"I don't think it should be that hard for you Haku. I mean it's just the human world." Rio incited
"Do you realize I will be surrounded by specs?"
"Well what about Chihiro?" Rin chimed in. "She's human too you know."
"She's different! Oh I can't believe I'm actually doing this." Haku didn't like the idea of going to the human world, to say the least. But Chihiro needed to be
watched over and who else was more suited to the job?
The group of adventurers made their way to the portal which was once closed, yet somehow opened for Chihiro.
"It's most curious how all these things have come into play. I don't quite understand it all." Rio said.
"Well one things for sure," Kuja said, "I don't think we should mess with this power or let it fall into the wrong hands, whatever power it may be." They all nodded in
agreement.
"Um...Haku," Chihiro finally started to speak up, "When you come to the human world, how should I explain you to everyone?"
"That won't be necessary. No one except for you will see me. It's better this way." Haku answered.
"Well alright then." Chihiro said as she started towards the invisible portal to the other side.
"Goodbye Chihiro!" Rin said, waving. Everyone else also waved goodbye to Haku and Chihiro. Haku grabbed Chihiro's hand and walked next to her. She looked at him and he
seemed very blank and serious. She wondered whether she should stay in the spirit world like she did last time. It wouldn't be much different, though she may have to
see the psychiatrist more often, unfortunately.
"This is the best way, Chihiro." Haku said, as if he could read her mind. "So don't worry. This is the best way to do this." Haku turned around to face the others and
said, "Send me a message when it's almost time." Rio nodded to Haku and watched as the two walked into portal and crossed to the other world.
The morning bell chimed as Kira and Gus, friends since childhood, made their way into the classroom. Miss Yatoson wasn't in the classroom yet so they had a few minutes
to mingle-sans the bad breath of their obnoxious teacher.
"Chihiro seems happy today." Gus noticed as they walked in. Kira looked at Chihiro, who stood by the window and smiled, almost waving.
"What's up Chihiro?" Kira said, very curious indeed. "I sense something good happened?"
"Ah, no nothing in particular." Chihiro said, nervously trying to hide the fact that she was happy.
"Why are you so happy?" Gus grinned, "I bet Jim has something to do with it...oh wait actually I doubt it. I don't think he's that great." Gus crossed his arms.
"Oh you're just jealous!" Kira said, delighted for her friend.
"But that's not it! It's not because of him!" Chihiro said, "it's because I...well...it's...it's a secret!" she said, holding up a fist in front her and determined not
to spill her secret.
"Eh? A secret? That's no fun!" Kira said. Kira and Gus looked at Chihiro with puzzled looks. Why is she happier than usual? What exactly happened?
"Chihiro is so sly." Mila said as she and Jun took a seat at the table with Chihiro, Kira and Gus in the cafeteria. "It must be love!"
"She's having an affair." Gus sighed. "She doesn't like me anymore."
"Oh so it's like that, huh?" Jun said as he chuckled at the group's conversation.
"I am not having an affair!" Chihiro piped up like a bowling pot. "And I'm not happy because of Jim either!"
"So you admit you are happy about something though?" Kira laughed.
"I never said I wasn't happy. But do I need a reason to be smiling. I mean, maybe I just remembered something funny, you know." said Chihiro. Her efforts were futile,
though.
"But, Chihiro, you are beaming today. No, you are like in full bloom!" Mila said, excited about something she didn't know yet. Chihiro sighed loudly. She dropped her
head down on the table in surrender. Resistance was futile. Kira finally noticed her friend's anxiety and felt bad.
"Ah, guys what did you guys get on the math exams?" Kira said. Soon after everyone was talking about their classes and business as usual. Kira then said in a low
voice, "Hey Chihiro?" Chihiro noticed her efforts and glanced over at Kira. "I'm sorry for having fun at your expense. I guess you don't like so much attention. I'm
sorry I didn't notice it before." Kira gave a weak smile, "forgive me?"
"Of course!" Chihiro said. "We're friends! But I am glad you noticed. Thanks, Kira." The two friends smiled at each other and walked back to class together after their lunch period.
Authors note: Thank you for reading and waiting for my next updates. I'm sorry I took years to update. I didn't think anyone really cared but more reviews got the message across that some people actually like my story! lol imagine that! Well I hope you enjoy this series. I will do my best to finish it!