The beginning of an ending

Chapter 13

Limited time together

Yoko ran out of the school gate only to find Ren waiting for her outside. "Ren nii??" He took of his sunglasses and smile as she ran towards him. "Why are you here?"

He hits her head lightly. "You have forgotten what you did this morning?"

She rub her head as she pouts. "What did i... Oh that? Ma... It's uncomfortable to see people staring at both of us so i solve the problem." She grins as though it was the right thing to do. "

Idiot. Mai was furious when she heard the news. Lucky for you, Miko sensei knew what was going on." He chuckle slightly.

Dia walk towards the sibling as she apologize. "Ren sama. Forgive me for not being able to stop Yoko sama in time."

Ren smile at her gently. "It's not your fault. Besides, Yoko is the one who should take the blame. He turn towards Yoko as she sulk.

"I thought it was a good idea."

He hits her head again. "Baka you should apologize to Dia and Miko sensei for causing troubles." Yoko rubs her head and nods as she mumbles a sorry to Dia. "Ma.. Don't sulk. Let's have yakiniku for dinner?"

Yoko beamed at the sound of yakiniku. "Really?? Really? Sankyu ren nii!" She said happily as she hugs him.

The rest of the students who were on their way home whisper to each other about the scene in front of them. Dia turn and stare at them coldly to shut them up as Yoko was being oblivious while Ren usher Yoko to enter the car. Ren turn and gave a serious look at the students before smiling and entering the car.

As they speed off, Minami stood afar watching them leave. "Minami." Tetsu called out as he stood beside him.

"I am fine. Let's go." Minami answered as Maria join them. They went back home while Maria had small talk with Tetsu as Minami ignored them.

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Yakiniku restaurant.

Yoko ordered a large amount as she waited happily. "Yakiniku~~" she sang the word as Ren chuckles. Dia sat there uncomfortably as she is still not used to eating with them. "Relax Dia. No one will judge you." Yoko said as she hugs her. Dia froze at her position unsure what to do when Mai scolded Yoko as she join them.

"Yoko. Stop teasing Dia."

Mai said as she sat beside Ren. "Ren nii sama. Thank you for the hard work Dia chan." Mai smile and greeted politely as Yoko was surprised to see her.

"Why is Mai née here?"

"Why can't i be here? Afraid i would nag you about your actions?" Mai asked instead of answering Yoko.

"Ren nii.." Yoko pleaded with puppy eyes as Mai started nagging.

"Calm down Mai. I have already told her what she did wrong." Ren said with a smile.

"This is why she is so spoiled, nii sama." Mai sigh as the waitress came and serve them.

"Niku!~" Yoko called out happily forgetting that she was being scolded. She took a few pieces of meat and started placing them on the grill while waiting. Mai sigh as Ren and Dia laugh at Yoko's reaction.

"Manners Yoko. Manners."

Mai reminded Yoko as she gave up nagging Yoko. They had a wonderful dinner as their parents were away for some meeting while Tenkou had camping that day. "As Yoko ate, her cellphone rang. With a piece of meat still in her mouth, she pick the call.