The End of Akira
Chapter 17: The Relationship

A few days later...

"Good morning" said Akira to her new brothers down while arranging the food she had made on the table.

"Good morning" said Naoya then sat down on the chair.

"Good morning Akira" Yuki said smilingly.

"Again, Akira was always diligent" said Shinji sitting in his chair.

"Of course, Akira is indeed a diligent person unlike Big Brother" Akira smiled.

"Sister regrets. Brother retract the words of Brother again" said Shinji staring flat at Akira.

"Akui kak" said Yuki chimed.

"Is that right, sister?" Akira asked Yuki.

"Right" Yuki said with a small laugh.

"Be careful, I'll hit you later" Shinji threatened Yuki.

"As usual, Big Brother is always rude" Akira said.

"I'm sorry, it's become a habit. Brother hasn't hit him yet, Akira" Shinji explained.

"Stay Shin" Naoya said.

"Even Brother too?" Shinji said in disbelief.

"As usual, you are always noisy" said Papa who just came.

"About bothering me Pa" Shinji fights.

"The Akira woman, who pitted Shinji" Naoya shook his head.

"Sister Nao was right, it should be Akira who complained to Papa instead of Brother Shin. Be recharged!" akira Protest.

"Remark, repeat" Yuki said nodding and followed by Naoya.

"Well, let's repeat!" shinji agreed.

"So Papa has to go back and walk from there?" Ask Papa who is still standing.

Akira looked at his Papa for a while then looked at his brothers and laughed.

"No Pa, no need. Akira was just joking" Akira laughed.

"Shinji didn't know that Papa was going to play our joke" said Shinji, who also laughed.

"Papa is there" said Yuki smiling.

"You said no? Already, let's eat later to hunt late" said Papa then sat down with a thin smile.

"Papa is my Papa" said Shinji, who was still laughing.

"You really teased Papa ya" Papa said smilingly. "Papa will eat first" said Papa took rice.

"Yes Pa" said Akira smiling.

"Today let the brothers come, all of you stop by the supermarket" Shinji told Akira.

"Yes Brother" Akira replied smilingly.

"Tumben once Shinji goes to the supermarket, usually also tell Akira" Yuki said.

"True, tumben once" said Naoya.

"No problem, right? Akira was also fine if he was ushered in by Shin, so it's okay, isn't it Akira?" Shinji asked to make sure.

"Yes, Akira is no problem. Actually, Akira can also go alone so Akira is very grateful that someone will take Akira to school" Akira smiled.

"Don't be like that. If we can deliver Akira, then we will deliver" Naoya explained.

"About not allowed to drive a car and the distance to the bus stop is quite far so just escorted yes" said Papa.

"Yes Pa, Brother" said Akira smiling.

30 Minutes later...

"Come on Akira" Shinji asked.

"Yes. Akira goes Pa, Kak Nao, Kak Yuki" said Akira.

"Be careful, don't speed Shin" Papa said.

"Yes Pa" replied Shinji.

"Bye-bye" said Yuki waving her hand.

"The spirit of learning, be careful" Naoya smiled.

"Yes, sister, bye-bye" said Akira smiling.

On travel...

"How's Akira?" Ask Shinji.

"What how is Brother?" Akira asked confusedly.

"Your relationship with Sou" Shinji said without looking at Akira.

"Sou? What is Brother talking about? We are friends" Akira said confusedly.

"Still friends apparently" said Shinji nodded in understanding.

"Does Big Brother want Akira to be hostile to Sou?" Akira said in disbelief.

"It's not like that, Akira likes Sou isn't it?" Shinji said without seeing Akira.

Akira is shocked by Shinji's words. His face flushed with his surprised expression.

"That's.."

"Sister said, Akira doesn't have to hide it" Shinji smiled. "So how?" Ask again.

"It's like that." 

"That's how?"

(Akira is not sure that Sou will like Akira anyway) Akira said inwardly, looking down. "Self how? Did it work yesterday?" Akira asked, looking at Shinji.

Shinji looked at Akira with a flat face.

"Ah, didn't it work?"

"That's a very successful Akira!" shinji said with a smile.

"really?" Akira said to make sure.

"really. The advice Akira gave to Brother was very, very helpful" said Shinji smilingly looking at Akira.

"Thank God." said Akira who also smiled.

"Sister messed it up. Big Brother was very nervous but in the end he accepted Big Brother and now we are officially dating. Thank you very much Akira"

(Sister looks very happy, thank God) "Sama-sama Brother. Next time I introduce Akira to Brother's lover huh, Akira has never met him." 

"Surely, Big Brother will definitely introduce him to Akira, Papa, Brother Nao and Yuki" Shinji smiled. "What do you want? Let Brother buy it, as a sign of gratitude."

"What should Brother? Akira only helps Brother, nothing more. I guess it doesn't need to be sister." 

"No, no. Big brother succeeded as well because of Akira's suggestion yesterday. There's nothing wrong with a sister fulfilling her sister's wish." 

"Then please pray for Akira so that Akira can achieve all of Akira's wishes and everything goes smoothly Kak" said Akira smiling.

"That's all?" Shinji said in disbelief.

Akira nodded. "It's just that."

"Did Akira not want something like a Racket? A shirt? A book? Or a doll, maybe?" Ask Shinji again.

"Hmm no, sister, that's all" Akira smiled.

"Is Akira sure? It's okay, if Akira wants something, just say it" Shinji said.

"Then, same ice cream" said Akira smiling.

Shinji looked at Akira who was smiling. "You are" said Shinji, ruffling Akira's hair.

"Of course, I will always pray that Akira will be successful, all of Akira's ideals will be achieved and all will go smoothly. Brother is also praying for Akira's happiness" Shinji said looking at Akira with a smile. "Buy the ice cream later, yes, it's still morning" Shinji said again.

"Thank you, brother. Yes, the ice cream will be later" said Akira smiling.

"Ah right, Brother also prayed that Akira could get the person Akira likes" Shinji said again.

Akira looked at Shinji slightly surprised. His face turned red. He then turned his gaze to the car glass beside him and smiled faintly.

"Is Akira ashamed hm?" Shinji poked Akira's chin.

"No, Akira is not ashamed" Akira said without looking at Shinji.

"It's about Akira" Shinji smiled as he stroked Akira's head.

Soon they arrived at school.

"Later in the afternoon I'll pick you up, and buy some ice cream for Akira. The spirit of learning is yes" said Shinji stroking Akira's head.

"Yes, thank you."

"Sou has come (Shinji sees Sou who is almost to where they are standing), Brother comes home yes" she smiled.

"Sou?" Akira's speech followed Shinji's gaze.

"Bye-bye Akira, passion!" Said Shinji again.

"All right, brother, be careful. Bye-bye."

Shinji then got back in the car and drove forward.

"Be careful, brother" said Akira waving his hand.

"Good morning" said Sou.

"Ah, good morning Sou" said Akira smiling.

"Let's go in" Sou asked.

"Yes." Yeah."

When Rest...

"Ayano, let's eat together" asked Akira.

"I have to buy first in the cafeteria. The canteen must be very full now, you go first. I went to the cafeteria first" Ayano said, then left.

"Alright" Akira smiled. Akira then approached Sou's desk.

"Sou, would you like to eat with me?" Ask Akira.

Sou nodded. "Sure, come on."

Akira and Sou then walk together towards the rooftop.

"Ayano must have gone alone again, right?" Said Sou without seeing Akira.

"Ayano said she had to buy her food first in the cafeteria and the canteen must be very crowded now, so she told me to eat first" Akira explained.

"Reason."

"You said something, Sou?" Ask Akira.

"No, I didn't say anything" Sou smiled.

"Sou!! Wait a minute, Sou!" Shouted someone from behind Sou and Akira. They then looked to the source of the sound and it was the chairman of the basketball club with basketball equipment covering almost his entire body. 

"Gosh, so tired" said the head of the basketball club put down the equipment he carried with an irregular breath.

"What's the Chairman? The chairman looks troubled" said Sou.

"Therefore I call you. Please help me carry all this" explained the Chairman. "Sorry yes, I need Sou's help for a moment" the Chairman told Akira.

"certain Brother. Here you have Sou, let me bring it" Akira told Sou.

"Thank you Akira" Sou said smilingly as he gave his lunchbox to Akira. "This is the Chairman" he told the Chairman.

"Thank you both, be careful this is heavy" said the Chairman gave some equipment brought to Sou.

"Is there anything Akira can do for you?" Akira asked.

"Don't Akira, later if you help us who will bring us our supplies" Sou said.

The chairman then smiled. "Thank you Akira but Sou's right, after all it's pretty heavy so it's not necessary."

"Alright, Akira understands" said Akira resigned.

The chairman then walked ahead of Sou and Akira.

"I'm sorry we got to trouble you, but we were just going to eat together" Sou looked at Akira.

"It doesn't matter Sou, the Chairman is also in trouble so it's okay. Are you seriously not in need of help?" Akira looked at Sou as well.

"i'm serious. Besides, I've asked for your help to bring me my supplies, haven't I?" 

"That's right, but.."

"No problem, I'm strong" Sou smiled at Akira.

"Well if it's like that" said Akira who also smiled.

Sou then accelerated his pace towards the Chairman.

"Chairman, what exactly is all this for? Is the equipment in gimnas broken?"

"Yes, the equipment there is broken so I have to replace it. I'm sorry I asked for your help while you were dating." 

"Yes yes, I know. But besides being good, Akira is also understanding yes" said the Chairman smiled.

Sou smiled thinly. "Yes, that's how Akira is."

"Do you like it?" Asked the Chairman which made Sou surprised.

"Don't be surprised like that. It doesn't matter if you like it, I won't take it away from you" the Chairman smiled.

"Ap-"

"You know? Akira is a beautiful, smart, and kind girl. I also heard that he is an athlete, so with his looks and attitude that anyone would love." 

"Including Chairman?" Ask Sou.

The chairman looked at Sou for a moment and smiled. "If so, how? Are you jealous?"

Sou did not answer the Chairman's question, he just stared straight ahead with a sharp look.

(Gruesome) Inner Chairman saw Sou.

"I was just kidding Sou. I can't cheat on my girlfriend. You take it easy I won't take it from you" the Chairman smiled.

Sou looked at the Chairman as if asking the truth.

"i'm serious. My boyfriend is at Shibuya High School, I'm not going to betray him because I love him so much and I'm not the one who likes to cheat" explained the Chairman. "I'll give you advice. If you like him tell him before he's taken people. Think carefully" said the Chairman smiling again.

Sou again did not reply to the Chairman, he just lowered his head to think about what his club chairman had said.

Arriving at gimnas...

"This is where the Chief is?" Ask Sou.

"On the edge of the field first."

"Alright" said Sou following the Chairman from behind.

"Does Akira have to come inside too? Or just wait here, okay?" Akira said confused because in the national game there are several members of the basketball club.

"Oh, my hand hurts" said the Chairman wagging his hand. "Loh, where's Akira? What's left?"

"really?" Said Sou looking for Akira's whereabouts.

"About, come here!" the chairman shouted after finding Akira at the entrance.

"Bad-good Brother."

Akira then approached the Chairman, Sou and some members of the basketball club on the court.

"Why stay there?" Ask the Chief to Akira.

"That's.."

Chairman smiled. "It doesn't matter Akira. By the way, a little break, how about you come eat with us here?" Invite Chairman.

"Chairman's right. How's Akira?" Ask Sou.

"I don't mind Sou. Can we join here?" Ask Akira doubtfully.

"of course. Sou is also one of our members and Akira is the wealth of his friend Sou, so it doesn't matter. You met people here too, right? Right guys?" Clear Chairman.

"It doesn't matter, rather than you coming back and the rest is up" said one member.

"Okay, we joined" Sou said.

"Sorry to interrupt, Akira joined in" Akira said slightly bowed.

"Of course, please sit down" said the Chairman.

They then sat in a large circle. Akira sits between Sou and the Chief.

"It's Sou" said Akira gave Sou provisions.

"Thank you Akira."

"This is also for Sou" said Akira giving one of his lunch boxes.

"Thank you, it seems like I always trouble Akira huh" Sou smiled.

"It doesn't matter Sou, because Akira also made it" said Akira who also smiled.

"Wahh.. What is Sou? It looks good, can I ask for it?" Said one of the friends sitting on the edge of Sou.

"Please" Sou said, handing over the lunch box that Akira had brought.

"Why are the eggs so good? Different from my mother's cooking" said the member surprised.

"What's good?" Ask Chairman.

"With Sou, the eggs are delicious."

"May I ask Sou?" He said to Sou.

Sou looked at the Chairman for a moment. "May the Chairman" Sou said, offering his lunchbox to the Chairman.

"True, it's really delicious..What did your mom make?" Ask Chairman.

"That's. ah em, my mother made it" Sou smiled.

"Means your mom can make it more for all of us."

Sou was surprised to look at the Chairman. "Sorry Chairman, my mother is a disciplined person. Mother will make food in accordance with the number of families, without excess. So just sorry."

"Eh really? It's a pity then" said the Chairman disappointed. "I should try it too."

"Ah, yes. But Akira's stock is also eggs" said Akira smiling.

"Padahana yang loh" said the Chairman again.

"Yes Brother."

(It was made by Akira) Sou said, continuing his meal.

A while later...

"Thank you for allowing us to join, sister" Akira smiled.

"No problem. Thank you for helping Sou, Akira" the Chairman smiled.

"Sama-sama Brother. Looks like we have to go back to class" Akira said again.

"Yes, go. I will also return to the classroom after cleaning this up" said the Chairman pointing to the equipment that is still in the field.

"Does the Chairman need help?" Ask Sou.

"No, no. I can do it myself. Come back before the bell rings" the Chief said.

"Alright, thank you Chairman" Sou said slightly bowed.

"Thank you brother, we'll excuse you" said Akira.

"Yes, careful. Remember my suggestion earlier Sou" said the smiling Chairman.

"I'll remember it Chairman, we're leaving" Sou said.

Sou and Akira then left the Chairman and some of the people who were still on the gymnast.

"Sorry Akira, I lied about your cooking" Sou said lowered his head.

"It's okay Sou, it's not a big deal" Akira smiled.

"I don't want you to be bothered by them and if you can just let Akira cook food for me, let me eat Akira's cooking" said Sou who was still down.

"Do you like my cooking?" Ask Akira.

Sou nodded. "Very "

"You're not lying, are you?" Said Akira again.

"Do I look like I'm lying? (Sou stopped his steps, he looked inside Akira) I seriously like your cooking, so cook for me not for your other friends" Sou said staring at Akira.

Akira smiles. "Alright if Sou says that. I'll cook food for you, just for Sou."

"Thank you" said Sou smiling.

"Together."

In class...

"about! I'm looking for you, where have you been?" Ayano approaches Akira.

"Sorry Ayano, I and Sou helped the head of the basketball club bring equipment to the gym."

"Together Sou?"

"Yes, what's wrong?"

"No. It's only fitting that I didn't find you" Ayano nodded in understanding.

"Sorry." 

"No problem" Ayano smiled.

Shortly after, the bell rang.

"As usual, Master will not enter. We are told to learn independently and complete tasks. Collect the tasks until the school hours come home" said the Class Chair.

"Well, can you teach me?" Said Gideon, one of Akira's friends.

"Sure" said Akira smiling.

"Thank you" said Gideon smiling. He then took a chair and sat down in front of Akira. 

"I'm coming too" said Riki, one of Akira's friends.

(Why am I upset to see them sitting with Akira? Damnit damnit! I even thought about the Chairman's words earlier) Sou said inwardly.

BRAKKK!! Sou slammed his books onto the table which gave off a loud noise that left everyone shocked. He then approached Akira and his friends.

"You better study together with me, I'm smart too" said Sou smiling but his eyes were sharp.

"So-Sou?" Akira said nervously in surprise.

"Come" Sou asked the 2 students.

"Well" replied Gideon.

"Good Sou" replied Riki.

Sou then pulled Gideon and Riki's hands to his seat.

"So how? What don't you understand?" Sou asked Gideon and Riki. All I was asked was silence and nervous.

"What's wrong with her?" Ask Ayano.

"Once again, I don't know either" Akira said staring at Sou's back.

Back school...

Shinji smiled as he saw Akira walking up to him along with Sou and Ayano.

"Sister" said Akira smiling and Shinji just waved his hand.

"Good afternoon Brother" said Sou and Ayano.

"Good afternoon as well" Shinji smiled.

"Let's go home, Akira will be late for training" Shinji said.

"Yes Brother. Sou, Ayano, I go home first yes, there is practice" said Akira.

"Yes, the spirit of Akira's training" Ayano smiled.

"Thank you, I'll see you tomorrow. Bye-bye." 

"Bye-bye, Akira's spirit" Sou smiled.

"Thank you Sou, I go first" Akira said, then entered the car. He waved his hand at Ayano and Sou.

"It's pretty busy. I wonder how he could divide his time like that" Ayano said, staring at Akira's departure.

"Come" said Sou, who went ahead of Ayano.

The other...

"Bye-bye, Akira's spirit" Shinji said, mimicking Sou's words with a smile.

"What the hell, Brother? What would happen if Sou said that?" 

"Nothing, but it seems.. Akira, Big brother is sure you will succeed with Sou" Shinji smiled.

"What did my sister say? Don't say anything weird, sister" said Akira.

"But it's true, isn't it? Akira likes it?" Shinji looked at Akira.

"So don't talk weird. Akira doesn't know if Sou likes Akira, either. After all, Papa might get angry if he finds out Akira is dating" Akira explained, looking down.

"Hmm, Akira's right. Then we'll get Papa to let Akira date" Shinji smiled.

"So, I'm not saying anything weird anymore."

"Sister didn't say anything strange. Brother said this because Big Brother knows we might be able to handle it" Shinji said smilingly looking at Akira. "Well, it's here. Let's go get some ice cream for Akira" Shinji said.

"Ohoo Brother still remembers it" said Akira smiling.

"Of course, Big Brother is not a person who likes to break promises."

"I think you know, it's just that Akira forgot about the ice cream" Akira smiled.

"Basar you this. All right let's go downstairs and get all the ice cream Akira likes" Shinji said.

"Thank you very much Brother."

"Together."