Ōkami's POV
"Ōkami, I am your grandfather. Azura was my only daughter whom I loved dearly. " His answer shocked me. My grandfather? For some reason I did not doubt this man at all. "Sofu-dono!(Grandfather)" I shouted cheerfully, hugging him tightly.
He chuckled to himself once more, hugging me back. After we let go, we made our way into the cafe. Ordering some drinks before we started to chat.
At this instance, Grandfather fished out a photo. "She's...she's beautiful... " I mumbled to myself, a tear making its way down my face. It was a wedding photo. With clear ocean blue eyes, her voluminous champagne curls cascaded over her shoulders. Some strands were flying in the wind. She wore a simple yet stunning strapless chiffon gown with lace. A sweet smile adorned her face.
Beside her was a man with jet black hair, bright orange eyes glowing with joy. Looking at the picture made my heart throb.
That was my mum... Looking up from the photo, I glanced at my Grandfather in front of me. Smiling, his eyes glimmered, "I told you Ōkami, I am indeed your grandfather. " I nodded, tears streaming down my face as he passed me yet another photo. It was a photo of my mother a few hours before her death. The smile on her face as she held me gently.
Despite her smile, her eyes seemed to have an untold story behind it. Father was standing beside the hospital bed. A smile plastered on his face and his eyes were filled with love... something I have never seen in his eyes. How and why did he become the wretched Father he is today?
Grandfather placed the photos back in his front pocket. "After your mother died, your grandmother died due to shock and your father had broken all contacts with me. I was really depressed then and ended up in this state as a result. " He said slowly, finishing up the last of his coffee.
"Let's go home grandpa." I patted him on his shoulder, downing the rest of my hot chocolate and getting out from the booth. He followed suit as I went to pay for the meal. We got out of the family restaurant and walked towards the train.
"Creak" the first gate sounded as I closed it. Turning to head towards the front door. I could see grandfather squatting down at the door step holding onto something and reading it. "Oh my, oh my Ōkami! " He exclaimed in a joking tone, chuckling once again. What was he talking about? I ran to the doorstep and grandfather passed me the note.
Get well soon Ōkami-Kun! Hope you enjoy the food and please hand the container and basket to Karasuno when he comes again! ~Akazuki
This was written on a piece of paper in Akazuki's beautiful handwriting. The first three words was enough to make my heart flutter even though it was clearly a lie that I was sick. I picked the basket up and took out my keys.
Unlocking the door as Grandfather and I got in. I went into the kitchen to place the basket down putting the note in my pocket. As I was making my way back, I saw grandfather frozen in place staring in awe at the magnificent house. Following that, I went up to father's room to take a set of comfortable clothing and a towel. "Here grandpa. Go and shower, I'll lead you to the toilet. " Handing him the towel and clothes to him, he nodded and flashed me a smile as we made our way upstairs.
Grandfather had showered and fallen soundly asleep in my father's bed. Grinning from ear to ear, I had finally met another family member! I covered him with a blanket before quietly slipping away to my room to continue my homework.
"Bam! Hahaha make yourself at home baby, sit anywhere you want. I'm going to get some alcohol and we can get it on. " my father shouted, slurring his words. Grabbing a can of beer from the kitchen, he went out to the woman again. "Useless child. " he muttered under his breath when we made eye contact. After he disappeared back into the living room, I peeked at him from behind the wall.
There he was drinking with a different woman from the last. Making jokes loudly, occasionally locking lips. His button down shirt along with his belt was unbuttoned. The woman's dress had been striped bare, only her underwear remaining. Even though I had seen this multiple times, I was still disgusted at the sight of it. How could he bring another woman into the house!
Father could only bring mother home, not some random woman! But alas, she was no longer around, making my heart sink. Back into the kitchen I went, warming up the soup Akazuki had given me.
Tachiibana's(Ōkami's grandfather)POV
I woke up due to some loud noises coming from downstairs. I could hear my Son-in-law's voice, making jokes and laughing with someone. Another high pitch laugh followed his. Who was it? It definitely could not be my daughter. That made my blood boil, my teeth grit. How could he be with some other woman when he promised to love my daughter forever! Raging with fury, I stomped down the stairs towards the living room.
There on the couch was him laying around and making out with a woman caked in makeup, wearing nothing but underwear. Such indecent conduct! Taking his belt which had fallen onto the floor. Holding it in my hand, high above him. I brought my hand down hard and fast. The crack of the makeshift whip sounded throughout the house as it hit him. "What the fu-" Keiji shouted and turned around. His eyes were filled with anger at first but after seeing me, I could tell his heart skipped a beat.
Keiji's (Ōkami's Father) POV
"What the fu-" I shouted as I turned my head to see which baffling fool had hit my shoulder with my belt. That damned son of mine. However...it was not my son. It was the father of my beloved.
"Tachi-otou!"(tachi is Grandfather's family name and otou means Father) I was so shocked, my eyes opened wide. My hands started to grow clammy as sweat trickled down my forehead. "You said she was the only one you would ever love! " He shouted once more, his face turning red as he reached his hand out to slap me in the face.
The woman I brought home gathered her clothes and ran out of the door leaving me with angry Tachi-otou. "How dare you!" Tachi-otou boomed. He used my belt as a whip again, hitting my back this time. The pain was unbearable, I could feel the blood trickling down my back.
Tachiibana's POV
I whipped him once more. Releasing my fury with every hit. Such satisfaction, this was revenge for my daughter. How could he betray her, bringing another woman into the house. "You scum. Burn in hell! I shouldn't have let my daughter marry a vile creature like you! " I bellowed. Bringing the whip down upon his back again. Continuously, I hit his back cursing at him.
Ōkami's POV
I could hear grandfather shouting at father. The sound of a whip hitting something. What was happening? Despite that, hearing the words 'vile creature' felt like something had pierced my heart. What Akazuki's mother had called me all those years back. It hurt, it hurt so much. Even though I hated my father, this was an exception. Being called a vile creature was definitely painful to any canine half breed.
I ran out of the kitchen, "Sofu-dono!" Grabbing his arm from behind, stopping him from hitting father once more. "Don't do that grandfather, stop it. Let's go to the kitchen and have some hot chicken soup with pasta. " I comforted him. Trying to calm him down from his state of anger. Being the reasonable man he is, grandfather understood my intentions and stopped. "Well I am hungry after my nap. " he guffawed at his statement, putting the belt down.
Heading over to the kitchen with me following behind, I secretly mouthed, "Go to the kitchen for some chicken soup" to my father. His expression was one of dumbfoundedness and thankfulness, but it was only for a while. As if it was never even there. His eyes had once again showed little emotion, some of which stated he loathed me.
Sitting down in one of the chairs, grandfather was ready to drink the soup. I scooped out a bowl of steaming hot chicken soup, putting the bowl in front of him with a spoon. Drinking the soup and putting the pasta into his mouth. "Mhm..." he mumbled, closing his eyes in bliss, savouring the food. After awhile, Father made his way inside the kitchen and sat down too. I passed him another bowl and he started eating.
Keiji's POV
Ōkami had placed a bowl of chicken soup in front of me. It looked normal, pieces of vegetable floating around some pasta in it. However, it smelled oddly familiar. Picking the spoon up, I started to drink the soup.
Ōkami's POV
Father had taken a spoonful of soup and the most unexpected thing happened. A tear leaked from his eye! "Azura..." I could hear him murmur. I was completely weirded out and astonished at the same time. How could the Father I know, an emotionless man know how to cry?
Sitting down with my own bowl of soup, I tried the soup out. It was scrumptious! Akazuki was a great chef. Karasuno and her should have a cooking competition one day to see who was a better cook.
Continuing to eat the hearty and warm soup made with Akazuki's love. Father was still crying even after he had finished the meal. I turned to grandpa giving him a confused look. Yah this moment, he signalled me to go to the living room. Baffled, I followed suit.
"You see Ōkami...the soup we just drank tasted exactly like the soup my daughter makes. It was her signature dish and I guess your father remembered it. That's why he cried, he really misses her. " Grandfather explained to me. Realisation hit me and I finally understood what had happened. Nonetheless, the biggest question in my mind would be why Akazuki would know how to make this soup by my deceased mother?
I shook my head, I was overthinking! Shuffling up the stairs to my bedroom, I sat down on the bed. Gazing out the window at the sky filled with twinkling stars.
Akazuki's POV
Sitting on my bed looking through the window at the starry night sky. Suddenly a shooting star flew past, I made a wish.
Ōkami's POV
"I hope to see Akazuki soon..." I whispered with my eyes closed, wishing upon the shooting star.
Akazuki's POV
"I hope to see Ōkami soon..." I implored as I closed my eyes. Pleading the shooting star to make my wish come true. Tucking myself into bed. My head was only thinking of one person.
Ōkami's POV
Thoughts filled my mind. One problem had been solved. But how was I going to solve the other...?
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