Korekara no Someday

Future Style

''As long as I keep trying I know I can reach to the bright stars where I always wished to take remarkable steps in. Most importantly support and love from those who you dearly love and cherish can make it real, that's the magical formula.

Thanks to the support I get from my family... and my dear aunties, I can set a goal for myself to shine just like an idol. There is no need to tell further as long as I have faith in myself and know how much determined I am.'' - Honoka Sonoda

The little chirping birds perched on branches near the window, as they drowned the harsh and nosy sounds out of the house. However, the last rays of early morning sun fell across Honoka's sleeping face as if to interrupt her peaceful slumber, yet such intrusion wasn't enough to wake her up yet. Drooling, she had been lying on the bed for hours, and to add it on, she began to expose her stomach by placing her left hand in as if it was an invitation for a belly rub like a cat.

She was in heaven with this amount of sleep and peaceful-

''HONOKA!''

Or not. Not anymore. Knocking on the door never seemed to get acknowledged by this strict person she called "Papa".

Honoka felt her eyes open for a split second when her door creaked open, and someone barged in suddenly. Thereby she flinched in her bed and let out a muffled groan. Rubbing the sleep in her eyes, she tried to process what was going on around her surroundings. Once she looked up to see the person with squinted eyes, Umi was standing in front of her with her arms folded across her chest. She impatiently tapped her foot as she shot Honoka a frown.

''Papa? What are you doing?'' Honoka yawned in between the words lazily that the question came out in a muffled tone. She watched Umi shuffle onward a few steps to her wardrobe.

''Honoka, get changed quickly. We need to go shopping and prepare,'' Umi said firmly, then tossed Honoka's casual clothes towards her face at a rapid pace.

''Eh!? Why?''

Umi turned back to her, which ended up looking distinctively awkward. Before Honoka would even question, Umi's intense gaze locked with her. After a beat of silence Umi huffed as she tried to shake off the hyper, genki girl off by resting her hands over Honoka's shoulders. ''Use your loaf!'' she exclaimed. Her eyes narrowed at her furiously, which couldn't remain calm.

''Seriously papa why?'' Honoka hesitated for a second, as she stared at her again. Much to her dismay, Umi's panicked look never changed. Her lips pressed into a thin line as she crossed her arms. ''You know your look doesn't give me the answers. You're just like a math question right now!''

Umi gawked at her for a short while before decided to stay back. As much as how hard it was to admit, Honoka was right. So Umi stopped doing whatever it took to prepare to go out, and sat by the foot side of her bed.

''Your mother's birthday, Honoka.'' Umi spoke in a calmer tone, with a small smile on her face. Her devil-lord face changed into that of an angel-in-heaven when she mentioned the dear person.

Honoka smiled warmly, as she spread her arms widely and hugged her papa in return. ''Is that why you were so tensed? I was too afraid that something else had happened," Honoka spat out this time, the relief plastered on her face.

''H-Honoka!'' Umi instantly blushed, as Honoka's tightened grip eased her tension out.

''Nee I already have a plan for mama.'' Honoka curled up her lips to form a smile, as she tilted her head.

Umi broke the hug, as her ears perked to Honoka's genki voice, though a faint concern tugged around the corner of her lips.

''I know you've been pretty busy because there are lots of enrollments around this season and you need to manage the dojo particularly, so...'' she watched Umi become all ears, though she couldn't get rid of this irritating feeling like it was a pesky mosquito flying around her. On the contrary, there was a cheeky grin evident on Honoka's face, as if to assure everything was under her control. ''So, I asked for help from Nozomi-chan and Rin-chan.''