7/20/22
Akira: Thank you.
Kina: THAT'S IT!!!
Aiya: 18 year olds huh.
Kina: BE MORE THANKFUL!!!
Akira ruffles his sisters hair.
Akira: Thanks sis.
She got him a phone case.
Kina gives him a big smile, wrapping her arms around her brother. In front of him, was a cake. Not big, but perfect for them. It was strawberry.
Akira: Well let's dig in. Thank you for the food.
RING RING
Akira: Oh, looks like Itsuki's calling.
Kina: I GOT IT!!!
She reaches over and grabs Akira's phone.
Kina: HI!! YES, IT'S ME!!! Sorry brother, just a sec!
She runs out the room.
Akira: Why did she answer? I mean it's just Itsuki.
Aiya: Son, I think it's time to learn more about the female body.
Akira: Huh?
Aiya: Since your father was a horrible piece of shit that can gladly die in a ditch, I will have to teach you. Sorry it isn't a mother thing to do, but think of me as a father as of now.
Akira: Wait, I don't really understand. Yeah the one who must not be names (Kina's idea) is a horrible piece of shit that can gladly die in a ditch, but what's up with this act thing?
Aiya: You know, son,
Akira: Please don't call me that.
Aiya: Anyways, you see, when a girl gets to a certain age, things start happening. I think you've heard of it, but its called a period.
Akira: Mom it's my birthday please stop.
Aiya: And Kina is probably reaching a point to where her body starts to morph into a a beautiful women.
Akira: Mom stop!
Aiya: Soon we will see our baby girl change!
Akira: MOM STOP!!
***
Akira went out for a walk, alone.
Akira Thinking: Akina growing up. No matter how I think of it, she will always be my younger sister. However, what I'm thinking is that, Period, thing. Mom said girls get mean when they get it, which makes perfect since if they go through so much pain. And now we need supplies for this. Pads, tampons, just more expenses. But if my sister needs it, then I'll get it. I still don't know why mom made me get it.
He moved forward to the store, and stopped in the girls aisle.
Akira: This is still too confusing. It's my birthday, why can't I just relax.
???: Um, Akira?
The boy turns his head to see a girl.
Akira: Oh, hey, Yotsuba.
Yotsuba: HIYA!!
???: I'M ICHIKA!!!
Akira: Oh, I was just saying hi to Yotsuba, I knew you too Ichika.
Ichika puffs her cheeks and turns around.
Yotsuba: So Kira, can I ask why you're here?
Akira: Oh, hey, question, are you on your period?
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Yotsuba: Huh?
Ichika: HUH!?
Akira: Well, are you?
Yotsuba: Eh, well, not at the mo-
Ichika: YOTSUBA!!! THIS IS EXTREMELY PERSONAL!!
Akira: Is it really? I mean it's a question about your bodies. It's a natural reaction of the female body, is it really that bad to ask?
Ichika: YES, YES IT IS!!!
Yotsuba: Well, Akira, when a girl is on ther-
Akira: Yeah Yeah I know what happens, why do you think I'm here. Anyways, never mind about that, which one is good, but cheap. We still have a budget.
Ichika: What is this all about anyways?
Akira: Mom said that Kina is growing up, so she wants these so we can be ready. I understand that, so hence why I'm here.
Yotsuba: (whispers to Ichika) Hey, why he out on his birthday?
Ichika: Shh, lets not bring that up ok.
Her sister nods.
Akira: So are you going to tell me?
Ichika: Here, these are what we use.
Akira: Ah nice. Thank you.
Yotsuba: It's nice to know you're getting yourself educated on these things.
Akira: Trust me, I didn't want to hear it. Not only that, Mom told me about male stuff too. Ehhh.
Yotsuba: Well still, it's good to know.
Ichika: You're right. Everyone should know what it is.
Akira: One google search can tell you a good amount.
Yotsuba: Mhm, yeah, especially in these times.
Ichika: Here that readers, try get yourself education.
Akira: Don't talk to them like that. Anyways,
BEEP BEEP
Akira: I don't want to talk about this anymore. Thank you both for your input.
Ichika: Hey, it's nothing.
Yotsuba: Hey hey! Let's go for a bite!!
Ichika: With this pervert?
Akira: Again I was asking for knowledge to help my sister.
Yotsuba: Well, are you hungry??
Akira: I mean . . . I guess I could eat.
***
Akira: Thank you, but I could pay for myself next time.
Yotsuba: It's nothing.
Ichika: Sooo, exams are done, but it looks like you haven't gone to bed at all.
Yotsuba: Yeah! Our eye bags are gone, how come yours aren't?
Akira: I'm not sure.
Ichika: No sleep that's why.
Akira: Studying never dies.
Yotsuba: Do I have to go over and make you fall asleep?!
Akira: No Akina does that.
Yotsuba: (Mutters) Apparently not enough.
Ichika: You'll make all the girls run if you stay like that.
Akira: Not important and completely false.
Yotsuba: You think?
Akira: I mean, you guys still talk to me.
Yotsuba: THAT'S SO TRUE!!! WE'RE GIRLS TOO!!
Ichika: We're a different story. We're friends. Well, that's unless you see us as, more then that.
Akira: Of course I do. Well, I definitely wouldn't say best friends, but I think we've crossed the lines of just friends.
Yotsuba: Yeah asking a girl about her period is way over the line.
Akira: Listen I'm sorry ok!!
***
Akira: Why this?
Ichika: Oh please, Nino gave me her card. And you def need it.
Yotsuba: Yeah, it could help with your ugly face!
Akira: HUH!?
Ichika: Hello, an hour treatment will do.
Akira: You know this won't magically heal me.
Yotsuba: It's a start. You could as use some moisturizer.
Host: Please right this way.
They walk into a room as the host leaves.
Yotsuba: Oooh a changing room. Fancy. It's different from the last membership place before.
Ichika: Hang on, one room?
Akira: Seems like it.
Yotsuba: They have three robes here for us.
Ichika: Look at you, your luck seems to be great today. You'll see at least one of us naked.
Akira: wow, so excited.
Ichika: Where's that enthusiasm? Where's that perv a second ago?
Akira: I'M NOT A PERVERT!!!
Yotsuba: Guys! Be quiet please!!
Akira grabs his robe and walks to the corner, not looking at the girls.
Akira: Hurry up and get change. I won't look.
Yotsuba: AWW HOW SWEET!!
Ichika: Well I'm impressed you can do this in front of two beautiful girls. Good for you to hold in your true feelings.
The girls start to get change as the boy looked at the wall.
Akira Thinking: I'm getting major Deja Vu. It feels like the same thing at the hot springs. And get again, my face feels hot just like back then. Why?
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Yotsuba: Done!
Ichika: You can turn around now.
Akira: Why an hour? No consideration for me?
Ichika: You have plans today? Yeah, I didn't think so.
Akira: Are you sure you're not Nino?
Yotsuba: Nope it's Ichika. Tho she is acting a bit weird today.
Akira: You think.
Yotsuba: Yup.
Akira: That was a rhetorical statement.
Yotsuba: What that mean?
Akira: Good grief.
Ichika: Thank you! Ok, we can go.
They walk into a room with 3 message beds.
Akira: Will we be together the whole time?
Yotsuba: I mean, it looks like it.
3 works walk in, jesting to the group to lay down. Each walk to a bed and lay down.
Worker: Hello, I am Anya Arai.
Akira: (Muffled) Ah, hello.
Arai: Is it ok for me to give you a message? There are no male staff available.
Akira: It's alright.
Arai: Great, now have you been here before?
Akira: No.
Arai: Well if you haven't we can start off softer then usual. Get your body to ease up.
Akira: Whatever works I guess.
Arai: Perfect. Now please, relax your body.
He does so, breathing in and out softly.
Akira Thinking: I've never done something like this so it will be an experience. The nice lady said it'll be soft so that's good.
CRACK
Akira: GAHH!
Arai: AH! I-I just pressed down!
Ichika: Jeez is your body that messed up?
Akira: I don't want to hear it.
Arai: Are you ok sir?
Akira: Yeah I guess.
Arai: I'll continue carefully.
Akira Thinking: This bitch, "I just pressed down" Like hell you did. She almost break my back with that hammer of a hand.
Akira: Ehhh.
Arai: Sir, it seems you've been putting stress on your body.
Akira: I can tell.
***
Akira: My body hurts now.
Ichika: You're such a baby.
Yotsuba: I feel way better now!
Ichika: So where to next?
Akira: I don't care where you go, I'm heading home?
Yotsuba: What now?
Akira: I'm leaving. Too tired and-
Ichika: Shhh don't be such a bummer. Oop, Miku's calling. Heya! Yeah. . oh yeah. . yeah yeahs. . cool. . we can def meet there. . oh and we also have Akira with us, so he'll tag along.
Akira: HUH?!
Ichika: Oh please, Futaro's with her too so you two can just walk home together then.
Akira: Ehh fine.
Yotsuba: Hehe, looks like you're stuck with us for a bit longer.
Akira: Yay.
***
Miku: Hello Akira.
Akira: Hey Miku. Futaro.
Futaro: What brings you out here?
Akira lifts the grocery bag.
Akira: Pads.
Miku: What?
Yotsuba: Long story.
Akira: Alright gonna go.
Miku: So soon?
Akira: I went through so much pain pain today Miku, you wouldn't believe.
Miku: A-Are you ok?!
Ichika: We had a message.
Yotsuba: Hehe, Kira just couldn't take it.
Futaro: They do hurt.
Akira: Well get home safely.
Miku: If you're hurt, we can get a cab.
Akira: No need.
Futaro: No need.
Miku: Are sure? I don't want you to continue if your really hurt.
Akira: It's just some pain, nothing I can't handle.
Miku: Still, (grabs his hand) at least let us walk you home. Just in case.
Akira rolls his eyes and starts to walk away, till his arms gets pulled on from Miku's distance.
Akira: Well why aren't you moving? If you're going to hold on, at least walk. I want to go home.
Miku: R-Right!
She runs up and walks next to him, still holding his hand. The height difference makes her head up to his shoulder. Well that goes for all sisters but you get the point.
Ichika: Look at her sealing the show.
Futaro: Huh?
Yotsuba: Huh?
Ichika jobs up and whispers something in her sisters ear, that's falls back next to Yotsuba.
Miku starts to blush.
Miku: Y-Y-Y-Y-You . . . You-
Akira: Japanese please.
Miku: Y-You saw. . them naked?
Akira: Who, your sisters. Well honestly, I don't think so. Yotsuba and Ichika were in robes so if you count that naked then yeah.
Miku: Oh, it would have been worst if it was a tow-
Akira: But when I was with Nino she was in a towel.
Miku: HUH!?!?
Miku Thinking: Nino? Nino wasn't with them today though. So, when did, that happen?!?
Miku: Was. . The towel wet?
Akira: Well she just took a bath so yeah.
Miku blushes more.
Miku: A-At least you weren't in the sa-
Akira: And the one time with Itsuki when she walked into the bath back at the hot springs.
Miku: HUH!?!?!
Miku Thinking: THAT LONG AGO!!!??
Akira: But I mean, I wouldn't count it as naked.
Miku: Y-Yeah, but still!
Akira: You're dragging behind. Please let go.
Her grip tightens.
Miku: Sorry, I'll keep up.
***
Akira: Well I'm home now. Thank you, so now would you let go? It's been 10 minutes, my hands starting to sweat.
She pulls back her hand and brings it to her face.
Miku: (muffled) S-Sorry.
Futaro: You don't need to walk me I'm good.
Akira: Good lu- HEY!!!
Ichika starts to walk up the steps?
Ichika: What?
Akira: THAT'S MY HOUSE!!!
Ichika: And? You're not gonna welcome me in so I'll just let myself in.
Akira: Like Hell you're going in!!
Ichika: Hehe, I like it when you swear.
She walks down the steps and puts her hand on his cheek. She whispers,
Ichika: we actors are the same. we have tells when we don't, and you swearing is a big one.
Akira: Who said I'm acting. I just hold my tongue.
Ichika: lies. let's just go in ok. You girls coming?
Miku looks up, jumping from escaping from her thoughts.
Miku: YES!!
Yotsuba: Aww yeah!!
Futaro: What's going on?
Yotsuba: Not sure but I want in!
Miku and Ichika walk into the house.
Akira: It was open? Jeez Mom is just asking to get killed.
Yotsuba: Well let's go!
She wraps her arms around Akira and Futaro's necks. She drags them up the stairs and kicks the door open.
Akira: Hey hey, be ge- Ah.
Ichika: Happy Birthday!
Miku: Happy Birthday.
Aiya: Hey, happy birthday you two.
Kina: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BROTHERS!
Raiha: Happy birthday you guys!!!
Isanari: There's my boys, Happy Birthday.
Nino: Happy birthday dummies.
Itsuku: Welcome back, happy birthday.
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Yotsuba: IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!?!
Everyone: NOT YOURS!!!
Yotsuba: RIGHT KIRI'S!!!
Kina runs up and hugs Akira and Futaro!
Kina: It's a bit late on yours Futaro but its been just 5 days so it's ok right?!
Raiha: Yeah!
Futaro: W-What?
Akira: So, you're not, on your period?
Kina: Hmm? What no?
Akira: Oh thank god.
Kina: I had it last week.
Akira: HUH!!
Ichika & Yotsuba Thinking: So casual.
Akira: Well, then there.
Kina: Oh you got pads? Thanks. Hehe, is this Moms excuse to get you out of the house?
Akira: I-I'm pretty sure.
He looks around to see party decorations everywhere. There were drinks, snacks, and little party supplies around.
Akira: You did all this?
Kina: Well, it was a team effort so.
Futaro walks to the table.
Futaro: Cookies too huh? Really going all out.
Itsuki: Well, it's a celebration.
Yotsuba: Wow, I didn't even know.
Ichika: Well, we thought you'd spill the beans so we couldn't tell you, sorry.
Yotsuba: Oh no it's fine! I definitely would have!!
Futaro: So you knew too?
Miku: Um, yes. Actually, I was here, baking, but,-
Nino: She kept burning things so I fired her.
Miku: So I ran into you and thought it was a good idea to stall you till everything was done.
Itsuki: I'm happy we got done in time.
Kina: Yeah! Well what do you think Brother? Did we do good?!
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Akira: ____
Kina: Huh?
Akira: You're so stupid. Idiots!
Aiya: What's this about Hmm?
Akira: We don't work so we can party. We work so we can eat the next day. You said that when I got the job at Rivals (the bakery) remember. So you get to throw that logic away whenever?
Aiya: Heh, I guess I did say that, didn't I.
Akira: We do the same thing every year. We make a little cake. For me, it's usually strawberry. Nothing special but I like it. Then we leave it out over night and we'd wake up to a present, and if a good year, there could be a second one.
Kina: But Brother-
Akira: Then we would watch TV for the rest of the day. Drinking Cola that we bought a week before, finishing it all in a day. At night we talk about small things, and go to bed. It's not a lot, but I like it. . . No, I love it. To me, my birthday is just a day, but it's my favorite day.
Itsuki: Then why aren't you-
Akira: How much? How much did all this cost? Why didn't we buy that new rice cooker you've wanted the past month? Or the new shoes for Kina? Why was it all put in for this? I don't understand.
It went quiet. No one could see Akira's eyes, as his head was looking down. His fist clenched.
Akira: It's Just A Day! Instead I was sent out to buy womanly products, eat food I wasn't aloud to play for, and had a message given by Satan himself. All I need is to sit inside, and forget about, things. Watch mindless tv making fun of people we see, and just relaxing. I-GAH!!
Isanari wrapped his arm around Akira's neck and whispered,
Isanari: let's stop, we have guest over.
He drags Akira to the door and grabs something on the table.
Isanari: Sorry ladies, Futaro, give us a sec.
He opens the door and walks out, closing it behind them. He sits down on the stairs as Akira rubs his neck.
Akira: What's this about?
Isanari: You're so like your mother it's scary. I think she said something similar when we were younger. I got her a gift and she yelled at me all day. Haha, that was fun.
Akira: . . .
Isanari: Pop a squat kid.
The boy does so, sitting down next to the blond hair man. He hands Akira something. A can of beer.
Akira: HUH!?! I'm 18 you know! (Drinking age is 20)
Isanari: I don't see cops around. Drink up.
Akira takes the can and opens it, smelling it.
Akira: Ehh, it smells horrible.
Isanari: Just drink it.
He leans his head back, taking his first ounce of alcohol.
Akira: Ehh.
Isanari: Good huh?
Akira: I wouldn't say that. Not good, but I wouldn't say it's bad.
Isanari: You father hated this brand.
Akira: Man this tastes exquisite.
Isanari: Haha. Yeah, it does, doesn't it.
There was silence. Not an awkward silence, just from them drinking.
Isanari: You know, I. . . I always thought of you as one my family members. You're like a son to me, right next to Futaro. I can see what you meant back there, but that's something you say after the party, with only family.
Akira: So what.
Isanari: Ha! You think Aiya and me came up with all this? Yeah no. Those girls came up to us with that idea. Got the whole thing going. All us adults had to do was make up something to get you out of the house.
Akira: So, it was their idea? But, why?
Isanari: No clue. I just followed along. They seem to really care for you and Futaro, so don't trash on what they did, especially even before you've sat down at least.
Akira looked at his hands, which were shaking at this point.
Akira: What. . . have I done?
***
Ichika: And boom, it worked.
Yotsuba: Ahhh!! So cool!!
Nino: Of course I was a driving force in the plan.
Itsuki: Like Kina said, a team effort.
Kina: Thank you all too! I know he'll love it!
Miku: Um, are you sure? After that reaction, I can only expect the worst.
Kina: Aww don't mind him right now. He's just getting things off his chest that's all.
Ichika: As simple as that huh?
Kina: Kinda. Brothers right, we did have a little tradition going for us. My birthday is the same too, but I like chocolate cake.
Itsuki: Have to write that down.
Kina: But this is a lot of change for my Big Bro! He always gets confused when there's a big change, and usually gets upset, so don't worry!
Futaro: It did come as a surprise I will say that.
Raiha: Yeah it's a lot, so he's just sinking it in that's all!
The door opens as Akira and Isanari walk in. Akira stops and bows.
Akira: Please, forgive me.
Ichika: Just sit down dummy.
Kina pushes Akira forward and sits him down next to Futaro. Nino walks behind them as puts plates in front of them. Two cakes, strawberry and vanilla.
Nino: These are on the house. Hand made, (whispers) with love. Happy birthday you two.
The two picks of a knife and cut into the cake. They move a slice to her plate and pick of a fork.
Akira: Mmm, it's tasty. Thank you Nino.
Futaro: Yes, it is.
Akira: And what do you want?
Itsuki: Can, I have some?
He slides the cake over.
Akira: Take what you want.
Itsuki's eyes light up as she claps her hands together, thanking him.
Akira: You like strawberry too?
Itsuki: Mhm! It's my favorite!
Akira: You're welcome to have as much as you like.
Nino: HEY HEY!! I Made It For Kiri, Not You!!
Akira: It's ok, I-
Nino: SHUT UP!!
Akira: Eh.
Itsuki: He's letting me have it!
Nino: Not the point!
Akira: Good grief.
Yotsuba: Yo Uesugi, can I get some?
Futaro: Sure.
Nino: NOT YOU TOO!!!
Ichika: Better to let it be.
Nino: No!!
Miku: Well, I want some too!!
Akira: There's a lot.
Nino: NO!!! STOP!!!
Akira: It's my birthday, I think I get to decide.
Nino: Ah- EHHH!!!
Back against the wall, Isanari opens a beer.
Isanari: What happened to our boys?
Aiya: I was thinking the same.
Isanari: Such beautiful girls, wish I had that action when I was younger.
Aiya: I was right there you know.
Isanari: Haha, so was my wife.
Aiya: Wish I could re-choose.
Isanari: That is something we can never agree on.
Aiya: She was beautiful.
Isanari: She sure was.
Aiya: I hope my boys can fine real love like yours and not like me.
Isanari: I do too. I do too.
Quintuplet Special (canon version)
Nino: I got this, leave.
Kina: Be nice!
Nino: Sorry.
Miku: I can bake too you know.
Nino: This is for their birthday, it has to be perfect!
Miku: Watch the master at work.
(Half an hour later)
Kina: FIRE!!!
Nino: HUH!!??
Aiya: NOT IN MY HOUSE THERE ISN'T!!
Miku: Oops.
Nino: LIKE I SAID LEAVE!!
Itsuki: How about you get Futaro out of the house. I can finish the decorations myself too.
Miku: O-Ok!! I can do that!!
Nino: HUH!?!
Aiya: Fuu- that was scary.
Kina: All good!!
Miku: Sorry.