Karasuno's little bird

Part 12: Even then

"Why did you do that?" You feel your voice begin to rise. Eyes searching the room for any nearby object.

You begin to hear Yui's voice in your head.

She always used to ask this question...

What was it?

Your eyes land on a nearby dumbbell, propping the door to your room open.

"Would you rather be alone with a bear or a man in the forest?"

Was that the question?

"Do what?" The pseudo delivery boy cocks his head, clearly puzzled.

He steps towards you, reaching into his pocket.

"Are you telling me you don't understand any of this?" He asks.

You walk backwards, away from the boy, almost stumbling over the dumbbell on the floor.

To answer that question Yui.

Your fingers search the ground for the weight, gripping the handle readily.

This is not a bear.

Although...

The boy's eyebrows raise, and he halts his stride towards you.

"Back up dude." You warn.

An almost hurt expression seems to flicker on his features, quickly replaced by caution.

"(Y/N)?" The boy murmurs, incredulous.

What?

How does he know my name?

You take a moment to glance at the boys hands, now occupied with a series of papers.

Must've pulled it out of his pocket.

You dare a glance down, a knot quickly forming in your stomach.

Upon further inspection there were words written on the paper, but more interestingly the hand writing was familiar to you.

This is...

You lower your guard, setting the dumbbell onto the floor.

Father's handwriting.

You stretch your hand out, the boy settling the papers in your hand.

You squint, reading the contents of the letter.

"Hanarete-San, he told me to give this to you." The boy murmurs, allowing you time to process what was going on.

(Y/N),
your living arrangements were agreed upon under the condition you would host my Fiancée's son until his graduation.

Your grandfather and I look forward to your success in maneuvering this new relationship, political or familial.

I leave that choice to you.

So long as you continue to be disciplined in your work ethic.

Regards,
-アキト

You crumple the letter in your fist, absorbing the new reality of your situation.

In truth, you had forgotten all about this promise.

My mind has been to clouded with my own ambitions, that I forgot about my obligations.

Speaking of which...