Kiryu Hina stood waiting in the stairwell.
She knew he would come.
Her heart was filled with anticipation.
Tap, tap, tap...
The familiar footsteps echoed from above and then gradually halted.
Kiryu Hina lifted her gaze, her lips curving into a slight smile.
Kagura Hikaru stood there, frozen in place as if he had seen something unbelievable.
She could read shock, confusion, and regret in his eyes.
She was glad that he still remembered her.
Just like the first time they met, Kiryu Hina lifted her right hand and brushed a lock of hair behind her ear, whispering softly, "Long time no see, Mister Hikaru."
For a moment, he wore an expression as if someone were choking him.
Indeed, he was still hung up on the past.
Kiryu Hina curled her fingers and slowly walked toward him, pretending not to see his subtle attempt to back away, moving closer and closer.
Yes, be patient like a hunter on the prowl, don't scare him.
She told herself this.
