𝟹𝚛𝚍 𝙿𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚘𝚗 𝙿𝙾𝚅

"Himari, that's enough, you scoundrel." Issey insulted, getting annoyed. His true self was slightly beginning to spill out.

"What? Why? I mean, aren't I right, Y/n?" she smiled wickedly at her.

"You're right. I really am pathetic, aren't I?" Y/n laughed, trying her best to hold in her anger.

She didn't want to lash out on her in the middle of the family reunion, where everyone was having a great time.

She already ruined the family's reputation, she didn't want to ruin the mood of this fancy party.

In addition to this, if she were to throw hands at Himari, it will only prove her point right, so she wasn't planning to give in.

(A/N: I used fairytail_4_the_win's comment as a reference for the paragraph above)

"I can't take this." Ishigami mumbled, catching their attention.

"Don't badmouth my Y/n!" Ishigami slammed the table, catching everyone by surprise.

"Hey, don't..." Rei tried her best to break it up, she didn't want the two of them causing a scene.

"Huh? Sorry, I wasn't trying to-" Himari got cut off.

Ishigami didn't like the atmosphere. He didn't plan to say anything, but he couldn't just sit there and listen as his girlfriend's sister literally tells him to break up with her.

"But you did it anyway!" he cut her off. He couldn't just remain silent after hearing such thing.

He couldn't just ignore how uncomfortable Y/n looked in the situation. He couldn't turn a blind eye to it.

"It's absurd that you'd tell a stranger about things that happened in the past." he pointed out.

"O-Oh...sorry, I offended you. But this is what we usually talk about during reunions." she stammered.

Himari wasn't expecting Ishigami to stand up for Y/n, so this caught her off guard as she didn't how to respond properly.

"So you think that means you can say anything you want?" Ishigami questioned.

By now, a few people, who were seated in the nearby tables, were watching the scene.

Some, who were a bit further away, didn't pay attention to it since they couldn't hear it that well. It is a big room, after all.

"Okay, calm down, you two. We don't wanna cause a scene." Rei nervously chuckled, attempting to stop them once again.

"Apologize to him for me, Y/n!" Himari pouted, switching her persona quickly.

"You should tell her off." Ishigami told his girlfriend, who began to nervously play with the hems of her clothes.

(A/N: A reference from the anime "Rent-A-Girlfriend")

"That's just the way I am. We can't really do anything about it. Let's just have fun tonight." Y/n suggested.

"We don't see each other very often, it's very rare for us to get together like this, so let's enjoy." Y/n laughed, switching personas.

"I agree. Arguing and discussing about something in the past is nonsense and incredibly meaningless." Issey pushed his glasses up.

"Exactly!" Rei laughed, trying her best to lift up their spirit and to reassure those that were watching the scene.

Himari rolled her eyes and continued to pick on her food. She never really liked the food they served here.

"Where are you going?" Y/n asked, noticing Ishigami standing up from his chair.

"I'll go out for some fresh air. I'll be back in a bit." Ishigami informed, leaving the banquet hall for a bit.

Y/n watched as Ishigami made his way to the door. A few butlers opened the door for him and just like that, he left the humongous room.

Now that Ishigami was gone, there was no need to wear a mask. They revealed their true selves to each other.

"The hell was that? The freak do you think you're doing, Himari?" Rei glared at Himari, who just giggled to herself.

"What are you, stupid? He's the second son of a toy company CEO. We might need to get in touch with them soon. If our reputation decreases any further, you're the one to blame." Issey pointed a finger at her.

"Relax. I was only messing around with him. Plus, Y/n doesn't mind it, right?" she grinned at Y/n who only smiled sweetly.

"Calm down, calm down." Y/n finally spoke up, keeping her composure as she had finally realized something.

"Y/n..." Rei and Issey muttered, watching the girl smirk to herself as she played with her empty wine glass.

It was a habit of hers that she had gotten from her father. She stared into the wine glass and gave each and every one of them a glance.

"You're all planning something, aren't you?"

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𝙸𝚜𝚑𝚒𝚐𝚊𝚖𝚒'𝚜 𝙿𝙾𝚅

The fresh air and the greenery born of the trees and shrubs come together in their own ballet dance.

The sweet breeze giving air richer in carbon-dioxide to the flora, and the flora giving air richer in oxygen in return.

In the fresh air my lungs expand as if on automatic refill, and with the rising of my chest comes a sense of calm.

I still don't get why Y/n didn't stand up for herself. She said something about her family's tradition earlier, but I still can't seem to understand.

Himari and Y/n look very similar, but there is something about them that makes them completely different.

It's their eyes.

Himari's eyes look mischievous and playful, yet full of mystery. It's as if she plans to pull a surprise attack on you.

As for Y/n, she has a sweet look. Her eyes seems gentle and caring, yet worried and fearful.

Why would Himari start badmouthing Y/n, though? It doesn't make any sense.

I understand if she dislikes Y/n, but going so far as to tell a stranger about her unfortunate past is a bit too much, if you'd ask me.

"Ishigami Yu." I heard, making me turn around to face the mysterious person who somehow knows my name.

"You must be my daughter's boyfriend, pleasure to meet you." the man offered a hand for me to shake.

I shook his hand, trying my best to look confident as I stared into his e/c eyes that were very similar to Y/n's.

"Yes, I am her boyfriend. It is a pleasure to meet Y/n's father." I stammered.

"Loosen up a bit. I can tell you're tense. I'm here to talk to you about something, I don't bite." he laughed. It sounded so real.

No, Y/n told me to be careful around her family members. I'll loosen up a bit, but I'll have my guard up.

"How's Y/n, my daughter, doing in school?" he questioned.

"She's doing very well, sir. She has excellent grades and is very well-behaved on school grounds." I told him.

"I see, that's pleasant to hear. Tell me, what do you like about my daughter?" the man asked, leaning against a pillar.

"O-Oh, uhm...I-I..." my cheeks began to heat up. I forgot what to say! Wait, what do I even say?

"What? Cat got your to-" I cut him off.

"Everything. I lik-love everything about her. Her smile, her laugh, her personality, the silent but kind actions she does, and the list goes on." I answered.

"I love everything about her. Her past does not bother me since I know the true story behind it. I believe in her and she believes in me." I continued.

"I do not care if people talk bad things about her because I will always stand by her and believe in the person I have fallen in love with." I rambled.

I didn't even realize that I was rambling. It was as if he purposely placed pressure on me so that I wouldn't be able to lie to him and I would be forced to tell the truth.

"I see. It seems you have fallen a bit too much for her, but I don't mind that." he chuckled.

"Did she tell you about the L/n secret? It seems like you still have your guard up, even though I told you to loosen up. You must be wary of me." the man pointed out.

"Yes...she did. I have prepared myself for the consequences of dating her. Meaning, I have prepared myself to face her family and their secret." I answered. He's doing it again.

He stared at the ground in silence before smirking slightly. He turned to me and gave me a pat on the back.

"You passed the test. I approve of your relationship. Congratulations, Ishigami Yu." he chuckled.

"Passed? Approve of our relationship? What do you mean by this?" I inquired, turning around to only stare into his back.

"This was all a test, idiot. Since you know about our true selves, there's no point in hiding who I truly am." a lady with h/c hair approached us.

"I'm surprised you didn't see right through it from the very beginning. Though, I will give you credits when you stood up for Y/n." Himari said.

"H-Himari?" my eyes widened when I saw her familiar face. She approached us with a sassy walk.

"Duh. Who else could it be?" she rolled her eyes. Two more people followed after her.

One had brown hair and glowing green eyes, and the other had dark brown hair and piercing blue eyes.

"It sucks that Y/n saw through it in the end. I really thought we were gonna get away with it." Rei whined.

"What can you do? She knows us very well, and she has been with Father the longest. It's only natural for her to know his scheme." Issey remarked.

"You did very well, Yu." Y/n rushed towards me, wrapping her arms around my figure.

I looked down and smiled at her excitement. I slowly wrapped my arms around her and embraced her in my arms.

"Get a room." Himari scoffed, making Rei giggle.

"You're just mad that you're still single." Rei provoked. She seems to really like provoking people.

"Hey! The agency doesn't allow me to date since I'm an idol! I would have so many guys waiting in line for me if I wasn't an idol!" Himari argued.

"Shut up, single peasants." Issey finally dropped his kindness and smirked arrogantly at them.

"Look who's talking!" the two girls yelled.

"Anyways, how was our acting? Was it good?" Rei grinned from ear-to-ear, excited to hear my answer.

"Yes, I wasn't really expecting you all to be testing me. I honestly thought you were badmouthing Y/n, I got angry and..." my voice trailed off.

"Oh, and for your information, I love Y/n to death. I only want the best for her. That's why I wanted to make sure you would stand up for her." Himari chuckled.

"You better take care of her for us. She's our youngest, after all. If you need anything, feel free to hit us up for some advice." she informed.

"Also, if you hurt her or even make her cry for some stupid reason, I will destroy you and your whole family." she pointed a finger at my chest.

"Y-Yes, ma'am." I stuttered, feeling the pressure. She smirked and walked away to stand next to Y/n.

"I'm impressed. You've managed to make Himari drop her mask. I also approve of your relationship. May your love for each other continue to blossom." Issey pushed his glasses up.

"Stop acting like some kind of poet. You're an actor. Since when did you become someone who composes poems?" Rei scoffed.

"I am just formally speaking. Besides that, Y/n, how did you see through our scheme?" Issey asked, we all turned to Y/n.

"Uhm, well, you called Himari a, 'scoundrel', instead of your usual insults, like 'pig' or 'peasants'. Rei was acting a little weird. Also..." she paused.

"This family always has something up their sleeves. I've had my guard up ever since the party started." she added with a smile.

"You're as sharp as ever." Himari chuckled, rolling her eyes playfully.

"I'm glad you passed, though. We won't have to worry about my family getting in the way." Y/n smiled kindly at me.

"What do you mean, 'getting in the way'?!" Rei exclaimed, grabbing Y/n's shoulders.

"It means you're a hindrance, you pig." Issey offended.

"Hah?! Who are you calling a hindrance, four-eyes?!" Rei grabbed Issey by his collar.

"Now, now, let's all calm down. The party is still ongoing, let's go and enjoy ourselves." Mr. L/n ushered, immediately stopping the fight.

𝟹𝚛𝚍 𝙿𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚘𝚗 𝙿𝙾𝚅

"Oh my, what do we have here?" we heard. We turned to the voice to see a woman with h/c hair, one that was very similar to Himari and Y/n's hair.

"Mother!" Himari exclaimed, her eyes widening at the sight of their mother arriving.

"Oh my gosh! I missed you all so much." the woman gave her husband a small peck before embracing her children.

Ishigami awkwardly stood there, messing with the hems of his suit. He wasn't sure if he should just leave and let them have their little reunion, or if he should stay.

"You should stay. I'm sure Mother would love to meet you. So don't you dare run when you get nervous." Y/n smiled at Ishigami, who was slowly walking away.

It was as if she managed to read his mind. She grabbed his wrist and made sure he didn't run away.

"Oh my, you must be Y/n's beloved. I'm glad to finally meet you! I've heard so much about you from Rei!" she exclaimed with a smile.

"N-Nice to meet you...uhm..." Ishigami paused, not knowing what to call her as he offered a hand for her to shake.

"Oh my, how silly of me. My name is L/n Yui. Feel free to call me Yui!" she excitedly shook his hand.

"What's with the sudden visit, Mother? Did you come here for the family reunion?" Issey questioned.

"I was actually planning to visit each of you last week, but I had a competition that week, so I wasn't able to come. But I have a good excuse now." she smiled, taking her sunglasses off.

"The paparazzi is outside right now. We should head inside to avoid getting photographed without our consent." she ushered them to head back inside.

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"As for the final event of this L/n Family Reunion, we shall have our traditional ballroom dance!"

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(A/N: Early update!!)