Finally! I'm fucking back!

It seriously took too long to do this update…

I really feel like I'm labor to my marching band… But now marching band is over! I'm free~!

Chapter 22: Sushi Bar

Perhaps Japan should have hot the reservation for a high class sushi restaurant… but then again, Japan could never get a reservation in such a short time…

"Huh, a local sushi bar…pretty fucking neat, Japan." Well, at least Romano seems to like it.

Japan would have called it a date if Canada wasn't here. Since there's a competition for Romano's heart, Japan must do his mightiest and best to capture it. It is definitely harder than capturing a legendary Pokémon without any Master balls… But he did have an advantage, he knows more about Romano than almost every competitor.

"はい, it is indeed a popular sushi bar. I am sorry that I couldn't get reservation for something high class after a short notice, ごめんなさい."

And indeed, both Romano and Canada has stand out as foreigners. Canada is wearing his red hoodie with the white Canadian leaf imprinted on the front while wearing some comfortable looking jeans. He doesn't seem to be uncomfortable and really, Japan shouldn't be surprised since he did hear how much Koreans and Chinese people they are in Canada's land. Unfortunately, Canada is showing the wrong signs of respect to his people that it's most likely Japan's people think he is either racist or is a complete ignorant tourist.

Romano is a different story. His looks may easily let people know that he is indeed a foreigner but that doesn't stop him from wearing one of the highest fashions in Japan's land. Actually to be more specific, Romano is wearing visual kei, oshare kei. It is indeed the cutting edge of styles as the style itself focuses primarily on mixing different patterns. Its unique look as the oshare kei has bright colors and punk elements together. And it indeed looks very fitting and good on Romano… Even if he didn't put any makeup at all or have any unusual hair style… Though he did temporarily did dye his hair…

Romano had always try to make Japan (as well as Canada) comfortable as he can by any means possible. Well, Japan maybe over exaggerating but Romano does try. While Japan is fascinated with the Italian brothers' culture, Japan can't help but be appreciated with them appreciating his culture.

Ita–Veneziano had never really tried to fit in and always act like he is in his lands outside his lands. He also flirts with every girl where Germany has to force him out and actually try again to hang out. While Romano is trying not to flirt every cute girl he sees, though he does to get a few things like a discount or free item. He actually got free hot springs trip from one of the girls, he invited both Canada and Japan as they enjoyed the hot springs, watermelons, and good sake.

"Hey, it's damn okay Japan. I actually want to be here in a real sushi bar." Romano reassures. "Maybe they'll have good sake here and wasabi."

Canada smiles, "M-Maybe we can go to a pancake house again, eh?"

Romano hums in approval and nods. Japan knows that Romano indeed likes pancakes and pancake houses ever since he tried chocolate chip pancakes with strawberry flavored syrup. Romano definitely has a sweet tooth that's for sure. Japan first noticed when Romano bought a box of strawberry milkshake latte gone as quickly before as Romano took a "snack"…

"Well, are we going to stand here or actually eat some good, non-American sushi? I'm starving!" Romano said in a rather controlled voice, he really is respectful.

But before Japan could actually answer, his phone plays one of his favorite Vocaloid songs…

How embarrassing for the phone to play so loud…even Canada is chuckling at this. Now, Japan knows this song and all. Vocaloid is indeed wonderful. But Japan knows he put this song on a specific phone number which is–

"Japan! This is the awesome Prussia calling! And what the awesome me wants to say is–"

Japan soon hears struggle but indeed, Japan is panicking. But there's no way he is going to show that he is panicking to his secret friends for that is rude to do. However, he has to answer the questioning look from both Canada and Romano as they stare at him, waiting for an answer.

"It's my boss. You can go and take your seats, 私が主張." Normally, Japan wouldn't lie, for he would stay silent or say the truth as politely as he can while hiding a detail here and there to keep in privacy. And Japan's friends don't need to know that Prussia and Germany is calling him. It would indeed make such an awkward mess of all sorts.

Luckily, Romano understands and nods to Japan. He soon grabs Canada's wrist and takes the rather flustered Canadian to the sushi bar. Japan can't help but inwardly pout. It almost looks like they're holding hands and Japan isn't going down on the competition. Japan may not look like it but he is indeed a passionate nation as well as a competitive nation. Like video and interactive games, Japan strives to be on top and best to win.

Japan will let Canada have this moment but he will win this secret battle…

"Japan? Are you there?"

"はい, I am here. Is there something that you need, Germany-san?"

…After he stops calling and talking to both Prussia and Germany…

"No, nothing at all. It's just that East and I are in your land for–"

"An awesome surprise visit!"

Japan hears more struggle if he wasn't panicking. Sure, he is only show tiny signs like tense shoulders and slightly widened eyes but Japan can keep his composure. There's no need to over-panic. Japan just needs to do this professionally and simply lie. He just needs to lie that's all. It could be like lying about his gender and role-play as a cute girl. MMORPG games have indeed taught him to lie when things are necessary…

"Ah, that is kind of you two for you to make such a surprise visit." It is not. "But I am not exactly at home and I am out and–"

"Oh! The awesome me sees you! Hey Japan!"

…くそ…

Now Japan is panicking…

Japan could see the albino personification that is Prussia is waving his arm off, easily getting his as well as any passerby's attention… Germany is showing both his migraine forming and his embarrassment as Prussia is still waving his arm off. Japan could see Germany still has the phone on his ear while his other hand is massaging his temples. Maybe Japan should be thankful that Prussia isn't shouting to get his attention…

"Kiku! Over here! The awesome me is over here! Kiku!"

…Too soon…

But now, what could Japan do?

He had both his secret friends inside the sushi bar while Germany and Prussia are out here, already spotted Japan… Japan can't mess up…

Now how exactly is he going to do this? Japan can't tell Germany and Prussia to leave, for it is both suspicious and rude for him to do. But he can't exactly tell the truth, it's one of those secrets that Japan put his devotion to keep. It's like the secret where he ships Germany and Italy together and where he makes a secret R-18 doujinshi about them.

Now when Japan thinks about it, he really should stay away from BDSM for a while…

"Kiku!" Oh, it looks like Prussia had stopped his possible running by just a foot… Prussia is still in shape that's for sure… "Hey, you can put you phone off from West, the awesome is here!"

Luckily Japan's straight face is still on and nothing is breaking. But seriously, what could Japan do? Bet his luck and invite them while his secret friends are inside?

Japan does remember on New Year's festival that his luck did say was excellent…

And the amazake was even more delicious too…

"Ah, Prussia-san, it is nice to meet you." Japan politely greets, bowing down just his head and a little from his upper back. Japan does have respect for the personification as he did research a bit about him. "May I ask why the sudden visit, Gilbert-san?"

Gilbert just laughs. His laugh is suspicious, it is not smug…

"What? The awesome me can't visit West's friends without questions? It's definitely un-awesome! Kesesesese!"

It looks like Japan isn't the only one that has secrets he both wants and need to hide… Perhaps Japan could use this… And Japan figure out what lie he can use now.

"I am sorry for my inappropriate behavior, Gilbert-san. I have a meeting with two important people as we will be discussing the cultures known in my land and what should we know and do with them."

Hopefully that didn't sound completely weird…even though European countries are weird themselves… I mean, who would want to show nudity or eat snails?

From what Japan could see from Prussia's face, his red eyes light in both understanding and excitement. It seems that Western countries do have more than just one culture in their land… As rude that may seems, Japan really doesn't see and observe since he is enjoying way too much… That and there was that one incident when Japan try to examine much more when he went to Italy's land and went a little too…Italian…

"That sounds awesome, Kiku! Maybe the awesome me could meet them! I'll show what the ultimate awesomeness looks –Ack!"

For some time, Germany has gotten here and is now pulling onto his older brother's ear like he was a child… Indeed Germany does have more discipline than his brother and Veneziano altogether but he does have his rather…physical punishments…

"I am terribly sorry about mein bruder. He has been not himself lately–"

"What do you mean, West? I've been awesome this whole–ACK!"

"–I believe he has caught something or have eaten something bed–"

"No way that the awesome me ate something un-awesome! Beer and wurst are–Ack!"

"As I was saying, Gilbert has not been fully himself for he had actually told me the most ridiculous thing–"

"Hey! I did not! West, you're being so–OW!"

Japan lets out an unnoticeable smile as he inwardly chuckles at the scene in front of him. It is rather ironic to see the younger brother scolding and abusing the older yet mischievous brother. It has been drawn in a manga but Japan finds it a little bit more amusing to see it in real life than reading it on a manga or watching it on an anime. Sure the exaggerated expressions do make it funnier but real life is simply realistic and that's what makes it amusing. Like when Japan sees Veneziano get scolded by –… Uh oh…

Japan had forgotten about Canada and Romano! How rude of him to make them wait!

"Hey Kiku! Aren't you going to meet those culture people or not? It would be un-awesome of us to make you miss your meeting! The awesome me is sorry that we went to such an un-awesome bad time and–Ow! Goddamn it West! Let go of mein Ohr!"

Japan can't help but be a little bit more amused but also feel guilty. These two have been so…friendly to go visit him. Germany would usually work or deal with Veneziano. He had always made sure to put in his schedule to visit and hang out with Japan while usually bring Veneziano with him. Germany is a wonderful friend to have, especially a cleaning buddy when Veneziano makes a mess or two. And of course, Prussia is interesting to have.

Hopefully his luck is indeed excellent…

"…What the hell is taking Kiku so long?" Romano grumbles. He knows that Japan is talking to his boss (or bosses, it depends) but usually phone calls are short, it's the meetings that are fucking long.

"I-It must be very important…" Canada tries to reassure as well as hide his face. It turns out they're the only foreigners in here and that seems to be the only excuse for every customer and perhaps employees to secretly stare at them… And it seems they are only staring at Canada…

They are sitting near the corner, walls being the backseat and touching the ceiling. The restaurant is dimmed where the only lights inside are the ones hanging on and all are dimmed. It didn't exactly make the restaurant bright but there are enough lights that no one is tripping or having their hands out in front to see…

But one worker did give them a small bottle of something and two small plates… From what Canada heard, the sauce is called sake…

Maybe Canada could use his phone and play a few games on it, America usually does this when he's waiting or is completely bored with something. There was that one time when America was playing Angry Birds during a speech about economy and coincidently he cursed way too loud when a seemingly stupid idea was presented. America was then banned from having his phone during meetings and had to drink at least one cup of espresso since he does snore loud…

But then again, Canada didn't want to be rude unlike some personifications. Perhaps he can try reading the menu, for he has plenty of understanding of Korean and Chinese. From what he heard from China, Japan had used Chinese to make his own language. Then again, China was rather in a drunken state that South Korea almost had a chance to grope his "breasts" but failed due to a flying kick.

I mean, how different can Chinese be to Japanese…?

But before Canada could try to read the menu, his cellphone soon plays a very familiar song… Now Canada knows this guitar music is played in the beginning of the song… and he used it to get away with something…Oh! The song is American Idiot!

It's America!

Luckily Romano seems to understand and just waves to take the call as he tries to read the menu with some struggle. Even if Romano did hang out with Japan a lot, Japanese is difficult for a stubborn Italian. Especially the stubborn Italian who won't learn Spanish since he believed the words were all wrong… Luckily, Romano easily knows English.

Oh yeah, Canada should answer his brother.

"Mattie! It took you long enough!"

"Alfred… Could you keep it down please? I'm in a restaurant." Oh, Romano knows as well as possibly people near that he is definitely calling someone obnoxious… "And why are you exactly calling me for?"

This time, Canada put his volume into the most silent volume as he can. "Oh yeah! I have something to tell you! I'm in the restaurant too! And I can see you too! Hi!"

Luckily and fortunately, Romano is busy reading the menu that he doesn't witness Canada dropping both his mouth and phone. And Romano seems to be really concentrating on translating the menu to not hear the calling of America. Canada sees him, America is wearing a Pokémon shirt and plenty of colorful bracelets shaking and dancing as he waves wildly at Canada.

It's times like this that Canada wishes that he isn't seen by anybody…

Perhaps that is why people were staring at Canada for quite some time…

"Oh yeah, Mattie, make sure you don't get hypnotized by Romano's evil powers!"

…And it's times like this that Canada wishes that he isn't related to America…

It's simple that one of the reasons why Canada wants to date Romano is the sharing and knowing pain of having one annoying brother. Romano has been such a help with his advice and reassurance as they secretly meet. Canada especially like the idea of emergency ice cream so he knows there's at least one carton that isn't fully empty because of his brother's black hole of a stomach…

"Hey, hey Mattie! Do you know Japanese? I have a few Japanese living here and there but the only words I know are Toyota, Mitsubishi, Honda, and sushi!"

Perhaps Canada should just hang up on his brother…

"Oh, and do you have any money with you? They don't take dollars here!"

And Canada hangs up and slaps himself in the forehead. He seriously did not want America to "borrow" more of his money, any money to be frank. It'll be just like his ice cream, gone for good.

But there's one problem…

How is Canada supposed to do with America?

…Great…

"Excuse me, Lovino. I have to go to the bathroom. Is that okay with you?"

"Sí, I don't want piss all over. And make sure you call your stupid brother back and tell him to fuck off. Seriously, I'll smack a bitch at him."

Canada begins to smile. He is feeling quite happy at the message behind Romano's words.

It had taken some time to understand the language behind the harsh words. It was not easy but it was definitely worth it. There are times when Romano does open up to Canada and said what's truly in his heart but those times aren't common to happen. And Canada does like understanding Romano. It is rare and special "gift" Canada believes.

Canada quickly yet casually (he hopes) walks to the still waving America. He seriously just wants America to disappear. If he only had the anger and passion of hockey, Canada might be brave enough to actually yell and scold at his brother. Perhaps he can possibly choke America if he just had enough bravery…

"Mattie! You came to me~!" …Perhaps Canada can get easily that bravery…

"Alfred, quiet…you are catching attention here!" But of course, Canada's personality has to get in the way. "And what are you doing here!"

Luckily America isn't that idiotic and just smirks and winks. Soon, he (fortunately) whispers the answer.

"I'm going to attack the villain and stop him."

…Merde.

Okay, Canada has to do something. He can't let America do this. It will lead to disaster!

"Um, Alfred, I don't think that's a good idea…" Come on Canada! Do what America never seems to do, think! "There are many innocent bystanders in here that if you made an epic, awesome battle with the villainy Romano, you could hurt someone who's completely innocent!"

Well that sounds logical enough to stop, it will definitely work.

"Hmm… You're right! I should do sneak attack! Like a ninja!"

…Well, it sort of did…

But to make things worse, America made a fully black scarf appear and…wraps it around his head to actually try to look like a ninja… Canada wonders if this is racist…

As long as America doesn't do references of Naruto, Canada is okay with this and it is most likely not racist. And hopefully he fails like the many ninja minions seen in movies and video games. Of course, Canada won't say that out loud…

"Alright Alfred…just please don't get caught…"

"Alright Mattie!"

Then Alfred just went under the table and…is crawling towards to another table…

It's time like this that Canada wishes America is not a complete brainless, childish idiot…who is somehow getting the attention of both customers and workers while not Romano…

…Well it looks like Canada can go back to the table and –Oh my god, that's Gilbert and Germany. …But why is Japan with them…?

Okay, Canada should just go back and pretend that he didn't see Gilbert and Germany with Japan… Canada should also hide a little since he does not want to be seen, even if Canada suspects they won't see him anyway. Canada maybe a little used of being unseen for some reason but he can't take any risk.

"So, did you finally have all the piss out of you?"

"I-I think so…"

"…Are they using those high tech toilets here?"

"…Maybe…"

"Wow Kiku! This may be a bit dark to my taste but it's awesome!"

Germany sighs, already rubbing his temples as his older brother is being far too obnoxious than he is supposed to be. Prussia came back from France (he questions why but Prussia just laughs it off, not telling anything at all) and uses the Internet to search up demons and mystical creatures…

Germany does no know what Prussia exactly saw but it was getting out of hand as Prussia had actually phoned England and asked about finding a specific magical creature.

Germany then punched East in the gut and hanged up on England.

Germany does not believe in magic. It is unreasonable and it is all make-believe where it can be never proven and is only for the…mentally unstable people. So of course Germany might have cut the phone connection in his home so Prussia won't call England again and have such wrong ideas and beliefs in his head.

There may be guides and books that have to do with magic but Germany knows better. There is no such thing as magic. And there is no magical monster with magenta eyes.

Well, Prussia first said pink and purple eyes as he tried to explain to Germany what he saw in France. But after using the Internet for rather idiotic purposes, he found out the color close to what he had "seen". And the eyes are the only thing Prussia sees but that's what he annoyingly thinks about.

And then Prussia tries to sneak into Japan's land and the only purpose is to make sure he gets more information on the "magenta eyes".

However (and luckily), Japan has a meeting with his natives. It had to do with diverse culture…

So Japan tells them that he will try his best to try and talk to both. But since his natives are primary, Germany will just use this surprise visit to eat in a sushi bar and work in peace compared to what was at home, waiting for him, Italy.

Even though Italy is Germany's best friend (somehow), Italy can be a rather annoying nuisance when Germany is working for his land and people. Airplane making with his paper work, going on pasta websites when he is using a computer, and Italy calls him on his phone in the worst timing ever. Germany needs some order and silence to finish his work as he is indeed the personification of Deutschland.

But now Germany has to deal with another nuisance… his own bruder…

"Oh come on West! Give me your phone! I have to talk to bushy-brows to know what the fuck were those magenta eyes are about! It is so un-awesome of you for not giving me the phone!"

"G-Gilbert-san! P-Please quiet down, you are catching attention here!"

Sometimes Germany wonders how he has such an irresponsible older brother like times like these…

"But Japan! You don't know what I'm saying so I'm going to get meine Antworten from England! I saw them! The awesome me saw them and the awesome me did not hallucinate! Now give the awesome me the phone, West!"

If Germany wasn't so professional, he would have punched his intolerable brother in the face.

It's a very good thing that the sushi bar actually sells beer, even if it isn't German brand and it's a product or business called "Kirin". Germany needs a couple of bottles if he has to deal with Prussia in the entire surprise visit. He seriously wants East to shut up about a stupid pair of impossibly colored eyes that won't ever exist. He doesn't care how "awesome" Prussia felt as he "experienced" the event that is most likely only in his head.

Germany soon and quickly elbows his brother to silence as Japan politely leaves to talk to his natives. He can finally read some contracts as Prussia is coughing for some air.

Yes, this is nice and quiet enough to work…

Romano can't help but feel suspicious.

He seriously doesn't know the fuck shy but he fucking does. Japan finally ended his call with one of his bosses and is already trying to pay for all of them. Canada is back from the bathroom where there is most likely a high tech toilet in there. All the friends ordered the big special, which turns out to be a gigantic wooden miniature boat with varieties of sushi on top of it.

But Romano somehow feels suspicious…

He doesn't know why but he wants to yell at someone for being a complete idiot or because they're German… But that can't be right, there's only him, his friends, and humans…

Though this sauce, sake he thinks it's called, is quite bitter and is somewhat like water. But it does give on interesting taste if he dips sushi in it and he did mix it with both wasabi and soy sauce.

He especially likes the pieces of raw fish called sashimi alone, tasting the freshness and true taste of fresh. The sashimi may not give a full blown out taste but it's very nice. The sauce Romano mixed himself gave that sharp taste and… something else…

Romano doesn't know why but he feels… less defensive… more positive… happy~…

"Lovino-kun, are you alright? You seem to be a little red…"

"I-I… I'm fr'ne…j-just… a wittle –Heh, wittle –happy…"

Perhaps Romano maybe smiling wide and loopy as well as giggling way too much than a sane Italian man, especially one that is sober. Any sober Italian man can keep his hands to himself with what he has respect to his own self and others. He especially wouldn't be uncomfortably over-affectionate or flirtatious to his friends, especially if they're male. …Unfortunately for Romano…

"L-Lovino, u-um y-y-you're kissing my neck!"

"Hehe, y'u act'ly t'ste l'ke s'rup… Yum…"

"L-Lovino!"

Romano feels so~ happy~…

So, so, so very happy, Heh…

The Sanji-saki? Or was it sushi? –was very good by itself… Romano will have more of this socks –sauce, heh, and taste good old maple syrup on Matthew's neck… Maple syrup tastes salty…like sushi… Heh, sushi is nice~. Friends are nice~.

"Lovino-kun! You shouldn't do such improper acts to Matthew-san!"

"Yeah, evil villain! You shouldn't do that to my sidekick who's my cousin!"

"Alfred! W-What are you doing! And I'm your brother!"

Oh look, there's idiot America… Idiot America is not nice…

"W-Why… Why're you h're 'merica? A-Ar' y'u h're to b-brake –break an'th'r he'rt or sh'm'th'ng?" Man, Romano can't help but giggle at himself… He sounds so funny~.

All the sushi is gone from the boat and Romano is sappy –happy, heh. Why does the mean America have to ruin his fun~! And Canada is warm~…

"What the heck are you talking about, villain! The hero is here to save the day from your mind-controlling powers! You're the one that's doing the evil here!"

"Alfred-san, what are you exactly talking about…?"

"Don't worry Japan! I'll save from Romano's evil mind powers! Quick Mattie! Use your hockey stick of justice!"

Romano hears a smack really, really near… It sounds weird… Hehe, it's a weird smacking, heh. Romano thinks he likes weird smacking… it's so… smacking… Maybe he can join the fun! Romano likes fun! It's so fun! Romano shall join the fun~!

Smack!

"Ow!" Romano can't help but laugh. The mean America has such a funny reaction when he smacked him. Romano knew this would be so fun~. "Why did you do that for, villain! That hurt!"

Romano can't help but laugh. It's been so~ long~ that he was in such a good mood for so long since what happened. Romano had found out Spain is an idiot who's a jerk and a heartless tomato bastard that's way too hot for his own good. Romano should never have fallen for him and blindly hope that the tomato bastard would return his feelings. It's the bastard's fault for leading him on. But Romano shouldn't mop –mope, heh. He's happy now!

And he's going to smack the mean America again!

Smack!

"Ow! Stop doing that, villain!"

"B-B't it's so –so fun! R'ght, m'pl' s'rup?"

"M-Maple syrup?! M-Maple…"

Romano seriously doesn't know what's going on. Canada tastes like maple syrup, Japan seems to be both flustered and angered, America is wonderful to smack at, and there's a handsome-looking albino… Heh, albinos… Albino is such a funny word…

And then there's that stupid pot bastard! Wait…that doesn't sound right…

"Whoa Kiku! Is this the un-awesome person that you're meeting? He looks like Romano! And he's wasted too! Kesesesese!"

It's…it's the fucking ex! Mattie told him about him! They dated and broke up and now they're exes! It's fucking him! It's Plushia! And his brother, Geromy!

Romano wants to smack Geromy! And he also wants to smooch the albino! Because why the fuck not! Romano is one hot bachelor! And he's a good kisser too! There is no way that the albino would not want him. Romano is an irresistible bastard! Fuck Spain! People want to date Romano rather than his stupid brother!

Hell! Romano will smooch the fucking albino off right now! No damn regrets whatsoever!

"H-Hey! The awesome me may be awesome to have your eyes and touch but –Mph!"

Romano will show his professional kissing skills! He's Italian! They are naturally good kissers! And there's no way the albino will object! Even though their nose and teeth collide at first, Romano will catch up and fix and show him the real skills of the Italian! And the albino tastes like beer and…sausages… Oh well, it's better than scones! And you'll even do the dip too!

"L-Lovino?!" Oh! Is it time for the French dip already? Okay! Whatever Mattie wants, Mattie gets! "What are you –Stop!"

Oh? Romano should stop? Maybe Mattie is jealous! Don't worry Mattie, Romano will kiss you too! He'll just drop the albino… And he now did. The albino ex should definitely check on that bump… Heh, the albino is smiling even though he's unconscious, heh…

Oh! He should twirl Mattie like the tango salsa something with mango in it! Romano kind of likes mangoes…Mm…Mangoes…

"Hey! Don't do dare get near Mickey! He's my sidekick!"

Hey, it's the mean America! Maybe he wants to get smacked by Romano again… America deserves it again! He shouldn't fight with eyebrows! Even though eyebrows have no feelings, America shouldn't yell at them for any good reason at all! And he does for some reason!

Romano gets off of Mattie (actually stumbles but he's too drunk to know or care) and stares at the mean America, who is glaring at him for some reason. Romano never really did like America, for he didn't like him for plenty of things. Then again, who wouldn't?

America is seen to be one of the most powerful –the strongest in the world even! –yet he is so…oblivious, obnoxious to the rest of the world. He caused inflation to the world –except Russia somehow –where it caused plenty of economics to decrease and even made France want to kick his ass. He always tries to show off, always annoying people and not even caring that others are suffering… And Romano is still pissed off inside that America put off such a bad name to the mafia and Sicilian-Americans back then…

Nobody messes with the Italia Family!

Smack!

"Ow! That's it! It's hero time!"

Romano seriously doesn't know what's going on but he think… he did something…

Romano did feel something hit his forehead… then yelp or yell or something…

Romano just giggles as he witnesses America waving his hand really funny~. His face is funny too~! It looks like America actually tried to hit a steel or brick wall or something! Man! What did he hit? It's so funny to watch~!

"Oh my god! What's in hero's name is wrong with your head! Do you have another superpower, villain? Oh my god you do! You're like Magneto or something! And you're doing the evil giggling! I knew you were a villain!"

Romano can't help but giggle a little more. He is having so much fun~! That sauce is good~! Before, Romano was smoking some good Italian cigarettes with his precious sorella, trying to calm down tiredness inside of him. He had told the tomato idiot his condition for forgiveness and hopefully didn't give out too much weakness as he actually opened up a bit to Spain. Romano would never do that for many reasons, one that includes with pride. Romano is a bit of a prideful bastard. Romano is good at being a prideful bastard. So of course, Romano is tired after he talked to the tomato bastard~!

Now Romano will smack America again.

Smack!

Oh…it looks like the mean America is getting really angry… Romano wonders why…

Oh! Maybe it's because Romano hasn't smooch the fuck out of Mattie yet! Well why did the mean America say so~?

So Romano does it!

It doesn't exactly have the full maple taste but it is there in Mattie's mouth. It's a little cold though as Romano's tongue explores around. It's most likely all the fish and rice that Mattie has been eating. There's that slight saltiness in some areas around the lips and the corners inside the mouth… Fish and maple syrup will taste really and very strange outside Mattie's mouth. But as Romano explores… it tastes pretty fucking damn good.

Once Romano is done, he makes sure he doesn't drop his maple syrup friend and picks him. He also watches in satisfaction as Mattie's face is flaring bright tomato red while his rather well-taken hair is a bit messed up…

…Cariño…

"You –You fiend! You –You kissed my brother!" Oh yeah~, Mattie is the cute brother of the mean America~! Romano forgot~. "That's it! I'm taking you down!"

Wait, who's taking who down…? Romano doesn't know since now thinking is too hard for him… It seems thinking is a bad thing too. What has thinking ever do to Romano? Or even believing or hoping?

No much.

Though thinking is really, really, really, really tempting…

Romano does wonder how a fist appeared and jabbed the mean America's stomach… And how did Geromy appear…? …Huh, this world works in so much mystery…

"Uh… Mr. Tsuna Sawada," Geromy begins, "Are you okay…? We have been rather… distracting people inside here…"

Huh, now what's wrong with Geromy…?

And why is he giving him another name…?

But, Romano does look around and see lots and lots of pretty white dishes looking at him… Romano wonders how the dishes are exactly looking at him and why they all have really, really tiny amount of caviar each while they are also on people's faces… but Romano doesn't care! There are people in here! Romano can't help but giggle out loud and come into the front and do his solo! They were such a wonderful audience!

"ありがとう! You have been such 幻想的な audience! This'll be a すばらしい episode!"

Romano seriously doesn't know what the heck he is saying but it sounds so right! Hell! He even did that weird ta-da move with his arms open!

Though Romano is pretty sure he might have hit someone in the back of one of his hands… and by the sound of that thud, Romano may have accidently made that person unconscious… Must be the mean America!

You know… Drinking that special sauce and doing lots and lots of energy… Romano actually feels really, really, really tired right now… Man that sauce is something…

Luckily Romano didn't get to hit the floor… someone is catching him… and he smells like flowers…

"まあ, you drank too much sake, Lovino-san… You're way too drunk…"

Wait, who is this? Romano remembers his last name is a car company or some shit like that… Was it…gelato? No, no, that's not it… But Romano would like some gelato… Gelato is delicious… It has more flavor and creaminess in it than stupid ice cream…

Oh… Romano is somehow moving…without moving his feet…

"Thank you for understanding, Ludwig-san. I am sorry that my friend looks like Lovino and has been rather disrespectful in public."

"It is no problem, Kiku. I'll just get my brother and Alfred back home."

"I think I'm in love…"

"Quiet, bruder, we'll be back at home soon."

"That was one damn hot kiss…"

Romano soon hears a punch and grunt as he magically moves away from the bar. The smell of that familiar flower is still there. It's…calming… It is so different of the other familiar smell…the smell of spice and…tomatoes.

The smell of the familiar flower didn't carry anything with it. It didn't carry the stench of gunpowder or blood. It didn't give the feel of tattered and worn out clothes as Romano would try his best to hug something large, something that he could easily do now. It didn't make Romano want to yell at him, especially if he is acting like a complete idiot bastard. It didn't cause Romano's heart to beat fast, to fly, to do stupid backflips and cartwheels, and yet to swell and warm up. It was just plain…calming…

Romano didn't hate it, it's calming. Romano likes it… but he doesn't love it…

Romano remembers about being in such a good mood like this. He was…was drunk because of something… He believes he was drinking himself to death about something, something depressing… he doesn't remember what was it exactly but he remembers wanting to have more damage on his damn liver than on a piece of shit and crap that is his heart… He remembers that he had a drinking buddy and told shit to him, not insulting shit though. It was the honest shit that Romano told out and would never say in real life… he also remembers some big, tough guy who's fucking scary as hell but Romano still stand up to him. He somehow didn't get into a fight though…

Maybe…maybe Romano is drunk…

…Yeah…he's drunk…

"Romano-kun, you have indeed had too much sake today… I'm sorry I didn't tell you, I really thought you knew what sake is… I shouldn't have been a better friend, I'm sorry."

Huh? …Is that… Giappone…?

Huh…maybe that's why gravity isn't working so well…

"Don't worry Giappone… I'm just –just dandy… That sauce is so happy~…"

"Well, at least you are not slurring your words… And that hat of yours is working like a tie…"

Romano giggles. "Yeah… I remember the time when we went to that one town of yours in the night… We saw that drunken bastard with a tie around his head and laughing his ass off and way~ drunk off his ass… He was even carrying a box with him as a bottle… Heh…"

"Ah yes, it was both your and Mattie's first time going to town in nighttime…"

"Yeah… We had such a good fucking time… We were staring at all the magic lights while you were jaded as fuck until we went the comic store –manga store…"

Romano could feel Giappone both nod and chuckle. He likes it. Japan usually has that stoic face on most of the time and Romano always feel so fucking proud that there were damn times that Romano made Japan smile and out of his stoic expression. It really is nice…

"Ah yes, there was a new edition of Shounen Jump and new chapters of One Piece in it. You were slightly at the manga known as Hitman Reborn even though you like that one character that uses explosions as his main weapons. I believe I even witnessed you get uncomfortable with one of the characters who is good at baseball."

"Fuck… They guy must have met the stupid tomato bastard, he was too fucking much like him!"

"I don't believe the mangaka has actually met スペイン if that is what you're thinking, Romano-kun."

"Yeah… At least fucking Kazehaya actually thinks…"

"You mean Kazehaya from Kimi Ni Todoke?"

"Poor fucking Sawako… She's no Sadado or whatever… I don't even like The Ring! I can't look at bellas with long, black hair the same!"

"There, there, Romano-kun, at least you are actually scared of something quite reasonable than a certain someone."

"America…?"

"…Perhaps."

"The mean America is fucking mean…"

Japan is giggling at that. That's good…

Japan had seemed to allow be the independent nation, working on technology and trade while keeping to him and guarding off on unwanted immigrants. He had always kept his emotions hidden and never seems to let out the necessary ones out… especially with the negatives…

"Hey, Giappone, do you remember what happened after that manga store…?"

"...はい…"

"Yeah, I do too… You were just minding your own fucking business when a couple of fucking douchebags on your land was fucking messing with you. Shit, they look like the mean America's people… only with pointier eyes… Heh, pointy…

"But fuck yeah, those guys were fucking assholes! I was fucking surprised that they would actually go around you and talk fucking smack! Fuck them in the ass! They should learn some fucking respect! Even the Mafia respects its elders!"

"It does, Romano-kun?"

"Well sort of, as long as they don't get fucking caught and especially get caught do a threesome with two whores." Romano can feel Japan actually getting warmer… Romano likes warm Japan… "Hey, at least it's better than catching a yakuza leader drunk off his ass and actually accidently killing himself in Tokyo!"

"Wait! There was… a yakuza leader in Tokyo? When?"

"…Don't know… Sicilia told me about it… She's such a precious bella… I could never hate her! She's too pretty of a sorella for me to not care! Maybe if she's fee, I can let her find those assholes since they actually fucking pushed you down… those sons of whore bitches…"

"No, no, there's no need for your 妹 to do anything. You did help me, Romano-kun, with everything in that incident…"

"What the fuck do you mean, Giappone? I only just run the fuck out of the store and cursed like a fucking marinaio at them… They didn't give a fuck what I said…"

"I am sorry, Romano-kun, but I believe you are wrong with that." Romano doesn't know why but somehow… Japan feels…different, in a good way… "I believe you standing up to them, indeed courageous, noble even. You actually stand up for me, even though I could have handled it on my own. You actually told them how… valuable I was. You didn't need to but you still did and it so bravely…"

"I still beat the fucking crap out of them…"

Romano isn't so sure but he thinks he hears Japan giggling with open joy.

"はい, you did. But you only fought when one tried to harm me…"

"I still made shitty comments to you after…"

"Again, that is true but I know better… You were trying to encourage me by standing up to myself and that I should ignore them for they didn't know me. It was very kind of you…"

"Pff! Kind? Giappone, you're fucking talking to the fucking southern Italia… No one gives a fuck about a cold, heartless bastard who pretty much fucking yells shitty lies every day in his fucking immortal life…

"I'm lazy, have fucking anger issues, have a stupid, shitty airhead of a brother and… no one seems to actually admire me…"

"I admire you, Romano-kun!" Japan yells out. Romano can't help but perhaps move his head and perhaps peeks to see Japan blushing…So cute… "I have… sort of always have been…"

"Really? You're fucking pulling my gamba, Giappone! How could you fucking admire a bastard like me?"

Japan stops walking. And then he answers.

"During World War II, before we were allies, I have done my research of my allies about guys. Germany had been interesting but it was you history, you and your brother's, that have let me in awe.

"Your history, your culture, the passion and hard work that you're done as well as your respectable 祖父, I wish to meet you. Sure, I have met your brother first and he was very enjoyable to talk with him, but somehow he wasn't the one I was inspecting.

"Veneziano is a wonderful friend and all, especially respecting and admiring my history and culture as well as giving me that column during the war, but he wasn't what or who I was exactly looking for. But when you came and yelled at Germany-san about something that was involving with your brother, you were that passionate and hard-working personification I was looking for. I could very well see it as you threatened Germany and then yelled at your brother to work harder. And you were very respectable as well for you then saw him and introduce yourself as well as traditionally bowing down. I have admired you ever since, Lovino-kun."

Romano can't help but move his head a bit more and see half of Japan's face. It turns out it is nighttime already somehow and the streetlights are making Japan glow in a way… Romano has got to admit, even if he's a witty bitty drunk, that Japan is indeed attractive. He had the fair, porcelain white skin that glows and shines as well as very soft and smooth to touch. Ebony hair is always cut to look symmetrical and professional that only to look closer to see the true thickness and shine of it. And then there were those eyes, eyes that would hold and hide so much mystery inside…

Japan really is attractive…

"But then," Japan's cheeks soon glow into a pinkish-red hue… "I believe I've begun to admire you… in a different way…"

Huh… Romano could actually see Japan blushing…So cute…

Perhaps…Romano should give Japan an award… a kiss perhaps…

And perhaps that's what Romano would be doing now if Japan didn't begin speaking again and making Romano want to kiss him again…

"When I begin to hang out with you more and more, I have seen what you're truly are inside than what people have thought of you. I have seen you working with files given to your boss. I have seen you command your soldiers when they go too far and make sure nothing go too hectic. And I actually saw you during the funeral of Hirohito to actually pay your respect for him. And during the war, you actually went by yourself to apologize for your betrayal… I am sorry if I'm being so open to you, Lovino-kun, but… I thought it's just the two of us and since you're intoxicated that it is okay to tell my feelings to you… that I really do admire you… and like you…"

Romano couldn't help it. He kisses Japan's cheek. He seriously doesn't know why but he does. And maybe that is why Japan's whole face is red…

…So cute…

Maybe Romano could just lick his cheek and…

Well that was an idiotic move. Romano knows this before he blacks out since he feels arms quickly going around his waist, and then somehow falling backwards, and finally has his head colliding with concrete floor…

Huh, he had completely forgotten that Japan is quite trained in judo…

Oops.

I have used the song, "A Japanese, A German, and An Italian", the reference of Hitman Reborn, the reference of Kimi Ni Todoke, and remembered that strip where Japan visit Italy's land and Italy gives him a column at the end. It's not my best, but hopefully will have to do…

I guess I took another hiatus and now it's over. So, Yay! :D

It's really been so long since I've updated and marching band was seriously taking all your free time away. Luckily now it's over and now I have to go do a late birthday present for my dear Spain friend. :)

Thanks for reading and please review.