A drunken mess

The calm before the storm

Sayaka walked into the cafeteria and saw Makoto and Kyoko sitting together having some toast. Sayaka was happy that Makoto was back to normal for now, at least.

She walked over to the pair. "Hey guys, how are you two doing?"

"Better than I was last night for sure," Makoto said.

"Did something bad happen?" Sayaka asked.

"Ah, it's family problems. I don't want to bore you with them. Anyway, how are you?"

"I'm good, thanks," Sayaka. 'I wonder if Naegi told his parents the news last night?'

"That's good to hear," Makoto smiled. "Hey, Maizono, there is something I need to ask and get your opinion on it."

"Sure, go ahead."

"See if you had a friend that ended up getting his girlfriend pregnant. What sort of advice would give?"

Kyoko was drinking tea at the time, began to choke on it when Makoto asked the question.

"Oh, Kirigiri, are you ok?" Makoto said quickly as he began to rub Kyoko's back.

"What sort of question is that to be asking?" Kyoko said, stunned.

"I'm looking to expand my knowledge," Makoto replied. "Forget I said anything."

"No, let me answer that, Naegi," Sayaka said. "My advice would be that if they were scared, they shouldn't. My friend and his girlfriend have a lot of people that care for both of them. Plus, my friend and his girlfriend have their family as well to lean on."

"I doubt that," Makoto said without thinking.

"What?" Sayaka said, stunned.

Makoto's eyes lit up in horror. "Forget I said anything. I'm going to head to class now!" He got up and dashed out of the cafeteria.

"What the hell happened?" Sayaka asked.

"Well, yesterday, we spoke to my father," Kyoko said. "Of course, my father went into overprotective mode and made a minor threat to Naegi, which my father has apologised for. Then we spoke to Naegi's parents after school and, well, let's say Naegi's mother wasn't pleased to put it lightly."

"Sounds about right. Naegi was always his mother's baby boy. She cares for Naegi a lot, and she's got a fright, that's all."

"A fright? Naegi feared for his life before he phoned his parents. And after Makoto's mother ended the call. Makoto claimed he was so dead."

"Oh dear," Sayaka sighed. "At least she isn't here on site."

"True, but nothing is stopping her from coming here," Kyoko sighed. "I think it's just a matter of time before Makoto and his mother come face to face, and I'm not looking forward to that day."

"I see that you haven't told Naegi yet about me knowing."

"I'm going to tell him today after class. I'd rather not keep any secrets from him."

"How about we tell him together?"

"Together?" Kyoko replied, narrowing her eyes at Sayaka.

"Yeah, how about I take you two out for dinner, my treat."

"I don't know-"

"Come on, Kirigiri!" Sayaka sighed. "Even you will admit it will be nice to get out of here if it's only a few hours."

Kyoko rolled her eyes. "Alright, I will say to Naegi."

"Great!" Sayaka smiled. "I know a good restaurant. I will give the address and time later on once I've booked it. Being an upcoming idol does have its benefits."