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Ch. 2: The Last Time
Kagome woke up the next morning feeling exasperated from her argument with her mother to all the packing she did the night before. She had something to look forward to though. Her trip into town with her friends and all of Eri surprises. After getting a shower and dressing in blue jeans and a white blouse with white shoes, Kagome went downstairs for breakfast.
She walked in to the dinning room and saw Ms. Keade setting up the table. "Miss. Kagome, I was just on my way to see if you were up. Well sit down and eat your breakfast. You're going to energy for what Miss. Eri has in store." "Huh…Do you what she planned for me today? You do don't you," said Kagome when she saw the twinkle in Keade's eyes.
"Oh won't you tell me how I am to spend my last day here before I leave for Kyoto, Oh please Keade!" exclaimed Kagome trying to appeal to the house cleaner by showing her, her childish behavior. "My, my dear child aren't you a naughty little thing, are you trying to break my promise to Eri, you should be ashamed," she said in a jokingly manner. "You seem to be in high spirits than last night. Well I will not keep you from your breakfast. Also, Miss. Eri has sent a car for you it should arrive a little after you are done eating." "So, you do know where…" but before Kagome could finish her sentence, Keade had already made her exit.
Kagome was now alone again in the dinning room. Her facial features change dramatically and took on that and unwanted wretch. Deep down inside she harbored her true feeling she did not want to leave her home, her friends, and what was left of her family. She brought upon a façade into which she could make everyone happy but herself. Kagome questioned herself and her actions that she took last night and saw that it was no use in trying to change what has already happened. So she just finish her breakfast of bacon, sausage, eggs, and glass of orange juice in solitude until a kitchen maid came into retrieve her finish plates.
Having nothing to occupy her time until the car arrived to take her to Eri's unknown destination she ventured out into the lush flower gardens that surrounded her house. Kagome strolled around the garden with her only companion, her thoughts. She was trying to image what the school, the staff, and the students were like. Her musings were constantly interrupted by the 'Hello, Miss. Higurashi.' and 'How are you Miss. Higurashi' from the various gardeners who tended their blossoms.
The car finally came around eleven o'clock to pick her up. The only person to wish Kagome a safe outing was Ms. Keade because Mrs. Higurashi was at a meeting with the company advisors. Kagome got into the car contemplating where Eri would take her. Kagome thought of the movies, shopping, or a restaurant, but none of these ideas appealed to her. She knew Eri would make their last time together spontaneous and wild because Eri was exactly that Kind of person.
The car finally stopped and Kagome with impatience hurriedly opened the door to see what her last day with her friends was going to be like. Upon exiting the door, Kagome was bombarded with a series of hugs and cries of how unfair it was for her to go away from her friends from her old school. Trying to show a happy disposition Kagome said, "It's not that bad we will see each other don't worry but for now I'm finally here let's have some fun." With those words and a fake smile, her friends untangled themselves from their embraces.
Eri now entered the mass of people to greet her. Eri has dark brown and the dreamiest gray-blue eyes that get any person's attention. Saying this to the crowd Eri announced, "Well now since our guest of honor has arrived, let's get this party started." Kagome still not knowing what they were going pulled Eri aside from the mob of people and asked her that very question. Her friend replied, "Were going to the Awayuki Amusement Park." The whole afternoon was spent in laughter and screams of excitement going from ride to ride. When they sat down for lunch, they were telling each other stories of how the each met Kagome and other experiences they had with her. They also talked about how well their summer breaks were going too. Kagome tried to enjoy herself but she just keep feeling worst and worst about leaving her friends behind.
At the end of the day, Kagome and Eri got into her car. "Well did you enjoy yourself today, Kagome?" Eri asked her. "Yes, I did thanks again Eri I really needed it." "I found Hojo's phone number for you. I also gave him a call telling him that you would be in Kyoto tomorrow." "Thanks Eri, I can't wait to see what he's been up to for the past to years," said Kagome as she took the piece of paper from Eri that had Hojo's number on it. "Well where here I see you later Eri," she said as she got out of the car. "Yeah Kagome see you later," Eri said out the window as her car pulled out of the driveway.
When she finally got inside dinner was already waiting for her. Kagome was disappointed to find a note from her mother apologizing for not being able to eat with her because something came up at work. For some reason Kagome was not at all surprised by the fact that her mother had cancelled on her. To Kagome it was natural to eat alone since her father passed.
"I'm sorry Miss. Kagome that your mother was unable to attend dinner tonight," said a familiar voice. Kagome turned to face the speaker and founded it out to be the always-reliable Ms. Keade. Without any thought, Kagome ran to the old maid who was more like a grandmother and her hugged and started crying. Shocked, all Keade could do was try to comfort her and say kind words. After a few moments Kagome got her emotions under controlled and thanked Keade for understanding.