I go into the MizuNezumi and take off my work cap. My boss looks over at me and just laughs. I open the cash register and take my top out of the change. I put it into my pocket and take my seat behind the counter. I left up my bangs with my hand and feel my forehead.

            "What's the matter with you, Ash?" My boss, Tiko, asked. "You ain't sick, are ya?"

            I look at him and smile.

            "Ah, I see." Tiko nods. "She was a real beauty, wasn't she? Amazing, yes?"

            "Honto!" I reply. "Sugoi-desu!"

            Tiko laughs heartily. "What happened?"

            "Well," I begin. "This red-haired girl came to the door, she was okay, but a few minutes later, her sister came from a crappy date. Her name was Lily. She was amazingly beautiful! Right before I left, Lily asked me for my name and number, then winked a good-bye."

            "Aren't you a lucky dog?" Tiko chuckles. "Of course, I can't get women anymore. I'm old and fat and I smell like garlic sauce mixed with smoked salmon."

            "Aw, Tiko." I shake my head.

            Tiko sighs happily. "Eh, Que sera sera, right? The younger ones in the pack get the girls." He eyes me with a funny gaze. "Just don't pitch a tent too soon, okay, Ash?"

            I blush furiously and jump up out of my chair to race after Tiko. "TIKO!" I yell in embarrassment as he runs away.

            I check out of work at eight-thirty and go home. I took home some leftover Dim Sum and snacked on it cold once I got there. I strip down to my boxers and undershirt and watch T.V. for most of the night.

            The phone rings at about nine o'clock and I pick it up lazily. "Yo."

            "Is this Ash Ketchum?" The voice asks.

            "Yup, this is he." I reply.

            "Hey! This is Lily. Remember me?"

            My heart leaps into my throat and I have to swallow hard. "Uh, Hi…of course I remember you, Lily."
            She giggles and put on a seductive voice. "I'm glad to hear that, Ash. Whattcha doing?"

            "Watching a little television."

            She laughs again. "Excuse me, I meant…Whattcha doing tomorrow? Are you off of work?"

            My heart sinks. "Actually, I'm not."

            "But it's Saturday."

            "I know." I reply. "I'm sorry. I work from noon to six."

            Lily sighs. "Oh well, I'll have to over out for lunch and ask for you."

            "Okay."

            "Can't wait to see you." Lily says.

            "Lily," A voice came from the background. "Stop flirting."

            Lily groans. "Ash, can you hold on a second? My sisters want a word."

            "Sure." I reply and try to listen in anyways.

            "What is it, Daisy?" Lily asks.

            "I suggest you hang up, or at least talk softer. Misty can probably hear you."

            "What does she have to do with this, huh? Nothing."

            "What you said earlier, Lily, really hurt her." Another girl said.

            "Shut up, Violet. Since when did you care that much about her? You agreed with what I said too, ya know. So why are you just yelling at me?" Lily replied.

            What had Lily said?

            Lily tuts. "Is it my fault that Misty can't get a guy? No! She's a stubborn-ass tomboy. It's her fault."

            "Lily! She's still our baby sister." Daisy comes in again.

            "Yeah, she's a baby alright." Lily says. "She can't accept the fact that her sisters are a hundred times prettier then she is and will ever be."

            "You know, Lily?" Violet questions. "Sometimes, you're the stubborn-ass. At least we were going to apologize to her."

            Lily just laughs.

            Daisy sighs. "We're not going to see as much of her starting tomorrow. It's when she starts that job of hers."

            "How much you wanna bet she gets fired after three days." Lily says. "Now, I'll talk to you guys later! I'm talking to Ash right now." There was a ruffling noise telling me that she was picking the phone back up from the countertop. "Hey, Ash. I'm back."

            "Cool."

            "Did you hear much of that?" Lily asks.

            "Very little, actually." I lie.

            "Good. Um, what's the place where you work called again?"

            I raise my eyebrows. "MizuNezumi."

            "That's right! Slipped my mind there for a second." Lily snickers. "I'll be sure to call you."

            "Okay, good night then." I say.

            "'Night!"

            I hang up all in a daze and decide to go to bed. I had no idea that such beauties wouldn't be along. I had no idea that Lily had sort of a snotty attitude. Oh well! I still can't believe she called me back! I drift away happy, yet miserable because of the knowledge that I have to go to work tomorrow…again.