Chapter 122 - Stepping Outside (1/2)

Time passed in a blink of an eye, and the summer vacations began.

And, today was the day when Shun was going to board the flight to America for the FIBA summer camp.

Los Angeles was the host city for training camp.

Shun was going to board the plane from Tokyo International Airport, commonly known as Haneda Airport, to the Los Angeles International Airport, commonly known as LAX.

The flight was a direct flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles, with no connecting stops in between.

Shun was in his room with his mom and had just finished the last check of his things.

Mom: ”Shun, did you pack everything in the first-aid kit?”

He spoke while zipping up his carry-on.

Shun: ”Yes, dad triple-checked the contents, so we are fine there.”

Mom: ”What about chargers and the socket adapter? Did you pack all of the chargers?”

He pointed at his backpack and replied.

Shun: ”My phone's, laptop's, and camera's charger, with a socket adapter, are all in my backpack with all my electronics.”

Mom: ”What about doc.u.ments?”

Shun looked at his mom and smiled.

Shun: ”They are downstairs on the living room table.”

Shun's mom came close to her son and asked.

Mom: ”Now, what did I teach you?”

Shun smiled wryly and repeated the line he had heard a lot from mother.

Shun: ”Keep a lookout for your surroundings, don't follow strangers, stay with the group, listen to the one in charge, and immediately call if there is a problem.”

Shun's mother hugged her son and said with a sad smile on her face.

Mom: ”Oh, Shun. I am going to miss you. Please, call every day. And, return home safely.”

Shun hugged her back and said.

Shun: ”Don't worry. I will be back before you know it.”

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Shun and his mom got down to the first floor with his luggage. They entered the living room where his father was with another man sitting with him.

Shun smiled and greeted the person.

Shun: ”Hattori-san, are we ready to go?”

Hattori Akira was the chaperone from FIBA, who was going to accompany Shun to the summer camp in Los Angeles and was going to be with him every time Shun decided to explore Los Angeles.

In short, from the moment Shun boarded the flight to the moment he returned home after camp, Hattori Akira was going to be responsible for Shun.

Hattori smiled and said.

Hattori: ”Ah, Shun-kun. Yes, we are ready to go. Actually, we should leave soon if we want to stay on schedule.”

With that, they headed outside.

Shun's dad put an arm around Shun and said.

Dad: ”Be sure to go to a lot of sightseeing. Make sure to click a lot of photos and record a lot of videos.

Take care of your body out there.

If you are eating thing that is high in fat or carbohydrates or sugar, make sure not to click photos, or else you mom would make your life difficult when she sees them.

I know Koetsuji-san said there being different levels of coaching, but please don't push yourself out there.”

Shun patted his dad on the back and said.

Shun: ”I will take care of myself. I don't want to waste this opportunity by getting injured.”

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Shun was putting the luggage in the trunk when he heard someone call out from behind him.

???: ”Shun-kun.”

He smiled and greeted them.

Shun: ”Ah, Satsuki-chan, and Mrs. Momoi. Good Morning.”

Mrs. Momoi put her hand on her cheek and greeted Shun.