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—Everyone is on board, I'll take roll—.
—Yuuna Kobe—.
—...—.
—Miss Yuuna Kobe is present—.
-...here-.
He whispered timidly.
—Asahi Kobe—.
—...Ah, here—.
—Okay, Miss Shio Kobe.
—Yes! Yes! Here I am, Daddy.
—Perfect, Sayaka Okino—.
-Here-.
—Rinka Okino.
—Here I am, Javier Onii-chan—.
-Very good...-.
Glancing sideways at the copilot, Yami had abandoned her usual maid outfit. Instead, she was wearing a beautiful short, strapless dress that showed off her milky-white thighs, with a plunging V-neckline highlighting her bust and half-exposed back. The dress was black with a cream-colored leaf print. Her long hair was tied back in two braids.
—Yami Zhoray—.
(Present)
Turning back to his mist, he smiles at her as he answers. Javier, seeing how beautiful his wife was, and how much more beautiful she was at seeing her smile, raises his fist in a good mood.
—Let's participate!—.
—Let's participate!—.
Shio repeated with a giggle.
Leaving the Valderrama mansion behind, after cleaning up for the visitors who would come that evening, their first stop was Aoi High School.
—Rinka-chan take this—.
—Mm? What is this, Javier Onii-chan?—.
—When you leave, the car will come pick you up, so you won't have to wait.
-Oh really!-.
-Yeah-.
—Thank you, Javier Onii-chan. Chu—.
After a kiss on the cheek, Javier didn't leave until he saw her enter the school.
Minutes later, now it was Sayaka's turn, Javier handed her the same device.
—See you later—.
—Hey, you won't kiss me goodbye.
—Who would give you a kiss!—.
Stomping off, Javier laughed as he watched Sayaka act embarrassed.
—Ten, a good day of practice!—.
—...—.
Stopping, he waves his hand and enters Sakakino High School.
—...Now that we've left them. We'll be the next to go down.—
He told Asahi who was resting his hand on his cheek, facing outwards.
Now, with Asahi, Shio, Yuuna, Yami and Javier in the car, he asks Yami.
—Do you have credit cards and cash?—.
(Here they are)
Taking the cards he'd been given and a wad of bills out of his wallet, Javier nodded.
—Where will they go?—.
—We saw some interesting places on television—.
-Where is?-.
—On xxxx street in front of the mall, Volrdre—.
—Okay, we'll get off first, at Matsuki Park. By the way, since neither of you has a cell phone, get one.
—Hey, y-you don't have to do that, Mr. Valderrama, there's no reason to waste that money on me.
—What are you talking about, Yuuna? It's very necessary, so you can stay connected.
-... Yeah-.
—By the way, what happened to the house and the candy that arrived yesterday? I didn't see them anywhere.
(I kept it deep in the industrial freezer)
—Oh, I understand. Well, we're getting off here… you guys have fun.
—Bye Daddy. Bye, Onii-chan—.
—See you, Shio—.
—Bye, mommy, Shio—.
—Have fun, Asahi—.
—Have a good time—.
Yami whispered in my ear, giving me a kiss on the lips and putting me in the pilot's seat.
Watching the vehicle drive away, Javier touches his lips, losing himself in the caramel taste.
—How long are you going to stay there?—.
—!... Let's go in, they must be waiting for us already—.
Javier said, ignoring the reproachful look from Asahi who followed him a step back.
Entering the park, Asahi, although he didn't speak, his face of distrust was evident, but his bright gaze from seeing something new didn't dim.
Arriving at a more open space to run on the grass where children were already playing.
—There they are. Makoto! Ryuto!... I see you're early.—
Standing up from the bench, Javier reached them after a light trot.
—No more than you, and who is it?—.
—I'm Makoto and you—.
—... Asahi Kobe, a pleasure—.
—As you've heard, her name is Asahi, she lives at my house. The one greeting you is Makoto Ito, next to her is Ryuto Miyake. We're classmates.
With a short introductory chat from Javier, the four began walking.
—Asahi-san, how old are you?—.
"14".
—Oh, you're the youngest of all—.
—So it seems—.
"What school do you go to?"
—I'm not studying because of family problems, but I can now enroll.
-Oh really-.
With a one-sided conversation from Makoto, Javier and Ryuto talked about other things.
—Ryuto, he's coming, there are only a few hours left—.
—I know, you don't have to remind me, you're a kid or something. They served you the ingredients I sent you.
—Excellent, you'll be surprised tonight—.
—I hope so—.
Glancing sideways at Makoto, who was trying to hold a conversation with an expressionless Asahi, Ryuto held out his hand.
—Asahi-san, right—.
-Yeah-.
—Do you play any sports?—.
-No-.
—Hey, since we never agreed on what to do today, just this fool, said one day as a kid… What do you think of this?—.
He took out his phone and showed them his idea.
—If you like, we can go here, they're just opening—.
—A sports park has all kinds of recreation and places for different sports: cycling, climbing, basketball, soccer, board games... or you also have a food service and they rent equipment at low prices.
Makoto explained after asking for Ryuto's cell phone.
—Mmm, it doesn't seem like a bad idea, what do you say?
—Fine by me—.
I accept, Makoto.
—It doesn't bother me either, come on—.
—And you, Asahi, are you against it?
-... come on-.
Showing some enthusiasm in his voice, Javier hailed a taxi.
—Come on in, we're going to have a great time today.
No one objected to Javier's words, they got in, and in 10 minutes they arrived.
—Oh!! How great!—.
Being absorbed by just the entrance, they left Makoto behind with his mouth open.
—Lytol Recreational Corporation—.
Asahi muttered.
—Yes, it is big.—
Admiring that only the door could fit 100 people in a row, Ryuto, as if it were normal, entered first. Javier followed him while dragging the two boys who were left with their mouths open.
—Welcome, please fill out this form here.—
Greeted at the reception by a well-dressed young lady and young men, Ryuto handed the form to the three of them.
—Mmm..., Ryuto, have you been here before?—.
Makoto asked as she looked at the form.
—If I was with someone last week—.
—Heh—.
—What are you laughing at?—.
Feeling uneasy at hearing Javier's chuckle, Ryuto looks at him, but he denies it.
-Nothing-.
—Ryuto, I put it where it says illnesses—.
—Just leave it empty if you're not sick. The good thing about this place is that it has its own medical center. If anything happens, they'll take care of you here.
After completing the form, Javier and the others receive brochures about the entertainment centers.
—Where would you like to go?—.
—Mmm, that's very difficult, how about bowling? I've never been—.
—Oh, sounds good to me, what do you say, Ryuto, Asahi?—
At Makoto's suggestion, Javier and the others arrived at the bowling alley on bicycles.
—This place is fabulous, they lend you bikes—.
—But seriously, Asahi doesn't know how to ride a bike at your age.
—Shut up, it has nothing to do with you—.
—Ahaha, you blushed, being the only one with training wheels. Let's go in…—
Pausing to mock Asahi who seemed to have reached his limit after the bike, Javier saw him stomping angrily as he entered.
—Hey, you shouldn't be bothering him about that.
—Don't worry, the boy will soon learn, this will give him more impetus, nothing to worry about—.
Javier was having fun, ignoring Ryuto's words. The four of them put their shoes in their lockers while putting on the ones they'd borrowed for bowling.
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While the boys were starting the game, the girls Yami, Shio and Yuuna were inside a household goods store.
(What do you think of this hammock, Yuuna-san?)
Writing in her Yami notes blog, Yuuna saw the white and red checkered hammock.
—Mmm, okay, it looks sturdy, but where you're going to put it, there's nowhere to hang it—.
—Customer, we have supports for the hammock here, with this you can have it anywhere.
(We take her)
Taking the lady, the hammock and the support, Yami smiles as she looks at the hangers.
—Yami Onee-chan, you're in a very good mood today, did something happen?—.
—You're right, Shio, Yami-san is in a very good mood, something happened—.
(Sorry if I caused you trouble, but everything is okay.)
She smiled in love, stunning Yuuna and Shio with the natural beauty that was Yami.
—O-okay, I make mistakes too—.
—Yami Onee-chan, you're shining, you feel so happy—.
Yami nodded, the words 'Wife' swirling through his mind. Pressing her hand to his chest, happiness surged through his body.
(Yuuna-san, look at these game cups.)
—Oh, that's nice, but this isn't for husbands.
He pointed to the cups that shared a red heart that joined together when the cups touched.
(It also has a brush set.)
Ignoring his surroundings because of the happiness he felt, Yami dragged Yuuna and Shio along with him.
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Lytol Recreation Center.
Blash!!
Pipipipipipi!!!
—Hahahaha another perfect shot, come on!—.
Javier was having fun in his own way, celebrating by raising his hands and moving his waist.
—Tch, show-off, you're only one point ahead—.
—I think I hear a loser barking, oh, sorry that was you Ryuto—.
Further enraging Ryuto, he grabs the bowling ball, looks away from Javier, and stares at Bolero's triangle. He takes his stance and throws it.
Going straight, the bowling ball hits the target, knocking everyone down.
—Chusa!!!, eat that, Javier, hahaha—.
Laughing heartily, the score is back to within one point.
—Those two forgot that we're playing as a couple.—
—Those two... Hey, sit down, you can't see, you're making fools of yourselves.
Asahi acted like an adult in front of the two children who kept bothering each other. Makoto looked away, saying she didn't know them.
Riiiinnnn!
—Someone, the phone—.
—Sorry, it's mine, Asahi-san, do it first, while I answer the call—.
-Understood-.
—Don't drop it—.
He added mockery to Javier.
-I won't do it!-.
Grasping the lightest bowling ball with both hands, Asahi Amateur throws it. Moving slowly, the bowling ball begins to drift to one side halfway through.
—Ummm, just two—.
—Come on, Asahi, don't get discouraged, look, you have another shot.
Encouraging Ryuto, Javier took the bowling ball that came back and gave it to him.
—Take it through these holes—.
-What are you doing?-.
—Teaching you, I've seen your shots, now take it like I told you... Quick!—.
—Y-yes—.
Teaching patiently, Javier returned to his seat, took out his phone, and began recording. Asahi, who assumed a slightly awkward position, threw the bowling ball as Javier instructed. The ball took a left turn, just inches from falling into the sewer, with a spin and a straight line, making a strike on the remaining six.
Applause, applause.
—I-I did it!, oooooo!!!—.
Jumping for joy, Asahi, Javier, and Ryuto laugh at his childish behavior that had previously attracted attention.
—Makoto, it's your turn, move!—.
—I'll be right there!—.
In a hurry, Makoto nervously puts away his phone. Ryuto and Javier looked at each other, seeing how suspicious he was. They watched him throw it only for it to fall into the sewer.
—Boo, boo, what's up, Makoto, not even Asahi has failed like you—.
—Ehehe, sorry, I was focused on something else—.
Scratching his neck, Ryuto shook his head at how easy it was to see.
Javier smilingly walks towards Makoto, hugging him by the neck.
—Tell me who called, from how nervous you are, I can tell it's a girl, and it's not your mom, that's for sure, speak up—.
—I don't know what you're talking about—.
He responded by dodging Javier's question.
—Oh, you want to act tough... ha, take it, Ryuto—.
—Ch!, you two are doing it—.
Taking him by surprise when he thought he would let him go, he heard Javier's laughter and, before he could react, he put him in a headlock, hugging him from behind.
—Don't blame us, Makoto, blame your stubbornness—.
—Ryuto!!, leave me, you two—.
—Don't resist, let me see, oh information obtained, your honor, this individual has spoken with a child.
Displaying the call history, Javier saw Sekai's name just a few minutes ago and several calls from Makoto afterward, but they were never answered.
—Well done, prosecutor, now that Makoto is convicted, what's your excuse?—.
—I didn't do anything, uuu, Asahi stop drinking cola and help me—.
Asahi, who remained calm in his chair the whole time, drinking cola, looked at Makoto's condition asking for help only to push her away.
"-Traitor!-.
—Stop dragging this out, and tell us why Sekai called you and when you got her number in the first place.
—Okay, but let me go first.
Releasing Javier, Makoto moves his shoulders and neck before answering them.
—I was surprised when he called me too.
—But what did you tell him?—
—She asked me where I was, and I told her. After that, she hung up on me. I tried calling her several times, but she rejected me. And it was only yesterday that she gave me her number.
Looking away from Makoto, Javier and Ryuto looked at each other with serious faces.
—This is bad—.
—Yes, they've stolen information and now they're getting closer, now this Saturday boys' operation has been ruined—.
—What are you two talking about?
Looking at Makoto with pity, they look away.
—What's with that look?—
—Javier, I don't think it matters much, if they come, this place is too big to meet us—.
—You're right... whose turn it is—.
Joking aside, Javier takes the ball and throws it, making another Chusa.
—Good! Full score.—
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—Sekai, where are we going?
—A new recreation center, it's called Lytol—.
—I don't want to go, I'll sweat, and I don't feel like it.
—But what are you saying? Hikari is coming too. I already contacted her. The only one who couldn't come is Nanami because of her club.
—Hmm, strange, as far as I knew, you had no plans to go out other than watching movies at home.
—Hahaha, when I started watching a sports movie, I got excited and said to myself, why don't I practice it?
—Oh, and what was it about?—.
-Baseball-.
Swinging like she had a bat in her hand, Setsuna couldn't help but think it was strange that Sekai would invite her out of the blue.
—I'll go put something on—.
-I'll wait for you-.
A short time later, Sekai and Setsuna were walking down the sidewalk wearing pants, jeans, and sneakers. Sekai, for her part, was wearing a short-sleeved shirt, and Setsuna a sleeveless shirt.
—Hikari! Sorry for the delay.
—No, I just arrived, hello Setsuna—.
—Hi, Hikari, what do we take to go to that place?
Standing on a corner, Sekai hailed a taxi; getting in without any problems, they set off.