23: Let's Get a Pet Octopus

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Day 10

It was a Sunday afternoon and Emiko had the house to herself. Mr. and Mrs. Suna had left to visit their daughter for a few hours. She was going to be performing in the national Skating Tournament tomorrow evening as one of the few finalists. Suna chose to leave shortly after his parents to hang out with his friends.

She had no plans for herself. Her friends back at Karasuno were no doubt practicing for nationals with the strict training regiment her Uncle Keishin had put them on. A text from earlier revealed that Mirae would be touring Tokyo city.

Emiko's eyes widened at the realization that Mirae might be going to buy thank you gifts to give to her coach at Itachiyama and the thought of something like that hadn't even crossed her mind.

So, she pulled her hair into a tight bun and yanked her sleeves up. There were two days left before she returned home and the least she could do was prepare a dinner for the Suna family.

She opened the fridge door and frowned.

There was plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, but she needed to cook a dish worthy of thanks for the hospitality she experienced (minus the events at school).

Emiko pulled out her phone for a quick google search just as a text message came in.

Osamu
Oi
it's Osamu
Got yer digits from Suna

Emiko
And?

Osamu
Whacha doin

Emiko
I'm going to cook dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Suna

Osamu
Whacha cookin

Emiko
I don't know
I might have to go shopping for groceries though

Osamu
I'm bored

Emiko
Your point?
Wait
You are friends with Rintaro

Osamu
Ye
Yer point

Emiko
What does his family like to eat?

Osamu
Food

Emiko
Oh my god you're so smart!
No wonder you're vice-captain

Osamu
Oh my god yer so dumb
No wonder yer in class one

Emiko
By choice!

Osamu
Sure
Suna and I chose it too

Emiko
Stop making fun of me

Osamu
I could come to the food market with ya

Emiko
Would you?
It'd save me the trouble of finding my way around

Osamu
Actually I change my mind
I'll send ya directions instead

Emiko
No
You already volunteered
Get ready and come pick me up

Osamu
No

Emiko
Please! I don't know where you live

Osamu
Let's keep it that way

Emiko
Please
I want to do something nice for Mr. and Mrs. Suna
At least tell me what they like eating

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