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After a long 15 hour trip, the Takagi's arrived at the international airport in Austin Texas. Ken had struggled to sleep much on the plane, meaning he was rather tired.
It wasn't that he didn't want to sleep, just that the economy class was hardly suited for a person of his height. With his almost 6'4 frame, he had felt like a sardine, locked into the seats.
Ken walked through the airport much like a zombie, responding with grunts and groans whenever talked to by his parents.
Eventually, they managed to get their bags and head out the front. There were a few odd displays like large colorful guitars and even a bronze statue of a woman he'd never heard of before.
Ken just took it in his stride, too tired to make sense of the new environment.
After jumping in a taxi, the trio had another 20 or so minute drive before arriving at their destination.
"We're here guys." Chris announced, his excitement evident.
