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Chapter I : the beginning
"Makoto Tachibana, where do I start?" an old and wise lady once said.
"Please grandmother! Can we hear the story of Tachibana again?" the children cried in unison. It was a famous story, one that captivated the world, one that was inspiring for teams looking for a way to bond. It didn't start out like that though. Not at all.
"Alright, it started a long time ago, in a restaurant that specialised in seafood"...
"Haruka, you should eat other types of seafood every once in a while." Makoto pouted. He was just upset that his best friend was limiting his food options when there are much better types of food out there. will the man eat shrimp once in a while? it's the best seafood out there! Makoto thought, but he admitted defeat and haru devoured his glorified mackerel.
"Tachibana!" called out Makoto's father, "you should eat, it's a big day tomorrow!"
"yeah, it's gonna be crazy" Makoto mumbled. The man was in stress mode, planning the 'excursion' for months. He finished his seafood curry in seconds, then ran home to continue planning. This repeated for almost 5 straight months. it's a wonder he didn't gain any fat! "Father, i'm going home to have a rest and see Vendaval"
"Alright makoto, be safe." said his father.
and with that, Makoto and Haru left the little restaurant and walked back to Makoto's place. A 3 bedroom apartment with extra living quarters for Vendaval, Makoto's pet cat. Despite cats despising the water, Vendaval was a proficient swimmer and helped Makoto with basic waterbending when he was a little child.
*beep beep beep*
Haru picks up his cell and finds out its Rin, his boyfriend for 2 years
"hello"
" Haru-chan! come meet me at the pier by the bridge next to my house!" Rin says with impressive speed in his voice.
" what?"
" Meet me at the pier, you know which one"
--- rin hangs up ---
"ugh, that rin can be so confusing" Haru complains "but I do still love the guy to pieces" "just as much as mackerel, if only i could combine the two togeth----"
Haru stopped before finishing his words, cupping his hands over his mouth.
"wowwwww Haru-chan, that's a new one, you want a merman with shark teeth?" " I mean, you do you, but don't you get intimidated with those jaws?"
... ... ...
Haru says nothing, knowing that Makoto is teasing, if only Makoto didn't chat with Nagisa often, Nagisa wouldn't have all this cheekyness stored in this gentle giant.
Before either notice, makoto rushes into someone. Immediately, Makoto lowers himself into a very deep bow, desperately asking for forgiveness. "it's alright Tachibana, don't bother, it's just a little hit" a deep, alluring voice muttered.
"Yamazak-- Sousk- hey Yamazaki-san! I didn't see you there, im so sorry im so sorry im so sorry im so sorry im so sorry im so sorry"
Yamazaki didn't believe how many apologies a person could spit out "Tachibana, relax, it's fine." he says. Makoto immediately goes off on a small conversation, allowing Haru to walk past, he didn't like Yamazaki all too much. "see you later Makoto" Haru murmured, but he knew that he wouldn't hear.
"Sousuke, how was your day, what have you been doing, what's going on!?" a waterfall of words gushed out of the olive haired boy's mouth, none of which the taller man comprehended. He was too busy looking at the rosy cheeks of 'Mr. green eyes and glasses', he didn't notice the green eyed man's questions "yes, cool yeah" was all he responded with. Shit I must have looked like a fool there, what were you thinking Sousuke, getting distracted with Makoto won't help that the fact that you're going on a trip with him soon, don't get sexually frustrated already
"Makoto, for the 100th time, call me sousuke"
"fine, well, I guess i'll see you tomorrow at my place then Sousuke, don't be late!"
"mmph" was all that Sousuke could say. as he attempts to come into a hug, Makoto completely misses the point and gives him a handshake instead.
"it was, and still is the most awkward thing you could possibly imagine, thank god I wasn't there, or I would have been so annoyed on how oblivious those two were, AND STILL ARE!" - cried the old lady, her scarlet hair filled with life and warmth. despite the fact that she was shouting just recently.
"sorry Miss Gou" Mr and Mr Yamazaki-Tachibana called out from the kitchen. "Mako stop it, give me the knife"
" I won't hurt you Sou, just let me cut onions!"
"If i start tearing up, I will pound you so hard you can't walk for a week." Sousuke dropped his voice on that last part, and affectionately kisses Makoto before resuming his cooking.
" That's it for now, I'll tell you more tomorrow, run along now kids, i'm cutting it there for now."
" Ok grandma, we can't wait for the next time you tell us the story!"
in all the adult's minds in the room, namely Sousuke, Makoto, Gou, Rin, Haru, and two other people. They all thought the same thing before resuming their mundane chores for the late morning. Just wait, it's about to get crazy, from here on out. minus 2 people, one was thinking about strawberry shortcake and the other was thinking about butterflies.