Chapter 19 - Home

See if you can guess based by the title.

Enjoy.

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There was something that (FN) has always wanted to do. There was some circumstances that were making him hesitant up until recently. And with a girlfriend he really liked it was time that he put things into prospective. His father gave him a thumbs up, his stepmother will soon be just another woman that is a gold digging bartender, and he fan finally bring a girl home without having his heart rate shooting to the moon. Okay, stratosphere. Whatever. Like the price of rent, too damn high. 

(FN) and Miku were at the vending machine drinking tea as school classes were getting out and clubs were starting. Miku was still a little hesitant about having coming over. Likewise it was the first time she was ever over a boy's house. The only people being there when they got there were going to be the two of them and then Makia. Odd because it was rare for a butler being in someone's home to boot.

"So Miku, no work right?" He asked.

"Just the two of us. Library?" She answered.

"Actually," Here goes. Let's see if it works. "I was hoping you would head over to my place."

"Oh." Oh my God is this actually happening? "Are you sure it's okay?"

"Just us and Makia until Dad gets home. Which leaves us for a few hours. I got a console for versus or co-op. Whatever you like."

"By the hour Babe." Miku grew a smile. Something she was good at and glad that her boyfriend could be part of it too. "You're on I guess."

"So, I guess we can meet out front then. I kinda sort of, asked him for a ride today instead of walking home. Makia has a car and we can be right in the back seat."

"Okay. I trust you."

As soon as Miku accepted, she texted in the group chat of her sisters. This was a big ordeal. Everyone needed to be on board. With Father and Ebata against them, they needed to be in sync or it was a bust. Who knows what would happen not just with their relationship, but the home life for all the girls. 

Miku

Girls, I'm heading over his house. Wish me luck.

Ichika

Wow. So bold.

Nino

Hey! Hold on!

What do you mean you're going over?

How are you getting there? Walking?

Miku

His butler is picking us up.

Yotsuba

Fair enough. Have fun. I'm helping the basketball team.

The girls all thought this was a big step for Miku. But even they were a little shy and anxious about leaving their sister just to head off to a boy's house by herself. But since she did love him and there was a third person there that was mature, it kept them at ease. Miku was the one they were the most worried about. When someone yelled at her and point their finger at her she broke down. Though the way (FN) stood up to his father and Maria gave them the vote of confidence. He may have used his mouth to cash checks, but he deposited, delivered, and backed everything up. With punishment came loopholes. With new challenges came unique ways to work around it. For both sides of the couple this was surviving a hurricane in a doomsday bunker. 

Makia was in front of the school after the limo had taken off. Since their was two absent from the limo, it was a better cover up for Miku. Yotsuba helped aid the situation. The two hand in hand walked over to Makia standing outside and ready to open the door of a white Mercedes-Benz. The second car that his father owned. 

"Makia?" Pondered (FN).

Makia held the door. "Afternoon Master (FN). And I presume this is Miss Miku?"

"Yes. Though, why the Benz this time?"

"The white one is cleaner and the black stands out more for the businessmen around this area. Besides, your father insisted he drive himself today. Didn't argue mind you. That said, set a course for home?" He smiled.

"Yes please." (FN) let Miku in first and then got right beside her. 

The drive was smooth. (FN) and Miku looking over the buildings in the city and just taking in the moment. Both nervous and slow to act like it was puppy love. Even for the guy's end it was sweet. Makia drove them as there was causal music being played on the radio. The two of them held hands in silence. Smiling and taking it all in. This was going to be interesting going forward. Especially for those on the other side.

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Back in a corporate office on the other side of the city Ebata was filing paperwork for Maruo as the phone rang. Ebata put down the paperwork as Maruo was having an early dinner at his desk. "Shall I Sir? You're on break."

"That won't be necessary." Maruo picked up the phone. "Nakano."

"Good evening Maruo. Hope I have you at a good time." It was Eito.

"(LN) what in the hell are you doing? You got some nerve calling me at my office." Barked Nakano.

"Just discussing things with a business partner. Beg pardon. I'm calling you from the car. I am driving home and using the bluetooth. No one can hear us." 

"So what do you want? And better yet, teach your son some God damn respect." Huffed Maruo.

"I teach my son respect. I expect nothing less of him. I am very high on my son as he will be going to the school he chooses with a very high GPA and can recieve a scholarship where I may not have to pay a yen for it. But in all honesty Maruo, beg pardon our children. We shouldn't mention them at all. It is rude. We have no right slandering each other's families. None of them." Eito was right. The last time they spoke their personal lives and families got involved and they haven't talked since. That was weeks ago. They've helped each other make money and didn't say a word in between. Until Eito dialed him in a place where nobody can overhear him in an office space. It was also his personal phone and not an office phone.

"I see." Maruo took a breath and a long pause. "Do you know what your son is doing?" He asked.

"(FN)?" Gasped Eito. "As I said our work and our lives are separate. I'm breaking off my third marriage that once again is a failure and after my son told off my wife things have been hell. But enlighten me. Why not?"

Maruo put down his coffee and leaned over his desk. "I believe your son is dating one of my daughters."

"Small world I suppose." Eito didn't know how else to respond.

"I told Miku that he is not allowed in my house. Now I don't know how long this has been  going on, nor do I care. But can we reach an agreement on some sort?" Proposed Maruo.

"Like I said, I will not use my son in any type of deal. Nor will you use your daughters for anything. Business between us anything is on the table as usual. My son doesn't work for me. I have no idea if he ever will. And until he is one day, leave him out of business. Period. You may proceed."

Maruo scoffed. "Firm of course."

"You're a hard man to negotiate with. We've taken two full weeks without you budging before. So, I got a deal and I will offer this once. We set rules for our home and we let our children be adults. They graduate soon. Some might go to school and the others might work. Soon they'll all be able to play pachinko while we have business meetings in Takashi Towers. Is that agreeable? I might take the scenic route home. Or I may not."

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Hey, Eito vs Maruo. Place your bets.

-Rel     


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