One week after the events of the Auxiliary Chapter...
Damn, it's hot. Mizuki said coldly.
"I've been waiting for that mail for an entire week and still got nothing, my position as a participant in that show has been cemented though. I know that I have nothing to worry but I just need to be sure about it first! Damn it, what's taking it so long? When will it premiere anyway?" Mizuki taught to herself.
They've already launched an official teaser for "Tomodachi Ie" a few days ago yet they didn't reveal the exact date of the pilot episode. So, with that...I am still uncertain about when will they even mail me. Mizuki said warily What's with all this surprise antics? Mizuki said irritatingly, adjusting her glasses.
"What should I do to kill some time? I've even resigned in my part time job for this, I didn't know that this will even take this long!" Mizuki taught to herself, slamming her fist in the table.
God fucking damn it. Mizuki said, gritting her teeth.
Suddenly, her phone vibrates. She peeks to see whoever it is that is calling her.
Oh, Shiho? Mizuki said enthusiastically, immediately answering the call.
Hello, you there? Shiho said enthusiastically.
Yes, I am currently in my house right now! I am fucking unemployed again. Mizuki said sarcastically.
Come on, have a life! Life isn't just about work, you know? Shiho said warily.
Easy for you to say because you've came from a wealthy family. Mizuki said coldly, rolling her eyes.
Here goes our eccentric ice queen again! Shiho said teasingly.
Oh, shut up! Mizuki said sarcastically Anyways, what's the reason for you to call me? Mizuki asks curiously, adjusting her glasses.
Well, are you home? Shiho said expectantly.
Obviously, yes...So, what now? Mizuki said coldly.
Stya there and wait for us! I am going to bring the gang and pick you up there, we're going to enjoy ourselves today and forget about the complexities of life! Shiho said enthusiastically.
Really now? Mizuki said sarcastically.
Well, it's been a while since the five of us hang out! So, I guess this will be a great opportunity to reconnect again. Shiho said enthusiastically.
I see, well... you're right and I guess I'll have to have fun and take a break for now. Mizuki said calmly, letting out a sigh.
Yey! It is decided then! Get ready and wait for us there in your... apartment...if that's what you call it? Shiho said teasingly.
The hell does that mean, Girl?! Mizuki said irritatingly.
Gotta hang up! Shiho said teasingly, letting out a chuckle.
Shiho immediately hangs up the phone call.
Damn it, her mouth can be out of line sometimes. Mizuki said coldly, letting out a sigh I should get ready for it, I guess. Mizuki said coldly, putting her phone down and started getting ready for their outing.
"That was Shiho Kanzaki, same age as me. She is my best friend since childhood...She came from the prestige Kanzaki family who owns one of the biggest conglomerate here in Japan, yet for some reasons she always choose to stay by my side and even switches to government sponsored or piblic schools even though she can afford to go to prestigious universities. She's my best of friend among them all!" Mizuki taught to herself.
They're here. Mizuki said sarcastically.
After a several minutes, a knock echoes throughout the room.
Mizuki immediately opens the door to see all four of her friends together.
I knew it! Mizuki said enthusiastically, adjusting her glasses.
Predicted our arrival again, huh? Shinichiro said coldly, crossing his arms in his chest.
It's been two months since we last reunited like this! Hiyori said enthusiastically.
That's right, I missed this times! Our last outing is back before the semester ends. Yushiro said enthusiastically.
See, they missed us! Shiho said enthusiastically.
Right, so now...where do we go? Mizuki said calmly.
Still as stoic as ever, huh? Shinichiro said coldly.
Shut your damn mouth, fella. Mizuki said sarcastically, adjusting her glasses.
Hey! Now, now! Hiyori said warily.
I see, something still doesn't change! Shiho said teasingly.
Well, where else? Of course, in somewhere fun! Our usuals. Yushiro said enthusiastically.
Hm, I see! Let's go then. Mizuki said enthusiastically.
That's the spirit! Shiho said enthusiastically.
Off we go! They all said in unison.
They left the apartment complex and then started their outing day.
Where do we go first? Mizuki asks curiously.
Well, in that case! Yushiro said enthusiastically.
They started their outing starting from arcade, shopping, karaoke, eating and finally going to the park where they usually come together.
Here we are, what a nostalgic place! Shiho said enthusiastically.
They all sat down in an empty bench.
So, next semester is going to start next month... that's fast! Yushiro said, pouting.
We should really enjoy ourselves while we're still out here! Hiyori said enthusiastically.
Well, you daid something right for once. Shinichiro said sarcastically, a cold smirk forming in his face.
What does that mean? Hiyori said, feigning annoyance.
Come on, you two! Mizuki said coldly.
Well, I just wish times like this will last forever. Shiho said calmly.
Hm? Is something the matter? Mizuki asks curiously, adjusting her glasses.
Nothing, it's just that I feel like... I'll be away with you guys for a while. Shiho said sarcastically.
That's not a funny joke. Shinichiro said coldly.
Well...how could you even say that, Shiho? Hiyori asks curiously, with puppy eyes.
Personal reasons! Shiho said teasingly.
Well, that's a surprise right there! Yushiro said hesitantly.
Well, since we are talking about surprises... Mizuki said coldly.
What do you have now? Shinichiro asks coldly.
Well, that's a secret that will soon be uncovered as well! Just wait for it. Mizuki said enthusiastically, adjusting her glasses.
Wow, you two really knows how to make things...uhm... suspenseful... Yushiro said hesitantly, letting iut a nervous chuckles.
Might as well share something myself! Actually, I have a surprise for y'all too. You all will know what will it be soon enough! Hiyori said enthusiastically.
You two? Really now? Yushiro said hesitantly.
You, what are you hiding? Shinichiro asks coldly.
Come on, Shinichiro! Yushiro said hesitantly.
Yushiro then lets out a sigh of defeat.
Fine, I also have a secret... y'all will know in the right time! Yushiro said hesitantly.
Hm, all of you have some juices in your sleeves? Shinichiro said coldly.
How about you? Mizuki asks coldly, adjusting her glasses.
Well, maybe, I don't know... let's just see. Shinichiro said coldly.
Hm, always the most introverted and secretive as always! Shiho said teasingly.
That's the last thing I wanted to hear from your loud mouth. Shinichiro said sarcastically.
A moment of silence occured between the five of them.
Well, it's already 8 P.M! Yushiro said warily.
It's getting too late already, huh? Hiyori said warily.
I need to go now, see you again some time soon. Shinichiro said coldly.
Oh, dude there he goes again! Yushiro said teasingly.
Shinichiro just calmly walk away.
Shiho's phone suddenly vibrates.
Oh, it's a text message from my driver! They're going to be here some time soon. Shiho said, her tone laced with sadness.
I guess, I need to go too! I have some chores to do in the house. Yushiro said enthusiastically.
Yushiro immediately runs away.
He's acting weird. Mizuki said coldly, adjusting her glasses.
The boys have already go...So, I think I should go now too! See you again next semester. Hiyori said enthusiastically.
Hiyori waves goodbye to them before walking away.
How about you, Mizuki? Are you not going to go home yet? Shiho asks curiously.
No, I want to stay a bit longer and I also want to see you off. Mizuki said coldly.
Well, that's so kind of you! Shiho said enthusiastically.
So, what are you really up to? Mizuki asks expectantly.
Up to? What do you mean? Shiho asks hesitantly.
Your secret, the reason why you're going to be gone for a while. Mizuki said coldly So, I can assume that...you will be away because of family businesses or... something deeper, like The Reality Show. Mizuki said coldly, adjusting her glasses.
Shiho's eyes widen for a moment and she immediately composed herself.
Reality show? You mean, Tomodachi Ie? Why would I even join there? I am not a TV material you know that! Also, I have the money so...why would I even attempt to win that show? Let alone join? Shiho said, feigning enthusiasm.
Well, that's all I can infer because if you are not going to be awya because of family businesses affairs then that's the only excuse that I could think of. Mizuki said coldly Alright, because some of the reality shows normally last from 8 months up to 1 year that's the only thing that could be a plausible explanation...given that an international japanese reality show have arised and also the prize pool offered by it, it's not a thing that I can just rule out as a possibility. Mizuki said coldly, adjusting her glasses.
Smart as ever, but...to tell you the truth I was just trying to extract some reactions with you all! I knew my prank would work! Shiho said, feigning cheerfulness.
Shiho, don't try to lie- Mizuki said authoritatively.
Mizuki's words got cut off when a sudden horn of a vehicle echoes around the surrounding.
Let's just converse again if we had the time to do so! I'll be going now, please don't stay here for too long. Shiho said warily.
Shiho immediately runs to the car and enters inside. She waves goodbye to Mizuki before the car drives away.
Something's definitely fishy, I can feel it...that there is somehow a connection in iur secrets here. My secret is joining in that reality show, they also showed some signs but I can be so certain yet...maybe they'll just really trying to surprise us with something outside of that show. But, I can't still rule that possibility out. Mizuki said coldly, adjusting her glasses.
"Shiho Kanzaki, Yushiro Takegawa, Hiyori Yonebayashi...What are the three of you hiding? Also you, Shinichiro Sakurazaka...Since then, you are the most introverted, unpredictable and secretive in our group...I know, that you are also trying to hide something from me." Mizuki taught to herself, letting out a sigh.
I should definitely go too. Mizuki mutters to herself, calmly standing up in the bench.
Hey, look who we have here! Glock said sarcastically.
Glock and his goons closes in to Mizuki.
What do you want? Didn't we have an agreement that I'll be going to pay you three months from now? Mizuki said coldly, putting her hands in her jacket's pockets.
You have some time to relax here, huh? One of Glock's goons said teasingly You're quite chill for someone who has a debt of 100,000 yen! He adds, sarcastically.
They all laughed at me and started pointing their fingers on me.
Remember, three months... that's the last and only thing that I could give you! If you fail to bring me my 100,000 yen, I'll make sure that you'll know what happens on those who tries to test my patience. Glock said intimidatingly.
What can you even do? Mizuki said sarcastically, a mocking smirk forming in her face.
Still have some confidence within you, huh? Let's see if that will last longer! Well, I'll let you off the hook for now...See you again some time soon! Glock said coldly Let's go, Boys! Glock said authoritatively.
Glock and his goons immediately runs away from the scene.
Damn, they are persistent. Mizuki said coldly, adjusting her glasses.
"I can't wait to get out if this kind of life." Mizuki taught to herself, letting out a sigh of relief.
She then proceeds to leave and go home.
After several minutes of walking, she finally arrived in her apartment.
Whew, today was a blast! Mizuki said enthusiastically, she then calmly stretches her body.
Suddenly, her phone vibrates.
What is it now? Mizuki said irritatingly, letting out a sigh of defeat.
She take her phone and reads the mail.
Her jaw was just left hanging, eyes widen. Then a smirk formed in her face.
Damn, finally it's here! Mizuki said enthusiastically, clenching her fists.