Chapter 15:

Moving foward together

After all, I think I feel a bit lonely

A couple of days have passed since I started dating Akari-chan, I was in her house, watching the TV, I was wearing a typical Kimono, mine was the typical blue one, we were about to get to the new year event at the shrine, Akari-chan came out after a couple of minutes, she was wearing a black kimono with a pattern of white flowers, and a white obi.

—Do I look good?

—You look beautiful, Akari

Akari smiled at me and we left the place, the shrine was a little crowded, it was about five minutes until New Year’s, we had our amazakes ready, and we were holding hands. I was thinking about everything that happened again, the day I met Akari and all what happened.

—Life is a funny story, don’t you think? —I said to Akari.

—What do you mean?

—A lot of stuff happened, and we didn’t have the best way to know each other, but now we’re a couple, honestly, I still feel like it’s some type of dream…

—It feels the same way for me, Yukki —Akari comes closer to my arm and rests her body in my arm.

The countdown was starting, and when we reached one, a lot of fireworks were fired into the sky, it was a spectacle to see.

—For another good year, this time with you.

I lift my amazake a bit and drink it with Akari, then we kiss for a second.

—I’m looking forward to it, Yukki.

The next day, it was about time to see my parents, and introduce them to Akari, I was at the front door, a little anxious.

—Are you ok, Yukki?

—Eh? Ah, yeah, it’s just… I’m a little nervous.

—I should be the one that it’s anxious, open the door, dear.

—Alright, alright…

I opened the door and I saw my mother and my father with their arms crossed, the pressure was enormous that I kneel in front of them.

—Yukki-kun?!

Akari-chan entered, and my parents saw her, all the aura that was there vanished to the underworld.

—So, you weren’t lying, you actually brought a beautiful girl —My mom said.

—For a second a thought our son was going for some special treatments —My dad said.

—Hey! That’s mean, keep your mouth in check, dad.

My dad put her hand in his mouth.

—He never talks to me like that… our son has changed, my love.

—Don’t worry, my dear, this was supposed to happen…

My mom was hugging my dad like a little boy.

—Your family is fascinating, Yukki-kun.

—If you look at it like that…

A few minutes later, my father and my mother were sitting in front of us at the table.

“This… is so awkward…”

—So, tell me, Himeno-chan, how long have you been in this relationship?
—Eh?! Ah…, we started dating a week ago.

—So, you haven’t done it yet? —My dad said while punching the table gently with his fist.

We both got a bit rubbered.

—W-we haven’t…

—Stop saying that, father…

—But your father is right, sweetie, it’s time for you to make us grandma and grandpa.

—Not you too mom…

—Hey, leave Yu-kun, you’re making the lady uncomfortable

—Hiro…

—That type of stuff needs practice, I bet they are trying their best to make it special, you can’t rush things you know?

—Hiro…

—Yeah bro?

—Shut up, man…

Hiro got stunned by my comment and Hana-chan was walking out of her room.

—What’s with all this? I can’t sleep well…

—You stay up for new year’s, it’s not a surprise but we are more tough with our internal watches.

—Uhm… oh! Himeno-san!

Hana walks fast towards us and hugs Akari.

—Did these three make you stupid questions?

—Oy, show some respect to your parents —My father crosses his arms.

—Have more delicacy, this is my brother’s future wife, do you want to make her not come after this?

—Future wife? Brother, did you propose already?

—I DIDN’T, CALM DOWN YOU ALL!

After a few laughs, my mom started to serve us breakfast.

—Sorry for all that, Himeno-chan, may be the excitement

to meet you, he didn’t have the chance to meet any of our son’s lover after all —My mom said.

—Yeah, we thought this one was going to be all alone since he was so dedicated to his job and his studies —My dad said.

—Well, he is a really hard worker, he’s been helping me around a lot, and I really appreciate that —Akari-san says to me while holding my hand.

—Akari…

My sister was doing an expression like she was about to puke.

—Don’t flirt on the table, please…

—We are not flirting!

We both say at the same time and then we keep quiet. My dad was laughing a lot, and after eating, we kept chatting a bit, just to go upstairs after it.

—Your parents are really fun, Yukki.

—I’m glad you didn’t get angry.

—I’m having a good time, although they make me a little anxious.

—I felt like I was about to die, thinking like why the earth hasn’t opened to eat me alive…

—You’re exaggerating, it isn’t that bad.

—Hehe, I know, I love my family… I want you to know someone else, I will make them reserve a little time.

I was typing on my keyboard and adjusting the camera.

—These three idiots are my best friends, and… ready.

I started a video call.

—This is Megumi, is my friend since I was little

Megumi was a simple guy, he had dark bowl hair, he was wearing a red t-shirt and smiling with confidence at the camera.

—This is Haruto, I have known him since I started college, and we keep playing since then.

Haruto was wearing glasses, he had orange hair, and a long black t-shirt.

—And this is Tatsuya… Tatsuya?!

Tatsuya was talking to someone behind him, he was mute but her expressions were very funny.

—Tatsuya has been my friend since high school, he is kind of a joker, but he’s a good guy.

—Yo! How’s it going? —Said Tatsuya.

—Don’t say “Yo!”, dude… Anyway, this is the girl that I’ve been talking to you three, Akari Himeno… my… hum…

—I’m his girlfriend!

—Ehhh, you really were embarrassed to tell us that? —Haruto was teasing us.

—It’s not easy si-

—I’m going to stop you right there, I know this cliché, you were about to say “It’s not easy to say it since it feels like a dream” and then Himeno-san will be like “But it’s not a dream my sweet cutie potato, I’m here for you, forever and ever” and the two of you were about to kiss and look at each other like you were about to **** —Tatsuya said.

—…

All the room went silent, Tatsuya was talking like a mad crazy person and we only kept silent.

—Tastuya… —Megumi had his hand on her head

—You need help man… —Haruto has looking dead serious at the computer

—I’m going to shut down your computer, dear, it’s that ok? —Akari had dead eyes looking at the monitor

—Yeah, go ahead

—WAIT, WAIT NO, SORRY, FORGIVE ME! —Tatsuya was kneeling in front of the computer.

We four laugh just to lift the mood, but I really want it to punch Tatsuya.

—Anyway, I want you to meet her.

—It’s a pleasure —Akari chan bow a little.

—Ah, no need to be so formal… so you are the girl that had our friend being crazy. —Say Haruto.

—Yeah, we lost a lot of games because of that, he was just spacing out thinking about you.

Akari laughed a bit looking at me.

—You really had your wheels over me.

—Well… hahaha.

—Yeah, and

—Shut up.

We both say to Tatsuya.

—C’mon guys! I’m not going to say another nonsensical stuff, don’t be mean with me, I know, that skin, that one, I will buy everyone a skin but please forgive me, I even give my coupon from that awesome store that serves a tasty ice cream to Himeno-san, please!

I smile in a mischievous way with other friends.

—Oy, guys? I didn’t say I will do anything; Himeno-san is watching too… AH NO SHE’S WATCHING ME IF I WAS SOME KINDA GARBAGE!

We left our house after a few minutes.

—That was hilarious, although I feel a little bad for Tatsuya…

—Don’t worry, we are just playing, he’ll understand in a moment, thanks for playing along with me.

—Even though I didn’t feel right at the start, I had fun after it.

—I’m glad.

-I hope I didn’t awaken something inside Akari-chan-

—Let’s go to the coffee shop, I want some cake.

—Maybe Osuke-san will give us a discount, let’s go.

We held hands and waited for the taxi to arrive.

—Yukki.