Disclaimer: I don't own Love Hina at all.

A/N: For the next chapters, I will have appearances of other Love Hina characters from both manga and anime. I don't how the reactions will be for this chapter but here it is.

Chapter 11

It was the start of a Sunday morning and Keitaro was getting up from his bed. He yawned and stretched his arms. He got up and did his morning routine. When he was dressed well for the day, he went to his kitchen to get some food from his refrigerator. It was some leftovers he got when he had dinner with Shinsuke and his family. He heated it up and had his breakfast. When he finished, he went to leave his apartment and when he got near his door, he noticed a paper on the ground. He picked it up and read. It was a list of things for Keitaro do in the apartment building when he would get back. Keitaro looked over the things that he had to do and nodded. He put the list on his kitchen counter and left his apartment building.

Seta's Office, Tokyo University

Keitaro had just arrived at Seta's office when saw Seta doing some paperwork already.

Seta looked up and greeted his worker, "Ah, good morning Keitaro."

"Morning Seta," Keitaro greeted back and Seta handed him some files.

"I would like you to sort these out by location and date."

"Understood," Keitaro willfully obliged.

Keitaro immediately got to work when sat down on a chair on worked on a table. As he was working, he glanced up a bit and saw his mentor with an expression that seemed down. Keitaro was a bit worried.

"Seta, are you okay?" Keitaro asked out of concern.

"Hm? Why yes, of course," Seta replied looking up, "Why do you ask?"

"Well, it's just that you seem down."

"Oh, well, don't worry about it. It's nothing," Seta said putting up a smile and saw that Keitaro wasn't convinced and decided to give in, "Well, I had a bit of a rough day yesterday."

"Rough day Seta?"

Seta nodded, "I talked to Sarah yesterday about the things that happened and learned that Naru would attack you thinking you were being," Seta cringed of what he was going to say, "perverted with Sarah."

Keitaro got upset, "Yep, that's Naru, making assumptions that I'm perverted to any other female. She thinks so little of me."

"It seems so. Anyway, I went to the Hinata Inn and talked to Naru about it but it didn't end well."

"She accused you of just taking my side."

"That's right. I just don't understand. I don't think she was ever like this before. How and when did she think like that?"

Keitaro just stayed silent.

Seta shrugged it off, "Ah well, let's not worry about it. We have some work to do."

"Oh, uh, yeah…" Keitaro replied.

Keitaro didn't say anymore as he and Seta continued to with their work. Five hours later, they were able to catch up with all the paperwork and Seta had everything he needed set for his plans of his next dig.

"Great work today Keitaro," Seta said happily.

"Thanks," Keitaro responded happily.

They started to put stuff away.

"So Keitaro, any plans for today?" Seta asked out of curiosity.

Keitaro thought about it for a moment, "Well, I have to go get a part of a tenant in the apartment I'm staying. Of course it won't be right away that I have to install it for the person I'm doing it for because she is at work and she won't be back until later in the evening. My manager, Shinsuke gave me a list of items to take care of in the apartment. But until then, I'm just going walk around time and try to relax."

"I see, well, I hope things go well for you Keitaro, I really do."

Keitaro smiled, "Thanks Seta."

"Um Keitaro, I want you to know I'm sorry what you went through and I want to work a way for you and Sarah to get along. I want to try. Would you be willing to try?"

Keitaro sighed, "I'm not really sure."

It wasn't the answer that Seta wanted to hear but he had hope. Moments later, Keitaro left the university and went to buy something in an appliance store.

Hinata Inn

Hina was leading Tsuruko and Hayato out of the inn. They said their words and left. Tsuruko and her husband were on their way back to go to Kyoto. Tsuruko was going to inform the council of elders of her sister's actions. She had no choice and she had a good idea what the consequences that would befall on her younger sister. Hina sighed as she watched the last guests in her inn leave. Kyoshiro, Nanami, and Kanako left earlier in the morning to go back to their residence so that they could get to run the bakery. Hina actually thought that Kanako would want to stay in the inn but it seemed that Kanako had different plans and she wondered what it was. Hina's daughter, Marumi left to stay in a hotel but she suspected that her daughter was plotting against her and she was worried that she might use Keitaro to do it. Hina went back inside and when she did, she saw Mutsumi walking towards her with her bag.

"Mutsumi?" Hina spoke.

"Oh, hello," Mutsumi greeted but her voice was strained.

Hina became concerned, "Mutsumi, what's wrong dear?"

"I have to go."

"Go?"

"Yes, back to my apartment. I've overstayed my welcome."

"Are you sure? You know you're welcome to just stay."

"I know but I think it would be best that I leave. Besides, I have a lot to think about."

Hina was worried for Mutsumi, "Oh dear, you don't look well."

It was true, Mutsumi seemed to be on the verge of passing out but she used all of her willpower to prevent that.

"Sorry, I have to go," Mutsumi said sadly as she rushed out of the Hinata Inn and was practically running down the stairs.

Hina watched as the young Okinawa woman was leaving the premises. Hina sighed sadly, she felt bad for the girl and figured what reason there was for her to leave abruptly. Hina decided that she needed to have a meeting with the tenants.

Hina was in the living room and saw Kaolla walking in.

"Kaolla," Hina called.

Kaolla looked at Hina, "What is it Granny?"

"Could you please call the others here?"

Su nodded, "Okay."

Su hopped her way up and called everyone of the residence in a loud and exciting voice. The old Urashima woman went to the telephone and dialed a number. The phone rang and it picked up.

"Hello, Hinata Teahouse," the voice of Haruka spoke.

"Haruka, it's me," Hina said, "Are you free to come to the inn right now?"

"…Yeah sure, I'll be right there."

"Great, come to the living room." Hina hung up the phone.

Later on, all the tenants of the Hinata Inn and Haruka were in the living room. Not one of them knew what it was all about.

Hina looked around and sat on the couch, "I'm glad you're all here."

"What is this about Granny?" Naru asked.

"We need to talk about what may happen here."

"What do you mean?" Kitsune asked.

Hina sighed, "As I just said, we need to talk about what may happen here in the inn and some changes that may take place. We also need to talk about if you girls will still be able to live here."

All those present except Haruka were getting a bit nervous.

Shopping District

Keitaro was walking in the shopping to get some supplies. He went in to an appliance store to the part he needed for the heater. Afterwards, he went to a convenient store to buy some food for himself. After picking up what he needed, he left the convenient store and did more walking around the district and went window shopping to various stores. He looked at the window of a candle store when he heard a voice calling his name.

"Hey Keitaro," a male voice called.

Keitaro recognized that voice and saw it belonged to one of his friends, Kimiaki Shirai and other friend, Masayuki Haitani was with him.

"Oh hey guys," Keitaro greeted back happily.

Shirai and Haitani walked up to Keitaro and said their pleasantries. Later on, the three were walking around.

"So Keitaro, what's going on with you?" Haitani asked.

"Yeah, how's life treating you at that heaven you live every day?" Shirai asked.

"That heaven?" Keitaro asked.

"Don't play dumb," Haitani said, "you know what he's referring."

"Yeah, it must be nice having one of the tenants as your girlfriend and still be surrounded by beautiful women." Shirai commented.

There was not one bit of sarcasm in his voice and Keitaro knew that.

"I no longer live that the Hinata Inn as the manager," Keitaro said as he stopped.

This surprised his two friends and they both stopped and looked at Keitaro.

"You no longer live there?" Haitani asked, "What happened?"

Keitaro stepped forward, "Walk with me and I'll tell you what's been going on."

Keitaro and his two friends walked out of the shopping district. Keitaro told them the events from Keitaro making to decision to leave the inn, his move to an apartment building, his confronting the girls, to his talking with his father. He went to every detail of what was going on and his two buddies were amazed.

"Wow, so you really broke up with Naru," Haitani spoke.

Keitaro nodded, "It was never working out. We were never a real couple and I'm ashamed it took me this longer to realize that Naru would never truly accept me as her boyfriend."

"Man, all this time, we were saying how you had it made when you living in a all-girl dorm but now after what you've told us…" Shirai spoke.

Keitaro nodded as he knew what he was saying, "Yeah, the sad thing that I thought that after three years, I had finally earned their trust but I was wrong and it cost me many times over," Keitaro sighed, "Man, I was a real damn fool."

"Uh, well, don't beat yourself up too much," Haitani said, "at least you got out of their before it was too late.

Keitaro nodded, "Yeah…"

The trio ended up in a park while talking some more about what they've been doing. Shirai looked at his watch and saw that he had to be somewhere.

"Oh, sorry guys but I have to go," Shirai said.

"Oh…" Haitani and Keitaro said in unison.

"Keitaro, we should catch up some more. You should show us that apartment you're living. It sounds like a fancy place."

"It's just a decent place to live," Keitaro said.

"Well anyways, see a later," Shirai left.

"Well, I think I should go as well," Haitani said, "See you later, take care of yourself buddy."

"I will, thanks," Keitaro said as Haitani left as well.

Keitaro sighed and decided to rest by sitting on a bench. He looked over his purchases and saw that they were still fine. It has been very relaxing for himself and he thought about things have been going for him so far. He looked at the sky and looked around. He felt that he had relaxed enough and decided to head back to his apartment. As he got up, he saw a familiar person walking and it was Shinobu. Keitaro didn't want her to see him so he tried to leave quickly but had no luck as Shinobu saw him.

"Senpai," Shinobu called out to him and rushed to him.

Keitaro cursed his luck but decided to respond, "Shinobu…"

"Senpai," Shinobu was glad to see him, "I didn't know you were in the park."

"Y-Yeah…"

Shinobu looked at the bags Keitaro was holding, "Oh, you were doing some shopping?"

"Uh, yeah I was. I was just here to relax and get my thoughts together."

"I see…um Senpai, can I talk with you for a while?" Shinobu was nervous.

Keitaro was taken back and he looked around, "I don't know if that's a good idea."

Shinobu was confused, "Senpai, why are you looking around?"

"Did you come here by yourself?" Keitaro asked he kept looking around his surroundings.

"Yes, why would you-" Shinobu cut herself off as she realized why, "Please don't worry, it just me, I swear."

Keitaro seemed to have relaxed a little, "Well, alright."

Shinobu was not happy that Keitaro had to check but she understood why he did it. Most of the time, they couldn't hold much a conversation without Naru or Motoko butting in and accuse him of being perverted with her. It was sickening reminder to Shinobu why her senpai had left her.

Keitaro and Shinobu sat on the same bench Keitaro sat earlier.

"So, how have you been Senpai?" Shinobu asked.

"I've been fine. And you?" Keitaro replied.

"Well, it hasn't been good. Ever since you left, things have gotten real bad."

"Hm, that's too bad."

Shinobu looked at her senpai, "Senpai is there any way to convince you to come back?"

Keitaro wasn't surprised at what Shinobu asked and shook his head, "No Shinobu, there isn't. I've made up my mind and I like living in my new apartment."

Shinobu held her hands together tightly and looked at Keitaro's eyes, "Senpai, I know I don't have the right to ask you this especially with all that has happened for the past three years but please, is there anything I could do to convince you otherwise?"

"No Shinobu and don't ask me again but cause it's never going to happen. I wonder, is it hard for you to understand that I needed to get away?"

"No, it's not but," Shinobu was in tears and this bother Keitaro, "I'm sorry, it seems I can't have conversation with you these day without crying but I'm just really upset. Your mother was at the inn and she said terrible things."

"I see," Keitaro shook his head at what his mother was doing, "I am sorry about that. I wish my mother hadn't done that," he saw that Shinobu was a bit confused, "my father came to visit me and told me."

Shinobu understood, wiped her tears, and continued, "It gets worse. We met your aunt, Marumi yesterday."

Keitaro was shocked to hear the name of his aunt, "My aunt Marumi?"

Shinobu nodded and Keitaro wasn't happy about it. He hasn't had a good history with his aunt in the past.

"Your Aunt Marumi plans to take over the Hinata Inn and intends to boot all of us out if she does. If that happens, I'll have to go back to my parents' custody battle again. Three years and they're still fighting in divorce."

"I see…"

Shinobu looked at Keitaro to see if he would say anymore. The Keitaro she remembered would have never let anyone even attempt to kick them out of their home and would come to their defense but it seemed that the Keitaro sitting next to her now was a bit different. She guessed that most of the kindness that her senpai had was driven out due to the abuse that he endured for the past three years.

Keitaro got up and was ready to leave.

"Senpai, are you going?" Shinobu asked.

"Yeah, I need to get back," Keitaro replied.

"Can I go with you to your new apartment?"

Keitaro was surprised, "Shinobu?"

"I don't want to go back to the Hinata Inn and I really want to spend some time with you."

Keitaro couldn't believe it, "Shinobu, I really don't think it's a good idea. We don't have a good track record if you know what I mean."

"Please Senpai, I don't want to go back there and I want to do whatever I can to make it up to you for all you went through. Please, all I ask is that you give me a chance." Shinobu was begging and straining her voice.

Keitaro wasn't exactly sure what to do. He could tell that Shinobu was serious but he wasn't comfortable about Shinobu's proposal. The young Urashima sighed and thought, "Oh man, why must things be so difficult?"

That's it for this chapter. What will Keitaro will do about Shinobu's proposal?