"Ne, Fuji where did Saeki go?" Kikumaru asked as he finished changing into his cat costume.

"I don't know." Fuji replied also finishing his outfit by putting on his wizard hat. "Saa...it's so nice of Atobe to arrange something like this, ne?"

"Hoi Hoi! We get to dress up weirdly and the proceeds will go to charity, nya!" Kikumaru agreed. "Hey it's our duty in the entrance now right?"

"Hai…Saa, let's go." Fuji said as the both of them went to the entrance booth.

…oOo…

Oishi was about to go to the event Kikumaru and Fuji pestered him to go when he saw a bleach-haired guy inside a bar. He thought he recognized the man so he went inside. The people were of course shocked to see a priest in a bar resulting to weird noises and comments. When Oishi saw this, his face heated up quickly.

"Ahh…sumimasen…" Oishi said as he slightly bowed his head. "It's not what you think…it's for a Halloween party."

A couple of Ah's and Ooh's there and everybody went back to their own business. Oishi then went to Saeki's table and sat down.

"Hey Saeki, Saeki?" Oishi asked as he tried to shake Saeki whose head was on the table.

"Ahh…O-Oishi. Would you like a d-drink?" Saeki asked while hiccupping.

"Why are you drunk? We're supposed to be in the charity event right now! And where is your costume?" Oishi asked.

"Chill man. Here, have a shot." Saeki said while handing him a glass. Oishi took it and placed it back on then table harshly.

"Look Saeki, I don't think Fuji will not be happy if he knew this. This is very important to him and you know that." Oishi scolded. Saeki calmed down a bit at the mention of Fuji's name. Saeki looked duller and emptier than before Oishi came.

"Ne, Oishi what if you secretly love someone and you know that that person will never love you back? Then you thought that you can just continue loving that person from afar, but you then realized that you can't even if you really tried?"

"Hmm…that was a hard situation to be in…" Oishi gulped slightly when an image of a smiling Kikumaru popped into his mind. He quickly shook his head, maybe the place was getting into him, he thought. "Well…I sill think though that you should at least let her know what your feelings even if you think she won't accept it. It's better to lose her, trying than lose her without ever trying at all." Saeki's eyes were still reflecting deep sadness so Oishi said, "Come on give it a shot, what have you got to lose anyway?"

"A very important relationship." Saeki said then looked away. Oishi really saw how depressed Saeki was even if he tried to cheer him up. Oishi sighed. 'I know what it's like to secretly love your best friend Saeki. Depressing isn't it?'

…oOo…

"Welcoem to ore-sama's 'Scare for Care Pre-Halloween Celebration'. All proceeds of this event will be turned over to charity here in Chiba for the reconstruction and restoration of the schools here. Please stay and enjoy ore-sama's generous offer!" Atobe said as he let go of the microphone and went down the stage.

"Nya, he really knows how to brag!" Kikumaru said to Fuji beside him.

"Now, now…still it's nice of him to do that." Fuji defended Atobe.

"Aah! Nya Oishi! What took you so long?" Kikumaru asked bouncing excitedly. Oishi blushed a bit. "Eiji, can you come with me for a second?" Oishi asked tensely. Eiji sensed this and it made him uneasy. "Uh…sure" Kikumaru said as he looked back to Fuji, asking for permission. Fuji sincerely smiled.

"Aah…Saeki, what took you so long? And why aren't you wearing you costume?" Fuji asked as a drunken Saeki went closer to him.

…oOo…

Tezuka never felt happier in months. He was back home, well not really because he's not in Tokyo but who cares? Fuji's here! Tezuka checked-in in one of Atobe's hotel and changed into a Zorro-like costume before he went to the pre-Halloween celebration. Tezuka was happy that he could see Fuji again. He pictured them together in a wonderful place, dating, holding hands and sooner or later facing his parents. That is, of course, if Fuji would forgive him.

He was already near the entrance when he saw something he didn't want to see, nor he's supposed see. He quickly turned around and looked for a nearby tree to cool his thoughts. 'I don't believe it, Fuji and Saeki…kissing?! I guess I'm to late after all…'