A Single Step (Japan x Liechtenstein)
"Big Brother, can I really come with you to visit Japan?" Lili asked her brother in astonishment.
"Yes, if you want to," Vash replied simply, shrugging his shoulders. "But if you don't want to, that's-"
"Oh, thank you! Thank you!" The little nation smiled happily. "When are we going?"
"We're going right now, actually," the older country responded. "We should get going, or we'll be late."
"O-okay!" She nodded. "I'm ready when you are, Brother."
He drove up to the ancient property and parked at the side. "We're here, Lili." The nation opened the door and stepped out.
Lili looked towards the estate in awe. "It's so big," she whispered to herself as she hopped out of the car gracefully.
It was indeed a big abode (this is Japan, after all.) The house was built in a tradition Japanese style, with the tiled roof structured in that way only Japanese houses have. It was built with plywood, and she could almost imagine the sliding doors.
The entire house looked like it was surrounded by a classic garden, and lots of miniature idealized landscapes with sakura trees, long bamboo and zen stones were seen. The girl was excited to see all the marvelous scenary.
"Come on, let's go inside." The big brother motioned towards the entrance, snapping Lily back from her dazed examination of Japan's house. She nodded in response and sarted trailing behind.
I wonder what Japan's like, she thought to herself. I hope he's a nice person. Maybe we could become friends!
"Wait a second." Vash turned around to face his sister. "Just remember, don't get to close to him. I don't want you getting into any trouble."
"Okay, Brother." She knew he was only worried for her, but she figured that she would probably be fine. "Um...Brother?"
"Yes?"
"What kind of person is the representative of Japan?"
The nation thought about it for a minute. "Mature. And quiet."
"A-ah, okay…" Now I feel sort of nervous. I hope he doesn't think I'm immature or anything…!
She was silent all the way to the front door (which was not a very long time, mark my words. She didn't have as much time to think about it as much as she would have liked…)
Vash roughly rapped the door three times. The door opened, and there stood Japan.
"Welcome, Zwingli-san." The ancient country bowed respectfully. "Come in."
"Honda, I'd like you to meet my little sister, Lily Zwingli."
The girl nervously stepped forward. "H-hello, Mister Honda…N-nice to meet you…"
"Konnichiwa, Lili Zwingli-san." He bowed again in her direction.
She could feel her ears going red as she stared at the other. I guess I'm still nervous…Right?
The siblings took off their shoes and entered the Japanese household, Kiku leading the way.
He offered them tea once they sat down, and they both accepted gratefully. Lili took a sip of her tea. This is interesting...I think I like it!
The host set down his cup onto the table lightly. "Zwingli-san, here are the papers you requested," and handed over a large stack of papers to Vash.
Vash nodded. "Could you both leave for a few mintues? I need to look over these alone."
He nodded. "Let us leave, Lili-san." He opened the door for her, and they both stepped outside the living room.
It was a bit awkward for Lili. She had just met this man, and now they were in a different room with him, alone. She gulped at the thought of it.
"I'd like to know you a bit better, Lili-san. Do you mind?" He smiled welcomingly. "We can sit in the sitting room."
She nodded. "I don't mind at all." They walked to the sitting room together, and Lili took a seat on one of the cushions, while the older nation sat on a cushion adjacent to hers.
"Is there anything you would like to start with, Lili-san?" He asked kindly.
"Um…" Now was the chance to ask that question! "Anime."
Kiku looked at her in surprise. "Do you watch it as well?"
She nodded. "I am quite fond of it, although Brother doesn't really approve."
"Which ones do you watch?"
She racked her brain. "Uh...I just watch a little bit, but I think I really like this anime called Sword Art Online...it's really interesting." She looked at him, to make sure she was saying the right things.
"Ah, SAO? That is a very good one." He nodded his approval, and she sighed of relief quietly. "And popular too."
"Yes," she agreed. "I really like the part when Asuna and Kirito find Yui in the forest."
"Which part is that again?"
"Um...when they're m-married…" She blushed a bit. What's wrong with me?
"Ah, that part. You're right." He nodded. "I liked that part too. It was very interesting. Do you like the pairing Asuna x Kirito?"
"Um, not r-really…" she replied nervously. "I didn't really like Asuna as a character, so…"
"Me neither." Another sigh of relief from Lili. "I thought Asuna was a bit too arrogrant. But don't you think it was cute when they got married?"
Cue an awkward silence.
"U-uh...y-yes…" The young nation was sure her face was as red as a tomato. What's happening? Why am I so nervous?
"Yes, it seems-"
"WHY ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT MARRIAGE?!" Vash yelled as he slammed the sliding door open.
"B-big Brother…!" Lili looked shocked. "What do you mean?"
"Well…" The European country looked at Kiku. "At least you made a good choice. I'll have to accept it for now. But you have to let me plan the wedding!"
"Z-zwingli-san, I think you've got it w-wrong…" Kiku was also blushing profusely. "We were talking about Sword Art Online…"
"...and the characters in it get married!" Lili stammered, embarrased.
"...oh."
