After realizing the error of his ways, Ken apologized profusely to his mother, almost getting on his knees while his stomach protested loudly.
Yuki had already half forgiven him before his apologizing, yet she ensured that Ken had fully understood his rudeness before yielding. She retrieved his dinner from the microwave where she'd hidden it and put it on the table in front of him.
Ken thanked her many times before digging in, satiating his hunger.
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CLANK
"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? ARE YOU MESSING WITH ME!?"
The sound of items falling onto the floor rang out in the room as a teen was yelling at his computer screen. His face was red and filled with fury while his sandy blond hair bounced around.
Upon the screen was a baseball match between Yokohama and Shinjuku High, depicting a tall figure on the mound who looked crestfallen. He massaged his shoulder briefly before walking off the field.