Sakiko: Not too close, not too close. Oh! Did they see me? Okay, my cover is
still not blown. I still have no idea where they’re going. They’ve stopped.
What store did they just go in? I need to get closer. A book store? How boring
is that? Well since they’ll here I might as well find out what she likes. I
can’t see anything through this window. I need get closer. I need to go inside,
but they’ll see me if I do. But if I don’t, I won’t find out what Natsue likes.
I have to go in, I have to know. Maybe if I stand behind the bookshelves they
won’t notice me. This is a good spot. Now if I just lean in a little bit more.
What’s that noise? My phone! Ahh!
Natsue: Hmm….
Itoe: …
Natsue: It’s probably nothing. I
thought I just heard Master Sakiko’s phone right now.
Itoe: …
Natsue: I wouldn’t be surprised if she
was here either, but she would have joined us by now. I still feel like someone
is watching us ever since we left school.
Itoe: …
Natsue: Yea, you’re probably right.
It’s all in my head.
Itoe: …
Natsue: I’m so glad you thought that
because so am I.
Itoe: …
Natsue: That sounds great Master Itoe!
Lead the way!
Rumi: To see how everything is going. I
thought your plan would be ruined by now.
Sakiko: Well it isn’t and it would be a
lot better if you didn’t call me. You could have ruined everything. I was so
close to being discovered.
Rumi: Sorry. But in my defense, you’re
not that good of a stalker if you don’t even put your phone on vibrate.
Sakiko: I am not a stalker!
Rumi: But you’re not an amateur either.
Sakiko: True.
Rumi: So what have you learned so far?
Sakiko: Not that much really. They’ve
been walking around a lot and it’s been really quiet, but I can’t tell if they
like the silence or if they’re chatting away like crazy. Darn you silent
language. I may not know English that well but I will know you.
Rumi: What else?
Sakiko: Just that Natsue likes it when
Itoe arrives late and did I tell you that they like walking a lot because I
feel like I’ve been walking for miles.
Rumi: Why would she like someone being
late?
Sakiko: I don’t know because anytime
you’re late when we hang out I just want to smack you over the head.
Rumi: Thanks for not doing
that.
Sakiko: You’re welcome.
Rumi: So where are you now?
Sakiko: At some bookstore. I was just
about to find out what type of books they like when you chimed in.
Rumi: Sorry.
Sakiko: It’s okay. At least this way if
I get caught I can act like it was a coincidence—where did they go?
Rumi: Yea… you’re stalker skills need
some work.
Sakiko: Not a stalker. They were right
here. I’ll call you back.
Rumi: Just forget about th—
Sakiko: There not in the bookstore so where could they have gone? We came from
this side so they probably went right. They probably kept going straight on the
main road. Settle down stomach! I really could go for something to eat right
about now. Wait. If I’m hungry, then maybe they are too. I should check the
restaurants and cafés here. Where can they be? Not here. Not there. Not here
either. Not here again. Ahh! Not he—wait is that them? They look so happy
together. You know what? Maybe… just maybe I should… maybe I should join them
after all. They look way too happy and I can’t fall behind. I can’t lose to
Itoe. No! It would be wrong for me to do that. They look cheerful together. I
can’t ruin that. Instead, I have to know why. Why do they have that smile? The
same one Rumi has. I want to make Natsue smile like that. I must resist. Calm
down, just stay calm. Walk-in and stay calm. Oh, I need something to hide my
face. Menu! Now where is the closest booth to them? This is good. I feel like
an actual pro now.
Waitress: Welcome! Can I—
Sakiko: Go away! The nerve of her, can’t she see I’m on a stakeout? Back to work. Okay,
now what are they drinking? I see Itoe’s shake but I don’t see Natsue’s drink.
I guess Natsue doesn’t like drinking shakes. Note to self: Buy a shake in front
of Natsue and drink it. Wait! Are those two straws? Why would they share the
same drink?! I didn’t know they were that close! Note to self: Scratch that
last one. Now what do I do? I guess… I guess I should go home.
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Sakiko: What am I doing? I should never have followed them. There’s no point.
Itoe was being herself and I have to do the same. There’s no reason for me not
to win her. When is this stupid train coming? I want to get out of here as fast
as possible. There are so many people, must be time for everyone to go home.
All I want to do is just go home.
Sakiko: It still amazes me how many people they can fit in one car. I feel
squished and if anyone tries anything with me. Oh, they will get it! I… can’t…
MOVE! A-ha! I see an opening. Now if I can just get there. Just a little bit to
the left and just a tad to the right and I might reach it. Just a little
farther. Almost there. Almost… there. Yes! Made it. Hmm… is that Natsue and
Itoe? Funny, when I don’t want to see them, they find me. Itoe must be taking
her home. She is a good Master. Ouch!
Announcer: Sorry folks, an unexpected
stop. We will continue on schedule.
Sakiko: Agh! What a great way to end my day. It really can’t get any worse. I wonder
if Natsue is alright. Natsue!?
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