"This flower is called the," Jasmine started, holding up a small white flower.
"Jasmine," Netto cut her off.
The pretty Chinese girl looked at Netto with a smile. "Yes, Netto?"
"Why is this important again?" he asked.
Jasmine adopted a pouty look on her back. "Because when I tell you what plants are I memorize them. Grandpa is making me learn them before he tells me the next mixture."
Netto sighed, "All right. What is that flower?"
Jasmine squealed with happiness and held up the small flower.
An hour later Netto and Jasmine walked down the streets of Densan. Netto had promised to take her for ice cream after the memorization. Jasmine looked at the large city in wonder. "I never get tired of coming here," she sighed wistfully.
"You like big cities?" Netto asked, slightly surprised.
"I love big cities! There are so many interesting plants. They come up in sidewalks and on sides of buildings. Plants can grow anywhere and it amazes me at how strong they are." She sighed wistfully, "I wish I could be that strong."
"Netto blushed and smiled, "You are though."
Jasmine returned the blush with her own and Medi and Rockman smiled knowingly at each other.
A small pink flower poked out from between the cracks of two sidewalk slabs. Netto almost stepped on it, but Jasmine pushed him out of the way before he could step on it. He landed on his butt and Jasmine cradled the small flower in her hands. "Be careful, Netto!" she chastised.
Netto rubbed his sore backside and glared at the flower. "Geez, be more gentle, Jasmine."
Jasmine tenderly picked the flower and placed it in her knapsack. Then she extended her hand to Netto. "Sorry," she said giving him a sheepish grin.
Netto returned the smile with one of his own and took her hand. She pulled him to his feet and Netto dusted himself off. "You really like plants, don't you?" Rockman asked.
"Very much," she nodded.
"Why?" Netto asked.
"They have personality. They're strong and can do anything from just look pretty to healing diseases no human can touch. I love how each one does something different," she clasped her hands together and a wistful look clouded her eyes.
Netto sweatdropped and laughed nervously. Jasmine snapped out of her day dream and latched herself onto Netto's arm. "But that doesn't matter right now. You promised me you would take me to get ice cream if I memorized everything."
Rockman nodded, "Yes, and we're not far away."
They walked the remaining three blocks and got their frozen treats. "Thanks for helping me, Netto," Jasmine said while licking her strawberry ice cream come.
Netto took a bit out of his parfait and nodded. He swallowed the bit and shivered from the instant brain freeze. "No problem," he said, shivering.
Jasmine giggled and they finished their treats in silence.
Later that evening they sat on the outskirts of town, watching the sunset. "Everything is so pretty here," she sighed wistfully. "I love smelling the sea all the time."
"Yeah," Netto nodded.
Jasmine leaned her head on Netto's shoulder. Netto blushed and looked straight ahead, but didn't protest. "I have to go back to China tomorrow," she said.
"I know," Netto replied.
The final rays of the sunset dipped below the horizon. Jasmine stood up and dusted off her dress. Netto picked himself up and Jasmine smiled. "Well thanks for helping me study. It's been fun!"
Netto nodded and smiled back. "It has. Good luck with your grandpa."
Jasmine looked apprehensive and Medi whispered, "Go on."
Netto looked slightly puzzled and Jasmine ran up to him and gave him a big hug. Then she stood on tip toe and gave him a kiss on his cheek. "Bye," she said and ran off. After she ran about 20 feet away she turned around and waved. Then she left for good.
Netto turned bright red and waved dazedly. "Bye," he said.