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Man Of Probabilities - Chapter 25
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Shinobu Naoyuki’s POV
After Kazuya and I made up that day, almost a month have passed. One day my parents called me and asked me to go with them in a cherry blossom festival. I wanted to decline them at first but when they passed the phone to my little brother, I gave in and agreed to come.
The festival will be next weekend which is three days from now. I cancelled all of my weekend appointments and informed all my patients that I will be off for a few days.
“Yuki is it true that you will be gone for the next few days?” Kazuya suddenly burst in to my office.
“Yes, I will be visiting my family this weekend. I wanted to tell you first but I was too busy the whole morning and I don’t want to disturb you when you are in your classes.”
“Actually I came here to tell you something too. I will also be out for the weekend to make a project so I may not be able to come over.”
“Really, what kind of project is it?”
“It is a scenery video clip presentation project. Though I still don’t know what will be the subject matter of my project.”
“How about an aerial shot of the city during the night?”
“I was my first choice but I heard that a lot of my blockmates are going to do it so I want to make something that is not here in our city.”
Suddenly I remember the stunning beauty of the falling cherry blossoms to the riverside I always watched when I was a kid.
“Then how about the cherry blossoms?”
“I like that idea but I don’t know the best place to use.” his face shows how much stressed he is for his project and I know how much he wanted to do his best for it and so I decided to help him.
“I know a great place for it..”
“Really?! Where is it?” I can finally see the shine in his eyes when I give him hope.
“To my hometown. If it is alright with you then you can come along with me when I go there this weekend.”
“Yes, I’ll be happy to come with you. But.. will it be fine to meet your family?” something starts to bother him despite of my good news.
“There will be no problem with it. We have a guest room so you can stay there.”
” No, what I mean is… is about us, our relationship.”
“Ooohhh is that so.” We both fall into silence as I realized what was bothering him. I have forgotten that our relationship is something that the world will never considered acceptable.
“It will be okay. My family is fine with whatever I do so you don’t have to worry and in case something really happen, I will be the one who will protect you at all cost.” I smiled and patted his head while trying to comfort him and give him an assurance.
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Days have in a pass in just a flash and the day to our trip comes. I picked him up to his house before noon and drive to my hometown for almost four hours straight.
The drive was fun with all our funny conversations and the food he prepared for us to eat during the trip. I was shy to accept his offer to feed me while I was driving at first because I thought that it is too cheesy and only teenagers will do that but when I tasted the dessert he made, I can’t resist any longer and eventually give in to his offer and so he started spoon feeding me from time to time until we end up finishing all the food he brought halfway to our destination.
When we arrived to my family house, it was already 5 I’m the afternoon and my parents are busy preparing the food for the celebration of the festival so the only one who is there to welcome me is my little brother.
“Why did you come so late? I thought that you will be excited to see me after all this years.” he comes close and hugged me. “And who is that?” he asked immediately as soon as he see Kazuya gets off my car.
“Oh let me introduce you first.” I walked in between them and pointed my brother. “This is my younger brother, Koharu. He is a freshman University student.”
“Hello, nice to meet you.” Kazuya smiled and bowed his head a little to make a formal greeting and introduce himself. “I’m Suzuki Kazuya, a second year University student. I’m… I’m your brother’s friieen…d” he started stuttering his words as if he doesn’t want to continue saying the word ‘friend’.
“He is my boyfriend.” I blurted out.
“…..” I stared at them.
“……” Koharu’s eyes widened.
“……….”Kazuya’s mouth is wide opened.
We all freeze until they finally let out their voices.
“What?!!” They both exclaimed in unison.
“Hey why are you shocked too?”Koharu turned to Kazuya, questioning his reaction.
“Ahh, it is just that I didn’t expect him to suddenly say it out loud.” His voice is shaking as he defend himself from the icy stares of Koharu.
It is fun watching how Koharu managed to intimidate Kazuya who is a lot taller than him, I can almost imagine them like a little kitten cornering a big dog at the corner.
But I feel the atmosphere turned dark when Koharu blurted out something. “Really? Or are you just not serious about my brother like that jerk.”
“Hey Koharu stop it. Let us in so I can say hello to Mom and Dad.”
“Okay fine, they are at the kitchen.” He opens the door and let us in.
Kazuya was hesitating to step in. “You can go ahead first, I will be putting out our things from the car.” He steps back wanting to run back inside my car but I stopped him.
I grabbed his hands and dragged him inside until I found my mom and dad cooking in the kitchen.
“Mom, Dad, I’m back.” I speak as I entered.
“Nao welcome back!” My mom immediately run towards me and gives me a tight hug.
“I’m glad you finally made time to visit.” Dad turn towards me while still mixing a bowl full of cream.
“Oh, and who is that young man behind you? Is he one of Koharu’s friend?” my mom take a peak at Kazuya who is still trying to hide behind me.
“No, actually I brought him with me today to let you know that we…” I hold his hand and pulled him beside me and continued, “we are lov..”
“I am your son’s lover! Please accept us!” He suddenly burst out while making a formal bow in front of my parents.
I never expected that he will really say something like that judging by his reactions earlier and his hesitation to face my family so I was also caught off guard just like my parents and so we all just stare at each other for a few seconds until my dad speaks.
“Is that so, then will you care if we invite you to have a dinner with us so we can know you better?”
” Yes. It will be a pleasure.”
“Oh you don’t have to be so stiff and formal towards us, it’s just making us feel embarrassed, right dad.” My mom walks closer towards him and pats his shoulder. “You can call me auntie or even mom if you like.”
“Thank you.” I can feel that his hands feel tighter as we hold each other hands.
“Hey Mom, is it ok if we go out and take a stroll first? I promise we will be back before the festival.”
“Sure. Just make sure you don’t get exhausted before even going to the festival.”
We went out of the house and started walking to the lake side where there are cherry blossom trees but the place is currently crowded by people preparing for the festival so it will be impossible for him to shoot a video.
“I’m sorry Kazuya, I didn’t expect that it will be crowded and the cherry blossoms are not yet in it’s full bloom.”
“No it’s ok. The important thing is I got to meet your family.” He smiled at me so gentle and it makes my heart skip a beat, it reminded me of the gentle breeze of the sea.
I suddenly remember a sea which is at least an hour drive away from this town.
“Do you want to have a view of the sea instead?”
“Really?” His eyes sparkle as he heard the word sea.
“Then let’s go.” We both hop inside the car and I started driving towards the sea.
After almost an hour, we arrived at the sea shore when the sun is starting to set.
“It is so beautiful!”he jump out of the car and run excitedly towards the shore. Because of his excitement he forgets to take out his camera in his bag and so I decided to take it out and started filming the seen.
The orange reflection of the sun towards the sea, the turning dark sky which was a mix of orange and violet, the peaceful waves washing away his footprints and the cold breeze sweeping his hair as he happily walk around the shore. It was a perfect scene, something that I will forever cherish in my memories.
“Yes it is indeed beautiful.” I can’t help but speak with amazement as I watch him.
“Ahh Yuki, I’m sorry I was too excited and forgotten the reason why we come here.” He walk back towards me and reached the camera.
“It’s fine, I actually enjoyed filming the scenery and your silhouette. I think it will come out really good.”
“No, actually I think it will be more beautiful if it’s you.” His face is starting to turn red again.
“Hahaha I don’t think so. I am no good when it comes to being photogenic.”
I walk towards the shore and started searching for shells. Suddenly I heard the continues snap of the camera and when I turn around, I saw him taking pictures of me.
“Sorry, I can’t help but take photos of you. I promise that I will keep it carefully.”
“Ok fine, just make sure that I don’t look funny in any of those pictures.”
After staying for almost half an hour, it is time for us to head back and so we slowly walk back to my car.
“Kazuya, I don’t know if you’re fond of keeping shells and stones but I hope you will take this as your souvenirs.” I handed him a shell and a heart shaped pure white stone.
“I will treasure this forever.”he hold it firmly before putting it inside his bag.
As we drive back he speaks again. “Thank you for letting me see the sea for the first time. I never know that my first time will be something amazing like this. Thanks, I will cherish this memories forever with you.”