"My! It's a beautiful day!" Hikaru Shidou opened her window to gaze at the bright morning sun and took in the fresh Tokyo air. This 18 year-old girl was living in her dormitory with her two best friends Umi Ryuuzaki and Fuu Hououji. They were all (of course) 18 and in college. It's been four years since they were called to Cephiro. Even though they never really discussed their feelings about it, they mutually expressed their feelings on the subject.

Hikaru looked over at her sleeping friends and sat at the end of her bed. She started having thoughts on Cephiro. The people, the places, the situations, everything. She had gotten over Lantis, because she had already found someone closer to her.

My heart is already taken, and I'm happy with where I am right now...

She turned over to Umi.

Well, I know she's alright. Her and Ishida are really going strong...But I'm really worried about Fuu. She told me she really loved Ferio, and I've heard her cry in her sleep the past few nights...I don't think I should ask her about it...She's probably not comf-

"Hmmm….?" Fuu had just woken up from her unusually long slumber.

"Oh! 'morning, sunshine!" Hikaru giggled and Fuu smiled. Soon after, Umi awoke.

"Good morning, Umi-san!" Fuu said gently as Umi lazily got up.

"Hey do you guys want breakfast?" Umi asked.

"Oh, let me, Umi-san. You just got up…." Fuu put her robe on and headed for the kitchen.

"You can cook, Fuu?" Umi said. "That's so cool!"

"Y…Yes, I cooked for Kuu a lot…."she said shakily. She wasn't that used to comments from Umi, so she was quite surprised.

"You alright, Fuu?" Umi asked. Hikaru shuddered. Umi still has no idea…

"Yes! Certainly…" Fuu had to try and cover up her feelings. I don't want to worry them at all…

But Hikaru noticed this. Then, she had an idea. "How 'bout after breakfast we go to Tokyo Tower? It's a wonderful day to go!"

"Yeah, totally!" Umi said and laughed. "Maybe I can invite Ishida and you can invite Satori, Hikaru!" she giggled girlishly and nudged Hikaru.

While this was going on in the other room, Fuu didn't hear them talking. She had her mind on the little communicator in her robe pocket……..

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