in the kitchen preparing himself a light snack, before the knocks at the door alerts him of a visitor. Walking over to open the door, he

peers at the woman (whom he has never seen before) standing in front of him. "How may I help you?"

blinks at the other. Well he certainly looked much like Sakura. "Are you...Japan?"

blinks back. "Indeed I am...and you are?"

takes note of his appearance. He certainly did look a lot like Sakura. She curtsied to him. "Pleasure to meet you. Please pardon my_

intrusion. I am Ann Kirkland, the female England."

lets his eyes linger on her figure for a few seconds more before they return to her face...she reminds him of someone, the identity of which

becomes clear at her introduction, and he bows. "Not at all, England-san, the pleasure is all mine. I am Ho-ah, Kiku Honda, the male Japan."

He pauses for a moment. "Would you...like to come in?"

frets for a moment at his invitation. "A-Ah! Is that all right...? I simply came by to give you a gift and greet you. I did not wish to_

distract you."