Juvenile Period: With discipline, anything is possible

Sitting on a bench under a tree I was making a big ball of rice with my chopsticks and opened my mouth to eat it.

-Kiri-sama has food on his cheek.

-ohh

Stopping my movement Saeko grabbed the rice in my face to eat it.

-She should be more careful

-*sigh* Saeko I've already told you a thousand times you shouldn't be so formal with me. 

-That's not true, it's only been 560 times.

-You shouldn't be so serious about this

- It's impossible Kiri-sama

With a bento on her legs Saeko made a serious face while talking to me and clenched both her fists.

- I hope she gets here...

- Niinii, Saeko-nee is here...

The short shoulder-length girl with black hair and golden irises appeared in front of us with an energetic voice carrying a box wrapped in a pink handkerchief.

-Maki-chan, you must be careful not to forget your bento, grandma won't be around every afternoon to leave it for you.

-I'm sorry NiiNii

She put her index finger on her cheek trying to look innocent.

-That doesn't work for me Maki-chan.

-Forgive her Kiri-kun

-"Only in front of my family you add kun."

Sitting next to me, Masaki mimicked us and placed her bento on her legs.

-You've made your point Saeko-nee, we women have the power of reason on our side.

-The power of stubbornness I would say.

-Isn't it true Kiri-kun when I have been stubborn?

The conversation is interrupted when we hear a male voice behind us.

-Himejima-san we are having trouble with supplies can you come help us?

-Ayeee...

Putting my hand on her shoulder before she got up I sat Saeko down again.

-You haven't finished your food yet Saeko, it's rude for farmers to do that.

-But they need help Kiri-kun

-Is it urgent?

-Yes, everyone is struggling to finish their chores.

-But when will you devote yourself to your needs Saeko?

Pouting with her cheeks she started to pout at me.

-Not I have to eat a lot, I'd rather not get fat.

-But you're growing, Saeko, there's not problem with that.

-Niinii, but you've stopped growing.

I turned to look at Masaki who looked away.

-What did you say?

-You're still a dwarf brother

-That was rude sister and you won't leave.

Trying to escape I grabbed Saeko's hand to make her sit back down.

-I'll feel uncomfortable if I don't help you...

-"Well I don't want to force her to do anything but I don't like her to follow this path, I only remember the Saeko of my dreams so there is only one option" Look at me Saeko.

 Turning to look directly into her blue eyes I modulate the tone of my voice to speak.

-"It's a girl, you have to be tactful to speak" Do you like to help others?

-Yes

-Even if you skip your lunch?

-Of course, besides I don't want to get fat.

-Saeko, can I ask you a favor?

Sitting closer to me, she looked at me anxiously.

-It's unusual for you to ask me for help, so you can ask me anything you want.

-Listen carefully

Staring at her, she started to smile while I had a serious face.

-Start to spoil yourself 

-Pamper me?

-I'll put it with a clear example, do you mind if I hug you by surprise?

-Not

When he answered instantly, he didn't take his eyes off mine.

-What would happen if I just hugged you and instantly pulled you away from me?

-Not...

Joining both hands together her remove his food from his legs.

-It's very cruel...

-That happens to all people when they do things out of obligation.

-You're bad...

- "Well I'll be a villain if anything happens to you" But you never asked why I broke you up.

With his eyes glazed over he just nodded at my voice.

-It's easy if you don't show me affection how can I give you affection in a hug?

-....p..

-You feel bad about what I do, you just react but you don't understand why things are done.

I silently tug on my shirt and look down.

-What can I do? ....

-Simple, start by declaring your intentions and put a stop to what you don't like, this is known as discipline.

-Discipline....

Raising his face a little he looked like he would cry at any moment.

-"It's always good to guide children in the right direction." If you learn to form a habit of helping someone, it will only alienate you from other people you care about by being so quick to follow someone's orders.

-But....

-If you're not sure about my opinion ask your mother or my family if you want to feel useful learn to set your limits.

-I would be a bad girl....

-If you think you're a bad girl who doesn't help others, that's not right. You would only be seeking approval from them, but you should question whether it is necessary to help others and when it is appropriate to let them solve their own problems.

Putting the back of my hand on her face I didn't look away with a serious face.

-You are very smart Saeko, you should know that there are people who look for the easy way out.

-Yes...

- Always flirting at this hour

Masaki eating a piece of carrot looked behind my back at the scene.

-Masaki there are times when you say many innocent things like an angel but everything you say is up front without having any compassion.

-But they always flirt as a couple when they are eating, now they seem closer.

Saeko hid her face in my shirt.

-Kiri-sama and I are not a couple yet.

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POV Himejima Saeko

My mother was writing on the white board a sentence

(Speaking in English)-So when we are 'after' an object

(Speaking in English)- How can I spell that sentence?

My mother turned in the direction of my best friend Kaito and cleared her throat.

(Speaking in English)- You must pay attention as....

Sounding an alarm that was on the desk my mother suddenly stopped.

(Speaking in English)-Okay guys, class is over for now.

~Aye~

Getting up from my seat I look sideways at Masaki who was stretching to turn to look at Kaito.

(Speaking in English)-You impressed me more today Kiri-kun.

(Speaking in English)-I still have a long way to go to have a better pronunciation.

-Saeko-nee, niinii are speaking in English. 

I cover my mouth with my hand and turn to look at my mother.

-Sorry it's a habit of mine 

-Not problem corka

My mother, a tall woman with blue irises and yellow hair approached me and took my hand away from my mouth.

-We always learn something new, but now wash your hands, Kizuna will be here soon so we can all eat.

~Ayeee~

Walking down the corridor I turn to look at Kaito.

-Emmmh, what we talked about in school....

-Think about what you'll do now Saeko as I said before you're a smart girl

-But I get your point....

Moving closer until our shoulders collide I resist the temptation to hug him.

-"You should give me more orders only you" I won't help anyone who doesn't need it.

-We are on the right track

Caressing my head I start to move my shoulders enjoying the sensation.

- "This sweetie, I want more, give me more Kai-sama" am I a good girl?

-Sure but you shouldn't depend on my opinion Saek....

Hearing the front door opening the three of us turned to see who was coming in.

A handsome man was shorter than my mother, short hair, brown eyes with dark circles under his eyes, wearing a green shirt with a dotted tie, wearing black gloves and a mouth guard was the perfect description of a teacher, it was my father.

-Welcome daddy

~Good afternoon uncle~

-Hello boys

My father came in my direction extending his pinky and I grabbed it with one hand.

-How did your extra classes go?

-I still can't reach the Gagaku*(雅楽) grades, but I'm doing w..e...l...l

-I heard that Kaito-kun you won a children's Karate tournament right?

Looking in the direction of my friend Kaito my father stops slouching to take off his mouth cover.

-Even Masaki-chan is practicing swimming, keep it up I'm sure you'll make a team.

-Thanks uncle but Saeko-nee....

My daddy took off a glove to hold Masaki's head.

-Keep up the effort Masaki too

Using his hand without the glove, he started to caress Kaito's head.

-Kaito-kun I know I'm asking a lot of you but keep having fun at school.

With a smile on his face he stands up again until he straightens his back past my friends.

-Maciej serves my food already, I don't have much free time.

- "Daddy you're coming today..."

Clinging to Kaito's side I hug his hand

-"he in such a good mood but I still want more honey".

I feel Kaito's warm hand and look up.

-Do you want to wait for nee-san? or would you rather have dinner with your father Saeko?

-I... ehmmm....

Squeezing her fingers tighter she didn't look away from his face.

- "Maybe I am a very bad girl" I want to have dinner with you... please?

-Sure

-"I'll keep being a bad girl, even if it's for a while I think I'd rather be with my friend than be near my daddy".

Note:

Gagaku (雅楽): Gagaku, literally "elegant music," is a type of Japanese classical music performed at the imperial court that has thirteen centuries of uninterrupted development.