Maple's Wisdom: Hiya everybody! I'm BACK! But, before you read on, just in case you didn't read the summary, THIS IS A T+S M+E STORY!!! Flames will be used as an excuse to sing cheesy songs, and flames about the couples...hmmm....how can I torture annoying flamers who ignore my warnings....I WILL SING THE CAREBEARS THEME SONG!!!!!!!! And I will also sing another cheesy song, too. LOL. I seriously will, ^_~. This is a sequel to Underneath The Sakura Tree, and it'll make a lot more sense if you read it first, but if you're good at deduction and reasoning, you should be fine. Tomoyo has so far captured Mist, Erase, Firey, Maze and Libra. I've made sure that this resembles CCS in the way that there is the Cardcaptor, her helper, her tailor/videotaper, her crush(like S+S), and her uh, person who helps transform the cards. Tomoyo captures cards, Meiling uses Martial arts to weaken them, because Syao-kun's ofudas are useless, Meiling also videotapes(she has a neckstrap) and designs costumes for Tomoyo(It's not really a romantic crush thing, like Tomoyo/Sakura...well, just read the first story). Syao-kun and Tomoyo have already confessed to each other (*puts on sad face* Sakura is gone. Through their love for Sakura, they find love in each other.) but they're still in that ::blush blush:: stage. Eriol is sort of like Meiling was in CCS. He's either not that useful or chooses not to be. As for the tester person...Well Eriol is Clow Reed's reincarnation...Hoe! Lookie the long authour note! Anyways, if you want more background info, read Underneath The Sakura Tree! (Just click on my name and find it.)
Maple's Motto:
Don't like,
Don't flame,
Don't read.
Maple's Disclaimer:
Don't own,
Don't sue,
Me broke.
*worships CLAMP*
Maple's Key:
{Authour notes that couldn't wait til the end}
)So-and-so's POV 1=normal 2=reflecting on event, to someone who was there (you'll get it) 3=follows them around(
~Flashback~ Flashback, duh ~Flashback~
By the way...the part in ~these~ is a reminder of what happened where UTST left off.
This will be told in...a mixture of first, second and third person. It will start in third.
~Tomoyo gasped, looking around warily.
"What is it, Tomoyo?"
"I sense...a Sakura Card.~
"Not in the middle of our camping trip, Tomoyo-chan!" moaned Meiling.
Tomoyo nodded sympathetically. "Unfortunately, yes." she commented.
Meiling popped her head into the tent. "One sec, Tomo-chan!" It wasn't long before she came out, with her camcorder. Fastening it around her neck, she nodded to Tomoyo. "Let's go."
Tomoyo followed the scent of the Sakura card, and Meiling followed Tomoyo. The duo never failed to work well together.
Tomoyo stopped, her eyes wide. "Yanyan..." she muttered. Tomoyo had been informed that when she was small, she called everything that either really, really surprised her, or she didn't know what it was called yanyan. It was also her version of 'uh-oh'.
"NANI?!?!?" shrieked Meiling, arriving at the scene. "This sucks. Can't FLOWER do anything but flood the world with petals?" she whined.
Eriol and Syaoran appeared to be fighting to keep at the surface.
"That's IT!" yelled Meiling, as Syaoran was pulled under. "NO ONE drowns a Li! Erm, Tomoyo?"
"Hai?"
"I..can't...swim..."
"Yanyan.." moaned Tomoyo, doing a facefault. "Neither can I."
"We'd better hurry! The petals are moving our way..."
Tomoyo nodded. "Right."
"Release the staff! I, Tomoyo, command you under thee contract, come to my aid!"
{OK, I'm not sure if that's even remotely correct, but I'm too lazy to check. Don't mind me if the incantation changes :).}
Tomoyo gripped the staff, wondering what to do. Maze and Mist were useless, as was Libra. Her best bet was Firey, but Erase might work.
"I can't use Firey, it will hurt Syaoran!" moaned Tomoyo, forgetting about Eriol.
"Erase! Erase all the flower petals!"
Surprisingly, it worked. When Tomoyo had tried to Erase Maze, the Maze just kept redoing itself. Then again, they were trying to Erase a Sakura card then, not one of its creations.
"Flower! Return to the form in which you ought to be!"
And two cards flew into her hand, Flower and Erase.
"Not too shabby, Lady Tomoyo." said Eriol graciously as he and Syaoran came to join to girls.
Tomoyo winked flirtatiously. "I have my ways."
*
)Meiling's POV-1(
Tomoyo! Honestly, the Eriol/Tomoyo thing was over and done with years ago! Why is she flirting with him? Doesn't she love my cousin?
I suppose she's not doing much, but it really bugs me. I mean, Eriol and I...
...I guess we're not officially a "thing". We've kissed, several times, but he hasn't asked me out yet. I haven't, either. I'm not afraid to take the initiative or anything, I'm just not quite ready to make it official yet. I don't think he is, either.
I watch as Xiaolang and Tomoyo gaze at each other, then Xiaolang blushes and looks away. Tomoyo smiles and giggles, resulting in a tomato Xiaolang.They've already confessed to each other, twice, but as far as I know, they haven't kissed or gone out yet.
They have better not, I thought. My current goal is to film all the kawaii moments between Tomoyo and Xiaolang, and a date, kiss, or both would be a must-see.
I saw Tomoyo tap my cousin on the shoulder, and they began whispering together. I was glad I had left my camcorder on-it was so kawaii when they whispered together!
)Tomoyo's POV-1(
"So, now that Stage 1-Get Monkey and Scarlet to kiss is done, what's Stage 2?" asked Syaoran.
I giggled. "Stage 2 is, Send Scarlet Monkey Out On A Date!"
"Won't they refuse?"
"Don't be silly, Syao-kun! We're not gonna TELL them that! We're gonna make it the four of us...and then..." I explained my plan to Syaoran.
"Fool-proof, Tomoyo." Syaoran smirked, thinking of how his cousin would blush.
"It's time to get out the old camcorder." I said evilly.
*
)Eriol's POV-1(
It had been two weeks since we got home from the camping trip when Tomoyo called and proposed the four of us went to dinner together.
{:Eriol: [Tomoyo]}
:Sure, Tomoyo. Who, What, When, Where, Why, How?:
[Don't be silly , Eriol! The four of us, that's you, me, Meiling and Syaoran, go out to dinner, Saturday night at six, At the new restaurant down the street, Nadeshiko Cafe, because it seems we never just hang out anymore, by my car!]
:OK. Syaoran and Meiling know?:
[Yup!]
:Kay. See you Saturday. Bye.:
[Bye]
*
)Tomoyo's POV-1(
I couldn't believe it! This was very, very exciting. I had completed Phase 1-Phone Monkey, and Phase 2-Conveniently Disappear was happening in a few minutes. I loaded my camera and other musts into a bag, primped myself a little, then climbed into my car.
I hoped they would like my new restaurant. I had tested and invented all the recipes myself, and named it in honour of Sakura's mother. If I had named it the Sakura cafe, it would bring back too many sad memories. Besides, nadeshiko flowers are kirei.
I picked up Eriol, then Syaoran and Meiling and we got there in a matter of minutes.
*
RINGIRINGRING.
Yes! Just as planned, I answered my cell phone, quickly apologizing for being so rude to my friends.
{:Tomoyo: [Kero-chan]}
:Moshimoshi?:
[Konyanyachiwa Tomoyo-chan! I ran out of pudding!]
:No! Really?:
[Anyways, there's your favour. How long do I have to keep on?]
:But I'm having dinner with my friends. Can't it wait?:
[No! Get me pudding!]
:Well, alright. I'm coming. Bye.:
I clicked it shut. Kero-chan owed me a favour. "Sorry, guys, there's an urgent problem at Kirei Ume." I said, referring to the line of clothing I had designed.
I left the cafe, and re-entered through the back.
"Daidouji-sama! Do you need anything?" asked a chef.
"Hai. Everything going to plan?"
"Hai."
"Good."
I climbed into the secret booth I had built. It was a tiny, tiny room that was attached to the middle of the ceiling. The ceiling was a door from the roof, with a padlock and a Voice ID password lock, only programmed so far to respond to my and Syaoran's voices.
The walls and floor were one-way glass, and I filmed Meiling and Eriol blushing with glee, in the comfort of an inflatable chair.
There were two inflatable chairs in the booth, plus a small snack table. I dumped some popcorn into the snack table, (its top was bowl-shaped) and videotaped, while waiting for Syaoran to come.
BEEP.
The door in the ceiling opened, to the password 'Scarlet Monkey.' Syaoran climbed in and sat in his green inflatable chair. (Mine was purple.)
I smiled and dumped some M+M's into the table as well, and a content Syao-kun started to pig out on chocolate and popcorn, watching Meiling and Eriol attempt to make conversation, blushing furiously.
This was kawaii! It was almost as good as the tape of Meiling and Eriol making out (the kissing part was a little boring after 20 minutes, but the Aishiteru part was KAWAII!) for half an hour. Hiding the camera in there was worth it.
I was content for half and hour, reaching over for some candy or popcorn once in a while, and then something positively KAWAII happened!
All the lights went out.
I turned on the filming light on my camcorder, filming every second.
Phase 3-Cut Power had begun.
*
)Meiling's POV(
Half an hour after Syaoran needed to phone his mother immediately, the power went out. I was alone with Eriol, more or less, and the power went out.
Great...
A chef came out and, reminding us that the restaurant had electric doors, informed us we were stuck here.
10 minutes later, a man came out, holding a huge bouquet of flowers. He gave them to me, and I read the card curiously. Who would send me flowers?
Dearest Meiling,
Some ume, sakura, and nadeshiko for one who greatly exceeds their beauty combined.
Love,
Your Secret Admirer
P.S. Look up.
Was typed on the card. I had never had a secret admirer before. No harm in looking up, was there? I saw a paper airplane dropping towards me.
I caught and unfolded it, to reveal another note.
Meiling,
Tomorrow, use your red dental floss.
-SA(Secret Admirer)
That was awfully strange. How did he know about my red dental floss? I have two kinds, red and white. The red is apple flavoured and thicker, so I use it on special occasions. No harm in using my red floss tomorrow, I guess.
I folded both notes together and put them in my pocket.
I ate my food when Eriol encouraged me to, saying that we may be trapped in here long enough for me to wish I had eaten it hot. He was right, too.
)Syaoran's POV(
So far, so good. Meiling got the flowers, and the notes I had written. I just hope she'll be convinced Eriol is her SA by the time Phase 4-Scavenger Hunt is done.
But as long as I have M+M's, I'm perfectly happy. Meiling blushing is the icing on the cake.
Tomoyo's plan about stranding Scarlet Monkey in the cafe was clever, but combined with my "scavenger hunt" plan, it was ingenious.
"Ohohoh!" shrieked Tomoyo, happily videotaping. I hogged the M+M's.
)Naoko's POV-1(
Why was I doing this again?
Right, because I owed Tomoyo a favour.
"Hey, everybody. Since we're all stuck in here until who-knows-when, how about we play a game? I'm Naoko Yaginasiwa{Is that right?}, I'm 17."
"I'm Mariko Kanagawa, and I'm 15."
"I'm Masako Kanagawa, and I'm 15, too."
"I'm Toshio Yoshida, and I'm, well, 15."
"I'm Takeshi Yoshida, and I'm, well, the four of us are on a double date."
"I'm Meiling Li. 17."
"Eriol Hiiragizawa. 17."
"Wow, you guys are on a date? Kawaii!" I shrieked.
Meiling and Eriol turned red. "Tomoyo and Syaoran were here, too! They just had to leave." said Eriol defiantly. I smiled.
"Nadeshiko Tsukino, 14."
"Umeko Ezakiya, 14."
{Ooo! Umi-chan is a character from an original story I wrote! Not Nadeshiko, though. I'm also guilty of using last names from other animes, like Sailor Moon!}
After everyone was introduced, we played Truth or Dare.
I started. "Tsukino-san, Truth or Dare?"
Tsukino-san smiled. "Please, call me Nadeshiko. Dare."
"Nadeshiko-san, I dare you to...sing the CareBears theme song."
She did so, and I won't pain you with the lyrics.
"Meiling-san, truth or dare?"
"Truth."
"What is your greatest fear?"
"Being out-fought. Masako-san, truth or dare?"
"Truth."
"Have you ever kissed a boy?"
"Yes..Umeko-san, truth or dare?"
"Dare."
"I dare you to sing the Barney song, dancing and clapping, giving everyone in the room a kiss on the cheek."
Umeko seemed not to care what people thought. She rose and started singing. "Barney is a dinosaur (kiss) from our imagination..(kiss)"
She completed the song, only to find Masako meant the I-love-you song.
"I love you, (kiss) you love me, (kiss) we're a happy family, (kiss) with a great big hug, (kiss) and a kiss from you to me, (kiss) Won't you say, (kiss) you love me, too. (kiss) Meiling-san, Truth or Dare?"
"Dare."
"I dare you to enter a mini-ikibana competition with me."
"You're on, but where's the flowers?"
"This place is a florist, too!" explained Umeko.
)Tomoyo's POV-1(
The Truth Or Dare was entertaining. One girl, named Nadeshiko, sang the CareBears theme song. The girl with her, Umeko, sang and danced to both Barney songs, kissing everyone in the room on the cheek twice. I got it all on tape, too. Kawaii!
Plus, Naoko kept her promise. She made so many comments about Eriol and Meiling liking each other that I was worried they might permanently turn into tomatoes.
*
)Syaoran's POV-1(
The power came back on when Tomoyo decided she had enough kawaii footage, and we hurried out of our secret booth, locking it and quickly making our way to the front, pretending we had gotten there during the blackout.
Tomoyo climbed into her car, and I got the passenger seat. Meiling and Eriol sat in the back, still blushing from the blackout. We offered Naoko a ride, and she accepted. It was all part of the plan, for she made several more blushable comments before she was dropped off. Eriol climbed out, then Tomoyo went to our apartment. I helped Meiling out, and we waved goodbye, then went inside.
Phases 1-3 of Stage 2 complete. Phase 4 in progress.
Charisma's Critique: That was pretty long, for me. *sobs* I'm so proud of myself! I know it's completely out of topic, but I think that Clow Reed's first name is Clow. They're Clow cards, then Sakura cards, right? And, this story will be very very long, since there *are* over 50 Sakura Cards.
About yanyan, if it's a real word in Japanese...whoops! Tomoyo won't use it as much as Sakura and Hoe, and its purpose is threefold:
1. Uh-oh
2. When Tomoyo is surprised
3. When Tomoyo doesn't know what to say
Charisma's Lesson:
Nani-What
Hai-yes
Kawaii-Cute
Moshimoshi-Something you say when you answer the phone
Konyanyachi wa-Osaka dialect for hello
Kirei-Pretty
Ume-Plum blossom(s)
Sakura-Cherry blossom(s)
Nadeshiko-Err*looks embarrassed* Anyone know what kind of flower nadeshiko is?
Aishiteru-I love you
Charisma's Motto:
Read and review make Maple and HCarisma happy little rabid Meowths.
Bai~!
Maple's Motto:
Don't like,
Don't flame,
Don't read.
Maple's Disclaimer:
Don't own,
Don't sue,
Me broke.
*worships CLAMP*
Maple's Key:
{Authour notes that couldn't wait til the end}
)So-and-so's POV 1=normal 2=reflecting on event, to someone who was there (you'll get it) 3=follows them around(
~Flashback~ Flashback, duh ~Flashback~
By the way...the part in ~these~ is a reminder of what happened where UTST left off.
This will be told in...a mixture of first, second and third person. It will start in third.
~Tomoyo gasped, looking around warily.
"What is it, Tomoyo?"
"I sense...a Sakura Card.~
"Not in the middle of our camping trip, Tomoyo-chan!" moaned Meiling.
Tomoyo nodded sympathetically. "Unfortunately, yes." she commented.
Meiling popped her head into the tent. "One sec, Tomo-chan!" It wasn't long before she came out, with her camcorder. Fastening it around her neck, she nodded to Tomoyo. "Let's go."
Tomoyo followed the scent of the Sakura card, and Meiling followed Tomoyo. The duo never failed to work well together.
Tomoyo stopped, her eyes wide. "Yanyan..." she muttered. Tomoyo had been informed that when she was small, she called everything that either really, really surprised her, or she didn't know what it was called yanyan. It was also her version of 'uh-oh'.
"NANI?!?!?" shrieked Meiling, arriving at the scene. "This sucks. Can't FLOWER do anything but flood the world with petals?" she whined.
Eriol and Syaoran appeared to be fighting to keep at the surface.
"That's IT!" yelled Meiling, as Syaoran was pulled under. "NO ONE drowns a Li! Erm, Tomoyo?"
"Hai?"
"I..can't...swim..."
"Yanyan.." moaned Tomoyo, doing a facefault. "Neither can I."
"We'd better hurry! The petals are moving our way..."
Tomoyo nodded. "Right."
"Release the staff! I, Tomoyo, command you under thee contract, come to my aid!"
{OK, I'm not sure if that's even remotely correct, but I'm too lazy to check. Don't mind me if the incantation changes :).}
Tomoyo gripped the staff, wondering what to do. Maze and Mist were useless, as was Libra. Her best bet was Firey, but Erase might work.
"I can't use Firey, it will hurt Syaoran!" moaned Tomoyo, forgetting about Eriol.
"Erase! Erase all the flower petals!"
Surprisingly, it worked. When Tomoyo had tried to Erase Maze, the Maze just kept redoing itself. Then again, they were trying to Erase a Sakura card then, not one of its creations.
"Flower! Return to the form in which you ought to be!"
And two cards flew into her hand, Flower and Erase.
"Not too shabby, Lady Tomoyo." said Eriol graciously as he and Syaoran came to join to girls.
Tomoyo winked flirtatiously. "I have my ways."
*
)Meiling's POV-1(
Tomoyo! Honestly, the Eriol/Tomoyo thing was over and done with years ago! Why is she flirting with him? Doesn't she love my cousin?
I suppose she's not doing much, but it really bugs me. I mean, Eriol and I...
...I guess we're not officially a "thing". We've kissed, several times, but he hasn't asked me out yet. I haven't, either. I'm not afraid to take the initiative or anything, I'm just not quite ready to make it official yet. I don't think he is, either.
I watch as Xiaolang and Tomoyo gaze at each other, then Xiaolang blushes and looks away. Tomoyo smiles and giggles, resulting in a tomato Xiaolang.They've already confessed to each other, twice, but as far as I know, they haven't kissed or gone out yet.
They have better not, I thought. My current goal is to film all the kawaii moments between Tomoyo and Xiaolang, and a date, kiss, or both would be a must-see.
I saw Tomoyo tap my cousin on the shoulder, and they began whispering together. I was glad I had left my camcorder on-it was so kawaii when they whispered together!
)Tomoyo's POV-1(
"So, now that Stage 1-Get Monkey and Scarlet to kiss is done, what's Stage 2?" asked Syaoran.
I giggled. "Stage 2 is, Send Scarlet Monkey Out On A Date!"
"Won't they refuse?"
"Don't be silly, Syao-kun! We're not gonna TELL them that! We're gonna make it the four of us...and then..." I explained my plan to Syaoran.
"Fool-proof, Tomoyo." Syaoran smirked, thinking of how his cousin would blush.
"It's time to get out the old camcorder." I said evilly.
*
)Eriol's POV-1(
It had been two weeks since we got home from the camping trip when Tomoyo called and proposed the four of us went to dinner together.
{:Eriol: [Tomoyo]}
:Sure, Tomoyo. Who, What, When, Where, Why, How?:
[Don't be silly , Eriol! The four of us, that's you, me, Meiling and Syaoran, go out to dinner, Saturday night at six, At the new restaurant down the street, Nadeshiko Cafe, because it seems we never just hang out anymore, by my car!]
:OK. Syaoran and Meiling know?:
[Yup!]
:Kay. See you Saturday. Bye.:
[Bye]
*
)Tomoyo's POV-1(
I couldn't believe it! This was very, very exciting. I had completed Phase 1-Phone Monkey, and Phase 2-Conveniently Disappear was happening in a few minutes. I loaded my camera and other musts into a bag, primped myself a little, then climbed into my car.
I hoped they would like my new restaurant. I had tested and invented all the recipes myself, and named it in honour of Sakura's mother. If I had named it the Sakura cafe, it would bring back too many sad memories. Besides, nadeshiko flowers are kirei.
I picked up Eriol, then Syaoran and Meiling and we got there in a matter of minutes.
*
RINGIRINGRING.
Yes! Just as planned, I answered my cell phone, quickly apologizing for being so rude to my friends.
{:Tomoyo: [Kero-chan]}
:Moshimoshi?:
[Konyanyachiwa Tomoyo-chan! I ran out of pudding!]
:No! Really?:
[Anyways, there's your favour. How long do I have to keep on?]
:But I'm having dinner with my friends. Can't it wait?:
[No! Get me pudding!]
:Well, alright. I'm coming. Bye.:
I clicked it shut. Kero-chan owed me a favour. "Sorry, guys, there's an urgent problem at Kirei Ume." I said, referring to the line of clothing I had designed.
I left the cafe, and re-entered through the back.
"Daidouji-sama! Do you need anything?" asked a chef.
"Hai. Everything going to plan?"
"Hai."
"Good."
I climbed into the secret booth I had built. It was a tiny, tiny room that was attached to the middle of the ceiling. The ceiling was a door from the roof, with a padlock and a Voice ID password lock, only programmed so far to respond to my and Syaoran's voices.
The walls and floor were one-way glass, and I filmed Meiling and Eriol blushing with glee, in the comfort of an inflatable chair.
There were two inflatable chairs in the booth, plus a small snack table. I dumped some popcorn into the snack table, (its top was bowl-shaped) and videotaped, while waiting for Syaoran to come.
BEEP.
The door in the ceiling opened, to the password 'Scarlet Monkey.' Syaoran climbed in and sat in his green inflatable chair. (Mine was purple.)
I smiled and dumped some M+M's into the table as well, and a content Syao-kun started to pig out on chocolate and popcorn, watching Meiling and Eriol attempt to make conversation, blushing furiously.
This was kawaii! It was almost as good as the tape of Meiling and Eriol making out (the kissing part was a little boring after 20 minutes, but the Aishiteru part was KAWAII!) for half an hour. Hiding the camera in there was worth it.
I was content for half and hour, reaching over for some candy or popcorn once in a while, and then something positively KAWAII happened!
All the lights went out.
I turned on the filming light on my camcorder, filming every second.
Phase 3-Cut Power had begun.
*
)Meiling's POV(
Half an hour after Syaoran needed to phone his mother immediately, the power went out. I was alone with Eriol, more or less, and the power went out.
Great...
A chef came out and, reminding us that the restaurant had electric doors, informed us we were stuck here.
10 minutes later, a man came out, holding a huge bouquet of flowers. He gave them to me, and I read the card curiously. Who would send me flowers?
Dearest Meiling,
Some ume, sakura, and nadeshiko for one who greatly exceeds their beauty combined.
Love,
Your Secret Admirer
P.S. Look up.
Was typed on the card. I had never had a secret admirer before. No harm in looking up, was there? I saw a paper airplane dropping towards me.
I caught and unfolded it, to reveal another note.
Meiling,
Tomorrow, use your red dental floss.
-SA(Secret Admirer)
That was awfully strange. How did he know about my red dental floss? I have two kinds, red and white. The red is apple flavoured and thicker, so I use it on special occasions. No harm in using my red floss tomorrow, I guess.
I folded both notes together and put them in my pocket.
I ate my food when Eriol encouraged me to, saying that we may be trapped in here long enough for me to wish I had eaten it hot. He was right, too.
)Syaoran's POV(
So far, so good. Meiling got the flowers, and the notes I had written. I just hope she'll be convinced Eriol is her SA by the time Phase 4-Scavenger Hunt is done.
But as long as I have M+M's, I'm perfectly happy. Meiling blushing is the icing on the cake.
Tomoyo's plan about stranding Scarlet Monkey in the cafe was clever, but combined with my "scavenger hunt" plan, it was ingenious.
"Ohohoh!" shrieked Tomoyo, happily videotaping. I hogged the M+M's.
)Naoko's POV-1(
Why was I doing this again?
Right, because I owed Tomoyo a favour.
"Hey, everybody. Since we're all stuck in here until who-knows-when, how about we play a game? I'm Naoko Yaginasiwa{Is that right?}, I'm 17."
"I'm Mariko Kanagawa, and I'm 15."
"I'm Masako Kanagawa, and I'm 15, too."
"I'm Toshio Yoshida, and I'm, well, 15."
"I'm Takeshi Yoshida, and I'm, well, the four of us are on a double date."
"I'm Meiling Li. 17."
"Eriol Hiiragizawa. 17."
"Wow, you guys are on a date? Kawaii!" I shrieked.
Meiling and Eriol turned red. "Tomoyo and Syaoran were here, too! They just had to leave." said Eriol defiantly. I smiled.
"Nadeshiko Tsukino, 14."
"Umeko Ezakiya, 14."
{Ooo! Umi-chan is a character from an original story I wrote! Not Nadeshiko, though. I'm also guilty of using last names from other animes, like Sailor Moon!}
After everyone was introduced, we played Truth or Dare.
I started. "Tsukino-san, Truth or Dare?"
Tsukino-san smiled. "Please, call me Nadeshiko. Dare."
"Nadeshiko-san, I dare you to...sing the CareBears theme song."
She did so, and I won't pain you with the lyrics.
"Meiling-san, truth or dare?"
"Truth."
"What is your greatest fear?"
"Being out-fought. Masako-san, truth or dare?"
"Truth."
"Have you ever kissed a boy?"
"Yes..Umeko-san, truth or dare?"
"Dare."
"I dare you to sing the Barney song, dancing and clapping, giving everyone in the room a kiss on the cheek."
Umeko seemed not to care what people thought. She rose and started singing. "Barney is a dinosaur (kiss) from our imagination..(kiss)"
She completed the song, only to find Masako meant the I-love-you song.
"I love you, (kiss) you love me, (kiss) we're a happy family, (kiss) with a great big hug, (kiss) and a kiss from you to me, (kiss) Won't you say, (kiss) you love me, too. (kiss) Meiling-san, Truth or Dare?"
"Dare."
"I dare you to enter a mini-ikibana competition with me."
"You're on, but where's the flowers?"
"This place is a florist, too!" explained Umeko.
)Tomoyo's POV-1(
The Truth Or Dare was entertaining. One girl, named Nadeshiko, sang the CareBears theme song. The girl with her, Umeko, sang and danced to both Barney songs, kissing everyone in the room on the cheek twice. I got it all on tape, too. Kawaii!
Plus, Naoko kept her promise. She made so many comments about Eriol and Meiling liking each other that I was worried they might permanently turn into tomatoes.
*
)Syaoran's POV-1(
The power came back on when Tomoyo decided she had enough kawaii footage, and we hurried out of our secret booth, locking it and quickly making our way to the front, pretending we had gotten there during the blackout.
Tomoyo climbed into her car, and I got the passenger seat. Meiling and Eriol sat in the back, still blushing from the blackout. We offered Naoko a ride, and she accepted. It was all part of the plan, for she made several more blushable comments before she was dropped off. Eriol climbed out, then Tomoyo went to our apartment. I helped Meiling out, and we waved goodbye, then went inside.
Phases 1-3 of Stage 2 complete. Phase 4 in progress.
Charisma's Critique: That was pretty long, for me. *sobs* I'm so proud of myself! I know it's completely out of topic, but I think that Clow Reed's first name is Clow. They're Clow cards, then Sakura cards, right? And, this story will be very very long, since there *are* over 50 Sakura Cards.
About yanyan, if it's a real word in Japanese...whoops! Tomoyo won't use it as much as Sakura and Hoe, and its purpose is threefold:
1. Uh-oh
2. When Tomoyo is surprised
3. When Tomoyo doesn't know what to say
Charisma's Lesson:
Nani-What
Hai-yes
Kawaii-Cute
Moshimoshi-Something you say when you answer the phone
Konyanyachi wa-Osaka dialect for hello
Kirei-Pretty
Ume-Plum blossom(s)
Sakura-Cherry blossom(s)
Nadeshiko-Err*looks embarrassed* Anyone know what kind of flower nadeshiko is?
Aishiteru-I love you
Charisma's Motto:
Read and review make Maple and HCarisma happy little rabid Meowths.
Bai~!