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She had never been this nervous around someone before. She was frozen in front of the door, and shivering. Was it the cold? Nervousness? She wasn't quite sure, but standing in front of the Ishida's doorway was the last place she would have expected to be.

This time last year, though--she probably would have camped out on the doorstep had Yamato asked her to. Now, having not so much as spoken to each other over the past several months, it was as though she was coming to pay a visit--and cook dinner--for a total stranger.

She had to get over it. He had most likely moved on. She needed to grow up. Lowering her chin, and glaring at the doorbell in determination, Mimi put her finger to the button, and pushed.

((tag Yamato!))

Who: Wallace, Mimi, Gummimon, Palmon, Koushirou, Mina, Tentomon, and Bakumon (*breathes*) -- possibly Tatum, Michael, Steven..?
Where: Odaiba Kaihinkoen, A Large Internet Cafe Booth/Digital World
What: The two American Chosen Children venture to the Digital World with their Digimon, Mina and Koushirou keeping an eye on things on the outside, just in case...

( Meeting At Fuji TV )

TAG: Wallace, Mina, Koushirou, Gumimon (Mina and Kou, please start a thread seperate from whatever Wallace and Gumimon post, so we can keep the "locations" seperate.)

Hard to believe that just around this time last year, I was preparing myself to confess my feelings for Jou-sempai, when there was already something developing between me and Yama-kun. I was so blind to both of them, I didn't notice either of their feelings--towards me, or otherwise.

Am I really that self-centered, that I can't pick up on what others are feeling, when everyone else can? It's no wonder that while everyone else is making a difference in people's lives, I am alone. Me. Mimi, the social butterfly that is supposed to have men dropping at her feet!

Heh. Childhood delusions are such precious things. I guess this is what growing up is all about. There are going to be times when there is no one there to love you the way you need to be loved. You have to learn to rely on yourself once in a while.

I wish I could be more like you, Yama-kun. You say you're better alone. I wish I could have that strength. I wish I could have been the thing you couldn't live without.

And Jou-sempai...I can honestly say that I forgive you. You can't force someone's feelings. And holding a grudge against you, and trying to make you feel a certain way for me won't make me happy.

I think I have tested all I can here...Tokyo isn't what it once was, was it?

Wow, I'm feeling really down all of a sudden. I wanna see Wallace-kun. I can't wait to see him at the Digital World...maybe he can take my mind off all this.

Gee, what an awful time to forget Jou-sempai's birthday! Shin-san! How could you let something like that fall through the cracks?!

You know what we're going to do? We're going to invite him to dinner, and we're going to help him do what he wants, because it's his day!

Maybe we could even call up Rie-chan and pay her a visit, right? XD I bet that would be pretty exciting! Doctors can do that, can't they?

Koushirou-kun, I think a bunch of us American Chosen are going to have a get-together. Can you keep a look-out for us? Maybe you and Mina-san can do one of those weird LAN party things they keep talking about in your circles. I didn't know your type partied at all. Do computer geeks make good snacks?

Sora-san, we need to do a girl's night, just the two of us! Miyako-chan and Hikari-chan are out in Mexico (and they better be getting souvenirs!), so we don't have to play big sister to anyone! Whattaya say?

Wallace-kun, let's meet at the bottom of the Fuji TV elevator around 8pm tomorrow. We can go to the Digital World from there.

Palmon, are you in? ^^

Okay ladies and gents! Since both goggle boys are out of the country righting wrongs and triumphing over evil, your lovely Super Girl has been left in charge!

Sora-san,  you appear to be keeping track of who is where--any chance you can make a list and keep it updated?

Also, I wanted to pay a visit to Gennai-san in the Digital World in the near future, but I need to make sure at least one person is manning the portal while I am there, in case something freaky happens!

Noriko-san, when did you want to go shopping? We better get to that soon, before your Gorgeous Leader gets too busy being a super heroine! <3

Miyako-chan, you better keep in touch while in Mexico! Bring me some turquoise jewelry as a souvenir!

((OOC: I am sorry I have been such a terrible player these past few weeks. But I should be back in and ready for action now that DejiTama is over!!))

Gennai-san, have you been catching any of this about the Digimon appearing here in the real world? There's a Coatlmon in Mexico--and now Etemon's in France!!

What does this mean? What about...I mean...is Leomon back, too? Jou-sempai and I were wondering this...

And so, and so--I was thinking--well, Wallace-kun was thinking--there's a lot of strange stuff happening over here, and he thinks Chocomon might have something to do with it? I think...I don't quite understand what he meant.

What I mean to say is...I think Wallace-kun and I need to pay you a visit. Is it okay? I mean, the Digital World is still safe and okay, right?

Stepping off of the Tokaido line the late summer's humid hair hit Mimi like a smack in the face. She faultered a few steps backwards, and immediately took in a breath. "This is definitely one thing I don't miss about Japan..." As sure as the sun rising, the rainy season had finally settled into the atmosphere of greater Tokyo, making umbrellas the hot accessory and handkerchiefs were practically fastened to one's forehead. Definitely a change from New York...I hope Wallace-kun can handle it. She passed through the ticket gate and looked around for the fair American boy, shaking her umbrella dry while doing so.

The picnic was the last time Wallace, really saw Mimi. It wasn't even that long of a period, so much has happened in the last couple months and it seemed like ages ago that they had a moment to really sit and talk, it was definently going to be the highlight of the month and the minute Wallace saw Mimi's face it all suddenly became real.

"Mimi!" Wallace called out waving, he took a wrong turn once or twice but he was finally in the company of his American friend whom he missed ever so much.

...reading all these things about the events in Mexico is driving me crazy! Poor Rosa-san! And there is absolutely nothing I can do about it, because she has no Digital Portal!


...if she did...would I still do something? I don't really know what I could possibly do...

I guess as it stands, I could still check out some of the international headlines, to see if the media has picked up on this at all...

GAAAAAAAAAAAAAASP  I saw you in the new issue of ELLE magazine! I saw I saw I saw!!!

Well, not exactly you, but you know! Your fashion! Your design!!! That jacket!! Why didn't you tell me?! It's so exciting!!

So, so, so, so! Is some big, hot celebrity gonna wear it in one of your dad's movies? I gotta know! Gimme the inside scoop!!

It was only about half-an-hour before Mimi made it to the Keio Plaza hotel's North Lobby. She knew the area well, including the several varieties of upscale buffet options that the hotel offered.  It was a little late for that, and Mimi had to keep in mind that jet-lag has probably zapped Catherine of her appetite.

What would be most appropriate, Mimi had concluded, was to take her to a quaint little cafe for a light meal and tea--or coffee--and then settle in over some dessert.

That is, of course, if it suited the French Chosen. If she wanted t--

"Why are you just standing there, Mimi? I am starving!" Palmon interrupted Mimi's thoughts, causing her to jump a bit.

Mimi gulped, and uneasily laughed. "Oh! Oh, nothing, Palmon! Just taking in the scenery!"

Palmon scoped the area once over herself, and tilted her head in pleasant admiration when she spotted the gigantic arrangements of seasonal lilies and other aromatic flowers anchoring every bar, table, and any other countertop within range. "I must say, this place suits me quite nicely, too!" She looked up to Mimi and grinned. "Maybe the two of us should come here for a weekend sometime!"

Mimi had already put her cell phone to her ear, waiting for Catherine to pick up. Palmon sighed, and continued to look around while her partner did her thing. I wish Floramon could have come along...I like chatting too, but lately all I ever hear about is boys, boys, boys!

((OOC: Tag Catherine--again!))

Okay, so here's the buzz:

What: Girl's Night at my place!
When: Sunday night -- show up whenever! (OOC: We can start anytime Sunday though!)
Where: My meager little apartment. <3 Palmon and I will clean it up some, I promise!!
Why: 8-year anniversary of our Digi-Girl-hood!
Who: You, me, maybe our Digimon and possibly a surprise guest! <3

Bring snacks and girly stuff! <3

As soon as Mimi walked out of the air-conditioned building of FujiTV's news station, she was met with an unbearable wave a heat. She quietly groaned and practically melted. She loved summer, but only when wearing sleeveless tops and swimsuits. Business wear in the middle of August was not hear idea of a wise fashion move.

Is this what it meant to grow up? She thought adults were supposed to get wiser with age...

Anyway. She had to get her mind off of this awful heat. She pulled out her bright grass-green cell phone, and hit the number on her ID from with Catherine called from. She doubted highly her cell phone worked in Japan--so she would just have to use her element of surprise tactic to get through to her room.

"Doumo arigatou gozaimasu. Keio Puraza Hoteru de gozaimasu."

Ah-ha. As expected. Japanese.

Mimi immediately shed her Japanese accent, and started talking in mid-east American English. Ah~Daddy would be so proud of her now! "Excuse me, I am returning a phone call from Miss Catherine de...de..." Crap. What was her last name again.

"Uh...uh...eto..." Not that mattered, the English seemed to shake the receptionist up enough, "Uwon momento puriizu..."

Jackpot. Mimi smiled, and made her way to the Yurikamome as the phone went to a classical piece. Vivaldi? Mozart? She had little time to contemplate it before Catherine picked up.

((tag: Cathy! Pick up the phone~!))

...for those of you who get that reference, I will cook you up something tasty. <3

So since our fearless leader has brought to our attention our upcoming "anniversary," I propose that we have a special event in Odaiba to celebrate! Gennai-san, Shai--this means you, too! <3

R.S.V.P. here, everyone! Anyone who doesn't make it will be sorry!            

So what are you going to do with Tailmon and this little Tamagotchi incident? Tell her the truth or let it play out? It's actually kinda cute, you know!                          

Uwaah! I am supposed to be home by now, and a silly typhoon coming over you guys is keeping any planes from getting into Narita! I hope you are all safe, but GEEZ! I wanna get back home!

...I hope work doesn't get mad at me! It's not my fault, I swear!!  

Hey everyone~~! Just dropping you a note from U.S.A.! It's time for my annual visit to my folks (though my internship is up soon, you'd think they could wait up just a little longer until August, geez. -.-;; ), but I will be back in a week!

As soon as I am back, Hikari-chan, we can make that visit to Gennai-san, okay? I wanted to get a few extra things in America for his surprise!

Wallace-kun, I know you were just here, but did you want me to pick you up anything? ^^

Last call for American goodies~~! I will be doing a lot of shopping for myself, but I can manage to squeeze in some stuff!

Tatum-san, Steve-kun! Michael-kun! <3 Tell me where you are so I can visit you!! I have Japanese goodies!!