"Hahaha" Allen laugh and pinch Shine's both cheeks "aww" Shine said frowning and she squint her eyes to Allen.

"Isn't she so cute when she is like this?" Allen asked Yuzuru, joyfully -and maybe he wants to intimidate Yuzuru for his closeness to Shine .

Yuzuru look at Shine and show his agreement to Allen "She is" he said and smile too.

Shine still squint her eyes to Allen, annoyingly. Allen, that seem not to take Shine's reaction seriously and he suddenly cupped Shine's face.

"Please don't be angry anymore...HANA" Allen softly said emphasizing her name.

Shine remove his hands in her face and she take a quick glance at Yuzuru's expression -it is jealousy or not, but one thing is for sure, it's making him uncomfortable.

Before Shine can speak another voice yelled but this time it's Yuzuru's name that's being called.

"YUZU!"Mikka said running towards him. Second later Mikka is in Yuzuru's arm, hugging him tightly.

"Mikka?" Yuzuru said in a questioning tone.

"Sorry!" She said in nihongo as her embrace become tighter.

"Huh?" Yuzuru asked and he is officially lost.

Mikka released him and looked Yuzuru sympathetically.

"I just heard about Shine, How are you? Are you okay?" Mikka fire him series of questions; her concern for Yuzuru  is very prominent in her voice.

Yuzuru give Mikka a weak smile.

"I am trying" short answer of Yuzuru and he slightly tilt his head to the right.

"I am here Yuzu" Mikka said with all the sincerity she feels as she hugged Yuzuru again. Yuzuru closed his eyes as he hugged her back and Shine can see that Yuzuru is thankful for Mikka's presence.

Shine and Allen looked at each other and decided to just stand still in front of them in silence, waiting to be notice by them.

"We are here in case you guys can't see us" Shine inner self said while waving her both hands.

Mikka releases Yuzuru from her hugged. And when she turn around, she see Allen standing in front of them and Shine in the other side of the counter.

"Hello" She greet Allen with a smile.

"Hi"Allen greets her too.

Then she look at Shine and frown as she see Shine standing in the other side of the counter with a blonde hair.

"Shine?" Mikka said unsure.

Mikka turn her head to Yuzuru and confusedly looked at him. Shine can see the disappointment in Yuzuru's eyes -how he wish that he can say yes, but unfortunately, the reality is... Shine is dead. Yuzuru slowly shake his head as he answer her unspoken question -she is not Shine.

"Mikka, this is Hana, she is our new receptionist here" Yuzuru introduced Mikka to Shine -there is a unnoticeable tone of sadness in his voice -as he give clarity to Mikka's mind.

"I..s..ee" Mikka nodded in disbelief as she scan Shine's face. Then she shake her head and bring back herself to reality.

"So rude of me" Mikka said and she extend her hand to Shine "Hi! I am Mikka, Yuzuru's friend". Shine get her hands and she greets Mikka with a smile too "Hello! I am Hana, the new receptionist"

"Mikka, we meet quite often" Allen interject himself and smile.

"Ah yes!...we do see each other rather frequently this days...maybe it's destiny?" Mikka said with a cute smile to Allen.

"Maybe" Allen show his agreement and grin.

"Oh sorry! I speak in nihongo when there is another person present" Mikka said apologetic to Shine.

"No! Its okay, actually, I can also speak Japanese" Shine said in nihongo and smile.

"What do we have here? Two awesome guys and Two pretty ladies?" Javier said as he and Monika returned.

"Javier, Monika this is Mikka, she is my friend" Yuzuru introduced Mikka to them proudly.

"You do know a lot of pretty woman, Yuzu" Javier teasingly said. Yuzuru smile shyly and blushed.

Monika check the time in her mobile phone. "It's almost lunch time why don't we all eat together?" Monika suggested.

"Right...you guys can go ahead while I fetch Nam" Javier said and smile. Then he look at Allen "It's no Le cuisiner but our cafeteria also serve great foods" Javier finishes with a teasing voice and smile for Allen. Monika playfully hit Javier in the back "don't mind him!" she said and she slightly push Javier away.
....

In a long, dark wooden table; Allen, Shine and Monika are seated together while in the opposite side of them are Mikka, Yuzuru, Nam and Javier.

"This is not fair, everyone has their own partner except for me. I should call Miki" Javier jokingly said.

"Miki Ando, she is Javier's girlfriend" Yuzuru answer the unspoken question in Shine's and Mikka's face.

"Me and Nam are NOT a couple" Monika said to Javier, with emphasize. She then looked at Nam with a fake smile. Nam just bow his head and focus to his food -he is quiet for once.

"Don't worry Javier, Mikka and I are not a couple either; She HAS a boyfriend" Yuzuru said smiling to Javier.

Mikka looked at Yuzuru.

"Actually, I HAD a boyfriend; we broke up weeks ago"Mikka said with a smile.

"What? Why?" Yuzuru suddenly asked her in nihongo.

Mikka look at everyone whose eyes are pinned on her, waiting for her to speak - Nam, Monika and Javier looks like they actually understand what Yuzuru said.

"Well, we have so much differences and sadly love is not enough to make those differences go away... so we decided it's better for us part ways" Mikka sadly explain in english and she give them a weak smile.

"So, I guess the only real couple in this table are Hana and Allen" Javier said with a smile.

"Not yet Javier, but hopefully, soon, I can use that word on US" Allen said smiling and he give Shine a look - a-man-in-love kinda look.

"Hana!what's stopping you?" Nam asked curiously. "Yes! Hana what's stopping you? As far as I can see, Allen here is a great guy and what's more important is he likes you a lot.. well, at least I can tell by the way he looked at you" Monika second with a smile.

Everyone looked at Shine and waiting for her response.

Shine smile and give an annoyed look to Allen. "You just love to put me on the spot!" Shine said and squint her eyes to him. Allen shrugged his shoulder and playfully smile to her. Shine look at everybody.

"Simple, he is not YUZURU!" Shine's inner self said loudly.

"Ahm well, I still need to think things further and besides..." Shine lied but it sounded true. She then turn her face to Allen and smile sarcastically "we are still young, we have plenty of time for that but for now, why don't we just enjoy our food..."Shine then face everybody with a smile "...it's getting cold" Shine added and take a bite of her food.

"I agree!" Allen said nodding and he smile at Shine. Everyone smile too as Shine is blushing.

"By the way, did you guys notice that red Ferrari downstairs?" Nam said with excitement in his voice as he open another topic. "Men! the owner of that car is a serious bad ass" Nam added -the awe in his voice is eminent.

"Oh yah! when I first saw it, I thought some 'boss' came to visit the club" Javier also expressed his amazement.

"Actually, that's my drive" Shine said shyly but proud.

"Wow! Hana" Monika shortly said -she can't find the right words to say.

"Hana, you maybe look like Shine but nothing about you is her...no offense Yuzuru" Nam tactlessly said. "Your style- Your walk- and the way you talk, are full of confidence. And honestly, you're a bit intimidating " He added with enthusiasm

Shine eyed Yuzuru -he is expressionless -her look caught Yuzuru's eyes and he slightly curved up his lips.

"Sorry" Shine mouthed shyly to Yuzuru,  sympathy can be seen in her eyes. Yuzuru shrugged his shoulder a little and smile -indicating it's not her fault.

"Actually, when I first saw Hana, I am speechless. It's like I've seen a different version of Shine" Monika says and she look at Shine's direction.

"Me too"Nam said as he strongly agree. "I am not different too, when I first saw Hana it's like I've witnessed something impossible" Javier said joining the conversation.

"As for me I am still getting used to it. I just met her earlier. I am still absorbing the fact that Shine is now gone then I met her, it's like Shine never really leave " Mikka explain herself.

"When I meet Hana, I know I want to be with her...always..." Allen said directly looking at Shine with a smile -he say his word for her to hear. Shine reply his look and blushed.

"When I first saw Hana, I think I made a 'crazy' impression on her...I think I scared her" Yuzuru share his story with a smile in his face as he remember the way he runs after her. Shine, silently laugh as she remember the event too.

Then, Yuzuru asked curiously "But why did you run?" and all their eyes turn to Shine.

"You Run?" Nam said with disbelief.

"Why did you run?" Monika repeat Yuzuru.

Everyone on the table is giving a questioning look to Shine. Shine frown -she is sweating inside -and seem like she don't know how to answer.