Episode 4:

12 Days Of Emotional Peace

Humming to herself as she sat in her classroom, Mai looked over her homework almost finished with it. She hadn't seen any snow as of yet as Christmas Eve grew closer, and she had a feeling something good was going to happen, but she wasn't sure what.

She had no work at SPR today either, she would take this chance to pull out the little electric christmas tree which used to belong to her mother, and decorate it.

Mai stopped writing, her homework finished, looking up she noticed how the sky as starting to turn dark. Clouds moving in, she wondered if there was going to be snow or if it was just another passing storm, leaving no promise of white fluffiness.

Looking back down, she stared at her notebook, raising her hand she started to write in it.

Dear Houshi Hikaru,

I've recently noticed something strange, I know I said I hadn't noticed anything about Mei, but it was a lie. I feel I shouldn't lie anymore to you, and from what's been happening lately, I should tell you what's been happening.

Eight months ago, I recently learned I'm a Latent Psychic, and almost a year ago I noticed some strange things. I've been having strange dreams with Mei in it, she's been things out to me, trying to warn me.

But I have to ask, where is Mei? Why won't you tell me what's going on? Was the call from Tongji Hospital for nothing? I know what's happening must be crazy right now, but I deserve to know, she's my only family.

I know you said I could confide to you about anything, and that you've been a friend of Mei's for a long time, I have a feeling something bad has happened. I'm worried.

I'm currently working in Shibuya Psychic Research right now, I didn't get the chance to tell you last time, Mei never told me where she worked, but I'd like to know. Please tell me.

Sincerely,

Taniyama Mai

Sighing, she set down the pencil, folding the slip of paper up and sliding it into an envelope. Feeling downcast, she signed the piece of mail, hoping for some answers soon.

Gathering her things, Mai held the envelope in her, clutching it as she throws her bag onto her shoulder. Steadily heading out of the school building, she stared straight ahead of her, most of the sensei's were heading off.

Hardly anyone remained in the building, as she wandered the halls of the school, she had nice memories here, and sometimes she wished others were present in her school days. She felt lonely without her precious people around.

Turning the corner, she walked down the stairs to the 1st floor of the school, eyes watching as a random student walked into a classroom without noticing Mai.

I wonder what Naru is doing? Mai pondered before shaking her head. She realized her feelings for the black-haired boy sometimes after the After School Hexer Case, and it really sealed itself when the Ghost in the Park Case happened over a month ago.

After finding out her feelings it seemed Masako had also figured out her feelings, but she was already steps ahead of Mai, getting dates with Naru left and right. It really made her jealous, she had a difficult time understanding her feelings, and it really confused her how Masako was so steadfast in everything.

She wished there was some other woman around that could help her, and not tease her like Ayako. She missed Mei, she was a woman figure Mai was really proud of, someone she admired.

Reaching the entrance of the school, she looked up to the sky, the clouds were slowly moving away, however there was no sun. What do I do Mei? I wish you were here. She thought, her food steps thudding down concrete steps as she made her way home to drop of her things.

She didn't own a phone, and neither was she like the rest of the kids around her, she grew up differently. Sometimes, she didn't understand a lot of what others spoke about, but it didn't let her get down, it was like Mei was speaking to her.

"Get your head in gear, Little Bird. Everyone is unique, and just like you…" Mei leans forward poking Mai's nose with a gentle smile on her face, curly black hair wishing as she leaned forward. "...they all probably feel the same in some things too. Don't let it get to you, you're you, Mai." she said.

Smiling, Mai reached her mailbox by the apartment she lived in, opening it, she slipped the envelope inside. She could remember all the fun memories she had with her closest family member, Tanimatsu Mei.

I think homemade ramen sounds good with peppermint tea. Mai thought to herself, tossing her bag on the couch she owned.