*The next day*

Today I woke up earlier than the regular days. As I mentioned yesterday, I wanted to ask Seira about her being my neighbor and the relation between her parents and us Seijirou brothers. But there was a problem here…and it was that I woke up too early. It was 4:45 am in the morning.

I got way too excited didn’t I? huh…*sighs*

If I went there now, I would have been that creep who disturbs others early in the morning. What am I, a milkman?

Well looks like I need to pass some time.

Even after finishing my morning chores it was still around 5:15 which was still too early to visit someone’s house. So to pass time, I started watching T.V.

I’m starting to feel hungry. Is there anything edible in the kitchen? Even Kizoku moved to his own apartment. Looks like I need to go to the convenience store to get something.

As I got out of my apartment, the other door also opened right after mine. It was Seira who opened the door. Whoa what is this? Some kind of cliché movie? Where the hero and heroine coincidentally meets each other and starts a long chat? Whatever is it god is in favor with me?

Hi, Eiji. You are up early today, aren’t you?

Yeah, sort of and same goes for you.

No, I’m up by this time now. By the way where are you going now?

Oh I’m going to the convenience store to refill my supplies.

Really? Me too but I don’t know the way around here so you can help me.

Yeah of course. Like why not?

You will, thank you!

Say Eiji, why did you need to refill your supply in the early morning. You could have done it later, right?

Yeah but I’m hungry and there is nothing to eat.

I see. Hmm…it can’t be helped then. Come over to my house and I’ll make the breakfast for you.

What? No-no I don’t want to trouble you with that.

No, you are coming. It’s an order from your senpai and you don’t get other choices.

But still…

No BUTS. You should respect your senpai’s order. There is no place for an argument .

*sighs* Okay as you wish.

Hehe…so  what do you want for your breakfast, Eiiiiji-kun?

‘-kun?’ Where did that come from suddenly?

What’s wrong with it? And it sounds better.

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She is putting a really big smile I guess she really likes it.

If you like it then I can’t oppose it anyway we are here. There’s the convenience store.

*In the convenience store*

Hey, there you go again buying instant noodles. I told you that I’ll make it for you.

Oh these stuffs are for later.

But you can come and eat at my place.

Thanks for the offer but I have to refuse on that. You really have a nice heart.

I’m only doing this for you, idiot.

What did you just say?

It’s nothing ahaha..ha..ha

We finished shopping. Seira bought a lot of stuff. It was so much that she couldn’t carry it herself so I lend her a hand and went to her place.

Eiji-kun, sit here and make yourself comfortable. The breakfast will be ready in a few minutes.

Are you really going to start calling me that?

Of course, I am. Do you feel uncomfortable with it?

Aah it’s fine. Thanks for the stayhosuing me

No problem gehehe..

Her smile is so beautiful , I want to treasure that.

She started cooking .I asked her if I could help but she refused. But man she already was already very cute but now with an apron…her beauty was over 9000. God whoever becomes her boyfriend he would be the luckiest person.

What am I even saying? I’m starting to sound like Yosuke.

I was feeling sleepy already, her beautiful humming made me doze off.

Eiji-kun…wake up. Breakfast is ready.

Huh…I jumped off the cushion. That scared the hell out of me. Her face was way too close.

Sorry for sleeping. For how much time was I out?

Not more than 5 minutes. Anyway eat your breakfast or it will get cold.

Come to think of it I don’t see your parents. Where did they go?

My parents have to work so they leave the house early in the morning. So yeah it’s not that rare for them to not be at home.

Thanks for the food. It’s really delicious.

I’m happy that you liked it. Then…any thoughts on me making you breakfast.

I still think it will be burden for you. But if you are this pushy then I would like to ask a favor.

What favor? If it’s something in my reach I’d gladly help you.

Uhmm… can you teach me teach me the basic of cooking? I don’t want to make complex lunch but at least a simple breakfast like you did today. It’s like…

 ‘I don’t want fish from you but teach me how to fish so I can catch fish for myself.’

Your thoughts?

Hmm…cooking lessons rather than making breakfast for him, I can teach him how to cook so that I can be alone with him and be close to each other. I’ll show him my good sides and raise the romance flags…hehehe…

Umm…Seira, why are you murmuring? Don’t you wannna teach me or what?

No-no, that’s not the case. It’s the exact opposite. I’ll be very happy teaching you. So when will you like to start?

You can teach me in your free time. I don’t want to trouble you after all.

Then in the evening today after school. I’ll be free today. If not, I’ll make some free time.

Well…it’s not very assuring but thanks for the concern.

Don’t mind don’t mind.

Seira, stand still *grabs her face*

Hey…*nervous* what are you doing….this is too sudden. I need to prepare my heart.

What are you even saying? Here *wipes off the ketchup from her face* you had some ketchup on your face.

Oh…*blushes* then…

*she approaches her hand to my face*

What are you doing, Seira.

Here *wipes off some ketchum from my face*you also had some ketchum on your face.

We looked at eachother and started laughing.

Anyway, Seira now that I realize it… you live with your parents don’t you? But I don’t ssee them. Where are they?

Oh! I remember . I wanted to ask her about her family and its relations with my family. It’s the perfect time. I will ask her.

Umm… Seira, I want to ask something. Will you hear me out?

Of course, ask me anything.

But its personal and is probably stupid.

Don’t mind about anything just say it.

Ok then… the day when you moved to this apartment, your parents came to greet us. I didn’t recognize them but it seemed like they knew me and my brother for a long time and was quite chummy with my brother. Even my brother said that we had a long acquaintance back in the day. I know that I asked you this question indirectly the other day but now I’m asking you directly…what’s the relation between us?

*Seira gasps*

Well about that…yeah, it’s true my family knows about your family. But it’s not true that I lied about being strangers. It’s actually like back in the town your brother and my family was neighbours. Being a teacher, he helped me a lot in my studies during my middle school years. And he used to talk about his own family so it’s obvious they act like they knew you.

Oh! That’s the case. Thanks for asking my silly personal question. I owe you one.

Hehe…I’m going to take that as an opportunity. You better fulfill it.

Of course, I will. Well I need to go now, it’s going to be nearly time for school. Again thanks for the food, Seira.

Oh, it’s already that time. Let’s go school together, I’ll wait for you.

*in my house*

Well that solves the problem. Even though I know it, but I wanted to believe, to believe in the fact that Seira might know me…like a path or a thread that might have connected us but whatever. Even she wouldn’t lie like that if she knew about me, would she? And I still have to figure out who the girl is from the locket.

I left for school. As she said, she waited for me and we went to school together.

*Before class starts*

Hey, brother Kizoku…I wanted to talk to you.

Its teacher, you idiot. How many times do I have to repeat it? Anyway what do you wanted to talk about?

It’s about Eiji…he asked me about the incident about you and my parents meeting.

He did? What did you tell him?

I told him exactly what you wanted. I can’t believe you opened your mouth after dropping me a lecture to not remind him of the past.

Well it couldn’t be helped, I was drunk that night.

 Whatever at least now he is contained with it.

*Meanwhile on Eiji’s side*

Let’s go back to the class, Eiji, the classes are about to start.

Haa…the boring classes are still to finish.

Just as the class was about to start someone slammed the door open. A girl that I have never seen before walked in and sat in the seat behind me.

Huh…what’s going on here?