Disclaimer: I have nothing to do with Love Hina.
A/N: I want to say that I appreciate those who enjoy reading this fic and the fair reviews given to me.
To W. Mackey: If you're reading this, you say that they don't feel like Love Hina at all in your last review. That doesn't really tell me anything.
Pushing Buttons
Keitaro was walking in the hall of the third floor of the Shichimura Apartment Complex with a toolbox in his left hand and a step ladder in his right hand and he was on his way to do some repairs. He stopped at a certain place where an air vent was and placed and put the toolbox down and set up the ladder. He went up on the ladder with a screwdriver and unscrewed the bolts that held in place and check the inside of the vent.
"Hmm…" Keitaro looked inside, "wow, this is really bad," Keitaro sighed again only this time it was regarding the three girls he met at the Hinata Park, "as of things wasn't annoying enough…"
Flashback: Earlier in the Hinata Park
"I bet that Miyabi would go for just any guy because she's a weak willed woman who can't be independent, just like Motoko-senpai said," Emi said with venom.
"What did you three say?" Keitaro said with venom as he stopped suddenly.
"What, you have a problem?" Sachiyo gloated.
Keitaro turned to face the girls with a vicious death glare, "I could really care less if you insult me but you three disgusting brats have the nerve to insult my girlfriend…now that bothers me."
Sachiyo, Emi, and Kikuko suddenly got nervous.
"H-Hey, what's with that look?"Emi asked as she, Sachiyo and Kikuko felt they needed to defend themselves.
"Wh-What's with you?" Kikuko said nervously.
"You better…you better not try anything or you'll be in serious trouble," Sachiyo said trying to put up a brave front.
Keitaro started walking towards them, "You three are just like Motoko all right, you really have absolutely no manners."
Three girls didn't know why but each of them felt a terrible chill and felt scared.
"What's this? What's wrong? You three got scared all of a sudden," Keitaro said.
"W-We're not scared," Sachiyo said with a nervous tone, "we just don't want you to touch us."
"Y-Yeah, get away from us, you pervert," Emi added.
"Touch you?" Keitaro asked and then snorted, "I wouldn't do that. Besides, I wouldn't want to catch any of your disease of stupidity."
The three girls got offended.
"What do you mean by stupidity?" Emi asked angry.
"Wow, do you mean to say that you can't even figure out the obvious, well, I guess your stupidity is so bad," Keitaro said in a mocking tone, "my mistake, it was foolish of me, I don't why I even bother to ask."
"You better watch your mouth," Kikuko threatened, "all we have to do is tell Motoko-senpai and she'll beat you up."
"Watch, we're going to tell Motoko-senpai on you so that she can beat you up," Keitaro mocked them and then looked at them with a glare, "do you hear yourself? You think that Motoko will solve all your problems when the truth is that you three as well as Motoko are just creating problems for yourselves."
"Shut up! You don't really know anything!" Sachiyo said losing her temper, "you don't about Motoko-senpai or any of us for that matter."
"You don't know me or my girlfriend for that matter either," Keitaro countered, "but that didn't stop you brats from insulting me and Miyabi, saying whatever the hell you want because of your stupid brain dead notions."
The three girls were shaking with anger.
"I wonder if you three have any other friends." Keitaro commented.
"Why do you want to know?" Sachiyo asked.
"Curiosity, not that you have to answer…"
Emi huffed before answering, "I don't see how it would do you any good but we did have lot of friends but that was before they started to betray us by going after stupid guys."
"They're pathetic," Sachiyo asked, "it doesn't make sense why they like to get boyfriend or talk about which 'guy is great' or 'who they would like to have as a boyfriend'"
"They were even some who actually talked about getting married," Kikuko added, "it's all so stupid. Motoko-senpai opened our eyes and showed us that guys are really just useless and that they would just cheat and get perverted on a moment's notice."
"Motoko-senpai has seen things like that happen before and we each know what it's like as well," Sachiyo said.
"We tried to tell our friends but they all said that we were being narrow-minded and that Motoko-senpai is actually a horrible person. We just couldn't believe it. How could they say that Motoko-senpai is actually horrible when she's the greatest? They decided that they didn't want to have anything to do with us and we decided that we didn't want to have anything to do with them as well."
They realized that they told Keitaro something they never would just told to just anyone and it surprised them.
"Maybe your former friends actually had some sense which is more than I can say about you three," Keitaro said, "I'm sure they got tired of listening to your nonsense and you as well as Motoko trying to force your beliefs on to others and didn't want your stupidity to affect them as well."
"Shut up! Shut up! Just shut up!" Kikuko demanded, "You're a stupid male, that's all you are! You're just like the rest."
"Motoko isn't strong at all as in way she treats people and if she were so strong why would she have to rely so much on a katana, a weapon, including her willingness to use her weapon on unarmed men, who most of them most likely can't fight back. I bet Motoko hasn't encountered anyone who can fight back yet."
"Motoko-senpai is strong! There's no one who can beat her," Emi countered, "When are you going to get it, you stupid male?"
Keitaro shook his head, "Motoko is really weak mentality and how you three and her think that love can make you weak and blindly believing men are just weak. Actually that is the behavior of someone who is just extremely prejudiced."
Kikuko chuckled, "I think you're confused. The one we know for sure who is weak not only physically but also mentally is your girlfriend."
"It's fine. Like you said, we don't know her but she has to be weak and dumb to be with someone like you," Emi added as Sachiyo and Kikuko nodded with agreement.
"You know, you three little bitches are lucky that my girlfriend isn't around," Keitaro said.
"Oh, why is that?" Sachiyo asked in a mocking tone, "Would she be all heartbroken? Would she cry wondering why are people being mean to her?"
"Or maybe she would plead you to do something and depend on you to stop it," Emi added.
"Actually, what would happen would be that Miyabi would go up to the three and viciously slap you brats silly, two slaps on each cheek," Keitaro simply said, "and I'm being honest when I say Miyabi's slaps are hard, it would be enough to leave painful marks on the face, making them feel dizzy."
This surprised the three girls and they looked at each other and then back at Keitaro.
"No way," Sachiyo said, "y-your lying."
"I don't lie about things like that," Keitaro said in a serious tone pushing his glasses, "my girlfriend is sweet and kind but she can be very vicious, especially to someone who does something against her or the people close to her."
The girls actually thought about it and they flinched as they actually imagined Keitaro's girlfriend viciously attacking them.
Keitaro continued, "My girlfriend, Miyabi Aizawa is strong, caring, and intelligent, traits that your so-called idol Motoko doesn't really have. Also even if Miyabi makes a bad judgment on things and does something that is wrong, she has the courage and willingness to admit her mistake, where as Motoko is too much of a coward to do so, her as well as most of her dorm mates in the Hinata Inn."
The girls couldn't take the things that Keitaro was saying and it was upsetting them.
Keitaro continued, "One other thing, Motoko's very own double standard. If she really thinks all men are weak then lashing out at them, attacking them makes her even weaker, especially if they are not martial artists themselves. Really, when it comes down to it, Motoko Aoyama is an immature sexist bully pretending to be skilled honorable warrior and it's really shameful. She can fool some people like you three but she can't fool everyone. She couldn't fool me and she certainly can't fool members of her own family, specifically, her uncle who happens to be my boss as well as her aunt, Isana, and cousins, Kazuya and Nagisa. They know Motoko longer than both myself and you three 'fangirls' have and they understand the kind of person your senpai really is."
The three girls couldn't take it anymore and lost their tempers and they attempted to physically harm Keitaro but Keitaro saw their attacks and easily dodge each of their attacks. They tried again a few times and it resulted with the same results and by the last attempt, it resulted them falling on the ground.
Keitaro shook his head, "So sad, three on one and yet none of you could really do anything. Do yourselves a favor and stop this silly childish play," Keitaro rubbed his head, "it's really embarrassing but it does show that three can run your mouths like crazy but when it comes to the action, you can't back it up. I can't take any of you seriously just I can't take your 'role model', Motoko seriously."
The three fangirls of Motoko were red with anger and embarrassment as they got up and they ran with tears streaming in their eyes.
"You're going to pay for this Urashima!" Kikuko screamed as she ran with her two friends.
Flashback End
Keitaro sighed, "Those three were annoying…rotten girls…"
A young woman with long black hair wearing a white shirt, black pants and blue shoes walked over and was seeing Keitaro working.
"Hello Keitaro," the young woman greeted.
Keitaro looked over the young woman and smiled, "Oh, hi Nagisa. How are you?"
Nagisa smiled, "Fine, thanks," Nagisa step a bit closer to the ladder, "So how does it look?"
"The vent?" Keitaro looked in a bit further, "it just needs to be cleaned out a bit but it seem that there are stuff that somehow got in as well and it's stuck."
Nagisa put her hands behind her back, "Hmm…Keitaro, after you finish with all the work that my father assigned you, are you doing anything particular later on?"
"Hmm? Oh well, my girlfriend is coming over," Keitaro smiled with glee, "I'll be able to spend some real time with her. Not like what happened last month."
"Last month?" Nagisa sat down on the floor next to the ladder, "Oh yeah, the date you had in the Hinata Park was ruined because of those tenants from your grandmother's inn…" Nagisa frowned, "…where my cousin Motoko was involved as well."
"Yeah, this time, we won't be disturbed as we will spend time in my apartment," Keitaro said.
"Oh, I see," Nagisa said, "you know, you're very lucky."
"Hmm?"
"To have someone like Miyabi..."
"Huh, yeah, I really am," Keitaro said with a proud smile, "she's great, I'm sure you'll like her when you meet her."
Nagisa chuckled, "I'm sure I will," Nagisa then looked down, "yeah, lucky…"
Keitaro looked at Nagisa, "Nagisa, are you okay?"
"Huh? Oh, yeah, yes, I'm Keitaro, really."
"Hmm," Keitaro was concerned but didn't press on, "well okay, but if you need to talk, I'd be willing to listen."
Nagisa smiled, "I know, thank you Keitaro."
Tsuchikatsu Fish Store
Su had her apron, gloves, and hairnet on and was putting down the last box of fish in back. Su sighed of relief because it was the last box. A middle aged woman with glasses who also wore gloves, an apron, and a hairnet came by.
"Kaolla, I see you got the last box," the woman said.
Su looked at the woman and nodded, "Yep, I'm finished Miss Tsuchikatsu and early too, can I go home?"
Miss Tsuchikatsu snorted at Su's request, "Don't be ridiculous, you have to take out those fishes in that box and put them in their respective places in the store and then even then, your shift's not over. We've discussed this before Kaolla."
"Please," Su whined, "I hate having the smell of fish on me. I want to get rid of the smell."
"Oh, I'm so sorry you feel that way, your highness," Miss Tsuchikatsu replied sarcastically and almost mocking in which Su did not take to kindly of her response, "but seriously you spoiled brat, you're not in Molmol where you you're used of getting things your own way. Your title as a princess has no bearing here in my store, especially since you're working for me at the moment."
Su looked away upset moaning.
"Don't forget why you're here working," Miss Tsuchikatsu continued, "You're working for me in order to pay back for what you did at the Urashima Bakery. Maybe next time you won't act like a little gluttonous pig. Kyoshiro and Nanami Urashima are close friends of mine and they could have easily had you arrested for what you did. Honestly, what in the world gave you the idea that it was okay for you to just eat something and not pay for it in their bakery?"
Su was flinching at the things Miss Tsuchikatsu was saying and then just opened up the box, "I'm going to put the fishes in the right places."
The store owner nodded, "Much better and after you're done, there is some sweeping I want you to do."
"Okay…." Su responded with dread.
Hinata Inn
Haruka, Naru, Kitsune, Motoko, and Shinobu were sitting in a table in the common room and Naru was holding a bag of ice and had placed it on the spot where Miyabi slapped her and it was still painful for Naru.
Haruka sighed, "Let me see if I got this right Naru. You saw my nephew Keitaro walking and talking with a girl that wasn't his girlfriend Miyabi. You somehow immediately concluded that Keitaro was cheating on his girlfriend just because he was talking to another girl and you went to him and without warning…you punched him."
Naru twitched, "Well…yes…"
"Naru, did Keitaro even touch her?"
"N-No."
"Did he make any romantic gestures towards her?"
"No."
"So what did he exactly do?"
"He…" Naru sighed, "…well, um, he talked to her and was having a good time."
"Did the girl that he talked to her seem like she was feeling uncomfortable?"
"No."
"Did you even hear what the two were talking about?"
"N-No, I didn't," Naru admitted, "I just assumed that-"
"You assumed that my nephew was having a fling with another woman," Haruka deduced glaring at Naru.
"I thought that…I was sure that he was being a…a cheating…um…"
"Being what…a cheating pervert?"
"Yeah…"
Haruka face palmed, "Naru, even if it was the case that Keitaro was cheating on Miyabi, I don't see why you would care considering that you actually hate Miyabi as much as you hate my nephew Keitaro. It doesn't make sense that you would do something like that for Miyabi's sake."
"I wasn't doing it for Miyabi's sake; I did it for that girl's sake, the girl that's called Mutsumi Otohime."
"Mutsumi Otohime?" Haruka spoke surprised hearing that name.
"Yeah…" Naru said and saw the surprised look on Haruka's face.
Kitsune, Motoko, and Shinobu saw Haruka's expression as well.
"Say Haruka, do you know the person by any chance?" Kitsune asked, "You look like you do."
Haruka regained her composure and nodded, "Yeah, years ago, her mother worked here in the inn and she and Keitaro would play together in the sandbox. That's what I remember. They got reacquainted again ten years ago in Okinawa when Keitaro and his parents went to see her and her family. Keitaro's father and Mutsumi's mother have known each other since high school and Keitaro and Mutsumi got know each other again," Haruka looked at Naru disappointed, "and you Naru attacked Keitaro thinking he was making his childhood friend, Mutsumi uncomfortable."
Naru flinched angrily, "If you were there, you would have thought the same way that I did."
Haruka sighed, "I seriously doubt it and I bet Mutsumi didn't take to kindly when you attacked my nephew."
"She had the nerve to say that she hated me even when I apologized," Naru replied angrily.
"Oh, you actually apologized to Keitaro?" Haruka asked surprised.
"No, I was apologizing to Mutsumi."
Haruka raised her eyebrow and somewhat disappointed, "Not to Keitaro?"
Naru frowned, "No, I didn't see the reason for it."
"Naru, are you kidding me?" Haruka replied not pleased with what she heard.
"Your nephew is an arrogant jerk Haruka, I didn't need to apologize to him and besides it was his own fault anyway."
"How was it Keitaro's fault?"
"You know what I mean," Naru immediately replied.
"No I don't, explain it to me. Don't make assumptions as it keeps getting you into trouble."
Naru was taken back, "Haruka, why are you asking me? You know that Keitaro is an insulting jerk and thinks he's so great. I wasn't going to apologize to him."
"Naru, you are being real stubborn and foolish," Haruka said bluntly.
Naru was surprised as well as Kitsune and Motoko while Shinobu just look at Naru and she disagreed with what Naru was saying.
Haruka continued, "Naru, it's no wonder Mutsumi hates you. You attacked my nephew Keitaro, someone who Mutsumi considers to be a dear friend to her for no real reason and then you try to pass it off as it was his fault simply because you have such a disdain for my nephew and you are not willing to admit that you were wrong. The fact that you actually committed the act at the campus of your cram school, I'm actually surprised that you didn't get kicked out of it right there and then."
Naru just looked away with a scowl on her face and Motoko decided to say something.
"Haruka, I…I can understand Naru's feeling on this," Motoko said, "after all, that male-"
"You would agree with Naru, Motoko," Haruka interrupted not liking what Motoko had just said and then shook her head, "regardless Naru, it would be wise if you apologize to my nephew Keitaro."
Naru, Kitsune, and Motoko were shocked at what Haruka was suggesting and Motoko couldn't believe Haruka would cut her off like that.
Keitaro's Apartment
Keitaro was in his apartment when his doorbell rang. He went to open the door and there was Miyabi in front of the door with two grocery bags with items.
"Hello Miyabi," Keitaro greeted happily to his girlfriend, "come in."
"Thank you," Miyabi responded happily as she stepped inside.
Keitaro directed Miyabi to the kitchen and Miyabi put the groceries down on the counter.
"I still have some work to do in the building but I'll be done soon," Keitaro said.
"All right, I'll get started, thank you," Miyabi said as she went to get started.
Keitaro smiled looking at his girlfriend and then went back out to continue his work.
Back at the Hinata Inn
At the front stairs entrance of the Hinata Inn, a van was arrived and stooped. The passenger side of the van opened and Su came out. Su sighed and looked at the driver which was Miss Tsuchikatsu with a pout.
"Make sure you arrive on time tomorrow Kaolla," Miss Tsuchikatsu said, "It's very unproductive when employees arrive late and stop pouting about it. Luckily, it won't be long until you payback the Urashimas all that you owe."
Su simply puffed her cheeks and just ran up the stairs of the Hinata Inn and Miss Tsuchikatsu shook her head as she closed the passenger said door herself and drove off. Su was walking up the stairs feeling miserable.
"It won't be long," Su said, "soon I will get out of working in that smelly fish place."
Su opened the door and went inside.
"Haruka, you can't be serious!" Naru's voice said loudly with shock.
Su was wondering what was going on and went to the common room and found Haruka and the other residents sitting. They looked and saw Su.
"Oh Su, you're back," Haruka said.
"Yep," Su replied.
"So how was your day at work?" Shinobu asked.
"Stinky, like always," Su answered with disdain, "I hate having the smell of stinky fish."
"Well Su, why don't you sit down," Haruka said, "since you're back, there is something I want to say and it concerns all of you."
"Wait Haruka, what about what you just said about what I have to do?" Naru pointed out, "I can't go along with it."
"There is nothing to discuss," Haruka countered glaring at Naru, "you will do it and if I have to personally force you, I will."
Naru as well as Kitsune, Motoko, and Shinobu were shocked.
"Haruka, you can't be serious," Naru said.
"I am and as far as I'm concerned, this discussion is over. We have a serious matter to discuss and it's about the inn."
"Huh? What about the inn Haruka?" Su asked, "What's going on?"
"Is something going to happen in the inn?" Shinobu asked nervously.
Haruka crossed her arms, "I've been looking around to check of how things are in the inn and there are a lot in the inn that needs repairs. It would seem that for some time, the inn has not been well taken care of as it should have been. That needs to change. We all live here and so it is our responsibility to take care of the place."
The girls all looked at each other and took in what Haruka was saying.
"But Haruka, the place doesn't seem so bad, I mean, it's still livable," Kitsune said.
"The hot spring is not as clean as it should be and there are holes in various places," Haruka looked at Naru, "Naru, you have a hole on the floor that connects our rooms. Didn't you ever want that fixed?"
"Oh that," Naru replied, "at first yes, but then I didn't mind it as much as I was able to use it to talk to Granny."
"But Granny is not here and as far as I can tell, that hole between our rooms is a nuisance."
"Do you really feel that Haruka?" Naru asked feeling offended.
"Yes, I do," Haruka said.
"But what if I want to ask you or talk to you through the hole like I did with Granny?"
"Naru, if you want to do that, all you have to do is come to me directly, it's not that hard."
Naru looked away, "You know, you are being very harsh Haruka."
"Oh, you think so?" Haruka asked raising her eyebrow.
"Yeah, I agree with Naru on this," Kitsune said, "and very unfair."
"You're just upset because of the warning I gave you."
"What warning?" Shinobu asked.
Kitsune flinched and was about to say something to move away from the topic.
Haruka spoke, "I told Kitsune that if she didn't find a job soon, I would have to evict her."
This shocked the other Hinata residents in the common room and Kitsune herself looked down with a frown.
"Are you serious Haruka?" Naru asked shocked in disbelief.
"I am. Kitsune hasn't paid her rent in three months; no sensible manager would allow their tenants to stay for free."
"Haruka, you can't do that to Kitsune!" Naru said getting up from her seat.
"Why?" Haruka asked with a glare.
"Well, because, Kitsune has lived her as long as I have and this is her home as well and besides, Granny wouldn't do that to her."
"Well guess what? I'm not Granny," Haruka countered.
"I know that but-"
"Naru, sit down." Haruka interrupted.
"Haruka-"
"I said sit down!" Haruka demanded loudly.
Naru was caught off guard with Haruka's tone and sat back down.
"Let me ask you all something, who's in charge of the Hinata Inn right now?"
"That would be you Haruka," Motoko answered.
"That's right, which means that it's my responsibility to run this place properly."
"We understand that Haruka," Shinobu said, "it's just that you never done something like this before."
"That's because I was just in charge in name only," Haruka explained, "Granny was the one who had her say of how things would be done. But now, it's different, since I'm officially in charge. I'm not bothering the rest of you for same thing as what I told Kitsune to do because you all have your rent paid for by your families and Shinobu does the cooking, cleaning, and laundry for everyone."
"That's it!" Kitsune spoke, "Haruka, what if I also did the cooking and laundry as well."
"No," Haruka immediately said.
"Wh-Why?" Kitsune asked shocked at how Haruka replied.
"Because even if you attempted to do so, you wouldn't last very long and look for some ways to get out of it therefore breaking your promise, giving that you've done that in the past as well."
"Y-You don't know that," Kitsune replied feeling offended.
"Kitsune, get a job, that's all. I'm sure you can actually find one if you actually look."
Kitsune frowned and looked away because she knew it would mean less time for her to watch the horse races.
"Anyway, regarding the inn itself, this place is in need of fixing and so with that in mind, we all need to chip in to fix the place up to make it better."
Naru raised her hand, "Um Haruka?"
What is it Naru?"
"I don't think any of us have any real skills in repairs."
"Look, it's not really that hard I don't think and it's not like we have do some major fixing of the inn. Just some things that needs to be taking care of like some holes and cleaning up some of the areas, including giving the hot springs a real good cleaning."
The girls looked like it was going to be a real hassle.
"Well, um, I don't see how we can do it," Naru said.
"What do you mean?" Haruka asked with a glare.
"Time, I won't have much time," Naru explained, "I need to concentrate in studying for my cram school and pass my entrance exam to get into Tokyo University. If I start with the fixing of the inn, I'm afraid it will take up most my time that I need to study and get in Tokyo University, it's a hard university to get in but I want to be able to get in so I need the time to study."
"I also can't afford to be distracted as well," Motoko said, "I have to study for my academics as well and I need to concentrate on my sword training. I am the heir the God Cry School and as such, I need to time for my training and be prepared to be an acceptable heir."
Haruka simply put her hand on the side of her face, "Oh, is that so, sounds like you two are just making excuses in not wanting to help."
Motoko and Naru were taking back in what Haruka said.
"Um Haruka, since you said that I have to look for a job, I don't see I can also help with the inn as well," Kitsune said but then had a sly smile, "buuuut, if you're willing to cancel the condition you gave me, I'm willing to work my hardest to help sprucing up the inn."
"No way, I'm still expecting you to find a job so that you can use your earnings to pay your rent," Haruka firmly said.
Kitsune huffed, "Fine, if that's what you want…"
"What about you Su and Shinobu?" Haruka asked.
"Um, I really don't mind, I mean, if it's necessary, then I don't mind putting in the extra work," Shinobu said.
"I don't mind either," Su said cheerfully, "in fact, I'm sure I can create something to help out as well."
"So that how it is," Haruka said, "so Shinobu and Su are the only ones that are actually will to help while the three of you just have your pathetic excuses."
Naru, Kitsune, and Motoko just looked away.
"We can't help it, we have things that are important as well," Naru reasoned, "besides, when I signed my lease, I don't recall help fix the inn as part of the agreement."
"Haruka, why don't you just hire some people to fix up the inn if it's that important?" Kitsune suggested.
Haruka sighed, "Well, there is also that…"
"Hang on," Motoko said, "most repair people in Hinata City are…males."
Haruka raised her eyebrows, "Your point being?"
"This is an all-girls dorm; we can't let males in the inn at all because they'll try to do something perverted."
"Motoko does have a point," Naru said, "besides; we don't know what they'll try. They try to come up with excuses to do something so that they can peep on us."
"You two are unbelievable," Haruka said annoyed.
"Haruka, we're just trying to keep from perverts from peeking in on us."
"If I can't be sure that this house can be kept safe by keeping perverted males out, then what will the point?" Motoko added.
"Exactly," Naru nodded.
"Okay, you know what, this has got to stop," Haruka declared.
"What do you mean?" Naru asked.
"This stupid assumption that all males are perverts, you know that's not really true."
"Even if they're not all perverts, it's not like they are all really dependable," Motoko said.
"Naru and Motoko, if you two want to continue with your assumptions that all males are perverted and weak, that's your business, but don't drag down others with your opinions and beliefs."
"Haruka, what are you saying?" Motoko said, "I would have thought that you believed that as well."
"Motoko, what makes you think that I would think that as well?"
"Well, you never let a male dictate your life and you're independent as well. You never bother looking for love of a male which is why I look up to you with respect."
"Is that so? Well, Motoko, it's true that I don't let a man dictate my life as well as I'm not really going out of my way looking for a love life, however, that does not mean in any way that I believe that men are perverted and weak. I know there are men who don't have perverse thoughts all the time and some that are just as strong as well. You really need to reevaluate the facts before you make assumptions. Anyway, back to the inn, the choices are that we fix the place up ourselves or I hire repairmen to fix up the place but in doing so, I will have to raise the rent."
The girls were shocked at what Haruka declared.
Haruka continued, "I understand that it's a shock for you all but hiring people for repairs don't come cheap," Haruka stood up, "you all decided on this. Now, is there anything else? Do you any of you girls have something you want to tell me?"
"Haruka," Naru spoke.
"Yes?"
"Earlier, I saw Sakura Tanigawa by the campus of my cram school. It seems that she's actually friends with Mutsumi."
Haruka raised her eyebrows, "Oh, and what about Sakura?"
"I just thought you would want to know, I mean, she's the reason why you lost your teashop."
"Do you suggest that I do something?"
"I just figured you want to know."
"I see…well, Naru, I'm not interested in what Sakura does, I could care less."
"…I see," Naru said sounding a bit disappointed.
"Anything else?"
"Haruka, there is a problem and it's regarding your nephew Keitaro," Motoko said.
"What about Keitaro?" Haruka asked.
The rest of the girls were curious as well.
"Haruka, I can no longer ignore his despicable ways anymore. He has to be stopped."
This surprised Haruka and the rest of the girls of the Hinata Inn.
"What has brought this on Motoko?" Haruka asked.
"Your rotten, despicable nephew treated three girls very badly," Motoko said.
"He did, huh?" Naru said, "I should have known. Of course that's how he is."
"Did he really?" Shinobu asked.
"So, Mr. I-think-I'm-better-than-everyone-else mistreated three innocent girls," Kitsune commented.
"Are you going to beat him up Motoko?" Su asked.
"Hold on," Haruka said, "how did he mistreat them Motoko?"
"They didn't actually tell me how," Motoko admitted.
"So how do you know that Keitaro did?"
"They told me that they confronted him and they were crying about it, it's obviously that he did something to them physically."
"Do you know that for sure? Did they actually tell you that he touched them?"
"Haruka, they were crying, it's obvious!" Motoko insisted.
"Motoko, don't make such assumptions without getting your facts straight. Naru made that same mistake and embarrassed herself for it at her cram school."
"Hey!" Naru spoke feeling offended.
"What? It's true, isn't it?" Haruka said looking at Naru.
Naru looked down feeling red.
"Haruka, I cannot ignore the despicable actions your nephew has committed."
"Motoko, stop, you're not going to be doing anything."
This shocked the Hinata tenants what Haruka just said.
"Haruka, you can't be serious," Naru spoke surprised.
"So are you actually okay with Keitaro doing such things?" Kitsune asked in an unpleasant tone.
"I'll talk with Keitaro myself tomorrow and get his side of the story," Haruka said.
Motoko huffed, "He's just going to lie. That what men do, they lie for whatever suits them."
Haruka shook his head, "If there's one thing that I know for sure about Keitaro is that he wouldn't lie to me and even if he were to for some strange reason, I would be able to tell. I'll find out what happen from Keitaro's side and Motoko, you will not, I repeat, will not take matters into your own hand," Haruka got up, "now with that, this meeting is over, I have a phone call to make."
Haruka left the common room. The girls were left with their own thoughts.
"I can't believe this," Naru said upset, "is Haruka actually serious?"
"I don't think Haruka jokes around about stuff like this," Shinobu said.
"Hmm, so should I get started on making my creation?" Su asked casually.
"This is unbelievable," Kitsune said, "Haruka is being too harsh and unreasonable on everything. I thought she was a bit mellower than that."
Motoko had a frown on her face and looked down in which Naru saw Motoko's expression.
"Motoko, are you okay?" Naru asked.
"I'm afraid that Haruka's judgment on certain issues is very questionable," Motoko said, "I can't believe she would think that she needs to talk to her vile nephew and get his side of the story."
"I understand you're upset about it," Naru said and felt bitter, "Haruka actually wants me to apologize to him."
"Well Naru, you did attack him for nothing," Shinobu said.
Naru was taken back at what Shinobu said, "Shinobu, you don't understand and you weren't even there."
"No, but I was there and heard what Miyabi said to you."
"Yeah, after she assaulted me! I should have her arrested," Naru angrily said.
"You assaulted Keitaro as well," Shinobu reminded, "he could have had you arrested as well."
Naru, Motoko, and Kitsune were looking at Shinobu.
"Shinobu, you know, you been behaving very differently lately," Motoko said, "and it doesn't suit you."
Shinobu looked away, "I don't know what you mean."
Su got up waving her arms, "I need to get the stinky smell of fish off of me," Su said as she left the common room.
"Say, is there any way we can contact Granny?" Kitsune asked, "Maybe she can talk some sense into Haruka."
"Maybe…" Naru said pondering, "…but we would have to do without Haruka knowing."
Kitsune nodded, "That's true."
Shinobu got up, "I'm going to go prepare dinner."
Shinobu went to the kitchen and then she looked back at her three older dorm mates and thought about her conversation with Miyabi.
Flashback: Earlier in the Hinata Supermarket
Miyabi looked at Shinobu and sighed, "Can I ask you something Shinobu?"
Shinobu looked at Miyabi a bit surprised, "Hmm? What is it?"
"How do you really feel what has happened in the past regarding with Keitaro, they way that his grandmother tried to trick him to take the position of management without being honest with him and tell me, do you always let Naru and Motoko speak for you?"
"Um, well…I do feel it wasn't right what Granny did," Shinobu flinched that she said it to Miyabi, "regarding Naru and Motoko, I know they can be, well, overbearing sometimes, but I know they're just concerned for my well-being and the others as well."
"Hmm, do you really believe that or are just saying that because you afraid of what will happen if disagree with them?"
Shinobu was taken back, "W-What?"
"Think about it Shinobu, that's all," Miyabi said, "I just want you to think about it because if want my opinion about it, it does seem like Naru and Motoko are not actually protecting you, it's more like they want to control you and dictate how you should see and do things."
Flashback End
Shinobu sighed of worry and went to the kitchen to make tonight's dinner. Motoko got up and decided to go to her room while Naru and Kitsune were still talking.
"Are you leaving Motoko?" Kitsune asked.
"Yes, I'm going to do some meditation," Motoko said as she left for her room.
Naru looked at Motoko leaving and then sigh, "I feel bad for Motoko. She expected Haruka to understand, but…"
"Yeah, still, what is the deal with Haruka?" Kitsune asked, "I don't get why she's being like this."
"Yeah, I don't get it," Naru said, "well; I have some studying I have to do. I guess I'll see you when dinner's ready."
"Hm, yeah, sure," Kitsune said as Naru left for her room.
Kitsune was left and she was frowning, "Haruka is definitely being unfair."
Keitaro's Apartment
Keitaro had finished his remaining duties for the day and entered in his apartment. When he did, he saw various foods on the table with Miyabi waiting happily.
"Welcome back darling," Miyabi greeted as a housewife.
Keitaro was amazed and couldn't help but to smile, "Wow Miyabi, you are amazing," Keitaro rubbed his head with a goofy grin.
Miyabi went to Keitaro and walked him to his chair, "Here, sit down and relax."
"Uh, yeah sure," Keitaro said as he sat down and looked at the food Miyabi made, "This is great, thank you so much Miyabi."
Miyabi smiled and blushed, "You're welcome," Miyabi then went to her seat and sat down.
Keitaro and Miyabi began to eat the dinner that Miyabi made and it was very pleasant and enjoyable.
"This is really wonderful," Keitaro said and then looked at his girlfriend with a warm smile, "Miyabi, thank you for the meal. It's really wonderful."
Miyabi smiled warmly as well, "Well, this is special. It's my way of giving my thanks to Keitaro."
"Your thanks?"
Miyabi nodded and blushed, "Yes, my thanks for you for being there for me and being part of my life. I'm very lucky to have someone like you in my life."
"Mi-Miyabi, if anything, it's me that lucky…"
"Keitaro…"
"I'm happy that you're willing to be with someone like me. I know I told you this before, I was a real messed up person once and I did things that I regret, things that would have never happened if I wasn't so naïve. Honestly, when I told you all this, I thought you wouldn't want to be with me anymore," Keitaro paused for a moment, "but you accepted me for all my faults and told me how you loved the me right now and you were there for me for times when I was down. For that, I'm truly grateful. I love you Miyabi Aizawa."
Miyabi was so happy and blushed, "I love you too Keitaro Urashima."
Keitaro and Miyabi continued with their meal. Soon they were finished with their dinner.
"I'll take care of the dishes, you go ahead and relax," Keitaro said, "it's the least I can do."
Miyabi nodded with a smile, "Okay."
Miyabi stood up and sat on a couch as Keitaro went to clear the table. Afterwards Keitaro sat next to Miyabi and cuddled.
"This has been wonderful," Miyabi said feeling cozy wrapping her arms around Keitaro's arm and rested her head on Keitaro's shoulder.
"Yeah, it has." Keitaro was feeling a bit nervous.
"Keitaro," Miyabi spoke.
"Hmm?" Keitaro looked at Miyabi.
When Keitaro looked at Miyabi, Miyabi kissed Keitaro on the lips. Keitaro was surprised but returned the kiss as well and they soon released each other for the sake of oxygen. They looked at each other with passion and Miyabi rested on Keitaro comfortably and young couple spent their time together in the comfort in Keitaro's apartment.
The Next Day
It was after Keitaro finished all of his classes for the day. Keitaro was on his way to pick up his motorcycle since it had been in a repair shop. Keitaro had the rest of his day planned out although he was surprised that he got a call from Haruka yesterday while he was working and was also surprised about what Haruka wanted to talk with Keitaro about regarding Naru assaulting him and when he confronted Motoko's fangirls. Keitaro didn't know what his cousin/aunt was up to but he wanted to at least see what it was.
"Urashima!" Motoko's voice called.
Keitaro stopped and turned to see Motoko in her school uniform with her school bag and her surprising, her own katana, the Shisui.
Keitaro raised his eyebrow seeing Motoko, "Well, Motoko. What do you want?"
"Your actions yesterday were despicable," Motoko said angrily.
"What are you talking about?"
"Don't act innocent. I'm talking about what you did to three girls in the park. I'm talking about what you did to Sachiyo, Emi, and Kikuko!"
Keitaro recalled the three girls he met at the Hinata Park, "Oh, those three that insulted my girlfriend," Keitaro looked at Motoko, "and exactly what did they say that I did to them?"
"You know exactly what you did," Motoko replied, "I've had it with you Urashima. I won't tolerate your perverted ways any longer," Motoko then drew her katana and pointed at Keitaro, "Keitaro Urashima, I challenge you to a duel!"
"…Wait, what?" Keitaro spoke.
Keitaro then saw the same three girls that annoyed him yesterday.
"You're finally going to get it, you jerk!" Sachiyo said.
"You won't be so tough after Motoko-senpai is done with you!" Kikuko said.
"You can do it Motoko-senpai!" Emi cheered.
"Oh I see, I see," Keitaro said and then he looked at Motoko.
"I won't let you touch them again!" Motoko declared.
"I never touch them at all in the first place!" Keitaro countered, "What the hell did these disgusting girls tell you exactly?"
The three fangirls were shocked and simultaneously said, "He's calling us disgusting?!"
"You dare such an awful thing to them! You know exactly what they told me," Motoko said, "after all you did it. But it ends now. Now I know that you don't have a katana on you as well but I brought another one with me. Emi!"
"Yes," Emi said as she threw the sheathed katana to Keitaro's feet, "there, now you can't say that it was an unfair fight."
"Pick up that katana and fight me Urashima!" Motoko demanded.
Keitaro narrowed his eyes at Motoko and they were cold, "Now you're starting to piss me off."
That's it for this chapter. Next chapter: The duel between Keitaro and Motoko will commence which will to lead to a surprising and unpleasant result. There will be new tenants for the Hinata Inn.
I want to thank Grey Wolf4 for the dialogue suggestion between Keitaro and Motoko's fangirls.