I woke up in the morning disturbed by my phone. I quickly attended the call as I didn't want Runo to be disturbed from her sleep. But it went into voicemail instead.

I opened the file

"Hello Dan . This is Mr. Misaki. Me and my wife will be going on a business trip about the food joint. We will be gone for 3 weeks so take care of Runo for us."

Great! Runo was staying with me for almost a month. Yippee!

Also , it was the weekend. I could spend time with Runo for two days! I got up and got ready. I looked at my watch . It was only 7. I thought I could go for a jog. I wrote a note for Runo on the nightstand and went out for a jog. I saw my mom on the way. "Hi mom!" I called out to her. "Hello Daniel!" She replied. "How are you doing?" she asked. "I'm great mom. How are you and dad?" I asked her. "We're fine. How did your date with Runo go yesterday?" she asked me. I rolled my eyes. Ever since I told her Runo was my girlfriend, she's been fantasising about us ...

"It was great! Runo slept in the park so I got her to my appartment. Also , she's staying with me for three weeks"

"That's great! Okay Dan ! I have to go , see you next week!" she said and went.

I continued jogging. I didn't keep track of time and I wandered off. A while later , I stopped for a break . I saw my surroundings . I was right in front of Shun's house.

"I miss you , Shun. I want my best friend back." I thought.

Walking around the house got a lot of memories coming through. There was the lake near which Shun and I battled against Masquerade, the roof on which he used to sit on , his computer in the living room. But there was one thig that caught my attention - the little drawing we made when we were kids saying "No matter what , Shun and Dan are best friends till the end." That one brought me to tears.

A few minutes later , I went back to my appartment.

Runo sat on the dining chair , eating some French toast (Author 's note - this idea of French toast is courtesy of my BFF in school) When she saw me , she asked me "Want some?"

I just shook my head and went to my room.

Runo came in a little later.

"You okay?" she asked

"Y...yeah.." I replied , shakily.

"Did you go to Shun's house?" she asked me.

"No..." I said while I got into my blanket.

"I know you miss your best friend , Dan. I miss Alice too. You don't need to cover up." She said. "It's alright , Dan"

"Thanks , Runo." I replied. She knew just what to say .

I might never see Shun or any of my friend again but that drawing will forever be in my heart.

The words "No matter what , Dan and Shun will be best friends till the end" echoed in my head.