AN : hey ! welcome back dear reader ! Enjoy the Fiction. Cause I'm running out of ideas. :D
Light rays from the open window reached her nose, Minako cringed at the sun's heat and light. Tossing her head to the other side, shifting her body at the opposite direction. The alarm of her clock went off and gave out an annoying ring. Minako opened her eyes as she rubbed her left, with her sleeve. Checking the number of her digital clock, It's almost time for school.
She checked the calendar and noticed the date. She stared at it blankly for a minute or two. She shook her head, her lips formed a thin line, she shifter her legs, placing them on the wooden floor.
Despite the morning rays, the floor felt oddly cold. Shrugging the thought, she rummaged through her suitcase and dug her hands on some simple clothes.
She has no intentions on meeting the other dorm members, nor is she interested in going to school. Pulling out her jeans and a pair of rubber shoes, Her hooded jacket and a light-coloured shirt.
Fixing herself up, she turned to the corner of the room where she saw the hidden cube. Pulling a chair from her desk and placed it just below the cube, stepping lightly on her foot then the other she leaned against the wall with her right hand, balancing herself. Her left reaching for the cube, once she felt it in her grasp. She took the cover off and it revealed a hidden camera.
Shifting in her place, it's too high for her to grab and tear.
A knock was heard at the door, Minako jumped, surprised.
"Hello ?" It was Yukari. "Are you awake ? ". Minako remained silent, not moving from her spot.
"Hey ! it's almost time for school... " Yukari listened behind the door. No response. " Um... okay, Mitsuru told me to walk you to school today. But since Your still tired, I'll leave you here for now... "
No reply.
"Hey, If you decide to go to school when you're up, There's some leftovers in the fridge ... heat them up... I'll leave a note for you down there too ..."
Again, Minako remained silent.
"I'll be going now."
Minako heard her footsteps walk the other way, fading quietly as she descended down the dorm's stairs, relieved that she did not get caught .
Hoping down the chair, she piled her school books under the legs of the chair, making it a few inches higher, she climbed carefully, balancing herself on the stool. The camera was in her reach. Grabbing it lightly then modified the settings.
She climbed down satisfied, taking another look at the camera. She slipped on her new clothes, then rummaged under her mattress, reaching for an object of some sort, pawing the surrounding of the soft and slightly heavy object on her arm. When she felt it she quickly took it out and placed it in her bag.
Patting it, as if making sure she truly have it. She smiled a bitter smile. Tonight is the night where she was supposed to awaken her persona, but she could already feel something inside her. It's a far-fetched bet, but it wouldn't hurt to just try and look for it.
Minako reached for the front entrance of the dorm, after eating breakfast and fixing the kitchen and her mess. It's already 11 and it's too late for her to come running to school, not that she have any intention ongoing anyway. Turning the handle with a silent click of the metal inside, pushed open the door, and felt the city breeze hit her hair and went outside. She still have to explore a few places, even though she has no idea where and she was not entirely sure of she was doing.
She rode the monorail from Iwatodai to the Paulownia Mall, where she checked the back alley for something she was hoping to find, but there was none.
Just as she feared, she still needs to properly awaken her persona before the contract could do its job of connecting her to the velvet room.
Walking from the alley, she scanned the mall, nothing's changed. No surprise. The Police Office where Mr. Kurosawa worked was still there, the cafe, the spa, the arcade next to the drugstore, and the drugstore next to the antique shop which was closed. The karaoke studio was above her.
A small thought made its way through her, maybe she could spend a time or two in the karaoke bar. Besides, it's still too early to take action, and there is nothing left to do. She shrugged, she headed to the flight of stairs absentmindedly. Rummaging through her bag for some change.
Minako continued to walk without looking, she found some spare change and mouthed a silent victory cheer, but was abruptly stopped when she bumped into a figure. Dropping the coins as they clinked on the floor.
She muttered a fast apology and went to pick up the fallen coins, Minako noticed that he was a man. Bending down as he did the same. Minako did not look at the tall figure, and continued to pick up the fallen objects from the tiled floor. She saw his pale hands picking up the fallen coins. He cupped one hand as he placed few coins there with the other.
Slowly, she stood and he followed, tossing some of her hair from her face, she smiled at the man who just helped her. The man gave her all the coins he collected and she started counting them. Minako thanked, not looking at him directly she was still occupied with counting the coins of which she checked if they were all present.
"Don't mention it..." The man replied, forming a smile. Minako heard his voice in a sweet tone. She froze when she suddenly realized who this man was. Her eyes went wide as she stared at the man before her, her stomach begun to churn inside her, she felt them being pierced with sudden fear.
Takaya ?
AN: DUN DUN DUN DUUUUUUHN ! And the 3rd chapter is complete. Did any of you guys see that coming ? Actually I was expecting Jin to be her first meet, but I surprised myself.
*damn you hands typing random letters on the keyboard.*
Anyway, This. This. Is what I'm talking about. If you read my other fiction "Tokoyaki" You'll know why hehehe.