Big Hero 6: The Art Theives
Chapter 7: Costume Change
I sigh, staring at my closet with frustration the next morning. "I really need some help with my wardrobe," I say to myself. "I wonder if Honey Lemon could help me out."
As soon as the thought comes to mind, I pull out my phone, dial her number, and wait, hoping she'll pick up. After a few rings, I hear her cheerful voice.
"Hey, Sakura!" she says happily. "What are you up to, girl?"
"Hey, Honey Lemon," I say with a smile. "I need your help. I'm tired of looking like a boy all the time. I need a new wardrobe. Think you could help me out?"
"Sure!" Honey Lemon says. "Say no more! I'll be right over!"
"Great! Thanks!" I say, and after that, I terminate the call.
After dressing and preparing for the day, I head downstairs to see my parents. My mother is the first to notice me.
"Hey there, Sakura," she says. "What are your plans for today?"
"Honey Lemon is going to take me shopping," I say, and, gesturing to my outfit, continue, "I'm starting to hate this look."
My dad, having overheard the conversation, looks up. "Finally," he says, with a somewhat goofy grin, "our little princess is going to start dressing like one."
I blush, but before I have the chance to say anything, I hear a car pull up outside our house. I look towards the front door; a bright pink car is stationed on the curb. There's only one person I know who could own a car that bright of a color.
Honey Lemon has arrived.
I grab my purse and slip on my shoes in haste. After saying quick goodbyes to my mother and father, I head outside to meet Honey Lemon.
"Honey Lemon!" I call, grinning and waving. "Thanks so much for coming on such short notice!"
Honey Lemon steps out of the car, gives me a hug, and once we're both back in her car, we head down the road.
"So," Honey Lemon says, quite suddenly, "you have a crush on Tadashi. I think it's so cute!"
My entire face goes red. That came out of nowhere. "Um...maybe a little bit," I say, embarrassed. The only thing Honey Lemon does in reply is nod.
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"Wow," I say in awe, spinning around, trying to take in everything in the mall as quickly as I can. This place is huge! "I don't even know where to start!" I say to Honey Lemon with an excited smile. "Any ideas?"
Honey Lemon smiles and nods. "I'll show you my absolute favorite shop!" she says, grabbing my hand and pulling me along. "I'm sure you'll be able to find something you like there!"
As soon as we arrive at the clothing store, Honey Lemon releases me and spreads her arms grandly. "Here we are!" she says. "Go ahead and pick something out!"
I nod, even more excited than before, and the two of us start shopping. I find a few different cute articles, as does Honey Lemon, and we head to the dressing rooms so I can try them on.
I walk out of the dressing stall, wearing a dark blue dress with white stars, so it looks like the night sky. Honey Lemon, waiting for me outside the dressing room, smiles widely. "You look so cute!" she squeals, whipping out her phone to take a picture. I blush.
Once we pay for the dress, we continue our shopping adventure.
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"How does this look, Honey Lemon?" I inquire, stepping out of the dressing room wearing a dark purple skirt and a light pink top.
"It looks great on you!" Honey Lemon smiles. "It's perfect! Oh, here!" She hands me a dark green dress with light pink butterflies imprinted on it. "Try this one!"
"Alright," I say, taking the dress and slipping back into the dressing room to put it on. I step out again once I'm dressed, waiting for Honey Lemon's verdict.
"Ama-a-a-azing!" Honey Lemon sings, looking ready to burst out of excitement. "It really makes your eyes pop! You look beautiful!"
I blush again; I seem to be doing that a lot lately. "Thanks, Honey Lemon," I say with a smile. Once I change back into my old clothes, we pay for the outfits we picked out and continue on through the mall.
We decide to get lunch, as we're both rather hungry. After getting our food, we sit down at one of the benches to eat.
"Thank you so much, Honey Lemon," I say. "I mean, I know I'm new here, but I'm really grateful to you for helping me."
"No problem!" Honey Lemon says after swallowing a mouthful of food. "It's good for us girls to have a fun day out every now and then! Any time you want to hang out, just give me a call. And you know..." She smirks, almost fiendishly. "...I can also help you with your crush on Tadashi."
I nearly choke on my soft drink.
After eating, we decide it's time to head back home.
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As soon as Honey Lemon and I walk through the door of my house, my mother raises her head with a surprised, playful smile. "Did you buy the whole mall, Sakura?" she teases.
I giggle. "I thought about it," I say, and Honey Lemon and I head upstairs to my room. As I begin putting away my new clothes from the mall, Honey Lemon looks around, smiling.
"Who is this, Sakura?" Honey Lemon asks, lifting my plush doll off my bed curiously.
"Oh, that's Princess Twilight," I reply with a smile. "I've had her ever since i was little."
"Aw, how sweet," Honey Lemon says, setting Princess Twilight down once again.
After once again thanking Honey Lemon for the amazing day, we hug, and Honey Lemon leaves to head to her own home. Once I'm finished putting all my new clothes away, I head downstairs for dinner.
"It looks like you had a good time with Honey Lemon," my dad says with a smile as he sets the plates on the table.
"It was amazing!" I say with another big smile.
After eating and cleaning up, I head back up to my room, sitting in my bay window, looking out at the city. "So...Honey's going to help me with my crush," I murmur with a sigh. "I just hope it works out."