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Throughout the entire ride to the Kagari estate, Akko and Kenshi spent their time catching up while the rest just awkwardly sat there. Soon they arrived in front of a giant gate with a metal door - which honestly looked like the Jurassic park’s gate - that slowly creaked open, revealing a lush forest with a lone fine road.
“Um, where’s the house?” Amanda asks after 20 minutes or so after going through the gate.
“It’s on the other side, but we’re gonna go past the stadium since it’s built in the middle.” Akko turned to her friends. “Chihiro here will give you guys a tour around the place while Ken and I need to go see the elders. Are you guys hungry? If so, I can let the maids know to prepare a picnic basket for you if you want.”
“What about you, Akko? Won’t you be joining us?” Ursula asks.
“Well, no… but I will be having dinner with all of you.” Akko awkwardly laughed, “Oh hey, look at that! We’re here, well, see you guys later and please enjoy your time here. Chihiro please take good care of them, buy!” She quickly ushered the witches out.
The moment the car stopped, 10 or so maids rushed over and opened the trunk, taking their luggage, only leaving Akko’s stuff behind. The girls took a good look at the house they’re staying and honestly, they were quite impressed. The house large and was 3 stories high, including the attic. The whole building was painted white while the roof was in a gentle shade of blue.
Chihiro guided the girls into the house and ordered one of the maids to prepare some packet lunches for their guests. The girls each had their separate rooms on the second floor, it was big and quite roomy. Each had a super king-sized bed and giant closet that had more than enough room to hide at least 5 people and still had more room. The girls started to feel a bit overwhelmed, not being used to such a massive room.
They all changed their clothes into something more comfortable for traveling and met on the first floor, where 5 maids waited for them with boxed lunches in each hand. The head maid popped out, seemingly out of nowhere, and informed the witches, “Esteemed guests, lady Chihiro is waiting outside with the carriage. With your approval, we shall bring your lunches outside.”
Neither of the witches knew what or how to talk to the older woman and immediately looked at the three aristocrats. Hannah and Barbara panicked and pushed Diana in front of them, who also was a bit nervous, “Erm, yes, that would be appreciated… thank you.”
The maids nodded and looked at them, waiting for them to move first. There was an awkward silence of the girls just staring at the maid, not knowing what to do. They thought that after what Diana had said, the maid would go first and leave the lunches at the carriage, but they were just standing there, staring, waiting for something.
Amanda sprinted out of the house, she simply couldn’t handle all the staring, it was just too awkward. Without saying another word, the rest merely followed, but minus the running.
Once outside, they were welcomed with a large fancy black open carriage. Amanda was already next to it along with Chihiro, she cupped her hands around her mouth and hollered, “I call shotgun!” she grinned widely, climbing up and taking a seat next to Chihiro, who is apparently the driver of the vehicle, a coachwoman.
They climbed in and took a seat. Chihiro turned to them and sent a gentle smile to them, “We will first go to the park, to have lunch, and once we’re finished eating, we’ll start our tour, our first destination will be the central arena, next, it will be the Main house, lastly, we’ll have a short drive around the gate.”
“So that is the reason why we have come to this conclusion.” The elder of the Kagari house voiced.
Next to her, Akane Kagari continued the speech, “And the day after your wedding night, we shall send you and your companies to the Spirit World, we suggest you all start preparations early.” She is the mother of Atsuko and the current head. She then clapped her hand, “We conclude this meeting, you two are free to leave.”
The two quietly bowed to the elders and the two clans head and left. Once outside, Akko let out an irritated groan, “Man, they keep getting less and less patient, it’s honestly getting really annoying.”
Kenshi folded his arms over his chest and laughed, “But can you blame them dough, you’re almost 17 and once we’re fully merged with blue and red, we’d either have to fight till the death or be locked up for a year to let the dragons calmed down.”
Akko let out a sigh, “I know, it’s just… the way they treat us, they don’t see us as people, just vessels, a tool.” She sadly looks down, “It’s been worse ever since father died… she won’t even look at me, I-I feel… I feel like she’s blaming me for his death, but in her shoes, who wouldn’t. If I-”
Her rambling was cut short by a pair of firm arms wrapped around her form, “It wasn’t your fault, it was out of your control. You out of all people know how red gets.” The boy gently pats her head, rubbing calming circles on the teary-eyed girl’s back.
Returning the soothing hug, Akko wrapped her arms around him and hid her face in the crook of his neck, enjoying the warmth. To her, the male is more than just a friend, they share a certain bond, they grew up together, they knew each other like the back of their own hand, and to her, Kenshi is like a brother to her.
The boy rests his head on the girl’s shoulder, “Sometimes I forget how much of a crybaby you are.” He teased.
Akko pushed herself out of the hug and hit him on the arm, “You dumbass, you just ruined the moment.” She pouted and crossed her arms, “And that’s why no one likes you.”
He playfully wrapped his arm around her shoulder, “As long as I have you, that’s enough for me.”
Akko just playfully swatted his hand off, “Ew, don’t get so sappy, it doesn’t suit you.” The two laughed and made their way toward their carriage.