File #3 Separation

Miku POV

At first, I thought Luka promised me to go shopping soon… But, she hasn't explained what is shopping to me… just yet. What we did in the busy street was to look around, visit stores, and occasionally buy something that Luka wants or likes. If this is what shopping is all about, I don't think I'd want to do that here.

'Come on Miku, buy something you like,' It's not that I disliked shopping, but I couldn't find anything interesting for sale here. 'I'm done with my shopping, and you haven't bought a thing!'

'Thank you Luka-san, but… I can't find anything that I like.'

'Oh… don't worry, I know just the place; just follow tight.'

(A few minutes later)

Wait a minute, A… jewelry store?

'Welcome!' One of the store employees approached Luka so that she could greet her. 'A lady like you certainly needs something 'shiny' to wear, don't you agree?

'True, true… but I think it's best for you to say that to the little mistress instead.'

'I see. Well, you certainly look charming for a 'little mistress'; does all the boys in the school like you?'

I couldn't understand what Luka was talking about with the employee, but I managed to figure the first part correct… 'Uh… thank you?'

'I'll take that as a yes then…' For some reason, I don't think they (Luka included) are being nice to me… 'So, how about I'll make you even prettier?'

'Sure, do that for me.' Luka said, and started walking away.

'Where are you going?'

'I err… I need to go around the back of the shop. Sometimes even girls need to do their own things by themselves.'

(Correlation)

'Don't worry, miss.I'll take good care of you!' The employee felt slightly irritated as she watched Luka mixing into the busy crowd, leaving her to babysit Miku. 'So, are you ready to go inside?'

'Huh?' Clearly Miku wasn't paying attention to her after she realized Luka isn't going to come out soon. 'What is it?'

'Shall we enter the shop…?'

'Oh… ok.' Without any further delay, the employee hastily introduced her into the shop by opening one of the double-glass doors for her to enter.

Coincidentally, there was another customer that was coming out of the shop using the other door; she looked quite normal to Miku, except her apparels only sported a strap-on bra, a pair of shorts with a leather belt and a black, oversized jacket to cover most of her body.

While Miku was about to go inside, the girl slowly walked past her as she left the store, whispering to Miku's ear before she left. 'You're in the Kill Zone now; leave while you can.'

Startled, Miku didn't expect anyone else to talk to her. As soon as the words went into her ear, she felt a shiver running down through her back, telling her that she really does mean what she said.

'What's a kill zone anyway?' She whispered out of curiousity. 'Ah well, she may have gotten the wrong person.'