"Suzuki-kun." Her tone changed from her usual lighthearted tone to a more harsh one. "You will be attending. In fact, you will invite Tatsuya yourself."
"Oba-san, I understand you want to spend time with Tatsuya, but this is really too short of a notice." I tried my best to give the excuse, ignoring her change.
"If you don't, who's to say what will happen to some of your family?"
I stopped dead in the middle of the sidewalk.
"Are you threatening me?" I asked out of astonishment more than fear or anger, having been completely caught off guard.
"Oh, well, that's a rather mean way of putting it." It sounded like she pursed her lips. "I much prefer persuading." She put on her more friendly persona again.
Gosh, I wouldn't be surprised if this lady was related to Yuu!
"How can it be persuasion when there's not a choice?" At the familiarity of a two faced personality, my shock faded, allowing annoyance to settle in.
