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chapter 10: shopping spree

"Insanity runs in my family. It practically gallops."

– Mortimer Brewster (Arsenic and Old Lace)

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    "Chiyo-san!" Chiyo squawks slightly in surprise at Momo's voice. She turns around and sees Momo, Mina, and Jirō Kyōka, a 15 year old girl with short purple hair, fair skin, and black eyes, walking over.

  Chiyo smiles tiredly and gives them a wave. "Hey Momo-san, Mina-san, Kyōka-san. How are you?"

  "Chiyo-chan, you look like crap... are you okay?" Mina asks, making Chiyo laugh at the blunt question. She shrugs and averts her gaze. She probably did look like crap.

  Chiyo decided on not putting on her makeup, too mentally exhausted to go through the process. Her hair wasn't brushed and put into a short ponytail. Bags were under her eyes from the sleepless nights, and she literally went out in yoga pants and Shohei's hoodie. She was not doing alright.

  "Just... tired I guess. Grimoire's being a bit of an overbearing mother right now and well... I'm sure you all have a similar problem when trying to sleep recently," The corvid girl says softly, voice hoarse. Momo and Kyōka wince before nodding in agreement.

  Mina hugs Chiyo tightly in comfort. "Want to join us? We're on our way to Hot Topic. Yaomomo is curious."

  "If you're sure I can join," Chiyo says brightly, breaking the hug. Mina smiles brightly and links her arm with the corvid girl's. They all continue there way towards Hot Topic.

  "Where's your brother? Did he come with you?" Momo asks curiously as they wait on the escalator. Chiyo shakes her head with a small sigh.

  "He's buying new things for his altar. Ah, he's a witch before you ask," Chiyo says casually. The other girls blink in surprise, but don't seem bothered by the sudden news.

  "Are you looking to buy something from Hot Topic?" Chiyo gives Momo a bright smile. "I... well you don't seem the type to... shop at these types of stores."

  Momo smiles a bit sheepishly, a small blush on her cheeks. "W-well, this style has always... interested me. Mother doesn't... like it, but I have been wanting to buy a few things. Nothing too... out there, not right now." Chiyo hums in understanding, nodding her head.

  "We can go by other stores too. There are many that incorporates scene, goth, and/or emo with many other styles," She says calmly as they all enter Hot Topic.

  "Hello, Tokoyami-san! Do you need any help?" The cashier greets cheerfully. Chiyo smiles at him and shakes her head.

  "No, thank you Uehashi-san, but I will come to you if I need any assistance," The corvid girl says softly while she leads Momo towards the left.

  "Would you like to look around yourself, or do you want our help in picking items for you?" The question makes the taller black haired girl blush.

  "Ah–you're help would me nice..." The girls smile brightly, Mina more menacing than the other two.

  "Alright! Chiyo-chan, you stay with her. I'll go to the jewelry. Kyōka-chan, you go to the back. Meet back here in 5-10 minutes!" Chiyo and Momo blink when the Kyōka and Mina speed away, going straight to business.

  "Shopping spree?" Grimoire asks excitedly, immediately waking up from his nap. Chiyo sighs heavily. Oh boy...

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    Chiyo sighs tiredly when she walks into Hye-mi's restaurant. She smiles when she sees Hye-mi standing near the front.

  "Hey, Nanna Hye-mi. Is Shohei here yet?" Chiyo asks brightly, walking over to the elderly lady.

  The expression on her face makes Chiyo frown. "W-what's wrong Nanna?"

  "Chiyo... I'm so sorry..." Hye-mi grabs the corvid girl's hands before leading her to the back of the restaurant.

  "What are you talking about? Did something happen to Shohei?" Chiyo asks worriedly, fear starting to stab her stomach.

  "Please. I can't lose him... Was it–was it those villains?" Chiyo couldn't help but think of the worst case scenario. Grimoire purrs in her mind, trying to calm her down.

  Hye-mi leads her her office where a camera showed the restaurant's security feeds. Chiyo's stomach starts to lurch with a new feeling. No...

  "I–at first, I had thought you were going to be hanging out with Shohei and a friend, so I didn't bother them, but... Oh, Chiyo sweetie, I am so sorry." Hye-mi shows footage of Shohei walking into the restaurant with–with... fucking Toyonaga Rie on his arm, kissing her cheek with the same... with the same fucking smile he gives her on their dates.

  "Sho?" Grimoire asks in shock. The world around Chiyo stills as she stares at the footage, watching Rie and Shohei sit in her and Shohei's spot, next to each other. Shohei does his magic trick and gives Rie a bouquet of aster, white camellias, and red chrysanthemums.

  "How–how could he?" The black haired teenager turns around and runs out of the office, tears starting to fall.

  "Ch–Chiyo!" Hye-mi calls out in surprise, rushing after her. While Chiyo wipes away her tears, she runs into someone.

  "Hey–hey, Chiyo! What's wrong? What happened?" Shohei's voice and his hand on her cheek makes her flinch back. She glares at him through her tears and backhands him.

  "You bastard! You–with Toyonaga?! God I should've–I should've listened to my–" A sob forces itself out of her chest and she roughly shoves her boyfriend away from her. She runs out of the restaurant, going in a random direction.

  "I'm going to kill him! I'm going to rip his dick off and force it down his throat I'm going to–" Grimoire screeches in rage, tears falling from his eyes. Chiyo hears footsteps behind her and quickly takes off her hoodie before taking flight, not wanting to see Shohei.

  She–she–how could he do this, with Rie no less?! The one who has tormented her for years. Chiyo releases another heart-wrenching sob and flies faster. It starts to rain.

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Hey! Hope you like the new chapter! So... things are happening...

I'ma go before y'all kill me! Bye!

WhovianWhoudini