Chapter 31: Chapter 31:F*UCKED!
"Then, we'll be off. See you later man!" I waved "goodbye" at Siesta as me and my family walked out of the shop, of course, not before thanking her for the gifts, which I had, of course, arranged beforehand.
It has been quite a while since the negotiations ended. My aunts and uncles almost had a heart attack after the mini Pokemon Stampede happened with Arisu and Ryuuko riding on onix's back.
Thankfully, no one was hurt. Although I did end up scolding the Pokemon after that, while Arisu and Ryuuko were scolded by their parents for being reckless. But after that, all of us played with the pokemon once again.
Everyone had fun, and in the end, aunt Yuuko ended up surprising all of us by deciding to adopt slowpoke after she saw it basking in the sun when we went into the pond by Arisu's request, who also adopted or more like begged to take pikachu and happiny with her.
Prompting me to "ask" the "shopkeeper" if it were possible and he agreed, much to Arisu's happiness.
Meanwhile, my two uncles and my older cousin, Ryuuko, chose to get an egg like Siesta suggested, so she had given the three the eggs I had arranged beforehand, along with a few bags of General Pokeblocks and a few bottles of Moomoo milk, which I am currently carrying.
Once we got out through the front door, we arrived back on the alleyway in front of Anteiku, which once again amazed my aunts and uncles. At first,Ryuuko wanted us to stop by Anteiku for a bit, but she changed her mind after I reminded her about what we are carrying.
So, we got out on the rather remote road and Uncle Nate called the Driver to pick us up in our location. Not long after, our or rather, Uncle Nate's two Toyota Alphards arrived and we embarked, as we split into two groups to ride in each minivan.
We arrived back at our ancestral home where both Granny and Grandpa awaited us.
All of us stayed there for the night, with the adults discussing the things they talked about in the shop. Meanwhile Arisu and her two new companions were asleep in her room.
The night passed quietly and I had to say goodbye early in the morning , and once again I commuted towards the Pentagon building, arriving at 4:35 am, but I didn't meet any of the twins in the library or the elevator this time…which makes sense, considering its the dawn of the morning.
Not that I was looking forward to meeting them or anything… I swear.
Believe me!
Surely I didn't fall for their charms, right? We just met a few times after all…
I groaned, with my palms covering my blushing face as I walked towards the stairs leading to the rooftop, passing by the Nakano's door, and stealing a glance at it, which made me groan once again as I realized what I just did.
"My teenage hormones…" I held my forehead and Ditto turned into a cat for a brief moment to pat my head in comfort before turning back into a hedgehog.
I thanked him and scratched his neck for a few seconds before stopping as he yawned and slept. Seeing this, I smiled gently before I went back on mulling about my condition.
I'm a healthy 17 years old after all despite being an excellent and proper student.. Still, that's not really a valid excuse to do shitty things like Issei, so I usually just try to control myself, and release my urges from time to time, using my trusty hand!
As for toys? Why bother, when za hando is more accessible, and besides, I'm not the same degenerate as I was back in my previous life. My head has been cleared, but again, the hormones kicked in.
But since things have been busy lately, I didn't really feel those urges to "release" because the whole Shop has distracted me, unfortunately it seems that the hormones struck when I expected it the least.
Adding to the fact that I met the Nakano sisters, who are all really charming in their own way. It seems that I might have to release my "urges".
"I need to find a girlfriend, preferably as beautiful as the Nakano's." I loudly stated out with conviction as I pulled open the door.
"Eh?"
'Im fucked' I thought inside my head blankly as I looked at the quintuplets in question wearing matching hoodies, each of them with varying facial expressions.
Ichika, wearing a yellow hoodie, looked at me with a teasing smile, although her face was somewhat red as well.
The one with long magenta hair, wearing a purple hoodie, had one of the reddest faces as she covered her lower face with her left hand, looking at me with shock.
The brown haired girl I met at the bus stop was wearing a blue hoodie, had the most normal face of them all as she tilted her head sideways slightly curiously looking at me or rather the sleeping hedgehog on my right shoulder, although she's also blushing a bit.
Yotsuba who's wearing her green hoodie seemed more surprised than anything else, although her face is red, but I feel like she didn't think much of what I've said.
And lastly, the red haired girl I met at the convenience store wore a red hoodie, her face as red as the Magenta girl, looking at me with shock.
So…urgent question, What should I do with this scenario??
I asked who knows what or who, seeking some answers, but it never came, so…I'll just do what every anime protagonist does in this situation… act dumb and change topics.
"Oh? Hello neighbors, I see that Ichika here had decided to take my offer and even brought her lovely sisters along, and as fate seemed to have it, I have met all of you before." I smiled at them formally and continued.
Zeke:"Would you ladies like to enter my house? I can serve you any drinks that you would like…As long as it can be served in a house of course, hahaha" I laughed awkwardly after stating my offer as I awaited their replies, while cold sweat covered my back.
"I don't mind, although I don't know about my sisters…"Ichika just kept her teasing smile as she talked, making a drop of sweat slide down from my forehead.
"M-me too! I would love to go!" The magenta haired sister responded.
"I don't mind! It's nice to know your neighbors better!" Yotsuba was the third one to respond, smiling brightly.
"...Okay" Voiced the brown haired girl, before her eyes got back and stared at Ditto.
"Y-you four…FINE! Since they all decided to go, I suppose I can come along" Said the Red haired girl before she turned her head aside.
Zeke" Great! I wanted to know you all better as well, afterall I'm a bit curious of the girls that Mr.Nakano bought the building for, are you all his daughter perhaps?"
"Although, let's save those talks for later, why dont we come inside for now? It's quite cold here after all" After saying all of that, I passed by the quintuplets and opened the gate of my garden before I beckoned them to follow.
I led them towards my front door which I opened after I swiped my key-card, before I entered, followed by the quintuplets.
"Please make yourself at home" I voiced as I led them to a sofa with a wooden center table.
The quintuplets took their seats, and I couldn't help but notice that one of them was acting quite nervous for some reason?
"Ahem, let me formally introduce myself. My name is Zeke S. Reyes, and as you may have noticed I'm not fully japanese. I'm currently 17, and well… that's all of it I guess?" I awkwardly said before I continued.
"Although, before we can proceed further, let me get you guys a drink! What would you all like to drink? Preferably, hot things as It's early in the morning."
"I'll have coffee, if you don't mind." Ichika replied first.
"Coffee for me too…thanks" The Magenta girl replied nervously next.
"Matcha tea…"Replied the brown haired girl.
" I would like hot choco!" Yotsuba replied, taking the rest of her sister aback, as hot choco isn't really a drink you would normally ask as a guest.
But I don't mind!
"Sure, I'd be happy to make you one" I replied with a smile which surprised them.
"Then..I-I would like a hot choco as well, thank you.'' Lastly, the red haired one replied shyly.
"Alright! So two coffee, two hot chocolate, and then green tea. Got it!" I repeated, and they nodded.
"Okay! Let me just put my buddy in his bed here…" I scooped up Ditto the hedgehog before putting it in the mini bed I had brought from the shop before which I put in one of the empty sofas, surprising most of them except for Miku.
"I didn't notice this little guy before… It's quite cute" Yotsuba complimented.
"Mhm! My buddy is the cutest! I'll go make the drink's now, so make yourselves at home"
After making sure that Ditto was sleeping comfortably in the bed, I went my way to the kitchen, preparing to make the drinks.
I firstly made the coffee, taking out the premium coffee beans that came from Black Bottle Coffee and grinded the exact beans needed for two people, before I tamp the grounds into the espresso macine's portafilter, before locking it and putting it in the espresso machine which I started afterwards.
Afterwards, I moved on to the Green tea. I took out the necessary items from one of my drawers before I started by first heating up water in a pot at approximately 175°F.
Afterwards, I poured some of the hot water on the two Yunomi, and the Kyusu, to pre-warm them before discarding the hot water in the sink.
Afterwards, I put premium tea leaves from a rather well known premium brand aside for later.
I moved on to the hot chocolate,first I added two cups of milk into a saucepan and heated it on medium heat.
I then took out a bowl before I mixed two tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder which was of course branded like the rest, and 3 tablespoons of sugar, and a pinch of salt.
I then poured the mixture into the now steaming milk before I whisked it thoroughly until the two are fully combined and smooth before I continued to heat it while stirring occasionally, until it was hot enough but not boiling.
Lastly, I added vanilla extract before I turned off the heat and stirred it. I then fetched four mugs of different types, two for the coffee and two for the hot chocolate.
*Beep* Just in time, as the espresso machine was done.
So I took it out before pouring in the Espresso in the two relatively smaller mugs, and afterwards, I poured in the Hot Choco on the bigger mugs before topping it with marshmallows and chocolate shavings.
Then, I moved back on the green tea, and Re-heated the water back to 175°F. Before, I repeated the pre-heating of the two Yunomi and Kyusu before I put the tea leaves inside the Kyusu and poured in the hot water.
Afterwards, I put the two Kyusu and Teapot in a large tray along with the two Espresso and Hot Choco before I went back to the living room to see the five sisters conversing with each other.
But… Why are they sweating? I know the AC was on. Eh, no matter.
"Here are your drinks, two hot choco for Yotsoba and the red head. Then two espresso for Ichika and the Magenta haired sister, and A pot of green tea for the brown hair sister and I." I Said as I put down the tray down the center table before I stood back up and walked away to the kitchen
"Let me get the treats." I said as I turned around, not noticing the stares I was getting.
I came back carrying another tray containing two plates of Tiramisu, two plates of Matcha Cake, a plate of cookies, two bowls containing sliced Rawst berries, Nanab berries, and lastly a bowl containing peeled Oran berries. And of course, 4 dessert forks and two normal forks for the fruits.
"Here you go, tiramisu for the Espresso ladies, matcha cake for browny and I, and the rest for the Hot chocolate ladies…" I put down each plate one by one, not noticing the surprised and flattered face of the sisters.
(A/N:please don't mind how he knows…(QAQ)
"Luckily, I made some tiramisu a few days back, you ladies wont mind right?" I asked as I poured tea in my Yunomi before I took a sip.
"Oh no, It's fine. In fact, you shouldn't have taken all that trouble to prepare all of this, and since you did, the five of us are flattered, thank you Zeke" Ichika replied, followed by her sisters. Even the red head seemed quite happy, meanwhile the Magenta Sister… Why is her face so red?
"Is your sister fine? She's been red the whole time." I asked which somehow even made the Magenta girl's face redder.
"Oh? Nino is fine! No need to worry, she's just like this sometimes" Ichika awkwardly replied.
"I see…" I took a sip of the green tea before I looked at brownie who had her eyes closed, most likely savoring the green tea, with a blush on her face.
Then I looked at Yotsuba and Red hair who seemed to be enjoying their hot chocolate as well as the bowl of fruits and cookies.
I then looked back at Ichika and Nino who's also savoring both the Espresso and Tiramisu and smiled, before I took a sip of my Green tea once more, before I sliced a part of the matcha cake and put it in my mouth.
"So… ummm, what are Red hair's and browny's name?" I asked, breaking the silence.
"Ah? I-um… My name is Itsuki. " The red hair or Itsuka replied before she took a sip of her Hot chocolate.
"Miku…" Browny, now Miku replied stoically.
"Nice to meet you both, although, I guess this isn't the first time we're meeting…" I scratched my head awkwardly.
"Miku, I couldn't help but notice… You've been staring at my buddy ever since I met ya outside, do you perhaps like hedgehogs as well?" I asked, which led to Miku putting down her cup before she looked me in the eyes.
"I-Yes… I like hedgehogs. I used to have a hedgehog in the past, and I've since been fond of them. "She replied. I was taken aback by her abrupt change contrasting that of the stoic icy beauty before.
"I-I see… They are rather adorable aren't they?"
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A/N: MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY!
Just as I had done on MRA, I will be posting 2 chapters today!
And I will post 2 extra if the Book gets 5 more Reviews!
That's all, Merry Christmas once again!