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CH. 10

When the sun broke over Tokyo, the four prepared for a day of roaming the city again. Except this time Kimiko had an agenda planned.

"We'll have so much fun," she was saying as they headed down the hall. "I'll take you guys to all the top destinations. We'll just watch out for Gethin at the same time."

Raimundo smiled. "That's my kind of job."

Clay arranged the red bandana around his thick neck. "Will these things involve food?"

"Of course," she answered. "Maybe you'll even get to come to the celebration for my taking over the company; it's at the end of the week."

Raimundo watched her confident stride and swinging hair as she went to a set of double cherry wood doors. He felt himself looking forward to spending more time together. The week seemed to stretch out before him like the dining table they now encountered in the comfortable room. In fact, he felt so good that it was a shock to see the muscle-bound, black haired young man that stood waiting for them, and that Kimiko gave the guy a hug.

"Jet!" she cried. "I thought you were leaving again?"

"Tomorrow," the boxer grinned. "I figured I could hold off my trip to the national tournament for one day."

Kimiko pulled back. "That's good."

Then she became aware of her three friends behind her. She looked at them: a confused little monk, a mildly interested cowboy, and a Brazilian who had his handsome features twisted into a glare.

"Guys," she said, unable to place why she felt awkward, "this is my boyfriend, Jet. He's Japan's top boxer. Jet, these are my friends Omi, Clay, and Raimundo."

"Nice names," Jet said with a hint of mockery.

"I agree," Omi smiled. "But mine is the most nice."

Kimiko bit her lip. With four guys and only one girl, she hoped they wouldn't revert to their primal masculine instincts and try to outshine each other. Jet did look more imposing than her friends; he was taller and stronger. A fact emphasized by his tight shirt. But she knew that small Omi or Raimundo with his loose clothes could easily beat him in a fight. Clay she wasn't so certain on. Jet was strong, but training at the Xiaolin Temple went far beyond boxing.

Clay's attention as directed to the eloquent breakfast feast on the dining table. "That food looks delicious, Kimiko!"

She smiled as they began taking seats. She made sure to sit on the end beside Omi, feeling that that seat wouldn't cause conflict. The strong smell of eggs and bread and all sort of food stirred her stomach.

Jet raised an eyebrow. "I can tell you've had your share of meals . . .Clay."

The cowboy looked up at him. "Us Texans know our food, Mr. Rocky Balboa."

Rai laughed.

"I'm going to take my friends to sight-see today," Kimiko said, hoping to lighten the conversation. "Maybe we'll go to Ueno Park."

"That sounds most diverting," Omi chimed.

"I may be back in time for the ceremony," Jet told her. "For you to take over Tohomiko Electronics."

Kimiko was about to respond when Raimundo said, 'Don't miss out on you little tournament on her account." Jet moved his black eyes to the Brazilian. "I won't miss out on anything. Thanks for your concern." He didn't sound at all sincere.

"I'd just hate for you to lose."

"I never lose."

"Really? Never?"

Jet smirked. "Not once."

Rai raised an eyebrow. "I've never seen anyone be perfect at something."

Omi smiled radiantly. "You have seen me!"

Kimiko covered her blue eyes as the dining room fell silent aside from Clay's chewing. This was not turning out how she'd hoped.

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After breakfast the monks went out into the city, the weather cool and sunny. Breakfast had passed slowly, with Jet telling her about who he'd fight and Raimundo making confrontational comments.

"Tokyo has so much movement!" Omi bounced around. "There is much we can do."

Clay rubbed his full stomach as they headed through the loose throngs of people. "I want another breakfast."

"Speaking of breakfast," Raimundo said, pretending to be interested in a passing bus, "that Jet's a real winner."

Kimiko glared up at him. "I wish you would've at least tried to get along."

"He needed to be put in his place; I was looking out for you."

She sighed. "Jet's important to me. I find it unlikely that you've gone girlfriend-less." She recalled the red-headed lifeguard Marina, and her mention of the girlfriend Larissa.

Rai was about to respond when Clay pointed to a bustling building. "Why are all those suit-wearin' people goin' into that building? They all look more nervous than a cat in a dog pound."

"That's the Tokyo Stock Exchange," she answered. "The largest in Japan and second largest in the world."

Omi glanced around the streets. "There are a lot of business people here."

She nodded as they continued walking. "Tokyo is one of the three world finance 'command centres'. We have a lot of big businesses here. That's what we are, a business city."

"What are the other two?" Raimundo asked.

She paused. "London and New York City, I believe."

"Oh, New York City!" Omi smiled. "That is where Jermaine lives. Once Gethin has been defeated, we should go visit him."

"Sounds swell," Clay nodded.

After walking a little longer, they saw the green slope of a mountain. As they drew near, an area crowded with people became visible. The place contained the sounds of laughter, screaming, and machinery, a strong smell of food, and array of brilliant colors, and among the attractions, a roller coaster.

The three boys stopped, eyes shining and mouths hanging open.

Kimiko turned to them, soaking up their excitement with a proud smile. She pointed to the mountain. "That's Mount Fuji." Then she gestured to the amusement park with a dramatic sweep of her hand. "And this is Fujikyu Highland."

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