She's a carefree, honest girl.
He's a reluctant,cold boy.
What happens when jokes become serious?
All I wanted was to take responsibility of my actions.
Akira is always bright, but unlike her name. She's dumb. Real dumb.
So who else except me can...
The bitter cold was nothing compared to the irritation I'm feeling this moment.
"Hey hey Pancake~ let's do this piece!"
"Ha? No, it's too complicated."
"So, what the hell is he doing here?" I cut in between their faces, he was leaning too close Akira. Too close.
"Relax buddy. I'm not a thief, but I advise you guys to break-" Smacking him with my music sheets he asked why I did that. Why?
"You're annoying Tora."
"I didn't say you could call me by my first name."
"I get that you guys are prepping for the opening ceremony next year but like Kira said, this piece is too complicated, the notes are all over the place." I took her sheet and stared at it, there's no way she can play this. I don't want her to stress out on it.
"I'll do it."
"HUH?!"
"Yay~"
Just what is she thinking?! If she plays this and messed up, she might even consider quitting the violin, the areas where she has to change the course isn't simple, and they're fast-paced. Worse part is that she'll hurt her fingers.
"It's finally Christmas!"
Yes, the worst Christmas. Two hooligans are inside my house, one, my dumb girlfriend and the other one. Should I even worry about that guy?
"I'll go check on the cake, Gin and the others will be arriving soon too." I got up from the chair and headed towards the kitchen. Guess I'll make some eggnog?
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"I'm curious on what you see in that stuck-up guy." Seriously, I can hear everything from here.
"Hmm, I have no idea!"
Ah...my kokoro is itai...
<Means "My heart hurts">
"But, I don't think I need a reason. Sou-chan was always there for me, he's too kind for his own good. Sometimes his actions and words don't match, but when he's serious, he puts all is efforts in it. He hides what he thinks or feels so it's hard to tell sometimes, but, I think I know how to."
"So in conclusion, you gave me reasons." I could hear him stand up and stretch. I'm not eavesdropping, I'm listening to people talking out loud.
"So in conclusion! Sou-chan is perfect!"
"Uwahhh you're so romantic unlike that beanstalk. I wonder what face he'd make if I had you instead~" Akira laughed, this isn't a topic to laugh about you dumbass!
"Nope. There's no way at all."
"And why's that?" This time I heard Akira stood up and organized the sheets.
"Because your eyes say something different."
Well, it doesn't matter who he likes, as long as it's not Akira. He let out a heavy sigh.
"Damn. You really are something pancake. But she probably forgot me, so there's no point in trying eh?" I should stop this before the others arrive. I walked into the living room to find them giving off a staring contest. I guess the winner gets to provoke Gin huh.
"Alright! Help me with the table." I clapped my hands and Akira rushed over. I patted her head and told her to help with the chicken. I phoned dad not to come with any booze.
[Huuuhhh? Why not party with booze?! Haru and Tachibana-san is there too!]
[So is Akira, me, Miou, Gin and a friend.]
[Oh, rare of you to have a friend.]
[Wow, thanks dad]
[HAHAHA! We'll arrive in 15 minutes. See ya then bud]
I hung up the phone, letting out a sigh of relief. Finally, I can relax about that airhead drinking the wrong beverage.
"Oi, Tora you help us too." I shouted at the lazy figure, lying on the couch.
"Fine!"
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I opened the door to be welcomed with a hug from dad, followed my mom and Miou. They must've travelled a lot to get here, especially mom and Miou. Miou placed her coat on the couch and when Tora came out they exchanged looks.
"It's you!" Their voices collabed.
"You guys know each other?" I asked Miou.
"Yeah..." she dozed off and I glanced at him.
Oh shit.
Tora's eyes were filled with warmth, he stared deeply into Miou as if he's waited forever to pass. As if...
"Shit why do you always get the goodies? I'll go help pancake."
Shit number 2.
"Nope, I'll help Kira. You stay here," I closed up near him and whispered, "try anything funny on my sister and I'll file a report on you." He slightly stiffened at my warning.
I take it back. It doesn't matter who he likes as long it's not Akira and Miou. Seriously, why did things turn out this way?!
We ate dinner and opened presents, I gave Akira a beanie I've been knitting for months, how does she even do that? My hands were sloppy but as long as I remembered the method, I succeeded. Akira wrapped me in a muffler. It was blue, my favorite color. So she knitted this too.
Miou and Tora kept exchanging glances, which I did not like. Not one bit. Where did they met? How? Why does she have that look in her face? Why do they both have the same look? This is driving me nuts. My sister with that guy? Absolutely not.
"Why not? They look cute together." Akira nudged, whispering in my ear.
"...tch..." and just like that, I removed Tora from my blacklist.
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<Hi guys! I know it's a bit early for Christmas but hey why not? 😏
Merry Christmas everyone! Have a jolly day/night. Take care of yourself and loved ones! Stay safe and eat nutritiously.
I drew something Christmasy hope you like it.🎁✨
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