Until Tomorrow
NOTE: YOU CAN SKIP THIS CHAPTER! IT'S QUITE TEDIOUS AND BORING BUT THIS IS HOW THEY REALLY GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER. SKIP TO THE NEXT ONE THEN! IT'S WHEN ERIOL RETURNS!
Chapter One
Hearts through Letters
Daidouji Tomoyo hesistated as she picked up her pen and stared at her blank notepad paper. Should she? Or should she not? Eriol Hiiragizawa had already left Japan for England after finishing his term of schooling. He had promised to write to everyone when he misses them. Tomoyo shrugged. It has only been two days and she had already developed this sudden urge to tell Eriol the bad news…Picking up her ballpoint pen, she started writing her first letter to England, to a certain transfer student…
Haikei Hiiragizawa-kun,
Sorry to write to you when I'm sure you have other things better to do. But we have some major problems back here in Tomoeda. Ever since Syao Ran is gone, Sakura is always getting gloomy and is always not smiling a real smile. Think you can remedy the situation? I am trying to contact Meiling, Syao Ran's cousin, through E-mail. But she doesn't seems to respond to my mails. So all I can do now is to turn to you. What plans do you have in mind? We can't possibly let Sakura live for the rest of her days, gloomy and depressed over her lover's departure, ne? Apart from that, how are you, Spinel-san and Akizuki-san doing? Are they still at loggerheads? How about Mizuki-sensei? Give my regards to them. Reply back with a solution as soon as possible, ne?
Keigu, Daidouji Tomoyo
Eriol read the letter and smiled as his brain began to storm as he began to picked up his pen and to his horror, realized that he has no writing pad.
"RUBY MOON! RUBY MOON!"
Nakura Akizuki rushed up to her master, "Hai, Eriol-sama?" "You've always got tons of writing pads to write to Touya-kun in Japan, don't you? Spare me some, won't you?" Nakura bent her head down to the letter and read it, "Tomoyo-san sent this to you?" "Yeah, I've to write back, don't I?" Nakura smiled, "No problem. Hello Kitty papers, Bradt Matz papers or Garfield or-" "Garfield. Snoopy. Just don't give me Hello Kitty." Nakura smiled excitedly and ran down to her room and came up in a flash with hundred pages of Garfield papers, "Enough to last for four years of communication through air."
Eriol threw his creation a quick smile, "Thanks." Eriol began to pick up his pen as he wrote back. Nakura smiled, "Tell Tomoyo-san that I'm fine except I do miss Touya-kun dearly, ne?" Eriol chuckled, "Sure I will!" Spinel slowly floated up to them, "Eriol-sama, Daidouji-san wrote a letter to you?" "Yeah. Want me to write a solution back for the S+S problem." "Syao Ran and Sakura." Nakura explained. Spinel nodded.
Haikei Daidouji-san,
Don't be sorry 'cause I'm really feeling bored here in England. About the S+S problem, the only best thing is to wait now for Meiling's response. Why don't you try spamming her email box and see if she replies? Or you can perhaps make a call to Hong Kong and try to talk Meiling into dragging Syao Ran back to HK. I heard the Tomoeda festival is coming up. Maybe you can take this chance to get Meiling and Syao Ran back since I think it would be their HK's school holiday, ne? Just do what you can, won't you? And Nakura and Spinel are still at loggerheads (breathing down my neck right this instant) but it can be a fun thing at times. Kaho over here is fine, too. What about you and the rest over there? Is Rika still in love with Tereda-sensei? Chiharu and Yamazakii? Is Yamazakii still spouting lies when I'm not around? J I guess not, ne? Without me, Yamazakii can't survive with his own lies. Give me regards to everyone too.
P.S. Miss you guys over there! Nakura wants to say her 'miss you' to Kinomoto-oniichan!
Keigu, Eriol Hiiragizawa
Tomoyo stretched herself as she put down Eriol's letter onto her table in her study. Sighing, Tomoyo decided to do as what Eriol had advised. Spam Meiling's mailbox. But first, she would reply to his letter. Picking up a pen and a rainbow colored paper, Tomoyo began replying back.
Haikei Hiiragizawa-kun,
Arigatou for your very great advices. Appreciate it a lot. I will firstly try spamming Meiling's maibox. (Don't know why she created an account when she doesn't use it) and if there is still no reply, I will make a call to HK. Yes, the Tomoeda festival is coming up. Sakura is hoping that Syao Ran will be coming back for her. Me too! It will be a lovely occasion for Tomoeda. I am fine here too. Rika is still pinning her hopes on Tereda-sensei. J. Yamazakii is still surviving well. Bad news to you, ne? Chiharu is still putting a stop to Yamazakii's lies but having more difficulty. J Do you think Chiharu and Yamazakii make a great couple? I think so! So does Rika and Tereda-sensei. If only Rika was older! They will look so kawaii! What about you? Any new found crushes in England?
P.S. Miss you guys over there, too! I bet Nakura-san and Spinel-san are reading this letter,ne?
Keigu, Daidouji Tomoyo
Eriol smiled as he read the letter once again. He could imagine Tomoyo sitting in front of her laptop, beginning to flood Meiling's mailbox with the subject: ABOUT SYAORAN AND SAKURA!!! Eriol snickered as he turned to Nakura behind him, "Ruby Moon-chan, where's all my Snoopy papers?" Nakura giggled, "Garfield. Not Snoopy." Nakura handed him a stack of Garfield papers and threw some colored pens down onto his desk, "For some decoration." Eriol smiled, "Thanks."
Haikei Daidouji-san,
It is indeed bad news that Yamazakii is still surviving and surviving well. But I guess not as well as last time when I'm around, ne? Yes, I can sense the chemistry between Chiharu-san and Yamazakii. They sure make a great couple. And tell Rika that she still have lots of chances on Tereda-sensei, too. And for me, I would not say I have found any new crushes back here in England. What about you? J I'm sure all of you in Tomoeda are looking forward to the festival. Tell me more about it, won't you? Perhaps after a few weeks or so, I'll try to return to Tomoeda to pay you all a visit. What about Meiling-san? Is she replying? Please tell me what is the situation now.
P.S. Ruby Moon and Spinel says their 'hellos' to you!
Keigu, Eriol Hiiragizawa
Tomoyo began picking up her pen when her labtop began to click. Tomoyo turned to her laptop and smiled at Meiling's response.
Daidouji-san, I'm sorry for not replying your emails. Yes yes yes, Syao Ran over here is as depressed as Kinomoto-san there. Don't worry, since it's the summer holidays for me and Syao Ran's schooling soon, we will return for the Tomoeda Festival. DON'T TELL SAKURA THAT! GIVE HER A BIGGGGG SURPRISE!
Li Meiling
Tomoyo laughed and began writing back to Eriol.
Haikei Hiiragizawa-kun,
The good news is, Class 6-2 will be performing a skit and Sakura-chan gets to play the role of the princess! And you'll never guess it but Yamazakii is taking the role of the prince! As for Meiling-chan, she had finally responded to my emails. The best news of all is that she and Syao Ran will be returning back to Tomoeda for the festival!!! Don't tell Sakura that! Keep it a surprise, ne? Sakura still feels sad but is already cheering up. I can see she is still waiting for Syao Ran's return. Wait till Syao Ran really returns and she'll get the biggest surprise of her life, ne? I'll be performing for the Tomoeda Festival concert, too. Yes, you guess it. I'll be singing again. I thought of singing the music we once did together, Yasashisa no Tane, but they couldn't get an amazing pianist to accompany my solo. Now I wished you were still back in Tomoeda Elementary!
P.S. Tell Nakura that Touya-kun says that he doesn't misses her, in fact, he likes her absense! Nakura-san, do not despair! You still have lots of chances! Touya-kun is still short of suitors! You still have a really big chance!
Keigu, Daidouji Tomoyo
Nakura frowned, "Touya-kun doesn't miss me! How cruel can he get!!!" Eriol laughed, "Cheer up Ruby Moon! I can't even believe Yamazakii is the PRINCE!!! How cruel can the world be?" Spinel let out a chuckle, "Write back then, Eriol-sama!" Eriol looked at his desk and let out a yelp, "SINCE WHEN DID WE SWITCHED TO HELLO KITTY!?" Nakura shrugged, "Mizuki-san took the Garfield papers away." Eriol raised an eyebrow, "She has a pen pal?" Spinel smiled evily, "Steady. Suitor. Whatever crap you call it, Eriol-sama." Eriol smiled, "Then I'm glad for her." Nakura raised an eyebrow, "You not angry?" Eriol's eyes crinkled, "Why would I? I'm not in love with her. She happened to be Clow Reed's former lover only. Not more."
Spinel smiled, "Hai. Now go on. Write the letter!" Eriol smiled and picked up the pen.
Haikei Daidouji-san,
I'm sorry for the Hello Kitty paper. I know it sounds girlish to you. But that's the only writing pad I have. I still can't believe Yamazakii is the PRINCE!!! But yes, I think Sakura really fits the role of princess. I'm happy for Syao Ran's return. Sakura will be so happy, ne? I am amused that you still remember the day we did music together. The day I chased you with a piano. Funny, ne? Yes, Yasashisa no Tane. It's a beautiful piece. So you mean I still remain the greatest pianist in Tomoeda Elementary? That's great! And you're still the best singer in Tomoeda Elementary, ne? When I return, I hope we'll still do music together again. Kaho had finally found herself a suitor. I'm really glad for her. No, don't think of me getting angry. I may be Clow Reed's reincarnation but my heart and body still is a twelve year old. Yes, yes, Kaho steal my Garfield papers to write to her steady. J
P.S. Tell Kinomoto-oniichan that Nakura says he's a cruello.
Keigu, Eriol Hiiragizawa
Tomoyo giggled as she placed the letter before her on her desk as she get ready a pen and her paper.
Haikei Hiiragizawa-kun,
The Hello Kitty paper looks kawaii. Not to worry though, you're one of the boyish boy I've seen in my life. You are completely not a girl. Don't worry, you don't act like one either. Yes yes, but Yamazakii do look quite nice in his prince suit. (That's because I designed it!) And the day you chased me with a piano was the day I almost died. Anyway, yes, you are still the most amazing pianist in Tomoeda Elementary. I'll be looking forward to your return so we can do music together again. Tell Mizuki-sensei I give her my best wishes and her new found steady. Inside the envelope is a picture of Sakura-chan, Kero-chan and me! I'm waiting to send you one with Li-kun inside. Wait for it, won't you? Sakura and Li-kun will look so kawaii!
P.S. Nakura-san, I'm sorry to say that Touya-kun ran off when I mentioned your name. And Spinel-san, how are you doing?
Keigu, Daidouji Tomoyo
Tomoyo smiled as she put down her pen, "Finally finished." A knock on the door interrupted her. Tomoyo stood up as she opened it, "Hai? SAKURA-SAN!!!" Sakura gave her a quick hug, "Konban wa, Tomoyo-san!" "Konban wa, Sakura-chan!" Sakura smiled, "I came to give you the cookies I baked." Tomoyo accepted them, "Arigatou, Sakura-chan." Sakura glanced at Tomoyo's desk, "A letter?" Tomoyo smiled, "To Hiiragizawa-kun." Sakura nodded, "Oh. I've seen you lately quite busy at night with the letters. How often do you guys write to each other anyway?" Tomoyo hesistated, "Twice a week, I think." Sakura widened her eyes, "TWICE A WEEK!" Sakura lunged at Tomoyo, tackling her with a hug, "OH GOD TOMOYO-SAN! I DIDN'T KNOW YOU AND ERIOL-KUN COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER SO MUCH!!!" "Sakura-chan?" "OOOH! I ALWAYS THOUGHT YOU AND ERIOL-KUN LOOK SO KAWAII TOGETHER!" "Sakura-chan, better calm down before I tell Kinomoto-oniichan that you're sick."
Haikei Daidouji-san,
Thank you for reassuring me that I'm a completely boy. Arigatou. And I'm sorry for chasing you with that piano! I remembered how scared you looked! Kawaii, anyway. Oh yes, I'm sure Yamazakii misses me, ne? Tell him that in England, when you miss a friend too much and you want to show it, you cut off your eyelashes and shave your head. Tell him that. And as for Sakura-chan, give her my 'hellos' and tell her that Ruby Moon and Spinel are missing her quite a lot. Spinel is still up to the challenge for a video game fight with Kerberos-san. Ruby Moon is betting that she is still more powerful than Yue. Is it true? I'll be back in a few days time, maybe. Looking forward to it!
P.S. Remember to tell Yamazakii!
Keigu, Eriol Hiiragizawa
Tomoyo firmly picked up a pen.
Haikei Hiiragizawa-kun,
I have not and will not tell Yamazakii that.
Keigu, Daidouji Tomoyo
Eriol laughed as he put the letter aside as he picked up the pen and realized to his horror again, that Nakura had switched to Barbie. "RUBY MOON! RUBY MOON!" Nakura covered her ears, "Ouch! Eriol-sama! I'm right behind you!" Eriol laughed, "Gomen. But when did we ever switched to Barbie? Are you trying to fool me? First, Hello Kitty, then there's this Barbie. God, Ruby Moon! Give me something more decent!" Nakura smiled sheepishly, "Hai, Eriol-sama. But this is the only writing pad we have so far. Kaho took your Hello Kitty ones." Eriol sighed as Spinel plopped down on his shoulder, "It's ok, Eriol-sama. As long as Tomoyo-san knows that you are still a complete boy, it's ok." Eriol smiled, "Hai."
Haikei Daidouji-san,
Yes, yes, don't laugh. Barbie girl papers? I know, they are far too girlish for a guy. But Ruby Moon says this is the only kind we have left in the mansion. God, how embarrassing. Anyway, I understand if you do not wish to tell Yamazakii that. J And when you perform for the concert, be sure to give me one of your taped performance, ne? The skit, too. I can't imagine Yamazakii dancing with my sweet daughter, Sakura-chan! I thought Syao Ran make a better…what was that…Romeo. Yes, Romeo. Romeo and Juliet. The skit is Romeo and Juliet, isn't it? Yes, a nice skit. Although I'm sure Naoko Yanagisawa have changed much of the script but the plot remains the same, is it not? I'm sure you will do well for your performance. You always do, anyway. Best luck for the concert.
P.S. I still have Ruby Moon and Spinel Sun breathing down my necks! How hot!
Keigu, Eriol Hiiragizawa
Tomoyo smiled as she put that letter away and stood up, stretching herself when she plopped down again and picked up a pen, holding a colored paper.
Haikei Hiiragizawa-kun,
Barbie girl papers look kawaii with your handwriting. Yes, very. J Don't worry, though, you're still a complete boy. I guess you need that reassurance, ne? Yes, when I finish the dubbing, I will try to send you a copy of the performance. I just hope Tereda-sensei would be kind enough to let Li-kun to take the Prince role! Yes, Naoko-san did changed the script abit, adding in things like 'Magical Jewel'…so on and so forth. But the plot is mainly the same. Thank you for your regards, too! Nakura, don't breathe too much hot air down your master's neck! Spinel-san, don't get too heavy or else Hiiragizawa-kun will have shoulder cramp!
P.S. Looking forward to your arrival! Does Spinel wishes to write a letter to Kero-chan? I'll try to send it to him! Nakura? Do you need to send a letter to Touya-kun?
Keigu, Daidouji Tomoyo
Nakura laughed, "Suppi, heard that? Don't get too heavy or else Eriol-sama will have a shoulder cramp!" Spinel rolled her eyes, "Puh-lease, Ruby Moon." Eriol laughed, "Any of you writing letters?" Nakura smiled, "I want to write one for Touya-kun! How I miss him!" Spinel laughed evily, "Kerberos! I'll get my revenge soon!" Eriol's face turned to horror again, "Ruby Moon-san, not…Barbie…No, right? Tell me no." Nakura smiled, "Iie! I got another kind!" Eriol smiled, "What is it then?" "Hello Kitty." Nakura smiled. Eriol sweatdropped.
Haikei Daidouji-san,
Now that you mention it, Spinel-san have been getting quite heavy nowadays. Can't blame him, though. I guess it's back to Hello Kitty again, ne? I can't help it. It's so hard to find Snoopy and Garfield nowsadays. I'm sure Tomoeda supplies lots of colored paper over there, ne? (Since you keep using colored papers in every letters). Well, the house is getting quite noisy nowadays, considering Ruby Moon keep jumping up and down when your mail arrives and how Spinel and Ruby Moon always try bringing the house down with their screams, stuffing cookies into each other's mouth. Mostly, it's Spinel who ended up getting choked. The very good news is that Kaho has finally gotten engaged with her sweetheart, David Kadmon. So you have the permission to now call her Kadmon-sama now, ne? J
P.S. Ruby Moon just loves your letters. She thinks rainbow colored paper stands for a beautiful and bright day! Is it true?
Keigu, Eriol Hiiragizawa
Eriol smiled as he put down his pen and put it away as Kaho entered his study, "Konban wa, Eriol-sama." Eriol smiled, "Konban wa, Kaho-san." Kaho smiled, "Finished writing to Tomoyo-san?" Eriol smiled, "Hai." Kaho beamed, "Seems like you get along well with her." Eriol nodded, "Yeah. But mostly, we just talk about small matters." Kaho smiled, "Hai."
Tomoyo read the letter once again and smiled, picking up her pen, writing back before sealing it, sending it through airmail.
Eriol sighed as he fiddled with the TV remote control when Nakura barged in the door entrance, "MAIL!!! MAIL, ERIOL-SAMA!" Eriol immediately jumped up and took it and tore the envelope away.
Haikei Hiiragizawa-kun,
Tomoeda do supplies lots of colored papers. And Nakura-san is right. They stands for a beautiful and bright day. But it was just raining just now. We just met up with Li-kun and Meiling-san just now! You should have seen how happy Sakura was! Finally! I guess it's my turn to play matchmaker again. Sighz! It sounds like you have a happy and noisy family back at England, don't you? It sure sounds fun. Nakura, if you're reading this, I'm sorry to say that Touya-kun just read your letter and stuffed it down the garbage bin. Just to let you know that he hates the word 'boy-toy'. Don't use it again! Spinel-san, Kero-chan really looks forward to a video game competition with you. He says he have been practicing his RACER MONSTER really hard and is very determined to compete with you.
Ah yes, today, there was this rainbow in the sky after the rain. It was really beautiful. Really. Then I saw this family. They were a family of three. Father, mother, daughter. They seemed happy. No, they were happy. And I feel sad. I guess I can never truly experience how to be in a real family feels like. Ottosan's always at the far end of the world whereas Okaasama is always working, leaving me and the bodyguards/maids at home. How lonely can that be? It's like I'm locked in my own world, in the lonely confines of my mansion.
P.S. You don't have to say anything. And you can have the picture of the family I was talking about. I drew that. You can keep it for life for hearing me ramble on depressing thoughts. Sighz…I guess there must always be this day in time where one can really depressed, ne?
Keigu, Daidouji Tomoyo
Eriol smiled sadly, pity and compassion went out to his pen pal and friend. Facing Nakura, Eriol repeated what Tomoyo had written, leaving out the last part. Nakura sighed, "Alright. I'll now leave out the word boy-toy!" Nakura runs off, leaving Eriol alone who plopped down on the sofa before picking up his pen and a Garfield paper. (Finally!)
Haikei Daidouji-san,
I have to admit it does feel lonely when it seems like you're the only person in your home. Who wouldn't? But you don't deserve to feel lonely. No one deserves to. Clow Reed was always doing magic, trying to promote his career as the most powerful sorcerer, leaving out love of his life. He missed out the most important detail in life and at times, he stopped to wonder, why was everything so gloomy and dark even though he was a powerful sorcerer? The point was, he had left out love of his life. Everyone needs to feel love. Even a simple living plant. They need nutrients, they need water, they need whatever a human needs. They love the sunshine so they grow towards it, and surprisingly, they no longer feel lonely. Because they have someone to love, they have someone to grow towards to. It's the same for us humans. You might feel as though nobody loves you. You feel lonely, you feel gloomy. But as long as your heart still feels love, as long as your heart still goes with the flow of the people you love, you will still live happily, even though you are alone in this world.
Keigu, Eriol Hiiragizawa
Tomoyo smiled as she began to pick up a paper and a pen and began replying her thanks.
Kyname stared at the letter in his mistress's hands, "Ms. Daidouji-sama, you would like me to post it to the airmail box for you again?" Tomoyo nodded, "Is there a problem, Kyname-san?" Kyname shook his head and took it, "It's just a little too often that's all. Is it Mr. Hiiragizawa again?" Tomoyo pouted, "None of your business. Get going, Kyname."
~
Daidouji Sonomi stared at the letter on her daughter's desk. In neat handwritings, the word was carved onto the front of the envelope nicely. To: Daidouji Tomoyo From: Eriol Hiiragizawa "Won't hurt to see…" Sonomi hesistated before glancing over to the sleeping form of her daughter on her bed. Opening it, she read everything clearly before smiling and putting the letter back. Behind her, Tomoyo stirred from her sleep, rubbing her eyes, "Okaasama? What's that you're holding?" Tomoyo's eyes widened as she snatched the letter away, "Okaasama! You read it!" Sonomi smiled, "Sit down, my dear."
Tomoyo stuttered as she sat down, "Yes, Okaasama."
"Your bodyguard, Kyname is getting suspicious of this guy who writes to you every week and every week, you writes back. But after seeing his latest letter, I am assured that I have no concern of this and that everything is fine." Sonomi explained. Tomoyo heaved a sigh of relief when she tensed up, did Eriol mentioned magic or sorcery or anything fictional? Sonomi smiled as she opened the door, "I'll leave you here then. I can tell Mr. Hiiragizawa-kun is a nice person." Sonomi was about to close the door when she opens it again, "Oh yeah, Tomoyo?"
"Yes, okaasama?"
"Is Clow Reed a fictional character in a storybook? He sounds interesting. If you have the storybook, lend it to me sometimes, won't you, sweetheart?"
Tomoyo just gaped as Sonomi closed the door.
Eriol stared down at the letter in front of him. In neat handwritings: To: Eriol Hiiragizawa From: Daidouji Sonomi
It somewhat served as his death sentence. Behind him, Nakura put aside her history homework and looked at her master, "Eriol-sama, you ok? You have been staring at the letter ever since I started on my history homework. Which is…twenty minutes…No, twenty one minutes. Do you want me to read it out to you?" Eriol held out a hand, "It's ok, Ruby Moon. I think I can handle it." Nakura giggled before running off, completing her history homework. Taking a enormous big breath, Eriol tore opened the envelope.
Haikei Mr. E. Hiiragizawa,
My bodyguards have been somewhat concerned over the frequency you and my daughter have been communicating through airmails. I have read your most recent letter and is assured that I have no concerned of this and that everything is perfectly fine. I want to let you know that you have been a very great friend of my daughter and thank you for teaching how about love. I appreciate your words to my daughter a lot. I can tell you are a very polite and wonderful gentleman and will look forward to your arrival to Tomoeda.
P.S. Maybe we could have tea together, too. And don't even dare to tell my daughter of this letter. She'll go lunatic with fury if you do.
Keigu, Daidouji Sonomi
Eriol let out a huge breath. Whoa, that was sure enlightening. Behind him, Nakura smiled, "That's nice of Daidouji-sama!" Spinel laughed, "You know what it means, Akizuki-san?" Nakura winked evilly as Spinel and her began dancing, "IT MEANS DAIDOUJI-SAMA HAVE ACCEPTED ERIOL-SAMA AS A SUITOR!!!" Eriol rolled his eyes, "Oh puh-lease! RUBY MOON!!!" Nakura smiled, "Hai, Eriol-sama?" "Puh-lease calm down!" Spinel smiled, "Why don't you write back to Daidouji-sama now?" Eriol shrugged, "I still have one more mail." Eriol looked down at his next mail, "From Daidouji-san."
Haikei Hiiragizawa-kun,
Arigatou. I thank you for your great advices. Anyway, since I got bored at home, I decided to send you guys some cookies I made myself. Hope you'll enjoy it!
Keigu, Daidouji Tomoyo
Nakura squealed as she held out her butterfly-shaped cookies, "Look Eriol-sama! Daidouji-san sent me butterfly winged cookies for me! What about you, Suppi!?" Suppi smiled as he held out a cat shaped cookie, "A reflection of me. A cat." Nakura squealed again as she faced Eriol, "Eriol-sama! What have you got? Butterfly wings!? Cat-shaped cookies?" Eriol smiled as he held out his cookie, "No, not butterfly wings nor cat-shaped cookies. Piano keys." Eriol showed them the perfectly shaped piano keys, "Either she remembered the day we did music together or the day I chased her with a piano. It's the same day anyway." Eriol smiled, "Is it nice?" Spinel's eyes widened as he popped the cookie into his mouth, "OOOOOOOHHHH! SO DELICIOUS!"
Nakura popped more into her mouth, "Yummy! It's so sweet of Tomoyo-chan!" Spinel's eyes were full of twinkle as he popped more into his mouth, "Eriol-sama! Write back! Say we LOVE her cookies!" Eriol chuckled as he picked up his pen and began replying back when he shrieked.
"MINNIE MOUSE!!! MINNIE MOUSE!? RUBY MOON!!!"
Nakura rushed up, "Hai, Eriol-sama?" Eriol groaned, "When did we ever switched to Minnie Mouse writing pad? Once it's Garfield. That's perfectly ok. Then comes Hello Kitty, then Barbie Girl, then Hello Kitty again. Now it's MINNIE MOUSE!? Can't you ever get something more boyishly decent!? GOD, RUBY MOON! I still need to reply to Daidouji-sama. You don't expect me to write back to Daidouji-sama with a minnie mouse writing pad, do you!?" Nakura giggled, "Calm down, my Eriol-sama!" Nakura held out a single colored paper, "I managed to get one from Mizuki-san." Eriol yelped, "One pathetic little piece?" Nakura smiled, "Just for Daidouji-sama. I know you want to give her a good impression of you." Eriol sighed, "Give me a break, Ruby Moon."
Haikei Mrs. Daidouji-sama,
I will be looking forward to having tea with you when I arrive back at Tomoeda. Thank you for thinking well of me. I hope you're doing fine over there. Best regards to you.
Keigu, Eriol Hiiragizawa
"Now for Daidouji-san!" Nakura squealed. "Shut up, Ruby Moon!" Eriol groaned.
Haikei Daidouji-san,
Don't laugh. Minnie mouse paper? Yes, I know. How embarrassing, you might say. But look at my house! Not even a single boyishly decent writing paper! And Ruby Moon keeps buying Hello Kitty, Barbie Girl and even MINNIE MOUSE papers. I just wish England supplies more colored papers then just Barbie papers. How's the play coming on? Sakura sure is happy, ne? Tell my cute little descendant to buck up! Take the intiative and ask Sakura out!
P.S. Thanks for the cookies. Ruby Moon and Spinel just love them. Yes, the piano keys are very interesting. Oh yes, remember to reassure me that I'm still a complete boy.
Keigu, Eriol Hiiragizawa
Tomoyo read the letter once again before picking up another colored paper and replying back.
Haikei Hiiragizawa-kun,
Don't worry. Your handwriting fits the Minnie Mouse paper nicely. Looks kawaii, too! So why don't you do the shopping instead and get your own 'boyishly decent' writing papers instead of Nakura-san getting you Barbie types of papers? The play is rather cute. I just wish Yamazakii could get bonked out by Chiharu-san so that Li-kun can take Yamazakii's role! J You should have seen how kawaii SxS looks when they blush madly! So kawaii! And I don't think Li-kun will ever have the courage to take that intiative. And when I mentioned your name to Li-kun, he'll simply run away, covering his ears. I guess he still remembers your well-developed rivalhood, ne?
P.S. The cookies wasn't really made by myself. Mirror-san did helped in a little! Don't worry. You are still a complete boy.
Keigu, Daidouji Tomoyo
Eriol smiled as Nakura behind read the letter, "Wow! I can't imagine Sakura blushing! I always thought she and Syao Ran-kun look so kawaii together!" Spinel floated up to Eriol, "Eriol-sama…I feel that something's not right." Nakura pouted, "Nonsense Suppi-san. Everything's all right…" Her voice trailed off as Eriol narrowed his eyes, "Yes, something's definitely not right…"
~After the Hope Card…
Haikei Daidouji-san,
I'm very sorry for the Void taking you and Meiling. I apologized for whatever happened. Tell Sakura and Li-kun, Yue and the rest that I'm sorry for not recovering Clow Reed's memory earlier. Thank you for the tapes you sent me. You sang beautifully. Koko ni Kite, wasn't it? I'm glad to hear that Sakura has finally confessed her feelings to my descendant. I bet my descendant it rejoicing now, ne? You need not reply back 'coz by the time you received this letter, I'll be at the England airport on the way back to Tomoeda already. I'll be planning to stay at Tomoeda for a month or two. My house at Tomoeda is already gone so I'm going to stay at Li-kun's house. After calling Li-kun and negotiating with him for an hour, he finally agreed to let me stay at his house. How panting. Anyway, I love the skit that Class 6-2 performed. If only it lasted till the end. Looking forward to doing music with you again! J
P.S. Ruby Moon is looking forward to tormenting Kinomoto-oniichan and Spinel is looking forward to a video game fight with Kerberos. Warn Kinomoto-oniichan and Kerberos to perpare for a big fight.
Keigu, Eriol Hiiragizawa
NOTE: YOU CAN SKIP THIS CHAPTER! IT'S QUITE TEDIOUS AND BORING BUT THIS IS HOW THEY REALLY GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER. SKIP TO THE NEXT ONE THEN! IT'S WHEN ERIOL RETURNS!
Chapter One
Hearts through Letters
Daidouji Tomoyo hesistated as she picked up her pen and stared at her blank notepad paper. Should she? Or should she not? Eriol Hiiragizawa had already left Japan for England after finishing his term of schooling. He had promised to write to everyone when he misses them. Tomoyo shrugged. It has only been two days and she had already developed this sudden urge to tell Eriol the bad news…Picking up her ballpoint pen, she started writing her first letter to England, to a certain transfer student…
Haikei Hiiragizawa-kun,
Sorry to write to you when I'm sure you have other things better to do. But we have some major problems back here in Tomoeda. Ever since Syao Ran is gone, Sakura is always getting gloomy and is always not smiling a real smile. Think you can remedy the situation? I am trying to contact Meiling, Syao Ran's cousin, through E-mail. But she doesn't seems to respond to my mails. So all I can do now is to turn to you. What plans do you have in mind? We can't possibly let Sakura live for the rest of her days, gloomy and depressed over her lover's departure, ne? Apart from that, how are you, Spinel-san and Akizuki-san doing? Are they still at loggerheads? How about Mizuki-sensei? Give my regards to them. Reply back with a solution as soon as possible, ne?
Keigu, Daidouji Tomoyo
Eriol read the letter and smiled as his brain began to storm as he began to picked up his pen and to his horror, realized that he has no writing pad.
"RUBY MOON! RUBY MOON!"
Nakura Akizuki rushed up to her master, "Hai, Eriol-sama?" "You've always got tons of writing pads to write to Touya-kun in Japan, don't you? Spare me some, won't you?" Nakura bent her head down to the letter and read it, "Tomoyo-san sent this to you?" "Yeah, I've to write back, don't I?" Nakura smiled, "No problem. Hello Kitty papers, Bradt Matz papers or Garfield or-" "Garfield. Snoopy. Just don't give me Hello Kitty." Nakura smiled excitedly and ran down to her room and came up in a flash with hundred pages of Garfield papers, "Enough to last for four years of communication through air."
Eriol threw his creation a quick smile, "Thanks." Eriol began to pick up his pen as he wrote back. Nakura smiled, "Tell Tomoyo-san that I'm fine except I do miss Touya-kun dearly, ne?" Eriol chuckled, "Sure I will!" Spinel slowly floated up to them, "Eriol-sama, Daidouji-san wrote a letter to you?" "Yeah. Want me to write a solution back for the S+S problem." "Syao Ran and Sakura." Nakura explained. Spinel nodded.
Haikei Daidouji-san,
Don't be sorry 'cause I'm really feeling bored here in England. About the S+S problem, the only best thing is to wait now for Meiling's response. Why don't you try spamming her email box and see if she replies? Or you can perhaps make a call to Hong Kong and try to talk Meiling into dragging Syao Ran back to HK. I heard the Tomoeda festival is coming up. Maybe you can take this chance to get Meiling and Syao Ran back since I think it would be their HK's school holiday, ne? Just do what you can, won't you? And Nakura and Spinel are still at loggerheads (breathing down my neck right this instant) but it can be a fun thing at times. Kaho over here is fine, too. What about you and the rest over there? Is Rika still in love with Tereda-sensei? Chiharu and Yamazakii? Is Yamazakii still spouting lies when I'm not around? J I guess not, ne? Without me, Yamazakii can't survive with his own lies. Give me regards to everyone too.
P.S. Miss you guys over there! Nakura wants to say her 'miss you' to Kinomoto-oniichan!
Keigu, Eriol Hiiragizawa
Tomoyo stretched herself as she put down Eriol's letter onto her table in her study. Sighing, Tomoyo decided to do as what Eriol had advised. Spam Meiling's mailbox. But first, she would reply to his letter. Picking up a pen and a rainbow colored paper, Tomoyo began replying back.
Haikei Hiiragizawa-kun,
Arigatou for your very great advices. Appreciate it a lot. I will firstly try spamming Meiling's maibox. (Don't know why she created an account when she doesn't use it) and if there is still no reply, I will make a call to HK. Yes, the Tomoeda festival is coming up. Sakura is hoping that Syao Ran will be coming back for her. Me too! It will be a lovely occasion for Tomoeda. I am fine here too. Rika is still pinning her hopes on Tereda-sensei. J. Yamazakii is still surviving well. Bad news to you, ne? Chiharu is still putting a stop to Yamazakii's lies but having more difficulty. J Do you think Chiharu and Yamazakii make a great couple? I think so! So does Rika and Tereda-sensei. If only Rika was older! They will look so kawaii! What about you? Any new found crushes in England?
P.S. Miss you guys over there, too! I bet Nakura-san and Spinel-san are reading this letter,ne?
Keigu, Daidouji Tomoyo
Eriol smiled as he read the letter once again. He could imagine Tomoyo sitting in front of her laptop, beginning to flood Meiling's mailbox with the subject: ABOUT SYAORAN AND SAKURA!!! Eriol snickered as he turned to Nakura behind him, "Ruby Moon-chan, where's all my Snoopy papers?" Nakura giggled, "Garfield. Not Snoopy." Nakura handed him a stack of Garfield papers and threw some colored pens down onto his desk, "For some decoration." Eriol smiled, "Thanks."
Haikei Daidouji-san,
It is indeed bad news that Yamazakii is still surviving and surviving well. But I guess not as well as last time when I'm around, ne? Yes, I can sense the chemistry between Chiharu-san and Yamazakii. They sure make a great couple. And tell Rika that she still have lots of chances on Tereda-sensei, too. And for me, I would not say I have found any new crushes back here in England. What about you? J I'm sure all of you in Tomoeda are looking forward to the festival. Tell me more about it, won't you? Perhaps after a few weeks or so, I'll try to return to Tomoeda to pay you all a visit. What about Meiling-san? Is she replying? Please tell me what is the situation now.
P.S. Ruby Moon and Spinel says their 'hellos' to you!
Keigu, Eriol Hiiragizawa
Tomoyo began picking up her pen when her labtop began to click. Tomoyo turned to her laptop and smiled at Meiling's response.
Daidouji-san, I'm sorry for not replying your emails. Yes yes yes, Syao Ran over here is as depressed as Kinomoto-san there. Don't worry, since it's the summer holidays for me and Syao Ran's schooling soon, we will return for the Tomoeda Festival. DON'T TELL SAKURA THAT! GIVE HER A BIGGGGG SURPRISE!
Li Meiling
Tomoyo laughed and began writing back to Eriol.
Haikei Hiiragizawa-kun,
The good news is, Class 6-2 will be performing a skit and Sakura-chan gets to play the role of the princess! And you'll never guess it but Yamazakii is taking the role of the prince! As for Meiling-chan, she had finally responded to my emails. The best news of all is that she and Syao Ran will be returning back to Tomoeda for the festival!!! Don't tell Sakura that! Keep it a surprise, ne? Sakura still feels sad but is already cheering up. I can see she is still waiting for Syao Ran's return. Wait till Syao Ran really returns and she'll get the biggest surprise of her life, ne? I'll be performing for the Tomoeda Festival concert, too. Yes, you guess it. I'll be singing again. I thought of singing the music we once did together, Yasashisa no Tane, but they couldn't get an amazing pianist to accompany my solo. Now I wished you were still back in Tomoeda Elementary!
P.S. Tell Nakura that Touya-kun says that he doesn't misses her, in fact, he likes her absense! Nakura-san, do not despair! You still have lots of chances! Touya-kun is still short of suitors! You still have a really big chance!
Keigu, Daidouji Tomoyo
Nakura frowned, "Touya-kun doesn't miss me! How cruel can he get!!!" Eriol laughed, "Cheer up Ruby Moon! I can't even believe Yamazakii is the PRINCE!!! How cruel can the world be?" Spinel let out a chuckle, "Write back then, Eriol-sama!" Eriol looked at his desk and let out a yelp, "SINCE WHEN DID WE SWITCHED TO HELLO KITTY!?" Nakura shrugged, "Mizuki-san took the Garfield papers away." Eriol raised an eyebrow, "She has a pen pal?" Spinel smiled evily, "Steady. Suitor. Whatever crap you call it, Eriol-sama." Eriol smiled, "Then I'm glad for her." Nakura raised an eyebrow, "You not angry?" Eriol's eyes crinkled, "Why would I? I'm not in love with her. She happened to be Clow Reed's former lover only. Not more."
Spinel smiled, "Hai. Now go on. Write the letter!" Eriol smiled and picked up the pen.
Haikei Daidouji-san,
I'm sorry for the Hello Kitty paper. I know it sounds girlish to you. But that's the only writing pad I have. I still can't believe Yamazakii is the PRINCE!!! But yes, I think Sakura really fits the role of princess. I'm happy for Syao Ran's return. Sakura will be so happy, ne? I am amused that you still remember the day we did music together. The day I chased you with a piano. Funny, ne? Yes, Yasashisa no Tane. It's a beautiful piece. So you mean I still remain the greatest pianist in Tomoeda Elementary? That's great! And you're still the best singer in Tomoeda Elementary, ne? When I return, I hope we'll still do music together again. Kaho had finally found herself a suitor. I'm really glad for her. No, don't think of me getting angry. I may be Clow Reed's reincarnation but my heart and body still is a twelve year old. Yes, yes, Kaho steal my Garfield papers to write to her steady. J
P.S. Tell Kinomoto-oniichan that Nakura says he's a cruello.
Keigu, Eriol Hiiragizawa
Tomoyo giggled as she placed the letter before her on her desk as she get ready a pen and her paper.
Haikei Hiiragizawa-kun,
The Hello Kitty paper looks kawaii. Not to worry though, you're one of the boyish boy I've seen in my life. You are completely not a girl. Don't worry, you don't act like one either. Yes yes, but Yamazakii do look quite nice in his prince suit. (That's because I designed it!) And the day you chased me with a piano was the day I almost died. Anyway, yes, you are still the most amazing pianist in Tomoeda Elementary. I'll be looking forward to your return so we can do music together again. Tell Mizuki-sensei I give her my best wishes and her new found steady. Inside the envelope is a picture of Sakura-chan, Kero-chan and me! I'm waiting to send you one with Li-kun inside. Wait for it, won't you? Sakura and Li-kun will look so kawaii!
P.S. Nakura-san, I'm sorry to say that Touya-kun ran off when I mentioned your name. And Spinel-san, how are you doing?
Keigu, Daidouji Tomoyo
Tomoyo smiled as she put down her pen, "Finally finished." A knock on the door interrupted her. Tomoyo stood up as she opened it, "Hai? SAKURA-SAN!!!" Sakura gave her a quick hug, "Konban wa, Tomoyo-san!" "Konban wa, Sakura-chan!" Sakura smiled, "I came to give you the cookies I baked." Tomoyo accepted them, "Arigatou, Sakura-chan." Sakura glanced at Tomoyo's desk, "A letter?" Tomoyo smiled, "To Hiiragizawa-kun." Sakura nodded, "Oh. I've seen you lately quite busy at night with the letters. How often do you guys write to each other anyway?" Tomoyo hesistated, "Twice a week, I think." Sakura widened her eyes, "TWICE A WEEK!" Sakura lunged at Tomoyo, tackling her with a hug, "OH GOD TOMOYO-SAN! I DIDN'T KNOW YOU AND ERIOL-KUN COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER SO MUCH!!!" "Sakura-chan?" "OOOH! I ALWAYS THOUGHT YOU AND ERIOL-KUN LOOK SO KAWAII TOGETHER!" "Sakura-chan, better calm down before I tell Kinomoto-oniichan that you're sick."
Haikei Daidouji-san,
Thank you for reassuring me that I'm a completely boy. Arigatou. And I'm sorry for chasing you with that piano! I remembered how scared you looked! Kawaii, anyway. Oh yes, I'm sure Yamazakii misses me, ne? Tell him that in England, when you miss a friend too much and you want to show it, you cut off your eyelashes and shave your head. Tell him that. And as for Sakura-chan, give her my 'hellos' and tell her that Ruby Moon and Spinel are missing her quite a lot. Spinel is still up to the challenge for a video game fight with Kerberos-san. Ruby Moon is betting that she is still more powerful than Yue. Is it true? I'll be back in a few days time, maybe. Looking forward to it!
P.S. Remember to tell Yamazakii!
Keigu, Eriol Hiiragizawa
Tomoyo firmly picked up a pen.
Haikei Hiiragizawa-kun,
I have not and will not tell Yamazakii that.
Keigu, Daidouji Tomoyo
Eriol laughed as he put the letter aside as he picked up the pen and realized to his horror again, that Nakura had switched to Barbie. "RUBY MOON! RUBY MOON!" Nakura covered her ears, "Ouch! Eriol-sama! I'm right behind you!" Eriol laughed, "Gomen. But when did we ever switched to Barbie? Are you trying to fool me? First, Hello Kitty, then there's this Barbie. God, Ruby Moon! Give me something more decent!" Nakura smiled sheepishly, "Hai, Eriol-sama. But this is the only writing pad we have so far. Kaho took your Hello Kitty ones." Eriol sighed as Spinel plopped down on his shoulder, "It's ok, Eriol-sama. As long as Tomoyo-san knows that you are still a complete boy, it's ok." Eriol smiled, "Hai."
Haikei Daidouji-san,
Yes, yes, don't laugh. Barbie girl papers? I know, they are far too girlish for a guy. But Ruby Moon says this is the only kind we have left in the mansion. God, how embarrassing. Anyway, I understand if you do not wish to tell Yamazakii that. J And when you perform for the concert, be sure to give me one of your taped performance, ne? The skit, too. I can't imagine Yamazakii dancing with my sweet daughter, Sakura-chan! I thought Syao Ran make a better…what was that…Romeo. Yes, Romeo. Romeo and Juliet. The skit is Romeo and Juliet, isn't it? Yes, a nice skit. Although I'm sure Naoko Yanagisawa have changed much of the script but the plot remains the same, is it not? I'm sure you will do well for your performance. You always do, anyway. Best luck for the concert.
P.S. I still have Ruby Moon and Spinel Sun breathing down my necks! How hot!
Keigu, Eriol Hiiragizawa
Tomoyo smiled as she put that letter away and stood up, stretching herself when she plopped down again and picked up a pen, holding a colored paper.
Haikei Hiiragizawa-kun,
Barbie girl papers look kawaii with your handwriting. Yes, very. J Don't worry, though, you're still a complete boy. I guess you need that reassurance, ne? Yes, when I finish the dubbing, I will try to send you a copy of the performance. I just hope Tereda-sensei would be kind enough to let Li-kun to take the Prince role! Yes, Naoko-san did changed the script abit, adding in things like 'Magical Jewel'…so on and so forth. But the plot is mainly the same. Thank you for your regards, too! Nakura, don't breathe too much hot air down your master's neck! Spinel-san, don't get too heavy or else Hiiragizawa-kun will have shoulder cramp!
P.S. Looking forward to your arrival! Does Spinel wishes to write a letter to Kero-chan? I'll try to send it to him! Nakura? Do you need to send a letter to Touya-kun?
Keigu, Daidouji Tomoyo
Nakura laughed, "Suppi, heard that? Don't get too heavy or else Eriol-sama will have a shoulder cramp!" Spinel rolled her eyes, "Puh-lease, Ruby Moon." Eriol laughed, "Any of you writing letters?" Nakura smiled, "I want to write one for Touya-kun! How I miss him!" Spinel laughed evily, "Kerberos! I'll get my revenge soon!" Eriol's face turned to horror again, "Ruby Moon-san, not…Barbie…No, right? Tell me no." Nakura smiled, "Iie! I got another kind!" Eriol smiled, "What is it then?" "Hello Kitty." Nakura smiled. Eriol sweatdropped.
Haikei Daidouji-san,
Now that you mention it, Spinel-san have been getting quite heavy nowadays. Can't blame him, though. I guess it's back to Hello Kitty again, ne? I can't help it. It's so hard to find Snoopy and Garfield nowsadays. I'm sure Tomoeda supplies lots of colored paper over there, ne? (Since you keep using colored papers in every letters). Well, the house is getting quite noisy nowadays, considering Ruby Moon keep jumping up and down when your mail arrives and how Spinel and Ruby Moon always try bringing the house down with their screams, stuffing cookies into each other's mouth. Mostly, it's Spinel who ended up getting choked. The very good news is that Kaho has finally gotten engaged with her sweetheart, David Kadmon. So you have the permission to now call her Kadmon-sama now, ne? J
P.S. Ruby Moon just loves your letters. She thinks rainbow colored paper stands for a beautiful and bright day! Is it true?
Keigu, Eriol Hiiragizawa
Eriol smiled as he put down his pen and put it away as Kaho entered his study, "Konban wa, Eriol-sama." Eriol smiled, "Konban wa, Kaho-san." Kaho smiled, "Finished writing to Tomoyo-san?" Eriol smiled, "Hai." Kaho beamed, "Seems like you get along well with her." Eriol nodded, "Yeah. But mostly, we just talk about small matters." Kaho smiled, "Hai."
Tomoyo read the letter once again and smiled, picking up her pen, writing back before sealing it, sending it through airmail.
Eriol sighed as he fiddled with the TV remote control when Nakura barged in the door entrance, "MAIL!!! MAIL, ERIOL-SAMA!" Eriol immediately jumped up and took it and tore the envelope away.
Haikei Hiiragizawa-kun,
Tomoeda do supplies lots of colored papers. And Nakura-san is right. They stands for a beautiful and bright day. But it was just raining just now. We just met up with Li-kun and Meiling-san just now! You should have seen how happy Sakura was! Finally! I guess it's my turn to play matchmaker again. Sighz! It sounds like you have a happy and noisy family back at England, don't you? It sure sounds fun. Nakura, if you're reading this, I'm sorry to say that Touya-kun just read your letter and stuffed it down the garbage bin. Just to let you know that he hates the word 'boy-toy'. Don't use it again! Spinel-san, Kero-chan really looks forward to a video game competition with you. He says he have been practicing his RACER MONSTER really hard and is very determined to compete with you.
Ah yes, today, there was this rainbow in the sky after the rain. It was really beautiful. Really. Then I saw this family. They were a family of three. Father, mother, daughter. They seemed happy. No, they were happy. And I feel sad. I guess I can never truly experience how to be in a real family feels like. Ottosan's always at the far end of the world whereas Okaasama is always working, leaving me and the bodyguards/maids at home. How lonely can that be? It's like I'm locked in my own world, in the lonely confines of my mansion.
P.S. You don't have to say anything. And you can have the picture of the family I was talking about. I drew that. You can keep it for life for hearing me ramble on depressing thoughts. Sighz…I guess there must always be this day in time where one can really depressed, ne?
Keigu, Daidouji Tomoyo
Eriol smiled sadly, pity and compassion went out to his pen pal and friend. Facing Nakura, Eriol repeated what Tomoyo had written, leaving out the last part. Nakura sighed, "Alright. I'll now leave out the word boy-toy!" Nakura runs off, leaving Eriol alone who plopped down on the sofa before picking up his pen and a Garfield paper. (Finally!)
Haikei Daidouji-san,
I have to admit it does feel lonely when it seems like you're the only person in your home. Who wouldn't? But you don't deserve to feel lonely. No one deserves to. Clow Reed was always doing magic, trying to promote his career as the most powerful sorcerer, leaving out love of his life. He missed out the most important detail in life and at times, he stopped to wonder, why was everything so gloomy and dark even though he was a powerful sorcerer? The point was, he had left out love of his life. Everyone needs to feel love. Even a simple living plant. They need nutrients, they need water, they need whatever a human needs. They love the sunshine so they grow towards it, and surprisingly, they no longer feel lonely. Because they have someone to love, they have someone to grow towards to. It's the same for us humans. You might feel as though nobody loves you. You feel lonely, you feel gloomy. But as long as your heart still feels love, as long as your heart still goes with the flow of the people you love, you will still live happily, even though you are alone in this world.
Keigu, Eriol Hiiragizawa
Tomoyo smiled as she began to pick up a paper and a pen and began replying her thanks.
Kyname stared at the letter in his mistress's hands, "Ms. Daidouji-sama, you would like me to post it to the airmail box for you again?" Tomoyo nodded, "Is there a problem, Kyname-san?" Kyname shook his head and took it, "It's just a little too often that's all. Is it Mr. Hiiragizawa again?" Tomoyo pouted, "None of your business. Get going, Kyname."
~
Daidouji Sonomi stared at the letter on her daughter's desk. In neat handwritings, the word was carved onto the front of the envelope nicely. To: Daidouji Tomoyo From: Eriol Hiiragizawa "Won't hurt to see…" Sonomi hesistated before glancing over to the sleeping form of her daughter on her bed. Opening it, she read everything clearly before smiling and putting the letter back. Behind her, Tomoyo stirred from her sleep, rubbing her eyes, "Okaasama? What's that you're holding?" Tomoyo's eyes widened as she snatched the letter away, "Okaasama! You read it!" Sonomi smiled, "Sit down, my dear."
Tomoyo stuttered as she sat down, "Yes, Okaasama."
"Your bodyguard, Kyname is getting suspicious of this guy who writes to you every week and every week, you writes back. But after seeing his latest letter, I am assured that I have no concern of this and that everything is fine." Sonomi explained. Tomoyo heaved a sigh of relief when she tensed up, did Eriol mentioned magic or sorcery or anything fictional? Sonomi smiled as she opened the door, "I'll leave you here then. I can tell Mr. Hiiragizawa-kun is a nice person." Sonomi was about to close the door when she opens it again, "Oh yeah, Tomoyo?"
"Yes, okaasama?"
"Is Clow Reed a fictional character in a storybook? He sounds interesting. If you have the storybook, lend it to me sometimes, won't you, sweetheart?"
Tomoyo just gaped as Sonomi closed the door.
Eriol stared down at the letter in front of him. In neat handwritings: To: Eriol Hiiragizawa From: Daidouji Sonomi
It somewhat served as his death sentence. Behind him, Nakura put aside her history homework and looked at her master, "Eriol-sama, you ok? You have been staring at the letter ever since I started on my history homework. Which is…twenty minutes…No, twenty one minutes. Do you want me to read it out to you?" Eriol held out a hand, "It's ok, Ruby Moon. I think I can handle it." Nakura giggled before running off, completing her history homework. Taking a enormous big breath, Eriol tore opened the envelope.
Haikei Mr. E. Hiiragizawa,
My bodyguards have been somewhat concerned over the frequency you and my daughter have been communicating through airmails. I have read your most recent letter and is assured that I have no concerned of this and that everything is perfectly fine. I want to let you know that you have been a very great friend of my daughter and thank you for teaching how about love. I appreciate your words to my daughter a lot. I can tell you are a very polite and wonderful gentleman and will look forward to your arrival to Tomoeda.
P.S. Maybe we could have tea together, too. And don't even dare to tell my daughter of this letter. She'll go lunatic with fury if you do.
Keigu, Daidouji Sonomi
Eriol let out a huge breath. Whoa, that was sure enlightening. Behind him, Nakura smiled, "That's nice of Daidouji-sama!" Spinel laughed, "You know what it means, Akizuki-san?" Nakura winked evilly as Spinel and her began dancing, "IT MEANS DAIDOUJI-SAMA HAVE ACCEPTED ERIOL-SAMA AS A SUITOR!!!" Eriol rolled his eyes, "Oh puh-lease! RUBY MOON!!!" Nakura smiled, "Hai, Eriol-sama?" "Puh-lease calm down!" Spinel smiled, "Why don't you write back to Daidouji-sama now?" Eriol shrugged, "I still have one more mail." Eriol looked down at his next mail, "From Daidouji-san."
Haikei Hiiragizawa-kun,
Arigatou. I thank you for your great advices. Anyway, since I got bored at home, I decided to send you guys some cookies I made myself. Hope you'll enjoy it!
Keigu, Daidouji Tomoyo
Nakura squealed as she held out her butterfly-shaped cookies, "Look Eriol-sama! Daidouji-san sent me butterfly winged cookies for me! What about you, Suppi!?" Suppi smiled as he held out a cat shaped cookie, "A reflection of me. A cat." Nakura squealed again as she faced Eriol, "Eriol-sama! What have you got? Butterfly wings!? Cat-shaped cookies?" Eriol smiled as he held out his cookie, "No, not butterfly wings nor cat-shaped cookies. Piano keys." Eriol showed them the perfectly shaped piano keys, "Either she remembered the day we did music together or the day I chased her with a piano. It's the same day anyway." Eriol smiled, "Is it nice?" Spinel's eyes widened as he popped the cookie into his mouth, "OOOOOOOHHHH! SO DELICIOUS!"
Nakura popped more into her mouth, "Yummy! It's so sweet of Tomoyo-chan!" Spinel's eyes were full of twinkle as he popped more into his mouth, "Eriol-sama! Write back! Say we LOVE her cookies!" Eriol chuckled as he picked up his pen and began replying back when he shrieked.
"MINNIE MOUSE!!! MINNIE MOUSE!? RUBY MOON!!!"
Nakura rushed up, "Hai, Eriol-sama?" Eriol groaned, "When did we ever switched to Minnie Mouse writing pad? Once it's Garfield. That's perfectly ok. Then comes Hello Kitty, then Barbie Girl, then Hello Kitty again. Now it's MINNIE MOUSE!? Can't you ever get something more boyishly decent!? GOD, RUBY MOON! I still need to reply to Daidouji-sama. You don't expect me to write back to Daidouji-sama with a minnie mouse writing pad, do you!?" Nakura giggled, "Calm down, my Eriol-sama!" Nakura held out a single colored paper, "I managed to get one from Mizuki-san." Eriol yelped, "One pathetic little piece?" Nakura smiled, "Just for Daidouji-sama. I know you want to give her a good impression of you." Eriol sighed, "Give me a break, Ruby Moon."
Haikei Mrs. Daidouji-sama,
I will be looking forward to having tea with you when I arrive back at Tomoeda. Thank you for thinking well of me. I hope you're doing fine over there. Best regards to you.
Keigu, Eriol Hiiragizawa
"Now for Daidouji-san!" Nakura squealed. "Shut up, Ruby Moon!" Eriol groaned.
Haikei Daidouji-san,
Don't laugh. Minnie mouse paper? Yes, I know. How embarrassing, you might say. But look at my house! Not even a single boyishly decent writing paper! And Ruby Moon keeps buying Hello Kitty, Barbie Girl and even MINNIE MOUSE papers. I just wish England supplies more colored papers then just Barbie papers. How's the play coming on? Sakura sure is happy, ne? Tell my cute little descendant to buck up! Take the intiative and ask Sakura out!
P.S. Thanks for the cookies. Ruby Moon and Spinel just love them. Yes, the piano keys are very interesting. Oh yes, remember to reassure me that I'm still a complete boy.
Keigu, Eriol Hiiragizawa
Tomoyo read the letter once again before picking up another colored paper and replying back.
Haikei Hiiragizawa-kun,
Don't worry. Your handwriting fits the Minnie Mouse paper nicely. Looks kawaii, too! So why don't you do the shopping instead and get your own 'boyishly decent' writing papers instead of Nakura-san getting you Barbie types of papers? The play is rather cute. I just wish Yamazakii could get bonked out by Chiharu-san so that Li-kun can take Yamazakii's role! J You should have seen how kawaii SxS looks when they blush madly! So kawaii! And I don't think Li-kun will ever have the courage to take that intiative. And when I mentioned your name to Li-kun, he'll simply run away, covering his ears. I guess he still remembers your well-developed rivalhood, ne?
P.S. The cookies wasn't really made by myself. Mirror-san did helped in a little! Don't worry. You are still a complete boy.
Keigu, Daidouji Tomoyo
Eriol smiled as Nakura behind read the letter, "Wow! I can't imagine Sakura blushing! I always thought she and Syao Ran-kun look so kawaii together!" Spinel floated up to Eriol, "Eriol-sama…I feel that something's not right." Nakura pouted, "Nonsense Suppi-san. Everything's all right…" Her voice trailed off as Eriol narrowed his eyes, "Yes, something's definitely not right…"
~After the Hope Card…
Haikei Daidouji-san,
I'm very sorry for the Void taking you and Meiling. I apologized for whatever happened. Tell Sakura and Li-kun, Yue and the rest that I'm sorry for not recovering Clow Reed's memory earlier. Thank you for the tapes you sent me. You sang beautifully. Koko ni Kite, wasn't it? I'm glad to hear that Sakura has finally confessed her feelings to my descendant. I bet my descendant it rejoicing now, ne? You need not reply back 'coz by the time you received this letter, I'll be at the England airport on the way back to Tomoeda already. I'll be planning to stay at Tomoeda for a month or two. My house at Tomoeda is already gone so I'm going to stay at Li-kun's house. After calling Li-kun and negotiating with him for an hour, he finally agreed to let me stay at his house. How panting. Anyway, I love the skit that Class 6-2 performed. If only it lasted till the end. Looking forward to doing music with you again! J
P.S. Ruby Moon is looking forward to tormenting Kinomoto-oniichan and Spinel is looking forward to a video game fight with Kerberos. Warn Kinomoto-oniichan and Kerberos to perpare for a big fight.
Keigu, Eriol Hiiragizawa