Adopt Me, Kenta!

Another Unwelcomed 'Guest'

It only took Amara 2 days in the ward to get discharged. Everything was ready for her. She was nervous about her new family and of what awaits her in the future. But, beggars can't be choosers. Both her and the real Amara want to get their life back. So, she will finish the mission and go home. An easy in and out.

"Miss Amara? Are you ready to leave?"

"Huh? Uh.. Yes, yes! I'm.. Ready..."

"I'll be waiting in the car at the main entrance."

"Sure! Go ahead."

That was a lie. She still doubts on her decision to join the Kenta family. There's no way around it now anyway. She already signed the contract and will have to pay a penalty for breaching it.

She went downstairs. Despite all of her hesitation, she went along with it and got into the car. Along the way, she casually converses with the driver, Renjiro.

"So Renjiro, just how many members are in the Kenta family?"

"Well miss, that should be a common knowledge for everyone in this time and age."
*Takes deep breath
"There are 7 members in total. They are Mr. Kenta, head of the household, Mrs. Kenta the wife, Iromi the first daughter, Hayato the only son, Miyuki the second daughter and Sei the third daughter."

"Wait, those only sums up to 6 members. Where is the 7th member? Is it me?"

"Sorry, 7 members NOT including you. Actually, you're not the only adopted kid in this household. There's Miko. She's actually older than Iromi, but she's even more unsophisticated than Hayato."

"So, everyone doesn't recognize her as a part?

"Not just the family, but also the workers, and I am one of the workers who still recognizes her."

"Ugh.. Will I be ok, Renjiro?"

"I can't say. You will just have to try to earn everyone's trust, especially Iromi's."

"The head is not the priority?"

"We're here. I wish you good luck, m'lady."

The 3 hour drive only felt like half an hour to Amara. She knows that it won't be a breeze trying to win everyone over. But she could at least do it for 2 or 3 members. She was just expecting a self entrance but...

[Door opens]
"Welcome, Miss Amara."

A butler and a maid greets her. She couldn't believe what she heard and what she's seeing. She rubs her eyes checking to see if she's dreaming. But no. She's actually about to live the future she's hoping for. The rich life.

"Welcome home, Amara."

[Looks up the stairs]
"Oh.. Thank you?"

"Now, now. No need to feel awkward. Come up here."

"As you wish, ma'am. I mean Mom!"

*Chuckles
"You're going to have a great time here."

Amara felt relieved. At least someone she actually knows is the first person she sees. She was planning an escape route just in case she sees another Kenta as soon as she got out of the car.
Now, there's no need for that.

Amara followed Mrs. Kenta. The butler and maid who greeted Amara tags along behind her. She felt a little uncomfortable but she knows she's going to meet these people more often. Finally, Mrs. Kenta opens the door to a room and invites Amara to come in.

[Sits on a resting chair]
"Sit in front of me. We need to do a little briefing before you meet the others."

[Sits]
"I was hoping we would. I'd have no idea on what to do if I met anyone else other than you."

[Puts files on coffee table]
"These are the files to all members of this house including me."

[Reads through]
(Hmm.. Renjiro said that there's another adopted kid in this family. Her name is.. Miko.)

"Oh? Are you looking for Miko's file? Her nickname is Mio."

(She sees through me?! Well at least I found her.. She's a pretty girl.)

"I'm not the type to go around adopting people, she was adopted by my husband a few years ago."

(Didn't ask but, ok? Then the second person I need to look for is, Iromi)
"Hmm.. Hardworking, Straight A's, Athletic.. Wow."

"Wow, indeed. She's competing to inherit the company with Hayato."

(Right, the only son, Hayato.)
"They must be neck to neck."

"Yeah.. Those two don't get along ever since Iromi started college. Miyuki's the peacemaker when those two are fighting, even I have my limit in stepping in between."

(Miyuki, the second daughter. Huh?)
"Illness?"

"She was a healthy girl back then.. Something happened to her when she was young and everything changed for her.."

(It must be hard for her as Miyuki's mother.. Lastly, the third daughter Sei.)

"Haa.. I know. Her records aren't that pristine. Seriously, I have no idea what else to do."

(Really? Cause I think my cousin back home report cards are worst than this.)

"And then there's my husband. Yama Kenta. Oh also me, Mizuki Kenta."

(Right! I forgot about them!)
"He looks serious."

"Pfft! Don't worry about him! He's nothing compared to Iromi."

"Is she, exactly like the way I hear from people? In this house?"

"Umm.. She's just, an introvert so she has a pretty tough time to deal with new people."

"I see... In that case, winning her favor and trust is going to take much longer than the others?"

Mizuki nodded. They discuss on what to do all the possibilities such as, if someone is showing hatred, if accidentally used other's stuff and so on.

Suddenly, a knock was heard on the door. Amara's heart almost felt like its going to jump out of her chest when the door was slowly being opened. Luckily, the easiest family member to deal with appeared first,..

"Mom? Can I have the candy now?"

"Did you drink your medicine?"

(Miyuki Kenta.)
[Sincere smile]
"Hi, Miyuki."

"Wh- Who are you?"

"I'm Amara. I will be staying here for a while."
(I'm still unsure if I should use Kenta or Oritsu as my surname. So, I should keep it hidden for now.)

"Oh. In that case, welcome to the Kenta house."

"Miyuki? You still didn't answer my question?"

"Sorry Mother. Yes, I did."

"Now, now, you can just call me like you usually do, Miyuki. Amara is someone who I am really close with."

"Ok, mommy."

Mizumi leaves to get the candy for Miyuki. Amara was relieved that it was the second daughter whom she meets first. She just hopes that the others would 'go easy' on her like Miyuki was.

Meanwhile, downstairs with Mizuki and Miyuki,..

"Mom? Is she my new sister?"

[Drops milk carton]

"Is.. That a yes?"

"Yuki, I hope that you can accept her as a part. And trust me, she's a sophisticated lady."

"All right, then.."
(Haa.. The others are NOT gonna treat this another unwelcomed guest nicely. I wish you good luck in this household, Big Sis Amara...)

The maid called for Amara and takes her to her prepared room. The room is actually unfinished due to Amara's sudden adoption. Now, the life of Amara Oritsu/Kenta (undecided) as a modern noble daughter, begins!

To be continued...