Hikari pets the top of her sisters head
Hikari: Heheee~ There there!~ Shiko slowly lets her go, sits up straight on her bed and yawns shortly
Shiko: What... time did you say it is...? She says hesitantly, looking at Hikari. Hikari giggles.
Hikari: Twelve!~ Or at least that's what father said!~ she ruffles her hair and giggles. Shiko puts her hand on her chest as her heartbeat slowly calms down
Shiko: Mother must have been furious... she says kinda silently, Hikari smiles and shakes her head no
Hikari: I calmed her down for you Shiko-Nee!~ she giggles
She saw how exited I was for Kuro-San to come!~ So she messaged him!!! He's gonna come early at 15:00! She jumps a bit from excitement
Mother told me so!~ she says with a bright smile. Shiko smiles at her innocent little sister and pets her head
Shiko: Thank you Hikari-Chan... now I think it's best you leave. We wanna have hours remaining to spend together when Kuro is here She says with a blue smile. Hikari nods and rushes out of the room.
The room falls silent as Shiko takes a deep breath. She gets up slowly and looks at the mirror. She slowly touches her reflection and takes a deep breath.
Shiko: "What a Terrifying Dream that was...." She takes her hand away and looks at herself
"I wonder what those shadow figures were.... what they reprisented..." a few seconds pass. Shiko roughly ruffles her own hair.
Aghh!!! Why am I having these deep dreams!!! What am I; a witch!? Why am I even remembering my dreams so clearly!?! She face palms and looks towards her phone. She opens it and sees a new message from Kuro.
Kuro: "Sorry for sudden change of plans. Looks like Imma be early"
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Shiko looks at the message and smiles. She texts back.
Shiko: "Sorry if you're getting stuck on work because of this..." she doesn't get any messages for a few minutes so she writes again
"I slept in apparently... I'm gonna go out to shop for some clothes that I can actually wear to school. I'll be home before you arrive so see you then!^^' "
Kuro: "See ya.. :)"
Shiko sighs and closes her phone, very quickly gets ready and rushes downstairs. Lisa and Laurance are drinking tea in the living room as Hikari draws something on a paper on the table. Shiko gets in front of the living room area and bows a little of respect.
Shiko: I... I sincerely apologize for sleeping in mother.... father.... she doesn't lift her head for a bit. Finally her mother sighs
Lisa: Lift up your head. It will not happen again. She says seriously and looks away from Shiko's direction, sipping her tea. Shiko silently lifts her head.
Such a bad influence on Hikari... you should be ashamed... she says silently and looks back at Shiko
Where are you going?. Shiko gulps
Shiko: S-Shopping, Mother... As I've informed you before..; my clothes at school are mostly ruined. I've got to get some new ones... she says while looking more towards the ground. Even though she's become more confident; she's never asked for such things of her parents. Lisa looks away.
Lisa: Do what you want. Be back before your guest arrives. She says and silently continues to sip her tea. Laurance slightly smiles at Shiko.
Laurance: Not going to eat anything? Shiko looks at her father
We put everything away of course but you still should find something to eat before going out. After all; if you passed out it would be quite troublesome. He says and silently sips his own cup of tea. Shiko feels her heart tighten as a blue feeling once again glosses over her. She takes a deep breath.
Shiko: I'll be fine... Thank you... she quickly rushes outside and starts running.
Only her monthly allowance and phone in her bag. After a while, she gets to where to shops are located and starts to find herself mostly white clothes. For once; she also buys a few things with colors too. And even two pairs of jeans to her liking.
Just as she's getting out of a shop, she sees Aiko and Haru walking side by side. Chatting surprisingly happily. She hesitates to approach them or not but finally gives in after a bit. She slowly gets close.
Shiko: H-Hey guys... she says hesitantly. Haru and Aiko both look surprised.
Haru: Shiko-Chaaaaan~ Faaaancy seeing you here! Were you here to stalk us on our daaaate?~ he says with a huge smirk, Aiko elbows Haru's stomach and rolls her eyes with a slight smile
Aiko: "Dare Date" That is! Shiko giggles
Shiko: You guys seem to be having fun.. she smiles lightly. Aiko's face gets slightly pink. Haru smirks.
Aiko: Well... he's not so terrible if you try to get to know him I guess... she says very silently. Haru hugs Aiko from the side and giggles.
Haru: Yaaaaaay- after around three seconds, Aiko roughly hits Haru to the ground.
Aiko: Tch. But when people are around, he's a total nuisance! She says and puffs her face, crossing her arms. Shiko giggles once again and pats Aiko's shoulder
Shiko: Well go easy on him a little...
going to the Cinema? She says with a light smile. Aiko hesitantly nods with a slight pinkish face as Haru gets up from the ground. They talk a bit more and shortly after; go their separate ways.
Shiko looks at the time to see its 14:00 already. She still has a bit of time but decides to play it safe and return home. As she swiftly starts walking towards her house, She accidentally bumps into a tall man wearing black. She slowly looks at him.
Shiko: I-I'm very sorry! I apologize! She says, trying not to be silent in front of a stranger and bows a few times of respect. Hesitantly, she makes eye contact.
...
As their eyes meet, Shiko feels her heart get heavy, just like how she feels in front of Vice President Yami. The man's eyes have a color between brown and almost red. Pitch black hair and a muscular build. His face doesn't show emotion at first. But after Shiko apologizes, a slight smirk slides on his face.
???: That's fine young girl. Good day, watch your step. He says with a slightly sly tone and walks away.
Shiko takes a deep breath and puts her hand on her chest
Shiko: "Perhaps my heart is growing weak... this has been happening a lot lately. That was simply a stranger... Or maybe this is because I didn't eat..?" she lightly slaps her face from both sides and continues to rush home, a bit more carefully while getting a small snack on the way.
After coming home; it's 14:30 and for the next 15 minutes, she tidies up around the house and in her room. And finally, a knock is heard on the door...
Lisa looks at the time
Lisa: He's 15 minutes early. She looks towards the door
Perfect. On time is late.. She slowly gets up as Hikari sticks to her, jumping up and down between giggles.
Laurance: Shiko dear, open the door please! He says, calling to Shiko from the Kitchen.
Shiko: Y-Yes Father....! Shiko rushes to the door and opens it. Of course, it's Kuro.
He's holding a very small bouquet of lavanders.
Kuro: Yo! Can I come in? He says with a slight smirk, Shiko quickly nods with a light smile and steps aside as Kuro gets in. Hikari rushes towards him.
Hikari: Kuro-San! Kuro-San!~ She giggles and bows a little, holding her skirt like a princess.
Welcome to our home!~ she says with a big bright smile. Lisa and Laurance look at her warmly. Kuro lowers himself to her level and hold the small bouquet to her.
Kuro: Just Kuro is fine. Now would you so kindly accept these flowers young lady? He smiles a little, Hikari's eyes glisten as she quickly nods and excitedly takes the bouquet.
Hikari: Thank you so very much... Kuro!~ she says as stars are practically seen in her eyes from happiness
I'm gonna go put these in water!~ Hehe!~ she rushes to the kitchen as Kuro stands up straight. Lisa approaches him.
Lisa: Welcome to our home Kurosaki-San. I apologize for the short notice for your early arrival but my Hikari's wishes are everything to me. I hope you understand. She respectfully smiles
Kuro: Was no problem at all. I apologize for my attire. I didn't quite know how I should look. He rubs the back of his neck. Lisa looks at Kuro up and down. He's wearing simple black pants, a dark grey shirt and a lilac jacket. Lisa smiles very slightly, always keeping some kind of respect and seriousness
Lisa: Do not worry, this attire is completely adequate. Shiko gulps, looking at Kuro and her mother chatting so casually as her father approaches them from the side.
Kuro turns to Laurance and bows slightly
Kuro: Pleased to meet you Kagome-San. He stands straight
I'm Kurosaki Kaito, Shiko's friend. Thank you for allowing me in your home. He smiles slightly. Laurance and Lisa look at eachother. Laurance giggles a little and pats Kuro's back.
Laurance: You seem to be such a kind and thoughtful young man!~ I'm impressed!~~ But you can call me Laurance-San. Kuro looks at him, surprised.
Me and my darling wife will sit with Hikari for a bit in the living room. he looks at Shiko
Shiko dear, show him around the rest of the house. We'll call you two over before dinner. Shiko quickly nods.
Shiko: Y-Yes father. She faces Kuro
Well then... let's start from upstairs Kuro... Kuro slowly nods as they head upstairs
They go in Shiko's room and both let out a sigh of relief at the same time as the door closes, they look at eachother and giggle
Kuro: Heh, looks like I somehow made a good impression. He giggles slightly, Shiko nods quickly
Shiko: "A good impression"? My father loved you and my Mother is never comfortable like that with me! You were like a complete different person..! She giggles a little, Kuro puffs his face a flicks Shiko's forehead
Kuro: Look who's talking! When I saw you next you your parents, I though you reset to a week ago and became silent again! Shiko scratches the back of her head with a light smile
Shiko: Sorry... Kuro sighs and looks around in the room.
Kuro: Cute room. He giggles a little and walks around in the room. Shiko hesitantly thanks him and sits on her bed. After a few seconds, Kuro looks at the kinda silent Shiko and sits next to her.
Is everything okay? He says with a light tone. Shiko hesitantly nods and let's out a sigh
Shiko: I'm just tired I guess... I had a weird, dark dream last night and slept in... she looks at Kuro. After a few seconds, she squints her eyes looking at him up close
Kuro: Hm? Kuro looks at her confused, Shiko hesitantly touches under Kuro's eyes
Shiko: Is this.... make-up..?! Kuro's eyes open wide as he quickly looks away. Shiko's eyes widen.
W-Why are you wearing make-up under your eyes? She giggles slightly. Kuro sighs and looks at her, sitting a bit more loose. He closes his eyes, Shiko gulps and hesitantly rubs a bit to where she sees the make-up to see his under-eyes are totally darkened.
Kuro: I might have.... not slept... much. He opens his eyes slowly and averts his gaze. Shiko realizes she was a bit too close and gets completely red. She sits a bit further away.
Shiko: D-Did you not sleep at all!?!? Why..?! I said don't overwork yourself... she puffs her face, Kuro sighs
Kuro: Weekends are the time I work the best. I was busy... he says as if just brushing it off. Shiko sighs.
Shiko: Idiot... she says kinda slightly and flicks Kuro's forehead. Kuro puffs his face a little and they giggle a bit.
After that, they chat as Shiko explains what is where in the house, She tells Kuro about the music room in the basement of their house and they decide to go down there.
Without anyone seeing; they get down to the music room.
The walls are green and it's pretty spacious. There is a big Piano, a Cello, Guitar and a Violin case each, few flute cases and a small sitting area inside. Kuro goes over to the piano to take a look at the notes. Shiko smiles a little and gets close to him.
Shiko: See anything you know? She says hesitantly, Kuro smirks and nods, Shiko's eyes glisten
C-Could you play it?~ She says hesitant yet excitedly, knowing his piano playing is private to him. Kuro takes a deep breath and sits in front of the Piano, putting the notes in front of him.
Kuro: This also has lyrics though... he says as he glances through the notes. Shiko smirks slightly as she sits on the sitting area on the side.
Shiko: Could you try singing it...? She asks, not hoping for much and giggles slightly, Kuro looks at her with a slight smirk
Kuro: Is someone getting ahead of herself? He says as if making fun of Shiko, She puffs her face as Kuro sighs and looks back at the notes.
Okay... he slowly puts his hands on the Piano. Silence covers the room for a bit before Kuro finally starts playing.
The Song he's playing: https://youtu.be/JB9xDoGeGqo
(Dancing After Death- Mat Maeson)
The Melody starts slowly and softly, echoing very slightly in the room. To Shiko's surprise, Kuro actually does start singing! His voice is light and has even improved slightly since the Truth or Dare game. Shiko silently watches in awe as Hikari hears the piano's voice and silently coms down to the basement. Kuro doesn't even realize and keeps singing. Hikari sneaks towards Shiko and sits next to her as Kuro sings and plays the song softly
Kuro: "Are we laughing at danger, are we dancing after death!? You and I....?" Shiko gulps, even though Kuro's voice clearly struggles with some parts of the song. She can feel that some lyrics resonate with her. With them.
The piano notes feel both heavy and very very light. Hikari hugs Shiko from the side during the piano solo where Kuro is silent.
Hikari: He really is like a prince.... she whispers in Shiko's ear. Shiko giggles slightly and slowly nods.
After a bit, the song slowly comes to an end and Kuro sighs right after he finishes. Hikari starts to applauds. Kuro gets up and looks at her. He sighs silently once again and smiles lightly
Kuro: Heh, looks like I had more audience than I thought... he ruffles the back of his hair, Hikari looks at him with big innocent eyes
Hikari: A-am I a bother...? She says hesitantly, Kuro shakes his head no and gets near her to sit next to them
Kuro: Of course not, I feel blessed. He pets Hikari's head as she glows with happiness
Always be confident in yourself. If people think you're a bother, they don't deserve you. Okay? He says with a light smile, Shiko smiles looking at them both
Hikari: Your voice was so beautiful Kuro-Nii~ Did your family make you take vocal lessons too? She says innocently with a smile. Silence once again covers the room. Shiko gulps. Hikari looks at them both confused.
Kuro: My...friend taught me. Kuro says as if just brushing it off, Hikari shucks her shoulders. They start talking a bit before they are finally called to dinner. Hikari goes up before Kuro and Shiko, Kuro looks at Shiko and smirks
Kuro: Looks like my music isn't our little secret anymore.. he giggles slightly, Shiko looks at him and gets kind of pink
Shiko: H-Haru knew! She says quickly and stands up, Kuro rolls his eyes with a slight smirk
Kuro: That doesn't count. He holds Shiko's wrist from where he's sitting
One day I'm gonna give you enough confidence to sing together with my music. He says with a light smirk on his face and gets up, Shiko gets completely red and looks at him. Unable to say anything. She turns her back again.
Shiko: M-My family doesn't like waiting! Let's go... She heads towards the stairs, Kuro giggles and follows behind her. In about 15 minutes. They are all seated at the dinner table and start eating. After a few minutes of awkward silence, Lisa speaks.
Lisa: So, What does your family do for a living, Kurosaki-San..? Shiko gulp and hesitantly looks at Kuro, He's... smiling innocently.
Kuro: To be completely honest, my father jumped from work to work a lot. For a while he worked like an engineer, for a while he was a repairman and more. I don't even remember all the jobs he had. As for my mother, she didn't leave the house much. He says with no hesitation and silently takes another bite of his meal
Shiko: "He had, he was, she didn't... He's very clearly speaking in past tense..." she looks down
Laurance: And what is your fathers current Job? Laurance says without thought and smiles lightly
Kuro looks up from his plate and lightly smiles at him
Kuro: If I said it right now, Hikari-Chan wouldn't be so happy. Lisa and Laurance look at eachother, Lisa looks back at Kuro.
Lisa: Could you tell me later? I would want to know more about this. She says seriously, Kuro lightly smiles and nods, Shiko silently sighs, Hikari looks at Kuro
Shiko: "How is he not intimidated...?"
Hikari: I-I wanna know!~ she says and puffs her cheeks, Kuro looks at her and lifts his finger to his mouth; making a "shhh" sign. He smiles lightly
Kuro: That's a secret for now Princess, Okay?~ he giggles slightly, Hikari's face lights up as she nods, Shiko looks at them and slightly giggles, Laurance smiles
Laurance: Well of you don't mind me asking this then, How do you get by? It must be a struggle if your father can't keep a job. He says with slight concern
Lisa: Indeed. I'm curious about that too. She says as serious as always, Kuro lightly smiles once again
Kuro: I work many "jobs". I do some translations, online tutoring and coding from my computer. And also any job that I can get from there. To be able to do this; I've taught myself English and German exept school lessons and can speak them fluently. But I know a little French too. Knowing various languages help with finding various jobs. He says with confidence, everybody falls silent for a few seconds and Shiko seems really shocked
Shiko: Y-You never told me you knew other languages! She says, trying to keep her volume down since she's with her family, but she's definitely speaking and a normal tone thanks to Kuro which surprises Lisa and Laurance more than Kuro's situation.
Kuro: You never asked. He smirks slightly. Shiko gets a little pink and looks back down at her plate, Lisa breaks and laughes lightly for a few seconds, everyone's eyes fall on her.
Lisa: I must say, I thought too low of you! I apologize. You are much more worthy of respect than I anticipated. Laurance giggles lightly too
Laurance: Indeed! You are much worthy of praise for doing so much! I'm sure your family must be proud but aren't you overworking if what you said is true? Hikari claps her hands a few times
Hikari: He really is like a prince!~
Shiko lifts up her head and looks at her family, actually enjoying the dinner, she looks at Kuro and smiles lightly
Shiko: "Heh... he's like a miracle maker..." Kuro looks at Laurance
Kuro: Oh no, I'm actually quite used to the work and it puts my mind at ease to be able to get things done. I can't say I'm too great at people so probably a work environment with colleagues wouldn't be for me. Shiko giggles slightly, Kuro looks at her confused
Shiko: Heh... you say that but you're able to get along with everyone..! She giggles
Kuro: Hey, you know that is not true! Many people in school dislike me or are afraid! He puffs his face slightly
Shiko: That's their problem! You might have been very unsocial before but lately your getting used to people. I mean here you are..! She giggles again
Kuro: Who's fault do you think that is? With Haru I'd just feel tired but you are pretty fun. He says with a very light smirk, Shiko suddenly realizes that they had this conversation in front of her family and hesitantly faces them, her cheeks slightly flushed. Hikari smiles.
Hikari: I've never seen you talk so confidently Shiko-Nee!~ she giggles, Laurance and Lisa nod
Laurance: It's great to see- Lisa cuts him off
Lisa: -I agree, however not too ladylike to talk so "casually" i must say. Shiko slowly looks down. Kuro faces Lisa.
Kuro: Surely it's more ladylike to speak confidently than cutting off your husband while he's speaking don't you think? He smiles innocently, Everyone's eyes open wide. Shiko looks at Kuro so surprised that she can't utter a word, scared of what her mother can say next. But.... Lisa starts giggling.
Lisa: Fair enough. Fair enough. She looks a Laurance
I apologize for cutting you off dear. Laurance smiles
Laurance: I hadn't even noticed darling, it's completely alright. They both look at Kuro as Hikari jumps a little while sitting on her chair
Hikari: Kuro-Nii is so cooool~ Lisa looks at her and back and Kuro
Lisa: However please don't excite my daughter so much that she loses her manners. She means Hikari, not Shiko.
Kuro: I'm sure with such a great sister to look up to, she couldn't become someone you aren't proud of. He looks at Hikari
Hikari-Chan, I'm sure you're gonna do great things some day if you follow your heart. Hikari smiles and nods. Lisa starts speaking in French
Lisa: So, did you know that Shiko knows Japanese, English, French and Korean fluently? (In French) She says with pride, not proud of Shiko, but proud of herself for forcing her on tutors to learn years ago. She says this in French to test Kuro. Shiko hesitantly looks at Kuro. He does look a little surprised.
Kuro: I didn't know but that's really impressive! Maybe she can help me practice my French once in a while. (In French) he smirks slightly, Shiko giggles lightly
Shiko: S-Sure... (In French) She says kinda silently, Laurance smiles.
Hikari looks confused, not knowing French, just finding Kuro cool. She takes her empty plates and looks at Lisa
Hikari: Mother, Can I excuse myself and go to my room? She says with a big smile, Lisa smiles and nods.
Lisa: Of course dear.. You don't have to take your plate, your sister can clean up after you when we are done~ She says, smiling at Hikari, Kuro looks at them and just as he's about to say something, Shiko nudges him from the side and shakes her head no; as if telling him not to speak up. Hikari shakes her head.
Hikari: I'm gonna be a responsible girl! That's what my heart wants! She looks at Kuro and giggles before running of to the kitchen, leaving her plates and running upstairs to her room. Lisa giggles lightly and looks at Kuro. She once again returns to speaking Japanese.
Lisa: I do ask to change Shiko for the best, You seems to be a good influence. She says with a light smile. Shiko looks down, Kuro smiles back.
Kuro: To be honest, Shiko was the one who changed me for the better. He says without hesitation, Shiko coughs a little and looks at him with wide eyes
Shiko: K-Kuro! She puffs her cheeks very slightly as Kuro giggles
Laurance: No honorifics eh? You two must be close. He says with a lightly goofy smirk, Lisa looks at her as of saying "be serious" so his expression slowly turns into a light smile
Shiko: H-he.... was my first real friend after all... she says with a lightly pink face kinda silently. Lisa slightly fake coughs to make Laurance ask what they wanna know.
Laurance: Ehem. So, what does your father do? He says with a light smile, Kuro looks at him, Shiko looks at Kuro and light smile
Kuro: He's died 2 years ago from heart failure. Shiko averts her eyes as Lisa and Laurance fall silent. Both at what he said and that he could say it with a light smile. The silence lasts about 30 second before Kuro breaks it.
Hikari-Chan would be sad if she knew, right? But no need for that to be honest. I'm not dwelling on the past. He says innocently and calmly and finishes his last bite of his meal, Shiko looks at him
Shiko: "I can't believe he told them... He never told anyone so much before me... is it because they are my family...? Because he doesn't want to lie to them...?"
Laurance: I'm... sorry to hear this. He says hesitantly. Lisa slowly nods.
Lisa: So you basically handle all of the financial gains of your family? Kuro nods
Impressive. How does your mother react? She says and finishes her own plate
Kuro: Not well. She's away currently. Maybe trying to feel better. He looks at Shiko with the corner of his eyes, knowing that she knows the full story. Shiko averts her eyes
Shiko: "I mean... he's not lying..."
Kuro looks back at Lisa and Laurance, Laurance changes the conversation
Laurance: On another note! We heard piano playing before dinner. Was that you? Lisa remembers and curiously nods
Kuro: Ah... you heard that. He averts his eyes slightly and slowly nods. Shiko gulps and takes a deep breath
Shiko: Wasn't it beautiful? He's like a completely different person when he plays! It's like his playing gets filled with his thought and emotions! She says in a normal speaking tone, her parents and Kuro both look at her kinda surprised, Kuro looks away for a second as if trying to hold his laughter
Kuro: Pfft.... he giggles silently as Shiko's face gets really red. Laurance smiles
Laurance: No need to be embarrassed Shiko. I agree with you! He looks at Kuro with a small smile
It was lovely, I'd love to see you perform on stage some day.
Lisa: Did you learn it yourself? Your family doesn't seem to be in a state to get you a tutor. She says in thought yet kinda harshly, Kuro looks at them kinda surprised that he's not made fun of. Thinking outside of school is less full of hate than he thought.
Kuro: Well... Yea, kinda... he lightly smiles and rubs the back of his neck, Laurance and Lisa Start talking about something between them as Kuro looks at Shiko with the corner of his eye.
He whispers...
Thank you... Shiko lightly smiles, still kinda embarrassed and nods
About an hour more passes. Shiko's parents ask questions to Kuro now and then and Kuro asks some things back. Generally it's a pretty enjoyable evening. Their meal is long done and shortly after; it's time for Kuro to leave. Hikari joins them as the family shows him to the door.
Hikari: You'll come again, right Kuro-Nii?~ Kuro smiles and head pats her, he nods and looks at Lisa, Laurance and Shiko
Kuro: Shiko, you free tomorrow? He says casually, Shiko gets kinda pink once again and nods
Wanna do Haru and Aiko's little errand? He smirks slightly, Shiko and her family look confused
Shiko: Hm? Kuro gets close to her ear and whispers
Kuro: The fake date... he says very silently. Shiko turns completely red and Kuro backs away
I want to go to the library anyway so take your favorite book~ he says innocently, Shiko hesitantly looks at her parents, Laurance lightly smiles as Lisa shucks her shoulders
Lisa: I don't care what you do with your spare time as long as your grades don't get effected. Since Kurosaki-San is a grade higher than you, It seems he can fix you if you even think of dirtying our name with bad grades. She looks at Kuro and lightly smirks
I'm pleased to have met you properly. Seems that school isn't only full of disrespectful animals. I'll be returning to my work now. You're free to return here as you please as long as you tell us beforehand. She walks away upstairs and goes in to her office, Laurance looks at him and smiles lightly
Laurance: Don't bring her in too late. She will be the one in trouble. Kuro nods silently as Laurance heads upstairs to her wife, Hikari looks at Kuro and clings to his legs
Hikari: Can I come tooooo?~ Kuro pets her head slowly
Kuro: Sorry Princess. I'm not sure your mothers trusts me enough to let you tag along. Plus we are going to go to a library too, it's silent and booooring!~ he says as if kinda babying her, Shiko giggles and pets her sisters head too
Shiko: Maybe next time... We'll take you and go to lots of fun places!~ She giggles. Hikari looks up at them both with a big bright smile
Hikari: Heheee, You're like a Mother and Father!~ she says loudly and runs upstairs to her room, giggling, Shiko and Kuro are both in shock for a few seconds before they both start laughing lightly, after they calm down, Kuro opens the door.
Kuro: I'll come back tomorrow morning around 11 then, is that fine? Shiko slowly nods, face still kinda pink
Shiko: T-That's Fine... Umm... sorry for all the questions tonight...
Kuro: No big deal, they're your family after all.
Shiko: B-But I feel like you were a little uncomfortable... she says kinda silently, Kuro ruffles Shiko's hair
Kuro: It's fiiine, Also SPEAK UP!~ he says slightly louder as Shiko stands straight up like a soldier as if it's a reflex, Kuro giggles as she gets more pink and Kuro finally leaves; waving, Shiko closes the door and lets out a sigh of relief
Shiko: This evening.... went well I think... she stretches her arms a little and gets to tidying up the dining table, after finishing; goes back up to her room and face plants onto her bed
"Ugh.... I'm kinda tired... or is this relief..?"
She turns to lay on her back and rests her arm on her forehead
"He really can get along with everyone..." she giggles
"He even put my mother back into her place a few times! I couldn't have dared!"
She closes her eyes and sighs
"He talked so much about his private life........... My family now knows almost as much as me..." she takes her favorite book that she's read many times; "The Dark Side of The Moon" and starts reading through it one more time. As minutes pass and the moon shines from her window, she slowly falls asleep into the night.
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