Chapter 3

Mina Impatiently waited in a popular fast food restaurant for Misaki to arrive, not her ideal location – too public. All it took was a simple phone call for Misaki to meet her as long as she got to choose where. She fiddles with the curious envelope entrusted to her by Hei and struggles to fight the inclination to open it but risking her only shot at seeing Yōko isn't worth it. That was her real plan.

'All I have to do is play along.' She thinks to herself.

'I know Hei is planning a way to see that doll of his again, if I go with him I could get my own chance...or steal his.'

"Mina?" The voice snaps her out of her sly daydream.

"Misaki, you're here."

"What happened to you after the incident in the gate? We've been looking everywhere for you."

"That's not why I'm here." she bluntly states,

"I need you to deliver this, I'm sure you know where he is."

She slides the envelope over to Misaki and starts to leave, thrusting her chair back creating an impaling screech.

"Wait, I have questions! Mina, how did you know I work with Mao? More importantly who are you working with, is it L-"

"Goodbye Misaki." She interrupts.

Misaki waits for Mina to leave. She doesn't hesitate to rip open the letter and read it.

"Replacing the envelope won't be hard." she assures herself.

Mao,

We need to meet – its urgent. The old play park, 1am Thursday. Bring the tape.

Hei.