Kino no Tabi

Unforgeable Memories

Kino X Shizu fanfic

This is a Fanfic of the anime Kino no Tabi. Kino no Tabi was NOT created by me! I only wrote this story of the characters as a fan of the show. I have nothing to do with creating this anime!

WARNING! MAY CONTAIN SPOILLERS!!!

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Chapter 3

Kino stood there at the door unable to believe who she meet for the second time. Riku ran up to her and started to lick her hand. (at this time Shizu still thinks Kino is a boy) Kino noticed the tickling feeling at her hands and bended down to cuddle the cute pup. Riku very much enjoyed it went she pet him. He then licked her on the cheek and she giggled at the wet feeling.

"Kino! Kino! What about me? Are you going to leave me in this dark hall alley?" Hermes cried feeling a little jealous at the attention she was giving the dog. Kino thought for a second on what Hermes was trying to say. "Hallway Hermes, hallway" She corrected him with a smile. "Ah! Whatever Kino, just pouch me inside. I'm lonely out here!" he wined. Kino then pouched Hermes in the room next to the spare bed. All the room were set for two people since the city was popular for couples.

Kino put her things against the nightstand and greeted Shizu who was still staring at her unable to believe they meet again. Riku had told Shizu that she wasn't a boy but a girl, but he hadn't believed his friend. He believed Riku was trying to joke with his head again, like he does from time to time to get attention. Shizu noticed that Kino had matured quite a bit since the last time her saw him, but he still believed he was a guy and not a girl. He decided to forget about the thoughts for now and said his hellos to him.

They then settled in for the night and talked about each other's journey, the places they have been, the things they have seen. Some of the places Shizu talked to Kino about light up Kino's face. Shizu was surprised at how much Kino liked tales from other countries, and how intensively he listened to each and every word. After the story telling, Kino took her nightgown (back in that time men could wear nightgowns too, just plain ones, so he can't tell Kino is a girl from that) and went to the bathroom to change and then went to sleep.

The next morning Kino had woken up very early like usual and already got dressed and pouched Hermes out of the inn. She wanted to explore the new country as soon as possible. She walked around the many stalls that sold very lovely items. Many people that walked by wore vibrate colored Kimonos. She admired each and every one that passed by, It was the first time she had seen such beautiful clothing. She continued on the path admiring many beautiful things.

Meanwhile, Shizu woke up to find himself and Riku all alone in the room. He yarned and decided to get dressed and go out. As he went out he noticed the owner of the inn looking in boxes near the front desk. He went up to her and asked her what she was looking for. The lady looked up to him and smiled. "I'm looking for an old Kimono. A young lady staying here doesn't seem to have one, and she seems to admire them a lot. I thought, that I would give it to her to wear at the festival while she's here." the lady said in a kind face. Shizu smiled bad at her thinking she was a very kind lady to do such a thing for a young girl. The lady then found the old kimono and showed it to him. It was bright light green with pink cherry blossoms all over it. The belt around it was a decorative gold color with some dark green. Ropes to keep it tired up.

Shizu admired the beautiful craftsmanship of the kimono. It was made perfectly with lots of care. Shizu thanks the kind owner for showing him such a magnificent piece and went on his way to look around the country.

Later that day, Kino returned for lunch at the inn. The owner lady had asked her to return, because there was something she wanted to give her. Went Kino and Hermes entered the inn the lady smiled at them and Kino came up to the front desk. The lady took out the Kimono and showed it to Kino. (the lady can tell she's a girl, lets just say its a girl thing for now.) Kino's mouth dropped. It was the most beautiful one she seen yet. "I'm borrowing this to you for the festival while your here. You seem to enjoy them very much, I thought you'd like to wear one yourself. I think this one would look so pretty on you." she smiled. Kino looked up to the lady in a little bit of a shock. "Are you sure I can borrow this?" she asked. The lady shook her head in a yes manner.

They then went to the bathroom and the lady helped Kino into the beautiful dress. It confused Kino on how to put it on. She never seem something so complicated for a piece of clothing. The lady giggled at the faces Kino made trying to learn how she tied it all up. Went they were complete, the lady stood back and looked at Kino. "Kino! It just looks so beautiful on you!" she smiled. Kino turned around and looked at the mirror. The dress did look very beautiful, but she didn't think it suited her very much, but she didn't think she should say anything, plus she'd probably never have a chance to wear one again.

Went she emerged from the bathroom with the lady she went up to Hermes and showed him the dress on her. Hermes stared in disbelieve. "Kino... That look doesn't seem like you. It makes you look very girlish..." he complained. Kino looked at him him as if she was trying to say ' be more polite'. "Well I am a girl Hermes, and this country seems nice enough to be a girl. Besides, I won't get the chance to wear one of these again probably. I want to enjoy it while I'm here." Kino said while smiling at Hermes. With that, they Kino ate lunch with the kind lady and set out to the festival again. This time she went alone since Hermes seemed to want to sleep for a bit. He wasn't too impressed by Kino's needs as a girl for once.