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kingdomofkitten · 5 years

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The Wedding: Part 6: The Resolution

Ryuu: …*snoring*.....*moving a little* mrghm….hmm...hmm? Why does this bed feel…*opens his eyes*...wha…*looking around, feeling wood, and water* W-what the?!

Haida: Oh, good! You’re awake! There’s a fishing pole for ya.

Ryuu: WHA?! *he realizes...he’s on a raft, in a large body of water, next to the wedding venue* WHAT THE FUCK AM I DOING OUT HERE?!

Haida: Fishing! What does it look like?

Ryuu: ….WHY am I fishing?

Haida: Because I figured it was high time you and I had a chat. You don’t want to see Retsuko?

Ryuu: ...no.

Haida: Alright. So you’ll see me.

Ryuu: I don’t get a choice, do I?

Haida: Well, unless you’re an athletic swimmer.

Ryuu: ...of course. I never get a choice until I push the right buttons.

Haida: Like how you didn’t want to be a part of the wedding?

Ryuu: Exactly. They just expect me to go along with it, just because I’m the younger brother. It annoys the hell out of me!

Haida: Huh. You’re reminding me a bit of myself at that age.

Ryuu: Yeah?

Haida: Yeah. I’m the youngest in my family. And...well, my sister was always kinda better at everything than me, and got a bit more attention than me. At the time, I did kinda resent her a bit. But...I guess over time, I came to realize she wasn’t all perfect, neither did she want to be. We started hanging out more, and things kinda simmered.

Ryuu: ….huh. Does she sometimes turn into a freakish monster, like mine?

Haida: Well, firstly, kinda rich coming from someone who literally turned into that yesterday.

Ryuu: Shut up.

Haida: Secondly, no. At least, not in the way Retsuko can be. She could be a bit...arrogant, I guess is the right word for it. She definitely has a lot of energy, like Retsuko, but she uses it up differently….was there a point to this? I can’t remember.

Ryuu: Look, if you’re trying to get into my good graces, or whatever, don’t bother.

Haida: ...look, dude. I get it. There’s some tensions going on. You don’t want anything to do with her. But like...that’s family, man. She doesn’t even hate you! She doesn’t know what she did to rub you the wrong way!

Ryuu: I thought she did? Last time we met up?

Haida: ….you mean what happened with Ryoko? That’s what did it?

Ryuu: Well...yeah.

Haida: Why’s that?

Ryuu: ...it’s just after that day, nothing ever felt right. I could just barely look at her the same way, ever again. It was like that with dad, for the longest time too. I just...thought he was doing something right. Like something was wrong with her...now I wonder if there’s something wrong with me too…

Haida: ….well….it depends on how you view it.

Ryuu: ...huh? I-look, I get it, you’re marrying my sister, but...you can’t be so biased that you can’t see the problems here.

Haida: Oh, I see them. I know what can happen. That doesn’t change my view on the whole thing.

Ryuu: ...why?

Haida: Because deep inside her rage, I know Retsuko for who she is, and who she wants to be. And both of those sides, I find to be absolutely wonderful. She may get super pissed off, and hard to control, but when she’s calm, and collected...she’s one of the kindest, joyous people I’ve ever had the good fortune of meeting. When she’s happy, it just warms me up so much. There are many times, either when she’s being a mother to Ikari, my girlfriend, my fiancee, or just being herself, that I could engrave into my memories because of how wonderful she is in my eyes. I know you and her don’t get along much, but there has to be at least one good memory with her, right? I hope so.

Ryuu: …...y-you know, yeah. Yeah, there was this one time.

Haida: Oh?

Ryuu: I was REALLY little. Like...1 or 2. Probably 2, I feel like that was when I started to really remember stuff. Me and Riko were outside playing, but a big storm was coming. The family was scrambling to get the house ready for the storm, and my mother picked us up. I guess she had to help dad, and was hurrying, because she just put me down on the floor. I just started walking around a little. I didn’t think much of anything, until I heard this loud bit of lightning. I was just so frightened, I screamed, and ran around, trying to find somewhere to hide. I just happened to be near Retsuko’s room, and so I hid under her bed. She happened to find me, and held me close to her. I was petrified of the thunder that was rumbling outside, but she managed to calm me down. It was weird, it was like I was suddenly so relaxed by her. I was at peace. Even as I kinda...I guess hated her, that memory still resonated with me. I often wondered why I kept that memory if I suddenly hated her so much.

Haida: ...maybe you didn’t after all?

Ryuu: ...I guess that would make sense. I don’t know. I-I probably messed up everything. I don’t know. She said I was out of the wedding, so I dunno what I’m doing here.

Haida: Well, the thing is, I think she’s wanting to call the whole thing off unless you were there.

Ryuu: What? Why?

Haida: I’m not sure. But that’s what she was telling me. I guess, even with the animosity, you’re still her little brother, and she would like to have you there.

Ryuu: ...oh...so, is that why I’m out here?

Haida: For the most part, yeah. Sorry if it annoyed you, it’s just...I really have been wanting to marry her for some time, and I didn’t want to see it go to waste.

Ryuu: ..no, no, it’s fine. Listen, this...this was actually kinda alright. I...I’ll do the wedding. I’ll go in.

Haida: You sure?

Ryuu: Yeah. It was my fault anyway. I might as well go fix it.

Haida: But you didn’t even get a fish!

Ryuu: I hate fish anyway.

Haida: Well, alright. *puts up his fishing rod, and grabs the oars to start paddling*

Ryuu: To be honest, I’m kinda surprised you’ve been so cool with me during this. Given I...well, slapped your kid.

Haida: By all intents and purposes, I probably should kill you for that, but eh, I gotta be a bigger man here.

Ryuu: You and me both. *they eventually reach the shore, and quickly begin exiting the boat* Thanks for trying to help. You don’t seem like such a tool like before.

Haida: Hey!

Ryuu: Just sayin’! I...wait, is that…?

Haida: ...it does look like it. *they both see Retsuko walking towards them, family and friends behind her, with a smile on her face*

Retsuko: You two had a good time out there? :)

Haida: Um, yeah! I think so!

Retsuko: Good! *to Ryuu* You doing okay?

Ryuu: Erm...yes? What’s going on?

Fenneko: Check the boat, dumbass. :3

Ryuu: Huh? *looks over the raft...and sees a mic* ...the conversation was recorded?

Fenneko: Sorry about that, hombre. We just had to let Retsuko hear you two.

Ryuu: Oh. *sees Retsuko* …*sigh* big sister, I...I heard you didn’t want to go on with the wedding without me, and...well, look, I want to apologize for acting like I did. You’ve grown up, and...well, truthfully, I still have a long way to go. If it means you will get married, I would like to be a part again.

Retsuko: ….I mean….truthfully, I was gonna go on without you anyways?

Ryuu: ...what?

Haida: B-but I thought-?

Retsuko: Oh, don’t get me wrong, I was devastated! I blamed myself for acting like I did, and kinda felt I was no good as a bride. So I WAS planning on canceling the whole thing...then Fenneko and Tsunoda kinda showed me the bill, and um, yeah, I couldn’t really cancel it.

Tsunoda: You could’ve made us waste a bunch of money, buster!

Ryuu: Ah…

Retsuko: But the fact you want to make things right makes me feel better about things, for certain. Of course you can be back in! And if it makes you feel any better, I still have a lot of growing up to do too. :)

Ryuu: Heh. Again, I’m really sorry. To you, and to everyone.

Ryota: Don’t be! *chuckles, and pats his son* I was probably being a little harsh on you. It’s all a bit sudden, I realize.

Ryuu: I guess.

Retsuko: ...I gotta say, I’m surprised you remembered that whole thing in the rain! You were so young back then!

Ryuu: Believe me, I couldn’t figure out how either. But...I’m glad I did. It kinda brought me back, I feel.

Retsuko: I’m glad too. *hugs her young brother*

Haida: ...ya know, there IS someone you’re forgetting.

Retsuko: Hmm?

Fenneko: Your kid. :3

Retsuko: Oh! That’s right, where is-*feels her leg being tug on* Huh? Oh! *picks up Ikari* There you are!

Ikari: Mama! *turns and sees Ryuu* *GASP!* *cowers on his mother’s shoulder*

Retsuko: Aw, Ikari! It’s okay! He won’t hurt you.

Ryuu: It’s alright, buddy. I’m sorry.

Ikari: …*looks at Ryuu, nervously*

Ryuu: *smiles awkwardly, trying not to seem like an idiot*

Retsuko: *seeing Ikari turn his head to her* ...it’s okay, sweetie. He’s fine. :)

Ikari: …*looks at Ryuu again*........*stretches out his hand, to reach*

Ryuu: *grabs Ikari, and holds him* ...s’up, little fella? :D

Ikari: ….*tilts his head in confusion*

Ryuu: ….um….what’s up? How’s life?

Retsuko: *laughs* Ryuu, he can barely form words!

Ryuu: W-well, I know that! I just, um….*sticks his tongue out* bleh!

Ikari: ….*begins smiling, and giggles*

Retsuko: Aww, he’s starting to like you! :D

Ryuu: Heh, that’s, um...that’s good, I think.

Retsuko: That’s very good. ^^ *sees a car pulling up to the building* ...who’s that?

Fenneko: I think that’s one of the invitees. *the car door opens, revealing Resasuke* Yyyyep.

Haida: Wow! Good ol’ Space Cadet!

Resasuke: *walks towards everyone* Hey.

Retsuko: *gives Resasuke a hug* Resasuke! I’m so happy you could make it!

Resasuke: I mean, I was invited, so…

Retsuko: True! *to her parents* Mom, dad! I’d like you to meet someone!

Rie: Oh, honey, we know hi-

Retsuko: This is my ex-boyfriend, Resasuke!

Ryota: ….

Rie: ….e-ex-boyfriend?

Retsuko: Yeah. I kinda was crushing on him at our work place, but it ended up not working out. But we’re still good friends.

Rie: …..well, uh...it’s probably a good thing that it didn’t work.

Retsuko: ...huh? Do you guys not like him?

Rie: N-no, it’s not that! It’s just-

Retsuko: Oh, boy. Look, I agree, we weren’t really all that compatible, but you can’t just decide not to approve of him! We already went out, it doesn’t really work when you break it off-

Ryota: Retsuko, that’s your cousin.

Retsuko: ………...what?

Ryota: Your mother’s side.

Rie: Aunt Rumi? That’s her son.

Retsuko: …………………..

Resasuke: ….you know, I THOUGHT you looked familiar when we were going out. Couldn’t quite put my finger on it, but yeah. What’s up, cousin?

Retsuko: ……………………….I………………..

Haida, Ryuu, Riko, and Hiroko: ………………..PFFFFFFT, HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Fenneko: Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

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