The Present Or Future

New family

In the train that will take him to his destination city for the next four hours. Haru sat down and recalled the incident regarding his dream

In his dream, he who was in the future felt crying and expressed regret for not having any skills used to enter the world of work. The dream that he thought was very real made him worry back to himself

(Is it me who is in the future to start being productive from now on?) Thought Haru

"Ah, where is it possible. If my future self is trying to communicate with me, I will in the future do far more effectively than having to appear in my own dreams"

"I will always remember that dream. Maybe it's my anxiety about being worried lately"

Because he was still sleep deprived, Haru eventually fell asleep on the train while trying to forget his worries

In the end after that long journey, Haru arrived at his destination city. The city he thought was more crowded than where he had lived before. The people here have busy working hours, it can be seen with people passing by at the crossroads when the red light is on

Surely in the new city, Haru must adapt to his new environment. But for now Haru chose to take a short walk before heading to his house. His first choice was a mall in the city center, although he had to take a bus about ten minutes from the train station

In front of the mall, the clock has shown at two o'clock past forty-two minutes. Haru entered and once again Haru was amazed by the size of the mall he entered. Because of course in Haru city lived, he had never entered a place like this

There, he stopped for a while to order fast food to fill his empty stomach. While waiting for his message, Haru calls his father and tells him that he wants to take a short walk before going to his new home

Surely his father allowed it, and Haru already knew about it. So at least he wasn't too worried. Finished with his meal, Haru again takes a walk in the same place, and realizes that the mall is bigger than it looks outside

Climbing to the second floor, Haru found the game center. The arcade machine is played using special coins. Because Haru likes to play games, so he chose to spend a little money there

While playing the game, Haru looks at his surroundings who play with his friends, family, or even his partner. Maybe in that place, only Haru played unaccompanied by anyone

Even when Haru eats at a fast food restaurant, only Haru is also a person who eats alone at a table that can fit four people. Of course it makes Haru a little sorry for himself, feeling lonely even though he is now in a crowd

(huffs... Looks like I need to get out of this place rather than I have to keep going like this)

Satisfied to visit the mall in the city center, the clock has shown at four in the afternoon. The day is getting darker. But before deciding to go home, Haru stopped by the school that he will come to tomorrow by looking at the map on his smartwatch. Haru looks at her school which is quite magnificent for the size of a high school, and Haru feels lucky to be able to attend there. Unfortunately he could not go deeper because the school gate was locked with a padlock. So inevitably, he could only see it from there

Arriving at his new home, he was so surprised to see his house which turned out to have two levels, and was much more modern than his previous home

"Geez, is this really my house?" said Haru who was still stunned to see his house. Haru looked at the location sent by his father. And sure enough, Haru was already at the point shown on the map

"I can't believe you can buy a house this grand"

Get inside. Haru finds her father who put some items in the main room. Although there are still some cardboard boxes left

"Bye, Haru! You came at last" said his father

"Ah. uh. sorry dad, I think I took too long a walk"

"No, no. Just relax, kid, I know you want to take a walk because you haven't seen a city as big as this. Oh yeah, your room's upstairs. I've been putting the carpet on while you're using it for the night, why don't you take a look around, kid?"

In his room, Haru was again stunned to see the atmosphere of his room was very different from before. Beside his bed was a sizable sliding window, and his closet was already in his room

Getting down from there, Haru then asked his father. "Dad, did you pick up my closet?". His father simply replied casually, "well, well. But don't think too much about it, because this guy also helped me to lift these heavy things, so just calm down"

"Ah, uh... Well then, I'd like to prepare the school dress that I'm going to wear tomorrow"

"Don't be too hasty first, how about you make dinner. Your new mother is coming tonight"

"Correct? I just found out he's coming so fast. But wait, what about the ingredients? I haven't even bought a single ingredient today"

"Calm down, I've prepared some. Since you like curry, I bought you those ingredients. Everything is in the kitchen"

"Good, so this time I made three dishes right?"

"Three? What about his son?"

"Wait a minute, she has a child too?"

"Of course, do you think your father married that virgin?"

"Ah no, I mean... Ah, forget dad"

(Honestly, upstairs there are two rooms. At least my curiosity was answered already)

Haru then headed to the kitchen feeling as though she had not believed what her father had said. It made him a little doubt whether he could get along with his brother like he used to. But for now, Haru wanted to focus on cooking. At least not to disappoint her new mother

The food was almost finished, but the doorbell was heard. Surely it makes him want to rush, but on the other hand Haru does not want to make a wrong move that only makes this food becomes unpleasant

"Ah dear, you've finally come too. Come on in here, Haru is preparing his meal. You must be hungry for a long journey"

(Ah, fuck. Why the hell is my body suddenly nervous like this! I've never been like this before with a stranger). Haru then quickly moved all the dishes to the dining table

Meanwhile, her new mother hung her jacket on a chair in the main room for a while. As his father said, they both started to get hungry

When Haru and his new mother meet, his father introduces them both. Honey, this is my son. His name is Nakagawa Haru. Haru here comes your new mother and next to her, as I said before, she is her son who is also your sister

"Ha... Hello tant- uh, I mean mother", replied Haru who this time was really nervous. Haru then gets more nervous as her new mother laughs at Haru's response

"Haha, did you just call me auntie? Don't be ashamed, we just met for the first time, right? Oh, yes, I introduce you to my son. His name is Izanami. Well, Nakagawa Izanami

Haru tries to get acquainted with her by saying, "greetings get acquainted with you Izanami". But unfortunately with that flat face, you just answer it with, "yes"

(Aww... With that response, I became more and more doubtful about our relationship)