Episode 17

Stop, stop it Shouko, get up. she said as she helped me up. Boohoo, I'm really sorry mom. I'm sorry. I cried. Jeez, someone please get a bucket, the cry baby has been unleashed. Sakura said as we glared at her. what. she shrugged. That's not funny, it's so lame. Kiro said. Whatever. she rolled her eyes. Mom please, don't be mad anymore, I'll do whatever you want. I begged. Hmm why does this scene reminds me of the prodigal son. Kiro said. That's right. Everyone said in unison. Silence reigned as I couldn't do anything but to gaze at the ground. she sighed and drew me into a warm and tight embrace .

My eyes widened as I wasn't expecting this. You don't know how long I've missed you, I missed my baby girl. The carefree and happy girl I knew. She said as she caressed my hair. I'm sorry, sorry I couldn't save your dad, I'm sorry because I couldn't do anything while he died right in front of me. She said as she cried. Hush mom, it's alright, some situations are just not in our ability to control. I don't blame you mom, so stop crying. I'm pretty sure dad's in a better place right now no matter where he is. I said as I held her palm and stated at her. Now look, she's all teared up, Shouko if you make mom cry one more time, I won't go easy on you. Sakura said as she wiped mom's tears and embraced us both. Yeah, me too. Kiro joined in the embrace.

Now that everything's settled, let's have dinner, I'm famished. she said. well I'll go change first. I said. Well alright then, come soon okay. mom said. Alright. I said as I went to my room. Yukito, join us. Take your time sis, uh la la. Kiro said with a tone of enthusiasm and pleasure. Uh oh, that's bad I better hurry up before Kiro eats up all the meal. I took a quick shower and put on a light white singlet and a SpongeBob pants.

Huh, thank goodness, I made it back in time. I sighed as I took my seat next to Kiro. Hmm, Sakura and Yukito are sitting near each other. Hmm, I raised my eyebrows at Sakura while giving her a cheeky smile. What? She asked. Nothing. I answered as I started with the sashimi. Hmm, you're the best Mrs Angela. I complemented with a wink. It's so delicious and full in my mouth. I said as I kept on slapping my puffed cheeks.

She's right ma'am, this meal is so delicious, have you tasted the sukiyaki? Yukito asked. Well you're in my house young man, of course I've tasted it, please pass some to me. I requested. I wonder why you haven't opened up an eatery, you would have been the best chef in town. I said. Agreed. Everyone said in unison.

Yeah, she even cooks better than mom. Kiro said. Ye....what? mom yelled.

Uh.. oh, shouldn't have said that right? I'm done for. Kiro cried as we all nod.

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