Day 1:

I took Sadaharu for a walk. It's a fine Saturday morning, and I heard that there will be a circus near the town park later. I'd like to go and see what's inside a big red tent I always see on TV's, so I asked Gin-chan and Shinpachi if they want to go.

"Fine by me, as long as I wouldn't wait too long in the line," Gin-chan said, reading his latest JUMP magazine. "What about you, Shinpachi? Do you want to come?"

He just forced a smile, he looks like he has a traumatic experience in his childhood. "What's wrong, Pachi? Scared of lions?" teased Gin-chan. We both laugh, "Cut it off! It's not I have a trauma in lions!" Shinpachi protested. "It was Anoue that I had a trauma in circuses." He looked away and blushed. "Never mind, I'm going!"

I saw the big red tent near the town park, and surely, there're many people waiting outside. I know the show will start at 6pm. Well, it would be a problem if we didn't fall in line right now. But we still have 10 hours left, and who the hell will wait in line on a show that only lasts in just half an hour?

As I was looking to the crowd, I saw 3 familiar faces, wearing familiar uniforms. "Sadaharu, I bet it's the airheaded Sadist." Sadaharu just barked, and we walked closely. And sure enough, I'm right. The Sadist is standing near the statue, Gori-san, I mean, Kondo-san is talking on a walkie-talkie near the entrance of the tent with other Shinsengumi officers, and Hijikata-san smoking inside his patrol car. On their duty, huh? Better distract that Sadist over there.

"Sadaharu, on a count of three, bite this Sadist okay? One… Two… Three!"

Even though he's facing backwards, he dodged Sadaharu's bite and twisted my arm. "DAMN IT SADIST, LET GO OF ME!" I almost cried in pain, good thing Sadaharu bit the Sadist's head and finally lets go.

"What do you want, China? A VIP treatment? Sorry but you don't have enough money to buy a VIP ticket."

"Heh! Then what are YOU doing in here? Are you going to perform jerky tricks inside, too? You look like a clown, anyways. HAHAHAHAHA." I burst out into laughing.

"Shut the hell up, China. Children without adults accompanying with them are not allowed. At least you're 170cm tall like me. And oh, no pets allowed."

"Tch, like I would listen to you, bird-brain. Ah, if it isn't boss Anego! ANEEEGOOO!" I waved at Otae-san, who's with Kyubei-san. "Ah, Kagura-chaaan!" Otae waved back and walked towards us. "Are you also going in the circus, Kagura-chan?"

I hide at Anego's back and pointed to Sadist, "Anego, that bastard over there is bullying me! He said I can't take Sadaharu with me!" I stick out a tongue at him.

"I'm just doing my job, stupid China. Oi, Kondo-san we got a problem here!" Sougo yelled.

And in just a speed of light, Kondo showed up, with flowers in his hands. "OTAE-SAN WILL YOU BE—"

"NO!" Otae-san groin-kicked him so hard he almost die in pain. "Let's head back, Kyubei. This wild gorilla must've escaped in his cage! Kagura-chan, would you like to go with us?"

"Yes, Anego!" I said, leaving the Sadist alone in his place again. Dunno what is this feeling, but it makes me want to stay there instead. I glanced at him while we're walking, and to my surprise I saw him looking at me also! Dammit Sadist, don't you dare!

Several minutes later, I saw Gin-chan and Shinpachi walking towards us. "We thought that the circus will start at 6pm, but we heard in the radio announcement that the show will start at any minute. Good thing you have reserved a line," Shinpachi said. "Well then, that's good! Here, have some dangos! I prepared it just in case! Say 'ahh', Shin-chan!" Otae said. "N-n-no thanks, Anoue we're already full! R-right, Gin-chan?" Gin-chan nods and ran to find a rest room. His facial expression looks like he's going to throw up. Well, he is.

Just before Anego give me some dango, the people shouted. "Looks like the circus is now open," Kyubei said. "Hey, no pushing!" "Please fall in line!" "Wait, I'm stucked!" That is all I can hear right now.

I opened my eyes. I thought I was dead back there. I am now inside the big red tent.

"Kagura-chan, you okay?" Otae asked and hands me a bottle of water. Sitting beside her is Kyubei-san. Behind me is Gin-chan and Shinpachi and Sadaharu. Good grief we're together.

Suddenly, a voice echoed inside the tent, making people quiet. It's the Ringmaster.

"Good noon, folks! First of all, we would like to thank you for supporting our first show here in Edo!" Everyone clapped their hands. "I smell something creepy in here, Shinpachi." I heard Gin-chan said. What does he mean?

"You will now experience the true beauty of magic!" The Ringmaster suddenly disappeared before my eyes. Everyone shouted in joy. Jugglers and other magicians parade in the middle. "Amazing!"

"Kagura-chan, stay alert. Kagura-chan?!" Gin-chan said. He's holding his wooden sword ready. "What? I came here for fun! I've never seen them perform yet!" I exclaimed. "Just stay alert, I sensed something very fishy in here. That's why I agreed to join you."

Gin-chan sometimes spoils the fun, but I trust him. "OK, Gin-chan. I will."