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Touched by an Angel

~By mugen83

Chapter 6 How to Become Normal

It was only six o'clock in the morning but Kanata had already woken. Despite the fact that it was a Sunday, he still has some things needed to be done.

Getting his gears ready, Kanata mentally noted all the things he must accomplish this day.

"I really should start with the cleaning first." He said reluctantly. Just the thought of cleaning the large temple all by himself made him tired. His thoughts were interrupted, however, when his stomach suddenly growled from hunger.

"I guess the top priority for now isn't cleaning." He heaved a huge sigh. "I'd better make some breakfast before my stomach starts cursing me again."

He was about to open the door and leave the room when it burst open and Miyu came in, looking excited at seeing him awake.

"Kanata-kun, you're awake! I've checked your room awhile ago but you were still asleep. I'm glad you're finally awake now." She said brightly. He was taken aback by her sudden appearance.

"Yeah, I just got up. Uhmmm… so… what brings you here?" he asked her a bit curious about her sudden appearance and to his room nonetheless.

She smiled at him and said, "I wanted to know if there's something I can help you with. I… you see… I really want to help to show my thanks for letting me stay here." She looked at him expectantly, waiting for him to tell her what to do. Seeing her expectant look, he pondered over the thought. It would be easier to do the chores if someone would help.

"Sure. You could help me with something. But..." he heard his stomach growled again. "…but we should eat breakfast first, don't you think?" This made her looked very happy, the thought that she would be of some help to her benefactor made her really grateful.

Off they went into the kitchen. Kanata told her to seat for awhile while he cooked their meal. She asked him if she could also help, but he kindly refused her offer. When he finished cooking, he laid their breakfast onto the table and they started eating.

Kanata glanced at her, trying to see how she thought of his cooking but only to see her looking rather curiously at the meal and staring oddly at the chopsticks.

"Those are called chopsticks. It's what we usually used to eat." He explained to her. She smiled and nodded. She looked at him as if waiting for him say more.

"I'm guessing you don't know how to use it huh?" she nodded. "Then how did you eat the food I left you yesterday?"

"I used a different thing from this one called chopsticks. It was easier for me to use, I think." She said slowly. She looked a bit worried and reluctant for not knowing what to do.

"Oh yeah, sorry about that." Kanata took a spoon from the cabinet and handed it to her.

"Thank you very much!" she said smiling. "Uhmm… Kanata-kun? May I ask what this is called?" Her face looked amused at the sight of the object and it made her interested at the same time.

"It's called a spoon. I guess you don't use that kind of thing in heaven."

"So this is called a spoon." She looked really happy knowing something about it for some reason. They continued eating when Kanata suddenly asked her. "What do you usually eat in heaven anyway?" He was really curious about them. After all, he did not really believe their existence until a few days ago.

"This one is really delicious. What do you call it Kanata-kun?" As usual, her answers were different from what he had asked her. He was starting to wonder if she really pays attention to what he was saying. Either he always got a different response or was asked by a question. It seemed to him that she was evading answering him directly, nevertheless, he answered her question to satisfy her curiosity.

"It's called fried rice."

"I see… it's really delicious." she said smiling. "You made it really well." There was a pause before she continued, "In heaven we don't usually eat. It's because we don't really need to eat food." She was looking at the fried rice while saying this. "But like I said, sometimes we do eat some, but they are usually fruits from the trees that grow in heaven. That's why… that's why I don't really know what kinds of food humans eat." She looked up to him then said, "But… But I really like the food you made Kanata-kun."

Kanata became really flustered and embarrassed hearing this. He was often praised by his classmates and friends but it was the first time he felt himself turned red upon hearing a compliment.

"Thanks. We should hurry and finish eating." He ate his food really fast, trying to hide his embarrassment. The angel just smiled at him and continued eating.

"The first thing we must do is sweep the area around the temple." Kanata said while looking for the cleaning tools specifically the brooms. When he found them, he sauntered his way outside the temple with Miyu in tow.

It's called outside, but I guess some old people might still visit the temple. He told himself, and then as if he was struck by that knowledge, he stopped in his tracks and turned to look at his companion. She smiled at him and tilted her head to the side. She was bemused because he suddenly stopped and turned to her looking really worried, as if there was something wrong.

And indeed there is. When Kanata turned to look at her, he realized that there is something wrong with her appearance. He looked at her beautiful wings, the halo on top of her head and her dress. She looked out of place here in the temple, actually, not only in the temple but here on earth. Of course if some elderly person decided to take a visit in the shrine, they would find it strange to see a girl with wings and a halo holding a broom and sweeping in the temple. Then, there was this other thing. Could they see her?

"Uhmmm… I don't want to be rude or anything but…" Kanata was trying to point this out to her in an unoffending manner. "…can other people see you?" He thought that what was even worse than an angel sweeping was a broom sweeping the temple on its own. He felt nervous while waiting for her to answer.

"Actually, normal people won't. I said so during the time we first met, remember? But since my power has weakened it would be possible for other people to see me, I think." He was dumbfounded at the revelation. And here he thought cleaning would be easier now that someone was willing to help him.

"But…" Miyu suddenly said. "I can take on a human form if you'd like" she finished smiling at him. Then as if on cue, her wings and halo suddenly vanished. And she did not look like she was illuminated unlike before. This made him feel relieved. And then he noticed her clothing. She was too lightly dressed considering that it was almost winter.

"Aren't you cold? You're clothes don't seem like it would stand the freezing weather. And it's specially cold outside."

"I'm fine. It's a bit cold I guess, now that I'm in human form. But I think I can handle it."

"You're maybe right, but you should really change your clothes. You can use my mother's clothes for now." He told her. It was true that he was worried that she might caught a cold if she did not wear enough clothing but in reality he was also a bit worried because her clothes were not something normal. He was afraid that people might find her a little peculiar.

They went to his mother's room and went to find some coat and dress she could wear.

"Here, use this for now. It's a bit big for you but I think this is much better so you could protect yourself from the cold." He handed her the clothes which she gladly accepted.

"You can change here, I'll go ahead. You can follow once you're done. And thanks by the way, for deciding to help me with the chores." He said rather embarrassed at the thought of asking her to help him.

She beamed at him and said, "I'm really glad I could be of some help Kanata-kun. I'm really grateful."

Kanata smiled and left her in the room so she could get changed. He decided that he need not wait for the angel and just go ahead and start cleaning. He opened the door to get outside when an unexpected visitors suddenly greeted him.

"Hey there Kanata!" the three men said in unison. Kanata was shocked at their sudden visit. He did not really expect them to come here of all days.

"Looks like we've accomplished the top task on our list, comrades! Surprising Kanata on a Sunday" said the black-haired guy. It was Santa, Kanata's best friend. The three were laughing their heads off at his reaction.

"Yeah, he looked like he'd seen a ghost." The blond laughed.

"Haha.. that was really hilarious. You're face just now." said the gray-haired guy, his eyes sparkling with mischief.

"Anyway, how are you doing Kanata?"Santa asked him.

"What are you guys doing here?" He was dumbfounded to see them so early in the morning and especially on a Sunday.

"I told you we'd watch Tofu Man right? So I invited them along."

"I didn't know it was today."

"Don't mind such a tiny detail. Let's just go watch it together!" the blond said while trying to suppress his laughter. He still has not fully gotten over yet from Kanata's reaction.

"Sorry, but I'm busy today. Why don't you guys watch it instead" Kanata told them. He was really nervous by their sudden presence. He did not want them to know about the angel, currently staying with him.

"Oh come on… it's Tofu Man Kanata. Tofu Man." Santa emphasized the words twice like it was the most convincing thing. "Aren't you curious about what happened in the movie?"

"Of course he is, right Kanata?" the gray-haired guy interjected.

"No I'm not. I'm not the least bit curious. So you guys should go ahead and watch it on your own." He told them rather sternly. This did not faze them, however. They continued to annoy him, trying to convince him that it was the greatest thing ever.

They were so into their little and petty argument, they did not realize that they were making too much noise. Then suddenly…

"Kanata-kun, I'm done changing. Let's clean the…" Miyu suddenly came and saw Kanata with his three other friends.

The three stopped their pointless chattering at the sound of the new comer's voice. They turned to look at the source of the voice, then saw a beautiful girl holding a broom while looking at them. Their eyes widened at the sight. They were suddenly speechless. Kanata looked at his friends then at Miyu. He gulped. Could this get any worse?

A/N: Thank you very much for the reviews! To be honest I didn't expect any so I was really happy when someone reviewed.

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