I dont own anything related to Minami-ke.

I see you everyday for so long; your eyes, your hair, your smile, your voice, the way you talk, the way you move haven't changed at all. But why is it that recently everything about you seems different? Maybe something really changed in you that I just couldn't figure out what…or…could it be that I'm the one who started to see you differently? It's not…possible…right? I was already looking at your way every chance I get without even realizing it. I wonder when did I start looking at only you...say do you think it's weird?

Monday morning Minami Haruka, the eldest of the Minami siblings, was already up before the sun and dressed for the day like always. With a still, quiet air in their apartment and a menu in mind she started making breakfast for her sisters before waking them up giving them more time to sleep at the same time.

Haruka, being the eldest, was responsible for everything in taking care of the household chores and her sisters. Being a top student in her high school at the same time people around them would always be amazed at how she takes on the roles of being a mother, sister and student so perfectly. Kana, the second eldest, is the most carefree of three. Most would say she's irresponsible but for some she just knows how have fun. Chiaki, the youngest, is almost the same as Haruka. Responsible and would often be helpful in doing the chores. She's more attached with Haruka than with Kana, who she argues with most of the time. But other times they both would get along so well. And Haruka was just used to it she had years of practice after all in handling her sisters what made her so good at it was her love for her sisters.

Breakfast is almost done; it's still a bit early but given the amount of time I need to get Kana off of bed I'd say I'm right on schedule. Haruka thought to herself as she looked at the time while walking towards the room Kana and Chiaki shared separated only by a curtain. Haruka walked in to see Chiaki immediately, as she's taking up half of the room near door, thus she wakes her up first.

"Chiaki, it's time to get up" Haruka said without giving much effort. Almost immediately Chiaki sat up after giving a faint groan.

"Good morning Haruka-neesama…" the child greeted lazily

"Good morning" Haruka greeted back with a smile, "Now, time for the challenge of the day. Waking up Kana" Haruka said as she walked towards the curtain separating the two sisters.

"Kana wake up. It's morning alre – " Haruka was taken a back seeing her sister, who would always sleep through her wake up call, awake and sitting up.

"Morning…" Kana said wiping her eyes

"Kana? You're awake?" Haruka said still surprised

"Oh…this is new. It's good to see you're not giving Haruka-neesama a hard time so early in the morning" Chiaki said

"Whatever…" Kana nonchalantly responded before heading out the room. With that the other two just wondered what caused Kana's strange behavior.

*At the dining table

The Minami sisters were eating their breakfast that morning peacefully but for Haruka and Chiaki it was too peaceful. Kana's nonsense talks and unnecessary complaints about how she still wants to sleep was nowhere to be found and that bothered them. Watching their sister just sitting in her chair looking at nothing but at the food in front of her and eating quietly was a rare sight that it somehow gave them a bit of a sense of panic especially for Chiaki, who would always be fighting with her right about now.

"Kana…are you okay?" Haruka asked with concerned voice

"Hm? Yeah…" Kana replied looking down on her food

"You look tired. Didn't you sleep well last night?"

"Sort of…"

"Why? What's wrong?"

"It's nothing Haruka, don't worry…" Kana said putting down her bowl and chopsticks, "Thanks for the food…I'm going ahead and brush my teeth" Kana stood up and excused herself from the table. Haruka and Chiaki watched her walk out the kitchen with both wonder and concern.

"She didn't ask for seconds…" Haruka sounded bothered

"And she didn't finish her food" Chiaki pointed out

"I wonder what happened…"

"She probably read a manga that gave her nightmares or something. Don't worry about it Haruka-neesama" Chiaki reassured.

"Yeah…you're right" Haruka said with a faint smile on her face hoping that's just the case. But having the maternal nature she has acquired from taking care of her sisters for years, her instincts are telling her it's something more than a manga giving her nightmares.

*After school

As everything turns gold in the sunset Haruka and Chiaki, who got back from school, quietly sat in their living room reading and drinking tea while waiting for Kana as the clock ticked by. Haruka with her face on her left hand while holding a cup of tea in the other looked out their window deep in thought. Despite being busy with her book, Chiaki never failed to notice what's happening in her surrounding especially if it involves their eldest.

"Haruka-neesama…what's wrong?"

"Hm? Nothing it's just that…"

"Is it how Kana was this morning?"

"Yeah…I've talked with Maki and Atsuko about it they said…

Maki: 'Hmm maybe she's having a hard time with her subjects'

Atsuko: 'But I don't think Kana would usually care about them…'

Maki: 'You're right. Well whatever it is she'll be back to normal soon knowing her.'

Atsuko: 'Haruka, why not make her some sweets?'

Maki: 'That's right! It could make her feel better.'

"That's why you baked cheese lemon custard chiffon pie?" Chiaki asked

"Yeah, it's her favorite after all. She always gets excited about it."

"I understand but…why did you bake two?"

"Well I thought it would make her twice as happy"

"Well that's possible and logical knowing how gluttonous she is…it's true that she's different today but that doesn't mean she'll be like that forever so don't worry Haruka-neesama"

"I hope so." Haruka said giving a warm smile at her youngest sister.

After a few more minutes of random conversation between the two siblings they heard their door open and a familiar 'I'm home' was heard. The voice was from the person they were waiting for but it sounded tired, must have been a long day for her, both assumed. Good thing I made Kana's favorite snack today, Haruka thought feeling relieved. She was eager to let Kana know that she baked two cheese lemon custard chiffon pies for snack so she went to meet her sister at the door, who was still taking off her shoes.

"Welcome home Kana" Haruka said smiling and couldn't hide her excited expression

"Haruka, what's up?" Kana said noticing her sister's enthusiasm

"Huh? Oh nothing, by the way I made your favorite snack"

"Really?..." a smile was given by Kana, which made Haruka happy and waited for her eagerness to run to the kitchen for some like Kana would always do.

"…I'll have some later. Thanks Haruka" Kana said and went inside.

Wait…that's it? Haruka thought feeling shocked and defeated while watching Kana walk away. Chiaki, who was watching from the living room doorway, was also surprised from what she saw.

"Hey Kana! Haruka-neesama baked your favorite cheese lemon custard chiffon pie be happy, you idiot."

"I am happy" Kana said smiling at her while patting her head

"Haruka-neesama baked two cheese lemon custard chiffon pies for you so be thankful by excitingly eating them, you idiot"

"She did?" Kana then looked back at Haruka and said, "…Thanks Haruka but you didn't have to make so much for me. I'll excitingly eat them later I promise. Is that okay?"

"Yes, of course."

"Okay then. Thanks again Haruka" Kana said before walking to her room.

Again, all Haruka and Chiaki could do was watch her walk away.

"Is it my cooking?..." Haruka asked

"Huh?"

"Does my cooking taste bad, Chiaki?"

"What? No! They're delicious like always, Haruka-neesama"

"Then why didn't she finish her breakfast this morning? Why didn't she want her cheese lemon custard chiffon pies? I mean its food…Kana loves tasty food" Haruka sounding a bit distressed

"I don't kno – "

"Is two not enough? Should I have made three?"

"What? No I don't think that's – "

"You're right Chiaki, I should just make more than three"

"No! That's not what I – "

"But I don't think I have enough ingredients."

"Haruka-nee – "

"Right! I'll buy more…" Haruka said and started to walk towards the door only to be blocked by Chiaki.

"Haruka-neesama stop!" Chiaki called out grabbing her sister by the arm, "…I think you should calm down"

"You're right…sorry. Thanks Chiaki…" Haruka said breathing deeply

Chiaki brought her sister back to the living room and served her tea. One of the things that she knows about Haruka is that her sister would have a tendency to be easily alarmed sometimes and this happens whenever she worries too much about her sisters. She just loves us too much, Chiaki smiled at the thought. Kana and Chiaki would usually be the calmer ones, that's one of the very few things that Chiaki liked about Kana. Although she doesn't see Haruka's weakness as a bad thing, she actually doesn't mind looking more mature than her age in front of beloved sister.

"Are you feeling better Haruka-neesama?"

"Yes. Thank you Chiaki…"

"I understand your concern about Kana but try not to jump to conclusions and blame yourself."

"You're right. I guess I expected her to be excited about her favorite snack too much…"

"Well maybe she's just tired remember she didn't get enough sleep. Just because she didn't look excited doesn't mean she isn't. She said she's happy didn't she?"

"Yeah, thanks Chiaki…"

"No problem, Haruka-neesama. Try not to worry too much, okay?"

"Yeah, okay."

*Dinner time

Monday nights are pasta nights, a self imposed regulation in the Minami household. Haruka once again made Kana's favorite hoping this time it'll make her feel better. She usually makes the food with love but that night Haruka put an extra bit of love in it. Chiaki, as always, helped with the cooking and set up the table. She likes spending time alone with Haruka that's why she doesn't see Kana's laziness to help in the kitchen as a problem. It is to prevent any casualties as well. Since there wasn't any food stolen in the kitchen and their sister hasn't left the bedroom when she arrived they already presumed that Kana was asleep.

"Chiaki…could you get Kana? I'm done making dinner" Haruka asked

"Okay Haruka-neesama" Chiaki said and immediately went to their room

The lights were off when Chiaki went in the bedroom. She turned them on and walked over to her sister's side of the room. She saw Kana lying in her bed asleep with an arm on her forehead and still in her uniform. She must be really tired, Chiaki thought. Before waking her up she decides to look around Kana's area. Why is there even so much mess in here? I can barely even see the floor… Chiaki checked the mangas Kana has to see if she had any new ones to at least confirm her theory earlier that morning. Nothing no new manga…then no nightmares whatsoever she might just had a hard time sleeping last night, I wonder why…Chiaki tried to find answers about Kana's strange behavior but she just ended up seeing it as a random thing.

"Hey Kana wake up. It's time for dinner and why did you sleep with your uniform on? You'll wrinkle it, you idiot." Chiaki shoving her sister as hard as she could.

"…what time is it?" Kana asked sluggishly with her eyes still closed

"7pm. Now get up Haruka-neesama's waiting for us"

"Okay I'll be there in 5minutes…" Kana said maintaining her position

"5minutes or else I'll literally drag you off of bed" Chiaki said before going back to the kitchen.

Back in the kitchen Haruka was putting the food in the plate when Chiaki came back.

"Chiaki you took some time. Did you have a hard time waking her up?"

"Nope, I tried to look around her place a bit first to see if there's something that might've caused her odd actions today…"

"Well, what did you find?" Haruka sounded very curious

"Trash…everywhere…" Chiaki nonchalantly said, "…but aside from that I found nothing so today must be just a coincidental thing. So you don't have to worry Haruka-neesama"

"Really? Thank goodness, so where's Kana?"

"She said she'd be here in 5minutes"

The food was already served on the table and everything was set. Haruka and Chiaki waited for Kana before eating. Chiaki watched the clock awaiting for the 5th minute, ready to go and forcibly get Kana off of bed. Ha! She won't make it, 5…4…3…2…1…Chiaki was about to stand when she saw Kana walk in, tsk…oh well. "Kana. Come let's eat I made your favorite pasta" Haruka invited. Kana smiled and just walked towards her chair.

They were eating like how they did during breakfast. Haruka isn't usually used to them being very quiet especially Kana and Chiaki, who would often fight and she'd end up scolding them. A few minutes of eating in silence Haruka, like last time, broke it.

"So Kana how was school?" Haruka asked and there she saw it. Even if it was just for a split second she saw it, Kana stopped and had a disturbed reaction. Huh? What was that? Haruka thought.

"It's fine…" Kana replied, "…thanks for the food. I'm going back now." She stood up and walked out of the kitchen.

"Hey Kana! Finish your food you idiot!" Chiaki yelled out but didn't get any response

"It's fine Chiaki…" Haruka said

"Haruka-neesama…"

"By the way did you see what I saw earlier? When I asked her about school?"

"You saw that too? I thought it was just my imagination"

"Then does that mean she has school problems?"

"Doesn't she always?" Chiaki reassured

"Do you think she's bullied or worse…sexually harassed?!"

"Haruka-neesama you're jumping to conclusions again. Let's just see what happens first before we assume anything."

"Right! Sorry I understand."

*Later that night

Chiaki was enjoying her sleep when something had awakened her from her deep slumber. It was the sound of footsteps in their room instinctively she checked her clock for the time, 2am…what's going on? Pretty soon she heard the bedroom door open, peeking from her covers she saw Kana walk out. Has she been awake all this time? Maybe she just went to the bathroom. She waited for her sister to come back when 10minutes have passed Chiaki decided to check on her sister. From the doorway of their bedroom while carrying her teddy bear, Fujioka, she saw the light in the kitchen was turned on. Midnight snack? Despite knowing what Kana could be doing she still had a looksee and good thing the door was slightly opened. She saw Kana and the two cheese lemon custard chiffon pies on the table, oh yeah she did promise to eat them but why does it seem that she's having a hard time finishing just one? Does it taste bad? No no no impossible it's Haruka-neesama's cooking after all…Doesn't she have the appetite?...Well that's hardly possible.

Huh?...Chiaki was about to go back when she saw a tear fall down from Kana's eyes.

"Geez…Haruka. You really didn't have to make two…" Kana said to herself with a smile

I guess she really is twice as happy since she's crying over the fact that there are two pies

"You even made my favorite pasta…"

You didn't even thank her for that, you idiot…

"It was extra delicious this time and I didn't even thanked you for it *sigh*"

Urk!...W-well as long as you know you're mistakes…

"Somehow I know why you did. You love us so much, don't you?"

Of course she does, you idiot…

"I love you and Chiaki too…"

*blush*

"…so very much…but…"

But…?

"I…I just…" Kana started to cry and held the fork tighter trying hard to hold back the tears

Come on Kana what is it? Don't hold back. Tell me what's wrong…

"I don't know if…if…"

If…? Chiaki anticipated for what the root of Kana's problem is when she was startled by a loud bang. Kana suddenly hit the table with her fist out of frustration and just engulfed large bites of the pie while crying, never finishing her sentence. Chiaki wanted to go to her sister but she thought that Kana might not even want to talk about it yet. With that Chiaki went back to their room already and waited for her sister to come back. She could go back to sleep but she couldn't, what she saw and heard filled her mind. She kept looking at her clock and it took another hour before Kana went back to the room. But she suddenly heard her sister walking towards her bed so Chiaki kept still and pretended to sleep. What the heck?...she felt Kana kneel down beside her bed. Chiaki was already panicking internally trying to figure out what her sister's doing and then she felt a warm hand stroke her head and kiss on her forehead. After that she heard Kana walk back to her own bed not knowing if she went to sleep or not. Idiot…Chiaki thought before falling back to sleep.

This is my first fanfic so dont be too harsh with the comments and reviews