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Chapter 13

Kyoko could feel herself blushing…. What was the man going on about? She had just met Hikaru-san today and that was through Satoshi-san. There was no way they could be dating. But that was the least of her problems. The demon lord looked at her with his piercing green eyes and she could feel the atmosphere in the room getting heavier by the minute when Hikaru-san was explaining how they could never possibly be dating.

It all turned out like that when Kuu-sama said that they were a couple. Hizuri-san became very upset and she could feel his anger with every core of her being. She hid further behind Hikaru-san but that seemed to have a worse effect.

"Well, even if you are not dating now, you could always ask her out. She is very pretty not to mention a very good cook. Don't you agree Kuon?", Kuu smiled knowingly at his son.

Kuon was sure his father recognized her. But that was just the way Kuu handled things, by always creating situations where it was crucial for him to come on top of everything. Always giving him challenges to overcome. Always preparing him so when he wants to fly higher, he would never fall. Maybe part of it was parental concern and love and part of it was the pride that Kuon overcame everything up until now. But today, he really didn't know what to say or do.

The girl managed to jam his full functioning brain. She was full of surprises, and her food… god her food was beyond anything he ever tasted. He was sure he would want more. But now he needed to get her away from Hikaru. Because her stance was making him angry and he had no idea why.

"Yes dad and you might not have noticed, this is Tsubasa Kyoko, the girl Yuki-nii san was talking about. We met her and her sister Kanae-san, in Kyoto.", Kuon decided that truth was the best option to go. Thankfully his father seemed satisfied.

"Really?! It's wonderful to hear Kyoko-san. But did my son just say your name was Tsubasa Kyoko? And you are from Kyoto? That's really surprising! Are you in any way related to Tsubasa Daiki?", Kuu asked in a genuine curious tone.

Kyoko was stunned to hear her grandfather's name, well Kanae nee-san's grandfather's name from Hizuri Kuu. "Yes, Hizuri-sama, he was my grandfather.", Kyoko said in a surprised tone.

Kuu suddenly realized who she was and what it implied. Tsubasa Daiki was like a family member when they were living in Kyoto. He extended his hand towards the girl and gently said, "Kyoko-chan, was it? I am your Kuu-oji sama"

His tone was so gentle and welcoming that Kyoko couldn't help but take his hand. She came from Hikaru's behind and Kuon struggled to suppress a relieved sigh. Kyoko moved forward and took Kuu's hand and Kuu brought her close to see her properly. 'Oh Lory would be so happy!', he thought.

"Tell me, are you Yuusuke's or Tatsuya's?", Kuu asked her softly.

"I'm Tsubasa Tatsuya's younger daughter. I have an elder sister, Kanae. Yuusuke-oji san has Aoi-kun and Midori-chan. But how do you…..?", Kyoko asked.

Kuon didn't understand what was going on at the moment. Just then Hikaru was called back to the kitchen and Kuu asked permission to keep Kyoko for some time. Hikaru agreed without any hesitation.

"Where are your parents now?", Kuu asked Kyoko.

"There back at home."

"Kyoto?"

"No, here. Tokyo."

"Can you please take me there, if possible now?!", Kuu asked in a desperate voice, which shocked Kuon. His father is never this gentle with anyone except Julie, Jude and himself. Besides, why does he want to go to this girl's house all of a sudden?

Kyoko wasn't sure what was going on, but she nodded affirmatively.

"Kuon, call and tell Lory that we are going to meet Tatsuya-kun and ask him to bring Yuki, he would want to meet him as well. Cancel all of our meetings today. Let's go Kyoko-chan!"

Kanae wasn't sure of what was going on. One moment they were sitting there in the tea room listing to Lory Takarada going on and on about how cute his granddaughter Maria was, how busy Yuki and Kouki were and how lucky he was to have them… and the next minute he got a phone call and asked her, not to mention addressed her as Kanae-chan, not Kanae-san to accompany him and his son to meet her parents.

Yukihito almost choked on his tea….. Has his father gone crazy? Did he want him to get married to her now!? Why does he need to meet her parents? Don't get him wrong… he would marry her in a heartbeat but he wasn't sure if Kanae even likes him….. What if she freaks out and doesn't want to see him anymore? What was his father thinking?!

While he was thinking this…. They were already in his car and he started to drive off to Darumaya. He was so absorbed in his musings he didn't notice Kanae was sitting next to him in the passenger seat and Lory was in the back.

Kanae wasn't sure how to handle this….. Should she call her parents and let them know that her new boss and his father were on their way to visit her house? On her very first day?! This was very weird! And Yashiro-san didn't say a word after his father declared their departure. What was happening with her life?!

Tatsuya wasn't sure if he was dreaming or not….. His childhood friend was sitting in front of him…. And smiling his goofy smile and was looking like he was visiting a desert… What was he wearing? And when did the Hizuri gaki get so big? So big that he has a son now…. older than his own daughters. Kuu was always good looking and girls were crazy for him back in high school. Lory and Tatsuya were 2 years older than him and his senpai, but he never gave a second thought about addressing them as senpais.

AH! So many memories….

Umeko, Kyoko and Kanae were inside the kitchen making refreshments. Umeko had always heard stories about this eccentric trio back in her high school days and she got married to one. But Tatsuya was never that talkative so she only had rumors to believe in. Apparently, Lory and Tatsuya were friends from school. Her late father-in-law, was the head chef for the Yashiro estate and so Kuu grew up eating his food. After he retired and opened up Darumaya, Kuu couldn't stop coming, because nobody was able to satisfy his appetite. She was slowly informing he confused girls about what she knew. How they had found each other after all these years was nothing less than a blessing.

Kuon and Yuki were sitting next to their fathers. They weren't sure why Lory was smiling his weird smile and Kuu was almost bouncing in his seat and the man they were there to meet had a stoic look.

"Tatsuya Aniki! I'm hungry!" Kuu exclaimed suddenly and Yuki and Kuon gaped! Shocked out of their mind. Who knew Kuu Hizuri can do something so childish. Kuon thanked the havens that nobody was here to see his father wailing like a kid.

"Shut up gaki!", Tatsuya deadpanned and instantly Kuu stopped. Kuon and Yuki were more shocked. What on earth was going on?

"Now, now Tatsu, don't get angry at Kuu, he cannot help it. You are as stoic as ever, I see. But I think explanations are in order", Lory said while indicating Kuon and Yuki.

Just then, the girls and Umeko brought food and drinks. They sat down on both sides of their father and started serving.

Lory introduced himself and Kuu as Tatsuya's childhood friend. They all went to the same elementary, middle school and high school. Kuu was home tutored until high school. Lory was mainly friends with Yashiro Yuzuki, Yukihito's father. Yuzuki introduced Tatsuya and Lory as a mutual friend when they were younger. After that they became friends. Kuu was crazy for Tatsuya's father's cooking and always came to their house to eat, acting like a spoiled brat….. following them everywhere. So they stayed together, then the gaki decided to go abroad. So after graduation, they were busy with their own lives. Tatsuya was busy taking care of the family after his father's death and his friends were not in the country anymore.

Lory introduced Yuki as Yuzuki's son which brought a rare smile to the Taisho's face. Kuu introduced Kuon and invited them to their house to meet his family and Lory's family properly. He was determined never to let go of them now that he had found them.

"So you adopted Yukihito-kun after Yashiro-san and his wife died?", Umeko asked, looking affectionately at Yuki.

Lorry nodded and Tatsuya proceeded to introduce his daughters. Kyoko and Kanae bowed. Kanae had already informed them about Yukihito being her boss. Kyoko said she met Kuu at the hotel she went to for catering today.

They were talking and eating and sharing information. The sisters and the brothers were looking at their parents and wondering how this came to be. It was a very happy and nostalgic moment.

Yuki was relieved that his father wasn't going to ask Kanae's hand in marriage from her father. Now that they are friends, he doesn't have to worry about family approval that much. All he needs to do is make her see how much he loved her.

Kuon was sitting there staring at Kyoko and half listening to the conversation. He wondered why she hasn't said anything about him buying their land yet. Now if the situation is like this, he has to return the land without any complaint otherwise his father was sure to kill him. He was sure nobody was that stupid not to notice the form of affection and respect his father had for Kyoko's father. So, why hasn't any of the sisters said anything about it and had taken advantage of the situation. People were always looking for opportunities and he has never seen an exception. So why now?

Then, Kuu opened his mouth and blurted out while doing a full blown dogeza.

"Tatsu ANIKI! Can I have your daughter Kyoko for my Kuon!? It's my humble request!"