Agreements and disagreements

Part 1 - Proposal from the club president.

Asuna had asked us not to skip the second period of classes and go to the club, just me and Aki, which was weird, besides I was already in the sights of some teachers for having skipped a class or two, but what else, history was coming, and honestly I didn't want to be in the class, Aki was against it, because history is my worst subject, but she couldn't convince me, so we went together to see Asuna.

We entered the club without knocking, Asuna was sitting at the head, and the room was dark as usual.

-I see Hikaru and Akari come to me, they come to see Godmother Asuna as far as I can see.

-What are you playing at now Asuna, don't you see that you make Hika miss classes?

-I can't believe you're making me agree with Aki about skipping classes.

-That hurts Hika. - Said Aki somewhat annoyed.

I just made a face like I made a joke.

-Don't argue in front of Godmother Asuna, I have an offer you can't refuse.

I went to one of the shelves and took out a thin folder, rolled it up, then went to Asuna and hit her on the head with the folder.

-Stop joking, what did you bring us here for?

-That hurt, you ruin all the fun, and me thinking about you two fools.

Asuna had made a face like she wanted to cry.

Aki approached her first.

-Asuna sorry, we didn't mean to make you feel bad, I...

-Don't apologize, I know her well, it's one of her tricks, to make her feel sorry.

Asuna immediately smiled because I caught her.

-I'm joking Aki, I'm sorry for making you feel bad, but it's fun to play with you, after all you are my friends, and the ones I appreciate the most, not forgetting our Marcus, and Baki.... - said Asuna with sadness.

Aki didn't like the joke and let her know it, and Asuna ended up apologizing, she continued playing the fool a little more, until we ended up playing a little with her, which made us not forget for a second that we had met.

-Asuna, what did you summon us for?

-I wanted to ask you for help with something, I have to explain myself first, let me clarify my sweet voice? Here it is, yesterday when my dad came to look for me it was because of something, he is thinking of retiring, since he is tired, my poor daddy is not giving more in his current job, so with his savings he bought a place in the center of Arekkaido, to prepare his retirement and work in something that does not wear him out so much, That's why he asked me, his cute and charismatic little daughter, to take care of the shop in the meantime, he also asked me to decide what we would put and it occurred to me that we could revive the old video store that went bankrupt years ago, but make it much better, so as not to suffer the same fate.

-Congratulations Asuna, that's good news, except for Mr. Marias, I think he must be very tired of everything, I guess? - I said.

-Yes, I know he was acting strong yesterday, but it was wrong, I didn't want to force him to talk because he always tries to be strong, but I know he was avoiding to vent, so of course I was going to say yes, well I loved the idea from the beginning, besides it doesn't interfere with my plans of being a designer, and it's something we always talked about wanting to have when we were daydreaming Hikaru, that's why I want to hire you, to help me to take the business, and ask for Aki's help.

-Thank you Asuana, but I don't think Emi will let Hikaru take the job? - Aki said.

-I accept, of course I accept, I want to do it, as you said we always talked about having a video library, and don't worry about Emi, I'll take care of that Aki, besides with that I could help economically and lower Emi's burden, you saw what happened in the morning honey, she is not well.

-What's wrong with my teacher Emi? - Asuna asked worried.

-The poor thing can't take it anymore, she is saturated, and I think I am to blame, she works so hard for me that she forgets to think about her, and I know that Emi will be very against this, but with this I will finally be of help, now the problem will be the conversation in the afternoon with my father, more than with Emi, but I will worry about that in the afternoon, not now, count on me Conejita, and thanks for the job.

-Shiii, my evil plans were successful, now I don't know how long everything will take, we already have the place in my father's name, he will give me the permission to take care of it, that if Hikaru as you are also a minor, but you are 16 you can work, but we will need the permission of your guardian, that is your father.

-I didn't count on that, I guess that will be another problem, but I'll take care of it... I'm really excited, Asuna, what kind of movies will we bring?

-That question is not asked, you know the answer well we will bring back the old VHS, although, we will also bring DVD, Blu-ray, and I'm thinking of some subscription ideas that work to attract customers, you could also dedicate us to look for old movies that are hard to find, although I think I should find a supplier first?

-Yes, I think I should start with the latter. - Said Aki putting Asuna's feet on the ground.

-I guess Aki will ground us with this, it will certainly help a lot.

-Aki smiled at me very pleased.

-Very well, after finishing the designs for Kaede we will dedicate ourselves to the shop, meanwhile I will look for furniture, things to decorate the shop and whatever is needed.

Part 2 - The time to...

The day had arrived, we were going to talk to our father, about moving, Emi had managed to make sure that in the conversation there were only the two of us and Emi.

But I was sure Kaede and Camila were spying on us by the stairs.

We sat down at the table.

-Very well, it's rare that they ask me to talk, so I listen to them.

-I'm moving father... I already have a place to live, and it's closer to my work, and also to Hikaru's school, so I wanted to let you know that.

-I understand Emi... I don't know what to tell you the truth, I would like you to stay, but you are of age and it's your decision, in fact on the one hand I'm glad that you are thinking about you.

-Yes thank you... but I haven't finished, I want you to listen first without interrupting me, then say what you have to say, ok?

-Go ahead, Emilia, I promise.

I was letting Emi, for the moment, carry the conversation, because she looked much more prepared indeed.

-I talked about this with Hikaru, I'm not going to tell you this to get it in your face, but it is very clear that I have always raised him, you also looked bad, when she left us, but you disappeared even though you were in the house, you were not there for us and we were children, I could not leave Hikaru as that woman left him, I have not regretted everything I had to do for him and I would do it again as many times as necessary, it is because I asked him if he wanted to move in with me and he accepted, very happy the truth, he is also growing wonderfully, and he needs his space, I would like at least to have your blessing in it, although I imagine the answer by seeing your face, but it is not a question what I say, I am simply warning you.

My father kept silent, but his face said everything, he was against it, even his eye was twitching, as a sign of stress.

-Hikaru, is it true what Emi said?

-Yes everything she said, although, you know that, regarding moving, of course, in the end it is Emi who is always there for me, she helps me and teaches me when I do things wrong, without her we know I wouldn't be here precisely, so yes I will go where she goes.

My father let out a long sigh.

-Well go ahead, I'm not going to oppose, but Hikaru I understand about this, if you leave this house, I will no longer contribute for your school, if you live under this fact, I will take care of your studies, but if not, you take care of it.

-You son of a bitch. - said Emi laughing.

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-Today Asuna offered me to work with her in a business that she is going to open in the center, since her father authorized her.

-No Hikaru, we already talked about this, I can manage with your studies, but I forbid you to work.

-That's enough Emi, you... don't go on with this, I can't keep seeing you like what happened this morning, I also have to make a contribution, especially that now we will only live together, besides it won't influence anything in my studies, I think I already know what I want to do, but I'm not sure yet, just let me be of help to you.

-Hikaru I don't agree with it, your homework has to be.....

-Yes the stupid studies Emi, I already stopped my priority will never be the studies, they are Aki and you, understand, don't misunderstand me I'm not saying that I will leave my "studies" aside, but I'm not a helpless child anymore, I also want to help you Emi to your future and mine.

-It's nice what you say Hikaru I'm serious, but I still don't agree it's a no from my side.

-Father, I need a signed authorization from you to work and another one for Emi to be my tutor until she turns eighteen, I have never asked you for anything, give me that.

Our father looked at both of us, then he started to laugh, which was strange.

-Emi, the child is no longer a child, you raised him well, much better than I could have done, yes of course, I will sign both papers on one condition, that you come to see us from time to time, I don't ask for every day, but drop by every now and then, regarding what Emi says, you must obey her, but if Hikaru is sure he wants to work, let him Emilia, let's do this, I will sign only until the end of this year, if you see that he doesn't perform as he should in his studies he will stop working and I will put the corresponding part for his tuition, in a deal that we can all accept?

Emi looked at me between annoyed and a little hurt, maybe for not having told her this before, but in the end she gave in.

-Okay, but Hikaru, I'm serious, you know that I'm not one of those who ask for good results, but I want you to have over 75 in your grades, and that you pass history at least, that's my condition.

-That's hard Emi, but if that's what you agree to, ok....

Emi withdrew before I could talk to her.

-Give her something slowly Hikaru, she must be a little hurt by your confinement, she doesn't expect it from you.

-I guess she is right - I said frustrated with myself for hurting Emi.

I was going to leave, but I had to do something, I approached my father and gave him my hand to shake.

-Thank you I think you finally did something that I can say was worthy of a father, so I will say things accordingly, thank you dad for supporting me this time.

Anton shook my hand, while I was crying, he got up from his chair and hugged me which was a bit uncomfortable, but I decided to hug him back....