The Other Side

Big Family Reunion!?

As we got inside, me trying not to trip on my Yukata. Sakura, my brother Quin-Lun, and someone new was already waiting there. The new person comes over and whispered "Here let me help..." she grabbed my hand gently, guiding me to Sakura. "Thank you." As Isuza disappeared to go get changed, we sat on these weird cushions on the floor! "Don't you guys sit on couches or chairs?" Teto came in giggling, and sat next to the new person. "Traditionally we have these cushions we sit on, since we can use multiple rooms for multiple events and such. Trying to move on the Tatani Mats will cost too much money to replace, and also it will be too much space wasted. So to save time and money, we just have the cushions and sometimes bring in a traditional table we can store away easier." Teto points to a closet behind Sakura, my brother and I. "That's where we normally keep them, don't say the secret." As Teto winked at us, Sakura and I giggled.

We hear a big gong ring, and just as it ring Isuza just made it in time. As we rose, two figures walked and addressed themselves. "Welcome children, I'm Mr. Yuzu and this is my wife Mrs. Yuzu. While you are here we will be teaching you not only your normal education, but also you'll learn about our way of life. We will teach you about the traditional Japanese life, you'll be learning martial arts and also so much more. Don't worry, your first week is to learn about the area you guys will be staying at for the summer. I hope you enjoy all the awesome events that's going on, we most definitely need extra hands in the up coming months. So I hope your ready to learn, because it's going to be busy from here. If you need anything you'll be asking for Teto or Nemiao here, they will not only be your teachers but also your friends. Don't be afraid to asked them for help, now we not only accepting new students but also celebrating someone who we lost years ago. We will be having a big party later tonight, and we will be having a big family gathering!" As we clapped for Sakura, Teto whistled and Sakura trying not to cry. I squeezed her hand after everyone calm down. "Now let's go ahead and get you kids comfortable, Teto and Nemiao will take you three to your rooms. And Isuza, no funny business!" "AAAWWWW!" Teto smacked Isuza across the head with his fan, and Sakura burst out laughing. As I try not to laugh, and my brother stunned of the reaction. Mr. Yuzu clapped his hands, and we all stood up. Of course me having problems getting up, and Nemiao came over super quick to help. "Let's have fun!" Isuza cheered for the family, and we smiled. "Three cheers for Sakura coming home! Hip, hip, WHORAY!"

After meeting Sakura parents, and watching Sakura get to know them a bit. I couldn't stop smiling, I felt like I helped a lot without knowing her except for a day. Teto went ahead and grabbed Isuza and my brother, to go to their rooms and get to know each other. While Nemiao gently let Sakura know that she can see them soon, and took us to our room. We got to our room and Nemiao opened the sliding doors, "This is where you two will be sleeping for the summer." As she opened the door, we both looked in aw. Our room is so big, it have two normal size beds, two dressers, and two big mirror seating areas to get ready. But the grandest part is the view, the window looks out to the family's garden. And the plum trees are in bloom, you can almost touch the water in pond from our room! As we rushed in and looked around, Sakura stopped and bowed to Nemiao. "Thank You Nemiao!" As I turned around and quickly bow, I fell on my butt. Sakura giggled, as Nemiao rushed over to help me up. "You'll get used to the Yukata, you'll follow in your mother's footsteps." As I looked up to Nemiao confused, I asked "Do you know my mom?" As she about to answer, one of the workers knocked on the door. "Excuse me Nemiao? Mrs. Yuzu needs you to help with the party." Nemiao nodded, and lift me up. "You girls relax, here in an hour or two we will get in to a bath. And get you ready for the party, ok?" Sakura nodded, and I replied "Yes Nemiao!"

Nemiao left the room, Sakura and I jumped up and down. "THIS IS OUR ROOM!" We ran to the window and notice we can get on the porch, so we open the sliding doors and look further. We are in aw of the beauty, that we didn't notice till we looked across. There stands on the otherwise Isuza and my brother, Sakura turned red as so did I. We run back in, slamming the sliding doors and pull the curtain. "OUR ROOM NEIGHBORS IS YOUR BROTHER AND ISUZA!" "I KNOW!!" We screamed of the shock that all they have to do is cross over, and they are at our room. "I can't believe it..." I looked at Sakura as she is still confused, and she sat on the bed. "Why couldn't they stop my so called mom for taking me?" As I sat next to her, I placed my hand on her back. Sakura crying quietly, I rubbed her back while she is trying to figure it out in her brain. "I don't know Sakura, I guess that's something that your parents will talk to you alone with."