18 Permission (1/2)
Dan joined Midori in the car and instructed the driver to take them home.
”Hey, will you be free the day after the cheerdance competition?” Dan asked.
”I have no plans yet. Probably will be sleeping all day.” Midori let out a giggle.
”Won't you come with me then?”
”Where are we going?” This time, she wants to make sure she can provide her mom details when she asks for permission.
”It's a surprise.” Dan curved his lips.
Midori sighed. It would be difficult to ask for permission again. Then she remembered, it was the first day of their 2-week break before final exams and cram classes for university entrance exams.
”Did you set it so it will coincide with our vacation?”
”Nope. It just happened to coincide perfectly. I don't even have control over the date.”
Midori looked puzzled. ”What do you mean?”
”Well, for one, I cannot help it if I was born on the day.”
Midori's eyes widened in surprise. ”It's your birthday?!”
Dan chuckled. ”And I would be very happy if I could spend it with you.” He kissed her forehead.
The car stopped at the Xiu mansion.
They came at the doorstep.
”Dan, I still need to ask for permission...” Midori looked down.
Suddenly, the front door opened.
”Where will you be taking her this time?” Madam Xiu appeared in front of them.
Midori gasped. ”Mom!”
Madam Xiu turned to Dan. ”Would you mind coming in for dinner?”
Dan was dumbfounded for a few seconds then regained himself. ”Uhm...certainly. I mean, no, I won't mind, Mrs. Xiu. I just need to call home first.” He then tapped on his phone.
Madam Xiu motioned to her daughter. They walked in, leaving Dan to finish his call.
”Go wash up and change. Lead him to the guest room and grab some of your brother's clothes for him to change into. I will be in the kitchen fixing dinner.”
”Hai, Okaa-san.” Midori nodded then headed upstairs.
At the dinner table, Dan was awkwardly wearing Masaichi's sweatshirt and lounge pants. He was not a short teenager. It was just that Midori's brother towers at 183cm so the length of the clothes are off.