[Big Bro wants to watch Yuko Mountain's match with Aizawa and Kana?]

"Yeah."

[But Big Bro was never interested in soccer matches before.]

"Well, Big Bro also wants to see how you're doing?"

[Aizawa is super fine, already had dinner, had done her homework, and brushed her teeth.]

"Umm..."

[Big Bro, the match is about to start.]

*Beeeeep!*

'This kid… Monday, Thursday, and Friday. It's only been three days and she's already starting to forget me.'

Hide didn't know if he should be happy that Aizawa was now starting to not depend on him, or sad because somehow he felt lonely.

'Well, I already arrived here.'

Without wasting time, Hide then rang the bell at the front gate of Kitaro Music School.

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Through the CCTV camera, Hide and Kaede Sensei observed Aizawa and Kana. The two kids used one of the music practice rooms to watch Yuko Mountain's match. The room was not big, but it was equipped with a sound insulation system, a sofa, and a 42" LED TV.

Aizawa and Kana wore Yuko Mountain jackets and headbands, and on their headbands tucked straws that stood upright circling their heads.

Hide remembered well that Aizawa didn't have any Yuko Mountain attributes, so she must have borrowed it from Kana.

'Damn, why did I never think of buying her Yuko Mountain's jersey?'

An expression of regret crossed Hide's face, and did not escape Kaede Sensei's attention.

"Sorry Hide, I never thought Aizawa would be affected by Kana," said Kaede Sensei with a tone full of guilt. "Kana is a sweet and quiet child. But somehow, when watching Yuko Mountain match she turned into a zealot fan like her parents."

"Don't worry about it, Sensei. Actually, I'm happy because Aizawa can express herself freely and have a friend with a similar feeling."

Even though Kaede Sensei didn't tell him directly, Hide realized that she was telling him that for Kana, Yuko Mountain's match was a way for her to remember her parents. In short, Yuko Mountain match was a deep glue for Aizawa and Kana.

Hide was also aware that Kaede Sensei had brought him to her office and watched Aizawa and Kana through CCTV, so they could express their feelings as freely as possible.

And Hide's guess was accurate. When Yuko Mountain scored the first goal, Aizawa and Kana instantly stood up cheering, then did a strange dance while making a circle in front of the tv. Hide couldn't hear their voices, but he could glimpse their expressions.

"They look very happy."

"Indeed." Kaede Sensei smiled before continuing, "All afternoon Kana taught Aizawa the victory dance. The same dance that her parents used to do while carrying her in their back."

"I see."

While smiling, Hide and Kaede Sensei looked back at Aizawa and Kana. Deep down in their hearts, they await Yuko Mountain's next goal with great anticipation.

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On the way home from Kitaro, loneliness hits Hide so damn hard. For the first time, he realized that without Aizawa his house felt bleak and empty. So he decided to get some food and hang around till midnight. After all, he didn't have to go to school tomorrow and only needed to confirm a few things about Shizuka.

One block from Kitaro, Hide was standing in front of Fumiya Steak, looking at an advertisement for a 4000 Ren signature dish which was being discounted to 3200 Ren.

'Well, an occasional indulgence in heavy protein wouldn't hurt my wallet.'

With casual steps Hide entered Fumiya Steak. At first glance, more than half the tables were occupied, then he found someone he knew.

In one corner, Hanna sat alone. She wore a tight knee-high dress that defined her curves provocatively. In short, she looked sexy and smoking red hot.

The problem was, her face was full of black clouds while she folded her arms in front of her bossom. Moreover, at her table the water jug was half emptied while the dinner cloth was still on the plate.

'Danger close!' muttered Hide reflexively.

There's a chance that catching up on Hanna's broken date would make the meeting with her in Beauty & The Beast become an awkward encounter. Besides, Hide wanted to enjoy his meal in solitude as usual.

Unfortunately, whether it's coincidental or not Hanna turned to him and their gaze locked for a moment. Without wasting time, Hide quickly turned around and headed for the exit.

"Hide!! Don't you dare to run."

Ignoring the stares and whispers of the other guests, Hanna rushed over to Hide. Then, she dragged him to her table like a predator dragging its prey.

"You know, this is illegal. I'm too young and too innocent for a dinner date."

"Just pretend to be my date. Please, I beg you." Hanna lowered her voice before continuing, "Besides, I am only three years older and with the way you carry yourself I'm sure no one will think you're a high school kid."

Hanna wasn't lying. Actually, if Hide didn't wear a high school uniform when he came to Beauty & The Beast, she would keep forgetting that Hide was a high school kid.

'Well...'

Inwardly Hide sighed, but he was no longer able to dodge it, so he decided to take the advantage to the maximum.

"Fine, but I'm super hungry and don't have a lot of money."

In an instant, Hanna smiled from ear to ear, "Help me with my date with everything you got, and you can order as many as you want."

"Roger."

Hide didn't know why Hanna was so serious about maintaining her image, but he didn't care as long as he could get a free good meal.

A moment later, a waitress came. After pouring Hide a glass of water, she then turned to Hanna.

"Miss Hanna, congratulations, after five zero in a row finally a gentleman comes to your dinner date." The waitress looked at Hide for a moment before continuing, "He is also a good-looking one."

Hanna cheerfully replied, "It seems my luck is back."

"Then, are you ready to order?"

"Yeah, give me the usual cut, medium rare, vegetable saute, replace the bread with baked potato, and a glass of light crispy wine."

"Roger."

When the waitress turned to him, Hide immediately said, "Two best cuts, medium rare, vegetable saute, no carbs, and a glass of lemon juice with a splash of cheapest wine."

"Roger, please wait for a moment, your dinner will come shortly."

"Thank you." Hanna then turned to Hide before asking, "So, what brings you here alone?"

"Nothing special, just want to get a nice dinner. How about you?"

"Me?"

"I wonder. What kind of idiots ditched a babe with a face and body figure in the level of a world-class lingerie model?"

Hanna slightly smiled before saying, "Are you praising me or making fun of me?"

"Of course I compliment you."

"Well..." Hanna took a deep breath before continuing, "Basically, everything is going in a sour direction after I rejected a narcist prick one year ago."

After glancing at every corner of the restaurant, Hide then asked, "A couple with black office suit near the entry, are they your bodyguards?"

"No, they are goons the prick sent to watch my date."

"I hope they don't beat me after this."

"Don't worry, they wouldn't dare."

"Okay."

Hide didn't know why Hanna was so confident, but he firmly believed her. The two then cheerfully continued their conversation.

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