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Nagi and Riku ringed the bell, waiting expectedly. After for what it felt like an eternity, they were greeted by the Izumi parents.
“Hi, boys !” Iori and Mitsuki’s mom said, happily.
“Hi, Mrs Izumi! And hi Mr Izumi!”
“Hello, boys, you are ready for today?” Mr Izumi said, smiling at them, “I already prepared everything we might need.”
The boys nodded happily as they follow the adults. Today, Riku and Nagi decided to surprise their boyfriends by bake them some sweets. But since neither of them were the best in cooking, they decided to ask their parents to help.
Fortunately, both of them got the same day off, so they wouldn’t have to bother them too much and do it in one go. Nor having to deal with their boyfriends parents alone. Not that they were bad people or anything, Nagi and Riku actually loved them, and they welcomed them as their sons boyfriends without any problems, however it was still a bit intimidating to be in present of your significant other parents, so they were glad to have each other.
“Thank you both to let us use your kitchen and helping us,” the boys said in unison.
“Oh, I wouldn’t help you guys, I am just here to watch you.”
“Oh why not?” Riku asked.
“Ahah, I am a little clumsy for cooking, Iori and Mitsuki always call me an airhead,” Mrs Izumi, laughed, as she sat down on a chair.
“Oh! So they do that even to their parents!” Nagi exclaimed.
“That’s our sons for you. So, do you have any sweets in particular you want to prepare?”
“Ah, we didn’t exactly think about it… Something Iori and Mitsuki like, I guess.”
“Oh, you want to do something for our boys! Are there any specials reasons?”
“Not really, they just… They seemed a little sad recently, so we thought that we could do something to help them feel better,” Nagi explained.
To their surprise, the idols saw Mr and Mrs Izumi exchanged a look. As if they were having a mental conversation with each other.
“Ah I see,” Mr Izumi, finally said, “It’s been how long exactly they looked sad?”
“Hum, a few weeks, I think, but it seems to worsen these days. Do you have any idea why?” Nagi asked, intrigued by their reaction.
“Ah, well you guys should know, soon it’s gonna be our wedding anniversary. Usually we would cook some things with the boys, and they would prepare us a little show,” Mrs Izumi started.
“But this year, just like last one, they are too busy with work to come see us,” Mr Izumi continued, “We told them it’s fine, and we are proud of them! But I guess they still feel guilty and sad to not be with us this year, too.”
“Oh! Really! We didn’t know that!” the blond exclaimed, “I understand why they feel a bit upset now.”
“Even I sometime I miss my parents. That’s cute,” Riku added, “It’s too sad they couldn’t have a day off… Hey, can we make the things you used to cook together?”
“Oh, what a great idea, Riku! Like that, we could give Iori and Mitsuki a little taste of home!” Nagi approved.
Once again the married exchanged a look, having another mental conversion it seemed, until Mr Izumi started to laugh, turning toward Nagi and Riku:
“Ahah, that’s a nice idea, boys. I know exactly what sweet we could make.”
“Really!”
“Yes! So, you’re ready, boys?” Mr Izumi exclaimed as the boys agreed.
For the next hours, Riku, Nagi and Mr Izumi, with the help of Mrs Izumi, prepared some sweets for Iori and Mitsuki. The idols putted all the efforts they could, every fail attempts they did were save by the expertise of the adults, but at the end they were pretty happy with the results.
“Hey, can I ask a question?” the center of IDOLiSH7 asked.
“Of course.”
“When is your wedding anniversary?”
“Oh, tomorrow.”
“Really! Well, that’s explain why Mitsuki and Iori’s mood were so low recently… And what about you, don’t you miss them?”
“Of course, but we see how our boys are happy now, and we can see them anytime we want on TV. Even if… I wouldn’t mind being able to see their little show for us.” Mrs Izumi took a fond expression saying this, as if she remembered old memories.
“Then we gonna give you a show, right, Riku! We might not be your sons, but we are still idols.”
“Huh, ah, yeah, of course! It would your gift a little in advance.”
Before either Izumi could say a thing, the boys already took whatever utensils they could put their hand on and start singing and dancing. They weren’t in sync at first, they didn’t even choose the same song, before settling for “ It’s all for you” from RE:VALE.
The Izumi looked at them, they weren’t anything like their children. Whatever, Mitsuki and Iori would train for days even weeks to make sure their performance is as perfect as possible. Putting every thought and care on what dance to do and what song to use at what time. Riku and Nagi were being just having fun, putting a move whenever they felt like it. And yet, it was as if they could have their little moment with their family back. The Izumi couldn’t help but tear up. They, maybe, weren’t their sons, but they almost feel like it.
Once they were finished, Nagi and Riku felt two pairs of arms around them.
“Thank you so much, boys,” Mrs Izumi sobbed.
“Yes, this is the best gift we could have.”
“No problem!”
“Yeah, sorry we can’t have Iori and Mitsuki to come, but…”
“No, it’s okay! You are members of the family now, that’s why we agree to teach you a family recipe,” Mr Izumi said, as he patted both boys heads, tears still in his eyes.
“Family recipe?”
“Yeah, the sweets we made are a family recipe, don’t tell anyone about it, okay, it’s a secret.”
“Are-are you sure, Mr Izumi?” Riku asked hesitantly.
“Yes,” Mrs Izumi answered, as she cupped both of their faces, “As my husband said, you are a part of the family now! You can even call us Mom and Dad!”
“Sweetie, maybe that’s a lit…”
“Yes, Mom!” the boys stopped Mr Izumi, already using their new privileged.
“Or, maybe not…” a ding resonated in the house stopping the heartwarming moment, “Ah, looks like the sweets are ready!”
oooOOOooo
Later that night, Riku and Iori were spending some time reading and cuddling in the former room’s. Iori sighed for the nth time, so Riku took the box who were the sweets and give it to him.
“What’s this?” the black-haired asked, surprised.
“A gift for you. I made it myself, well with a little help.”
Iori gave him a quizzical look, before opening the box, he took a sweet with a surprise expression on his face.
“It’s that…”
“Yep, Nagi and I ask your parents to help make sweets for you, and they told us everything.” Riku explained, as he hugged Iori’s again, his head resting on his shoulder.
He saw Iori’s took a bite, Riku could feel his heart beat fast in his chest.
“It’s not as good as Dad,” Iori’s said, “But it’s not that bad coming from you.”
Riku’s rolled his eyes, typical Iori, but he could see the soft smile he wore, and some tears in his eyes. Riku wipes them off, before softly kiss Iori’s cheek, before saying:
“They miss you too, but they are happy you guys are pursing your dream, you know.”
“I know, but still, I wanted to show them our little performance, like we always do…”
“Don’t worry, Nagi and I gave them a show for you two!”
“Seriously!” Iori laughed slowly, “Well, I guess it’s that. Thank you Riku-san… I love you” Iori’s muttered the last part.
Riku just hugged him tighter as he answered back.
oooOOOooo
Meanwhile, in Mitsuki’s room, Nagi and Mitsuki were watching a live of Zero, Nagi waiting for the right moment before offered the box containing the sweets.
Mitsuki looked at him surprised, before open the box.
“Wait, that’s… Dad’s sweets?”
“Yes! With Riku, we saw how Iori and you were low recently, so we ask your parents to help us bake us something for you, and they told us everything.” Nagi explained, “I know it’s not much, but at least you have a bit of your home with you and your parents are truly happy of yours successes.”
“I know,” Mitsuki’s said, tears already rolling in his cheeks, that Nagi wiped softly with his hand, “I am just so used to always spend that day with cooking with my family and perform a little show. It was my way to feel like an idol before becoming one. It will always be precious to me.”
“Oh, I am sure all your fans would have love to see you like that! I know I would! But now you are everyone idol, and have more memories to make, whatever is with us, IDOLiSH7, or your parents, I promised you Mitsuki.”
“Ahah, thanks Nagi,” Mitsuki laughed, before took a sweet and eat it, “Hmm, not as good as Dad, but pretty nice for a first! You did good, Nagi!”
“Of course! I would do anything for my most dearest friend! I love you, Mitsuki.”
“I love you too, Nagi,” Mitsuki answered as he pulled Nagi for a kiss.