The Mews stayed over at Minto's house. When Kokoro learned about Pudding's dilemma, she immediately asked her mother what she could do. Hannah had offered to watch them herself, and Pudding was thrilled to be able to be a part of the group.
"Arigato! Oneesama!" She grinned, hugging the stuffed Lion Tamarin Lettuce had given her.
(Change of Perspective)
"Keiichero?" Ryou asked as he watched his friend make his way towards the door. "Where are you going?"
Keiichero smiled. "I'll be back tomorrow. I have to help a friend. Does it bother you?" His question was pleasant and carefree, with no hint of malice whatsoever.
"No. But be careful." Ryou assumed his normal amount of suavity and watched as his friend walked away, his only goodbye a nod of acknowledgement.
(Change of Perspective)
The girls had had an amazing amount of fun, playing board games, truth or dare, and ending with a pillow fight. All through the night Kokoro kept her translator on, and Kaito always flew near. They had attempted to dress him up once, only stopping when he proceeded to be unruly and tried to snap at them, which Kokoro scolded him for.
Kokoro found herself alone with Minto at one point.
"Minto?" She began nervously.
"Yes, Kokoro-san?"
"I was wondering, can't you fly too? Your animal…" Her sentence trailed off, and she was uncertain whether or not to continue.
"I could fly. If I wanted." Minto allowed.
"Are you afraid?" Kokoro felt she was prying, and with the blank stare Minto gave her, she figured she was close. "Because I can help you."
"Not exactly…" Minto murmured.
"Minto! Kokoro!" They were both attacked by pillows that had been thrown by the other Mews.
"I'll get you guys!" Kokoro threw them back.
"These are pure down pillows! Are you all crazy? Such commoners!" Minto scolded them. "Except for you, Zakuro Oneesama!"
(Change of Perspective)
Akasaka-san stood, poised to knock at the door. He was expecting Pudding's siblings to swarm around him, but by the lack of lights… Am I too late?
As he was thinking, the door swung open. "Are you going to stand there all night? I honestly thought you weren't coming." Hannah smiled as she let Keiichero in, and as he imagined earlier, was pinned down by Pudding's brothers and sister.
"Akasaka-san!" The children sang.
"I'm glad I can help you, Hannah-san." He said, returning her smile as he was being covered in hugs by the kids.
"Time for bed!" She cooed, leading them up the stairs.
(Change of Perspective)
Exhausted after the night's fun, Kokoro tucked into her blankets and laid her head on the pillow. Kaito was purring next to her, a clear sign he was asleep and dreaming listless dreams. She sighed. It was the middle of the night, and everyone was asleep now. She closed her eyes and drifted away…
She was in her room, on her bed. She felt a breeze and hugged her blankets closer to her, then realized that there shouldn't be a breeze. She blinked open her eyes in surprise to find the brown haired alien standing before her, his eyes gentle and the look on his face cryptic.
"Anata go hoshi." He looked pained as he muttered the words. What does it mean? Kokoro wondered. Where's my-. A bright glowing interrupted her thoughts. Kaito!
"Kaito-sama!" Rade, Kokoro remembered that was his name, exclaimed reverently.
"Tandoku de konojo o nokosu!" He screeched, which Kokoro could almost make out, the griffin DNA in her almost making her be able to comprehend what was going on…
She woke up in a cold sweat, breathing heavily. Just a dream, she thought, just a dream…
