sweetener | kei tsukishima x reader

14 | tsukishima

"Ah, the food's finally here," Rin's face was filled with delight, now changing the hostile mood.

While you received your orders, you looked at Kei, who was looking at little anxious and gloomy. It was probably due to the awkward atmosphere earlier which still lingered until now. Perhaps his mother was offended by what yours said. But it'd be a lie if you'd say that you don't applaud your mother for making a point through a joke, even.

"Itadakimasu."

"Japanese food really is the best!" Rin exclaimed after taking just one bite.

"Aren't you used to Japanese food, Rin-san?" Akiteru asked, maybe an attempt to lighten the mood.

"I'm just half Japanese and we rarely eat Japanese food in the Philippines," Rin explained, in between munching his food, "Oh, but I'm not half Filipino, it's actually pretty compli-"

"He's half Australian but they live there because of Mom's work," you cut his explanation which would have seemed to take forever.

"Mom's an anthropologist," Rin proudly flaunted, surprising Kei.

"How come they never told me," Kei muttered inaudibly.

"Well, that is quite complicated," Akiteru commented and had a small chuckle escape his lips.

"Now, as for the wedding, when do you plan to hold it?" your mom brought it up again, maintaining her cheery voice and aura.

"We plan to get married after we graduate," Kei answered straight-forwardly.

"Oh, I see, I'm really looking forward to it then!" your mother cheerfully said.

"Aren't you supposed to save up money first?" his mother opposed, again. But you couldn't blame her this time, she was being practical. "Have you saved up already?"

"We don't need a grand ceremony. Something simple, with our few friends and family, will suffice, ma'am," you answered her with an ingenuine smile on your face.

"I'd like that," Kei agreed with you, "I also don't want a huge crowd."

"That's my girl," your mother commented, proud of your answer.

"Anyways, who's ready for dessert?" Rin changed the topic.

The rest of the night went on like that. By now, you couldn't say that his mother was unreasonable and you understood her, just a little. She was worried about practicality and all that, and maybe that's where Kei got his rationality and intellect.

"It was really nice meeting you," your mother told them as you headed towards the exit.

"If you ever plan on visiting the Philippines or Australia, feel free to call me," she added.

"Thank you," Akiteru spoke politely, now as you stepped out of the restaurant.

"We're heading home now," his mother said and bowed her head, "You're coming too, Kei."

"M-me? Huh?"

"Yes."

He couldn't say no to his mother and sighed, "I'll text you later, call me when you get home," he told you.

"Sure. Take care, Kei," you smiled at him, unable to give him even a peck on the cheeks.

"See ya, Kei-kun," Rin waved while the three of them headed to the parking lot.

"Now, why was she so mean to you?!" Rin immediately asked the moment the three were out of sight. It was almost like he was waiting for them to leave for him to rant.