*she's halfway on finishing her bowl until she heard the Dragonoid spoke next to her*

Hai. It's Miso Soup. It's great for the body and mind. *she simply said as she sips more of the miso broth*

*the chef heard the dragonoid said his order before she bowed and starts preparing his order. Rachel meanwhile just calmly eats her bowl of Miso Ramen. She enjoys the noodles and sips some of the broth from the bowl*

*the villagers continue to gazed at the dragonoid visitor as he passes by Rachel. Rachel herself remaina silent before the ramen stand owner whispers to her at what they should do. She just whispered back to let him be but they must remain ln guard before her ramen is served and starts to eat*

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*just entered the village from afar. She arched a brow as to why is a dragonoid doing inside her clan's village*

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*has entered the village and the villagers sees his presence, gathering attention. Meanwhile, Rachel(Reiko) just visited a ramen stand as she needs a break on doing diplomacy work for the village eating some Miso Ramen. While she waits for her meal to be cook, she notice a dragonic visitor*
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*within the mountains of Osaka lies a village that resides a clan of Kunoichis. They rarely let visitors enter the village in the past in fear of enemy clans might destroy it. Nowadays, they let visitors in under the leadership of one Reiko Mori & her stepsister Ayumi Mori. A flying dragonoid*
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*ehem--*

[ep. 05(Final) - ep. 05(Final) - 暫時的告別(A Temporary Farewell).]

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A: That realization made me realized after first meeting Xing-san when he visit my maid café. I was gonna say the other day, but I refrain from speaking about it until now~ *she chuckled along*

R: Mhm. Let's hope we can meet Xing-san again one day. *said Rachel as both sisters continue to walk*

A: (c)*Ayumi snickered at her words*

R: *Rachel just sighs at her sister's words while tilting her head, but Ayumi does have a point on that comparison* Okay, you got a fair point there. I suppose both me & Xing-san are similar, though. *she said shaking her head a little, chuckling*
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R: I see. *nods sagely* No wonder why he makes some good Chinese pastries well. I did went to his store in it's opening day.

A: Funny of you for saying that. I felt both you & Xing-san have in common, given both of you were former killers for hire before you decide to open your own cafe~(c)

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A: About that.. He actually got interested on making pastries in his hometown of Hangzhou at the tender young age of 8, thus why he decided to open his own confectionary store in China 8 years ago with her mother's blessing after he quit being an assassin for hire.
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A: (c) and she eventually met Bai Suzhen herself deep in the river around 3 decades ago before I was born.

R: *as Ayumi tells the story about who Xing really is, this surprise Rachel* I see.. Although, I got curious on how he decided to be interested on making Chinese pastries.
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R: Eh..? *Rachel's ear perked as Ayumi said that, arching a brow at her stepsister curiously* Care to tell, Ayumi-chan?

A: You see.. Xing-san turned out to be the son of an Immortal White Snake named "Bai Suzhen". Okaa-san actually saved him from his perpetrators while she was in China(c)

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R: I have to admit, Ayumi-chan. Xing-san's a bit foreboding at first, but he's actually a kind man. *said Rachel as she places her hands on her pant's pockets*

A: Hai. Although, I learned something about him from Okaa-san yesterday. *Ayumi respond as she & Rachel walk down the street*
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*Xing bows to both stepsister before he turns around on his way to his flight back in Northern China. Both Rachel & Ayumi wave goodbye to Xing before they decide to start walking towards the exit of the airport to take their leave from the place. Rachel glanced at Ayumi as they walk*
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R: Hope you enjoyed your stay in Japan, Xing-san. And we hope the Japanese Branch of your confectionary store continues it's succeed. *both Rachel & Ayumi bow to Xing politely*

X: It is. I may return to this country again someday. But for now, I should return to my country. Gàobié.
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X: *Xing waves his hands dismissively* Oh, it is fine. I'm glad that your sister asked you to join her here today. *the airport announced that Xing's flight will begin in 3 minutes*

A: Oh. Your flight will take off, Xing-san." *said Ayumi as she & Rachel get up from their chairs*
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A: *Ayumi nods* Hai, hai~ I think it's safe to say that I did the right thing to watch you leave. So I have to bring Reiko-chan here as well.

R: Well, I got café duties at this hour. But, Ayumi insist to join her. I'm sorry if my sister here can be persistent sometimes, Xing-san.
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A: *Ayumi just chuckled rubbing her hair while sitting next to her stepsister*

X: *Xing chuckled along at Rachel's words* I see. Guess it seems she has a reason why. Especially the soul of her mother residing within her body wanted me to see me leave herself. Am I correct, Ms. Ayumi?
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X: I thank you for accompany me to the airport for my flight back to China today, ladies. *said Xing as he sips his Longjing tea at their table*

R: You're welcome, Xing-san. To be honest, Ayumi here wanted me to join her on accompany you on your way here at the airport, so I joined her.
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[cue BGM: "Sakura Drops" by Utada Hikaru.]

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*and both Rahcel & Ayumi wanted to personally sau goodbye to him as he returns to his home country of China. Xing still have 5 minutes before his flight as he take his time to have tea chat with both the stepsisters*