*NEW Into the Future ~ The Red Strings of Fate ~ Hakuoki Fanfic

Chapter 4: Hakunon City

"Geez, you two are like her parents," Kaoru said with a frown,

"Well...I don't know I just can't help it...," Chizuru shyly said,

"Get some sleep, you two. Tomorrow we'll be going out, right?" Hijikata said,
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In the next day,

Everyone rises early in the morning, they all had their breakfasts and they headed outside.

As promised, Asuka takes them on a tour around the city. However, they first need new clothes...

"Come again?" Shiranui asked,
"You guys need new clothes," Asuka said,

"We have to change into those kind of clothes?" Amagiri asked,
They see how modern people dress now that is almost the same as the western clothings they have seen in the past,

"You don't wan to?" Asuka asked him,
"No, I would rather wear something similar to what I wore in the past," Amagiri said
"So traditional clothings, Huh...? Anyone else wants the same thing?" Asuka asked,

"No, I think I'll try them!" Shiranui said excitedly,

"Okay then, Amagiri we'll go and get your clothes after we're finish here," Asuka said,

In the end, they enter a shop to buy some new clothes. Asuka leaves the men to choose their own with the help of the store owner. Meanwhile, she went with Chizuru to pick some women clothings.
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Hours laters,

"Thank you for purchasing," The store keeper said with an awkward smile,

Four men exit the store and they attracted the eyes of many young ladies on the streets.
"Whoa...! Look at them! Are they models...."
"Now way, they're so hot....!"

"Hmmm, this clothes are really nice!" Shiranui said,

The guys (except Amagiri) have changed from their old clothes into modern fashion. As soon as they set foot outside the shop, the women's eyes are all drawn to their figure. Of course, the guys didn't realize their lovestruck stares since they're busy adjusting to their new clothes.

"Is Chizuru and Asukai still not finished?" Kaoru asked,
"They should be done by now...," Hijikata said, and as soon as he did...

"Sorry for the wait!" Chizuru called out,
"Oh you're don—!" Hijikata suddenly became speechless as his gaze fell upon Chizuru,

Not much had changed, her hair is still being tied loose to her shoulder, but the modern and girly clothes makes her look prettier and girly....
"Sorry that it took a while, the shop owner was really engrossed over giving Chizuru a make over," Asukai said,

"Ha! And you're no different," Shiranui said,

Indeed, Asukai also had changed out of her traveling clothes. The two of them now wear simple dresses. Chizuru wears a simple light pink dress with a jeans jacket over it, she is given new shoes as well.
Meanwhile, Asuka wears a simple long sleeved black dress with a same jeans jacket over it as it gives her a more sporty style.

"Well you guys look great in those modern clothes. Now for Amagiri, I'll take you to a friend of mine. He'll have some new clothes made for you,"

Asukai then takes the group to a tailor store where they meet with an old man. She welcomed Asukai warmly and she asked him for some clothes for Amagiri.....

Once they are finished, Amagiri changed into some new clothes and the group left...
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The day is spent on the group looking around town. Until it was finally sunset that the group heads back to the inn....

"It was fun today!" Chizuru said,
"I'm glad that you're having fun...even in hard times like this...it's great to see that people are still living their lives happily," Asuka said,

"It wasn't easy, was it...?" Hijikata said,
"Yeah...many lives were lost until we could achieve this many and there are still many people fighting out there," Asuka said,

"That's why my group and I are trying our best to find every facility to put an end to more creations of Rasetsus," Asuka said, "It might not be much, but it is still something...,"
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"Anyway, where are you other friends?" Chizuru asked,
"Hmmm, they'll be here soon," Asuka said,

They finally reach the inn, but just when they pass by the dining room....Asuka heard some familiar voices "Actually some are already back,"

She opens the door to one of the dining rooms and inside...there are four people, two men and two women.

"Oh! Asuka! You're back!" Said one of the women,

"Yeah, I'm back. Sorry I wasn't here when you all came back," Asuka said,
"That ain't a problem! We just need some quick dinner!" One of the guy said,

"Asuka, are these....?" Chizuru asked,

"Yes, they're my group,"