Love Live!: SHATTER [PART 9]

SENPAI DID THAT:

*LIVING ROOM - OSAKA RESIDENCE - KAMAKURA - KANAGAWA PREFECTURE*

Getting a good night's sleep was definitely needed for the day ahead. Especially on a day like this.

Shizuku's bed was really comfy compared to my futon, but then again I guess it isn't a bad thing having some company to cuddle with...

I mean, what?

Today, I'm all ready to head back to Nijigasaki, since I've got a whole lotta stuff to do. Meanwhile, Shizuku's upstairs grabbing something from her room.

Suddenly, her dad walks in, tea in hand, and I feel my stomach tighten.

He's been giving me the eye since yesterday.

MR. OSAKA: "Akihiko, a quick word before you go."

Oh great, here it comes. Did I forget to bow deep enough last night?

AKI: "Of course, Mr. Osaka."

He took a sip of his tea, and stared at me up and down.

MR. OSAKA: "I trust you slept well under my roof. Shizuku insisted you stay the night."

He's sizing me up... I shouldn't mess this up, and I need to keep it cool.

AKI: "Yeah, I did. Thanks for letting me stay. Shizuku's been awesome...uh, I mean, she's a great friend. And teammate."

MR. OSAKA: "Hm. I watched you two last night... Laughing at the dinner table, planning your next performance. You're a decent boy, Akihiko. Got a good head on your shoulders, leading that club of yours."

Wait, is that a compliment? From him? Okay, maybe I'm not totally screwed.

AKI: "Thank you, sir! I'm just trying to keep up with everyone. Shizuku's amazing, though... Her acting, her energy-"

MR. OSAKA: "But I know about Valentine's Day."

AKI: "?!"

Oh no. Oh no no no. He knows. How does he know? Did Shizuku tell him?!