Thought - (Thoughts)

[THIRD POV'S]

We seeing Mike, standing on the edge of red steel-beam with his eyes closed. soon opened, he was mesmerized the view, but it changed into fear, 'cause how almost fall to his death.

Mike: ...AHHH! WHERE THE HELL AM I!!!

Stepped back in frightened, but stopped, managed to balanced himself and looking back the landscapes.

Mike: Hey Author! it's not my fault that the husband do what I've told him?!

https://youtu.be/fbz8Mp7LwlQ

Mike approached to the edge to see gray clouds, blocking his view. he formed an thinking pose.

Mike: I see in the anime in order to wake you up by slicing your neck, like in the Mugen Train. should I snap my neck like Peter or jumped off like Captain delicious-pants?

He looked down again, then released defeat sighed and shook his head.

Mike: Nah...I don't have an choice anyway.

Stepping few distance, breath in deeply and let out before starting to run in full speed.

Until...

Mike: SHIIIIIT! I SHOULD'VE THINK AN FUCKING PARACHUUUTE!!

An figure appear, standing on the edge, watching his fall. but caught an glimpse of the object. an twin-star hairpin before his sight was blocked by clouds.

[MIKE POV'S - 9:06 AM]

*THUD*

Fumi: Kya!

Mike: Wh-wh-wh-wh-what! what's wrong?!

Looking my surrounding and realized I was in my room, fell down of my bed. seeing Fumi panic expression that she rushed toward me in worried.

Fumi: Are you okay, Mike-sama! are you hurt?!

Mike: I-I'm fine, I just had this weirdest dream...?

Stood up from the floor. sitting on the bed, rubbing back on my head to eased the pain.

Fumi: Are you sure you okay. we should tell Tsubaki-sama about this?

Mike: I've already told you. I'm fine...it will go away in few minutes.

Fumi: ...If you said so.

Mike: Thanks. so what's bring you here? ah! ohayou.

Fumi: Ohayo gozaimasu, Tsubaki-sama told me to wake you up that they're now preparing for today.

Mike: Oh right, today's the day. Fumi-chan, wouldn't you mind prepare mine. I'm gonna take an bath.

Fumi: Hai!

Got up from bed, headed the bathroom. leaving Fumi alone as she cleaned and preparation.

[LATER]

After taking the bath, looking the mirror, tying my hair. I'm wearing white hoodie, underneath is light-blue jacket. gray denim jean and blue jordan zion 1.

Mike:  Wow, Fumi-chan. you really know how to pick my clothes, I'm impressed

Fumi: Fufu, we're childhood friends after all. Mike-sama.

Mike: Heh, tell Mom I'll be there shortly.

Fumi: Hai!

Fumi goes out my room, seen Yukina jumped off her bed, approaching me. picking her up of my hands.

Mike: What's wrong, do you want go with me?

Yukina: NYA!

Mike: Sorry, this is between me and my family for this trip. I couldn't take you.

Yukina: Nya...

Mike: Don't worry, because tomorrow I'm bringing you to my school. if that's okay?

Yukina: NYA!

Mike: Good girl!

Yukina jumped off to returned her bed. getting my cellphone and earbuds, pocketing them and leave the room.

Descending from grand staircase, looked the entryway to see everyone there. Dad wearing brown leather jacket, underneath's white shirt. blue jean and black boots. Mom wearing black kimono with red haori and obi, crane design. lastly my sister Sakura wearing black gothic dress, violet pattern with frill headband and carrying her bunny plushie.

Tsubaki: Ah! Mitchan, your finally here. took you long enough.

Mike: ...I'm already done in 5 minutes. heck, my knees still hurt other day that "someone" left her son behind and forgot undo the rope!

Tsubaki: Don't care, It's your fault that you sleep late. do you still want know your punishment?

Mike: ...Forget it, can we just get going!

Tsubaki: Hmph! very well, then. Fubuki-chan, I entrusted that you look after the place while we're gone.

Fubuki: Leave it to us, Milady. have an safe trip.

Tsubaki: Fumu! let's go everyone.

Fubuki and Fumi bowed their head as two maid opened the door, bowed us in farewell. see an black range rover parking front of us. 

Elias: How about you drive for us, Mike.

Mike: Me?

Elias: Un. you didn't drive your car yesterday, right. I hope your driving skill isn't sloppy.

Mike: I had you know I had an good instructor help my driving lesson back in Quaghog. never heard the IPDE.

Mom and Dad give me an confused look.

Elias & Tsubaki: ...What?

Mike: ...Nevermind.

Dad shrugged off before tossed me the key, they get in the backseat while I get in the front. putting the key in the ignition, twist as soon the sound of engine heard.

Mike: Where to Mom?

Tsubaki: Chiba, Mitchan. The Elysium.

Nodded in response. pressing the pedal, started to move as we departure.

[TIMESKIP]

We're now inside the mall with bustling crowd. Mom carry Sakura in her embrace, who had an joyous-smiled while we're behind them, holding her plushie in my hand and smiling my imouto. 

While we're continued strolled, seeing all the onlookers glancing at us with awed on their faces. especially the couples, the guys gazes Mom with lust expression and hearing their comment.

Men(1): Woah! look at that hottie!

Men(2): She's hot!

Men(3): Let's go talk to her.

Men(4): Man, look at those-

We didn't let him finish because we let out an killing intent as the men's stopped complimenting my Mom. not before sending an message

Mike: (If you ever...)

Elias: (Touch my wife with your dirty hands...)

Mike & Elias: (We kill you and your corpse will never be found!)

Soon all the guys around us scattered, leaving us in fear. then snapping our bloodlust by hearing Mom chuckled.

Tsubaki: I've never though Dear would be jealous like this~

Elias: Hmph, just because you're beautiful, doesn't mean I have to stand here and let some idiots come near you.

Tsubaki: Fufufu~  

Mom walked before hooking her arm to Dad's left arm and leaning her head to his shoulder.

Tsubaki: That's mean you are jealous~

Elias: S-Shut up...

Mom continued her chuckles as she watches Dad embarrass face he making. while I still mesmerizing the place like it's been an years since I've set my foot here. 

Elysium. an property belong to the Hakuryū's. largest shopping mall in Japan. There are 343 shops, 34 restaurants and 14 exclusive restaurants in the shopping centre. Other facilities include large stage for events, 12 cinemas, bowling hall and several other entertainment facilities.

Tsubaki: Ah! this is the place~

We're arrive at children clothes shop. Mom unhooked her arm as the two went their way, leaving by ourselves.

Mike: You know, Dad...

Elias: ...Hm?

Mike: Yesterday, I didn't find you anywhere after we arrived. where were you?

Elias: Oh, I was asleep that time, sorry didn't greet you.

Mike: ..So, you telling me that you ignored my desperate help by taking an nap...I thought you said "Never leave your brother or sister behind?" from your teaching?

Elias: Mhm, that's right.

Mike: You finally did. you just left you son behind to an murderous, wrathful entity. Mom.

Elias: And consider that as an punishment, your lucky I pity you that I didn't use my method. how does it feel like stuffing you inside the box with rats and doll?

Mike: (He's dead serious!)...Thank you for not punishing me.

Elias: Your welcome.

Tsubaki: Dear, Mitchan. would you two come here for an second.

We walked toward to see Mom and beside her is Sakura was now different clothes. she wear white shortsleeves dress with white ribbon top of her head.

Mike: It's cute.

Elias: Un, you could say that.

He walked toward, patting her head. which Sakura cutely-smiled and giggles.

*A phone call...is here!**A phone call...is here!*

Picking the phone and not so surprised who's calling.

Mike: Mom. I'm gonna talk her for second. it won't be long.

Tsubaki: Sure, we're still have find the cutest clothes for Sakura-chan~! but be sure don't take too long.

Mike: Oh!

Exiting the shop before placing the earbud both ears.

Mike: ...Better give me an good explanation of why I didn't hung this call right now, Izumi-chan.

Izumi: Aw...you still mad that I didn't told your the team about your real location while you running with the crowd. gotta say, I find that funny~

Mike: What's the reason you've called me? you gonna annoyed me by buying the new one.

Izumi: Well, I could go that. but I think it's time to use that~

Mike: That?

Izumi: Hai~ did you see the app that I downloaded?

Pressing the lock button different apps logo appeared. but didn't recognize this one. an cyber-cat logo before pressing , the screen turned black and an sci-fi white logo appear with cat symbol.

Mike: Is this...?

Izumi: Now listen carefully, the first symbol you see is an camera. try to find some CCTV around you and click it.

Saw one on the northwest to my direction. pressing it and change into looking toward the crowd in my screen, but seeing myself in glitches.

Mike: Not bad~

Izumi: Heh. keep listening, you gonna like it more. the vehicle symbol, you can control their direction if your want. the cellphone symbol, you can shut-down the enemy cell before they called their reinforcement. the drone symbol is nah, you already know that.

Mike: What about the last symbol?

Izumi: Ah~ my personal favorite, the Blackout. once you click, it will turn off the electronic devices your surrounding and it will come back thirty seconds.

Mike: Holy shit! you serious!

Izumi: Yep~ and I recommend don't used it right now because you're having trip with your family. 

Mike: Damn it...

Izumi: Look on the brightside, the uniforms you sent the Fourth is officially done. I'm sending the picture.

Seeing an message has sent, pressing it to see picture the back of the uniform. the torii gate was now largely expanded and the middle of it's an flame symbol.

Mike: Not bad~♪

Izumi: Right~♪ and the usual, he sent me message to you. do you want to listen?

Mike: Nah... don't bother it. his personality is the same, even I kept apologizing in the past. is there anything you like to say?

Izumi: One more thing, Bosu.

Mike: What it is?

Izumi: If you ever send me 1 million yen right now, that would be grateful.

Mike: ...Why would you need that much?

Izumi: Fufu, Hi~mi~tsu~♪ hate spoiling surprised and I promised, it wouldn't be disappointed.

Mike: *sigh* Fine...I send to you at night.

Izumi: For some reason, I feel offended! are you doubting me?!

Mike: Oh! look's like Mom calling me right now, see ya.

Hung up the call, removing the earbuds. walked back and just in time to see Mom just finished paying the clothes for Sakura as she back to her gothic.

Tsubaki: Where were you, Mitchan! you didn't see Sakura-chan wearing adorable variety of clothes!

Mike: S-Sorry, Izumi mouth's doesn't stop when she found something interest.

Elias: That's her alright. so what did you talked about?

Mike: It's was nothing, just the phone and old friend of mine.

Elias: Hm...

Mike: So where to, Mom?

Tsubaki: Hm...? we haven't eaten breakfast yet, are we?

On cue, Sakura stomach was grumbling. Mom giggle as she carry Sakura to her arms.

Tsubaki: Then we should get some lunch and I know just an perfect spot for us. Mitchan, would you mind.

Carried an few shopping bags in my hand as we depart the shop.

[SCENEBREAK]

Tsubaki: Ah, here we are~

We're now front of the exclusive buffet-style restaurant called the Jade Front. located in the top-floor of the Elysium. 

A very sophisticated buffet that has an all-day dining service with foods from all over the globe. A perfect mix of flavors where world cuisines mingle to create the ultimate experience  while making you feel right at home with all the flavors one can crave.

Mike: Why did you choose buffet?

Tsubaki: Well, consider you haven't eaten last night. so, I'll need you to be good shape.

Mike: For what...?

Tsubaki: That you will carry everything we buy this mall. by yourself, not Dear.

Mike: ...I'm your son, right?

Tsubaki: Fufu, of course. but an mother's need punished for their child's mistake, like yester-

Mike: OKAY...! let's get in before getting crowded.

Mom glare at me for interrupting, but soon dropped as we entered the restaurant and we were welcomed by an well-dressed employees, surprising that they bowing their head in respect as the host greeted us in professional-manner.

Host: Welcome to the Jade Front. how many people will be dining today?

Tsubaki: Four.

Host: Follow me. please.

Following the host as we entered and met an warm-atmosphere and variety of feast. the place was quite crowded. the host stopped his walking and see mahogany table and four-chair.

Host: Please, enjoy your stay.

Tsubaki: You may continue your work, young man.

Host: Ha!

Tsubaki: Mitchan.

Mike: What it is?

Tsubaki: Me and Dear will picked Sakura and our meal for us. you'll go last, I don't want see her run off again.

Nodded my head as they left, picking Sakura, placing in the chair and waiting for them to return. minutes later, they're now arrived with food on their tray.

Tsubaki: You can get your meal now, Mitchan.

Standing up, walking over the different variety of foods. getting an tray and picking my portion. after that, go back to my family. the people stopped their doing, glancing me with surprise.

Ignoring them as seen my family patiently wait for me. placing my plate to the table with the sound of slight thud.

Mike: What?

Elias: ...Again, you had big appetize. how'd you managed to stood still?

Mike: Don't know and don't care, because I'm starving...

Tsubaki: Fufufu. then let start eating.

Clapped hands together and we ate our meal as we enjoyed.

[LATER]

 Mike: Phew...I'm stuffed~

Finished our meal, Mom wiped Sakura mouth with tissue. Dad pick something from the tray.

Elias: Catch!

He throw something at me, catching it and opening my palm to see...

Mike: Fortune cookie?

Tsubaki: Ah, It take us back to our first date. I'll still remember when we're top of the hotel and seeing all the city light turn off, until it came back and turning the light into proposal. 

Mike: That's kinda romantic and clever, Dad.

Elias: Heh, Thanks.

Tsubaki: Then how about we read our fortune together~

Getting the paper from the cookie, pulling it as I looked closer...

Mike: O_O Huh...?

Tsubaki: What it is said, Mitchan?

Mike: Uh...I-It's said about how lucky I am to born of wonderful parents.

Tsubaki: Aw...how sweet of you~

Mike: Thanks. what about you two?

Tsubaki: It said we're very glad our boy to be home~

They spread smiles across their faces, before narrowing my eyes to her paper as small dark mist leaking out.

Mike: (What the hell?! are they pranking me?! are they really pranking me?! for some reason, I'm scared?!)

[TSUBAKI POV'S]

Tsubaki: (Tee-hee~)

[MIKE POV'S]

After finishing our lunches, we're now strolling with my parent beside me as Sakura was holding my hand with happy expression. 

Mike: So, where are we going next?

Tsubaki: Fufu, I'll think you two are gonna like this shop~

Kept my silent, following her and stopped of what appeared to be an modern-toy store. before I could asked, Sakura let go my hand as she rushes inside the shop in excited-manner.

We look each other before chuckles as entered inside to seeing an tons of different toys, we saw Sakura at the Disney section. struggling, tipping her toes to reach Moana figure on top of the shelves.

Sakura: Ngh...

Marching behind her, getting the toy from the shelves, giving her as she cutely smiled. looked back to see Mom and Dad who carry an shopping basket his hand.

Tsubaki: Fufu, we'll follow her and find something see wants. you can only take five.

Mike: It'll be better if you add more like five...

Tsubaki: No.

Mike: Okay...

We separate our way as I went alone to action-figures section, taking two gundam, fortnite drift action-figure, iron man nano-gauntlet and lastly, funko pop of boba fett.

Mike: Oh god, I'm so stupid that I didn't get my own basket?

Sighing in defeat, went back my parents while carrying them. trying find them, but stopped and landed on the stuffed toy section to see an an huge white head bear matching my imouto height.

Walked toward, feeling I should get it, but it's five limit that this is far I could get. looks like I'll have to make sacrificed.

Mike: I made an choice...

Taking out one of my toys, looking in regret.

Mike: *sniff*Goodbye Boba Fett. I'll buy you another time...

Leaving in the shelves, picking the stuffed toy by one hand, struggling to move. just in time to seen my parents at the counter, arriving them as Dad stare the plushie I've held.

Elias: I didn't know you interesting that?

Mike: No, it's not. I've just pick on the whim.

Elias: ...You telling us that you pick that up and you don't know what to do?

Mike: Pretty much.

He shrugged off as Mom placing the basket in the counter and surprising the amount. but ignored as we wait the cashier scanning the toys we brought.

[15 MINUTES LATERS]

Cashier: Thank you for your patronage.

After buying the toys. we're now wander around as Sakura riding on Dad shoulders while Mom beside them, happily.

As for me, I was behind them and looking at them in annoyed that I'm the only one carrying the shopping bags. I was going to said something, but it will be the same as I mentally sighed.

Mike: So, where to. Mom?

Tsubaki: Fufu, we still have the time, Mitchan. lets give Sakura-chan best trip she ever had!

Sakura: ...Hoh... 

Raising her single arm in adorable-way.

Tsubaki: Kyaa! you so adorable, when did you learn to do that?!

She snatched Sakura from behind, rubbing their cheek togethers. I looked to those who reading.

Mike: Readers, I'm going to put this time-card for now. because this is gonna be pain in the ass, if we shopping more and becoming her personal carrier instead...

Tsubaki: Hurry up, Mitchan! we're going to leave you~

Mike: Coming! I'm gonna put it now, if you don't mind.

Picking the time-card out of nowhere and placing it.

Mike: "quickly throw away" Hahaha, oopsie! this is the real time-card!

Mike: *sigh*I'm dying...!

We're now outside the mall in the parking lot as the sun beginning to set. leaning my body to the car in exhausted.

Mike: Can we go home now? I could use some soft chair and ice-tea cocktail.

Tsubaki: Not yet...I still have one specific place we're going. if you hurry up, we could be home early~

Didn't ask another as I picked the pace to putting them in the trunk in speed. after that, they're now inside as I fall down to the ground, clearly exhausted.

Mike: *huff**puff* Done...!

Tsubaki: Well, you working too hard. so I'll let Dear drive the car.

Elias: You can take an rest. I'll take the wheel.

Mike: *huff* W-Whatever!

We hop on the car, I'm in the back with Mom and Sakura. leaning my head to the window, before closing my eyes to sleep.

[TIMESKIP]

Tsubaki: Mitchan. we're here...

Lazily woke up to see Mom shaking my shoulders.

Mike: *yawn* Where are we?

 Tsubaki: Hehe, get up. you're gonna like what you see~

We get off the car, checking my watch to see is 7:30 PM. coming out the car, what appears to be we're in the underground parking lot.

Mike: ...So, this is it, the parking lot?

Tsubaki: Fufu, no silly. come on, we should take that stairs.

Leaving the car and start walking. Mom, Dad next each other while carrying Sakura and I'm beside them.

Entering the door, climbing up the stairs. raising my head to see that it's already dark with stars on the skies and shocked of what I've seen.

Mike: Is that...?

Tsubaki: That's right, Mitchan. Tokyo Tower~!

Mike: (No way...Is this real or coincidence?)

Continued walking toward and finally arrived, get inside as Mom pay the clerk and the assistant escort us to the elevator. after that, the doors opened, getting off and we're in the top deck and met an reflected geometric mirrors and the city view at night.

Mom gently place Sakura on the ground as she run to the railing, gazing the city with child-manner. Sakura grab Dad hand as she pulled him, leaving us alone as we stared the city in silence.

Tsubaki: What an wonderful view, is it.

Mike: You can say that again.

Giggles of my replied, but silence descend once more. before sensing another emotion from her. hesitating.

Mike: Something wrong, Mom?

Tsubaki: ...Would you mind answer this question.

Thought she's gonna make another joke, but when I saw her serious lavender eyes, she's serious.

Mike: ...Ask away.

Tsubaki: Mhm, you may know every children will yearn for familial love. even their parent's from conglomerate, politicians and celebrities, etc. but their work increased, less spending time with their children.

Mike: ... 

Tsubaki: Thus, they became rebellious as they fight, ignored, even leaving home for good and never seen their parents again. we didn't spent time together as family, yet you didn't hate us?

She looked me with serious, but inside, it's sadness.

Tsubaki: Are we an terrible parents to you, Mitchan?

Kept my silence, approaching the railing, resting my arms and admiring the view.

Mike: ...No, I'll never thought any of you guys.

Tsubaki: What make you said that?

Mike: Well in the past, I've know you guys are very serious your responsibility and barely had time play with me since I was child. but I see you guys an hero.

Tsubaki: Hero?

Mike: Mhm! working hard, smart, treating your employee like your family, and even Dad strict training, but inside, he just want to make sure that I'd strong enough to protect the loves one.

Tsubaki: ...

Mike: And...do you remember the day when I make you that lunch.

Tsubaki: Fufu, how I couldn't forget that.

[THIRD POVS']-[FLASHBACK]-[9 YEARS]

At night at the Kisaragi office room, we see younger Tsubaki sat in the chair, reading the reports with serious expression. her eyes landed on the clock as she stopped her work, leaned back her head in the chair and sighed of relief.

Tsubaki: Phew...

Until three-light knock on the door, she back her serious expression.

Tsubaki: Come in...

It opened to see Elias, carry an bento in his hands.

Tsubaki: What it is, Dear? something happen?

Elias: It's nothing, Tsubaki. figure you might've been hungry, I've brought you dinner.

Tsubaki: *sigh* I told you before, we'll dinner together after I've done my work.

Elias: Um. about that, we just finished and Mike went to bed early.

Tsubaki: ...

Her expression showed an downcast and let out depressed sighed.

Elias: It's everything alright?

Tsubaki: I'm fine, just what's the dinner today?

Elias: You should take an look inside, don't want spoil an surprise to you.

Tsubaki gave an look her husband in confusion, but Elias urging her to get until she finally took it and opening to see...

Tsubaki: Oh...you make me an nori bento to me, arigatou.

Elias: Hehe, you shouldn't thank me yet, lift the seaweed. here.

He handed her an chopsticks, she took it in gratefully from her husband as lift the seaweed.

Tsubaki: Oh...

Her face was stunned then changed into warm-smile, staring the content of what appears an cutely drawn of Tsubaki and Mike faces, made of furikake.

Tsubaki: ...It's Mitchan, is it?

Elias: Mhm, I saw him spying through the door, seeing you working before he took off. until Fubuki told me that he told her to teach him how to cook, it took hours to made it himself without anyone help, he went me and gave it to you.

Picking some rice, putting her mouth. savoring it

Tsubaki: It's good...Dear, would you-

Elias: I'll take care of it, go.

Tsubaki: Arigatou...

She finished her dinner and leave the office, not before sending an kiss to his lips and leaving him alone. upon arriving, entering to see an child Mike sleep on his bed, peacefully. she walked toward him slowly, until she spot something.

Tsubaki: Mitchan...

His fingers was wrapped in bandages. she laid beside him, soon hugged him with an motherly smiled on her face.

Tsubaki: Arigatou, Mitchan. your bento is the most delicious I had.

 Mike: Heheh, Mama...

Surprising of his voice, soon relaxed to see he's still sleeping. kissing in the forehead before closing her eyes as they slept together through the night. an figure standing the doorway, it's was none other than Elias. smiled the scene, he gently closed the door and leaving them alone of their sleep.

[MIKE POV'S]

Tsubaki: I told Dear about it, but I know his eyes that he's jealous.

Mike: Really? I wish I could've see that.

We laughed together, reminisces that time. she now staring at me her usual expression.

Tsubaki: Arigatou, Mitchan. your answer lift my burden off.

Mike: Why you've been worried something like that?

She look through the window, admiring the city and starry-skies.

Tsubaki: When we send you abroad and Sakura-chan came this world, but traumatized of the outside. we're fail as an parent, but I've fear, it will been same again.

Mike: Like you neglecting me in the past.

Tsubaki: ...Hai...

Mike: Then be there for her, with Dad. make sure she see you like I see you in the past.

She looked at me for minutes, until she started to giggle.

Tsubaki: We made the right choice to bringing your home, Mitchan. I'm very lucky to have an son like you.

Mike: So that's mean you'll forget my punishment!

Tsubaki: ...Well since you answer my question and ruining this moment, I'll let that off, just for you.

Mike: Yoshaaa!-

Tsubaki: But tomorrow, you must be behave properly to your new school. do you understand that.

Mike: Yes, Mom!

Elias: It's seem you two are having fun.

We turned our head to see Dad and Sakura came back as she let go his hand and rushes at us. picking her up, he's arrived beside us as we admiring the view together and enjoy this family moment.

Tsubaki: I guess it's time for us to leave.

Mike: Yeah...my body feel kinda sore...*yawn*

Elias: Mhm. we need get ready tomorrow, because we had an lot of work to do.

Mom nodded, entering the elevator and left and finally we're outside the tower.

Tsubaki: Mitchan, there's playground not far from here. you should bring her there. while I'll wait Dear here.

Mike: Mhm. let's go, Sakura-chan!

Sakura: Mhm!

Walking together to find the playground, until I've found it. but seeing two figure standing on the slide.

Mike: Um...would you mind get down, I want my sister ride that slide.

They turned their head and I was surprised 'cause I recognized this person.

Mike: ...No way...

???: It's you...

And coincidentally, the person I've seen in my dream, is wearing an...

Twin-star hairpin.

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