A/N- To undo your wrongs, and learn from your mistakes.

To be surrounded by people you love, and those who you used to hate.

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Narrator's POV

Countless sleepless nights could never prepare Giyu for this.

Years of him trying to avoid his family, and here he is.

The man was accompanied by both of his closest friends, the two he considers as his brother and sister.

The kids were currently at the back with Makomo, Sabito driving for them as Giyu chilled over the passenger seat.

He was both nervous and excited, normally he'd just wait for this trip to end but he felt uneasy somehow.

The drive was quite silent, other than the kids shuffling around here and there asking where they were going.

The drive was a bit longer than expected, but he couldn't really sleep all the way there.

Believe me he tried, but each and every time he closes his eyes scenarios would pop towards his mind. Some good and some not so good ones.

He hardly had any of these dreams for months now, it was all so sudden again; so it felt a little off-putting for him.

And as much as he hated it, he had to suffer listening to Cotton-Eyed Joe for a bit longer.

Giyu's POV

It was almost time, we just passed that old diner nearby and we just took the right turn towards our street.

I know that me and Iako often visited the area time to time but me actually going face to face with them, my parents for such a long time is intimidating.

Viably, the only solution I see fit here is to actually not attend, however my sister insisted this after she told mom and dad about me being here and sending them a picture from the beach.

Hope they won't miss the ponytail, I'd probably grow it out in a few more months but this faux hawks-esque cut is good enough for now.

Did I look okay though? I couldn't find anything else in my wardrobe since I was about to start doing the laundry when they dragged me here; so I had no choice but to get this old polo shirt I found, and it was a bit tight for me.

God the jokes Sabito told me when I came out with this outfit, he kept calling me a "40 year old Dad" which I didn't.

Plus it's their fault I could only wear cargo shorts and Crocs.

God I can't stop twitching, is this fear? Because I don't like it at all.

"Yo, you've been talking to yourself for a few minutes now and it's been like 10 minutes since we've arrived, the kids and Makomo already went inside. I've been trying to get you to snap out of it but you were too distracted" He'd tell, with me slapping my head from the stupidity I just did.

"Fuck... that's pathetic" I'd reply with him quipping "It kinda is".

"Sooo, are we gonna enter or am I gonna be listening to you say random things again" He'd ask, with me just sighing.

"Yeah, you go first. Give me the keys, I'll be back in a few" I'd reply, insisting that he'd go inside first.

I wanted to go somewhere for a while, just to gather my thoughts...

Probably hit up that store for some drinks, or something to give them as gifts.

"Please don't tell me you're flaking out, because I will tell auntie and uncle about it" He'd tell me, with me just shaking my head.

"I'm just gonna buy so drinks, what do you want? Spirit? Beer? Probably that shitty drink you always like?" I'd reply, him snickering from my comment.

"Hey! Gin with Coke isn't bad at all! But I guess I'll be having wine. Can't have too much alcohol though" He'd retort, while I'd just smile.

"Sure buddy, I'll be back in a few minutes. If I'm not just go home with the kids, and I won't flake out. I'll just be late" I'd reply to him, waving off and starting the car.

"Better keep your promise dumbass, your parents have been waiting for you since forever. Don't disappoint them!" He'd try to reply from the loud revving engine, with me just waving off and riding towards the distance.

Hmm... Now I actually wanna try the gin with coke, as crazy as it sounds.

Narrator's POV

Following his departure we see Sabito entering the house, and good lord was it nice inside.

Creamy beige walls, well lit, and vibrant from all the treasures inside. Hell, the entrance alone would make you think that this house was a goddamn museum.

Stood infront of the door were two stands with full samurai armor, seathes with swords of different sizes displayed next to them.

The vases, paintings, lacquer, and embroidery littering every part of the house as far as the eye could see.

He's been here numerous times whenever Giyu and him hanged out, but the sight never seizes to amaze him.

"Sabito? Where's Giyu?" The voice of Makomo, would snap his sightseeing activities as he would look at her nervously all of a sudden.

"Well, he might've sort have, left for some beer... Hehe" He'd nervously reply, with Makomo just sighing.

"God, why did I have kids with an idiot. Where'd he go this time?" She'd ask, with Sabito just shrugging and putting his arms over the shorter woman.

"We will never know my turquoise lily! All I know is he's definitely going back with a ton of liquor, which is goddarn fine by me! Although, him buying milk isn't unlikely" He'd reply, nonchalantly joking about him probably not going back.

"And what do you suggest we do with aunt and uncle? They've been waiting for years just so they could see him again! Wouldn't that break their hearts?" She'd argue, with Sabito instantly reassuring her that all would be fine.

"It's gonna be okay, look he might take long but he does come back. Did you forget that he left everyone without any goddamn contact! And here he is back, with our niece! Iako has been one of the best decisions in his life even with the mountain of stupidity we've done as kids!" He'd argue, with her finally sighing and agreeing.

"Well you better get your ass together, because you are definitely gonna get punched by Tsutako-nee." She'd reply, with Sabito laughing nervously.

Steering away from the scene, we see the mentioned man over the convenience store.

He's been standing the beverage isle, pondering over what he would get.

"I already got some coke, gin and some beer cans; what else should I get?" He'd ask himself, aimlessly staring at the variety of brands available.

He wanted something lime related, something citrus based that he could drink on the way back.

Sprite? He didn't really like it that much because of the burning sensation because of the amount of carbonation. Fanta? A little too sweet for his taste. 7 UP? Nah, it's basically just a lighter Sprite. Mountain Dew? He heard from Sabito and Douma that the Baja Blast was tasty, but never really tried it.

He really couldn't decide, well up until he decided to just get one of each making the time he spent there just standing and thinking pointless.

But what's done is done, all he knows is he can finally end this quick trip to the store and get back to them.

Approaching the counter, a familiar mane of fire would catch his attention. What was Kyojuro doing here?

"Tomioka! What a pleasant surprise! What brings you here?!" The ever so energetic Rengoku would ask him, with him setting his items down first before replying.

"It's nice to see you too Rengoku, I just went on a quick stop for drinks. I'm heading back to my family home afterwards, what brings you here?" He'd reply, with him asking the flame head why he's here.

"I actually live nearby! And we had the same goal! I'm about to head to my family's house too, just went here to buy something for them!" He'd reply, with Giyu nodding as a reply.

After the short conversation, Rengoku would be the first to leave; waving towards Tomioka and bidding farewell.

"Well I'll be off! Let's keep in touch! I heard Uzui is gonna have a party for us later this month! I'll see you then!" He'd state, waving off and running towards his vehicle.

And thus, Giyu was left over the store; scanning his items and paying in silence. Instantly heading for the car and driving off.

It was an uneventful ride, with him just taste testing the four drinks as he pondered on which one he liked more than the other.

The drive was pretty quiet, with the only thing heard is the engine running and the sporadic radio static.

That and of course the howling gales entering from the car's open windows.

Nearing his childhood home, he'd look over to see an area he hasn't seen yet. A food park he didn't notice on the way here.

"Hmm... It's already 5pm, might as well buy something for everyone" He'd internally decide, him pulling up to the parking area.

It wasn't as big as the ones near the city or any the festivals he's been to but it still had the nostalgic feeling for him.

Kids running around with their parents, the mixture of smells coming from each food stall and the bright colors surrounding the already lively area.

Picking food in such an area would be hard for any normal person, but for a Tomioka? The only food you need is Salmon Daikon, well that and a few other things but Salmon Daikon is the main necessity.

So the trip was a very fast one, that and be only had to wait for minutes at end because of the sheer amount of speed the cooks would work with.

Going back to the current time, we already see Giyu carrying the vast amount of things he bought; seemingly unbothered by the weight.

Although him getting the doorbell was a bit of a stretch, he managed to use his flexibility from his legs to ring the thing.

It took a while but the door would eventually open, revealing the sight of his brother-in-law, Kaito.

"Oh, Giyu! Let me help you with that! Mom and Dad were getting worried when you abruptly left, Sabito told us about it and they were definitely scared of you running out again" He'd greet the man, taking some of the items he bou6and explaining the things that transpired while he was gone.

"Where are they?" He'd ask, as the pair walked towards the kitchen area.

"They're at the garden, they wanted to let the kids explore the garden" He'd reply, with them eventually arriving at the kitchen area.

Hearing this, he would decide to actually face his fears this time; no matter how bad the outcome is. He was still hesitant, but it was now or never.

"Hey, I know that this is kinda rude of me to intrude but you should definitely go there. I know that you're hesitant but your parents have been waiting for you for so long, hell even the time when I was still courting your sister there isn't a single time where they wouldn't think of you. So you don't have to worry!" Kaito from behind him would speak, giving him some sort of hope and the courage to go over and end this.

"Thank you, I'm glad that my sister chose well" He'd reply, thanking the older man and heading to the said location.

As fast as he could, he ran towards the garden. Eventually arriving in front of the greenhouse that their family has built.

It wasn't as big as the ones you'd see in lavish mansions, but it was pretty big.

It was the same as he could remember, rose bushes surrounded the dome and the same floral smell that he longed for.

Entering the building, the resounding of laughter can be heard. It was the reason why he could even pinpoint them in this maze of a garden.

Everything was new now, most of the hedges were rearranged, and most of the plants have been changed.

The only things that didn't change were the trees that were planted in the area, which only grew larger as time passed.

But even with the change of pace, he would still arrive at the center of the garden, now facing the people he calls his family.

At first they didn't notice him, they were too immersed with the conversation they were in, but the subtle pants alerted them to his figure.

The first to notice would be his mother, who would instantly fall into a fit of crying from his son's return.

And with that, the family reunion would start...

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A/N SO I UPDATED?!? Wahajkcbwjs I'm so sorry but I've been so busy, but I promise I will never quit writing! It just takes too long at times