ARCHIVED HEARTS - The Party

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The lady led me toward the dressing room with a bright smile.

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"I already have the perfect outfit for you."

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A few minutes later...

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She came back carrying a beautiful outfit.

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A soft pink top.

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A short black skirt.

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And a pair of elegant heels.

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I stared at them.

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"...This is for me?"

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She nodded proudly.

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"Trust me."

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"You'll look beautiful."

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After changing...

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I slowly stepped out of the dressing room.

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"Rei...?"

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He turned toward me.

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For a moment...

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He didn't say anything.

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He simply stared.

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"...Rei?"

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"Yes, My Lady."

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"How do I look?"

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He paused for a few seconds.

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His eyes carefully observed every detail.

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Then he answered honestly.

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"...You look pretty."

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A faint blush spread across my cheeks.

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"...T-Thank you."

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The lady smiled knowingly.

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"Now sit down."

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"It's time for your makeup."

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She carefully styled my hair.

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Applied light makeup.

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And finished the look with a small pink ribbon.

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When I looked into the mirror...

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I barely recognized myself.

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"...Is that really me?"

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The lady laughed.

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"It has always been you."

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Meanwhile...

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Rei had changed into a perfectly tailored black suit.

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His silver hair was neatly combed.

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He looked...

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Ridiculously handsome.

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Even I had to look away for a second.

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"...You clean up pretty well."

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"My appearance has been optimized for the event."

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"...You really know how to ruin a compliment."

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Night finally arrived.

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The mansion had completely transformed.

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Golden lights illuminated the entrance.

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Elegant music echoed through the halls.

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Guests wearing formal clothes filled the ballroom.

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I froze at the entrance.

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"...It's huge."

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"For an introvert like me..."

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"I think I'll embarrass myself."

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Before I could hide behind Rei...

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A familiar voice interrupted me.

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"Hey, Shortie."

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I turned around.

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"Mr. Z."

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He smiled and bowed slightly.

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"May I have this dance?"

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Without even thinking...

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"...Yes."

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He gently took my hand.

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The music began.

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He spun me across the dance floor with surprising elegance.

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For a moment...

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It felt like I was floating.

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I laughed.

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"I've never danced like this before!"

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"You're doing great."

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Across the ballroom...

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Rei stood silently.

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Watching us.

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His system suddenly responded.

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Warning.

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Unknown emotion detected.

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Processing...

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Processing failed.

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His eyes never left us.

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Something inside him...

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Didn't like what he was seeing.

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As the song ended...

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I looked toward Rei.

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He was still standing there.

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Motionless.

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For some reason...

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He looked...

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Lonely.

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I gently let go of Mr. Z's hand.

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"...I think I'll take a break."

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Mr. Z smiled.

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"Of course."

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"Don't push yourself."

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I nodded and walked toward Rei.

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Unfortunately...

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These stupid heels had other plans.

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My foot twisted.

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"Ahh!"

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I lost my balance.

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Before I hit the floor...

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Both Rei and Mr. Z rushed toward me.

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They reached me at exactly the same time.

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Both of them stretched out a hand.

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"..."

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"..."

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"...Seriously?"

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I looked from one to the other.

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"Why are both of you making this difficult?"

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Instead of choosing...

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I stubbornly stood up by myself.

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"I'm fine!"

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The moment I took another step...

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A sharp pain shot through my ankle.

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"Oww..."

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Before I could pretend everything was okay...

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Rei suddenly slipped one arm behind my back.

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The other went beneath my knees.

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Without a word...

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He lifted me into his arms.

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"R-Rei?!"

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"I can walk!"

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"No."

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"You are injured."

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He carried me out of the noisy ballroom.

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Mr. Z watched us leave.

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He wanted to follow.

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But...

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He stopped himself.

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The garden was peaceful.

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Snowflakes slowly began falling from the dark sky.

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Rei carefully placed me on a nearby bench.

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As gently...

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As if I were made of glass.

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He knelt in front of me.

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"My Lady."

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"You should not wear heels."

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"Look..."

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"You are hurt."

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He carefully removed my shoes.

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A small cut had formed near my ankle.

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Without wasting another second...

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He opened a first-aid kit.

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His movements were gentle.

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Precise.

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He carefully wrapped a bandage around my ankle.

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"Does it hurt?"

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"...A little."

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His expression softened.

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"I apologize."

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"It is my fault."

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I smiled.

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"You didn't make me trip."

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"I did."

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The cold wind suddenly blew through the garden.

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I shivered.

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Without saying anything...

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Rei removed his jacket.

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He gently wrapped it around my waist.

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It was warm.

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Then...

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He quietly held my hand.

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His hands were cool.

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But somehow...

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They made me feel warmer.

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I couldn't stop looking at him.

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Just then...

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Mr. Z walked into the garden.

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"E001."

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"Are you alright?"

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I smiled.

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"Yeah."

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"I'm okay now."

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He let out a relieved sigh.

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"Good."

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"Dinner is about to begin."

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"We should head back."

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I nodded.

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"We're coming."

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I tried standing up.

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"Ouch..."

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Before I could take another step...

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Rei picked me up again.

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"Rei!"

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"I told you I can walk!"

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"I disagree."

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"Put me down!"

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"...As you wish."

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He carefully placed me back on the ground.

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But this time...

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He didn't let go of my hand.

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His grip tightened slightly.

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Just enough to support me while we walked back together.

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Dinner had already begun.

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Long tables were filled with delicious food and drinks.

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Everything looked amazing.

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Curious...

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I picked up cup after cup.

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"Wow..."

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"This coffee tastes incredible!"

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One cup became two.

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Two became four.

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Then six.

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Rei quietly watched me.

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"My Lady..."

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"I recommend you stop."

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I laughed.

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"It's just caffeine."

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"What could possibly happen?"

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Rei looked at me silently.

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"...Based on previous data..."

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"...something very embarrassing."

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I waved him off.

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"Nah..."

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"I'm totally fi—"

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I suddenly burst into laughter for absolutely no reason.

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"...Hehehe..."

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"...Oh no."

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Rei whispered.

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