Lol sorry if the notification didn't have a title, I forgot to put one when I posted it haha.
There will be some more Authors Notes soon so be sure to read please!
6/30/22
Ichika sat down at the table.
Miku: How was your day at work?
Ichika: It was, alright I guess. But it got better as the day went on I'll say.
Itsuki: That's good.
Ichika: How was your studies?
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Ichika: Touchy subject huh.
Miku nods.
Yotsuba: It's so hard. Doesn't help Uesugi keeps putting the pressure on us, and worst part of it is that Kira isn't here to tell us to take a break so Uesugi is just being unreasonable!!
Itsuki: You know Akira is doing his best studying for himself.
Miku: Mmhm, if it wasn't for us, Futaro would also be studying hard too.
Itsuki: Yes, I wish we could lighten the load.
Ichika: Yeah, and worst part is, his birthday is coming up.
They nod.
Nino: Dinner's ready.
In a different household, the Hara family get ready for their dinner.
Akira: E-Excuse me, for a sec.
Kina: 'Kay!!
He gets up and goes to the bathroom. He uncovers his face to see the red mark left on his cheek. It was in the shape of lips.
Akira: What, happened?!
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The two walk side by side.
Ichika: So a chef huh.
Akira: Y-yeah. It's a stupid dream I know, but, I just like to make things that people can enjoy. Every time I make something for my sister, she lights up with joy. Sometimes she doesn't like it so I change it up so she can. There's something to it, I just love.
Ichika: Then it isn't dumb. Why do you think I want to be an actor?
Akira: To get popular and attention?
Ichika: Heh, well that's part of it but I could get that even if I wasn't an actor.
Akira: Wow.
Ichika: I want to be an actor for many reasons, but one of them is to make something I'm proud of.
Akira: I see. Looks like we're similar in that sense. You're lucky enough to have been able to live out that dream too.
Ichika: But aren't you like, living your dream now at the bakery?
Akira: That's different. No where near what I want to be.
Ichika: Heh, sorry!
She say clapping her hands together, hiding a smile.
Akira: Whatever. At least I'll be able to get a taste of what it would have been like.
Ichika: But you could still be one no?
Akira: I have a good brain in my head, I should use it to become a doc-
Ichika: Who cares? I think you should do what you want. Don't let others stop you.
They stop as they reach her apartment.
Akira: Others aren't stopping me. It's the money I'd be losing.
Ichika: Hehe, well just so you know, my offer still stands.
She says, leaning forward and giving him a wink.
Akira: What's that?
The girl leans in, and kisses his cheek.
Ichika: I can be all yours, just call me.
She whispers in his ear, then running up the stairs and opening the door. He could hear her as she enters.
Ichika: You should lock the doors you know.
Itsuku: Well we knew you were near so.
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Akira washed off the lipstick on his cheek. It wasn't a lot, but as you saw from Kina, noticeable.
Akira Thinking: What, should I do?
***
The next day, Akira sat at his desk. He was always one of the first in class. He, of course, was studying.
The doors open, and to his surprise, it was the Nakano sisters who always show up last minute.
He doesn't say anything, looking back down at his notes. He would have continued, but hands laid on his desk.
Ichika: Hey-o.
Akira: W-What do you want?
Ichika: Nothing much, just wanted to see you. Your bags aren't getting better.
Akira: Are you here to antagonize me?
Ichika: No, just sa-
???: Ehem.
Both turn to see Nino standing next to the desk, hands on her hips.
Nino: Don't kneel on the floor, it's dirty first, and second, what are you doing?
Ichika gets up.
Ichika: What, I can't talk to a friend.
Nino: Tsk, don't give me that.
Akira: What's going on?
Ichika: I have no clue either. Anyways, talk to ya later Akira.
She says giving him a wave and a wink. Nino crosses her arms.
Akira: What's wrong with you?
Nino: Hmp, listen to me, keep your distance from her!
Akira: . . . HUH?!? I'm not doing anything to her ya know!
Nino: I know that idiot, it's to keep you safe from her.
Akira: . . . HUH?!? Is she like dangerous right now?!?
Nino: IDIOT NO!! UHHH!! I can't with your right now.
She says walking off.
Akira: Why me?
Miku: Akira.
Akira: Yeah?
Miku: Are you getting Futaro anything?
Akira: For his birthday?
She nods.
Akira: I don't know, wasn't really thinking about it. I'm sure he doesn't mind what he gets, probably isn't expecting anything.
Miku: I felt the same, but I still want to give him something.
Akira: If you wanna ask what he likes, sorry, I don't know.
Miku: Oh, I see.
Akira: Sorry I'm not much help.
Miku: No, its ok. It was a long shot anyways.
Yotsuba: Well Kira, what would you want?
Akira: I don't know, didn't think about it.
Yotsuba: Come on, isn't it almost the big day?
Miku: HUH!?!
Akira: Yeah, a couple days.
Miku: WAIT! WHAT?!?
Akira: What?
Yotsuba: You didn't know?
Miku: Ah, I. . . forgot. Now I remember you saying it actually before.
Akira: It's alright.
Yotsuba: Ehehe, its easy to remember for me.
Akira: That's because of the sweatshirt.
Miku: Now its all coming back to me.
Akira: Don't beat yourself up about it. Not like I really care about it or anything. My family makes a big deal and stuff but I don't care.
Miku: Mmm, there I went, being inconsiderate again. I'm sorry.
Akira: There's no need to bow, I swear its nothing.
Yotsuba: So you got no plans? But its on a weekend. And its after the test!
Akira: Honestly. . . I'm actually not looking forward to my birthday.
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Miku: Wh-
Itsuki: What's up you gu-
Yotsuba: SHHHH!!
Nino: What's going on over here?
Ichika: Seems like you have a party over here.
Akira: On second thought, leave me alone.
Yotsuba: No no!! I want to know!!
Miku: Y-Yes, please tell us!!
Ichika: Tell us what?
Yotsuba: He doesn't care about his birthday!!
Nino: Oh yeah, yours is like, soon no?
Miku: The 20th.
Itsuki: Wow, you and Futaro have similar birthdays. So, why don't you want to celebrate it?
Akira: Well, not that I had bad experiences before. My sister always does something for me and my Mom makes sure to get me something, but I have a bad feeling this year.
Ichika: What's that supposed to mean?
Akira: Ehh, just. . . I don't wanna see my Dad.
Girls Thinking: THAT'S RIGHT!!! HIS PAST TRAUMA!!!
Akira: My family does everything for me, and it makes me happy, that means I don't want him to ruin it. So if I'd wanted a real gift,
Miku: Uh-huh!
Akira: Is if someone could kill that guy.
Itsuki: We're in school!
Yotsuba: Kinda hard to pull off nowadays.
Akira: I'll hire someone when I got money.
Ichika: Pretty dark.
Nino: I'd like to help, but I'm not doing that.
Miku: Is there anything else, we can do?
Akira: Not really. My sister wants to do something today. Something like "I need a break, lets go somewhere" so yeah I know I am your tutor, but I will be kinda distant till Exams. So, just know you still need to study.
Miku: Is there something wrong?
Yotsuba: Yeah! Why aren't you going to help!!
Akira: I've been studying a lot, and there is a rhyme and reason for why someone has to do good. Even you guys have one even if you don't think so. Just make sure you guys do your own work.
Nino: What's this all about huh?
Ichika: I'm sure he has his reason. Lets leave him be for now. Lets go.
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Kina: You ready!
Akira: Why are we here. Its late.
Kina: But the park is so fun!!
Akira: It's dark dummy.
Kina: Well I got you here to keep me safe.
Akira: You know who you're talking to right?
Kina: Ehehe, yeah I know. But look, isn't it pretty?!
The two look out over the hill, seeing lights from the streets, cars, and houses. The breeze blow through their hair. Kina leans over and lays her head on her brother.
Akira: I guess.
Kina: "I guess" You're so boring bro.
???: Yeah so boring.
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Another head lays on his side.
Akira: Who the hell are you?
???: Hey That's Rude!!
Akira: Oh, its Ichika.
Ichika: I'M YOTSUBA!!!!!
Kina: Oh no.
Akira: Ah, S-Sorry!
Yotsuba leans forward onto the railing.
Yotsuba: Meanie.
Akira: H-Hey, I said I'm sorry.
Yotsuba: . . .
Akira: Damn it.
Kina: It sucks they're so alike.
Akira: Tell me about it.
Yotsuba: You know, there's more to us then just our looks.
Hara's Thinking: WE BOTH MESSED UP!!
Akira: Hey, I. . . I'm sorry. I'm-
Yotsuba: You know, I like to look out at this spot too. I come here often. Oh, you have to try this!!
She runs backs to the swing and stands on it.
Akira: Wha-! Hey be careful!
Yotsuba: Geez, you know Uesugi was all on board to do this.
Akira: Yeah well he was a delinquent when be was younger so-
Kina: Looks like fun!!
Akira: WAIT SLOW DOWN!!
Kina stands on the one other swing. They start to rock back and forth.
Akira: Please be careful.
Kina: Ok!
Yotsuba: Now just keep rocking back and forth, and you'll see something really cool.
Akira shakes his head.
Akira: If you fall I won't help you.
The two swing back and forth as Akira sits on the floor in front of them, looking the other way.
Yotsuba: Ok, now the fun part. When you reach your highest point, Jump!
She lets go of the swing, flying through the air, landing right on Akira.
Akira: WAHHH!!!
Yotsuba: OOF!!
Kina: Oh no.
She also jump off and runs to the two.
Kina: Are you ok?
Akira turns around to see Yotsuba pushing herself off him.
Yotsuba: Oh, sorry. Hehe.
Akira: HOW ABOUT A WARNING NEXT TIME!!!
Yotsuba: Oh, sorry. Hehe
Akira: YOU SAID THAT ALREADY!!!!
Yotsuba: Well what were you doing in front of me huh?
Akira: I was sitting!!!
Yotsuba gets up and puts her hand out for him.
Yotsuba: I guess it was both our faults.
Akira: . . . LIKE HELL IT IS!!
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Akira: So just a late night walk huh.
Yotsuba: Yup. I like to come here a lot. It's very peaceful.
Kina: It is.
Akira: You know it's dangerous to be out alone at night.
Yotsuba: Look who else is out at night.
Akira: There's two of us, you're alone.
Yotsuba: Whatever!
Kina Thinking: So carefree.
Yotsuba: So what kept you two out so late?
Kina: Oh! I took him to the arcade and the mall!
Yotsuba: WHAA!! You should have brought me too!
Kina: You can come next time.
Yotsuba: Ah ya!
Akira: Next time?
Kina: What? It was fun no?
He reaches down and ruffles her hair.
Akira: How about we walk Yotsuba home as we head back.
Kina: Yeah!!
Yotsuba: Hehe, thank you.
***
Miku: Akira, please wake up.
Akira: Ehhh.
Yotsuba: Oh geez you look bad.
Miku: Be nice Yotsuba.
Yotsuba: What he needs to know.
Akira: Ehh, I don't care.
Yotsuba: You didn't look this bad last night.
Miku: Last night?
Akira: Well I studied all night, got like an hour of sleep, and the coffee machine broke. Its like the world doesn't want me to win.
Yotsuba: You got this!
Miku: It's ok. *gets eye level* Test are Friday. You have today and tomorrow to study. If you need anything, just as, ok?
Akira: Ah, ok.
Miku: You got this.
Akira: Thank . . . You.
Yotsuba: I SAID THE SAME THING YOU KNOW!!! WHERE'S MY THANK YOU!!!
Quintuplet Special
Yotsuba: 'Kay, I'm going out!
Ichika: Where to?
Yotsuba: Oh um, just some, fresh air.
Ichika: You know its late right?
Itsuki: You know there's creepers out at night.
Yotsuba: Oh come on, like I'll see anyone.
Nino: If she does, then they're definitely a pervert.
Later that night, Yotsuba saw Akira with Akina