"It's been a long time, (First name)" my heart was pounding as I made eye contact with him.

"Yomo-san..." I immediately looked away from his gaze, feeling guilty for breaking the promise I made to my sister. He took a step forward and put his mask away.

"Surprised to see me here?" he asked curious

"Yes..." he passed my form and looked at the grave that had my flowers on it.

"Time has passed so fast, it's almost a year since she left" my eyes noticed he was holding something in his hand; it was a branch of peach blossoms, my sisters favorite flowers.

"May you rest in peace..." he placed the branch on her grave and prayed for her. My eyes observed him closely, he knew my sister really well...

"Forgive me..." I whispered lowering my head in shame, his body rose from the grave and he turned towards me.

"For what?" he asked

"For breaking the promise I made... she wanted me to look for you after her death... but I could not bring myself to do so..."

"There is no need for you to apologize"

"But..." he turned around and placed his hands in each of his pockets, staring up into the sky.

"I understand your feelings very well, I too could have looked for you but I was the same as you and decided not too" my eyes stared at his back and I could notice from his profile that his eyes were blank. I pinched my arm as I hugged it with my palm. This meeting was kinda awkward.

"A lot of things happened since then, but there was not a single day I didn't want to go out and look for you, but then I thought it would be better not too since I am a mere stranger to you, for what reason would you trust someone like me?" I was surprised he thought that way but at the same time it made me happy to hear he never forgot about me.

"Then... why did you decide to approach me now?"

"Because... yesterday at the club, the waitress who served our table, that was you" I swallowed nervously, he noticed it was me.

"You figured that out pretty easily... compared to me who thought it was just a coincidence that someone had the same name as you..." I laughed awkwardly

"Shouldn't you be scared, since you know what I am?" his voice was deeper and sounded a little angry.

"Why should I?" he was silent for a moment and took a step forward

"Because I am a monster" I figured out his strategy pretty quick, he wanted to test me if I was scared because of what he was. I moved my feet and walked towards him until my smaller body passed his and was before him

"Are you? Hmm... to me you seem pretty normal though, except for the cold attitude" I sad as I turned around and inspected him from head to toe.

"Oh and the "trying to look scary face" you wear right now" I smiled, confusing him entirely; it was definitely not the answer he expected I would give. He looked away from my face and continued his steps.

"How do you like your coffee?" he suddenly asked and my eyes widened in confusion

"Black, with a spoon or two of sugar, why?" he stopped and glanced over his shoulder.

"Scary..."

"Follow me" I raised my eyebrow and watched as he continued to walk away.

"Hey! Wait!" he was increasing his pace, leaving me behind.

"I said wait!! My legs are shorter than yours!!"

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We headed to a shop he seemed to come too often. The waiter seated us in a quiet corner where we could talk. I ordered an extra large coffee since I haven't slept since yesterday and needed to stay awake. The coffee tasted really delicious, it was definitely worth it to come here.

"This place is pretty nice, and the coffee is delicious!" I smiled and placed another spoon of sugar in my cup.

"It was your sister's favorite place, we came here quiet often after I quiet my job at Anteiku" my eyes widened as I licked the access sugar from the spoon.

"I see, so my sister used to come here a lot" I smiled

"It suits her, the shop is absolutely her style" Yomo looked at me, I was smiling like a little kid which still was new to him.

"Yeah, that was exactly what she used to say too" he took a sip from his cup and I observed him, recalling the memories seemed to pain him a little or I was just imagining it.

"Can I ask you something? I already asked my sister but I want to hear your opinion too" he placed the cup down and our eyes met.

"Sure" I took a deep breath

"What kind of connection did you have to my sister?" his eyes darkened a little

"She was a really important person in my life" his voice expressed the same as his face, pain.

"You two were really close, I am glad that my sister had someone special she could trust" I smiled and hugged the cup to warm up my hands. Yomo remained silent and observed my face.

"Why are you working in that club?" he suddenly asked, changing the subject.

"Well... basically it was mere coincidence. My financial situation looked really bad after Mari passed. I had a debt to pay to the hospital and since I needed the money for the medication I stopped paying my rent... you can figure the rest, I was having a hard time, everyday was like a living hell to me and I had no idea what to do. I was working in a night club where I was a waitress and since my boss noticed that I had some problems he offered me the job at the club. Of course he left out the detail about the customers but to be honest I wasn't afraid after I found out. None of the customers ever attacked me or anything else, it was just a job to me and I was alright with it. After all I managed to settle my debts, thanks to the money I earned" His eyes sharpened

"It's a dangerous job, especially for you" my eyes widened in confusion

"For me? Why is that?" he took a moment before he replied.

"You are still young. Most of the customers who visit the club are underground brokers who are mixed up in the slavery business; you are an easy target to them." I smiled lightly

"Nothing has happened so far, and besides I wear a mask so they don't see my face..."

"You underestimate the situation, our kind does not need to see your face to know who you are... how do you think I found you? I didn't see you face last night but still knew it was you" he had a point

"My voice?" he shook his head

"It sounded differently through the mask"

"Then... did you follow me out of curiosity?"

"I didn't need too, I can find you anytime and anywhere, your scent is enough" my eyes widened and I blushed furiously. He noticed my red cheeks and embarrassed face.

"What's the matter?" he asked concerned.

"N-Nothing! It's too embarrassing to say!" his eyes stared at me confused.

"Just tell me, I want to know" I shook my head and my cheeks flushed further.

"N-No it's alright! Please let us talk about something else!" I waved around with my hands and accidently hit the tray of the passing waitress, causing her to drop the coffee cup she was carrying.

"OMG!!! I'm so very sorry!!!" I apologized as I bend down to help her clean the mess.

"It's alright miss" she smiled kindly and I slapped myself inside for my stupidity or more my clumsiness...

After she left and I sit back on my chair I looked like a little kid that was about to confess to her parents that it messed something up.

"You sure are a clumsy one..." he commented taking the last sip of his coffee cup.

"M-My apologies... I've been this way since childhood" I apologized with a shameful face. He stood up and placed some money on the table to pay for our coffee.

"Your sister already warned me, so I was prepared" he added making my head snap towards him with wide eyes

"W-W-What!!! She did??" I blushed even deeper feeling totally humiliated.

"Don't worry, I don't mind" he turned around and I was literally screaming inside myself.

"If you are gonna sit there much longer then you will be kicked out" he said taking my attention

"Huh? Why is that?"

"The tables are limited to 2 hours" I stood up from the chair and took my coat

"Ohh... I-I see" I followed him outside.

"Let's have some lunch, you must be hungry" he said walking before me, causing me to look at him in confusion again.

"Y-Yeah but... what about you?" I added feeling awkward to eat in front of him while I knew he couldn't.

"I already ate" I slapped my inner self again and followed him without another word.

"He must think I am an total idiot...."

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