WILDLIFE

chapter 6

Okami PoV:

The storm finally passed and the sun is out. I sat beside the guy with an eye patch to which he introduced himself as Hayato Suo. He seemed nice considering that he saved me from the commotion i caused earlier in the theater.

Thanks to him i dont have to confront the hot headed guy. But, i have to explain myself why i decided to infiltrate their territory.

They introduce themselves one by one. To which i come to learn who they are and which school they came from.

"So your from boufurin highschool?" Pointing at hayato to which he replied with a simple nod and smile.

"Wow, this changes everything." Realizing that my goal is now clearer.

Maybe i can ask them about my Dad. I felt relieved that i can find out what my father was like in highschool.

"Well, enough about us. Tell us about you?" Umemiya smiled as he handed me a plate of sushi to which i gladly accepted.

Finally i can eat. I drooled mentally.

"I am hanaka okami. Second year student of Ochoa Highschool." I said with a composed expression.

"I am currently living with my aunt and uncle who were good friends of my parents back in the days."

"The reason why i transfer is a secret." I jokingly placed my index in my mouth gesturing to shush.

Then i snapped my chopstick in half after saying grace, picking up the sushi and dipped it in sauce.

My eyes lit up, amazed by the sudden explosion of flavor from the sushi.

It taste way better in the city. I slightly smiled before returning to my usual expression.

But across me sakura sat frozen in place. And suddenly steamed up blushing all the way.

Sakura never saw someone smile so genuine. Yeah sure he saw Kotoha smiled but okami is different.

Umemiya also noticed how okami reacted to the taste of the sushi and smiled mentally. So she can smile like that as well. He felt relieved that okami was not all that bad.

"You must like sushi okami, here have some more." Umemiya cheerfully said handing a plate filled with sushi.

"UME!! DOESN'T MEAN SHE LIKES IT, YOU WILL JUST FEED HER SUSHI ALL THE WAY!" Hiragii scolded umemiya and took the sushi plate away from okami.

"Here have some barbeque." Hiragii offered okami 3 pork skewers. And okami gladly accepted it.

"Say, i am curious if who is your uncle and aunt?" Togame suddenly asked out of curiosity.

"Oh my uncle is."

After saying my uncles name everyone was frozen in placed, except sakura, who is confused. Even sou could not believe it.

"Your kidding, right?" Nirei aggressively stuttered. Shaking in every word he said.

"No, why would i say it? as a joke?" I asked.

Togame finally got back his composure.

"Your uncle is quite famous around this area." He chuckled.

"He is known to be the best fighter in shishitoren and reigned for a long time before passing it down." Togame then explained the achievements made during his time here.

"And eventually he is also known as the second best fighter after a boufurin highschool student defeated him."

"Then who is the first?" I curiously asked.

"Well, that is someone i dont know." Togame rubbed the back of his said and apologize.

"I am sure umemiya knows." We all turned our attention to him, he was enjoying the sushi and barbeque before he noticed us.

He swallowed his food before speaking up "I don't know." Confidently answered and smiled.

"It's true, I don't know." Playing the barbeque stick in his hand "But if you want to know you can ask your uncle."

"I can, But, I want to find out on my own." I sighed.

"I want to be like him." I whispered, reminiscing my past.

"Dont let other people walk over you, instead walk over them instead."  And the figure smiled gently.

*Kriiingggg*

*krrrriiiiingggg*

* Kriii--*

Waking up from the sound of the alarm clock will never get old.

Getting up is already hard enough what more if i walk my way to the bathroom? Groaning in annoyance, trying to adjust my sight of my room.

"Damn, kiddo you look like you walk out looking like a zombie from one of those movies." My uncle commented, sipping his green tea and while reading his daily newspaper.

"Hmmm." I said annoyingly, since i am. To tired to talk to uncle it is all that came out of my mouth.

As i sat down across my uncle my aunt soon got out of the kitchen carrying a hotpot. I got glimpse of her mittens, they were purple galaxy mittens my mom gave.

And i suddenly realized, its been 2 weeks i haven't talk to my mom. A suden rush of guilt filled my brain. When was the last time I converse with her. I asked myself mentally.

The voice of my aunt snap me back to reality. " Kami you ok? Is someone bothering you?" Aunts voice filled with worry.

In order to disperse my aunts worry i had to come up with a believable lie. Presenting a sweet smile, i opened the lid of the pot, letting out the hot steam.

"Nope, i was just remembering now that i have to look for a side job for extra income." I answered her.

Scooping the cabbage covered pork with a ladle and transferring it to my soup bowl. "Are you already out of allowance? If you are i can give you extra." My uncle said. Almost taking out his wallet.

"I appreciate the offer, But, i want to know the importance of money." Placing the ladle back into the pot.

My uncle and aunt look at each other.

Sighing deeply "I promise it won't hinder my studies, and my academic so far is doing a great job." Blowing the cabbage in my chopstick before eating it.

The cabbage pork soup of aunt never gets old. Its flavor brings warmth and energy. And all of a sudden my sleepiness is nowhere to be found.

"Wow, honey, did you add a new spice to your recipe cause it seemed different from your usual taste." My uncle curiously asked my aunt adjusting his glasses.

"Oh you notice, i did add an alternative spice since i ran out of the usual spice." Hummed with delight. Shaking the unknown spice in the air.

Note from the writer:

hey guys, its been 1 month since i last updated, well apparently i am currently starting college adjusting to the new curriculum. my updates wont be often and my stories might be short with words as i am trying to juggle my academics with my passion in writing. Hope you guys understand!.

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