04

That Smile, So Loving

Its Weird Dads been treating me differently ever since He found out about my quirk(s)..

He doesn't Call me a failure anymore..

I guess that's good..

I've Been training in the place of shoto now..

I guess I killed two birds with one stone..

I made Dad happy and I Gave shoto his freedom again..

Yay!

Though...

I've gotten more scars and bruises every training lesson.

Its worth it...

My siblings have gotten really worried about me though..

Maybe its because of my bruises..

oh well..

I'm doing this for them. Don't they understand that i'm doing this for them?!

"Chisuke! Its Time for dinner." My mom said from the other side of the door. "I'll be out in a minute." I replied. I heard foot steps walking away from my room. I looked at my clock, It was 6:00 p.m already? I walked out to the dining room, not noticing I still had my school uniform on.

I ran my hand up against the wall as I peeked at the diner table from behind the it. I stepped out of my hiding place once I saw Dad Glance at me.

Walking to the dinner table, I sat down in my seat. The Table was pretty Long so we all had a lot of space in between us. Mom had made Tonkatsu, which is my favorite. I Muttered a small "Itadakimasu" and Dug in.

The tension was unbearable to the others, I can notice that by their nervous glances at me or dad. I Looked up at mom, she had bruises on her, not as much as mine but...they looked painful. Suddenly, I didn't feel hungry. Did dad do this? Wasn't this normal? I Started shaking. My eyes going wide..

How do I make everyone happy?

Why haven't I noticed this before!?

They're all in pain..

...

A smile..

Maybe..

That'll make them happy!

the only looks dad gets are of anger.

So, How surprised will he be when I smile at him!

I felt someone shaking me by my shoulders. I snap out of my daze and Look up to see Fuyumi. A sudden anger rises up in me. "DoN'T ToUCh mE" I Yell. I push her harshly and she Falls to the floor. I Run to my room and slam the door close, locking it. I jump on my Bed.

That's what she gets..

They're all failures..

Why do I feel so bad?

I'll apologize later...

I Need to give him That smile Mother gave in the family photo..

of course I wasn't in it, I wasn't here...

It doesn't matter...

That smile matters...

That smile, So loving..