Author Notes - I havent updated this in while, so I hope that I can still do everything correctly ^^" Please enjoy!

PS.: When I first started writing this, P4G wasn't released. It's fun how my character resembles Marie in so many ways, it actually unmotivates me a bit to keep writing this. Oh well! .

June 7th, 2011.

Three weeks went by since I moved to Inaba, and I havent done nothing else besides going from school, to the flowers store, and then home. That was my daily routine, and I was already sick of it. During the night time, I had strange dreams, and sometimes even trouble with falling asleep. My head spinned, and I had feelings I've never felt before... Nostalgia, almost. Though, I couldn't remember of what, or who, for that matter.

What bothered me was the dream (or nightmare) I had the previous night. Everything was very blurry and I could barely distinguish everything around me. I was in the middle of a dense fog, in a place that Ive never seen before. At first, I thought it was like an shrine, but, could it be? The only thing I can remember was a familiar voice, constantly calling my name.

Lucky mine though, my grandmother had let me apply to a part time job during a night shift, as long as I kept my good grades and dedicated more to the flowers arrangements. Itd be very easy, since all Id have to do was to help dealing and arranging some paperwork at the Police Station. It was near my house, so it was perfect.

Now it was time for another dayat YasoHigh. Today my grandmother would be giving an interview to the local TV station. Due to the Amagi Inn's recent popularity, I guess it was only natural for the flowers store to get more visitors as well. What bothered me was the fact that if I got home, Id have to be part of a stupid documentary of flowers or some silly thing like that. 'So if I have to pick between forcing myself being a bit social with some classmates and talking about flowers wearing a kimono, I definitely pick the first one'.

The day flew by as usual. I had to stand King Moron's lecture, but having I managed to talk a bit with Narukami and the others once in a while during classes.

As the final bell rang, Narukami stood up next to my chair as Chie and the others headed towards the door.

"So we finally get to go out, huh?" He chuckled as I got up. I nodded shyly while we walked, not really knowing what to say. Narukami was good in telling whenever I got awkward, because he started making conversation so casually that I forgot my timid self a little.

"Hey you two, don't take too long!" Chie yelled, waving at us. Yukiko giggled and added "Yosuke-kun is treating us today. A special thing since Anna-san is coming with us!"

"W-what? Is that really.." I started, but Yosuke interrupting me.

"I said I'm treating some small stuff, no big deal!" He rubbed his forehead. "Geez you girls..."

I pouted and looked away, feeling embarrassed. During the way I didn't talk much, even though I was paying attention to their chit chat. Yukiko, who's been gone from school for a few days seemed fully recovered. And also, more cheerful as well.

"...Yeah, now that we're here, what would you like,Saionji?" Yosuke said as we got at Junes food court. I shrugged, saying just a soda would be fine.

As he went to get everything with Narukami, I sat next to Yukiko and Chie.

"Anna-san, are you liking Inaba?" Chie asked.

"It's not as bad as I thought it'd be." I said, making both of them laugh a bit.

"I heard the flowers shop is going to host a small interview, isn't it? Your Inn had it too, right Yukiko?"

"Oh, yeah. It was last month, I'm glad it's over though." Yukiko nodded. 'Yukiko seems just as tired of that kind of stuff'. "Is it going to be any time soon, Anna-san?"

"Um, it's probably already happening. " I said quietly.

"Shouldn't you be there, too, then?"

"No" I shook my head. I didn't want to go any further on that, and luckily, Narukami and Hanamura were back just in time. We kept talking for a bit more, and it was relaxing. Yosuke and Chie were, most of the time, disagreeing with each other. Though they seemed to get along so well, I couldn't help but smiling seeing those two.

"They really are something" I giggled quietly. Yukiko did as well and agreed. I felt eyes on me, and turning right I noticed Narukami's eyes locked on mine now. For just a few seconds, I felt like I was back to that nightmare again. I could feel the atmosphere changing, and the same voice calling my name slowly started fading in, and Narukami getting lost in the fog.

"..na-san?" I heard one of the girls calling my name. I finally snapped out of it, and the four of them were looking at me. Narukami, however, had a worried expression.

'I wonder if he saw it too...?'

"Hey Anna-san, come on!" Yosuke shouted.

"Oh, um, I'm sorry. What is it?" I cleaned my throat, smiling the best I could.

"Where do you want to go next, Anna-san?" Yukiko asked, smiling as well. I'd have to get used with Yukiko looking just like a host everytime.

"Why do I get to pick?" I questioned, raising my eyebrow. In fact, I was still confused about what just happened, even though Narukami was already back to his usual self.

"Because you are our guest of honor, Saionji!" Chie laughed. I blushed at her statement and thought a bit.

"Well,I... I'm sure this would be boring for you guys, but I was actually planning on checking the eltronics department. I need to get myself a laptop" I said. I was careless enough to forget my computer at my parents' house, and now I'd have to deal with the consequences.

They seemed a bit surprised at first, giving each other puzzled looks. Noticing I was waiting, Yosuke said that'd be fine, even offering to show me some models.

What I really wanted though, was to ask Narukami about before. Though I guess it wouldn't be possible, for now at least.

We stayed at Junes' eletronics departments for a while. It was fun, Yosuke played to be a seller while Chie and Yukiko (who mostly just laughed) made fun of him. While walking around, I saw this big flat screen TV, which caught my interest. It wouldn't be bad having one of these at Grandmother's house, it'd make everything less boring.
As I ran my fingertips lightly on the TV's edge, I felt a strong - yet gentle hand grabbing my wrist.

I gaspped in surprise, and when I looked up, I saw Narukami staring at me. His expression was serious, and he held onto my wrist for a bit before letting it go, giving me an apologetic look.

We stayed in silence for a while; it seemed that both of us were, again, searching for the right thing to say.

"Look, Saionji..." He started. "About what happened before, I-"

'so did he see it too..?'

I was going to ask him, but Yosuke and the others were back. Yukiko said she'd have to get going now, since she needed to help at the Inn. Chie would walk her home, so they said their farewells as well as Yosuke. Then, Narukami and I were left alone again.

"Um.. I should get going too" I said, looking at my phone.

"Helping at the flowers shop?"

I shook my head and we both laughed a bit. During my weeks here in Inaba, I've seen Narukami a few times at the Shopping district, and he'd always pass by the store to say hi. There was a time my grandmother gave him a glare, and since then he made a couple jokes of it, just between us.

"Um, actually I.. I'm going to start at a part time job tonight."

"I can walk you home, if you want" He suggested.

For some reason, the thought of it made me blush a bit, but I said I'd pass. I didn't want to give Narukami any trouble, knowing his house was far from the Shop District. Plus, even though I was still curious about earlier, I'd rather just pretend nothing happened. I think Narukami got it, and all we did was say a quick good bye and part to different ways.

I knew something was off when I saw a Van with a TV station logo stopped by the flowers shop. I couldn't believe those people would still be there. And it was confirmed when I entered the shop, and some ladies and a cameraman were there with Grandmother, who looked very content.

"Oh, Anna-chan, just in time!" Grandmother almost shouted. "This is my granddaughter. Anna-chan, darling, please go change to a better outfit"

"But, I thought I.." I started, but was abruptly interrupted by one of the TV ladies.

"Oh dear, that'd be great. We interviewed the Amagi Inn's heir, and now the Saionji Flower Shop heir. Not bad huh? What about you my dear, wouldn't a lovely young lady like you enjoy appearing on the TV?"

Of course nobody really give me time to reply, and my grandmother made me change to my kimono and head downstairs again.

What happened after that couldn't possibly be more annoying. It was a sequel of questions to my grandmother, and then forcing me to show some of the flowers arrangements, and even making me do one. After a tiring hour, they finally left.

My grandmother realized how annoyed I was, but all she did was pat me on the back.

"If you don't make a better face sweetheart, you'll never become a true capable lady to take care of the Ikebana one day."

"As if I wanted that" I muttered very quietly, almost whispering. She didn't notice and went upstairs.

I sighed. People in Inaba must be that bored to even have shows that talk about flowers and inns. Checking my phone again, I was just in time to go change again and leave to the Police Station. And if I was lucky enough, I wouldn't be late for my first day.

"Hmm, Saionji. Please go to office 07, Tohru will be needing your help with some papers. As you know, the Yamano case is giving us some work, heh.."

A short, white haired old man explained me this and that. He was the head officer of the Inaba station, and he looked glad to have an extra helping hand. Even after weeks, the Yamano case was being stressful due to the fact that nobody could find a single clue about her murderer, especially now that Namatame had an alibi.

Entering the office, it was nothing out of usual; it had a desk, two computers, some files... Nothing you wouldn't expect at a Police Office. The guy who I'm supposed to work with wasn't there yet, so the head officer just told me to make myself 'home' on the opposite side of the desk and put the files in alphabetical order.

I got so distracted with those files I didn't notice a tall man standing right in front of me until he spoke.

"Hey there! I'm Tohru Adachi" He offered a handshake. I quickly got up and we shook hands.

"Saionji Anna" I felt embarrassed at first for not realizing he was there before. But taking a better look at him, I immediately recognized who it was. I guess he noticed too, because he smiled even more, chuckling.

"We meet again, huh? Hows it going?" He asked as both sat down, going back to the paperworks. I had the familiar feeling again, but it was probably because we met once at the train.

"Um.. It's going." I said. We both laughed a little. Working would be better since I had someone like him around.

Adachi and I got into work, but he'd occasionally say this or that. I guess it was easy for people around me to notice if I was feeling awkward or overwhelmed by my shyness... Though, like Narukami, I enjoyed Tohru's company. They were both easier to talk to than the others, so the work was easy with someone like that.

"So you're working at your grandmothers flower shop, huh? Wow, that sounds pretty cool!" He said, during our pause. I nodded a bit and just took a sip of my coffee. 'If only he knew how ''fun'' it is...'

"I know, if only I knew how fun it is." He said, rubbing his chin and frowning a bit. I almost choked on my coffee, staring at him. How would he know that?

"Oh, haha, don't worry. Before, when I lived in my hometown, I used to help my dad at his store. I used to hate it" He said casually. I just listened to his story, about how life in his old province was boring, which also motivated him to become a Detective. The more he talked, the more I sympathized with him; Breaking away from what someone wanted him to be, to be who he really wanted to. It was something that I'd like to do.

In the end, the four hours I'd spend there went by so quickly, it was already 10pm. Adachi offered to walk me home, since his apartment was on the way. I felt hesitant for a moment.

"Oh it's alright! But after those murderers cases and all, I guess it'd be kinda dangerous for a girl to walk around by herself at this time" He said, scratching behind his neck. I thought about it for a moment, and he was right. I wasn't really scared though... Inaba is a small place, plus the incidents stopped already, according to the news. But Tohru insisted, and I ended up agreeing with him. 'What could happen anyways?'

"...Ryotaro Dojma?"

"Yeah, he's my boss. Well, we work together" Adachi paused. I laughed a bit. What a coincidence, Narukami's uncle was actually working with Torhu... Inaba really is a tiny place. "Narukami seems like a good kid, you guys are friends?"

"We are classmates." I stated. For the most that I do enjoy talking to Narukami and even the others, I still couldn't be open or even like them enough to consider any of them friends. Adachi chuckled and didn't ask nothing more; There were us, in front of the flowers store. My grandmother left some lights on for me, since the shopping district at that time was poorly illuminated.

I looked at him and gave a brief bow, thanking him for taking me home and also for being patient with me at work. When I looked up, Adachi was smiling - no, grinning actually. He didn't say nothing, and for some reason I felt the atmosphere change from the pleasant conversation we were having to something completely different; which I couldn't really distinguish.

"...it's coming.."

"get back..."

"Iza..."

Everything happened so quickly, that I didn't realize I was already in Tohru Adachi's arms. I could hear his voice calling my name, but faintly. When I woke up, I was already inside the flowers store, and he was next to me, with a worried expression.

"Saionji, are you alright?" He asked as I got up. I nodded quickly, not knowing what really happened. "You fainted outside, and your keys fell off your pocket. So I brought you here" Adachi explained. Though I could barely focus on his voice, because my head felt heavy. 'What was that?' I questioned myself countless times.

"Er.. Well I guess I'll get going. I've heard Hatsuka-san is a severe woman, so I don't want to bring you any trouble" He said, getting up and going to the entrance door. I got up as well and walked him to the door.

"Tohru-san" I muttered. He looked back, but I stayed quiet for a moment. God knew how embarrassed I felt for what just happened, especially with someone that has been being kind with me since when I first got in this place. "I just.. I.. Sorry." I managed to say. Adachi however, laughed a little and shrugged.

"Better watch yourself next time. Night, Saionji" He said smiling, and continued walking. I kept watching him until he vanished in the dark. I closed the entrance door and headed up, making little noises as possible not to wake my grandmother. I couldn't even bother taking a shower, all I wanted, and needed to do was lay down and get some rest.

When I laid in bed, I finally started calming down. It couldn't be something normal, hearing the same voice in my dreams, at Junes and just now. Maybe it was the stress of school and the flowers shop... Maybe the fact that I've been being so annoyed, especially because of grandmother's appearance on that documentary. Whatever it was though, I wanted it to stop. I quickly texted Ai telling her about my new job and turned to the other side, focusing on the quiet rain's sounds.

It took me at least thirty minutes to fall asleep. There were so much things inside my mind, so many confusing thoughts, I felt suffocated almost. I had similar sensations on the first few days I gothere, but they eventually went away - and this was for sure much worse. I thought I heard the TV's statics, but I ignored that and eventually everything went blank: Exactly how I wanted it to be.

I fell fast asleep, deep into the calm dark realm of my head.. Which eventually led me to that voice again, trapped in a place where I couldn't escape...