Secret Message - SemiShira

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"I need you to break up with him."

Third Person

Semi stood at the train station, bidding farewell to Mori as his cousin prepared to return to Yokohama.

"It feels like just yesterday you got here," Semi sighed.

Mori wore a wistful expression. "I know, I already miss it in Miyagi. I can't wait to come back."

"Can't you stay a bit longer?" Semi asked.

Mori shook his head. "You know my parents. I was supposed to leave a week ago. I'm lucky they let me stay this extra week."

Semi handed Mori a bag. "Promise to visit soon, alright?"

Mori took the bag. "And you better come to Yokohama. I can't always be the one travelling."

"Alright, I've just been swamped with school lately. Maybe next midterms," Semi said.

Mori nodded. "Guess I should head off now."

Semi waved as Mori walked away and headed back to the car park. Eita only had his dad's family in Miyagi, his mum's family were all spread across Japan. Mori and his parents were the only ones who lived in Miyagi until high school when they had to leave.

Semi despises his dad's side, they were always so strict and rude to him and never really supported him with his career choices, While Mori's parents were always sweet to him. They were of course just like his parents, demanding perfection, but they were at least caring enough for Semi to feel free around them

As he stood outside his car, a taxi driver called out to Semi "Hey kid, do you need the ride still?"

Semi glanced back confused "Um no, I didn't get a taxi"

The man nodded and drove off. However, moments later, another man in a black suit came rushing toward the now-departed taxi, panting.

Realizing the cab might have been meant for him, Semi quickly apologized, "Is the taxi for you? I'm so sorry; I didn't know."

The man appeared frustrated but replied, "It's alright. I'll get another one."

Semi, feeling responsible, offered, "I can take you wherever you need to go."

The man hesitated, saying, "I have to go to Sendai, and it's a bit far."

Semi smiled. "I'm heading to Sendai anyway. I can drop you off."

The man seemed surprised, saying, "Seriously?"

"Yes of course" Semi smiled

The man grabbed the teen's hand and thanked him. Semi helped the man load his luggage into the car, and they both got in.

As they drove, the man mentioned, "I don't remember the exact door number, but I'll recognize it when we get close. It is on ***** road"

Semi had realised that they were both heading to the same street, which made it easier for him

Eventually, they neared their destination, and the man signalled to Semi, indicating when to turn.

Semi noticed they had stopped in front of a familiar house, which was Shirabu's. He questioned the man, "Are you sure this is the right place?"

The man confirmed, "Yes, I'm certain."

Semi helped the man out of the car, and they approached the front door, where the man knocked. Semi's expression grew more puzzled, standing outside his boyfriend's house

As the man was about to bid farewell, he remembered he needed to pay Semi. He put his bag down and retrieved his wallet from his pocket.

As he grabbed some cash, he glanced up at Semi and asked "How much do you need?"

Semi tried to decline the payment, saying, "It's alright, no need. I was supposed to be at this-"

The door swung open, revealing Shirabu standing there with an unclear look. His focus went from Semi to the man in surprise

"Uncle? Semi? What are you doing here?" Shirabu exclaimed.
Semi and the man exchanged puzzled glances, both mirroring Shirabu's expression
It suddenly dawned on Semi that this was Shirabu's uncle.

Shirabu stepped in, explaining, "Oh, uncle, this is my friend Semi. It seems you two have already met each other?"

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