"MMHH, so bright."I murmured, and stretched while the bright window shimmered around the room.

I checked my clock and it was only 7:17am.

My back felt heavy so I fell back when I heard a knock on the door.

It was one of the maids."My Lady, breakfast is served downstairs."she spoke in a soft voice.

I grownd under my breath taking my time. "Tell mother and father I'll be there in 15 minutes."I said in a kind yet demanding voice.

"Yes my Lady."she replied back and left.

I checked the clock again and it was 7:19am. "Well, I guess I have a minute left." So I covered my eyes with my hand and yawned. After that, my alarm shocked me with a ring. "Damn it." I said as I turned off the alarm.

Since the alarm was so loud, I was wide awake. I sat down in the direction of where the light was at. As I grownd, trying to find my slippers with my feet, I found 3 other photos on my desk that weren't there last night. I walked up to my desk and picked up the photos one at a time.

The first photo had a twin boy and girl that looked the same age as me. Aside from that there were a couple from behind them. I put the photo aside and the other two had a boy and his parents. Then the third photo had had a girl with her mother. The boy looked a year older than me and the girl looked younger.

"Why are these here? Mom and dad didn't mention these people to me before. EH, That's weird." I thought in my head.

I put the pictures down and walked towards my cabinet. I checked the weather and it was going to be

86 degrees today. Not that bad. So in that case, I'll just wear a white shorts with a black short turtleneck shirt, and my red running shoes my dad bought me while we were still in New York. Then I went to the bathroom to wash my face, brush my teeth, also brush my hair into a high pony tail. After that I took the photos off my desk along with my other belongings.

I held my red shoes to the front door and headed to the dining room. As I got close I smelled strawberry pancakes and eggs. When I sat down I saw a cup of my favorite drink in the morning, a healthy strawberry smoothie. I'm already in shape because 5 years ago til' now, my parents wanted me to be a model. At the same time I chose to because I thought that I would be some help to my parents if they ever needed me to fit in a design that they've been working on.

As mom came back from the living room and while dad was reading a newspaper. I thought to myself that nows the time to ask them about who those people were in the pictures. Before I even spoke, I closed my eyes and sighed trying to get the rest of my exhaustion out.

"Oh, good morning Darling." Father said as he walked up to me to give me a kiss on the head, and while mom gave me a kiss on the same spot dad kissed. I smiled and replied back with my morning voice.

As we all settled in the table, the maids bowed at me and said good morning. I said good morning in a sweet voice and smiled which made them squeal in excitement. As they turned their backs they murmured saying how precious I was. I looked back on my plate and smiled softly.

After that, I remembered what I was going to ask.

"Um, Mother. Father." I said in a worried voice which shocked them both.

"Sweetie?"Dad asked curiously.

"Princess, what is it?!?! Mom asked in an even worried voice. I didn't mean to say it in a worried tone.

"Whatever is bothering you, always know we're here for you." Dad said as I was getting the three photos out from my handbag. It took me a while so mom had her chance to reply.

"That's right sweetheart."

"Thank you mother and father. I really didn't mean to startle you both.

It's just that I'm curious about something." I replied while pulling out the photos.

"Do you know why these were in my room and tell me who these people are?" I heard myself talking in a bit of a demanding voice yet, trying to keep it low with a normal tone. I'm guessing I got that tone from my father since he's a top boss on Japanese fashion and having to raise his voice when he gets irritated. Also my sweet tender voice from mother.

Every time they notice that I'm talking in fathers bossy voice they look at each other and smile, because they know I can't help but talk like that. After that they started answering my question with a smirk.

"We planned on telling you very soon but when we unpacked our paperwork we bumped into those photos and forgot to tell and hand it to you in person."mom said while dad was finishing up.

While they dad was explaining I started eating.

"Sweetie, if you don't mind, can you give me those photos because I'll explain who those people are."Dad asked.

"Alright then."I said as I handed him the pictures.

"First off are the 'Ishikawa twins', the boys name is 'Yoshi Ishikawa' and the girls name is 'Yuki Ishikawa'. Their parents names are 'Yuu and Yuri Ishikawa.' The twins are the same age as you."

"Next is 'Shiro Akiyama.' He's one year older than you. His parents name are

'Aki and Minoru Akiyama."

"Last but not least is 'Miko Koizumi'.

She's only one year younger than you but she's still going to same grade as you. Along with the rest of the children I just mentioned. Her father past away in the Army 8 years ago so she only has her mother, 'Saki Koizumi'. Dad finished and mom asked me if I had any more questions running in my head.

"Yes, I have one more question."I replied back at them.

"Ask whatever you want princess." Father said with a smile on his face along with mothers.

"Why do I need to know who these people are?" I asked curiously.

"Right. It's because we're not only collaborating with 'Shin Takahashi', we are grouping with the rest of the children's parents. And your father and I thought that you would be interested in making friends with them."Mom answered my question.

'Friends? Oh, that's right I don't have friends yet. I never had friends. I wonder how it feels to have friends.' I thought in my head. It was silent so I broke it off by saying thank you and gave them a smile and continued eating.

" No problem darling." Dad said while mom started eating and dad gave the pictures to me and continued sipping his coffee and reading the newspaper.

About 15 minutes have past and as I was sipping the last of my drink father got up and said that he will be getting his briefcase upstairs. On the other hand mother said that I can go to that nearby village that's not so far away from here. As always I can't go without a curfew.

"Sweetie, make sure to be back home specifically 8:00pm, Alright?"

"Yes mother." I said and gave her a little hug.

As I changed my slippers to my red shoes, mother and father gave me my personal drivers number with a kiss on the head. I picked up my handbag and walked along with them. After that we walked different paths and waved at each other goodbye. The driver introduced himself.

"Hello my Lady, my name is 'Mr.Oshiro.' I am your personal driver. Please make yourself comfortable."

As he started the car he asked me where I wanted to go.

"I'd like to go to that near by village mother was talking about."

"Yes my Lady."He said as he rolled the little window because my parents probably told him that I like a lot privacy.

'I hope this village looks better then it sounds.' I said in my head.

I looked out the window which felt like forever than I realized that the car stopped. The window slid down slowly.

"My lady, we have made it to the village."

I laid my headphones around my neck and took my bag as Mr.Oshiro opened the door. I looked around with thrill. My eyes widen with surprise. Just seeing more and more nature surrounding me. It feels nice. I closed my eyes and raised my chin up to feel a bit of wind blowing my hair.

As Mr.Oshiro closed the door, I turned around and told him to come back here at 7:50.

"As you wish my lady." He then bowed and moments later drove away.

"Okay then. Day two will start here I guess." I said to myself out loud since no one was around me.

It was actually beautiful. At the entrance there was a sign that was written...

"

"

The sign was covered with leaves and many colorful flowers. I could also see very few cottages. Mother only spoke of it once that this village is more than 90 years old. Since its very old, there's barely people visiting this place. I'm so excited to explore this village. It has an old fashioned style on the houses and the sidewalks streets were made out of gravel.

As I wondered around bumping into few people there mostly stores. I'm guessing that the second story is were the villagers live. There was little grocery stores that had many fresh vegetables and fruits. Along with garden stores and art stores. An hour past and after looking at the supplies they had I bumped into an unexpected coffee shop that I thought I would never see again. There was a pot of lilies and roses. The front of the store was peaceful then ever. There was only one window that had a signal seat and table that nobody was sitting and before I could go in the sign caught my eyes the most.

"

Right then, I froze like a statue. Moments later, I smiled widely and immediately entered and saw wooden stalls and flower vases on each table, also a few historical Japanese paintings. When I entered the lamps were off because the light that shimmered across the big window brighten the whole shop. There weren't any coffee mackers, so I'm guessing that they do it the old fashioned way. Pouring hot water on the coffee cup that had coffee beans with a bit of sweet suger.

I laid my belonging on the seat next to the window. After that, I walked over to the only employee that I spotted behind the register. She looked like she was in her 70s.

"Kangei amai kokoro. Anata wa nani o shitai?"

{Woman}

"Welcome sweetheart. What would you like?" ~

Kon'nichiwa. Watashi wa aisukohi to bara no kappukeki o yushite ite mo yoidesu." ~

{Hanako}

"Hello. May I have a rose cupcake with iced coffee."

Minutes later as I was waiting she finished and placed my order on a tray. Then I payed.

"Arigatogozaimas."

{Hanako}

"Thank you"

"Koibito o tanoshimiasu."

{Woman}

"Enjoy sweetheart."

There was only five people in the shop. And about half an hour past. I've been reading a novel that I randomly picked out from the library room at home. When I flipped the next page, four photos fell out. I picked it up and saw that it was the kids mother and father mentioned about. When I flipped through the last picture, I bumped into Makoto's photo. Right then I froze which felt like forever. Just staring at this photo...

UUGGHH, I can't even explain this emotion that's controlling me when I see Makoto's face. When I snapped out of it I marked my page with the photos and sighed out loud, than slowly looked outside. I mostly laid my eyes at the beautiful bright blue sky. After that I saw five kids walking acre the street. I could tell there was five kids but couldn't view the fifth one very clear. Just then, I recognized those faces. They were the kids from the photos. My eyes widen and gasped silently. They looked happy to be with each other. They all showed many enjoyable emotions. I've seen people like that but I haven't done it myself. After that they turned to the point that I couldn't see them anymore.

I face back to my empty plate, than packed my things in my bag. I put on my bag and threw away my napkin. As soon as I left I bowed and thanked the woman for her service. She than said to see me soon and waved. I smiled and left.

7:00pm

A few hours past and I found myself at a little pond that was filled with trees and flowers. The sun was reflecting through the water. I than decided to stay for a while and found a bench that had two trees beside it. It was peaceful. I could feel the light wind blowing through my hair as I could see butterflies flying around the water. The smell of flowers surrounded my nose. It smelled better then my perfume.

As I checked my phone to see the time it was 7:30. I think that I should leave now so by the time I get there Mr.Oshiro is there ready to go. As I could even get up, I heard footsteps, and laughter. When I stood up and faced the direction I was heading, both me and a group of four kids stopped what we were doing and stared at each other. I couldn't believe it, it was the kids from earlier except that the fifth kid I couldn't see wasn't there anymore.

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Tall boy: Wait a minute.

Twins: Isn't that the pretty girl that mother and father was talking about?

Little girl: She's prettier than in the photo.

Tall boy: Holy crap.

That's Hanako Matsumoto.

Twin boy: She's pretty. Huh Yuki?

Twin girl: She really is, isn't she? She looks good for ' '.

Little girl: I forgot that she was here in Japan.

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I heard them whispering but couldn't hear them clearly. I smirked at them which made them all squeal that I could hear them clearly. I almost forgot that I need to quickly go to the entrance of the village. That's where I told Mr.Oshiro to wait for me. I slowly walked past them which made them all at once turn and stare at me until we lost connection. It was creepy but I kept looking forward trying not to loose my mind.

I put headphones down resting on my neck when I made it to the entrance. I saw Mr.Oshiro that was opening the door and bowing for me. I than smiled and went inside.

"My lady, how was your first time in the Shintoku village? " Mr.Oshiro said as he started driving.

"It was quite amazing, thank you for asking." I answered him back.

"That's good to hear my lady." After that he rolled the window back up.

'That's weird. What were they whispering about? Do they know me?

Who was that other kid that wasn't there when I sighted the other kids? If that tall boy wasn't in the way than I could've seen that kid better.'

My head is filled with many questions that it started to ache. I closed my eyes placing my headphones on my ears and stayed put until we arrived back home. I turned off the music and checked the time.

"Nice. Came home right on time." I whispered to myself.

"My lady, we have made it to the mansion." He said as he opened the door for me.

"Thank you." I softly said as he closed the door from behind.

"Welcome home princess."Father said as mother gave me kiss on the cheek.

"Good night mother. Father."I said exhaustively.

"Are you going to sleep already darling?" Father asked.

"Yes, I am quite exhausted. And don't worry, I just ate a while ago so I'm okay."I replied as I yawned.

"Are you sure sweetie?"

"Yes mother."

"Okay princess, sweet dreams." Dad said after they both kissed my head and left. I took off my shoes and put on my slippers. Than brought my red shoes with me up to me room.

"Good evening my lady, may I serve you with any snacks or drinks?"

"Please give me a cup of strawberry juice."

"Yes, my lady."

After she went to the the kitchen I slowly walked up to my room and sat down next to my desk. A few minutes past and the maid knocked on my door with my drink.

"Please come in."

"Here is your strawberry juice my lady."

"Thankyou."

"Goodnight my lady."

"Goodnight."

I didn't have enough energy in me left but I still needed to take a shower. 20 minutes past and I just finished drying my hair. After that I plugged my phone on the charger and went to bed. I'm glad I went to the village today. There was a memory I thought I wouldn't see in person again. Well I guess it's late, time to sleep.

'Oyasumi'

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'Goodnight'

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