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"Alright! Alright!" said Miatsu. He waited till everyone was quite, "Now, remember, this trip isn't just any holiday. This is schoolwork! So when you get home the next day from this trip, don't be surprised to find a test waiting for you."
They all groaned.
"Oh well," shrugged off guy, "I'll just skip it. . ."
"Not a great idea," replied Miatsu, "This test is worth 80% of your mark. So I highly recommend that you don't miss, unless you want me again for next year."
"So, pretty soon we'll be in Japan. . ." replied Mia, as she looked out of the plane window, "The views beautiful."
Syaoran just nodded, eyes distant.
Mia looked at Syaoran, a blush kept to her cheeks. She turned away,
45 minutes passed and they landed in the new foreign country.
"I'm hungry!" whined a student.
"Okay, first we're all going to a near by deli in the city for lunch," explained Miatsu, "Then, we'll head out to some city attractions. Now remember! Some of what you may see will be on the test!"
The whole group went out, their luggage's already sent to their apartments. They all aboard the school bus and headed towards the deli.
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"Mmmm!!" smiled Mia as she slurped her hot soup, "I've never tasted such good Japanese food!"
Syaoran took a huge bite from his sub, "Yeah, this isn't so bad either." He looked at his surroundings. It wasn't really all that different from Hong Kong; except for some of the plants. He saw teenagers passing by. All the females always looking his way, trying to tempt him to go over there. He took his last bite of his sub and leaned back in his chair, "Hey, Miatsu- sensai."
"Yes, Li?" replied Miatsu.
"What kind of attractions are we going to see first?" asked Syaoran.
"I've decided, we're going to spend our day at the Cherry Blossom festival. It only happens once a year and we're just lucky enough to arrive before it ends." He stood up, "Alright, we've just changed plans. We'll be staying at the Cherry Blossom festival for the whole day and-"
"Can we go to the apartment first? Some people would like to dress for the occasion," interrupted Mioko.
"If you would have let me finish Ms Tsunaki, I would've answered your question," said Miatsu, "Now, since this is such a important festival for the Japanese, it is wise we dress up in kimonos. So I would like us to go to the apartment and dress. Are there any questions?" He looked around, "Good, now let's go."
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They all entered the bus and headed towards the apartments. Once they arrived, they all went inside.
"Where are all the chandeliers? The pool? The sauna?" demanded Mioko.
"Tsunaki, this is not a 5 star hotel," replied Mia.
"The teacher expects me to sleep on $20 sheets??" Mioko wide-eyed, "This is absurd!"
Mia rolled her eyes and turned away from Mioko's tantrum.
". . .I can't believe they want me to sleep here," mumbled Mioko, ". .Daddy would never want me to sleep in such a common place. I mean where are all the silk?"
Her friend agreed with her, "This is not my description of high class!"
"They are two people per room," said Miatsu, "Takakoi, Mia will pair with Li, Syaoran. Tsunaki, Mioko with Hunay, Ryoo. . . ."
Mioko groaned, "I don't believe this!"
After everything was all organized they all went to their rooms to get ready.
Mia lightly put on some blush and then adjusted her maroon and gold kimono. Her silver necklace and earrings shimmering, from the light.
"Don't you look pretty," smirked Syaoran, arms crossed as he leaned on the doorframe.
Mia blushed as she looked at Syaoran from the mirror, "T-Thank you."
Syaoran was wearing a forest green and black kimono. His toned chest, somewhat revealed, "You ready?"
"Yes," she stood up. Her kimono had Chinese designs on hers. Her obi was a plain maroon.
(A/N: obi = A wide sash fastened in the back with a large flat bow)
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They arrived at the festival around 5pm. Everyone stood in awe, at the beautiful decorations.
"Wow, it's so beautiful," smiled Mia.
"Hey Syaoran," smiled Mioko as she walked up to him, swaying her hips. You could tell her kimono was the most expensive thing money could buy.
Syaoran groaned, he had to get away from her. He suddenly grabbed Mia's hand and ran off, "Sorry Tsunaki, but we're going to see all the attractions. Later!"
"Arrgghh!" growled Mioko, she fiercely grabbed Ryoo's arm, "We're following them!!"
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Syaoran let go of Mia's hand as he slowed down to a steady walk, "Finally she's gone."
"Oh! Li-kun," smiled Mia, "Look at the cute teddy bear!"
Syaoran smirked, "Still into teddy bears? And your how old?"
"Shut up!" She playfully glared, "I really like it!"
"Stand back, let the master handle this," He went up to the stand and bought a few balls. He took aim and threw them. Getting all three targets, he won the teddy bear.
"Yay!" grinned Mia as she received the bear.
They walked off, to find other fun attractions. A group of little kids caught Syaoran's eye.
"RETARD!" laughed the kid.
Syaoran put his full attention to the kids bullying the little boy.
"Leave me alone!" the little boy tried to defend himself from the other big kids.
"What happened to your arm?" asked the bigger kids, "It looks like you have extra skin! Gross!" They laughed at him more, then started pushing him around.
"Please stop," the little boy asked, tears forming.
"Tell us! What happened? Why is your arm all retarded? And where's your mom?" laughed another big kid, "Is she as retarded as you?!"
The little boy looked away, feeling pain, not wanting to remember the terrible memory.
Syaoran started remembering his rough childhood. He couldn't stand it any more. He was about to help the little kid when someone held him back. Syaoran looked behind him, "What are you doing?"
"You really want to help him?" asked Mia holding onto his arm, "Just leave him, I'm sure he'll be okay."
"Are you crazy?" demanded Syaoran, "I just can't leave him. He needs help."
"No, he doesn't."
"Is this how you really are? If someone needs help, you won't give it to them?"
Mia looked away.
Syaoran shrugged off her grip, "I can't believe you would just let someone get hurt, knowing full well you can stop it. I guess, you weren't the person I thought you were." He was going to leave, when she held onto him again.
"Wait!" said Mia.
"No! Get off!" Syaoran said, trying to get away from her.
A voice interrupted them.
"You! What do you think you're doing?" asked a girl, around Syaoran and Mia's age. She ran up to the crowd of little kids, not noticing she got Syaoran and Mia's attention.
"Crap!" cursed the bigger kids, "Let's go!"
The auburn haired girl stopped, and kneeled by the little boy on the ground, "Are you okay?"
The little boy, was full of tears. He ran off into the near by woods, "Leave me alone!"
"Wait!" called out the girl as she ran after him.
Syaoran didn't hesitate to follow both of them, with Mia behind him.
"Where are you? Please tell me what's wrong?" asked the sweet voice when she stopped.
"No!" cried the boy, "Go away!"
The girl looked up and saw the boy hugging his knees, crying, up in a tree.
"Come down from there," the replied softly, "You might get hurt."
"Who cares?!" yelled the little boy.
The girl felt pain, nobody deserves to be in such pain, especially a child, "I do."
The little boy looked at her surprised, "Why? You don't even know me."
"True, but I don't want you to cry no more," the girl replied softly, "My name is Sakura. What's yours?"
"Tomo," the boy sniffled.
"Come down here and tell me what happened."
"Okay. ." He was about to get down, when suddenly he slipped. "Ahh!"
Sakura's eyes widened, "Tomo!"
Syaoran heart skipped, when he witnessed the little boy falling.
Sakura quickly caught him before he touched the ground.
"Thank you," smiled Tomo sheepishly, "Oh no! I'm sorry! I ripped your pretty kimono."
Sakura smiled, "It's okay, as long as you didn't hurt yourself."
Tomo was surprised at this girl's unselfishness.
"So now why were they calling you a retard?"
Tomo looked away, "My arm is burnt." He showed it to her.
"Do you mind if I ask you what happened to it?"
Tomo sighed, "My house was on fire. I managed to escaped with just a burned arm, but my mother died in the fire trying to save me."
"Soka," Sakura replied softly. A smile appeared, "Common, let's have fun!" She stood up and held her hand out.
(A/N: Soka = I see)
"You want to play with me?" asked Tomo.
"Only if you let me."
A huge smile appeared, "Of course!" He happily took her hand and they headed back to the festival.
Syaoran stood out of the shadows, watching the two figures disappear into the festival. He received the same feeling a little girl from his past gave him. A smile appeared on his lips. He has never witnessed another giving so much, for another's happiness.
"Err. . .lets go Li-kun," said Mia as she grabbed his arm, "The fireworks are going to start." She dragged him out of the forest and they headed towards the Cherry Blossom field.
Soon fireworks lit the clear sky as the Sakura trees were just blossoming. The smile still on Syaoran's face, as the auburn haired figure appeared in his head.
Near by, Tomo was sitting on Sakura's shoulders, watching the beautiful view. Holding a balloon in one hand and cotton candy on the other. Tomo's had a smile on that he didn't have on for a long time, after his mother died. A smile of true happiness and love, "Arigatou Sakura-chan."
Sakura just made a warm smile, knowing she helped changed someone's life into a better one.
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A/N: There! Sorry if this update wasn't quick enough. And I hope you're all happy, cuz Syaoran just saw Sakura!!! Next Chappy they'll probably meet each other. Remember R&R!!! ^.^ Ja ne!
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"Alright! Alright!" said Miatsu. He waited till everyone was quite, "Now, remember, this trip isn't just any holiday. This is schoolwork! So when you get home the next day from this trip, don't be surprised to find a test waiting for you."
They all groaned.
"Oh well," shrugged off guy, "I'll just skip it. . ."
"Not a great idea," replied Miatsu, "This test is worth 80% of your mark. So I highly recommend that you don't miss, unless you want me again for next year."
"So, pretty soon we'll be in Japan. . ." replied Mia, as she looked out of the plane window, "The views beautiful."
Syaoran just nodded, eyes distant.
Mia looked at Syaoran, a blush kept to her cheeks. She turned away,
45 minutes passed and they landed in the new foreign country.
"I'm hungry!" whined a student.
"Okay, first we're all going to a near by deli in the city for lunch," explained Miatsu, "Then, we'll head out to some city attractions. Now remember! Some of what you may see will be on the test!"
The whole group went out, their luggage's already sent to their apartments. They all aboard the school bus and headed towards the deli.
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"Mmmm!!" smiled Mia as she slurped her hot soup, "I've never tasted such good Japanese food!"
Syaoran took a huge bite from his sub, "Yeah, this isn't so bad either." He looked at his surroundings. It wasn't really all that different from Hong Kong; except for some of the plants. He saw teenagers passing by. All the females always looking his way, trying to tempt him to go over there. He took his last bite of his sub and leaned back in his chair, "Hey, Miatsu- sensai."
"Yes, Li?" replied Miatsu.
"What kind of attractions are we going to see first?" asked Syaoran.
"I've decided, we're going to spend our day at the Cherry Blossom festival. It only happens once a year and we're just lucky enough to arrive before it ends." He stood up, "Alright, we've just changed plans. We'll be staying at the Cherry Blossom festival for the whole day and-"
"Can we go to the apartment first? Some people would like to dress for the occasion," interrupted Mioko.
"If you would have let me finish Ms Tsunaki, I would've answered your question," said Miatsu, "Now, since this is such a important festival for the Japanese, it is wise we dress up in kimonos. So I would like us to go to the apartment and dress. Are there any questions?" He looked around, "Good, now let's go."
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They all entered the bus and headed towards the apartments. Once they arrived, they all went inside.
"Where are all the chandeliers? The pool? The sauna?" demanded Mioko.
"Tsunaki, this is not a 5 star hotel," replied Mia.
"The teacher expects me to sleep on $20 sheets??" Mioko wide-eyed, "This is absurd!"
Mia rolled her eyes and turned away from Mioko's tantrum.
". . .I can't believe they want me to sleep here," mumbled Mioko, ". .Daddy would never want me to sleep in such a common place. I mean where are all the silk?"
Her friend agreed with her, "This is not my description of high class!"
"They are two people per room," said Miatsu, "Takakoi, Mia will pair with Li, Syaoran. Tsunaki, Mioko with Hunay, Ryoo. . . ."
Mioko groaned, "I don't believe this!"
After everything was all organized they all went to their rooms to get ready.
Mia lightly put on some blush and then adjusted her maroon and gold kimono. Her silver necklace and earrings shimmering, from the light.
"Don't you look pretty," smirked Syaoran, arms crossed as he leaned on the doorframe.
Mia blushed as she looked at Syaoran from the mirror, "T-Thank you."
Syaoran was wearing a forest green and black kimono. His toned chest, somewhat revealed, "You ready?"
"Yes," she stood up. Her kimono had Chinese designs on hers. Her obi was a plain maroon.
(A/N: obi = A wide sash fastened in the back with a large flat bow)
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They arrived at the festival around 5pm. Everyone stood in awe, at the beautiful decorations.
"Wow, it's so beautiful," smiled Mia.
"Hey Syaoran," smiled Mioko as she walked up to him, swaying her hips. You could tell her kimono was the most expensive thing money could buy.
Syaoran groaned, he had to get away from her. He suddenly grabbed Mia's hand and ran off, "Sorry Tsunaki, but we're going to see all the attractions. Later!"
"Arrgghh!" growled Mioko, she fiercely grabbed Ryoo's arm, "We're following them!!"
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Syaoran let go of Mia's hand as he slowed down to a steady walk, "Finally she's gone."
"Oh! Li-kun," smiled Mia, "Look at the cute teddy bear!"
Syaoran smirked, "Still into teddy bears? And your how old?"
"Shut up!" She playfully glared, "I really like it!"
"Stand back, let the master handle this," He went up to the stand and bought a few balls. He took aim and threw them. Getting all three targets, he won the teddy bear.
"Yay!" grinned Mia as she received the bear.
They walked off, to find other fun attractions. A group of little kids caught Syaoran's eye.
"RETARD!" laughed the kid.
Syaoran put his full attention to the kids bullying the little boy.
"Leave me alone!" the little boy tried to defend himself from the other big kids.
"What happened to your arm?" asked the bigger kids, "It looks like you have extra skin! Gross!" They laughed at him more, then started pushing him around.
"Please stop," the little boy asked, tears forming.
"Tell us! What happened? Why is your arm all retarded? And where's your mom?" laughed another big kid, "Is she as retarded as you?!"
The little boy looked away, feeling pain, not wanting to remember the terrible memory.
Syaoran started remembering his rough childhood. He couldn't stand it any more. He was about to help the little kid when someone held him back. Syaoran looked behind him, "What are you doing?"
"You really want to help him?" asked Mia holding onto his arm, "Just leave him, I'm sure he'll be okay."
"Are you crazy?" demanded Syaoran, "I just can't leave him. He needs help."
"No, he doesn't."
"Is this how you really are? If someone needs help, you won't give it to them?"
Mia looked away.
Syaoran shrugged off her grip, "I can't believe you would just let someone get hurt, knowing full well you can stop it. I guess, you weren't the person I thought you were." He was going to leave, when she held onto him again.
"Wait!" said Mia.
"No! Get off!" Syaoran said, trying to get away from her.
A voice interrupted them.
"You! What do you think you're doing?" asked a girl, around Syaoran and Mia's age. She ran up to the crowd of little kids, not noticing she got Syaoran and Mia's attention.
"Crap!" cursed the bigger kids, "Let's go!"
The auburn haired girl stopped, and kneeled by the little boy on the ground, "Are you okay?"
The little boy, was full of tears. He ran off into the near by woods, "Leave me alone!"
"Wait!" called out the girl as she ran after him.
Syaoran didn't hesitate to follow both of them, with Mia behind him.
"Where are you? Please tell me what's wrong?" asked the sweet voice when she stopped.
"No!" cried the boy, "Go away!"
The girl looked up and saw the boy hugging his knees, crying, up in a tree.
"Come down from there," the replied softly, "You might get hurt."
"Who cares?!" yelled the little boy.
The girl felt pain, nobody deserves to be in such pain, especially a child, "I do."
The little boy looked at her surprised, "Why? You don't even know me."
"True, but I don't want you to cry no more," the girl replied softly, "My name is Sakura. What's yours?"
"Tomo," the boy sniffled.
"Come down here and tell me what happened."
"Okay. ." He was about to get down, when suddenly he slipped. "Ahh!"
Sakura's eyes widened, "Tomo!"
Syaoran heart skipped, when he witnessed the little boy falling.
Sakura quickly caught him before he touched the ground.
"Thank you," smiled Tomo sheepishly, "Oh no! I'm sorry! I ripped your pretty kimono."
Sakura smiled, "It's okay, as long as you didn't hurt yourself."
Tomo was surprised at this girl's unselfishness.
"So now why were they calling you a retard?"
Tomo looked away, "My arm is burnt." He showed it to her.
"Do you mind if I ask you what happened to it?"
Tomo sighed, "My house was on fire. I managed to escaped with just a burned arm, but my mother died in the fire trying to save me."
"Soka," Sakura replied softly. A smile appeared, "Common, let's have fun!" She stood up and held her hand out.
(A/N: Soka = I see)
"You want to play with me?" asked Tomo.
"Only if you let me."
A huge smile appeared, "Of course!" He happily took her hand and they headed back to the festival.
Syaoran stood out of the shadows, watching the two figures disappear into the festival. He received the same feeling a little girl from his past gave him. A smile appeared on his lips. He has never witnessed another giving so much, for another's happiness.
"Err. . .lets go Li-kun," said Mia as she grabbed his arm, "The fireworks are going to start." She dragged him out of the forest and they headed towards the Cherry Blossom field.
Soon fireworks lit the clear sky as the Sakura trees were just blossoming. The smile still on Syaoran's face, as the auburn haired figure appeared in his head.
Near by, Tomo was sitting on Sakura's shoulders, watching the beautiful view. Holding a balloon in one hand and cotton candy on the other. Tomo's had a smile on that he didn't have on for a long time, after his mother died. A smile of true happiness and love, "Arigatou Sakura-chan."
Sakura just made a warm smile, knowing she helped changed someone's life into a better one.
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A/N: There! Sorry if this update wasn't quick enough. And I hope you're all happy, cuz Syaoran just saw Sakura!!! Next Chappy they'll probably meet each other. Remember R&R!!! ^.^ Ja ne!
