juu hachi sho

the days with Haru

"Oh no, lucky the rest of them aren't here or they would have killed me… Just my luck, why am I connected to so many girls?" Kawaru thought. Haru was sleeping next to Kawaru. "But I feel better already. My power is stabilized, thank you… Haru-Chan. And now I keep my promise," Kawaru smiled. Kawaru took out his cell phone and looked at the picture Haru took with him. He smiled. "But I really wanted this to happen to me, ever since I was small. I was the weakest, now everyone came to me. I'm happy now," Kawaru wiped his tears.

"Kawaru-Kun, ohayo," Haru yawned. "Ee," Kawaru replied. "Can we go out today? Tomorrow I'll have to go…" Haru looked sad. "But it's not three days!" Kawaru exclaimed. "You're nice," Haru giggled. "Heh, maybe so," Kawaru replied. "Can I have that ring? If I can't that's okay. I really want to have something from you, and the next time we meet I can give it back to you," she blushed. "If you really want it, I can give it to you. Just promise that we will meet again," Kawaru asked. "Of course," Haru smiled. Kawaru handed his ring with the chain to Haru. "Arigatou," Haru wore the ring with the chain around her neck. "You can hold this bracelet until next time we meet. I would really want you to wear it, but I guess it's too girly," Haru blushed. "No, if you want me to wear it, I'll wear it until we see each other again," Kawaru put the bracelet on and smiled. "I have to tell you something. About the bracelet that story is true. But when you were suffocating it was my fault, I wanted to test you. I didn't believe my grandmother's fortune telling, but everything she said came true. Sorry," Haru bowed. "It's okay, we're friends. At least you told me," Kawaru smiled.

"Do you want to eat?" Kawaru asked. "N… My stomach is growling," Haru laughed. "You should smile more, you look cute," Kawaru said. "Thanks," Haru blushed.

Kawaru and Haru started to walk back to town. "What do you want to eat? I'll treat," Kawaru smiled. "Well, I really like Ramen!" Haru was happy. "Then Ramen it is," Kawaru said. They walked down town a little more to find a Ramen Restaurant. When they reached it they went in. "What will you two have?" the waiter asked. "I want the house special's ramen," Haru drooled. "I'll just have some green tea," Kawaru replied. "Okay, please wait a moment, the food will be done quickly," the waiter walked away. "ONLY TEA?" Haru exclaimed. "Yup," Kawaru replied. "Why? Is it because you're buying for me?" Haru asked. "No that's not it. I just don't like eating too much in the morning. I eat a lot during lunch. I only like eating home cook meals during the morning, especially Yuki-Chan's. She's good at cooking. I also like when Rin-Chan makes obento, even though they taste bad, but she usually blushes when I eat them. So to me it tastes great because she made it for me. Even though Maki-Chan can't cook, she's always protecting me. Sometimes I think she treats me like a child, but she's the most understanding out of everyone else. Sao-Chan doesn't cook either, but she tries to do her best helping me get stronger, since I always wanted to be strong to protect people myself," Kawaru explained. "That's nice. You love each of them for their own personality. Do you love me?" Haru asked. "I can't answer that… I only known you for two days, but all I can say I might," Kawaru smiled. "I guess so," Haru smiled. Then the ramen came. "Itadakimasu," Haru started to eat. "It makes me happy to see her happy, I guess she has a lot of strict rules. She's a Ten Sai, herself… She must have had a bad life since her mother and father are no longer here. We are the same…" Kawaru thought. "Gochisousama," She finished eating. Kawaru paid and left with Haru. "Thanks Kawaru-Kun for treating me," Haru smiled. "No problem, where else do you want to go?" Kawaru asked. "Hmm, I'm not so familiar to this place, but maybe the park. I feel like going on the swings, and the slides!" Haru exclaimed. "Okay," Kawaru replied. So they asked directions to a park. They started to walk to the park. "She seems happier and lively, she reminds me of Rin-Chan. But Rin-Chan still isn't showing her real self. She sort of retreats afterwards…" Kawaru thought. "Kawaru-Kun, can you push me on the swing, the higher the better!" Haru exclaimed. "Okay," Kawaru replied. Haru sat on the swing, and Kawaru started to push her. "Wheeee, it feels so good!" Haru screamed.

"Kawaru-Kun, get on! I'll push you!" Haru exclaimed. "Its okay" Kawaru replied. "I'll push you," Haru insisted. Haru stopped the swing with her feet. She dragged Kawaru on the swing and made him sit. "It's okay, I'll push you," Kawaru tried to stand up, but Haru pushed the swing and him. "Isn't it fun? The wind feels the best," Haru stated. "I guess so, thanks Haru-Chan," Kawaru smiled. "No thank you, you're the first person that ever did so much for me," Haru said. "Anything for a friend is fine," Kawaru smiled. They continued to play at the park for hours. Haru went on the slides, and made Kawaru go on the slides. They sat on a bench and watched the little kids play. "Kawaru-Kun, today was fun! I wish this day would last forever, but Obaa-Chan gave me a limit, so I have to go," Haru said. "It was fun for me too, we'll see each other again," Kawaru placed his thumb up. Haru disappeared. "Well, people come and go so quickly don't they?" Kawaru stood up and walked back to town so he can take the next shuttle bus back to the hot spring hotel.

When he arrived back, he went in the room. "Everyone's not here?" Kawaru looked around. I think I'll take a shower then. When he opened the door to the shower, he saw Rin. She was wrapping the bandage around her breasts. She had just finished taking a bath. Kawaru and Rin blushed furiously. Kawaru hurried and turned around and said, "Sorry," He was hesitating. "ECCHI!" Rin yelled. "Get out of here!" Rin exclaimed. Kawaru hurried out and closed the door. "You should lock the door," Kawaru leaned on the door. Then the door opened, and Kawaru fell down. "Ow," Kawaru cried. Rin stared at his face. "I'm sorry, I didn't know anyone was in here. And there was no one here, and you didn't like the door, so I…" Kawaru hesitated. "Even so, couldn't you at least knock on the door. Why are you always so afraid…? You see it all before," Rin stated. "You called me a pervert and told me to get out too," Kawaru pointed. "Well that's different, it's a girl's reaction," Rin stated. "I thought you weren't feminine," Kawaru laughed. "How? When did you here that?" Rin blushed. "Maki told me about it, when we were in the bath," Kawaru laughed. "They can't keep anything to themselves," Rin sighed. "So where did you go for two days? Didn't you say you were coming back in the third day?" Rin looked. "Well yeah, but things were changed. I didn't really go anywhere, I just went out to get some time to think," Kawaru replied. "Uh huh," Rin nodded. "So where's everyone else?" Kawaru asked. "They went to the pool… I rather take a bath instead," Rin said. "Oh, let's go see them," Kawaru smiled. "I'll pass… If you want to go, then go," Rin looked away. Kawaru went over and hugged her from the back. "What's wrong?" Kawaru asked. "You're always telling Maki everything… And your always touching her face, and looking at her… I'm not jealous or anything," Rin looked away. "You were awake? Sorry, I love each of you… Just differently," Kawaru smiled. "Prove that you love me," Rin blushed. "What should I do then?" Kawaru asked. "I don't know, you think it…" Rin replied. "I'll jump off the balcony," Kawaru said. "Go ahead," Rin feared that he would really do it. Kawaru opened the glass door to the balcony. When he was about to jump off, Rin pulled him back. "I was just kidding, if anything happened… How can I love you back?" Rin blushed. "You finally said it… Even if you see me doing stuff for other people, I still notice everyone around me," Kawaru hugged Rin tightly. "I won't let any of you get hurt, I'll protect you are. And I wish that you won't leave me," Kawaru stated. "I for one know I won't leave you," Rin and Kawaru got closer. And began to kiss. The wind blew up leaves, and the sun was setting.

"Well, I'm going to see the others. If you want to come, come," Kawaru said. "I'll come," Rin held Kawaru's hand and started to walk. They went down to the swimming pool.

When they arrived at the swimming pool, Maki was happy that he came back. Yuki was jealous since she saw Rin holding Kawaru's hand. She was about to run, but Saori held her back. "Hey, sorry about me going for a day all of a sudden," Kawaru bowed. "It's okay," Maki said. "I'm glad that you came back, Yuki was sobbing all day and night," Saori sighed. "Kawa-Chan, please don't leave me again…" Yuki sobbed. "Of course," Kawaru replied. Yuki became shock. "Where is your ring? And why are you wearing a bracelet, don't tell me you're…" Yuki was surprised. "No, that's not it," Kawaru sighed. "Well as Maki knows, I developed a disease… This disease only occurs in the Ja' aku Hane Clan. Since I gave too much of my power and my blood to each of you, then I mixed it in with myself, I caught this disease. I went to look for Akui. But I then I met a girl, things happened then. That girl was Akui, her name was Haru. During the night she did a treatment on me, which makes me feel better now. She also said she won't go after Rin anymore. That made me happy. Well she has her own problems. If you get to know her she's nice," Kawaru explained. "So that's how it is," Rin replied. "Did you sleep with her also!" Yuki asked. "I can't answer that," Kawaru turned away. "You're mean! I hate you!" Yuki exclaimed. "I'm glad you're okay, don't scare us again. Next time tell us about what's given you a burden!" Maki smiled. "Okay," Kawaru said. "For punishment," Saori looked evil. Saori knocked him in the pool. "You have to stay in that pool," Saori laughed. "Oh really?" Kawaru dragged Saori's feet and she fell into the pool. Everyone started to laugh. "You too Rin," Kawaru pulled her in the pool. Then Yuki and then Maki. They laughed and splash water at each other.

"Tomorrow we'll start our real training," Kawaru stated. Everyone agreed.

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