It was Sunday morning when Retchi is still snoring from her sleep. The sun peeped between the curtains of her room, touching her fair skin. Her short chestnut hair flowed on her pillow. Another lovely day…
Suddenly her phone rang.
Retchi groaned. She held out her hand, trying to reach the phone. She was still half-dazed when she read the message.
HEY SLEEPYHEAD! WAKE UP NOW! TODAY'S SUNDAY SO WE'RE GOING TO CHIN-CHAN'S PLACE RIGHT? LET'S MEET AT THE STATION. 8:30, COME QUICK!
Fr: Nagisa :D
Its 8:15… she thought.
She groaned again. Then she thought for a moment…
"OH NO!"
She jumped from her bed and rushed downstairs (She almost slipped!).
"Morning, Retchi," her mother greeted. "Breakfast is ready. You're going to – "
But her daughter already slammed the bathroom door. Eri frowned.
I gotta hurry! she said to herself desperately, washing her face clumsily. Oshibana station is a long way from here!
"Big sis is in hurry again, mother," her little brother, Mitchi said teasingly.
"Yeah," Eri replied to her son. "I think I'll just make a sandwich for her…"
Mitchi sighed, continuing nibbling his toast.
The bathroom door burst open, seeing Retchi rushing through upstairs, while his little brother enjoying watching her.
"Bye, mom!" Retchi called out, wearing her shoes.
"Be careful out there ok?" her mother said, holding out a sandwich.
Retchi bit it and ran along to her bicycle.
She paddled quickly. Her phone was vibrating. Not now… she's paddling…balancing. What time is it? I can't look at my watch. Damn it. The wind burst on her face. Her hair swayed frantically. It was devastating. A little more miles now… She can now see the station.
Lessening the speed of her bicycle…
"Gramps!"
"Oh. Ret-chan! On the hurry again?"
Retchi pressed the break slowly.
"I'm going to leave it here again. Can I, Gramps?"
"Of course, and always be, Ret-chan. Since your mom keep looking for us."
"No problem!"
"Ret-chan!"
Retchi turned. It was her friend, Nagisa, running to her direction.
"You're just in time! The train will be here soon!"
"A friend of yours, Ret-chan?"
"Yep!Nagisa, this is Mr. Tachibana Yozu, an officer who is stationed here. And, Gramps, this my friend, Suzumi Nagisa."
"Pleased to meet you, Yozu-san!"
"Same here,"
"Please look after my bicycle once more, Gramps!"
"Of course."
Then there was a sound of honking.
Nagisa gasped. "That's our train! Let's go, Ret-chan." Then she at Yozu. "Goodbye, Gramps."
He was surprised, but then he smiled again.
Retchi waved at Yozu, "Bye Gramps!"
"Goodbye…"
"Oh yeah, your mom's a police officer, right?"
"That's right."be
The train whistled and honked. The wheels began to turn. The locomotive began to move.
"At last, it moved!" Retchi mumbled.
"Hey, Ret-chan, did you overslept again?" Nagisa asked, gazing at her friend suspiciously.
"Nope!"
"You did!"
"I did not!"
"I know you were!"
"Proof!"
"Your hair's all messy!"
Retchi looked at the window beside her, reflecting her image.
"Hwaaah!"
"See? I told you."
"You can be Chinchou's companion..."
"I saw you rushing in your bicycle like a madman!"
Retchi didn't replied anymore, feeling lost against her friend.
"Hi there, guys!"
"Ah, Mori-chan!"
Nagisa and Retchi has arrived at their destination. Exiting the train, there, they saw their friend Mori, sitting on a nearby bench.
"Been waiting for us, Mori-chan?" Retchi asked.
"Yeah. Chinchou told me to fetch you but..."
"Good morning, mi'ladies."
"Sebastian-san..."
Outside the station, Namae's limousine parked with Sebastian motioning the girls to get in.
"See, I told you..." Mori mumbled gloomily.
"Namae-sama's ordered that I shoulf fetch you here in the station," the old butler said. "Please, come in."
"Uhh... Right."
"Welcome, everyone,"
"Chinchou!"
The three girls have arrived at the Taketatsu-Misaka Mansion. It was a magnificent place. Well-trimmed and well-breed plants, beautiful flowers bloomed gorgeously, elegant fountain with angels and cherubs, and the huge peached-colored, four-storey mansion. It marveled Nagisa and Retchi wonderously.
"Come. Namae-san wants to meet you." Chinchou said to her friends.
The inside of the mansion was more magnificent. Red carpets on the floor, large red curtains hanged at every windows, golden linings in every structure of the house, more peached-colored wallpapers feasted their eyes.
The servants stood on the edge and bowed. One of them spoke:
"Namae-sama's waiting in the sitting room,"
"T-thanks..." Chinchou replied, bowing shyly.
"Amazing, Chin-chan!" Retchi exclaimed under her breath. "This mansion merely looks like a princess's palace!"
"S-shut your yap, Ret-chan," Mori shushed. "Behave yourself, will ya?"
"But, its really an amazing place!" Nagisa added. "You're a great person, Chin-chan!"
Chinchou's cheeks flushed. "Its not really mine, actually."
The girls have arrived at the sitting room. The room was illuminated with two broad windows, a fireplace, golden covers of sofas and throw pillows, more red curtains hanging, oak-made bookshelves with books standing beside a window and an elegant chandelier hanging magnificently.
Sitting there was a lady clad in...
"MEIKO!" the three girls exclaimed.
"Ahh... yeah," Chinchou said. "Namae-san's also an otaku... like us..."
Their mouths hanged opened.
"It doesn't mean I'm old I can't like and love anime," Namae remarked. "Come, sit down."
Taketatsu-Misaka Namae's brown eyes sparkled, her cheeks flushed in pleasure, Namae-san portrayed a perfect woman. Her aura charmed on the girls.
"Now, before you girls do your thing here," she began. "How about... a little chat first?"
They had a pleasing conversation. They spent hours challenging each other with anime subjects, making fun with each other and even sharing their thought about anime and their life.
The grandfather's clocked struck twelve noon.
"Oh! Lunchtime already!" Namae exclaimed. She rang the bell beside her, summoning her servants. A maid ushered inside the room.
"Dolores, is lunch ready?"
"Yes, ma'am,"
"Well, then, girls, let's go!"
"When I visited this place," Mori said while she and her friends walked along the dinning hall. "Namae-san's in Yowane Haku!"
Nagisa and Retchi gasped in amazement.
"Really!?"
"I really like to see that!"
When they entered the dinning hall, a long table with red linen, sewn with golden linings, silverwares in place, chandeliers, and tasty-looking dishes feasted their eyes. Namae ushered the girls to take their seat and began to dig in.
They had a wonderful and heartily feast. It was like the continuation of their cheerful conversation in the sitting room. They have stuffed themselves with the delicious appetizers, main courses, and desserts. Everyone made themselves satisfied like a king.
They took their rest back in the sitting room, adapting and gazing at the marvelous atmosphere.
"Namae-san excused herself," Chinchou said. "Business matters."
"Emergency?" Mori asked.
"Not really. She really scheduled her time with us."
"Does she cosplay in work too?" Retchi whispered to Nagisa.
"Shut up..."
"So, you ready?" Chinchou asked jubilantly.
Her friends' eyes twinkled in glee and excitement. Then they smiled.
"Let's go, minna-san!"
They all scrammed through upstairs, excited to go to the entertainment room of the mansion. While Chinchou's fumbling which room was it. At last, they got inside the room, Retchi's acting immature again, making Mori irritated and annoyed. Nagisa marveling the place. A comfortable sofa, carpeted floor, large LCD TV, and full of gaming equipments. Laid on the table was Chinchou's Project Diva.
"PS3, Chinchou?" Nagisa asked.
"Yep. Its the best way to all of us to enjoy!"
Retchi gasped.
"Hwaah! Mr. GummiBear!"
"Yep! I think it would be better to have him here!" Chinchou replied, hugging her teddy bear from the sofa.
Her friends smiled back. She felt herslef blushed.
"Yosh! Let's staaaaaaaaaaart!"
"Yeah!"
Sorry, guys. I update so slow. My time isn't free that much so I hope you have patience for it. ^_^