CHAPTER THREE: THE ENCOUNTER

Kiru explained everything. Why he had a son. Why is she living there and so on. Shuichi in turn told her about what happened in the past and why is he there at that moment. Shuichi asked if he could stay there or better yet live there. Kiru couldn't make up her mind. Then Shuichi said that he would stay and be the father of his own son. That helped Kiru made up her mind.

So as the years pass by... Shuichi already forgot about the deal he made with the spirit. His relationship with Kiru changed. They live like as if they were real husband and wife. Then one day Uichi went home with a girl [Uichi is already 16 years old]. Uichi introduced the girl and the girl's name is Yuki Uesugi. Shuichi almost melted when he heard her name. He asked who her parents were. Then Yuki [girl] said. "Sakuma Ryuichi and Tatsuha Uesugi." Shuichi freaked out. [Who wouldn't be? They're both male.] "Oh really?" says Shuichi with a faint smile.

Then Uichi gathered up his guts and said. "Dad.... She's my girlfriend now. Hope you're not mad or anything." " Why should I? You're old enough to be in that relationship anyway. And Yuki don't worry if anything happens to you or if my son hurts in any sort of way. I'll personally go to your parents and apologize." "Um.... Mr. Shindou... you know my parents?" "Sort of." "Um... If you don't mind would you come with us at my house to help us break the news to dad." "To Tatsuha?" "Hai..." says Yuki with a bit of shaking in her voice. " Oh... sure no biggy." [ But actually it was a PROBLEM. He's scared Sakuma might recognize him.]

So he changed his clothes and went to Uesugi residence. Yuki opened the door for them and led them to the living room. They sat there in silence until.... Sakuma came in together with Tatsuha.

Tatsuha: [terrified look] It can't be.... You're dead!!! [ pointing at Shuichi]

Shuichi: Um... you must be mistaken me from somebody else. Yuki: that's right dad... That guy is my boyfriend's father... oops!

Sakuma: Eh?

Tatsuha: What did you say?! I won't allow you....

Sakuma: Sure.... He can be your boyfriend... and besides he looks like Shuichi – Kun.

Tatsuha: Ryu – Chan....

Sakuma: um... can I know your name? [pertaining to Uichi]

Uichi: Uichi.... Uichi Shindou. And I would like to introduce my father. Shuchi Shindou.

Shuichi: Nice to meet you. Sakuma: Can you sing? [ Still pertaining to Uichi]

Yuki: Mom! He's a great singer.... Uichi: um.. sure.. here goes...

'nigiyaka na hitogomi ni

tokeru tsubuyaki ga

Ashi moto Ni chirabatta

omoide nijimaseru

Mayoi aruku machi no kagayaki wa

glaring one way kogo e sona bokuo terasu...

Sakuma: Sugoi!!! You even sounded like Shuichi.... [then looks at Tatsuha... Tatsuha nodded] can you sing too? Shuchi – san?

Shuichi: Um.. hai. Tatsuha: can you sing for us?

Shuichi: sure what song do you like?

Yuki: can you continue Uichi's song?

Shuichi; Sure....

'tsumetai toki ga yume o furaseru kono

Te no naka o suri nukete

Negai kazo e mezeme ta toki ni yureru maboroshi ni kimi ga utsuru

boku o michibiku kasu kana shirruetto

Tatsuha: [whispers to Sakuma] he's really Shuichi right?

Sakuma: Yes.... Tatsuha: But he's dead.... [Shivers]

Then Shuichi said. "Sakuma – san Tatsuha – kun, I have to go now I ... still have to do something at home. It was really nice meeting you." [Then he leaves]

Uichi was left alone with Yuki's parents.... He was actually scared because Tatsuha is staring at him from head to toe.

Uichi: I think I should go too.... I might be disturbing your quality time together.

Yuki: you sure you want to go?

Uichi: I think I have to. It was very nice meeting you... MS. Sakuma Mr. Tatsuha.

Sakuma: It was really interesting to meet you too.

Yuki: I'll walk you to the door.

The after Uichi left... Sakuma and Tatsuha looked at each other and seemed to understand what each other's saying. Their daughter Yuki was confused.

Yuki: [to herself] they seem to know Shindou – san long before I did...

End of chapter three.... A/n: R&R is really appreciated hope you like this chapter.

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