A/N- I just realized that I may have contradicted myself several times as to what season it is. Sorry about that. It is actually spring break, not winter. I think my previous, super-vague, descriptions caused some confusion. :P

"Yes! We're finally in Hokkaido!" Keiko exclaimed happily.

"You've been saying that since we've landed," joked Kureko, "What is it, the fifth time you've said it?"

They were standing in front of the exit of the Sapporo airport with all their baggage, ready to leave.

Keiko, unfazed, said, "I know I've said it before, but we're finally ready to leave the airport and actually start our vacation! This is where we really get to be in Hokkaido!"

Tsunade couldn't help but chuckle at Keiko's cheerful enthusiasm. I've got to admit, she thought, Keiko' mood is contagious. She felt even more excited now than she did before the flight. Keiko had been chattering nonstop about how much fun they would have ever since the plane took off, and now, everyone was pumped up as well.

Especially Leoko.

"Woohoo! Time to have some fuuuunnnnn!" Leoko yelled while jumping around, "Hokkaido babes, here I come!" He paused to wrap his arms around Keiko and Tsunade, "Of course, they couldn't be any more beautiful than you two…" (A/N- I just love Leoko's character as an outrageous flirt XD)

"We should call a taxi," said Reborn loudly as Kureko proceeded to drag Leoko off the girls and back to where he was standing before. "We need to check into the hotel and drop off our luggage first before going anywhere."

"Sure!" said Keiko, "Let's go!"

"Wow," said Tsunade breathlessly, "This is….amazing."

They were standing in the lobby of the luxurious five star hotel they reserved rooms at. Three giant sparkling chandeliers hung from the roof of the lobby, filling it with light. Computer controlled luggage carts were whizzing around, carrying bags to rooms everywhere in the forty floor building. The walls were filled with paintings from rising artists, soon to be worth a fortune. A ten foot tiered water fountain stood in the very center of the magnificence with tiles made of 14K gold and dotted with precious stones. Even the front counter, made with quartz and adorned with pure gold leaflets, seemed to belong in the house of a billionaire.

Reborn walked back from the counter to where the others were still gaping. He held up three room keys. "We're on the 24th floor," he said, oblivious to the other's amazement, "Load your stuff on the cart and it'll take it up to our rooms for us."

"How did you manage to get us three rooms in such a grand hotel?" Keiko said, astonished.

"My parents sent me my annual check for living expenses," said Reborn offhandedly, "They forgot that I'm no longer living in a mansion with them and sent me a lot more than I needed, so I decided to treat us to a better hotel this time."

"Dude, your parents are absolutely great," said Kureko.

I applaud your acting, Kureko, but I think you know that this trip is funded by the money your organization makes illegally, thought Tsunade, though she was still mesmerized by the scene around her.

Leoko snapped out of his trance and slapped Reborn on the back, "Well I'm more than happy to be staying at such an extravagant place," he said cheerfully, "but we should get going to have some FUN!"

Kureko began loading their suitcases onto the cart, groaning when he lifted up Keiko's. "Keiko-chan," said Kureko, barely managing to put Keiko's suitcase on the car, "I love you and all, but why do you have to pack so much for a two day trip?"

"Hey, clothes are extremely important," said Keiko defensively, crossing her arms over her chest, "You never know when you need an extra top or another pair of shoes. Speaking of clothes," she wheeled around to face Tsunade and Reborn, "I've been meaning to talk to you two about that."

Why do I feel like I'm in an intervention? thought Tsunade as Keiko's glare started to make her feel uncomfortable.

"We're on vacation, where we're supposed to have fun and enjoy ourselves to the fullest," said Keiko with a dreamy look in her eyes, "So why," she looked back at Tsunade and Reborn, "are you both in school uniforms?"

"I always wear a suit and fedora," said Reborn flatly.

"I really don't have anything else," said Tsunade, "I've only been in Tokyo for two weeks and I didn't want to take any of my clothes from Osaka."

Keiko let out a sigh. "With Reborn, I can accept his logic because I've known him for so long and have never seen him in anything other than a suit, but you, Tsunade," she shook her head, disappointed, "I expected more from you. When I opened your suitcase to stuff some of my clothes inside, I only saw another school uniform and a T-shirt and shorts," Keiko looked at Tsunade in disbelief, "How can you sleep in clothes like that?"

Tsunade began protesting. "Well, they're comfortable and I really don't—"

Keiko held up a hand to silence her. "Nuh-uh, we're going shopping," she said firmly, "You have got to get some new clothes. Don't forget that we're going to a fancy traditional Japanese dinner later and you will need a yukata."

"I thought I could just wear something formal—"

"No, no, no, the guys can 'just wear something formal'. WE have to step it up a bit. Come on," she said, stomping towards the door, "let's get going to the nearest shopping center."

"Why not the Sapporo Factory?" suggested Kureko, reading from a pamphlet, "It has over 160 stores and facilities and is established at the historical site where the Japanese first brewed beer."

"That's perfect!" exclaimed Leoko, "The girls can go shopping and we can grab a historical drink."

"Umm, I don't think that's what they mean by 'histori—"started Kureko, but he was promptly cut off by an impatient glare from Keiko.

"Come on," said Keiko impatiently, "Let's just go already! I have a fashion crisis on my hands!" She turned back to Tsunade. "How much money do you have?"

"Ummm, I didn't bring enough to go shop—"

"Doesn't matter!" said Keiko, turning around and walking towards the door, "I'll have enough to fund this shopping trip."

"You really don't have to—"

"Not listening!" sang Keiko.

Tsunade looked at Kureko desperately, but he only shrugged. "When Keiko's mind is set," he said with a dash of admiration in his voice, "There's no way out."

The guys began walking towards where Keiko was waiting with a taxi, and after heaving a sigh, Tsunade followed suit.

I really don't like the aura that Keiko is giving off right now, thought Tsunade as she settled in next to the fired-up Keiko in the taxi, I've been on many extremely difficult missions, but I feel like I'm in the worst predicament I could possibly find myself in. She blushed as she thought of Reborn, Ok maybe not the worst, but it's a close second.

What have I gotten myself into this time?