“And after my mother died, my father immediately disowned me. I found out that a year later, he got married to another woman. I wasn't able to trust another human being again after that day,” Natsuki said.
“But when Natsuki came to Fuka Academy and met me, she was able to trust again, right?” Shizuru said as Natsuki nodded.
“Right. I think,” Natsuki said as her, Shizuru, and Haruka walked through the halls of the asylum.
“Wow, Natsuki. Your father sucks,” Haruka said.
“I know. And if I ever see him again, I'll kick his ass!”
“Ara, ara. Natsuki must hate her father that much to hurt him,” Shizuru said holding onto Natsuki's hand.
“Yeah. He disowned me and got married to some whore who told her that he never had any kids. I'll never forgive him for what he did to me!”
“Ara, but what if he wants Natsuki to be his daughter again?”
“It's too late. He should've thought of that before he did what he did.”
“I don't blame ya for saying that, Natsuki,” Haruka said, “I still love my mom because she's trying her best to get clean, but my good for nothing father keeps dragging her back to drugs every time she's making some type of progress. ”
“Haven't your parents got a divorce?” Natsuki wondered.
“My mom tried so many times in the past, but whenever she did, my dad said he'll take everything away from her including taking ownership of me,” Haruka said.
“But you know this can't keep going on forever.”
“I know. And that's why, when I turn nineteen, I'm gonna go to court and tell them to put me on ownership of myself.”
“Really.”
“Are you sure about that, Haruka?” Shizuru said.
“I'd rather take ownership of myself than let my dad own me if my mom tries to get a divorce again,” Haruka said folding her arms across her chest, “My father had a chance to win my love when I needed his help in my classes because of me being dyslexic. But now, I don't gave a dump if my dad suddenly asks me one day that he's sorry and wants me to forgive him.”
“You mean 'damn', Haruka.”
“Whatever! Let's go to the cafeteria and get something to eat!”
After they ate something to eat again, Haruka left to her therapy session for the night as Natsuki went to Shizuru's cell. The two female talked for a while before Natsuki realized what time it is.
“Aw, man. It's getting late,” Natsuki said, “I gotta go.”
Shizuru pouts. “Ara, I don't want Natsuki to leave.”
“Sorry, Shizuru, but I have to go even though I don't have anyone waiting for me at home.”
“Then Natsuki should stay the night. With me. Please?” Shizuru said giving Natsuki a puppy dog look as Natsuki tried to resist the look by looking away until the brunette sighed in defeat.
“Fine. If it'll make you happy, I'll stay the night with you.”
“Yay! Natsuki's going to stay with me for the night!”
Natsuki sighed. 'Man, since when am I a softy towards Shizuru. I mean, to other people, she's mentally unstable. But to me......she's just a child.'