On a bright and sunny day, and for the first time in a while, Tohru and Emi were walking home from school together. The two sisters were happily walking side by side in silence.
"It feels like forever since we walked home together like this. We're either working or walking with others." Emi said.
Tohru nodded. "I agree. It feels like it's been so long since it's been just the two of us."
"Don't get me wrong, I love walking home with the others, but..." Emi walked closer to Tohru, hugging her arm. "It's nice to just only spend time with my big sister sometimes."
"How about this? Let's schedule a day where only the two of us spend time together."
Emi's eyes sparkled. "Really?! You mean that sis?!"
"Of course! Because you're right. I would like to spend time with you alone. I hope that doesn't sound selfish."
"It doesn't sound selfish at all. It's ok to tell others what you want to do."
"Well alright. How about we-" A sudden loud scream follow by things falling to the ground interrupted Tohru.
The two sisters were nearly scared half to death, not expecting to hear such a thing. Turning towards the noise, they saw a person wearing a feminine kimono. "My bag... My bag broke..."
"Oh no! Let me help you with that!" Tohru ran towards the fallen books, quickly picking them up. Emi followed her older sister, mirroring her movements.
"No, no! Please! You don't have to help a complete stranger like me!"
"It's ok. I'm happy to help."
Emi nodded. "That's right. So am I."
"I'm sorry..." The stranger said. "I'm sorry I'm already like this. I cause trouble for everyone around me. I can't even carry a paper bag without the bottom getting ripped. That just means I should've never visited in the first place..." All of a sudden, they did a complete 180. "I'M SORRY! I'M APOLOGIZE TO THE ENTIRE WORLD!"
"Excuse me..." Tohru said. "But are you Ritsu?"
"Who?" Emi asked.
"The hot spring hostess's child. Remember me mentioning it to you?"
Emi then realized something. "Oh..! Yeah... I can see a resemblance. A strong resemblance."
The stranger known as Ritsu turned around with tears in their eyes. Ritsu was looking distressed once more. "I'M SORRY! I MUST BE SO BAD THAT EVEN COMPLETE STRANGERS KNOW MY NAME!" Ritsu started screaming to the heavens. "I'M SORRY WORLD! PLEASE FORGIVE ME!"
Both Tohru and Emi sweatdropped. Emi hugged Tohru's arm, standing behind her. "Wow... Ritsu is even more extreme than Mrs. Okami..."
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Transparent Smile - A Fruits Basket Fanfiction
FanfictionEmi Honda is Tohru Honda's younger sister by two years. Following her sister wherever she went after their mother's death, she gets sucked into the world of the Sohma family. While living with the Sohmas, she starts discovering new feelings and unra...