As I could tell, my dad was really trying to get my attention in someway of form. So I put my phone down and walked over to him. Dad, what are you trying to tell me? I asked. Izumi. Shiki replied. Let me rephrase that, "what are you wanting me to do?" I asked. My mom was in the corner drinking her wine. I told you to talk to your father, Izumi. Rachelle replied. You did, mom. I replied. I just want you to visit me. Shiki replied. Dad, I have a passport. I just don't know what part of Japan. I replied. Izumi, I live in the Shibuya Prefecture. Shiki replied. Alright, I make my visit at some point. I replied. Izumi, I came here to bring you back with me for a month. Shiki replied. Wait a moment a month? I asked. Mom, did you two think this over? I asked. Yes, Japan is a really beautiful place. I went there with your father. Rachelle replied. I was shocked at my dad's offer. Remember our talk, Izumi? Rachelle asked. I sighed and agreed. Alright, we are leaving out Monday morning. Shiki replied. Another trip. I thought. The next morning, I walked outside and saw Fiore with a bouquet in her hands. I tapped on her shoulder. Hey Fiore. I replied. She turns around. Izumi! Fiore yelled. I smiled and admired her bouquet. Who gave you such a beautiful bouquet? I asked. Tristan bought them for me. Since today is my birthday, he had to work this morning. Fiore replied. I think it is sweet he gave them to you. As you know me, I have your present for you, Fiore. I replied. She was over thrilled. As she came into the house, my mom was surprised. Who gave you such a nice bouquet, Fiore? Rachelle replied. Tristan gave this to my brother to give me. Fiore replied. Sounds more like your boyfriend. Rachelle replied. Why would you come to this conclusion? I asked. Your father would buy me lovely red roses liked this. Right, Shiki? Rachelle asked. Yup, I used to buy her those roses from that florist. Shiki replied. I didn't know you were here, Mr. Ametsuchi. Fiore replied. I gave her the "girl we talked about this earlier this morning" look. It's been a long time since I have seen you. The last time was on Izumi's sixth birthday. Shiki replied. He smiled. Happy birthday, you are now eighteen? Shiki asked. Yup, I am. Fiore replied. As I watched them talk, I drifted up to my room. As I went back downstairs, I had her gift downstairs in hand. Fiore, I know you have always wanted to go to France. So I brought you back the expense perfume, Étoile. I replied. Izumi. Fiore replied. She hugged me. You bought this for me. I know it cost you a fortune. Fiore replied. I won it in that hotel raffle, remember mom? I asked. You won this in a raffle? Fiore replied. Yeah, that raffle that I got into an argument with that manager of the hotel? Rachelle asked. That the same one. I replied. France was a time, as soon as you get your passport, we should go on a girls trip. Izumi replied. We should. Fiore replied. What place should we hit first? Fiore asked. Let's go to a tropical spot. I replied. Dad you know what? I asked. Yes Izumi? Shiki asked. I will take your offer on and go to Japan on Monday. I replied. Wait your going to Japan? Fiore asked. Yup, I will go to the first Asian country. I replied. Even thought I may leave in a few days, I wanted to spend your birthday with you, Fiore. I replied.
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