Going To Meet A Train
Cast:
Shiny Luminous, Kujou Hikari – age 14
Fujita Akane – Hikari's cousin – age 24
Kujou Hikaru – Hikari's brother – age 5
December, 2005
There aren't many places that Hikari and Akane cannot go with Akane's restaurant truck, but their present excursion is within walking distance. So they walk. A deep chill makes fog appear when they breathe, but a heavy coat keeps Hikari warm. Though pink, her coat is not particularly fancy, and so it is not a winter equivalent to the dress she wore when she was named Shiny Luminous.
She did buy it with her own money, though. Even though Akane objected. This has been an aspect of their relationship for some months now. Hikari cannot be convinced that she should save her money rather than help with expenses, and Akane refuses to be helped with the expenses. Both of them insist that they are not fighting, but others who are familiar with the situation invariably call it a fight.
As they walk, they mostly talk about the weather. There are places where blue sky can be seen through the clouds, and it has been lightly snowing.
It is warm inside when they reach the train station. Since they are early, they stop at one of the vendors inside, which is selling hot roasted chestnuts. Akane gets three bags. One for herself, one she gives to Hikari, and the last is for the person they have come to meet.
When the train arrives, a young, blond boy is escorted by two gentlemen dressed as butlers - one tall, one short - neither of whom get off the train as they leave him in Akane's care.
The train doors close behind him, and he looks back.
Hikari steps forward, kneeling down to meet him at eye level. "It's nice to meet you, Hikaru. I'm Hikari, your big sister."