With my foggy memory, I don't recall dates well.
I do remember, though, that it was a typical sunny day when it happened.

The weather was extremely humid, even with the falling sun, and I periodically flipped my hair to keep it from sticking to my neck.
My best friend in those days, Alfred, laid down next to me in the lakeshore grass.
I sat in an almost motionless position, watching a duck dabble around the murky water.

My blonde-haired companion called my name, and, though I was used to his silky tenor voice, it broke my aimless concentration and startled me a bit.

"Huh?"

"I was saying that you should hang out with me and Austria tonight. It's Friday, after all, and you need more to do than goof off on the Internet in your free time."

I stuck out my tongue at him and teased, "You know you like goofing off there, too."
I then stretched and fell on my back to lay beside him.
Even though we both were staring the hazy clouds floating above, I could imagine his typical smirk when he said,
"The Internet is just taking over you, Japan." I chuckled and softly agreed.

Within his—or, our—circle of friends, everyone used a pseudonym based off our nationality.
I was called Japan, Alfred was America (though both were alternately used), and our other friends were Austria and Hungary, who were dating.
I never knew their real names because, as one of our group principles, "the name the government forcibly identifies you by is an oppressor against your true self"—or so Hungary said.

Alfred nudged me with a short extension of his elbow and asked, "Well? You in?" I paused for a moment and replied, "Alright, America, but I gotta call my mom first. You know how she is."
He sucked his teeth and pouted, "Fine, make it quick. I'll call Austria to get us; I think he's with Hungary right now, anyway, doing couple stuff."

With that, we both pulled out our phones and called the respective contacts.

"Hey Mom, I'm gonna go to the library with my friend to attend a book club meeting. I have a ride, so don't worry. I'll be safe. Love you. Bye."
I was almost surprised at her lack of badgering ("Which friend? For how long?"), but I accepted it as a divine gift.
I didn't really feel bad about lying because I was overwhelmed by her typical overprotection.
I turned to Alfred, who also seemed finished with his conversation. I suddenly realized an obvious thing I forgot;
"Where are we going, anyway?"

"Oh, it's a cool club that we've been going to lately. The bouncer is Hungary's half-cousin, so we'll get in easy. You'll love it! Clubs are much cooler in 3D—it'll be fun."
I rolled my eyes and commented, "We'll see."


A/N: Hooray! Now you know the full cast.

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