The Party

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We're going on a short trip and I'm really excited. It's been a long time for me not to go on vacation.

"I'll get the room with balcony!" Said Sonoko.

I nod while looking around. We will be staying in a pavillion. Each pavillion has 3 rooms, with one living room and one small kitchen. Me, Sonoko, and Shiho get the same pavillion.

"So which room do you choose?" I ask Shiho.

Shiho shrug, looking uninterested. "I dont mind any." She says.

I choose the room beside Sonoko. That leaves Shiho with the room accross us.

"Ran, do you want to look around the place?" I hear Sonoko ask. I say yes to her and go out of my room.

I see that Shiho's room is closed, so I knock her door and ask. "Shiho-san, do you want to join us?"

"I will just stay here," i hear her replying.

"Okay!"

***

After some time, Sonoko and I go back to our pavillion. We really like the place. Before I open the front door, I heard some banter from inside.

"But you can do it faster than me!" I hear Shinichi's voice. My eyes widened. Shinichi is here?

"Just go and bother someone else!" I open the door right when I see Shinichi being kicked out from Shiho's room, her door slamming in front of him.

My heart thumping fast. How long has Shinichi been here?

"Shinichi?" I hear myself calling him with a small voice.

"Ran? I thought you'll be back later. You had a good walk?" Shinichi asked, rather on ease.

"Yes. What are you doing?"

"Oh I only wanted to ask for some help from Miyano. But she kicked me out, saying she wanted to get ready. What is she getting ready for anyway."

"Oooh," i paused a little before I single mindedly asked, "then do you want to wait in my room? I also want to get ready,"

I see Shinichi's face getting red. "What? No! Why would I wait in a girl's room..." he said, stutter.

'But you just went out from a girl's room,' this time I managed to bit my tongue before saying what I think out loud. I don't want to hurt myself with the answer.

"Okay then. Maybe you also need to get ready,"

"What are you guys getting ready for anyway?" Shinichi asked.

I roll my eyes. That's typical Shinichi to remember every detail of a case but forgetting events. "The party," i remind him. We actually go on this vacation for the party held by Sonoko's family anyway.

"Oh that's tonight?" Shinichi asked. "No wonder she's so hype up about getting ready," he paused a little before adding rather annoyed, "I need to wait until at least end of day then. Her mood is unpredictable when it comes to parties,"

Right? I dont even need to say much to undeliberately hurt myself. I don't think anyone can see her as someone who might like party, but of course, Shinichi knows better.

"I will also get ready then. See you, Ran!"

And just like that, he leaves the room.

***

I look at my reflection in the mirror. I'm not someone who worry much about my appearance, especially today. The dress that I wear makes me look like a princess, with a low neckline and a little bell sleeves. The skirt circling around my legs up to my ankle.

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