I sighed and eventually paid the bill Aki Adagaki left me with. I really messed up. I spent so much time focusing on the picture, that I didn't even see the bigger picture here and now she probably hates me. When I left the cafe, I felt my phone vibrating. I checked my phone to see that Neko was calling me.
She has to have the picture. Right? No one else there would have taken it. Yoshino would have nothing to use it for, and (YN) seems to want nothing more then to forget the past. Neko has to have it.
I answered the call and held the phone to my head, sighing as I mumbled a quiet "Hello" into the phone.
Neko: Hey Masamune. Do you have a moment to talk? Masamune: Uh... Sure. Sure, I can talk I suppose. Neko: Great. You see, Futaba invited me to go to the water park with her and I wasn't sure if you were going to be there. I wanted to call and be sure, You know?
If Futaba invited her, then why does she need to know if I'm going to be there? Regardless, I have to see her. I need to get the picture back.
Masamune: Y-Yea...actually, are you busy right now? Neko: Uhm. No. I'm just sitting in my room. All alone. Masamune: I see... Mind if I visit..? Neko: That's a little forward, don't you think? Masamune: Not like that. I swear, nothing like- Neko: I would love to have you visit! I'll try and get the house ready. See you later! Masamune: H-Hey! Wait!-
Before I could even muster a proper sentence, Neko hung up on me. I sighed softly and put my phone away as I headed to Neko's home. It wasn't to far of a walk away after all.
After about thirty minutes of walking, I made it to Neko's home. Which was apparently a really expensive hotel. I cleared my throat and knocked on the door. I stepped back and heard excited footsteps come to the door as it opened, revealing Neko herself with a bright smile.
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Neko: Welcome! Thank you for coming over! Masamune: I-It's.. no problem. Neko: Come in. Make yourself at home! Sorry, but I unfortunately don't have much to drink.
I nodded as I walked inside, allowing Neko to guide me and give me a tour of the place she, for now, called home.
My nerves couldn't help but rush over me. I have never really been inside a girl's house. Well, unless you count Aki Adagaki's mansion. But I was only a kid then. But now.. No! No, My revenge! I have to keep my head in the game! This is all for the picture! Only the picture!
Neko: Masamune? Masamune: PARDON THE INTRUSION!
Neko only giggled at my shout and I mentally slapped myself.
Neko: Go ahead and try to relax. I have some tea ready for us. Masamune: T-Thank you... Nice place you have.. Neko: Thank you. My dad would only let me live here after I begged him. But now me and my attendant live here together. Anyway, why did you ask to visit so suddenly? Not that I am mad. I'm only curious. Masamune: I just left the near by cafe and I was close so I decided to stop by..
