My name is Anne Ookami, and I was forced by my parents to live in Japan with some strangers; besides how can they let a seventeen year old girl live alone with people she doesn't know, Mom says that they are her friends, but I have my doubts. This conversation happened two weeks ago, and I still can’t get over it, so here I am in the plane waiting for it to land and begin my new life in Japan. They told me that someone would be waiting for me in the airport I think his name is Wataru and he is the eldest son of the house that I am staying in; I wonder what he looks like.
“This is your captain speaking. Please have your seatbelts on as we are about to land in Tokyo, Japan. Thank you for flying with us. We hope to see you again.” Said an announcement.
“Thank god we are landing. This the first and last time I ride a sixteen hour flight it was so boring. How could my parents say that the family I am living with has only boys they know that I get flustered around boys.” Said, Anne in annoyance.
In the airport…
"So this is Japan's airports, it so big," Said Anne. As Anne walked around, she saw people holding signs which had names on them. "They must be waiting for a family member or a friend." Thought Anne. She continued walking until she stopped in front of a guy who had a sign which had her full name on it. "Good afternoon are you the person that is supposed to wait for me?" Said Anne. " Oh, you must be Anne Ookami I was told you to wait for you here when you arrive. Sorry, I forgot to introduce myself my name is Wataru Sasaki, the eldest son it is a pleasure to meet you." Answer Wataru. "Wataru is so handsome he looks like one of the characters in my shoujo mangas. His black hair that goes few inches past his ears and it is, so shiny and he looks good with earrings on both sides." Thought Anne as she blushed. "Miss Anne it is time go." Said Wataru.
" By the way, why did you come to Japan alone." Asked Wataru." My parents are doctors, and they got a job transfer to Africa I wanted to go with them, but they said it would be dangerous there they also said that they couldn't leave me alone, so that's why I am there. Said Anne. "It seems that your parents lack common sense. By the way, I am not the only son in my house I have two younger brothers one
of them is your age his name is Subaru he seventeen years old, and the other is Junta he is four years old." Said Wataru. I can't wait to meet them. Said Anne.
The drive was long, and Anne felt sleepy because she did not sleep on the airplane. " You can sleep if you want I will wake up if we arrive." Said Wataru. " I appreciate the offer but thanks anyway. Excuse me how old are you?" Said Anne. " I am twenty-two years old, and I
am a University student at Sakurayama University." Replied Wataru. " What are studying." Asked Anne. "I am studying to become a doctor" Replied Wataru. " Sounds interesting I wish you all the best." Said, Anne. " Do you mind if we stop by a cafe. " Said Wataru. " No, I don't mind now that you mention it, I'm getting hungry." Said, Anne
As the white Aston Martin came to a stop and the two went out of the car Anne of a sign on a pearly white two-story building that read Cafe Ciel.
In the cafe...
" Welcome back home my lord, and my lady, may I show you to your table ." Said one of the waiters. " Hey, Wataru what the deal with them calling us my lord and my
lady." Asked Anne in confusion. " The cafe has a policy where you are the owner of a home, and you have just returned it, and we are like your servants, and we much call our customers lord and ladies." Said Wataru. " Wataru do you work here by any chance." Said Anne. "Yes, he and his younger brother work part-time since last year, and thanks to look their good looks more, and more customers come, especially girls. By my name is Haruki Yamazaki sorry for not introducing myself earlier; so what do you want to order. " I want the fruit parfait with vanilla ice cream and earl grey." Said Anne. " I want rose macaroons and earl grey." Asked Wataru. " Your food will be ready in a few minutes. Said Haruki.
" So what is the reason you and your brother work here." Said Anne. "The school that my brother goes to request students to have part-time jobs and as for me I work to help my mother pay off my university fees." Said Wataru. " It seems that your family is tight-knit not like my family." Said with a sad expression on her face. " What do you mean by mean by that." Asked Wataru. " Well, I never see them when I wake up or go to bed at night, and when I have an event at school, they never come. Whenever I get sick, they are never around to take care of me they leave that job to the maids." Said, Anne. " What is your parents' job." Asked Wataru. " My mother is a famous heart
surgeon, and my father is the CEO of a hospital. Now it is my turn to ask the same question." Said Anne. " My mother works at a beauty salon." Said Wataru. " What does your Father work." Asked Anne. " My father left us four years ago. When father left us, grandmother came to live with us." Said Wataru. As Anne heard Wataru's story she thought if she made a mistake in asking her question.
After a few minutes...
" Sorry for the wait here is your food enjoy." Said Haruki. " It is still early. I told my mom that we would be home by five o'clock do you me to show around." Said Wataru. " Sure I would love that." Said, Anne. " Enjoy your time with Wataru." Said Haruki as he whispered in Anne's ear which made her blush in return. " Hey, Haru do not flirt with you just met. " Said Wataru. " Don't be so stiff Wataru any friend of yours is a friend of mine." Said Haruki with a smile. " By the way Haruki what is your job and how old are you." Asked Anne. " I am
twenty-five years old, and I work as a manga artist, I work here sometimes to help my dad with the cafe." Said Haruki. " Ahem," Said a waiter as he went to the table were Wataru and Anne sat. "Oh, dad, I didn't realize that you're standing behind me." Said Haruki. "I give this
part-time job so you can help me not to slack off plus the publishers are furious because they are waiting for the new volume of the manga that you are writing and illustrating so they go over and publish afterward." Said Haruki's father. " How are you, Mr. Yamazaki." Said Wataru. " I am fine. Wataru how is your family and who is the girl that is accompanying you today?" Said, Mr. Yamazaki. " Let me introduce you to Anne Ookami she will be staying with us for a while." Said Wataru.
" Did you enjoy the food, Anne." Said Wataru. "Thanks for bringing me to this cafe. The parfait was tasty." Replied Anne. " Wataru you don't have to pay for your desserts and drinks, consider it a gift for your hard work yesterday." Said Mr. Yamazaki. "Lucky him for getting free food in this cafe while I don't." Said Haruki to himself. "When you become a famous manga artist maybe then I will consider." Sad, Mr. Yamazaki to his son. "When that time comes, will you be too old to remember old man." Said Haruki. "Haru, Mr. Yamazaki we will be leaving now and thanks again for the food." Said Wataru. " I wonder for how long I will stay in Japan; my parents said that I would be staying here as long as it is necessary. Thought Anne.
The drive was quiet yet again; Anne tried to come up with something to talk about, but the words escaped her mouth. After a few minutes of silent, it was Wataru who began to speak. " What do you like to do in your free time." Asked Wataru. "In my free time, I like to read manga, watch anime and cook. What do you do in your free time. Said, Anne. " I also like to read manga and watch anime. How about we go to Tokyo Tower before we head home." Said Wataru. Sounds like a plan I can't wait. Said Anne.
At Tokyo Tower...
"Wow, the view looks fantastic, you can Tokyo from here and those cherry blossoms gorgeous. Thank you for bringing me here." Said, Anne. "You're welcome I am glad that you enjoyed here." Said Wataru. " This is perfect. The prince and princess meet, they become friends, the prince tells the princess his sad childhood, they fall in love, get married, have kids and live happily ever after the end; I think with these ideas it's to write a new manga. Sorry, Wataru and Anne I am using you as inspirations for my manga. I should go before anyone see me and feel that I am stalking them." Thought Haruki.
"I think we should go home mother and grandmother must be waiting eagerly for you." Said Wataru. "I can't wait to meet them as well." Said Anne.
At Wataru's house...
"We're back." Said Wataru. "Welcome back Wataru, is this Anne with you," Said a middle-aged woman. "Anne this is my mom she will be your guardian during your stay in Japan." Said Wataru. "It's nice to meet you my name is Natsume, and I have three kids Wataru that you just met and the two others you will during dinner, also my mother live with us. Before I forget your school enrollment paper are already taken care for; you are also going to the same school as my second eldest son, and your school uniform is on your be and don't worry your parent told us your size so that we can get the right fit." Said Wataru's mother. with a smile on her face "Natsume who just came in through the door." An old sounding voice said. " Mother it's just Wataru and the guest we've been waiting for." Said Wataru mom. It is a pleasure to meet you. My name is Anne Ookami, and I will be staying here while my parents are away in Africa. Said Anne. " I am Yoko Omori, and I am the boy's grandmother." Said Wataru's grandmother.
"Anne you must be tired you should rest before dinner, Wataru please show to her room." Said Natsume.
" Your room be next to mine." Said Wataru. " What does your grandmother work, if you don't mind asking." Said Anne. "She is a businesswoman who has a chain of hotels called the Omori Hotels, and it is owned by the company with the same name." Said Wataru. " The Omori Hotels! I heard of that hotel before, but I never thought it was a chain of hotels. They say that the hotel looks like a resort and it can accommodate seven thousand people; they also say that the food and service to top class." Said, Anne "We have reached your room; rest a while before dinner." Said Wataru. Anne's room had many pastel colors. The blanket was pastel yellow, and the pillows were pink, there was a blue sofa in the corner, there was a short white table between the door and the study desk and things more such the closet, and the carpet that was underneath the table. "Wow, the room is pretty thank you." Said Anne. When
When she was finally alone, Anne went inside the room and lied on the bed. She began to recall the events that happened during the last two week and until now. As
the girl kept thinking about her parents' decision, her eyes started to close and then she fell fast asleep.
After a few hours...
Knock knock...
"Excuse me Anne dinner is ready, and everyone is waiting." Said a gentle woman's voice. As everyone gathered in the dining room; Anne was surprised by the amount of food that was on the table. There were three pieces of Tempura for each person, there was a big plate of seafood linguine with a pink sauce that was meant for sharing in the middle of the table. There were chopsticks for the Tempura and forks and knives; thankfully her father taught her how to use chopsticks since she was very young because her father is Japanese. For drinks, there was a big of coke and one can of peach flavored ice-tea.
" Anne this is my second son Subaru he is seventeen-year-old just like you and you will be attending the same school as him and the one sitting between mother and Wataru is
my youngest son Junta is four years old, and he goes to preschool that is behind your school." Said Natsume with a huge smile on her face.
Anne's p.o.v
As I ate my food, I looked to see my new schoolmate. I had to admit that he was very handsome just like his older brother. " Excuse me but do you it is insulting to stare at people." Said Subaru. I Subaru said that I snapped back to reality and looked to see that he had a very unpleasant look on his face the kind that sent shivers down your spine. The super scary look reminded me of a particular character in a vampire anime who had white hair and red eyes and with the same name. I think of the anime a thought occurred to me I wonder if this Subaru in front of me is a tsundere just like Subaru in the anime.
End of p.o.v
As everyone finished their meal and went to their room; Anne kept thinking of the future, and the real reason she for sent to Japan was that her parents wanted to get rid of her, But she didn't care she just hoped that her future would be a happy one. Soon Anne was fast asleep from jet lag and fatigue. As Anne was asleep someone walked
into Anne's room turned off the lights, pulled the blanket over her, placed his right hand on her head and said " I know the real reason why you are here, but I can't bring myself to tell my childhood friend, I want to protect you princess so don't be scared." Before he left he ruffled her raven locks and give a small kiss on the forehead.
Credits:
Diabolik Lovers
Video game
Word:
Tsundere: A Japanese term for a character development process that describes a person who is initially cold (and sometimes even hostile) before gradually showing a warmer, friendlier side over time.
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