Skipping back home, a shower of genuine happiness fills every fiber of my being. Lost in my cloud of bliss, I follow the flickering neon lights of the New City while quietly humming the songs that got stuck in my head.
Suddenly, my phone buzzes, and I see the notification that Yua has added me to a group chat. Then, as I open the conversation, my eyes immediately land on her message-a group photo we took before leaving the karaoke.
In the photo, Fujino and Yua join hands, shaping them into a heart, while Morine, in his playful spirit, makes a silly pouty face wearing Yua's sunglasses. And then there's me, bland like an unsalted cracker, with my awkward little peace sign and stiff smile. But despite my inner voice's self-critique, I can't help but save the photo and cherish it.
Later a message from Morine pops up, checking if everyone made it home safely.
Sara Fujino:
Sure thing! ◕‿↼)
- read at 23:08
Morine Hirata:
@Yua Nakatomi?
I know you love to ignore me but I see you online
send a thumbs up at least
-read at 23:17
Yua Nakatomi:
OMG I was in a shower
we live like 5 houses apart
since when are you such a mum?!
- read at 23:20
Morine Hirata:
since you sneaked out to a concert and your parents bombarded my phone asking where you are :)
-read at 23:18
Yua Nakatomi:
LOL that was fun ᕕ(⌐■_■)ᕗ ♪♬
- read at 23:19
Morine Hirata:
not for me
anyway @Kumiko Koyama are you ok?
-read at 23:19
Me:
Sorry! I was looking at the photo
Yes, I am almost home, thank you for asking ｡^‿^｡
-read at 23:20
Yua Nakatomi:
WOW your polite even through messages!!
- read at 23:20
Morine Hirata:
you mean *you are
-read at 23:20
Yua Nakatomi:
Oh shut up Im sleepy［(－－)］zzz
- read at 23:21
I put away my phone and start searching for my keys. As I twirl the fluffy keychain between my fingers, I try to come up with a plan of how to sneak into my room without my parents noticing. I did mention the karaoke to them, but staying out this late, especially on a school night, is something I've never done before.
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