Second Chance (Lupinranger vs patranger)

chapter 4

Megumi p.o.v

"Here. One lunch set A and one lunch set C as you ordered. Sorry for your waiting."

As usual, if I have time, I would usually have my lunch here at jurer bistro. At first, the reason was to want to know more about these kaitous and polices but eventually the main reason I became a regular customer was their food. The chef, Touma san here cooks so deliciously and at affordable prices, so I would come about twice a week.

But today, I came here for the third time this week and the reason was?

The boy that staring at his phone right in front of me.

"Oh, this food looks good. You sure know your stuff when it comes to food huh, Nee-san?" He grinned as he put down his phone.

I sipped my cup of coffee and sighed. I knew that my father was a busy man, but stepmother too. No wonder this kid likes to cause trouble.

"Masaru, I did not bring you here so we can ignore what you just did at school. After this, we will call your mother and talk about punishment alright?"

He scoffed.

"Like hell, they have time for us." he took a bit from his food.

"Miss Chisaki can just contact your parents, why must she contact me? I had to skip my assignment discussion with my classmates. You are lucky that she understands your situation."

"Nah, as soon she heard your name, she immediately called you. You must be one of her favorite students. I heard you were quite popular at that school back then."

"Why would you beat that guy up? I thought you guys are friends back at middle school ?"

He scratched his neck before continuing to talk,

"He bullied one of the underclassmen in my club. I know she appears as a country bumpkin but she is not that bad."

Did I just see a blush on his cheeks? Oh, looks like spring has entered this kid's heart.

"So, how long did you know each other?" I said nonchalantly, wanting to know more about my stepbrother's love life. He avoids eye contact, drinking his juice.

"On her first day at our school. That girl was playing games on her phone during recess. I noticed she was playing the same game that me and my friends playing for the upcoming e-sports. She is pretty good. So I invited her."

"Sounds like a good romance beginning for the male lead." Umika interrupted, as she wiped the table near us. Masaru's suddenly turned red, and quickly denied it.

"She is just a friend okay? We are teammates that will win this upcoming competition. Geez."

"Ahh. So you never thought of asking her out?" Umika teased. Masaru laughed awkwardly.

"Thought about it? Miss, I already asked her out. Twice. She thought I was joking so I got rejected. She was strict about teammates should not date each other rule."

What a pity kid. What a pity.

"Don't worry kid. There are plenty of flowers in the field," said Kairi, taking a seat next to Masaru.

I looked around. Are we the only customer here? Oh. We are. But why is he here? As far as I know, doesn't he like to skip work?

"Kairi! Why did you come back when the customers were almost gone? You should help me out more. It becomes more exhausting." Umika punched lightly behind Kairi's back.

"Should you be worried about your salary? Considering that you always skipping work. I am still wondering how come you did not get fired. " I looked at the red guy.