By Emi Tsuruta
Right at the end of the summer after my freshman year at Oceanview U., I went home to Japan for a couple of weeks. My cousin Namie was getting married, and my mom wanted me to help out at the wedding. My American friend Debbie wanted to come because she has a boyfriend in Tokyo. I wanted my own boyfriend Ryosuke to come, but he was a bit standoffish at first. We hadn't told our families we were dating. I kind of wanted to introduce him to my parents, so we wouldn't have to sneak around all the time, but he seemed skittish about meeting them. He is from Tokyo originally though, so coming would give him a chance to see his own family, so I finally convinced him to come.
The morning of our flight, I got up early, finished packing, and had a shower. When I was all squeaky clean, I climbed out, and checked how I look in the mirror. Even though it was summer, I didn't really have much of a tan because I'd been working indoors at the fitness center, and wearing sunblock when I went to the beach.
I never quite know what to do with my hair or my make-up. I have this good girl face, clear skin, almond eyes, a kind of normal nose. None of my friends really wear much make-up, but some girls do. Debbie wears this weird blue eye shadow, lip gloss and foundation or something. It looks good on her, but so far, I've been trying for a more natural look. My black bangs were hanging down over my eyes. Maybe I should trim them, but it does give me this alluring mysterious look I think.
I feel pretty good about how my body looks these days. I had been swimming a lot. My waist is quite slender, flat tummy, perky breasts, a cute tuft of black pubic hair that I hadn't shaved. I turned, and examined my rear in the mirror, but that was super-cute too, round, smooth and sexy. My best feature according to Ryosuke.
I wrapped a towel around my naked body, and then scampered back to my room. I didn't know if Brandon was up yet, but I should be careful. Wouldn't want him to catch me running around in just a towel.
I hadn't told my mom when our flight was arriving at Narita, so for once, I could maybe wear something sexy on the way over. I dug out a pair of Wacoal white cotton panties, and pulled them on. I'd been looking online for some old style ones, just plain white, but all the lingerie is so colorful these days. I also fastened on a white Under Armour sports bra that zips up at the front. For the final touch, I pulled on a Paradise Puff(?) orange shoulder-less mini-dress. It's kind of sexy with its flared skirt, but looks decent enough to wear in public.
Before long Ryosuke and his friend, Futoshi, showed up at my door. Ryosuke was dressing down for once, just jeans and t-shirt to be comfortable for the flight over. Futoshi was dressed a bit more fashionably. He's a big guy, wide shoulders, square jaw. Maybe he has a thing for me. Who knows?
Futoshi drove us over to Debbie's house next to pick up her. Futoshi seemed a bit skittish around Debbie, even though she's just a normal American girl. She has really long brown hair, kind of slender, dresses a bit like a hippy, but some guys think she's sexy I guess. Debbie had been a bit wary of Ryosuke ever since he came after me at our beach barbecue, but anyway, he seemed repentant, and was on his best behavior now.
Anyway, I tried to keep the peace on the car trip down to L.A. Futoshi helped us with our luggage, and we made our flight alright. I slept a bit on the plane, but was still a bit jet lagged when we landed at Narita. Ryosuke rode the train with us as far as Tokyo station, but then headed west to his family's home while Debbie and I headed south to Kamakura.
At my house, my mom made a big fuss when we arrived, and my dad and older sister Norika came out to meet Debbie. We'd all lived in the States when I was younger, so we talked in English. Debbie and I were both tired from the flight, so we had to excuse ourselves, and go get ready for bed. My mom brought a futon for Debbie, so she could sleep in my room. We both fell asleep right away.
The next morning, I woke up, and had breakfast with my dad before he headed off to work. Debbie seemed pretty zonked, so we let her sleep, and I actually went back to bed too.
My mom woke us up for lunch, and after, Debbie and I went to Fujisawa shopping. This was her first trip to Japan, so everywhere we went she'd point, and ask me all sorts of questions. The fashions have all changed again. Finally, we went back to meet my family for supper. My dad was still awfully friendly to Debbie, but anyway, he took us to this really nice restaurant, so that was kind of fun.
That night, I kind of stood guard outside the bath while Debbie showered. After she came out, I talked with her for a while, till my mom said it was my turn to use the bath. I really enjoyed being home again, and bathing in our deep stainless steel tub. The water felt so warm and pleasing, and it woke me up a bit. When I got out, I wrapped a towel around me, and went out into the living room to phone Ryosuke. Norika kept asking who I was calling, so I finally went outside, and talked with him while sitting on our front steps.
It was a beautiful night out, but I guess I really should have gotten dressed before I came outside. It was kind of a thrill though to sit on the front steps in just a towel. Our front door is on this short little side street, so it's usually pretty quiet, but I did feel kind of nervous. The boy next door (Takuhiro?) has a window that overlooks our front step, but his lights were out. He is so shy anyway. He'd probably freak if he ever saw me sitting out here almost naked like this.
It took a couple of rings for Ryosuke to answer, and he was already in bed. I felt so glad to get through to him though. I missed him, but just as we started to talk, Norika came outside, and found me.
"Here, let me talk to him!" she insisted, trying to grab the phone from me.
"No way! Get your own boyfriend!"
Norika leaned down, and was trying to get the phone, so I stood up, and ran down the steps. My towel started to unravel, so I had to grab it, and hold it. I felt so nervous standing out in the open in front of my house.
Ever since we were kids, Norika's always loved teasing me. There was this one time she came out naked, when my last boyfriend Tomoyuki was sitting right there. I was so angry, and here she was trying to steal Ryosuke from me too.
Norika came running after me, but luckily, Debbie came out, and wanted to know what was going on. Norika finally settled down, and went back inside. When I finally got back on the phone, Ryosuke seemed pretty sleepy.
"Can I see you tomorrow?" I asked.
"Will you come up to Tokyo?"
"OK. I have to go shopping for a new dress for the wedding anyway."
"Oh, and Emi..."
"What?"
"Wear a mini-skirt."
"What?"
"Did you bring that black leather one?"
"I can't wear that!"
"Sure you can."
"No, it would look too suspicious. My mom would have a fit."
"Don't worry. It'll be fine."
"No, you don't know my parents..."
"I tell you what. I'll buy you the dress for the wedding. How's that sound?"
I was kind of surprised. Ryosuke had been working all summer, but after the plane ticket and everything, he mustn't have that much money left.
"Really?"
"Yeah sure. Anyway, I've got to get some sleep. I'll see you tomorrow then in front of Hachiko at 11." Hachiko is this statue of a dog in front of Shibuya station.
"OK. G'night." I felt this strange tingling feeling inside, as I hung up the phone. It would be tricky slipping out of the house without mom seeing me, but it would be fun picking out the dress together. Ryosuke can be pretty sweet sometimes.