"Hmm, I know" I told it. "Kuma Tator-Tot, it suits you" I hugged it and sat on the bed. I felt better. I was still tired from the jetlag.
After a while Minori came in and sat in my chair as to give me space. "So I see you have the bear..did you name it?" she asked.
I nodded. "His name is Kuma Tator-Tot" I told her smiling.
She laughed. "That's a good and silly name. So, I know you just got out of school in America..but...you won't be able to go to school until April. Until then Keesa and I will get you up to date on the schooling here, including the language, reading and writing it as well. I'm a school teacher, so I can bring you home some work here from the fourth grade, so you can get caught up" she told me.
I sighed. "I don't know if this is a good idea Minori...I don't know the language, I can't speak the language, or read it...how am I supposed to catch up in eleven months?" I asked.
Keesa came in and sat at the end of the bed. "You can, I'll help you more on the weekends..." she told me.
"You can come to the elementary school with me and get used to the feel of it, I can get you to sit in on a class to see what it's like if you want" Minori told me.
I nodded and held the bear a little tighter. "I'm scared, what if they don't like me?" I asked.
They smiled at each other then me. "Don't worry, they will once they get to know you" Minori said.
"I got a great idea, let's go out to eat, she can invite that Tohru girl and maybe one more?" Keesa suggested.
"That's a great idea hon, would you like that?" Minori asked happily.
"Yes, may I go call Tohru?" I asked feeling excited.
They both nodded and I went to find the phone. Once I found it I dialed Shigure's number. After the second ring I heard this.
"Sohma residence, Yuki speaking" he said.
"Hi Yuki, it's Jade" I told him.
"Oh Miss Jade, Miss Honda told me you got to your new place...how do you like it?" he asked.
"I like it, I was wondering if you and Tohru would like to go to dinner with Keesa, Minori and I" I said.
"Could you hold on a moment and I'll ask her?" he wondered.
"Yes of course" I said as I heard him put down the phone. I heard him talk to Tohru, then someone picked up the phone.
"Jade? Yes of course Yuki and I will come to dinner, we'll be there in a half an hour" she told me.
"Wonderful! See you then" I said hanging up.
I ran upstairs to tell them the good news. They had me change into a less casual pantsuit and I brushed out my hair and pulled it back. I looked in the mirror and smiled at myself. I looked good. I hugged Kuma and set him down. "I'll be back" I told him and went to see Minori.
Yuki ran the door bell and Minori opened it. "Tohru, it's good to see you again, and you must be Yuki" she said bowing to him.
Keesa came in with me and I was grinning from ear to ear. "Let's go" Keesa told us and we left.
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We arrived at the resturant. I looked around in awe. It was so beautiful here.
My foster moms smiled at each other then at me, as Yuki watched me smiling.
He pushed my chair and Tohru's chair in. I decided I would have to write this down, start a journal. Use the one Sheri gave me. I should right a story of my life from what I can remember of it up to this point. She said it was good therapy.
We all ordered dinner and we talked while waiting for it. I never used chopsticks before so it was awkward for me to do so. Tohru was kind enough and patient enough with me to keep showing me how to use them.
"I'm sorry Tohru...please eat and I'll just act like the idiot American that I am and use a fork" I told her.
"Oh no..don't do that, don't give up" she told me.
I sighed at this rate I would be hungry and frustrated.
"Miss Honda, let me Jade use what she needs to use for tonight...it's a lot to take in moving from one country to another and trying to learn our ways so quickly...she's fine using a fork tonight" Yuki told her and smiled at me.
"Oh...okay Yuki, I guess you're right" she said picking up her chopsticks and eating again.
I watched the four of them using the chopsticks and sighed to myself. I had better keep practicing before I went to school or I'll be laughed at.
"Tohru, will you keep showing me how to use chopsticks?" I asked.
"Sure..but it will have to be after school...and work..." she told me looking down.
"If you can't it's okay, I understand"
"Really? Oh I'm sorry Jade, I would love to but..I'm to busy"
"I understand Tohru, I'm not in high school like you but I'm not stupid either" I told her putting my fork down and looking at Yuki. "Thank you for standing up for me, but you didn't have to"
He smiled at me more. "Miss Jade, Miss Honda told me that she made me your big brother and I am proud to call you my little sister" he said.
I beamed and covered my mouth to yawn. I was even more tired than when I first arrived. Yuki paid for his and Tohru's meal and was ready to leave.
"Yuki...can I ask you a question?" I wondered.
"Yes, Miss Jade?" he answered.
"What is Ayame to you?" I asked.
He went stiff as a board at the mention of Ayame's name. He slowly turned around and looked at me.
"Y-You met Ayame?" he stuttered.
"I'm going to kill him" he growled leaving with a panicked Tohru in tow.
I sighed. My question never got answered. I kept yawning. I wasn't quite used to the time change or time zone. My foster moms paid for our food and took it to go. Once we got home I changed into a pair of pajamas and snuggled into the bed with Kuma and quickly fell asleep. I wondered how long it would take me to get used to things and life in Japan. I guess we'll find out as time goes on.
Caitybug13: I took the Tator-Tot idea and added it to Kuma, a sensible yet silly name for a 10 yr old child don't you agree? Thanks for the reviews so far! Sorry if this chapter is short.