𝔸 𝔹𝕆ℕ𝔻 𝔹𝔼𝕐𝕆ℕ𝔻 𝕃𝕆𝕍𝔼 | ʏᴜᴋɪ x ʀᴇᴀᴅᴇʀ

\\ An Adventure in the Estate \\

Momo's arms loosely circled your neck, as you held her in your arms and walked her back to her house. "So you've been seeing Momiji secretly all this time, huh?" You ask, looking at the girl as she turned back to you with a rather small smile on her face. "I met him before at papa's work.." She quietly responded, recalling the memory.

"Doesn't he look just like mama? So i told mama. But then mama said they don't look the same. I was shocked." Momo told you, rambling on rather cutely as you hummed in response letting her know you were listening. "But.. papa said I can't see him anymore. And then, when I was a sneaking around, I found Momiji's house!" She said, suddenly growing excited as she made random hand gestures.

"He's always playing the violin... and I always hide and watch him.." She quietly adds growing rather sad, at the thought that she's always been watching from afar. You found that fact rather ironic, Momiji had been watching his family from afar.. as was his little sister who was doing the same exact thing. And they weren't even allowed to communicate.. all because of the curse?! You were given yet another reason as to why to break the curse.

You continued walking towards her house as Momo spoke up again, "Papa said i'm not allowed to talk to him. I was hoping that other onee-chan could ask Momiji to be my big brother.." She said, clutching tightly onto your clothing, as she rested her head once again. "I want a big brother. Then we can talk and play together. Maybe we can even play the violin together. I could see him everyday."

"Aw, my little cutie." You say, softly ruffling her hair as she looked down in sadness. "Momiji would be more than happy to be your brother." You told her, as she perked up suddenly sitting straighter in your arms. "Really?!" She asked, as you nodded your head. "He's always wanted a little sister, just like you." You told her, the two of you coming to a halt in front of a rather large and fancy house.

"Do you really think Momiji would want to be my brother?" She asked as you put her down in front of their house gate. "I promise you, he will." You tell her, crouching down as you ushered her inside. She smiled brightly, leaning towards you to give you a tight hug. "Thank you, (Name)-nee! You're the best big sister!" She said, as you returned her embrace, holding her close to your chest. "Bye bye, Momo-chan!"

You watched as Momo entered her house before making your way towards Kureno's house. Your pace was rather fast, as you hurried over to Kureno's house before Tohru arrived there by herself and got into trouble.

You were practically running to Kureno's house when... you saw a familiar flash of brown hair running the other way. "Tohru-chan..? Why is she running that way?" You mumble to yourself, changing your direction as you ran after her. You chased after her for a couple minutes until you were finally close enough to grab her wrist.

"Eek!" Tohru yelled, startling the both of you before breathing out a sigh of relief upon realizing it was just you. "Tohru-chan? Where are you going? Kureno-chan's house is that way." You tell her, as she suddenly clings onto you, startled at the abundant amount of people on the estate.

"(N-name)-chan! Everywhere i went i kept running into people and i was afraid i would get caught and then get Momiji in trouble." She told you, panicking as she did as you smiled at her reasoning finding it rather endearing. "And then before i knew it i was running further and further away from Kureno-san's house." She added, a sigh of disappointment following her words.

You simply laugh, ruffling her hair warmly. "It's okay, i'll take you there now.. you'll be fine with me." You tell her, taking her hand into yours. However before the two of you could leave, a rather sharp voice called, "Who's there?" An older woman's voice called out, the coldness chilling in the air as both you and Tohru froze before you pulled her to the ground, crouching behind the bushes. Tohru followed your lead, clamping a hand over her mouth.

"Is someone there?" The voice repeated, as she stepped closer and you held your own breath. If it was anyone else that was here... you would've been fine and able to leave the area in peace.. but you were found by.. Ren Sohma, Akito's mother. And just like her child, Ren Sohma is someone you should definitely not mess with.

"It's Kureno." Kureno spoke up, standing infront of the crouching you as he placed a gentle hand on your head. "I was passing by here on some business." He calmly added, as you looked up at him in relief, releasing a shaky breath. "Why not come in for some tea?" Ren Sohma asked as he stepped closer  towards her. "No, I must return. Akito will be worried." Kureno responded, allowing Ren to place her hands all over him before turning.

"Now if you'll excuse me." He stated, waiting for Ren to go back inside before grabbing Tohru's wrist and leading the both of you away. "I thought I heard someone call me and went after you." Kureno told Tohru, walking a little further before letting go of her wrist and turning to face the both of you.

"(Name), you know it's dangerous to wander around this part of the estate, especially for you." Kureno scolded you, his gaze piercing into you as you looked down, pouting slightly. "If I wasn't there and Ren-san had found you, you would've been in so much trouble." He added, as you hesitantly nodded your head. "I'm sorry."

"N-no! It's not (Name)'s fault! I-i was the one who asked her to come with me, and then got lost there!" Tohru said, suddenly standing infront of you. "I'm so sorry for the trouble I caused." She added, bowing in apologetic manner, as Kureno let out a sigh. "It's alright. I'm sorry for raising my  voice. I'm simply worried about you, (Name)."

"I knowwww." You say, as he reached over to ruffle your expecting to see one of your warm smiles, which you did give him. "Well, what are you here for, Honda-san?" Kureno asked as he turned towards Tohru, as she jumped slightly before becoming nervous. "Will you really listen to what I have to say?"

Kureno nodded his head, as he waited for her to speak. "Do you know someone named Arisa Uotani?" Tohru asked him, as you watched his facial expression suddenly change into one of surprise. "Uo-chan wants to see you!" She desperately added, "It takes a lot for her to complain! She quit all her jobs for new ones.. yet she seemed so sad and lonely that she couldn't see you again." She told him, hoping her words would reach him.

"I don't plan to see her again." Kureno responded, as both you and Tohru became a little sad at the fact that you had failed at getting them together. Kureno's own expression seemed to be sad. "Is that because you have a zodiac spirit?" She hesitantly asked, "No, it's not that. I... it doesn't concern you." Kureno coldly spoke, looking away as he did.

"O-oh. Um... well, Uo-chan is very dear to me.. s-so please take her contact information!" Tohru desperately asked him, handing him a paper folded neatly. Kureno hesitated glancing at the paper, and then Tohru, and then you.

"Kureno-chan... you are the only one responsible for your happiness. You have to take it into your own hands if you want to be happy. Take the opportunity when it's given to you." You kindly tell him, pointing to the piece of paper. He seemed to hesitate a little longer. "You don't have to contact her, even if you do take it.. you won't know how you'll feel tommorow." Tohru added, as you nodded along with her.

"Tommorow, you might wake up and want to see her. Even a year from now, or ten years from now! As long as you're alive, you will continue to have new wishes!" She spoke once more, as you add, "Kureno-chan, you only live once.. take the opportunities you can."

Kureno hesitantly takes the paper, pocketing it rather quickly. "Go on now, there's someone worried about you." Kureno said, walking past you as he attempted to make his way back to his house. You glanced behind, watching Momiji peeking out behind a tree waiting for the both of you. "Momiji! Let's go home!"

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