should make a call to grandpa and find out more about this guy...'
And that's about it! Honestly this chapter wasn't planned hence why I didn't put it in the previous chapter's end but I hope you liked it anyway! The chapters will continue normally for now! (at least until White Day)