It was afternoon and we just finished eating our food. I made simple rice with other side dishes that I don't want to mention. While I washing the dishes, I told Erika that my friend wants to video call her to apologize for the incident since the whole trip came from her. She is a bit hesitant but agrees to meet her, too. Then, after finishing washing the dishes, we go to my room, I turn on the computer while she sits on another chair that I bought a while ago in case someone wants to hang out with me.
I open the Discussion, video calls her and she instantly answers. we won't be using the headphone for a better conversation without any interruption. "...Hello, Kai. Oh, and... Erika-chan, I assume?" The image of her face appeared, showing that her camera is working and she can see us, too. "...Hi. Umm... Big bro never tells me your name." Oh, I forgot to tell Erika her name and just straight-up started the meeting. How could I forget?
"It's okay, my name is Rena, Kinoshita Rena. Your big brother and I have known each other for a few months now. Put that aside, I am really sorry for putting you in the hospital. I'm the main reason you guys suddenly went on the trip to Tokyo. Everything is because of the limited collector edition of the game that I love to play. It's all my fault, I should go there by myself and not asked your brother to do it. I'm selfish and a terrible person. I hope you can forgive me. It's okay if you don't want to." I can sense the sincerity in her words and I am pretty sure that she feels really bad for her. But, it's up to Erika whether she wants to forgive her or not. It's not in my jurisdiction.
"... ...I forgive you. But, you don't have to take full blame on yourself. I partially fault myself since I won't follow big bro when he asked me to. I thought that even at the age is 12, I can take care of myself and explore the city in search of something. But, I was wrong, even with the taser he gave me, I didn't use it. I'm scared. But, I know big bro will help me no matter what." Wow, I never thought that Erika will give an answer like that, like an adult. Her body is 12 but her mind is 20. God, I am grateful to you to give me a great sister.
"Thank you! I can't thank you enough. I have agreed with your brother to send you a gift as a sign of apology in case you won't forgive me but I will send it anyway to express my gratitude. Again, thank you!" She sounds so happy when she forgives her. It must have been hard for her to hold the feeling of guilt for long, it's like slowly eating your inside until you want to kill yourself. A good feeling should be in people but it will become a threat to them if it is not resolved.
"Big bro, can you get out for a minute? I want to have a personal conversation with Rena-nee san here and I don't want you to hear our conversation. Please?" Out of the blue, Erika asks me to get out of my own room. What talk? There is more? I thought that we are done. Never mind, I'll go.
"Eh, there is more? I'm fine if Erika-chan wants to talk to me, but do you really have to kick him out? I feel bad for him." Thank you, Rena! Finally, someone feels bad for me. But, sigh, it'll not change anything, once she has made up her mind, no one can stop her. What a disaster. "No, it's okay, Rena-san. I'll go watch some anime downstairs while you two have a talk. Erika, you still owe me an explanation, remember? We will talk about that after dinner." She nods.
I get out of my room, close the door, go downstairs, and turn on the television. I don't know what she wants to talk about so much that I have to be kicked out of my own room. Girls talk, maybe. Anyway, I try to find something to watch, maybe a movie will be right. It's been so long since I watch the movie by myself. I hope I won't feel lonely without Erika on my side.
The movie is called No One Above God and it just came out a month ago. Why I never saw people review it before? Did it bad? Or it just didn't announce it to the public and let them know by themself, maybe? Whatever the reason, the title piques my interest to watch it. After two hours, the movie has come to the end. Wow, I never watch movies like that before. In the beginning, it all feels normal but when in the middle, things start to get interesting and with the plot twist at the end, I bet that no one will ever expect that ending. *clapping hands* Bravo to the director and the team who make this happen, and also to the story writer, you are the best.
I heard footsteps coming down the stairs and when I look at it, Erika has come down. Well, I think their talk is finished. Still have no idea what they talking about for two hours. There must be a lot to talk about. She walks to the kitchen, grabs a glass, and pours water into it. I guess she is thirsty after that long talk. After draining the whole 500ml of water, she walks to me and sits beside me. "Done?" I ask.
She nods. "That was so long, we have a lot to talk about and she's quite talkative, not like I thought when we first met. Big bro, get ready for the future, okay? I hope you can make the best decision when the time comes." Eh, what is she talking about? Get ready for what? Future? What is gonna happen in the future?! What are they talking about to the point for me to make a decision? Ehhhhhhhh?!