Chapter Seven: New Year's Eve Party
Tohru walked briskly back from the store the next afternoon. Kyo was with her. He helped her carry the bags she had. They walked into the front door where they found Yuki standing in the hallway with an envelope in his hand.
"Do you need any help Miss Honda?" Yuki asked.
"Oh no I think we can manage" she replied.
"I got em," Kyo said carrying the two bags into the kitchen.
Tohru removed her coat while Yuki handed her the envelope.
"You got another letter I think Miss Honda" he replied.
"Thanks" she said opening it, "It's an invitation. An invitation for you, me and Kyo to a belated new years party at the summer house this weekend."
"An invitation for us?" Yuki stared at the letter, "I wonder why they invited me and the stupid cat?"
Kyo came in on the last line.
"Well my grandparents did meet you last time, and I'm guessing that Tai told them about Kyo so they want to meet him now as well."
"Oh great" Kyo put a hand to his forehead, "I guess this means I have to play the boyfriend act again?"
"Oh no it's all right Kyo" Tohru shook her head, "After all I'm the one who got you into that mess. You don't have to go if you don't want."
"No it's all right" he put up a hand, "I'll go. I don't want you to look bad after all."
"Oh are you sure? I mean it's okay if you don't."
"I'm positive" Kyo said, "Don't even worry about it."
"Okay" she nodded finally, "I'll call my grandmother and let her know."
Tohru walked into the kitchen to start dinner. Yuki just looked at Kyo and shook his head as he walked upstairs. Kyo turned his face to the ground.
"Great" he though to himself, "Now what am I going to do?"
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That night Yuki heard a knock on his door as he sat as his desk. He went to open it and was surprised to see Kyo standing there.
"Are you lost?" he asked cynically.
"No I'm not lost" Kyo retorted, "I know this is your room."
"Then what do you want?"
"To ask you a question. Can I come in or not?"
Yuki stared at him in the face to make sure he was serious, and then slowly nodded. Kyo walked into the room and closed the door behind him. Yuki sat back down at his desk.
"What's your question?"
"It's more of a request," Kyo said nervously.
"A request?"
"Yea and it will be the first time and the last time just so you know! But I need help."
"Help with what?"
"You gotta show me how you do it."
"Do what?"
"You know act like you do. Like a prince or respectful person."
"And why do you want this?"
"I need to know this" Kyo gritted his teeth on every line, "So I can make a good impression this weekend."
"Oh I see. Well I'm willing to teach you, that is if you don't question my methods or ridicule it?"
"I'll try not to."
"Okay. We start tomorrow afternoon. We'll do it in the backyard, deal?"
"Fine with me" Kyo replied exiting the room, "I can't believe I just did that" he thought to himself as he went back to his room.
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The next afternoon Kyo met Yuki in the backyard. Shigure who pretended he wasn't watching stole glances from time to time at the practice. He smiled as he watched.
"Now when you greet someone after they said hello you always bow like this" Yuki demonstrated, "Now you try it."
Kyo bowed exactly as Yuki told him.
"I feel so stupid" he replied.
"It's common courtesy stupid cat! Now after that you will say something like, "Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Miyoshi for inviting me to your party. Give it a shot."
"Ahem. Thank you Mr. Miyoshi for inviting me to your party. How was that?"
"Not bad, but it sounded forced. Try again."
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Up in Tohru's room Uo and Hana were helping her find the perfect outfit for the party the next day. Uo laughed as she spied the two boys out back.
"Tohru what is orange top doing out there?"
"Oh he's getting ready for the party."
"What do you mean?"
"Well I forgot to mention this. But the reason Kyo is actually going, is because they think he's my boyfriend."
Her two friends stared at her stunned.
"Why would they think that?" Hana asked.
"Because. Last weekend Tai Ushida showed up at the house unexpected. Shigure had to come up with all sorts of stories to tell him just so he would believe that I lived in a suitable environment."
"Did he overdo it?" Uo said.
"Kind of. But ultimately, I'm the one who said to Tai that Kyo was my boyfriend. So right now he's practicing being polite and Yuki's teaching him."
"Wow. It's amazing that Kyo's going through all that trouble."
"Yes" Hana agreed, "It's awful sweet of him."
"Uh huh."
"So tell us" Uo said hanging up a shirt, "Give us more details on Shigure's little fantasy."
"Okay" Tohru nodded.
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"Man I'm exhausted. I think my mouth is dry" Kyo sighed as he sat down at the table later that evening.
"I'll get some water for you Kyo" Tohru replied.
"In any event" Shigure said, "How did he do Yuki? Is he ready?"
"Well he's not perfect, but he'll do fine tomorrow."
"Isn't that nice Kyo?" Shigure said with a grin, "Yuki gave you a complement."
"Big deal" Kyo stood up, "I'm going to bed" he replied as he gently took the cup of water from Tohru, "See you in the morning."
"Miss Honda. Do you have the tickets?" Yuki asked as she sat back down, after giving Shigure his tea.
"Yes. My grandmother sent the bus tickets. We leave at noon tomorrow."
"Sounds good."
"I guess so," she said hesitantly.
"It'll be all right Tohru, you'll see" Shigure replied, "With Yuki and Kyo there you'll be all right."
"Of course" she nodded with a smile, "Of course I will. Well goodnight you guys" she rose to leave.
"Goodnight Miss Honda."
"Goodnight Tohru."
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Tohru dressed into her pajamas and took one last look at the moon.
"I guess you'll be with me tomorrow mom," she said, "As I see everyone again. What am I so worried about? It'll be fine. I should get some sleep. Well anyway goodnight mom" she replied turning from the window.
She climbed under the covers and was soon fast asleep.
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At the bus stop the next day, Tohru and the two boys waited in their most casual yet formal looking clothing.
"Now don't forget everything we talked about" Yuki replied to Kyo who was still fiddling with his hair.
"I know. I know." Kyo said irritably.
"Really I can't thank you guys enough for coming today" Tohru replied looking at them.
"Ah don't mention it" Kyo said.
"Yes, Miss Honda. We're really quite happy to come with you."
The bus arrived and the doors opened up. There were several people on the bus. But as they got closer and closer to the country more and more people had departed. Pretty soon they were the only ones left on.
"You kids are heading out pretty far aren't ya?" the bus driver replied with a smile.
"Uh yes. My family lives out here."
"That's cool."
"Are you the same bus that will pick us up?" Yuki asked.
"Sure am. But I have no other places to drop off or pickup around that time. You kids will be the only ones on the bus tonight."
"Imagine that" Kyo said.
"Okay here we are" the bus driver said opening the doors, "I'll be here to pick you up at six o'clock."
"Thank you" Tohru bowed once they got off the bus.
"Have a good time!" he waved as he drove off.
Kyo gazed around at the neighborhood they were now in. It was very widespread and a lot of the homes were behind big huge gates.
"Are you sure we're in the right place?" he asked with a confused look on his face.
"Uh huh" Tohru nodded, "It's just up the hill. Follow me."
"Up the hill?" Kyo thought as they walked up.
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It took them a few minutes till they reached the top. Right in front of them was another large gate. The sign in the front read:
Miyoshi Family
"This is it" Tohru said knocking on the door.
"This is it?" Kyo thought.
"It's bigger than Sohma house," Yuki said to himself.
A middle- aged woman answered the door.
"Can I help you?"
"Oh yes. Hi there. I'm Tohru Honda."
"Of course Miss Honda please come on in" the servant replied.
Yuki and Kyo looked at each other then followed her in.
"I must say" the servant said as they walked, "You certainly have sprung up Tohru since the last time I saw you."
"Oh" Tohru replied, "Thank you."
The servant led them to a very fancy sitting room. It was decorated in red and purple.
"Please wait here while I fetch your grandmother."
"Of course."
She turned to the two Sohmas who looked at her stunned.
"Well this is it."
"You never told us that, they lived on an estate" Kyo replied.
"Oh I'm sorry. I know I should have mentioned it, but I thought this was what you were used to and you wouldn't have been that surprised."
"Well it's a nice summer home Miss Honda" Yuki said.
"I'll say."
"Tohru darling" Mrs. Miyoshi entered the room.
"Grandmother" Tohru replied as they embraced.
"I'm so glad that you could come. And welcome again Yuki. And you must be Kyo. We've heard a lot about you."
Kyo at first stood there still stunned, while Yuki bowed.
"Ahem" Yuki cleared his throat.
"Oh, Thank you Mrs. Miyoshi for inviting me to your party" Kyo bowed.
"Oh you're quite welcome Kyo. Such a polite young man. Tohru I hope you will excuse me? I have so much to do for the banquet. But you can give your friends a tour and I'll see you later?"
"Sure grandmother" Tohru replied.
"I'll see you boys later too" she said exiting the room.
"Thank you Mrs. Miyoshi" Yuki replied, "Not bad" he said to Kyo, "But try to be more quick on the uptake next time."
"I, okay."
"Well would you guys like a tour?" Tohru asked.
"Sure Miss Honda."
"Okay then. Follow me."
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Tohru led them around the entire estate.
"This place sure is big" Kyo replied.
"Uh huh. Oh I've saved the best for last."
She led them down a hallway and opened a door. Inside was what looked like a small child's bedroom.
"What is this place Miss Honda?" Yuki asked.
"This was my moms room. Every summer. All this stuff here, these are all her treasures. I don't really have the room for them right now, but someday I hope to take some of this stuff with me."
"Maybe you can ask your grandmother?" Yuki said.
"Maybe" she nodded, "C'mon you haven't seen the outside yet."
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She led them to the gardens and showed them the fountain.
"Those are the trees where Tai and I used to play" she pointed to the left.
"Tohru!!"
Suddenly out of nowhere two blond burly boys of the age of sixteen picked her up. They hugged and embraced her.
"What in the?" Kyo was about to say but Yuki put a hand on his shoulder and shook his head.
"Calm down" he replied.
Tohru was laughing now and brought the boys over.
"Yuki, Kyo I would like to introduce to you my cousins. Takao and Riku. Riku and Takao this is Yuki and Kyo Sohma."
The two boy's teal eyes sparkled as they shook the Sohma's hands.
"They're twins" Kyo thought.
"Nice to finally meet you guys" Riku replied.
"Yea, we heard a lot about you guys from Tai Ushida" Takao added.
"Oh great him again" Kyo said to himself.
"In fact I think he is going to be here today" Riku replied, "Right Bro?"
"Yea I think so," Takao said with a nod.
"Oh really?" Tohru replied hesitantly.
"That's just perfect" Yuki thought.
"So which one of you's the boyfriend?" Takao asked.
"Uh that would be me" Kyo spoke up.
The twins began to walk around him.
"Hmm. You seem adequate enough" Riku replied.
"Yea" his brother agreed.
"Tohru!!!" four other voices called.
A few seconds later Tohru was surrounded by four more boys. One of them had light brown hair, the other dark black. The other two both had dark brown. They all had brown eyes. Their ages were six, ten, twelve, and fourteen.
"Oh Hideo. Sanjuro, Jiro and Ben how are you guys?"
"More cousins?" Yuki said to himself in surprise.
"All right you guys" a dark haired woman appeared, "You're supposed to be helping to set up. And what's the matter with you two" she asked the twins, "I told you to help your uncle in the tent."
"Sorry mom" Riku grinned sheepishly, "We'll get right on that."
"See that you do" she replied as they dashed off after the younger boys.
She turned her teal eyes on Tohru and the two boys.
"Hello Tohru. It's been awhile."
"Uh yes. It's good to see you again Aunt Kuniko."
"Mhm. You're looking healthy. I wish I had more to say but I have a lot work to do so if you will excuse me. I'll see you at the banquet" she turned and left.
"Nice lady" Kyo said.
"She reminds me of my mother" Yuki thought.
"What was that all about any way?" Kyo asked Tohru, "Who were all those guys."
"Oh those are my cousins."
"All of them? Don't you have any girl cousins?"
"Actually no. It's kind of funny. All my cousins are boys and my mom grew up with four brothers."
"Really?" Yuki asked.
"Mhm. There's Uncle Otojiro, his son is Sanjuro. He was the six year old. Then there's Uncle Daisuke. He has three sons, Hideo, Ben and Jiro. Jiro is fourteen, Hideo is eight, and Ben is twelve. Then there is Uncle Tenchi. He's married to Aunt Kuniko and their sons are Riku and Takao, and they're sixteen the same age as us. And then finally there's" she stopped as she saw someone enter the gate.
He was dressed in a black leather jacket and his long black hair was pulled back. He wore a pair of sunglasses over his eyes which he removed as he entered. He sported blue jeans and a white tee shirt underneath the jacket. He smiled when he saw Tohru. And she rushed to him immediately embracing him.
"Uncle Kintaro. I can't believe you're here."
"Oh it's so good to see you too Tohru" he replied with a smile.
"You know me?"
"How could I not?" he laughed, "I mean you are my only niece. Besides you look just like your mother. I'm sorry I wasn't at the funeral. I really wanted to be there."
"Oh that's all right" Tohru nodded, "Grandfather explained that you had business."
"Oh, is that what he told you?" he frowned a bit.
"Huh?"
"Never mind" he grinned, "So shall we go in."
"Oh yes. By the way this is Yuki and Kyo Sohma. You guys this is my Uncle Kintaro. He lives in America."
"Nice to meet you" Yuki replied.
"Likewise" Kintaro took Yuki's hand and shook it.
"America huh?" Kyo said as they shook hands, "What do you do there?"
"I'm in the movie making business."
"Really that's interesting" Yuki replied.
"Yea and I love it" Kintaro smiled, "Of course it's not what my father wanted me to do, but I'm happy so it doesn't really matter. Well shall we go celebrate?" he said placing his arm around Tohru and leading the way, "I'm starving. Plane food really sucks you know."
Tohru laughed. Yuki and Kyo stood back for a minute and smiled.
"You know I think I like him the best" Kyo replied.
"I agree. He's a real nice guy."
"C'mon you two!" Kintaro shouted, "You're gonna miss the grub."
"We'll be right there!" Yuki called.
"Well well well" a voice said behind them.
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They turned around and found themselves staring face to face at Tai Ushida.
"Fancy meeting you two here."
"What are you doing here?" Kyo asked angrily.
"Are you kidding? I always get invited to these things."
"But you're not family" Yuki said.
"I'm practically family. At least I will be" he walked past the two of them.
"What is that supposed to mean?" Kyo replied.
"Don't you worry about that Sohma. It's time for the fun. See you at the banquet" he said sarcastically then chuckled a bit as he walked into the tent.
"I really don't like that guy" Yuki said to himself, "This will be an interesting afternoon indeed."
"He's asking for it all right," Kyo added.
"Remember keep your cool Kyo. We're doing this for Miss Honda."
"I know" Kyo nodded, "But if he starts something, I may not be able to stop myself" he thought.
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Authors Note: Hey guys! This chapter ended up being longer than I anticipated, so I decided to break it into two parts. Hope you enjoyed the first half. I have often wondered what Tohru's other family was like. I mean we got a glimpse at what her father's family was like. I decided to make her mothers family a lot more interesting. I will finish the other part by the end of the weekend so look for it!
Next Chapter: Chapter Seven Part Two
Dinner has been served and the Miyoshi family have gathered. But there is a lot more in store for the two Sohma boys, especially Kyo who is offered something by her grandfather. Also Tohru makes a difficult decision based on the offer. Find out what happens next in the conclusion of the New Years Eve Party!
Tohru walked briskly back from the store the next afternoon. Kyo was with her. He helped her carry the bags she had. They walked into the front door where they found Yuki standing in the hallway with an envelope in his hand.
"Do you need any help Miss Honda?" Yuki asked.
"Oh no I think we can manage" she replied.
"I got em," Kyo said carrying the two bags into the kitchen.
Tohru removed her coat while Yuki handed her the envelope.
"You got another letter I think Miss Honda" he replied.
"Thanks" she said opening it, "It's an invitation. An invitation for you, me and Kyo to a belated new years party at the summer house this weekend."
"An invitation for us?" Yuki stared at the letter, "I wonder why they invited me and the stupid cat?"
Kyo came in on the last line.
"Well my grandparents did meet you last time, and I'm guessing that Tai told them about Kyo so they want to meet him now as well."
"Oh great" Kyo put a hand to his forehead, "I guess this means I have to play the boyfriend act again?"
"Oh no it's all right Kyo" Tohru shook her head, "After all I'm the one who got you into that mess. You don't have to go if you don't want."
"No it's all right" he put up a hand, "I'll go. I don't want you to look bad after all."
"Oh are you sure? I mean it's okay if you don't."
"I'm positive" Kyo said, "Don't even worry about it."
"Okay" she nodded finally, "I'll call my grandmother and let her know."
Tohru walked into the kitchen to start dinner. Yuki just looked at Kyo and shook his head as he walked upstairs. Kyo turned his face to the ground.
"Great" he though to himself, "Now what am I going to do?"
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That night Yuki heard a knock on his door as he sat as his desk. He went to open it and was surprised to see Kyo standing there.
"Are you lost?" he asked cynically.
"No I'm not lost" Kyo retorted, "I know this is your room."
"Then what do you want?"
"To ask you a question. Can I come in or not?"
Yuki stared at him in the face to make sure he was serious, and then slowly nodded. Kyo walked into the room and closed the door behind him. Yuki sat back down at his desk.
"What's your question?"
"It's more of a request," Kyo said nervously.
"A request?"
"Yea and it will be the first time and the last time just so you know! But I need help."
"Help with what?"
"You gotta show me how you do it."
"Do what?"
"You know act like you do. Like a prince or respectful person."
"And why do you want this?"
"I need to know this" Kyo gritted his teeth on every line, "So I can make a good impression this weekend."
"Oh I see. Well I'm willing to teach you, that is if you don't question my methods or ridicule it?"
"I'll try not to."
"Okay. We start tomorrow afternoon. We'll do it in the backyard, deal?"
"Fine with me" Kyo replied exiting the room, "I can't believe I just did that" he thought to himself as he went back to his room.
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The next afternoon Kyo met Yuki in the backyard. Shigure who pretended he wasn't watching stole glances from time to time at the practice. He smiled as he watched.
"Now when you greet someone after they said hello you always bow like this" Yuki demonstrated, "Now you try it."
Kyo bowed exactly as Yuki told him.
"I feel so stupid" he replied.
"It's common courtesy stupid cat! Now after that you will say something like, "Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Miyoshi for inviting me to your party. Give it a shot."
"Ahem. Thank you Mr. Miyoshi for inviting me to your party. How was that?"
"Not bad, but it sounded forced. Try again."
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Up in Tohru's room Uo and Hana were helping her find the perfect outfit for the party the next day. Uo laughed as she spied the two boys out back.
"Tohru what is orange top doing out there?"
"Oh he's getting ready for the party."
"What do you mean?"
"Well I forgot to mention this. But the reason Kyo is actually going, is because they think he's my boyfriend."
Her two friends stared at her stunned.
"Why would they think that?" Hana asked.
"Because. Last weekend Tai Ushida showed up at the house unexpected. Shigure had to come up with all sorts of stories to tell him just so he would believe that I lived in a suitable environment."
"Did he overdo it?" Uo said.
"Kind of. But ultimately, I'm the one who said to Tai that Kyo was my boyfriend. So right now he's practicing being polite and Yuki's teaching him."
"Wow. It's amazing that Kyo's going through all that trouble."
"Yes" Hana agreed, "It's awful sweet of him."
"Uh huh."
"So tell us" Uo said hanging up a shirt, "Give us more details on Shigure's little fantasy."
"Okay" Tohru nodded.
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"Man I'm exhausted. I think my mouth is dry" Kyo sighed as he sat down at the table later that evening.
"I'll get some water for you Kyo" Tohru replied.
"In any event" Shigure said, "How did he do Yuki? Is he ready?"
"Well he's not perfect, but he'll do fine tomorrow."
"Isn't that nice Kyo?" Shigure said with a grin, "Yuki gave you a complement."
"Big deal" Kyo stood up, "I'm going to bed" he replied as he gently took the cup of water from Tohru, "See you in the morning."
"Miss Honda. Do you have the tickets?" Yuki asked as she sat back down, after giving Shigure his tea.
"Yes. My grandmother sent the bus tickets. We leave at noon tomorrow."
"Sounds good."
"I guess so," she said hesitantly.
"It'll be all right Tohru, you'll see" Shigure replied, "With Yuki and Kyo there you'll be all right."
"Of course" she nodded with a smile, "Of course I will. Well goodnight you guys" she rose to leave.
"Goodnight Miss Honda."
"Goodnight Tohru."
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Tohru dressed into her pajamas and took one last look at the moon.
"I guess you'll be with me tomorrow mom," she said, "As I see everyone again. What am I so worried about? It'll be fine. I should get some sleep. Well anyway goodnight mom" she replied turning from the window.
She climbed under the covers and was soon fast asleep.
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At the bus stop the next day, Tohru and the two boys waited in their most casual yet formal looking clothing.
"Now don't forget everything we talked about" Yuki replied to Kyo who was still fiddling with his hair.
"I know. I know." Kyo said irritably.
"Really I can't thank you guys enough for coming today" Tohru replied looking at them.
"Ah don't mention it" Kyo said.
"Yes, Miss Honda. We're really quite happy to come with you."
The bus arrived and the doors opened up. There were several people on the bus. But as they got closer and closer to the country more and more people had departed. Pretty soon they were the only ones left on.
"You kids are heading out pretty far aren't ya?" the bus driver replied with a smile.
"Uh yes. My family lives out here."
"That's cool."
"Are you the same bus that will pick us up?" Yuki asked.
"Sure am. But I have no other places to drop off or pickup around that time. You kids will be the only ones on the bus tonight."
"Imagine that" Kyo said.
"Okay here we are" the bus driver said opening the doors, "I'll be here to pick you up at six o'clock."
"Thank you" Tohru bowed once they got off the bus.
"Have a good time!" he waved as he drove off.
Kyo gazed around at the neighborhood they were now in. It was very widespread and a lot of the homes were behind big huge gates.
"Are you sure we're in the right place?" he asked with a confused look on his face.
"Uh huh" Tohru nodded, "It's just up the hill. Follow me."
"Up the hill?" Kyo thought as they walked up.
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It took them a few minutes till they reached the top. Right in front of them was another large gate. The sign in the front read:
Miyoshi Family
"This is it" Tohru said knocking on the door.
"This is it?" Kyo thought.
"It's bigger than Sohma house," Yuki said to himself.
A middle- aged woman answered the door.
"Can I help you?"
"Oh yes. Hi there. I'm Tohru Honda."
"Of course Miss Honda please come on in" the servant replied.
Yuki and Kyo looked at each other then followed her in.
"I must say" the servant said as they walked, "You certainly have sprung up Tohru since the last time I saw you."
"Oh" Tohru replied, "Thank you."
The servant led them to a very fancy sitting room. It was decorated in red and purple.
"Please wait here while I fetch your grandmother."
"Of course."
She turned to the two Sohmas who looked at her stunned.
"Well this is it."
"You never told us that, they lived on an estate" Kyo replied.
"Oh I'm sorry. I know I should have mentioned it, but I thought this was what you were used to and you wouldn't have been that surprised."
"Well it's a nice summer home Miss Honda" Yuki said.
"I'll say."
"Tohru darling" Mrs. Miyoshi entered the room.
"Grandmother" Tohru replied as they embraced.
"I'm so glad that you could come. And welcome again Yuki. And you must be Kyo. We've heard a lot about you."
Kyo at first stood there still stunned, while Yuki bowed.
"Ahem" Yuki cleared his throat.
"Oh, Thank you Mrs. Miyoshi for inviting me to your party" Kyo bowed.
"Oh you're quite welcome Kyo. Such a polite young man. Tohru I hope you will excuse me? I have so much to do for the banquet. But you can give your friends a tour and I'll see you later?"
"Sure grandmother" Tohru replied.
"I'll see you boys later too" she said exiting the room.
"Thank you Mrs. Miyoshi" Yuki replied, "Not bad" he said to Kyo, "But try to be more quick on the uptake next time."
"I, okay."
"Well would you guys like a tour?" Tohru asked.
"Sure Miss Honda."
"Okay then. Follow me."
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Tohru led them around the entire estate.
"This place sure is big" Kyo replied.
"Uh huh. Oh I've saved the best for last."
She led them down a hallway and opened a door. Inside was what looked like a small child's bedroom.
"What is this place Miss Honda?" Yuki asked.
"This was my moms room. Every summer. All this stuff here, these are all her treasures. I don't really have the room for them right now, but someday I hope to take some of this stuff with me."
"Maybe you can ask your grandmother?" Yuki said.
"Maybe" she nodded, "C'mon you haven't seen the outside yet."
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She led them to the gardens and showed them the fountain.
"Those are the trees where Tai and I used to play" she pointed to the left.
"Tohru!!"
Suddenly out of nowhere two blond burly boys of the age of sixteen picked her up. They hugged and embraced her.
"What in the?" Kyo was about to say but Yuki put a hand on his shoulder and shook his head.
"Calm down" he replied.
Tohru was laughing now and brought the boys over.
"Yuki, Kyo I would like to introduce to you my cousins. Takao and Riku. Riku and Takao this is Yuki and Kyo Sohma."
The two boy's teal eyes sparkled as they shook the Sohma's hands.
"They're twins" Kyo thought.
"Nice to finally meet you guys" Riku replied.
"Yea, we heard a lot about you guys from Tai Ushida" Takao added.
"Oh great him again" Kyo said to himself.
"In fact I think he is going to be here today" Riku replied, "Right Bro?"
"Yea I think so," Takao said with a nod.
"Oh really?" Tohru replied hesitantly.
"That's just perfect" Yuki thought.
"So which one of you's the boyfriend?" Takao asked.
"Uh that would be me" Kyo spoke up.
The twins began to walk around him.
"Hmm. You seem adequate enough" Riku replied.
"Yea" his brother agreed.
"Tohru!!!" four other voices called.
A few seconds later Tohru was surrounded by four more boys. One of them had light brown hair, the other dark black. The other two both had dark brown. They all had brown eyes. Their ages were six, ten, twelve, and fourteen.
"Oh Hideo. Sanjuro, Jiro and Ben how are you guys?"
"More cousins?" Yuki said to himself in surprise.
"All right you guys" a dark haired woman appeared, "You're supposed to be helping to set up. And what's the matter with you two" she asked the twins, "I told you to help your uncle in the tent."
"Sorry mom" Riku grinned sheepishly, "We'll get right on that."
"See that you do" she replied as they dashed off after the younger boys.
She turned her teal eyes on Tohru and the two boys.
"Hello Tohru. It's been awhile."
"Uh yes. It's good to see you again Aunt Kuniko."
"Mhm. You're looking healthy. I wish I had more to say but I have a lot work to do so if you will excuse me. I'll see you at the banquet" she turned and left.
"Nice lady" Kyo said.
"She reminds me of my mother" Yuki thought.
"What was that all about any way?" Kyo asked Tohru, "Who were all those guys."
"Oh those are my cousins."
"All of them? Don't you have any girl cousins?"
"Actually no. It's kind of funny. All my cousins are boys and my mom grew up with four brothers."
"Really?" Yuki asked.
"Mhm. There's Uncle Otojiro, his son is Sanjuro. He was the six year old. Then there's Uncle Daisuke. He has three sons, Hideo, Ben and Jiro. Jiro is fourteen, Hideo is eight, and Ben is twelve. Then there is Uncle Tenchi. He's married to Aunt Kuniko and their sons are Riku and Takao, and they're sixteen the same age as us. And then finally there's" she stopped as she saw someone enter the gate.
He was dressed in a black leather jacket and his long black hair was pulled back. He wore a pair of sunglasses over his eyes which he removed as he entered. He sported blue jeans and a white tee shirt underneath the jacket. He smiled when he saw Tohru. And she rushed to him immediately embracing him.
"Uncle Kintaro. I can't believe you're here."
"Oh it's so good to see you too Tohru" he replied with a smile.
"You know me?"
"How could I not?" he laughed, "I mean you are my only niece. Besides you look just like your mother. I'm sorry I wasn't at the funeral. I really wanted to be there."
"Oh that's all right" Tohru nodded, "Grandfather explained that you had business."
"Oh, is that what he told you?" he frowned a bit.
"Huh?"
"Never mind" he grinned, "So shall we go in."
"Oh yes. By the way this is Yuki and Kyo Sohma. You guys this is my Uncle Kintaro. He lives in America."
"Nice to meet you" Yuki replied.
"Likewise" Kintaro took Yuki's hand and shook it.
"America huh?" Kyo said as they shook hands, "What do you do there?"
"I'm in the movie making business."
"Really that's interesting" Yuki replied.
"Yea and I love it" Kintaro smiled, "Of course it's not what my father wanted me to do, but I'm happy so it doesn't really matter. Well shall we go celebrate?" he said placing his arm around Tohru and leading the way, "I'm starving. Plane food really sucks you know."
Tohru laughed. Yuki and Kyo stood back for a minute and smiled.
"You know I think I like him the best" Kyo replied.
"I agree. He's a real nice guy."
"C'mon you two!" Kintaro shouted, "You're gonna miss the grub."
"We'll be right there!" Yuki called.
"Well well well" a voice said behind them.
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They turned around and found themselves staring face to face at Tai Ushida.
"Fancy meeting you two here."
"What are you doing here?" Kyo asked angrily.
"Are you kidding? I always get invited to these things."
"But you're not family" Yuki said.
"I'm practically family. At least I will be" he walked past the two of them.
"What is that supposed to mean?" Kyo replied.
"Don't you worry about that Sohma. It's time for the fun. See you at the banquet" he said sarcastically then chuckled a bit as he walked into the tent.
"I really don't like that guy" Yuki said to himself, "This will be an interesting afternoon indeed."
"He's asking for it all right," Kyo added.
"Remember keep your cool Kyo. We're doing this for Miss Honda."
"I know" Kyo nodded, "But if he starts something, I may not be able to stop myself" he thought.
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Authors Note: Hey guys! This chapter ended up being longer than I anticipated, so I decided to break it into two parts. Hope you enjoyed the first half. I have often wondered what Tohru's other family was like. I mean we got a glimpse at what her father's family was like. I decided to make her mothers family a lot more interesting. I will finish the other part by the end of the weekend so look for it!
Next Chapter: Chapter Seven Part Two
Dinner has been served and the Miyoshi family have gathered. But there is a lot more in store for the two Sohma boys, especially Kyo who is offered something by her grandfather. Also Tohru makes a difficult decision based on the offer. Find out what happens next in the conclusion of the New Years Eve Party!