Ello!! Well, since I don't really want to spend precious time speaking to Vern and Dusk right now... I hope y'all enjoy the chapter!!!

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Settling in Japan

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Looking out the windows from the airport, she was put in silent awe from Japan.

The buildings were tall and most were historical.

The few trees lining the streets held beautiful sakura blossoms.

And the people...

The people lined the streets near and far.

Smiling, she started out, closely following the map she had taken from the airport.

Her first stop was the postal office.

She still had to deliver the letter...

She beamed, allowing herself to sneak brief little peeks at the laughing children...

The rushing mothers...

The cute boys...

Hiding a smile, she reminded herself of Ray.

"Let's see," she peered at the map, tapping her finger on where the Postal Office was; she didn't bother to look up. "Next left- whoa!"

She bumped into someone and landed hard on the ground.

She looked up only to see a boy her age offering her a hand up; gratefully, she took it.

"I'm sorry," he bowed his head slightly, a smile on his face. "I should have looked where I was going."

"No," she bowed her as well, and looked back up at him, smiling. "My name is Mariah Akanksha; who are you?"

"Tyson," he said, glancing her up and down quickly. "Akanksha? Doesn't that mean desire?"

Blushing, she nodded.

"Akanksha..." he let it flow on his tongue. "Hmm... well, where are you going?"

"The postal office," she smiled again, looking into his stunning blue eyes. "I want to send a letter to my friend."

"What's his last name?" he asked curiously; she saw no harm in telling him.

"Long," she looked down at the map again. "Takao Long."

"Takao?" he sounded stunned; she looked up to see him surprised.

"Yeah," she cocked her head a little to the side. "Why?"

"I know him," he said hesitantly. "I could give it to him much faster if you want."

"Sure," her eyes danced with mirth as she took out the letter and gave it to him. "Here," leaning forward, she gave the boy a quick hug. "Say hi to him for me!"

Turning around, she started walking away, excited that she would soon she her friend...