Romance in Kyoto ||| Setsuna & Rubeus
Hina knew something different was happening to her niece when she became ever more silent and reserved, especially when the subject was romance. Suddenly, out of the blue, Setsuna was quieter and not calling as much. Suddenly, her niece was never home and when she called her cell phone, the younger woman took her time to answer it, sometimes calling back only in the next day. Odd behavior.
It was due to Michiru possibly purposeful indiscretion that she learned her dear niece was seeing someone on a regular basis. Hm, she should have guessed that. It was about time Setsuna started caring about her personal life.
After a long talk on the phone in which her niece told the whole story, including that the relationship had taken the serious route, Hina was more than decided to come to Tokyo and meet the man in her niece's life but Setsuna insisted that she didn't. Days later Setsuna called: she'd come visit and bring her boyfriend with.
"Not now." She said. "I have to see a time we are both available. Don't worry, I'll let you know."
And it was worth the wait. Hina got the phone call announcing the visit. Three days with her niece and her boyfriend would be interesting. This would be the first time Setsuna brought someone with her to Kyoto aside from Hotaru and the others.
Packing was hard. She packed a pre selection of items and took to Rubeus' apartment only to make another selection, considering the items she kept at his apartment instead of his house.
Setsuna wanted to take shoes to wear out on romantic dates, as well as comfortable shoes for long walks, shoes for hiking and walks, shoes for dancing... Clothes for every occasion as well. They hadn't really decided on what they were going to do yet, but she figured she wanted to be prepared for each and every situation.
The jewelry - she did not forget the ruby necklace and earrings - and of course part of her watch collection were taken with her as well as her lap top and books because as much as she wanted to believe she would relax she knew she'd end up studying.
Haruka drove them to the train station and they were able to get into the bullet train that take the least amount of time to get at the city - by Rubeus insistence, Setsuna would be please to drive all the way there.
"We could at least drive back." She spoke as they settled in their two spots. The train was rather empty, only a few people around which was good for an early morning.
"I don't mind driving. You can get to see all the other towns on the way, you know." She smiled as she looked at him. He was sitting by the window so he could see the view, or at least what was possible, considering how fast the train was going.
She couldn't hide her excitement for their trip together. During the previous week she had taken care of all the necessary details. Their breakfast time had been a cheerful moment and she couldn't wait for the most important woman in her life to meet that increasingly important man.
Her hand search and found his as she laced her fingers with his, her other hand messing with few papers with a list of what to do and images to illustrate.
"Kinkaku-ji is an iconic landmark, not only because it is a famous temple but because of the garden...
as well as the Ginkaku-ji, another must see."
She went on. "There's Gion, this Geisha district with wonderful constructions and tea houses.
The manga museum... oh, there is the shopping district of course, the art museums and there are some Hot Springs too." She turned to him with a big smile. She couldn't believe her luck.