I called Akira to ask her if she would be able to join us in Momoland. I told her that the gang aside from me and Santa wanted to meet her and Miyu is excited to see her again. Akira enthusiastically agreed. She, on the other hand, asked me to accompany her after our class to buy some things she needed in her house. After I put down the phone, I looked for my blonde roommate. I think Nanami was right about her drifting – not that I was eavesdropping during their conversation. I, myself, have also observed that and it's becoming more and more frequent. A few times, when I managed to glance at her during our classes, she was looking at her notebook or the board and looked like she was spacing out. Good thing she was not noticed by the teacher. And earlier, when we were crossing the streets, she did not even look at the signs. Not that I am worried or anything… No! Of course I have the right to worry, she is under my care right now and her parents have entrusted her to me… Anyway, where is she….

"Oi Miyu…" I found her sitting in the area where we usually gaze at the moon and the stars.

"Hey…"

I sat down beside her. Silence enveloped us for a few minutes. We just enjoyed the cold breeze as we gaze at the beautiful night.

She broke the silence.

"How is Akira? Is she staying here in Heiomachi permanently?"

"Hmmm.. I guess so. Her parents decided to come back here in Japan. They felt like it would be more convenient for them to stay and manage their business here. After all, there is no place like home. That's what she said to me"

"That's nice. I feel like she's a very nice person and very fun to be with. It's gonna be great to be friends with her.."

"Yup… she's a little mature but definitely knows how to have fun. She's pretty and very lady-like but could easily be at par with us, guys. Back when we were young, she likes to play pranks on me and Santa…" I chuckled a little remembering the old times…

"You like her, don't you?" Miyu looking at me with a teasing smile plastered on her face..

"Hmmm… I might have had a crush on her back then…"

"I think you are perfect with each other…" She said in almost a whisper.

"I don't know. But I like her as my friend."

"How about courting her then?"

She suddenly drew closer to me displaying her teasing face again... With her face closer, I noticed her emerald eyes and her long lashes as if I could drown myself in them… her nose…. her lips…. her skin seems to be smooth and soft… I felt my hand and fingers started to ascend…. I want to touch her face…. I want to…. when I realized what I was thinking… "Miyu stop that okay… I don't know where you are getting that idea?" I quickly moved a little farther from her and she resumed her original stance. I turned my face away from her as I felt my cheeks got a little warmer..

"Ehhh! Kanata, why are you like that? Are you blushing? Hahahaha… Now I know your weakness. "

"Klutz!"

"What the?"

"Lousy cook!"

"Hey!"

"Simple-minded!"

"Kanata!"

"You started this right?" I gave her my winning smirk…

She retreated slowly "Baka…"

Silence…

"By the way, are you missing Ruu and Wannya?"

"Yes… sometimes… actually, more often when I am about to sleep… I hope they're okay" She sighed… "How about you?"

"I think about them at times. Don't worry. I'm sure they, especially Ruu, are happy right now. They are in their own planet and Ruu is with her parents. There is nothing that we should really worry about."

I saw her smile at that. "Thanks."

Seeing that, I felt my heart beat at a faster rate. I can't help but smile as well.