Walking through town proved difficult, I realized when my first full week in Enobizaka came to a close. That day was no different, people stared at me moving across the streets. Maybe it was because I was an outsider, but it was probably because I looked like a pack mule on two legs.

Each step was a struggle, trying to balance five rolls of fabric on my fragile arms. If only Luka hadn't taken the cart that day to do kami-knows-what. The sun glared down upon the village like it never had stormed a little while ago. It was an all-around unpleasant experience.

The only good part of today was meeting the before-mentioned Yuzuki's. Their only daughter, Yukari (she insisted on "Yuka") was quite nice and invited me to tea in a couple days. Maybe making friends wasn't too bad.

These thoughts granted me the strength to haul my cloth to my home. The problem arose when trying to open the door.

I can drop my fabric, but then they would get all dusty and cleaning cloth is a living nightmare…

"Do you need help?" a voice behind me made me jump.

I bent my neck uncomfortably to see who it was, surprised in seeing the shrine priest, Kaito, and Len not far behind.

"Y-yes! That would be great! Could you hold these for a second while I get my key?" I accepted.

"Len, hold the fabric for the lady. I am old and brittle."

He sighed. "You are only forty-one, but fine."

My shoulders relaxed as I passed my burden to Len. Our hands brushed briefly when I pulled back. The towering wall of rolls between us hid both of our blushes. I retrieved my key quickly since Len was balancing the cloth as well as I did. Also, Kaito's smirk wouldn't go away.

"Thank you!" I exclaimed, taking back the load. "Were you passing by or do you need anything from me?"

"I am here with my wife's measurements!" Kaito replied jubilantly. He brandished the parchment in the air.

I swiftly kicked off my sandals and put the fabric rolls in their respective drawers.

"Great. And, these are…all her measurements, correct?" I asked hesitantly and wondering if he knew he was swinging them in the air for the whole town to see.

"U-uh, y-yes," he sputtered, now hanging his head in embarrassment.

"It's nice to see you all flustered for once, Oto-sama," Len commented.

"Respect your elders!" his playful expression did not match his tone. He turned back to me. "You said you could make it in a week?"

"Yep. My sister has been hogging all the orders. You can come by this time next Tuesday."

"Amazing! Now, my little boy Len told me you were promised a tour of Enobizaka. Has anyone else done that for you yet?"

"Oto-sama…" Len said threateningly.

"Actually, no," I responded.

"Perfect! I have work to do. Hidari-san, I wish you luck if you're spending the day with my son. Bye!"

"WHY MUST YOU DO THIS, OTO-SAMA!?"

I attempted to stifle a laugh. It didn't work.

"He always has to embarrass me…" Len grumbled.

"I think it's pretty funny, but if you had other plans for today, I can always ask my sister for a tour instead," I soothed the fuming boy.

"No! I mean, I guess I could take you around. It's not a very big village anyways." He laughed sheepishly. Cute…

"Sure, that would be great. Oh! Let me leave a note for my sister first."

I scribbled on parchment and left it on the kitchen counter. It read:

Dear One-san,

I am taking a tour of Enobizaka with Kagamine Len, the shrine priest's son. Wipe that smile off your face. We are just friends. Tell me if your husband comes back in this time.

-Mayu

I slipped my sandals back on, adjusted my bun, and followed Len out the door.

"I saw you the other day when Megpoid was on one of her rants. Don't pay her any mind. She has always been a little not right in the head," he told me as we made it through the clearing in the center of town.

"There are some very interesting characters in this place."

"There most definitely are. My whole family being some of them…"

"Do you have siblings then?"

"Yes. My older sister Miku is nineteen, and my twin sister Rin is my age, eighteen."

"That's my age too! My sister is thirty," I said.

"Thirty?! From what I've seen of her, she looks Miku's age. I guess I shouldn't be surprised. You've seen my father."

"That is true."

"Okay. That," he pointed to a small home to our left, "Is the herbalist's home. Go there if you need anything medical. Next to the entrance of the village is the small barracks. Only one person lives there, and he will get switched out in a few days."

"Wow. In the city, there were at least a hundred people in the barracks at all times. I guess there isn't much crime here."

"The occasional robbery. There hasn't been any murders while I was alive. It's very peaceful, I think. How long do you intend on staying this time?" I could he was waiting to ask that.

I pondered the question. I wasn't too sure myself. "Hm. I suppose if Enobizaka is peaceful as you say, I'll be here for a while. Unless, of course, I am attacked by the tree minions."

Len smiled. "Good."

We continued, Len pointing out the blacksmith, the leather smith, the carpenter, etc., and were nearly on the edge of town now. I think walking with a memorable member of the community upped my reputation with the passersby.

"I think that's all you need to know! The rest is all residential and-"

"What about the shrine? It's right over there, isn't it?" I nodded towards the tori gate down the street.

"U-uh, I'm not sure that would be a good idea. My mother would probably make a huge deal out of bringing…out of everything, and don't get me started on my sisters."

I giggled. "Okay, I get it! I know exactly how you feel." Luka's teasing when I get back would be unbearable.

"LEEENN-NI!" A high-pitched voice caused Len to tense.

"We're too late," he whispered.

That girl from the other day who looked like Len bounded towards him and nearly knocked him to the ground in a hug.

"Ne-san. If you would please let go now," Len gasped.

"Sorry, Len-ni. I was worried since Oto-san wouldn't tell me where you were, AND IS THAT A GIRL WITH YOU?!"

I gave an awkward wave.

"Maybe."

"YOU'RE FINALLY INTERESTED IN SOMEONE OF THE OPPOSITE GENDER?! THANK KAMI! I WAS GETTING WORRIED!" the girl who was obviously Rin yelled. Some people walking past gave estranged looks.

"Stop shouting, please!" Len begged, "And over-exaggerating things!"

"Sorry again! My name is Kagamine Rin. And you are?" she switched gears and bowed.

"Hidari Mayu. I'm Megurine Luka's sister."

"Oh, I've seen her! She's so pretty like you! Okay, so tell me all about how you met my brother, and I can get my mother to make us some tea."

"I-I'm sure she has other plans for the day!" Len shouted as Rin started pulling me towards the gate.

"I'm sure she can spare some time, right Mayu-san?"

"W-well…"

What was I more terrified of? Embarrassing myself in front of the Kagamine's or this woman's death grip?

"I-I guess it's fine?"