Connected Hearts

Chapter 14

"Haaa...great" Yuzu groaned
"So...are you going to explain how this happened?" Seka asked with an image of both Yuzu and Mei on the screen
"People really don't know how to mind their own business-ah! Hey!" Yuzu exclaimed as Seka smacked her head
"Do you like the attention or something?! Why do you keep getting yourself into situations like these?!" Seka exclaimed
"It's not my fault. I can just go live and explain the situation" Yuzu said
"This can't keep happening, Yuzu. Do you know how hard I've worked for you?" Seka asked
"Seka, calm down. Yes I know you've worked hard and I appreciate it" Yuzu said
"What were you even doing there in the first place?" Seka asked
"I had a family dinner because my mom is getting remarried. I was invited to meet my new stepsister and-"
"Wait hold on" Seka said as she looked at the screen closely and looked back at Yuzu
"What?" Yuzu asked
"Isn't she the one you've been after this entire time?" Seka asked and Yuzu looked to the side
"Yuzu!" Seka said
"...yeah you got me. She's the girl I've always talked about..." Yuzu said
"Don't tell me you set your mother up with that man just so you could get a chance to see that girl again..." Seka said
"...look I had other methods but I don't think she'd like that" Yuzu said
"You've got to be kidding me. All this just to be with some girl?" Seka asked
"She's not just some girl okay? She's my soulmate. The only one for me is her" Yuzu said
"...you're nuts" Seka said
"Correct" Yuzu said
"Love sure does make you do crazy things. Alright. Honestly I don't care who you date but what I do care about is these news" Seka said
"I'll get rid of them" Yuzu said
"Are you some genius hacker?" Seka asked
"No but I do have my ways to handle this type of news. You go on and take a break. I'll have to get myself ready for a livestream" Yuzu said
"Are you sure you can handle this yourself?" Seka asked
"I have wonderful friends who would gladly help me. You've done so much for me and I feel bad for giving you so much trouble. How about you take a break from all this work and let me do my thing okay?" Yuzu asked. Seka hesitated for a bit before closing the laptop. She sighed in defeat and nodded
"Fine. I'll let you handle this but for once just do as you're told. You've got a great career going on and you shouldn't let it go to waste" Seka said
"Yeah I know..." Yuzu said and Seka ruffled her hair
"Will you be skipping your classes today?" Seka asked
"Nah, I think I'll go. I can't skip because she'll be there" Yuzu said
"Eh? You even attended the same school?" Seka asked
"It wasn't easy. I had to work hard for it" Yuzu said
"Haaa the only thing I can do is wish you good luck with your love life. But remember that if you do date then this will affect your career...especially with how crazy some of your fans are" Seka said
"Yep! Got it. Thanks Seka" Yuzu said and Seka stood up grabbing her bag
"You owe me" Seka said
"Sure. I'll take you out somewhere" Yuzu said
"Bye Yuzu" Seka said
"Bye Seka" Yuzu said. Once the door shut, Yuzu immediately got herself on the phone. She heard the phone ring until the girl picked up
"Ah hey Yuzu" Shai answered
"Shai, I need you to hunt down those news reporters" Yuzu said
"I...eh? Wait what? Oh! Does this have to do with the scandal from last night?" Shai asked
"Yes. I need you to get rid of the news for me" Yuzu said
"...I can't magically make them disappear" Shai said
"I know that. I'm just saying to do your best and hunt down those reporters. Maybe they can take it off. I'll have to give Maruta a call and see if she can deal with the news online. She's smart" Yuzu said
"What were you even doing?" Shai asked
"My dumbass couldn't remain calm and I ended up wanting to drag her with me. I mean I could've convinced her to follow me if it weren't for Momokino-san showing up" Yuzu said
"A-ah I see..." Shai said
"...Shai" Yuzu said
"H-huh? Yuzu?" Shai asked
"...whatever happened between you and Momokino-san. You need to fix it. I don't want Momokino-san to become an obstacle for me. So do something about it and get her out of my way. I've forgotten how clingy and protective she can be with Mei. They've been besties since forever so of course she'll stay by her side. She's just going to ruin things for me and Mei" Yuzu said
"I-I'll try and do something" Shai said
"Please do...and make it quick" Yuzu said
"I thought your plan was to be patient until she finally comes to you" Shai said
"Yeah but she won't come to me if she has her by her side. Once she's out of the picture then Mei won't have no one to rely on. I highly doubt she has anyone else other than Momokino-san" Yuzu said
"...I'll see what I can do" Shai said
"Thanks Shai. If anything happens you can call me but I'm sure you'll be able to do it" Yuzu said
"Will you be going to school?" Shai asked
"Of course. Mei will be there" Yuzu said
"But what about the-"
"I'm going live soon and explain the situation. Hopefully that calms things down" Yuzu said
"Okay. I'll see you at school then" Shai said. Yuzu hung up and looked at the time. She groaned softly before getting up and walked to her room
"Better get myself ready before I go live. Hmmm...now what should I say?" Yuzu asked