Miss Maid
A Bond
"Okaerinasai Nanami!!" Sienna was standing at the door to welcome Nanami back to the mansion.
"Aboutcaste, Sienna.." Nanami pulled her suitcase and hugged Sienna. "How are you doing?"
"I'm fine ba-san, how about you?" sienna asked as she returned a warm embrace from Nanami.
"Yokatta's. I'm more than okay, haha.."
Sienna escorted Nanami to the front of her room, she was glad the middle-aged obedient woman had returned to this large, desolate mansion. It was like he was back to feeling the pleasure of having friends and mothers at the same time.
"Wanna stop by? Haha.." joked Nanami
"Haha later, now you better clean your luggage ba-san. I'll prepare the dinner."
"Eh?! No need, Sienna. I'm already here, so let me do my job."
"Daijoubu yo, ba-san. You're new until you must still feel weak. Jaa ne~!!" Sienna immediately closed the room door for Nanami and ran small towards the kitchen not far from her room. "Saa, I've prepared a snack that I often make first. May they all match the taste of the food."
At nightfall, Namikaze's two sons had gathered at the dinner table as well as Nanami who had accompanied him as usual. Sienna served him all the food and snacks he had made with the help of Nanami who brought him to the dining table. "Summimasen, Namikaze-sama.. I make a little snack, if you like, please try." said Sienna with courtesy and nervousness clearly visible from his face but he must remain perfect in carrying out his work. So Sienna immediately went back to the kitchen to bring tea that he usually made at home first.
"Well, there's a lot of ya.." said Reiji, staring at the neatly arranged plates on the table, he slightly turned his head to look at Sienna's face, "Arigatou ne, Sie-"
"Yosha minna!! Konbanwa~!! Tehehehe," exclaimed Naoki with excitement, he dashed towards the dining table waving his hand and his next hand again carrying a cardboard bag.
"Urusai." said Ryuuga while staring at Naoki lazily, he preferred to eat a cupcake made by Sienna
"Yo Naoki-kun~, you came here one night. What was? Do you have any business with Ryuuga?"
"Yes-"
"Aniki, don't ask him that."
"He? Doushite?"
"His dealings with me will never be finished. Noisy people like him-"
"What did you say?! Say once more a feminine face?!" hina Naoki clasped Ryuuga's collar until their faces were close together. Nanami who was standing there could do nothing, just like Reiji who only let out a long sigh when he saw their quarrel begin.
"Put your hands away, ningen breed."
*the fool
"Who are you calling stupid, kusso youarou?!"
"Of course you are. Who else is it?"
"Huh?! Omae w-"
"A-ano.. Welcome, Naoki-sama." between Sienna in the middle of their debate, the girl appeared with a tray filled with a teapot and a few empty glasses. Naoki widened his eyes, his mouth gaping wide when he saw the girl wearing the typical clothes of a maid who was carving out a friendly smile as usual.
"O-onee...san?!"
"Omoshiroi.. Naoki-kun, do you know him? Ah I forgot you brought her to this house." said Reiji
*attractive
"Huh? I-iie ano's.. I did know her already but this is the first time I have seen onee-san after such a long time."
"Fra.. Doushite?"
*loh why?
"Currently, just ask the ice man. He forbade me from coming here." Naoki replied emotionally, he gritted his teeth while pointing at Ryuuga's seemingly unruly face, he remained calm while eating his cupcake.
"ahaha.. Sou desu ka...?" Reiji was just a sweatdrop on the spot when he heard Naoki's reply and he caught a glimpse of his sister's face. "Then, does otouto already know Sienna-san as well?"
"Don't carelessly ask." ketus Ryuuga who stopped his activity.
"Eh? You two are like an inseparable soulmate, what happened or what was met by one of them, surely one will experience the same thing as well." said Reiji with a big smile, he deliberately did not care about the change in expression of the two young men. Yes, their faces and auras became extremely gloomy.
"Don't say such a disgusting thing!" snapped the two of them together then they threw each other a look of dislike.
"What did you say?!" asked Naoki in annoyance
"What did you say yourself?" ryuuga asked coldly while glancing at Naoki sharply.
"Don't imitate me, kusso Ryuuga!"
"I'm not imitating you. Your stupidity can rub off on me." Ryuuga replied in a sharp tone
"Huh?! What do you mean, baka?!"
"Who are you saying is stupid, you idiot!"
"Tch!"
The two of them seemed to have turned the dining room into a very gripping fighting arena. Somehow the atmosphere in the dining room became very tense. Sienna noticed Nanami's worried face, then she noticed Reiji's face with only vague smiles and finally she looked back at the two high school boys who were fighting sharp gazes. He sighed and walked closer to the dining table. "Common, summimasen. I've made you all tea, will you try it?" sienna asked with her sweet smile.
"Onee-san, stay away. No need to offer it to this guy. He would definitely comment on it strangely."
"Heh, you stupid idiot. Do you think I want to eat or drink something forcibly? Just develop your bad taste until you die in a stomachache."
"Did you omae wa?! Kusso!"
"YAMETE KUDASAI, AN EDUCATED PERSON WILL NOT DO ANY COMMOTION WHILE AT THE DINING TABLE, I HAVE ALREADY PREPARED DINNER. PLEASE EAT IMMEDIATELY OR LATER THE FOOD WILL BE COLD" Sienna said with great emphasis in each word but she still showed her smile as usual.
Glug
The two instantly fell silent after seeing the smile Sienna showed. They immediately moved away and sat in their respective places quietly and neatly as well. Reiji and Nanami were both surprised, he looked at the blonde girl with a look of disbelief. How could he possibly stop the fight of the two of them so easily? That's the question of the two people who are hanging out. Conscious of his words, Sienna's face instantly flushed completely, she immediately bowed as low as she could.
"G-gomennasai, gomennasai, gomennasai!! I don't mean to say such a rude thing, gomennasai. I've made a big mistake. Gomennasai.."
"Auto, Sienna-san? Are you chanting a spell?" reiji asked who made Sienna stop apologizing and looked at her with teary eyes. He had thought he would be fired from his job while he desperately needed this job so that his family's life could be guaranteed. "Daijoubu yo, Sienna - san. They don't mind either. See right? Now they have completely stopped arguing." Reiji continued with a smile and managed to make Sienna a little calmer.
"W-warui na, nee-san.." Naoki muttered with a red tinge on his cheek, he turned his gaze away like avoiding Sienna's gaze.
*sorry yes, brother
"Hn, suman." Ryuuga said flatly and coldly as usual, then went back to eating his cupcake.
*sorry
"Deshou's? You don't have to worry about anything, Sienna-san. Forgive them yes, this must be very troublesome for you."
* right?
".....uh? Iie desu, arigatou gozaimasu Reiji-sama, Namikaze-sama, Naoki-sama." Sienna smiled with reddened eyes and bowed again, Nanami who had noticed the interaction between the four of them was smiling happily.
"Well, this is nee-san? The aroma is delicious once~!!"
"Douzo, Naoki-sam"
*please
"Aa yamete, nee-san. Don't call me the same, I'm not the master here anyway. Call as usual huh, nee-san?"
"Sore wa's.. Muri desu yo"
*it.. Impossible though
"Nande's? If you get used to it, you can."
"Wakarimashita Naoki - san."
The atmosphere inside the dining room had already subsided and started to calm down like before. After making sure that they ate and drank well, Sienna and Nanami decided to go into the kitchen so they could eat more freely. Until finally came another person who was not invited.
"Shitsureishimasen, Ryuuga-sama."
*excuse me (very polite formal language)
"Hn? What's up?"
"Sorry to interrupt your dinner time, but there's someone who wants to meet you."
"Keiko-san, who wants to see my sister?"
"I don't know him, Reiji-sama. But he forced me to call Ryuuga-sama or him who will enter."
"Dare you..?" ryuuga muttered while raising next to his eyebrows
*who?
"I don't think it's Arata despite Arata's lack of manners. I don't know why.. I have a bad feeling." Naoki said as he glanced at Ryuuga at a glance then he looked back at Keiko who was still standing in front of the dining room.
"Otomodachi desu ka?"
*is that your friend, my sister?
"Die, chigau." Although for a while, Ryuuga was seen expressing a slight sense of tiredness, his forehead wrinkled.
*no, no
As they were deliberating over who the uninvited humans had disturbed their calm after the storm had subsided, suddenly someone barged past Keiko so easily that the man in black was shocked to death not only because he barged in but also afraid of being fired for not being able to take care of one person.
"O-oi chotto!"
*wait a minute!
"Konbanwa Ryuuga-kun~!!!" greet the girl cheerfully without paying attention to anyone but her prince who is indeed the purpose of coming to this mansion. The girl did not hesitate to immediately run over to Ryuuga and hug him with a wrong face.. Impressed a little too much. Reiji raised his eyebrows after seeing the girl who casually barged into their house and interrupted their night time.
"Mattaku.." infuriated Naoki while massaging his forehead, he glanced at Ryuuga who looked unperturbed by the presence of the girl who was always attached to him.
*he's for mercy
"Jaa, anata wa dare desu ka?" reiji asked with a friendly smile. The girl was flabbergasted to see another person who looked amazing, her mouth slightly opened.
*who are you then?
'It's not polite about this girl. Since when did Ryuuga's tastes become this low? Cih sucks as hell.' The inner Naoki who was looking at the girl with annoyance. "Oi, Nii-chan is asking you. Why are you quiet?!" asked Naoki carefully to make him reawaken and then swallowed the distress.
"A-atashi no namae wa Mizuno Erika desu. Anata wa dare?" erika asked without thinking much and managed to make Naoki snort in annoyance.
"Oi omae! How did your parents educate you? Be polite in someone else's house."
"What do you mean?! Watch your words, Naoki! I asked politely."
"Huh?! Is this what you call polite?! Just be right. Oi, Ryuuga can you get these uninvited guests out?!"
"Aren't you invited, too? Self-conscious, Naoki."
Ryuuga's words completely pierced Naoki's heart. He was stunned after hearing Ryuuga's reply, he also felt a little sad as Erika showed her a condescending smile. Naoki sat down with his grim face, he continued to eat his food quietly but his face did not indicate he was okay.
"Are you Ryuuga's girlfriend?" ask Reiji again. Before answering Reiji's question, he glanced at Ryuuga's face and smiled.
"Hi', sou yo.."
*yes, that's how it is
"Don't answer me!" Ryuuga raised his face, he looked at Erika very sharply but Erika was already immune with all Ryuuga's actions on her.
"Maa ne, after all I still like you Ryuuga-kun" Erika said
"Hey, senpai. Be polite."
"Ne, ne Ryuuga-kun let's go for a walk!! You promised me that after I was done with my punishment you would accompany me away." said Erika enthusiastically without regard to the circumstances and made Naoki become even more furious.
"Cih mou ikagenishirou! I'm sick of you two!"
*that's enough!
"Why are you? Strange." said Erika without shame, awkward, or fear. Naoki gritted his teeth, his jaw hardened withholding emotions.
"You're the weird one, senpai! I'm not jealous of your closeness but can you appreciate the others who are here?! Especially on Reiji nii-chan moreover he is Ryuuga's older brother!" snapping Naoki with emotions that had been overflowing, he pointed Reiji at his grave.
Meanwhile, Sienna and Nanami who were also having dinner in the kitchen were shocked, they were disturbed by the noise that was happening from inside the dining room. They look at each other.
"Ba-san, is something going on?"
"It seems so.."
"Let's see, ba-san."
"Don't let us be seen."
"All right"
Eventually the two of them peeked out from behind the kitchen door and they were completely shocked by the situation that was being shocked. Sienna focused on a girl who was among them. 'Who is that girl? Since when is he here?' ask Sienna inwardly.
"Have you thought about anyone else, huh?! Just be right. I don't understand your way of thinking!"
"Tch Damare! I'm sick of all your babbling, baka!"
*Silence!
"What's the deal with me?!"
"I've never been jealous and will never envy the relationship you have! Can you appreciate others?!"
"Close your mouth! What exactly are you trying to say?!"
"I've always protected you from problems you've caused yourself, I've always cared about you more than anything."
"I never asked you to care about me!"
"You will never understand because your heart is as cold and as hard as ice! You will never be able to understand the affection others have for you!"
"I didn't even ask you to pay attention to me!"
"I care so much about you without asking because you're my best friend !"
"I hate everything about you! I'm not your best friend and don't come near me!" ryuuga's words ended all the arguments that had been spoken, Naoki was again stunned after hearing the last sentence that came out of Ryuuga's mouth. Ryuuga waltzed away with an angry face while Naoki was still standing in his place, he lowered his head deeply while clenching his hands tightly. The bangs began to cover his eyes so that no one could see them. Erika immediately chased after Ryuuga who went to her room.
"Naoki-kun, daijoubu. Ryuuga did not say that in earnest, he was just being emotionally ignited so" Reiji tried to calm Naoki down first, he knew what Naoki was feeling.
"Wakatteru, nii-chan.. Wakatteru tte ba's... Dakara..." Naoki was unable to continue his words any longer, his lips tightly clenched and his fists growing stronger. So Naoki raised his head slightly, making Nanami, Sienna, and Reiji surprised. Naoki smiled faintly with a sad and empty look that was deeply felt in the hearts of those who saw him. It was only this first time that Naoki showed his despairing smile to others. Even Reiji had a sad face. Naoki steps out into the back garden of the Namikaze mansion, while Reiji soon catches up with Ryuuga who has been gone since.
*I understand, brother. I understand..
"You're so upset here." murmured Sienna softly, he looked at Nanami who was already teary as if trying to hold back her tears. "D-ba-san.." Sienna immediately clasped Nanami's hand tightly.
"They're both.. Never fought that big.." Nanami lowered her head, she held her chest. Sienna also feels Nanami's sadness accompanying them until they grow into talented and healthy men. He turned to look at the dining room that was empty, the dining table was very messy because of the tableware scattered.
"Ba-san, let me catch up with Naoki-san. Ba-san just clean up the dining table." Sienna let go of her hand at Nanami and then stepped away.
"Sienna.." call Nanami and Sienna turns around
"What's wrong?"
"Please, please.."
"Hi' leave it to me."
Sienna sprinted after Naoki who had left a few minutes ago. He searched where Naoki was and finally found him sitting on one of the chairs directly under the garden lamp. He looked down with a flat face. Sienna walked in slow steps and smiled gently.
"Naoki-san?" call Sienna
"Oh, nee-san? Why are you here?" asked Naoki with his lethargic face
"Can I sit here?"
"Please."
Sienna smiled happily and then sat down next to Naoki. He noticed Naoki's dark gaze, painful to anyone who saw him. "Come, Naoki-san. You were a very cheerful person even when we first met. Do you want to know my first impression of meeting you?" asked Sienna enthusiastically.
"Please"
"Come, Naoki-san. When you first greeted me, I thought you were a very strange person because you immediately greeted me very kindly, you gave a cheerful smile, and you were very excited. I love your nature and at the same time, I miss my youngest sister." Sienna said with a smile
"Eh? Nee-san has a sister?" asked Naoki in a flat tone
"I have two sisters. My first sister was named Haru-chan and the last one was Sora-kun. Ano ne, Sora-kun is very similar to you, the nature he has is very similar to you.. Oh, I have a story too, do you want to hear it?"
"Hm, I can."
"When I was a kid, I used to play in the city park with my father, Haru, and cousin Chiaki. We played a chase after that we rested, but my father and I were surprised to hear Haru-chan's cry and then we approached her who was crying under the swing. As it turns out, Chiaki-kun is judging Haru-chan until she cries."
"Hee Souka's.."
"Ano saa, I don't really remember my father's message but... I want to help you, Naoki-san." said Sienna who brought her face closer to Naoki, the young man's eyes perfectly rounded at the sight of the seriousness of Sienna so radiated from his sapphire iris. His mouth slightly opened, he really did not expect this girl to think of him.
"...." at first he wanted to say a word but he puffed out and his lips clenched back.
"My father once said that friendship is very unique depending on each individual who makes the bond as well as their gender. Women will show affection to friends with visible sincerity, such as holding hands, hugging each other, or even crying together but different from men, they tend to use a little violence or even make fun of each other, but that's the caring form of friends." Sienna said with a genuine smile as she flicked her finger up
"Sou.. Lt's.."
"Sou yo, if the friendship is in the form between women and men then most likely women will always be colonized not because the man is evil but it is a form of attention and affection, my father said... Men do that because women's facial expressions will be more funny and adorable."
"..."
"That friendship always has a surprising thing, there will also be fights, envy, resentment, but it's all natural. A person's kindness and the way he or she expresses his or her affection are always different. Naoki-san wa is a very expressive person, you showed with your great care but Ryuuga-san must also have his own way, too, maybe even though he sounds like he always rejects you but doesn't he show the opposite? He's just as awkward and doesn't know how to convey his heart as easily as you do."
"...Nee-san.."
"The two of you have grown up together, your bond is not an easy one to break, right? You guys are complementing each other, Naoki-san."
"Hontou's? But he and I are always at odds. We are like water and oil, side by side but we cannot unite. Our goals are different." Naoki leaned against Sienna's shoulder and made the girl flinch in shock. He glanced through the tail of his eyes, Naoki was so lethargic and his eyes were not as bright as usual, the light dimmed a little.
"That's not true, Naoki-san. You guys are very compatible together because of your different natures... You actually acknowledge each other's existence. It's just... You're not open to each other."
"really, right? We can never understand each other." Naoki said with a smile, as he pityed himself and his bond with Ryuuga. Sienna biting her lower lip held back the tightness she also felt when she saw Naoki's sad fashion as it was now.
"Yeah, Naoki-san. I want to ask you one thing."
"What?" ask Naoki without energy
"Why are you being so cheerful? You won't be able to smile like that all the time, I know you yourself have a problem too. Then why are you always so happy in front of so many people?" Naoki turned his back after Sienna asked him a very sensitive question, as if Sienna was beginning to understand what he was trying to hide from the many people around him. His hands clenched back with a blank look that faced the grass under his feet.
"Sore.. Ore wa's.. Tsuyoku.. Ni... Naritai.." replied Naoki weakly, Naoki is like really trying to be a strong man.
*it.. I want to be strong
"Sugoi wa ne's.. I can't be a jolly person like you and that's what Ryuuga-san needs."
*great yes..
"Why does he need such a useless thing?"
"Of course there is, you will know that he is a very quiet person and likes to keep everything alone, he has difficulty conveying his thoughts.. He must have been very troubled, how could he comfort himself? That question will surely come to his mind. Then you come up with your nature, you ask her to talk, joke around, accompany her, fill her free time together, and keep her talking without her having to ask. When he was lonely and didn't know what to do, without you realizing you were there for him and you comforted him with your jovial nature. If you look again everything is not much but it will imprint in his heart."
"Eh?! Souka?"
"Mochiron desu!! Kaa-san wa once said, Be a believer in others, but do not forget yourself, if other people start doubting you and you follow that line then who will believe you but yourself? You just have to live by being yourself. Someday your nature will help others.' that's what kaa-san said.. I was so happy when I remembered it, I felt relieved.." Sienna smiled gently, she closed her eyes enjoying the roaring night breeze. Naoki silently stared after him. He couldn't believe what he was hearing. The girl who only knew her name easily came to him and comforted herself without a second thought. Naoki also re-carved a smile despite thin.
"Ne, nee-san.."
"Hm? Nan desu ka?"
"Arigatou's... Tasucatta's.. Hehe" Naoki gave his trademark grin again and made Sienna's heart relieved.
*thank you.. I was helped
"Sou yo, warae Naoki-san.. You look more handsome and cool." Sienna gave Naoki a warm family-like smile and for no reason Naoki's face heated up afterwards. He scratched the back of his head that was not itchy while the grimness was unclear, he averted his gaze.
*true, smile
Meanwhile Ryuuga sat on the edge of his bed holding his forehead, he looked down deeply until his hair-pony covered his eyes. His jaw was still hardened, he felt even more tormented after feeling anger at Naoki. Erika who was chasing after him had arrived in front of her room, she stepped slowly with both eyebrows decreasing.
"Ryu.. Ryuuga-kun?" call Erika quietly, she hesitated a little to get closer. He boldly sat down beside Ryuuga and stretched out his hand to embrace his broad shoulder but it was immediately brushed aside by the prince of the school.
"Don't touch me!" he snapped loudly without seeing Erika, he just kept his head down. Eve in the room suddenly turned more gloomy and cold even no one wanted to linger in it.
"Ryuuga-kun, are you okay?"
"...."
"You're still thinking about what just happened?"
"...."
"ye, Ryuuga-kun. You don't have to think about that guy anymore, he's not a good friend to you. If he's a good friend he should understand your situation but he's actually—"
"Just!"
*noisy
"Ryuuga-kun! Listen to me first! Aren't you bothered by his presence?! Your decision is right and what is bothering you?"
"Kusso onna!"
*whispering damn girl!
"..Ryuuga-kun's..." Erika boughtak surprised when Ryuuga really cursed because of him but he still wanted to be beside Ryuuga to continue to accompany him because of his love. "It's up to you to say what but you must know that I will always love you! I'll be by your side!"
"Fuck it all, you better leave now before I act rude" Ryuuga said with a sharp glint through the tail of his eyes
"Rude...?" erika muttered and then she imagined somewhere until a red tinge appeared on her cheek 'yes I imagined how Ryuuga-kun touched me! Finally she returned my feelings~' she finally hysterically herself and made Ryuuga feel disgusted.
"Go!" Ryuuga stood up then he looked up at Erika who was still sitting on her bedside. Erika raised her head to look at Ryuuga who already had a killing aura, the young man then pulled Erika's wrist hard until the girl immediately stood up in a daze.
"Ryu—Ryuuga-kun! What do you want?!"
"Get out of my house!" Ryuuga pulls Erika's hand towards the door and Erika tries hard to hold her own step but Ryuuga's action stops when the older brother has appeared at the door.
"...." - ".Ryuuga looked at his brother coldly, his hand still firmly gripping Erika's hand even though the owner had whimpered in pain but he still did not care.
"Ryuu... Let him go." the brother ordered but Ryuuga did not budge, he just silently looked at his brother who was staring at him flatly. Ryuuga understood the mood of the older brother.
"I'll take care of this alone." Ryuuga replied that he was about to pull Erika again but Reiji stopped him.
"I told you to let go." Reiji repeated, which he emphasized this time. Inevitably Ryuuga let go of the girl's hand violently until the girl staggered. Erika's not her name if she doesn't fantasize high. He turned to Ryuuga and then to Reiji repeatedly. The super handsome face they presented made Erika forget about the situation. 'Who is this?! Is this big brother arguing for me?! Kyaa are they handsome once~!' Reiji moved behind Ryuuga to approach the girl. In her analysis the girl was fine, the intense gaze from Reiji made Erika misbehave to the point of having trouble breathing.
"N-nani..?" erika asked in a soft tone, now her face was as red as a tomato.
"Hehe nan demonai. Oujo-chan, can you come with me for a minute?" reiji asked with his usual smile, Erika gulped with difficulty then nodded with a flushed face without cause.
*nothing
After that Reiji and Erika came out of Ryuuga's room. The owner of the room swiftly closed and locked the door of his room tightly. Reiji continued walking guiding Erika away from Ryuuga's room. After feeling far enough away, he finally stopped his steps and turned to look at Erika who was back blushing.
"Are you Ryuuga's girlfriend?" ask Reiji suddenly
"Eh? Aye." Yeah."
"Are you sure?"
"I-I answered you, didn't I..?"
"Haha sou desu yo ne, but.. Ryuuga doesn't treat you as well as a lover." look at Reiji with his relaxed face
"Eh? I-i-that's because she is, have you never noticed her?"
"Hm, Souka.. Souka. Then can you listen to me for a second?" reiji asked, he stepped forward narrowing the distance between the two of them. Erika herself had fantasized far away somewhere.
"A-a-what?"
"Don't brainwash my sister when she's bad like that. You don't have any rights over him, do you?" Reiji smiled but for another reason was able to scare Erika. Reiji might smile but the meaning of that smile was deep and piercing, a smile that showed how angry and dislikeful Reiji was towards him. Erika's legs shook and started to relax. "Oh? Doushite?" reiji asked with his sinless face, he slightly lowered his head in order to see Erika's face closer. A cold sweat started pouring down Erika's forehead, so she couldn't take her eyes off Reiji. The girl even seemed to have no voice anymore after seeing Reiji's smile which was very creepy to her. Not a word came out of his lips. "Oh yeah, it's already once a night. Don't you want to go home? A girl can't come home late at night." Reiji said in a friendly tone as usual.
"Then, excuse me!" Erika painstakingly gathered her strength back and ran with all her might, exiting the monstrous mansion.
"Hm.. It's easy." Reiji turned towards Ryuuga's room which was already sealed shut, he looked at her silently and then descended down again towards the dining room.
The dining room is as neat as ever, food is still available there. Reiji looked at Nanami who was cleaning up the food and cutlery that had been scattered on the floor. Reiji comes to Nanami and offers to help.
"Ba-san, let me help you clean up this mess."
"Ah no need, Reiji-sama. You just continue the dinner, where is Ryuuga-sama?"
"Hm? Looks like he's asleep. Where's naoki-kun?"
"Eh? He's still in the back garden with Sienna, Reiji-sama."
"Eh? Sienna-san?"
"Hi', what should I call you?"
"No, ba-san. I'll catch up with him myself."
Reiji went to the door to the back garden but before he actually came out, he had already seen Naoki and Sienna who were walking towards him. The two of them were seen chatting very comfortably, not the slightest bit on Naoki's face implied with sadness, he had returned as usual. For some reason, Reiji began to be curious about Sienna who looked so warm.
"Oh, nii-chan! What was? Why are you staring at the door like this?" asked Naoki when he got to the door. Sienna reviewed the sweet smile on her lips then bowed respectfully to Reiji.
"...ah, no. Haha it seems pointless I'm worried about you." Reiji said with a chuckle.
"Currently, mou baka nii-chan!"
"I've been waiting for you, do you want to eat with me?"
"......" Naoki was surprised by Reiji's sudden invitation to him and the man understood Naoki's change in expression.
"Daijoubu yo, Naoki-kun. Ryuuga is asleep, this will be a romantic dinner between you and me." Reiji said with a seductive expression and tone, leaving Naoki and Sienna speechless with shocked faces.
"Duh don't just talk, after all, nii-chan!" shouted Naoki annoyed
The night felt so long for everyone who was in the Namikaze mansion. Sienna was relieved when she managed to comfort Naoki, although she was undeniable that she was worried about Ryuuga, but she knew that Ryuuga was not an easy person to approach and listen to other people's words. 'I hope you're okay, Ryuuga-san.' Sienna prayed in her mind. After finishing dinner, Naoki returns home despite Reiji having asked him to stay the night but he continues to refuse for other reasons, even though everyone also knows that he wants to avoid Ryuuga the next morning.
