Declaring A Final Decision About The High Schoolers Trip

The early afternoon had risen smoothly through the entire area of Neo Tokyo city with the cloudy sky taking the center stage. Rapid raindrops showered every tower, house, and many other tall buildings, almost reaching the higher level of the sky.

Akarui house was also included as the house that endured the showering-cold raindrops on the rooftop. Shiny-slippery surfaces appeared the more raindrops landed on the ground and shattered into gulps of water cover.

Fortunately, the household members were indeed safe from the clutches of the rain drops' constant spraying. One of the household members who resided upstairs was Hatoshi who took the chilling time inside his bedroom.

He sat on top of the cozy stare and darted the exciting sight toward the computer screen in the front. A white drawing pan was held within his grip and Hatoshi commanded his hand to land the obtuse edge on the white-square drawing pad with a neon-blue light shimmered through the gaping lines above and the side parts.

The computer screen that became the main attraction of Hatoshi eyes displayed two half-size sub screens in the middle of the coal-black frame. On the left side was a picture presenting a glittering-blue night sky with white small stars scattered in all available directions alongside crossing greenish aurora mostly colored the upper parts

Below the above view, a sleepy green hill alongside a massive group of cotton-white flowers bloomed across the ground. The flowery ground witnessed the bluish night sky shining the chilling aurora light that ascended onto some of the blooming flowers based on the picture shown toward Hatoshi's eyes.

A blithesome smirk took shape on Hatoshi's face as he tilted his head on the alluring picture. The schoolboy even released a burst of gleeful laughter the longer he glossed over precisely at the sighting of the green aurora in the sky, becoming the main attractive spot for his scanning eyes.

The feeling of dazzling amazement within the deepest sight of the schoolboy glutted his mind resembling an ocean wave splashing at him. Hatoshi could only extend the mollified glare at the aurora view before he decided to rest his back on the balmy surface of the chair

'No wonder you really wanted to have the trip to Yukishari Hills, Yuna.' Hatoshi uttered.

Hatoshi shakily chuckled as he was ready to release another sheepish mumbling through his mind, 'Because it is a very beautiful place to look at.'

'It even became a good material for the Sparror drawing series.' Hatoshi admitted as he strengthened the grip on the drawing pen.

Afterward, Hatoshi switched his gleeful attention to the picture on the right after receiving a joyful time seeing the Yukishari Hills picture. He began to initiate a tracing with his drawing pen and sharpened his focus on the right picture.

A picture that was almost an exact thing as the left one, but a significant occurred in terms of the coloring. The bluish color within the sky was fully covered by the paperwhite background and all the interesting objects such as the aurora, the stars, the hills, and even the flowers were just an outline with color of black dominating the lines.

Another difference also appeared in the form of additional objects being placed in the middle of the sky view. The object itself was none other than an outline artwork Sparror that hovered in the sky and widely stretched out both of his hands.

Ant-size circular gray cursor continuously fled from up to down, traced the black line to cover the transparent part located on Sparror's hand. The tracing process on the screen went smoother as Hatoshi briskly traced the smooth surface of the drawing tab, enlightening the bold black line on the hand part.

'Even though I draw Sparror again, at least this is a different place.' Hatoshi uttered happily with his widening smirk. 'Besides, I only posted 3 artworks that are mostly related to Sparror in Duogram because some of the artworks it's better to keep for myself only.'

The tracing process on Sparror's hand reached the finishing section as the black-bold line already erased any traces of the transparent. Hatoshi halted the tracing pen to slide further from the drawing tab and sharply steered his intrigued eyes onto the outline artwork of his alter ego, Sparror.

Glossing at the Sparror artwork sparked the joyfulness within Hatoshi when he let out a brief giggle. The schoolboy gently put down his drawing pen and exhaled a sigh of relief after the outlines of his newest artwork were cleanly finished.

'Well, it's time for the coloring process to begin.' Hatoshi mumbled through his mind.

Then, the noise of the door being opened was captured by Hatoshi's ear and convinced him to glance to the left. The schoolboy raised a frown of avidness for witnessing the person who entered his room after rotating his balmy chair on the left for receiving a clear look of the upcoming guest.

Yuna was indeed the special person who stood in front of the wooden door that slowly closed and a welcoming smile shone through her face. Although a tiring furrow slowly appeared on her, at least she was able to secure the smiling face as heading closer in her close partner's direction.

"So how's your math tutoring with Hirata?" Hatoshi asked sheepishly.

Yuna sighed, "Yup it's tiring."

"As always, she's very stubborn and almost refuses to listen to me," Yuna muttered before a cheerful giggle showed up.

"I just hope she fully understands my explanation," Yuna added with a bitter tone and closed her eyes shortly.

The schoolgirl quickly took the seat on her close partner's bed and blew out a high pitched gasp as she landed on the bumpy surface. Hatoshi swiftly darted his heartening eyes toward Yuna who began to grasp a relief feeling formed a jolly smirk.

"At least you already did your best in teaching her," Hatoshi remarked with a jaunty tone. "I know mathematics is hard to study based on my experience."

Yuna nodded before she opened a curious gaze at Hatoshi, "Yeah I know."

"Anyway, there was some funny experience when I was tutoring Hirata," Yuna announced with a bitter tone. "She often mentioned to me that you were Sparror."

"Why…?" Hatoshi muttered

"Firstly she thought that you never had an experience of being an operator," Yuna explained. "Second, she said there were several rumors that Sparror had a voice resembling a young man."

"Lastly, she stated that your reasoning to get out is sometimes very vague even for your standard," Yuna added as a look of disbelief shone through her gaze.

A sweat of nervousness dampened Hatoshi's head and felt both of his hands staggered in sheerness. Anxiousness forced his front teeth to bite the lips with the schoolboy was consumed by the thoughts of insecurity regarding the discovery of his Superhero alter ego.

However, luck was able to be grasped by Hatoshi as he glanced at Yuna who shook her head and blissfully giggled. The schoolboy slowly raised his eyes of relaxation and lifted up his shivering teeth from ever biting his lips.

"In honesty, I don't truly believe what Hirata said about you," Yuna exclaimed happily and tilted her head on the left side of Hatoshi's. She caught the glimpse of Sparror hovering in the middle of the sky within his newest artwork being presented on the computer.

"Because you already met Sparror physically," Yuna mumbled

Hatoshi smoothly declared a burst of jolly laughter throughout the room as his close partner shared the same mindset about the identity between him and Sparror. Nonetheless, the schoolboy released a sigh of relief especially when he witnessed Yuna give an ebullient grin at his artwork.

"Still not getting bored of drawing Sparror, Hatoshi?" Yuna started the new topic of conversation and steered her head to the right, stretching further the ebullient grin when she scanned a glimpse of the aurora.

"Even though the background you choose this time is Yukishari Hills and I really like it," Yuna uttered with a joyful tone

Hatoshi chuckled, "That's what I can really think of right now, Yuna, and yes…Yukishari Hills is indeed a really good place for a background…hehe."

"Besides, this artwork will not be posted on Duogram," Hatoshi reassured calmly.

"I see, I see," Yuna replied and darted her eyes with a cheering smirk that was broadly opened toward Hatoshi. "Anyway, I had a gut feeling today would be the day Mr. Sasaki and Mrs. Chisato would announce whether they allow us or not."

"Since they suddenly called me to stay here." Yuna guessed confidently.

"I guess so," Hatoshi replied sheepishly and shook his head. "I only hope they will allow us to go there."

Yuna giggled, "Me too, Hatoshi."

"I really cannot wait to share a…beautiful thing inside there other than the majestic aurora," Yuna mentioned contentedly.

Around five hours had passed, the rapid rain drop outside still presumed like there was no tomorrow in the early night sky. It even became more aggressive than before as this time there was a glamouring surprise within the upper level of the clouds.

A violet bolt of lightning ascended from above and clearly visible from the surrounding buildings' perception as it struck down the lower part of the cloudy sky. A thundering growl from a lightning bolt echoed throughout the city and awakened an ear-piercing alarm bell, which originated from most of the electric cars that tried to enjoy restfulness.

With the thundering rains continuing, the Akarui Household members still stayed inside their house. Right now, all the household members with the exception of Hirata declared a gathering in the living room with the television in the middle going full black.

Hatoshi occupied the seat on the single white sofa on the left side and nodded his head with skepticism fell down into him. While Yuna took the seat on the furry carpet and darted a pity look at her close partner.

The schoolgirl gently landed her hand on top of Hatoshi's forehand, convincing him to raise a reposed gaze within his face. Then, the schoolboy flipped his hand and tenderly held his close partner's hand as he began to take a glance at the enlarged-middle sofa.

More precisely, Hatoshi formed a firm-anticipated stare at both of his stepparents, Sasaki and Chisato who recently occupied their seats. The schoolboy steered his attention one more time toward Yuna and gave her a nod allowing her to open a comforting smirk briefly.

Hence, a slight boost of confidence enlightened both of them as the high schoolers calmly locked their eyes on the two adult figures who greeted them with welcoming smiles. A time of the engaging conversation between the high schoolers and the adult couple was about to be declared as Sasaki inhaled a deep breath and released it shortly, obtaining a chilling mood in the entire living room.

"Can you guess, why I called you two right now, Yuna and Hatoshi?" Sasaki declared the conversation.

Hatoshi chuckled, "Is it related to the Yukishari Trip?"

"You're correct and I'm about to announce the result of my discussion with Chisato about the trip right now," Sasaki remarked firmly and took a brief sigh for flexing his mind to open the discussion result toward his nephew.

The high schoolers steadily kept their anticipated eyes to Sasaki who eyed both of them and opened a jocular smirk. A jocular smirk that raised puzzling eyebrows for Hatoshi especially when he watched his uncle giggle.

While Yuna took a glance at her close partner who showed a bemused look and caressed his soft palm with her tender fingers. A spark of calmness bloomed through Hatoshi's face as he slowly put down his puzzling eyebrows that might have ruined the mood in facing this situation.

"Even though I still had some disagreement within me, I and Chisato will allow you to have a trip on Yukishari Trip for this time, Hatoshi, Yuna." Sasaki foretold the answer happily.

A stare of disbelief and shock shone brightly through Hatoshi's entire face after his sharp hearing absorbed the recent announcement. The schoolboy felt his beating heart racing with him dropping a shocking jaw the longer his eyes watched Sasaki extending the alleviating grin.

Although Hatoshi was consumed in disbelief, Yuna cheerfully formed a wide smile of gladfulness. The schoolgirl's gladful smile became a central focus from Chisato's sight, closing her eyes with relief and shaking her head blissfully.

"Uncle…Sasaki…are you sure with that?" Hatoshi asked with an unnerving tone.

Sasaki nodded, "I'm sure with it…Hatoshi."

Hence, Hatoshi thankfully bowed his head toward his uncle as he extended the staggering-enlivened smirk on his face. It felt like a warmful dawnlight flashed through the course of his veins due to the schoolboy's entire body shaking in happiness.

Even Yuna also bowed her head for paying respect to Sasaki who recently gave her a mitigating chance on visiting the Ketsueki Valley. The excitement within overwhelmed the schoolgirl's mind as a solace yearning colored her wide smile.

"Thank you very much…" Hatoshi halted his gladful sentence when he glanced at Yuna who expanded the feeling of happiness, readying himself to finish the sentence. "For allowing me and Yuna to have a trip in Ketsueki Valley, Uncle Sasaki."

Then, Hatoshi darted his thankful eyes at his aunt, Chisato, and nodded, "You too, Aunt Chisato."

With the high schoolers swarmed by the illuminating feeling of contentment, Chisato sheepishly declared a smirk. Watching the two teenagers trade their gaiety stares with one another enlightening the reposing feeling within the housewife's mind as not only broadening the smirk, she also steered it toward her husband's sight.

"Despite you being harsher than me, sometimes you are better than me when it comes to understanding the kids' feelings." Sasaki admitted delightfully as he stroked his wife on the left cheek shortly."

Chisato giggled and mumbled, "Sasaki, Sasaki."

Then, the housewife raised a surprised furrow as her mind flashed a reminder especially when she darted her sight at the teenagers. The time for Chisato to join the conversation had begun with her letting out a firm grunt that lured the high schoolers to lock their eyes at her, ending the staring time.

"Hatoshi, since you and Yuna are going there during school days, please come back at 3 in the morning." Chisato insisted with a stoic tone and crossed her arms. "I don't want the Yukishari trip to disturb your school."

"You should remind that Sparror," Chisato added. "Also message either me or Sasaki when you two are already back."

Yuna retrieved her tender hand away from Hatoshi as he had already consumed enough of the radiant comfort and calm atmosphere through his closed lips. She sprightly glared her eyes toward Chisato who still gave a half rigid stare, preparing herself to continue the relaxation flow inside the room.

"Don't worry, Mrs.Chisato," Yuna remarked with a placid tone. "I promise we'll be back at 3 in the morning."

Yeah, I will text you when I'm at least already in the rented house." Hatoshi exclaimed and cordially nodded. "Also I will tell Sparror…about the update of the Yukishari Trip, after this."

A relaxation swiftly bloomed within Chisato's eyes and rested her stoic-crossing arms for embracing the quietness within the living room. All the conversation members at least obtained a sense of gladness as only a wide smile or smirk was present on their faces.

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