uncomfortable truths

chapter 1 Part 1

A/N ( this takes place after chapter 36 in the manga)

Yuzu couldn't help but feel it; the familiar nervous pounding in her chest that always began whenever she came home from a work trip. Sometimes it was because it she  worried about getting chastised for some chore she forgot to do before leaving, other times it was because she was afraid of what Mei would do if she got her hands on the blonde.   

She'd only been at her job for six months and this was her fourth trip in just as many and Yuzu was dead tired. In collage, the idea of working for a major hotel as a hospitality had sounded great and most of it was. But lately, all she could think about was getting home and having a nice long soak before curling up on the couch with her head on Mei's lap and watching a movie.

Since it was past midnight, Uuzu knew that wasn't going to happen. Mei's schedule was nearly as hectic as hers and with them having their monthly visitor, the school director was probably fast asleep by now.

"I'm home," she said quietly out of habit and received silence in return.

Sighing at the realizing no one would answer, Yuzu pulled her shoes off and dropped them lazily off to the side along with her suitcase before locking the door. Yawning loudly, she wandered into the kitchen and set her computer bag down on the counter and headed to the fridge to find something to eat. When she opened it, Yuzu was surprised to see a plate of omurice placed front and center with up piece of paper on it.

Picking up the paper, Yuzu smiled when she read a short note written in familiar tidy print. 

Yuzu,

I know you're supposed to be home tomorrow, but if there's a chance you come back early, I hope you enjoy this meal. It took awhile to make, but our visitor was amendment in making you a good dinner, so please enjoy it and be honest with him about how it tastes. Not too honest, but enough so he can learn what to do better next time.

Yuzu chuckled at the note and gave it a deep sniff making her sigh happily. She could smell the slight fermented sent of kimchi along with basil, mushroom onions and other things that were making her mouth water.

A/N( sorry for the cliff hanger I need to stop here so let me know if you want more okay)