Himeko and Mei were both at the store checking something out
"Hey Mei do you think this one is okay?" Himeko asked. Mei didn't reply since she was thinking about something else
"Mei? You okay?" Himeko asked
"Hm? Oh yes. Sorry Himeko" Mei said
"Mei...are you alright?" Himeko asked
"Y-yes I'm fine" Mei said
"Is this about her?" Himeko asked
"Yes..." Mei said looking down and clenched her fists tightly
"Mei I know you want her back and everything but...I just...I just want to see her so bad. Now that she's back...all I want is to start all over and heal her heart" Mei said and clenched her chest tightly feeling her heartache
"Don't worry Mei. I hope you two will get back together soon" Himeko said
"Yeah...I hope so. I wonder if that kid has found her yet" Mei said
"Mei...do you believe in that girl?" Himeko asked
"I have to...there is no other choice. I have to believe her. She's my only chance to be able to speak with Yuzu" Mei said
"But what happens if...she lies to you or is just messing around?" Himeko asked. Mei's cold eyes came back and growled
"If she lied to me then...she's fucking dead. I will kill her myself and she won't come back ever again" Mei said harshly
"Hehe...well we should go look for something else. We might run into her" Himeko said
"You're right. Let's get going" Mei said and walked out the store with Himeko. Across the store they were in was the store owned by the Taniguchi. Himeko stopped and looked at Harumin
"Mei...do you think it's best to tell her she's here?" Himeko asked
"Taniguchi-san isn't my friend nor we have spoken to each other in 6 years..." Mei said
'Yeah...again. That's what you said last time and guess what...you ended up talking to her" Himeko said
"I only spoke with her because...because..whatever just forget it" Mei said
"But we should at least tell her that she's alive. You know how the Taniguchi family is doing right?" Himeko asked. Mei looked at her and sighed deeply
"It's none of our business...just leave her. Matsuri will tell her soon...hopefully" Mei said
"Yes. You're probably right" Himeko said
"Hey hey hey it's the cold bitch with her eyebrow friend" Some girl laughed. Mei and Himeko turned around to find their old bully
"It's been a while hasn't?" She asked and smirked
"Just leave us alone...Cheung-san" Mei said
"How's your ex doing?" She asked
"Just do whatever the fuck you want and leave us alone" Himeko said
"Aww you two are hurting my feelings" She said and giggled
"Why are you here? I thought you moved away" Mei said
"Ha! Y'all thought I was going to leave my favorite bitches behind? That'd be rude. Hehe...and I've heard some small rumors about you...Aihara-san" She said and smiled devilishly
"Stop wasting my time. There is nothing to talk about..." Mei said
"Oh really? Then can you explain that Okogi girl back then?" She asked. Mei just stood there and gave her a cold glare
"Just leave her alone" Himeko said as she glared at her
"Listen Miss Eyebrows...I'm talking to her. Not you. So back off" She said and pushed Himeko but Mei caught her
"Just leave us alone already" Mei said sternly
"Hey but I'm not done talk-"
"Leave them alone Isha" Harumin said as she walked up to them. Isha's eyes widen for a moment and giggled
"Came to help out your girlfriend I see? How sweet and adorable" Isha said. Harumin just glared at her and Isha just turned around to leave
"It was fun to see you three. Hehe it was like fate brought us all back together. I still remember those good memories back at the Academy. Oh well...I hope we can make much more memories together" Isha said as she walked away
"Are you okay?" Harumin asked
"Y-yes we're fine. Thanks for helping us out" Himeko said
"Yeah...thanks" Mei said avoiding eye contact
"Can't believe that bitch is back..." Harumin said
"Just don't listen to what she says. I bet we all know what she wants..." Himeko said. Harumin and Mei looked at each other then looked away
So much for not talking to her. Ugh...why did I even came up here? I did want to help. Himeko was in trouble anyways...but Mei...damnit...seeing her is just pissing me off
"I better-"
"Mei-san! Mei-san! Mei...san..." The person came up running but stopped seeing the Taniguchi woman. The person wore a hoodie and looked down not wanting her to recognize her. Mei looked at the person and her eyes widen
M-matsuri...shit...Harumin will notice her if I don't do something
"Hey...who-"
"She's my relative!" Mei said and walked up to Matsuri holding her close
"Relative?" Harumin asked
"Y-yes. My mother had a sister and her sister passed away..." Mei said
"And how did she end up here?" Harumin asked
"She ran away from home and found me. She's been living with me and she usually doesn't enjoy staying home alone with Midnight. Isn't that right...?" Mei asked. Matsuri nodded and held Mei tightly. Harumin stared at Mei and looked down at the mysterious person
"What's her name?" Harumin asked
"Maya Aihara..." Mei said
"Harumi! Get back here now! One of the customers needs help!" Mitsuko said calling her over
"Coming sis! Well...I better go. Guess it was nice talking to you for a bit...but I hope we never bump into each other again...Aihara" Harumin said and walked across the streets. Mei just looked down and her eyes widen seeing tears roll down the girl's cheeks
"H-hey are you feeling okay?" Mei asked
"I-it's just...it's been so long...the last time I saw her...seeing her now just...whatever" Matsuri said and wiped her tears
"Hey...it'll be okay" Mei said patting her head softly. Matsuri looked up at her and smiled a bit
"So you have a cousin?" Matsuri asked
"No...but I do know my mother had a sister. I heard her talking about it one day when I was young...so who knows" Mei said
"Eh? Do you not know your mother's side of the family?" Matsuri asked
"She never talked about her family. Everytime I asked her all she would do was tell me to shut up or else...so I'm not sure about her family" Mei said
"Damn...well that's intresting" Matsuri said
"Anyways enough about me. Have you found her?" Mei asked
"Yes ma'am" Matsuri said
"Wait! Really!? Where is she!? I need to see her!" Mei said grabbing Matsuri
"H-hey calm down. I know you want to see her so bad but...we need to talk some place else. I don't think we should be talking here...especially since she's nearby" Matsuri said
"I understand" Mei said as she let go of Matsuri
"And maybe Eyebrows would enjoy where we're going..." Matsuri said
"Why you-huh? What do you mean I'll enjoy where we're going?" Himeko asked
"Just follow me" Matsuri said as she walked away. Both Mei and Himeko walked away following the Mizusawa. Meanwhile Harumin was look out the window checking on them
"Excuse me Miss?" A customer said
"Oh sorry about that. Will that be all today, sir?" Harumin asked
"Yes ma'am" The customer said
"That'll be $50, sir" Harumin said. The customer paid her and left with the product. Harumin kept staring at the window and jumped as Mitsuko laid her hand on her shoulder
"Harumi are you feeling okay? You've been spacing out a couple of times" Mitsuko said
"Hmmm...not really. Sis...did you know that Aihara-san had a cousin?" Harumin asked
"What? A cousin? No" Mitsuko said
"Really? That's odd..." Harumin said and thought for a moment
That voice though...it reminded me of...her. Could it be?
"Sis...has that blonde girl returned?" Harumin asked
"Yes...she has. Aihara-san is probably looking for her now" Mitsuko said
"Sis...you can track down anyone right?" Harumin asked
"Of course but why are you asking me that? Has some bastard bothered you lately?" Mitsuko asked
"No...not because of that but because I believe Matsuri is back...and she's out there somewhere" Harumin said
"Wh-what? You're saying she's back?" Mitsuko asked
"Yes...and also...I bet she's with someone I don't want her to be with" Harumin growled
Matsuri...I swear to fucking god...if it's you hiding in there. You. Are. So. Fucking. Dead. Just you wait...your ass is fucked

Yuzu was left behind by her cousin and Matsuri but she didn't mind. She was wearing a beautiful outfit and a bit of make up. Whenever she walked by people they would always drool over her or stare which made her feel uncomfortable. Yuzu just walked around the mall getting a few memories when she was kid back then. She couldn't help but smile at the memories. Her smile slowly faded as she watched a little girl walking with both of her parents
Flashback
Yuzu was walking around looking for something she wanted. She looked at all the stuff animals and shook her head. Suddenly her eyes caught a teddy bear. She smiled brightly and ran up to the bear
"Mama I want this bear!" Yuzu said
"Hm? What about this one?" Ume asked
"No! I want this one! Pretty please!" Yuzu said and held the teddy bear
"Hehe okay" Ume said
"That's an adorable teddy bear. Will you take care of it?" Yongi asked
"Of course. I will treat him like my son" Yuzu said
"Him? Hehe what will you name him?" Yongi asked
"Anthoniko" Yuzu said and giggled softly
"What a cute name" Yongi said and patted Yuzu's head softly. Yuzu looked up at both her parents and smiled brightly
"I love you Mama and Papa" Yuzu said cheerfully
End Of Flashback
Yuzu looked down for a moment and teared up
"Yuzu?" A woman asked. Yuzu's eyes widen and turned around seeing a short brown haired woman
"H-huh? Who are y-you?" Yuzu asked
"I-it really is you..." Thr woman said and smiled
"E-excuse me but...who are you?" Yuzu asked
"I can't believe you've forgotten about me Yuzu. It's me...Phila. Phila Virgil" Phila said
"Ph-phila? Wait...it r-really is you?" Yuzu asked
"Hehe yes!" Phila said and hugged her. Yuzu blushed and hugged her back
"I really missed you so much! What happened? Why did you move away?" Phila asked
"E-eh? Move away?" Yuzu asked
"Yeah you moved away" Phila said
"W-well...after my grandmother's death I just...decided to move away with one of my relatives that are on my mother's side of the family" Yuzu said
"Oh...I understand' Phila said
"S-so what have you been doing?" Yuzu asked
"Well after graduating I decided to go to work and try to earn some money for college" Phila said
"Really? That's cool" Yuzu said and smiled softly
"I-I actually...m-missed you" Phila said and blushed
"R-really?" Yuzu asked
"Yes Yuzu...I've missed you so much because I...uhm..." Phila paused and looked away blushing deeply. Yuzu looked at her and held her cheek making her turn to look at her
"Y-yuzu?" Phila asked as she trembled. Yuzu blushed deeply and leaned in
I must forget about that bitch...and the only way to forget her...I need to start loving someone else. Maybe being with someone who actually loves and cares for me can heal my heart...
Yuzu leaned in and kissed her softly. Phila's eyes widen and blushed deeply. She slowly closed her eyes and kissed her back. Yuzu wrapped her arms around her waist pulling her closer and Phila wrapped her arms around her neck
This feels...s-so nice. Her lips are soft and warm too. Th-this feeling...I felt it before with...
Yuzu pulled away slowly and opened her eyes. Her eyes widen as she saw Mei standing in front of her. She trembled and shook her head seeing Phila again
"Y-yuzu are you okay?" Phila asked
"H-huh? Oh uhm...y-yeah" Yuzu said and smiled
"You sure?" Phila asked
"Y-yes it's just...I-I'm sorry for kissing you like that out of nowhere" Yuzu said looking down and blushing in embarrassment
"It's fine" Phila said and smiled softly as she blushed. Yuzu stared at her and held her hand
"Phila...will you be my girlfriend?" Yuzu asked. Phila blushed deeply as she smiled
"Of course Yuzu. I love you" Phila said and leaned in kissing her again. Yuzu kissed her back softly holding her closely. They both pulled away blushing deeply and Phila held her hand
"Come on. We should see out old friends" Phila said
"Hehe sure" Yuzu said and followed her. Yuzu looked at Phila and her eyes widen as she saw Mei again. She shook her head and saw Phila again
Wh-why do I keep seeing...M-mei?