7 CHAPTER 7 : Pavlov's Dog

Hinode Residence

The tranquillity atmosphere surrounds the residence was broken by the sound of yelling and groaning from the backyard.No one even bothers with the sound as they know what happen and disturbing it would cause their life as well. They pray for the victim but can't help feeling relieve as they are not the one being beaten.

"Weakling! Get up!" Kahina yelled towards five men in front of her. They have bruises all over their face and body. The pain spread to every spine and bone they had hoping this so-called training session would end soon. They are the top elite fighter in the family and they are proud of it. Compare with Kahina, they weren't any less superior but if anyone tried to fight with Kahina before will understand how agile and swift Kahina is. Plus, she is really good at analyzing her opponent's weaknesses and she always takes advantage of it.

"Sato, Eito and Daiki! Your reaction times on your left hand are too slow. Eiji and Daichi! Cover each other's blind spot. All of you need to improve your leg movement. It's your base, make it firm. Now, again!" Kahina put on the stand ready to attack again but the sound of clapping behind her make her stop the move. She turns around with a big smile as she runs towards the sound like a little girl. She looks so docile and cute. No one able to comprehend the heaven and earth personality she shows, a minute she is so strong, another minute she turns docile make others want to protect her. Five men just now felt relieved as they saw their master.

"Father! Did you come to play with me?" she jumps in Takio embrace and kiss him on the cheek. People around them already are getting used with Kahina ways of greeting her family even though it doesn't match with their yakuza personalities. If any stranger witnesses this situation, they will never think that this family is a yakuza family. They are so warm to each other, always treat each other with love and respect and they always support each other.

"Nope, I love my face and I'm going to have a dinner date with your mother tonight." he smiles really wide showing his happiness.

"Aww, father.... you are so sweet."

"Well, I come to ask you to join me for lunch. Will you?"

"My pleasure, but it is not the main reason right?" she understands her father too well. Her manipulative and wickedness come from her father obviously. Takio Hinode always put an ignorance face especially towards his children but he is the main reason they become who they are today. He is the Head of the Hinode family for goodness sake. It is not an easy task to handle but he is able to make Hinode family reign in power.

"Hahaha, honestly I want to get an update with your love life."

"You such a nosy parker!" she tease Takio. Upon seeing the grin on Takio face she doesn't have the heart to decline him. She then turns to the five men behind her and tells them their new training course to polish their skill. Being heard about their new training course they understand it is going to be a long week for them. Kahina always knows what's good for them but never allowed them to slack off at all.

"Let's go, father." she pulls Takio's hand with a chuckled. She so please look at the devastated face of her underling. Takio couldn't be bothered about his daughter arrangement because he understands how Kahina really cares about her underling. This is proven with their increase in capabilities of fighting skill.

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Dining room, Hinode Residence

The smell of the grilled mackerel and stir-fried vegetables really caught Kahina attention. She starts drooling over the food the moment she steps in the dining room. On the table clearly presented with a beautiful aromatic Japanese home meal. She really loves the Japanese home meal. She fastens her step to the table and she saw the other member of the family is already waiting for them. She pulls the chair beside her mother and sits instantly.

"Everyone is here..." she murmurs softly but loud enough for everyone to hear her. For them, she sounds like displease to see them. They smile cynically as they know she already understands the purpose of their lunch today. Of course, they want to know about their baby girl's love life. Call them a nosy parker but they didn't care, they really want to know the details.

"Ask away..." Kahina said helplessly knowing there is no way out in this situation. Luckily the food is able to comfort her.

"Tell us about your meeting yesterday" Aomi start the interrogation first.

"My confession is being rejected." she calmly replies without any emotion showed on her face.

A sudden dissatisfied obviously showed in everyone's eyes.

"Hahahaha! Serve you right!" A loud laugh from both of her bother irritates her. 'You think that funny huh?!' She glares at her brothers before she turns to her mother for support.

"What happens, young lady?" its Takio turns to ask. She started to tell everything happens between her and Touma. She didn't skip any details at all. She had nothing to hide from them.

"That is what happen yesterday but no worries everyone, I have planned my strategies. He surely will be mine" She assured them confidently.

"Do you mind to share your plan with us?" Kaede feels really curious.

"Have you heard about Pavlov's Dog Experiment?" she tilted her eyebrows naughtily to everyone.

"I know, the experiments involve behaviour analysis towards dog by control their drooling rate with food and bell," Takio replies.

"Yes, father! You are so genius! I will use the same type of experiment towards him to make him remember me" she continues eating with her spine chilling smile on her face. Every person in the room can feel the chill in their spine as the saw the smile on her face. She is so wicked. They wonder which heaven creator that decides to create this tiny monster.

'May God bless you with good luck, young man.' Deep down in their heart, they pray for Touma unconsciously.