I Won't Tell

By: Lakija X

Author's Notes: Shopping with Miku is really fun!

Sae: Mio- Unexpected Friend

Miku drove her truck down the street, where all of us were in it, Mio and Mayu included. Mafuyu had been held up at the office later than anticipated. I was glad that Mafuyu had bought what they all called an SUV, because it was spacious, and I was permitted to sit way in the back between Yankou and Mio. Mio was toying playfully with Mutsuki's hair, who was smiling warmly and serenely in front her. I smirked at him, happy to see my best friend in a romantic relationship. He returned the smile.

"So Sae? When was the last time you went shopping for clothes?" Miku asked. I flashed an embarrassed smile back at her.

"Never. All of my clothes were brought to me, whereas I chose from the selection. I never shopped for clothes. I only shopped for gifts and trinkets when I was allowed," I explained.

Mio looked at me, her finger intertwined in a lock of black hair. "Are you serious? I really should help you pick out clothes at the store!" Mio exclaimed.

"That is a wonderous idea. I wouldn't know what to do anyhow," replied, blushing.

"I see. Clothes shopping is so fun! Especially with Mafuyu's credit card!" Miku said, waving around a silver card with Mafuyu's name on it. I smiled, unsure of with this little object was for. "Does this device produce some sort of currency?" I asked.

"Enough yen to buy this hunk of metal three times over," Miku exclaimed. It didn't do much good, since I had been terrified of getting in the.. truck… in the first place and I hardly knew what it was.

"I see. Where are we going exactly?" I asked.

"Well, a friend of mines, his name's Kyou, is going to help the guys out. I don't feel much like shopping for boys. So you girls are coming with me and Ayane."

When we reached the shopping district, we split form the boys. Kyou turned out to be a twenty-something year old boy with bright orange hair and a killer tan, as Mio said. He was a little tough, but I liked him anyways.

Yankou looked at me. "Have fun, 'kay? And remember me when I get a haircut. Sorry to say, but I won't really miss it all!" he laughed. I smiled at him clasped my hands in front of me.

At the "store" we found lots of clothes. The one we visited first was called "Cute Pink Lolita Lolita." These words I knew were very… happy and mature. I was a little reluctant to go inside. Mio, who thought otherwise, pulled me in.

"Sae, this is so nice! Look at that pink fur, is it not so fabulous or what?" Mio grabbed my hand, and we were in front of the fur in a second.

"You would never guess this was faux fur!" Mio exclaimed. Mike came to my rescue.

"Alright there tiger! I think Sae needs my advice on what look she should go for. You have fun with your sister now. And I'll get her up to speed on the times," she said.

"Aww! Sorry Sae… I'll seeya later I guess," Mio said sadly. She smiled as I was pulled away from the electric furs on the wall.

(I'm not sure, but I think that I have male readers here.: ) so I will just keep it a little discreet with the fashion)

I was introduced to many new things that girls usually wore, but I found that my tastes were much different from those of the current Japanese girls. They all wore over-the-top clothes that I wouldn't dream of. There was one girl in the store who wore a full length hot pink trench with fur, and a frilly pink dress underneath.

But, to my relief, Miku told me that all of the kids didn't dress like that. But I did notice that a large number of them did.

ATTENTION! IF YOU'RE A GUY WHO DOESN'T REALLY WANT TO HEAR ABOUT ALL OF THIS FASHION AND THE CLOTHES, THEN YOU MAY CONTINUE PAST THIS POINT UNTIL YOU FIND THE THREE ASTERISKS.

THANK YOU!

Miku and I wandered around the store, looking repeatedly at items I did not like. For instance, I didn't seem to like the halter-tops, shorts, mini skirts, stripes, dots, or colorful sequins. And that was more or less, everything in the store. Exasperated, I watched Mio take a load of clothes into the dressing rooms.

She looked nice in everything she tried. Especially the outfit with the green jeans that were marked with tiny happy faces and squiggles. She donned a …graffiti… marked shirt with it. Her shoes were black 'high tops' with happy faces at the back.

"Isn't it nice? I look so punk in this outfit right?" she asked.

I clapped my hands together. "You look very unique. I like this a lot," I commented.

"Why don't you give it a try then?" Mio asked, putting her hands on her shirt, making a move to change in the dressing room.

My eyes widened as I covered my mouth. "Oh no… I couldn't," I breathed quietly.

Mio smiled. "Maybe we should get out of 'Lolita' now. It just isn't your style, I don't think," Mio concluded.

We left after purchasing a few items for Mio. She really caught up with the times, seeing as how she was a teen in the fifties'! She had only come back to the present for a collection of hours now. She must have delved into Miku's magazines the night before whilst I was asleep.

Next we went into a store called "Buzzwire", which was this nice shoe store. Mio instantly went over to a rack exhibiting espadrilles. I was simply terrified by the tie-up shoes. They inched way up on the mannequin's legs! And the heel portion was three inches or more off the ground!

I backed away from the shoes quickly.

I was interested in a few racks with sandals on them. They were simple sandals, but with extravagant colors and beads and glitter. I grabbed a rather plain pair in light brown with cork soles. There were no wood sandals. T.T

I also loved the tennis shoes on display. They were very nice, called 'Pumas' or something or other. I loved them a lot, and they came in red and blue and yellow. I almost hugged them but decided that it would be inappropriate.

Taking several pairs to Miku, she whistled. "You're getting into the groove now. But what size do you wear?" she asked. I had no idea. But eventually I was sized, and I wore a pretty small one.

When we were all done, what with Mio having bought a large variety of different shoes, and Mayu and Ayane in a world of their own, We headed to one more store.

The store, called "Lolita Gurl", was the last choice. This 'Lolita' business frightened me, because it was inappropriate for a young maiden, and my experience in the other store was not something I wished to relive. So Miku took me to another store, giving Ayane some cash for Mio and Mayu. Miku and I went to a store called "Boho City" where she assured me I would find something I liked.

The store was paradise. It was everything I ever wanted. The clothes was more or less in Earthy shades, as Miku put it. I loved everything. I spent a pretty penny getting clothes. Flowing brown skirts, colorful tunics, discreet espadrilles with "low" heels. I loved the clothes so much, that I asked the cashier if it was okay for me to change my clothes in the dressing room after I bought them.

Miku told her that I was from another part of Japan, and I rarely went shopping. She was just about right.

After we finished shopping, we headed for the… salon…

The day of shopping was excellent. And my new hairstyle was very much lighter. I mean to say that it felt less heavy. But my hair was still black. But I couldn't help feeling pleased with myself as the others cooed over my new haircut. It was shorter and flipped outward. But I was free to "pixie" my hair if I wished.

Ayane had had her hair cut in layers. It was much shorter than her previously waist-length hair had been. She was happy to leave behind the Village's rules of long hair. We had been forced to wear our hair that way, but Yae and my hair had been cut for the cleansing. Unlike the previous shrine maidens, it didn't grow back in time for the ritual.

Anyhow, we met the boys back at the house. Miku told us to hold still til she unlocked the back door.

"Hurry up Miku, we don't got all day," Kyou complained, folding his arms. Miku shot him a warning glance.

"Hold your horse… what's that?" she asked.

"What the hell are you talking about now?" Kyou asked exasperated.

"You're so impatient. I think I heard something… I'm not sure… shhh…"

We all shushed. Kyou looked at her questioningly. After a moment, her eyes widened. She pointed to the door, then began moving her fingers so that it appeared they were walking. Kyou looking astounded. She listened again, and then put her hand up, putting one finger at a time up, until she had counted something like seven. Kyou frowned.

He softly shoved her away from the door, motioning for her to be silent. He put his ear to the door. I suspect he heard something too, because he then put his hand out, whereas Miku handed him the keys. At that point all of us had gotten a little scared. If someone were in the house, hopefully one of the boys could defend us…

That's when Kyou got into the house.

"Come on you guys… where's Ayane-san and Yankou-kun?" Miku whispered, putting her hands out.

We all shrugged, since we had not even noticed they were gone.

"What are you doing in the house! Should you not have asked someone before barging in here!" Ayane's voice could be heard in the front room. Miku ran in to the hall.

"Excuse me Aya, I can handle it from here. What's the problem officers?" Miku asked.

A/N: As promised, there was the shopping trip. Was it fun? Lol

So what are the authorities doing in the house? I don't know… do you think they know what happened with the village?

And just what is Mafuyu going to do next? He's already turned in his work, and he's been at the office for a lot of hours now. But I can't help feeling like he forgot something… ah yes! Remember that tape recorder in the closet he left there? He should probably go and get that now… But what's this! Oh my goodness! He forgot to press the record button. Darn it. (You can go check if you want, I'm pretty sure he forgot)

What's he gonna do now?

-Lakija X