A Girl's Turmoil

Chapter 12 - The Detective

"Good morning."

"One moment. Ah, Himako."

"Konnichiwa, I hope I'm not disturbing you."

"Don't worry, Himako. What brings you here?"

"Is Sakurako here?"

"She's playing in the living room. What's that in your hands?"

"Oh, my mother told me to bring this leftover meat soup to you."

"Ah, I see. Come on in."

On this new day is the students' favorite day, Sunday. A day when the school is off. But it would be unfortunate for some students who have to attend the clubs on Sunday. Lucky for Himawari, her status as a Student Council does not require her to attend the school. And, of course, this will be the perfect day to spend her time with Sakurako.

Wary of the meat soup heat, she undid her shoes by using her foot before stepping onto the wooden floor. She then proceeds to follow Nadeshiko down the halls until she was guided into the living room. From where she's standing, she could see Sakurako – one joystick in her hands, and Hanako are sitting on the floor in front of the TV. Himawari didn't bother to know what game they're playing and instead greets them.

"Ohayou," Himawari greeted the other two sisters.

"Oh, good morning, Hima-chan," Hanako greeted.

"Good to see you again, Himawari," Sakurako greeted back as she lowered her joystick. "What are you bringing in your hands?"

"Some leftover meat soup," Nadeshiko answered her question.

"Really?" Sakurako proceeded to stand up and walked over to her. "Let me get that off your hands."

"Oh, sure," Himawari carefully handed the soup over to her. "Mind the heat, by the way."

"Alright," Sakurako then looked over to her eldest sister. "Where do you want me to put it?"

"Just put it on the counter in the kitchen," Nadeshiko pointed towards the kitchen. "The one with the rubber pad on it."

"Alright, Onee-chan," Sakurako then headed off to the kitchen for a while.

Nadeshiko then walks over and sits down on the couch. On the other hand, Himawari sits down at Hanako's side. Himawari then looks over towards the TV. From what she could see, the screen is currently displaying... some sort of equipment to choose from. It takes her little time to realize this is the game that Sakurako bought yesterday. Well, the shopkeeper was right with the graphics looking so good.

But still, she's feeling a bit uncomfortable to see weapons displayed on the screen.

Soon, Sakurako returns and sits between Hanako and Himawari. "You want to spend some time with me?"

"Yes," Himawari replied with a nod. "Isn't that what you always do with me on Sundays?"

Sakurako shrugs a little to the question. "I guess so."

Sakurako then starts to skim over the equipment and weapons on the screen. "Why do you want to play this kind of game?" Hanako asked with a raised brow

"I want to know how it feels like to be a police officer," Sakurako paused for a moment. "Well, to be a SWAT officer, to be exact."

"I see," Himawari still watching her choosing her equipment. "When the action starts?"

"After I got my equipment," Sakurako replied indifferently. "I'm still considering to choose a rifle or a submachine gun."

Nadeshiko can't help but raise an eyebrow. "What's the difference? They're still guns."