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You bounce lightly on your steps, "hmm? Aren't you Junpei's friend?" You froze, looking behind to see a woman with short hair that looks like the person she mentioned just now.
"Yes? Are you his sister?" You knock on your brain, it's either his sister or mother, even possibly a relative. What made you think so? She's very pretty.
"Oh dear," she chuckled, letting out a soft hehe before shaking her head, "no, I'm his mother."
"O-oh! Good afternoon Mrs. Yoshino!" You greet the elder woman who ruffle your hair, but not enough to fully ruin your hairstyle since she did it gently.
She lightly laugh, walking up to your side and pointing at the can on your hand, "ah, that one doesn't have a nice taste, try this one dear." She grabbed another can of the goods and put it in inside the shopping basket. "One more, the one I put in is actually cheaper than that. Heh."
Your guard lighten up, shoulders that are always on guard lowering down as she talk about things with you about anything she can think of. Eyes soften at her friendly and nice nature, Yoshino's mother and him bear the same charming quality.
Memories of the day just this week fell into your mind, after Tsubasa became quite known with the guys, she became confident and detached herself from Himekawa and Hiyori right after.
At first, you didn't think much of it, that was until you heard whispers right after.
"She's the reason why Tsubasa and Hiyori unfriend each other."
"Wow, that's the discipline you get for not having parents, what a waste."
They don't bother you, you know they're baseless rumors. Or are they? Deep inside, you ask yourself, were you really the cause?
When afternoon breaks in the day before, you found Yoshino being bullied at the back of the school, you were left alone in your classroom cleaning because your classmates dump all the works on you.
You carry the pail filled with dirty water and broom on your hands, hearing noises below you until you look at the cause of the noises.
"Then are you saying Tsubasa's lying?!" He blow a kick towards Junpei's direction making you gasp, gripping the pail's handle tightly. You recognize them as your classmates who always ogle at Hiyori when you're nearby. Now, seeing as they have no chance with the school muse, they settle down on messing with Tsubasa.
Sayama, Nishimura and Honda, the three friends who are full of pride and mischief. You scrunched your nose in distaste.
"Hahaha, how outrageous."
"Hey, a 50% off coupon fell out."
"Speaking of, don't he spend time with that Hiyori's fake sister?"
"Right right, two pathetic losers hanging out together just seems right."
"LOL."
If possible, you would've screech right here and there, but you know that doing such thing would only make things difficult for both you and Junpei.
"Tsubasa-san, you're not as cute as you think you are." You froze halfway of pouring the filthy water from the bucket. Awaiting the response.
"Those three know that." As he continue to speak, their faces darken because of the insult thrown to them. "The reason why they're still making so much of you.."
"Is because they think you'll let them do-"
"You!" In outrage, they approach junpei, though, they only managed to kick him once before the water hit the five of them, mainly affecting the three men with Junpei and Tsubasa just getting lightly wet.
"What the fuck?!"
"Hey! Who fucking thew this!?"
"Ewwwww!"
Yoshino blinked at their drenched appearance before they clicked their tongue and walked away, complaining at their filthy and smelly uniform. They even swore to check out who pour the water.
"Oh yes, would you like to come to the house sometimes?" You snapped out of your memory lane, smiling politely, "ah, is it really alright?"
"Well of course! Any friend of Junpei is part of the family." She lace her fingers together, putting some vegetables on her basket.
Family, for the longest time did you wish to hear that. "|Y.n| dear, welcome home." Was the only greeting your mother had ever uttered to you.
She's like a mother you would wish to have. Is she aware of Yoshino's situation? What would you do, should you tell her? But what if she thinks that you're crossing the line or something?
"Yes, thank you, I'll visit someday."
"Aww wonderful!" The both of you moved to the cash register to purchase your stuff while chatting.
Somehow, even if it's brief, it's one of the best memories you have. It's like having a special day with your mother.
You didn't expect that before you and her depart and have your own ways, you would hear words that would make you really think.
