"We are now preparing for landing. Please, turn off cellphones and other electronics, and sit upright. Make sure you have on your seatbelt. We are preparing for landing."
Akiza was jerked forward and jolted awake. She spluttered and gripped the seat's arm.
"Geez, can't I get some sleep?" She muttered sleepily and turned to see out the window. It was still dark out, the night sky a dark blue-black filled with twinkling stars.
The man beside her said, "I know, right?" He was grinning.
Akiza smiled. "Yes, I totally deserve some sleep. We were stuck in the airplane for hours since another plane was on the runway and we couldn't took off."
She stood up and the man allowed her through. Reaching up, she grabbed her belonging and entered the line to depart the airplane. Upon checking her phone, she learned the time was 4:21 AM.
Akiza couldn't wait to text Yusei, but thought better of it. Which normal human being would be up at 4:21 to read a text message? Better let him sleep, she thought as she stepped through and out the airplane and into the terminal.
She was now in Hokkaido.
After leaving the airplane, Akiza immediately felt relieved and stretched her tired and cramped limbs. Yawning, she hurried over to the baggage claim area and retrieved her suitcase.
When she exited the terminal, Akiza noticed that there were still a lot of people waiting in the airport. Some were nodding their heads off. Poor guys.
She passed through security and finally stepped outside the airport and took in the view. The night air was cool and crisp and Akiza breathed in deeply. Airport lights dotted the streets. A taxi honked.
Beside her was a sign that read:
WELCOME TO HOKKAIDO
This gave her an idea. Standing in front of it, Akiza snapped a selfie. Then, smiling, she texted the Yusei the picture.
Oh well, hopefully he'll sleep through...Wonder what his reaction will be…
Putting the phone away, Akiza hailed a taxi and directed the driver to take her to a good hotel.
"Alright, as you wish, young miss."
Then, the taxi drove off, taking Akiza away, away and apart from Yusei.
Akiza thought, Yusei, you better reply.