* all outfits are in the media *

  the daruma doll always gets back up when it is knocked down. And the sunflower rises every time the wind sways.

ooo. | THE NIGHT WAS COOL but the atmosphere was festive and lively. It was the eve of the widely celebrated Cherry Blossom festival. The coming of spring was a big deal in Japan. Signifying the change of seasons, everyone came out to celebrate the night of colorful fireworks, music and dancing and games all around. Which meant it was time to party.

The streets were filled with red lanterns, people in traditional clothing and music could be heard from every corner of the area. Basically, a regular Friday night for Hyuga. He watched his men party in the vastly huge and over crowed outdoors area. Drinking, smoking and enjoying the girls on their arms as he just people watched, ignoring the girl attached to his side as smoke escaped his lips. His eyes were hazy and he was slightly drunk. But the vibes kept him interested in the people he was watching.

The sounds of drums banged in his ears vigorously as the cold air of the night sent chills down his spine. He loved nights like this. Where he didn't have to worry as much and just party.

No matter how boring the faces he saw started to get. But he had no idea how much his life would change that night. The way he looked at most things in life, love and happiness would change that night and it started with HER.

ooo. |                IZUMI KAMASUDA stood in the crowd of boring faces, standing out like a beacon of red light amongst a sea of black and white. Like a spider lily in a field of white daisies, she caught Hyuga's attention. Adorned in a long and flowy red kimono with her long jet black hair held up in a half bun with red flower clips and dangling red earrings, she was as beautiful as a rose with a smile like a sunflower. Bright and blooming. And Hyuga liked what he saw. He more than liked it. He loved it.

The fireworks show started above them but all he could do was stare at the beauty in red in front of him. She stood some distance away from him and his crew, laughing with friends as the fireworks above her burst in the air. The display of colors illuminated her perfect doll like face, shining in her eyes and complimenting her smile. Her friends, also dressed in beautiful kimonos, laughed and smiled with her as they spun around together. Playing with sparklers, dancing and having a great time.

And all the while, Hyuga couldn't keep his dark eyes off of her. It was like she was a siren, singing him to his death and he happily gave in. Not minding if she would be the death of him. And she had no idea of the effect she had over him. The power she had in her eyes and smile.

Her kimono flowed as she giggled, spinning around in her friend's arms as they played with sparklers together. It was like a dance show.

Her friends circled around her, holding hands as she spun around in the middle, allowing her hair and kimono to spread out like a flower all around her. Losing herself into the music. And Hyuga couldn't get enough of her.

She stopped dancing as she beamed at her friends before her eyes suddenly met with his. And Hyuga felt his soul get yanked out of his body as she peered into his eyes. Her smiled slightly faltering as she continued to stare into his. It was as if she became suddenly curious of him. Her eyes shined with wonder as her lips stayed slightly upright.

And as Hyuga flashed her a smirk, she replied with a kind smile before one of her friends took her hand and began tugging her away. Going back to the Main Street to celebrate more. But even as she was being pulled away, her eyes never left his and he never turned away.

Even as she began to walk away from him, she turned back to him and flashed a sweet smile before disappearing into the crowd with her friends.

It was in that moment that Hyuga Norihisa had to know her.