Chika Hakozaki

A green haired woman balls up her fists and stomps the ground. "Mistress Vert, you promised that we'll be spending some time together today!" She says loudly.

Vert quickly puts down the controller and her headset as she rotates her chair towards the woman. "I'm sorry Chika! There was a sudden issuance of challenge from a rival guild, and I very well can't leave my guild behind."

"But you can leave me behind?!" Chika retorts.

Vert claps her hands together near her face. "I'll try to finish this up soon, and then we can spend time together later, okay?"

Rotating the chair to face her computer and she picks up the controller laying on the table then puts on her headset and begins to speak.

"I'm here now! What of the battle?"

The conversation between whoever Vert is speaking to leaves Chika alone standing by the doorway with a pout. Giving a loud 'hmph!' Chika pulls the door shut and stomps away from the room. Heading towards the kitchen, she begins to ramble to no one in particular.

"Am I not important to her anymore?" Tears begin to form in her eyes as she uses a finger to wipe it away.

"It's always like this..." she sobs quietly, taking a seat by the table. Supporting her face with her hands she frowns as tears continue to form on her face.

"She promises that she'll take a break from games to make time for me, but then something always happens..." Gritting her teeth, she finds herself beating the table with her fists as she wipes the tears away.

"If it's not some sudden guild battle, it's something she says that's limited time only and uses that as an excuse." She stands from her seat, walks towards the cupboards, and starts to prepare herself a cup of tea.

"Perhaps a nice cup of tea will help..." she sighs, pouring a cup and quickly returning to her seat. Holding the cup of tea in hand, she brings it closer to her face, letting the aroma envelope her senses.

"Haaaaaaa... tea is quite the nice treat but," she says looking at it wistfully, "I wish I was sharing a cup with Mistress..." She begins to slowly sip the hot tea, blowing on it to cool it down.

Finishing the cup of tea, she sets it down the table and looks at the nearby window. The sun is beginning to set, as the interior fixtures turn on, lighting up the darkening rooms and hallways. Chika stands up from her seat, and cleans up the cup she used, returning it in the cupboard.

Sighing, she begins the walk back to her room, passing by Vert's room along the way. Pressing an ear to her door, the sounds of Vert's voice barking orders and grunting are heard. Chika shakes her head with a frown as she continues her way to her room. Reaching her room, she drags herself to bed, tears starting to form on her face as she collapses on her bed.

"Why? Why? Why?" She sobs, beating down the pillow her face is resting on.

Lying on her back, she continues to cry, tears streaming down her face. "Was it something I've done? Something I haven't? Is it even something? Is it me?" She laments, hugging a pillow close to her. She continues to sob throughout the night, even after her tears have dried up. Her cries are silenced as her door begins to knock along with a familiar voice calls out to her.

"Chika? Are you still awake? I'm sorry it took a while but, I'm done with my game for now."

Scrambling in her bed, she wipes her tears with a smile. "Mistress Vert is that you? I-I'm awake! Just give me a moment!" Jumping out of her bed, she grabs a brush on her vanity and quickly fixes her hair as a reply is heard.

"Yes, it's me, would you mind if I come in?"

Finishing up her hair, she wipes her face of the residue from her crying. "O-okay! The door's open so go ahead." Flipping over the pillow that caught all her tears, the door opens with Vert entering the room.

Moving towards Chika, Vert holds both their hands together. "Again Chika, I want to apologize for breaking my promise with you, I want to make it up to you," her glance passes over Chika's reddened eyes, "Chika? Have you been crying all night?"

Chika's face turns red and looks away, shutting her eyes. "I-I ... Y-yes, Mistress..." She opens her eyes and looks at Vert pleadingly. "I-I'm sorry you had to see me this way, I was just so, so, upset..."

Vert's hands tighten their grip as she looks straight into Chika's eyes. "I'm so sorry Chika, I've been so selfish lately," she lets go of Chika's hands and gives her a hug, "I hope you can forgive me..."

Chika returns the embrace as slight tears form in her closed eyes. "I-it's okay Mistress..." she says, tightening the embrace.

"You're too good for me Chika..." says Vert slowly stroking Chika's hair.

Chika's face turns red as Vert continues to stroke her hair. "T-thank you..."

"Ah yes, a simple verbal apology would not suffice with how I've recently treated you."

"W-what did you have in mind?" Chika asks, as she looks up to Vert.

"I was thinking of going on a trip with just the two of us. You know, actually spend quality time together."

"D-did you have a place in mind?"

"I was thinking of going to our favorite cafe tomorrow, eat some pastries and have some tea, and perhaps after that we can head to a spa, and go from there."

Chika's eyes and mouth widen from Vert's words. She could hardly contain her excitement. "R-really? Tomorrow?"

"Yes, don't worry I've told my whole guild I'll be busy for the next few days so they won't send me anything that might interrupt us." Vert gives Chika a reassuring smile as she continues to stroke her hair.

Chika eyes begin to water as Vert finishes talking. "T-thank you, Mistress Vert..."

"We should call it a night for now, I'll see you in the morning, okay?" Vert wipes Chika's tears away with a finger.

"Yes, Mistress."

Vert leaves the room and closes the door behind her, while Chika is still smiling in place. She places her hands near her mouth in excitement, still in disbelief on what Vert promised her. Lying down in bed, Chika begins to squirm with excitement and talk to herself.

"Tomorrow is going to be the best day ever! It's just going to be me and Mistress... but I better sleep now, or else I'll be too tired to enjoy tomorrow!"

Shutting her eyes, she drifts into sleep with difficulty, with sudden bouts of excitement waking her up every so often. Eventually she finds herself asleep, dreaming of the sweet pastries, Mistress feeding her slices of cakes as she feeds her Mistress as well.

"Mistress, these cakes are so... mmm... delicious..."

"I know something else that's just as tasty," her Mistress says as she moves closer with her eyes closed.

"M-M-Mistress!" Chika shouts out loud, sitting up from her bed, a line of drool connecting her and the pillow. She looks to her sides, with a bit of disappointment in her face.

She sighs wearily. "O-oh... it was just a dream... of course..."

"Chika? Are you awake now?" A voice rings out from her door. Chika's eyes light up with excitement.

Jumping out of bed and zipping towards the door, Chika replies, "Yes, Mistress I'm awake!"

Opening the door, the sight of Vert with a worried expression greets Chika. Vert puts a hand on Chika's shoulder, as she sighs. "Chika... I'm not sure how to tell you this but..."

Chika's eyes widen in surprise and quickly furrows with a grimace on her mouth. "But what!? Don't tell me..."

Vert's eyes widen as she heard Chika's words, and gives her a reassuring smile. "Don't worry, it's not something that will take me away from you, just that, open your curtains and look outside."

Almost on cue, a bright flash of light erupts from the window followed by a loud boom of thunder. Chika follows Vert's instructions all the same and parts her window's curtains, to be greeted by a grey landscape, with rain mercilessly falling down.

Chika puts her hand on the windowsill and looks wistfully outside. "T-this can't be... what about our da-- plans for today?"

She feels a hand land on her shoulder with Vert's voice following after. "It's alright, we can still spend our time together here. That's the important part, yes?"

Chika nods with a smile. "Yes, of course, Mistress! I'll go to the kitchens and prepare us some breakfast now!"

Vert holds Chika's shoulders firmly and turns her around. Chika's eyes widen and her face reddens as she sees Vert closing in on her face and feel Vert's soft lips land on her cheek. "Even though this is supposed to be a day for you and I to relax together, here you are doing the work, you're too good for me Chika."

Chika's shaking hand touches the spot Vert kissed as she sees Vert's smiling face. "I-I-I-- N-n-nonsense! I-I'm the one who isn't worthy of you! I'll go make us breakfast now!" Chika stiffly walks out of her room, completely red and heads towards the kitchen.

Walking down the hallway, Chika is still touching the spot Vert kissed, a grin plastered on her red blushing face. "I-I can't believe M-M-Mistress kissed my cheek... I better make this breakfast the best one yet!"

Arriving at the kitchen, Chika begins to contemplate what to serve. "Should I make French Toast? Biscotti? Might take a while... pancakes? Eh... too commonplace... but then again, it's there for a reason.... what to make, what to make..." Walking around the dining table, she finally made the decision.

Clapping her hands together, she grins to herself. "Of course! We still have some strawberry cake left! It'd be like we went to the cafe today!"

Running over to the cupboards, she retrieves a teapot, teabags, two cups and saucers, 2 plates, and 2 sets of utensils. Whilst preparing the tea, she arranges the plates, utensils, and teacups in a manner that any prosperous cafe owner would be proud of. After quickly admiring her own work, she takes the slices of cake from the fridge, and sets them down, placing one slice of cake on each plate, ensuring a strawberry on each slice. Pouring tea in each cup, she sees Vert making her way here.

Standing by the entryway of the dining area, Chika takes Vert's hand and graciously bows. "Welcome, Mistress." Chika announces, giving a kiss to Vert's hand.

Vert puts a hand on her mouth as she gasps. "Oh my, oh my. Thank you, Chika. What will we have today?"

Chika extends her arm, presenting the table laden with cakes and tea. "Shall I escort you to your table?"

Vert giggles as she holds on to Chika's hand. "Please do."

Leading Vert arm in arm to her chair, Chika seats Vert before taking her own seat, opposite of Vert. Smiling at each other, they both begin to eat the cake laid out in front of them.

Vert takes a small piece of cake with her fork and eats. "Mmmm... delicious, it truly feels like we're in the cafe all along..."

Chika fidgets in her chair slightly. "T-thank you for the kind words, Mistress."

Taking a small piece of cake, Vert offers Chika some cake. "Here you go Chika, say 'Aaaah~'"

Chika's eyes widen from the offer and quickly opens her mouth to partake in Vert's offer. "Mmmm... t-thank you, Mistress... here you go as well, say 'Aaaah~'" says Chika, offering Vert a piece of cake as well.

Vert opens her mouth to accept Chika's cake. "Thank you, Chika, breakfast has been very enjoyable thus far," she gives the window a quick glance as she continues, "though, I wish the weather was a bit more cooperative..."

"I wish so as well, but spending time with you like this..."

Vert begins to caress Chika's face. "Thank you again, Chika."

Chika closes her eyes and holds on to Vert's caressing hand. "Aaaaaahhh.... Mistress..."

Wearing a mischievous smile, Vert whispers to Chika. "Perhaps I should spoil you just for today..."

Opening her eyes in surprise, Chika's face turns red and her eyes lock on to Vert's eyes. "Wh-wh-what do you mean... M-M-Mistress?"

Still wearing the smile, Vert stands up and pulls Chika with her, arm in arm. "I think you very well know... let us return to my room. These can be cleaned up the next day."

As Vert leads Chika to her room, Chika knows that she will forever remember this day.