Chapter 2

From the moment I opened my eyes, I had been imagining what would happen this day...

What a morning....

I think I haven't slept that long. Maybe it's because I'm not used to this kind of atmosphere.

Uh, this periwinkle blanket is perfumed I suppose.

I got up, stretched and did some exercise. I won't last the day without doing this one... I walked to the shower room and cleanse my face. Afterwards, I peered through the pane. The sun was shining brightly in the sky and the clouds could be seen apparently... It's good to look at the clouds, which I realized soon after... Let me see...

Those stratus clouds looked like Max's hair. And alongside those clouds is white tiger, uh... no, they're just alike. Wait... That puffy cloud looked exactly like Takao's big stomach....

Friends... I actually haven't thought of having friends and go with them through thick and thin. But it happened.

Russian acquaintances tell me my life is so wretched. I don't know why they said that... Weird. Some of them also tell me I'm a very unusual person. I don't go out etc, whatever they say. According to them, life is useless without friends. Hah! I lived my life without these so-called friends.

Although now, I admit it's true. At the present I have something to be proud of, I can show it off to those Russians. And these are my friends. Haha Funny!.... Uh, why am I laughing anyway? Ugh..... repose!

Those bulging billows over there looked like Kyouju's favorite food. Darn, why do I see hundreds of them?

Man, I think I'm starving. But why?... Hm..., I haven't eaten anything yesterday. Such a yank.. Have to go down ...

Nevertheless... While I was going down, I was amazed to see Rei.

He was arranging all the furniture, the drapes, anything you can see all over the rest house. In other words, he's cleaning meticulously.

I assume the others were still sleeping. It's just 7:00 am... Silly Takao, I could hear his snort.

"That girl is truly a special visitor, huh?" I asked pryingly.

He was dazed to see me. "Oh, It's you Kai. Good Morning!"

I went to the kitchen just near the lounge. I could heed what he was saying.

"You are absolutely right. She's a really special visitor. I haven't seen her for almost 2 years. She's my childhood friend, since we were at a very young age." He kept on incessantly. "Her name is Zhang..."

Zhang? Not a bad name...

"Kai are you still listening?" He queried. I walked off the kitchen carrying the plate of food from the fridge and went to the lounge. I took a seat on the settee.

A nod was my reply. This food tastes good. Rei's an ideal cook.

"Ah... Okay. You know I can't wait to see her, so I'll be fetching her later." He persisted.

Don't need to say it. It's so obvious...

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It's good to see the cherry blossoms through this terrace. The zephyr has been my company all throughout everything... And the birds' singing was the one I only hear.

Hm... I remembered Rei had told me...I must be thankful for what I've got. Riches, fame, friends and so on. Yes that's true, I must be thankful, but I'm not that kind of person. 'Coz I know there's one thing missing. What could that be? Nah... I don't have any idea what it is and I don't want to think about it. I hate it when I'm baffled...

Ridiculous!

I'm bored to death here! I should take a walk and see the beauty of this scenic spot. I was ready to leave when...

"Hey Kai! Where are you going?" Darn, It was just Max.

"Anywhere on earth." I replied apathetically. Who cares anyway?

"Ah... okay!" He scratched his head. Hmph. "By the way.... Have you seen Rei?"

That Rei is really excited. Can't hang around for a while.

"No. Have to go."

"KAI!!!! Nice to see you again!" Who could have such voice that is always messing up the silence?!

Definitely, Takao. What on earth?? It's like we haven't seen for ten years and does he think I miss him? Of course not, Why would I?!

"Whew!!! What a day!" He exclaimed. Does he know what time is it? It's already 3:00! He had slept for almost 17 hours... That's absolutely pathetic! Bet he had eaten all of the food left again... Really have to go. I don't want to spoil my day...

"I heard you'd be taking a walk. Careful! You don't know this place, you might get lost!" He said with concern but, hey...

"I'm not a kid. Don't act like a mother."

He stared at me with that childishly look. "Don't look at me that way.".... I don't have to stay put here this long.

"Don't worry Takao! It's his way of saying thank you! Haha!" Kyouju said who was sitting on the sofa set, as he revised on the laptop the latest process of upgrading a beyblade.

Whatever.... all over again...

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Oh, so this was, the well-known Cherry Loop of Hokkaido. I'm not stupid not to know this...

There were so many people. This is absolutely a tourist spot. No wonder, this place is amazing...! Cherry blossoms all over the place. I've never seen anything like this before... I'm like a youngster looking for wonderful places to play in.

There are lots of bikers all around the loop. There were also single and double sidecars, which you have to rent for 500 yen to tour the Cherry Loop. Hm....

But this is not just a plain tourist spot... A lovers' spot, too.

I'm outta here....

Wait......

Are my eyes fooling me?

No they aren't.

I'm really sure of this. That's Rei who is holding two luggages and a girl who's hiding on his back. They're,... THEY'RE ALREADY APPROACHING ME???

"Kai! You're here! Bored there ne? Uh... by the way this is Zhang. She's the girl I'm talking about!... Zhang, this is Kai. He's my best friend." Nice introduction. Best friend huh?

"C'mon Zhang don't be shy!" Rei encouraged.

What kind of girl is this? So unsociable... It appears to me she's putting herself out of....sight.........?

"Hello Kai... I'm Zhang... Nice meeting you." She said nervously then smiled at me. God... How would I handle this? I'm kinda new to this sort of situation... Grief! Now what I've said has come back to me!

Rei liked big-eyed girls, with long glossy purple hair. Hm... nice-looking in a violet satin dress. Well-brought-up. Good for Rei.

"Kai, hey! Are you okay?!" He asked worriedly.

"...........Fine."

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Note: In this chapter, Kai had already admitted that he needed his friends but as we can see he doesn't show it. Okay, the girl's name is Zhang. Find out for the conflict. The story has just begun! =) R&R please! Thanks!

Oh by the way that Cherry Loop is not a true place in Hokkaido. I have just invented it! Haha! =)