Disclaimer: I don't own Love Hina, Ken Akamatsu does.
A/N: I have one new tenant for the Hinata Inn but I haven't decided on the other one. If you have a suggestion for a new tenant, let me know through review or PM. State the female character and give your reasoning behind it.
A New Tenant and Tsuruko's Arrival
Haruka was on the phone with Hina. Haruka had just explained everything that had happened with Motoko, from Motoko's declaration to go after Keitaro to Motoko's arrest and to Motoko's lost in her duel with Keitaro with Keitaro breaking her katana. Hina couldn't believe what she was hearing.
"So even with Keitaro winning over Motoko, he still intends to press charges?" Hina asked.
"That's right," Haruka replied.
"And you didn't try to convince him otherwise?"
"Correct."
"Haruka, what exactly are you doing?"
"I don't know what you mean Mom."
"It sounds like you're just standing by and letting it happen without even trying to help Motoko."
"I wouldn't really be helping Motoko by trying to convince Keitaro to change his mind."
"Haruka?"
"Mom, ever since you made me the official manager of the Hinata Inn, I have watched closely first hand of the girls and I started to see what was going on. I didn't want to admit at first as I believed that they were just having a hard time and that I was sure that were really kind overall but I was wrong and also I was started to see what Keitaro was talking about all this time and I also realized one more thing."
"What would that be?" Hina said in an unpleasant tone.
"I have realized that all this time, you really didn't do much to really help them and what you really did was shirk off your responsibilities and tried to use Keitaro to do what you should have done yourself in the first place."
"Haruka, how dare you, how dare you!"
"It's the truth, just as I realized that I didn't help myself and it's why I lost the lawsuit. I never should have listened to you to call on Aunt Marumi, it was pointless and I now know that I just embarrassed myself."
"Young lady, you have no idea what you're talking about."
"I do, which is why I'm not going to help the girls shirk off their responsibilities."
"Hello, anybody here?" A female voice spoke.
Haruka looked and saw a young woman with her suitcase and bag, "Mom, I have to go, a new tenant have just arrived."
"Haruka, I still think that you should stop Keitaro from going through this, if this happen, it will be bad for Motoko, it would bring terrible shame on her and it will damage her confidence."
"Motoko brought it on herself Mom."
"Haruka-!"
Hina was cut off as Haruka hung up the phone. She then went to greet the new tenant, "Hello, are you Urumi Kanzaki?"
Urumi smiled and bowed, "Yes, I'm Urumi Kanzaki," Urumi brought herself up and looked at Haruka.
Haruka nodded, "Welcome to Hinata Inn, I'm the manager, Haruka Urashima."
"So you're Haruka, you're just as Keitaro described you."
Haruka was intrigued, "You know my nephew Keitaro?"
Urumi nodded, "Yes, he's dating my friend."
Haruka raised an eyebrow, "You're friends with Miyabi."
Urumi nodded, "Mmhm."
"…I see."
"I am in your care Miss Manager," Urumi smiled.
"Uh, yes, sure…" Haruka had her thoughts, "I wonder why she chose to live here."
Motoko's All-Girl High School
Motoko was in the practice hall of the Kendo Club and just gave her uniform and her shinai back to Mizuki Ichikawa, the kendo captain. Motoko was getting glares from the team members and Motoko simply looked around and had her head down and left. As Motoko was walking in the hall, she noticed a picture on the bulletin board and it was the picture of Motoko pointing her katana at Keitaro. The words that went along with it said: 'Disgrace and caused embarrassment to our school, Motoko Aoyama'. Motoko was shocked to see it and gritted her teeth and was getting very upset as she balled her fists.
Meanwhile, outside the building, Emi, Kikuko, and Sachiyo were having a conversation.
"I still can't believe that Motoko-senpai lost," Sachiyo said.
"How could she lose?" Kikuko asked upset, "She should have been able to beat that guy and yet she lost."
"If Motoko-senpai couldn't beat that Keitaro guy, who is to say that she would actually be able to beat the next pervert that comes along," Emi commented.
"Hmm, good point," Sachiyo said, "we trusted Motoko-senpai to beat any perverted guy but now…"
"I hate to say it but I think Motoko-senpai has lost her edge," Kikuko said.
Sachiyo and Emi nodded in agreement. What they didn't know was that Emi's sister Mizuki was watching them and heard their conversation. She shook her head at the things they said.
"It's amazing how it can be easy for some to change their tune," Mizuki thought.
Naru's Cram School
Naru was sitting in her desk and organizing her papers. There was a break that was going on and Naru sighed and was thinking about what was going happen for the rest of the day. Naru remembered that Haruka told her and the others that a new tenant was going to be coming to the Hinata Inn today and Naru figured that the person may have arrived by now.
"Is that true?" Mutsumi asked.
Naru looked over to Mutsumi and saw that Mutsumi was talking to a female student that had short light brown hair with brown eyes wearing glasses.
"Yeah, it's true," the glasses wearing student said, "I was there when this crazy high school girl threatening your friend Keitaro with a sword."
Mutsumi was shocked, "I don't believe this. Why would some girl threatening Keitaro with a sword?"
The female student shrugged, "Who knows, there's speculations that this girl is just insane believing that we're still in the Sengoku period for some reason."
"I hope Keitaro is okay," Mutsumi said with concern.
"I saw that he wasn't hurt and he didn't seem trouble by it and besides, I heard that that girl is facing serious ramifications right now. In fact, the rumor that I'm hearing is that that girl practices a kenjustu style from a school in Kyoto and that she's also part of the kendo club in her high school."
Mutsumi pondered at this and Naru looked at her desk.
"This wouldn't be happening to Motoko if she had beaten Keitaro like she was supposed to," Naru thought.
Shinobu and Su's Middle School
Su was looking around in the hall looking for Shinobu. Su suspected something was going on with her and she wanted to find out what it was. She looked further and found Shinobu and was intrigued that she was talking to Miyuki, Sana, and Hiroe. She smiled and rushed to Shinobu.
"Shinobu!" Su called out excitedly and went and glomped Shinobu, much to Shinobu's surprise.
The three girls were shocked and Shinobu looked at Su.
"Su, what are you doing?" Shinobu asked.
"Let's go play," Su insisted.
"Su, can't you see that I was talking to Miyuki and the others?"
"Huh? Why are you talking to them? They said mean things to you."
"Yes and I'm sorting that out right now."
Su looked at the three girls and saw that were glaring at Su.
"Forget about it Shinobu, c'mon, let go somewhere else," Su said as she attempted to pull Shinobu along.
Shinobu sighed at Su, "Su, I was talking to them about something, it's not nice to interrupt."
Su looked at Shinobu confused, "Huh? What do you mean?" Su waved it off, "Who cares about that? You should come with me, I made a new invention and I want to have fun with you."
Shinobu released herself from Su's grasp, surprising Su.
"Su, can't you think of anyone other than yourself once in a while? I'm trying to have a conversation with them and I want to talk to them about something."
Su was confused, "Shinobu, what are you saying?"
"Su, I need you to leave me alone for now."
Su's eyes widened and was shocked, "W-What?"
Shinobu turned to Miyuki, Sana, and Hiroe, "I'm sorry, maybe we should go somewhere else for our conversation."
Miyuki shrugged, "That's fine."
Hiroe and Sana nodded as well as they, Miyuki, and Shinobu left. Su couldn't believe at what just happened and it was it threw her off.
"Hey," Su spoke, "what's going on? Why is Shinobu acting like this? Why is she being so mean?"
Su looked down with a hurt expression.
Tokyo Train Station
People were getting off the train one of them was a woman with long black hair, wearing her white gi and red hakama. It was Motoko's older sister, Tsuruko Aoyama. Tsuruko looked around and saw a map. She went to map and looked at the locations. She nodded and head for where she needed to go.
Parking Lot
Keitaro was walking along and went to his motorcycle that he parked.
"Nice to see you again Keitaro," a young man's voice said.
Keitaro turned to see Kentaro Sakata with a grin and leaning on his red sports car.
"Kentaro, what are you doing here?" Keitaro asked, "I figured you would be studying hard in Kyoto University."
"Hey, can't I come by say hi one of my close friends?" Kentaro asked.
Keitaro raised his eyebrows, "Since when did we become close friends?"
Kentaro chuckled, "Ah Keitaro, you're such a kidder."
"No, seriously, when did we become close friends?"
Kentaro waved off Keitaro's comments, "Putting jokes aside, I have something I want to ask you."
"Okay, what is it?"
"You know a girl name Naru Narusegawa."
"Huh?"
"Come now, don't 'huh' me, you know exactly who I'm talking about. I know that she lives in your grandmother's inn."
"Okay, but how do you know?"
"I know also know her friend Mitsune Konno, anyway, I heard that you didn't have a pleasant…meeting with her."
"More like a few unpleasant meetings with her, her and her roommates in my grandmother's inn."
"I also met with Naru's sister, Mei a while back and she told me that she's been living there for a while."
"Huh, I didn't even know she had a sister."
Any, I was wondering," Kentaro said as he narrowed his eyes at Keitaro, "what's your impression with Naru?"
Keitaro just frowned, "She's annoying."
"Annoying?"
"Yes, absolutely annoying, I can't stand to be around her."
"So…you're not interested in her?"
Keitaro was shocked and looked at Kentaro, "Hell no! Are you nuts? I'm not interested in that violent, selfish, immature psycho!"
Kentaro put his hand silencing Keitaro and then put it down, "Geez, I just asked if you were interested in her, I didn't mean to have you insult her."
Keitaro crossed his arms and frowned, "Well that's the impression she gave and besides, you know I have a girlfriend."
"Yes but that doesn't necessarily mean you be a one girl man. Besides, you may not know this or maybe you pretend not to know but you're quite the charmer. You got girls fall for you with your words and smooth approach."
"I don't know what you're talking about. I'm just being polite, that's all. Anyway, why are you asking me about Naru?"
Kentaro grinned, "Naru, Mitsune, and I went to high school together."
Keitaro was surprised, "Really? Whoa, now that's…uh, something."
Kentaro sighed, "Anyway, I've always had a thing for Naru and in fact, I did what I could to get her to fall for me but it for some reason, it never worked out, in fact, for some reason, she had Mitsune tell me that she wasn't interested. I soon realized that she was head over heels for tutor who's actually is teacher for Tokyo University. So, I decided to try to bribe him to get him to reject Naru."
Keitaro was disturbed, "Are you serious? Kentaro, that's despicable."
Kentaro ignored what Keitaro said, "Anyway, I was set to do that but by the time I was about to do so, I had learned that the teacher had left and Naru didn't know where he went and she was quite sad over it. I figured that this would be my chance to make my move but Naru didn't accept my heartfelt approach. I have tried several times but it has not worked, but this time, I will succeed. I was wondering because since I found out that she lives in your grandmother's inn and that you had visited there recently, I was wondering what you thought of her, that's why I asked."
Keitaro sighed, "Kentaro, I don't see what exactly you see in Naru but I won't say or do anything to stop from trying so you want to try to have a relationship with Naru, hey, it's all you. I guess if you don't mind her violent, arrogant, pig-headed behavior," Keitaro said the last part with venom.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk," Kentaro waved his finger, "Oh Keitaro, you just don't get it. Naru Narusegawa has a certain air that radiant her beauty; she's smart, beautiful, and very stunning. Keitaro, my friend, I can't understand how you don't see it."
Keitaro twitched an eyebrow with annoyance, "Your right, I don't understand and I will never understand. Besides, why would I be interested in Naru when I have Miyabi as my girlfriend? My girlfriend is more beautiful and stunning than any other girl. Anyway, it's all you, do what you want although I would suggest not through underhanded means…just saying is all."
Kentaro grinned, "Heh, heh, I will and I will take in what you just said as I see that there's no need for it now."
"I'm out of here," Keitaro said as he got on his motorcycle and rode off.
Kentaro was planning, "Now, what to do…"
In front of the Shichimura Apartment Complex
Tsuruko had just arrived at her uncle's apartment building and looked at the building. She stared at the building and sighed heavily.
Tsuruko nodded, "Well, here we go."
"Tsuruko? Tsuruko, is that you?" Nagisa's voice spoke.
"Tsuruko turned to her left and saw her cousin Nagisa with her two friends and smiled, "Hello Nagisa."
Nagisa was happy and then ran and hugged Tsuruko, "Tsuruko, it's so good to see you again!"
Tsuruko hugged Nagisa back, "It's good to see you again Nagisa. How are you?"
Nagisa looked at her cousin with glee, "I'm fine…oh," Nagisa looked at her two female friends. One had light blue short hair with green eyes and the other had mid length dirty blonde hair with brown eyes, "Tsuruko, these are my friends. This is Rika and this is Satomi."
"Hello," the blue haired name Satomi greeted.
"It's nice to meet you," the dirty blonde haired name Rika greeted.
"Nice to meet you too," Tsuruko greeted back, "thank you for looking after my cousin."
The two girls waved it off like it was no big deal.
"So Tsuruko, when did you arrive in Tokyo?" Nagisa asked.
"Not too long, I had gotten off the train station and walked all the way here," Tsuruko answered.
"Oh, I wish you would have called. We wouldn't mind coming to pick you up."
"Don't worry and besides, this is an impromptu visit anyway."
"Tsuruko?" Shinsuke called.
Tsuruko turned to her uncle and bowed, "It's good to see you again Uncle Shinsuke."
"Yeah, it's a pleasant to see you as well. Come, I believe you deserve a bit a break."
"Thank you having me, Uncle," Tsuruko said being grateful.
Tsuruko, along with Nagisa, Satomi, and Rika went inside the building. They went in the Aoyama family three bedroom apartment. Nagisa and her two friends went to her room for studying. Tsuruko sat in his couch in the living room with Tsuruko sitting in one of the couches.
"Uncle, I'm sure you know why I'm here in Tokyo," Tsuruko started.
Shinsuke sighed, "Motoko."
"Yes, the news of what has happened shocked us as well. Also, I want to speak to Keitaro Urashima. I feel the need to give my apologies for my sister's disgraceful actions."
Shinsuke looked at the clock and nodded, "Keitaro should be coming back soon."
Tsuruko nodded, "Very well, I can wait."
Hinata Inn
Kitsune had just finished her first day in the bookstore and was about to walk back up to the stairs until she noticed Motoko walking back as well and saw she had a sad expression.
"Motoko?" Kitsune spoke.
Motoko saw Kitsune, "Oh, hello Kitsune."
"Motoko, you're back early. I thought you had kendo practice."
"I would have but…"
"But?"
"I was kicked out of the Kendo Club," Motoko said balling her fists.
This surprised Kitsune," You were kicked out? Why?"
"Because of what happened yesterday. The Kendo captain found out and so did the rest of student body. Worse of all, I've been humiliated and been called a disgrace and embarrassment to my high school. My fellow students have been avoiding me and giving me looks like I'm the devil."
"Oh," Kitsune felt sorry Motoko, "say, what about your three friends?"
"Sachiyo, Emi, and Kikuko…they've been avoiding me as well."
Kitsune was surprised again, "Huh, why?"
"I think it has to do with the fact that I lost to Urashima. They don't believe in me anymore."
"Did they actually say that to you?"
"No, but I can tell from their body language."
Kitsune put her hands on Motoko's shoulders, "It will be all right, things will get better."
"Somehow, the only thing that would make things worse if one of my family members shows up and I was told that I had to go to Kyoto to explain my actions."
"C'mon Motoko, you're being too negative right now, look, I'm sure that something will happen and things will get better for you. C'mon, let inside."
Motoko nodded sadly, "Okay…by the way Kitsune, how was your first day on your job?"
Kitsune flinched angrily, "I, um, I rather not talk about it."
"Hmm, what's wrong?"
"Oh, it's nothing to worry about."
Kitsune went upstairs and Motoko followed. They soon reached the entrance of the Hinata Inn and opened the door. There, they saw Haruka talking to someone they had never seen before and Haruka and saw Kitsune and Motoko.
"Oh, Kitsune and Motoko, you two are back," Haruka commented.
"Yeah, we're back," Kitsune said.
"Motoko, I thought you would have kendo practice at this time."
"It's no longer the case for me," Motoko replied sadly.
"You were kicked out, weren't you?"
Motoko and Kitsune were taken back and Motoko nodded.
"I thought so."
"Haruka, take it easy with Motoko, she's had a rough time," Kitsune pleaded.
"Hm, oh, I'm sure she has," Haruka retorted.
Motoko looked at new person, "I take it you're the new tenant."
"Yes, I'm Urumi Kanzaki," Urumi introduced herself, "you must be Kitsune and Motoko."
"Y-Yeah…" Kitsune said.
"Hello Urumi," Motoko greeted formally.
"Anyway, I still have to show Urumi around. As soon as Naru, Shinobu, and Su come back, we'll have a formal introduction with Urumi."
"Okay," Kitsune said.
"Understood," Motoko said.
Urashima Bakery/Residence
Nanami was behind the counter putting things on display when she heard the door open. She looked and saw it was Su and Miss Tsuchikatsu.
"Hello there," Nanami greeted.
"Hi Nanami," Miss Tsuchikatsu greeted back and then looked at Su, "go on."
Su went and gave Nanami an envelope. Nanami opened the envelope and there was money inside.
"Ah, yes," Nanami said as she counted the money and then nodded, "Yes, this is it. With this, you have now paid back what you owe with interest."
"So I'm done here," Su said.
Nanami looked at Su, "Yes, you're done."
"Then can you please get rid of the pictures you have of me?" Su asked pointing at a flyer.
The flyer showed a picture of Su with the warning stating to be very caution when she enters in a place of business and if food is eaten without being paid for, contact the Molmol Embassy immediately.
"I see no reason to have them taken down," Nanami said.
"Please, I worked and paid back for eating your brownies, I won't do it again."
Nanami waved her finger, "It's better to be safe than sorry and who's to say that you would forget and do it again at another place."
"I won't!" Su insisted.
"You have to understand Kaolla," Miss Tsuchikatsu spoke, "when something like this happen, people are going to be cautious. Just saying it won't happen again won't cut it."
Su was getting upset and scowled, "You're just being unfair. I'm leaving."
Su stormed out of the bakery and then she looked back and had a frown. Back inside the bakery, Miss Tsuchikatsu requested a dozen chocolate chip cookies and Nanami brought them out and put them in a bag. The ladies were both smiling and talking about their day and what they were planning on doing.
Shichimura Apartment Complex, Aoyama Apartment
Keitaro arrived back in the apartment building and was told by someone who also worked in the building that Shinsuke want Keitaro to see him in his apartment. He knocked on the door and the door was answered by Shinsuke.
"Ah Keitaro, come in," Shinsuke said as Keitaro came inside, "Keitaro, there's someone who wants to meet you."
"Me?" Keitaro asked as he looked and saw Tsuruko.
"So you're Keitaro Urashima, the one who defeated my sister yesterday," Tsuruko said.
"Oh, so you're Tsuruko Aoyama."
"Yes," Tsuruko bowed respectively, "it's a pleasure to meet you."
Keitaro bowed as well, "Yes, it's nice to meet you too. Shinsuke told me about you and Nagisa and Kazuya always say pleasant things about you."
Tsuruko unbowed at Keitaro and smiled, "Thank you."
Keitaro unbowed as well and smiled, "So you wanted to see me."
"Yes," Tsuruko had a remorseful look and bowed again, "Keitaro Urashima, on behalf on myself, the Aoyama family and the God Cry School, you have my heartfelt apologies for my sister's disgraceful action. What Motoko did goes completely against the teachings of the God Cry School and has brought disgrace and shame to us."
"Oh I see. Well, I can see you feel that way but you don't need to apologize for Motoko's action."
Tsuruko unbowed and shook her head, "But I do. Myself and the members of the God Cry School expected Motoko to act as befitting as one of practices the God Cry and at the same time be mindful of her actions and especially be aware of her surroundings. Clearly my sister didn't do that."
"How have things been for you and the others back in Kyoto?" Shinsuke asked.
Tsuruko shook her head, "Not well, we've been hounded by reporters and people are looking at us with such questioning looks and wonder if we as members have lost our touch with reality. My husband hasn't had it easy as well when he was at work and I haven't had a pleasant day at work as well."
"I see…"
"I came here to give my apologies to Keitaro Urashima as well as to see Motoko."
"Well, since you're doing that, I feel the need there some factors that you should know," Keitaro said.
"What is it?"
Hinata Inn
Naru had just got off the bus stop after coming back from her cram school and she was surprised to see Shinobu just coming back as well.
"Shinobu," Naru spoke.
"Naru," Shinobu spoke.
"Shinobu!" Su's voice spoke loudly.
Naru and Shinobu looked at Su rushing over to them and then Su stopped in front of them.
"Welcome back Su," Naru greeted, "you finished what you had to do?"
"Yep, no more working at that smelly fish place but they still won't get rid of those flyers," Su said.
"I see," Shinobu said as she started heading up to the inn.
"Hey Shinobu, what were you talking to those three about earlier?"
"That's none of your business."
Naru and Su were shocked at Shinobu's response.
"That's mean Shinobu."
"Shinobu, why are you being cruel to Su?" Naru asked.
"I have nothing to say her."
Naru was getting upset and went to Shinobu, "Hey, what is with you? Why are you being like this? Lately, you been very distant towards us and been very rude as well, what's going on with you? Why are you being like this?"
"Just leave me alone Naru," Shinobu said as she went pass Naru.
Naru was shocked and then frowned, "I get it. It's because of Keitaro and Miyabi, isn't it?"
Shinobu was shocked and turned Naru, "What are you talking about?"
"Ever since Keitaro came along, you've changed and Miyabi must have said something to you as well. Do you really think they have your best interest in mind? We've been the ones who looked out for you and we've supported you when you first came here when you had to deal with your parents' nasty divorce but now all of a sudden, this pervert Keitaro and that witch Miyabi comes along and throws some words acting like they know and you're taking their bait, making you turn on us, is that it?"
"Naru, you don't know what you're talking about."
Naru pointed at Shinobu, "You know that I'm right, you just don't want to admit it. We're here to help you and you're just blowing us off like it's nothing."
"You know nothing and you never really helped me. You just wanted to restrain me, you and Kitsune and Motoko."
"Restrain you? What are you saying? You are so ungrateful, I'm not sure about Kitsune but if it wasn't for me and Motoko, you would have been in trouble with some perverts targeting you."
"That's the same stupid unjustified excuse you said after what happened with Miyuki's brother, Takaya."
Naru was shocked, "Takaya? Wait, is this what is also going on with you?"
Shinobu turned to Naru with an upset expression, "Su was the one who started it when she was making Miyuki, Sana, and Hiroe uncomfortable. Takaya was just trying to help them and get Su to stop but you and Motoko concluded that Takaya was trying to molest them and Su and you two assaulted him and Kitsune fanned the flames just because Takaya said that he wasn't going to loan money to her. What you did put Takaya in the hospital."
"Sh-Shinobu, that was…" Naru looked away with a frown, "that was his own fault. He should have been more cautious."
Shinobu got angry, "This is also what I hate. You were the one who did something wrong and yet you're blaming Takaya for it."
"Shinobu," Su spoke.
"I was talking to Miyuki and gave my apologies as well, mostly for not speaking up for what happened. It was no wonder that she as well as Hiroe and Sana didn't want to speak to me, they felt that I betrayed them and in a way, I did."
"Shinobu, listen to me, what happened with that Takaya guy is irrelevant, this is about your recent behavior and the ones who started it are Keitaro and Miyabi. It's about you upsetting others with your attitude."
Shinobu frowned and was getting angrier, "Irrelevant? You say that the issue regarding Takaya is irrelevant?"
"Yes, it's irrelevant."
Shinobu gritted her teeth, "Naru, you really are a cold hearted person."
Shinobu turned and went to the entrance surprising Naru and Su.
"Shinobu, wait!" Su called as she went after Shinobu.
"I can't believe that Shinobu would say that to me," Naru said as she was in shock.
Naru went up to catch up with them. They went inside and they saw Urumi with Haruka.
"Welcome back you three," Haruka said.
"Yeah, we're back," Naru said.
Shinobu had a frown and Su was upset as well.
"Hey, what's with you three?" Kitsune asked.
"Why don't you ask her?" Naru asked pointing at Shinobu.
Haruka looked around and sighed, "Look, I don't know what's happen but we can try to solve it later. First, introductions…" Haruka turned to Urumi.
Urumi looked at the other residents, "I'm Urumi Kanzaki, as of today, I'll be living here in the Hinata Inn as well."
They looked at each other and Naru started.
"I'm Naru Narusegawa," Naru spoke.
"Hi, I'm Su," Su spoke happily.
"Shinobu, Shinobu Maehara," Shinobu spoke.
"And I've already met you two," Urumi spoke looking at Kitsune and Motoko.
Motoko and Kitsune nodded.
They went to the common room and sat down.
"Urumi, why don't you tell us a bit of yourself?" Haruka asked.
"Sure," Urumi replied, "well, I'm living here so that I can commute easily to the university that I attend."
"What university do you go to?" Naru asked
"Meiji University, I'm on my second year studying Political Science and Economics."
The others were impressed of what they heard.
"Um, your family?" Shinobu asked.
"I used to live with my mother but she and I…well, let's just say I haven't spoken to her for a long time."
Shinobu regretted asking, "Oh, I'm sorry. I probably shouldn't have brought it up."
Urumi waved it off, "It's okay, you didn't know and it doesn't really bother me much."
"What about your father?" Kitsune asked.
"My father's not in the picture."
"Why?"
"It's complicated."
"Hmph, he probably ran off," Motoko commented.
"Maybe he was cheating or maybe he just decided he didn't want to really be a parent," Naru added.
"Knock it off you two," Haruka sternly said, "don't make assumptions."
"You're both wrong anyway," Urumi said.
"So then what's the deal with your father?" Naru asked.
"Like I said, it's complicated and that all I'm going to say."
"What I find amazing is your IQ," Haruka said.
"Her IQ?" Kitsune asked.
"Yes, Urumi actually has an IQ of 200."
This greatly shocked the Hinata Girls here and even Su was surprised.
"T-Two hundred?!" Naru spoke, "Really?"
Urumi smiled, "Well, yeah."
"She's quite the prodigy," Haruka said, "and you can actually speak five languages."
"Wow," Kitsune said and then had an idea, "say Naru, maybe she can help you with your studying of your college entrance exam."
"Y-Yeah, I guess," Naru replied, "but I got to ask though."
"Yes?" Urumi replied.
"Since you're so smart, how come you're not in, let's say, Tokyo University? If you're IQ is that high, you should have no problem getting into Tokyo University."
"That was due to my own personal choice and besides; I didn't want shrink my time to spend with my boyfriend."
This surprised the Hinata residents again.
"You have a boyfriend?" Shinobu asked.
"Yes, his name is Eikichi," Urumi replied as she blushed.
"I don't believe this," Naru said with a scowl.
"Hmm?"
"Your reason of not going to a university for your potential is so you spend time with your boyfriend?"
"That's right and besides, it's not really a big deal, Meiji University is still an excellent school."
Naru huffed, "Forget it, I don't think it's a good idea for me to get help from someone who chooses to waste their potential."
"Naru, that's crossing the line," Haruka berated.
"What Naru is saying is true," Motoko added, "besides, he's probably a weak male and not doing much for Urumi anyway. I wonder if he's the one who is really holding you back."
"Motoko!"
Urumi signaled Haruka that she could handle herself and then chuckled, "Are you sure you should be saying things like that Motoko?"
"What do you mean?"
"I would have thought you would have learned not to make baseless assumptions. Tsk, tsk, I guess you didn't really learn anything when Keitaro defeated you in your duel yesterday and the fact that you were arrested along with your three friends before that."
Motoko and the others except for Haruka were stunned.
"Wh-What?" Motoko spoke.
"How do you know about that?" Kitsune asked.
"Of course there would be people who know about it and besides, Miyabi told me all about it."
Naru, Kitsune, and Motoko twitched.
"Miyabi?" Naru asked, "Are you friends with Miyabi Aizawa?"
Urumi grinned, "Yes, for a long time. We even went to high school together and it is also where I met my boyfriend," Urumi was smiling on the inside when she saw Motoko, Kitsune, and Naru glaring at her, "oh my, you three seem to be extremely upset."
"Ah, you're friends with those meanies," Su said.
"So, you're really friends with Miyabi and Keitaro?" Shinobu asked out of curiosity.
"Yes I am," Urumi answered.
"Hmph, in that case, I'm done," Naru declared, "I don't think you and I are going to get along," Naru got up," I'm going to my room."
Naru left for her room and Haruka was not pleased with Naru's behavior.
"Naru!" Haruka spoke.
"It's okay, if she wants to leave, there's no need to stop her," Urumi said.
"I must take my leave as well," Motoko said, "this may bother you Urumi but the fact that you're friends with that scum Urashima sickens me."
"Calling my nephew scum, are you?" Haruka spoke offended.
"That's what he is," Motoko insisted.
"My, my, this coming from someone who pretends to have honor, but would attack men unharmed because of your stupid prejudice. You might think that my friend is not great but at least he's smart enough not to get arrested, especially something so stupid. He wouldn't let his friends convince him to do something that would get him in trouble," Urumi chuckled.
Motoko was livid, "You, you…"
"Oh, it seems that I struck a nerve, what are you going to do, you pretender?"
"Pretender?!" Motoko was shocked and couldn't believe what she was just called.
"Hey you, that's enough," Kitsune spoke in defense for Motoko.
Urumi shrugged, "Hey, she started it; I was just making a point is all."
Kitsune frowned at Urumi, "You're cruel, saying things like that. Do you know what Motoko is going through?"
"Oh, boo hoo," Urumi mocked, "poor Motoko, getting arresting for something she could have avoided and being defeated by someone she assumed had no real skilled and then getting kicked out of her Kendo Club and all in all, being an embarrassment to herself as well to her high school and her family, tainting her honor."
Urumi said the last part with such venom.
"You-" Kitsune growled and then she as well as Su looked at Motoko and saw that Motoko was her face was kind of contorted and there were tears that were forming in her eyes.
"Motoko…" Su said with concern.
"Enough, I'm going to my room," Motoko said with her head down and rushed to her room.
"Motoko!" Kitsune and Su said with concern and then they looked at Urumi with a glare.
"Are you happy with yourself now?" Kitsune said angrily.
Urumi shrugged, "I was just telling the truth. It must really hurt for her to be that upset."
"I've only just met you and I hate you already," Kitsune said as she went after Motoko.
"You're mean, horrible, you're just like Miyabi and Keitaro," Su said as she went after Motoko as well after she figured that Haruka and Shinobu were not going to say anything and do anything about it.
"Well, that was unpleasant," Haruka commented, "sorry about this Urumi."
"It's okay, Keitaro and Miyabi did warn me about this so I was prepared."
"You must be really good friends," Shinobu said.
"Yes, I am."
"I'm curious, can you tell me about them and about how you and Miyabi are friends and about you as well? I want to know more about you and about Keitaro and Miyabi since you're friends with them"
Urumi and Haruka were surprised.
"Sure, what do you want to know?" Urumi asked happily.
"I'm surprised Shinobu," Haruka said, "of course, I'm actually curious as well since I realized that I didn't really know my nephew at all."
Shinobu was happy and was ready to learn what Urumi knew about Haruka's nephew and his girlfriend from someone who was close to them. Shinobu figured that she would be able to understand them better.
On route in a bus in USA
Hina was in the bus and traveling with the people of her tour. Hina was more concerned of what was happening and she decided that she needed to do something about it. She never expected that things would go sour as they were and she was especially concerned with what was going on with Keitaro and Motoko. She was talking to Ester, who was sitting next to her.
"You want to go back to Japan?" Ester asked.
"I'm very concerned about what's happening," Hina said.
"Hina, if you head back to Japan, we won't be waiting for you. If you leave, that's it; your own tour is over."
"I'm…I'm aware of that Ester…it's just that things are definitely not going well. It seems that I can't count on Haruka to take care of things that are going on."
"You left your daughter Haruka in charge because you trust her, right?"
"Yes but she has sadly betrayed my trust. I have to do something."
Ester sighed, "You shouldn't be so rash."
"I'm not being rash," Hina insisted.
Hinata Inn
There was a knock at the entrance and Haruka went to go answer.
"I'm coming," Haruka said and then opened the door, "Yes?"
It was Tsuruko Aoyama at the door, "Hello."
"Hello, may I help you?"
"I'm here to see my sister."
"Your sister?"
"Yes, I'm Tsuruko Aoyama; I'm here to see my sister Motoko."
"Oh," Haruka moved a bit, "come in."
Tsuruko nodded and came inside, "Where's my sister?"
"In her room, I take you there."
Tsuruko nodded, "Thank you, um…"
"Haruka, Haruka Urashima, I'm the manager here in the Hinata Inn."
"I see, thank you Haruka."
Haruka had Tsuruko follow her and they reached to Motoko's room. Haruka knocked on the door.
"Yes?" Motoko's voice spoke.
"Motoko, you have a visitor," Haruka said.
"A visitor?"
"That's right."
The door opened and it was Kitsune and Su who opened and the door and Motoko was surprised to see who her visitor was.
"Tsu-Tsuruko!" Motoko spoke in shock, "Sister!"
"Sister?" Kitsune spoke.
Su went to Tsuruko, "Oh, so you're Motoko's big sister," Su put on a smile, "hi, I'm Su."
"Nice to meet you Su," Tsuruko then turned to Kitsune, "and you are…?"
Kitsune smiled, "I'm Mitsune but everyone calls me Kitsune."
Tsuruko raised her eyebrow, "Really…well anyway, I need to speak with my sister."
"Oh don't worry, go ahead," Kitsune assured.
"Alone, I need to speak to her alone."
"Oh, that's what you meant," Kitsune then looked at Su, "c'mon Su, we have to go."
"Huh? Really?" Su asked.
"Yeah," Kitsune then looked at Haruka and then just went to her room with Su following her.
"I'll be going as well," Haruka said, "I'll have Shinobu bring you something to drink."
"Thank you Haruka," Tsuruko said gratefully.
Haruka nodded and left closing the door. Tsuruko looked at Motoko with a serious look.
"Sister, I'm surprised that you came all the way here," Motoko said.
"Yes and I'm sure you know why I'm here."
Motoko looked down, "Yes…"
Tsuruko then noticed the broken Shisui and went and picked it up and Motoko got nervous.
"Um Tsuruko, about what happened to Shisui…" Motoko said nervously.
"No need to tell me," Tsuruko said.
"Really?"
"Yes, Keitaro Urashima told me all about it, about how you lost in that duel against him with him breaking this sword and how he is now pressing charges against you."
Motoko flinched and was upset, "You…you actually went to see Urashima."
"Yes and I apologized to him for your action," Tsuruko said glaring at her sister, "Motoko, what on earth were you thinking?"
Motoko gritted her teeth, "That was…I was trying to…"
"I don't know what you were actually trying to prove but there have been problems for us in our family and in the God Cry School due to your actions."
Motoko was surprised, "Sister, what do you mean?"
Tsuruko sighed, "I never would have believed that you would do something so disgraceful. The council isn't happy with you that include our grandmother and our parents are not happy with you. With what you did and depending on your answer, they may have to strip you of your position as heir to the God Cry School."
Motoko's eyes widened.
Sakamoto Bookstore
Keitaro was in the bookstore to purchase several books. As he finished, he went to the counter and was greeted by Mutsumi and Sakura.
"Find everything you need Keitaro?" Mutsumi asked with a smile.
"Yeah," Keitaro replied happily and then looked at Sakura, "it's nice to see you again Sakura."
"Mmhm, nice to see you too Keitaro," Sakura replied, "I never thought we would see each other again like this."
"Yeah, I was surprised to learn that you and Mutsumi are friends, small world."
Mutsumi giggled, "Yes indeed."
Mutsumi told Keitaro the cost and Keitaro paid for the books. Keitaro talked a bit more with Mutsumi and Sakura and then said his goodbyes and they said their goodbyes as well. Keitaro stepped out of the bookstore with his bag of purchased books in hand and then suddenly he was bumped into by a girl with brown hair and in her school uniform. The girl fell and dropped her bag.
"Are you okay?" Keitaro asked with concern extending his hand to her.
"Y-Yes," the girl answered, "I'm sorry, I was in a rush and didn't watch where I was going."
The girl looked at Keitaro and saw he was extending his hand so she took his hand and Keitaro helped her up.
"Thank you," the girl said, "again, I'm sorry. I should have paid attention to where I was going."
"Oh, don't worry," Keitaro assure her, "no harm done and I completely understand."
Keitaro gave a sincere warm smile to the girl and the girl was in awe and then shook her head.
"Mei, I told you that you should be careful," a woman's voice said.
"Oh Mom," the girl turned to see her mother, "I'm sorry."
"Well, I'm glad you're okay," the woman said and then looked at Keitaro with concern, "I apologize, I hope my daughter didn't cause you trouble."
Keitaro waved it off, "No, it's fine," Keitaro picked up his bag of books.
"Anyway, we should go," the woman said.
"Well, so long," Keitaro said and then looked at Mei, "nice to meet you Mei."
"Oh, yes, nice to meet you too um…"
"Keitaro."
"Keitaro," Mei smiled, "nice to meet you Keitaro.
The woman looked at Keitaro, "Keitaro?"
"Uh yes ma'am?" Keitaro asked.
The woman looked at Keitaro closely and then decided to asked, "Pardon, I hope you don't mind but I would like to ask you something."
Keitaro raised his eyebrow, "Uh, sure, what is it?"
"Mom, what is it?" Mei asked.
"Keitaro, did you ever spend time at the Hinata Inn as a small boy?"
Keitaro was surprised, "Huh? Yeah, my grandmother owns the inn…but why? How do you know that?"
The woman was surprised as she guessed right, "You're Keitaro Urashima, aren't you? You're Kyoshiro and Nanami Urashima's son and Hinata Urashima's grandson."
"Wait, how, how do you know that?" Keitaro asked surprised.
"Oh right, I guess you wouldn't remember me…then I guess you wouldn't remember my older daughter, you used to play with her along with another girl. I'm Saori Narusegawa; I stayed with my ex-husband and my daughter in your grandmother's inn years ago."
Keitaro was shocked to hear the surname, "Narusegawa," Keitaro flinched a little, "wait, then the one of the two girls that I played with was…was…"
Saori smiled, "That's right, my daughter Naru."
Keitaro's eyes widened and he was literally frozen with his thoughts, "Wh-What?!"
That's it for this chapter. Next chapter: Keitaro learns a little about his childhood from Naru's mother Saori and then starts asking his parents and Mutsumi.
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