She had studied American culture, and was happy so much of it embraced Japanese entertainment (manga, anime, and video games) since she was also into ...hese things and their American counterparts.She saw a middle aged man and woman, and recognized them as her parents for the duration of the school year. They were the first white people she saw in person that weren't tourists. They were holding a small piece of paper with her name (Kiyomi Hadaka) her last name means "naked" or "bare", which her. And such long legs too. Most girls I know would kill for a figure likethat. OK, well we've got no time to lose so sit yourself down in thatchair over there and we'll get started."She motioned towards a seat at the far end of the room where she'dsetup her make-up with plenty of light available. I went over and satdown. She followed me. Hannah went back to the kitchen.I was in that chair for half an hour whilst she worked her magic.Concealer, foundation, highlighting and lowlighting, blusher. “I’m stealing that.”“Feel free to use it.” she said, but with no real humour. “But that’s why I don’t want to see you and your mother get into a fight over this. Don’t get me wrong, last night was fucked up. But it also kind of wasn’t. I can’t put my finger on when exactly it all became so sexual, but it felt surprisingly natural. At least you two talk in a way I can comprehend. You’re not aliens, you’re just confused.”“Well gee, thanks.” I said sarcastically, taking the criticism on the. But, she was back… He frowned and shook his head at the path his thoughts had taken. ‘Something wrong?’ Ellie noticed the change in his face. ‘Oh. No. Just thinking that life hasn’t exactly been as good to you.’ ‘Don’t I know it. But, I’m still breathing, and I expect things to turn around. I’m going to be happy one day. I deserve it.’ Ellie took a swig of her coffee. ‘Damn right you do.’ Cole was shocked at his vehemence. Really? This was the woman you picked some loser over him, and he wanted.