After the surprising encounter with Charmel's mother Sophia in the grocery store, Kai and Chika continued on their way to Charmel's house. They felt a mix of anticipation and concern, wondering how Charmel would react to their unannounced visit and what kind of mood she would be in.
They arrive at Charmel's house "Honey, I'm home" Her mother said Charmel heard the sound of her front door opening and her mother's familiar voice echoing through the house. She paused her video game, a mixture of relief and anticipation washing over her.
"Finally," Charmel muttered to herself, setting down the controller as she waited for her mother to come into the room.
Charmel's mother entered the room, a warm smile on her face. She approached Charmel and ruffled her hair affectionately.
"Hey there, sweetie. I missed you," Charmel's mother said, her voice filled with maternal warmth.
"Where chocolate and soda?" she say with excitement and Leo was side on Charmel "Good day Aunt"
Sophia couldn't help but chuckle at Charmel's childish enthusiasm for chocolates and soda.
"I'll go get the snacks for you," Sophia said, shaking her head fondly.
Sophia looked up from the kitchen counter where she had just retrieved the requested snacks. She gestured towards the living room, where she heard the voices of Kai and Chika.
"Ah yes, Kai and
Chika are also here. They must have come to see Charmel too."
"yeah I know"
After gathering the desired snacks, Sophia made her way to the living room where Kai and Chika were now present in addition to Charmel and Leo. She saw Charmel's excitement for the treats and couldn't help but chuckle at her childish enthusiasm.
"Oh you first to come on Charmel House" Kai said
"it because we're neighbor" Leo explain.
As Kai and Chika shared their reasons for visiting Charmel, Leo interjected with a comment about being neighbors. It was a simple explanation that made sense, given their close proximity.
Charmel's mind was focused on the delicious snacks in front of her. She eagerly opened the bag of chips and started munching, her face a picture of contentment.
"Mmmm, these chips hit the spot," she said, her mouth full of crispy goodness.
"how about we play a game?" Leo's suggestion of playing a game piqued Charmel's interest. She looked up from her snack-eating frenzy, her curiosity piqued.
"A game? What kind of game?" she asked, her eyes gleaming with anticipation.
He pulled a pop stick "I don't know what this name but it's japanese game"
As Leo brought out a pop stick, Charmel's interest was piqued even further. She wasn't familiar with the game, but the element of mystery and the fact that it was from Japan intrigued her.
"Japanese game, huh? This sounds interesting," Charmel replied. "What are the rules?"
"I think that name called WHO'S THE KING" As Leo brought out a pop stick, Charmel's interest was piqued even further. She wasn't familiar with the game, but the element of mystery and the fact that it was from Japan intrigued her.
"Japanese game, huh? This sounds interesting," Charmel replied. "What are the rules?"
Leo nods With the rules confirmed, Charmel's competitive spirit began to stir. She loved games and was always up for a challenge.
"Okay, let's do this," Charmel said excitedly. "Who's drawing first?"
"Hey I want to play too" Charmel's mother said Charmel shot a skeptical look at her mother and raised an eyebrow.
"Wait, you want to join us in playing a game too?" Charmel asked, her voice laced with surprise and disbelief. "Adult are not allowed?"
"Do I look like adult huh?"
Charmel looked at her mother, taking in her youthful appearance and the mischievous glint in her eye. After a moment's consideration, Charmel's expression softened, and she couldn't help but chuckle.
"Fine, fine. I guess you're right. You don't look like an adult at all," Charmel conceded, shaking her head humorously. "But don't expect us to go easy on you, alright?"
"Ha! You're on. I may look young, but I can still hold my own," Sophia replied with a confident smirk. "Let's see who's the real king in this game."
With a shared determination, Charmel, Leo, Kai, Chika, and Sophia prepared themselves for the game of "Who's the King." As they took their positions around the table, their competitive spirits ignited, ready to embark on a friendly battle for the throne.
"Alright, let's start with the draw," Kai began. "Who's going first?" Everyone looked at each other, eager to begin.
"I'll go," Chika volunteered, reaching her hand into the bowl to draw a stick.
Chika closed her eyes for a moment, her fingers grasped a stick and pulled it out. With bated breath, she opened her eyes to reveal the number on her stick: 2.
"Looks like I'm not the king," Chika said, a slight note of disappointment in her voice. She handed the stick back to Kai, who was now the next in line to draw.
Kai, with a confident smile, reached into the bowl and pulled out a stick. His hand hovered over the number for a dramatic pause until he revealed it to the group: 4.
"Well, it seems like the royal seat won't be mine," Kai said, passing the stick to Charmel with good sportsmanship. "Your turn, Charmel."
Charmel accepted the stick from Kai, a flicker of anticipation in her eyes. With a moment's hesitation, she reached into the bowl and pulled out a stick. Slowly, she revealed the number on the stick to the group: 3.
"Not the king this time, either," Charmel said, a hint of disappointment in her voice. She handed the stick over to Leo, who was the next one in line to draw.
Leo reached into the bowl and grasped a stick, his hand trembling slightly with excitement. He unveiled the number. He held up the stick, revealing the number 1. Next Sophia her stick is number 5
Cheers erupted from the group as Leo realized he had drawn the "1" stick.
"Looks like I'm the king!" Leo exclaimed, a triumphant smile on his face. "Who's ready to kneel before their royal highness?"
Everyone chuckled at Leo's playful display of authority. "Alright, your majesty, what's your command?" Chika playfully asked.
Leo thoughtfully tapped his chin, trying to devise a suitable command for his loyal subjects. After a moment of contemplation, he finally spoke.
"I command you number 4 to reveal your crush." Leo declared.
Kai, who had drawn the 4 stick, blushed a deep shade of red at Leo's unexpected command.
"Crush? Really?" Kai muttered, feeling a mix of surprise and embarrassment. "Do I have to reveal it?"
Charmel smirk "Are you shy?"
Kai shot Charmel a playful glare, the blush still lingering on his cheeks.
"Of course not," he retorted, trying to maintain his composure. "I'll share my crush, but I'm only doing it because the king ordered me to."
Kai took a breath, gathering his courage, before finally confessing.
"Alright, my crush is... my mom best friend" His confession was met with surprise by some, as they hadn't expected him to reveal his feelings openly.
Charmel couldn't resist chiming in with a playful comment.
"Oh, it looks like the king's command brought out a secret crush. How romantic!" she teased, a mischievous glimmer in her eyes.
Chika, realizing the truth behind Kai's confession, joined in the teasing.
"Oh, now things are getting interesting," she said with a mischievous smile. "So, Kai has a crush on your mom's best friend, huh? I wonder how she would react if she knew."
"So you like older women" Sophia said
"I... It's not like that," he protested weakly. "I mean, I find her attractive, but it's not about her age. She's just a great person, you know?"
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As the hours passed, the group continued to enjoy their time together. They played other games, shared stories, and strengthened their bonds of friendship. The mood was jovial and carefree.
Eventually, Kai looked at his watch and realized it was getting late. He reluctantly gathered his belongings.
"I hate to cut this short, but I should probably head home," he said, a hint of disappointment in his voice.
Chika and Leo, who had also been thoroughly enjoying the company, agreed with Kai.
"Yeah, it's getting late," Chika added. "We should probably head home as well."
Charmel, while disappointed that the fun was coming to an end, understood the need for her friends to go.
"Alright, I won't keep you any longer," she said, a small smile tugging at her lips. "It was great hanging out with you all. We should do this again sometime."
The three friends exchanged parting remarks as they prepared to leave. There were hugs and promises to stay in touch.
"See you guys soon," Kai said, a fond smile on his face. "Take care."
As Chika and Kai walked side by side, making their way home, a comfortable silence settled between them. The night was warm and the air was infused with the sound of their footsteps on the sidewalk.
Suddenly Chika ask "Why did you lied?"