Spirit Friend (Date A Live x Male Reader)

Special Chapter: Kotori Itsuka

Kotori POV

The sound of my alarm clock blaring at 7:00 AM jolted me awake. I groaned in annoyance, slapping the snooze button with more force than necessary.

Kotori: Ugh~

As the silence settled, I stretched and glanced at the calendar on my bedside table. August 3rd. My birthday.

Kotori: Another year older...

I sighed and sat up, my red and black ribbon slipping slightly from my hair. I quickly adjusted it. Today, I hoped to have a day free from commands and duties. I got up and took a quick shower, readying myself for school. Despite the busy schedule ahead, a flicker of excitement made me smile. I hoped Shido remembered.

Kotori: I wonder if that idiot brother of mine remembers what day today is.

After the shower, I dressed quickly and glanced at myself in the mirror. The red and black ribbon looked sharp, but today, I wanted a little more than just my usual commander mode. I wanted to feel special.

Kotori: Maybe I should be a little honest for today.

I carefully remove the black and red ribbon and replace it with a white one. I take a deep breath, feeling the shift in my personality as the gentle, delicate side of me takes over.

Kotori: Yosh! Time to wake up, Onii-chan! Onii-chan!!

I yell enthusiastically while running toward my brother's room. Bursting inside, I find the room empty.

Kotori: Onii-chan?

I look around the room, searching under the bed, beneath the blanket, and in the closet, but he's nowhere to be found.

Kotori: Where could he be? Could he be in the kitchen cooking some surprise for me? Mhm! That must be it. Onii-chan!

I run out of his room and head to the kitchen. As I get closer, I hear the sound of a pan clicking. That's right, Onii-chan must be preparing a surprise for me.

Kotori: Onii-chan-

I call out happily but stop myself when I see (Y/N) instead of Onii-chan in the kitchen. I call out to him cutely.

Kotori: (Y/N) onii-chan?

(Y/N) onii-chan turns around and smiles at me.

(Y/N): Ah! Kotori, good morning.

Kotori: Good morning, (Y/N) onii-chan!

I reply excitedly before entering the kitchen. I look at him curiously, wondering what he's cooking and why he's here.

(Y/N): Take a seat, breakfast is almost done.

Kotori: Yes~

I take a seat at the kitchen table and turn toward him.

Kotori: (Y/N) onii-chan, what are you doing here?

(Y/N): Oh my~ Kicking me out already? Even though it's been a while since I last visited?

He says this with a touch of sadness to tease me, making me panic. I stammer and flail my arms around.

Kotori: Not at all! I'm just surprised to see you here. I thought Onii-chan was cooking for me.

I look down, feeling a bit dejected.

Kotori: I'm sorry.

I hear (Y/N) onii-chan chuckle softly. He walks over and gently pats my head, his warmth and affection evident.

(Y/N): I'm just teasing you. Don't mind it.

He ruffles my hair affectionately, and I can't help but smile happily at his touch. The sadness I felt earlier melts away, replaced by the comforting presence of someone who truly cares. He then goes back to the cooking section and continues to prepare breakfast.