Chapter 8
Coming Out
"Aw!" Sakuya groans one day during lunch. "Why won't you take me with!?"
"You went with us last time to Hokkaido, right?" Kanade says as she drinks some of her juice. "So, this time, the two of us are going on our own."
"Oh, fine!" The silver haired freshman pouts her lips as she crosses her arms as she mumbles something that neither Kanade nor Yukino could make out.
"Anyways, we're going back to Hokkaido because we have something important to do," Kanade says while looking down at the ground. "Something…really important."
"Huh? What's wrong, Kanade-sempai?" Sakuya says, leaning down to her level while looking at her in concern. "Is there something wrong at your old home?"
Kanade shakes her head. Yukino wraps an arm around her girlfriend and softly kisses her cheek for comfort.
"Wh-what's going on?" Sakuya asks. "What's got you so down all of a sudden?"
"Well, it's just…" Yukino looks at her younger twin for approval, which Kanade gives her a simple nod. "Kana-chan and I are going to come out to our parents. They're home for the week and we're going back to see them just to do that."
"Wow!" Sakuya says. "I hope it goes well for you two. That sounds like a very serious thing to do."
"It is," Kanade says quietly.
"Kana-chan is a little stressed," Yukino says. "Because she's worried about what Mom and Dad would say about our relationship. So…"
"I see," Sakuya says.
Kanade turns her head away a bit more with her girlfriend looking more worried. What Kanade is fearing the most is her and her older sister being separated just because they happen to be lesbians despite them being siblings. Even though she hasn't heard anyone else be in that situation with their siblings, Kanade somehow could assume this would happen if they tell their parents.
Back at the dorm, Yukino notices that Kanade is already getting ready for bed since they are leaving tomorrow for Hokkaido, so she decides to do the same. After about 10 minutes and the lights are off, the twins are now in bed, in each other's arms. However, Kanade didn't feel like sleeping just yet. She shifts the bed a bit, making Yukino open her eyes a bit.
"What's the matter, Kana-chan?" Yukino asks. "Thinking about tomorrow?"
"Yes," Kanade replies.
There is silence for a bit before the tan-haired girl scoots closer to her girlfriend.
"You know, even if we're coming out to our parents, you shouldn't worry so much," Yukino says.
"Easy for you to say," Kanade says. "Besides, if Shi-chan hasn't mentioned it before, I wouldn't be so stressed."
Yukino's expression softens as she nods in agreement. She thinks back a week earlier when Kanade had the conversation with their little sister.
**Flashback**
"Yes, we're going back," Kanade said over the phone.
"When are you leaving?" Shizuku asked.
"Hmm…in about a week."
"That's good. Mom and Dad are getting their break from work that week."
"What!? Really?" Kanade said, shocked about the news.
"Don't you know? They get their days off the same as you do. It's Winter Vacation after all."
"I see."
There was a pause while Yukino munched on her treats and listened to Kanade's conversation. Then, she saw her sister's eyes widen, which made her sit up.
"So…when are you two going to come out to Mom and Dad?" Shizuku asked all of a sudden.
"Wh-what are you talking about?" Kanade asked, gripping the phone a bit tighter.
"You two have been hiding your relationship from them for a while," the middle schooler explained. "And they're going to find out even if you try to hide it from theme any longer. So, what I'm suggesting is… to come out to them."
**End of Flashback**
Kanade clenches her fists against the sheets. "Why would Shi-chan even mention something like that? Don't you know how worried I will be if we do come out to Mom and Dad? What if they don't accept our relationship? What if they get real mad and separate us?"
"Kana-chan…" Yukino just stares at her lover while listening to her.
"I don't want that, Yuki-chan!" Kanade cries, looking up at her older twin with tears now falling freely. "I don't want to leave you when we finally have become a couple!"
"I don't want that either, Kana-chan," Yukino whispers. "But…we'll never know until we tell them. That's all I have to say."
The younger twin sniffles as she buries her head against Yukino's chest. "If they ever want to separate us, I'm running away and taking you with. Please, Yuki-chan…I want to be with you forever and we can't end it with them taking me away from you."
Yukino gently hugs her younger sister and closes her eyes. "I'll do whatever I can to be with you, Kana-chan. I can promise you that."
Kanade nods as she lets out soft sobs from Yukino's chest while the older twin gently strokes her hair.
Finally, the day has arrived and Kanade and Yukino are already on the plane. They sit next to each other, holding each other's hand, assuring one another that everything will be fine once they get to their old home. However, Kanade is still very worried about what would happen if they were to come out to their parents. She stares off into space as her mind creates a fantasy of the results of her and Yukino coming out.
**In Kana's Mind**
"Mom, Dad," Kanade would say to them. "Yuki-chan and I love each other. We are a couple."
The father would get angry immediately and stand up while throwing up his hands in the air.
"What!? Is that what I raised my daughters for!?" he would shout.
"I can't believe that two sisters would love each other like that!" the mother agrees. "You two shouldn't' be together! Lesbian relationships aren't normal for this family!"
"B-but…" Kanade tried to explain, but is cut off by a slap from her father.
"No buts!" he shouted at her. "You heard what your mother said! This is a forbidden relationship! We can't believe we let you two go to the same school together alone!"
And then, more and more drama comes as the parents argue and argue until the shouting ceases, declaring a divorce because of the twins being lesbians and then the mother taking Kanade away while the father takes Yukino away to be in separate homes.
**Reality**
Kanade gasps at the result in her mind and her body shakes uncontrollably while a tear falls off her cheek. Yukino takes notice and gently squeezes her girlfriend's hand tighter. She knows that Kanade is still worried about coming out to her parents and had imagined them being separated and their parents being mad about them being lesbians. Kanade looks up at her older twin after feeling the squeeze on her hand. Yukino gives her an assuring smile, letting her know that she'll be there for her when Kanade reveals their relationship to them. The artist nods and wipes the tear off her face. She vows to herself that she'll be brave and will reveal their relationship to their parents and hope that her fantasy won't become a reality.
When the twins arrive at the house, Shizuku is already at the front door. She beckons both of them inside. From there, the middle schooler leads them towards where their mom and dad are in the living room. Kanade and Yukino step in and greet their parents with a smile. The mother , Natsumi, has long, dark brown hair, like Kanade's and the father, Kei, has short, tan-colored hair like Yukino's.
"Hi, Kanade-chan and Yukino-chan," Natsumi says. "Welcome home!"
"How was school so far, you two?" Kei asks while standing up to beckon them to sit on the couch. "Was it okay?"
"It was fine," Kanade replies as she and her sister sit on the couch next to each other.
Natsumi can tell by the younger twin's voice that something is wrong. "Kanade-chan, is something the matter?"
The father sits up a little. "Is something at school bothering you? Maybe too much studying?"
"N-no," Kanade says quietly. "Actually, it's about… me and Yuki-chan."
Both of the parents exchange looks for a bit and then back at the twins.
"What about you two?" the father asks. "What do you mean by that?"
Kanade is shaking a little of the feeling of being separated, plus her thought of them reacting horribly. However, Yukino quickly takes her younger sister's hand and gives her a reassuring nod.
Putting on a brave face, she faces her parents while gripping onto Yukino's hand. "Mom, Dad. Yuki-chan and I are…we're a couple. We're lesbians."
Both Natsumi and Kei gasp as they hear the confession.
"It's true, Mom and Dad," Yukino steps in. "Kana-chan fell in love with me from the time we were little and she had confessed her feelings to me while we were in bed at our dorm. I was so happy that she did that because I had feelings for her as well. She's always been there for me and so have I. That's why we promised each other that we'll go to the same school together and live in the dorm together. We've worked hard together, cried together, and even supported each other whenever we can. But best of all, we love each other very much. So much that even though we go through hard times, we can always pull through and make each other happy again."
Natsumi and Kei go silent for what seems like minutes. Kanade's determined expression is wearing down quickly, fearing that her fantasy might actually come true.
"Kanade-chan? Yukino-chan?" Natsumi finally speaks up, snapping out of the younger twin's thoughts.
"Y-yes?" the twins say in unison.
"We're proud of you."
Kanade jolts her head up in shock. "Wait, what!?"
Natsumi giggles. "You two are a couple? That's the most beautiful thing we've ever heard."
Kanade couldn't even comprehend what just happened while Yukino giggles.
"How…I mean, you accept our relationship?" Kanade asks.
"Sure we do," Kei says with a smile. "I mean, my two beautiful, grown daughters, getting along so well just so that they can get together as a couple."
"And plus, ever since you two were little," Natsumi adds. "Your father and I see you two play with each other every single day. You two would even get into an argument, but amazingly, those arguments don't last much less than 10 minutes, mostly because you fight over some of the most ridiculous things."
"Like what?" Kanade asks.
"Like how you two wanted to pick out a cute dress and Kanade-chan wanted to have the same thing as Yukino-chan," Natsumi says. "Or you two wanted to pick which cookie is the best over at the bakery one time. But in the end, all those arguments die down and you two enjoy what you have."
Kanade and Yukino exchange looks and smile. Everything that their mother had said is completely true and the twins know it very well.
"So, congratulations on becoming a wonderful couple," Kei says.
"We were wondering when you were going to come out to us," Natsumi says with a wink.
"Y-you already know?" Kanade asks.
"Not exactly," the mother says. "But considering you two get along very well, we can tell that you two could be a couple some day."
Kanade couldn't believe her ears. She's been worried about this for nothing and that's a good thing. From what she thought her parents might react badly to her confession, she received some good results. Yukino smiles at her sister, but then soon fades as she sees some tears from Kanade's eyes.
"Kana-chan!" Yukino cries in alarm. "Are you alright? What's the matter?"
"I'm sorry!" The younger twin sobs as she wipes her tears. "It's just that…Mom and Dad really accept our relationship. And that makes me really happy!"
Yukino just smiles as she wraps her arms around her sister. "Oh, Kana-chan, you silly girl."
As Kanade continues to cry happy tears while hugging her girlfriend back, Shizuku allows herself to hug her two big sisters as well as the parents. Soon, the whole family is hugging each other with smiles on their faces.
"We love you, Kanade and Yukino," Kei says. "May we wish you two a happy future and we look forward to when you get married. It will be so exciting for two sisters to actually get married."
"Thank you so much, Mom and Dad," Kanade says as she wipes the last of her tears.
"I'm so glad everyone's happy!" Shizuku says.
"Same here~!" Yukino says.
The whole family pulls away as Natsumi walks over to the kitchen. "Well then, let's celebrate Kanade-chan and Yukino-chan's new relationship with a lovely dinner!"
"Yes, please!" The twins say in unison as they both follow their mother over to help out with dinner.
A/N: Now, I wrote this chapter for a reason. First of all, I find it very disappointing that some or most parents don't accept lesbian relationships. I think it's because boy x girl relationships are more "normal" than girl x girl, boy x boy relationships. Also, this is based on my personal life and how my parents reacted when they found out my liking of yuri. Secondly, since Candy Boy is a happy series, I thought I'd make it a happy family as well for the Sakurais. Because why not? Hehe~! Though it's kind of unlikely that they'll accept incest relationships, I thought, "What the heck? I should just let them accept it."
Anyways, feel free to give out any suggestions, questions or concerns and don't forget to review!
