Hello there, reader. This is SeconDreams, the author of this fanfic. The line below is the Fourth wall. That's where chapter 9 actually starts. I'm making use of this space to speak about a few things on my mind. You can safely ignore all this, but please read the underlined portion, as it would be confusing as hell otherwise.
First off: An apology. this chapter was supposed to come out a lot sooner, but formatting is a bitch. I'm especially sorry for spamming the inbox of those who have this on story-alert. I really had to fight to get the format down to a semi-coherent state. The next chapter will come much sooner.
Second: Thank you, for making it this far. I'm especially grateful for everyone who have followed this story, as well as those who have left a review. I'm glad you've enjoyed this piece of fanfiction.
Lastly: Due to formatting issues, I'll explain a little on this chapter. This chapter is an extract from Yotsuha's phone. The names in bold is the person she is currently messaging, and the timestamps are there to give it a smartphone vibe. Unfortunately, FFN's formatting doesn't allow me to properly recreate the ideal chat, so I'm making do with this.
Mitsuha
Hey, Dad came over for lunch today. He just left - 17:01
Huh? 😱😱 Wait, lunch? It's already 5! - 17:03
Yeah, he spent ages talking to grandma about something that
sounded important. I kinda got bored so I hid in my room
to do my homework 😅 - 17:05
He's talking to grandma?! 😡😡 - 17:06
Yeah, though you he looked pretty happy.
I can't remember the last time he smiled, but
he laughing the entire time. I was really scared 😢 - 17:10
You? Scared? 😐 - 17:11
Yeah, he was like you, until you met Taki-sama! 😍😍😍 - 17:12
Sis? - 17:40
Hello? - 18:22
I'm sorry, please don't hate meeee ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️❤️ - 18:30
DON'T CALL TAKI! - 18:34
Aha! You're with him now! - 18:35
Yes, alright?! - 18:36
I wanted to tell Dad about him you know 😆 He'd want to meet him - 18:38
😱😨😡 - 18:39
Just kidding! So what did you do all day with Taki? 😏 - 18:40
Image Received
tap to download - 18:53
Is that a cage? It looks pretty big and well built, what's it for? - 18:57
It's for my new pet Hedgehog! - 18:59
...I don't see one, is it hiding? - 19:01
We're buying one tomorrow at the
cafe 😁😁 - 19:02
Wait, you spent the entire day making that just for the hedgehog? - 19:05
Yup, with Taki. He said he wanted to try
building something nice since he's an
architect. It looks really good, doesn't it?
Even has a small playground for it to play
in 😃 - 19:09
OMG Taki was at your place all day? Big sis has finally
grown up 💑❤️😙💋 I'm so proud of you 👍👍👍 - 19:11
He just helped build the cage - 19:12
You meanie! How can you torture him like this? 😡😡
More importantly, how can you torture yourself so much? - 19:13
Why is your mind so twisted 😐 - 19:15
I learnt from the best! - 19:16
"The best?" Who? - 19:18
You! Watching you touch yourself every morning has traumatized
me! I've been exposed to the cruel world at a young age by you!
That's why I'm trying my best to get a boyfriend asap, all thanks to you, sis! - 19:18
Taki-sama
Yotsuha, Mitsuha's becoming increasingly
agitated every time she looks at her phone.
She actually started hitting me while calling
me a pervert. Is this your fault? - 19:20
Eh? So she's the tsundere type? -19:21
Ahh, so it was you - 19:23
Yup! Sorry for cutting into your date! - 19:24
Well, she just kicked me out after seeing
your last message. What did you say to
her, lol - 19:31
OMG I'm so sorry I'll talk to her, give me a minute. - 19:32
Wait, don't - 19:32
It's alright, we were done building the cage
anyway 😅 - 19:33
I feel guilty now ️ - 19:36
Nah, I was about to leave anyway. - 19:37
I'm picking her up after work tmr and we'll be
buying the hedgehog. The reminds me, thanks
for the tip! She loved the cafe. I owe you one
🙏🙏 - 19:39
You can repay me by bringing me to that cafe! It looks really fun 😁😁 - 19:43
Sure thing - 19:45
Hey Yotsuha, Are you always
like this? - 19:50
Huh? What do you mean? - 19:52
I mean, I'm thankful, really, but I don't
understand why would you do so much
to help me, a total stranger you've never
even met - 19:56
Do you have any siblings? - 20:03
Nope - 20:04
You should have friends, right? - 20:08
Of course I do! - 20:08
Well don't they help you out for no reason at all?
It's the same thing, really. Besides, I kinda like you as well! 😁 - 20:13
Well, thanks, I guess 😅 - 20:16
If you really want to know, it's because I've
never seen sis smile as much as she has
now, all thanks to you - 20:23
Actually, I don't think she has ever been happier in her life. - 20:24
Really? That's surprising - 20:25
Yup. Sis has serious trust issues, so the fact that
she opened up to you is very mysterious to me. - 20:36
Serious trust issues? How come?- 20:37
It's a long story, but I really, really think she has no
friends in Tokyo, apart from the ones who came with us from
Itomori. She's been isolating herself all this time, and
I've been very concerned about her - 20:50
I never knew… But every time
I've been with her, she's all
smiles - 20:52
That's why I'm helping the both of you. She has finally started
smiling again, just like when we were younger. I've done
my research on you, Tachibana Taki. I have no idea
who or what you are, But I can assure you, if you try to hurt my
sis in any way, or break her heart… - 21:03
I promise I won't. She's very
precious to me too - 21:20
Good, but don't start thinking you're off the hook! I'm
still keeping a very, very close eye on the both of you 😳 - 21:25
You're scary, Yotsuha. But I'm glad
Mitsuha has a sister like you - 21:27
Of course! 😎 - 21:30
Good luck with your date tomorrow! - 21:45
Mitsuha
Have you been talking to Taki? He's being
all weird in his messages. - 23:13
Don't worry sis, I haven't told Taki about your preferences
in bed just yet. I bet he'll be glad to know though. - 23:15
😱😱😱 - 23:16
DON'T YOU DARE - 23:16
I won't sis, relax 😆 - 23:17
Not yet, anyway 😘 - 23:18
YOTSUHAAAAAA - 23:18
Good night, sis! 😴 - 23:19