Kurama's Keeper

126: A Joyous Day

Aiko brought out a bag " ja jang !"

Hishiro: what's that ?

Aiko gives it to him. He opens up the bag and sees a book. He takes out the book and reads the cover . He realises it's a mystery book " you want me to read this to you ? "

Aiko : hehe. You know I don't really like reading. I prefer listening.

Hishiro: are you sure ? It's not like the usual adventure books you have me read you. Can our aiko's brain handle it ?

Aiko : hey !! Mmm... I should be able too !!

He laughed a little " why did you choose this book ? "

Aiko : mamoru said I'll never be able to complete a mystery book when I was at the bookstore buying a new one.

Hishiro : I see. You wanted to prove him wrong. How about this ? I'll read this for you and tell you a short summary. You can lie to him and say you've read it

Aiko : that's a great idea !

Hishiro goes to the bookshelf and takes out a book " how about I read this one to you ? I bought it. I think you'll like it. " She nods " um. " And kisses him on the cheek.

He sits on the couch and flips open the book. She was done preparing the tea as she puts the teapot aside on the small table. She sits onto his lap as he held the book in front of her, with one hand. While the other, held her in to his chest.

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They spent their usual afternoon like this. It was soon evening and she saw that it was probably time for her to go.

Hishiro: why don't you stay ? I'll cook for you like I used to.

Aiko: it's ok. Kou-chan will definitely have something for me at home.

Hishiro: I see...

She kisses him on the lips " hishiro. Are you sure ? You want ? To be my affair. " He strokes her hair " I was the stupid one to try to marry others. I knew you were a selfish yokai. You were with me then because we both had enjoyed each other's company without consequence. "

Aiko: hishiro... I never gave anything to you. In our affair then, and now. You read to me, you cook for me. Even when we were doing quests together in the past, you just let me do whatever I wanted... Why... You like someone like me ?

Hishiro: don't know. I just like doing all these things for you.

Aiko: hishiro...
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Hishiro goes to the cafe counter " how about I be your first customer?"

Koushiro: hishiro ?

Hishiro: can I talk to you ? Oh. One coffee. How much is it ?

Koushiro : on the house. First customer privileges.
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Koushiro: what is it ?

Hishiro: I want your permission.

Koushiro: my permission ?

Hishiro: hai. Because even if aiko is wilful, she seems to take your opinions into consideration because she's afraid you'll leave her.

Koushiro: she loves me.

Hishiro : I missed her once ... I should have known to just grab only her hand. I knew she's the kind who always did whatever she liked, but yet I still tried to push her into my decisions... And this I what I get.

Koushiro: aiko is not the type to be controlled. She's the type where you need to convince that you need her to do that.

Hishiro : I don't want to watch her leave my house just to tell me, I'm going home again.