Shi turned around when he heard Tawny's voice, and his jaw dropped. Even with everything that had been going on, he could still tell that she was a pretty girl, but somehow, he had never noticed exactly<span style="font-style: italic">how</span>pretty she actually was. In fact, the word "pretty" didn't even begin to describe her - she was absolutely<span style="font-style: italic">gorgeous</span>.<br/><br/>"H-h-hi..." He responded, not sure whether he should hug or or shake her hand to greet her. "You look...<span style="font-style: italic">amazing</span>, Tawny. I mean it... you're blowing my mind right now." For the first time since all this had gone down, he realized exactly how lucky he was that he'd be marrying this girl - even though the circumstances weren't exactly perfect.<br/><br/>Of course, then he noticed her cleavage. And like a typical teenage boy, his face immediately turned beet red, and he was pretty sure he felt something wet running down his top lip. He knew that he was probably staring, but he couldn't quite help himself. Until he felt eyes on his back, and turned around to see his mother standing a few feet away with her hand over her mouth, trying to hide that annoying "ho-ho-ho" laugh that he hated so much.<br/><br/>Completely embarrassed, he motioned with his hands for her to go away.<br/><br/>"I'm sorry. I tried to tell her to stay at the hotel, but, as usual, she never listens to me. I guess we'll just have to ignore her as best we ca-"<br/><br/>He was cut off by his cell phone buzzing in his pocket. "Sorry again. I'm just gonna check this message really quick, and then I'll turn my phone off, okay?"<br/><br/>Shi unlocked his phone, and found a surprising text message from a number he didn't recognize. It read:<br/><br/>"Hey, little cousin! It's Nagasumi. I know we haven't really spoken much since I got married, but I heard that congratulations were in order. Muchi told mom that you were gonna be getting engaged, and of course, mom told me. I just wanted to say good luck. But remember to watch your back! Oh... and avoid Fujishiro if at all possible. Do that, and hopefully you'll be fine."<br/><br/>"Uh..." Shi said, suddenly feeling very nervous and handing Tawny his phone. "Does this mean anything to you, Tawny?"