"Vice principal?" I ask squinting my eyes at the familiar figure.

"Well fancy seeing you two here." He speaks pushing his glasses up. "Mr. Kougami is this your wife?"

Kougami looks over at Fumiko and she immediately bows and introduces herself.

"I'm Ko- er Yamato's wife, Fumiko Yanemoto."

"And soon to become Fumiko Kougami!" Yamato puts an arm around her shoulders smugly.

The vice principal looks at Fumiko up and down as if inspecting her. "Is that so? Ms. Yanemoto, are you younger than Mr. Kougami?"

"Er- yeah."

"By three years." Yamato quickly adds.

For some reason our fellow staff man didn't look convinced which made me a little confused. He kept asking more questions as if he was interrogating the couple.

"So, let me ask you this Mrs. Yanemoto." He pauses. "What made you fall in love with Mr. Kougami?"

Both Yamato and Fumiko looked a little caught off guard, which I totally understand. I mean, who asks that? Let alone your co worker...

"Uh..." Fumiko flushed a little and looks down. Poor girl. She got put on the spot by a simple yet complicated question.

"Vice principal." I speak up unable to stay silent any longer. "I believe that question is a litt-"

"Yes I know."

"That question not only is a little personal, but it also is quite obvious." I look down then look up again staring straight into his eyes. "When a person is in love, they don't pick a certain characteristic to be their favorite. And, it isn't as simple as having one reason."

I sigh and smile. "When you're in love, you love everything about the person. From their good qualities, to their imperfections."

Everyone stood silent for a moment before the older voice within the group spoke up. "I see. I guess you are right." He clears his throat. "I'll be taking my leave now..."

He walks away and we watch him from a distance. Yamato gave a sigh of relief once he was out of sight.

"He's quite the talker eh?" I chuckle.

"Certainly is." Fumiko agrees looking a little flustered.

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After we got home two nights ago, Fumiko bowed once more and went inside with a happy Yamato. If you ask me, he looked more than elated to have his wife back.

Yamato gave me Harue whom was sleeping peacefully the whole way back home.

"He's a cute kid." Yamato chuckled at Haru's sleeping face.

I look out the small rooms window, watching the sunrise while I think back on the other day's events. I was doing the laundry and I think I'm still half asleep.

Today was Harue's first day of school, and my last day off.

Lesson plans are done

Harue is packed for school

Breakfast is ready

Do I have the map down for Harue's school?

I would have to take Harue to school on foot, and it was on the way to my own school, so it was convenient.

I step out of the laundry room and walk into the bathroom. I tie my hair up and put on my glasses cause' I was too sleepy for contacts still.

Today was the entrance ceremony. For some reason, private schools like mine and Harue's start almost during the winter.

At his school, parents and guardians had to dress up the students as well as themselves for the ceremony.

"Harue!" I call out while quickly changing into my black dress and grabbing my white heels from their box. "Are you done eating breakfast?

"Yeaaahhh!" He answers.

I look through my closet to grab a medium length white coat that had lace near the bottom. It was nearly as long as my dress. I run back to the bathroom, put on my contacts forcefully and do my make up along with my hair.

I threw my heals near the entrance and quickly dress Harue in his suit I had bought him two days before. I mount his black leather backpack on his little back and put his shoes on.

Everything was so quick that I almost forgot my phone. I look at the mess that I had created today in the apartment, but decided to leave it for when I came back.

I open the door and leave the apartments.

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The school was crowded with wealthy looking people. At some degree I was grateful for picking out some classy ass looking stuff to wear, for me and Harue.

I just hoped that we could somehow blend in.

Harue walked in line to enter the huge auditorium in the school. Parents and guardians entered from a different door.

Once everyone was settled in (which took like 30 minutes) the principle began speaking.

The elaborate looking families around me were silent. And the old man's voice echoed words of wisdom to the young students.

Words they probably didn't even comprehend.

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I let Harue in his classroom for his first day of class. I would have to go pick him up later on in the day.

I looked in the direction of the school and walked back home.

Once I get there, a delivery man stood at my door. He had a large box in his arms, I assumed that it was from home.

"Hello! Would you happen to be Haruna Natsume?" The young man asked cheerfully.

"I am." I smile kindly. "Is this for me?"

"Yes! If you would just sign here..."

I signed the slip and he gave me the box. Once I get inside the apartment I open it without a second thought.

"Huh?" I think out loud. "Trail mix? Holiday Bread...C-Chocolate?"

Then I remembered, Thanksgiving was soon over in the US. They probably sent me stuff so I could celebrate here.

At the bottom of the box there was a letter with my name in bold green highlighter. I open it and read its contents.

Grandma Concepcion sent you holiday bread, I got you chocolate, and your parents sent you trail mix. It's a lot but it'll last you a long time. You can share it with your friends over there if you have any. BUT DON'T GET TOO CLOSE TO ANYONE IM STILL YOU BEST #1 FRIEND OKAY. Love, from you're baddest bitch, Tracy.

I laugh to myself thinking that the ending was just like Tracy. She was older than me yet she was childish at times, which is something I loved about her.

I look down at the food that they sent.

Since Mr.Kougami is next door... Maybe I can share some with him and his wife?

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I knocked on Kougami's door. The one to open it was his wife.

"Good afternoon, Yanemoto-san." I smile at her slightly bowing my head while holding a paper bag.

"Hello." She bows back shyly.

"I brought over some snacks my family sent over from the states. They sent a lot so I figured I'd share with you...my neighbors."

She stares at me and thinks for a moment before answering nervously. "W-would you like to come in to have tea with the snacks?"

"Sounds good. Thank you." I smile and step in as she opened the door wider. "Pardon my intrusion..."

It was a very modern and chic apartment. The furniture had a very mature feel to it.

"You're home is very stylish." I compliment. She leads me to the kitchen where a brown table stood with four chairs.

"Please take a seat. I'll prepare the tea right away." She hurries behind the kitchen counter and puts some tea on.

I look around the apartment discreetly. It was very clean and tidy which left a very good impression. "So, Yanemoto-san," I begin. "Are just a housewife or do you have a job?" I ask her attempting to start a conversation.

"W-well...when I came back from my... trip my uncle offered to give me a part time job at his bar while I look for a full time job."

"I see." I smile. "Also, Mr. Kougami isn't home today?"

"Ah, no he said he had to go to school to prepare for class tomorrow."

"Oh..."

"And Harue-kun?" She asks.

"He's at school. In fact, today was his first day." I answer her chuckling at the memory of his excitement and nervousness this morning.

It became quiet and a bit awkward. I wanted to tell her my feelings.

"Since I'm kind of foreign (even though i'm Japanese)...I don't have any friends here. So since we're neighbors and all... I wanted to know if you can be one of my first?" I gave her one of my warmest smiles.

Fumiko seemed to relax a bit more before returning my smile. "Of course."

A/N: Yooo hello my bootyful readers xD

What do you guys think of Haruna befriending Yamato's wife?

I'm sorry i've been lagging on the updates. I'll get working on the next chapter right away to get it published today or tomorrow (hopefully). I'm trying to write as much as I can now before I begin my move to another house >.<

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