Finally, after weeks of re-doing, I finally finish this chapter.
At last, it's finally friday. The day before the trip to the water-park, but who's keeping track?
"It's finally Friday..." Haibara said in relief, marking on the calender. She's been trying to keep herself busy by doing more research on the antidote for the drug she created. With not much real progress, she look elsewhere to keep her occupy. She try reading books in the bookstore and buy a few she find interesting but seeing Masudo-san made her remember about their plan. Thinking about Masudo-san, Haibara gives a sad sigh.
"I still haven't find out why I would like someone like Masudo-san. The books Kudo assigned to me suggests that I have yet to sort out my feelings but how can I sort them out if I don't even know why I like him to begin with. What's the origin of this feelings for Masudo-san."
Haibara begins to pace around her room. "I don't believe it's love at first sight. There have to be another explanation to this..." Haibara said to herself but then was interrupted by the doorbell ringing.
"Who could that be..."
Haibara then makes her way to the door. Agasa shouldn't be back from the supermarket for another half-hour.
Opening the door, Haibara sees Ayumi standing there. "Ayumi-chan?"
"Good evening Ai-chan!" Ayumi exclaims. Haibara takes a step to the side to allow Ayumi to walk right in. Closing the door, Haibara turns her attention to Ayumi.
"Ayumi-chan... Is there something you wish to speak to me about?" Haibara asks her female friend. Ayumi, who was just standing there, suddenly grabs Haibara's hands. "I'm here to make sure you are set for tomorrow!"
"Hai?..." Haibara said but recovers quickly. "Ano, I already picked out a swimsuit and change of clothes for tomorrow event." Haibara answers.
"Ai-chan! You are far from being prepare. For tomorrow, you need to earn some love points, to do that you need a plan." Ayumi said enthusiastically. "Huh? Love points? What are you talking about Ayumi-chan?" Haibara asks, becoming more confuse by the second.
"Haven't you play any dating simulation games before?" Ayumi asks, surprised by her friend response to what she just said.
"No... They're not real and a waste of time. Besides, I just recently started to play retro video games." Haibara flat out declares.
Ayumi shakes her head in disagreement. "They aren't a waste of time! You need to learn how to earn love points so that Masudo-niisan can eventually return your feelings." Ayumi points out, similar to how a teacher would lecture to her students.
Haibara face turn as red as a cherry. The thought of Masudo-san liking her back never fully register in her mind... until now.
If he does returns my feelings...
PUFF! Haibara's head just burst in embarrassment.
"Ai-chan!? Ai-Chan!?" Ayumi yells as Haibara collapses in the middle of the living room from the sudden intensity of excitement Haibara just experience.
Several minutes later...
Opening her eyes, Haibara sees Ayumi staring down at her. "Ayumi-chan?" Haibara said softly.
"Ai-chan, are you alright?" You suddenly fainted and I didn't know what to do. So I carry you to the nearest couch."
"Thanks..." Getting up, Haibara felt a bit dizzy. She latches onto Ayumi for better support. Ayumi comply.
"Ai-chan, don't over push yourself." Ayumi advises with great concern for her friend.
"Ayumi-chan, I'm fine...I appreciate your concerns..." Steadying herself, Haibara looks at Ayumi. "Anyway, if you like, I can show you what I'm planning to wear for tomorrow and you can give me your opinion on it."
Ayumi's eyes instantly brightens. "I would love to!"
Walking up the stairs to her room with Ayumi following eagerly, Haibara open her closet and shows Ayumi her swimsuit she's wearing for tomorrow event.
"Kawaii... I don't think I ever seen you wear this kind of outfit to swim before. You really trying to impress Masudo-niisan that badly..." Ayumi states in awe. The swimsuit is a children two piece suit. With it slight blue colors, it matches with Haibara's clear blue sky eyes while clashing with her light yellow sweater.
"I-I ww-wouldn't go as far as 'badly' but yes, I am trying to impress him." Haibara said, not wanting to meet Ayumi's eyes she turns the other way so that the other girl wouldn't see the small blush on her cheeks.
Ayumi smiles at Haibara and the girls continue chatting away. They discuss about how Ayumi's progress with a certain detective boy have been almost non-existence. Ayumi would complain about how Conan is an idiot for not noticing her advancements, and more importantly her feelings for him.
"It not simply because he doesn't notice them, it more like he already has eyes for someone else." Haibara said, knowing fully well where this would lead.
"Ran-neechan right?" Haibara nods with Ayumi response-like question.
"But isn't Ran-neechan in love with Shinichi-niichan?" Haibara isn't sure how to answer that. The fact that Conan is the very 'Shinichi-niichan' Ayumi speak of and because of a drug that Haibara herself devised, was Shinichi force to take the alias, Edogawa Conan.
"Well, I have some ideas, one being that even if there's an obstacle, you shouldn't let that discourage you from chasing the person you are in love. I'm sure Edogawa-kun is aware of that himself or at least something close to that." Haibara said. Good that came out better than I thought. At least now, I didn't have to lie to her.
"Alright, then I will do the same!" Ayumi declares, stunning Haibara. "I will continue to chase Conan-kun without fault and make him look at my way."
Haibara although happy to see her friend up happy and enthusiastic, feels that she just cause a lot more trouble for the young detective.
"Anyway, we need to-"
"Ano Ai-chan, how are things between you and Mitsuhiko-kun?" Ayumi suddenly brought up.
Haibara looks at Ayumi for a moment before looking down at the floor. "I would be lying if I said it was nothing. As far as I know, he is concern, like you, about my relationship with Masudo-san." Haibara states. Ayumi listens and then shake her heads again in disagreement.
"There is more to it than just that. The different between Mitsuhiko-kun and me is that I'm more concern with Masudo-niisan feelings for you and Mitsuhiko-kun is more concern with your feelings, Ai-chan, for Masudo-niisan." Ayumi said so knowingly. Although she said it with much certainty, her face shows much sadness.
"I see..." Haibara simply said. With a complex look, the girls intrinsically end the conversation about Mitsuhiko there.
The day of the water-park trip...
It's a little past 9 am. Almost everyone arrives at Dr. Agasa's place. So far, Conan has yet to arrive along with Masudo and his little brother Rei.
"Ai-chan, since Conan-kun and the others have yet to arrive, maybe you should take this time to go and talk to Mitsuhiko-kun." Ayumi suggests as she turns her view to the person in question.
Mitsuhiko upon arriving, only gave his greeting before he sat on the seat most farthest from the rest. Then he drop his head down to look at the ground and remained in that position the entire time since his arrival.
"Agree..." Haibara said, walking up to Mitsuhiko and stopping in front of him. "Ano Tsuburaya-kun, can we talk for a moment... in private?" Haibara said, as Mitsuhiko looks up to her.
Walking upstairs, both them went to Haibara's room and close the door. Ayumi stare at them until they disappear pass the stairs while Genta, of course, is eating his second breakfast.
"A-Ano, Haibara-chan...what did you want to talk about?" Mitsuhiko said, slightly fidgeting around her bed. Haibara sits down besides him.
"Tsuburaya-kun, before, you ask me if I was an adult. I want to know, what did you mean by that?"
Mitsuhiko, surprises by what she actual wanted to talk, looks at her and sigh. I shouldn't keep this to myself... "Remember the day we went to the bookstore to do our project together, I went to get some fresh air?"
"Yes, I do remember that"
"Well, I met Masudo-niisan when I was walking out."
Haibara eyes change slightly as they open up more as she loses some of her composure.
"We talk for a bit and eventually I asked him what he thought about you..."
"YOU DID WHAT!" Haibara said, losing her composure completely as she grabs onto Mitsuhiko's shoulders.
"I-I only ask and he was told me...
*" I see Haibara-chan as an adult trying to imitate a kid instead of the other way around... Even with that said, she's in some areas, a child and because of her lack of experience, she place walls around herself in order to interact from a far." *
"I see...so Masudo-san brought up the idea of me being an adult..." Haibara said, now relax.
"Yeah, and something else..." Mitsuhiko adds.
"Something else?" Haibara questions. "Yes, but he said that he can't place his finger on it. That's all." Mitsuhiko said, finishing up his explanation with a deep breath. "I'm glad that's out-of-the-way..."
"Thanks, Tsuburaya-kun for telling me this."
"No, you shouldn't thank me...I mean... it was wrong for me to ask you about your feelings for Masudo-niisan. At least my intention to do so was..."
"Intention?"
"Yeah... the thing is...I kinda l-like you...and I-I didn't want to believe that Haibara-chan would be in love with Masudo-niisan."
Haibara, is slightly in shock. Not that the fact that he likes her. She knew all along that he has feelings for her but choose to not bring it up. She was surprise because he actually confess his feelings. She didn't expect him to confess at least any time soon.
"Tsuburaya-kun, as much as I appreciate your feelings... I can only view you as a close friend. Nothing more." Haibara said with soft glaze in her eyes.
Sighing and putting his head down, Mitsuhiko said, "Figure as much..."
"But why did you suddenly confess your feelings for me?" Haibara asks.
"Well for one, because of your sudden attraction for Masudo-niisan. It was bothering me a lot and the other being..."
"Being..." Haibara said, gesturing for him to continue. "Haibara-chan, I'm leaving very shortly."
"Huh?
"My parents are sending me to a private school in Osaka. I'll be living with my aunt and uncle before the start of the new semester. I wanted to tell everyone about this during our regular get-together but couldn't find the right moment to tell you guys."
Reaching out to cover his hand, Haibara opens her mouth but pause mid-way as if she was trying to sort out what she wants to say. "I will be perfectly honest, I don't want you to go. I don't want to lose touch with you. You are important to me. Every one of you guys are important to me. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say that you are a permanent member of the Detective Boys, even if you move."
"Hai..." Mitsuhiko said, smiling at Haibara. "Tsuburaya-kun, you better visit." Haibara said.
"Will do..." Then the sound of Masudo and Rei as well as the others are heard coming from down stairs.
"Looks like they arrive. Let's go." Haibara said as she drag him out happily.
"W-Wait a m-minute." Mitsuhiko said as he stumble down the stairs."
Hearing the commotion, Ayumi looks at them coming down with a smile.
"Alright, now that just leaves Conan-kun!" She exclaims.
"What is taking him so long?" Genta said, already finish with his second breakfast and just resting his head with his arm while sitting down on the couch.
Then there was a door knock. Haibara went to open it, thinking it was Kudo.
Finally...you should took your time Ku...do
Haibara thought slips upon opening the door, revealing none other than Okiya Subaru standing there.
Instantly, she went to pull the door to close it but before she could, he put a foot in front, preventing her from closing the door.
"Hello... I came to take you." He said, opening the door fully. Haibara's body became paralyzes. D-Don't tell them that he is taking action now out of all time...
Walking inside, he walk slowly to Haibara as she slowly walk backward. Please not now...I don't want anyone else involved. She thought as she begins to think of Ayumi's, Mitsuhiko's, Genta's, Rei's, and Masudo's well-beings. She bumps into a small table near the door, almost dropping a potted flower.
"Careful now, we wouldn't want you to get hurt now." He said, pressing down on her shoulder. To her, it felt he was trying to prevent her from moving. Before she could do anything at all, a voice from behind Subaru interrupts both her and Subaru.
"Oi, how long are you guys planning to stand there?"
Ayumi turns around to see the source of the voice. "Conan-kun!" she yells, running toward him.
"Right, I better get the car ready then..." Subaru said as he walk pass everyone, going out from where he came.
"Oi Edogawa-kun, what does he mean by that?" Haibara, now recovered, question the little detective.
"Well, the things is..." Kudo begins until the voice of two newcomers came into the mix.
"Oi, Conan-kun, what's the hold up."
"Yeah, I don't to miss out on all the cute boys in the water park."
The voice of Ran and Sonoko said as the two girls sits inside Subaru's car.
Haibara, grabs Conan by the ear. "What are they doing here? I don't remember including them into this group."
"Well you see... I told Ran about it and she ask me if she can come. I told her that it should be okay and eventually Sonoko-neechan wanted to tag along. So I asks Subaru-san to give us give us a ride to the water park, so here we are."
There is a time and place for things to happen and right now Haibara wants to beat the living crap out of Kudo. Luckily for him, there are far to many people around them and particularly one person who she does not want to show her bad side.
Letting go, Haibara reluctantly walks toward where the children were. Getting her things and stepping out.
With such a huge crowd, the group was split into two. Unfortunately, Masudo-san and his little brother Rei went with Ran, Sonoko and Conan in Subaru's car while everyone else went in Dr. Agasa's car.
Already, things were not turning up as she hope but Haibara didn't give up hope. Raising her fist up high, her determination not shaken up, she swore she will increase her relationship with Masudo by the end of the day.
While she's performing this, Mitsuhiko, Ayumi and even Genta notice this. They look at each other and nods their heads in agreement.
"The weather is great for swimming, don't you think Ran?" Sonoko asks.
"Hm, I'm glad we both went along with Conan-kun and his friends." Ran said. Both girls already change into their swimsuit.
Conan, coming out of the changing room, spots Ran and Sonoko. He particular look at Ran and her swimsuit and a blush emerge around his cheeks.
"Ara ara, someone just can't keep their eyes from wandering, huh? Edogawa-kun?" A voice said, causing Conan to cease his gaze. "Baka, I'm sure you want Masudo-niisan to do the same to you." Conan retorts. Haibara reacts by blushing madly and turning her head away from Conan. "Maybe... when I'm older..." "Oi Conan-kun, quit bothering Ai-chan!" Ayumi said as she runs to her and shield her from Conan.
Oi,,, There is no way I would look at her that way...
"Oh Ayumi-chan, where's the everyone else." Conan asks. "Oh, they're coming." She replies back.
"Which remind me, why is he with us?" Haibara said, pointing toward Subaru who is currently putting his stuff in a locker. "Oh, you mean Subaru-san. Didn't I tell you that Subaru-san is a good person." Conan said.
"Hai Hai... but you have yet to give me a GOOD reason to believe that." Haibara said as they made their way to the attractions.
Throughout the day, they went through different water slides where a person go down separately to where they go on a big tube fitting eight people down a huge slide. Haibara figure that she would spent her time with the other members of the Detective Boys first before using the remaining amount of time on Masudo.
Throughout the time, Haibara became tick upon comparison when Sonoko suggests for Ran to spent some time with 'Takashiro-kun'. Although she originally plan to use her first half on the kids, she did interfere whenever Ran and Masudo were having a moment.
An good example was when Sonoko suggested to take a break and get something to eat. After buying her light snack, she left Ran and Masudo on their own and watch from afar. Ran, realizing what Sonoko is planning, apologize Masudo for getting involved. Masudo shook his head and offered his service to help Ran again in this part 2 of making Shinichi jealous.
"Gomen for asking you again to take part of one of Sonoko's scheme." Ran said as a slight blush forms around cheeks.
"Not that all... I'm sure she's just concern about you and this Shinichi fellow relationship." Masudo reply back. Both of them order a drink with sweet bread.
"But I'm sure there is someone special in your life you rather spent your time with..." Ran said as she takes a sip from her drink.
"Well there was someone but I guess 'was' pretty much gives it away." Ran cease sipping from her cup.
"Really? What happened?" Ran asks curious but then realize what she is asking and quickly adds, "Gomen, you don't have to answer that."
Shaking his head, "I'm perfectly okay with the question. There was someone but she was far older than me. I mean, although I said I was perfectly okay with this, I still feel a bit embarrass telling you this."
Ran, like a fish, took the bait as she quickly becomes interested in the subject. "Someone far older? By how much?"
"Well I believe she's was about 9 year older than me." Masudo said as he continue to ponder. "You were in love with someone that older than you?!" Ran yell but quickly apologize to Masudo for the sudden break out.
"Yes, I tend to follow the idea that love is ageless."
"That's so cute... When did you started liking this person?" Ran asks. Taking a bite of his sweet bread, he continues, "I was about Conan-kun's age when I started to harbor feelings for her. She used to live in the same street but later moved. I see her from time to time since we're so close but unfortunately she only saw me as an adorable little brother."
"Oh I see... sorry for bringing it up..." Ran said as she felt guilty for reminding him of his unrequited love.
"It's fine..." Ran still having one more question to ask, asks away, "A-Ano... do you still see that person?"
"No... I haven't. Last I heard of her, she just gotten a boyfriend. It definitely been a while since I last heard from her..." He said.
"I-I'm sure there are other people... did you ever dated someone before?" Ran adds. "Well not really, but there was one time the one I liked even try to hook me up with someone who she herself deems perfect for me." Masudo points out.
"And?" Ran leans in, her eyes already lock on the topic.
"The girl who she was setting me up with never came that day. I practically waited until night hits. I lost count on the number of times Akemi-neechan apologize on the girl behalf."
"Akemi-neechan?" Ran asks, tilting her hand
Masudo's face suddenly becomes bursting red. "III-I...well I guess habits are hard to die. Every since we met, I always have the habit of calling the girl I liked with -neechan, after her name. You can laugh if you want. I won't mind..." He said sheepishly.
"No... I mean, I find it appealing in a man to have a cute side..." Ran said, both parties blushing much to Haibara's dismay if she witness the scene taking place.
Although Haibara was not within hearing range, she could make out what is happening between the two teens. Without much planning, Haibara runs toward their location, leaving behind the rest of the kids.
"Ai-chan?" Ayumi asks, as Haibara who was one moment next to her suddenly disappear.
Haibara in closing distance yells out, "STOP!"
"Huh?" "Huh?"
"Haibara-chan?" "Haibara-chan?"
"What's wrong Haibara-chan?!" Rans asks, concern on the little girl's condition. "Wha..."
"Hm?" Ran said, trying to listen in to what Haibara is about to say. "What are you guys doing together?"
"What are we doing together?" Ran said, repeating what Haibara asks. Then realizing what Haibara is implying, blush like crazy. "NO! We were just having a friendly chat... right?" Ran turns toward Masudo for confirmation. "That's right..."
Haibara, not satisfy with their answer, gives out a big sigh. "If that's the case, you guys won't mind if I sit down with you?"
"No, not at all." Ran said. Haibara pulls a seat and sits down next to Masudo. Both teens notice the stare they were receiving from the little girl. Looking at each other, they let out a small laughter as Haibara burst out in angry an annoyance, complaining the behavior of the two teens.
Curse that woman... If I"m not careful, that woman may just get her wish. Haibara thought, her anger on Ran's best friend who is taking shots between the two teens.
They day was great until they made their way to the "Relaxing River" where people just float on tubes and let the current take them along the man-made river. Mitsuhiko, Ayumi, Genta all took single tubes. Conan quickly took a single tube when he saw Amy grabbing a double tube before.
Haibara, on the other hand, asks Masudo-san if they can share a tube before Ran could from Sonoko's suggestion. Masudo's little brother Rei oblivious of the atmosphere, ran to the other kids with a single tube of his own.
"Sure but wouldn't you prefer playing with your other friends?"
Haibara shakes her head. "Right now, I want to spent this time with you..." Realizing what she said, Haibara panics. "...I m-mean if y-you are o-ookkayy with that." Haibara said while giving a smile sheepishly. I'm definitely blushing... I'm definitely blushing... I'm definitely blushing... How do I turn this thing off?!
Masudo notice her loss of confidence and smiles. "Then I will be in your care" Causing Haibara to smile and grabbing a double tube, the same one Ayumi had before. It was conveniently located by her side. Grabbing the tube, they made their way to the start of the river.
Of course the river is man-made with life guard station about 20 feet apart.
"Oi, how are Ai-chan and Masudo-niisan?" Ayumi asks. Mitsuhiko looks behind then. "So far so good. He's helping her on the tube." What Mitsuhiko fail to mention was Haibara reluctance to receive help at first and her silent behavior while she was picked up, bridal style, and gently place onto one side of the double tube.
"AWWW... They look like they are enjoying themselves..." Ayumi said happily. "Oi, what are you guys doing?" Conan said as he float toward them with Rei by his side. "HAA Conan-kun!" They all said and turn around. "We're doing nothing..." Ayumi said.
"Nothing huh?" Conan said as he notice Ayumi eyes looking for a moment something pass him. Turning around, he notice Masudo-niisan and Haibara on the same floating device. Both of them talking with Haibara doing most of the blushing.
"Bakas... so you guys are creating an atmosphere for Haibara and Masudo-niisan." Conan said.
"Hahaha... Of course Conan-kun would figure it out." Mitsuhiko said sheepishly.
"Ano... creating an atmosphere for Haibara and Onii-chan... why?" Rei asks.
Ayumi, Mitsuhiko and Genta weren't sure what to say to the younger brother.
"Rei-kun, our friend Haibara has feelings for your older brother and we are trying to help her." Conan said to the boy.
"Conan-kun! Do you think that really is a good idea for his little brother to know?!" The children asks.
"It would make it more easier if he knows." Conan said and turns to the little brother. "You're not against it, right Rei-kun?
"No... I'm not against it. If anything... I'm for it. All that onii-chan does is work all day and take care of me at home. I want him to be happy for himself."
"Well said." Conan said as he and the children smile at the younger brother response.
"Ano... M-Masudo-kun..." Haibara said, looking away from him.
"Hm?"
No... big deal... Just ask him
"I've been wondering for a while... Have you ever been in a steady relationship before?" I SAID! But for some reason I wish I haven't said it...
Masudo didn't answer right away. Haibara figure he is not comfortable answering but in realiy, Masudo was thinking to himself that he already answer that just a few moments ago. Haibara notices he still haven't say a word looks up at him. His expression was something she never saw until now.
"Masudo-kun?"
After what seems like forever, Masudo retold the story with Ran to Haibara. Haibara instant response was to find the girl who stood him up and have a chat with her but eventually Haibara left it as that and they continues riding down the river.
"Masudo-kun..." Haibara starts out.
"Hm?" He said as he turns to her direction. "Would it be wrong for you to move on and maybe find someone else?"
"No... it wouldn't be wrong, it just to actually start would prove to be difficult due to my circumstance. I must work at least two jobs in order to support Rei-kun and afterward look after him. I don't have much time and money to spend on a girlfriend. It wouldn't be fair on the girl if I do have one..." Haibara sense Masudo's sadness through his smile.
Looking away, "If it was me, being able to be by your side is more than enough. No matter what others may say or think." Haibara said. "Haibara-chan..." Masudo said, his eyes widening before it reduces back to normal size.
"Anyway... we're almost at the end of the river. We should decide our next course of action." Haibara said, hoping to drop the topic. At least for now since she isn't mentally prepare for what's to come.
Masudo must have sense Haibara's distress since he's quick to pick out the next attraction.
Throughout the rest of the day, Haibara spent it with Masudo. Eventually the sun begins to set, an indication that the day is about to end.
"Well, I guess it times for us to looks for the others." Masudo said, sitting down on a bench with Haibara. After riding on the water hurricane three times, both of them decided to rest up. "Yeah, but I'm far too tire, maybe we should wait for them to find us?" Haibara suggests. Being more daring, Haibara reach out and grab his hand. "At least for a little while."
Masudo let out a small smile, submitting to Haibara suggestion. "Haibara-chan... there's something I think we should discuss."
"Hm?" Haibara said quizzically. "I will be frank, I'm very happy for you to spent your time on someone like me. I just feel like I'm taking your time you could've spent with your friends."
"Didn't I say before, being able to be by your side is more than enough. I can always have time with my friends but I also enjoy our time together. I don't want that to change."
"Alright, with that said, I think we should go a find the others. I'm sure they're worry about us."
He said, standing up while reaching out a hand for her to grab. Grabbing his hand, Haibara picks herself up and follow the older teen.
The kids look at each other with smiles on their faces. Their plan seem to work and they ran together Ran and Sonoko.
"Arigato again you Ran-neechan and Sonoko-neechan for agreeing to help us." Ayumi states.
"Yeah, if you didn't spent time with Masudo-niichan, Haibara-chan would've spent more time on us instead of him." Mitsuhiko said.
"No No, you don't have to thank us. But really? Haibara-chan really like Takashiro-san?" Ran asks, seeking confirmation.
"Yes...maybe even love him. That's why we all decided to help them out. I'm sure Haibara-chan will be happy." Ayumi ends with a smile.
I happy Haibara-chan is able to experience LOVE. I'm still surprise she has it in for Takashiro-san but knowing Haibara-chan and seeing the type of person Takashiro-san, I know they will take it slow. Ran thought.
I wonder if it was okay for us to help the girl pair with Masudo-san. I can't say that it would look okay for a young adult to be with a little girl but I'm sure it would work out in the end. Sonoko thought before laughing off.
Before entering the vehicles, Conan suggests that Masudo and Haibara should stay together. So during the trip back, Masudo and Haibara both went to sleep with Haibara letting out a small smile. Happy that after the end of the trip, she gotten closer to Masudo. Resting her head on his lap, she continues to enjoy her warm and pleasant slumber.
Conan-kun already fast asleep on the passenger seat. Worn out by all the attractions and Ayumi dragging him around places, Conan turns his face slightly for better comfort as Subaru re-adjust his mirrors.
Looking at the rearview mirror, Subaru looks at the two people in the back seats. "Soon, it would be over." as his lips form a smile. "Soon." Driving off on the road as Dr. Agasa's car, carrying everyone else, follow suit.
Well, there ends another chapter of this story. Hopefully I can get the next chapter done by within the next two months. Only time will tell. Please review for any suggestions/improvements/comments/concerns. Until next time!