AN: Chapter 5. I hope everyone is enjoying my story. I decided with a name like "A New Life" I can keep adding more to it even when I set it to Complete. So it will never fully be done in a way. Hoshia, Basho, Hisashi, Kado, & Principal Iwasaki belong to me. Miss Yumi belong to Guest Poster over on the Katawa shoujo boards. Everything else belongs to Four Leaf Studios.
I wake up the next day with what happened between Hanako & that Basho kid still fresh in my mind. I look back at Hanako she is still asleep. She still has a while before her weekly appointment with Miss Takawa so I wont disturb her just yet.
I go out to our living room & look over our photos. There is the one of me when I was eight with my parents, One a classmate took last winter of Hanako, Lilly, & I, there is one of Hanako & her parents, & one of Hanako's mother holding her as a baby. The only things to survive the fire along with Hanako herself & a purple stuffed bunny she called Petra.
I stare at the two photos of Hanako's past. I hope today will be better for her & she will keep up with the store. I hear the patting of feet behind me. When I turn around I see my girlfriend standing there looking at me. She is still frowning a bit but at lease she doesn't look to bad.
Hisao
"Good Morning would you like breakfast?"
Hanako
"I can make it."
I smile a bit & shake my head
Hisao
"No I offered you so its my duty to make it. Just sit down I'll make something better than the seafood hash."
She nods sitting down in the living room to wait for me to make our meal. I'm usually lazy when cooking but since I don't only cook for only myself anymore I try to step up my game. That is when Hanako lets me cook. She still insist on doing most if not all the cooking. I decide to make Tamagoyaki, steamed rice, Miso Soup, & spinach with sesame sauce. I figure it will help lift Hanako's spirits. The part that is the hardest is rolling the egg across the pan but I get the hang of it.
When I'm almost done Hanako gets up doing my usual job of setting the table. She gathers our chopsticks & Chopstick holders laying them neatly on the table. I fix our dishes laying them on the table.
Hisao
"Breakfast is served. I think I out done myself this time."
Hanako & I sit down to eat. It is very good. After we are finished Hanako goes to shower so she can get ready for her appointment. She comes out to the living room dressed.
Hisao
"Are you ready to see Miss Takawa?"
Hanako
"Y-yes. C-can you come with me again? P-please."
I nod
Hisao
"Of course I will"
I quickly get ready & head to catch the bus with Hanako.
We get to Yamaku & Hanako goes right to the Auxiliary Building after giving a big hug. I head to the Library picking a book off the shelf to read. It's good that I'm still able to read books here while I wait. Every few minutes I look at the time so I make sure not to leave Hanako waiting for too long. After about an hour I decide it's better I head back. I put the book back on the shelf & head to the Auxiliary Building. I decide to stay out side just incase Nurse wants to have another talk like he did a couple weeks ago.
After a few minutes Hanako comes out looking around for me.
Hisao
"I'm right here how did it go."
She smiles when she sees me & walks over.
Hanako
"She is happy that I started my business & s-said bullies are a-apart of life & when I see Basho a-again I should focus on you, Lilly, & Akira because what you all think of me & what I think of myself is what matters not what bullies think."
I give her a sweet smile & nod
Hisao
"Want to see what I think of you?"
She nods looking into my eyes
Hisao
"Close your eyes."
She does so slowly. I wrap my arms around her pulling her to me pressing my lips to hers. It isn't long before I feel her arms wrap around my back her fingers holding on to my Sweater vest like she thinks I'll pull away anytime soon. The moment is broken too soon when we hear the click of a Camera. Someone took our picture. I look over seeing Hoshia.
Hisao
"Hello Tsukiyomi. Why are you taking our picture?"
Hoshia looks down a bit embarrassed before talking.
Hoshia
"Well you two looked so cute together & I'm a sucker for romantic things I couldn't help it."
I laugh a bit & tell Hoshia it's OK before Hanako & I leave for the shopping street. Hanako goes right to the back. She seems to be doing better than yesterday but she refuses to leave the back area. I guess it will take some time to build things up again but she will get it I'm sure of it.
It's the end of the day with everyone gone except for shop owners closing up. Hanako, Hisashi, & I clean up then pull down the shutters & lock them. Hisashi gives us a ride home. He seems to be a more normal of driver than Akira.
Hanako & I get up to our apartment. We don't even make it past the couch before we plop down. It's good to rest before we have dinner or head to bed. Hanako pulls off her hat & jacket placing them on the coffee table before laying down with her head on my lap.
Hanako
"T-thank you for always being p-patient with me & not letting me g-give up. But I don't think I'll ever be able to l-leave the back of the s-shop during business hours."
Hisao
"You will sooner or later. Just remember people like that Basho guy will always be around so you have to stay stronger then them."
Hanako sighs a bit.
Hanako
"Yeah."
I'm not sure how well I helped things out but at lease she is going. I run my fingers through her hair. After a few minutes I hear the slow breathing of her sleeping. I move just enough to get comfortable, soon slipping off to sleep my self.
I'm waken up with a lite shaking of my shoulder. I slowly open my eyes seeing Hanako standing next to me shaking my shoulder to wake me. I yawn a bit.
Hisao
"What a beautiful site to wake up to."
Her face turns beat red. I can still make her blush even though we been dating since July. It's a good feeling.
Hanako
"We should head to bed"
I nod standing up stretching some then follow her to our room. We change into our pajamas & get into bed. I once again fall into a deep sleep as soon as I hit the pillow. Luckily I was able to make it here from the couch.
The next morning I wake up. Hanako is already out of bed. I get a nice hot shower, dress, & go out to the living room. I notice my girlfriend in the kitchen fixing my lunch.
Hisao
"I'm going to have to make your lunch sometime with all the ones you make me."
She jumps a bit then turns to greet me.
Hanako
"No... I like making lunches for you. P-plus you make breakfast for me... when you get up first."
She hugs me tight laying her head against my chest listening to my heart. Her eyes close like it is soothing to her. I'm not complaining. After she brakes from the hug I grab my lunch give her a kiss & head out to go to Yamaku. I have to admit this has been good for me. I get a paycheck & school credit all in one.
I sign my name to the sign in sheet & put the time in. Just as I'm about to leave Principal Iwasaki ask to see me. I head into her office to see what she wants to see me about. A knot in my stomach. I've only met her once when I started this program I hope I didn't mess up already.
Principal Iwasaki
"Please sit down Mr. Nakai"
I do as she ask still wondering what this is about.
Principal Iwasaki
"Now Mr. Nakai as you know you're the first to go through this Teacher's Assistant program here at Yamaku. It has been a few weeks now."
Hisao
"Yes ma'am."
Principal Iwasaki
"What I would like to know is in your opinion is this program worth Yamaku's time working with the local University's for inspiring teachers?"
I relax some relieved I'm not getting thrown out.
Hisao
"Yes ma'am. I think it is a great way for University students to find out if this is really something that is for them without having to wait till they graduate & end up finding out it's not what they thought."
She nods & smiles a bit
Principal Iwasaki
"Thank you Mr. Nakai for your input that will be all I needed."
I stand & bow
Hisao
"Thank you Principal Iwasaki good bye"
She saids her goodbyes & I leave heading to Mutou's class. The class has already started Mutou in the middle of one of his Lectures when I come in. I quietly take my seat starting my work. I'm going over papers grading them for Motou to go over later. The Class representative Saki Enomoto looks over to me every now & than. If she takes this job as seriously at Shizune did she is probably wondering why the Teacher's assistant is late to class.
The end of the day comes. I leave to make the bus to Ogeyahio University. I sit in class taking notes. This is the first school I've been too since my heart attack that was for "normal" students. Most of my classmates if not all know I spend the first half of the day at Yamaku. The other students stare at me as I work looking over every now & again. It first started out that I was the only one wearing a suit to class till they found out where I do the Teaching assistant program. I wonder if this is how Hanako feels.
After classes I head to the Shopping street. Lilly called me after final bell to tell me Akira took her & Hanako some where to run some errands. I go to the Bakery checking on how Hisashi is doing. He seems to be doing well with the costumers.
Hisao
"Hey Hisashi did Hanako come in today?"
He smiles waving to me a bit
Hisashi
"Yeah she did. She even called me for a ride. She left with Akira & Lilly about Half an hour ago or so."
Hisao
"Thats good to hear. How did she seem?"
Hisashi
"Nervous & she didn't smile a lot but Akira warned me she could be that way a lot of times."
I nod a bit
Hisao
"I think it has more to do with the bully than being around you. She knows you through Akira so she is doing well around you."
It's as if Speak of the Devil & he shall appear. Who comes walking over but Basho that asshole.
Basho
"Hey you where is your crispy girlfriend? Let me ask you something when you go down on her does she taste like bacon?"
I ball my fist up but Hisashi stops me again from ringing this piece of shit's neck. I see someone step up behind Basho though. The scar going down his forehead & turning to go under his eye & across his left cheek & the mask like hat he wears gives way it's the owner of Ooky Spookys the shop next to Hanako's. If I remember right I think he told us his name was Kado Oe.
Kado
"Hey pencil dick"
I'm surprised Basho actually turns around to that. As Basho turns a hard blow from Kado's fist knocks him off his feet landing him on his back. Kado then looks over to me like nothing happened.
Kado
"Hey Hisao"
He then walks back into his own shop.
Hisao
"Why wouldn't you let me do that?"
Hisashi puts his hands on my shoulders.
Hisashi
"God knows I would want to do the same thing if someone was talking shit about Akira but how would Hanako feel if you were arrested cause you hit that guy."
I know how she would feel. She would blame herself because I was defending her honor. It wouldn't matter if it was my choice or not. I nod slowly with a sigh muttering a "you're right" before I leave to head home. Hisashi is doing well there on his own.
As I ride the bus back home I'm still full of anger. I close my eyes breathing in & out checking to make sure my heart doesn't decide to kill me in my hostel state. It's a bit faster but so far beating steady. I sigh that is at lease a relief. When I get home I head up the stares to the floor my & Hanako's Apartment is on. I'm greeted by a loud long haired man with a beard & equally loud blue Hawaiian shirt yelling at Shizune.
Man
"I AM YOUR FATHER IF YOU WANT TO TALK TO ME YOU WRITE IT DOWN!"
Lilly's uncle Jigoro. She told me he was Shizune's father. He pushes a small tablet at her only for her to shake her head & push it back. The look on her face is a mix of anger & sadness.
I march between them grabbing the notebook crumpling it as I walk & throw it down the hall at lease I have something to take my anger out on.
Hisao
"If you love your daughter learn sign language to talk to her!"
Jigoro
"HEY! You punk do you know who I am!?"
I stop in front of my door
Hisao
"I DON'T CARE YOU PRICK!"
I step into my Apartment Slamming the door loudly in my anger Shizune could have probably felt it. I take my bag off my shoulder & throw it against the wall next to the door before noticing the two women sitting on the couch in front of a tea set.
Hanako's eyes are wide with surprise Lilly also in shock by my acts of anger. This is the first time either of them were audience to my anger like this. I don't think any of us have ever been mad in front of each other in all the time we've been friends. Let alone as explosive as I just was.
Hisao
"Sorry bad day after School. Mind if I join you two for some tea?"
Lilly is the first to regain her composer as always.
Lilly
"Of course Hisao. It will help calm your nerves"
I sit down on the other side of Hanako who looks down. Now I feel bad for scaring her she wont even look at me. Lilly pours me a cup of tea which I gladly take. I take a few sips & sigh feeling much better being at home with two of the people I feel closest to.
Lilly
"Now Hisao would you like to tell us what has got you so upset?"
Well I guess telling them might help I just hope Hanako will be able to look at me again.
Hisao
"That Basho guy showed up. He was talking bad about Hanako again. Hisashi wouldn't let me hit him. The guy who owns the Ooky Spookys shop did lay Basho out in the middle of the shopping street. I did get to take some of my anger out on Shizune's father."
Hanako
"Y-you wanted to beat up B-Basho for being mean to me?"
Hisao
"Well yeah it makes me mad when people are mean to those I care about. I love you I'll always want to hurt anyone that hurts you."
Hanako finally looks up at me. Her eyes are moist but she has one of her sweet smiles.
Lilly
"It is normal for a guy to want to defend his girlfriend's honor. Hisashi even tries to for Akira who is more than capable of defending it herself."
Hanako
"T-thank you Hisao."
I smile leaning in & kissing her forehead. The rest of the night is far more relaxing. The three of us finish our tea & eat dinner together like usual before Lilly heads to her own Apartment.
Hanako
"Um... I'm not very tired do you want to play some chess before bed?"
Hisao
"That would be great"
Hanako gets up going into our bedroom before returning with the chess set I've given her for her birthday. We set up the pieces & begin our game. For us chess is something even more intimate than sex. It is the first thing we ever bonded over. It relaxes my nerves as soon as the first move is made.
AN:This Chapter has came along well. I played the game/VN again when I got a bit of writers block & it cleared that right up. Let me know what you think. I'll prolly end up adding another chapter or two before unofficially completing it.