Story from Digimon Adventure Tri,
Mimi's cousin Rita moves back to Japan with her, joining the team as a Digidestined. Rita is a compassionate and inquisitive person, taking notice of Izzy's feelings for Mimi she decides to help him, however as she...
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It had been some time since the last distortion and school was proceeding on like normal. Mimi had jumped at the chance to be the class representative for the planning committee. The cultural festival was coming up soon and Rita was really looking forward to it. "Why are you so excited for the cultural festival?" Izzy asked as he and Rita made their way to the roof. "Because this is a first for me! I have always seen and heard about how fun they can be, and how the students get involved. We don't do anything like that back home..." Rita reasoned. "What kinds of things do you do?" Izzy questioned, figuring this would be a good chance to learn about schools in America. "Ah well... in elementary school they have sports days which really are more like games then sports. We wear Halloween costumes to school even through high school. There are school dances, the older you get the bigger deal they are I think. Prom is the huge event in high school that everyone seems to look forward to." Rita explained. "Dances... what kind of dancing? We have our bon fire folk dance, is it something like that?" Izzy asked, Rita just started laughing. "W-what?" Izzy blushed, wondering what was so weird about his question. "No it's nothing like that... how do I put it, there is either a DJ or a live band and everyone dresses up all formal and fancy. They play upbeat dance music as well as slow songs for couples to dance more intimately. Although based on the last one I went to, it's more like a giant pit of hormones... a little uncomfortable in my opinion." Rita blushed slightly as she took a seat. "W-what do you mean by that?" Izzy felt like this might be an embarrassing topic, but he really was curious. "Mostly people making out and grinding on each other..." Rita sighed. "T-that's allowed?" Izzy's eyes widened fully. "Not really, but the teachers and staff can only do so much. Anyway, you can see why I am excited for this!" Rita smiled back. "Why didn't you join Mimi on the committee then?" Izzy asked, believing she would be a good candidate. "It's not really like me to be outgoing and suggest things to others. Besides, I have never been to one before so how much help could I be?" Rita responded. "I suppose you do have a point," Izzy replied. "I may be half Japanese but honestly I am a complete foreigner, I will help Mimi with whatever she needs from me though." Rita grinned, her smile as warm as the sun rays that fell upon the two.
"I'm surprised you agreed to come up here with me again," Rita pointed out. "Why is that?" Izzy questioned. "You just seem like the type who spends his breaks in a computer room versus being outside in the sun." Rita reasoned. "Well truthfully that does sound more like me, but it is a nice day out and I really should socialize a bit more when I am at school." Izzy smiled back, making Rita's heart race. "True, I really do love school here, even if the work is harder... this place feels more real, I guess that doesn't make much sense..." Rita chuckled to herself. "Don't you miss your friends?" Izzy wondered, she must have a bunch that she grew up with. "Yeah I do, but this is a huge chapter in my life. I think they understand, although I also think they believe I will return for my final year back home." Rita pondered, realizing that is likely the case. "You won't?" Izzy was a little surprised, however he felt happy from the bottom of his heart. "I don't know; it depends on how things go. Right now I am happy here, I have important people to me here. Normally I like having a plan, but in reality so much could happen in the future that it would be illogical to make a decision now." Rita was indeed right, Izzy understood her reasons. Even if she was someone who could act on emotion, she still had that side to her that was logical. "Well I think you should make the most of it, have fun with the festival, maybe even preform?" Izzy smiled, Rita's face turned instantly red. "P-preform? In front of the school? No way am I ready for that... I will just help Mimi with whatever she needs!" Rita flailed, even thinking of that made her heart race faster. "It is Mimi after all... she will likely suggest something drastic." Izzy concluded. "True... well anyway, today I want to hear more about your time in the Digital World, okay?" Rita's large round eyes and sweet smile made it impossible for Izzy to refuse, not that he had a problem with it. She always seemed to enjoy his stories, even just enjoyed his company in general. Being with her felt so natural, like he had known her forever.
