-Where did you go before the meeting,Alice?-Marucho asked again-Is it because of someone like Masquerade?
Shun and Julie stopped eating.
-Just an illusion-Alice said tiredly,and Marucho could feel something strange in her voice-And nothing.It was my mistake.But I think I can't forget him.
-Alice,he has dissapeared for 6 years and you seem to still live well.The sad fact I have to tell you that he won't come back again.You should try to forget him and his sad memories.
-I'll try.-Alice answered and continued eating.Marucho didn't say any more.
* * *
-Thanks for the food,Alice-Masquerade said in Alice's room,,when he finished his dinner-But I think I can't live here longer.I feel I am in danger now.
-Because of Shun?-Alice asked straightly.She could know Masquerade's feeling,of course.Because she had used to be him.
-Yah it's true.You know,it's very unpleasant to face again with an old enemy,especially when that enemy really hate me.And Shun's like that.I...ha,I don't want to have proplem any more.It's TOO enough.
-Don't worry,Masquerade-Alice put her hand on Masquerade's hand-I think Shun didn't hate you as much as you think.
-What ever!-Masquerade answered.But inside,he still felt tired.Would he be found out?
* * *
The next morning,
Dan and Runo were also in Marucho's house,for the"strange and exciting game" like they said.The team prepared to start it.As Marucho's plan,Dan and Julie were a couple,and Shun and Runo were a couple.Of course,they would be couples for only a day.
-Oh yeah,and 1 minute later,we'll start!-Marucho said loud-Have a happy date guys!
-Where's Alice?-Shun suddenly asked.
-She is in her room,but she 'll be downstairs fast,don't worry-Marucho smiled-Ok,it's on time!Good bye my friends!
And at that moment,Dan and Julie shaked each other's hand and ran away very fast.Marucho came back to the house to prepare clothes for party.Only Shun and Runo stood here.
-So,we'll start too,OK?-Runo asked slowly,as the same time she held Shun's hand.Without Dan,she was suddenly shy with an other boy.
-Um,Ok-Shun answered while he was looking at Alice's room on the second floor.Although nobody knew,he really wanted the girl who held his hand at this moment is not Runo.But he knew Marucho never agreed with him to change his player.
Shun,look tired,prepared to went out,but suddenly,he heard Alice's voice from the room:
-Oh,Masquerade,really sorry,but I have to go today,and maybe only in the evening I could come back.Sorry,but Marucho said all of us had to join...
-The stupid game,or the boring party?-Masquerade lay on the bed and not opened his eyes,asked.
-Both of them-Alice smiled -In the real,I only want to be with you and don't want to go anywhere.But Marucho is my friend.
-So,why couldn't I go with you?-Masquerasde sat up.-Oh,not answer,Alice,I understand.You think being alone is more safe right?No problem.I'll wait until you come back-And then there was no voice in Alice's room any more.
Shun could feel strange feeling in his heart.Why was Masquerade here?He left Runo's hand and ran upstairs.But when he opened the door,he only saw Alice in it.And nobody more.
-What are you doing here Shun?-Alice asked with an angry face.
-Who do you talk with,Alice?-Shun said-It's clear that someone is in your room.Is it Masquerade?
-What's the matter with your ears?Only me in this room.If you don't believe,make upside down my room to find Masquerade if you want.But I am sure that you can't find any thing-Alice said,then she went out.
Shun was left alone.He stood here and thought for a time.And then,he was without any word,went downstairs to go with Runo.She seemed to be very excited.
All day,they were in the park and played many games.But Shun didn't care.He just thought about Alice and couldn't stop.
Shun and Julie stopped eating.
-Just an illusion-Alice said tiredly,and Marucho could feel something strange in her voice-And nothing.It was my mistake.But I think I can't forget him.
-Alice,he has dissapeared for 6 years and you seem to still live well.The sad fact I have to tell you that he won't come back again.You should try to forget him and his sad memories.
-I'll try.-Alice answered and continued eating.Marucho didn't say any more.
* * *
-Thanks for the food,Alice-Masquerade said in Alice's room,,when he finished his dinner-But I think I can't live here longer.I feel I am in danger now.
-Because of Shun?-Alice asked straightly.She could know Masquerade's feeling,of course.Because she had used to be him.
-Yah it's true.You know,it's very unpleasant to face again with an old enemy,especially when that enemy really hate me.And Shun's like that.I...ha,I don't want to have proplem any more.It's TOO enough.
-Don't worry,Masquerade-Alice put her hand on Masquerade's hand-I think Shun didn't hate you as much as you think.
-What ever!-Masquerade answered.But inside,he still felt tired.Would he be found out?
* * *
The next morning,
Dan and Runo were also in Marucho's house,for the"strange and exciting game" like they said.The team prepared to start it.As Marucho's plan,Dan and Julie were a couple,and Shun and Runo were a couple.Of course,they would be couples for only a day.
-Oh yeah,and 1 minute later,we'll start!-Marucho said loud-Have a happy date guys!
-Where's Alice?-Shun suddenly asked.
-She is in her room,but she 'll be downstairs fast,don't worry-Marucho smiled-Ok,it's on time!Good bye my friends!
And at that moment,Dan and Julie shaked each other's hand and ran away very fast.Marucho came back to the house to prepare clothes for party.Only Shun and Runo stood here.
-So,we'll start too,OK?-Runo asked slowly,as the same time she held Shun's hand.Without Dan,she was suddenly shy with an other boy.
-Um,Ok-Shun answered while he was looking at Alice's room on the second floor.Although nobody knew,he really wanted the girl who held his hand at this moment is not Runo.But he knew Marucho never agreed with him to change his player.
Shun,look tired,prepared to went out,but suddenly,he heard Alice's voice from the room:
-Oh,Masquerade,really sorry,but I have to go today,and maybe only in the evening I could come back.Sorry,but Marucho said all of us had to join...
-The stupid game,or the boring party?-Masquerade lay on the bed and not opened his eyes,asked.
-Both of them-Alice smiled -In the real,I only want to be with you and don't want to go anywhere.But Marucho is my friend.
-So,why couldn't I go with you?-Masquerasde sat up.-Oh,not answer,Alice,I understand.You think being alone is more safe right?No problem.I'll wait until you come back-And then there was no voice in Alice's room any more.
Shun could feel strange feeling in his heart.Why was Masquerade here?He left Runo's hand and ran upstairs.But when he opened the door,he only saw Alice in it.And nobody more.
-What are you doing here Shun?-Alice asked with an angry face.
-Who do you talk with,Alice?-Shun said-It's clear that someone is in your room.Is it Masquerade?
-What's the matter with your ears?Only me in this room.If you don't believe,make upside down my room to find Masquerade if you want.But I am sure that you can't find any thing-Alice said,then she went out.
Shun was left alone.He stood here and thought for a time.And then,he was without any word,went downstairs to go with Runo.She seemed to be very excited.
All day,they were in the park and played many games.But Shun didn't care.He just thought about Alice and couldn't stop.