Shinjiro sighed as he tugged at his beanie. He looked at himself in the mirror. Black jeans that hung off his narrow hips, a dark blue t-shirt, and his black beanie. He had grown his brown hair out even longer than his last year at Gekkoukan, as it now reached the middle of his back. He had also thinned out a bit since then too. Not only cause of the suppressants he had taken in the two years after Ken's mother's death, but because he had for a small bit of time lost the will to live. He didn't want to live in a world that Minako wasn't a part. But after Akihiko had punched him and cried over their leader and dear friend wouldn't of wanted them to throw away everything just cause she had died. She would have probably beat the shit out of him just as well.

A knock at his door drew Shinjiro's attention. "I'm coming." he said as he grabbed his maroon pea coat and opened the door. Akihiko stood smiling at his friend. He couldn't help but glare at the silver haired man. He, like Mitsuru didn't understand the meaning of dressing down. He was deck out in black slacks, a black dress shirt, and a crimson tie. "It's a rock concert Aki. Not a night at the theater." Shinjiro said as he slipped his coat on.

The two men made their way down to the main lounge where everyone with the exception of Mitsuru were waiting. After quick greetings were made the former members of S.E.E.S. left the dorms. No one knew who had sent the tickets. The dark blue envelope with a strange face that resembled the mask of the Shadows that had been fought. The note was the same with each envelope:

"To the dearest of friends of our late guest. We thank you."

That was all each note said. Who wrote the notes and who was this late guest? Akihiko had said that he'd look into who the sender was but it was more than likely that the sender was never going to be found.

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"I don't want to see you sad anymore." a voice said. It was so familiar. It both comforted and terrified at the same time. "You miss them. I just want to see you happy."

Eyes widened. "Wait! What do you mean? Don't leave me alone!"

"You're never alone. You know that. I am you, and you are me. Even when I should fade into nothingness I will just be returning to you. You are my dearest. I truly love you. But being here doesn't make you truly happy."

"I don't understand Ryoji." Hands extended trying to find the owner of the voice in the darkness. But even while the voice was so close...It seemed so far.

"You should return to them. You always loved them. They still love you."

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Shinji stretched as she got up from the couch she had taken a catnap on. She still didn't feel any better than she had before. If anything she felt even more sluggish. She groaned as bones in her neck, back, shoulder, wrist, and fingers popped. Outside the small room she was in, she could hear people running around getting things ready. No one ever wanted her to help.

Shinji didn't know the meaning of slowing down when she worked. She had only two speeds: everyone else's fast and her's. She just didn't like leaving things. But no one wanted her to strain herself. Not after she had sprained her wrist just before their third gig.

Shinji looked at the clock. Ten more minutes till showtime. She smiled. She didn't like being famous, but being with Orpheus help to find the ache she felt in her heart. "Shinji!" a voice called from behind the door.

"COMING!" Shinji called as she grabbed the leather jacket that laid on the back of the couch. A smirk graced her lips as she opened the door and the four other members of Orpheus. "Let's set this place aflame!" she said as the group moved towards the stage.

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The auditorium was packed to the brim with people. The the crowd was loud and the energy was boiling. Everyone seemed to jumping out of their skin while they waited for Orpheus to hit the stage. Near the front, away from the large pit of moshing teens whom were all bouncing to the lyrics they were singing, was the former members of S.E.E.S..

Ken watched with interest mosh pit with fascination. He had recognized a lot of the teens as students of Gekkoukan. Junpei looked like he was about to jump into the crowd if Agis hadn't been 'asked' by Chidori to make she her childish husband didn't do anything to embarrass himself. Fuuka and Yukari sat in their seats talking about what they had heard of the band. Final Akihiko and Shinjiro watched through the darkness as the crew was finishing moving the drums and synthesizer.

The lights flickered and faded causing the audience to quieten and focus on the stage.

"YOSHA!" A loud feminine voice shouted over the speakers. Suddenly the lives above the stage lite up, revealing the members of Orpheus. The band consisted of six members: three men and three women. All had to be in their 20's with the exception of the young lady whom stood in at the head of stage. The young woman whom shared a strong similarity to Arisato Minako.

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