Kakashi unlocks the door and returns.  Yumeko sees his father and runs to him " papa !!" Kakashi squats down and hugs him " yumeko."

Yumeko : did you bring me anything this time ?

Kakashi: gomen. I didn't.

Yumeko : it's ok. I'm happy you're here.

" Arigatou. " And he kisses his cheek.

Yumeko: why are you so late? It's night already.

Kakashi: gomen. Made you wait long.

Yumeko: mama !! Papa is here !!

Mika walks out , she smiles " kakashi."

Yumeko; mama. Can I play a bit with papa before I go to sleep ?

Mika : he will be still here tomorrow. It's time to go to sleep. Go.

" Hai... " Yumeko pouts. Kakashi held onto his hand " come on. I'll tug you into bed."
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Kakashi comes out from Yumeko's room " I'll go get a shower."

Mika : um. Ok. I'll make you some food.

Kakashi: ok.
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Mika watches as kakashi was eating the food she made.

I have to say something.

Tell him.

But...

It's not fair to him...

She plucks up some courage " kakashi..."

Kakashi: hm ? The karaage is yummy !

Mika : glad you like it. Yumeko loves it too. Always makes me make more.

Not that. Baka

Kakashi: well, Mama's food is the best.

Mika : he's only saying that cos he has to eat my cooking.

Kakashi: but I think so too.

Mika : huh ? Um.

Say something.

Kakashi; Mika. Daijobu ?

Mika : sighs... Kakashi. You should treasure the ones around you. Especially someone who loves you. It's rare to have someone you love, and have that someone love you back.

Kakashi ; so ?

Mika : so don't push that someone away.

He smiled and reached his hand out to hold her hand. She smiled back " it's ok. We'll be fine without you. We've always been. You can still come visit Yumeko whenever you want. "

Kakashi: Mika ?

She stood up " I'm going to go sleep. Put the dishes in the sink. I'll do it tomorrow. I have already left a pillow and a blanket on the couch for you." She forced a smile, not one that kakashi could tell " goodnight. "

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Kakashi held onto yumeko's hand and they went to get some groceries.

Kakashi: so ? Did we get everything ?

Yumeko: mmm... There's one more not cancelled .

Kakashi: let me see.

Yumeko : bread.

Kakashi: ok. Let's go to the bakery. Which direction ?

Yumeko ; you've been here so many times. How can you not remember already ? Follow me.

Kakashi: that's why I need to rely on you.

He was obviously faking that he didn't know the directions as he was enjoying being led by his bossy cute kid.
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They reached the bakery and kakashi got the bread and paid at the counter.

Rei ; kakashi-san !

Kakashi turned around " Rei ? What are you doing here? "

Mika : vacation of course.

Yumeko ; papa. Is she your friend ?

Rei ; girlfriend actually

Yumeko : I see .

Rei ; yumeko knows what a girlfriend is ?

Yumeko: of course I know. I also have a friend who is a girl. She's very fun to be with. We often play restaurant together.

Rei ; aww... Kawaii.

Kakashi: Yumeko. Do you want some candy ?

Yumeko : can I have some ?!

Kakashi gives him some money " go ahead. Take as long as you want. I'll come later. "

" Yay !!! " And yumeko leaves towards the candy store opposite.

Kakashi sighed in annoyance " what are you doing here ?"

Rei ; vacation.

Kakashi: it's you isn't it ? Talking to Mika. Telling her weird stuff.

Rei ; what weird stuff ?

Kakashi:  like telling her you're my girlfriend and asking her to leave me alone.

Rei : you're only with her because of yumeko. I'm only doing this for you.

Kakashi: that's not true.

Rei : even if it's not.... She's not the one for you. You can't even marry her !!!

Kakashi; Rei. Enough.

Rei ; she's kirigakure !! It's not going to be possible !! Kirigakure ninjas are all deceitful and secretive !! She's only using you !!

Kakashi: I said , enough !!

Rei ; see. It crossed your mind.

Kakashi; Mika quit being a ninja for quite some time already.

Rei : she's kirigakure !! She can never move into the village like you want her to !!! She's not any ninja. She's Mizu Onna. You think the elders will allow her in ?

Kakashi : don't you go disturb Mika ever again. Goodbye.

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Rei sat in the dessert shop and cried . Mika walks over with a popsicle " hey. Don't cry. Popsicle ? "

Rei ; Akiraki....

Mika ; sweet things make people happy. Here.

Rei takes it and takes a bite " Akiraki... He doesn't want me. "

Mika : what ...

Rei ; he doesn't want to marry me. What's so bad about me ?

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Kakashi came to find her as she was closing shop. She saw him " come in. I need to talk to you. " He does as told " me too. "

She closes the last board in, closing them inside. She takes a deep breath in " what is wrong with you !!!!"

Kakashi: Mika. Listen to me.

" there is happiness in front of you !!! Happiness !!! I told you we're going to be fine !!! Why aren't you grabbing it ? Why ?!! It's within your hands." She held onto his shoulders " take it. " Her tears well up in her eyes.

I have to let go of him...

I can't hold him on forever...

He will find someone else one day...

She looks into his eyes " nah ? " She turns away and swallows her tears in so that they wouldn't fall " it's rare. She doesn't mind yumeko. "

Kakashi: Mika...

Before he could say something again, she turned around and forced a smile " you will say yes to her right ? "

He held onto her shoulders " no."

" Why ?!! What is wrong with you !!!" Her tears fell and she starts to cry. " This is all my fault... "

He hugs her in " because it makes you cry like that. I love you Mika. "

Mika : but... Kakashi...

Kakashi: ssshh... My turn to talk. You don't have to move in to konoha. I just want us to get married.

Her tears start to stop and she starts to calm down " just because we act like a family... Doesn't mean... "

He pulls down his mask and kisses her lips to stop her talking. He looks into her eyes a bit annoyed but gentle " do you love me ?"

Mika : um ...

Kakashi: then say hai.

Mika : hai...

He pushes her head , tugged under his chin " I've been waiting for that for very long you know. "

Mika wraps her arms around him " is that so ? "

Kakashi: I know you were afraid of being with me after the whole betrayal thing with your village. That's partly why you quit. That's why I didn't dare to ask.

Mika; I didn't think ... It was something you want.

Kakashi: you silly. We sleep on the same bed whenever I come over .

Mika: I know... I just thought... It wasn't possible... For us... You would find someone else... One day .

Kakashi: because us, would be troublesome ? Us, might cause issues ?

She nods " um... I wanted the dream to last... "