Ichigo's Illness Chapter 33:
Mischief
Kisshu, Ichigo and Ichigo's parents took Yuka back to their house. Pai also gave them another bottle of the pills that would change their ears.
"I guess I'll have to go clothes shopping again," Sakura said. "Yuka, do you want to help?"
"I want to stay with Oniichan," Yuka said. "I haven't seen him in months."
Sakura smiled. "Okay, I'll get going," she said. "You all have fun!"
After she left, Ichigo said, "Yuka, do you want to see the rest of the house?"
"Can I?" Yuka asked.
"Of course, you're going to be living here," Ichigo said. She led the way upstairs, and showed Yuka around.
When they were done, Yuka said, "I like your room best, Ichigo-oneechan!"
"Thanks, Yuka," Ichigo said. "Do you want to sleep in there?"
"YAY!" Yuka said.
"I'll take that as a yes," Ichigo said with a smile. "I guess we'll put the second bed in my room."
"We might as well go tell your dad," Kisshu said. "He's the one who's going bed shopping."
Ichigo nodded, and they went downstairs. Shintaro was reading in the living room, and Ichigo said, "Dad, Yuka wants to sleep in my room."
"Okay," Shintaro said. "I'll get your mom to rearrange in there, and then we can figure out what kind of bed to get."
Sakura came in a while later, and said, "I got a bunch of clothes, so Yuka, I need you to try them on to see what fits you."
"Okay, thank you," Yuka said. She followed Sakura upstairs.
A little while later, they came back. Yuka was wearing a t-shirt with a pair of jeans that had flowers stitched on them, and pink and silver sneakers.
"All the clothes are fine," Sakura said.
"Good, thanks," Kisshu said. "Yuka, you look really cute in that."
"Thanks Oniichan!" Yuka said. "And thanks, Aunt Sakura. I love my new clothes!"
"You're welcome," Sakura said. "Yuka, how old are you?"
"I'm five," Yuka said proudly.
"If you're thinking about school, is it okay for Yuka to get used to Earth before sending her out?" Kisshu asked. "I'm worried about her and humans."
"The school year's almost over anyways," Ichigo said. "Maybe it's better to sign her up next year."
"Okay," Sakura said. "You're probably right, it doesn't make sense to sign her up this late in the year."
"Are you going to be going to school, Oniichan?" Yuka asked.
"Yeah, I go to Ichigo's school," Kisshu said. "You'll be staying here with Sakura, okay?"
"Can't I go too?" Yuka asked.
"No, this is a school for bigger kids," Kisshu said. "I think you'd find it very boring."
"Fine…." Yuka said.
"I'm going to go make dinner," Sakura said. "What do you guys want?"
"Mizutaki?" Ichigo said.
"Okay, I think I have the ingredients for that," Sakura said. "I'll go start."
"What's mizutaki?" Yuka asked.
"It's a type of hot pot with chicken and a bunch of other things like tofu and vegetables. It's really good," Ichigo said.
"Okay!" Yuka said.
They all ate together that night, and then watched TV for a while. Yuka went to bed first, still tired out from teleporting. Ichigo and Kisshu were sleeping together, much to Shintaro's chagrin, since Yuka was currently sleeping in Ichigo's room.
The next morning, Ichigo and Kisshu woke up and got ready for school. Yuka got up too, and Kisshu said, "Stay here and be good, okay? We'll be back later. And if you go anywhere with Sakura, remember to take one of the pills Pai gave you."
"Okay," Yuka said.
Kisshu ruffled her hair, and then he and Ichigo left. They met up with Moe and Miwa at the school gates, and went in for their first class.
Halfway through their third period, the intercom came on and said, "Ikisatashi Kisshu and Momomiya Ichigo, please come to the office."
The teacher sighed, and said, "Well, go on."
Ichigo and Kisshu bowed, grabbed their stuff and left. When they got to the office, they found the principal waiting for them. As soon as he saw them, he said, "Kisshu, would you care to explain this?" He moved aside, and they saw Yuka standing behind him.
"YUKA!?" Ichigo and Kisshu shouted.
"Hi!" Yuka said cheerfully.
"I take it you two know her?" the principal asked. "She was extremely insistent on seeing you. How she got here is a little unclear, though."
Kisshu sighed and said, "This is my little sister, Yuka. And knowing her, she probably teleported here." He glared at Yuka.
"I'm in trouble, aren't I?" Yuka asked.
"Yes, you are," Kisshu said sternly. "I told you to stay home and be good. Besides, wasn't Sakura there? You've probably got her worried sick."
Yuka sighed. "I just wanted to see you…" she said.
The principal interrupted, saying, "Kisshu, you act more like a father than a brother to Yuka."
"Our parents died right after Yuka turned two," Kisshu said. "I was entrusted with her care after that, so I guess I do."
"I see," the principal said. "I suppose you'd better call Mrs. Momomiya. We should let her know what happened."
"I can do that," Ichigo said, and took out her cell phone. She typed in the home number, and Sakura picked up after one ring. "Ichigo, do you know what happened to Yuka? I looked everywhere!" Sakura said frantically.
"Yuka apparently teleported to our school," Ichigo said. "She's fine, but will you come get her?"
"I'm on my way," Sakura said, and hung up.
Ichigo sighed and said, "Mom's on her way. Can we wait outside with Yuka?"
"Fine…" the principal sighed. "But then you have to go back to class."
"Understood," Kisshu said. He took Yuka's hand, and followed by Ichigo, led her outside. They waited at the school gate, and soon after, Sakura pulled up.
"Yuka, please don't do that again," Sakura said. "You scared me."
"I'm sorry," Yuka said. "I won't do it again."
"Good," Sakura said. She turned to Kisshu and Ichigo and said, "I'll take Yuka home, and keep a closer eye on her. You two should get back to class."
"Okay, thanks," Kisshu said. He and Ichigo went back into the school as Sakura and Yuka drove away.
I'll continue soon, but I'm too tired tonight to do more. Review!
