Year:X671 December, 31
Location:Lake village
Takeshi Haruka POV:
It's freezing cold out here, despite being an early shining morning, about 58 degrees Celsius that's the coldest it's been in the morning time.
Usually the weather goes down into the 30-40 degrees Celsius around night time, grandma asked me to run a small errand.
She wanted me to go help out ,our next door neighbors they're knew to the village and needed help settle in.
There house was about 1,400 square feet, the house base color was a light gray, and there house pillars are colored in white and the house fence matched in color and structure, they wanted help moving flowers into the front entrance.
They also wanted to make a curved walkway path, that was easier to navigate through.
They are a family of 4.
1.) one of the members is a man, who I'm guessing is the father of the family , he has short-brown and straight hair, looks about 176 centimeters tall,he has goatee without a mustache,his eye color are amber, aging wise I say 37.
2.)The second member was a woman who I'm guessing is the mother of the family, she's about 164 centimeters tall, she had long straight brown hair about passed her shoulder height,she has yellowish green eyes, ages between 34-35.
3.) The third member who I'm assuming is their eldest child, a young woman about the age of 15 years old ,she has similar features to her mother, however her eyes are more greener than her father.
4.) The final member a young boy about 9 years old, he wasn't much taller than me, he had short spike dark brown hair, his eyes almost forest like green in color.
"Hello, young man we are the Shinohara family!"
The man proudly announced his family name.
"Kids go Introduce yourselves, to the young lad."
The man referred to his two children.
"Honey where do you want your dresser at!"
The man shouted at his wife,man has a death wish shouting that loud.
The sibling, duo walked together towards me.
The older one of the two first introduced herself.
"Hello, my name is Yuichi Shinohara"
After her sweet and gentle introduction,the younger of the two sibling chimed in, taking a closer step than his sister.
"And I'm Yoshito Shinohara."
He announced proudly, no different from his own father,doesn't need a DNA test.
"And I'm Takeshi Haruka"
I introduced myself while extended my hand for an handshake towards Yoshito.
Yoshito, does the same and offered a handshake of his own, we shook hands.
"Okay kiddos enough housing around , time for some house work."
The mother of the family, directed to us.
I walked over and picked up grass shears, and started trimming down some of the grass that out stretched its typical length.
30 minutes later-
I finally finished trimming the grass into a nice and clean pathway, now all there's left to do would be to get a rake and get to cleaning.
15 minutes later-
I finished cleaning now all what else to do, I looked over at Yoshito,he's currently moving his 5th luggage, I noticed on the carriage they arrived with early today, is now down to it's last luggage.
I thought about helping with it, but I looked over towards Yuichi who's helping her mother move in furniture, this was the 4th time coming in and out of the house.
I scanned, the house and observed anything that might look out of place, that's when my eyes landed on Mr. Shinohara he was carrying a double bed, like it weighed less than a batch of apples.
Ignoring the fact Mr. Shinohara carrying a bed, I went over to the carriage and reached out my hand towards the last luggage.
I picked up the luggage and headed inside, I was meat with big empty living room, the only noticeable feature was the couch the mother and daughter duo laid down neatly near a fireplace.
Near the fire place was a 2 by 2 window that perfectly watched the pathway to the main roadway.
"Where would you like the luggage to be placed.?"
I asked.
"Just set it down near the kitchen counter"
I made my over to the kitchen, I observed how empty the kitchen looked , only noticeable part was the fridge and stove, along a sink.
I gently set down the luggage.
Click•
which as soon I placed down I heard what I can assume to be sliverwhere.
I didn't check to see what was in it, grandma would scold me if I did.
Hana Haruka POV:
"Achoo!"
Was little Takeshi thinking about me.
Takeshi Haruka POV:
"Achoo!"
What was that.
Anyway, I walked back to the living room,
"Is there anything else, Mrs Shinohara?"
I offered to help out more.
"No that's okay, we can take from here it was nice knowing you."
She politely declined my help, and instead thanked me for the helping them out.
"Well it was a pleasure meeting your family Mrs Shinohara and cheers for officially being our new neighbors."
I said, I waved goodbye by to each Shinohara family member, I walked out the Shinohara household and into the new freshly clean pathway, then went towards grandmas house.
Wow, I didn't expect moving to a new home and remodeling it could be such a drag.
I glanced up at the sky and noticed how dark it's getting, the more pitched black its gonna get colder.
"Better get to grandma's house"
I said muttering to myself shivering at the thought of the cold wind.
Walking towards the front entrance of grandmas house, I peeked over towards the enormous Lake from here, what I saw shocked me, the water was glowing in bright blue.
I hurriedly went inside, I don't know why but that startled me.
"Grandma!"
"Grandma why does the lake water glow!"
I shout out.
Grandma walks over to me, and weakly giggles at my outburst.
"Little Takeshi remember when, I told you about the Lake spirit."
I nodded
She continued speaking.
"Well the Lake spirit warns us of snowy
Weather conditions,It warns us by the glow water".
"Now then little Takeshi, are you ready for fireworks show later tonight."
"Yes grandma!"
Night time-
"Ready little Takeshi"
Grandma asked me.
"Ready!"
Me and grandma took a stroll down the small firework display festival.
We didn't really dress up for the proper
festival attire, it was too cold for us,while meanly me I don't know if grandma is comfortable with the weather.
I was tempted to ask grandma,but then I realized she's probably used to such weather.
I observed my surroundings.
Not many people were out here,it was understandable most people like sleeping.
I glanced at the mochi stand, it looked very edible.
"Do you want one"
Grandma asked me.
"I do."
"Then let's go get some."
We looked around for a proper spot to sit and enjoy the fireworks.
I slowly nibbled on the mochi, savoring the flavor.
"5 minutes before fireworks launch!"
Announced one of the staff.
In the Conner of my eye I spot a very familiar family,
It was the Shinohara family, they'd dressed for the occasion, unlike us.
Both Mr and Mrs Shinohara have matching plum colored long sleeve kimono.
Yoshito has a mauve colored kimono, while Yuichi has a indigo colored kimono.
I notice how the color scheme is purple there outfits very similar in design yet, different.
"Howdy neighbor"
I projected my voice in western accent so they could hear me.
The family recognize the high pitch voice, despite my failed attempt examining there surroundings and finally set their eyes towards me.
"Ahoy!!"
Mr.Shinohara replied in a goofy voice.
"Oh, Hello!!"
Mrs Shinohara cheerfully greeted me.
"Hello, Takeshi it's good to see you again."
Yuichi ,greeted me kindly.
"Hey bro are you ready for the fireworks!.
Yoshito, excitedly cried out.
"It's good to see all of your faces again and yes I'm pumped up for the firework display.
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Happy new year!!
Me and grandma head,back home, I said my goodbyes to Shinohara family.
Next morning-
Year:X672 January, 1
Today is my birthday will, technically midnight, but let's just forget about that, I can smell chocolate pancakes, grandma freshly made.
I got out of my twin size bed, proceed to head to the door, of my room.
I exited my room walked down the hallway all the way to the kitchen.
I spotted grandma placing down a plate of pancakes on the table.
"Come eat breakfast is ready."
She said.
"Itadakimasu!"
"Thank you grandma."
I grab a sliverwhere fork and dig in.
After done eating the perfect breakfast, grandma excuses herself to her room.
I did the same and headed back to my room, I put on a formal navy blue outfit, that consisted of modest, conservative, and neat clothing with proper pants and shoes.
I finished dressing up, made my way to the living room, I waited for grandma to finish up.
Grandma comes out,wearing formal dress with a light gray in color.
"You ready to go?"
Grandma asked.
"Yes grandma."
We left the house, we made our way to a flower shop , I stood in front of the shop, looked at the viewable flowers and pots somewhere in batches and others in single containers.
I opened the front door to the flower shop,I let grandma in first,than I followed shortly after.
"Welcome in!"
The shop florist welcomed us in.
"Little Takeshi grab whatever flower you like"
Grandma encouraged me to choose a specific flower.
I my gaze wonder around the flower shop, it's difficult to focus because of the fresh flower scent, that is stuffing my nose.
However, I did catch a flower that, got my attention, a white Yuri, it's labeled and represents purity and chastity.
The flower reminds me of my hair in a way,it's white flower base , reminds me, I picked it out.
"This one"
I said to grandma
Grandma nodded at me.
"Takeshi pick one more."
As she said, I turned around and looked at next batches of flowers, what caught my eye was a blue flower,it's labeled represent mystery.
I picked it out.
"All done"
Grandma calls out while holding 3 different flowers.
I was a little confused on why I have 2 flowers when grandma has 3.
"Done!"
I replied.
Grandma paid the fee of 1,200 jewels, we made our way to a cemetery, where two-no three graves next to each other.
1.) Takao Haruka
2.) Take Haruka- I placed the blue flowers, down to represent his mysterious.
3.)Emi Kumagi-I placed the Yuri flower,I chose this flower ,because it will be a flower that constantly reminds me of my birth that, my mother has gave all her strength for me.
Graves two and three are my father and mother.
Grandma gently places her flowers after mine.
We stood there in a comfortable silence.
"Let's head back home I have something for you that your mother gave me to you."
Grandma said dryly.
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Back home I seat on a chair and watch grandma
5-minutes went by and she came back, this time with what I assume is a letter.
"Here this the letter your mother wrote for you before her passing."
"Before the day ends"
Grandma said as she walked into the kitchen and proceeds to open the fridge.
She pulls out a confetti cake, that looks a day fresh and gently sets it down on the living room table.
"Happy 6th birthday little Takeshi!"
End of chapter-
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