My Independence Day chapter! Pretty stoked being in DC with one of the biggest firework shows in the States to look forward to tonight! Everyone have a glorious celebration, and if you don't live in the US, have a good night regardless!
Chapter 45: Nothing Hurts
"Damn! Look at those fireworks…"
"Right? We're lucky Shiki's parents were cool with us staying over tonight!"
"Well, of course! I mean, who could resist a face like this?"
"More than you'd like to believe."
"Damn right, yo!"
"…"
"We got hella lucky too, didn't we? Being born in the greatest nation in the world?"
"Uh, July 4 is the Independence Day of the United States of America, not Japan."
"Yeah, Shiki's right, Beat. Japan's Independence Day is on April 28."
"Neku's right. Sorry Beat; nothing hurts like the truth."
"He hasn't been listening, Rhyme…"
"USA! USA! USA!"
