I decided to write this second chapter sooner than I'd planned, because I have some spare time on my hands…and I got some good reviews…Yay. Arigatou, Min'na. I'm glad you liked chapter 1!
Uwah wah wah…there were so many errors…Shigure-sama called Kisa and Hiro his cousins, when they're really his niece and nephew… and there were the translation notes that I forgot to add…and there were a ton of grammatical errors…(I loathe grammar…and that's no error). This time I'll read through it extra careful so it's easier to read. Sorry, everyone, for the errors!
And now, enjoy the next chapter!
Chapter 2: To Where Are We Going?
After a few minutes of silence, Kisa walked up to Tohru and tugged on her hand.
"Where are we going, onee-chan?" she asked. Hiro, who already knew of course, decided to let Tohru explain, and looked away casually. Tohru merely smiled down at Kisa, and took her small hand in her own.
"We'll be there in a little while, Kisa-san," she said, "so just wait a little while longer. I want it to be a surprise!" Kisa cocked her head, confused, but didn't say anything more about the location of their destination. Hiro merely furrowed his brow, and walked a little faster to catch up to Tohru and Kisa, for he had been falling behind on purpose, in order to avoid walking with the "stupid woman." He now walked beside Kisa, keeping a close eye on Tohru, but trying his best to look inconspicuous.
They didn't have to walk for long—before long the Amusement Park was in plain sight, and Kisa was smiling brightly.
"Onee-chan, onee-chan! It's the Amusement Park! Is this where you're taking us?" Tohru giggled, and smiled down at Kisa.
"Yes!" she exclaimed. "I thought you'd like it, Kisa-san! Are you excited?" Kisa nodded, grinning from ear to ear, and turned around to look at Hiro.
"Is Hiro-chan excited too?" Hiro blinked for a minute, then looked up at the park that was now so close.
"Yeah," he said airily, "I guess I am kind of excited. I mean, stupid woman actually took us to some place good—the least I can do is enjoy it. And you're happy, Kisa, so I guess…I am too." Kisa's grin widened, and she gripped Hiro's hand as well as Tohru's. Hiro looked at the hand that gripped his, startled, his face getting slightly red.
"Uh…Kisa," he started, but Kisa interrupted him before he could say anymore.
"Let's run the rest of the way!" she said enthusiastically. "Please? It will be fun! And then we'll be all pumped for the rides!" She didn't wait for an answer—she took off running, dragging Tohru and Hiro behind her. Hiro was too shocked to say anything, but Tohru was laughing the whole way, as was Kisa.
By the time they reached the park, both Kisa and Tohru were gasping for breath, Hiro standing there and watching as they huffed and puffed. He was more athletic, and wasn't at all tired.
"If you two are done goofing off, can we go inside?" he asked impatiently. They were right outside the arch, and only a few steps away from the ticket booth. Tohru, after gasping for a few more minutes, stood up straighter, and smiled her usually nonchalant grin at Hiro.
"I'm…sorry…Hiro-san," she said between gasps, "for making…you wait…We shall go in…now." She walked over to the ticket booth slowly, followed by Kisa and Hiro. Kisa was still out of breath, and was walking slower than both Tohru and Hiro. Hiro looked back at her, his brow furrowed in worry, then walked over to her. She was bent over, her hands on her knees, deeply exhaling and inhaling. She looked up to tell Hiro to go on in, and when she did an outstretched hand was thrust in front of her.
"Here," said Hiro, "Lean on me for support. We shouldn't have to wait all day for you." He sounded gruff when he spoke, but Kisa smiled softly at his words—she knew he meant well. She took his hand in hers once more, and he helped her stand upright.
"Thank-you very much, Hiro-chan!" she said cheerily. Hiro turned away to hide the blush that was starting to spread on his face, then started walking, Kisa leaning on him like he had told her to. Tohru stood near the gate, proudly holding the tickets over her head.
"We can go in now!" she said happily. "Let's go!" Kisa, whose breath seemed to have returned to her, smiled and walked over to where Tohru stood. Hiro, with a small sigh, joined them.
"Yeah," he said, "let's go in. I've had enough of all these delays." Kisa smiled at him, then they walked inside together.
"What should we do first, Kisa-san?" Tohru asked. Kisa was looking around with a dazed look on her face, grinning at her surroundings.
"I don't know. Should we go on a ride first? Or maybe we should eat? It is almost lunchtime. Why don't we go to a food stand and then…Um…" Her eyes caught sit of a huge roller coaster, loaded with tons of screaming and laughing people, and her eyes grew bright. "Then afterwards we can go on that ride!" Hiro shook his head, making Kisa cock hers.
"That might not be the best idea," he said slowly. "Why don't we go on the roller coaster before we eat?" Kisa nodded hesitantly, looking up at Tohru as if to ask her permission. Tohru merely smiled down at her.
"Anything you want to do is fine with me," she said, "I'm treating you, remember? Please, do what you like! I'm here to make sure you two have a good time." Kisa nodded and smiled, then took Hiro's hand.
"Let's ride that one first!" she said, pointing at the big roller coaster she had mentioned earlier, and, tugging Hiro behind her, ran off to the roller coaster line.
Okay, here are the translation notes, just so I don't forget.
Honorificssan: Mr., Miss, or Mrs. Most commonly used, and familiar with most anime/manga fans.
chan: used to show endearing or affection. Used for girls usually, but can be used for any gender, or for people younger than the person using the honorific.
sama: used for the master of an art, much like sensei, and also used to show great respect towards a person, such as an elder.
dono: the highest honorific, and shows deep respect. It comes from the word tono, meaning lord.
Onee-chan: big sister, literally
Ojiisan: uncle