In The Dark Of The Night
Cast:
Cure Marine, Kurumi Erika - age 18
Dark PreCure, Tsukikakge Sumire - age 21
November, 2014
Erika has a situation.
It is after midnight and she is outside her home. A boy was involved.
If she enters through the front door, she will likely wake her parents. That must be avoided at all costs. Entering through the shop is no good, because that would trigger the security system. Erika's bedroom window is unlocked, but it is on the second floor. Getting up there safely and quietly could be quite difficult.
"Ooh, how could I let this happen?" She vents her frustration whisper quiet.
Unfortunately, she is spotted.
"Erika? Oh my goodness, it is you! Erika, what are you doing out at this hour?"
It is not the cry of any worried parent, but rather Sumire who has spotted her out. Erika can only watch in horror as Sumire walks unsteadily toward her. From her dress and her makeup, it seems that she has been to a party.
"Would you keep it down?" Erika hisses as Sumire draws near. "I'm trying to sneak in!"
"Sneak? Why? It's your own house."
"I'm trying to stay out of trouble!"
"Heehee... if you're going to be bad, you need to own it! Look at me! Can't you see what an awesome party I've been to?"
"You're drunk."
"And awesome!" Sumire insists.
"Don't you have classes tomorrow?"
"So? I'm in college, darling. Anyone who doesn't go to class hungover at least once in a while really isn't getting the full experience." Sumire pauses, wobbling, then leans against Erika to steady herself. "And you're out late too, miss high school girl."
"I don't need you to tell me that," Erika pouts.
"Meanie." Sumire says, teasingly poking Erika's cheek. Then she grins, and pulls Erika into a surprisingly firm bear hug.
A moment later, Erika realizes what is about to happen, but it is already too late.
"Mr. and Mrs. Kurumi! Your daughter is out here being a meanie!"