CHAPTER 28- Visiting the Hometown
Tsuna's POV
The next day I told my Mom that I will be visiting a few friends in my hometown in Nanimori. She was reluctant at first but when I told her that I will be visiting the people who have taken care of me when I was young; she changed her mind and even volunteered to accompany me to know those people.
I declined her offer and told her that I will be back at the end of the day.
I walked all the way from the mansion to Nanimori which is a good 10 kilometers away from each other. I decided to explore the town for a little bit and noticed some slight changes in the area. I decided to buy something as a present and went to a department store to buy some toys and clothes.
I then went to the familiar route, which was going to my home and rang the doorbell of a simple white colored two storey house. A nine-year old gate opened the door and widened her eyes when he saw me.
"Tsuna-nee. Welcome home"
Giotto's POV
When I woke up the next morning and went to breakfast I noticed that Tsuna was missing. Hayate asked Mama Sherry and we were told that Tsuna visited some people at Nanimori.
"Nanimori? She went to visit her hometown?" I blurted out and everyone looked at me.
"Ouji-sama you know where Hime-sama has gone to?" Hayate asked me with teary eyes and I decided to just nod at her.
"Really? Can you take us there?" Hayate asked again and this time G stepped in.
"Decimo's busy Stupid so stop asking those questions", G answered and I can't help but sigh. Seriously, when would those two be honest with their feelings for each other? I have a feeling that Tsuna already knows the two's feelings too.
"Don't worry G I finished all the paperworks already so why don't we all explore the place then?" I said and the others cheered, even though G and Viole are not amused, I know better.
"Why don't we visit this Nanimori place, Giotto-nii", Laela said and the others also agreed.
"Alright then let's go to Nanimori"
Tsuna's POV
The little boy hugged me and dragged me inside the house and excitedly called her mother and father.
"Otou-san, Okaa-san look who's here to visit", the boy shouted and footsteps can be heard all over the house.
"Kai, whose with you...Tsuna?" a brown haired lady in her 30's said and widened her eyes when she saw me.
"Tsukasa...whose there?" a black haired man also in her 40's appeared in the hallway and also widened his eyes.
"Tsuna? You're here", the man named Hinata said and Tsukasa hugged me tightly and Hinata just ruffled my hair.
"When did you come back here Tsuna?" Tsukasa asked me and I replied just three days ago but I have been quite busy with work.
In case you're wondering, Tsukasa and Hinata are the people I'm close with while I was in Japan. The truth is, this house they are staying in is my house but when I decided to go to Italy I gave it to them because theirs got destroyed by a storm. When I left Japan, Kai was still six years old and sometimes I babysit him for the couple, because they still have a restaurant to manage.
"Actually Tsuna we were hoping to talk to you for the whole day but we have a problem. The workers in the restaurant are in a day off and today a lot of reservations are done so we will be very busy", Hinata said.
"I'll help you then", I said and both widened their eyes.
"But Tsuna...", Tsukasa said but I just shook my head.
"I've helped you a lot of times in the restaurant so I know what to do", I said and dragged the two outside the house. "Kai, you can stay here in the house right?"
"Yes, Tsuna-nee Kai is a big boy now", Kai said and placed a hand near his heart, I can't help but smile. I crouched down and ruffled his hair.
"Of course you are, by the way here's my present for you", I said and gave him the things I have brought earlier.
"Really? These are for me? Thank you very much Tsuna-nee", Kai said and hugged me and I can't help but chuckle.
"Alright,alright, we'll be going now so be a good boy okay", I said and the three of us left.
Giotto's POV
"Are we there yet?" Ira asked. "My make-up is getting wiped out now"
"Ira, aren't you the one who suggested that we walk", I asked her.
"Because, the maids and butlers said that Tsuna just walked in going to Nanimori so I thought I would do the same", Ira said and by this time she was catching her breath.
"If Hime-sama did it, I will too", Hayate said and continued walking. Well Laela and Lampo are sweating but they still didn't complain same with the other Guardians and Arceo.
"Alright, alright let's go get some refreshments then", I announced and we all went to the direction of the ice-cream store just to find that it's close.
By this time we were all attracting attention. What can we do, as my cousin always say we are a group of handsome and beautiful people. I just can't help but sigh and try to ignore them. However, a lot of girls and boys are already squealing and dragging us somewhere leaving Ira alone.
"Hey guys, wait for me", Ira said.
Tsuna's POV
I was helping the restaurant as the waitress and I have to dress up in a kimono. It is an orange kimono with a red obi and sash around my waist. The cloth is printed with butterflies and flowers. On my head I wore a headband made up of pearls and my hair was placed in a braid.
I was quite glad that the number of people is starting to decrease. Hours ago I was busy getting the orders and serving the orders of the customers. Well I want to ignore the fact that a lot of boys seems to be in the restaurant today, Tsukasa said that they were smitten with my beauty and I can't help but smack her with the menu.
I was waiting outside the door of the restaurant until a crowd of people can be seen going in our direction.
I just sighed and thought about doing a lot of work again until a group of five boys went to my direction.
"Hey there Princess,waiting for someone?", the man which seems to be the leader of the group asked me.
"Sorry, I still have work to do", I said and tried to go inside the restaurant until a rough hand grabbed my arm.
"Oh...but we would like to ask about the place.I'm sure you know the area too well", another man said while one was holding my arm.
"Let go of me", I shouted and I can feel the crowd coming closer to my direction.
"Oh...but why don't you grace us each with a kiss Your Highness, it's bad to see a very pretty girl like you all alone", another one said and the one who is holding my arm, tightened his grip.
"Leave me alone, you're hurting me", I said but the man tightened his grip more.
"Why don't you just come with us so you won't get hurt", another man said and I can't help but widen my eyes. I felt a surge of anger all over my body and I slapped the man holding my arm with my free hand.
"Why you...", another man said and I kicked him on the face. I punched the three remaining others and left them unconscious. The remaining one who was lying on the floor, the same one whom I just slapped grabbed my ankle very hard which made me slip on the floor. Summoning my strength I gave him a chop in the back of his neck and he became unconscious.
"I'm glad no one saw that", I whispered and made my way to the restaurant clutching my bruised arm.
The crowd of people were already in the restaurant and Tsukasa was the one getting the order.
"Tsuna, welcome back, how did you hurt yourself?" Tsukasa asked me and proceeded to bandage my arm.
"Some boys think that they can play with me so I had a fight with them", I stated and Tsukasa stopped her movements.
"Where are they? I will personally kill them myself", Tsukasa said and finished bandaging my arm. "There all set I'm glad that it's a minor injury though. Why don't you take a rest?"
"Nope, I'm going to help you, besides I just saw some people enter", I said and went to the direction of the kitchen. "Hinata-nii are the foods already done?"
"Yup, they are, I just heard Tsukasa saying you injured your arm", Hinata asked me while continuing to cook.
"I did, but it's okay now though, it's just a bruise. I'll serve these to the customers then", I said and took the plates and slowly went to the direction of the customers' table.
"Sorry for the late, here are your orders then", I said and saw 16 very familiar faces in the crowd.
Giotto's POV
We were dragged by the girls and boys to a homely restaurant named Manzoku. It suits the restaurant it releases an aura of comfort and happiness. We sat down and a brown haired woman got our orders. All of us ordered some sushis, sashimis, riceballs, and softdrinks to get a taste of Japanese food.
After a few minutes, I heard a very familiar voice and we all looked up.
"Tsuna? Why are you here?", Takeshi said.
Dressed in an orange kimono and with her hair braided she really looks beautiful. She hurriedly placed down the orders and excused herself.
"I'll explain later. Eat first", Tsuna said and left to the kitchen.
We hurriedly ate the food and the crowd slowly disappeared leaving us alone. We saw Tsuna leave from the kitchen with her everyday clothes on and she waved at us.
" Tsuna you're going home already?" the waitress who asked for our others asked and hugged Tsuna.
"Tsukasa-nee, I'm so sorry but I have to go back home now but before going back I'll visit Kai once more", Tsuna and this time a black haired guy which seems to be the cook appeared and also hugged Tsuna.
"We'll miss you Tsuna, visit us anytime okay?" the black haired man said and Tsuna gave a chuckle.
"Oh no, I forgot something from the kitchen", Tsuna said and went back to the kitchen.
"It's been so long since we've seen you too Ieyasu, you've grown", Tsukasa said and looked at me. No wonder they seem so familiar, Tsuna and I met them at the park three years ago and became friends with them.
"Nice to meet you again too Tsukasa-nee, Hinata-nii", I replied and both gave out a smile.
"So are you two still together?" Hinata-nii asked and I just gave a shrug and their faces fell.
"What? But why?" Tsukasa asked.
"Due to some reasons", I simply said.
"Looking at the two of you now, you look so good together", Hinata-nii said.
That time, Tsuna came back and we all went out of the restaurant and walked to the familiar road leading to Tsuna's old home.
"Tsuna-nee welcome back, Ieyasu-nii I didn't know you're here too", Kai said and hugged Tsuna then ran to my direction and hugged me too.
"Say,say Ieyasu-nii are you and Tsuna-nee still a couple?" Kai whispered to me. Why does everyone I met today always ask if Tsuna and I are still a couple?
"Sadly no Kai", I whispered to his ear and he fell silent.
"Kai...I'm sorry but we have to go now" Tsuna said and Kai looks like he's about to cry.
"But you just arrived here and..." Kai said between sniffles and Tsuna crouched down again.
"Don't worry I'll come back...I promise", Tsuna said and Kai stopped his sniffles.
"Really? Then the time you'll come back bring Ieyasu-nii with you okay?" Kai stated.
"Promise...", Tsuna said and hugged Kai.
Kai went to me and I also crouched down. He hugged me and whispered something to my ear.
"Ieyasu-nii promise me to protect Tsuna-nee's smile okay?" he said and I can't help but smile.
"I promise Kai"
