“Wow” Mira whispered. TJ’s old team in high school gave them an all expense paid trip to Japan for a week. “I know” TJ said while cleaning the wrapping paper from all the gifts. “Look at this” he showed her a Totoro lamp. “Monster” TJ called Astoria. “Yes?” Astoria popped up from the sofa. TJ showed her the lamp. “Totoro!” she yelled and ran to him. “Can I have him, Tatay?” she asked. “Of course” he said and kissed her cheek. He looked at the envelope Mira showed her. “It’s only a trip for two, I guess we’ll just have to buy another one” “We’re going to Japan?” Astoria’s twinkled. They stopped talking when her phone rang. Astoria took it from the desk and gave it to her. “Thanks, baby” she told her. “Hey, Archi. What’s up?” she asked from the phone. “Hi, Mira. So, uhm, Yuan told me

