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Speciale: Meeting You.

Yukime's POV

It was spring… Yeah, not very long after nii-sama had left me. Not so long after I begin my journey as the mysterious dancing maiden. I'm accustomed to walk everywhere I need to, without using carriage. Unless… it was absolute necessary. Today too, it was just an ordinary day as usual. I danced in a park near my hotel.

I personally don't like this dance, the 'First Bloom' because I've never been in love. Okay, I love nii-sama, but it's not that kind of love. But people, especially couples, like to see this dance. So, I danced it quite often.

"It was beautiful as usual! Thank you Asari-sam-!"

Before the boy continues his sentence, his friend beside him touches his elbow. "I mean, dancing maiden!" Both of them bow and run. I started this journey to make then name of dancing maiden to be famous. I guess it won't work as long as I'm Asari Yukime, sister of the greatest master swordsman and a talented musician, Asari Ugetsu.

I packed my things immediately and leave for the next town. If I'm already busted, there's no need to stay here any longer. "Let's go, Chay!" I stretch my fingers and my pet and my dove post, named Chay, perched on my index finger. I need a travelling companion, right? Otherwise, I'll go crazy!

I always write an unsent letter for nii-sama. Which I tied into as a same book and eventually become a journal. It kind of hurts seeing every scratch of paint that I made in two words 'Dear nii-sama,' I shook my head and shake away the tears and the thoughts.

After a long walk, we finally reached a town. This town is almost the same as the previous town, for the exception of the townspeople would whisper about a big house at the end of their town. I booked my hotel and take a bath. But, I'm not really tired because of the journey. Chay had already fallen asleep even though he's a bird.

I chuckled and went outside. There was a festival. A merry festival. But, I don't really want to dance in this merriness. Instead, I walk to the far end of the town and find a huge Sakura tree. It petals are dancing with the wind, and the gleaming lights from the small lamps there fits perfectly. Without giving much thought, I danced there.

I don't care if there isn't any audience, even Chay. I just wanted to dance in this beautiful scenery. 'The dance of Sakura Petals.' That's the name of the dance. After the last move, I cover my face with a fan for the last graceful touch. I was very satisfied with my dance just now. Much to my surprise, I heard applause.

"Wow! That was so cool!"

Said a man in front of me. I put away my fan and blush. He sees me with a dance that I danced on a whim. I took a breather and face him. "Thank you. But normally, people will say my dances are graceful… or beautiful. Not cool." I chuckled. He laughs with me. "Sorry, I don't really understand about this kind of things. But, when I see you dancing, it's like my heart's gone dancing with you."

What an honest answer… I thought. "What's your name, miss?" He asked. I smiled and shook my head. "Just call me… a dancing maiden, 'kay?" I asked. Well, he probably knows who is dancing maiden and going to blurt out my name. But… he didn't.

"My name is Carlo-!" He shook his head and pause a moment. "My name's Charles! And, you're so mysterious. Like a secret agent or something!" I laugh when I heard him. "Thank you." I wiped my teary face because of laughing. Then, I stopped and thought. How many months is it since I laugh like this? When nii-sama left, I cry my eyes out and think that I won't shed any tears. It seems that, the same resolve brings me not to laugh as well.

"Thank you Charles…" I smiled. "Are you a foreigner?" I asked to him. He grins and nods. "Yep, I'm an Italian." I flinched when I heard him. "What's wrong, Miss dancing maiden?" He asked. "My… very important person has just left me to go there…" I forced a smile. Charles petted my head. "How horrible for you…" He reads the mood and finally asked me to dance at his house.

When he smiled, I have this tingling feeling in my chest. I hold them in and smiled. "Of course!" He looked very happy and started to escort me there. "I currently lived with an old man here in Japan. He doesn't really enjoy festival because he's too old. But, if it's a dance, he might enjoy it." I smiled and feel that ticklish feeling in my stomach too. Gosh! What the hell's wrong with me?

We finally arrived at Charles' home. Surprisingly, it was the big mansion the townspeople are whispering about. It kind of reminds me of Asari House, but ours have bigger courtyard while theirs are the stone garden. "Old man! Charles here! I'm back!" An old man with wheelchair comes out from a room. "Whoa, whoa, what do we have here…? Charles brings a girl home!"

I bowed and introduce myself. "I'm the dancing maiden of the east."He nods and smiled. I'm so happy! Since these people are foreigners, they didn't really know about the Asari House. The old man comes forward and grabs my hand. "Can you dance something that makes you want to stay upbeat? I'm having trouble with that because of our Charles' misconduct."

Charles protested, but I laugh. I know exactly the dance I should dance for him. Finally, Charles and the old man settle down and watch me dance. 'The Dance of Summer Breeze' a dance about a maiden that was doing her best to prepare the summer festivals. The moves itself are difficult, and requires stamina, I'm proud of this dance. It still retains gracefulness, but is upbeat.

When the dance is finished, they applause merrily for me. "It was awesome! I really enjoyed it miss dancing maiden!" Said the old man. Charles whistles merrily. "I personally thank you for making our Charles in a good mood." He smiles. Charles is so lucky… this old man didn't leave him and continue to care for him by his side.

I suddenly realized that I left Chay back at the hotel. "It seems that it is late. I'll excuse myself." I smiled truthfully to them. "Thank you for bringing me here, Charles. And…" I stare to the old man. "Just call me Oji-sama*, dancing maiden." He smiled. Charles mischievously answers. "No, miss. Call him Ojii-sama**!" They started the horse-play. I laughed. Then, Oji-sama gave me a ring.

"Here, miss, take it. It's a keepsake that you ever come to our house."

I shook my head. "No, I can't receive this Oji-sama. It's too beautiful! Besides, I don't take payment for my dancing." Charles smiled. "It's okay miss. It's a token of gratitude for making this old man happy." The three of us laugh. "Okay, then…" I took it and put it in my pocket. "One last thing!" Charles took out a camera.

"Let's take a photograph!"

Oji-sama called a servant and asked him to take a picture of us. I stand in the middle, grinning widely. On my right is Charles, also smiling and making a V-sign with his left hand while the right one is put on my head. Petting me. On my right is Oji-sama is smiling from his wheelchair. Each of us got the photo and I finally depart from that house.

"It was… fun. Thank you… Charles, Oji-sama!"

*After Yukime left the mansion*

"You sure with giving her that ring, old man?" The young boy asked. He just chuckled. "I have no need of it anymore… and besides…" He stopped. "Old man?" The young boy stares in confusion. "She even make you smile, Carlos. Don't you think she's worth it for the ring?" Asked the old man. Carlos chuckled.

"Whatever you say boss."

"Let us go home…" The old man stood up from his wheelchair fine and easily.

"Home…?" Asked Carlos to his boss.

"To our Spazio Famiglia, of course."

Yeah! It finished! How do you think of this special flashback chapter? Please Review~~~! Oji-sama and Ojii-sama literally means 'Uncle' and 'Grandfather' it's a pun intended :P. Anyways I like this chapter. Unless you don't realize, there's also a reason why Yukime is so stubborn in keeping her tears from Ugetsu. That's all I guess. Bye-bee~!