Last time, Shiki told his daughters of his past.
Later that day, Rii wanted to know about tattoos. Why did you want a tattoo? Rii asked. I saw my mom had one, and I wanted to get one too. I replied. You said it was painful. Rii replied. Yes. If you're worried about my septum, it didn't actually hurt. I replied. Are you serious? Rii asked. No, take that back. The healing process was the painful part. I replied. Izumi, you hide all this from dad? Rii asked. Oh yeah, my mom told me to hide my Septum and Izumi tattoo from him. I replied. Now I see why. I replied. Seems like that is a constant reminder of your mom. Rii replied. Yeah, this the picture of my mom I remind him of. I replied. As I flipped through my pictures on my phone. I showed Rii an old picture of my mom in college. Oh my gosh, you look like your mom. Your mom has a septum and the medium hibiscus tattoo on her left side. Rii replied. He's sees a lot of my mom in me. I replied. Other than this topic, let's go find something to eat. I replied. Let's do that. Rii replied. We walked downstairs. Hey dad, can we go out to eat? I replied. It's not like how in LA. You can't always eat out. Shiki replied. Ok dad, what do you have to eat? I asked. Oh, we have TV dinners. I would love to go to a Benihana right about now. I replied. Do you know who introduced your mom, Benihana? Shiki asked. Wait? I asked. Believe it or not, I used to work at Benihana and I would order food for your mom. In exchange for tutoring me in Trig and Psych. Shiki replied. A fair exchange. I passed my courses with flying colors. Shiki replied. That sounds more like. Since my mom loves to eat, she's never heard of. Let's take advantage of the sheltered girl. I replied. You make it seem like I'm the villain. Shiki replied. I shook my head. Dad, you knew how to control my mom. You know that made you a turnoff to her. As soon as grandpa came back into your life. She said you changed. I replied. Well, tomorrow, you are visiting your grandparents tomorrow on the train. Shiki replied. We're going to see grandpa and grandma tomorrow? Rii asked. She was so happy. I wonder what they are like? I thought. This will be your first time meeting them. Shiki replied. Hey dad, did you even tell them of my existence? I asked. Yes, I did. Shiki replied. Dad, telling from your response. They are happy about me. I replied. What are you saying, Izumi? Shiki replied. Dad, I know they won't like me. I replied. Izumi, I need you to be respectful. Shiki replied. Dad, I will be respectful. I replied. Izumi, you are your mother's child. You will act your mom. I know how this will end. Shiki replied. He holds his head and sighs. My dad looked at me and put his hands on my shoulders. He looked me in the eyes and stressed. Izumi Reine LaFramboise, can you be on your best behavior, please. Shiki replied. Calling me by my full name will not change anything. Long as my grandparents doesn't attack me. I will be on my best behavior. I replied. That's a no. Shiki replied. Izumi, can try to be nice. It's for your fathers sake. He wants you to leave a good impression on them. Natsu replied. I'm always nice to everyone I meet. I replied. When have I ever acted out since I met you Natsu? I asked. That's true. Natsu replied.
The next day, Natsu, Rii, Takumi, my dad and I went to Osaka for the day to meet our grandparents.
The moment I set foot on in the yard, I felt the family animosity in the air.
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