Independent

Toshiaki exits the restroom and headed to Eito's waiting place, but he takes a while because something caught his eye at the accessories shop. While Toshiaki was busy looking for different kinds of accessories, Eito is still waiting and having a thoughts on his mind.

"Damn, I know I didn't do something wrong but, I feel like Emiko was mad at me because of somewhat mistake I did... I'll just find a opportunity to talk to her next week. But wait, Toshi is taking too long to return. *sigh*"

After waiting for a few minutes, Toshiaki finally returns.

"Oi, Eito!"

*Eito stands up*

"Jeez, Toshi, what took you so long?"

"Oh uhm, nothing, I just buy some few stuffs right there. *Toshiaki fix his hair to show his new green earrings*"

"Man, *sigh* no matter how you get yourself look cool, you're still a stupid Toshi."

"Huh? That's too harsh for you Eito."

*Toshiaki search his wallet*

"Well Eito..."

"Hmm? What's wrong Toshiaki?"

"Did you bring extra money? *nervous chuckles*"

"*deep sigh* No worries, just let's go to the arcade, I will just use my savings at my bag."

"T-thank you *laughs*"

Eito and Toshiaki headed to the arcade and starts to play games. They enjoyed playing a shooting game, but they are still competing for who will have higher scores.

*pew pew pew*

*clang clang clang*

*bang... boom*

"Oi Eito, you said no shooting of exploding barrels? You just shoot it and you killed all enemies at the sight."

"Sorry Toshi, it's just my fault. *laughs*"

"~You beat the game! Player one please put your name as you beat the highscore~"

"See Toshi? I'm still the best. *Flex*"

"Tch... you dirty cheater, if only you didn't hit that barrel."

"I told you Toshi, things happen okay? *shoots the letters on the screen to put his name*"

"Tch... come on, let's play it again Eito."

"Eh? But I will use my remaining money to buy ice cream for Riku. And we have played so many games now, that's why I use too much money."

"What? Why didn't you say it? I should have held back and go home."

"Well, it's okay, I enjoyed it,so don't mind it."

"That's nice from you Eito... how bout this, why don't we go to the park tomorrow with your sister?"

"Hmm... now you said it Toshi, it's been awhile since I get Riku outside."

"Yeah, and I also want to treat her with sweets like doughnuts."

"Oh yeah I forgot, your mom is a good baker right? I still remember the taste of a mint chocolate doughnut that you brought last week."

"You're right Eito... so let's go now, call it a day and don't forget to tell Riku okay?"

"*nods* Of course I will... let's go now, Your parents are probably waiting for their little baby. *chuckles*"

"*smirks* Doing jokes now Eito? You really improved yourself these year, right?"

"Maybe."

*Eito and Toshiaki laughs*

The two headed on their way home, but as usual, Eito buys something for Riku before going home, then returns to his home.

"I'm back."

"Oh brother, Welcome back."

*Riku approach Eito to look what's inside of paper bag that Eito's holding*

"Ehh... cheese flavored chips?"

"Uhh Riku? Don't you like it?"

"Well, it's not that I don't like it, but I think I want to eat something different."

*Eito sits at the sofa*

"Then at the right time. *smirks*"

"Uhh? What's that brother?"

"We better sleep early and prepare your clothes for tomorrow, we will hit the park tomorrow with Toshiaki."

"Oh really?"

"Yes, and he said he will bring something for you."

"Thank God, I know he will bring something nice. *smiles*"

"Yeah, you're right."

*Eito stands up and climbs upstairs*

"Huh? Brother, what will you do?"

"*yawns* Nothing Riku, I will just play games at my pc, you also get some rest too okay?"

"*nods* Got it brother."

Eito headed to his room to play games on his pc, and Riku was reading a magazine while laying on a couch.

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Later on, Emiko finally arrives at her home, after buying groceries and buy meats at the market.

*Emiko opens the door*

When she opens the door, she saw her auntie just sitting on a couch while watching TV with a cigarette on her hand.

"Oh Emi..."

*Emiko puts the plastic bags on the dining table*

"Hurry up Emi, I'm so hungry now so get changed then cook some miso soup."

*Emiko didn't respond something*

"Oi Emi, are you deaf? I said get changed then make miso soup! Hear me?!"

"Y-yes..."

"Tch... useless one, you maybe pretty but you lack brain." Emiko's aunt whispers.

After Emiko sorting the groceries that she brought, she goes to her room to get changed.

*searching at her closet*

*a bracelet falls to the ground*

"Huh?"

*picks up the bracelet*

"E-Eito... we were supposed to be together, but seems like you don't care."

Emiko falls in tears while she puts the bracelet on the pocket of her shirt on the closet, then later choose some clothes to wear.

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One day passed, and now, it's a day of Eito, Riku, and Toshiaki to a stroll on a park.

"Toshiaki..."

"Hmm? Yes Riku?"

"What do you bring this time?"

"Oh this? It's a secret, but this is for you actually, and you can eat it after we take a break, okay?"

"Sure, I can't wait to eat it. *smiles*"

"Oi Riku, you forgot to say thank you for Toshi."

"Oh yes. *laughs* Thank you so much Toshiaki."

"..... ohhhh, you really so cute Riku. *pinch both of her cheeks*"

"You really love Riku, am I right Toshi?"

*Toshiaki stops pinching Riku's cheeks*

"Oh yeah, of course I am, I always dreamed to have siblings, but I'm so glad that I have you two, since I treated you as one."

"Jeez, Toshi, stop saying those words, but thank you anyway. *smiles*"

"Yeah Toshiaki is right, he is so nice like my brother Eito."

*Eito, Riku, and Toshiaki laughs*

After walking around the park, they rested at the bench, while Riku was eating a doughnuts that brought by Toshiaki.

"*munch munch munch* Wow! Toshiaki, did you make this?"

"No, *chuckles* my mom made it and I just did the design."

"Ohh I see. *munch munch munch*"

While Riku was eating, Eito stands up and give his handkerchief to Riku.

"Riku, don't leave Toshi behind and make sure to clean your hands after you eat."

"Huh where are you going Eito?"Toshiaki said that with a confused face.

"I'll just use the bathroom right there, oh and you can get drinks on the cooler."

"*nods* Yeah, sure."

"Come back early brother, I still want to walk around the park."

"Count on me Riku."

Eito headed to the bathroom, while Riku and Toshiaki left behind, they are talking about Eito.

"Say Toshiaki. *munch munch munch*"

"Hmm? What's that?"

"*munch munch munch* Do you know Emiko? My brother's friend?"

"Oh uhm, yes, you mean the pretty girl with short hair right?"

"*munch munch munch* *nods*"

"Well yeah, why do you ask?"

"*munch* *gulp* Nothing, but they look good right?"

"Hmm? What do you mean?"

"I mean that, they make a nice pair as a couple and I got a feeling that my brother loves her."

"Oh really? How bout Emiko? What can you say about her?"

"Emiko hmmmmm... she's nice and when she smiles, she is like a maiden with a golden heart."

"Well uh, she's a lot different when in school."

"Really? Hmmmm."

"You must really like her Riku, but you're brother is a half stupid."

"Maybe you're right... why don't we just help him to confess his feelings to her?"

"Oh you think about that too? I also want to help him, but I think he can do it."

"I don't know but, my brother is really friendly to people, but I don't get why he don't want to get close with the others just like you two."

"Don't mind it Riku, I'm sure he will make a spark on it, he just refuse and didn't realize that he maybe already find the one."

"But he still saying that he needs to get rich before this kind of things?"

"As I said, he just ignores, but he is always thinking about her, he just don't make a move like he was scared or he was just getting serious for making his dream come true."

"Hmm Now you say it like that, I agree what you mean."

"Don't worry Riku, sometimes people need to find out things for themselves, but I'm always right here for him, it's not like I make a promise or what, but all things happen with a purpose."

*munch munch munch*

"Eh? *stares at Riku* Oh you're eating again? *laughs* Nevermind, just go enjoy it."

Eito finally finished using restroom, and calls Riku and Toshiaki.

"Oi! *wave his hand on the air* Come on let's walk now!"

"Oh brother is done. *gulp*"

"Yeah, let's go now Riku."