It had been a year to the day since Daisuke Niwa had been sharing a body with a phantom thief and he was doing great. He had a great girlfriend, great friends and was top of his class at school. Once in a while, however, he would feel as though something was missing- a hole in his heart you might say, and he would go into a depression for a couple of days. Risa Harada had no idea what to say to him during those times, so she would just sit with his- clutching his hand and whispering words of comfort into his ear.

Today was the start of one of those periods. Daisuke sat on his bed, with a heavy thump and stared down at his hands. His heart was beating three times quicker than usual and he could hear the blood pounding in his ears. He had no idea what this feeling was- an emptiness, almost worth giving up his soul to discover the source. Risa was out today- she had told him over the phone that she was staying with a friend for a few days. Daisuke assumed that her sister Riku had gone with her, so saw no point in calling her for moral support and his best friend Takeshi was working. Even his last resort (His friend Satoshi) was busy today. So Daisuke was sad, alone and very bored.

He pulled himself off the bed and slipped on his shoes. He decided he would take a walk to clear his mind.

"See you later mum!" Daisuke called, running out the front door and down the street. He didn't stop until he was round the corner and out of sight, where he leant over gasping for breath. His eyes filled with tears at the thought of Dark laughing at him at this point, but he brushed them away impatiently.

"Niwa-kun?"

Daisuke span round at the sound of his name to see Riku Harada jogging towards him.

"Harada-san?"

Riku switched off her I-pod and frowned at him.

"What gives? I thought you were with my sister today?"

It was now Daisuke's turn to frown. "No, she told me she was away for the weekend- I assumed you went with her!"

"Oh my god- my sister isn't away, she told me she was spending it with you! She left early this morning."

"So where could she have gone?" Daisuke was completely nonplussed by this point.

"Well, I'm on my way to Satoshi's to pick up my workbook- maybe he knows where she is."

"Satoshi's out of town today- visiting his mum." Daisuke answered. "I assumed you would know that, being his girlfriend."

Riku shook her head. "He's not away- he phoned me this morning." She told him, an anxious look on her face. "Apparently he was having trouble with his dad- he told me he couldn't make our date today because he was grounded."

Daisuke stared at her. "I'll come with you to Satoshi's," he decided, "I need to see him about our history report anyway."

The two made their way down the road, discussing what their dates might be up to. Soon they arrived at a pair of black iron gates, leading up to a huge house surrounded by several acres of land.

"This is it," informed Riku as she pushed open the gate, and together they made their way up the big gravel driveway. Riku reached up and tapped the large brass knocker. The door opened, revealing a friendly looking maid in a blue uniform.

"Hello Hotaru, is Satoshi there please? The maid smiled. "Ah, Harada-san, Niwa-kun good morning - yes he is in his room, go straight up!"

The two friends thanked the maid and took the stairs three at a time. They stopped outside the last door and Daisuke knocked cautiously. No answer. Daisuke was about to knock again when Riku leant over and pushed open the door.

"No need to knock." She whispered, "He never answers."

However, the sight behind the closed door made them wish they had never entered. Risa and Satoshi were lying on the bed, too engrossed in each others mouths to notice the visitors.

Riku let out a scream of shock, alerting the two to their presence. Daisuke stared in utter horror at his girlfriend and her kiss partner.

"Daisuke!" Risa shrieked leaping off Satoshi at once and standing there, unsure of what to do.

"Riku -ah…" Satoshi mumbled hurriedly, standing up and straightening his collar. "It's not what you think….really!"

"Not what we think?!" Shrieked Riku, tears running down her pale cheeks. "That's my twin sister you're cheating on me with! You two-timing bastard! And you!" she turned to Risa, her face wild with anger and betrayal. "You fucking bitch of a sister! What the fuck were you doing with my boyfriend you stupid slut?!"

Risa looked terrified Daisuke noticed. Her short red hair in a mess- her usually beautiful blue eyes shining with tears.

"Riku…I…"

Daisuke wanted to say something to- to yell and scream abuse at them, but his mouth wouldn't work properly. Finally he managed one word.

"Why?"

Risa span round, her eyes pleading with him. "Daisuke it's not what you think- err…I never meant to cheat on you with Satoshi!"

"Oh," spat Daisuke, claiming his voice back. "And I suppose you just fell onto his lips did you?"

"No…we kissed. But I never meant for you to find out!"

"You were doing more than kissing!" Riku yelled angrily. "You were practically feeling each other up for Christ sakes- don't give us that bull shit! I thought we had something special Satoshi! I thought you loved me!"

"I did…" stumbled Satoshi. "I still do. But I think I'm in love with Risa as well."

Daisuke almost choked on the word. "Love?" he turned to Risa. "Do you love him- or was it really just a kiss?"

"Yes…Erm…no. I don't know!" cried Risa, reaching for Daisuke- but he shrank away, looking hurt and angry.

"I think I got it Harada-san," he whispered angrily- emphasizing the informal version of her name. He span round and marched out of the room furiously. He heard two short slaps behind him, and the sound of footsteps following him closely indicating that Riku had just hit them both before following him down the steps.

He slowed down so that she could catch up and together they stormed angrily out of the house, slamming the door in their wake. As soon as they reached the solitude of the driveway Riku collapsed onto the ground, sobbing.