Kiyoshi stood there, listening to everyone's conversation as Hakuno spoke up.
"Well, um... I think I'm going to head back and watch that magical girl marathon. I've hardly watched any of it. That, or go to bed, but I doubt Ruby would let me just yet", she said, looking pleadingly at Archer.
But, he shook his head. "I still have to cook the meal for everyone too", he said.
I could just cook, thought Kiyoshi.
Before he could respond, though, Rebecca added her own offer.
"We can just order out tonight or something. On me. It's too bad the guy who saved my life can't join in, but I still owe other people here too. Besides, even you need a break, you know", she said.
Most children would be delighted with the idea of eating takeaway, but Kiyoshi was different. After eating food of the quality that his parents made, takeaway food was inevitably a massive disappointment. Plus, he enjoyed cooking, so it wasn't a chore.
"Well, I could cook. I'm not as good as mummy and daddy, but I can certainly do it."
However, the girl did not respond just yet, instead replying to his earlier question.
"Glad ya asked. I'm Rebecca Kuru-", she started to say, before Archer squeezed her shoulder.
What? But she called Archer 'Daddy'.
However, with Archer's squeeze, she changed tack somewhat.
"You already caught on, huh? Though I guess seeing who you are, I shouldn't be that surprised", she said, before taking out a case and removing her contact lenses.
As she did, her eyes changed from brown to a familiar bluey-green colour, the same as possessed by Kiyoshi's aunt and, indeed, Kiyoshi himself.
Is she another cousin, or even a sister? Kiyoshi thought, excited.
"I guess the jig is up. I was hoping to keep this more private for longer, but I guess Archer here would prefer it if I just come clean right now", she said, before bowing to them all.
"I'm Tohsaka Ryoko, eldest daughter of Tohsaka Rin and the Servant Archer, and current heir to the Tohsaka lineage. Nice to meet all of ya!"
Kiyoshi smiled broadly on hearing that. Another big sister, just like Sakura, although seemingly from an alternate universe.
Forest replied politely and castigated Angra Mainyu before, somewhat exhausted by the events of the day, she grabbed some DVDs from her case and walked off. Seeing her leave, Kiyoshi also turned to Ryoko, and responded to her comment.
"Hi, I'm Kiyoshi. I'm Sakura and Shirou's son, so I guess that makes me your three-quarter brother. I love meeting family, especially nice family like you seem to be.
What's your world like? Is mummy OK?" he asked.
However, before Ryoko could reply, Angra Mainyu, fast-dissolving and now on fire spoke up, whilst the rest talked amongst theirselves.
"Another Tohsaka? And you were having a fit which means unlike Sakura I have a hook in you. Sweet merciful crap I've won bloody lottery, as long as Tsukasa doesn't show up there isn't a thing you can do to stop me", she taunted, laughing.
Kiyoshi couldn't help but feel amused at the sight, despite her presumed suffering. Watching a flaming pile of goo shaped a bit like a person talk was rather odd, to say the least.
Ryoko, however, was not at-all amused.
"Too bad for you, this guy took the taint completely out of me. So your little hook in me is gone", she said. "Also, you honestly don't expect me to take a talking pile of goo seriously, do you?"
Kiyoshi chuckled at the last comment. His big sister seemed to have definitely got her mother and father's sense of humour.
However, seemingly still a little distracted by the previous events, she forgot about Kiyoshi, instead turning to Hakuno and asking her to assist in cleaning up the mess.
"Can I help?" asked Kiyoshi.
But, neither girl responded, the two of them too busy with dealing with Angra Mainyu.
I guess not... Kiyoshi thought, somewhat irritated at being ignored.
Whilst Hakuno finished dealing with the mess, Kyoko turned to Forest and spoke once more.
"So, any places you recommend calling for take out, and any preferences? I'll cover the cost so you don't have to worry about a thing", she said.
"Or, I could just cook. You can help me, too, I'm sure that your dad taught you a bit", Kiyoshi said, smiling.
He was always glad to meet new family, and spending time cooking with them was something he would definitely enjoy. He'd already been turned down by Taiga and Connor, and he hoped Ryoko would be more receptive.
However, Forest completely ignored his offer, instead responding with a "I don't know" before walking out of the office.
"Well, why don't I cook?" Kiyoshi said, again.
However, once again he was ignored by the tired-looking Ryoko. Instead, she turned to Lancer and spoke.
"So uh.... you got any recommendations for takeout?" she asked.
Kiyoshi was now clearly getting upset. He could understand her not responding to his initial question, she had had other things to deal with, but right now there seemed to be no reason for it.
Maybe she's deaf or something, Kiyoshi thought, clutching at straws.
The girl seemed so nice, and he really didn't want their relationship to go sour already, as his relationship with Taiga had.
"Yes, I could cook for you", he said, exasperated.
But, once again, he was ignored, this time by Lancer.
"Well, I've discovered something called pizza that I've come to like. I think I have their number somewhere", he said.
Kiyoshi audibly sighed.
Just because I'm a child, doesn't mean I should be ignored, he thought, angrily.
He knew adults could be like that sometimes, but these people knew him, or were family. And he knew that family and friends did not simply ignore each other.
"Hey, I can make pizza. It's not my favourite dish, or the one I'm best at, but I bet I could do better than one of those cheap takeaways".
However, once again he was ignored.
"Sounds good to me. I'll need help picking out flavors too, and you seem like just the man for the job. Lead the way", she said.
The two of them continued speaking whilst Kiyoshi fumed to himself. None of the people in this house seemed to care one bit about him. They were too busy talking with each other and dealing with "grown-up" things. Even though he knew he could help them and had offered, they didn't seem to care one bit.
Finally, he heard Ryoko mention her mother.
What, so she'll happily discuss her family with him? Kiyoshi thought.
Sick of being ignored by everyone, he finally lashed out.
"Fine, if you guys don't want my help then I'll go where I am wanted", he shouted, angrily, before turning and storming towards the stairs, tears in his eyes.
