101 Chapter 95 - Yukino's story.
Chapter 95
"When I was a child, my life was very happy with my family as we always have family time. At that time, although my father's business was good, it isn't as big as now. Nevertheless, we are very happy.
But it was changed when we move to America. My father's business became more prominent and as a result, he was extremely busy all the time. Our life had been normal for months before I realized the atmosphere around my family was changed.
My father rarely talks to us and when he did, only short words coming out from his mouth. My mother also became cold and very strict when teaching us. She also wanted us to do what she said. Of course, as good daughters, me and my sister obediently did what she told us to.
Still, it was the start of how I became very distanced. That distanced family relationship caused me to have a personality change. As you can see from our first meeting, I am quite very with other people.
I also noticed the change in my sister. She started displaying a fake expression and manipulates people around her. And I also think my mother likes my sister more than me as my sister was skillful in everything she did.
After that and until now, I came to hate my family. Especially my father who I think started this. But when I heard your performance. The beautiful melody made me remember the happy memories we spend together.
And that's honestly made my hate disappear. Because maybe, just maybe there are reasons why they did so. That's why I wanted to ask about my father that you know of." Yukino explained her story with a sad expression then said with a smile.
"I see, from your point of view, that's certainly a sad story. But from my eyes, it can only be seen as the story of a clumsy family who loves each other." I thoughtfully.
"Eh?" Yukino looked at me with a stunned expression and wonderingly said.
"I don't know about your mother and sister but, let's start with what I need your father help for. You see, last year I wanted to build a restaurant and looking for land or building for that purpose. And the one who searches for the building is your father.
He informed me that he does know such a building for sale. The next day, when I was about to pay for the building, your father told me I didn't have to. And he asked one thing in exchange, it is to protect his daughters in case something happens to him." I said.
"..." Yukino widened her eyes after hearing my story.
"As a businessman, he will always have a rival or opponent for his business. That's why he needs to do many things to protect his family. I think your mother knows that too.
Incidentally, he is about to attend a big celebration. And he found a chance to have a backup in case something happens to him which is me. Even I who was about to pay can only accept such sincere requests." I said with a smile.
"I see...Father still loves us... and it seems I was the only one who didn't know about that..." Yukino said then tears started flowing from her eyes.
"That's why I said, your family is really clumsy. Now, cry as much as you want. But after this, call your father or family and made up with them. Don't worry, they will understand." I stand up and caressed her head and said with a smile.
"Nn..." Yukino meekly nodded while my hand still caressing her head. Incidentally, three presences have been waiting outside since Yukino started to cry. I guess I will leave her for a bit until she calms herself.
"Hey, I'm going to buy a drink. What do you want?" I gently asked.
"...Oolong tea..." Yukino answered meekly.
"Alright, wait a bit okay?" I stopped caressing her head and said. Yukino lifted her head after I had stopped caressing her head and looking at me as if she doesn't want me to stop caressing her head. I guess it's been a long time since her head got caressed like this.
"Hehe, I'm just going to buy some drinks for us. Besides, you don't want to show such an embarrassing scene to your friends who waiting outside, right?" I smiled and said. As if she realized what I mean, her face reddened then nodded understandingly.
"Yosh, I will be back in a jiffy." I smiled and said. Then I went out of the room to see Shizuka-chan, Kanon and Yuigahama leaned their back on the wall and looking at me with a smile.
"Otsukaresama, Kitahara-san. I will accompany you to buy some drinks." Kanon said with a gentle smile.
"Although I don't know what you talk about with Yukinon, thank you very much, Kitahara-sama." Yuigahama lowered her head and said with a smile.
"Yes, as a teacher, I am extremely thankful for what you did, Kitahara-sama." Shizuka also lowered her head and said.
"Haha, I only do what I can, though. And thanks Kanase-chan, let's buy some drink right now." I smiled and said.
"Not everyone can achieve what you just did, Kitahara-sama. Sometimes, simple words are all someone needs to relieve guilt or burden that has been lingering in their hearts. That's why, thank you very much, Kitahara-sama." Shizuka said.
"Hehe, you are welcome then. Now, I need to buy some drinks for us. Let's go, Kanase-chan." I said.
"Nn!"
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"Oh right, please call me Kanon, Kitahara-san," Kanon said when I select the drinks from the vending machine.
"Then, you should call me by my name too, Kanon-chan," I said.
"Emm...can I call you with Onii-san instead?" Kanase asked with an expectant expression.
"But, our age is the same you know?" I said.
"I know... I just wanted to call you with that. Am I not allowed to?" Kanon asked with a sad and hopeful expression.
'It's not like I am going to say no but that expression was extremely lethal,' I thought as I looked at Kanon in front of me.
"Sure thing. And actually there is a girl who called me like that too." I said with a smile.
"Then I am sure she and I can be a very good friend, Onii-san." Kanon giggled and said.
"That's good. I will have you meet her someday." I smilingly said.
"I will be looking forward to that time." Kanon smilingly said.
We went back to the service club room as we already bought enough drinks for everyone. Incidentally, Natsuki also hasn't arrived yet as I didn't sense her presence in the school. I can also sense one new presence in the service club room.
When we entered the club room, Yuigahama and Yukino were sitting beside each other while Shizuka sits in front of them.
"Oh, the boy that I saw before. I see you are a member of this club too." I said as Kanon and I walk to our seats. Yukino looked at me who came back bringing oolong tea for her with a smile and her cheek reddened a bit.
"You ar-" Before the boy was able to say anything, Yukino interrupted him.
"Regrettably, he is our new member who just joined after the summer vacation ended," Yukino said.
"Oi! I also joined because Hiratsuka-sensei forc-" The boy stopped his sentence after seeing Shizuka's glare to him.
"*Cough* Hiratsuka-sensei invitation." The boy coughed and finished his sentence with a different word.
"Well, my name is Kitahara Izumi, nice to meet you." I casually introduced myself.
"Hikigaya Hachiman, nice to meet you." The boy nodded and introduced himself back.
"Oh anyway, good for you man. You managed to get such a lovely girlfriend even with that dead fish-like eyes." I laughingly said. When I said that, there is a girl who frowned her eyes while looking at Hikigaya. It was Yuigahama.
"Hikki..." Yuigahama said.
"What? Since when do I have a girlfriend?" Hikigaya said in a shocked tone.
"The short silver-haired girl who sits beside you in P.E class is your girlfriend, right? I mean you two look very adorable together." I smilingly said.
"Pfff" Yukino and Shizuka looked away to hold their laughter when I said that.
"What?! That's-"
"Hahahahahaha." Yuigahama laughed loudly and interrupted Hikigaya's.
"Onii-san, that girl is actually a boy." Kanon elegantly giggled and said.
"What?! Isn't he too high quality to be a boy? Even the trap that I saw before wasn't as beautiful as this one." I said in a shocked tone.
"Agreed..." Hikigaya nodded and said in a low voice.
Suddenly, my phone rang. Natsuki just texted me saying she is waiting outside the school.
"Well, looks like it's time for us to go. Are you ready, Kanon-chan?" I stood up and said.
"Yes, Onii-san." Kanon also stood up and said with a smile. But suddenly, Yukino grasped my hand with a reddened face.
"Thank you very much, Kitahara-san. If it were not for you, I might continue hating my family..." She gently grasped my left hand with a smile and reddened cheek.
"Hehe, you are welcome. And don't forget to call your father okay?" I patted her head and smilingly said.
"Nn..." Yukino meekly nodded. Yuigahama and Shizuka looked at Yukino with a smirk on their face while Hikigaya looks at Yukino with a shocked expression.
"Oh and let's exchange our contact information. You can call me if you need help or we can just have a casual talk." I said then I took out my phone. Yukino nodded and hurriedly took out her phone.
"Ah! I forgot about the selfie! Please take a selfie with me before you go, Kitahara-sama!" Yuigahama suddenly shouted.
"Yes, I promised after all. And where do you want me to sign?" I nodded and said.
"Please in this book!" Yuigahama takes a book and a pen from her bag and gave it to me.
"Done. Now, come here. Let's take a selfie." I gave back the book and said.
"Okay!" Yuigahama runs to my side and stands right beside me. Then, I gave her my best smile as we took a selfie together.
"Thank you very much, Kitahara-sama! Hehe, I will boast this to Yumiko!" Yuigahama joyfully said.
"Please don't forget about mine too, Onii-san." Kanon gently said.
"Of course I don't. We can take one later, right?" I said with a smile.
"Oh right, thanks for your help today, Shizuka-chan,��� I said.
"...Y-you are welcome, Kitahara-sama." Shizuka embarrassedly said because of how I called her. Hikigaya, who was still shocked after seeing the meek Yukino became more shocked by the scene in front of him.
"Well then, see you guys! And you can call me anytime, Yukino." I greeted and said. Yukino was surprised hearing me calling her name directly but she smiled right away.
"Yes, I will, Izumi-san." Yukino nodded with a beaming smile.
Kanon also said her goodbye followed by everyone in the room except Hikigaya who was still shocked. After that, Kanon and I promptly went to where Natsuki waited for us.
