A/N:Just random, but here's a link I found with very cute Momo/Jr fluff. http(colon, slash, slash)www(dot)lunar-seal(dot)net(slash)elsa(slash)manga(dot)html

Disclaimer: I don't own Xenosaga.

Story Thus Far: When Momo and Sakura move to Second Miltia, they meet a certain, cocky redhead and begin to have feelings for him. What will they do when they find out they are both in love with Jr.? Momo/Rubedo/Sakura

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Chapter 4:


Mary's words echoed in Momo's head the whole day.

They would make a good couple, wouldn't they?

She wondered why it bothered her so much. Sakura wouldn't abandon her for a boy. They've been best friends since day one. Besides, it's just like Sakura said. She should take school as an opportunity to make new friends.

For the past few years, Sakura had been her only friend because of Momo's shyness and sometimes out of discrimination. That was part of the reason they moved in the first place. Miltia was supposed to be a very good place to live. And she already met some new companions.

Mary and the rest of the lunch table are kind to me. Maybe if I make new friends, Sakura will talk to me again, Momo concluded.

After lunch, she had PE with Sakura and Rubedo. Although they hadn't stopped 'chatting,' Mr. Matthews was sure to make them quit.

"Drop and do fifty! I won't have any slackers in my class! This isn't social hour and I won't show any mercy even if y'all are a bunch of sevies! (7th graders)"

Rubedo muttered obscenities under his breath while Sakura giggled uncontrollably.

"Hey Redhead, you better watch that mouth or I'll wash it out the old-fashioned way! And you, Girly quit with that irritating preppy giggling! Make that fifty more for both of you!"

They both shut up immediately and continued with their push-ups.

Sakura, Rubedo, and Momo finally went their separate ways for sixth period. Momo had math, while Sakura had History, and Rubedo had Science. They joined up again for seventh period, Japanese with Uzuki-sensei.

"Konnichiwa, I am Jin Uzuki and I will be your sensei for this year. I hope I will be able to teach you much Japanese this year. Your only assignment for tonight is to study this list of honorifics and use them among friends and family." Uzuki-sensei said.


Japanese Honorifics

-san: This is the most common honorific and is equivalent to Mr., Miss, Ms., Mrs., etc. It is the all-purpose honorific and can be used in any situation where politeness is required.

-sama: This is one level higher than -san. It is used to confer great respect.

-dono: This comes from the word tono, which means lord. It is an even higher level than -sama and confers utmost respect.

-kun: This suffix is used at the end of boys' names to express familiarity or endearment. It is also sometimes used by men among friends, or when addressing someone younger or of a lower station.

-chan: This is used to express endearment, mostly toward girls. It is also used for little boys, pets, and between lovers. It gives a sense of childish cuteness.

Bozu: This is an informal way to refer to a boy, similar to the English term "kid" or "squirt."

Sempai: This title suggests that the addressee is one's senior in a group or organization. It is most often used in a school setting, where underclassmen refer to their upperclassman as sempai. It can also be used in the workplace, such as when a newer employee addresses an employee who has seniority in the company.

Kohai: This is the opposite of –sempai, and is used toward underclassmen in school or newcomers in the workplace. It connotes that the addressee is of a lower station.

Sensei: Literally meaning "one who has come before," this title is used for teachers, doctors, or masters of any profession of art.

-blank: This is usually forgotten on these lists, but it's perhaps the most significant difference between Japanese and English. The lack of honorific means that the speaker has permission to address the person in a very intimate way. Usually, only family, spouses, or very close friends have this kind of license. Known as yobisute, it can be gratifying when someone who has earned the intimacy starts to call one by one's name without an honorific. Btu when that intimacy hasn't been earned, it can also be insulting.

Credit given to Del Ray Manga for putting this helpful information in their books.


Following Japanese was eight period. Before leaving for Orchestra, Sakura said, "Wait for me at my locker, Momo. I have something to tell you…well see you then." And she hurried down the hall to the music room.

What does Sakura want to tell me? Momo wondered as she walked to English.

After she had English, with Mr. Allen Ridgley –who was rumored to have quit his job as one of Vector's first-class engineers to be with his love, Shion Uzuki– which Momo didn't believe anyway, she went to her locker located near the lunchroom which was convenient since it was right next to Sakura's. Well it would've been if Rubedo's locker wasn't between them but she didn't mind…much.

"Hey Momo," called Sakura with Rubedo at her side, "Do you mind if Rubedo and his two brothers walk home with us? The Yuriev Institute is close by."

"Yes-I mean no it's okay." Momo replied.That was a close one.

The entire time Sakura and Rubedo chatted. Momo stayed a few yards away from them with Albedo and Nigredo on either side of her.

"No offense Momo, but your sister has been attached to Rubedo like a lovesick puppy," Albedo growled, "He's been talking about her the whole crappy day."

I know, Momo thought, but she seems so happy around him. I don't want to take that away ever since…

"Now Albedo, be nice, it's only been one day maybe tomorrow he'll be his normal self."

Telepathically Nigredo to Albedo: You know he goes through girls like guns.

"That's true…" said Albedo.

When they arrived at the Mizrahi household, Rubedo took Sakura hand and kissed it. "Thank you, Sakura-chan for allowing me the privilege of walking you home," and then in a lower voice, "I hope you will be able to make it to our 'special meeting' at 7 pm on Saturday evening. For now, Sayonara baby."

She responded by turning bright red and giddy. It took all of Albedo's patience (and Nigredo holding a fistful of his uniform) to keep him from dragging Rubedo back to the Institute and beating the living crap out of him. Momo didn't know what to do. Apparently they had heard the lovely conversation between the two with their genetically-enhanced capabilities.

When the Yuriev siblings left, Momo asked, "Sakura, what was that about?"

Sakura blushed again remembering the words of the handsome redhead. "Um it's nothing..." she looked at Momo's skeptical face, "he just…asked me out." She managed to stumble out.

"What!" Momo almost fell down in surprise.


At the Yuriev Institute

"What the heck was that about Rubedo!" Albedo practically screeched.

"What do you mean, Albedo? I just asked her out…" Rubedo asked.

"What?" Albedo and Nigredo exclaimed in unison.

"Why the heck did you go and do that?" questioned Albedo.

"So? Why is it any of your business?" Rubedo asked calmly.

Albedo's purple eyes were filled with rage and a bit of hurt, "What do you mean none of our business! I'll tell you why it's our &$—"

But Nigredo cut him off, "What Albedo is trying to say is…we thought you were done with girls after Julia. And you've been ignoring us ever since you met Sakura."

"I know but…Sakura's different…" Rubedo said with a soft look in his eyes.

"How would you know she's any different than any other b-" Albedo continued and was cut off again.

"How would you know how I feel! You never liked a girl before! Besides what's wrong with liking Sakura? Since when did you want all the attention!" Rubedo yelled before brushing past a bunch of blonde U.R.T.V's who had gathered around the argument,to his room.

"C'mon Albedo. Let's go." Nigredo said and took the seething albino to their room.

I need to think of a plan...a plan to break up Rubedo and Sakura, thought Albedo laughing manically.

A/N: It looks like Albedo's up to something. . I wonder how things willturn out for Rubedo's and Sakura's date. You'll just have to see in the next chapter: Of Cherry Blossoms and Peaches (By the way, Julia is Rubedo's previous girlfriend.)