It was early in the morning when Matsoru entered the front door. He looked around in amazement and crept cautiously through the house. It was strangely quiet at this time of day. Normally, Kajiro should be up and working long ago. Not that Matsoru didn't allow his sister to sleep in, but actually she was always relied on. The cool morning wind blew through the house because the windows were already open. So there had to be someone at home. But why was it so quiet?
,, Good morning dearest friend! Are you looking for the right one, as the master of the house? "
Matsoru winced. His best friend Kato stood behind him as if he had come out of nowhere.
“Did you scare me! Are you crazy! "
“Why are you actually whispering? Do you have to play mouse in your own house lately or what's wrong with you? "
,, Pst! I don't know what's going on here. It's so strangely quiet here, don't you think? "
"Yes, and what is the problem now? "
,, Kajiro should have been awake long ago you idiot! "
"Well, I don't think so ..."
"What do you mean now? "
With a rash look Matsoru looked at Kato questioningly, but he just grinned maliciously and smiled insolently in his face.
,, Oh Matsoru ... think about it. Who from my family was not present at dinner yesterday and was still not in bed in the early morning ?! Hm...? "
,, Hmmm ... actually only Natakue comes into question, your father is hardly there anyway. But what should he have to do with it, if you please? "
"Really. And such a plum is my best friend. So I'll try to explain it to you. Hmm ... what's the best way to start ... "
Kato went into the kitchen and took two chopsticks out of the drawer.
"So, this one, Kajiro, yeah? And this Natakue, right? Both together... "
,, Speak sensible or do you want to piss me off ?! "
“It's okay. So Kajiro likes Natakue. Natakue likes your sister too. You were with me last night, Natakue wasn't with us either. The two had a lot of time. You can then imagine the rest. "
“I still don't understand you. "
,, My goodness. You are really, truly still green behind the ears. Natakue is in bed with your sister! "
,, Please what!!! "
,, A wonderful good morning you two pretty. Did you have a lot of fun together yesterday? Why are you up so early? "
Kajiro waddled a little sleepily through the living room door directly towards Kato and Matsoru. The two poor jumped meters high into the air in shock. Before one of the two frightened teenagers could make a sound, Kato's uncle Natakue scurried around the corner.
“A wonderful good morning you two. You have been up so early. Did my sister scare you away in the morning or why did you march too early? ",, How ... uh ... Kajiro? Natakue? You two ... together ... all night ... Did I miss something? "
Suddenly Kato began to laugh out loud.
,, Muahahahahaha .... ohohohoho ...... hihihihahaha .... I told you! Hmhmhmmm ... hahahahaha .... I told you! "
Kajiro and Natakue both looked astonished.
,, What did you say nephew, why are you vulturing like a chicken? "
"He said that to my sister and you all night ... and anyway ... and I thought he was crazy. More like me. Pinch me I think I'm spinning the bike! "
Totally pissed off, they sit down together at the breakfast table and Kajiro and Natakue told them how it suddenly happened that the two got closer. The two children looked at Kajiro and Natakue with wide eyes. What a drama.
,, And it took you so long to get that ?! Man, I am happy to be a child. You may have problems. But it is not for nothing that it is said that adults lose their minds with increasing age! Muahahaha. "
“Don't be cheeky my dear! I tell your mother! Then you are welcome to copy their etiquette ten times again if you like it! "
,, No thanks, I prefer to be quiet. Hmmhihihi .... "
“I still don't really get it. I mean ... are you together right now? I mean forever And do you want to get married now and have children? Then what about me? I mean... . "
“Oh my sweet little brother. We don't want to rush anything! We can get married and have children later. It all takes time too. And you are and always will be my number one! I won't just forget or neglect you! You don't need to worry about that! But it's true. Yes. Natakue and I are a couple now. And it should stay that way for a long time. "
“Matsoru. I love your sister you know. And I love you too! I don't want to take Kajiro away from you! I will probably stay with you every now and then and be here during the day. Maybe one day we will move in together, but only if you fully agree! Of course I'm also there to help you and above all to relieve your sister of some work. And that can only be more than right for you or not? After all, she will have a lot more time to take care of the house and you. We can all do something together with Kato. Go swimming or hiking. What you fancy! I know I can't replace your father Matsoru. I can't and don't want to. I know how difficult it was for you and your sister. I just want to be with her and continue to get along with you as well as I did before. I love you little one. Don't worry about it. If something doesn't suit you, all you have to do is say it.We can talk about everything. "
,, Okay! I like you too Natakue! And I'm only happy when my sister is too! But with moving in, please take your time! OK? "
,, Naturally. After all, we don't want to rush anything. "
Several weeks passed and the coexistence with Natakue worked perfectly. Matsoru felt really good. Finally his beloved sister had more time for him again. Just like before, when her parents were still alive and everything was fine. They did a lot together. They went swimming, biking, hiking and doing lots of other fun things together. Thanks to Natakue, Kajiro no longer had to carry the heavy boxes and go out to sea early to catch the fish. Natakue was now responsible for this. Kajiro took care of the sales and housekeeping. Matsoru hadn’t felt as secure for a long time as he did now, so he decided to let Natakue move in with him and his sister. Together with Kato he prepared everything for a wonderful barbecue at sunset. When they were done they called the two of them over. Kato had blindfolded them beforehand so that they certainly couldn't see in advance.
,, Hmm ... what smells so good here? What have you done? "
,, Kato! Hopefully you didn't set anything on fire, did you? "
“Uncle, uncle. You will see it soon! Patience! "
“I'm going to take your blindfolds off Kajiro. Don't be frightened! "
When they saw what the boys had prepared especially for them, they fell into each other's arms. The grill was already glowing at full speed and on a small table next to it was a plate with all kinds of fish and beef. The table was set with care. There were candles and fresh flowers on it. They even made the salad and rice themselves. They sat down together and Natakue and Kajiro naturally wanted to know what the reason for this pleasant surprise was.
“Matsoru will explain that to you himself. That's his part of the surprise. So not that he didn't help, but that's the most important part of the evening now. "
“I have something for you Natakue. Open it up and look inside and you will understand. Matsoru handed Natakue a small black box. It already had a certain weight, which was also the reason why Natakue held it in her hands so amazed. He slowly opened the box. Kajiro had also become curious and moved a little closer. Matsoru and Kato stood anxiously in the background and waited for their reaction. Hopefully you would be happy. After all, the two boys had tried very hard with the surprise. When Natakue had opened the box completely, he took down the fine silk scarf that had been placed over the supposed treasure and a silver, glittering object came to light.,, But .... that's the key to your house! Does that mean ... "
,, Brother .... "
,, Yes, I want you to live with us Natakue! Not just visiting every now and then. I want you to live with us forever. After all, you're not as strict as I suspected. Hihi .... So will you accept my gift? And do you agree with that too, Kajiro? "
“Of course I agree! I'm so happy about your surprise! You really succeeded! Thank you both. Especially you Matsoru! "
,, And will you take my present to Natakue? Do you want to move in with us and promise to always be there for us, for a lifetime? "
“I promise you. You all! A life long! "