Author's Notes: A historical-romance. I edited this story.
That morning, Neon woke up and went to the dining room to eat her breakfast. "Ohayou gozaimasu Neon-sama!" Elaiza greeted.
"O-Ohayou gozaimasu Elaiza!" Neon greeted, yawning. She sat down, rubbing and adjusting her eyes to the light.
"By the way Neon-sama your Otousan wants to see you after you've eaten you're breakfast", Elaiza said.
"What for?" her young master asked, enjoying the food that Elaiza made.
"I don't know Neon-sama".
"I'll go. Tell Otousan about it".
"Hai Neon-sama".
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But it took Neon some to go to her father's room. After taking a nice bath and changed into a pink kimono, she went into her father's room. "Otousan you wished to see me", she said.
"I told you to knock on the door before you get in! What took you so long?" her father asked. She smiled at him even though her father was a little bit angry. She wondered why his mood suddenly changed.
"I took a bath for a while", she answered as she sat on a cushion her. "So? What are we going to talk about?" she asked, still smiling. Very eager on what's going on
"An English man who comes from England will arrive here. All you need to do is see the future in him. He's taking a vacation actually and he's one of my friend's companies", her father explained.
"He has a company? How old is he?" she asked, curiously. Neon had the ability to see the future and they knew that when she was still young. Usually, her father's associates came to their house and asked her to see the future that awaits them. That's not new to her already. If this London guy wanted to see his future, she'll give him the satisfaction he wanted.
"20, just like you", her father answered. Just then there was a knock on the door.
"Nostrad-sama somebody wants to see you", Elaiza said with a bow.
"Let that person in", Right said. The door opened and came in a handsome young man. Wearing a light blue yukata and a dark blue haori, his hair was light yellow and his eyes were blue. As Neon was looking at him, a blush crept to her cheeks.
"Konnichiwa", the young man greeted. "Oh I forgot ohayou gozaimasu. It's still morning", the young man apologized, with a bow. "I'm still learning some Japanese words", he added. Right laughed while Neon looked at her lap instead.
"Ah you must be Kurapika", Right said standing up and went to Kurapika. "It's nice that you have come".
"Yes and you must be Mr. Right Nostrad", Kurapika said, shaking his hand.
"Yes. And may I introduce you to my daughter, Neon", Right added as he looked at his daughter. Sighing, Neon stood up and stood right next to her father. She smiled and bowed.
"Konnichiwa Kurapika", Neon said. She gasped when Kurapika took her hand and brought it to his lips.
"The pleasure is all mine my lady", Kurapika said with a smile. Blushing, she took her hand away.
"Well then you can stay here if you want Kurapika. We have a lot of guest rooms", Neon's father interrupted their thoughts. "And also Neon will read your future in a moment's time".
"Why thank you Mr. Nostrad", he answered. "But no need to worry I'm not hurrying", Kurapika added as his blue eyes turned to Neon. Neon nodded on what he said.
"I see. Well then Neon why don't you take him to his room?" her father said.
"Hai Otousan", Neon replied and turned to Kurapika. "Let's go". And the two went out Right's room.
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"So what does hai means?" Kurapika asked along the way going to his room.
"Hai means yes", Neon answered.
"And Otousan?" he added.
"Father", another reply. At last they have reached his room. Neon opened and Kurapika was amazed of the room.
"Whoa! This room is pretty big!" Neon gave a slight laugh on what he said.
"I'm glad you like it". Kurapika turned to her and gave a wry smile.
"So what does beautiful means in Japanese?" he seriously asked looking at her.
"Kirei", Neon answered.
"Kirei", he said looking at her. As if the words were for her. She blushed as she clasped and unclasped her hands.
"Unpack you're things. I'll call you for lunch", she said and hurriedly went out of his room. She leaned behind the shoji door and sighed. "I was blushing hard back there when he said kirei", she thought then sighed as she walked down the hallway. "I shouldn't put meaning into his words".
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"Itadakimasu!" Neon said as she ate her food. Kurapika looked at her, confused. Seeing his reaction she added, "Oh, itadakimasu means I'll have it or I'll eat it".
"I see. Well then itadakimsu!" Kurapika said and ate his food. Neon gave a slight laugh. "The food really tastes delicious!" Kurapika said.
"That's because Elaiza cooked the food. And also our other maids", Neon said.
"Neon I'm leaving this afternoon to Europe because of business", Right said, out of the blue. Neon paused and looked at her father.
"Wearing those clothes?" she asked sarcastically.
"My dear I have OTHER clothes", her father started to fume.
"Gomennasai Otousan", Neon apologized as Neon and Kurapika gave a slight laugh.. "How long will you stay there?" she asked.
"About 2 months. So I leave everything to you especially our guest Kurapika", her father added.
"Hai Otousan", she replied. But somehow Kurapika noticed sadness in her voice. Neon looked at him and gave a wry smile across the table. She masked her sadness very well.
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"Neon I forgot to give you this", Right said handling her box. He was at the gate, their carriage waiting. Neon and Kurapika have seen him out.
"Arigatou gozaimasu Otousan", Neon said.
"I'm leaving! Bye dear!" Right said, as he gave Neon a kiss on her cheek. "Be good while I'm gone. Okay?"
"Hai Otousan. Sayonara…" Neon said, waving her hand on the carriage. When the carriage was gone she peeks into the box. "Wow! A pink kimono with Sakura flowers", she said happily. Kurapika also peeks inside the box.
"That's really a nice kimono. It will look good on you", he began. Neon looked at him and smiled.
"You really think so?"
"I really do". Then suddenly Elaiza have called them.
"Neon-sama! Kurapika-sama!" Elaiza suddenly exclaimed.
"We're coming Elaiza!" Kurapika closed the gate as the two went inside.
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Elaiza was carrying a basket when Neon went inside. "Oh Neon-sama, I have to go to the market for a while", Elaiza said.
"Chotto matte Elaiza! Just wait there", Neon said and hurriedly went to her room.
"What's going on?" Elaiza asked as she turned to Kurapika.
"I really don't have any idea", was all Kurapika could say with a smile.
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After 15 minutes she came down wearing the new pink kimono her father had given to her. Her pink hair tied in a ponytail. Kurapika was watching her. "Kiei", he thought watching her.
"Why that is a beautiful kimono Neon-sama", Elaiza said.
"Hai, Otousan gave this to me. Elaiza can I be the one to go to the market? Onegai?" Neon pleaded.
"Doushite?" her maid asked.
"Coz' I've got nothing to do here", Neon replied.
"Okay!" Elaiza said and Neon grab the basket inside was a piece of paper with all the things to buy. Neon had the money, she was supposed to go out but... "On one condition", Elaiza said.
"Nani?" Neon was startled.
"Take Kurapika-sama along. He had no much to do here", Elaiza explained.
"Oh all right", she said, her eyes turned to Kurapika. "Come along Kurapika", Neon said.
"Okay! Coming!" Kurapika replied, following her.
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"Let's see...just one thing to buy...apples!" she gushed and went to an apple stand. Kurapika was carrying the basket. And after Neon bought the apples and placed it in the basket it's time to head home.
"Kurapika I'll help you carry it", Neon suggested.
"No it's okay", Kurapika replied.
"But can I just help you carry it? Onegai?" she pleaded.
"What is onegai?" Kurapika asked.
"It means please", Neon answered.
"Okay we'll carry the basket together", Kurapika replied as Neon help him carry the basket.
"Yey! Arigatuou!" Neon cheered.
"Say...Neon did a guy ever kiss you before?" he asked suddenly and curiously.
"Iie!" Neon said shocked, blushing hotly. How come he have asked that all of a sudden.
To be continued…