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"Okaa-san" I wasn't really sure what to say to her question. To leave here and go to Paris would feel like I was I was running away, after I said I wouldn't do that. But then, I already said my goodbyes. I went to the funeral and everything, so would it really be running away? Wouldn't I just be moving on, only in a different way from what I had originally thought?

"It's alright you don't have to decide right now. We just want you to think it over and let us. We are staying here until we leave next." Okaa-san hugged me once more before heading inside with my Otou-san. I trailed after them walking into the kitchen where my Obaa-san set out our cup of tea for us around the island. While my parents and Obaa-san talked I started spacing out thinking about what they asked me. I wasn't sure if it was a good idea but I had at least a few days to think it over.

After a while I left the kitchen, telling everyone I was heading to bed, and wandered into my bedroom after brushing my teeth. Changing into my nightgown I pulled Mipple out of her pouch and sat on bed wanting to hear what she thought of going to Paris.

"I don't know-Mipo. Is it a good idea to get on a plane after all that just happened-Mipo?"

"I'm not really sure. Even after all this, it's not really the plane that I am afraid of. It feels like I would be leaving her behind and forgetting about her."

"So you want to go-Mipo?"

"Honestly, I really do. I want to move on, and I think the easiest way to do that would be to leave here and not be around all the things that remind me of her. Even being in this room is too painful because of the memories I have of her in here."

"Then let's go-Mipo"

"Are you sure Mipple? I don't want to force this on you, and it would be hard leaving Hikari-san, Porun and Lulun behind."

"It would be hard yes, but they would still have each other, just like we would-Mipo."

"Mipple, thank you, it really means a lot to me. I don't know what waits in Paris but I have a feeling it will change my life." I couldn't believe that she would be okay with leaving just like that but a part of me isn't really surprised. I think she is feeling the same things I am and wants to leave here to try and move on and have a new start as well.

The next week went by in a blur. I told my parents that I would be going with them the morning after they made the proposal and they were really happy. I felt sad knowing that I would be leaving my Obaa-san here by herself but I knew she understood my need to get away. After letting them know that I would be going with them I spent the next week trying to get my priorities in order. I had to let my teachers and principal know that I would be leaving and have them do up my transcripts so that I could give it to my new school in Paris. I then had to let my science club know that I would be leaving and find and train a new president as best as I could in such a short time. I also spent time with Hikari-san and Akane-san letting them know about my future plans as well. They were upset to hear I would be leaving but again I think they understood. I spent much of the week at the cafe helping out and hanging out with Hikari-san and Porun and Lulun. The latter two would every time we would leave for the night but Hikari-san assured me that she would be okay with the two.

Finally it was time to leave and I waved to Hikari-san and Akane-san who came to see me off. I was surprised to see Nagisa's family there as well. They gave me a hug and wished me well, and finally my parents and I were boarding onto the plane and waiting for take-off.

Sitting in my seat next to the window I was focussing outside watching the runway crew run around getting last minute things in order for the take off. I had a section to myself while my parents had the two seats behind me so I didn't have to worry about another person for the duration of the flight.

As the hum of the engines came to life signalling the plane getting ready for take-off, I sat back into my seat and thought about what I was leaving behind, and what I was heading towards. I was scared and excited at the same time. I felt the plane begin to move as it was taxied to the runway and finally I felt myself get pressed back into the seat with more force as the plane picked up speed and finally lifted into the air. Once the plane was at a cruising altitude and the seatbelt lights turned off I turned my attention to the screen on the chair in front of me and started sorting through it to see if they had anything interesting playing. The flight would take roughly 12 hours and it was still far too early for me to try and sleep.

I selected a shogun movie that Nagisa once made me watch and settled in to watch it, and hopefully pass some of the time.

Paris

The plane ride seemed to last forever but finally we are in Paris and on our way to the house my parents have been living in for the last few months. Looking out the car window I saw a lot of town houses in a suburban area that we obviously all built off of one basic architectural design, but although the houses look alike, they were still very elegant and practical.

The house that we pulled into was a two story light blue modern style house. It had a white door and from looking into the windows I could see white translucent drapes. We all grabbed a couple of bags and headed into the house.

Walking through the door you can see a stair well straight ahead if slightly to the right of the door. To the left of the stairway is a hallway that looks like it leads to an open dining room/kitchen area which are separated by a counter leading to the far back wall and an walk way into the kitchen on the near side of the wall. Looking straight down the hallway I can see a patio door leading out to the back yard and what looks to be a fair sized deck attached to the back of the house. To the right of the front door is an entry way to the living room which is furnished with some couches and a chair all with the focal point on a 40" Plasma TV mounted on the wall. Finally to the left of the door is another entryway that leads to a small office space that I assume my parents must use for their business. The interior of the house is simple but sophisticated with soft white walls, as expected from my parents.

After looking around the first level, my parents led me upstairs to show me the once guest bedroom that I would be taking over as my own. Reaching the landing at the top of the stairs there are two ways to go, the left or the right. To the right and down a small bit of hallway is the master bedroom where my parents stay that has its own master bathroom. To the left where I was being led there are two doors. One is to a bathroom with a regular shower/bath, sink, and toilet, and the other is to the room that is now mine. I'm a little disappointed that I won't have that separate bath and shower but it's still a nice and large bathroom so I couldn't complain.

When my parents led me into my bedroom I couldn't help but gasp at how big it is. Since there are only three rooms on the top floor each room is a fair size and my room is easily larger than the one I had in Japan. The bedroom was long and rectangular compared to my old room which was more squared shape. When you walked into the room there is a wall immediately to the left and towards the end of the wall is a double folding door for the closet that is about the same size as my one back in Japan if not a little bit bigger. To the right is the main part of the room which is very open. Following the right wall there is a desk about half way down and a book case just on the other side of it. Along the back with the head on the far wall is a queen sized bed and another end table right next to the head of the bed. Finally, along the far wall is a large wardrobe with a mirror on the left side of it, and a window to the left of it.

"This is it Honoka-chan, I hope you like it, and I hope you like being here with us."

"It's beautiful Okaa-san, I know I'll be happy here, thank you."

My parents left me to unpack and organize things as I wanted and I was kind of happy for the time alone to adjust. Well not completely alone since Mipple is with me, although she is asleep at the moment. I started to unpack my first bag of the 7 I had brought with me. I had two bags of clothing, not much since I would be buying more before I start school in three days. I had one small bag for my toiletries, a couple of bags for my bedding, and a few more for personal items like pictures, books, and things like that.

The first bag I begin unpacking was one of my clothing bags. When I saw the wardrobe I figured that I could use that to put my school uniforms in. I would be picking up my uniform tomorrow and will start attending classes on Monday in 3 days. So with no actual uniforms to organize I took out my clothes-dresses, blouses, skirts, and underwear-and began putting them into my closet. After 15 minutes I had the first bag unpacked and was half way through the second when something in the bag caught my attention. It was a quick half thought through decision and I'm not so sure if it was a good idea. I reached into the bag and pulled out one of Nagisa's pink button up T-shirts, although now that I think of it, I don't think I've ever seen her with it actually buttoned up. I held the T-shirt close to my body and sniffed the collar where I could still smell Nagisa on the clothing. Somehow her smell still lingered on the piece of clothing even though it had been trapped in the back of my closet for some time until I found it while packing.

Sighing I put the shirt to the side unable to decide what I should do with it just yet. I had told myself that I would leave that place in order to get over everything and move on, but that was easier said than done. As I had been packing I kept coming across memory after memory as I kept finding photos of the two of us together. I ended up packing a few of the photos as well as this shirt, deciding that even though I need to move on, I don't ever want to forget. With another sigh I figured I would put the shirt into my closet with the rest of my clothing and continued my unpacking. Two hours later and the once guest room was starting to look a little more like me. I had pictures in various places like on one of the shelves above my bed, one of Nagisa and Hikari-san and myself on the night stand beside my bed, and finally a few on my desk and dresser. I had stripped the bed and replaced it with the sheets I brought from Japan that used to be on my old bed, and put my books on the bookcase beside my desk.

"Wow, this place looks really nice Honoka" Mipple called out startling me as I hadn't heard her waking up.

"It is isn't it? It still needs some more work though I think." I replied looking around the room. There was something missing with it but I wasn't quite sure what it was. Maybe it's just my imagination or just that I'm not used to the room yet. After all, it will be hard to call a room mine when I only just got here and am still not used to it yet. "So what do you think of this place? Do you like it?"

"It is nice-Mipo, but it will take some getting used to. So there are a few days before school, what should we do-Mipo?"

"Well Okaa-san and Otou-san have to go back to work tomorrow so we have the day to ourselves. Why don't we explore a bit and see what this city is like. Get to know what is in store for us." I suggested since I really wanted to know what this city was like. I've never been outside of Japan so it would be interesting to see how the culture here differs.

"Sounds good to me-Mipo, I'm also curious to see what else is in this world-Mipo."

With the next few days decided we started to discuss other things like what school here might be like, what the students would be like, and other such things. Before I knew it, it was time to sleep and I felt even more tired than usual since in Japan the sun would have long since set. I don't know how my parents deal with the constant jet lag from flying from one place to another all over the world.

The next few days were really peaceful with the two of us just exploring some of the areas around where I now live and some must see tourist attractions in the area. Luckily I was close enough to visit the Eiffel tower and the view from the top is breath taking. The only thing I could think of that could rival this view is the top of the cliffs overlooking the lake we visited twice.

Finally it was Monday morning and I was putting on my new school uniform. Looking at myself in the mirror I couldn't help but feel a little weird in this uniform. After years of wearing the plaid teal skirts and rustic brown coats and white collared undershirts this new uniform seems so unlike myself. I feel like I'm about to attend a funeral and all things considered it wasn't a feeling I wanted to have anytime soon. The uniform consists of mostly black. The skirt is all black reaching mid thigh, and as for the top, there is a white collared blouse with a black jacket and a black tie. I have seen uniforms like this and while they do look nice for the most part, especially compared to some of the odd colours I have seen in different schools around Japan, black just wasn't a colour I wanted too much to do with right now. Sighing again I fixed the tie and looked over at Mipple who was sitting on my desk behind me.

"You look good-Mipo. Although it is weird to see you wearing so much black-Mipo"

"I know, it looks weird on me. Kinda reminds me of Nagisa's alter ego though" I giggled at the thought of Cure Black, "although there isn't any pink to go with it. Maybe it would be better if there was." I looked at the mirror again trying to imagine what the uniform would look like with a bit of pink it, and started to think that Nagisa would look really good in this type of uniform. I felt my cheeks heat up just at the thought of how good Nagisa would look in this uniform, 'hmm I think I might have a bit of a uniform fetish.' I silently giggled at the thought, and suddenly I felt my heart start to hurt at the thought that I would never be able to see her wear something like this or anything else ever again.

Sighing for what felt like the millionth time that morning I heard my Okaa-san call out to me that it was time to leave. Since my school was their way to work they offered to give me a ride to school today which I gladly accepted. Grabbing Mipple and putting her into my over the shoulder book bag I quickly descended the stairs and left the house with parents and was on my way to my first day of school.

Pulling up to the school I was in awe as to how large the facility was. This school is different from my old one in one major way. It was a co-ed school, meaning that there would be both male and female sexes attending the same classes. Since I was young I have always been in a separate school from the boys but having them being taught with us didn't bother me as I never really socialized with anyone to begin with. The only people I ever really talked to before I met Nagisa were Fujimura-kun and that was because he was a childhood friend, as well as my science club members.

The school consisted of one main building with a few smaller building around it. It looked as though the main building had three levels, probably to help separate the first second and third year students. The other buildings I could only guess were probably based for after school activities and clubs.

After checking out the school and saying a quick farewell to my parents I left the car and started up the coble stone pathway that leads to the front of the school. I couldn't help but admire how beautiful the school grounds were. Even though it was winter time and the trees had no leaves on them it was easy to see that how the grounds would like in the spring and summer. Quickly walking into the building to get away from the odd stares of my, as of now, peers I first went to the administration office to get signed in and find out where my new class was. To my surprise they didn't have a single room to stay in, rather each class was in a different room much like a high school would. I suppose this was their way to ease young adults into high school. Get them used to stuff like this now so that it isn't as much of a shock later.

My day consisted of science, math, English, and geography. I was glad that this was an English school and that I was really good at English. It made things easier but even still it was difficult to understand some things. My English was good but still needed a lot of work, and the teachers speak much faster than what I am used to so the day went by slowly with me spending a lot of time trying to translate what I was being taught. It was a challenge, which interested me greatly. Since I was usually ahead in all of my classes it was nice to be challenged for a change.

At the end of the day I was really tired and wanting nothing more to go home. School was good and I had a lot of fun, but I hadn't really talked to anyone in any of my classes. There were a lot of curious glances thrown my way during the day and a lot of less than welcome eyeing from the male population, but I ignored it in favour of getting through the day. I figured that being in a new place odds are that I would just revert back to how I was before I met Nagisa.

The next few months passed by much like the first day. As time went on my English became better and I struggled less and less to understand the teachers. It was spring time and I had passed my high school entrance exams with flying colours, and before I knew it I was already started high school. High school was a lot like middle school with only a few changes to what was available for classes and how the class mates seem to treat each other. I never knew there could be so much drama over something so unimportant.

The start of high school here is much the same as junior high in that I don't really have friends, more like acquaintances but I was okay with that. Like my time in Japan I was interested in becoming a member of the student council so I ran for the treasury position. Only fourth year and very rarely third year students could run for president and vice president, which is understandable since they have been here longer and would therefore know the school better. The student council position gave me more time around other people and it wasn't long before I became friends with the other council members.

My first went by without hassle and before I knew it I was into my second year. Once again I decided to be a part of the student council and continued my role as the treasurer. Many of the council members were the same with the exeption of the president and vice president. Both positions were taken over by students who had no prior connection to the council but were popular enough amongst the school to be voted in by an almost landslide. It was nice to see everyone again and I became a little closer to the old members, but the one that I became closest to was the new vice president Mori Osamu.

I had met the third year vice president at a birthday party my parents threw for me to celebrate my turning 16. It was all in all a dull party; since I hadn't any real friends here my parents had taken to inviting a lot of their business friends and acquaintances. Mori-kun is the son of a very good friend of my parents and so they had requested I spend time with him throughout the night. It wasn't something I looked forward to but I wouldn't deny my parents anything so I had agreed. He turned out to be a charmer, or at least to most he would seem that way. He was tall with a built figure that would make most men envious. He had black hair and bright blue eyes and although he seemed nice enough there was just something about him that doesn't sit well with me.

It was the day before the summer break and all the students were in a hurry to get out of class to end so they can get out and enjoy the weather. Finally the bell rang and people started to flood out of the class room in a hurry. After collecting my stuff I calmly walked out of the class only to be stopped by none other than Mori-kun.

"Hey Honoka-san, mind if I walk you home?"

"Umm, sure Mori-kun I would like that."

Somehow things became complicated since my birthday. My parents and his seemed to think that since we seem to get along well then we should spend more time together. As time went on my parents caught wind that he wanted me to be my girlfriend and they thought that would be a good idea. I wasn't nearly as thrilled. He was a decent guy but there was still something about him I couldn't put my finger on. Add that to the fact that he wasn't Nagisa and I just didn't want anything to do with it, but as time went on and my parents kept insisting it was a good idea I just gave in and went along with it. After all, I am here to move on from my previous life. I couldn't see myself being with anyone that wasn't Nagisa so what did it really matter who it was that I was with. I just didn't want to be alone for the rest of my life.

Present

'As time continued he would always walk me home and visit with my parents when we were at my house. He continued to be charming to everyone around us, but as time went on I soon discovered who he really was as a person.'

I was snapped out of my reverie by my daughter who wrapped a small fist around the fabric of my skirt giving a small tug to get my attention. I looked down and into her light brown eyes and quickly remembered what it was that caused me to remember meeting the guy who had changed my life.

"So Okaa-san, who is my Otou-san?" she asked me with such innocence it had taken me a while to find the words to explain things to her. How do you tell the one that made your life worth living again that the man she wants so badly to call her Otou-san is not worthy of that title? I knew she would ask about him one day but I had prayed that it would be much later in life, when I was able to find the words better, but I could never really be prepared to explain anything like this to a young child who wouldn't be able to understand, a young adult maybe, but not a 2 year old.

"Well you see sweetie, your Otou-san, umm, you see he isn't a part of our lives. He had to go away for a long time." I was struggling with it even more than I thought I would. I knew I wasn't explaining things very well by the confused look on her face. I would do just about anything to get out of this situation right now. "Just know that your Otou-san can't be with us, but just because he isn't in your life doesn't mean that you are loved any less, okay?" Sighing I came up with something that would end this conversation quickly and hopefully put it to rest for a while until she is at least a little older and able to understand things a little better.

"Okay Okaa-san," I could tell that she wasn't truly happy with my answer but she would let the subject drop for the time being. Happy that the topic was closed I picked her up and held her tight before turning to head into the house to have lunch with my Obaa-san.

Two weeks had passed since Akiko had asked me about her Otou-san and the subject that I thought would stay buried was soon brought back up in a way I would have never expected.

"Good afternoon Honoka-san."

"Good afternoon Hikari-san" Hikari-san had come over today to spend some time with Akiko and myself. She has come a long way from the little girl we all knew. She still helps out Akane-san at the cafe but with top grades in high school she is on a fast track to university where she wants to go for business so that she can open up her own shop. Although she has never divulged exactly what type of shop she wants to open. After meeting Akiko, Hikari was quick to take the roll of Aunt for her and I was glad she did. I wouldn't have it any other way.

"Aunt Hikari!" Akiko came running into Hikari's arms giving her as big of a hug as her little arms would allow her.

"Hey Aki-chan, how are you today?"

"Good, Okaa-san said I get to see what you guys looked like when you were younger"

"Oh really, so you found some old photos of us?" she asked looking over at me.

"Yeah, I put all of my photos into a box when I left for Paris and then stuck the box into the back of my closet. So when I was going through my closet I found the box, I thought you might like to go through them with me."

"I would be happy to, it should be fun seeing what is in there."

So the three of us found ourselves sitting around the low table in my room looking through all of the photos I had accumulated over my more active social rolls in junior high school. Things were going good until a little shout of "Otou-san!" caught me off guard and stopped my heart beat for longer than I thought physically possible. Quickly looking to my right to see what it was that would cause my daughter to suddenly shout such a thing I saw her with her hand over a photo that had been taken on a weekend with just Nagisa, Hikari and me.

"What did you say sweetie?"

"It's Otou-san look," Akiko cheerfully held up the photo for me to see. In the picture Hikari was standing in the front while in behind Nagisa and I stood side by side with her arm slung around my shoulder holding me in half hearted embrace while smirking at the camera. Hikari had a calm smile on her face and I had a shy smile and light blush on my cheeks at being so close to Nagisa. I had to smile at the picture but then my mind processed exactly what it was that my daughter was hinting at. I felt a full blown blush light up my face when I realised that it was Nagisa that Akiko was calling her Otou-san. Hikari, of course, was no help as she sat in front of me giggling into her hand.

"Why do you say that sweetie?" I had to ask as I had no idea why she would think that Nagisa was her Otou-san. I had never mentioned Nagisa to Akiko so she had no idea who she was or how close she was to me.

"They're the same see" she points to the picture above Nagisa's eyes, eyes that looked the exact same as her own. "Eyes are the same and Obaa-san said that g-g-gen-et-ics link people, she said it's the reason I look like you, but I never knew why my eyes were different. Now I know, I get it from Otou-san right?" Oh she looked so cute right now, eyebrows raised, a happy gleam in her eyes, and a wide smile on her face as if she solved the biggest mystery in the world. Who could possibly deny her something that makes her so happy? In my heart I didn't want to deny it either. The idea of Nagisa being her Otou-san was so much more appealing than the truth. I didn't want to lie to her either though so I was stuck between a rock and hard place on what I should tell her.

"Sweetie, Nagisa isn't really your Otou-san." At seeing her once beaming face quickly fall into a pout I quickly started speaking again, "but she is your papa" 'wait, what did I just say? Oh no this is so bad, and Hikari quit laughing at me it isn't funny'

"Papa?"

"Yes, you see a papa is like an Otou-san, they are there for you and care about you, but are still different in a way."

"Okay so papa is papa but not Otou-san. I think I understand...kind of. Can I meet her?"

My heart constricted at the innocent question. It seems life is determined not to give her the other parental figure she is so desperately looking for. "I'm really sorry baby but Nagisa passed away a long time ago, you won't be able to meet her." I saw her face fall once more and tears begin to build her eyes. I wrapped my arms around her and held her close to me as she silently sobbed at the loss of a parent she never actually met. I felt happy though that she would shed tears at not being able to meet her papa, but shed nothing at not being able to meet her Otou-san. Perhaps she is more in tuned with things than I had originally thought.

After the emotional turmoil we were quick to call it a day. Saying goodbye to Hikari, Akiko and I decided to go out for a bit and perhaps catch a movie to help her forget about everything that happened that afternoon, and to hopefully give her something nice to dream of tonight.

OMAKE:

Ash: *Runs into the bedroom and dives under the bed*

Nagisa: *Storms into the room* Alright you coward get out here and take it like a woman *looks under the bed, grabs Ash's feet to drag her out*

Ash: I'm sorry, please don't hurt me! There's a point I swear! *grabs the bed leg and holds on tight*

Nagisa: You're gonna pay making Honoka suffer like that! *still trying to get Ash from under the bed finally lets go* THUD

Honoka: *In a corner swooning over Nagisa's protectiveness :3

Ash: *Ooof* Ouch that hurt you know! Why are you even here, you're not supposed to be here!

Nagisa: I got a one day pass to come back alive to kick your ass, now get over here so I can make it worth my while. *Pounces on Ash*

Ash: I give *raises a white flag*

A/N: Alright please don't kill me (either for what's happening to Honoka or for the late updates) this chapter took so long because I wasn't sure how I wanted to write it and what details I wanted to give out. Some things were debated if they were going into this chapter or the next one. That being said I apologize if a lot of the story seems rushed. I'm trying to get a lot of details down before I forget them so hopefully later I can sort it out a bit better.