Amidst the shadows and the secrets

Night Seventy-Seven

Yui couldn't believe how her friend dealt with Laito. "They hardly listen to me," she shook her head. "How do you do that?" 

"Be reasonable and give them an option. However, I don't take it lightly when it comes to my health. Try to do the same, because they do like our blood and would hate it if the quality goes down." Chisana finished her breakfast.

Yui knew it wouldn't be easy. "I'll try my best."

Laughing, Chisana saw she finished everything and started to clean up. "Do you want to do anything? I only promised Kanato to clean his room, so in about thirty minutes I expect him downstairs. It will take about two to three hours, bathroom included."

"I can clean my room." Yui couldn't stay still, knowing her friend would be busy as well.

"Dinner in three hours? I can do the bathroom after that." Dinner will give me a break from the cleaning. I told him it would take some time. It doesn't matter much, he seems to hate cleaning so he'll stay away. Chisana smiled, seeing her nod. I'll think of something for dinner later. I know by now what we have in the pantry. "Gather what you need, and I'll clean the kitchen first. Anything you want for dinner or shall I?"

Yui got up and brought some plates to the counter. "I liked what you served yesterday. That was something different. I don't mind, I'm an easy eater."

"Seven thirty, and I'll have dinner ready. It shouldn't be too late. Reiji applied that time for family dinner." Chisana checked with the clock. It's better for me to start with his bathroom first. I can get that clean before I have to start on dinner. 

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Even while cleaning, Chisana realized her mind drifted off to Reiji. Where are you, darling? You are gone for a night now, and I miss you. Did something happen, and your father needed you or is it something else? Having to guess, she kept busy and cleaned the last part. That's one part done. "Okay, Kanato, are you close?"

"I'm here, why?" Kanato teleported to his room.

"I'm just done with the bathroom. I'll do your room after dinner with Yui. I can't keep cleaning three hours in a row without destroying my back, but I will get it done tonight." She informed him about it.

Kanato nodded. "That's fine, I'm just glad I don't have to do it."

"In that case, I'll head off to the kitchen." If I have enough time, I might be able to make him pudding. Just a little extra because I did make him wait. With a smile, Chisana left his room. "I will not clean the room with your doll collection. I wouldn't want to bump one over by accident."

"No, I'll do that myself." Kanato knew she was being honest.

Chisana went down the stairs. "Thank you." Before she could reach the kitchen, she saw Yui with Shu. "Our dinner is at seven-thirty, Shu." She told him and saw his eyes.

Shu waved for her to go. He knew that with his brother gone, he pushed everything to her, but she didn't seem to mind. Something he admired about her for stepping up to help him.

I should be happy no one bit me yet. Then again, I think Kanato doesn't want anyone to bite me as long as his room isn't clean. Ha, and tomorrow Shu's room. This way, none of them get to bite me. My blood is one person only and that is Reiji. Chisana had no idea if one of them would see through it. In the kitchen, she walked straight to the pantry and found something in no time. 

*** 

Yui fled to the kitchen fast. After Laito and Shu bit her, and Ayato almost bit her, she had enough. "Do you need help, Chisana-chan?"