10-hru C.7
Sunday, the day after their first official date. One of Kioshi and Tohru's most cherished and memorable moments. Tohru got to know Kioshi a little better as they talked throughout the date. She found out what genres he would listen to on his free time, how involved he is within the projects of other composers or artists and how he used to be in high school. Kioshi used to be in the orchestral classes, the instrument he played for the class was the grand piano.
After that long day of walking around the city to spend time with each other, they ended up arriving home with Kanna to sleep. Which leads us to the next day. Tohru and Kioshi are still in each other's arms until morning. Tohru still had that smile on her face during her slumber, along with Kioshi.
Suddenly, a phone starts ringing, which woke up Kioshi. He glanced over to his girlfriend to check if she was doing all right. Thankfully, nothing was odd about her. Tohru slept soundly with a smile on her face. Kioshi picks up his ringing cell phone and answers.
"Hello?" Kioshi said with a yawn.
"Hey, bro." Said a voice through the line.
"Masanori?"
"Yeah, it's me. Did I wake you?" Masanori asked.
"Actually, you did."
"Whoops, my bad then." Masanori replied with a chuckle.
"It's fine. Something up?"
"It's that time of year again. Mom and dad are visiting." Masanori said.
"This early? I thought they weren't visiting until another three months?"
"They're visiting again after this." Masanori added.
At this point, Tohru wakes up on her own. The first sight she saw was Kioshi talking through his phone. The feminine dragon took matters into her own hands and did what she wanted to do to start off the day with her lover. Tohru leans her head towards his neck, she gives his neck light kisses, Kioshi chuckles quietly to prevent Masanori from knowing what was happening.
"What gave them the motive to visit us all of a sudden?" Kioshi questions his older brother.
"It was all mom's idea. She told me that it was about you."
"Me?" Said the baffled Kioshi.
Before Kioshi could say anymore, Tohru's suddenly starts licking Kioshi's neck. A gasp escapes from his mouth.
"Kioshi, everything good?"
"Yeah, just a sudden chill. It's kind of chilly here." Kioshi told him the excuse.
He felt Tohru's wet saliva on his neck. Normally, he would find it disgusting. However, since this was his girlfriend's saliva, it was erotic to him. This was a sign that Tohru wanted him, really badly. Too bad, he wasn't comfortable with sexual topics, one of his only weakness. Sure sometimes he has erotic fantasies, he imagines doing those acts himself, in his mind only. In real life, he wouldn't perform those acts. Even if Tohru gives him a sign for "Let's do it," he would still hesitate. This doesn't mean that he'll stay like this forever. All he needs is time, then they'll talk about it once he trusts Tohru to the fullest.
"Mom said that she sensed something different going on in you your life. Come to think of it, did you tell mom about your relationship with Tohru?" Masanori asked, expecting for him to say yes.
"Not yet. I'm not sure if I should introduce her yet. I don't think she would approve now that I think about it." Kioshi confessed.
"Not to worry little brother, Kobayashi and I are here to support the two of you. Come over at five, that's when they're arriving. If Tohru wants to come over, make sure to bring Kanna with you. I'm sure our mom would go crazy over her. It's the closest for mom to having a grandchild, right?" Masanori chuckled.
"Ha Ha, right. She is eager to having grandchildren. It's settled then, see you all at five."
"Gotcha. See you later."
Kioshi hangs up and sets his phone back on his nightstand.
"Who was that? You're not cheating on me are you?" Tohru asked.
"No I'm not! I was just calling Masanori."
"Really? What were you talking about with him?"
"Our parents are going over to his house. I have to go with him, but he gave me the choice to bring you with me. Well, you don't have to if it doesn't interest you. I'm fine with whatever."
Kioshi was blushing the whole time he was telling her this. Even though they just had a date yesterday, it was still hard for him to ask her out. Out of Tohru's generosity, she held his hands and lifted them up.
"Of course I'll go with you. I want to meet the people who raised the love of my life."
Kioshi's cheeks transitioned to a red tone after Tohru referred to him as the love of her life.
"Th-Thanks. Kanna's going too then. We can't leave her alone in the house."
"Of course, even though she's in middle school, Kanna still doesn't know how to take care of herself in terms of health. The good thing about her is that she has enough strength to protect herself."
"Good to know. One thing I was curious about, Kobayashi told me that dragons tend to live longer than humans, to the fact that they can outlive most humans. Since there's magic in your world, is there a way for humans to age the same as dragons?"
This question reminded Tohru of the day when her father visited Kobayashi's apartment. Tohru's father asked her what was the point of living with humans if they're going to die out before her. This meant that Kioshi was going to pass away before Tohru. Her imagining her boyfriend's funeral almost made her heart stop.
Just because this was a possibility for this to happen, doesn't mean that it has to. Thanks to Tohru's traveling knowledge, back when she used to hide from humans, she knows about the existence of a potion that can increase the lifespan of any living organism. There's also the immortality potion, but those are extremely rare to the fact that its existence is referred as a legend.
Now that she's got this in mind, Tohru calms herself and answers Kioshi's question.
"Kioshi, you're going to meet other dragons like me. So remember this, if they ever deny about a potion that can increase your lifespan, don't even bother taking their word. I've done more traveling than most of the dragons I have met. I used to be on the run from those humans. Thanks to that, I know about the existence of that potion and an immortality potion."
"Tohru." Kioshi was at loss for words.
"Kioshi, I'm going to remain at this age for decades. I promise you that I'll work hard to find that potion for you. I want to live the rest of my life with you."
Tohru hugs Kioshi tightly to prove her love to him. "I don't care what my dad says, I'll stay with you either way!"
"Thank you, but...other dragons. There's more of you and Kanna in this world?" Kioshi asked.
"Correct. There are four dragons in this world I know that you have yet to meet. One of them I still keep in touch with, I don't know about the other three. Actually, I'm glad that I lost contact with one of them."
"You dislike one of them?"
"In a way, she's just annoying when she tries taking me back to my old world."
Kioshi had a feeling that he shouldn't ask more of this person that Tohru was referring to. So he ignored it.
"Anyways, thank you for the kind words Tohru. I think I have a bit more confidence in myself." He gives Tohru a quick kiss before getting off the bed. "Let's start our morning then! Let me dress up and then I'll cook us some breakfast. We'll start preparing plans later."
"Got it."
As breakfast came along, Kioshi and the rest enjoyed their first meal of the day. It's not everyday that you get to eat his cooking since Tohru cooks during the week. Tohru admitted that his food tasted better than her food before. Kioshi would take the compliment but deny that it was any better than Tohru's.
Upon finishing, Kioshi informed Kanna about their plans for today. She was excited to visit Kobayashi's place like always, but also nervous to meet his parents. To calm her down, he pats Kanna's head. The stress she had a few seconds ago instantly fades away. Now replaced with a fuzzy, warm feeling. Kioshi orders Tohru to dress into anything but the maid uniform for his mom and dad. Kioshi planned on telling his parents about his dragon girlfriend. This would mean that he would have to tell them about Tohru being his maid and girlfriend. He had a feeling that they would somehow force them to break up, but thanks to Kanna for still being the cute girl she is, this would distract Kioshi's mother with the fact that he has a cute eleven year-old girl living in his house.
Time-Skip→5PM＞
It was finally time for the family reunion, the Nishikawa family. Kioshi and Tohru stood outside the door hand in hand while Kanna stood in front of them, waiting for Masanori to open up.
"Nothing to be nervous about Kioshi. Even if they don't approve of me, you're still going to be my boyfriend either way." Tohru said, attempting to calm Kioshi. Then the door opens.
"Kioshi, Tohru, Kanna! Come on in!"
As they entered the house, Kioshi then told him that it was time to start the plan. Tohru and Kanna would have to wait before they could show themselves to the parents. Masanori noticed that Kioshi was trembling a bit. He was clearly nervous for what the result would end up. Masanori puts his hand on his younger brother's shoulder to calm him down. Masanori has done this before when they still lived with their parents.
"Calm down, there's no need to fret. This is mom and dad we're talking about, they'll understand. If all goes wrong, we'll bring out Kanna. She'll be of great help."
"I can help?" Kanna asked.
"Yes Kanna but not yet." Masanori replied to Kanna.
Kioshi turns to Tohru. "We'll meet in a bit." He said before walking away with his older brother.
The two walk into the living room, they are met with Kobayashi and their parents.
"How's my musician doing, did you hook up with anyone from the music industry?" Ena teased.
Ena Nishikawa, the mother of the two. She has curly chin-length hazel hair, green eyes, average height, just a little shorter than her husband. Ena is the type to tease everyone in the family, including her husband. Everyone knows about her wish of having grandchildren. Mothers would usually, shy away or avoid any sexual topics from their child. This woman however, encourages Masanori and Kobayashi to get it on as soon as possible. His own mother is even willing to buy him protection for their intercourse and all the baby items they would need for their future baby. Like they both said, Ena is an interesting mother.
"Tani, please stop teasing our son. He barely arrived." Kenta asked his wife.
Kenta, Kioshi's father. In his 40s just like his wife Ena. Average height, similar to Ena's but Kenta is a little taller and has short hair. He wears a black buttoned up flannel with a pair of jeans. Kenta is usually the one who takes control of his wife when it comes to kids. Whenever one of her friends come over to the house with their little ones, she ends up carrying the baby the whole day. Kenta as always would persuade her to let go of the baby. The day when Masanori and Kioshi left to live on their own, she cried like any other mother would do. Before Kioshi would live on his own, Masanori made some arrangements. Kioshi would live next to his brother's big house, thanks to Masanori's promotion from his job.
"N-Nice to see you again, mom and dad." Kioshi stuttered. "What made you two visit all of a sudden?"
Ena then had a smug look on her face. "You know the phrase 'Mom knows everything'? For this case, I don't know everything about what's happening in your life. What I do know, is that something's up with you."
Kioshi could never hide anything from his mother, so he had no choice but to spill the beans.
"Mom...you always told me since that day at the park what true love was. You said that when the day comes when I get a girlfriend, you would give her your permission for dating me. Only if she loves for what I am, isn't a delinquent, doesn't bully or use me for her advantage, and we both agree with the choices we want to do next."
"My boy...you finally got yourself a girlfriend haven't you?" Kenta asked, in which Kioshi nods in return.
"Tohru, Kanna! You may come out now!" Kioshi yelled.
Two figures came out from the shadows. Tohru walks up next to Kioshi while Kanna hides behind him. Even meeting the parents of her guardian was a big thing.
"Meet my girlfriend, Tohru." Kioshi introduced her to his parents.
"It's an honor to meet you two." Tohru's bowed.
"Horns?" Kenta whispered.
"Wow! A cutie and a cosplayer! You won a good one!" Ena gave her son a thumbs up.
"Actually, these horns aren't fake. They're real, I'm a dragon!" Tohru revealed with a smile.
Ena and Kenta tried processing what they both heard. "Huh?" The married couple responded. Tohru then popped out her tail to remain visible for Kioshi's parents to see. They were in shock, so they backed away a little for safety.
"She's not wrong." Masanori said which caught their attention. "Those horns on her head are one hundred percent real. She used to be Kobayashi's maid back when we still worked together. Now, Tohru is Kioshi's maid."
"You still call me by my last name! I'm your wife!" Kobayashi said.
"Ha ha, sorry Miki. I just really like your last name!" Masanori said as he scratched the back of his head.
Kobayashi sighs. "It's okay, I'm fine with it either way. Ena, Kenta, please trust us on this. I've known Tohru for three years already. She's trustworthy, responsible, nice, hardworking and caring."
Ena and Kenta look back at Tohru. She was clearly getting nervous now. Kioshi notices and calms her down by holding her hand.
"Not all dragons crave for death and destruction. If you're still not convinced, then consider this. If you still think she's a bad dragon, then explain to me of why they're holding hands." Kobayashi asked.
"Kioshi." Ena said softly.
"They love each other very much. You want your son to be happy for the rest of his life right? So please let him be. Let them remain happy. I'm sure that she promises you two that he'll keep him safe."
Ena and Kenta look at each other, they nod. Meaning that they would have to finally give Tohru permission on dating their youngest son.
"Miki, we'll take your word." Ena said in a serious tone. It was rare for Ena to act this serious.
"Tohru, we'll give you permission to date our son." She said.
"Thank yo-!" Tohru was then interrupted by Ena.
"Only, if you promise not to harm our son! Which means if you either get him killed, we'll never forgive you. Got it?" Ena asked.
"Got it!" Tohru said in a determine tone.
"Welcome to the family." Kenta said.
"One more thing!" Ena exclaimed.
"Yes ma'am!" Tohru asked.
"This one is for me personally." Ena pauses before saying her request. "Make lots of children with him! I want a grandchildren!" Ena requested.
"Mom!" Kioshi yelled with a blush.
"Oh dear." Kenta face palms.
Tohru then received an erotic thought of her and Kioshi having a noisy, bed-creaking, steaming night in bed as she heard slaps from what's seems to be from their aggressive intercourse.
"You're having lewd thoughts aren't you?" Kioshi could tell by the way Tohru looks with her blushing face and drooling mouth.
"I'll do my best to bare all of his children!" Tohru agreed with Ena.
"Thank you!" Ena ran towards Tohru and hugged her. "Welcome to the family!" She jumped with Tohru like little girls.
Masanori and Kobayashi witnessed the scene.
"I love your mom." Kobayashi said, now laying her head on Masanori's shoulder.
"She's interesting all right." Masanori said.
Suddenly, Kioshi was reminded of the person behind him, Kanna. He forgot all about her while he was dealing with his parents.
"I forgot to introduce you two to someone else!" He turns around and pushes Kanna lightly in front of him so she could properly show herself.
"Kanna Kamui, eleven years old. One of Tohru's friends. Since she lives under my roof, which makes me her guardian." Kioshi said.
"Sh-She's...adorable!" Ena quickly walks towards Kanna and hugs her. "Her white horns and puffy tail make her even cuter! She's just like a doll!"
Even though Kanna was an eleven year-old now, Ena was still able to pick her up. So she carried her to the couch and sat her between her and Kenta.
"Today you'll be sitting with mama Ena today, okay?" Ena kept patting Kanna's head, which she enjoyed a lot.
"You don't have to go that far Ena." Kenta said.
"Yes, Ena." Kanna said in her monotone voice. "I have a question."
"Ask away!" Ena said.
"Where do babies come from exactly?" Kanna asked which caught everyone's attention, they all glared at Ena.
"Hehe, looks like it wasn't a smart idea to mention baby making in front of an eleven year-old, huh?"
Kenta sighs. "Ena, my dear." He commented.
"Kanna, you're in middle school, right? I'm sure that they'll introduce you how it all works. Just wait a little longer, but make sure to stay mature throughout the lesson. Yes, you'll feel embarrassed, but you'll soon realize that it's something to not be embarrassed about." Kobayashi informed Kanna, this would cause her to get even more curious.
For the next few hours, they would all chat, eat and laugh together, as a family. Tohru finally felt welcomed with Kioshi's side of the family, because they accepted her. The only subject she would have to worry about was her family. The only family member she has was her father, the one who still resents humans. Now that Tohru was with another human, her father would have the wrong idea that humans were lying creatures. Tohru was rebellious, she would only do what she wanted to do. No matter what her father tells her, she'll always follow her heart. Kioshi and Tohru would have to prepare themselves when her father finally arrives. If they need backup, they have Kobayashi and Masanori on their side.
Tohru, Kioshi and Kanna leave first for Kanna's sake, since she started getting tired, especially when it was midnight. Ena and Kenta decided to stay a little longer with Masanori and Kobayashi.
As they made their way to the house, Kanna mentioned something that Kioshi's mother said.
"Kioshi, Ena kept saying that I would be a great sister for you and an amazing daughter for her." Kanna said.
"That's my mother right there." Kanna expected a direct response for the sister part. "However, she isn't wrong." Kanna then looked up to Kioshi.
"You're like the sister I never had." He looks down to meet Kanna's eyes. "It's fun having you around!" Kioshi smiled, Kanna blushed of how appreciated she felt.
"Do you think we could play piano tomorrow?" Kanna asked.
"Of course, after you finish your homework of course! School goes first!" Kioshi said.
"Yay!" Kanna said in her monotone voice.
In Tohru's eyes, she thought that they would be great siblings. It's like they're a big happy family. Tohru is proud to be in a relationship with Kioshi. No matter what anyone says, their love for each other will never be broken.