When—
Ring-ling-ling!
Her phone rang.
Akira looked down at Isshiki Iroha.
She didn't say anything as she took out her phone, her face changed as she saw the name on it, before she showed it to Akira.
"Answer it." Akira reply as he saw the name.
"Brother, is there something wrong? I am busy now." Iroha answered the phone with a very impolite tone.
Why is her weird brother disturbing her time with her Senpai!
"It's rare for me to have time to come and see you, but you're not at home. Where are you? I made your favorite desserts, and I can also accompany you shopping all day today." Isshiki Satoshi voice came from the other side.
"I am not hungry. And If I really want to go shopping, I'd rather go with my Senpai's." Isshiki Iroha said, smiling as she leaned closer to Akira Fujimiya, head pressing against his chest.
On the other end of the phone, there was a brief silence.
"Then let me meet this Senpai of yours." Satoshi Isshiki finally spoke, his tone calm but firm. "As you elder brother, I should at least test him properly."
"Well…" Isshiki Iroha hesitated deliberately, her voice turning cautious. "Brother, you might not be able to see me and my Senpai for about a month."
"....."
There was a noticeable pause.
On the other side—
For a whole month?
Satoshi Isshiki was clearly stunned by those words.
"Hello, Satoshi Isshiki." A familiar male voice suddenly came through the phone.
Satoshi Isshiki frowned slightly before realization dawned on him. "...Young Master Akira Fujimiya?"
{T/N: He has seen Akira, when he had gone to visit the Elite's Ten}
Akira's voice was calm and polite.
"Before the summer vacation, I had invited Iroha to spend the summer together with others and she agreed. At the moment, we're staying on a private island. Don't worry, I will ensure her safety and after summer vacation, I will personally bring her to visit you."
There was silence again, longer this time.
"I… I understand." Satoshi Isshiki finally replied after a few seconds, his tone complicated.
"Brother, don't worry about me." Isshiki Iroha added cheerfully. "Senpai will take good care of me. I like him the most."
Satoshi Isshiki opened his mouth, hesitated, and then simply said, "As long as you're happy."
He did not mention anything about his finacee Yukinoshita Yukino, nor did he probe further into Akira's situation.
The three exchanged a few more polite words before the call ended.
Isshiki Iroha put down her phone and smiled brightly. She leaned into Akira's arms as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
"Senpai, thank you."
"You're welcome," Akira replied calmly. "I was planning to visit Satoshi Isshiki anyway. Bringing you along will make future cooperation much smoother."
"It doesn't matter, I've always wanted to introduce you to my brother," Iroha said softly. "He's the only person in my family I truly respect even with his odd...hobby"
"What about your parents?" Akira asked casually.
Iroha's expression barely changed. "They never really cared about me. They were always busy with the family business, or arranging meetings with people they thought were suitable for marriage. They even wanted to marry me off to someone I didn't even like."
"That's how most large families operate," Akira said flatly. "You don't get the right to choose unless you're outstanding enough to benefit the family."
Isshiki Iroha raised her head and looked at him seriously.
"Senpai, if you could help my family, would my parents agree to let me be with you?"
Akira chuckled softly. "You're very smart. But if it came to that, they'd expect me to marry you formally, and at the same time, I'd still marry Yukino-chan."
Iroha didn't flinch.
"Then how do you plan to keep me by your side?" she asked quietly. "Just so you know, I don't want anything else. I just want you."
"Is it really enough for you to have only me?" Akira asked, watching her closely.
"Yes!," Iroha replied without hesitation. "Just being with you is enough. I can go to Yukinoshita-senpai's villa like Yui-senpai, become a maid there and stay by your side for the rest of my life." Her eyes were unwavering as she revealed her plan.
Akira looked down at the cute Kouhai in his arms. "If that's truly how you feel, then I do have a way to keep you with me forever."
Isshiki Iroha's face lit up instantly. She hugged him tightly, staring at him.
"I knew Senpai would have a solution."
"Don't celebrate too early," Akira warned lightly. "Being a maid in my house is not an easy job,you know."
"No matter how hard it is, I'm willing," Iroha said earnestly. "I've already decided! I won't love anyone other than you."
"Why do you like me so much?" Akira couldn't help but asked.
"I don't know, either" Iroha admitted softly. "But when you hold me like this, I feel safe. Just imagining a future with you makes me happy."
"The future might not be as happy as you think."
Iroha smiled faintly. "Senpai, don't you have the confidence to make me happy?"
"What a cunning junior." Akira laughed and pulled her closer, putting down the game console beside them.
Isshiki Iroha raised her head and kissed him proactively.
Akira responded naturally, his hand resting against her back.
The kiss lingered, unhurried, until their breaths intertwined.
After a long while, they finally separated.
Isshiki Iroha leaned close to his ear and whispered something.
Akira froze for a brief moment, and only one thought surfaced in his mind.
'My junior is truly a little devil.'
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Akira left Isshiki Iroha's room not long after.
As soon as he stepped into the corridor, he saw Yukinoshita Yukino coming out of another room.
Their gazes met.
Akira smiled awkwardly.
Yukinoshita Yukino snorted softly and walked past him without stopping.
Akira looked at Yukinoshita Yukino's back calmly, he was not worried that she would ignore him because of anger.
If Miss Yukinoshita was really angry, she probably wouldn't even have any expression and would just look at him indifferently.
Since he had clearly been caught, it was only natural to comfort her.
With that thought, Akira followed her.
Yukinoshita Yukino heard the footsteps behind her. A faint smile appeared on her lips.
Just as my sister said.
This man really does care about my feelings.
Occasionally pretending to be angry isn't such a bad idea.
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They entered the kitchen one after the other.
Arato Hisako was guiding Tadokoro Megumi through a cooking process. When she noticed Yukinoshita Yukino and Akira, she simply observed silently.
Yukinoshita Yukino took out her familiar black tea bags and a tea set.
Seeing this, Akira immediately stepped forward. "Let me do it, Yukino-chan."
"Can you really make tea?" Yukino turned to look at him.
"How could I not know how to do such a simple thing? You have mak black tea in front of me so many times." Akira smiled.
"You're using your abilities to cheat," Yukino said, rolling her eyes before stepping aside.
Akira smiled and brewed the tea skillfully.
Yukinoshita Yukino had always favored the same brand of black tea. Even while traveling, she carried it with her. It was simple and convenient, far removed from any formal tea ceremony.
That didn't mean she was ignorant of tea etiquette. On the contrary, she understood it very well has some common skills of young ladies.
"About the final episode of Madoka Magica," Akira said casually while pouring tea. "What are you and Kanae Takahashi planning to do?"
"I've been thinking about it," Yukino replied softly. "The ending affects the rating of the entire series. Your script is detailed, but something still feels missing."
"At this point, don't view the Madoka Magica world as a supervisor, but look at that world from the perspective of the protagonist. She who loves that world and everything in that world and wants to bring real hope to everyone while also trying to make the despair disappear..." Akira said, recalling the last episode in his mind.
Yukino listened intently.
When Akira finished speaking, she fell into deep thought.
Akira looked at the thoughtful Yukino, leaned in and kissed her lightly on the forehead.
Yukino startled, a faint blush appearing on her cheeks. She glared at him.
"I've given you enough hints," Akira said calmly, holding her hand. "The rest is for you to figure out."
"I have some ideas," Yukino admitted. "I'm just not sure if they're right."
"Madoka Magica has plenty of time. Whether it's right or not, you should make the ending first and I will review it." Akira reminded.
"I want it to be perfect," Yukino said quietly.
"You're worried about causing me trouble," Akira smiled. "Do you want to refine the world even more."
Yukino nodded.
"This is your first work as a supervisor," Akira said gently, pulling her into his arms. "It's already impressive that you were able to complete it. Don't be obsessed with making it perfect. As long as it meets your standards, you can hand it over to me."
{T/N: Mayuri Kurotsuchi's "I despise perfection"}
"I… understand," Yukino replied softly, in a low voice as she leaned in.
Akira looked at Yukinoshita Yukino in his arms before slowly let go of her, and poured her a cup of black tea.
She took a sip and nodded.
Yukinoshita Yukino picked up the teacup, took a sip, and nodded.
Then—
Akira held her little hand, leaned down and drank some black tea in the cup.
Yukinoshita Yukino looked at him with a smile, leaned close and whispered, "How does it taste?"
"Very sweet."
She nodded before leaving the kitchen with the tea set.
Akira turned to Arato Hisako and Tadokoro Megumi.
"Young Master Akira," Hisako greeted softly, her cheeks a little flush.
"Young Master Akira," Megumi turned and greeted him before returning to her cooking.
"Where's Nakiri Erina?" Akira asked casually, placing an arm around Hisako's waist.
"Ms. Erina went to visit Miss Nanajo. She can make the medicinal food that Miss Nanajo needs." Hisako Arato blushed.
"Do you have time? While your lady is not here, I want to go swimming with you. There are many different types of swimsuits in the villa, that I want Miss secretary to try."
"I..." Hisako's face, heating up.
"Let's wait until Megumi cooking is ready, you can answer my question after that" Akira withdrew his hand.
Hisako Arato opened her mouth and looked at Tadokoro Megumi's cooking.
The dishes she was making are a kind of medicinal food.
Hisako had helped her choose the herbs and ingredients, and the rest was up to Megumi
Tadokoro's want to do it on her own!
Since, she has learned some simple knowledge about medicinal herbs and knows how to use them.
However, to Hisako that knowledge is simple too little for someone trying to make it.
Even for basic medicinal food, there is a lot of medicinal material knowledge that someone has to learned to make it more effective.
Compared to her, Hisako Arato has been reading books related to medicinal food since she was a child. For her, most of the medicinal ingredients are things she is familiar with but she still didn't stop her—helping her from the side.
"It's done!" Megumi announced nervously.
Hisako examined the dish she served and was slightly surprised.
Megumi Tadokoro did a good job — Although not as good as her but she has achieved a passing score.
"Please... please try it." Megumi placed two bowls of medicinal food in front of the two of them, a little nervous.
Hisako Arato picked up the spoon and tasted it.
Akira followed, sipping the soup.
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