A few days past and nothing new came up. I just read, drew, and continued visiting the village everyday. When I kept going to the coffee shop, the woman told me that I was her original customer along with some other kids. After that we became well friends and she talked about her memories here in the village. Come to think of it I have a friend, but not a 'Close Friend'.

I had 'One'. But that was long ago.

Most people wants to get close with me because they know that I'm a rich child coming from a famous family. After two hours of sketching in my art room I stretched and rubbed my eyes trying to get a better eye sight because I've been only focusing on my sketch paper. I wiped my hands and headed for dinner.

"Hello my Lady." All three maids said while bowing.

"Is dinner ready?"Is said in a bit of a bossy tone.

"Yes my Lady. Your mother and father are also at the dining room now waiting for you."

"Okay then." I replied back and smiled at them, walking straight to the dining room.

"Good evening darling." Mother said.

"You've been in your art room for quite awhile." Father added.

"I have been in there for two hours straight. I enjoy it in there."

"That's great to hear. " Mother said.

As we started eating, mother coughed sarcastically toward father to grab his attention. Just then, he wiped his mouth and spoke to me.

"Hanako dear." Father said as I finished chewing.

"Tomorrow night we are having a dinner party here with the 'Ishikawa', 'Akiyama', and the 'Koizumi' Family." Father said to me with an excited smile on his face.

"Also the 'Takahashi' Family."Mother added.

"Are you saying that the families children will be here also." I asked to make sure.

"Yes sweetie, is that a problem." Mother asked worried like.

"Of course not mother, I find it quite exciting to have them here." I answered her.

"Okay than, so in that case please wear a dress."Father ordered me with a kind voice instead of the bossy tone that he orders with, with his employees.

"Yes father." I said as they both smiled and continued eating. While I smiled with excitement.

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"Yoshi, I think we should move the painting a bit to the left don't you think?"

"Okay then Yuki. Move it to the left a bit."

"Yes, sir." The artist said moving the art work he created for the twins.

"Perfect. Father will pay you now so please exit our room." The twins said together.

"Yoshi, Yuki." Mother calling us.

"Yes, mother."We said at once.

"We are invited at a dinner party set in the 'Matsumoto's' house hold tomorrow, so wear a a suit and dress."

"Huh! We get to go see Hanako." Yuki said with excitement.

"Yes sweetheart." Mother answered.

"Thank You mother for the notification." Yoshi said trying to hold the joy until their mother closed the door.

"This is amazing. We can finally meet Hanako, Yuki!!!"

"I know, mother and father told us many interesting things about her that relate to us."

"I can't wait, Yoshi."

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"HUU!!!"

"GHUH!!!"

"DANM IT!!!"

"Sir we can stop karate practice here."

"hu...hu...hu, okay then, leave." I said trying to grab my breath.

"Yes Sir." He said bowing and exiting the room.

"Son." Father said placing my stick on the stall and patting my back.

"Yes?"

"Your mother told me that we are invited to the 'Matsumoto's' home for dinner tomorrow."

"Are you serious?" I said in curiosity.

"Yes son, so wear something nice. And go to bed soon okay?"

"Yes father." I said as I finally cought enough air.

"Keep up the good work." Father smiled as he closed the door.

"Thank you." I sighed, after I was completely alone in my training room.

"YEEEEESSSS!!!! I GET TO FINALLY MEET HANAKO!!!" I screamed, fist pumping the air.

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"Princess." Mother softly said, opening my door.

"Yes mother." I said closing my computer.

"Do you know Hanako Matsumoto?" She asked, sitting on my bed.

"Yes I know her. HUH, is she here?" I asked,with my eyes wide open.

No, Princess but we get to go to her mansion for dinner tomorrow. So wear a pretty dress." She broke down the amazing news that didn't see coming.

"Oh mother, I'm so excited." I squealed withnjoy as I shot straight up to the air.

"I am too, so go rest now for tomorrow." She said, standing up.

"YES MOTHER GOOD NIGHT!!!!" I waved.

"Good night my princess." She said giving me an air kiss and closing my door.

"YAAAAY!!!! I'm invited to Hanako's home for dinner. I can't wait." ()

"I want to need to tell them." I said, opening up my computer for the group chat.

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Yoshi & Yuki Ishikawa: "Did you guys get invited to the Matsumoto's dinner party?"

Shiro Akiyama: "I did."

Miko Koizumi: "I thought I was the only one who got invited. That cool though. All of us get to see Matsu-chan properly."

Shiro Akiyama: " Ya. We've been waiting for 4 months to meet her.

I think that Makoto has a little thing for Hanako."

Miko Koizumi: "He's scary yet sweet. Well probably because his commands are pretty strict yet a bit risky."

Yuki Ishikawa: "I think they would be cute together."

Yoshi Ishikawa: "Speaking about Makoto, is he coming too?"

Shiro Akiyama: "Not sure. I didn't talk to him today. Did you guys get a hold of him?"

Ishikawa Twins: "No."

Miko Koizumi: "Nope."

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"Maid, give me a cup of Lemonade." I said in a irritated tone.

"Yes master." The middle aged maid said, walking to the kitchen. As the maid left my room Father entered.

"Son I need to talk to you."Father said as he put away his glasses.

"What is it father." I asked rubbing my eyes.

"We are invited to the Matsumoto's family home for dinner. Along with the Ishikawa, Akiyama, and Koizumi's family."

"We are, when?" I said in surprise.

"Tomorrow at 8:00pm, so wear a nice suit." He said, clearing his throat.

"Okay, goodnight." I said, with a slight smile.

"Goodnight son." Father said, as the maid passed by him.

"Master, your lemonade is here." The maid said, not knowing where I want her to place it.

"Set it on my desk. Thank you." I ordered as she did as she was told.

"Your welcome, Master."She then bowed and closed the door gently.

'I'm going to meet the Matsumoto family? Tomorrow? That's so soon.' I said in my head.

"UH. Hanako." I said out loud with a smirk on my face.

"I can't wait."

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Hanako.

~Yawn

Today I get to have dinner with mother and father's partners children.

"Yoshi, Yuki, Shiro, Miko..... and.... Makoto.

"Huuuuuh. What time is it?"

"What?!?! It's 9:00???? What the hell? Why didn't my alarm go off? When did I sleep? No time, got to get ready. I'm hungry." After I got ready, I placed my black boots at the front door and headed to the dining room.

"I'm sorry I woke up so late!"I shouted.

"Sweetheart it's fine, Your in luck because the food is now ready so eat up." Mother said trying to cheer me up.

"Darling, are you excited for tonight's dinner party?" Father asked.

"I'm really excited. I'm excited to see them in person." I said while I took a sip of my orange juice. I thought I would get strawberry juice but I can live with it. 'I guess'.

"Sweetie, do you have dress picked out yet?" Mother asked, sipping her miso soup.

"Yes, Do you have a dress mother?" I asked back.

"Yes I do, can't wait to see you in a dress. It's been a while since you wore one." Mother said with joy.

"I can't wait to meet your partners that your working with." I said than bit a piece of apple.

"I'm sure you and their children will be good friends." Father replied.

"I'm hope so too." I sighed.

~7:00pm~

"YAAAAAAY!!! ONE MORE HOUR UNTIL I MEET MATSU-CHAN!!!!"

"Princess Miko, please stay still I need to zip up your dress." The maid said.

"I'm sorry, I just can't wait to meet a special girl to me." I said back to the maid.

"Sir, how about this bow?" The dresser asked, holding a yellow colored bow.

"No, Instead I want a light grey tie." I disagreed and suggested a grey tie.

"Yes sir." She said, searching for the tie I wanted.

"Time goes by fast." I muttered.

"No, we want this one." We both said for a black and white gown and suit.

"We need impress Hanako so we can be friends with her." Yoshi said with a smirk.

"That's right Yoshi!!!" Yuki said in a competitive tone.

"Okay then, I'm taking a shower first Yoshi." Yuki said, grabbing her towel and heading for their large bathroom.

"Fine then. Okay, leave our room now." Yoshi demanded in a rude way because he's overprotective for Yuki.

"Maids, give me a black suit with a red rose tie with my favorite dress shoes. You know what shoes I'm talking about." I said, sitting on my coach as they,fetched for my clothes.

"Yes Master." They both said and gathered my dinner wear.

~Sigh~

"Tonight will be interesting." I smirked.

"Hanako Matsumoto." Holding the picture that father gave me. She looks beautiful and will look even more gorgeous in person.

"Mother father, is it time?" I asked, holding my hands together.

"Yes, princess." Mother said as father shook his head. As the gates opened I patted my black and red rose dress, and stood back to my original position.

"Daring." Mother and father said.

"Be yourself." Mother finished the sentence.

"Of course." I agreed with a little nod.

As the cars parked and the driver opened the door, mother and father's friends came out first waiting for their children to get out as well. When all of them came out I realized that Makoto wasn't here. I wonder if he's coming.

"Damn it, can we get any faster?" I said, loosing most of my patience.

"Son, don't worry when we get there we can apologize and things will be alright." Father tried calming me.

~Sigh

"Fine, whatever." I said, looking out the window.

When we all came inside the living room. Their children just stared at me with amaze in their eyes. When I smiled and tilted my head a little they all got excited as if they were fans of me. We greeted each other.

"Hello Hanako my name is 'Yuu Ishikawa' and my wife 'Yori Ishikawa'."

"These are our children. Yoshi and Yuki Ishikawa." As Mrs.Yori introduced her children to me they spoke as well.

"Hello Hanako-Kun" Yuki said.

"It's nice to meet you" Yoshi added. I then bowed and faced to the Akiyama family.

"Hello Hanako my name is 'Minoru Akiyama' and my wife 'Aki Akiyama' and our only son 'Shiro Akiyama'."

"It's a pleasure to meet you Hanako." Shiro said while bowing.

I bowed and smiled at him and finally faced the Koizumi family.

"My dear Hanako, my name is 'Saki Koizumi' and my only daughter 'Miko Koizumi'."

"Hehe. Nice to meet you 'Matsu-chan'."

I bowed and smiled afterwards. Then when I stood back up. The door opened and saw a man with a black suit with a white tie and glasses. As soon as he came in, a boy came in and he was wearing the same color as me.

"We are truly sorry for the delay. Please forgive us for our tardiness." The man said as he and his son bowed.

"It's quite alright. As long as we are all here right now than there is no problem." Father said as mother smiled at all of them.

"Thank you. I almost forgot to introduce myself. Hello Ms.Hanako Matsumoto, my name is 'Shin Takahashi' and my only son 'Makoto Takahashi'.

After he introduced himself and his son, Makoto walked up to me and gently kissed my left hand. I stood there trying not to blush so hard.

"Hello Hanako Matsumoto, as you already know my name is Makoto Takahashi. It's a pleasure to meet a young beautiful lady like you tonight."

As he stood back right next to Mr.Shin I bowed and stood there for a few seconds to try and calm myself from not blushing so hard. As soon as I got myself together I than stood back up and smiled. When I finally got my line I started greeting them all.

"Good evening to all of you and thank you for coming. I'm excited to see your amazing work with my parents along with being good friends with your children."

When I finished talking Mrs.Saki than said "You child is very beautiful."

"And very polite." Mrs.Aki added while Mr.Minoru shook his head agreeing with his wife.

"Yet very precious like" Mrs.Saki said while tilting her head a little with amazement in her smile.

"Yes, she is a very lovely young girl." Mr.Shin Lastly added.

"Thank you for your nice compliments. I am sure you all are kind people as well as your children." I said while I bowed once more.

"You're so nice Mata-chan!!!"Miko blurted as everyone giggled and agreed to what she said.

"Everyone, please make your self at home and if you need anything please feel free to ask." Father exclaimed

"So now that we know each other, let's enjoy dinner together." Mother said as she clapped her hands together.

"Sounds great, Let's go." Shin replied.

"Wow, I can smell the food from here." Miko said exhaling and giggling with excitement.

"As we settled in the dining room, the room was brighter then before. Everything was white, except the roses. There was candles that were lighten up, which made the room extra bright.

"My goodness, I must say, your home is very cozy and amazing." Mrs.Yori complemented while looking around.

"Thankyou, it took us a while to build this and I was quite worth it. A home is better than an apartment." Mother said looking around as well for a few seconds.

About half an hour past and the adults talked about their future work while the children stood quiet and looked at me as if they saw an adorable puppy. Except Makoto, he sat next to me and started making a conversation with me.

"So Hanako, How do you like here in Japan so far?" Makoto asked while putting his cheek on his fist smiling at me.

"So far I'm enjoying it. Everyday I'm seeing many interesting things, which caches my attention."

"Have visited the 'Shintoku Village' yet?"

"I have. I've been going there every day. You can say it's like a daily routine for me. I visit there because it's peaceful."

"One day while you left the village, we actually bumped in to Hanako-kun." Yuki added to the conversation.

'So that was Makoto that I couldn't see very clear.' I said in my head.

"You guys bumped into Hanako at the village?" Makoto asked.

"Ya, we did." Shiro answered.

"And Matsu-chan looked so pretty." Miko said while looking at me.

I smiled and sipped my water.

"Umm, Mrs.Matsumoto. May I please use your restroom?"

"Of course. Hanako, if you don't mind would you escort Makoto to the restroom please?"

"Yes mother."

"Thankyou Hanako." Makoto said as we both got up.

"No problem."

I feel weird being alone with Makoto. It's kind of uneasy. As he got out the restroom, we than headed back. We took the restroom upstairs which meant that we got to walk together an extra while. When we were about to take the stairs the one of the maids called me.

"My lady, your phone is ringing in your room right now."

I kind of glared at her which made her look kind of frightened.

"Were you in my room?" I asked.

"No my lady." She said and bowed leaving me alone with Makoto by my side. He than faced me and smiled as if he was amused to see me in a scary form.

"Pardon me Makoto-Sa- I mean Mr.Makoto. You can go to the dining room without me. I need to take this call." I said kind of irritated.

"You know you can call me whatever you want. I don't mind. Also, I can wait for you." He said back with a smirk on his face.

"Umm, I really think that that's a bit of a trouble for you. I think that the rest would be worried about you." I said immediately.

"Don't you think they would be worried about the princess too?"

"What? No, no, no I'm not a princess and besides I really think you should go I'll be quick." I said embarrassed like.

"Please, let me wait for you." He said sadly.

"Hmph. Alright then, follow me." I ordered him. As we stopped at my door I told him to wait here.

"Okay then." He replied back.

As I closed my door, my phone rang again.

'That's weird, who would call me at a time like this." I said to myself.

"Hello, who is this?" I said demanded like to the person to answer back.

"Hello Hana-Chan. Do you remember me?"This voice sounds familiar.

"Uh, wait." I said worried like.

"I miss you. I heard you're in Japan right now." The boy said.

"How did you know? And how did you get my number?" I asked while I felt a shiver on my arms.

"Hana-chan, I'll get you back. I'm going to visit you some time soon. I miss you." He said not answering my question.

"You know where I live?" I asked in shock.

~Giggle

"I want you to meet me at the Shintoku Village in one week. In case you for get I'll text you the date."

-Beep

The text said, "Shintoku Village at the pond. Next Saturday night. 5:00pm."

After I finished the text and put the phone back next to my ear. And he started talking.

"I'll see you there my dear Hana-chan." Then ended the call. I heard the door crack a bit and turned around. It was Makoto. He realized that I looked frightened.

"Hanako, what is the matter? Are you okay?" He asked as he put his hands on my shoulder, trying to comfort me.

"Ye-Yes. I'm okay." As I said that there was silence.

"Umm, Makoto-Sa- I mean_" He cut me off and said "Didn't I tell you to call me what you want?"

"Okay, Taka-san. We should get going. I'm sorry for taking so long."

"It's fine."

As we arrived back to the dinning room I apologized and continued eating. Nothing new happened, just normal conversations. When we finished eating. My mother and father told our guests that they can stay here for a little while.

"Sweetheart, as we adults chat you can hang out with their children. We'll call you guys when it's time to go." Father told me directly.

I bowed and agreed. As soon as they closed the bar room door, Miko ran up to me and hugged me. While the rest just stared at me with amaze.

"So, if you don't mind you can follow me to my art room." I said while walking and Miko clinging on to my hand.

"When I unlocked the door and entered, Miko than removed her hand from mine and ran up to the sketches I made the past few days.