The Strategist

Chapter 4

Hana POV

After eating and studying, we chose to take a nap until about 9 a.m. just so that we could get our sleep on track. After waking up, we changed and then left for the mall. It wasn't super busy, but we did have to wait in some lines. The cafe we stopped at was busiest, likely due to a breakfast rush. 

After finding them clothes matching my own, we left for home to set up for tonight. The clothes that Kyo picked out were a sports bra and some biker shorts that had slits on their sides.
It was closer to a swimsuit be she said it was soft, so I wasn't one to complain. Itsuka got a top similar to mine but bottoms similar to Kyo. Of course, we got multiple sets in a few of our colors. After returning home, we looked through the cabinets, fridge, and freezer and decided we'd go all out tonight. 

We made an Italian theme as it was pretty safe. We made some spaghetti with Chicken Parmesan, a homemade margarita pizza with fresh mozzarella, and finally, a simple chicken alfredo. On top of these, we also made a simple marble cake with white icing. It may sound like a lot, but it actually isn't. The food is enough for more than the seven of us, but I eat a lot, so we had to consider that. 

My body has higher base stats due to compacted muscles and a heightened metabolism, so I end up eating about three servings per meal. Luckily it doesn't put off Kyo and Itsu, or I might just cry.

Finally, after a few hours of cooking and a little cuddling and studying later, it was time for dinner.
A/N: her real last name is Britannia. The family adopted their cousins' last name for when they don't want to be revealed as Royal

The dinner was prepared and placed on the table with seven placements set up. At the head is Hana, on her left Kyoka and then her family, and on the right is Itsuka and then her family; this is only a small family dinner, so nobody else is being expected to come. As the clock hit five, the three were nervously waiting for their families. A few minutes later, a knock was at the door.

Refocusing on Hana's POV

I had Itsu and Kyo sit on the couch while I welcomed everyone. While I could have Michael do it, as it is his job, I chose to do it instead as it is my duty as a future daughter-in-law. Reaching the door, I checked, and outside were the ones I was hoping to see, Itsuka's Mother and Father. I hoped they would arrive first as they knew me far more than the Jiro's did.

(Going to try the new style for this chapter, let me know how you like it)

(K = Kyoka, KM = Kyoka's Mom, KD = Kyoka's Dad, I = Itsuka, IM = Itsuka's Mom, ID = Itsuka's Dad, H = Hana)

H: Opens the door Hello Mr. and Mrs. Kendo. It's good to see you again. Come on in.

IM: Thank you, dear. It's been too long, so it's lovely to see you again and especially have your cooking, mmh

ID: Indeed. I see you've been keeping up with your training?

He phrased it more as a question, but you could tell he could notice how I've still been training from my gait.

H: Indeed, and it was more a combination of the three of us for dinner. Itsu and Kyo are in the living room. We're still waiting on Kyo's parents, and- oh, there they are. Peeks outside the doorframe for a moment. Hello Mr. and Mrs. Jiro, come on inside and we can either chat for a bit or get straight to dinner.

KM: Hello, Hana. Thank you for the invite, we were happy to come especially when you were cooking.

H: Hehe

The group then heads in and chats for a few minutes before a timer goes ff signifying the last of the food, some breadsticks, are ready.

I: I'll get them. Why don't you all head to the table, and I'll join you with this.

H: Thanks. I smile at her, causing her to blush a bit and head into the kitchen.

The others notice this and get a little curious, but I just put my finger to my lips, signaling not to ask right this moment. Then we move into the dining room and take the places that i mentioned before. They looked curious at how we set up the table, but I did this on purpose, to hold the two's hands while we confess that we are dating and ask for permission for them to move in.

Itsuka then returns with the breadsticks and takes her seat. I stand and then begin.

H: Firstly, thank you for coming. I think this is the first meal these two groups have had together, and I don't think I've also told the Jiro's this little secret yet, so after obtaining permission from my guardian, I can tell you all.

KM and KD look at me confused for a moment while IM and ID look a little worried about the judgment, or rather, treatment I could receive.

H: I suppose I should reintroduce myself to you. My name is Hana C. Brittania, second princess of the United Federation of Nations. I am also dating your daughters.

Letting that sink in for a second, the Jiro's looked worried, but then KD looked like he wanted to murder me. Before he could say anything, however, ID cut him off.

ID: About damn time. I watched you two grow up together and then add in little Kyoka there, not to mention your parents' relationship. I approve. Just make my daughter happy.

H: Bows toward them. Of course I would. Forever and always, they would be mine while I theirs.

ID: Nods head

KD: Wait, you're okay with your daughter sharing her love with somebody else, and you're just OK with passing her off as well?

ID: Of course I am. I trained Hana personally from four to ten. She's a little angel until you get her angry, and that only happens when you cross her bottom line. What is that line now anyway?

H: There are two, one is, obviously, Kyo and Itsu, which is my short fuse, and the other is cuddle time, which I am slightly more patient with.

IM: I guess you haven't changed all that much *giggles*

K: Nope, since the day we met, she hasn't changed a bit

I: Ditto

All - KD: *Laughs and chuckles*

KD: ~sigh, I don't have a choice than to agree, do I? If the other half is okay with it, and that is with knowing you for this long, I don't think I can in good conscious stop this. Just make sure to take care of my daughter, no, our daughters.

H: Of course, sir. However, there is one more thing. Signals the two to stand and bow with her for the request. We were hoping you'd let them live here with me.

KD: What?! Now that's a bit much, don't you think?

H: Not really. I'd rather them be here, safe. Not to mention, they'd each have their own rooms to live in, and I'd be able to help them study more for UA. All of you know that I already have a few degrees that I tested for completion, so it isn't a bad idea nor wholly rushed.

ID: I see, honey?

IM: Fine with me. It isn't like I could geet grandbabies, so just be careful and watch out for each other.

KM: Same from me. It should be fine.

KD: I don't- Gets stabbed by KM's jacks

KM: Don't forget you can do that, okay Kyoka?

K: Got it, Mom. And thanks, you guys

I: You guys too, thanks

Parents - KD: Of course

H: Alright, now let's eat!

Afterward, they all ate, with ID being reminded of how much I eat each meal while the Jiro's were simply shocked that I put away three times the average amount of food. After dinner, everybody, Itsu and Kyo included, left with the two returning with their belongings tomorrow. I set up a shadow guard detail for them. Now that they'll officially be mine, I will protect them and their loved ones.

A few days later, Kyoka's POV.

Itsuka and I talked, and it's finally time. We've been living together for about a week and, Hana was right. Cuddling naked at night helped a ton with our shyness. So today, we decided we wanted Hana to take us and make us hers, completely.