Af gódu upphafi vonast góður endir.
(A good beginning makes a good ending.)
-Icelandic Proverb
Meaning of last chapter proverb: Every man is defenseless unless he has a brother/friend.
Hibiki didn't know what to say about the day she just had as she laid down on the floor.
She had met Bianchi, Gokudera's half sister, once more at the sports festival, Haru, who thought she was a yakuza member trying to gain information on Tsunayoshi, Nana, the said boy's mother once more, Reborn, who was pretending to be in the guise of Pao Pao, had Lambo, a child with an afro and cow onesie, cling onto her leg after getting hit by a misdirected ball and having to quiet him down, met Kyoko and her brother Sasagawa Ryohei accidentally during the break, and met the head of the Disciplinary Committee named Hibari Kyoya who chased her the rest of the day for 'dying her hair'.
Overall, it was a hectic day for just a junior high sports festival, but Hibiki, someone who's always had a calm, simple life, felt that this would be the 'norm' of her days from then on.
But there was one unanswered question fluttering in her mind as she came to this conclusion: Could she accept this kind of life?- No, it was more, would she want this kind of life?
...
Hibiki looked over at the small table where a default ringing came from her mobile. She walked over, flipped open the device and pressed the center button, a message popping up on the screen: Go to the Takesushi restaurant at ****** St. -Reborn.
She started to wonder how Reborn had gotten her phone number, but shook it aside, seeing no reason how the hitman couldn't get it.
She looked down to see herself wearing a long sleeved black t-shirt and jeans before slipping on a pair of sneakers and going out, locking the door behind her as she walked out, yawning before jogging to get her heart rate up, blood pumping through her veins.
She was running for ten minutes before she saw the street come into view. She turned left and followed the road before stopping at the door, blinking when she saw Gokudera stop right in front of her.
He scowled at her, jade green eyes anywhere but her eyes. "Oi woman, move outta my way. I need to get to Juudaime!"
She inquired him," What happened to Tsunayoshi-kumichou*?"
He growled," This isn't yakuza, it's mafia! And for your information, Takesushi is that yakyuu-baka's shop that scammed Juudaime into working for them!" Gokudera quickly walked inside, slamming the door to the back room open, Hibiki following with a few meters in between them. "Juudaime! I heard that this bastard's family tricked you into working for them! Is this true!?"
"H-HIEE! G-Gokudera-kun, jigau!"
"Hey, don't say terrible things like that!"
"Well, leave the dish washing to me Juudaime!{"
"G-Gokudera-kun.." Tsuna looked slightly moved by the gesture. Hibiki walked in to see him washing dishes vigorously and bit back the question of whether or not he's even washed dishes before. In a second, her question was answered as she watched a cup slip from Gokudera's hands and fall to the floor. Gokudera laughed it off as his hand slipping before quickly washing the rest, a plate falling to the floor once more.
As it crashed, Gokudera admitted he'd never really washed dishes before and Yamamoto picked up a few pieces, slightly sweating as he did so," Ah, this was my dad's favorite plate. It was about 30,000 yen."
Tsunayoshi screeched as he gripped his hair, eyes wide in panic," That makes my debt 100,000 yen!" He turned to Gokudera," Gokudera-kun, please don't do anything else !" He looked like a kicked puppy as he did as the brunette told him to.
Hibiki walked over and started to wash the dishes, startling Tsunayoshi and Yamamoto as the dishes started to clutter and make noise so suddenly, "Hiee! W-When did you get here Hibiki-senp-" He stopped himself from adding an honorific to her name by putting his hand to his mouth, remembering her request," W-wait, what are you doing!?"
She didn't look at him, but responded," I just got here and I'm washing dishes Tsunayoshi-kumichou."
He jumped at the new honorific and was still panicking, her answer unsatisfying him," What I meant was, what are you doing here and why are you washing the dishes!? And what's up with the '-kumichou'!? This isn't the yakuza!"
"Reborn told me to come here, I'm helping your 100,000 debt, and yakuza is a subgroup of mafia."
Yamamoto grinned," Well, it's good to have another hand right Tsuna?" He shakily nodded, the stress getting to him as he sighed in exasperation," Y-yeah, I guess. Arigato Hibiki-kun."
She tilted her head down to try to hide behind her bangs, a faint flush visible on her pasty skin. The three adolescents noticed, but only Tsunayoshi overreacted in his head, screaming as Yamamoto laughed and poked fun," Hahahahaha, are you blushing Hibiki."
Her flush grew slightly and she didn't answer, making Yamamoto chuckle. Tsunayoshi screamed in his mind for Yamamoto to shut up, thinking Hibiki would react negatively, but was surprised as the European girl kept working.
They worked diligently as Hibiki washed, Tsunayoshi wiped, and Yamamoto put away all the dishes.
Yamamoto then spoke up," Just a little more."
Tsuna nodded," Only about four more."
"Good luck Juudaime!"
He ignored Gokudera, but his eyes widened as he heard munching behind him and quickly turned around, eyes bulging out of their sockets as he saw Reborn, Lambo, and Gokudera eating a giant tuna.
"My debt keeps on increasing!"
"That's kind of obvious Tsuna.."
Gokudera looked at the two confusedly as Hibiki put the last of the dishes away. At the moment, Tsuyoshi, Yamamoto's dad, came into the back room and looked at the scene disbelievingly," I can't believe this; that was supposed to be sent to 100 people tonight! I'm sorry, but I'll have to add 200,000 yen** to your debt."
Tsunayoshi screamed and started to freak out when Bianchi spoke up from the doorway," I'll take care of my little brother." The said brother put a hand to his mouth and apologized as he left, the other hand held to his stomach as Tsuna watched disbelievingly at the sight of him running out as all the self-appointed right hand man had done was add to his debt.
He then started to freak out even more at the matter at hand," B-Bianchi, you only cook poison cooking!"
She shook her head," No, I believe being with Reborn changed me so let's see what we could make with the tuna leftovers."
Tsunayoshi felt his eyebrow twitch, not believing her at all until she showed sushi that seemed to glow, but not have any weird smoke come pouring out of it.
Yamamoto's dad took one and tried it, not heeding his son's warning, and had the face of the man who'd made the greatest discovery alive," This-This is amazing! I bet the customers will love this!" Yamamoto and Tsuna tried the other two and were also amazed by the wonderful taste and texture of the sushi.
"This-If she could make a hundred servings of this, I'll be willing to get rid of your debt." Tsunayoshi's jaw slacked," Are-Seriously!?"
Reborn called for her to do so and Bianchi easily obliged, a blush forming on her cheeks. About three hours of cooking, molding, cutting, and packaging later, the hundred servings were finished.
Tsuyoshi looked relieved and was about to thank them, when Tsuna crashed to the floor, clutching his stomach. The father and son pair soon followed suit and Reborn hummed," It seems you made yourself a new skill Bianchi. Let's call this 'Poison Cooking: Three-hour Crash'."
Tsunayoshi looked up at him disbelievingly," Are you kidding me!?"
Hibiki looked on, eyes slightly lighter in color as amusement could be seen flowing in her eyes. Yeah, this was definitely the life she wanted to have.
…
Reborn watched the girl precariously. Her amusement was noticeable only slightly, her lip barely twitching upwards only once as he could basically figure out what she was thinking and smirked. She wasn't going to go to any other familiglia and her loyalty was starting to settle down into Dame-Tsuna. Maybe there were some things Tsunayoshi was good at, even if he was oblivious to it.
*kumichou -used for yakuza boss
**200,000 yen=$1700.4640
add up 200,000 and the beginning 100,000 yen to get 300,000 yen
total Tsuna owes $2550.6960
Character Profile:
Name: Auðbjörg 'Hibiki' Inga Úlfhrafndóttir
Languages Spoken: English, German, Japanese, Icelandic (Norska), and Danish
Weight: 59.5 kg (131.175 lbs)
Reason for the nickname Hibiki: Auðbjörg had actually chosen this name herself. Hibiki is a name meaning Echo, or at least to my understanding. This is why she chose the name. She didn't want to leave a mark that can be overwritten or covered. She wanted to leave an echo on the world, sound that cannot be erased. This is why she introduced herself and is called as such (also others cannot really say Auðbjörg except for Reborn without having a hard time).
Zodiac: Aquarius
(one of many) Favorite Quote: "The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it" -Albert Einstein
And I have to rewrite this author's note all over again. .-. I had accidentally deleted it and I was almost done with it, but my laptop decided to be a dick.
Anyways, I HAVE AN IMPORTANT NOTE OTHER THAN I AM ALIVE AND HAVEN'T DIED BY JUMPING OFF A CLIFF (although I was dared to lick Ryuu's nipple. Dammit.) TMI SOBB.
So, the reason why HIBIKI BLUSHED AND WHY YAMAMOTO POKED FUN AT HER is fairy simple and I actually chuckled while writing that part because of it. It is NOT because Hibiki feels attraction to Tsunayoshi. And it is NOT that Yamamoto feels attracted towards the two centimeters shorter androgynous female. It's because Hibiki is not used to social interactions, especially an appreciative, positive interaction. So when Tsunayoshi said something positive to her in an appreciative way, Hibiki became an awkward turtle and didn't say anything. Also, Yamamoto figured that out somehow (maybe it was that simple) and merely poked fun because he felt it was interesting how such a simple thing could make the stone-cold Hibiki blush. Although it quickly left.
But anyways, thank you all so much for keeping up with this piece of awkwardness and actually reading this weird author's note (Ryuu don't you DARE say anything.) and for all of your support. I would like you guys to show me that you guys do like this awkward shit by reviewing and telling me: *What do you like about this story. *What appeals to you and what doesn't. *Type in 'PS Arcobaleno Pineapples' if you actually read this author's note along with whatever you put. I accept constructive criticism because that is what I use to build up my story and my writing skills. I accept flames because it fuels me to change what is wrong with my writing and put more of what you guys want and less of what you don't without changing the storyline I've made for this crack-parody of KHR. I also accept support because that is what holds me up and keeps me going. This is for YOU GUYS so don't be afraid to write what you want in this story for Hibiki and the rest. I WANT to hear what you guys think because I feel happy that someone else is actually using THEIR PRECIOUS TIME to read my story. I think it's really amazing that you guys would take your time and GIVE IT TO ME of all people. It really touches me, no joke. I feel happy- elated when you guys write something. PM me if you don't want others to see your opinion. I want to see what you guys, the real writers here, think of this. You guys are my nakama because even friends don't give up time for friends nearly all the time. Thank you so much for reading this.
Anywho, I also needed to mention that I will try to write every three to four days, maybe sooner and post every chapter I write immediately because I want you guys to see them and tell me what you think. Reviews are the best, but favorites are better, and follows even better. Why? Reviews tell me what you think, but favorites tell me you like it so much that you'd actually put it on a list of stories that you think are something to be read by others as well. Follows top both the two off because it tells me that you like this story so much, you want to read it as soon as that 'ding' goes off, telling you that a new chapter was posted.
I'm sorry for the long author's not and now, disclaimer is on the first chapter.
THANK YOU TO:
Chrysoberyl-sama -FOR REVIEWING(AND SUPPORTING ME ONCE MORE)
Megi Keishii- FOR REVIEWING AND FOLLOWING
Forgetful Insanity -FOR REVIEWING AND FOLLOWING
REVIEWS:
Chrysoberyl-sama: Thanks for the praise and telling me you like how this slow-ass thing is going. And about your question, I have something similar to that in mind of the main character and Hibiki (I keep putting Hikibi for some reason o.o) and let me warn you, it's not going to be pretty. I will put up a notice at the top of that chapter to make sure no one kills the author because then Ryuu will have to write for me (please don't do that). And once more, please do NOT kill me once I write and post that chapter. Please kill me after this story is finished.
Megi Keishii: I'm glad you like this story and read it to the end. Most leave right after one or two. I actually have gained this writing style with many influences, the most recent being BERGLIOT who has a Haikyuu ff on that I most absolutely ADORE called 'Of Swans and Apple Trees'. Haikyuu is just truly amazing on it's own. I HIGHLY recommend you read the manga. Although it's slow in the beginning, trust me and read more. IT GETS BETTER. The characters, storyline, personalities, interactions, everything goes so well to blend and conceive an amazing manga that ISN'T ALL ABOUT THE SPORT. It's a masterpiece. Also, I'm glad that you like the interactions with Hibiki and the rest and I hope you liked this chapter as well.
Forgetful Insanity:(btw, I LOVE your penname) Sorry about that confusion. I have a habit of always putting full dates on what I write so I accidentally put a year. The years in the manga are not specified and so I cannot put a year on the birthday of Hibiki. I'm relived you like this crap but I'd like to know what you prefer over other aspects of the story. Would you like more humor (I try, but I fail) or slightly AU (like a few things changing like the storyline only slightly bending/cutting) etc. I'm glad you also like how Hibiki is Icelandic. I got the idea partially from the ff by BERGLIOT called 'Of Swans and Apple Trees' on Haikyuu, a manga I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU READ TO THE FINISH. The fanfiction is also on par with the writing of the manga. The other part of this idea came from my sin of reading Hetalia back to back. I absolutely ADORE the Nordics and had looked into Iceland as a random pick of my all-time favorite group of counties. I love his landscape, laws, equality between genders and age, and practically everything about the land. Although it's small, it has a rich history and economy/practical lives of people there. It's an amazing place and I wanted Hibiki to arise from there. I looked into how Icelandics may be perceived as, how most interact, etc. and I used part of the stereotypes and part diverse to make Hibiki.