Daichi decided he'd go pay a 'surprise' visit to the Parks since Itsuki's birthday was coming up and Daichi wanted ideas for gifts, plus he generally missed the other.
Mrs Park knew he was visiting.
He didn't need to press the buzzer to get in anymore because he knew the code so when he knocked on the door he wasn't sure what to expect.
But what greeted him easily made his day.
"DAICHI!!!!" Itsuki called out as he swung the door wide open and dove into the older boys arms.
Daichi shouted back "ITSUKIEEE!" with just as much energy and chuckled as he hugged the boy in his arms.
Mrs Park also yelled "GRANNY!" before lightly chuckling and apologising
"Sorry I just felt left out."
The three made their way into the house and Daichi made sure to pet Minki on the way past one of her many beds.
They made their way to the living room where Mrs Park already had Daichi's favourite drink waiting.
Daichi had to hold back his laughter when Itsuki dropped his fist into his hand saying "That's why you gots dat drink out."
They all sat around the coffee table and Itsuki basically clung to Daichi's side not that Daichi minded much since it was Itsuki.
After a while of small talk and very brief catching up Mrs Park asked
"Itsukie don't you have something to give to Daichi ?"
causing the smaller boys head to pop up and nod before he ran away somewhere.
Daichi raised an eyebrow and Mrs Park just chuckled and nodded in the direction which Itsuki was already running back in.
Itsuki stood in front of Daichi and extended his arms holding out a invite as he asked
"To Daichwie , pwease could you comes to Itsuki's 18th Birthday pawty. All the stuff is in tha letter. Pwease and tank you. Itsukie"
Daichi chuckled but immediately accepted saying
"I'd love to. Thank you for the invite."
before even opening the letter.
Itsuki dove on Daichi hugging him tightly and Daichi just chuckled return the action.
Mrs Park smiled warmly but her smile quickly turned to a frown as she said
"You might want to check the invite before confirming honey."
Itsuki quickly said
"You can't say no now~ you told Me you would go." Pouting sadly at the end as he continued to hug Daichi.
Daichi opened the letter since clearly it had an important detail and Oh boi was it important.
"Oh it's like a coming of age, work, family, formal event. If you want me there I'd gladly be."
Daichi said calmly even though inside he was mentally cursing.
He didn't even go to his own birthday coming of age thing that his mother and father set up but he agreed to go to Itsuki's.
"We'd both love you too deary but we also know that it probably won't be fun and will be uncomfortable and we don't want you to go through that."
Mrs Park said trying not to put Itsuki off more.
"Will Itsuki's-.."
"Itsuki's parent will be coming. Yes."
The mood in the room went somber as Itsuki quietly whispered
"I dun wan dem too..."
Daichi held on slightly tighter to Itsuki and whispered
"They can't hurt you or make you do anything now. I promise. You don't even have to talk to them if you don't want to."
Itsuki looked up at Daichi sadly and Daichi looked back playing with Itsuki's hair.
"I'll be there as long as I'm welcome."
Mrs Park smiles sadly at him and said
"Thank you Daichi. You really are kind. Will you please do me a favour dear?"
Daichi could tell by her voice and the look on her face after the topic of the party she was stressed and sad so said
"Yes?" Immediately
"Will you please take Itsuki out to by a suit and accessories. I'd go myself but I have to plan and make arrangements for security reasons."
Daichi instantly replied
"Of course Mrs Park."
Because not only was the reason valid but he also enjoyed taking Itsuki shopping.