"Why is it always with you that you can't take care of the kids?!"

"But I'm trying. Honey, I'm trying to balance my work and home life can you not see it?"

*Sobbing noises* I look towards my left to see my little sister crying with her both hands on her either eyes wiping away the tears.

"come here you little cookie monster," I said gently as I pulled her in a hug.

"Oni-chan...why are mom and dad fighting again?"

"Don't mind them, let's go eat a tasty ice cream?" I asked.

"Ice cream?" she said with stars in her eyes as if the tears and sorrow just faded away.

"Why not? let's get your favorite one!" I replied smiling.

"Zuzu"

"Sure! let me grab my sandals" she said as she went happily towards the shoe rack near the main door.

"Zuzu..."

"Let's go Oni-chan!"

"ZUZU WAKE UP!"

HUH?! I opened my eyes up to see a Rio with concern plastered over her face. Why did I dream of my past all of a sudden, especially why this specific one. I.. I don't like this day.

"Oh, morning Rio" I replied smiling.

She pecked my cheek before questioning, "Were you having a nightmare?"

"Nah not really nightmare..." I sighed.

"Anyways, breakfast is ready. You should go get fresh" she said smiling as she left the room.

Now that I notice it, there are 4 futons folded up here? Oh...I remember because of yesterday. I immediately stood up and took my fresh clothes and went straight into the bathroom.

[Time Skip]

"Morning sleepyhead" Sakuta smirked as the dining table was already with multiple dishes, it's the first time my dining table was actually used along with the 8 or chairs that came with it.

"Yeah...morning" I replied.

"Here," Rio said placing a plate down with me with sandwiches on it? Another look at Rio, I just realized she's wearing an apron for the first time that I've seen. HOLY SHIT SHE LOOKS HEAVENLY.

"You look so cute Rio" I gave her a cheeky smile.

"Ba-BAKA!" she burped out before getting closer to me and whispering, "everyone can hear you baka"

"I know... and I don't care" I replied.

*Cough* *Cough* "Now now, will you even try the sandwich, or are you gonna keep her waiting? he hasn't eaten breakfast as well" Kunimi broke our trance.

We both started eating the Sandwiches on the plate one by one as these sandwiches just created a symphony in my mouth, "These probably are the most delicious sandwiches I've had in my life" I said eating another one.

"It's..nothing special. I just read a couple of cooking books and devised my own theory by experimenting with the vegetables and the type of bread until I got my final product" Rio replied.

"By theory, you mean recipe right?" Sakurajima san asked her sweat dropping.

"I guess you can call it that" Rio nodded.

"Btw Yuzu, I've been meaning to ask you about Blake" Sakurajima san added.

"Yeah...I want to know about him as well" Kunimi chimed in.

A nod from Sakuta while the curious look on Futaba's face confirmed the idea to me. I looked over towards the T.V as both Nodoka and Kaede were busy browsing through the T.V channels.

"Well...what do you wanna know?" I said picking up the glass of water as I gulped it.

"How was he able to manipulate the lights and the speakers and how do you know him?" Sakuta asked.

"Now now, I thought you were the least interested" I chuckled.

"I share the same concern as Azusagawa" Rio added.

"Fine fine..." I sighed.

"Me and Blake are childhood friends. He was a very happy and charismatic boy till 8th grade but..." I started.

"But?" Sakurajima san asked.

"There...there was an accident which claimed the life of both of his parents. His relatives are out of the country and they offered him to come with them but he denied. Ever since that day, he's been what he is now" I continued.

[Flashback]

"Oni-chan, Mango is still the best ice cream flavor!" May said smiling.

"I'm glad you like it" I replied smiling.

We were passing by Blake's house as my eyes rolled onto his room. WAIT FOR A FUCKING SECOND?! WHAT'S A ROPE DOING ON HIS FAN. I threw my Ice cream as I ran into his house.

"Oni-chan where are you going?" May called out.

"Stay there" I replied in a hurry as I entered through the front door which was surprisingly open? and rushed to his room.

"Presence detected on the stairs" came a robotic voice from his room.

I rushed in and saw him on a stool holding a noose knot on the rope.

"ARE YOU FUCKING RETARDED YOU MOTHERFUCKER?" I screamed.

"Ah, how unfortunate..."

[Flashback Ends]

"What about Manipulating the lights and speakers?" Kunimi asked.

"Ah, that? He's always been invested in programming and hacking. I'm surprised he can do that now...well everything in this country is connected to the same network anyway if I recall correctly" I said.

"So you mean, he can do that countrywide?" Sakuta asked.

"I honestly have no idea. For now, I need to see if we're safe-" I was saying before my phone vibrated in my pocket.

This faggot...Well, I do owe him one.

"Everything Okay Zuzu?" Rio asked as she saw a weird happy but tense mood on me.

"Yeap. Okay, everyone. The matter is resolved" I said out loud getting even the attention of the two busy on TV.

"What do you mean reso-" Sakurajima san began saying before her phone started buzzing as with one look on it, she quickly picked it up.

"Hello?"

"What? are you Serious?"

"That's a big relief... Wait? right now?"

Confusion appeared on our faces hearing "right now" as Sakuta on the other hand got a bit sad.

"Okay so apparently...it is resolved. The cartel withdrew and apparently, the two boss were also arrested. Also, my driver is coming here in 20 minutes and taking us out on a beach to relax today" Sakurajima san said.

"What about school?" Kunimi asked.

"We've already missed it. Take a look at the time" Rio replied in her signature unamused tone.

"Guess we can take one day off?" I replied smiling.

"I'm really excited about the beach!" Kaede joyed up accompanied by Nodoka.

"Hey Yuzu, I want to thank you for yesterday or actually you all" Sakurajima san said standing up.

"I mean, we were all in it together. There's no need to thank us" I replied chuckling.

"Yeah, he's right" Kunimi added.

[Time Skip]

We were all sitting in the minivan again heading straight for the beach out of the city. According to the driver, that beach should be empty right now due to chilly weather but today. It is pretty hot, around 29*c (or 84.2* F for Fahrenheit plebs).

"Wait, we don't have swimsuits or any beach supplies for that matter" Sakurajima san said to her driver.

"Well, I'll pull up to the mall then" she replied.

"Hey, I left my wallet back at Yuzu's home can we go ba-" Kunimi began saying.

"This one's on me, get whatever you guys want. Consider this as my thank you gift to you" she replied.

"Bu-" I began saying before getting interrupted again.

"No buts or ifs. You get what you want" she replied in a stern voice.

[Time Skip]

We ventured around from shop to shop gathering what we need. As we were almost finished I felt a tug on my T-shirt. I looked around to see a blushing Rio.

"Zuzu do you mind.." she started.

"Hm?" I incquired.

"Do you mind helping me pick a swimsuit?" she said as her cheeks went full red.

"Su-sure..." I accepted as i felt my face heating up aswell.