Naomi walked home alone, a little sad because of this…As she reached for her mansion's door handle, she heard a phone wringing from inside. She quickly grabbed the handle and wrenched the door open and ran inside. "Ello? This is the very lonely house hold of the Takahashi's. How can I help you?"

"Now dear, what a dreadful thing to say! What if someone important would have called. And why are you answering the phone? That is what maids are for, sweetie." A women's voice irrupted from the other end of the telephone. Naomi recognized it as her mothers and became instantly happier.

"Oh mom, I'm sorry. I just had a bad day is all and I cave the maids the day off so they could have some fun but don't worry they'll be back at work at 'bout 9 P.M. tonight. So mum, why are you calling?"

"Can't a mother call her daughter once in a while? We don't see a lot of each other. I hardly remember what you look like. But your right there is a reason I'm calling," her mother paused probably thinking of a way to proswade Naomi to do something, "Dear, well you know I'm here in New York, The Big Apple and I totally forgot there was a big fancy dinner tonight back home…could you please go! It wouldn't be right if a Takahashi was not present! Oh, please sweetie!"

Naomi sighed and thought for a moment and then answered back, "Fine mom….I guess I'll go… what kind of event is it?"

"Formal! Thank you sweet heart! We'll talk more next time I call! Remember the party starts at 6 tonight. Look your best. Bye."

"Yeah, mom. Bye." Naomi hung up the phone and looked around. Her house was very quiet with out the maids bustling around every where.

She quietly walked to her room and closed the door. She walked over to her closet and slide it open, "Formal wear…That means I have to dress really girly. Damn. What the hell am I going to wear?"

She grabbed a long red silk strapless dress and put it on. It fit perfectly. She quickly did her make up and fastened a necklace around her neck. The necklace consisted of a silver chain and little heart at the end. She undid her black hair from it's regular pony tail and looked at herself in the mirror. It would just have to do. She slipped a pair of silver high healed shoes on and ran out the door.

"I heard the police got another note from the phantom thief Dark! Ah…that must be why there's so many of them around, here at the museum!" Naomi looked up and over at the old men chatting. Dark…Damn. I knew I shouldn't have came here! Maybe I can leave the party early and no one will notice. Who notices a teenage girl like me any way?…

Naomi started to shuffle off toward an exit. "Oh! Naomi Takahashi! Is that you? You have really grown. I remember when you were just a little girl…How cute you were but now! You've grown into a beautiful young lady."

Naomi turned to see the host, a very old man in a wheel chair who was a friend of her family's but for some odd reason she could not remember his name. "Hello. Yes…it's me. This is a very lovely party…sir…"

"Oh nonsense! I can tell when a girl is not having fun. You come with me! I'll show you around to all me guests. A pretty girl like you needs to be seen." He hand his nurse turn him around and they started off. Naomi could not possibly protest with out being rude so see fallowed quietly and smile occasionally.

"Hello! Commissioner Hiwatari. So this is the special Commander that your so proud off." This caught Naomi's attention. She looked up and saw Satoshi standing next to a man that looked no older than 27. When she first saw Satoshi, she blushed not wanting him to see her in a dress. She quickly hid behind the old man's wheel chair and his nurse.

She quickly striked up a conversation with a few older women that kept glancing at her, "Hello. I'm Naomi Takahashi. I couldn't help but notice you…um…staring… Sorry if I sound rude."

"Oh it's alright dear. We were staring. We couldn't help but notice your wonderful figure. It reminds me of when I was younger, around your age. I had boys falling all over me. In fact…I believe Takahashi…isn't that the name of the heads of the Sony empire?"

Naomi paused trying to listen to the conversation behind her. "It's very unusual to adopt a teenager at your age, Commissioner."

"Yes, well Satoshi is very gifted. He was top of his class at the university. With no family to support him, he might not be able to fulfill his potential."

Naomi turned back to her conversation with the older women. "Yes. It is. My mother and father work the company."

She heard the old man start to talk again and turned her attention back to the old women.

"How delightful. Well Dear, I have a grandson around your age. He is very delightful. I think you would like him. I-"

"Naomi? Now where did that girl get off to?"

Naomi turned her head from the women and say the old man look behind him, apparently for her. Naomi turned to the old women and said apologetically, "I must be off. I was very nice specking to you." She quickly walked up to the old mans side trying to avoid Satoshi's eyes. "Um, sir. You called me?"

"Oh yes. My dear, I did. The Commissioner and I were just conversing about his son's achievements when suddenly I remember I had offered to show you around but mostly I just wanted to show you off to my guests. You must forgive an old man such as me."

"Oh of coarse, Sir." Naomi said politely. She gave him a warm smile.

The old man continued, "Now Commissioner Hiwatari and Commander Hiwatari, I would like you to meet Naomi Takahashi. When she becomes of age she will take over the Sony empire, I presume."

Naomi looked over at the two men. Apparently they were related. So…Satoshi's father…a Commissioner? I guess it makes sense…

She smile warmly at them but stopped when she noticed Satoshi was blushing. The Commissioner noticed as well and cleared his throat looking a Satoshi who quickly became under control. The Commissioner quickly spoke, "I'm afraid you'll have to excuse my son Satoshi. He doesn't know how to act around such beautiful young women like yourself."

Naomi blushed, "I, um…your to kind Commissioner Hiwatari," She bowed and continued, "I'm no more beautiful than…well I'm at lost for words it seems."

The Commissioner gave her a warm smile, "Well, I hate to leave such delightful people especially a young beautiful girl like your self, but I'm afraid Satoshi and I have a matter that must be looked to immediately." With that he turned and started to walk away. Satoshi stared at Naomi for a few seconds but soon did the same.