Juvenile Period: Skilled player
Early February
-I summon my dragon to give the final blow.
-I lost hehehehehehe
Scratching my cheek my laugh sounded very embarrassed looking at Saeko who was with a very energetic smile.
I was wearing my Karategi with a blue belt, the girl in front of me had a cap with a ponytail coming out from behind, her white clothes plus her hair and skin only managed to highlight the blue decorations on her blouse making a contrast with her eyes.
-Kiri-sama is very bad at this game.
-But this relaxes me
-What can I do?
-Then let's go for another round.
Puffing out her chest with pride Saeko began to raise her cards.
-First I want to take a bath even though I had fun I think being clean is a priority.
-I don't mind how you are Kiri-sama
-But...
-I don't mind
With a smile on her face Saeko took off her cap.
-If you wish, we can bet on this round Kiri-sama.
-Where did you learn that term?
-Daddy
-Listen, you shouldn't repeat what adults say or do things that make you feel uncomfortable just out of obligation. If you expect me to win the game, you shouldn't force yourself.
-But I like playing with you.
-Just because I'm losing doesn't mean I'm bored, I like spending time with you.
Holding up all the cards Saeko stared at me.
-So you want to do a punishment game next time?
-*sigh* ok, you win, and what would I lose?
-It's a secret
-If I win, I'll take a bath and you'll get changed.
-OK
.....
Drying my hair, I look at the yellow t-shirt on the bed.
-"I think my plan will work out in the end with her."
Leaving the towel on the chair I grabbed the t-shirt.
-"The problem with her is the fact that she has no self-confidence, she's looking for approval because of how she was treated before she entered elementary school but..."
Putting on my t-shirt I start to walk out of my room.
-"She needs to know that she can achieve things because she has the will to do it, but I don't understand why she acts like that sometimes."
-So I said...
Walking down the stairs I hear more female voices coming from the first floor.
-Hello?
-Niinii, good afternoon
-Oni-san...
Coming down the stairs were two girls sitting in the living room.
My sister in her elementary school uniform, her hair was adorned with a heart-shaped ribbon, next to my sister was another girl dressed in her uniform, she had very long emerald earrings for a girl that reached her shoulders.
-Maki-chan, did you bring your friend?
-I'm sorry for the inconvenience....
-You shouldn't feel guilty, but I haven't seen you since kindergarten, are you at swimming practice with my sister?
-Oni-san... I entered the school together with Masaki-chan... I'm not in any club.
-*sigh* sorry I'm surprised by your change, besides you can call me Kai, I have no problem.
The girl seemed more shy because of our conversation, Masaki hugged the girl.
-She is very shy, Niinii you are not allowed to bother her.
-Maki-chan the only one I bother is you.
Puffing her cheeks Masaki stood up to my direction.
-Moo, what are you thinking Niinii?
Pursing my lips, I start making dinosaur-like gestures with my arms.
-I have the voice of a dinosaur and the size of its arms.
Masaki takes a large strand of his hair and starts shaping it into a palm tree shape.
-*Beep* The intruder is approaching.
-*Ghrg* Don't come near me with that antenna in my territory.
Leaning his head on my shoulders Masaki drops his full weight against me.
-*Bip* Warning the intruder cannot be eradicated *bib* Self-destruct mode has been approved *bip*
Grabbing my neck with both hands Masaki started rubbing his forehead against me.
-Hehehehehehehehehe Kai-onisan is being eradicated.
-Help I'm being killed
~*Grrr*~
In the middle of the game, the murmur of someone's stomach was heard.
-They haven't eaten yet, do you want me to fix you something?
-Please
The girl behind the armchair hid her embarrassment by hiding her face behind her hands.
-Would you like to eat a bowl of rice and miso?
~Yessssss~
........
-It's very good
-I want more Niinii
-Right away
Taking Masaki's plate, I stood up from the table.
-I also want more miso
-Of course
-Niinii is always the best since he learned how to use a knife.
-"I've gained experience in preparing traditional food, I'm glad that the women in my house always like my dishes."
Pouring more rice, I head back to the table.
-"I think it's part of my duties to prepare food, I think it's the first time a woman likes my food".
-Here you go Oni-san
-You can eat freely, you are our guest
-....y...e....s....
Leaving the plate with Masaki, I grabbed the next plate that was on the table.
-I'm home
Entering through the door behind me was Saeko in a pale blue dress, with her hair tied back.
Looking at me with confusion I took the plate to serve more soup turning in Saeko's direction.
-Welcome, do you want to eat?
-Ehhmm, Kiri-sama who prepared the food?
-It was Niinii
-Ohhh, so ....
Entering behind the girl, a tall, yellow-haired woman wearing jeans and a white shirt entered the kitchen.
-Don't worry guys I ....
Looking in my direction she looked incredulous as she filled the miso bowl.
-Welcome, aunt Himejima
-Ehhmm, Kai....
-Mommy, he prepared the food
Holding her hand to her mouth Maciej looked confused.
-Let me take over, you invite me to eat too.
-I can't accept it
Leaving the plate in front of the other girl, Maciej came over to my direction.
-You might get hurt if you use the oven, Kai-chan.
- "Well, always in these cases it helps me my appearance, I must look weak."
Taking a breath of air I looked up to look into Maciej's eyes, I relaxed my body so that my tone of voice sounded sharp.
-Why?
-Kai-chan, you're little you shouldn't play with fire yet.
- "I also use knives" And why?
-I could scar your hands.
-But...
I reach out and grab the folds of his shirt with the tips of my fingers.
-I always take care of myself, it could make Mom and my sisters, especially, sad.
Turning to look at Saeko she averted her gaze for a moment.
-That's no justification, there's always danger.....
-If I take care of myself I'll take care of everyone, besides if I can't handle these things you could help me?
- I ....
-Can't you?
Looking away a little Maciej touched my head caressing it.
-Trust adults more, Kai-chan.
-Of course
Giving a smile to Maciej she seemed calmer.
- "I think my performance was good, I have to perfect some things but I will use the necessary means for my plan."
- "Maciej you and Saeko should be closer, but I don't think I have much time so I will cheat so that you will have a perfect bond even if you have to leave your husband and go with your daughter far away."
Watching as Saeko approached her mother she grabbed the other end of her shirt.
-Mommy me too...
-Yes
Stroking her daughter's head Saeko looked happier as she stood next to me.
- "I don't know if I can save Naoko-san, I don't think it's bad for now but I want to save the two of them first."
......
Walking through the dark streets a girl with long earrings took my hand in silence we were bumping shoulders.
-So where was your house?
-mmmmm
The girl was silent and her eyes were down.
Maciej looked at the girl and spoke to her in a gentler voice.
-Your parents are at home?
-Mmmmm
-I think he said yes aunt
The girl began to nod at my affirmation.
-Take it easy, no one will eat you and we're not here to scold you either.
-Mmmmmmmm
-Besides you have a nice face when you look at me you know?
Lifting her gaze the girl looked more energetic.
-Please say it again
-You have a nice face if you show it, even though I don't know much about accessories those earrings don't look comfortable.
-Kai-chan don't judge the girl.
-mmmmm...not
Speaking in a clear voice, the girl turned her head slightly in Maciej's direction.
-I use them because they asked me to.
-Don't do that
-But... mommy...
Touching her shoulder she looked at the girl
-If you feel uncomfortable you should say it, if you don't like it you can talk about it, because in the end we can all trust an adult, don't you think so, aunt?
-Yes...
The girl stopped her steps in front of a house and looked at me.
-They asked me to be more like someone else so I wear their things but I don't think they fit me so well.
-And why?
-I'm small and my hair is too thin.
-But have you talked to your parents?
-I don't think they will listen to me
Maciej touched the girl's hair stroking her small strands of hair.
-We can always pay attention to our children, you know?
Pointing to the house behind the girl there were two adults waving at us from the porch.
-It looks like they were waiting for you, go with them.
-Yes
The girl ran in the direction of the adults leaving me alone with Maciej.
-Isn't it nice Tia Himejima?
-What?
-Parents can tell their children in many ways how they love them but the important thing is to know how to talk to them.
Turning to look at me Maciej looked surprised.
-Where...
-That thought, I began to see him when he died dad he always knew how to make me understand that he loved me in the end we always understood each other without the need for many words.
Walking beside Maciej, I pointed to the street.
-We can go, we have to give him his space
-Of course...
Maciej started to walk beside me in the opposite direction of the house behind us.