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"Hello"- talking in Japanese

Hello- thinking

Chapter 2

The black haired young woman woke from her slumber due to the rays of sunlight seeping through the window. She slowly began to sit up straight and stretched her arms. The time telling device by her bedside table indicated that it was nearly 7:30 in the morning. She stood and walked to the chiffarobe to prepare her clothes. After laying and smoothing down her kimono on top of her bed, she walked to the door and found a pitcher of water by the side of it. Taking the pitcher she walked to the basin, poured the water, and washed her face. Finished with her wash, she slipped out of her sleeping kimono and into the newly laid out one.

Shizuka exited her room and began her trek to the dining room. On her way there, she encountered Giotto who was also heading to the aforementioned room to have breakfast.

"Good morning," Shizuka greeted.

"Good morning. I hope you slept well," the blonde said.

"Yes, it was the best sleep I have had in months. Nothing is better than sleeping in a nice comfortable bed," Shizuka said.

"I'm glad to hear that," Giotto told her.

They reached the dining room soon after. Giotto opened the door for Shizuka and motioned for her to enter. Giving a quick thank you, Shizuka entered the room and saw her brother. Ugetsu beckoned for her to sit next to him and she quietly walked to the empty seat next to him just as Giotto took his seat at the top of the table. Looking around Shizuka saw that Knuckle, G and Alaude, sitting at the farthest end of the table, were already there. Shortly after Shizuka and Giotto were seated Daemon and Elena entered and several minutes after them Lampo lazily walked in and giving a big yawn promptly sat down. Once everyone was seated, the maids brought the food out and everyone began eating. The members of the Vongola family made sure to include Shizuka in their conversations and Shizuka was happy to be included. They explained to her everything that she had not yet been told last night. The mood turned from the slightly serious explanation towards a lighter mood.

"Why don't we go out into town today? Shizuka needs to buy some dresses," Elena said.

"There's no need for you guys to buy me anything. My kimonos are more than enough," Shizuka said.

"Nonsense, if you wear those kimonos outside of the mansion you would attract too much attention," Elena said

"That's true but it would best if she didn't wear her kimono out today," Giotto said.

"I can lend her one of my dresses. It might be a little big but it should be fine for today," Elena said.

"I'm sure that all of us aren't going to be needed for buying clothes. Ugetsu, Daemon, and I will go with both of you," Giotto said.

"Fine, do you think we can leave as soon as Shizuka is changed?" Elena said.

"Yes, that should be fine," Giotto said.

"There's no need for you to come with us. I wouldn't want to be a bother," Shizuka said.

"It's fine, besides I've been planning to go into town for a while," Giotto told her.

Shizuka was about to respond but decided to stay quiet, having the feeling that nothing she said would do anything to sway the Vongola Boss' decision.

After breakfast, the two ladies went up to Elena's room to find a dress that the Japanese teen could wear for their excursion outside of the mansion. The ladies decided upon a simple lavender dress that had white trims at the bottom of the skirt. After Shizuka changed into the dress, Elena quickly styled her hair, putting it into a half ponytail and handed her simple white, low heeled boots. The blonde haired lady gave her companion a quick inspection and gave a nod of satisfaction. She then retrieved two parasols from her closet and then offered one to Shizuka. Both ladies then headed down the stairs where the men were waiting for them in at the entrance.

The carriage was waiting for them outside when Giotto, Shizuka, her brother, Elena, and Daemon made their way outside. Opening the door, the men helped the ladies inside before making their way inside. Once everyone was comfortably settled in, the carriage began making the fifteen minute ride to town.

Upon reaching the shopping center of town, the men helped the ladies out of the carriage. They opened up their parasols and began looking through the many stores around. Elena led the way, being experienced with the stores. They picked several dresses to be worn around town and the mansion. They then made their way to a seamstress where they commissioned dresses for any party that may come. They made their way to the shoemakers and repeated the same process.

Following their clothes shopping, they also picked up some meat, bread, and cheese. By the time their shopping was done, it was nearing dinner time. The men and driver tied their purchases onto the carriage and they made their way home.

Upon their arrival, Ugetsu went to go and get a servant to help with unloading the purchases. Once everything was carried into the mansion, the group made their way to the dining room. Upon their arrival, dinner was already being served and they were greeted with wonderful food.

Following dinner, Alaude headed to his room while the others headed to the parlor for some time to converse. The two ladies talked together, Elena teaching Shizuka more about the society that she had recently entered. She began her lesson on how to act at parties and the Japanese girl listened, taking in the information taught to her.

When the clock sounded signaling the time, everyone said their goodnights and began to head to their own chambers. Ugetsu walked with Shizuka to her chamber to be able talk to his sister some more. The walk to her chamber was spent telling her brother of the happenings at home shortly before she left. When they arrived at her door, Shizuka gave her brother a quick hug and a good night. Ugetsu returned the gesture and headed to his own chamber.

Shizuka quickly changed out of her borrowed clothing and into her sleepwear. She saw that the servants had neatly left her purchases at the side of the chiffarobe. Deciding to put them away tomorrow, she continued with her nightly rituals and proceeded to go to sleep.

A/N: I apologize for such a late update. School just took a lot out of me. I can't guarantee any of you that I will be updating more regularly as I have now begun looking for a part time job and will start volunteer work very soon. However, I will try my best to give you guys an update as soon as I can.

I would love to hear what you guys thought of this chapter.