On Tsugaru's second day in Ikebukuro, he decided he'd head to Sunshine City again, this time to actually taste Sakuraya's special tea. He was happy to be back in Ikebukuro again and to be close to his friend again. He spent the last five years wishing each summer he was here, but he knew it was his responsibility to be at the garden shop. Alot has changed with him since high school though. He's dyed his hair blonde and he had become wiser. He noticed Sakuraya had, too. They weren't the kids they used to be. He was incredibly amazed by Sakuraya's tea shop. He had heard in letters about it, but couldn't really fathom it until he stepped inside the day before. It was a great looking shop. Everything about it was peaceful and organic. There were plants everywhere. The tables and chairs were all made of wood. And the walls were lined with bamboo. He was truly happy at his friend's success.

Tsugaru then finally arrived at Sip and Relax. He walked in and was immediately greeted by the employees as "Tsugaru-sama". Sakuraya must have been talking highly of him. Sakuraya looked over from the counter at Tsugaru upon hearing his name.

"Oh, you're a half hour early!" Sakuraya said.

"I know, I was hoping to try some of your tea," Tsugaru replied.

"Oh, then have a seat and I'll get you some right away!" Sakuraya beamed.

Tsugaru sat down and one of the female employees leaned over to quietly talk to him

"I've never seen him this hyped up and energetic before," She said. "And I've been here since the store opened.

"Oh really?" Tsugaru was slightly shocked since this personality he was used to seeing since high school.

"He's usually incredibly calm and peaceful all the time, but the second you walked in the door yesterday, he completely flipped."

The employee walked away as she seen Sakuraya heading towards him.

"Here you go, Tsugaru," Sakuraya said as he set down the tea and bowed. Tsugaru slightly smirked at Sakuraya natural instinct to treat him like a customer the second he brought out the tea. Sakuraya looked at Tsugaru and gave a slight laugh.

"I have to say, I feel quite weird serving you, Tsugaru," Sakuraya said scratching at the back of his head.

"Haha, I can imagine," Tsugaru laughed. "You've come a long way, Sakuraya. I'm happy for you."

"Thank you, Tsugaru," Sakuraya said."That means a lot."

They sat there staying at each other for a few seconds. The door rang as someone walked in. Sakuraya quickly turned his head to the door.

"Oh well, I better get back to work, got customers to service. Hope you like the tea," Sakuraya said and he quickly hurried to the counter.

Tsugaru sat drinking the tea, finding it quite delicious. He watched Sakuraya as he worked. He noticed Sakuraya definitely had a different demeanor towards customers and employees than him. Sakuraya really had changed. More than Tsugaru had expected.

The half hour quickly passed and Sakuraya had finall closed up shop and they were ready to leave. They got outside and Sakuraya took in the air.

"That tea was really good. It was really one of a kind," Tsugaru complicated Sakuraya.

"Thank you. I sort of accidentally stumbled onto it," Sakuraya laughed. He seemed more at ease now.

"So what exactly is in it?" Tsugaru asked.

"That is a secret! Not even my employees know."

Tsugaru laughed. Sakuraya was definitely business smart.

"Well, should we be heading on then?" Tsugaru said referring to their special spot.

"Yes, let's get going. This time, we should mediate there like old times."

Tsugaru agreed and smiled. He liked that idea. He hadn't gotten the chance to mediate since he had gotten here. They walked down to their Sakuraya tree, sat down, and started mediating. Tsugaru really found inner peace sitting here with Sakuraya. They sat there for a full hour mediating.

Then suddenly a odd roaring noise came from down the street. Tsugaru opened up his eyes and seen a motorcycle with a woman driving it. She was wearing a yellow helmet with cat ears. Sakuraya had opened his eyes now.

"What's Celty doing all the way out here?" Sakuraya said out loud to himself.

Celty had stopped in front of them.

"Who's that?" Tsugaru asked.

"Celty Sturluson. She's a dullahan from Ikebukuro," Sakuraya told him.

"A dullahan?"

Tsugaru now as incredibly confused as the woman approached them. She handed Sakuraya a fancy piece of paper and then typed something out and her cell phone and showed Sakuraya.

"From Hibiya?" Sakuraya exclaimed. He opened up the paper and read. His mouth dropped. "I've been invited to the Hibiya mansion so he can try my tea!"

"Who's Hibiya?" Tsugaru asked, feeling like he had quite fell out of the loop.

The woman started typing again and showed him her phone.

"A prince from England." It said.

Tsugaru was shocked and wasn't sure how to react. Everything was happening quickly.

"Oh, wow, I'm gonna have to leave first thing in the morning!" Sakura realized. "And I need to premake packs of tea for the cafe! There's so much to do! I have to get going, Tsugaru!"

Sakuraya quickly jumped up and started running toward Ikebukuro. He looked back at Tsugaru and waved.

"I'll see you in a few days!"


Author's Comments: And there's chapter two. Hope you all enjoyed it. I really can't wait to get more indepth with the story. I have a decent sized plot figured out for this. The next chapter, alot of things are really gonna change, so stay tuned!