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Gabby – Omfg I promise that one day, I will try to fulfil all of your smutty needs! I'll even let you pick which character gets laid! ;) haha! I'm so glad that you enjoyed all of the updates, and thank you for your compliments as always! I actually took the prank on Andy from a personal experience, so I felt it would serve the purpose for his update! Also, I'm glad that Munakata seems to be growing on you. Truthfully, I was originally thinking of writing a whole series with Munakata and Eri Chiharu, but I decided to dim it down into two small updates. I'm still debating on whether to go along with my original plan to write a series with him, but it's all up in the air as of right now. :)

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CH XXI: RIKIO KAMAMOTO – Part Two

Our First Time

One Year Earlier – Summer

"Ah, Rikio," Kamamoto watched as his grandmother turned to face him as he entered her kitchen, "I have a guest coming over for dinner tonight, so would you be a dear and set the table for me?"

Kamamoto smiled and nodded, "Who are you having over?"

"Kinkako's daughter, Meira," She turned and grinned at Kamamoto, "I think you'll like her. She's an extremely sweet young lady, and she's very excited to meet you."

The blond looked at his grandmother and grinned, "Really? Well not to toot my own horn, but it seems most girls like me when I look like this."

"She's seen you when you were chubby and happy," She smirked at her grandson before returning to preparing the meal, "Meira actually prefers you plump."

Kamamoto almost dropped the plates from his hand as he stared at his grandmother, "R-Really?!"

"Mm hmm," She was smirking while she continued with her cooking, "Is that hard to believe a young lady actually likes you for you, Rikio?"

"Kind of, actually..." Kamamoto chuckled and rubbed the back of his neck, "I guess I just got so used to working hours at the bar and seeing all of the girls gawking over me when I look like this."

She turned and gave Kamamoto a droll stare, "I think that's the vainest thing I've ever heard come out of your mouth."

"I guess," He grinned, "So when is Meira coming over?"

He watched as his grandmother looked over at the clock, "She should be here any minute now."

As if on cue, the doorbell rang and the sound of the elder lady's loud voice welcoming their guest into the house could be heard from the kitchen. Kamamoto waited patiently while he heard the door open and close, followed by the sound of shoes being kicked off. He inwardly felt a little nervous as the sound of light footsteps padded their way to the kitchen, although all of the confidence he once had could not prepare him for what he was about to see.

What first caught Kamamoto's attention was her warm brown eyes that seemed to shine in the light from his grandmother's open window. She had long brown hair that matched her eyes that was loosely curled and framed from her face down the expanse of her shoulders and back. Albeit small, she had a lovely round face and pale skin that complimented her matching brown hair and eyes.

To Kamamoto, she was the most beautiful girl he'd ever laid eyes on.

"Hello, Meira!" His grandmother turned to face her while carrying a finished pot of chicken stew in her hands and walked to the table to set it down in the middle, "Don't you look cute today. If your mother keeps buying you dresses, I think we'll have to nickname you 'Porcelain Doll'."

Meira giggled and winked, "I wouldn't mind that."

"It would definitely suit you," She grinned at the younger female before slapping her hand down on Kamamoto's shoulder, "As I'm sure you're already aware, this is my grandson, Rikio."

Kamamoto shook his head to release himself from his stupor and smiled brightly while extending his hand for her to take, "It's a pleasure to meet you."

"Likewise," Meira smiled back and took his hand gently into her own, "Your grandmother has told me a lot about you."

"Good things, I hope..." Kamamoto chuckled uneasily, knowing that his grandmother was known for being extremely mischievous despite her old age.

Meira grinned, "Well, to avoid getting her into trouble I'll just say that most of what she said was good."

Kamamoto groaned slightly but ended up chuckling after seeing Meira smile up at him. Observing from the side, his grandmother grinned to herself and quickly finished bringing everything for their meal to the table before ushering for the two to sit down.

"So Meira, have you decided whether or not you're going to go back to school or just continue to help your mother in the shop for a little while longer?" The elder lady asked, deciding to begin the conversation to avoid any awkward air between the two young adults.

Meira looked at her and smiled, "I'll most likely help my mother for another year and really give a lot of thought as to what I want to do, but I figured since I don't want to waste time and money while I don't know what I want to do yet that I'll take my time."

"Wise choice," She nodded.

Kamamoto looked at Meira, "What did you have in mind?"

"Well," Meira took a bite of her stew and smiled brightly at the flavor, "I originally wanted to become a nurse, but my mother told me because I let things go to heart too much that I wouldn't be that great for the job. She said that there's a certain level where you have to cut yourself off, and I just don't have the heart to do that."

"You seem the type," Kamamoto smiled and nodded, "Gran' tells me you have a very big, kind heart."

Meira nodded and giggled, "Yeah, but sometimes it gets me into a lot of trouble."

After the dinner, Kamamoto and Meira offered to clean the table and do the dishes while his grandmother went and sat down. She decided to take them up on their offer, grinning from ear to ear at the fact the two wanted to spend time alone together.

"So what do you do for work?" Meira looked at Kamamoto while handing him a bowl to dry.

Kamamoto accepted it and quickly cleaned the water droplets off with the towel he held in his hand, "I work for a good friend that runs a bar here in town. I'm one of the five part-time waiters there, but that's not what my primary job is."

"I see," Meira smiled, "Will you tell me, or do I have to guess?"

Kamamoto grinned, "Well, let's here what your ideas are first and then I'll tell you."

Meira looked deep in thought for a moment as she washed another bowl, "Hmm, let me see..." She handed him said bowl before reaching for the pot, "I know you're a part of the Red Clan, as my mother and your grandmother talk a lot and I overheard one of their conversations once so you must do chores for the Red King?"

"That's no fun if you already knew," Kamamoto chuckled, "But yes, I do work for the Red King, Mikoto Suoh. I'm partners with a kid named Yata for when we go on patrols, since it's part of one of our clan rules that no one goes off on their own no matter what."

Meira nodded, "Mikoto Suoh, is he a good King?"

"He is," Kamamoto smiled fondly, "He's a very accepting person as well, although I think its his girlfriend and Tatara that turned him into a softy."

He felt his chest tighten at the sound of her light giggle, "Well, they always say behind every great man there's an even greater woman who made him that way."

Kamamoto nodded, "I have to agree with that one. She's definitely an amazing person, that's for sure. Kusanagi told us to address her as the Red Queen, but she just insists we call her 'mum'."

"You speak of her so fondly," Meira grinned, "She must be one heck of a lady."

The tall blond nodded with a bright grin, "That she is, but she'd have to be to stay around a bunch of guys who do nothing but fight half the time."

Once the dishes were finished and the kitchen was cleaned, Kamamoto offered to walk Meira home (much to his grandmother's obvious pleasure and excitement). As the two left, Kamamoto continued to tell her things about his life before meeting Mikoto and the others. He also found it very charming that such a delicate, beautiful young girl like herself was so understanding and thoughtful of him being a member of such a dangerous faction.

"You know, most people are extremely intimidated by the fact that I work under Mikoto Suoh," Kamamoto admitted, "But you seem to be so... Relaxed about the situation. Why is that?"

Meira looked up at him, "I don't tend to judge people by the type of people they associate themselves with, but rather save and express my opinion on the person themselves. You're a very charming, kind and friendly guy, Rikio. Why should I be prejudice again you because you're a part of a dangerous clan?"

"Fair enough," Kamamoto grinned at the compliment, "Okay so I have to ask, what's a girl like you doing single? You're way too beautiful and nice to be single."

Meira blushed, "Well actually, I've never had a boyfriend before."

"What?!" Kamamoto's jaw went slack, "You've got to be kidding me!"

She giggled and nodded, "I've always helped my mother with her shop after school, so I never got the chance to go out on dates or anything like that. I know I'm missing out, but I figure that eventually the right guy will come along," He didn't miss the sly grin that suddenly pulled at her features, "And I did!"

Kamamoto stared at her silently for a moment before pointing up to himself, "Me?"

"Mm hmm!"

The two stopped on the middle of the sidewalk while other teenagers and adults passed them by. Some girls would swoon and giggle, commenting on how gorgeous Kamamoto was or how lucky Meira was to be in his company. Some adults would smile and compliment them on being a beautiful couple, while others simply went about their own business.

"Okay," Kamamoto blinked, "What did my grandmother say she'd give you for putting you up to this?"

Meira blinked as well, "Huh?" She crossed her arms under her chest and frowned, "Do you think she put me up to this?"

"Well, yes..." Kamamoto reached up and rubbed the back of his neck, "Why else would you be interested in a guy like me?"

With a sigh and a shake of her head, Meira closed the distance while reaching down to take his other hand, "You're too hard on yourself, Rikio," She smiled and began pulling him along to continue their walk, "Don't be so surprised that you're actually well liked."

Kamamoto followed her and blinked once again, "So, you're serious?"

"I am!" She grinned, "And I would like to go out on a date with you at some point!"

A smile suddenly broke out on his face, "Really? Well, I'd love to take you out!"

"Ahh~ what lovely change in attitude!" Meira giggled and smiled up at him, "Good, because I was about to pull out the alligator tears and the irresistible pout if you'd of continued thinking I was lying."

Kamamoto chuckled, "Oh, I really would have been in trouble, then!"

"You would have," She winked.

So, it wasn't very long but I think it was very cute! Kamamoto seems like he has a very fluffy personality that he's got stored for a lover, so I just wanted to embellish it in my own little way with our lovely Meira!

Next up is Eric Surt, and then a very interesting request from the darling akakocat! :D

~ Kayori, out!