The Fashion Show
Tohru stepped into Ayame's shop and was immediately impressed with how big it had gotten. There were outfits lining the walls and fabrics set up in the back. "Wow, so this is your store?"
"Of course. You should expect nothing less for I am truly a genius." Aya announced and Ritsu nodded mutely.
"Aya is definitely one of the more creative Sohma's. It is a shame that Hari couldn't be. He's just no fun." Shigure whined.
"Now then Tohru it is time for a fashion show."
"A what?"
"You couldn't possibly have thought that someone as beautiful as you could just waltz in here without trying something on."
"Oh no… really I'm not…"
"No, you don't have to tell me how wonderful I am. I know you can't wait."
"But.." Tohru felt her face turn red. She hadn't really expected this even though she probably should have considering the last time she went to his store. That was such a long time ago it seemed.
"I'M SORRY! I SHOULD HAVE TOLD HER THAT THERE WAS GOING TO BE CLOTHS TO TRY ON. I SHOULD HAVE TOLD HER THAT AYA WAS A DESIGNER. I'M A FALILURE AS AN APPRENICE LET ALONE A HUMAN BEING. I'M SORRY!"
"Oh, he's an apprentice here?"
"Yes and a very good one. I, myself was quite surprised." Shigure explained as Ritsu ran around in circles screaming about how he was sorry. "Now about those dresses you were going to try on… I can help if you need anything at all."
She felt her face turn red again. He hadn't changed much and this time there was nobody there to stop him, but she knew he was kidding at least she hoped she knew.
"No thank you…that's…" POOF! Ritsu ran into her amongst his ranting and now there was a monkey on the floor. She knew better then to admit to anything so she put on yet another difficult act. Well maybe not so difficult. "Awww! How cute! Where did this monkey come from?"
"I'm…" Shigure covered the monkey's mouth and waved his other hand.
"Oh, this. He's the owner's pet. Now what did I tell you about leaving your cage. You'll have to excuse me." Shigure ran off.
"Now that, that's over. You really must try on my dresses. They are sure to be a dream. "
"Umm.." She was hoping he'd forget about that, but oh well.
"Now, Now. Ri will help with any necessary alternations. Now you simply must get changed." She got shown to a dressing room. She sighed. Guess there was no getting out of it. She changed her cloths. Oh mom. This really does remind me of that time when me and Yuki came here. I'm so happy to be here again, but still I wish I could tell them.
She stepped out to see Ritsu standing between Shigure and Ayame waiting for her. "Now that is a look of pure beauty, is it not? But wait! It's a tad too long. Ri pin it up." Ritsu nodded and crouched behind her. It really was a beautiful dress. It was long and black with pink cherry blossom petals.
"There perfect. Shigure what do you think?"
"I'm in heaven. I don't think I've ever seen something so… magical."
"Yes I know our princess has become a queen all because of my sheer genius. Now for the picture!" He held up a camera.
"Picture?"
"But of course. I needed a model anyway."
"A model…"
"Don't worry I'll ask Hari what he thinks."
"O…K." He flashed a few pictures and told her to try on the next outfit. There were three in all. She actually sort of enjoyed her time with them even if they did say a few things that made her nervous. It was nice just to be together even for a little while.
"Well, I suppose I should get going. I do have work in the morning. Thank you for such a good time."
"No, thank you. With out you my outfits would have not been done me justice unless I wore them of course. Then again who would have taken the pictures?" Ayame looked deep in thought. "Well ta ta! Shigure do walk her home won't you? After all we wouldn't want anything to happen to our dear, sweet Tohru."
"Absolutely not. Shall we go."
"Wait!" Ritsu ran from the back. He had a dress in hand. "Please take this."
"Oh I couldn't/"
"Please."
"But…" Shigure swiped it up realizing they could be there all day.
"Well we best get going."
"Right. Thanks for everything." She bowed. "Bye." She turned and walked with Shigure.
"Did you have fun?"
"Of course."
"Good because I'm sure Hari would kill me otherwise." She smiled as she headed down the road toward the Sohma estate.
