Snow In December
86 Hinana's Father

...My first spring, though,...

...That was the first time my heart was beating. Because some say ".you're also cute like a neko (cat)." Well that's true. I am a sweet and cute child like a cat. (Ren Kouzumi)'s...

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"Konnichiwa (good afternoon). I'm sorry I can't linger with you guys, because I have to accompany my brand to Chiba." Sawako cheerfully said. "Eh Ren?? You're cured?" Sawako is surprised to see Ren with a cheerful face sitting on the sofa with Tsubaki.

"Konnichiwa, long time no see miss Sawako. Thank you for faithfully helping me and my team at this festival." Greet Ren kindly.

" It doesn't matter, it's good to see you back. I'll start explaining."

"Hum, dozo (please)." Ren tells Sawako to sit down and explain the next steps. Everyone was very enthusiastic to listen and not infrequently asked a silly question to Sawako.

"What about the model? Have you guys prepared it?" Sawako asked a question.

"Hey, don't you see the girl in front of me? Isn't he very talented?" tsubaki answered while looking at Hinana.

"You think I'll agree with your opinion" Hinana said sarcastically.

"Why not? Hinana, don't you know very well about walking on stage. You are also a model for famous brands." said Arumi and patted Hinana on the shoulder.

They all agreed that Hinana was the one who showed off the summer dress. But Hinana was just speechless, she was worried about her own thoughts. It's not ready yet.

"Don't push Hinana too much, let's listen to Hinana's opinion does she agree?"

Ren understands Hinana's feelings, he then speaks up so as not to corner Hinana's position.

"Ne, Hinana. What say?" asked Ren gently.

"It's impossible if I want to." replied Hinana cynically, then she rushed out of the room.

"Hinana, where are you going? I'm not done yet." stop Sawako.

"I went to the bathroom. I'm sorry Sawako, you're in a hurry so just move on." replied Hinana and left.

"It seems that Hinana still can't move on." muttered Emi.

"I feel sorry for her, I hope she's okay." Arumi replied.

"Miss Sawako can you continue? About the model I have acquaintances so don't worry." Ren is back.

"Ahh you're right, we still have Alice." guess Tsubaki.

"Yes yes, it's very fitting." exclaimed Arumi.

"Okey, so we discuss next" said Sawako continued her explanation. Not long when Sawako explains suddenly Ariko comes.

"Sumimasen (excuse me), someone is looking for Hinana in the lobby" said Ariko as she knocked on the door.

"Who?" ask Ren.

"Master Miura said from Tokyo, that's all the receptionist told me." Answer Ariko.

"Hinana's in the bathroom, I'll tell her. You can continue with your work." Emi and Ariko replied to her senior's orders.

After a long wait, Hinana finally went down to the lobby to meet someone

"Why are you here?" hinana whispered a little.

"Eh, you're so disrespectful. I came all the way here but you didn't welcome me." replied Hinana's father in annoyance.

"Aren't you Miura-san from Hitachi company?" Jouji suddenly surprises Hinana and her father.

"I'm sorry, have we met before?" hinana's father Miura asked Jouji.

"I'm Jouji Koizumi before you helped me finish my house."

"Eh, sorry I just remembered. Just call me Aoi, glad to be friends again." Said Hinana's father kindly.

"Hinana is.." somewhat doubtfully Aoi said as she was in sharp stare with her daughter. "Hinana was also my best co-worker back then" Aoi replied in the end.

"I'm sorry to bother you, please continue." Jouji bowed and said goodbye to Hinana's father.

After Jouji's departure, Hinana took his father's hand and spoke outside the office.

"Where can the otousan (father) know my place of work. Should have been ngabarin first if you want to come here" said Hinana upset.

"Eh.. You seem to be so ashamed of being my son."

"I told you, I want to stand by my own name. Many people already know who otousan (father). I don't want anyone to know me because of mom or dad."

"Wakatta (i understand), that way you look a lot like me." Aoi gently rubbed her daughter's head which was very similar in nature to her.

"So what brought you here?" finally the question came from Hinana.

"Based on the wayward child, of course, father and mother miss you. When are you back in Tokyo?"

"I'll be going to Tokyo soon but not coming home. I'm there for work, so help me."

"Thank God, oh yeah Hinana's actually something you want to say. About Aoyama, her brother came to see your mother. His father has an accident and wants to meet with Aoyama. But I hesitated to tell him, because I think his life has started to improve" Hinana's father said.

"Have you met Aoyama?"

"yes, he also told me your office address."

"Tousan (father). As long as I met Aoyama here, she had changed a lot, even Aoyama had a boyfriend. So I guess I agree with you, let Aoyama live well." Reveal Hinana and remember Aoyama's miserable mass.

"All right."

"Can you get out of here? I have to work now" said Hinana, expelling her father.

"Ehhh so bad you were to your father. All right, but take Dad to lunch. I'll be at Aoyama's apartment."

"Iterashai (be careful on the road)." Hinana waved her hand.

"Itekimasu (i go)."

After the departure of her father, Hinana returned to the office and found Sawako was already in order to go home.

"I'm sorry I couldn't hear your explanation" Hinana told Sawako.

" It's okay, I can't take too long anyway. Ganbatte Hinana chan." Sawako gave her encouragement before leaving. Because he couldn't get to Tokyo.

"Thank you for the cooperation so far, you've been very kind to me."

"Of course, I'm waiting for the results. Jaa ne." Sawako waved her hand before leaving and everyone responded.

"More." Hinana called for Ren who walked out.

"What's wrong?"

"Where are you going? It's over, don't you have to go back to the hospital?" hinana and Sontak make Tsubaki surprised.

"You ran away from the hospital?" ask Tsubaki.

"You see, Ren is still wearing a bracelet from the hospital" Hinana and Tsubaki said, raising Ren's hand to confirm.

"It's so close. Let me take you back." Tsubaki is worried and wants to return Ren to the hospital.

"Hey doesn't have to pull me, I still don't want to go back. Go home, don't worry about me."

"Bakane (stupid). Until when the hell do you keep doing that. We're all worried about you even Hinana's willing to visit you every morning. He always reported your condition to us. Can you think more clearly, don't do anything reckless." said Tsubaki, who was upset by Ren's actions.

Ren could not reply to Tsubaki's words, he chose silence because what he did was wrong. Emi and Arumi are also shocked to learn that Ren has actually escaped from the hospital.