50: Please Marry Me

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Kakashi unlocks the door and returns.  Yumeko sees his father and runs to him " papa !!" Kakashi squats down and hugs him " yumeko."

Yumeko : did you bring me anything this time ?

Kakashi: gomen. I didn't.

Yumeko : it's ok. I'm happy you're here.

" Arigatou. " And he kisses his cheek.

Yumeko: why are you so late? It's night already.

Kakashi: gomen. Made you wait long.

Yumeko: mama !! Papa is here !!

Mika walks out , she smiles " kakashi."

Yumeko; mama. Can I play a bit with papa before I go to sleep ?

Mika : he will be still here tomorrow. It's time to go to sleep. Go.

" Hai... " Yumeko pouts. Kakashi held onto his hand " come on. I'll tug you into bed."
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Kakashi comes out from Yumeko's room " I'll go get a shower."

Mika : um. Ok. I'll make you some food.

Kakashi: ok.
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Mika watches as kakashi was eating the food she made.

I have to say something.

Tell him.

But...

It's not fair to him...

She plucks up some courage " kakashi..."

Kakashi: hm ? The karaage is yummy !

Mika : glad you like it. Yumeko loves it too. Always makes me make more.

Not that. Baka

Kakashi: well, Mama's food is the best.

Mika : he's only saying that cos he has to eat my cooking.

Kakashi: but I think so too.

Mika : huh ? Um.

Say something.

Kakashi; Mika. Daijobu ?

Mika : sighs... Kakashi. You should treasure the ones around you. Especially someone who loves you. It's rare to have someone you love, and have that someone love you back.

Kakashi ; so ?

Mika : so don't push that someone away.

He smiled and reached his hand out to hold her hand. She smiled back " it's ok. We'll be fine without you. We've always been. You can still come visit Yumeko whenever you want. "

Kakashi: Mika ?

She stood up " I'm going to go sleep. Put the dishes in the sink. I'll do it tomorrow. I have already left a pillow and a blanket on the couch for you." She forced a smile, not one that kakashi could tell " goodnight. "

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Kakashi held onto yumeko's hand and they went to get some groceries.

Kakashi: so ? Did we get everything ?

Yumeko: mmm... There's one more not cancelled .

Kakashi: let me see.

Yumeko : bread.

Kakashi: ok. Let's go to the bakery. Which direction ?

Yumeko ; you've been here so many times. How can you not remember already ? Follow me.

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