The last time, my dad and I arrived in Shibuya on our twelve-hour flight from Los Angeles. I  finally met Rii.
Dad brought my stuff to a guest room. I was shocked how nice it was. I just fell on to the bed. A bed. This is what I need. I yelled. Shiki smiled. You need to lower your voice. We have neighbors. Shiki replied. I am so sorry, dad. An older couple came to the door. Luckily, I can understand Japanese. I ran to the door. Dad, I'm sorry. I am sorry for causing noise. I replied. The couple looked at me. The older man looked at me. He said, "Who is the young lady?" The older woman said, "That girl has blonde hair." My dad said,"This is my daughter from America, Izumi. I'm sorry for the disturbance. We just came back from America. Shiki replied. Alright, we were just concerned. Older man replied. As my dad closed the door, he sighed. What are you sighing, dad? I asked. Our neighbors are a little on the noisy side. Shiki replied. Oh I see, yeah that's why my mom moved from her previous house and that house she lives in. I replied. That sounds like your mom, alright. She likes her privacy. Shiki replied. My dad looked me in the eye. Now Izumi. Shiki replied. Yes dad? I asked. Izumi, I need you to keep your comments to yourself. Can you do that? Shiki asked. Huh? I asked. You are an American. A rebellious child like your mother. Can you do this simple task for me? Shiki asked. He grabs my shoulders. I looked at my dad in his eyes. You don't agree. Shiki replied. I adverted my eyes. Alright, I will try. I replied. He grabs the bridge of his nose. I pouted and crossed my arms. You are going to cause me trouble. I can tell already. Shiki replied. Dad, Izumi won't be too much trouble. Rii replied. Exactly, I can stay on my best behavior. I replied. That Axel called me. I walked back to the room and sat on the bed. Hey Axel. I asked. Hey Izumi, how are you? Your trip as well? Axel asked. How did you know I travelled? I asked. Tristan told me. Axel replied. Where are you Axel? I asked. I went back home to Colombia. Axel replied. So we both are on the other side of the globe? I replied. You could say that? I replied. Where did you go? Axel asked. Well, I came back to Japan with my father. I replied. Your in Japan? Axel asked. He sounded so shocked. Is that on your bucket list? I asked. Yeah, I want to go to Akihabara while I'm here. I know Tristan would like something from here. I replied. He's a big manga fan. Axel replied. You're right. I replied. Let me get off the phone. You need your sleep. Axel replied. Good night, Izumi. Good morning, Axel. I replied. I was blushing. Dad had a glaring expression. Who was that? Shiki asked. A person I met during Senior Week, dad. I replied. Natsu grabs my dad's ear. Shiki, you are going to bed. Natsu replied. She smiled. I can tell she was rooting for me. I soon fell asleep and before I knew it. It was 8:00 AM. An alarm went off. My alarm went off, sorry. I was so aggravated from the noise. You're not a morning person, Izumi? Shiki asked. I need coffee. Where is the nearest coffee shop? I asked. Coffee? Shiki asked. My mom and I would occasionally buy breakfast on the Zuber Eats app. I replied. Isn't that very expensive, Izumi? Shiki asked. No not really. I have an admin job. Don't worry, I was given this week off anyways. I replied. Mom, why can't I have a job? Rii asked. You aren't ready for the working world. Natsu replied. I work because I hate to ask for money. As I always say, the one who giveth can taketh. I replied. That's one way to think about it, Izumi. Natsu replied. It's true. I replied. Do you drive, Izumi? Natsu asked. Yes, I got my license when I was sixteen. I replied. Are working towards my first car. Natsu asked. Yes, I have a dream car in mind too. I replied. You are a go getter, Izumi. Natsu replied. You could say that. My dad doesn't like my independent attitude. He thinks it's rebellious. I replied. From what he told me about your mother, she is a go getter. She plans out her goals accordingly. I respect that. A hardworking woman who aims for her goals. Natsu replied. We have coffee but it's black. Rii replied. Even better. Do you have any creamer? I asked. Yes, here it is. Natsu replied. I poured a cup. Come to mommy. I replied. As I have drank it, it felt so good. I should take a shower. I replied. Rii show her how to turn on the shower. Shiki replied. Yes dad. Rii replied. She directed me to the shower and showed me how to operate it. Thank you, Rii. I replied. You're welcome, Izumi. I went to my room and took out three outfits and spread them on the bed. What should I wear today? I asked. Should I be a cute tomboy, a hipster or maybe a preppy look, Rii? I asked. How about since it's going to be 90 degrees today the hipster look. It has a cute short cream-colored romper and the turquoise accessories. The sandals are cute too. Rii replied. Rii, would like to where one of my outfits? I asked. Izumi, dad might. Rii replied. You are 17 like me. You need to dress accordingly. The cute tomboy or preppy outfit? I asked. Preppy outfit, I really like. Rii replied. Alright, I will take a quick shower, then we can go out. I replied.
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