Chapter 10~
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Arthur really wasn't sure how to react. He knew he had been popular back in the day; but this was ridiculous! Surely, it had to be some sort of joke or a misunderstanding.
"Nope~" sniggered a voice and Arthur almost fell off of his chair.
"S-sis! Don't scare me like that..."
"Sorry sorry, I couldn't resist" she giggled and Arthur sighed.
Apparently, the entire room had been watching him with deep interest. He had been sat in silent contemplation and he just looked so cute!
Kiku smiled, this scene reminded him of one that had happened a while ago... It made him fall in love with Arthur; the first heart event that cracked Arthur's outer shell.
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"Hey, Kiku... Do you want to come over to my place? It's just for a couple of days and after the meetings are over of course" asked Alana cheerfully.
"Hai, I would be honoured North-San." Said Kiku, surprised about the sudden invitation. Alana was kind and cheerful, even though she was quite blunt sometimes. She was always very honest. Honestly, he really did love her company.
"Ehh? Oh come on Kiku! How many times do I have to tell you just Alana is fine, it doesn't matter whether we're in public or not!"
"O-okay..."
"Heh" Arthur chuckled softly, then he burst into laughter when his sister scowled.
He had never seen Arthur laugh before, he had always seemed so... Unapproachable.
"D-don't laugh at me!" Alana complained.
"I can't help it...You really never change do you sister?"
"Sh-shut up!"
Snap.
Before he had realised it, Kiku had taken the picture. They both stopped to look at him curiously.
"Sumimasen...I clicked the shutter without even realising it."
"Oh? Don't apologise, no harm done." Shrugged Arthur.
"Yeah Kiku! This picture is super cute!" Beamed Alana.
"H-hey! I am not cute!" Spluttered Arthur.
But...Now that Kiku thought about it... Arthur really was adorable... His heart skipped a beat but at the time he has no idea what it meant.
He was a lot wiser now.
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"Really Arthur you shouldn't underestimate yourself! Just enjoy the attention and take your time deciding what's right for you... Don't worry about it! Keep going as you have been and it'll all work out. Nee-San's got your back!"
"Thanks sis"
"No problem, little rabbit"
"Alana! Why do you always have to spoil the moment!"
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"What are we supposed to do now..." Mumbled Keith.
"Not sure but we'll have to think of something." Shrugged Kyle.
"Do we have to act though? Mum seems to be okay as it is, all we have to do is watch his back." suggested Leon.
"That's... Pretty mature of you."
"Humph, I always know what Arthur wants and I always know what's best for him. I am his favourite." Said Leon haughtily.
"...Let's not have that discussion. Besides, we can't let America hear us-" sighed Keith.
"Hear what, dudes?"
"Oh nothing~" chimed Kyle innocently.
"Whatever dudes."
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