Turning the page (Ayato x Yui)

Seeing you again

Yui's POV

My alarm clock rang loudly and I quickly turned it off. It sounds so annoying. I sat up on my bed and stretched like a cat. Getting off my bed, I opened the curtains to meet the rays of the sun. It's gonna be sunny today. I went into my bathroom and did my morning routines then I headed to Hayate's room and knocked. "Hayate, are you awake? You'll be late for school," I say and heard shuffling inside. I entered and saw him curled up in his blanket. I sighed and approached him then sat by the edge of his bed to pat him. "Hey, wake up buddy. Time for another school day," I say and he groans. "But I don't want to yet!" he complains and I smiled. "I'll bring you to your favorite takoyaki store after school if you'll be a good boy," I say and he jolts up awake. "Wait! I'm up!" he yells and runs into his bathroom. I giggled at his response. He obeys me when I mention takoyakis, he really is like Ayato. I stood up and headed downstairs and began to cook some breakfast. Just some bacon and eggs with a glass of milk which took me only a short time preparing. Just as I set his plate on the table, I heard light footsteps coming. "I'll go to school and you better keep your word," he says as he sits down on his seat in front of me. "Sure, just make sure to not cause trouble and I will keep my promise," I say as I began to eat my meal. Even if he won't be a good boy by the end of school, I still treat him to takoyakis. As we finished our meal, we went out of the house and into the car. I drove him to his school and just as he was about to get inside, I shouted, "Where's my goodbye kiss?" He suddenly stops and turns around. "Really?" he asks and I giggled. I turned my face and my cheek is in his direction as I hear him sigh. "Fine," he mumbles and runs back to me then kisses me on the cheek then runs back inside. I smiled and went inside the car. I always ask for a kiss since it makes me energized for another work day. I began to drive my way to the company I work in. I turned on the radio and hummed to some music on the way.

Ayato's POV

Dammit!!! Why do I have to do a lot of work?!?! Honestly, being the CEO is a lot harder than I thought. I have to go to this elementary school to sponsor this cooking competition and stuff. What does this have to do with me?!?! Nothing at all!!! I mean I should be at my company working on important files but noooo!!! Kanato dragged me with him to check it out. Yes, he is the ORIGINAL sponsor to this and yet why did he have to ask me to go with him?!?! Nevermind, I have my responsibilities. "Hey Ayato, I bet I'll eat a lot of tasty dishes today!" he says and I sighed. "Seriously, how can you eat a lot and not even gain weight?" I asked. "Nevermind that, I heard that this school has a lot of great cooks! I'm also here to offer a prize to the winner," he happily says and I just rolled my eyes. "When this is all over, I am going home, you hear me?" I say and he nods. I really need to go home, mountains of work will be waiting. I sighed for the millionth time today as I slumped into my seat. Moments later, we arrived at the school and it was huge. Seriously, how can an elementary school be this big?! This should be for high school as well then. We got out and a guy walked up to us. "Hello Mr. Sakamakis and thank you for kindly having time for this," he says as he hands his hand out for a shake and we both shook it. "I am Mr. Lee the principal of this school, please come inside," he says and we followed him. He lead us to the cooking class kitchen and there were a lot of people and the adults were seated, probably the parents. I'm quite impressed that this class is huge and the cooking place are clean and have enough space for each kid. "Mr. Lee, may I know how this competition will go?" Kanato asks. "Well, each year level are 5 kids as representatives. And each year level will there be one last cook standing and then for the final cook off, there will be one winner. I know it will be unfair, making the young ones go against the higher ones but they will still have some prizes for competing," he answers and I just yawned. "When will this start?" I ask. "In just 10 minutes, follow me to your seats," he says and I turned around. "I'll go to take a piss," I tell Kanato and he nods. I walked out of the room and the halls were pretty quiet. After a while, I found the toilet room and entered to take a piss. After doing so, I got out and was in my way when I heard a phone call in the hallways. I followed it and turned a corner to see a kid but his back was facing me. "Hello, why are you calling so soon?" a woman's voice asks through the phone and it sounded somewhat similar to her. "Mommy! I totally forgot that I have a competition today! Please come to school right now!" the kid says in a panic and the woman answers. "Hah?! Wait, I'll ask for a leave. Be there in 10 minutes sharp!" The kid sighs and puts the phone in his pocket then runs towards the cooking place. That red hair reminds me of that kid yesterday, you know what, nevermind. I headed back to the cooking place and entered then saw Kanato waving at me. I walked towards him and sat beside. "It's starting!" He says and I rolled my eyes. The principal did the opening remarks and then they began with the 1st graders. Blah, blah, blah, boring cooking and whatevs but it did smell good. After the whole hour of cooking, they served their dishes to Kanato and I. I just took a bite of each and Kanato did the judging. He kept giving his remarks and compliments and then got a winner. Everyone cheered and I just sat there. "Now then! Let us welcome the 2nd graders!" the principal says and they clapped. I just took a glance and saw that kid from earlier. "Hey! Ayato, that kid somehow looks like you!" Kanato cheered and I rolled my eyes. "Please, maybe he just got some cosmetics and stuff," I say and cross my arms. "Let the timer begin!" the principal says and they all began to work, except that redhead. "Huh? Why isn't he cooking?" Kanato asks and I just looked away. 30 minutes passed and that kid just stood there which made everyone concerned. Just then, I heard the doors open and I paid no attention to it. "What's this? Hayate is finally starting his cooking! But will he catch up in just 30 minutes?" the principal asks. The principal sound more like a host in a wrestling match, really. 30 minutes later, the timer rang and they all represented their dishes. All of them were mainly meaty dishes but how come the kid made some cupcakes? Kanato took a bite of the meaty dishes first and judging them one by one while I just took a bite. When it was the cupcakes' turn, we both took a bite at the same time. Our eyes became wide when we tasted ice cream inside. "This is.... How is this possible?" Kanato asks as he ate the rest up. Normally, the ice cream was put inside during the cooking of the cupcake so how come it didn't melt at all? Kanato had his eyes shining. "The winner of this round is Hayate!" Kanato happily yells into the mic and I sweatdropped at him. I think that kid saw right through Kanato, maybe he saw that he was the sweets type of person so he prepared sweets instead of fighting with meat. Nice strategy, kid.

The competition went on and on until it was down to the finals. There were the six kids cooking hard for the win. I just kept waiting and I was almost full. The dishes weren't that bad. Another hour passed and the dishes were served again. I glanced at all the kids and they were nervous as hell but that kid was calm. Is he prideful? Doesn't seem like it. We both took spoonfuls together of each dish and then it came to the Hayate kid. Takoyakis? These are my favorite. Let me have a taste. I took a bite and my eyes shot open at the taste. It tasted just like her cooking!!! How can this be? Kanato was just happy eating that he doesn't care. I glanced at the kid and he saw me. He looked away and I felt like he.........

"Alright! Now let us hear the winner of this competition our school once again held this year!" the principal said and handed the mic to Kanato. "Hello everyone. I just want to say that these kids are spectacular with their cooking skills. These dishes are truly deliscious and I congratulate the parents of these youngsters. Now, the winner of this competition is..........
Mr. Usai of 4th grade!!! Congratulations!" Kanato says and the crowd went wild like they were in some concert or something.
(Imagine whatever dishes they cooked. I have no idea. 😆)

The other last competitors were given consolation prizes and certificates with 5000 dollars. Once the competition was over, everyone began going home. This occasion took the whole day and I'm stuffed. "I'll head to the car ahead, don't come late," Kanato says and I nodded. I just stood there and stretched a bit. I spotted that Hayate kid and walked over to him. I need to know how he knew how to cook takoyakis. He was still alone, maybe his mom is still looking for him. "Hey kid," I say and he turns to see me. "Hi mister, do you need anything?" he asks and I nodded. "Those takoyakis you made.... Whom did you learn them from?" I asked. "My mommy taught me how to cook and this is my favorite dish, but she cooks for me because hers is always better," he answers and I nodded. "May I ask who is your mother?" I say and he was about to answer when a voice called his name. "Hayate!!! There you are!" Hayate turned around and happily yells, " Mommy!" I looked ahead and I felt like the world stopped. It was her.

"Mommy, I didn't win!" Hayate whines and she giggles. God! I missed her giggles. Wait........ That kid just called her 'mommy'?! Is that her kid?! Wait, I need to process this..... I looked at her and listened to their conversation. "Why were you late?" Hayate asks and she sweatdrops. "I had some hard time looking for my boss. Sorry, but I'm happy that you were able to make it to the final round!" she cheered. She hasn't changed at all. "Do I still get to go to the takoyaki place?" he asks with his glimmering eyes. "Well, sure. You always mention takoyaki everyday," she says and pats his head. "I don't care if I grow up on takoyakis! As long as I grow up!" he defends and she laughs. "Well, let's go then," she says and stands up from her kneeling position with him. "Yui?" I asked and she looked at my direction. "Yes? Who calls me-" she was saying but was cut off when she opened her rhinestone colored eyes. I missed her so much! Everything about her! Why did she have to leave?!

Her eyes stared at mine in silence and I choked on my words. I wanted to run and hug her but she took steps backwards. "Mommy?" Hayate asks and she snapped out of it and looked at him. "Huh? Oh, yeah, let's go," she says and pulls him as they quickly walk away.

I clenched my hand tightly, I felt anger somehow. Now, I know where she is, I will take her back by any means! Yui, you'd better explain things to me!