The Story We Realize With You

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Congratulations to Krystal-san for winning our contest on UraRaji! We look forward to seeing you in Japan! Have a safe flight! -Voice of Takami Chika, Inami Anju

"Looks like the girls are excited," Leo said, looking over my shoulder as I checked Twitter for the umpteenth time. I slipped my phone back in my pocket.

"This is just unreal, Leo, seriously," I breathed.

A week had gone by, which meant that today was the day of our flight to Japan. From LAX to Tokyo Narita Airport.

We sat down at the area near our gate, and I heaved a sigh.

"You alright?" Leo asked, placing a hand on my shoulder. I nodded.

"Yeah, just... been a while since I've... y'know, flown." He pursed his lips and nodded.

"If it makes you feel any better, it's been a while for me, too." I nodded.

"How long is the flight to Narita Airport, again?" I asked, dreading the answer.

"Mmm..." Leo pulled out his phone and looked up the flight time from LAX to Tokyo Narita Airport. "About thirteen hours..."

"Uggh..." I groaned, slouching in my seat. He chuckled.

"C'mon, Krys. As long as we think of some stuff to do to pass the time, we'll be there before you know it."

"Krystal! Leo!" Our translator, Rachel, met up with us, and just as she came, the intercom sounded.

Flight 374 to Tokyo Narita Airport, passengers are now boarding.

"That's us," Leo sighed. "Get your passport and stuff ready." I gave a nod, and heard a ping from my phone. I pulled it out, and saw a notification from Twitter. I went to the app, to find a message from every one of the Aqours members. And they were all in English!

From box_komiyaarisa: Hi, Kurisu-chan! See you soon!

From Rikako_Aida: See you in Japan, Kurisu-chan!

From furihata_ai: Let's have fun in Japan, Kurisu-chan!

From anju_inami: We'll see you soon, Kurisu-chan!

From aina_suzuki723: We will show you around Japan!

From Saito_Shuka: Can't wait to see you!

From Aikyan_: Have a safe flight, little demon! See you soon!

From suwananaka: Hope you arrive to Japan safely! Let's hug when you get here!

From Kanako_tktk: Let's have lots of fun, Kurisu-chan! See you soon!

I smiled from ear to ear, seeing the girls' messages. Leo noticed my expression.

"Yeah, they messaged me, too," he said, showing me his phone. I laughed, feeling my shoulders relax. "Y'know, they shouldn't even be awake right now. I mean, the time difference—"

"It's around 4am, there," I confirmed.

"Yep."

"Which means, it'll be evening in Japan when we arrive," Rachel pointed out.

"Haah, I can already feel the jet lag," I groaned. Leo gave me a slap on the back. "Ow, hey!" He slung his arm around me, and winked.

"The sooner we get on this plane, the sooner the flight will be over." I took a deep breath, and sighed through pursed lips.

"Right."

Just thirteen hours away from seeing the girls... I wonder what they have planned for us...