We didn't realize we were making memories; we just knew we were having fun."
— Winnie the Pooh
1 August 2017
Universal Studio, Osaka, Japan
The camera panned across the bustling entrance of Universal Studios Japan, where the group of six, standing in a circle, was waiting for Mr. Tanaka to come back with their tickets.
"I'm so excited!" Emiko let out a squeal and hopped, grabbing Kotoko and Nanami's hands. "I haven't been here in so long!"
Kotoko jumped up and down with her, both letting out excited sounds.
Oscar had a light smile on his lips as he looked at the girl next to him jumping up and down in excitement.
It had been almost three weeks since he had gotten to know her. She was the cheeriest, nicest, most motivated, and caring person he had ever met, and her enthusiasm was infectious.
As the rest of the group chatted and laughed, Oscar found himself drawn to Emiko's energy. The girls were now discussing their plans for the day, their excitement building with each passing second.
"Oh my gosh!" Emiko exclaimed, her eyes wide with wonder. "There's so much to do! I want to ride all the roller coasters, and we have to check out the Harry Potter World too!"
Kotoko nodded eagerly. "Please spare me from the roller coasters though. After the last time we were here..."
"Yes! Please spare us too." The rest of the group, excluding Oscar, looked at Emiko with their hands out in a begging motion.
"What?! It wasn't even that bad, guys!" Emiko defended knowing very well what happened the last time they were here.
Emiko turned to Oscar, her smile bright. "You're coming with me, right? I can't be going alone and these cowards don't want to join me."
Emiko then moved closer to him and tiptoed so her mouth was at his ear. "I'll kick you out of the house if you don't join me."
He laughed, raising his hands in mock surrender. "Alright, alright. Take me wherever you go then."
Xander scoffed. "We wish you the best of luck. But just so you know, we're warning you right now."
Oscar shrugged, replying in English, "Can't be that bad."
Just then, Mr. Tanaka returned with the tickets, distributing them among the group. "Here you go, everyone. Let's make the most of our day here."
Emiko snatched three tickets away, one for her, Oscar, and the cameraman, muttering a thanks before sprinting.
"Come on, Oscar! The last one to the Flying Dinosaur pays for churros," Emiko exclaimed in English, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
"Meet at the usual place in two hours!" she told the rest.
Oscar grinned, unable to resist her enthusiasm as he ran after her, the cameraman following behind them. "This isn't fair! You got a head start," he called back, only to be answered by Emiko's laughter.
The four teens plus Mr. Tanaka who were left behind shook their heads with a smile.
"Look at those two," Kotoko chuckled, linking arms with Nanami. "They have been competing and flirting for the past two weeks."
Nanami smiled, watching the two still running at a distance. "It's cute though, right? I feel bad for the cameraman. I hope he's getting paid well."
"After this? Definitely." Mr. Tanaka assured with a laugh.
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