Last time, Axel confessed his love to Izumi. Tristan also confessed his love to Fiore.That Saturday, everyone went home. Axel looked at me. He gave me his number. I smiled. As we drove back, I thought about who called me? As we drove off, I looked at my call history. I was shocked. Why did he call me? I thought. My dad called me. My mom called. How was your Senior Week? Rachelle asked? It was fun, mom. I replied. Did my dad call me? I asked. Well, your father is actually here at the house. Rachelle replied. Are you serious? I asked. Izumi, you are too old to keep avoiding your father. Rachelle replied. Mom. I replied. See you when you return. Rachelle replied. As my mom hung up, Fiore turned around. Telling from your expression, your father came to visit you? Fiore asked. He actually called me when Axel confessed his love to me. I replied. Rachelle, why does she keep avoiding me? Shiki asked. She was tired of being embarrassed. All her friends had their father's, except for her. They constantly ridiculed her about it. Rachelle replied. Izumi. Shiki replied. I was so tired of you disappointing our daughter. Rachelle replied. Shiki sighs. He looks at a picture of me. That picture is from her graduation invitation. Rachelle replied. I really tried this time, Rachelle. Shiki replied. He cries. I am never on time for her. She is about to go off to college before I know it. Shiki replied. As I got home, I was too exhausted to talk. Welcome back, Izumi. Rachelle replied. Oh, hey mom and dad. I replied. I am too tired from that drive. We all took turns. I drove back to home. I replied. Bye, Izumi. Fiore replied. Bye, Fiore and Tristan. I replied. Tristan helped me bring my stuff in. Oh mom, I bought you back a souvenir. I replied. Show me. Rachelle replied. It's a shot glass. I replied. As I looked at my dad, I avoided his eye contact. You look like you had fun. So who is he? Rachelle asked. Mom? I asked. Who is he? Shiki asked. You are still my daughter. I need to know if he is worthy of you. Shiki replied. Big talk. How about you practice what you preach, Shiki? Rachelle replied. As I went into my clean room, I laid on my bed thinking about what Axel was doing? As soon as I thought about him, he texted me.

Axel: Hey Izumi. How are you?

Me: I am fine and you?

Axel: I am fine, Tristan told me you guys made it back safely.

Me: Yeah we did. I actually helped to drive back.

Axel: Seriously?

Me: Yes.

As I was in mid-text, my dad knocked on my door. Izumi, I know you're not sleeping. Your mom concluded, I want to come to visit me for a week. Shiki replied. Why? I asked? Mom opened the door. It's because he's your father, and you need to stop avoiding him. Rachelle replied. I adverted my eyes again. Stay Tuned.