Haru looked down helplessly at the food in front of him. He turned pale. He looked side to side to see that everyone else had dug into their tasty treat.
Akito's birthday was always a big deal to the Sohma's. Especially the zodiac. This year, Akito had taken them out to eat for a rare Japanese delegacy.
Haru looked back down at his food. They don't expect me to actually eat this do they? I mean…isn't this murder?
Momiji looked up at everyone. It was the first time that he had ever eaten at this restaurant, let alone the meal. That's when he saw Haru just staring at his uneaten food. Momiji saw that Haru was turning black. He looked down at his food again and realizes why Haru was going black. Poor guy. Too bad! Momiji went back to eating.
When the rest of the diners realize that Haru wasn't eating, let alone turning black they all looked at him, all wondering the same thing: What's wrong with him.
Akito, who was sitting at the head of the table, (pun maybe?) watched the ushi in frustration. "What's wrong Hatsuharu?"
Haru looked up to the head of the family. He gulped. What am I suppose to do?
"Well?"
"You can't expect me to eat this do you?"
They all saw Akito's anger rising. Apparently, Akito was the only one that hadn't got it yet.
"What? Is this not good enough for you? Are you that stupid Ushi? This is a rare treat for you! You may never get to have this again! You should enjoy this once-in-a –lifetime-chance to eat-"
Haru stood up, his black side completely out. "You people are animals." And walked out.
Akito said there, dazed. "What's his problem?"
Everyone sighed.
III
I don't know if IT is rare in Japan. I heard it from either my Japanese teacher or a friend. If it's not true then it is for my story.