& when it all feels dull,
It's okay to take your own time to shine
Even the sun and moon take turns
To light up the sky

What are the thoughts come in your mind when you hear word Japan? It can be modern technology, the great skyscraper, robots serving human, a different world with totally unique environment.

But Japan is much more than that.

After spending more than a week in Japan and visiting enough places, Amber can't define Japan is few words.

It is a radiant jewel in the ocean's embrace, where the land's graceful contours are like the folds of an ancient kimono, each one revealing a hidden treasure. Its landscape is a symphony of cherry blossoms, delicate as silk, that bloom in harmony with the seasons, like nature's own haiku.

The mountains of Japan rise like majestic guardians, their peaks touching the sky as if aspiring to capture the stars. These towering giants are the spine of the country, draped in emerald robes of forests, whispering secrets in the wind.

The rivers of Japan meander through the countryside like silken ribbons, their waters clear as crystal, reflecting the world with poetic precision. They are the lifeblood of the land, nurturing its vibrant gardens and rice fields.

In the heart of Japan's cities, the architecture is a blend of tradition and innovation, like a delicate origami crane adorned with neon lights. The streets are bustling rivers of people, moving with the precision of synchronized dancers.

Japan's culture is a cherry blossom tea ceremony, a delicate balance of grace and ritual. Its cuisine is a symphony of flavors, each dish a culinary haiku, telling a story of tradition and innovation on the plate.

In Japan, time itself seems to move differently, like a perfectly crafted mechanical watch, ticking with precision, yet allowing moments to linger like a Zen garden's raked sand. It's a place where past and future coexist in a seamless dance, like a koi fish swimming gracefully through a pond.

In essence, Japan is a tapestry of nature and human ingenuity, where beauty unfolds like a meticulously crafted poem, and every moment is an opportunity to witness the artistry of life.

Amber might just lost in the beauty of the Kyoto, Japan's cultural heart. It is located in Kansai region. The central part of country's Honshu island. Jungkook beside her look as drawn as her.

The Kyoto rock garden, with its meticulously arranged stones, is a tranquil ocean frozen in time. Each stone is a silent poet, standing in elegant formation, composing verses in the language of stillness. The raked gravel is a canvas of waves, inviting contemplation like a Zen koan, where the mind's ripples settle like calm waters.

In this austere landscape, the rocks are ancient sentinels, weathered by time yet standing strong, like wise elders sharing their stories through silent gazes. The garden's spare simplicity mirrors the essence of existence itself, where emptiness is not void but a canvas for profound meaning, much like the blank pages of a haiku awaiting the poet's touch.

With every stone meticulously placed, the Kyoto rock garden becomes a meditation, a journey into the inner self, where the mind dances among the pebbles like a butterfly seeking nectar in the stillness of the moment. It is a testament to the art of restraint, where nature and human intention converge, inviting us to find serenity in the poetry of stones. 

Amber felt at peace, the air surrounding the place blow gentle breeze that creases the lake of her thoughts, smoothing its surface until it mirror the tranquil, cloudless sky of her soul.

She doesn't know when the sun started to dip itself in the horizon, casting a warm, golden glow over the garden. She found herself dreaming. The time seems to slow down and the outside world fade away

" it so peaceful here" Jungkook finally let out the words he badly wanted to say since the time he placed his feets near the place.

" It is, but I must confess it's totally opposite of you" and he thought she had stopped bothering him for sometime but no, she don't leave any chance to tease him. A whine erupt from his chest, if it was in front of other he might been embarrassed to behave like a kid but in her presence he felt like being himself. She don't judge though she is the one who make fun of him all the time.

" what the first thing you wanted to do if you were alive Jungkook? " She questioned him and he smirk widely cause a comeback to her previous remark is ready with him " throw you in the water and watch you struggling " he beard her scoffing loudly at him.

" I grew up near ocean in the family of fisherman, you really think I would struggle if you throw me in water?" He don't have anything else to say. She seems to have every answer of his question. He wonder are all writers like this?

" whatever " he mumbled under his breath and started to walk around, hoping over cobblestones, like kids makes pattern when they walk he did the same taking equal steps where one big rock seprate from other. A soft melodious hum vibrate from his chest.

" Shinunoga E-wa" the peaceful melody he was humming get disturbed when Amber started to sing more like wail cause in all honesty she is a terrible singer, she cannot seprate a song from rap.

" Can you please not?" He asked loudly caring about the people around them, he don't want someone complaining to police and get her arrested. He heard her shouting no to him. He rolled his eyes clearly annoyed by her cause she goes back to her shinunoga E-wa. Jungkook couldn’t understand if that's the only song left in the world, her broken tap recorder is stuck there.

" Doesn't matter if it Sunday-" she was definitely enjoying her terrible singing skills however Jungkook took some deep breath, at that moment he wanted to be alive not for anything but just to slam his hands over her mouth and shut her up before pushing her toward lake and drawn her. He can't stand this women cause he can't understand her.

One second she is like a sturdy oak tree, deeply rooted in experience, with branches reaching wide in wisdom, providing shade to those around them and weathering the storms of life with resilience and the other second she is like a helium balloon—beautifully buoyant but often untethered to the weightier realities, floating through conversations with a lightness that may miss the gravity of deeper thoughts.

He shook his head giving upon the idea of understanding her and decided to ho after her but before he could say anything, a man in mid 20s come upto Amber and start speaking in Japanese and being dumb she is, she doesn't understand a word. She started looking helplessly here and there for him cause he was being her translator since they landed in Japan. He made a smug face as an idea hit his head to annoy and stroll toward her.

She smiled when Jungkook come into her view, like she found a oasis in desert. Jungkook when listen closely to the other man he got to know he was asking her if she was traveler and traveling alone, Jungkook know this type of people well, he was definitely a scammer.  Amber eyed Jungkook like she was asking him to explain " he was asking you to shut up, you are making his ear bleed"

She gasp in shock totally believing his lie almost immediately cause as for her she is the best singer " how dare you?" She made both of other male flinch because of her loud voice. The black hair Asian man again started to say something in Japanese " he is saying you sounds like donkey and stop yelling at him" that was it, she made a jump on already scared person and connected her palm with his cheeks.

Jungkook's mouth falls open like fish trying to gasp oxygen outside of water, he didn't knew she was this sensitive over her voice, he made a mental note to not say anything about her singing. His thoughts cut off by yelling of other people more like bunch of thugs charging on Amber with a expression which scream danger.

She was busy fighting, throwing punches on man who is on ground clutching his stomach, she even kicked him a little " Amber?" He smatter shivering because in all hell he couldn't do anything if they decided to beat Amber to pulp or much more.

" Amber?" This time he was loud but nit loud enough to catch the attention of determined women who was ready to finish the WWE match in few seconds and growl with the champion belt " Enough tiger, now run" that's catches her attention, she was breathing hard panting as she did hard " why?" She asked eyeing the direction he was looking at.

" Jungkook what he exactly said?" She sound like she is going to pee in her pant " does it matter now?" He questioned back and she shook her head indicating a no " then run" that's it both of them started to rub like a caffeinated cheetah on its tail on fire. None of them caring about anything.

" it's your fault, Dumb head" she accused pointing her fingers at Jungkook while looking back to make sure she was running enough fast " You shouldn't have punched him" he argued back not realizing that they both are taking wrong turn and going in forbidden path.

" thanks to you, that man is not going to get up from bed for week" she sounds rather proud that made Jungkook scoff and amused at the same time" yamete " they heard behind them followed by sound of thumping footsteps, Amber dashed inside a forgotten alley followed by Jungkook who apparently again forget that he can't be seen.

" you are safe cause you are dead or I would have fucking kill you after this" she wishper shout at Jungkook who gulp because he know she can do that.

She held her breathing, fisting her t-shirt in anticipation. Soon enough the man following them walk passed without noticing her. She exhale loudly all the air she was holding and glare at already wet kitten aka Jungkook at her side, he smiled innocently.

Now that she look around she don't know where they both are, sun have gone and allowed moon to have his time with sky like they are in poly relationship.

" what the hell is this place?" She asked frowning and looking around after checking if the gang was not near, she started walking the pathway" I don't know" he answered shrugging his shoulder following her closely.

" how come you don't know?" He gave her an arm you serious look " yes I do, I have visited Japan 10 times and know this place from my heart, I'm as much as clueless as you if this cant be fit in tiny brain if yours" she mumbled something under her breath maybe cursing him. He don't mind cause he know she can never be mad at him for long and it's proven truth.

Her eyes widen when she saw the beautiful lightning in front of her eyes. A fair, the symphony of colorful twinkling light, where laughter waves in the air like confetti and each moment is blessing of joy " holy shit, let's go" she was already running" its nit what you think it is" Jungkook tried to speak but she was not hearing him once who was trying to give her a life saving advice.

Once she was close to lights and away from him she waved her hands and ask him come fast, he mindlessly trolled and started laughing when she was close enough to guess what it is " what the fu-" her mouth turn dry and eyes wide on horror.

" Every shiny things is not gold, sometimes glitter is just a mask wearing by the ordinary " Jungkook smirk looking at her expression " and princess welcome to red light district of Japan " and she can see why it's called red like district, all the prostitute are wearing red, bright red the same color of her cheeks.

Jungkook start walking in leaving a dumb folded girl behind not before winking at her making her goes more beetroot red.

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It's been a long time I know but I can't do anything, trust me I'm not so free-

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Okay so enjoy maybe soon I'll upload next one. I know some of you are waiting, I'm dying to write but the time is not permitted me freedom. Hope you understand.

I'm all good if you want to know and how are you guys?