Hidden Identity

The Shadow

We turned around to see Haru standing there with heated scarlet cheeks.

Richy: "Can't you knock?!"

"Hey Haru!"

Richy: "What are you doing here? Oh, do you want to hear my enchanting piano as well?"

Haru: "I actually came to get May..."

"Me?"

Haru: "Yeah, Sae's crying..."

"Oh yeah i promised her i would come! I'm coming!"

Richy: "Hey-I'm coming too!"

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Sae: "See? Now you much prettier!" she exclaimed whilst she placed roses behind Richy's ear.

"She's not wrong you know."

Richy: "Hahaha!"

Sae: "I'm tired now. Claire can you put some flowers in my hair?"

"Of course! But you never let me touch your hair!"

Sae: "Hmm... you can touch it for now!" she beamed as she invited herself to my lap.

"Okay then! Roses, daisies or tulips?"

Sae: "I want forget-me-nots!"

"Haru, are there any forget-me-nots?"

Haru: "......"

He seemed spaced-out and was glaring at the table.

Richy: "Haru you've been acting a bit off since we came. Are you okay?"

Haru: "Hm? Oh-um-yeah! Did you ask me something?"

Sae: "Forget-me-nots!"

Haru: "Ok, if a customer comes you assist them. I'll be right back." He gave a reluctant smile before going.

Richy: "Is it me...?"

"No...i'll ask again later."

Sae: "I'm going to marry Haru when i'm grown-up!"

"Um...good for you...?"

Richy: "Hahahaha! Sae you can't-"

"-Say that now, it's bad luck!"

Sae: "Oh okay! I'll shush!"

Soon Haru came back with the same frown.

Haru: "I can't find it. Get something else, Sae..."he mumbled before walking to the counter.

Richy: "I'm going to talk to him. You keep Sae busy."

"Ok, thanks."

I couldn't help but eavesdrop when i heard them talking.

Richy: "Haru, what's wrong? You're worrying me now. Tell me."

Haru: "Nothing!"

Richy: "It's something! Do want me to help you with something?"

Haru: "Oh you want to help? Um...can you get the flower food?"

Richy: "But that's in the shed across the street."

Haru: "Never mind then. I thought you wanted to help but..."

Richy: "-No no i'll get it! Which one?"

Haru: "The one at the VERY back of the shed. And don't rush; take your time ok?"