--> The Silent Treatment

It's 12:30 am and Yuki is worried because Shuichi hasn't returned home for the evening. He is about to go searching for Shuichi when he receives a phone call. (Ring, ring . . .)"Hello" Hi Eiri-chan this is Tohma. Shuichi is still here at the studio and he's been acting a little strange. I think it's best if you come and pick him up. I'll be closing up soon so if you can get him now I would really appreciate it." Yuki answers "Sure Tohma it would be no problem." Tohma ends the conversation "Thanks Eiri-chan! I hope you have a nice night and I'll see you soon." Yuki hangs up the phone and fumes "Shuichi's been at the studio the whole time!" He grabs his keys and heads to his car.

Ten minutes later Yuki arrives at the T.V. station. The building is dark as he makes his way to the top floor. Finding Tohma he asks "Where is he? I looked all over but didn't see Shuichi. Did you send him home already?" Tohma shakes his head as he drags Yuki to a vacant room across the hall. He whispers into Yuki's ear. "He's been acting this way all night." Yuki sees Shuichi pacing back and forth and occasionally licking a shiny object. Yuki remembers "That's the knife he had yesterday! How'd he get it back after I threw it away?"

Yuki glares at Shuichi as he makes his way across the room. "Let's go!" he harshly tugs at Shuichi's wrist but Shuichi gives him an eerie smile and grabs his bag of tricks as they head for the car.

Farfarello climbs into the backseat staring at the back of Yuki's head. This causes Yuki to feel very uncomfortable. Looking in the rear view mirror he notes to himself "When did Shuichi become so intimidating? That shadow makes him seem a little creepy." Yuki pulls out a cigarette and coldly questions Shuichi about his attitude problem. "You can quit the act with me! You know nothing about the silent treatment! If you want silence I'll give it to you!" The car is quiet for the remainder of the ride home.

Farfarello in the meantime thinks "Silent treatment? Am I supposed to talk to this Yuki? Crawford told me not to say anything! And he wouldn't lie to me! Yuki will feel my wrath tonight . . . oh yes, Yuki will be sore in the morning! Ehe he he"

They return home and Yuki slams the door as he exits the car. Yuki sneers "If he's going to give me the silent treatment then he can forget about tonight!" Not acknowledging Shuichi he retires to his bedroom and locks the door. Farfarello smiles as phase one of the plan works.

Schuldig has hi-jacked a car as he motions for Nagi and Brad to get in. They follow Yuki home staying well hidden. Parking two houses away they wait for the signal when it's safe to enter the house. (The light's are flashing on and off at Yuki's place) "That's the signal you guys! Let's go!" The three arrive at the complex moments later.

Brad, Nagi and Schuldig are dressed in sleek black outfits as they quietly enter the house. They spot Farfarello and equip him with an earpiece. Schuldig decides to go over the "mission". He pulls out a diagram named "Operation: Yuki gets it good!" Quickly running through the plan he assigns positions. "Nagi!, Brad! You two will keep watch out front and make sure that no one interrupts. (A small smile appears on his face) "I will observe from the balcony."

Going into more detail Schuldig points to a few stick-like figures on the diagram. "See this? Brad will be here. (He points to a long skinny figure with over sized glasses) Nagi over here (then points to a little stick figure) and I'll be here (finally pointing to a stick figure with wild hair). Farfarello, you will be in this room. (The diagram shows a badly drawn replica of Yuki's bedroom, there is a blond stick figure tied to the bed, he has another stick figure with an eye patch behind him with the caption "censored: Ride me like a bronco!" Brad will be able to give you instructions over the head set."

Brad interrupts "Why don't you give him the instructions since you'll be able to see what's going on from the balcony?" Schuldig stammers "Well . . . um . . . I have to make sure Farfarello doesn't hurt Yuki too much. You wouldn't want the police involved now would we Bradley?" Brad agrees thinking about how out of control Farfarello can get. They assemble in their assigned positions and wait for Farfarello's signal.