Disclaimer: (I don't own Digimon.) That's it! Did you expect more?
LunaOp (formerly AznGurl before the account began): Okay just a quick note. This is not an actual chapter. It's just a mini one that takes place in Izumi's p.o.v. So you'll find everything is pretty short, like the disclaimer.
Mini chapter: Christmas giving, a present for everyone.
Cruising down the shopping lane is fun, right? I'm not so sure anymore. It's so crowded here. Everyone is hurrying to buy presents. I just finished buying all of mine. This year I'm giving J.P a new brief case made out of imported leather. The one he has right now is all ragged. Iasked him, "How will you succeed if you can't keep all your papers organized?"
Tommy is still pretty young so I got him a a new hat. He gave up his old one years ago but we all found out why he wore it. His hair is always a mess! This new one should fix that problem. I think it's pretty sporty looking. For Kouichi, I reserved a table for two at LePetit Rubis(French for the little ruby) It's kind of a fancy restaurant. I know he'll take his mom there. She really deserves a night out.
The last two people were the toughest. I searched every store for something decent but I couldn't find anything for a long time. But I finally found good presents after a while. Takuya was probably really sad after we separated but today he's still bursting with energy and passion for life. I decided to get him a phoenix ornament I found at an antique shop. It's made out of red glass and has fiery wings. It reminded me of Takuya's determination. The phoenix dies in a fire and is reborn again in the same fire. That means it never gives up on living, just like Takuya.
Kouji... well I didn't know exactly what to give him. He has everything he needs. The shops were already beginning to close so that put even more pressure on me. In the end I got him a dark navy, denim blazer and a loose-fitting black flannel shirt. Kouji could use some new clothes, seeing that the only tuxedo he has belonged to his dad. They were okay, I guess. I just wish I had more time to really think.
I hope everyone likes the presents I bought.
End of mini chapter
LunaOp: So you're probably wondering about some things...
What is a shopping lane? (Well, at least Izumi calls it a shopping lane.) In Japan there are hundreds of streets lined with stores. A shopping lane is (to me) just a big street with stores (not malls) surrounding it.
Why is Izumi living with Kouji when she's got Tommy, J.P, Kouichi, and Trista's house to choose from? Well let me eliminate them one by one. Tommy still has his family. They use up their entire house so there's no space for Izumi there. J.P and Kouichi both live in dorms 'cause they go to private colleges. Trista is having her house remodeled, plus she has rooms designed for one person. It all sounds convenient for the sake of Kozumi but that's just how it is.
So that was to clear things up. Now that it's done why don't you review?