indie kinomoto sakura
“Just a little park. It’s kind of small…so it doesn’t really have a name to it. Not too many people visit it that often. Here and there they will but you know.” A hint of a blush tinting her round cheeks in remembrance of her first date with Aoyama. The most popular boy in school. It had been at this exact park, and not only that, but this is where her DNA had been infused with that of an Iriomote wildcat.
“Oh! And Café Mew Mew is right off to the side of the park. Only a few months ago it opened.” Pausing, before continuing. “I actually work there, but it’s very popular for it’s Strawberry cheesecake, or any sweets for that matter.” Ichigo explained, gesturing in the direction of both the park and café while they walked in that specific direction. Not mention how much she actually disliked her job.
Tomoeda, the place where this girl had come from. A place that was unfamiliar to Ichigo. The details she was told were interesting.
“I feel like there’s a lot of nature surrounding where you come from?” She asked in pure delight. Nature was by far important to Ichigo…well…since becoming a Mew Mew it had been. If it hadn’t been for that, she could of cared less.
Hearing a little information about this areas park made her think of the park back near her own home, ‘Penguin Park’. Upon visiting it, the reasoning for it’s given name is quite obvious, seeing as how their’s a large penguin slide there and other small penguin designed things for the children to play on. “I’d like to see it, it’s been a while since I last went to the park.” Sakura pointed out, remembering that as of lately she’s been even busier than usual; due to the increase in strange occurrences involving magic.
“Hoe!” Sakura shouted in surprise once she heard that Ichigo is already employed. She doesn’t seem to be that much older, so this came as quite a shock at first. Sakura had been thinking a job would be wonderful to have, since her brother has a new job just about every other day. But most places in her area wouldn’t hire somebody her age. Not that it matters much since she’d rarely have the time anyway. “Wow, you must be really good at your job than, or maybe you made a good impression on your employer?.. Are you a waitress or something?”
“I wouldn’t necessarily call it a lot, but what nature we do have is really beautiful. The Sakura trees are so wonderful to watch change throughout the seasons.” She spoke sincerely, truly loving being able to watch the trees blossom and have their petals drift away. Although it’s quite upsetting when the petals are gone, but still it’s worth the wait for them to bloom again.
“Oh, here for business? Then this is like a little vacation for, huh?” Ichigo chirped, clapping her hands together in delight.
“There isn’t much outside of Tokyo other than the park and Café Mew Mew. But if you truly wish Sakura-chan-I’ll be more than happy to show you around the area.” Gesturing around her with a swipe of her arm at her side.Setting one hand on one hip, she held out her other toward Sakura. Motioning her to take it, or rather, follow her.
“On the way, I’d be most certainly interested in hearing about Tomoeda. I’ve never really been outside any of the areas surrounding Tokyo.” Quietly keeping any thoughts about what she thought about the strange aura surrounding the girl to herself. Whatever it was, she would eventually find out…or so she thought.
Sakura had actually considered this to be somewhat of a vacation. Although she hasn’t done many fun things here as of yet, since her father has been very busy with work and her brother doesn’t want to leave the hotel room. Even so, she’s thankful to have her best friend calling her up to ask her about how things have been going during her stay here; and now she may have even met a new friend. “Yes that would be great! What park is it, and this Café Mew Mew?”
Unsure about what to tell her about Tomoeda, although in her opinion there are quite a bit of splendid people and places there. As she walked alongside of Ichigo, she wore a large smile on her face and enjoyed the beautiful weather of Tokyo; bright sun and refreshing breeze. “Well.. There are a lot of beautiful trees there! Oh, and their’s a really nice shrine not too far from my house.” She explained as the recalled the surroundings she typically passes on her way to or from school.
“Okay Sakura~” Ichigo chimed, nodding her head in approval. Her eyes glinting in bits of excitement. Making new friends outside the Tokyo area was rare for her, especially since she worked the café all day, including on the weekends. Never had she had time for herself outside of work. And it was Mint’s fault…oh why that little fancy rich prick had her way one to many times..and we can’t forget that evil man by the name of Ryou Shirogane- Ichigo cut her thoughts off; she needn’t be thinking about that at this moment. She would deal with the likes of them two later. Two stubborn people who treated her like a slave….ugh.
“Where exactly are you from? I’ve never seen you before. Are you from the next town over?” The red head asked, tilting her head to the side.
Disregarding the strange presence she’s feeling from Ichigo at the moment, she decided to simply continue to chitchat for the time being. Hopefully later on she’ll have an answer regarding the other’s girl presence, but for the time being she’s happy with just making a new friend.
Upon hearing Ichigo’s question, Sakura shook the thoughts she was having out of her head. “I’m from Tomoeda. My Otou-san is here on business, so he let my brother and I come along with him.” She informed Ichigo with a smile. Pleased about being able to come here with her family, even though it’s only for a couple of days. Although she isn’t just with her family, Kero had tagged along as well, and she’s fairly certain that he’s currently within her backpack. Most likely eating the lunch her father had prepared for her, but if at least a little bit is left for her than she won’t be too upset with him.
Ichigo’s smile widened. Kinomoto Sakura. What a pretty name that was. This girl looked young, possibly younger than her. However, the sense she got from her was a bit strange. She was more than just a normal human, wasn’t she?
Ichigo shook her head, coming to realization that she had been staring.
“Nice to meet you as well.” Bowing in greeting from the waist. “Kinomoto-chan.” Nodding back at her,
“Please, call me Ichigo.” She mentioned quickly.
“Alright than, Ichigo-chan it is.” Pleased in hearing that it’s acceptable to refer to her by her first name as opposed to her last one, Sakura continued to smile. “Oh, than you may call me Sakura.” She informed Ichigo in sweet tone as the glanced the girl over once more.
Unable to put her finger on what it is just yet, but she definitely sensed a strange presence coming from Ichigo. It didn’t at all seem like an evil one, but very different from ones she’s sensed prior to this chance encounter. Perhaps their’s more to her than meets the eye? Either way, Ichigo doesn’t seem to be of any threat or have intentions of starting conflict; so neither did Sakura.
“Oh hello there~ Welcome. I really do hope we can become friends.” The cherry red head said. Her brown hues glinting in hope and excitement for more peers to interact with.
“I’m Ichigo Momomiya, and you are?” She asked questionably.
“Yeah, me too.” Sakura nodded in response, acknowledging and agreeing with the girls comment and statement about hopefully becoming friends. Even at first glance the female who stood before her was radiating an interesting vibe; good interesting. “I’m Kinomoto Sakura, it’s nice to meet you Momomiya-san.”
