Remember Me, Baby.
Lanterns of the gods

Keiko fell asleep for an hour of flight. When the plane had gone half the way, the girl woke up in a daze and looked around. He did not expect to actually fall asleep on the plane. It feels a little embarrassing. Will Andrew laugh at him?

Oh, didn't I just fall asleep in the dining room? How can I move here? Is he carrying me?

Keiko bit her lip and hit her head slowly. How could he really fall asleep after eating? The girl got down slowly from the bed super soft and comfortable, then wiped the blanket before stepping out. From the front door of the room he could see a serious looking Andrew staring at his laptop on the table. He approached the man and sat down next to him carefully.

“I think you are on vacation,” said Keiko slowly.

Andrew was a little surprised because he did not realize the presence of his lover. He is focusing on filling out the resignation file. There are quite a lot of forms to fill out. Everything was sent to her email 10 minutes ago. He langung fill it so that the process of his resignation can run as quickly as possible, if possible .. before leaving for Paris later everything is finished.

“Yeah, it is on vacation .. but I was left asleep by someone,” Andrew replied while putting on a moody expression.

Keiko smiled clumsyly and tidied up the tangled edges of her clothes.

“Sorry, this morning I woke up too early, so a little sleepy ..” reply the girl felt a little guilty.

“It's okay, I'm just kidding,” Andrew said as he reached out and rubbed the top of Keiko's head, “Watch a minute, yes. I'll clean this up first so we can have a quiet vacation in Yamaga, okay?”

“OK,” Keiko replied while nodding quickly, “Then you continue to be busy first.”

The girl immediately stepped aside and moved to the mini theater room section next door. He chose a Korean action movie and started watching. Shortly after, the flight attendant came into the room and brought a snack.

“This is an order from the Captain for you, Miss. Enjoy,” said the flight attendant before returning out.

Keiko smiled and shook her head helplessly. Andrew Roux had truly indulged him to an unnatural extent.

Outside, Andrew filled out all the forms carefully. He also attached case files that he had handled with the names of members who worked with him on each mission. It must open the file from the first time it joins EEL. That means, he has to check up to eight years back. Fortunately, everything is still neatly stored in the folder.

Without notice, it all took almost an hour to clear all the files. When Andrew sent out the final email, the pilot's voice was heard informing him that they were about to land. The man hurried to turn off his laptop and went to the theater room.

“Baby, the plane will land soon,” he said as he sat next to Keiko.

“Oh. You done yet?”

“Already. Just got.” Andrew stretched out his hand and clasped Keiko's fingers tightly. “Fear not?”

Keiko smiled and shook her head. “No. There's you, I'm fine,” he replied.

“My girl has been smart to seduce,” reply Andrew while bringing her face closer, “Did you learn from the film?”

“A-what? Ti-no,” Keiko stuttered and glanced at the theater screen. Apparently, the female lead is seducing and mocking the male lead!

Damnit damnit! Why did it fit when Andrew came?

The girl grabbed the remote control and turned off the theater screen, then stood up and hurriedly walked towards the door.

“Already arrived, ‘kan? Come on, get ready to go down,” he said as he darted out.

Andrew could only sigh and walk out. Keiko sat quietly and put on her seatbelt. He sat down and did the same.

Shortly after, the fuselage began to shake slightly. Andrew glanced at Keiko who was gripping the seat grip tightly while closing her eyes. Without saying anything, the man reached out and clasped the little fingers of his lover.

“Calm down, it's just a minute.”

“Hum ...” Keiko nodded and returned Andrew's hand.

Shortly after, the shaking stopped. The wheels of the plane were speeding steadily over the runway. Keiko opened her eyes and breathed in relief. Now besides his father and Hiro, there is one more person who knows about his embarrassing hobby. Thinking about it made Keiko's face flushed.

“Come, it looks like our invitation has come,” take Andrew while looking out through the window. He cleaned up his laptop and other items, then stored them in a metal case.

Keiko took a peek. About 20 meters ahead there is already a new sports car parked in the pick-up lane.

“Do all of these use your personal funds?” keiko asked, feeling a little suspicious about all these luxuries.

The man took Keiko by the hand and walked towards the exit. He helped his lover out and down the stairs with care, really treating the girl like a princess.

Keiko looked at the surrounding environment that looked beautiful and peaceful, really much different from the hustle and bustle in Tokyo City. It felt like the long journey he took was worth the beauty presented before him.

“I want to take you somewhere,” said Andrew.

He opened the car door and placed the metal case in the trunk, then gave way to Keiko to enter first. After believing the girl was already sitting comfortably and wearing a seatbelt, she twisted and entered from the opposite side.

“Where are we going?” ask Keiko curiously.

“Later you will know,” replied while just winking.

He starts the engine and passes the gear. The distinctive sound of a sports car roaring in the air, tires squeaking and spinning rapidly as the car sped out of the private runway. Keiko observed the sakura trees as if running fast on the right and left sides of the car. The uphill and winding road is passed easily, passing buildings that still look ancient, in sharp contrast to the existing buildings in big cities. Keiko really enjoyed it all.

“Thank you for bringing me here,” Keiko said as she turned to Andrew.

“Aren't afraid I'm kidnapping you?” Andrew Goda.

“No,” reply Keiko quickly, “After all there is no need to be kidnapped even I will follow you willingly.”

Andrew looked up until his head looked up. It was unexpected that Keiko would tease him back like that. Nice too. That meant that her girl was already comfortable with him. Didn't we?

“We have arrived,” said Andrew while turning the wheel towards a store whose building seems ancient. He parked the car in front of the store and went out to open the car door for Keiko.

“Come, login.”

Keiko complied and entered obediently. When the door is pushed open, the decor and interior on the inside look stunning. There are many traditional costumes and accessories for men and women, as well as various forms of lanterns on display in the storefront, some hanging from the ceiling of the store.

A middle-aged woman wearing a red kimono came out and greeted, “Halo, this must be Mr. Roux and Miss Keiko, right? Beautiful once ... come on, login ...”

“Halo, Madam ..” greet Keiko while slightly bending her body.

“Halo, Lady Yue. I want to take the order,” Andrew said with a big smile.

The lady called Madam Yue waved her hand and called for the maid to bring the item that Andrew was referring to.

Apparently it was a pair of paper lanterns with a unique shape. It is golden and still plain.

“This, you can carve a name here and fly it later tonight. That way, your love story will fly to the place of the gods. If they approve, you will be lovers forever. Even in the next life, nothing will be able to separate you.”

Andrew received the lantern and smiled widely. In contrast to Andrew who seemed very satisfied, Keiko was a little stunned and stared in disbelief at the lantern that was being held by Andrew.

Isn't that just a myth? Andrew Roux came all the way here just for this little thing? Keiko looked at her lover with a mixed expression. He wanted to laugh, but also felt moved and flattered.

“Thank you, Mrs Yue,” Andrew said as he hugged Keiko's waist in a friendly manner, “I did indeed hope not to part with her until anytime ..”.

“Sama-sama. You do not need to hesitate,” replied Mrs Yue who seems to have been used to seeing customers like Andrew. The woman who still looks beautiful and charming continued, “Now choose the costume you want to wear later tonight. I have some collections designed like those of the emperors and empresses in the past, but there are also more modern versions. You guys look around first, yeah.”

“Good. My girlfriend will vote for us,” replied Andrew.

The man enthusiastically pulled Keiko by the hand as he said, “Come, Baby .. Find me a shirt that will make me look even more handsome.”

“Basic shameless,” grumbled Keiko slowly. Even so, a sweet smile remained on her lips.

Undeniably, being with Andrew Roux always makes him happy and feel more alive. Ah ... he really can't wait for the festival tonight .....

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