Chapter Seven: Touring Tokyo

The limo stopped a very fancy looking restaurant. The driver opened the door and the five of them climbed out. From the parking garage Jill and Tom came walking over. Once inside Kintaro talked to the seating host, and in a few moments they were shown to one of the finest tables in the place. Yuki and Kyo sat on either side of Tohru, while Kandis, Matt, and Jill sat on the opposite side. Kintaro and Tom were at the head of the table on the opposite sides as well. Tohru and Kandis told everyone that they were going to freshen up in the ladies room so they excused themselves. Kintaro went to make a phone call. Kyo leaned over to Yuki for a moment.

"You ever been in a fancy place like this?" he whispered.

"No. Never" Yuki whispered back.

"That makes two of us" Kyo replied under his breath.

"So Kyo" Matt said.

"Huh?" he looked his way.

"Kandi tells me that you and Tohru are going out. How long you've been dating?"

"Oh well" Kyo scratched his head nervously, "Let's see since winter I guess. Yea. Winter."

"Cool. Well you're a lucky guy Kyo. She's quite the girl."

"Uh thanks."

"Have you met Yuki and Kyo yet Tom?" Matt turned to his co- star.

"No I don't think I had the pleasure," Tom said as he pushed his glasses farther up the bridge of his nose, "Nice to meet you. I am Tom Quincy."

"Hello there" Yuki bowed his head, "I am Yuki Sohma. And this is my cousin Kyo."

"Hi."

"Hello. Sohma huh? That's a very interesting last name."

"It's actually quite a common last name" Yuki replied with a confused look on his face.

"Is it? I'm sorry if you'll forgive me. I am a descendant of Japanese grandparents but I'm afraid I don't know much about Japan. I am trying to discover more about it" he took out a cloth to wipe his glasses, "You might say it is a hobby of mine."

"Among a lot of other things" Matt spoke up.

"Other things?"

"Oh yes. I dabble in all sorts of hobbies. Art. Music. Anything of personal interest."

"I see."



Just at that moment Tohru, Kandis, and Kintaro returned. They ordered their lunch and then when it arrived they all started to eat. Through the middle of lunch Kintaro got another call on his cell phone. He excused himself from the table once more as the rest of them finished eating. Jill left a couple minutes later saying she had work to do at the stage.

"You know what Tom?" Matt said, "There was one hobby that you forgot to mention."

"There was. Oh yes."

"Oh what hobby is that?" Kandis asked interested.

"Oh Matt here is referring to my fascination with the Chinese zodiac."

Yuki, Tohru, and Kyo almost dropped their eating utensils.

"Chinese zodiac?" Tohru replied.

"Yea, in his trailer he's got mountains of books on the subject" Matt continued, "Any thing you ever wanted to know about it."

"You do know that it's just a story don't you?" Yuki said nervously.

"Yea, just a little tale that grown-ups tell their kids" Kyo added.

"Uh huh. Even my mom told me when I was little" Tohru replied.

"Oh I know it's probably a myth of some kind" Tom eyed the two boys, "But I have heard so many stories about it from my grandparents I just became fascinated with it. It's just like people who believe in UFO'S right?" he chuckled a bit.

Yuki and Kyo looked at each other with suspicious looks.

"Incidentally Mr. Sohma" he gazed at Kyo, "Your hair is rather fascinating."

"Uh thanks."

"What I mean is, it's not the normal color you would see on a typical Japanese boy is it?"

"Do you dye it?" Matt asked.

"It's naturally this color" Kyo replied shortly.

"You don't say."

"Uh in fact" Tohru interrupted, "My mom had hair just like Kyo's. It was bright orange."

"Really?" Tom looked mildly interested.

"Really what?" Kintaro asked as he came back.

"Oh nothing Kintaro" Tom replied, "Just chit chatting with the young Sohmas here."

"Oh okay. Tohru honey" he turned to his niece, "I hate to do this, but I have to go back to the set."

"Oh that's all right," Tohru said.

"Don't tell me that we have to go back too Kintaro?" Matt frowned.

"Actually there is so much chaos going on over there, that you and Kandi are free for the rest of the afternoon."

"Cool."

"In that case Tohru" Kandis replied, "Do you think maybe we could go on a tour this afternoon?"

"A tour?" Tohru looked confused.

"Yea. To see more of the city. I would be so thrilled if you would show me."

"That sounds like a good idea Tohru honey" Kintaro smiled, "If you don't mind that is?"

"No" Tohru shook her head, "That's okay with me."

"Good. Well I hate to cut out like this, but I will see you kids later. I have already paid for the check. Tom are you coming with me?"

"Oh yes. Naturally. Goodbye Miss Honda" he replied, "I look forward to working with you" he bowed.

"Yes" Tohru nodded, "It was nice meeting you too."



Tom waved to the two Sohmas who were still eyeing him nervously. When Kintaro and Tom had exited Matt sighed and leaned back in his chair.

"Well it's great that we get the afternoon off" he replied happily, "Say do you think I could go on the tour too?" he asked with a smile.

"You want to go?" Kandis asked him with a frown on his face.

"Sure why not. With a pretty tour guide like her, who wouldn't?"

Kyo and Yuki frowned at him as he smiled at Tohru.

"How about you guys?" Kandis looked at them, "Are you coming?"

"I'm sure that Kyo can go" Yuki replied, "But I have a previous engagement. I will see you all later tonight" he got up from his chair and walked to the front door.

Kyo watched him leave for a moment then stood up as well.

"I'll be right back," he told Tohru.

"Oh okay."



Kyo caught up with Yuki outside. He tapped him on the shoulder and Yuki turned around.

"Hey where are you going in such a hurry?" Kyo asked with his hands on his hips.

"I'm going home to talk to Shigure."

"About what?"

"Shigure would be the expert on this more than anyone. After all he's looked into it."

"Looked into what?" Kyo said exasperated.

"About the Chinese zodiac. I think it's a little bit off that, that guy was so interested. It's almost as if knew something."

"How could he possibly?"

"I don't know Kyo. But I don't feel right about this. Not at all. I'll see you later. Oh look after Miss Honda today. I think that Matt Aritomo is interested in her."

"What difference would that make to you?"

"Not to me. To you. You're the one pretending to be her boyfriend remember?"

"Oh right."



Yuki sighed. Then he turned back around and walked home. Kyo scratched his head, then walked back into the restaurant where Tohru and the other two had just left their seats.

"Well the limo is waiting outside" Kandis replied, "Or should we go on foot?"

"It's a city" Matt said, "Going on foot would be a lot more enjoyable."

"That's true" Tohru nodded, "There is a lot more to see if we walk."

"Okay then. Walking it is" Kandis replied with a grin.

She put her hand in Matt's and dragged him out of the restaurant. Kyo looked at Tohru confused.

"I wonder what that was all about?" he replied.

"I don't know" Tohru shook her head.

"Well let's make the best impression today."

"Hmm?"

"Give me your hand," he said holding out his own.

"Oh okay" she said handing it him.

"It's so warm" he thought, "And small too. I never really noticed that before."

They walked out of the restaurant and joined Kandis and Matt out on the sidewalk. Kandis smiled as she saw the two of them holding hands.

"Okay you guys" she replied, "Lead the way."



For the rest of the day Kyo and Tohru showed Matt and Kandis all the sights of the city. They saw famous buildings, beautiful parks, and even a lot of stores, which Kandis insisted they go in. By the end of the day, the four of them walked back to the set where the limo was waiting.

"Well thanks for a great day guys" Matt replied holding out his hand to shake Kyo's "It was a blast."

"Don't mention it" Tohru said with a smile.

"I will see you two later" he winked to Tohru and Kandis.



Then he walked onto the set, while the three of them climbed into the limousine that was waiting for him. Tom was waiting at the front of his trailer, when Matt came over.

"Well" Tom asked, "Were you able to find anything out?"

"No" Matt shook his head, "But I think it's only a matter of time before they tip their hand. That is if it's true."

"Oh it's true" Tom replied, "I'm quite sure of it. Somehow we just have to find out for sure."

"I hope you know what you're getting yourself into Dad. These guys don't look stupid."

"No they don't" Tom frowned as Matt entered the trailer and left him to ponder some more, "But there has to be someway to find out the truth of the story" he replied before he entered the trailer after his son.



Authors Note: Hey there! In answer to your questions. Tom is Japanese. And what a surprise at the end right? Matt turning out to be his son. They have different last names however. And the papers on his desk are not Newspapers; they are papers he has written to himself. He has a big obsession with this story and you will see why in later chapters. But poor Tohru is going to find herself caught in the middle again I'm afraid. More on Shigure's explanation in the next chapter as well.

Next Chapter: Kandis Visits Kawaii High

Kandi visits Tohru's school for a day, and Matt prepares to find out all he can about the Sohmas. And what greater source then the sweet Tohru Honda! Find out what happens next time!