It was 8 o'clock in the evening. The moon was shining so bright. Train, Sven, Eve and Rin were on their way to the festival. Everyone was excited. There were different booths around the corner with colorful designs and lights. Eve can't wait to see the fireworks.

GRUMBLE...

Sven, Eve and Rin looked at the sweeper wearing a red collar with cat-like eyes; his stomach was growling once again.

"Sorry... I can't help it..." Train laughed.

"Eh – you're hungry again! We just ate a moment ago!" Sven exclaimed.

"Sven, let's go that way." Eve pointed at the booth full of stuff animals. She was sitting on Sven's shoulders.

"Hey, Train..." Sven looked back but Train was no longer there.

"Don't mind him. I'm sure he's looking for food right now." Rin said as she dragged Sven to the booth which Eve was pointing to. Sven shrugged and followed behind.

Train walked around, looking for food to eat. He looked sideward and saw a store nearby selling bottles of milk. He quickly emptied his pocket to look for money and headed towards the store. While he was busy counting his money, a buyer came rushing towards the store.

"One... bottle... of... milk, please..." the girl panted, giving the exact amount to the vendor. The vendor gave the bottle of milk to her and smiled. The girl smiled back and then, she opened the bottle and quickly drank the half of it.

"Ah! There's nothing quite refreshing than drinking a bottle of milk! Delicious!" the girl exclaimed. Train gave his money to the vendor and took the bottle. He looked at the girl beside him. His eyes widened as he looked at the girl from head to foot. She had a short brown hair and she was wearing a white yukata. He did not even realize that the bottle was slowly slipping from his hands. The girl caught it just in time before it hits the ground.

"Hey! Don't waste your money." The girl said. "If you're not going to drink that I might as well have it."

Train snatched it back without saying a word. Then, the girl spoke, "Say, have we met before? You do look familiar to me."

"Are you kidding? Of course we've met before–" Train stopped dead. Was he dreaming again? Yes, he probably is. He did not end his sentence and instead, he walked away. If this is a dream, he would want to wake up. His heart only aches seeing Saya talking to him once again. If only she was alive...

What are you doing back here? Why are you alive? You're dead... I saw it with my own eyes... you died... in my arms... I came too late... Train thought as he walked away from the girl.

"Hey, I'm talking to you. Don't run away!" the girl said, catching up with Train.

"Leave me alone, Saya. I don't want to talk to you." Train said coldly.

The girl threw the bottle right at his head.

OUCH!

"What did you do that for?" Train asked.

"I thought you would avoid it, knowing you have such great skills." The girl laughed. "I'm sorry."

It has been a long time since he saw her laugh like that. What a feeling he had! It seems like he's in heaven. Suddenly, he felt his head ache. He was back to reality. The girl keeps laughing at him. "Will you stop laughing?" Train said, glaring at the girl.

The girl stopped laughing and then, she looked at him seriously. "Can I ask what your name is? I know we've met somewhere before. I just can't remember it. I'm really sorry about that."

Train stared at her. How could she have forgotten? He's the first one she could call a real friend. He drank his milk and then, he said, "Stop making fun of me, Saya."

"Eh? Who's Saya?" the girl asked, moving a little closer to him. Their faces were close to each other. Train looked away, feeling annoyed.

"You, of course," Train said irritably. "Are you done making fun of me? I have to find my friends."

"No, I'm not. What do you think of me, a comedian? Who's Saya? And who are you?" the girl said. He stared at her once again. Her eyes blinked innocently. He was waiting for her to tell him that she was only kidding; but it didn't come. There was a moment of silence between them. Then, he quietly said, "Saya... It... It's me..."

Who is this girl? Is she Saya Minatsuki, the girl who changed Train's life? Or is it just a ghost, visiting Train? Find out on the next chapter...